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Diane L. Sprinkle, 69, of Spotsylvania, formerly of Austin, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital. Ms. Sprinkle was a beloved sister and aunt. She enjoyed cross stitching and loved her pet rabbit, Shadoe. Survivors include her sister, Annette Burgess (John); aunt Elizabeth Harding; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Marie Sprinkle; brother Russel Sprinkle; and nephews Fred Burgess and Michael Burgess. A memorial service...

Deborah Ann Miller, 62, of Stafford passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital.  Mrs. Miller was a long time Stafford County resident and employed by Stafford County Public Schools Transportation Services for 12 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and Nana who loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends from work.  Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, Lessie and Sarah Nelson, and brother Jeffrey Nelson.  Survivors include her...

Charles Alleyne Clark, 83, of Woodbridge went to be with God on the afternoon of Thursday, December 6, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Clark was born on September 3, 1935 in Alexandria to Charles H. and Evelyn Clark. He remained a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia and graduated from George Washington High School in Alexandria in 1955. Charles went on to attend Georgia Institute of Technology University earning a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering in 1960. In...

Lois G. House, 94, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Carriage Hill Nursing Home with her loved ones by her side.  She was born July 10, 1924 and was a lifelong resident of Stafford County.  Mrs. House was a devoted and faithful servant to God and will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Earl “Ralph”...

Mirabeau Lamar Thomas Hughes, Jr., a longtime resident of College Heights, Fredericksburg, VA, and a retired People’s Drug Store/CVS pharmacist for over 40 years in Fredericksburg died on December 6, 2018. He was known as Beau by his wife Wendy and friends.  Beau was born on June 8, 1932 in Danville, VA, the only child of M. L. T. Hughes, Sr. and Alma Mae (Nall) Hughes.  Both parents preceded him in death. Beau graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1954, then served two...

JoAnn Rose, 78, of Stafford passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center. Ms. Rose was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. Survivors include her nieces, Cheryl Colvin (Jim), Elizabeth Atkinson (Paul) and Susan Galyen; nephew David R. Accola (Sharon); and numerous great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13 at Mountain View Baptist Church. The family will receive...

David L. Mesimer, 81, of Stafford passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home. Mr. Mesimer was a graduate of Orange County High School and played on their baseball championship winning team. He was a dedicated member of the Eagles and the Lions Club. Mr. Mesimer loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and friends. He enjoyed fishing, relic hunting, and going to the beach with his dear friend, Janice Sullivan. Survivors include his children, Melissa B....

  Debra C. Smith, 66, of Spotsylvania passed away on peacefully Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Smith owned property at Indian Acres in Thornburg. She served on numerous committees throughout the years at Indian Acres. Mrs. Smith worked in the customer service field and she always had a witty attitude with a great smile. She also enjoyed spending her leisure time at her property in Indian Acres with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Steve R. Smith;...

Charles “Chad” Wallace Howgate II, 79, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 surrounded by his wife and family. Chad was born on January 17, 1939 and raised in Schenectady, N.Y. He graduated from Kent School, in Kent, Conn. in 1957 and Colgate University in 1962. Chad began his lifetime of public service when he joined the Army in 1962. He was honorably discharged from the US Army Intelligence Corps in 1964. Chad left the military and joined the service...

Martin Andrew Zidek, 84, of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, peacefully at his home. Marty, a native of Pennsylvania, proudly served four years in the Navy before graduating from Duquesne University and moving to Virginia with his wife and children. After serving 42 years with various organizations in the federal government, Marty retired to frequent his condo in Florida and enjoy time with his family and friends. He spent his time shooting pool, playing fantasy...