All Obituaries

Gloria Alice Miller Bowers, 87, of Jerome, Va, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jerome on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11am. Gloria was born October 20, 1936, in Jerome, VA. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Edna May Miller. She was a loving mother and grandmother, cherished friend, and lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, among many...

The world became brighter on August 16, 1933, the day Ronald Landis was born. Ron sadly passed away on December 3, 2023, after a very long and happy life. He was a loving husband, and wonderful father, always there for his family. He had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community of Basye, Virginia. Ron had a long illustrious career with the Federal Government, and once retired enjoyed all his passions. Fishing, golf, snow skiing, riding his motorcycle, and playing with his...

Samuel Madison Hottle, 89 of Woodstock passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Maynard in Strasburg. A graveside service will be on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in Massanutten Cemetery. Pastor Jonathan Fletcher will officiate. Samuel was born on May 17, 1934, in Woodstock and was the son of the late Clarence and Lena Bowers Hottle. He graduated from Woodstock High School and was a farmer most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and a sister, Ruth...

Richard Allen Golliday, 84 of Maurertown, VA passed away on December 2nd, 2023. He was born in Rockingham County Virginia on July 18th, 1939, son of the late Cecil F. Golliday and Ruby F. Golliday. He graduated from Triplett High School. He was owner/operator of Golliday Brothers Trucking for over 50 years. Prior to going into business with his brother Gene, he was a superintendent with VDOT. He was married to Dolly Whittington Golliday. Richard is survived by two children, Deborah Gibson...

The sun set on December 1, 2023, with the passing of Jane Towne Tesh. In her final days, she was surrounded by her loving family as they celebrated her 77th birthday in Woodstock, VA. She was welcomed into heaven with a celebration held by her father James Thompson Towne, mother Bettina Loheed Towne Moore, John Barden Moore, daughter Laura and friends who had passed before her. The sun rose on November 20, 1946, in Darien, Connecticut. She studied in Paris, lived in Manhattan after college,...

William L. Mullikin lll (Sonny), 88, of Woodstock VA, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023. He was born August 25, 1935, in Washington D.C. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Gail, and their five children, Karen Ward (Jim), Bill (Madeline), Michael, Robert (Karen), and Thomas (Michelle). Beloved grandfather to 13 grandchildren and great grandfather to 9, affectionately known to them as “Paw”. Also survived by his sister, Eileen Gatti, and many...

Ruth B. “Mickey” Williams, 95 of Mt. Jackson passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Life Care Center in New Market, VA.  A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Mt. Jackson.  Reverend Matthew Diehl will officiate. The burial will be private. Ruth was born on June 12, 1928, in Mt. Jackson and was the daughter of the late Oliver L. Burkett, Sr. and Ada Baker Burkett. She was a 1945 graduate of...

Frank “Fuzzy” Wayne Barb, 67 of Quicksburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Skyview Springs Nursing Home, enjoying his nightly game of dominoes with his new friends. Family and friend visitation will be on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Dellinger Funeral Homes between 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Dellinger Funeral Homes, Mt. Jackson at 11:00 A.M. Pastor George Williams will officiate. A burial will follow in...

Barbara Lee Emmett, 72, of Mount Jackson, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 2, 1951, in Mount Jackson, Virginia, to the late Raymond Dellinger and Bertie Halterman Dellinger. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, former husband, Cecil Kirby Hines, and two sisters, Patricia Graves and Brenda Wold. She was also preceded by two nieces, Alethea Khanzetian Kugler and Aniceh Zolfagharian. Barbara, known to her loved ones as a...

Michael Anthony Craig, 55 of Quicksburg passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Winchester Medical Center. Services will be at Dellinger Funeral Homes, Mt. Jackson on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Steve Wood will officiate. A burial will follow in Emerson Walter Cemetery. Michael was born on January 8, 1968, in Woodstock and was the son of the late Alva Craig, Sr. and Alda “Kitty” Wetzel Craig. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby, and Timmy...