Feb 17, 2025

With great sadness, Mary Louise Layman Redd of Alexandria, Virginia passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Mount Vernon Hospital. She was 96 years old.

Born and raised in Frostburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James and Carrie (Smouse) Layman. Mary had four brothers, Joseph, James, Robert, Dale Layman and one sister Phyllis...

Feb 8, 2025

James Francis Whelan, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished businessman, passed

away peacefully on February 8, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. Born on April 18, 1933, in Winthrop,

Massachusetts, he was the son of Francis Joseph Whelan and Sarah Louise Cullinane Whelan.

He attended Boston College High School and later graduated from Holy Cross College. Following

his education, he served his country as a Corporal...

Feb 7, 2025

Myron “Mike” Hurwitz, 96, of Annandale, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7th at his home. His family and loving caregiver are greatly saddened by his death, but are comforted knowing he lived a long, happy life surrounded by family, friends and lots of love.

Mike was born in Brooklyn, New York to Florence and Herman Hurwitz on December 31,...

Feb 2, 2025

Obituary

William “Bill” M. Wallace was born in his grandparent’s home in rural Shelbina, MO to Vernon and Genevieve Wallace in 1931. Two years later, the young Wallace family moved to a newly built house about a quarter mile down the road. Vernon and Genevieve built a successful dairy business and ran the town’s flower shop. 

While growing up, Bill, for grades...

Jan 29, 2025

Harriet Shain Evenson died in Fairfax, Virginia the morning of January 29, 2025, after a long illness. She was born October 18, 1930, and raised in Wilmington, NC. Harriet resided in Arlington, Virginia the majority of her life, where she and her husband were a part of the Arlington school system.

Her deceased parents were Solomon and Mary Braunstein Shain. The...

Jan 13, 2025

Tammy Lynn Armstrong passed away on January 13, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia. Born on November 30, 1962, she was the daughter of James Leon Dixon and Linda Baden. She is survived by her husband, Joel Scott Armstrong, of Alexandria, Virginia, daughters Jessica Lynn Armstrong and Samantha Jaimes Armstrong of Alexandria, Virginia, and sister Terri Irene Dixon of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

In...

Jan 10, 2025

Paula Pettit, 89, of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in New York on February 20, 1935, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Pettit Sr.; her children Patrick, Richard, Debbie, Daniel and Harry Jr.; and her brother JoJo. She is...

Jan 10, 2025

Ann Carol Wunderlich Warren, 89 passed away peacefully on Friday January 10, 2025.

She was born on April 19,1935 in Far Rockaway, N.Y., later moving to Cedarhurst and Woodmere in Long Island, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Murray Wunderlich and Frances Sluth Wunderlich.

After graduating from Syracuse University in 1957, she married a month later and taught 3rd grade...

Jan 6, 2025

John Martin Rice passed away on the afternoon of January 6, 2025, at home with loved ones in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 79.

The third of fourteen children, John was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 27, 1945, to Fredrick Joseph Rice and Ellen Gertrude (Cox) Rice. He attended St. Benedict high school, where he served as class president and captain...

Dec 30, 2024

Sue Carolyn Sumpter was born in Roanoke, VA on June 26, 1941, to the late Dallas Vance Sumpter and Ruth Frantz Constantine Sumpter. Her family moved to Alexandria in December 1941 and Sue graduated from George Washington High School in 1959. Four years at Madison College resulted in her BA in Education.

Following college Sue taught in Fairfax County, VA where...

Dec 26, 2024

On December 26, 2024, Cedric Stephen Todmann Jr., affectionately known as ‘Steve,’ transitioned from this life at the age of 61 at Adventist White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Born on April 8, 1963, at Harlem Hospital in New York City, Steve was the second child of Thelma (née Brown) and Cedric Todmann. He was lovingly raised by his...

Dec 26, 2024

Frank E. “Mitch” Michener, M.D.

Frank “Mitch” Michener, M.D., passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born July 28, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Erroll and Esther Michener. He was the loving husband of Olivia, a devoted father to Robin, Cheryl, and Todd, and the adoring granddad of Nick, Izzy, and Preston. He graduated with...

Dec 23, 2024

Herbert Freedman, 86, Spring Hill, FL passed away on Monday December 23 after a long illness. Born in Washington DC, he relocated to Florida in the early 70's. He is survived by his loving daughter Leah (David and Max), Orlando, FL . He is preceded in death by his wife Karin and his mother and father Sylvian and Selma. 

Dec 21, 2024

Always a cheerful-spirited and generous woman, Linda Fields-Saifi was born on June 29, 1957 in Washington, DC, and entered into peace on Friday, December 21, 2024 at Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA.

Born to her parents, Eugene Fields, Sr and Stella Motlow Fields, Linda was raised with her siblings in Fairfax County, VA where she attended school and learned cosmetology...

Dec 20, 2024

Dec 20, 2024

Jacob Dean Walton, 26, passed away in Fairfax, Virginia on December 20, 2024 after a short and unexpected battle with leukemia. Jacob was born in Woodbridge, Virginia on December 13, 1998 to parents James Walton III and Karen Walton. He completed their family along with his two older sisters, Amanda and Haley.  Jacob was preceded in death by his maternal...

Dec 16, 2024

Delores Ann Walton of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on December 16, 2024, after a number of chronic health issues. Ann, as she went by, was born on September 24, 1945, to Lawrence William and Dorothy Virginia Moon Davis (both deceased) in Charlottesville, Virginia.   Ann was sister to Hampton Davis, Kelly Davis (deceased), Judy Anderson, and Sue Davis. 

After moving to...

Dec 10, 2024

Martin Richard Miller died peacefully following a stroke on December 10, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1939 in Bremerton, Washington to Martin and Margaret Miller. A lifelong traveler and 50 year resident of Alexandria, he worked overseas extensively in the 1990s and early 2000s.Martin is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Valentina, son Russell and his...

Dec 2, 2024

Obituary

In Loving Memory of Arthur James Choates 

Born on March 19, 1946 in Macon, GA, Art was known for his kind heart, unwavering support, and quiet strength. He taught us all the importance of hard work, the value of laughter, and the power of love. As a father, he was our guiding light, offering wisdom and warmth with every step we...

Nov 29, 2024

Bernardine McBride affectionately called (The Mighty Berna) was granted her Angel wings on 29 November 2024. She was the “super star” aunt, maybe because she was the youngest aunt. During her last days at George Washington Health & Rehabilitation, Bernardine was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Lovingood,...