Obituaries

Elizabeth Noreen Fritsch “Bette”, age 82, of Nokesville, Virginia peacefully passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home, surrounded by friends and family.

She was born on November 11, 1934 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Helen (DeHoux) Welsh. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Fritsch.

Joyce Geraldine Hackworth Miller passed away on September 15, 2017 in Gainesville, VA. She was a dearest mother, grandmother, friend and aunt. She was born on August 24, 1933 in Ruble, Missouri and was preceded in death by her husband, Warren L. Miller, brother James Earl Hackworth, sister Irma Josephine Spotswood and infant son, Gregory Randall Bucher. Survived by her son, Gary L. Bucher (Liz), granddaughters Lauren and Claire and dear nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be scheduled for family and friends at a later date. The world is a better place because of her love and kindness. She will be greatly missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family ask tor donations to wholekidsoutreach.org or the charity of your choice.

Rowena V. Cox, age 88, of Spring Hill, Florida formerly of Virginia passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Florida.

She was born on June 30, 1929 in Falls Church, Virginia the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy (Potter) Ellicott. She retired from Fairfax County.

Ruben Chavira Urbina, age 15, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Haymarket, VA.

He was born on April 22, 2002 in Fairfax, VA. Ruben loved skate boarding, mixed martial arts and the color orange. He was a straight-A student.

Ruben Chavira Urbina, age 15, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Haymarket, VA.

He was born on April 22, 2002 in Fairfax, VA. Ruben loved skate boarding, mixed martial arts and the color orange. He was a straight-A student.