All Obituaries

Bessie Beatrice Beckwith departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 90. Bessie was born to the late George Blue and Rose Benjamin in Raeford, North Carolina, on November 5, 1932. After spending her younger formative years with her grandparents, Moses and Emma Benjamin, in North Carolina, she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, with her uncle, the late Edward (Pearl) Benjamin. She graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School of Baltimore Public Schools in 1950...

Conway (Connie) Humphrey Conway Humphrey (Connie), 85 of Rapidan, VA, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Culpeper Health Rehabilitation Center in Culpeper, VA.  Conway was born in Rapidan, VA, on April 23, 1937 to the late Ada Green Humphrey and Robert Humphrey.   Conway attended Life foot Elementary School of Orange, VA, and was a member of Hope Well Baptist Church Rapidan, VA, at an early age.  On June 2, 1957, he married...

Elizabeth Hollard Hartsell, born April 2, 1951.  Elizabeth was born in Alexandria, VA and attended school there.  With her height at 6 foot 3 inches she played varsity girls basketball.  She attended nursing school and served as a nurse for a number of years.  While a young girl her grandmother taught her to knit and that became her passion as she grew older. After an unsuccessful marriage, she met Bob Hartsell and they were married on March 25, 1995.  She was so...

Itsa Tatiana Aguilar Chekonik, de 54 años, fue llamada con Dios el 15 de febrero de 2022. Itsa nació en Honduras el 7 de enero de 1967 a Elsa Victoria Hernandez-Romero. Itsa tuvo una vida muy memorable, ella llegó a los Estados Unidos muy joven.  Era propietaria de su propia boutique y tenía su propio negocio  de limpieza. Siempre estaba de pie y muy trabajadora. Era una madre  soltera que superó muchos obstáculos en la vida...

Freddie Willie Shanks, Sr. (77) Born – Raised and Died in Reva, Virginia...The “Mayor” of Reva is gone.  Freddie was born on October 3, 1944 and departed his life on Friday, February 4, 2022 as he wished - in his home in Reva surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 54 years, Caroline V. White Shanks. His children Freddie W. Shanks, Jr., Stephen L. Shanks, Sr. and Yolanda Shanks; sisters:  Rebecca Shanks Apperson,...

Brent Robert Osborne, 64, of Mineral, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Sunday, January 23, 2022, with his beloved wife Pat by his side. He is   survived by his brothers, Craig Sr. and Kevin; his sister, Tarra Green; his step-children, Sheila Cooper and Ray Reid, Jr.; four grandchildren, two great grand-children, and several nieces and nephews. Brent was a self-employed roofer and handyman. He was very particular about his work and was sought after because of...

Robbie F. Clanagan passed away peacefully at home (Rapidan VA) surrounded by family on December 20th, 2021 at the age of 97.  Robbie was predeceased in death by his parents Festus and Rachel Clanagan, his loving, devoted wife, Annie F Clanagan, 2 brothers; Morton Brownie, and Earl “Wookie” Clanagan, 3 sisters; Theresa Clanagan, Mildred “Tootie” Summers and Ida Patterson and 1 son; Robbie Clanagan Williams.  He is survived by his loving children,...

Deaconess Irene Washington Yates of Stevensburg, Virginia peacefully departed this life on December 16, 2021, at Culpeper Health Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on February 18, 1939, to the late Alfred Lewis and Lucy Ann Banks.   She is preceded in death by the above-mentioned parents; her stepfather, George Loxie Banks; husband, Deacon Sherman Yates; son, Tommy Washington; father of her children, John Washington; siblings: Cleo Newman,...

Annie Fletcher Clanagan passed away at the age of 86 in Culpeper, Virginia. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grand-mother, great grandmother, and aunt.   She was preceded in death by her parents: Milton and Ida Fletcher; three brothers: Johnny, Gene, and Bryant Fletcher; and two great grandchildren: Jamar, Jr. and Corey Clanagan.   Annie  is survived  by her loving and devoted  husband, Robbie Clanagan...

The Life of a Virtuous Woman The life of a virtuous woman with lots of love wisdom and understanding She is a hard worker, strong and industrious, She is generous to the poor and needy She is strong and respected, not afraid of the future. She speaks with a gentle wisdom. She is always busy, looking after her family’s needs. Her family show their appreciation and praises her. Charm is deceiving and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised. Give Her...