All Tributes - Fredericksburg & Stafford, VA

James Herbert “Herby” Cook, 63 of Fredericksburg, VA died July 4, 2020 from complications of pneumonia. He was born April 15, 1957 in Alexandria, VA.  He was one of six children and the youngest son of the late William Douglas and Catherine Elizabeth Cook. Herby graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1975.  He worked in the Asphalt business taking after his father and older brothers.  He is survived by his sister; Carolyn Mann of Charlotte, NC; his brother...

Pamela Jo Doerfler-Petrey, 53, of Ruther Glen, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Fredericksburg, VA. Pamela valued her time with her grandbabies. She loved concerts, shopping, and going to the lake and beaches to lay in the sun. Pamela always laughed and always enjoyed making other people laugh. She loved making new friends and always kept in touch with everyone she grew up with or met along the way. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Sharon Garrison and Wayne...

Jean Lambert, 95, of Stafford passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at The Hughes Home. Jean worked for C&P Telephone as a telephone operator, worked for the IRS, and later retired from the United States Postal Service. She loved gardening and took pride in her flower garden. Jean was recognized by her local post office for writing letters back to children who wrote to Santa. Survivors include her children, James M. Lambert (Maryanne), Linda Ritchie (Greg), and Barbara Sweeney...

Denzil Cleveland Cowger, 77, of Luray passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Fredericksburg. Denzil was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed riding on his tractors, wood working, and metal working. Denzil was a retired auto body technician of forty-five years. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Yvonne Cowger; three sons Jimmy (Sandi), Tommy (Nesha), and Timmy Cowger; Goddaughter Elizabeth Meyers (Betty Ann-mother); five grandchildren James Cowger...

  Lawrence “Steamboat” Decatur, Sr., 88, of Stafford County peacefully passed away on July 1, 2020 at home with his beloved wife and family. He was born and raised in Widewater. Steamboat lead a colorful and eventful life. During his younger years he was a gifted athlete and considered a “ladies’” man (to hear him tell it). He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Steamboat always greeted family and friends with “ahoy mates”. After his...

David Cowan “Bo” Cline, IV, 47, of Stafford County passed away on June 30, 2020 at his home. He was born in Fairfax on July 30, 1972 to David and Brenda Cline. Bo graduated from North Stafford High School, where he excelled in football and track, in 1991. He worked many years for S.W. Rodgers, becoming a foreman. Later he worked for Stafford County Utilities and most recently VDOT. Survivors include his parents; wife, Emily Cline; cherished daughter, Charlotte Rose Cline;...

Jack Carnell Hicks, 92, of Stafford passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Mary Washington Hospital.  Jack was born to Carol and Ethel Hicks on May 29, 1928. After graduating from high school, he went to work for the Seaboard Railroad for 12 years, and then became an electrician for NSWC Dahlgren for 28 years. Jack was a devout member of Grace Fellowship Church (formerly Grace Memorial Church). Jack was also a member of the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4, A.F. & A.M....

Ruth May Gallahan Burton, born to French and Lillian Gallahan on November 14, 1927 passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 92. From humble beginnings came a strong-spirited woman who lived a long life surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.  It was that strong-spirit that enabled her to overcome obstacles throughout her life and gave her the will to live.  She was known to be a hard worker who devoted her life, and received her greatest happiness, in...

Connie Rebecca Allen, 86, of Stafford, Virginia joined her heavenly family and gained her wings on June 29, 2020 at Stafford Hospital. Connie, the family “matriarch”, was born to Rebecca Cornelia Foster on March 16, 1934 in Glen Alum, West Virginia. She moved to Dayton, Ohio at an early age and recently relocated to Virginia in June, 2019. A lifelong member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio and a retiree from General Motors Corporation. She loved fishing,...

Tony Gale Oliver, 63, beloved husband of Nancie Ann Sullivan, proceeded to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020, after a 14 month fight against cancer. He was born February 1, 1957 in Princeton Kentucky and was a twenty year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from May 1976 to August 1996, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. After retirement, Tony worked for 23 years as an electrical engineer in the defense industry, working on a wide variety of projects for the...