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In lieu of flowers memorial gifts are requested to be sent to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Shani Sands Hickman, 43, of Leesburg, Vir- Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. ginia died August 5, 2014. Born in PA, she was the cherished daughter of Kathleen Please visit www.hallfh.com to express onKupka, and step daughter of the late Richard line condolences to the family. Marks, both of Leesburg, VA, and Thomas Sands of PA. She was the beloved sister of Dorcas Ann Cooper Pierce Thomas Joseph Sands of Tamaqua, PA, and Dorcas Ann Cooper Pierce, 70, died Friday, the fun loving and loved aunt of Tommy, DaAugust 8, 2014 at McV (formerly VCU), in vid, Sara, Mason, Wyatt, and Koal. Richmond, VA. She is also survived by a large and loving Carolyn Quesenberry Born January 24, 1944, in Lincoln, VA, she family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, Carolyn Quesenberry, 56, died peacefully was the youngest child of Clarence L. and including: Ellen and Brian Donadio, Janice August 8, 2014. Survivors: husband Kevin; 4 Lula M. Fitzgerald Cooper. and John Rees, Joe and Mandy Kupka, Mary children; 3 grandchildren. Visitation Monday, Mrs. Pierce was a retired school bus aide for Kay and Jack Williams, and Anne and Frank August 11, 2014 6:00pm-8:00pm; Colonial the Loudoun County Public School system, Delgaiso. She held a special place in her heart Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, for her dog, Sandy. where she worked for 17 yrs. Leesburg, VA. Services Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11:00am. Interment at Union Cemetery She is survived by her two daughters, Cathy Shani was a gifted caregiver of the elderly and in Leesburg. In lieu of flowers, donations in & Joe Payne of Harpers Ferry, WV, LuAnne people with special needs, a kind, beautiful Carolyn’s memory to Carolina German ShepPierce of Purcellville, VA, and two grandchil- and spiritual woman who found her peace and herd Rescue (CGSR) ATTN: Kelli Howell, 114 dren, Jennifer Payne & Eric Blenman of Roam- solace in God, nature, yoga, and meditation. Tucker Drive, Leesville, SC, 29070; or Palace ing Shores, OH and Joe Payne III of Waterford, of Paws, PO Box 1742 Concord, NC, 28025. VA. She is also survived by two sisters, Nancy She was bright, talented, thoughtful, with a www.colonialfuneralhome.com Weatherholtz of Mt. Jackson, VA and Janie & wonderful laugh. We will all miss her beautiJack Atkinson of Reedville, VA and two brothWanda B. Marshall ful blue eyes. ers, John & Betty Cooper of Bluemont, VA and Mrs. Wanda B. Marshall, 78 of Ashburn, VA Leroy (Fuzzy) & Bertha Cooper of Winchester, passed on Monday, August 11, 2014. Retired VA. She also has numerous nieces, nephews, A Christian Funeral service will take place at teacher with Loudoun County Public Schools. the outdoor chapel at the Holy Cross Abbey great-nieces and nephews. in Berryville, VA at 2pm on Sunday, August She is survived by Philip M. Marshall,2 daughA Celebration of Life will be held at a later 10. Following the service, Shani’s body will be ters, Lisa M. (Stanley C.) Decker of Casper, date. In lieu of flowers, please contact Hall interred on a peaceful and beautiful hillside WY and Lee Anne (William F.) Foster of Flint Funeral Home (hallfuneralhome@verizon. overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains where Hill, VA, sisters, Regina May Buck and Janice Lee White, 2 grandchildren,and 3 great net) to make donations. she loved to hike. The procession to the burial grandchildren. Services will begin at 11:00 Arrangements made by Hall Funeral Home, site is a short walk, be sure to wear comfort- AM on Sat, August 23, 2014 at Fairfax Church able shoes. A reception will be at the home of of Christ. www.loudounfuneralchapel.com Purcellville, VA.
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A memorial service will be held at Oak Shade United Methodist Church in Rixeyville, VA on August 14th at 10 a.m. with graveside services following at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery on Mountain Road, Lovettsville, VA at 2p.m.
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Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio where she grew up and obtained her education. In 1962 she moved to Loudoun County Virginia and married Wayne A. Payne (Purcellville and Lovettsville, VA area). She was employed for 31 years with the Loudoun County PubPlease visit www.hallfh.com to express on- lic School System in Purcellville, VA. The line condolences to the family. Arrangements Paynes moved to Culpeper, VA in 2005. To made by Hall Funeral Home. be near their daughter Michele Evelyn Payne Sutphin, her husband Harvey (Skipper). Their two grandsons Garrett Edwin Sutphin, his girlfriend Carly Biancaniello, grandson Harvey Wayne Sutphin, FiancĂŠe Emily Preziosi, great granddaughter Emma Grace.
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The family will receive friends at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held on August 13, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home with Interment at Hillsboro Cemetery.
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Well known Leesburg resident, Robert P. Belote, passed away on August 4, 2014. He was the proud son of Garland P. and Annie (Core) Belote. Married to Frances W. Belote, they were blessed with two sons. Mr. Belote previously worked for the Washington Post as a Production Manager. He proudly served in the military; during which time he was involved in WWII as a member of General MacArthur’s Honor Guard. Although saddened by his passing, the many friends and loved ones he leaves behind are comforted in knowing he is now in his heavenly home. He is survived by his sons Dr. Keith (Martha) Belote and Dr. Larry (Yim) Belote; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave. SW, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 where a service will immediately follow starting at 12:00 pm. A private burial will take place in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in his honor to one of the following: Leesburg Church Foundation, 835 Lee Ave. SW, Leesburg, Virginia 20175; American Cancer Society, National Capital Region, 124 Park Street, S.E., Vienna, VA 22180; Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405 Winchester, VA 22601. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
Janice and John Rees immediately following. Because of the natural setting for the service, floral arrangements are discouraged, donaWilliam Judson “Jud� tions in Shani’s memory would be preferred Whetsell William Judson “Jud� Whetsell, 51 of Win- instead. Suggestions: Yogaville (Buckingham, chester, VA died of natural causes and went VA), The Appalachian Trail, or Holy Cross to be with the Lord on August 7, 2014. Jud Abbey. was born and grew up in Loudoun County Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. and graduated from Loudoun Valley High School. He touched the lives of many in his Please visit www.hallfh.com to express oncareer serving in retail and other service in- line condolences to the family. dustries, most recently as a highly regarded and valued member of the Virginia Regional Transit Authority. Jud is survived by his Bessie Faye Secrest Payne mother, Betty Ann Whetsell of Winchester, Bessie Faye Secrest Payne, born July 16, 1942, VA; brother Dan Whetsell of Purcellville, VA, passed away at her home under Hospice of sister Debra Whetsell of Narragansett, RI, the Rapidan on August 11, 2014. She was presister Judy Robinson of Warrenton, VA, eight ceded in death by her father Walter Secrest, nieces and nephews and many other family her mother Mable Evelyn Secrest Moore and members and friends. her step father Alva H. Moore.
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