Obituaries

James Garnett Alls

James Garnett Alls, 93, of Independence, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 7, 2020. He was a WWII Navy veteran, submarine # 250 U.S.S Flier. James was a retired maintenance, engraving and printing employee with the U. S. Mint. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Burlington, also a Mason, Shriner, Scottish Rite, American Legion and Life member of the VFW. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Bernice Alls; his first wife Vivian Margarita Hughson and his step daughter Tammy Booth. Survived by his wife Phyllis Appel Alls; daughters Sharon (Ray) Matthews and Jacqueline (Wayne) Kornegay; sons James (Cheryl) Alls and Malcolm (Priscilla) Alls; step daughter Dee (Ed) Mershon; step son Tab (Pam) Appel; his brother Gale (Evelyn) Alls; two grandsons Curtis Mathews and James Kornegay; Twelve granddaughters Crystal Hale, Amanda Mercier, Melina Downs, Melissa Cousins, Shannon Johnson, Nicole Kornegay, Kerry Palmer, Jennifer Gossett, Erin Alls, Chelsea Greer, Charlene Rhatican and Alexandria Burton; thirty great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Visitation 11 am – 1 pm followed by funeral at 1 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2020 all at SWINDLER & CURRIN FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Jeffersonton, VA.

Memorials to First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington, KY 41005

For online condolences and directions visit swindler-currinfh.com (Masks and social distancing is required.)

Charles L. Martin “Chuck”

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles L. Martin, “Chuck”, 77, of Warrenton, VA, announce that he passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020 at the Adler Hospice Inpatient Center in Aldie, Va.

Chuck was born December 23, 1942 in Washington, DC. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Fisher Martin, his father, Harry L. Martin, his stepfather, Roger W. Newman and a granddaughter, Danielle Mae Burmeister.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 13 years, Carolyn Martin; his sister, Jerry Theo of Las Vegas NV; his 8 children, Michelle Martin of Clear Spring MD, Tracy Durkin (Jared) of Warrenton VA, Allison Christian (Wink) of Rixeyville, VA, Dwayne Higdon (Julie) of Rixeyville, VA, Paulette Mann (Justin) of Spotsylvania, VA, Kelly Burmeister (Rob) of Woodbridge, VA, Erik Martin (Amanda) of Caroline, VA, and Alex Martin (Jill) of Fredericksburg, VA; his 19 grandchildren, Brittany, Erika, Chelsea, Alexis, Emily, Ashleigh, Tucker, Makenna, Garrett, Bailey, Noah, James, Matthew, Jacob, Kaylee, Drew, Jayden, Ashten, and Allie; and his 8 great grandchildren, Josh, Mikayla, Devin, Kendall, Brantley, Weston, Grayson and Emma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Chuck graduated from Annapolis High School and served in the US Navy from 1961-1965. He retired in 2012 from Stafford County as their Property Manager. Over the years, he was employed by Good Humor Ice Cream, Good Year Tire Co., BJ’s, and did towing for Raja Abilmona at Four Mile Fork Garage. He was a member of The Life Church in Warrenton, VA. He was also a member of The American Legion and The Moose Lodge.

Chuck was a devoted husband and enjoyed traveling the country with his loving wife and good friends. He and his wife had just returned from a 3-month drive across the country in March and have been on more than 30 cruises. He was an avid bird lover, enjoyed playing cards and games and was a member of many bowling leagues. He also played in and coached multiple softball teams in various leagues. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

A memorial to celebrate his life is planned for 10/10/2020 at his home at 5515 Summit Place in Warrenton, VA at 1000; a reception will follow.

In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial contributions be sent to the Adler Inpatient Hospice Center c/o Capital Caring, Philanthropy Department, 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500, Falls Church, Va. 22042, or www.capitalcaring.org. Please specify that they are for Charles Martin at the Adler Center in Aldie. The Adler Inpatient Hospice Center is a non-profit organization that treated Chuck and his family with such dignity, care and love. They hope you consider donating in his memory. Any issues with donating, please call 703-531-2380.

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William Leon Latney

William Leon Latney, 91, of Warrenton, VA, passed July 30, 2020.

A private funeral service with military honors was held on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, VA.

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Thomas Franklin Marshall

Thomas Franklin Marshall, 74, of Warrenton, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Fauquier Hospital. He was a proud employee of the Fauquier Times Democrat for over ten years. Thomas greatly enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins and NASCAR as much as possible. Although quiet and stubborn at times, he will be remembered as funny and open minded as well. Thomas is survived by his niece, Mary Marshall and three great-nieces, Carmen Rivas, Jessica Rivas, and Kaylee Marshall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Dorothy Marshall; one sister, Virginia Marshall; three brothers, Billy Marshall, James Marshall, and Marion Marshall; and one nephew, Ricky Marshall.

Online condolences may be expressed to Thomas’s family at foundandsons.com

J. Earl Frazier

James Earl Frazier, 79 of Nokesville, VA passed away on July 31, 2020 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1941 in Upperville, VA a son of the late Ollie Cleveland Frazier and Mildred Bowen Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Otelia Thorn Frazier and two brothers, Granville Bowen Frazier and Robert Edward Frazier. Earl was a graduate of East Tennessee State University receiving a Bachelor’s Degree of Science. He was the founder and retired President of Frazier Consultants. Professionally, he was a member of the Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists and the Virginia On-site Wastewater Recycling Association. He was a dedicated member of Haymarket Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and sang in the Choir.

He is survived by his son and his wife, James Thorn “J. T.” and Karen Gallagher Frazier; a brother, Randall Frazier, Gordonsville, VA and a sister, Eleanor Grigsby of Front Royal, VA; sister-in-law, Virginia Anne Malone; two grandchildren, Parker Thorn Frazier and Kendall Delaney Frazier.

The services will be private, but live-streamed online. You may go to the church’s website, my-hbc.org for details.

Memorial contributions may be made to Haymarket Baptist Church, 14800 Washington Street, Haymarket, VA 20169.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Lula Mae Blackburn

Lula Mae Blackburn, 85, of Bealeton went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ July 30, 2020 with family gathered at her bedside. She was born February 28, 1935 in Bossevain, VA to the late Arthur T. and Molly V. Dye. She wed William H. Blackburn in Tazewell County on August 17, 1951 and were married for 69 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a homemaker and in the healthcare field for many years. She attended Elkwood Community Chapel in Elkwood, VA with her husband who was the pastor. She loved to sing and praise God and was a light to everyone around her, always making sure everyone was taken care of.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James H. Blackburn, and daughters Rosa Lee Blackburn, and Mary Mae Blackburn.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Wilma and son-in-law Mark Hanna, Sr. of Bealeton, Doris and C.B. Helton of Lebanon VA, two sons William and daughter-in-law Jan Blackburn, and Roy Blackburn both of Rixeyville, and brother Oscar Dye of Lignum. In addition, she is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Service will be private. She will be laid to rest at Stonewall Memorial Gardens in Manassas.

She was loved by family and friends and will be missed by all.

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Stuart Cleveland West

Stuart Cleveland West, (age 50), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He is the beloved fiance of Cindy Brooke. Stuart is the loving father of Evan West, Hannah West and Austin West. He is survived by his mother Rose (Robert) Cohen, sister Julie West, K9 pal Scout and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Stuart loved his family, friends and fishing. Most of all he was a good man.

Relatives and friends are invited to Stuart’s visitation at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, 10127 Plank Road, Spotsylvania VA 22553, on Monday, August 17th from 12 pm to 2 pm. Graveside services will be private. Online condolences and fond memories of Stuart may be left for the family at www.laurelhillfuneralhome. com.

Kathleen Neale Willingham

Kathleen Neale Willingham, 74, of Bealeton, left her home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Kathleen is survived by her husband Carl of 49 years, and daughter Sarah Neale Keplinger and her husband James of Bealeton; her brother Buddy Neale and wife Donna of Bealeton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Wayland D Neale, and niece Nora Neale. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 1:30-2:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, with a memorial service to immediately follow at 2:00pm. Inurnment in Cedar Grove Cemetery will take place following the service.

David Lowe Gartrell, Sr.

David Lowe Gartrell, Sr. passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Winchester, VA on August 1, 2020.

Born March 13, 1955, David was 65 years of age. He grew up in Middleburg before moving to Hamilton and then to Winchester, VA.

David was a loved and loving son, brother, father and grandfather.

He is survived by two sons; David Lowe Gartrell, Jr, and Jon Michael Gartrell, and Jon’s bride, Kristen; and two grandchildren, Jackson and Grayson; G. Donald Gartrell, III and his bride, Ginny Lynn.

A grave-side service will be held at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Upperville, VA at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 22, 2020. The service will be a combined remembrance of David and his mother, Eugenia Lowe Gartrell, who passed away on July 24, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia, 10467 Granite Drive, Suite 320, Oakton, VA 33124.

Donna Mae Blackburn

Donna Mae Blackburn, 84 of Bealeton, VA passed away on August 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1935 in Bluefield, WV a daughter of the late Ethel Hardy. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Johnson Blackburn. Mrs. Blackburn retired from Fauquier County Public Schools. She was a member of Landmark Tabernacle in Front Royal for over 25 years. In the last three years, she appreciated the Family Worship Center church family in Bealeton who made her feel like family. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Mildred Jane George Frick who was her devoted caregiver and her husband Steve, Dorothy Rose and her husband Ronnie, and Brenda Bowman and her husband Stewart; one brother, Douglas Boothe (Kathryn) of Bluefield, VA; six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and five great great grandsons.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Families Forward Virginia (Prevent Child Abuse Virginia), 8011 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23229 (familiesfirstva.org)

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.