Clara Lorraine (Knight) Taylor.  On Sunday, January 18, 2009, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Stanley N. Taylor and mother of the late Jo Ann Taylor Stamey. She is survived by her son, Stanley N. Taylor Jr. and his wife, Mary; loving grandmother of five granddaughters, Tabitha and her husband, Kevin Dawson, Stephanie and her husband, David Jenkins, Megan, Caitlin and Elizabeth Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jaden Dawson, Blake and Koby Jenkins. And her very special companion, Chester M Cassel. She was preceded in death by her parents, and six brothers, Tom, Charlie, John, Gene, Bug, and Bill. Family will receiving friends and family, Thursday, January 22 at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, January 23, 1:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1427 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria. Interment immediately following at Mount Comfort Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Georgetown Visitation School, 1524 35th Street, NW, Washington, DC 2007.
Washington Post, January 22, 2009

Carol Lee Dodson, age 65, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Mrs. Dodson was retired from the Fairfax County School system as a Public Health Assistant. Carol is survived by her husband, Leo Dodson; mother, Juanita Marcey; five children, Sabrina, Breanna, Glenda, Tina and Michael; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirl Ann Wheeler; and brother-in-law, Jerry Wheeler. Relatives and friends may call Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA (just south of the intersection of Franconia Road and South Van Dorn), Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 where services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas.
Washington Post - Abstracted by Debra Cook

Reaner "Rena" May Dodson on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in Springfield, VA. Beloved wife of the late William Dodson; She is survived by one son, Wilmer Dodson; two daughters, Dorothy Spears and Marjorie Brown; 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren and three sisters. Preceded in death by daughter, Gloria Bauserman. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Demaine Springfield-Annandale Funeral Chapel, Backlick & Edsall Rds., Springfield, VA, where funeral service will be held on Monday, July 9 at 11 a.m. Interment following at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306.
Washington Post, July 8, 2007 - Abstracted by Debra Cook

William Douglas "Duck" Rogers on Monday, January 12, 2004, of Springfield, VA. Father of Deborah L. Rogers of Springfield, VA; brother of Irene Johnson of Springfield, VA. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. (just south of the intersection of Franconia Rd. and S. Van Dorn) Alexandria, VA on Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Schurtz Cemetery.
Washington Post, January 13, 2004 - Abstracted by Debra Cook

Louis Thomas Cook, Sr., passed on May 2, 2002, beloved husband of Karen Cook, father of Louis T. (Peggy) Cook, Jr., Elaine (Marvin) Chrisley, Starla (Mark, Sr.) Stoesser and stepdaughter, Michelle Clancy. Also survived by brother Harold Cook; grandchildren, Danielle, Derek, Darren, Mark Jr. (T.J.) and Dominic. Preceded in death by Gladys L. Cook. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 3...at Demaine Springfield-Annandale Chapel. Interment Mount Comfort Cemetery.
Washington Post - Abstracted by Debra Cook (tombstone)

Gladys Cook — Gladys L. Cook, 55, of Alexandria, died Wednesday, June 26, 1991, at Hospice of Northern Virginia. Survivors include her husband Louis T. Cook Sr.; two daughters, Elaine C. Chrisley of Dale City and Starla S. Stoesser of Alexandria; on son, Louis T. Cook Jr. of Springfield; three grandchildren; one sister, Helen English of Odenton, MD; and two brothers William (Buzzy) Cumberland and Kenneth (Flick) Cumberland, both of Dumfires. Formerly of Manassas, she had lived in Alexandria since 1962, and was a member of Calvary Road Baptist church in Alexandria. She was employed as a dental hygienist in Alexandria. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 at Mountcastle Funeral Home, Woodbridge. Services will be held Friday at 11 am at the Calvary Road Baptist Church, Beulah Road, Franconia with the Rev. David Rhodenhizer officiating. Burial will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria.
Potomac News, June 27, 1991 (tombstone)

Ray Taylor, a native of Alexandria, VA, passed away February 4, 2007 in Montgomery, Alabama. Husband of Robin Taylor, father of Robin Finklea, Jeanie Emmons (Charlie), Christine Huckins (Turk), Stephen Taylor, Kathi Mosley (Billy) and Robert Taylor, brother of Chink Taylor, Robert Taylor, Sadie Whitesell and Doris Houser. Also survived by nine grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA. A visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral services scheduled at 1 p.m. on Friday at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield, VA. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.
Washington Post, February 7, 2007 - Abstracted by Debra Cook (tombstone)

Ralph L. Taylor, age 72, "HOGGIE", passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Hoggie worked for the City of Alexandria in the Traffic Department for 41 years. He is survived by his wife, Esther Taylor; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Kendall Henson; three grandchildren, Aaron, Alison and Kailyn Henson; brothers, Bordie, Chink, Robert and Ray Taylor; sisters, Sadie Whitesell and Doris Houser; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 2 p.m. Interment will be private.
Washington Post, September 26, 2006

Cook, Bennie Thomas. On December 13, 1987, at Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital, husband of the late Hazel Cook; survived by his present wife Melvia Taylor Cook; father of Louis T. Cook, Harold R. Cook, Helen M. Owens and Benjamin C. Cook; brother of Julia Trumpower, Harold R. Cook*, Russell R. Cook and Edith Sharer. Family will be present 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Cameron and Alfred Sts., Alex., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park.
*Incorrect. Brother of Harold E. Cook, not R.
Washington Post, December 15, 1987

Death of Archibald Hall. Archibald Hall, 76 years old, a farmer, whose home ‘vas near Lorton, Fairfax County, died on Thursday afternoon at the home of relatives at 325 North Henry street. The body was removed to Demaine’s undertaking establishment. Mr. Hall is survived by several children. The body will be sent to Lorton for burial.
Washington Post, August 19, 1916

Harrison, James H. On Sunday, August 19, 1962, at Warren Hospital, Front Royal, Va., JAMES H. HARRISON of R.F.D., No: 1,. Washington, Va. (formerly of R.F.D., No: 1, Springfield, Va.), husband of Ruth Viola Harrison; father of Mrs. Beulah L. Wolfe, Mrs. Myrtle McCann, Miss Sadie Harrison, Miss Ada Harrison, Clarence Raymond and John T. Harrison; son; brother of Mrs. Bertie Curtis. Friends may call at the Everly Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Fairfax, Va. (additional parking in rear), where services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, at 11 a.m. Interment Fairfax Cemetery.
Washington Post

Graham, Rosie. On Tuesday, April 10, 1962, at Prince Georges Hospital, Rosie Graham of 6719 Fairwood Rd., Hyattsville, Md., wife of the late Edgar Graham; mother of Mrs. Elsie Van Alstyne, Mrs. Violet Stern, Mrs. Katie Harrison, and Charles Hall, and sister of William and Edward Harrison. Funeral services on Friday, April 13, at 2 p.m. from the Cunnningham Funeral Home, Cameron and Alfred Sts., Alexandria VA. Interment Methodist Protestant Cemetery.

Harrison, William J., of South Quaker lane, Alexandria. Va.. on April 30, 1960, husband of Katie I. Harrison; father of Mrs. Ernest L. Luckett, Mrs. Ira G. Klutts, Mrs. Clarence Harrison. Mrs. Walter Hall, Miss Dorothy Harrison, Freddie B. and Vernon C. Harrison, and brother of Mrs. Birdie Curtis and Hillary Harrison; 15 grand¬children also survive. Services at Chambers Georgetown Funeral Home, 3072 M St. NW., on Wednesday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Washington Post

Klutts, Raymond Dean. On Friday, April 26, 1968, at the University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., RAYMOND DEAN KLUTTS, of 315 N. Bryan st., Arlington, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira George Klutts; brother of George Eugene and Mona Jean Klutts of the home address; grandson of Mrs. Katie Harrison, Alexandria, Va. Friends may call at the Ives Funeral Home, 2847 Wilson blvd., Arlington, Va., after 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Oliff Maude Lee. On Friday. September 21. 1956. MAUDE LEE OLIFF, of 1520 N. Wakefield St. Arlington. Va. beloved wife of Julian W. Oliff, mother of Donald C., Millard F., Julian L., Alton D., and the Rev. Warren L. Oliff; sister of Mrs. Alpha Tippett, Aaron V. Ellis, Aden D., and William Dean. She also is survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ives Funeral Home. 2847 Wilson blvd.. Arlington. Van ; where funeral services will be held on Tuesday. September 25, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Washington Post

Taylor, Daniel Wright. On Thursday. November 2. 1939, at his residence. 1547 N. Danville St., Arlington. Va., DANIEL WRIGHT TAYLOR. beloved infant son of Eldridge and Ada M. Taylor. Remains resting at the Ives funeral home, 2847 Wilson blvd.. Arlington. Vi.. where funeral services will be held Saturday. November 4. at 2.30.  Interment Sydenstricker Cemetery, near Springfield, Fairfax County, Va.

Taylor, Haven. On Thursday, November 5, 1970, at Providence Hospital, Haven Taylor, of 9213 Gilmore Dr., Lorton, VA, husband of the late Nora Taylor. Foster-father of Robert O. Viands, brother of Everett and Robert Taylor. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Cunningham-Mount Castle Funeral Home, Woodbridge, Va., between the hours of 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral services on Monday, November 9, at 2 p.m. at Pohick Church. Interment Pohick Cemetery.
Washington Post

Van Alstyne, Elsie M. (Acton). On March 27, 1979, of Riverdale, Md., beloved mother of Florence B. Hawkins; sister of Violet Stern, and Katie Harrison; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 0739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Md., from 2 to a and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, where service will be held at 12 noon Friday, March 30. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Washington Post

Taylor, Eldridge. On Wednesday, December 5, 1973, at Circle Terrace Hospital, ELDRIDGE TAYLOR of 7021 5. Woodland Dr., Springfield, Va.; husband of Ada Young Taylor; father of Eston, Eldridge, Samuel, Frank Taylor and Peggy Mullins; brother of Bessie, Matilda and Wilson Sutherland, also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Demaine-Springfield Annandale Chapel, Backlick at Edsall Rd., Springfield, Va.. Thurs-day and Friday, 2-to-4 and 7-to-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 8 at 11 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park.
Washington Post

Taylor, Eldridge. The Alexander Graham Bell Chapter Telephone Pioneers of America, announces, with regret, the death of one of it’s members, ELDRIDGE TAYLOR, and extends sincere sympathy to his family.
Washington Post

James Edward Taylor died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lee Gorman [Gorham] Franconia Fairfax County. His funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Sydenstricker Chapel, Fairfax County. Interment will be in the cemetery at Sydenstricker.
The body was removed to Wheatley's Funeral Home.
Alexandria Gazette, Wednesday August 29, 1932 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook (tombstone)

The funeral of James E. Taylor, who died Saturday last at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lee Gorman [Gorham], at Franconia, took place Monday afternoon.  Services were held in the M. E. Church at Sydenstricker, where Mr. Taylor resided, and interment was in the church cemetery.
Fairfax Herald, Friday, September 2, 1932 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook (tombstone)

James Taylor died Saturday last at his home at Sydenstricker. He is survived by four sons, Harvey, Kenneth, Robert and Everett Taylor. His funeral took place on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Sydenstricker Methodist Church, and burial was in the church cemetery.
Fairfax Herald, Friday, October 20, 1961 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook (tombstone)

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor, 83, wife of James E. Taylor, died last night at her home at Franconia. Her husband and several children survive. The body was removed to Cunningham's Funeral Home and her funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from Sydenstricker Church Fairfax County. The funeral party will leave here at 1 p.m.
Alexandria Gazette, May 1, 1931 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook (tombstone)

Mr. Charles F. Harrison, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Lee district, died last week at his home about two miles below Burke. He is survived by several children, who have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.
Fairfax Herald, Friday, December 17, 1920 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

James Hall died last week at his home at Bailey’s Cross Roads, and his funeral was held on Friday with burial at Sydenstricker. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Katie Harrison, Mrs. Elsie Van Alstine, and Mrs. Violet Stearn, and two sons, Luther and Charles Hall.
Fairfax Herald, Friday, February 6, 1948

Daniel Hall died at his home in Lee District Saturday night after a brief illness, having been stricken with paralysis a few days before while travelling on a public road. He was about 84, a justice of the peace, and had a large family connection.
Fairfax Herald, Friday, March 11, 1904 - Edith Sprouse

Hall, Permelia. On Monday, February 22, 1965. at Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home Permelia Hall of Rte. 1, Springfield, Va., wife of the late Quincy Hall; mother of Mrs. Grace V. Orndorff, Mrs. Ada M. Taylor, and Jerry C. Hall; sister of Mrs. Charlotte Marshall, Mrs. Sarah Dove, and Luther Ludlow. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Cameron and Alfred Sts., Alexandria, Va., until 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, and after 12 noon at the Sydenstricker Methodist Church, Spring- field, Va., where services will be held at 2 P.m. Interment Sydenstricker Cemetery.
Washington Post

Quincy Hall, a former resident of Sydenstricker, died last week at Circle Terrace Hospital, Alexandria. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ada Taylor and Mrs. Grace Orndorff, and one son, Jerry Hall. His funeral took place Thursday last at 2:30 p.m., and interment was in the Sydenstricker church cemetery.
Fairfax Herald, March 25, 1955 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Hall, Quincy. On Monday, March 14, 1955, at Circle Terrace Hospital, Alexandria. Va., QUINCY HALL, formerly of Sydenstricker. Va., beloved husband of Permelia Hall. He also is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Ada Taylor. Mrs. Grace Orndorff, one son. Jerry Hall, all of Sydenstricker two sisters. Mrs. Annie Neish and Mrs. Ada Shepherd. two brothers. Archie and Milton: 12 grandchildren. 11 great-grandchildren. Remains at the Ball Funeral Home. Occoquan. Va., from whence funeral will be held on Thursday, March 17 at 2:3D p.m. Interment Sydenstricker Church Cemetery, Please omit flowers.
Washington Post

Mrs. Pauline Hall, age 62, who lives on Shreve Road, Falls Church, died Monday last, as the result of placing her head on the track of the Washington and Old Dominion railroad, near her home. According to the testimony of E. W. Stanley, a neighbor and eyewitness, as reported to the county police, Mrs. Hall came from her home, and descended an embankment into the railroad cut. Mr. Stanley watched for about 15 minutes, and when she failed to reappear, he went to the edge of the cut, and saw Mrs. Hall standing by the track. He called to her, and warned her of her danger as a train was approaching. She stepped back about two feet, and the engine passed her by, Mr. Stanley saw her kneel and place her head on the south rail of the track, so that the wheels of one of the railroad cars passed over it. At the time of writing, it is understood that Dr. Newman, the county coroner, is to view the body. The case was investigated by Officers Crosen and Roberts.
Fairfax Herald, March 18, 1955 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Augustus S. Ludlow, age 72, died suddenly Sunday last at his home at Lorton. He is survived by three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 3 p.m., and burial was in Pohick cemetery.
Fairfax Herald, Friday October 22, 1954 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Mrs. Mary J. Harrison, one of the oldest and best known residents of the Burke neighborhood, died Sunday morning and was laid at rest Tuesday in Fairfax cemetery, Mrs. Harrison had reached the advanced age of 73 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Maxwell of the Fairfax M.E. Church South. Three daughters and two sons survive her.
Fairfax Herald, June 25, 1937 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Mrs. Emeline Hall, widow the late John Q. Hall, died last week at her home at Sydenstricker. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ada Shepherd, and Mrs. Annie Beish, four sons, Quincy, Archie, Milton and Dennis Hall, 30 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Her funeral took place on Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Sydenstricker Methodist Church, and burial was in the church cemetery.
Fairfax Herald, July 20, 1945 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Mrs. Dan'l Hall, [Sarah] of Pohick, died November 22d, after an illness of several months. She leaves four children, [torn page] brother and sister.
Fairfax Herald, November 29, 1907 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Capt. Peter Hall, a well-known resident of the Accotink neighborhood, who has many friends here, died Friday last at the home of George C. Tyler, near Accotink. Capt. Hall for many years sailed and operated vessels in the Potomac river trade, from Occoquan, and other creeks, to Alexandria and Washington. Later he engaged in the tie, wood and lumber business, and was a frequent visitor to Fairfax. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon, from Wheatley's funeral home in Alexandria, and the services at Pohick Church, which were conducted by the Rev. C.A. Langston, rector of the old church, were attended by a number of his friends from this section of the county. The interment was in the family burial ground at Pohick cemetery, along side other members of his family.
Fairfax Herald, December 2, 1932 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Arch Sutherland, Jr., the one armed man who was found dead on the road side last week, came to his death by freezing, and not by foul means, as was at first supposed. Dr. Hornbaker gave the verdict after an examination of the body. His remains were interred in the cemetery at the church. Services were conducted by Rev. C. Sydenstricker.
Fairfax Herald, Ox Road, Friday, December 23, 1910 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Eilbeck Hall. The annual memorial service of Accotink Lodge I.O.O.F., was held Sunday night at Accotink. Music was furnished by the united choirs of the local churches conducted by Mr. Wm. Anderson. Dr. Wm. P. Caton sang a solo, and an address on fraternity was delivered by Rev. A. L. Terry, of Newington. Mr. Eilbeck Hall is the only member of Accotink Lodge to have died during the past year and his family and friends united in doing reverence to his memory.
Fairfax Herald, June 23, 1916 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Barney Deavers. We were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Barney Deavers on Wednesday, November 2d. Mr. Deavers had been ill for some time, but like the soldier he had been in earlier days, he bore his illness heroically. Pohick has lost on of its best citizens, and his family a good husband and father. (Tombstone)
Fairfax Herald, Ox Road, November 11, 1910 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Cassandra Hall. Died, in Fairfax County, at the residence of John Sutherland, on the 24th of January, Mrs. Cassandra Hall at an advanced age.
Alexandria Gazette, Monday February 6, 1854 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

The friends and relatives of Mrs. Maggie Cook, whose death occurred on last Friday in a sanatorium have this writer's heartfelt sympathy.  May the one who doeth all things well, comfort and strengthen them in their sad hour.
Northern Neck News, Stonewall – Friday, September 27, 1935 – Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Robert P. Trumpower, 69, of Colonial Beach died Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Survivors include a son, Robert P.F. Trumpower of King George; a sister, Julia Dougherty of Lorton; and three grandchildren, Bobby, Brandon and Lauren. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George.
Fredericksburg.com, May 30, 2002 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Donald Richard Trumpower, 69, of Montross died Monday, May 27, 2002, at his daughter's home in Montross. Mr. Trumpower had retired as a mechanic for Fairfax County schools. He was a member of the American Legion in Fairfax and the Moose Lodge in Woodbridge, and was the widower of Betty Jo Lawson Trumpower. Survivors include four daughters, Donna Lynn Goodwin of Louisa County, Polly Ann Caylor of Montross, Patti Sue Boyd of Bealeton and Laura Lee Woldorf of Williamsburg; a son, William Richard Rue of South Pole, Alaska; two brothers, William Trumpower of Woodbridge and Robert Trumpower of Colonial Beach; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Welch Funeral Home, Montross, with the Rev. Donald Bowen and the Rev. George Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck, Box 292, Warsaw, Va. 22572.
Fredericksburg.com, May 30, 2002 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Death of Mr. S. B. Cook.  Mr. Brooks Cook died on Sunday evening at 9:30 pm in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley R. Morris, of Potomac Mills.  Mr. Cook had been in failing health the entire summer, but three weeks ago he was taken with a stroke of paralysis and remained ill until his death.  He was 82 years of age.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. B. V. Madison at Pope's Creek on Monday afternoon and interment took place in the church cemetery.
Northern Neck News, Baynesville – Friday, October 9, 1931 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Stonewall district has lost one of its aged and esteemed lady citizens in the death of Mrs. Martha Bowen, whose mortality the angel of death claimed as its victim on Sunday morning, January 24th.  The death angel had hovered about the home of the deceased many times before and claimed many of her family, but spared her to reach the honored age of three score and eleven years.  She had been in failing health for two years or more, but her last illness was only of short duration.  She died conscious with blessed words of hope of eternal life issuing from her quivering lips.  The funeral services were conducted at the home by her favorite minister, Rev. G. M. Connelly, on Tuesday afternoon amid a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.  The remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery at the home.  One daughter, Mrs. Robert W. Scates, and three sons, John A. Bowen, of Washington DC, J.B. Bowen, of Northumberland County, and C. A. Bowen, who was at home with his mother.  Three sisters and one brother also survive her.  The deceased was kind, patient, and true in her home and in her community.  She will be sadly missed by many.  We extend our sympathy to the bereaved loved ones and bid them look for comfort to He who giveth and taketh and who stands ready to give them an abundant entrance into the Paradise beyond to be in glory with departed loved ones.  Mr. J. J. Reynolds was undertaker, and Warner, Augustus, Willie, Bunnie, Joseph, and J. Robert Scates, nephews of the deceased, were the pall-bearers.
Northern Neck News, Newland – Not sure of date...must recheck - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Online condolences may be posted at johnsonfuneral homeandcrematory.com.
Free Lance Star, June 25, 2009

The family will receive friends at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the funeral home. All other services will be private.
Free Lance Star, January 6, 2007

Delmos “Mike” R. Hanlin, 66, (Born: April 02, 1942, Died: August 02, 2008) of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Medical College of Virginia, Richmond. Mike was survived by his wife of 16 years, Barbara R. Hanlin. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels-Cremation Service, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, where a funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Kenneth Park officiating. Burial will follow in Stafford Memorial Park.
Free Lance Star, August 2, 2008 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Oda "Odie" Taylor, 75, of Fredericksburg died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Betsy W. Taylor; one son, Wayne Taylor of Luray; one daughter, Joan Taylor of Spotsylvania; one sister, Beulah Doyle of Fredericksburg; three grandchildren, John Taylor and Christine Jackson, both of Nokesville, and Kevin Taylor of Luray; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Hayo, Madelyn Jackson, Mason Jackson and Madison Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 2300 Fall Hill Ave., Suite 210, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Free Lance Star, December 7, 2003 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Robert Lee Doyle Sr., 84, of Fredericksburg died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at his residence. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Robert is survived by his wife, Beulah Doyle of Fredericksburg; four daughters, Joyce Smith of Fredericksburg, Shirley Banks of Woodbridge, Betty Wade of Fredericksburg and Sherry Bowling of Fort Worth, Texas; his son, Robert Lee Doyle Jr. of Port St. John, Fla.; his sister, Virginia Brown of Woodbridge; his brother, James Doyle of Woodbridge; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, where a funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Interment will follow in Shurtz Cemetery in Franconia.
Free Lance Star, November 27, 2003 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Beulah Mae Doyle, 84, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at her residence in Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Doyle was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Fairfax, and was the daughter of the late Howard and Sarah Gorham Taylor. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Doyle Sr., and one son, Howard M. Doyle.
Survivors include four daughters, Joyce A. Smith and her husband, Gerald, of Fredericksburg, Shirley Banks and her husband, Hugh, of Woodbridge, Betty Wade and her husband, Vernon, of Fredericksburg, and Sherry Bowling and her husband, Terry, of Fort Worth, Texas; and one son, Robert L. Doyle Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Cocoa Beach, Fla. She also is survived by 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Mountcastle Life Celebration Home in Dale City, where a life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, with the Rev. Terry Bowling officiating. Interment will follow in Shurtz Cemetery in Alexandria.
Free Lance Star, February 28, 2008 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Gertrude Virginia Dodson, 77, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at her daughter's residence. She was a member of Potomac Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melton Lee Dodson Sr., and a son, Gilbert Taylor. Survivors include one son, Melton L. "Leo" Dodson Jr. of Lorton; three daughters, Ginny Foutz of Fredericksburg, Brenda Dunnuck of Alexandria and Barbara Brooks of Fredericksburg; one brother, Odie Taylor of Fredericksburg; one sister, Beulah Doyle of Fredericksburg; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. at Covenant Funeral Service with the Rev. Dennis Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Potomac Baptist Church, Box 701, King George, Va. 22485.
Free Lance Star, July 5, 2003 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Chester W. Taylor, 62, of King George County died at his home Monday, Aug. 20, 2001. Born in Alexandria, Mr. Taylor worked for Virginia Concrete for 30 years, where he drove a concrete truck. Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Taylor; a son, Chester William Taylor Jr. of Winchester; his father, Chester Taylor of King George; a sister, Mary Taylor Frye of Stafford County; a brother, Robert E. Taylor of Fredericksburg; and four grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home in Woodbridge. Burial will follow in Ginevan Cemetery in Paw Paw, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 today at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 124 Park St., Vienna, Va. 22180.
Free Lance Star, August 22, 2001 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Harold Edward Cook, Sr., 85, of Buchanan, died Saturday, December 6, 2003. Mr. Cook was born in Washington, D.C. in 1918, he was the son of the late Richard Hardy and Margaret May Scates Cook, and lived in Springfield, Va. until his retirement in 1981. Harold was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army in Germany and a member and Deacon of Springwood Baptist Church in Buchanan. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Viola Douglas Cook; and a sister, Edith Cook Sharer of Rocky Ridge, Md. He also leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Faye and James Kemp of White Oak, Texas; and a son and daughter-in-law, Harold Jr., and Joy Cook of Buchanan; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Kenneth and Susie Kemp of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Mark and Debbie Kemp of Ft. Stockton, Texas, Dana Cook of Los Angeles, Calif., Craig Cook of Farmington, New Mexico, Karen Henderson of White Oak, Texas, Blythe and Fernando Delgado of Arlington, Va., Chris and Marcee Cook of Roanoke, Va., and Laura Cook of Buchanan; nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday December 9, 2003, at Springwood Baptist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2003, in the Springwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springwood Baptist Church Building Fund or the Springwood Baptist Church Memorial Scholarship Fund, 134 Copps Hill Road, Buchanan, Va. 24066. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan 254-3000.
Roanoke Times, December 9, 2003 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Eston W. Taylor (Age 79) of Moneta, VA, passed away June 13, 2003 at home. Surviving is his beloved family, wife, Lila; daughters, Marla, Melanie, Alison and Candace and sister, Peggy. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Services of Bedford, House Fund, 815 Summit St., Bedford, VA 24523, would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Dr. Riley Smith officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
Washington Post, June 15, 2003 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Peggy Ann Taylor, 71, of Winchester, VA, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at her residence. Ms. Taylor was born February 18, 1937 in Arlington, VA, the daughter of Eldridge and Ada M. Hall Taylor. She worked as a Bank Teller for many years for several different banks retiring from First Bank. She was a member of Sydenstricker United Methodist Church in Springfield, VA. Ms. Taylor is survived by a daughter, Adamarie M. Seabright, of Winchester, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Quintin Dale Mullins, and four brothers, Eston W. Taylor, Eldridge E. Taylor, Samuel Q. Taylor, and Frank N. Taylor. One sister and three other brothers died in early childhood. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church in Springfield with Pastor Becky J. Cloud, Rev. Lee Sibert and Rev. Doug Sasser officiating. Burial will follow at The Sydenstricker United Methodist Church Cemetery. There will be a visitation for family and friends Friday, December 5, 2008 at Jones Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action, Suite 650, or Blue Ridge Hospice, Suite 405, both at 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.
Winchester Star, November 25, 2008 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Frank N. Taylor, 67, of Suffolk Circle, Stephens City, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at his home. Mr. Taylor was born Sept. 19, 1934, in Arlington, the son of Eldridge and Ada M. Hall Taylor. He was a master mason with Kemper Lodge in Falls Church and attended Sydenstricker United Methodist Church. He was in the Navy in the 1950s. He married Dolores L. Nugent on June 13, 1953, in Falls Church. Surviving with his wife, are a daughter, Monica L. Pray of Springfield; a son, Dennis K. Taylor of Stephens City; a sister, Peggy A. Taylor of Stephens City; a brother, Eston W. Taylor of Roanoke; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A son, Kim Stacey Taylor, is deceased. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Edward Garrett officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. in Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Ave., Winchester 22601. Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, is handling arrangements.
Winchester Star, September 10, 2002 - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Mrs. Edith Leona Cook Sharer, 85 of Rocky Ridge died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg PA. She was the wife of Roland Ephraim Sharer, who died May 8, 2005. Born October 10, 1922 in Springfield VA, she was a daughter of the late Richard Hardy and Margaret Mae Skates Cook. Mrs. Sharer was a member of Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ, Rocky Ridge and a life member of AMVETS Post #7 Auxiliary in Thurmont. Surviving are four sons: Dick Sharer and wife Lisa of Germantown, Walter E. Sharer of Rocky Ridge, Ronnie E. Sharer and wife Margie of Taneytown and Rick Sharer and wife Darlene of Thurmont; a daughter: Margaret Shelton of Baytown TX; two stepdaughters: Estella King and husband Dale of New Oxford PA and Virginia Hollabaugh of East Berlin PA; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Bessie, Benny, Julia, Russell, Harold and Walter Cook.
Mrs. Sharer is at the Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 East Main Street, Thurmont where the family will receive friends from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 12. On Friday, June 13, Mrs. Sharer will be removed to the Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ, 10043 Longs Mill Road, Rocky Ridge where she will lie in state from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at which time services will begin with the Reverend James Russell officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Rocky Ridge.
The family requests that memorials be made in memory of Mrs. Sharer to Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 13527 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge, MD 21778 or to HealthCare Odyssey, 4660 Trindle Road, Suite 204, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Dailey Funeral Homes - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook

Mr. Roland E. “Buzz” Sharer, 94, of Rocky Ridge, died Sunday May 8th , at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Edith Leona Cook Sharer, whom he married October 25, 1941. Born March 4, 1911 in Rocky Ridge, he was a son of the late John Sharer, and Florence Myers Sharer Boone. Mr. Sharer was a member of Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ, Rocky Ridge. He served with the U.S. Army as a combat Engineer in the Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He owned and operated a Radio/TV repair shop in Thurmont years ago, and was a carpenter by trade. He was a Life Member of AMVETS Post #7, Thurmont. Surviving besides his wife are seven children, Stella King and husband Dale of East Berlin, PA.; Virginia Hollabaugh of York Spring, PA.; Dick Sharer and wife Lisa of Germantown; Margaret Shelton of Taneytown; Walter Sharer of Rocky Ridge; Ronald Sharer and wife Margie of Taneytown, and Rick Sharer and wife Darlene of Thurmont. Twenty-five Grandchildren; Thirty-two Great Grandchildren; Thirty Great Great Grandchildren and Three Great Great Great Grandchildren. Many Nieces and Nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by Sisters Cahterine Shorb and Helen Troxel, and Brothers John Sharer and Walter Sharer. Mr. Sharer is at the Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A. 615 East Main Street Thurmont, where Friends may call Wednesday May 11th from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. On Thursday May 12th, Mr. Sharer will be removed to the Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ, 10043 Longs Mill Road, Rocky Ridge, where he will repose from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at which time services will begin, with the Reverend Esther Zeigler, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Rocky Ridge.
Dailey Funeral Homes - Abstracted by Debra L. Cook