All Obituaries

Stoney Spitler, age 66 of Mount Jackson, VA, died in his home with his family early Thursday April 11, 2024. Stoney was a beloved father, husband, and uncle. Stoney was born in Harrisonburg, VA on April 23, 1957, to Gordon and Betty Spitler. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School where he enjoyed being on the cross-country team. Stoney had a deep love for nature and enjoyed spending most of his time outdoors. He could often be found hiking in Shenandoah National Park with his daughter....

Benjamin “Ben” Tucker Mace, 34, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Ben was a Christian, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and father.   Ben’s deep faith in his Lord and Savior was the foundation for a life well-lived. Ben was born on May 12, 1989, in Harrisonburg, VA to Daniel and Ronda Grove Mace. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, in Quicksburg, VA and Radford University graduating cum laude with a degree in...

 Patricia Fleming Combs aged 63 of Mount Jackson, VA died of pancreatic cancer late Monday April 1, 2024. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday April 6 at Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock. The Reverend Stephanie Heishman-Litten will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. Patricia was born in Woodstock, VA on December 10, 1960, to Thomas and Ann Fleming. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School before studying business at James Madison University and graduating...

Howard Donald Thornett, Jr. passed away March 30, 2024, in Fairfax, Virginia.  He grew up in McLean Virginia and was a graduate of McLean High School.  He was also a ROTC graduate from Virginia Tech.  He was a proud member of "H" company at VA Tech, and graduated with an Animal Sciences degree.  After graduating, he joined the Army and was stationed in Korea before moving to Camp AP Hill with his wife Joyce.  After leaving the army, he and Joyce moved to...

                      Robert William “Bob” Johnson, 64, of Edinburg, VA passed away on March 25, 2024 at his home. He was born in Woodstock, VA on July 11, 1959, the youngest son of the late Dr. L. G. “Doc” Johnson and Judith Eutsler Johnson. When he was young, Bob was very active in the Woodstock community as a Boy Scout in Troop 55. He graduated from Central High...

Johnnie William Seay, 47 of Mt. Jackson passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1pm at 24 Jerome Rd Mount Jackson. Johnnie was born on July 3, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona and was the son of the late Justice Seay and Charlotte Ann Seay. He loved Jeeps, going hunting, playing games, and having bbqs. Johnnie leaves behind his three girls who he loved more than anything.  Johnnie is survived by his wife, Geri...

Patricia “Patty” Nicely of Woodstock passed away on March 13, 2024, at her home. The service for Patty will be private. Patricia was born on May 13, 1952, in Shenandoah County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Scott Reynard. Patty’s greatest love in life was her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren! She loved her glorious rose garden and Snoopy collection, but above all she loved God! She is survived by her husband Jeff Nicely...

Retired US Army Colonel Peter Frederic Dieck February 7, 1938 – March 7, 2024 Retired US Army Colonel Peter Frederic Dieck was called home to his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2024. Peter was born in Cuxhaven, Germany to Heinz and Inge Dieck. He immigrated to the US in 1955 after completing high school and lived with family in Forestville, NY. Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Lydia; his sister Ursula Nouvel and her husband Charles; his nephews Mark Nouvel and...

Jackson Carroll Palmer, born at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C. on October 25, 2001, passed away on February 28, 2024.  Jackson, an accomplished athlete and musician, graduated St. Paul VI High School in Fairfax, Virginia in 2020.  He played cello in the PVI orchestra all four years and enjoyed a special relationship with his Grandmother Theresa Shonka Palmer, who mentored Jackson in his musical endeavors and worked tirelessly to get him to lessons and learn new pieces of...

Judith “Judy” Nevin Jones, 87, of Woodstock, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024.  Judy was born on February 27th, 1936, in Falls Church, to the late George H. and Mildred Nevin. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mildred Nevin, her husband, Dan Jones, her brother George “Sonny” Nevin, and her sister Margaret “Monnie” Nevin. She is survived by her brother Mike Nevin, and her children, Debra...