All Tributes - Fredericksburg & Stafford, VA

George Dost, of Fredericksburg went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones; including his dog, Odie. George was hardworking, loyal, and had a great sense of humor. He loved the Chicago Cubs and spending time with his family. He is loved by all those who knew him and will be missed more than words can express. George is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Donna; daughter Sherri Patsos (Brandon); son George; and two grandchildren Lydia and...

Thomas Frasier Williams, Jr, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 21, 2021. Tom was born in Washington, D.C., to Dr. Thomas Frasier Williams and Rachel Honeycutt Williams. He was the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Keller Bell Williams of Hartford, Alabama. He lived in Arlington, VA, and graduated from St. Stephen’s School in Alexandria. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Richmond School of Law. He practiced law for 49 years in...

James W. Portch, III of Fredericksburg passed away suddenly on October 18, 2021. James worked for Deleon’s Home Improvement and was a jack of all trades. Known as Bubby or J.W. to his family, he was a protective brother and a kind and caring soul. He had such an energy that would light up the darkest of places. Having such a big heart and being generous by nature he is loved and missed by many. James is survived by his parents, Valerie and James W. Portch Jr.; his daughter, Josie...

Eugene Bowie “Gene” Dickinson, 83, of Spotsylvania County passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Gene was a graduate of Spotsylvania High School class of 1956. He was the first soda jerk at Hot Shoppes Restaurant. He worked at many auto dealerships around Fredericksburg. He then went into the Navy worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He retired from D.C. Department of Corrections, later was a delivery driver for NAPA and Liberty Equipment....

Leona A. Musselman, 87, of Fredericksburg passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was the widow of Ralph C. Musselman, Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Angela Laraway (Robert); son Ralph C. Musselman, Jr.; two grandchildren Sara Shaver (Nicholas) and Nicholas Laraway; two great-grandchildren Kinsleigh and Lilly; and one brother Charles Walls of Fairmont, West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her son, Nello Green Musselman. Per Leona’s request, there will be no...

George Owen Hussey, 82, of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born on August 25, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas. After George graduated high school, he joined the Navy as a Sailor, 17 years old, and retired after 26 years as an “Officer and a Gentleman.” During his Nay career he was an Air Traffic Controller on the “USS America.” After his retirement, he furthered his career as a consultant to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). George was...

Earlene E. Perry, 83, of Partlow passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital.  She was born to the late Benjamin and Effie Carneal on September 14, 1938 Earline retired from the Spotsylvania County School System where she worked as a cafeteria worker.  She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Earlene is survived by her three children, Mason Elwood Perry, Jr. (Debbie), Kevin M. Perry and Karen P. Sloop (Tim) all of Partlow;...

Quiet by nature, there was no more loyal a man than John. Whether it be family, a friend or his career. John’s presence here on earth never went unnoticed. John Robert “Bobbie” Cook, 73 of Locust Grove passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1948 in Alexandria. John retired a shop Foreman, for Southeast Sheet Metal Contractors of Woodbridge, Virginia for 40+ years after his prior service in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division;...

Vivian was born on May 10, 1970 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Rev. Dr. Joseph Franklin Young, Sr. and the late Drema Nadine (Peyton) Young. She was the second of six children and baptized at Zion Baptist Church in Lebanon, Ohio at age 8. Vivian’s childhood was filled with moments of perseverance including surviving a “hit and run” auto accident as a toddler.  Later the Young family would move to London, Ohio, where Vivian’s enthusiastic leadership skills began...

Robert “Bob” Gillig of Fredericksburg passed away in his home on October 13, 2021 at the age of 77. He had struggled with a long illness and had been bedridden for more than one year. As his death approached, Bob was with family who expressed their love, held his hand, and thanked him for the many blessings he had bestowed on their lives. Bob is survived by his son Steve and spouse, Angie, and their children, Lorelle and Jared Gillig; his long-time life partner Linda Pemberton,...