Mary Audrey Watts Spindle, 94, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home. Mary was a talented homemaker. Survivors include her children, Audrey Ann Porter of Las Vegas, NV and Dennis Spindle (Barbara) of Fredericksburg; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clayton Millford Spindle, Sr.; son Clayton Millford “Bub” Spindle, Jr.; three grandchildren; and...

William Martin Rainey, 77, of Fredericksburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Survivors include his children, William (Jennifer), Troy, Tammy (David), and Connie (Jimmy); four grandchildren Aaron, Daniel, Tiffany, and Nicole; six great-grandchildren; sibling Betty, Edna, Archie, Walter, and Stanley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet; parents Willie and Dollie; and sibling Nancy, Geneva, and Kenneth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on...

David Andrew Frasher, 23, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg with a Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. A Mass of Celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be private.

Linda Jean Jett, 76, of the White Oak area of Stafford County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Falls Run Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family.   Linda was born in Fredericksburg on October 4, 1943 to Robert D. and Nora N. Jett. She retired from Aggie’s Hairstylists. Linda was an avid fan of bluegrass gospel music. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of...

Doris Helen Klebert “Dottie” Houck, 94, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Mary Washington Hospital after a stroke. Dottie worked as a switchboard operator for C&P during WWII and was an avid traveler, leading Friendship Force tour groups to places such as South Korea. She loved the ocean and greatly enjoyed her timeshares in Myrtle Beach. Dottie led a very active and independent life right up to the end of her 94 years. Dottie is...

Marie Elizabeth Stepp, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Lake Ridge. Marie was born July 31,1929 in Olyphant, PA to John and Mary (Spellman) Frickleton. She is survived by her sons, Michael Stepp (Debbie), Kevin Stepp (Wanda), and Sean Stepp (Marianne);her daughters Sharon Stepp (John), Kelly Lee (Richard),and Kathleen Stepp Sperry (Tom); and brother Patrick Frickleton. She is also survived by six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and...

Esther (Irene) Wolfe Stepahin, 87, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Mary Washington Hospital.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 16, 1932.  Esther was a kind and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She worked the majority of her career at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) where she retired in 1990. Esther grew up in Greenbelt, Maryland where her family were original members of that community. She met her husband...

Bobby Joe Gambrell, 79, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, in his home.  Bobby was born in Grays Knob, Kentucky to James Howard Gambrell and Margaret (Lewis) Gambrell Champlin. He served three years in the U.S. Army and 31 years as a communications officer in the Central Intelligence Agency.  Bob was an avid golfer in his spare time.  Bobby is survived by his wife of 55 years, Geraldine Gambrell; daughter Karen Nicole Hearon and son-in-law Keith...

Corinne Nicole “Cori” Musante, 24, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her home. Corinne was born in Fredericksburg on August 7, 1995. She graduated from Massaponax High School. Corinne enjoyed listening to music, art, laughing, she loved the color purple, and her beloved kitty, Ashley. She was a beautiful and special young woman who is loved and missed by everyone who knew her. Corinne is survived by her mother, Louise Penfield (Jerry); father...

Payton Dwaine Colvin, 60, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center.  Payton was born on September 18, 1959 in Baltimore, MD.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Colvin; sister Betty Jo Enslow; daughter Danielle Colvin; son Greg Colvin; step-daughters Kristina Coley and Heather Brown; grandchildren James, Hayley, Marcus, Nathan, Natalie, Alex, Adyn, Bryce, Bradley, Zachary, and Kaleb; great-grandson Anthony; half-brother Rodney Colvin; and...