All Obituaries

Elizabeth Louise Smith, 79, went peacefully to her eternal home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the home of her nephew, David Tibbs in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was a strong and courageous woman that fought a good fight during her illness. She was the wife of the late Floyd Smith and out of seventeen children, she was born the tenth child to the late Charles and Fannie Wormley Tibbs on April 19, 1946, in Culpeper County, Virginia. She lived ...

Ella Frances Lane Kay, affectionately known to all as "Miss Ella," passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 17, 1946, in Culpeper, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dan Lane and Virginia Lane Bundy. On August 24, 1968, Ella married her beloved husband, Robert "Bobby" Kay, beginning a devoted partnership that would span nearly six decades. Together, they became beloved fixtures in their community, known affectionately as ...

Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Canaan Baptist Church - 14494 Shanktown Road, Reva, Virginia 22735.  Visitation; from 11 AM to 12 PM.  Funeral Service will began at 12 PM.  Burial will take place in the Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery following the funeral service.  A Celebration of Life Luncheon will began immediately following the burial in the Canaan Baptist Church Dining Hall.   The Simpson and Dillard Family would ...

Frank Daniel Hogan, age 71, was born on June 14, 1954, in Arlington, Virginia. He unexpectedly passed away on January 7, 2026, at Reston Hospital. Frank was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, son, and brother. Frank was married for 53 years to his beloved wife, Doris Hogan. He was the proud parent of four children: Robert Hogan, Frank Hogan Jr. (Casie), Melanie Hogan, and Kimberly Phillips (Eric). A proud grandfather(paw-paw) to seven grandchildren: Cody Hogan, Racquel McNeil(Charles), ...

Peggy Sue Brooks (62) of Culpeper, Virginia, was born September 28th, 1963 to the late Ashby Louise Tibbs and Charles Tibbs. She departed her life on December 24th, 2025, at UVA Culpeper Medical Center. Peggy worked diligently for the Culpeper Wood Preserves for more than 30 years.   until her health diagnosis in January of 2025.  She enjoyed going to work every day, rain, sleet or snow. She never missed a day. Her hobbies were enjoying a good game of cornhole with her ...

Timothy Frank Clanagan (Timmy) 67, of Washington, Virginia, Rappahannock County,departed this life and entered into eternal rest on December 20, 2025, at UVA Hospital in Culpeper, VA, with his beloved Shirl by his side. Timmy was born on May 7, 1958, to the late Robbie and Annie Clanagan. Funeral services will be held om Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Horizon Funeral Home - 750 Old Brandy Road, Culpeper VA. 22701.  Visitation will start at 12:00 P.M. and the Funeral Services will start ...

John Wardell Norwood, Jr. (Johnny Boy) Born May 10, 1949 at University Hospital Charlottesville VA, passed away peacefully at Culpeper Hospital on December 9, 2025 at the age of 76.  He was the Son of John Wardell Norwood, Sr. (slick) and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Norwood. He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Mary Norwood,  his Sisters, Artelia Jackson and JoAnn Norwood,  brothers, James Johnson and Frankie Norwood. As well as his daughter, Angela Collins, and ...

Jerald “Jerry” L. Swanson, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Though Colorado was home in his later years, Jerry spent much of his life in Washington and Arizona, where he built a life marked by service, humor, and a generous spirit. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (SMSGT). Deeply patriotic throughout his life, he held great respect for ...

Annette Freeman was born in Bamberg, South Carolina on February 12, 1933 to the late Charlie Williams and Lucinda Cann Williams. Annette was the first born of seven siblings. She moved with her family to New York City at the age of ten. She was educated in the New York City Public School system.  She and her sister Elizabeth, both attended Jamaica Vocational High School for Girls in Queens, NY.  In High School Annette acquired a passion for sewing. After graduating she could be ...

On November 26, 2025, Ernest Hastings Bowler, Jr. of Warrenton, Virginia, peacefully passed away at the Capital Caring Adler Center in Aldie, Virginia. Ernest was born on November 27, 1944 to the late Ernest and Clara Bowler. He was raised in Washington, D.C., and attended McKinley Technical High School. After graduating, he began his career at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C., where he faithfully served for 37 years before retiring. In 2012, he relocated to ...