Anna J. Sayer, 87, of Fredericksburg passed away on April 17, 2024 at Spring Arbor. Anna served in the United States Navy as a nurse. She was an avid animal lover and loved spending time with her family and going out to eat. Survivors include her children, Lynda Francis and Catherine Sayer; grandchildren Tyler Sayer, Alexandra Francis, and Andrew Francis; and siblings Gloria Lacap and Maria Echezabal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Sayer. A service will be held at 10...

It is with heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Walter "Pete" Vernon Roberts, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Spring Arbor Assisted Living Facility, Fredericksburg, VA. Pete had many loves; shooting firearms, repairing firearms, motorcycles, hunting, fishing & the outdoors, his creek property on Aquia, and others. He was born at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. on March 2, 1929, to Walter Radford and Pauline Park Roberts. He had one younger sister Joan Park...

James E. Thomson, 78, of Stafford County passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his home. Jim was born on November 19, 1945, in Muleshoe, Texas. He graduated from Muleshoe High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Technological College in Lubbock, Texas. Jim furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Navy and went on to retire...

Oliver W. Hoskins, Jr., 77, of Spotsylvania County, passed away on April 16, 2024 after a prolonged battle with dementia and Parkinson's disease. Oliver was a native of Fredericksburg and an active member of his community throughout the majority of his life. After high school, Oliver received his teaching degree from Old Dominion University, in addition to serving for a period of time in the Virginia National Guard. Oliver's ultimate passion was teaching, having taught history and...

Rhonda Joanne Lee, lovingly known as Joanne, was called to her eternal home on April 16, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. She was born on January 18, 1953, in Washington DC to Jason Sapp and Madlyn (Owens) Roland. Joanne was the core of her family, a devoted Christian, and had a heart of gold that touched all who knew her. Before retiring, she was a Real Estate agent, and Co-Founder of Heritage House of Virginia caring for disabled adults. Throughout her life, Joanne cherished serving the Lord...

Benjamin Rolfe Eldridge, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Fredericksburg, VA. Ben was born on August 15, 1938, in Richmond, VA to Roberta Isabel “Polly” & Edward Francis “Ned” Eldridge.  He was educated in the Richmond Public School System, attending J.E.B. Stuart Elementary, Chandler Junior High, and Thomas Jefferson High School.  He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1961 and later attended graduate schools at American...

Ruby Ann Nations (nee Allen) passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Virginia at the age of 69. Born on January 14, 1955, in Washington, DC, Ruby was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend. Ruby was a fun-loving individual who cherished laughter and spending quality time with her friends and family. She found joy in watching and cheering on her favorite football team, the Washington Commanders. Ruby is survived by her son, Matthew (Jen); daughter Katina (Jason);...

Alice Mae Roles, 81, of Stafford, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Stafford Hospital.  Alice was born in 1942 in Widewater, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Warnton Roles; parents James “Sam” and Margaret Williamson; brothers George Williamson, James Williamson, Jr., and Russell Williamson; and sister Edith Monk. Survivors include her daughter Judy Kelly (Craig); sons Stuart Roles (Vicki), Joseph Roles (Diane), and Duane Roles...

Georgios Kapataidakis, 95, of Fredericksburg passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 peacefully at his home. He was born December 24, 1928 in Athens, Greece to the late Paraschos and Hrysoula Kapataidakis.  Georgios was a member of the Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church of Fredericksburg. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Christy and George Katsourakis; his grandson and his wife, P.G. and Ashley Katsourakis; his great-grandchildren, Evangelia, Alexandra and...

Velma Anne Shimel, 81, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Lanexa, Virginia. Anne was born in 1942 in Buchanan County, Virginia. She moved to the Washington D.C. area in the early 1960’s where she would lay down roots and raise her children.  Anne was a retired federal government accountant and had a very accomplished career with both the Department of the Navy and IRS, where she was one of the very first female IRS agents in the country. She was...