Obituaries

Beverley Stuart Thomas

Beverley Stuart Thomas, age 70, a resident of Warrenton, VA passed away on July 16, 2020.

She was a retired Music Educator for public elementary children for many years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Russell, L. Thomas and Marjorie W. Thomas.

Beverley is survived by her aunt, Betsy W. Fultz of Staunton, VA; two cousins, Michael Fultz, Highpoint, NC and Martha O’Brien of Woodbridge, VA.

Due to current restrictions, a funeral service will be privately held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers Beverley would like donations to be made to: Equine Rescue League Of Leesburg P.O. Box 4366 Leesburg, VA 20177, 540-822-4577, Covington Baptist Church P. O. Box 687 Covington, VA 24426, 540-962-2256 or Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind 371 East Jericho Turnpike Smithtown, NJ 11787-2976, 1800-548-4337.

Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam Tillie Ann Miller Hicok

Tillie Ann Miller Hicok died suddenly on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home in Louisa, Virginia.

Tillie was born in Warrenton on November 24, 1945.

Tillie was predeceased by her parents, Reuben W. Miller and Arleane F. Miller Cantrell.

She is survived by her brother, Reuben (Tony) F. Miller of Midland, VA, and her two sisters, Pamela M. Jarrell of Adelaide, Australia and Peggy M. McWhinney of Macon, NC., and her husband David Hicok of Louisa VA.

Tillie was a very special person. “She never met a person she did not know” was frequently said about her. She enjoyed helping others, being with children and was a good friend to everyone she met. Tillie moved away from Midland in 1963 and lived in Bethesda for many years. She later lived in various towns in Maryland and Virginia most recently in Louisa. Yet over these many years, Tillie never lost her love and connections to Midland, Fauquier County and all of her friends. She enjoyed doing “word find” in her leisure time. She was dedicated to her prayer and reading of the Bible, never missing a day no matter where she was. She had a special attachment to the Church of the Brethren in Midland where she maintained lifelong relationships. She will be missed by many, especially by her brother and sisters.

A LITTLE FRESH AIR CAN DO

A WORLD OF GOOD

It’s that time of year when everyone wants to get outside and go places. Parks, beaches, hiking trails―they’re all calling to you. Unfortunately, they are calling to everyone, and those areas are becoming crowded with people, many of whom are choosing not to wear protective face masks. So, what to do? If you are able, seek out areas that are less well-known, where social distancing is easier. Now is the time to take the road less traveled. If that is not an option for you, just spending time reading in your backyard, on your terrace, or even in a comfy chair by an open window can fill your lungs with fresh air and help you feel invigorated and refreshed.

If you are in self-quarantine because you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, you can still get fresh air. Open windows or doors in your home. Enjoy a private balcony, patio, or yard of you have one. Use sunscreen! Keep in mind that you don’t leave your home during quarantine to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. If you are in need of funeral or memorial services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. Our funeral home has served Fauquier County and the surrounding areas since 1836. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

P.S. No matter how remote your outdoor adventure seems to be, it’s best to take a face mask with you in case you encounter other adventurers.

Jean Marjorie (Latimer) Peterbark

Jean Marjorie (Latimer) Peterbark, 73, of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of Rectortown, VA, passed on July 17, 2020.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 11 am, July 25, 2020 at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186.

On line condolences can be posted at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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Michelle Lynn Rider

Michelle Lynn Rider, 62 of Warrenton, VA passed away at her home on July 15, 2020. She was born on February 10, 1958 in Warren County, VA to the late Warren Gable Sager and Loretta Violett Sager. Michelle is survived by her husband of 39 years, Larry, her children Robert Rider and his wife Shameen of Leesburg, VA; Sherry Calvendra and her husband Marvin of Arlington, VA; and Angela Rider; her siblings, Michael Sager (Donna) and Cindy Sager, and her beloved grandson, Jude Calvendra. Michelle was an avid golfer and a member of the Fauquier Springs Country Club. She worked many years as a Title Agent and Paralegal in Warrenton. She loved shopping and was a Washington Nationals fan.

The family would like to express their appreciation for many years of care from Dr. Raj Manchandani and his staff at the Infusion Center at Fauquier Hospital.

The family also wants to thank her sisters-in-law Ethel Weeks and Nancy Rider for their warm-hearted support and Tish Jenkins for her devoted care in Michelle’s final days.

A graveside service to honor the life of Michelle will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 10am at Bright View Cemetery near Warrenton.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Michelle’s name to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES

Clarence B. “Ben” Sharar

Clarence B. “Ben” Sharar, 92, entered into his eternal rest on June 9, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 20, 1927 in York, PA to the late Harry G. and Metta M. Sharar.

In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Sharar and his grandson,Michael Guimond, Jr.

Ben served in the Army and the Army Reserves; serving in WWII and the Korean War. He retired from IBM after 25 years as a mechanical engineer. Ben was a member of Warrenton United Methodist Church and the American Legion. He was a true gentleman, who loved making people happy especially his great grand daughter, Alayna. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing games and especially loved playing golf.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Celia Sharar; two daughters, Carolyn (Tony) Karaskiewicz of Texas and Linda (Michael) Guimond of South Carolina; two grandchildren, Amanda Guimond and Scott Lesniak; one great grand daughter, Alayna

Deborah Williams Friend

Deborah Williams Friend, 68, of Midland, VA, departed this life on July 15, 2020. Deborah was born on May 20, 1952 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Catherine and David Williams, Sr.

Deborah spent her childhood in Richmond, VA. She was baptized at an early age at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She graduated from Armstrong High School, Class of 1969 and continued her education by receiving a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Strayer University.

On February 28, 1971, she married the love of her life, Robert Wesley Friend, Sr. and from that union they had a son, Robert Friend and a daughter, Dawn Friend. Through Bob’s military opportunities, they were able to travel and live all over including Littleton, Massachusetts; Panama; Fort Carson, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; and Vint Hill Farm Station (Warrenton, VA)— finally relocating and settling in Midland, VA as home.

Deborah worked in accounting for over 31 years in local firms. Before retiring, Deborah used her financial genius to run an accounting firm partnership, Small Business Enterprises, for over five years with her partner, Carole Ortmyer in Bealeton, VA. They handled all aspects of financial ventures from bookkeeping and corporate taxes to mentoring new businesses. The two women shared a twin passion for accounting and helping people!

Her incredibly special gift from God was cooking - she could cook ANYTHING!!! When asked, her husband of over 49 years says her specialty was EVERYTHING! Her son adds in that nobody cooked macaroni and cheese like his mom. Another favorite of the family was her amazing rum cake for the holidays!

She also loved to line dance, read (especially Stephen King), travel, buy clothes and fish. Bob says, “she loved to fish anywhere there was water and she baited her own hook”! She loved her family and would do anything she could for them. If something was going on in the family, you could always depend on Deborah and Bob to be there. She could always be found with Bob cooking on the grill or running the fish fryer with their beloved “Washington NFL team” aprons on! She will be truly missed.

Deborah was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Jerome Roots and Victor “Boo-Boo” Roots, and two sisters, Luedora Roots and Jill Roots. She is survived by her very devoted husband, Robert Friend, Sr.; son, Robert Friend, Jr., daughter, Dawn Friend; mother-in-law, Sadie Friend; brothers, David Williams, Jr. (Creola), Carroll Roots (Angela) and Carlton A. Roots, Sr. (Angela); sisters-in-law, Janice West (Charles) and Diane Roots; brothers-in-law, James Friend, Jr. and Noel Friend (Gisele); host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

A family visitation for Deborah’s Northern Virginia friends was held at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Monday, July 20, 2020 from 7 to 9pm. On Wed., July 22, 2020, a limited walk-through viewing (due to covid-19 restrictions) was held from 11am to 5pm at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond VA. Homegoing service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:00am with viewing held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place following the services at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Courthouse, VA 23002.

Helen Trout Freeze

Helen Trout Freeze passed away at the age of 99 1/2 on July 16, 2020, at her home in Gainesville, Virginia, after a lengthy illness of Dementia.

Helen Catherine Virginia Trout was born on January 30, 1921 in Libertytown, Maryland to Harry Trout and Hallie Lee Crum. She is the oldest of six Children: herself, Dorothy Pauline Trout; Charles Josiah Trout, Harry Lee Trout, Harriet Stella Trout and Richard Harrison Trout.

She was a graduate of Walkersville High School, Walkersville, MD, Class of 1939. After high school, Helen relocated to Great Mills, MD, where she was a Switchboard Operator for The C&P Telephone Company. It was there that Helen met her husband, Alvin Harold Freeze and they were married on February 24, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD. In 1946 they welcomed a daughter, Andrea Gene Freeze.

Helen and Harold relocated to many places within the United States, with trailer in tow, due to his job. Helen would always find a job in whatever area they were located. Helen always had a full-time job, while keeping house and raising children. Being a full-time stay at home mom was not her thing. Helen loved to work outside of the home and be around people. She never made a stranger out of anyone.

After many years on the road, with Harold’s job, they finally settled in Annandale, Virginia in 1957, where Harold, worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Helen, as a full charge Bookkeeper. In 1961, they welcomed a son, Gregory Allen (Buddy) Freeze. In 1975, she lost her husband, Harold, to cancer. Helen remained in Annandale, Virginia, working, until her retirement. She then relocated to Sebring, Florida, where the retirement lifestyle of traveling, teaching water aerobics; along with her annual trips, up north, to Virginia and Maryland, occupied her time, until age dictated that she should come home to Virginia; where she lived until her death.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Harold Freeze; her daughter, Andrea Gene Freeze Small; parents, and her three brothers: Charles, Harry, and Richard. She is survived by her son, Gregory Allen (Buddy) Freeze; daughter-in-law, Mary Larsen Freeze; grandson, Nathan Harold Freeze; two sisters: Dorothy Pauline Trout Fogle and Harriet Stella Trout Loose; along with many nieces and nephews.

Helen enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.

Margaret L. Day

On July 8, 2020, Margaret L. Day, loving wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 72. Margy was born March 30, 1948, in Camp Lejeune, NC, to Walter Owens Day and Eileen Mitchell Day, the second of nine siblings. She graduated from Fauquier High School in Warrenton, VA, in 1966. After high school, she attended some college, and worked at Fauquier Community Action, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, among others. While working part time, she attained her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration at NOVA. After her children were in school, she worked at Prince William Hospital, first as a unit secretary in the ICU, and then developed her vascular ultrasound skills. She volunteered at Hospice, and at the Manassas Free Clinic. In 1990, she and her friend and coworker Carolyn Johnson opened the ultrasound lab at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, VA. She became an accredited vascular technologist in 1994, and together they attained accreditation for the lab, one of the first in the state. Later, at Culpeper Hospital, and Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA, she added echocardiography to her specialties.

She and her husband moved to Rappahannock County in 1999, on property that her grandmother had purchased the year of her birth. In 2005, she decided to focus on raising her goats, a childhood dream. She was passionate about her San Clemente Island Goats, an endangered breed that she tried to help proliferate.

She is predeceased by her parents, her cherished older brother Stephen Day, and her nephew Dugald. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Morse, her son Phillip Herzig, her daughter Kate Herzig, her brothers Robin, Donal, Vincent and Kevin Day, her sisters Lisa Day Eiland, Maureen and Johanna Day, her 13 nieces and nephews, her three grandchildren, and by her first husband, Raymond Herzig.

Margy loved finding box turtles in the woods, leading her goats to honeysuckle, train travel, food with friends, talking to old men, and most of all being with her large loving family.

Margy always seemed to find the hard-to-adopt dogs and brought them home to live out their intended lives. Please direct any contributions to RAWL (Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, www.rawldogs. org), or another no-kill shelter of your choice in your neighborhood.

There will be a private graveside ceremony in the near future, and a memorial service to be announced in the fall.