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Obituaries for Tuesday

Charles P. Corke

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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Lenore Newell

Lenore Newell

Lenore Newell of Spotsylvania County passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital. Arrangements are being handled by Mullins and Thompson, Fredericksburg Chapel, and are incomplete.

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Judith A. Janney

Judith A. Janney

Judith Ann Janney, 58, of Franklin County died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Alexandria. Arrangements are incomplete at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.

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Stephen R. Daniels

Stephen R. Daniels

Stephen Ronald Daniels, 61, of Orange died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at his residence. Born Nov. 5, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of the late John and Hazel Byrd Daniels.

Mr. Daniels was an Air Force veteran and a cost and scheduling engineer. He also was a lover of dogs, including Meru and friends.

Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Beth Daniels of Orange; a daughter, Kelly Daniels of Bealeton; a son, Christian Daniels of Fredericksburg; grandchildren Amanda, Ashton, Gwen and Lily; one brother and two sisters.

A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main St., Orange, Va. 22960. Interment will be private.

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Jacqueline Hyde

Jacqueline Hyde

Jacqueline Joyce Armell Hyde, 82, of Oak Grove passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Jacqueline was born in Warrenton and worked for the American Red Cross, and was a retired real estate agent.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband of 62 years, Stuart Ashby Hyde; her daughter, Bonnie Jean Martin of Yanceyville, N.C., and her husband, Forrest Martin; her son, Michael Ashby Hyde of Oak Grove and his fiancee, Terri Lee Newman; her brother, Richard Armell and his wife, Channing, of Basye; and her stepmother, Bernice Armell Baker of New Market. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Christin Michelle Umsted of Whitesboro, Texas, and her husband, David; Rachel Mallory Day and her husband Jeremy of Colonial Beach; and Seth Michael Hyde of Dahlgren. She was preceded in death by son Ronald.

A celebration of Jacqueline's life will be planned in the near future for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 4905 Radford Ave., Suite 209, Richmond, Va. 23230 or one's local hospice organization.

Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, is handling the arrangements. Online guest book is available at at nashandslawfh.com.

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Duane D. Stewart

Duane D. Stewart

Duane D. Stewart, 77, of Lake of the Woods, Locust Grove, died at his residence Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove.

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Karlene A. Browder

Karlene A. Browder

Karlene Ann Browder, 69, of Fredericksburg died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital.

Mrs. Browder was a member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church.

She loved music and sang with the Spotsylvanians, the Handbell Choir, and her church choir. She was a knitter and a seamstress.

Survivors include her three children: Lisa Harris and her husband, Garry; Beth Shuster and her husband, Stephen; and Dan Browder and his wife, Susan. She is also survived by her brother, Frank Lovejoy and his wife, Judy; six grandchildren: Autumn, Michael, Stephen, Dayna, Justin and Donelle; and her cousin, friend and caregiver, Joan Johnson.

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry Lenow officiating. Interment will be held at Roseland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Mich., at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Trudy Clifton, 113 Tallpines Ave., Locust Grove, Va. 22508 or to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.

Online guest book is available at covenantfuneral service.com.

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Jack Chatman

Jack Chatman

Spurgeon "Jack" Chatman, 97, of Beazley departed this life Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in a Warsaw nursing home. He is survived by his daughter Shirley T. Fauntleroy.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Antioch Baptist Church, Champlain, with the Rev. Dr. Willie T. Carter officiating. Interment will follow in New Liberty Baptist Church cemetery, Beazley.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock, to which the service of comfort is entrusted.

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Dale R. Sprinkle

Dale R. Sprinkle

Dale Randolph Sprinkle, 61, of Fredericksburg died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.

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David W. Pitts

David W. Pitts

David William Pitts, 70, of Spotsylvania County died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.

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