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Obituaries for Wednesday
Charles P. Corke
Charles Philip Corke, 84, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009.
He spent most of his adult life and raised his family in Oakton before retiring to Fredericksburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Elaine Corke, and is survived by his two daughters, Kelly C. Pledger of Manakin Sabot and Kristi L. Schlegelmilch of Culpeper County; his sister, Lorraine Lacey of Aurora, Colo.; and his grandchildren, Heather Bentley, Lindsey Schlegelmilch, Ryan Pledger and Hannah Pledger.
Mr. Corke was born Oct. 7, 1925 in Studley, Kan., and grew up in Hoxie, Kan. He graduated from Sheridan Community High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 18, serving from July 1, 1943, through Aug. 26, 1946, when he received an honorable discharge. His military career included service on the USS White Plains, CVE 66, a Casablanca Class aircraft carrier that was engaged in combat operations throughout the Central Pacific during World War II. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific 1 Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon, and attained the rank of lieutenant j.g. He received his degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska and worked for the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, for more than 39 years, fostering a sincere love and respect for the Native Americans. He fell in love with and married Lois in Nebraska and they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage.
A memorial service honoring Mr. Corke will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Road, Richmond. Following the service, he will be interred with his wife at 2 p.m. in Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
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Judith A. Janney
Judith Ann Janney, 58, of Franklin County died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Alexandria.
Mrs. Janney was a native of Ellwood City, Pa. She was a graduate of Grove City College and later received her master's in computer science from American University. She retired from the Department of Defense.
Survivors include her husband, John R. Janney Jr.; her son, Brian John Janney of Alexandria; her daughter, Stephanie Ann Perkins of Columbus, Ohio; her father, John "Jack" Dunning of Ellwood City, Pa.; her stepson, Shannon Bristow Janney of Key West, Fla.; her brother, John Dunning of Rochester, N.Y.; and her grandson, John Ethan-Tyler "Jet" Janney of Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Dunning, and her sister, Carole Ann Billyk.
A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 28, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, with the Rev. R. Kenneth Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, c/o HCR Manor Care Foundation, 333 N. Summit St., Box 10086, Toledo, Ohio 43699-0086.
Online guest book is available at covenantfuneral
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T. J. Sears
Timothy Wayne "T.J." Sears Jr., 25, of Spotsylvania County died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
T.J. loved being with his girlfriend, Tara, and their son, Anthony. He was an avid sports fan: he loved the Redskins; basketball, where he held a record for shooting three-pointers; and Texas Hold 'Em.
He was a 2002 graduate of Spotsylvania High School. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Barry Thomas of Spotsylvania; his girlfriend, Tara Rose and their son, Anthony Clay Sears; his brother, Tyler Thomas of Spotsylvania; his sister, Amanda Sears and her children, Kayleigh and Cameron Sears, all of Spotsylvania; his grandparents, Joan and Kenneth Hilburn Sr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; aunt and uncle Karen and Michael Trivett of Spotsylvania; his uncle, Kenneth Hilburn Jr. and his aunt, Virginia Freeman of Colonial Beach; cousins Mikie and Krissy Trivett, and Avery Hilburn; and his father, Timothy W. Sears Sr. of Fredericksburg.
A funeral will be held at noon, Saturday Nov. 28, at Spotsylvania Church of God, with Pastor Donald Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for his 6-year-old son, Anthony.
Donations may be made to the Anthony Clay Sears Trust Fund, Carter Bank, 1204 Bragg Road, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407.
Online guestbook is available at covenantfuneral
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David W. Pitts
David William Pitts, 70, of Spotsylvania County died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr. Pitts served in the National Guard. He had worked for civil service at Fort Belvoir for the past 39 years and was currently a construction inspector.
Mr. Pitts was a member of Round Oak Baptist Church. He also was a member of the Cook Mills Hunt Club and an avid bowler.
Survivors include his wife, Terrie Pitts; four children, Michael Pitts of Spotsylvania, Karen Pitts Samuels and her husband, R.D., of Spotsylvania, Cathy Davis and her husband, Stephen, of West Virginia, and Jeffrey Pitts of Spotsylvania; three stepsons, Paul Shifflett Jr. and his wife, Betsy, of Spotsylvania, Jared Klier and his wife, April, and Frederick Klier and his companion, Samantha, all of Wyoming; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Rose Barker of Spotsylvania.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, with the Rev. Scott Covington officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online guest book is available at covenantfuneral
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Dale R. Sprinkle
Dale Randolph Sprinkle, 61, beloved brother of Denise S. Wood of Arlington, Darlene S. Wood of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Larry E. Mills of San Angelo, Texas, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at his home.
Mr. Sprinkle was a native of Arlington and a longtime resident of Fredericksburg. He will always be remembered for his gentle manner and smile.
Denise, Darlene and Larry will cherish Dale in their hearts always. May God bless you, Dale: You are home with our beloved Mom and Dad.
A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in National Memorial Park.
Online guest book is available at covenantfuneral
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Duane D. Stewart
Duane Douglas "Stu" Stewart, 77, of Lake of the Woods, Locust Grove, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Duane was born May 12, 1932, on a small farm in northern Wisconsin to Robert and Minnette Stewart. He was the fifth of eight children born in the Stewart family.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Jo; daughter Patti Kelly and husband Larry of Southport, N.C.; daughter Kathy Koeser and husband Ken of Poolesville, Md.; four grandsons, Ryan Kelly of Tallahassee, Fla., and Kevin, Kristian and Samuel Koeser of Poolesville, Md. He is also survived by two brothers, Keith and Lloyd, and two sisters, Mary Lou Brandt and Helen Rohde; sister-in-law Gladys Southern of Lake of the Woods; many loving nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his son Robert; his parents; two brothers, Robert and Glenn; and one sister, Kathryn Minnette Jepsen.
Throughout his long life, he was a member of several Lutheran churches. For the last several years, he was an active member of The Lake of the Woods Church.
Duane served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force before entering civil service with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon. He retired from federal service in 1987 after 35 years of combined service, and subsequently had a part-time career in real estate sales for several years.
Duane and his wife retired to Lake of the Woods from the Northern Virginia area more than 20 years ago and have loved living in this community. They spent many happy years enjoying golf and square dancing together.
Duane was especially proud of his family history of military service to his country.
His father, Robert, served in the U.S. Army during World War I, being seriously wounded on the battlefield, and, as a result of his injuries, lost a leg. His father walked with the aid of crutches the rest of his life. His brother, Glenn, and his brother-in-law, Buck Jepsen, both served in Europe during World War II during some of the heaviest fighting. His brother Keith served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, reaching the highest enlisted rank attainable, chief master sergeant.
His son-in-law, Retired Army Col. Larry Kelly, served in many theaters, including Vietnam, and was commander of the Army's first Multiple Launch Rocket System Battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
A memorial service to celebrate Duane's life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at The Lake of the Woods Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Lake of the Woods Fire & Rescue Service, 104 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, Va. 22508, or to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407.
Online guest book is available at johnsoncares.com.
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Franklin F. Jones
Franklin Floyd Jones, 74, of Spotsylvania County died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr. Jones loved spending time with his grandchildren and going to the beach. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Dallas Cowboys.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra E. Jones; four sons: Floyd T. Jones and his wife, Michelle, of Orange; J. Todd Jones and Charles E. Jones, both of Spotsylvania; and Eric S. Jones and his partner, Christopher Pritchett of Colorado; daughter Kathy J. Morris and her husband, W. Scott, of Spotsylvania; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue E. Jones, his son Franklin T. Jones, brother Reginald E. Jones, and two grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Online guest book is available at covenantfuneral
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Lizzie R. Bishop
Mrs. Lizzie R. Bishop, 89, of Louisa County died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Envoy at The Village in Fork Union. Thomasson Watson Funeral Service Inc., Louisa, is in charge of the arrangements.
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