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William Downing Duvall Born, February 26, 1937, Died, May 23, 2023 William D. Duvall, Known by many as Bill or "Doc", was born in Washington DC to William Andrew Duvall and Gladys Downing Duvall. The family, including a younger sister, Sandra, and a younger brother, Donald, lived in a home on Pennsylvania Avenue in DC. Bill attended Anacostia High School. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Maryland, studying Animal science. While at Maryland, Bill met the love of his life, Joyce Wilson. The two were married and around that time, Bill was accepted to the veterinary school at the University of Georgia. Bill often commented about those four years being some of the best times in his and Joyce's lives. In 1963, a year before he graduated Veterinary school, Bill and Joyce welcomed their first and only child, William II. After his Veterinary graduation, the small family moved to Vienna, Virginia where Bill began practice at Blue Cross Animal Hospital. After a couple of years later and with the help of his father, Bill opened his own practice in Woodbridge, Virginia. It would be called, Occoquan Animal Hospital. The hospital would become one of the leading practices in Prince William County and after 25 years, Bill retired. The family moved from Woodbridge to Hitch Hollow farm, near Linden, Virginia. The farm had been in the family for many generations. Bill became a full time farmer, growing crops and tending cattle over the years. He and Joyce purchased a vacation home on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. All was good for many years, but in January of 2011, Joyce passed away at their Hilton Head home. She was 73 years old. Bill carried on without Joyce but life would never be the same without her. On May 23, 2023, Bill passed away while doing what he loved to do for so many years, working on the farm. Bill is survived by his son, Bill II and his partner, Melinda, and two nieces, Audra Moore and Pam Moore Vasserman. A visitation will be held at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Leeds Cemetery in Hume, Virginia on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm. There will be a procession to the cemetery on Saturday, leaving Maddox Funeral Home at 1:30 pm.
Raymond Philip Rinker Raymond Philip Rinker of Manassas, Va., 61, died surrounded by his loving family, on May 9, 2023. Ray was born on March 20, 1962, in Manassas, VA to Charles and Mary Gail Rinker. Ray never met a stranger. He was incredibly charming and possessed a captivating gift for storytelling that enthralled those lucky enough to listen. Whether recounting his adventures with his beloved animals or just sharing everyday experiences, Ray's ability to connect with those around him was unmatched. His stories had a magnetic pull, drawing people into his world and forging bonds of friendship and camaraderie. With his warmth and infectious enthusiasm, Ray had a remarkable knack for making those around him feel seen and valued, leaving an lasting mark on the hearts of those who crossed his path. Ray was predeceased by his brother, Kenny, and his mother, Mary Gail. Left to cherish his memory are his Father, Charles; beloved children, Jonathan, Philip, Emily, Derek and Josh; sisters, Catherine, and Gail; brother, Nils; six wonderful grandchildren, Evin, Lana, Ciara, Marigale, Tristin, and Everleigh, as well as many other relatives and friends who will greatly miss him. The family will receive friends for a visitation on June 3, 2023 at Bealeton Baptist Church, 11172 Remington Rd. Bealeton, VA, from 10:00-12:00. A service will be held at 12:00 at the same location. A celebration of life will be held directly after the service at 6228 Liberty Rd. Bealeton, VA. Obituaries
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Vasco "Sonny" DeVaca Jones Jr., born on March 5, 1944 to Vasco D. Jones and Margaret Weaver Jones in Rocky Mount, NC, passed away suddenly from complications of Alzheimer's on May 22, 2023. He started his post office career as a letter carrier in Arlington, VA. After moving to Marshall, VA, he was a rural mail carrier for many years. Later, he became a much-loved Postmaster in Rectortown, VA. He was a well-respected scout master in Boy Scout Troop 177 in Marshall, VA and later in Troop 92 in Warrenton, VA, where he not only guided his sons to their Eagle Scout Rank but others too. After retiring from the Post Office, he became special education teacher for grades K- 3 while working on his graduate degree in education. Sonny loved to work with his hands. He and his wife literally built their own house. They did it all including designing, wiring, plumbing, and tiling. They lived there for 44 years before moving to MD to a retirement community. Sonny built Kung Fu practice dummies along with toys, birdhouses, candleholders and anything else he could think of building. Sonny was an outgoing, welcoming person who never met a stranger. He loved his community, neighbors, the outdoors, and his many pets. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Underwood Jones; son, Gregory L. Jones (Lauren); grandson, Everett S. Jones; son, Tyler D. Jones (Lisa); brother, David H. Jones and sister, Susan J. Piner (Robert) and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Peggy J. Nicholson. Remembrances may be sent to Elizabeth Jones, 3128 Gracefield Rd., Apt. 110, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (https://www.alzdiscovery.org). A full obituary may be found at https://www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Brenda Lee Hanback (Leith) Brenda Lee Hanback (Leith), 84, originally of Warrenton, VA, passed peacefully in her home in Falls Church, VA on May 25th, 2023. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents Irving J.Hanback Sr. and Lillian Frances Russell Hanback Curtis, her step parents Shirley A. Curtis and Margaret Arrington Hanback, her beloved brother, Irving J. Hanback Jr., and half-sister, Gwendolyn (Dodie) Hanback Gregory. Brenda is survived by her daughter Christine Leith of Falls Church, son Darrell Leith and his wife Patty Leith of Stafford, her adored grandchildren Ryan Leith and Liberty (Libby) Leith, son Aaron Leith and his wife Nancy of Woodstock, Illinois, as well as many nieces and nephews. Service will be private.
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