Obituaries for Thursday

Richard W. Champ

Richard Walter Champ, 57, of Spotsylvania County passed away March 7, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Powell Champ; and numerous family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. May 24, at the Meadows at Salem Run.

Frances I. Washington

Frances I. Washington, 96, of Washington, D.C., departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Carriage Hill Nursing Home in Bethesda, Md.

She was a retired supervisor in the archives department of the federal government in Washington.

Survivors include several nieces, Esther Kay (her caregiver), Doris Veney and Betty Ward, all of King George County, Eunice Keys of Fredericksburg, Marjorie Banks and Lenora Battle of Hyattsville, Md., the Rev. Barbara Purdie of Silver Spring, Md., and Shirley Ward of Washington, D.C.; nephew Willie Newtons of Hyattsville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a viewing from 4 to 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 24, at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at St. Stephen's Baptist Church in King George, with Pastor Anthony M. Jones delivering the eulogy. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to albennettandsonfuneral home.com.

DeLarn O. Derricott

DeLarn O'Neil Derricott, 36, of Woodford departed this life unexpectedly Friday, May 17, 2013.

He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Azhia, Zion and Keonna Derricott; parents Veronica Taylor-Spencer and Clifton E. Derricott Jr. (Kathleen); two sisters; a brother; and a host of relatives and friends.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, at H.W. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland.

George C. Wyant

George Charles Dewey Wyant, 78, of Spotsylvania County passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital.

Mr. Wyant was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he served as an usher. He was also a member of the Rappahannock Model Railroad Club and a volunteer with the National Park Service at Chatham.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elaine Wyant; son Charles George Dewey Wyant (Lynette); daughter Catherine Louise Doby (Christopher); brother James Dewey Wyant; grandchildren Courtney, Caroline and Colleen Doby and Annie and John Wyant; and great-grandson Colton Hatton.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Christ Episcopal Church. Inurnment will follow at Christ Episcopal Church Columbarium. A reception will follow in All Saints Hall at Christ Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553.

Online guest book is at covenantfuneralservice.com.

George E. Claiborne

George Ellis Claiborne, 73, of Ruther Glen entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was born in Caroline County on Feb. 15, 1940, to the late Amelia Toliver and Ellis Claiborne.

A visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at C.W. Edwards Funeral Home, 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Va., with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before the service at the church on Friday.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Oxford Mount Zion Baptist Church, 25215 Zion Road, Ruther Glen, Va. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Fred Mendelson

Frederick S. Mendelson, 75, of Stafford County passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, from complications associated with colon cancer.

Fred's family is hosting a crab feast from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Moon Valley Training Center to celebrate his life and accomplishments. Friends and neighbors are welcome.

Mae Massey

Edna Mae Massey, 87, of Partlow died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital.

Mrs. Massey lived in Franconia for 57 years, then retired to Partlow. She loved gardening, flowers, birds and people in general. Mrs. Massey was a member of Travelers Rest Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Connie Wallace Massey of Partlow; two daughters, Lucille Piazza of Clearwater, Fla., and Connie Marie Spears of Stafford County; five grandchildren, Patrick, Cindy, Bryant, Carrie and Lisa; and two great-grandchildren, Addison and Mischa. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Alice Massey Daggett.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Travelers Rest Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Confederate Cemetery at the Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Memorials may be made to the Ladies Confederate Memorial Association of Spotsylvania, Box 338, Spotsylvania, VA 22553; or to Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 6823 Partlow Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551.

Online guest book is at covenantfuneralservice.com.

Mary 'Maggie' Coleman

Mary Magdelene "Maggie" Coleman, 71, of Ruther Glen entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her daughter's home in Henrico County.

A visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at C.W. Edwards Funeral Home, 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Va., and at the church one hour before the service on Saturday.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at St. John Baptist Church, 17080 South River Road, Woodford, Va. Interment will be in the church cemetery.