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...

Stephon D. Tewari, 17, of Stafford, VA passed away on April 16, 2024, at his home. Stephon was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and was a member of Young Life. He played the Tenor Saxophone and the Guitar in Colonial Forge High School Orchestra. He was a self-taught Chess player and enjoyed reading. Survivors include his mother, Candice R. Johnson; father, Jeremy A. Tewari Jr.; nana, Georgia Smith; grandmother Evangeline Johnson; great grandmother, Lithilda Burke; uncles...

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...

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...

John Walter Lawson, 88, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024. A proud graduate of the Kentucky Military Institute in 1953, John remained deeply connected to his alma mater, actively participating in the alumni association. He enjoyed many school reunions both at the main campus near Louisville, Kentucky, and the winter campus in Venice, Florida. He furthered his education at Georgetown College (KY), graduating in 1957. In 1959, John's life took a new...

Shawnette L. Walker, 49, of Fredericksburg passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Mary Washington Hospital. Shawnette worked numerous years in retail as a manager providing customer service, eventually diving into human services as a specialist. She was also a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Shawnette had many hobbies and especially enjoyed making jewelry and t-shirts, shopping, and painting. Survivors include her daughter, Shaiasia A. Walker; brother Castillo W. Walker;...

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);...