Obituaries
Debbie Martin Beal (1955 – 2026)
Debbie Martin Beal, 70, of New Market, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home.
Debbie’s final resting place will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal, Virginia, beside her parents. Services will be private.
She was born on October 6, 1955, in Front Royal, Virginia, the daughter of the late James Letcher Martin and Dorothy Virginia Venable Martin.
Debbie enjoyed the outdoors and loved animals, especially horses, her sheep, and other animals she cared for at her home.
Debbie will be greatly missed by her faithful companion and beloved dog, Bear.
Surviving is her life partner, Jim Crump; a sister-in-law, Debbie Hawes Martin of Browntown; a niece; a nephew; cousins; and numerous extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her older brother, Jimmy A. Martin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network at https://www.svern.org/.
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