Obituaries

Our beloved dad, Corky Corcoran, aged 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Corky was born on June 26, 1931, in Downers Grove, Chicago, Illinois, to Evelyn Poloski and Grover Corcoran I. He endured profound losses early in life, with his mother passing away from…

Kenneth Evans Nichols, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 24, 2024 after several years of declining health. Ken was a life-long resident of Purcellville, VA, having been born there in a house on Main Street on March 20, 1930.  Ken’s passion was working at Nichols Hardware, a business founded in 1914 by…

Rex Carl Milam, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 58. Born on August 12, 1965, in Beckley, West Virginia, Rex lived a life full of love, tremendous generosity, and dedication. Rex is survived by his children, Sean (Kaycee)…

Ruth Chastney McHenry of Philomont, VA, a well- known physical therapist medical provider, passed away on April 7, 2024, she was 83. Ruth was born in Athol, Massachusetts November 1, 1940. She was dedicated to her loving husband James (Ray) McHenry, and a devoted mother to her sons, Duncan H. McHenry and John R. McHenry…

Penelope Joan Duhring passed away February 29, 2024, at home in Round Hill, VA. She was 90 years old. She was affectionately known as “Penny” and “Granny” to her family and friends. Penny was born on January 28, 1934, in Bermuda. She was one of two children born to Thomas Christopher Smith and Joan Isabel…

Gerhard Leonard “Jake” Jacobson of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away on February 13, 2024. Jake was born on May 28, 1928, at Terrace, Minnesota, to the late John Jacobson and Gina Aslakson Jacobson. After completing elementary years in a one-room school, he graduated from Glenwood, Minnesota, High School where he served as class president. In 1950,…

Philip A. Forbes, a highly decorated Marine veteran, died on January 23, 2024, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. He was 86 years old. He died of Parkinsons Disease. Philip was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 6, 1937. He was a Southern Gentleman to his core. He was the only…

Gabriel Holz-Fernandez, a beloved son, brother, and gentle soul, passed away peacefully at Inova Loudoun Hospital on November 1, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1987, in Monterrey, Mexico. Gabriel’s legacy of giving continued even in his final moments as he chose to donate his organs, offering the precious gift of life to those…

Richard “Rory” Rohde, 66 of Hamilton passed away on September 20. after a two-year battle with cancer. Rory was born in Corvallis, Oregon to Kermit and Barbara Rohde. He graduated from the University of Chicago where he attained a B.S. in economics. He moved to Washington, DC in 1979 where he met his wife Marianne…

Larry Francis Small, 82 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on September 10, 2023. Small was married to his high school sweetheart, Madeline Marie Ditzler Small for 60 years. For over 50 years, they made Purcellville their home where they raised 6 children. Kathy Elgin and Charlie, Tim Small and Rachel,…