Frances B. Gatewood, 93, of Bowling Green died Monday, Feb. 2, at her home. She was the widow of Franklin Gatewood, a lifelong resident of Caroline, and was the oldest living member of Milford Presbyterian Church. Frances had retired as a deputy Treasurer of Caroline County, having served under three elected Treasurers. Survivors include her son, Douglas Gatewood (Rose Mary); two grandsons, Jonathan Gatewood and Patrick Gatewood (Lindsey); a brother-in-law,
Henrietta Vivian Fortune-Parker transitioned on to ancestry on Dec. 30 in Washington, D.C., at 96 years old. Mrs. Parker was born to Peter and Adlee Fortune in Suffolk, Virginia, in 1918 during the worldwide flu pandemic and just 12 years before the Great Depression. After surviving these catastrophic events among others, Ms. Parker grew up to be an Air Force wife and a financially independent businesswoman. As a well-traveled military
Oldham McNeal “Neal” Delano, Jr., 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 28. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oldham and Virginia Ann Delano. He is survived by two sisters, Diane Delano Wilder (Phillip) of Bowling Green and Sylvia Delano Fogg of St. Stephens Church; a brother, Glenn Delano of Edwardsville, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Neal was born on
Richard E. Mills, 76, of Bowling Green died Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Richard had retired from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative as a District Manager after 43 years. He then went back to work at the Co-op as a temporary employee for 11 more years, giving him 54 years of total service. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge and a former member of the
Angelus Gay “Gail” Sanders, 72, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Jan. 4, in Mary Washington Hospital. Gail was born in Princeton, West Virginia, Sept. 19, 1942, and attended Princeton High School. She was happily married to Douglas Sanders for 55 years. She was a military wife for 16 years, raising her children while Doug was away on assignment with the Navy over a
Flora Powers Wirt, 75, of Richmond died Tuesday, Jan. 6. Survivors include her husband, William Wirt; two children, William E. Stallings, Jr. and Ann Beale; and two grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Branch Baptist Church, 3400 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23234. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon on Friday at Storke
Richard A. Moorman, 64, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 25. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and his children, Laura Usher, Barbara Yates, and Steven Moorman. He had five grandchildren. Richard was an engineer. He retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. He was also an award-winning amateur astronomer. He was a member of Moose Lodge 2610 and Eagles 4391. A celebration of life
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