Obituaries

Robert B. Bellows

OCRAN—Robert Benjamin Bellows passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 78. He spent his final moments watching the sunset and...

Robert C. Dameron

MILA—Robert Charles Dameron, 85, of Mila passed away on May 18, 2026. Robert was born June 2, 1940 in Richmond, but he lived all his...

John W. Forrester

KILMARNOCK—John W. Forrester, 72, of Kilmarnock passed away on April 27, 2026. John was a life-long resident of the Northern Neck. After an extended illness,...

Roberta B. Peek

EUREKA SPRINGS, AR—Roberta Brent Peek died peacefully in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was born and...

Annelise W. Simmons

CHARLESTON, SC—Annelise Ware Simmons, 78, was killed March 26, 2026, when struck by a motor vehicle while on her morning walk in downtown Charleston. Born...

Rhoda J. O. Stackhouse

KILMARNOCK—Rhoda Jean O’Meara Stackhouse of Kilmarnock, beloved wife of William Keith Stackhouse, passed into eternal life on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the...

William G. “Jerry” Hamm

IRVINGTON—William Gerald “Jerry” Hamm, 94, of Irvington died April 28, 2026. A reception will be held in memory of Jerry from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June...

A. Wayne Ogburn

EDGEWATER, FL—A. Wayne Ogburn, 84, of Edgewater, Fla., passed away at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A native of Tidewater, Wayne was a...

Eleanor H. Jones

REEDVILLE—Eleanor Headley Jones, 94, of Reedville passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin Paul...

John M. “Jack” Jennings

IRVINGTON—John M. “Jack” Jennings, 99, died on May 17, 2026, at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Julann Jennings. Born on...

Geanie S. Henley

POTOMAC. MD—Geanie Stokes Henley, 81, of Potomac, Md., passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on December 3, 1944, in Washington,...

Vernon F. Cooke

LANCASTER—Vernon Franklin Cooke, 51, of Lancaster passed away on May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family members. Vernon was born on November 10, 1974,...

Annelise W. Simmons

CHARLESTON, SC—Annelise Ware Simmons, 78, was killed March 26, 2026, when struck by a motor vehicle while on her morning walk in downtown Charleston. Born...

Mary B. White

WEEMS—With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Mary Blackstone White announces her passing on May 6, 2026,...

Ruth V. Steppe

FREDERICKSBURG—Ruth Virginia Steppe, 99, of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church for 38 years...