Connect with us

Obituaries

Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton (1996 – 2026)

Published

on

Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton, 29, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.

Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11 AM at Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 75 Cedar Park Ct, Front Royal, with Pastor Randy Hayes officiating.  Burial will follow at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery, Front Royal.

Dustin was born on March 24, 1996, in Front Royal to the late Thomas Matthew Hamilton and Dana Elliott Hamilton.  He was also predeceased by his uncle, Gerald Elliott, and his grandparents, Holmes J. Elliott and Anna Mae Elliott.  Dustin was a loving father, brother, and son.  His daughter, Kylie, was the joy of his life.  Dustin had a deep love for fishing.  The outdoors was where he found his peace.  He had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for his love, laughter, and the moments we spent together.

Surviving along with his mother are his grandparents, Donald “Peepaw” Hamilton and Jamel “Meemaw” Hamilton; daughter, Kylie Paige Hamilton; sister, Ashlyn Lake (Dylan); six aunts, Barbara Ballentine (Robert), Debbie White (Jim), Cherie Elliott, Teresa Woodard (Chip), Pammy Quesenberry (Dwayne) and Leah Frazier (Tim); two uncles, Donnie Hamilton (Diane) and Stevie Hamilton; daughter’s mother, Kaitlyn Smith and numerous cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Lake, Chris Elliott, William Smoot, Josh Hamilton, Aaron Seal, and Tyler Hamilton.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bo Woodard, Jed Koblish, Anthony Grimsley, Tristan Pennifil,l and Ben Andrews.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maddox Funeral Home to assist with funeral arrangements.

Front Royal, VA
88°
Sunny
5:47 am8:34 pm EDT
Feels like: 90°F
Wind: 5mph SSW
Humidity: 36%
Pressure: 30"Hg
UV index: 7
SatSunMon
90°F / 68°F
90°F / 61°F
86°F / 63°F
Local Government55 minutes ago

Topography Complicates Automobile Graveyard Application at Town Planning Commission Work Session

Local News59 minutes ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for June 8 – 12, 2026

Local News2 hours ago

Virginia State Police Report Firearms, Narcotics Seizures in Weekly Crime Suppression Operations

Local News2 hours ago

Warren County APS Urges Residents to Watch for Elder Abuse, Financial Scams

Business Growth Series6 hours ago

Business Growth Series: No Clear Goal? No Growth.

State News6 hours ago

After Ashland Dam Removal, Freshwater Mussel Species Reintroduced to South Anna River

Opinion7 hours ago

Commentary: What Virginians’ and Americans’ D-Day Sacrifices Teach Us About Our Country Now

State News7 hours ago

FOIA Friday: Richmond City and Schools Face Scrutiny

Obituaries7 hours ago

Johnnie Otis Kaufman Jr. (1946 – 2026)

Food8 hours ago

Patio Season Brings an Easygoing Taste of Summer

Home9 hours ago

Humane Steps Can Help Protect Gardens from Local Wildlife

Livestream - FR Cardinals12 hours ago

Front Royal Cardinals Host Culpeper Cavaliers Saturday – June 6

Obituaries23 hours ago

Edward “Henley” Brown Sr. (1940 – 2026)

Obituaries23 hours ago

Katherine Ann Hafferman (1954 – 2026)

Local Government23 hours ago

County Supervisors Confronted by Multiple Departmental Budget Requests Among Other Topics as FY-27 Approaches

Local Government24 hours ago

Warren County School Board Moves Forward with RFP for After-School Care Providers

State News1 day ago

Virginia Measles Cases Surge Past 70, Concentrated in Central Virginia 

National News1 day ago

Congress Nears Major Bipartisan Housing Bill with Support from Virginia Lawmakers

Local Government1 day ago

Warren County School Board Weighs Scent Awareness Policy

State News1 day ago

Virginia Schools Push for Local Tax Option as Aging Buildings Strain Rural Divisions

State News1 day ago

Virginia Farmers Talk Meat Production, Fertilizer Costs with USDA Officials

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

The Ants Are Back — and They Mean Business

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

U-Pick Outings Offer Fresh Fruit, Fresh Air and Local Support

Automotive1 day ago

Disc Brakes and Drum Brakes Use Friction in Different Ways

Legislative Update2 days ago

Cline Highlights Memorial Day Ceremony, Lyme Disease Awareness, Cybersecurity, and Local Manufacturing Visits