Ausbert Marion Houff, Jr., age 88, of Triangle, VA, passed away on August 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Miller) Houff. Loving father of Diane Caulder (late Jimmy) and the late John Martin Houff (Sue). Cherished grandfather of Tina Kibler (Thomas), Derek Caulder, and Shane Caulder. Great grandfather of Antonio Kibler. Dear brother of the late Sara Goins. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Born in Washington, DC to the late Ausbert Marion Houff, Sr., and Orpha Lennore (Remsberg) Houff. Ausbert was a groundskeeper for golf courses. He was very meticulous in his work. When time permitted, he and his family enjoyed Camping, fishing, boating and water skiing. In later years he liked to watch television, especially channel 7. He was a die hard Redskins fan, and made sure his immediate family were also fans.
The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Monday, August 28, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Inurnment will be at a later date at the Pleasant View Lutheran Church Cemetery, Staunton, VA, where he will be placed next to his beloved wife; Margaret.
Melvyn Thomas Adams, age 70 of Warrenton, VA died on August 22, 2017 at Fauquier Hospital.
He was born on November 15, 1946 in Wellsville, Ohio, son of the late Orval W. and Marjorie L. Adams. He was retired from the United States Army and a member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Orval F. Adams and his sisters Sherry Rohr and Linda Farnsworth.
He is survived by his spouse, James Payne and a sister Carol A. Miller.
The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 1-4 PM. Additional visitation will be on Monday, August 28, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street, Wellsville, OH 43968 where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Interment Springhill Cemetery in Wellsville.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the Fauquier County SPCA or to the charity of your choice.
Charles Erik “Rik” Miller, 70, of Haymarket passed on August 17, 2017 in Haymarket.
He had worked as a surveyor and had a great love of the outdoors. He was a member of the Appalachian Trail Club where he maintained a portion of Hightop Peak trail. He was a hiker, backpacker, enjoyed geo-caching, and photography. Most important was his time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jackie, his sisters, Marilyn (Joe) and Fern (Russ) and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Memorial Service to be held at 3:00 p.m. on August 30, 2017 at the Potomac Green Community Center at 44499 Oakmont Manor Square, Ashburn, Virginia 20147. Following the service there will be a light reception and the family will receive friends until 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contibutions to the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club may be given at: https://www.patc.net/PATC/SupportUs/Donate/PATC/Custom/Donations/Donate.aspx?hkey=cb261501-162e-4eb3-8a93-72b3fcce4317
Phyllis Ann Smith of Ashburn, Virginia (The Wingler House) died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 24, 2017 at The Adler Center for Caring (Hospice) in Aldie, VA.
Phyllis was born May 26, 1932, in Alexandria, VA to the late Charles B. and Capitola Jenkins. Phyllis attended Nursing School in Alexandria, Virginia and later became the Director of Nursing for The Goodwin House, Commonwealth Nursing Home and The Virginian.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Henry (Tom); one son, Francis C. Hammond, Jr. (Gloria); two daughters, Cheryl Reingruber (George) and Debra Lawlor (Kevin); 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Meghan, Ethan, Katie, Tommy and Austin; 4 Great grandchildren: Brandon, Jordan, and Seth; and the newest addition to our family her Great-great grandson Noah. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis C. Hammond, Sr. (Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Korean War) and her second husband, Howard H. Smith (World War II veteran), her sister Betty Jane (Jenkins) Snapp and her brother, Charles B. Jenkins, Jr.
Her family and especially her grandchildren children were her life and legacy. She instilled a strong sense of family in all of us.
Her wishes were for no funeral services. There will be a Celebration of Life planned on her birthday May 26, 2018.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.
Phyllis Ann Hammond Smith of Ashburn, Virginia (The Wingler House) died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 24, 2017 at The Adler Center for Caring (Hospice) in Aldie, VA.
Phyllis was born May 26, 1932, in Alexandria, VA to the late Charles B. and Capitola Jenkins. Phyllis attended Nursing School in Alexandria, Virginia and later became the Director of Nursing for The Goodwin House, Commonwealth Nursing Home and The Virginian.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Henry (Tom); one son, Francis C. Hammond, Jr. (Gloria); two daughters, Cheryl Reingruber (George) and Debra Lawlor (Kevin); 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Meghan, Ethan, Katie, Tommy and Austin; 4 Great grandchildren: Brandon, Jordan, and Seth; and the newest addition to our family her Great-great grandson Noah. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis C. Hammond, Sr. (Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Korean War) and her second husband, Howard H. Smith (World War II veteran), her sister Betty Jane (Jenkins) Snapp and her brother, Charles B. Jenkins, Jr.
Her family and especially her grandchildren children were her life and legacy. She instilled a strong sense of family in all of us.
Her wishes were for no funeral services. There will be a Celebration of Life planned on her birthday May 26, 2018.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.
Betty Goodwin Klingel, 80, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.
Betty was a native of Savannah, Georgia, growing up in the community of Montgomery. She attended Savannah High School, and served as the President of the Savannah Chapter of the National Secretaries Association before relocating to the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. area to start a family. She cherished her role as a mother, and relished every opportunity to share that same nurturing love with her neighborhood children as well. She enjoyed sports of all types as a participant, coach, team mom, and fan throughout her life. Her strength, determination, and loving, caring spirit were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert John Klingel Jr. (“Jack”); parents, Benjamin Styles Goodwin, Sr. and Margaret Hutson Goodwin; brothers, Jimmy Goodwin, John Goodwin, Ben Goodwin, and Tommy Goodwin; and sisters, Barbara Goodwin (“Punk”), and Pamela Shepard (“Ludy”).
She is survived by her two sons, Christopher Jaixen Klingel of Saratoga Springs, Utah, and Eric Hutson Klingel of Centreville, Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7pm on Saturday, August 26 at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, Virginia, and from 12 to 1 pm August 29 at Fox and Weeks (Hodgson) in Savannah, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on August 29 with Interment at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to The Brain Foundation, P. O. Box 231227, Centreville, VA 20120.
