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Margery Irene Thornton was born November 30, 1926 in Morrilton, Arkansas. She graciously accepted eternal life on October 4, 2017 in Fairfax, Va. Margery was the daughter of W.I. Besett and Margery Sykes Besett of Morrilton, Arkansas. She attended Morrilton schools and the University of Arkansas. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, […]


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Kay Frances Swanson, age 68, of Manassas, VA, went to be with her Lord on October 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Tilman R. Swanson. Loving mother of Jennifer Ragan (Mike), and Timothy Swanson (Lorren). Cherished grandmother of Matthew Ragan. Dear sister of Rose Bonner, Roger Miller (Ginger), and Paul Miller (Linda). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; Homer and Grethel (Adkins) Miller, as well as two sisters and 3 brothers.

Kay loved her family; especially her grandson. Christmas time in her home was very special and an elegant time. Entertaining was also an important facet of her life. She loved her garden and the outdoors. In quiet times, Kay enjoyed to read.


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Emma “Gaye” Sprouse, of Nokesville/Gore, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1941 in Buckingham County, VA, the daughter of Toy and Mary Hess. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Howard Sprouse, Jr. and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She is […]


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It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Paul Blinkhorn announces his passing. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife Violet; his children and his extended family at the Brodnax Fire Department. A local memorial will be held at Brodnax Fire Department on Saturday, October 7, at 1PM and his burial services will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11am.


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Joe Ann Bass Gates, 79, passed away at her Nokesville home on Friday, September 29, 2017. She was born on March 24, 1938 in Wilson, NC. She graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in Wilson before marrying Teddy Griffin Gates and moving to Fairfax, VA in 1959.

Joe Ann had worked for over 40 years for Inova Health System and had previously served as an ER Admissions Manager at Fair Oaks Hospital. Joe Ann was a longtime former member of National Gardens Baptist Church in Falls Church, VA and Woodbine Baptist Church in Manassas. She was exceptionally devoted to her family.


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Jean S. Nielsen Jean S. Nielsen of Lansdowne, VA., beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Nielsen, passed away Sunday October 1, 2017. Jean was a 53-year resident of Potomac, MD where she and Fred raised their family and resided until 2006. Jean was an avid gardener who served as a president of the Potomac […]


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