It was with much sadness that I heard about John Eubank’s death. I worked with John for many years, starting while I was still in high school. He was a good friend, as well as a mentor. He took me under his wing and taught me a skill that enabled me to raise my...
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Letter: Goodbye, dear friend
Letter: From the Waylands, thanks to all
The family of Jimmy Wayland would like to thank our family and friends for the kindness shown to us at the time of his illness and passing. To Pastor Randy Orndorff and Pastor Sara Porter-Keeling, we are most grateful for the beautiful memorial service you conducted in Jimmy’s memory – and to all those,...
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Washington column for April 18
Remembering the barber of Sperryville, a Rapp resident hikes the Appalachian Trail, the WFVR throws another breakfast and CFC throws its customer appreciation day in this week's Washington column.
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Letter: Your kindness will not be forgotten
The family of Daniel M. Norman extends their sincere thanks to everyone for their thoughtfulness and prayers over the last few months before and after his passing on March 19. We especially thank Pastor John Lines, Rev. Jim Lough and Tim Norman for his help in tending to the cows and farm chores. We...
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Washington column for March 21
Condolences on the passing of long-time Rapp resident Daniel Norman, welcoming spring (and Easter) with the county's sunrise services, "Messiah in the Passover" and the Easter Bunny in this week's Washington column.
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The ‘joyfully irascible’ Louise van Dort, 69
Her friends say that if you wanted something done – and it didn’t involve suffering fools gladly – there was no better way to get it done than to ask for Louise van Dort’s help.
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Letter: Thank you for the love and support
On behalf of myself and my family, we would like to thank our Rappahannock community for all the love and support that we received during the recent passing of my husband, Gordon Thornhill. The outpouring of cards, flowers, food, visits and donations to the Excellence in Youth Foundation are so very appreciated. Gordon loved...
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Letter: Thank you for the love and support
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Rappahannock community, and all of our friends and family for the support and love shown to us during and after the passing of my father. The tremendous crowd at the church and at my parents home truly expressed how much you cared about Newbill. The...
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Washington column for Feb. 14
The Claudia Mitchell Art Fund's recent dinner and donations, wishing speedy recoveries to two town council members, the winners of the Pinewood Derby and more inside this week's Washington column.
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The tireless, far-sighted Newbill Miller
The man most credited with spearheading the 1960 efforts that made Rappahannock County what it is today passed away on Saturday; Jackson Newbill Miller was 77.
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Letter: May you be repaid in kind
Some words of thanks to those who attended the mass, sent flowers, food of every description and comforting words on the passing of my dear wife, Bridie. May the good Lord strew your paths in life with good health, peace of mind and reward for your caring hearts. Most sincerely, Edmund KavanaghWashington
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Bridie: She ‘reached through the crowd . . . and tapped me’
After 79 years of adventurous life and 55 years of marriage to the man she met at a dance in her native Ireland, Bridget Kavanagh quietly slipped away on Christmas Eve.
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Citizen of the Year?
Who will be Rappahannock County’s “Citizen of the Year?” You tell us!
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Letter: Had myself a merry little . . .
May I express my deep appreciation to Denise Chandler and all her helpful elves for the wonderful parade and event in Washington this past Sunday? I look forward to my return to your delightful town each year. It is a joy to ride in the parade and check on how all my friends there...
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Letter: Missing Annie Cooke’s big heart
I just returned from a funeral. It was uplifting, positive, and the standing-room-only crowd was almost joyful. Joyful because they loved Annie Cooke, and knew just where she was going! I first knew Annie as a customer at our store, later as the guardian of one of my students when I was teaching, and...
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Norm’s smile, and enthusiasm, were truly one of a kind
Though he is gone from this world, it just isn’t possible for me to remember Norm Getsinger without a smile on his face, and thus on mine.
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The town’s hats off to you, Gene Leggett
Gene Leggett is probably already working toward consensus among the various camps of angels in Heaven, if what he did on Earth is any indication. That’s how one could see the legacy of Eugene Sheldon Leggett II, who died at 86 on June 8 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton with family at his bedside.
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Letter: Mom’s ‘quiet service’; our gratitude
Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of support and caring following the death of our mother, Alice King. Although we know the impact she had on our lives, it was truly touching and humbling to realize how she affected so many others. Mom wrote her own obituary and as...
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Swaim’s death: the loss of a ‘great friend’
Howard “Howie” Swaim, 51, an artist, entrepreneur and real estate agent who lived in Washington and grew up in Rappahannock County – a place his friends say he loved like no other – died unexpectedly at home Saturday.
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