Kevin Hardin 47, of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday June 8th 2015.
He leaves to grieve, his wife and soulmate Judy of 23 years, his mother Diane, several nieces, nephews, extended family members and many lifelong friends. Kevin grew up in Woodbridge, Va. and he and his wife moved to Fredericksburg in 1996.
Shelley Lynn Basham, 56, of Seven Lakes, West End, North Carolina, went home to be with The Lord, Monday morning, June 22, 2015.
Shelley was born in Bristol, Connecticut, on September 25, 1958 and lived the majority of her younger life in California where she graduated from Norco High School in 1976. Relocating to Virginia with her family in 1977, Shelley met and married the love of her life, John Wesley Basham, jr. on June 22, 1985. Shelley and John resided in Nokesville, Virginia until 2014 when they moved to their retirement home in Seven Lakes. Shelley was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago. She passed away on her and John’s 30th wedding anniversary.
On May 21, 2015, in Statesboro, Georgia, Elsie Dale Allshouse answered God’s call and she peacefully returned the gift of life that He had joyfully provided her on April 12, 1926. Elsie had worked, nurtured, cherished and celebrated that gift for 89 years. Most of those years were grand ones but she grew weary and God must have thought it was time for her to rest.
Elsie Dale Hamilton and her twin brother Edward H. Hamilton were born to Victoria Robinson Hamilton and Charlie Hamilton in Atlantic, NC on April 12, 1926. They were baptized in Core Sound and they were raised by genuine salt-of-the-earth coastal North Carolinians. A little sister, Nellie, came along a few years hence. Elsie often proudly repeated the boast that she was: “A Tar Heel born and a Tar Heel bred and, when I die, I’ll be a Tar Heel…” Well, you get the picture. Victoria, Charlie, Edward and Nellie were all called home before Elsie. She carried the torch for her immediate family as long as she could and as long as she was asked to. The U.S. Navy relocated Elsie and her family many times but, at her core, Atlantic was always home.
Larry Blanchard, Jr., 44, of Pearland, TX passed peacefully at home following a battle with cancer on Thursday April 9, 2015.
He was born to Larry, Sr. and Elnora Blanchard on March 22, 1971 in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated with honors from Osbourn Park High School located in Manassas, VA in 1989 and studied at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He went on to receive a BA in Finance from the University of Phoenix in 2005. Larry moved to Houston, TX in 1999 and married Kathryn Searle on January 1, 2000. In 2002 they moved to Pearland, TX and were blessed with two daughters: Lauren in 2005 and Evelyn in 2010.
“Charlotte” Bennett Carter Leith, age 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, formerly of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Warner Community Hospice Center in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Charlotte was born on April 28,1919 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to George (Bob) F. Bennett and Charlotte (Lottie) Walker Bennett. After a four year stay in Chicago with the father’s family, she returned to Fredericksburg in 1924 with her mother and baby sister, Lucille.
Master Chief Albert Victor Poillucci, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Formerly of Allston, Massachusetts –
Retired Master Chief Albert Victor (“Vic”) Poillucci born December 20th, 1937, entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2015. He proudly served 24 years in the United States Navy. He was highly decorated and attained the highest enlisted rank of E-9. Dad was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign War, The Republican National Committee and the Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals. He was astute with his civic responsibilities teaching American History classes to potential immigrants. As a true patriot he volunteered teaching high school students (and many more) the significance and history of Flag Day and was a huge supporter of the VFW Patriots Pen scholarship program.
David W. Barger, 59, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30th 2015 at Fairfax hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by loved ones as he peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, the late Gilbert Barger and Peggy Barger, his brother Kenneth Barger and his wife Carrie Bain-Barger.
ELIZABETH LAW WATKINS, 92, Professor and Beloved Aunt
Elizabeth Watkins died quietly in her sleep March 19 at Westminster Retirement Community, VA, after a brief illness. Dr. Watkins made a heart-filled impression on everyone she met, known for being a witty, wise, intelligent, and gracious person; and one who left the world a better place than she found it.
Jean (“Jeanie”) McKee Dunivin, a long-term resident of Lake Ridge, Prince William County, Virginia, died from respiratory complications February 27, 2015. She was 85 years old. She is remembered as a floral designer, teacher, philanthropist, and prominent local artist whose life’s work reflected her passion for color and design and her compassion for family and friends. Among her most notable artistic works are a series of stained glass panels on permanent display at public buildings throughout Prince William County.
Jeanie was born at the Cook County Illinois Hospital just three weeks after the 1929 stock market crash. Born into an artistic family, her father, John Dukes McKee, was a successful commercial artist and her mother, Helen, was a photographer. Jeanie grew up in La Grange, Illinois during the Great Depression.
Ridgeley, W.Va. – Gary Charles Largent , 53 of Box 154, died Monday, Feb. 23rd 2015 unexpectedly. He was born in Stafford, Va. June 7th 1960, son of the late Charles D. Largent. He was also preceded in death by his sister Diane Largent, his step bother David Butterfeild. Mr. Largent was employed by Schroeder Industries, Cumberland, Maryland as a labor. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He is survived by his mother Patricia Knight, Florida. Sorry to inform that there will be no services. Interment will be in Stafford, Va.
