Obituaries

Autumn Dawn Chesney

Autumn Dawn Chesney, 44, of Nokesville passed away suddenly on the morning of August 23, 2020.

Autumn was a lifelong Fauquier County resident and was known and loved by many. She was born on October 24, 1975 to Larry Byron Chesney and Evelyne Wines Chesney.

She is survived by her three children: Alicia Smoot, 30, Andrew Chesney, 21, and Eli Wymer, 6 to whom she loved dearly and were her life’s purpose. Also, by her mother, Evelyne Wines, and her four sisters: Morica Chesney, Mailisha Chesney-Adam, Sarah Zotti, and Isabella Chesney.

She was preceded in her death by her father, Larry Chesney and her grandparents.

A celebration of life is still pending but will definitely be held for close family and friends.

June Sadd Kline

June Sadd Kline, age 92, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home in Catlett, Virginia, surrounded by her daughters and family. Mrs. Kline was born June 18, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to the late Walter Charles Sadd and Mabel Eleanor Brown. She lived in and around Manassas throughout her life and treasured her family, her church, and hot fudge sundaes. June graduated from Osbourn High School as Valedictorian in 1946. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Bridgewater College in 1950 with a double major in Elementary Education and Psychology. Education remained close to her heart throughout her life. She rejoiced in the varied accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

In 1950, June married Paul Kline in the front yard of Tudor Hall, her family home in Manassas. They made their home on the farm near Broad Run on the outskirts of Manassas, where they raised a family of seven children. They opened Kline’s Freeze (1965) and Kline’s Drive-In (1969) in Manassas, where they served ice cream, milkshakes, banana splits, and footlong hotdogs to generations of loyal customers. Mrs. Kline mentored several decades of young people who worked in her restaurants, encouraging them to work hard and live well. She is remembered fondly throughout the Manassas community by those who worked their first job or tasted their first ice cream cone at one of the Kline’s restaurants.

Mrs. Kline delighted in watching her 18 grandchildren grow, study, and start families of their own. She enjoyed sharing in the life milestones and day-to-day activities of her 27 great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with Paul and her siblings, and later, with other family members. At ninety years old, she volunteered as a Sunday School teacher at the Manassas Church of the Brethren, helping with the preschool class.

Mrs. Kline is predeceased by her husband Paul Emerson Kline, her parents, and her sister Roberta Nelson Messamer.

She is survived by one brother and spouse: Hudson (Bonnie) Sadd of Manheim, PA; two sisters: Marian (John) Layman of Bridgewater, VA and JoAnne Sadd Eby of Fairfax, VA; her seven children and their spouses: Jeanette (Doug) Shonk of Goldvein, VA; Helen (Burton) Wolf of Union, OH; Wayne (Loretta) Kline of Manassas, VA; Bonnie (Melvin) Cheshire of Bristow, VA; Lorraine (James) Croushorn of Midland, VA; Donna (Harold) House of Nokesville, VA and Lynn (Joan) Kline of Nokesville, VA; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; many extended family members; and loving caretakers Sandy Northam and Hannah Skinner.

Visitation will be held at 10:00-11:00 A.M on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 on the lawn at Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with Pastor Amanda North officiating. Interment will follow at Cannon Branch Cemetery, Manassas, VA.

The viewing and funeral service will be held outdoors. Please bring your own chair or a blanket for seating. To assure the safety of family and friends, please wear a mask and maintain ten feet of social distance until seated with your family group.

A video recording of the service will be available on YouTube. Please call the Manassas Church of the Brethren office at 703-368-4783 for more information.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of a donation to Manassas Church of the Brethren 10047 Nokesville Rd, Manassas VA 20110 (www.manassasbrethren.org), Heifer International, 1015 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 (www.heifer.org) or Farthest Corners, PO Box 213, Nokesville, VA 20182 (www.farthestcorners.org) in memory of June Kline.

Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

OBITUARIES

James Orlando Brooks, Sr.

James Orlando Brooks, Sr., 60, of Warrenton, VA, passed September 6, 2020.

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Rexton Tanner Rector

Rexton Tanner Rector, 82, of Bealeton, VA, passed September 4, 2020.

A graveside service was held on Friday, September 11, 2020, 11:00 am, at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park, 8420 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia, 22003.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Simple and Complex Estates

Fallon, Myers & Marshall, llP

110 Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186 540-349-4633

PLANNING FOR YOUR END

Even when death comes peacefully, it is never easy on those left behind. While there is usually a much-needed distraction in funeral and memorial planning, it can be overwhelming for some. This is why planning for your own death is so important. It is not just about ensuring your requests are met, but also about easing the burden on loved ones. Planning your death event can be as complex as creating a legal document with your lawyer and setting up funding with your accountant, to filling out a simple death journal explaining “I’m dead…now what” to make sure your family knows exactly what you want. This unselfish act relieves them of the pressure to figure it out by themselves.

Over the years we’ve become more and more convinced of the value of planning ahead. By planning ahead, you can be confident that the cost of your services will be locked-in and can never increase and that your wishes will be carried out. To learn about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“Whenever I prepare for a journey I prepare as though for death. Should I never return, all is in order.”

- Katherine Mansfield

Charles William “Charlie” Miller

Charles William “Charlie” Miller passed peacefully in his home on August 31, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Charlie was born on July, 16 1935 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. At age 17 Charlie joined the Navy and from 1952-1956 he sailed the high seas where he spent 3 years and 7 months out of his 3 years and 10 months of service either at sea or in a foreign land, most notably he served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While in the Navy he also received the National Defense Service Medal. Charlie was a mason by trade and had a heart for service. After he retired he worked at Marywood Retirement Community in Manassas, VA. On October 17, 1998 he married his lovely wife Dorothy and they spent the next 21 years together serving the community. They were founding members of Feed My Sheep which began its service to the community in 2002; it is an organization which ministers to people with food insecurity in Southern Fauquier and Culpeper Counties.

Charlie was an avid Washington Redskins fan who loved to brighten people’s day by singing to them; he also loved to watch his grass grow, and was never afraid to say. “I love you.” Charlie will be missed by the many family, friends and members of the community, even those he never met yet still served with a faithful heart.

A celebration of life service will be held outdoors in the pavilion at the Midland Church of the Brethren, 10434 Old Carolina Rd. Midland, VA on September 20, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made Midland Church of the Brethren and can be sent to the address above, all donations will be used for Feed My Sheep.

OBITUARIES

Russell Webb Moore

Russell Webb Moore of Warrenton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home September 9th with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Webb and Dorothy Moore, Russ was born in Warrenton November 27, 1942. He was known for his devout faith, love of family, generosity, work ethic, and for always being willing to help others. He worked for many years at Wildcat Mountain Farm in Warrenton and for the last twenty-four years at Stoke Farm in Aldie. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Martha; his four children, Alicia Shamblin and husband Tom, Beverly Hanback and husband Matt, Bonnie Sharp and husband John, and Thomas and wife Kim; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two nephews and four nieces. He is also survived by sisters Betty Appling and husband Barney, Patricia Monger, Marjorie Moore, and Hope Morison and husband George; Sandra Dodson whom he considered a sister; and brother Dennis Moore.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Prew Moore.

There will be a service at Stoke Farm, Middleburg, Friday at 2:00 September 18th, weather permitting,followed by interment at Marshall Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 there will be no gathering afterwards.

Rain location for the service is Moser’s Funeral Home in Warrenton.

John A. (Jack) Lyons, Jr

John A. (Jack) Lyons, Jr, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 in his home in Rixeyville, VA, after a seven year battle with cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John A. Lyons and Phoebe Boardman Lyons. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 35 years, Linda E. Enlund. He is survived by his sons J. Christopher and Stephen M. (Jenna) and his four grandchildren Elise and Andrew Lyons and Caleigh and Gracyn Lyons. His four surviving sisters, Mary Lyons, Frances L. Sammons, JoAnne Lyons, and JoEllen L. Hunt all live in Rhode Island. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Jack joined the United States Army in 1965. He served 7 years, first in Vietnam and later at the Pentagon. His began his civilian career at Xerox Corporation in Washington, DC area where he rose from sales to management. In retirement Jack was well known to his customers at Harris Teeter in Warrenton, VA and appreciated by the young people he mentored there.

Later in life Jack lived simply but with great purpose. He began each day with a prayer of gratitude and looked forward to another day to meet people, engage in conversation, and maybe make life a little easier for someone else. People who knew him for even a short time loved his storytelling, his sense of humor, and his sincerity.

On September 9, 2020, Jack’s funeral mass was held at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth, RI, and he was buried at Hillside Cemetery in Tiverton, RI with his wife and his parents.

The family sincerely thanks Capital Caring Hospice and the nurses from First Light Home Care of Warrenton for the attention, kindness and support they gave Jack in his last two months. They also recognize Hero’s Bridge, a wonderful volunteer non-profit that gave significant help to Jack this past year, especially in times of Covid-19. Its mission is to care for older veterans by providing transportation to medical appointments, advocacy when dealing with the VA, and companionship to those who no longer have family nearby. Donations may be made in Jack’s memory to Hero’s Bridge, P.O. Box 861606, Warrenton, VA 20187.

Funeral arrangements were made by Connors Memorial Funeral Home in Portsmouth, RI. You may share memories and condolences with the family online by visiting www.memorialfuneralhome.com/

Mary Duncan Thomas

Mary Duncan Thomas, 89 of Marshall, VA passed away on August 28, 2020.

She was born on April 4, 1931 in Fauquier County, a daughter of the late Fred Duncan and Evelyn Wine Duncan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Thomas and a son, Stephen Thomas.

Mrs. Thomas retired as bookkeeper for the former Marshall National Bank and its successor, PNC.

She is survived by her children- Kelley Flohr, Richard (Belinda) Thomas, David (Nora) Thomas and William “Billy” (Jacqui) Thomas; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12 Noon at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, VA.

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

Paul Franklin Wiley

Paul Franklin Wiley of Rappahannock County, Woodville VA was called to his eternal rest on September 13, 2020 at Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Norman Wiley. Paul is the son of Webster and Rosella Swauger Wiley (both are now deceased) of Hollsopple, PA and was born November 4, 1942 in Hysota, PA. He graduated from Conemaugh High School, Davidsville, PA and Mechanical Engineering School, in Washington, D.C. His apprenticeship in Local 602 Steamfitters Union began in 1962 after service in the United States Navy. His career continued as a Journeyman Steamfitter until his retirement. He was a member of Ray Streets Baptist Church in PA. He enjoyed riding his horses and touring on motorcycles. He participated with Fellow Local 602 retires at Warrenton Breakfast Club.

Paul is survived by his children: Paul Franklin II, Travis Wesley, and Lisa Bennett and six grandchildren: Benjamin, Sierra, Sarah, Dawson, Iderah and Brooke. His surviving siblings are: Charles Wiley (Barb); Wayne Wiley (Grace) and Terry Wiley (Karen).

Other siblings deceased are: Harold Wiley, Ray Wiley, Jane VanNest, Mary Pudliner, Ruth Synder and Shirley Sedlmeyer. A graveside service will be held with military honors at Culpeper National Cemetery (new section) East Chandler Dr. Culpeper, VA on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 2:00pm.

Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com

Places of Worship

Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church

• HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road)

The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419 www.gracechurchcasanova.org