November 25, 1921-September 12, 2013
Teje Josephine Etchemendy (nee Sablatnig) died on September 12, 2013, on the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, at The Virginian in Fairfax, Virginia, of natural causes, surrounded by her family and having received Last Rites.
MARY AUGUSTINE “GUSSIE” CORNWELL age 88 passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at her home in Manassas, VA.
She was born on February 1, 1925 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Robert and Della (Jackson) Mizell. Mrs. Cornwell along with her late husband Emory were the founders of Cornwell’s Texaco in Manassas, a business which has operated for over 59 years. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, shopping, music and loved her family.
Carol Joyce Davis, 83, of Stafford County, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at Stafford Hospital.
Mrs. Davis was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She was very active in her church working in the food bank, helping with funeral luncheons and doing grounds maintenance.
Ruth Ann Morrison, 59, of Stafford, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013.
Morrison was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. M.V. Morrison and Monna Howell Morrison.
A long life disciple of God’s Ministry – Kenneth C. Kiser, Sr. 72 formerly of Woodbridge and Stafford passed away August 27, 2013. God has chosen to take one of his children home to paradise to have comfort, guidance, and assurance. Kenneth was a fighter for he fought several years with several medical conditions.
God was his Commander who provided him strength to go forward.
Susan Fierko Albicker was born on January 16, 1952 to Francis Fierko and the late Anna Bezak Fierko in Philadelphia, PA. She passed away on August 26, 2013 at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, NC after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
Susan began her career as a classroom teacher in New Jersey and spent over 25 years as an administrator at Minnieland Day Schools in Virginia, where she touched the lives of countless students and teachers. Susan’s life was devoted to raising her family, helping others through volunteer work including the church choir and food pantry, and living each day to the fullest. She loved to sing, dance and spend time at the beach.
William George “Bill” Binns, 58, of Spotsylvania County, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at his home.
Bill was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and most of especially, grandfather. He was a man of very few words but would do anything for anyone. Bill spent most of his life in the auto parts business.
Robert Wayne Gentry, 63, of Rixeyville died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1950 to Frances Davis of Palmyra and the late John W. Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was owner and operator of Gentry’s Tree and Landscaping for over 45 years. He believed in hard work and was dedicated not only to his family and friends but his lifelong customers. He took pride in his work and family. He also enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and was a member of Culpeper Moose Lodge.
John Abraham Nave, 70, of Fredericksburg passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital.
John worked as a carpenter for years with Emmit Long and then started working with the City of Fredericksburg, Department of Public Works until he retired.
Helen Gertrude Liming Gibson, 82, of Stafford County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Gibson grew up in the Joplin Community in Prince William County. During her adult life she made her home in Stafford, raising 10 children. She worked for the Free Lance Star as a carrier for more than 20 years where she enjoyed serving her customers and friends. She was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was the treasurer for UMW for many years. Through her service in the church, she touched many in her community of Widewater.
