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Obituaries
Eleanor Louise Costello Hazel
Eleanor Louise Costello Hazel of Broad Run, VA died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 25 after a lengthy illness. The daughter of Thurman Oliver Costello and Esther Louisa Virts Costello, Mrs. Hazel was born at Clover Hill Farm in Waterford, Virginia on February 9, 1933. She and William A. “Bill” Hazel, Sr., were married on April 17, 1954 in the Waterford Presbyterian Church and enjoyed a 58-year marriage. Mr. Hazel later founded William A. Hazel, Inc., now located in Chantilly, Virginia. Raised on a farm and a Fauquier County resident since 1957, Mrs. Hazel served with distinction as a 4-H club leader in Fauquier County for many years instructing crafts and international cooking. Several of her club members went on to win achievement awards at the local, district, and state levels. She was an inductee into the 4-H Hall of Fame and continued to support the Fauquier County 4-H Fair.
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The Hazels were congregants of the Warrenton Presbyterian Church since 1957 where Mrs. Hazel was a long-time Sunday School teacher. Bill and Eleanor became the second longest attending members of the church.
Known for her wit and creativity, Eleanor wrote numerous poems humorously depicting family events including marriages, birthdays and Christmas. She tirelessly drafted thoughtful notes to elderly friends and shut ins. Although she enjoyed travel, her favorite place was home with family.
Collectively, the Hazels were known for their dedicated civic involvement in Northern Virginia and throughout the state. Committed to education, Bill and Eleanor Hazel supported numerous colleges and universities including, locally, George Mason University, Shenandoah University, and Lord Fairfax Community College. Among the secondary schools were Highland, Woodberry Forest, and Flint Hill schools.
Mrs. Hazel is predeceased by Mr. Hazel (1935 - 2012), daughter Barbara Joan (1961 - 1963), sister Louisa, brother Thurman Oliver and his wife Jean Douglas Costello, and her brother John Albert Costello. She is survived by her sister-in-law Sue Wenner Costello and five children: Dr. William A. Hazel, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Oakton, VA; his daughters Ruth M. Hazel of Vienna, VA and Jean B. Hazel of Leesburg, VA; his son David L. Hazel of Broad Run and his wife Amanda; and B. Daniel Hazel of The Plains, VA and his wife Leslie. Mrs. Hazel also leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Drew Hazel, Whitney Little, Mrs. Suzanne Rupp and husband Cullen, Jaclyn Little, Christina Benza and husband George, David Little, Catherine Soltesz, Mary Claire Soltesz, Henry Hazel, Andrew Hazel, and Charlie Hazel. Additionally, she departs from her beloved great- grandchildren Bennett, Ellie Grace, and Jack Rupp.
The family wishes to thank Mrs. Hazel’s loyal and loving friend Mrs. Alberta W. King, Mrs. Patty Simpson, RN, and the dedicated caregivers charged with sustaining her at home, keeping her safe, and compassionately attending to her well-being.
A private celebration of life and interment will be held at Little Georgetown Cemetery near the family farm in Broad Run.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mrs. Hazel’s favorite organizations: Operation Smile Youth for Tomorrow The Fauquier 4-H Club Warrenton Presbyterian Church
Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com
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Scott Thomas Eastment, age 33 passed away on June 27, 2020. He was a resident of Warrenton, VA and formerly of Clifton, VA.
He had attended and graduated from St. Paul VI Catholic H.S. School in Fairfax, VA and went on to Frostburg State to obtain his undergraduate degree. He played varsity baseball at both schools. He received his MBA from St. Leo’s University near Tampa, FL.
He will be deeply missed by his parents, family and friends. He is survived by George and Tina Eastment of Warrenton, VA; An uncle, Thomas J. Eastment and his wife Cynthia of Chevy Chase, MD and cousins, Leah and Elsa Eastment. He leaves behind a very close girlfriend, Alexis Tomaselli.
A Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 6 to 8pm at Moser Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 11:30am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, VA and a burial following at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to The Fauquier SPCA, fauquierspca.com Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com
Marjorie Mae Rollins Arnold
Marjorie Mae Rollins Arnold has fallen asleep in this world (June 19, 2020) to awaken into that which is to come.
She was the first child born to Joseph Douglas and Louise Smith Ashby Rollins of Washington, District of Columbia, May 10, 1931.
Her brother, Joseph Ashby Rollins and his wife Joyce Rollins currently reside in Culpeper, VA. They were residents of Northwest Washington, DC (an apartment above Wizard Lock and Key along Connecticut Ave. where JDR worked), Roslyn, Virginia (N. Oak Street next to the lumber yard), and Clarendon, Virginia (N. 10th and Monroe Street). She recently recalled that when her family moved from Oak Street to Monroe Street their house had hand pumped water and an outdoor potty. Her father roughed in the indoor conveniences later.
Her education was received at Clarendon (Maury) School (now a museum) and Washington and Lee High School, where she withdrew before completing her diploma.
She was married to Robert Daniel Arnold, Sr. of N. 7th Street, a 38-year employee of Arlington, Virginia, who died May 20, 2018. Together they rejoiced in the birth of two sons, Rev. Robert Daniel Arnold, Jr., who was murdered July 18, 1984 in Clinton, NC, and Rev. David Fitzpatrick Arnold, who currently resides in Powhatan, Virginia.
She accepted the vocation of homemaker with great pride and sense of accomplishment. Her life was formed by the lives of faith lived by her parents, the steps of which can be traced from church to church during her life, Kendall Baptist (DC), West Washington Baptist (DC), Clarendon Baptist (VA), Vienna Baptist (VA), Warrenton Baptist (VA), Kilmarnock Baptist (VA), and Culpeper Baptist (VA). At most of these churches she usually enjoyed participation in the Women’s Missionary Union, responsibility as a Sunday School teacher, Choir member, and once the memorable task of being on a Pastor Search Committee. While in Warrenton, she enjoyed the fellowship and energy that came from being a founding member of the Christian Women’s Club.
Her older son married Donna Marie Jones of Bridgewater, VA, and their two daughters Dana Louise Arnold Stone and Danielle Elizabeth Arnold Unsworth currently reside in Indiana, both bringing great grandchildren into her joy filled presence, and by Dana’s children great great grandchildren. Her second son married Catherine Rene Cockrell of Gainesville, VA, and their four daughters, Rachel Elizabeth, Sarah Catherine, Emily Grace and Anna Brittany, are currently residing in Powhatan and Chesterfield, VA.
Second place to the love for the One God, Father Almighty, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit, she truly loved her husband “Danny” who was reintroduced to the “candy counter girl” at Wilson Theater by his cousins and her closest childhood friends, Louis and Mae. She truly loved her home, wherever it was, and making anyone comfortable in it. She truly loved her children, and all of God’s children, red and yellow, black and white. While her heart and body were failing she was loved by the incredible caregivers at The Culpeper, formerly known as The Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community.
Gifts in memory of her life may be given to the VBH Foundation, or Virginia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Foundation.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 13 at 11:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA.
Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
OBITUARIES
Gerald “Jerry” Saunier
Gerald “Jerry” Saunier, 88, passed away on May 2, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1932 in Providence RI to Nelson and Loretta Saunier. Jerry was a USMC Veteran who served in the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth Saunier; son Gerald “Skip” Saunier; daughters, Bonnie Chaney, Lynn Trosset; brother Ron Saunier; grandsons, Bryant Beach, Danny Trosset, Michael Trosset and six great grandchildren. Jerry and Ruth lived and raised their family in Warrenton from 1955-1975. A lifelong horse trainer, Jerry, trained Mainstay, the winner of the 1961 Virginia Gold Cup. Since 1975 Jerry and family have resided in Florida. Jerry was laid to rest on May 16 in Geneva Florida
Paula Coluzzi Ramos
Paula Coluzzi Ramos, born in Washington D.C. on June 9th of 1957, to Ann Crook Coluzzi and Vincent Paul Coluzzi, joined them in Heaven at 63 years of age leaving home peacefully in Bealeton, Virginia on June 24th of 2020. Everyone knows of how Paula fought her illness valiantly the last four plus years. Paula is defined not by this illness, but by her courage and faith in her journey toward eternal life.
Paula’s life was huge. She always put her loved ones first and anyone that needed her no matter the circumstance. Paula was the first of two daughters. Both would aspire to do great things in life. This was spurred by the love and dedication from their mother and father. Ann Coluzzi was dedicated to a life educating young minds and stretching creativity. Paula would follow in those footsteps.
Paula did it all. Married to Ramon Ramos Jr and raising four young children, Paula still managed to educate in the D.C. school system, continue her education leaning towards helping those with special needs, while being the most incredible wife in this world. She would take her new accreditations from University and apply them at the Keller Institute in Fairfax. Paula honed in on the skills that made her invaluable as the teacher whom she became.
Our journey lead the family to a new life in Fauquier County. Paula would sign on with the County School System and so began this chapter totaling 20 years beginning at Cedar Lee Middle School and on to her beloved Liberty High School.
The funeral will be Wednesday July 1, 2020 at John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, Virginia at 10am. A “celebration of life” for Paula will be scheduled at a later date so that all who loved her may safely attend. We will be cognizant of the health concerns for all. The Church will safely accommodate all that attend. Please use Virginia requirements for social distancing. (many hugs later ... Paula said she sending a group hug Wednesday:)
Please leave contact info for future “celebration of life” ceremony i.e. email/ phone
Donations can be made Cancer Research Institute in honor or memory of the Paula Ramos in lieu of flowers. https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/2805951
Richard “Lee” Garneau
Lee passed away on May 25, 2020 at the Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center where he had lived since September 2012.
Lee was predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine Curtin Garneau. He was born on July 1, 1937 in Washington, D.C., the second of ten children. When he was four years old his family moved from Washington, D.C. to Arlington, VA where he lived until 2012.
Lee was challenged with a number of disabilities: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, seizures and two strokes. He never expected special treatment and did his best to keep up with others. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture where he worked as a mail clerk.
Lee was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Lee is survived by his sisters Patricia (Hap) Sampsell of Marshall, Peggy Smith of New Market, Paula Asselin of Herndon, Kathy (Frank) Cooper of Great Falls, Mary Ann (Phillip) of Amissville; brothers Jerry of Midland, Tommy (Betty) of Falls Church, Donnie (Rosemary) of Fairfax, and Michael (Sue) of Kingsland, GA; 23 nieces and nephews, 43 great nieces and nephews, and 26 great, great nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton by Father Charles Smith and Deacon J.D. Williams followed by a burial at Bright View Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at moserfuneralhome.com.
Betty Owsley
Betty Jane Owsley was born in Parkville, Missouri on May 15, 1931. She passed away peacefully in her home of 59 years on June 20, 2020.
Betty grew-up on a farm in Parkville, Mo. She attended grade school in a one-room country schoolhouse. When her family sold the farm they moved to Kansas City, MO, where she graduated from Southwest High School.
She married Lowell Owsley, March 2, 1951 and remained his faithful wife for 69 years, until his death. They moved to a small farm in Jeffersonton in 1961 and lived there the rest of their lives.
Betty competed in Culpeper County Fair talent shows with her fine singing. She also entered into cooking, baking, floral arranging, and other home categories. She won many awards including at least one grand prize for the most ribbons won. Her love of cooking led her to amass an extensive collection of cooking recipes, which she compiled into a self-published cookbook. Her love of gardening led her to design and tend multiple flower gardens surrounding her home and she had a vegetable garden throughout her life. She worked as a florist for the Betty Brown Florist in Culpeper for several years. Then she launched her own business, owning and operating the Good Earth Plant Shop on Main Street in Culpeper for many years.
Betty loved to sing and share that gift with others through choirs and numerous solos. She directed the Jeffersonton United Methodist Church youth choir. A self-taught artist, Betty became an accomplished watercolor artist. Her paintings adorn the walls of many local homes. While in her 50’s, Betty took up playing tennis for the first time and within several years became the Fauquier County women’s singles and doubles champion. She excelled at everything she attempted.
She is survived by her brother, Charles Brink, and her sister, Carol Waterman, two children, Autumn and Terry, four grandchildren, Anna, Kelsey, Emily, and Ben, and three great grandchildren, Charlotte, Elizabeth, and Nathan. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.
OBITUARIES
Larry Norris King
Larry Norris King, 71 of Warrenton, VA passed away on June 19, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.
He was born on September 18, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Norris Jett King and Ruth Fulgham King.
Larry is survived by his sons, Justin King and Timothy King, and siblings, Karen Coleman, Melvin King and Kathy Leddy.
All services are private at this time.
Online condolences may be offered at moserfuneralhome.com.
Allen Laverne Ward
Allen Laverne Ward, age 66, a former resident of Fauquier County passed away in Ashland, VA after a long illness. He will be deeply missed by his family. Predeceased by his brother, Churchill Odell Ward, Jr, his father Churchill Odell Ward Sr, and his mother, Mildred Delores Hume Ward.
Survived by his two daughters, Crystal Smith of Culpeper, VA and Tonya (Brian) James of Front Royal, VA; two sisters, April (Chip) Attkisson of Goldvein, VA and Debbie (Kevin) Brock in PA; five grandchildren, Dominique Smith, Grace James, Alyssa Smith, Brianna James and Jr. Kreh and nieces and nephews.
Allen enjoyed his career at Pepsi and State Bank of Remington and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.
A visitation will be on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 10 to 11am at Moser Funeral Home and a service following at 11am. A burial will follow at Midland Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Midland, VA.
Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com
Betty Louise Silver
Warrenton . August 31, 1935 - June 24, 2020
“There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.”
Betty Louise Silver, age 84, passed away at home with her family June 24, 2020.
She was born and raised in Washington, DC, and came to receive Jesus Christ as her Savior later in life. Betty is now resting and rejoicing in the arms of Jesus, Glory to God. Until transitioning to spend her last days in the home of her youngest daughter, Betty had spent her last years at Blue Ridge Christian Home. The same home that cared for her mother.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Valerie and Jim Jessup of Jeffersonton, VA, Stephanie and Billy Beasley of Amissville, VA, grandson Andrew Jessup and wife Tanya of Clarksville, VA, grandson Alexander Jessup of Arcata, CA, granddaughter Carlyn Holland and husband Robert of Rixeyville, VA, granddaughter Caitlin Whitehouse and husband Russell of Spotslvania, VA, granddaughter Taylor Berrios and husband Daniel of Chinandega, Nicaragua, and granddaughter Blair Crossman of Amissville, VA.
Great Grammy had two greatgrandsons, Elliott Joseph Whitehouse and Leland James Holland. It was evident of her love for them as her face lit up with a loving smile every time she saw them.
She is preceded in death by her late husbands Dwight Silver and “Joe” Loos and two brothers Buddy and Jean Stover.
Betty overcame many of life’s obstacles with tenacity and strength. She had a wit about her and was known for her truthful words of honesty. Her strength and quick wit will live on in her daughters and granddaughters.
A family graveside service at will be held at a later date at Arlington National cemetery where she will be buried with the love of her life, husband Joe Loos.
NICHES OF THEIR OWN
Similar to the way that the freestanding cemetery building known as a “mausoleum” contains the grave, tomb, or burial chamber of the deceased, a “columbarium” is a structure that has walls with many rows and columns of recesses, called “niches,” into which cremation urns are placed. These niches, or alcoves, may be open to the air, glassfronted, or have doors that close and seal. On their fronts or along an edge, there is typically a place for a plaque with room for a person’s name to be engraved. Columbaria are often found in large urban cemeteries or high-density areas. In fact, the Arlington National Cemetery includes a Columbarium Court with stately granite columns, marble niche covers, and stone walkways. There is no single proper funeral service. It is a time for human sharing in its deepest sense. You and the ones you love are at the very center of the process, and the choices you make will determine its significance for you. As you participate in the planning of the funeral service, you help create a meaningful experience for everyone. To learn more, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.
“Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no to-morrow.”
Oscar Wilde
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