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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Michaelene Swartz 1935 — 2023 Michaelene Swartz, 87, of Chambersburg, PA, and formerly of Williamsburg, VA and originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA (Hanover Township), passed away peacefully the morning of November 22, 2023. Michaelene was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Michaelene had been married for 49 years to the late Dr. Edward F. Swartz Jr., who passed away in 2008. She was the daughter of Michael and Alexandra (Alice) Buczewski of the Lynnwood neighborhood of Wilkes-Barre, PA. She is preceded in death by her sisters: Irene Stadulis (Jerome) and Lorraine Maholik (Peter). Michaelene also had an older sister, Shirley Ann, who died at the age of 2. Michaelene and Edward (Ed) had one son Eric...

LEESBURG, Virginia Arthur Henry Choate 1935 — 2023 Arthur H. Choate, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with his wife of 65 years and sons lovingly present in his final waking hours. He was born in Gardner, MA on August 17, 1935. He was the son of the late Blanche and Charles Choate. He proudly served his nation in the United States Air Force and Central Intelligence Agency. His time with the CIA included tours in Vietnam and Okinawa. In recognition of his success in leading change and providing mentorship in financial management and audit at the CIA, he was selected to serve as the Director of Finance in the Directorate of Administration. For his outstanding service of 31 years, he was awarded the Distinguished...

Charlotte, North Carolina Theodore A Blaney 1932 — 2022 Theodore A. Blaney, 90, passed away in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. Ted graduated from Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering and took early retirement from Crown Zellerbach Corporation. Ted served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War as a control tower operator. Ted loved projects, building and designing and was always a handyman. His favorite hobbies were tennis, bowling, and bridge. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Millie Ann, two sons and their families: Dr. Ted Blaney and wife, Kathy Blaney, their children, Dr. Alexandra Blaney and husband, Robert Fanning, Conor Blaney and wife, Dr. Rebecca Blaney, and their daughter, Sydney; Craig...

Summerville, South Carolina Francis Wearon Huckaby 1944 — 2022 Francis (Frank) Wearon Huckaby, 78, husband of the late Cynthia "Cindy" Huckaby, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Funeral services were held today, Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Summerville, South Carolina. A second visitation will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2022, at Acree-Davis Funeral Home, 90 South Pond Street Toccoa, GA, with a graveside service to follow at 3:00 PM at Stephen's Memorial Gardens, 6448 Big A Road Toccoa, GA. Frank was born in Toccoa, Georgia on July 23, 1944. He was the son of Wearon and Frances Huckaby. Growing up in Toccoa, Georgia, Frank worked for his father's company, Tugalo Construction. After...

Highlands, North Carolina Winston Spurgeon 1947 — 2022 Winston Broaddus Spurgeon, 74, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Highlands, North Carolina. Winston is survived by his daughter Sarah Spurgeon Whitehead and her husband Scott Whitehead, son Robert Winston Spurgeon II and his wife Sybil Spurgeon, granddaughters Lila Joan Spurgeon and Audrey Lanier Spurgeon, brother Robert Tucker Spurgeon, and other dear family members and friends, including his fiance' Carol Elliott, who remained faithfully by his side when he declined in health. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Keene Spurgeon. Winston was born on December 16, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri to Robert Winston Spurgeon and Emily Woolridge...

Charlotte, North Carolina Helen D. Faris 1926 — 2022 Former teacher Helen D. Faris departed this life on August 4, 2022 for the bliss of heaven. She was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on October 11, 1926 as the daughter of M.L. Davis and Alice Williams Davis and as the younger sister of Bob Davis who predeceased her. Her husband of 34 years Mack Faris preceded her in death in 1984. Helen attended Peace College and Davidson College before graduating in 1947 from UNC Chapel Hill where she later received her Master's degree. She enjoyed many years of devoted teaching in Lexington, Virginia, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Williamsburg, Virginia and Panama City Florida. When she moved to Lexington, Virginia as a new teacher in 1947 she met her...

Williamsburg, Virginia Arthur Elmon Spooner Jr. 1946 — 2022 Arthur "Art" Elmon Spooner, Jr., passed away suddenly on July 27, 2022 at age 75. Art was born on October 22, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama, where his southern graciousness, deep and quiet faith in God, and devotion to family took root. With his parents and sister, he eventually settled in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and early years spent on the rivers and mountains of the Ozarks forged a lifelong love of nature and wildlife. Following graduation from the University of Arkansas with a degree in history, Art enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam as a mechanized infantry officer from 1970-71. He was awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry in combat. After receiving his J.D. from the...

Richmond Joan Crawford Thomas 1936 — 2022 Joan Crawford Thomas, affectionately known as "Baba," passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Virginia, surrounded by her family on March 26, 2022. Joan was born in Ebensburg, PA in 1936. She received her RN from Conemaugh Valley Hospital and The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Joan worked as an emergency room nurse at Conemaugh Hospital where she met a very handsome and persistent resident, who would later become her husband. She had a rich, full life, devoting most of it to her faith and being an adoring wife to her husband, loving mother to her five children, and spoiling her 12 grandchildren. Not only did she spend her time as the matriarch of her close-knit family, she...

Dallas, TX Rebecca Clement Paden 1927 — 2021 Rebecca Clement Paden, age 94, passed away on December 4, 2021. She was born on November 23, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Eula and Clement Ewing McReynolds. She is survived by her son William Paden (Kyle), her daughter Deborah Paden Levy (Max), and her son-in-law R. William Hard. She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Pamela Rebecca Hard. A great joy was her eight grandchildren: Sarah, Jesse, Kate, Ella, Matthew, Elizabeth, Art, and Jamie as well as her 13 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Bruce S. McReynolds. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Kean College in Union, NJ. After raising her three children, she joined...

Dallas, Texas Rebecca Clement Paden 1927 — 2021 Rebecca Clement Paden, age 94, passed away on December 4, 2021. She was born on November 23, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Eula and Clement Ewing McReynolds. She is survived by her son William Paden (Kyle), her daughter Deborah Paden Levy (Max), and her son-in-law R. William Hard. She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Pamela Rebecca Hard. A great joy was her eight grandchildren: Sarah, Jesse, Kate, Ella, Matthew, Elizabeth, Art, and Jamie as well as her 13 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Bruce S. McReynolds. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Kean College in Union, NJ. After raising her three children, she joined...

Williamsburg Clark Edward Taggart 1956 — 2021 Clark Edward Taggart, age 65, of Williamsburg, VA, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Sentera Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg. Born March 28, 1956 in Olney, MD he was the son of the late Hugh Thomas Taggart and Rachael Gonzales Taggart. Clark had an interest in gardening and floral design from his earliest years. He was active in the 4-H Clubs' youth programs and later held a job at Carroll Gardens in Westminster, MD while working on jobs around the family farm. He graduated from Francis Scott Key High School in Carroll County, MD in 1974. After graduation he began attending the Longwood Gardens training program in Kennett Square, PA. In 1977 in was accepted and enrolled in a...

North Canton, OH Norman H. Daily 1924 — 2021 Norman H. Daily, age 97 of Canton, OH and Williamsburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1924 in Akron, OH to the late Carl and Eleanor (Hurst) Daily. Norman was a veteran of WWII in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in India, Burma, and China. He was an avid golfer and formula one race car driver as a member of SCCA. Norman was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy and Case Western Reserve University with a B.A. in Science and a medical degree. He was in pharmaceutical sales then went on to establish his own medical laboratories in 17 locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Norman participated in research with the goal of developing a vaccine for cancer....

Williamsburg Mary Ola Wright Wright Brown 1941 — 2021 Mary Ola Wright Brown passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her home in Williamsburg, VA with her family by her side. She fought a courageous battle against cancer. Mary was born in Greenville, AL on May 11, 1941 and grew up in Montgomery, AL. She is survived by her husband, William W. Brown. They met while students at Auburn University and were married 59 years. Also surviving are her three daughters, Mary Kathryn Brown, M.D. and grandson Gavin Sellors of Santa Rosa, CA; Sharon Lynn Brown of Ashburn, VA; Laura Carolyn Brown and granddaughter Ana Lina Cordova-Brown of Charlott-esville, VA; brother, George H. Wright and sister-in-law Donna T. Wright, of Mount Juliet, TN. Mary and her...

Sumter H. Edward Edward Qualtrough, Jr. 1953 — 2021 H. Edward Qualtrough, Jr., 67, husband of Kathy L. Bohn Qualtrough, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Edward Qualtrough, Sr. and the late Sarah Adeline Blum Qualtrough. Mr. Qualtrough worked at CCTC where he was the Facilities Director. He was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church. Ed is survived by his wife; two daughters: Lynn A. Broxmeyer (Kirby), Heather L. Krieger (Bryan); one son Harry "Trey" E. Qualtrough III; one granddaughter, Cordelia L. Broxmeyer; two sisters, Sarah Eckhause (Morty) and Susan Lyons; one cousin, Mary Alice Carmody; his best friend Alfred (Jack) Gusew. Memorial services will be held at 2...

Dallas, Texas Willliam Mitchell Mitchell Voss 1925 — 2021 Dr. William Mitchell Voss died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was 95. During his long life, he also lived in Burr Ridge, IL, Williamsburg, VA, Athens, OH, Chicago, IL as well as Fayetteville, AR. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, September 18, 1925, he was the son of William Henry and Laura (Mitchell) Voss. After graduating from Central High School at age 17, he joined the United States Army and served proudly in Germany with the 100th Division during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his duty as a combat radio operator. Following the War, he played trumpet in a US Army Big Band, entertaining remaining US troops across Europe. After completing...

Newark, DE Grace Richardson Owen 1922 — 2021 Grace Carmlette (Richardson) Owen was born to William Winfree and Gracelyn Arline (Driscoll) Richardson on September 17, 1922 in Barhamsville,Virginia. She had 5 siblings: William Winfree,Jr., John Avery, and Anne Bernice Monacell pre-deceased her; Frank Raymond and Gary Meade are still living. She was the big sister to them and very much enjoyed their relationships, especially during her last 20+ years. Grace loved her family so much. She and her husband James Bishop Owen (Jim), who pre-deceased her,published a family newsletter, The Owenews, each and every month after they married on July 13,1946. Recently,Grace began compiling the memories of her life. She had completed the period...

Concord, NC, North Carolina Ron J. Wells 1943 — 2021 Ronnie "Ron" Wells, 77, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Ron was born on May 23, 1943 in LaFollette, TN to the late Grant Wells and Lena Parker Wells. Ron retired as a production manager for Anheuser Busch after 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He loved taking trips to the beach with his family. He was a faithful member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church in Concord. Ron also loved football and was a LaFollette, TN high school football star. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John P. Bunch; and two sisters, Helen Wells and Margaret Wallace. Those left to cherish his memory...

Williamsburg, Virginia Jane Daniel Dye 1934 — 2021 Jane Daniel Dye, a native of Blackstone, Virginia, died peacefully in Williamsburg, Virginia, on January 14, 2021, at the age of 86. Born on November 11, 1934, to Sterling Rial Daniel and Virginia West Daniel, Jane grew up in Blackstone and graduated from Blackstone High School in 1952. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree at Lynchburg College and later a master's degree in education from Wright State University in Ohio. She taught mathematics for many years at Wilmington (Ohio) High School and Southern State Community College. In retirement Jane lived in Nags Head, North Carolina, and later Williamsburg, while also returning to Blackstone frequently to spend time with her mother,...

Greenwood Mary Leigh Mann-Fluharty 1973 — 2020 My beautiful courageous wife Leigh sadly lost her 9-year battle with cancer on the afternoon of Dec 4, 2020. Myself and her lifelong friend Leslie Harrison were able to be with her holding her as she passed. She fought cancer the way she tackled life, head on and 1000%. When she worked at her jobs it was always a 10-to-14-hour day. Everyday! We worked at the same place for a while and I would often go home after my 8-to-10-hour day only to come back later in the evening to pick her up when she was done. She refused to only half know something and was an expert at almost everything she ever did. She always called herself the Queen of useless knowledge and believe me, you wanted her for your...

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