Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Darrell Andrew Slaughter, 64, of Selma, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2023. Born and raised in Selma, Alabama. Darrell was a proud graduate of Selma High School, Class of 1977. He pursued higher education at Alabama A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1984. During his time in Huntsville, AL, he became a cherished member...

Sep 7, 2024

Sylvia Lynete Lloyd

February 5, 1956 – September 7, 2024

 

Sylvia Lynete Lloyd, affectionately known as "Lynete" by her family and friends, was born on February 5, 1956, in Alexandria, Virginia, to Yvonne Lovingood-Lucas and William Roseboro Sr. Raised on the iconic 800 block of Alfred Street, Lynete was a proud native of Alexandria, where her childhood was steeped in love, family,...

Sep 3, 2024

Vernell Saunders, born on February 10, 1928, in Doswell, Virginia, passed away at the age of 96 on September 3, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Hester Pearl James and Chastine James. Vernell spent her early years and early teenage years in Doswell with her siblings. 

As a teenager, Vernell moved to Washington, D.C., where she met and...

Aug 29, 2024

Carla Eva Thompson was born in 1948 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and passed away on August 29 th , 2024, at Sibley Memorial Hospital, where she was Hospice Chaplain for Capital Caring Health. Carla’s spirit was strong and sacred, and her willingness to sit and be with those who sought her out was a blessing. She was a listener. As an...

Aug 24, 2024

JAMES (JIM) FREDERICK FULLER (Age 81) Passed away on August 24, 2024 at his home in Burke, VA. Jim is preceded in death by his late wife Laura Lynn Fuller. He is survived by his sons Jason and Zach, his daughter in law Lauri, and his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Ryan and Sydney. Mass will be celebrated for Jim at 10am on...

Aug 15, 2024

Daniel Howard Young

October 9th, 1944 - August 15th, 2024

Our beloved Daniel (Dan) Howard Young left us on August 15, 2024 after nearly 80 years on this earth. Dan is now at peace with Christ in heaven looking down upon us with love. Love is the word that most aptly describes Dan’s devotion God, to his family, and for the causes...

Aug 10, 2024

“Life is so amazing and beautiful it’s crazy” 

Joshua was welcomed home by his Lord on August 10, 2024. He was living his dream serving as a Russian linguist for the Navy in Baltimore, Maryland.

Joshua was born on November 5, 2002, in Boise, Idaho. He grew up in Wichita, Kansas. Joshua completed his language training at the Defense Language Institute in...

Aug 3, 2024

Gregory Dean Kelley entered this world on November 7, 1966, in Yakima, Washington, to the late Franklin Junior Kelley and Carolyn Kardack Kelley. He received his education in Yakima, WA and later relocated to Alexandria, VA where he met his soul mate of almost 20 years, Deborah. When the time came for him to leave this world on August 3,...

Jul 28, 2024

Kimberly Darice Coello, 64, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family at Inova Fairfax Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Kim was born on December 30, 1959 in Lexington, KY to Ralph Coello and Cappie Haley.  Growing up, she loved animals, specifically horses, dedicating her young adult life to working on thoroughbred farms.

In 1991, she graduated from the...

Jul 20, 2024

Linda Denise Caldwell was born May 12, 1959, to the late Moses Kirkland and Mattie (Kirkland) Payne in Washington, DC.

Linda attended Birney Elementary School and Douglass Jr. High School in Washington, D.C. She later married Joseph M. Lee and relocated to Falls Church, Virginia, where she attended J.E.B. Stuart High School.

Following her graduation, Linda worked as an intern at the...

Jul 16, 2024

James (Jim) W. Ernst, age 86, passed away peacefully July 16, 2024, in Alexandria, VA after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was a long-time resident of Shady Side, MD. Jim was born April 26, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Vincent and Bessie Ernst. He is survived by his life partner and wife, Linnea (Linn) Poulsen of Alexandria and...

Jul 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daryl Leander Smith, 64

of Arlington, Virginia on July 12, 2024. The late Mr. Smith is preceded in

 death by his father Daniel Smith and brother Wayne Smith. He is 

survived by devoted wife: Donna L. Smith; daughter: DaRell Smith; 

mother: Edna Hazel Smith Crabbe; two brothers: Markham and 

Michael (Patricia) Smith; two brothers-in-law: Ray (Mona) and 

Bryan...

Jul 11, 2024

Nancy Thomas Stutzman, age 94, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2024, peacefully in her sleep at Paramount Senior Living Facility where she was known as “fancy Nancy.” Nancy grew up in Del Ray, a small suburb of Alexandria, Virginia where she started her firecracker life in high school, skipping school to see Sammy Davis, Jr perform. Nancy...

Jul 9, 2024

Betsy Maloney died July 9, 2024. Thanks to her loving family, wonderful friends, her faith, and fulfilling employment with Mony Crown Life, Arlington Hospital and Capital Caring Hospice. She had a very happy life. Surviving are sisters Anne Harris, Mary Ellen Turner and Cathy Clafin. She was predeceased by brothers Patrick, Peter, Coyne and Billy. She is also survived by...

Jun 29, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Aakim Rashaad Bottoms Jones was born on November 03,1989 in Washington D.C. He was the fourth of five children. He graduated from T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria Virginia. 

Aakim worked several jobs during his short lifetime as he discovered and enhanced his skills. He aspired to be a chef as he enjoyed cooking. Aakim was a good hearted person who...

Jun 23, 2024

Robert John D’Sylva was born in Lahore, India on August 7, 1934, the third son of Edward and Mabel D’Sylva. Growing up, he enjoyed playing sports. He ran track, enjoyed boxing, played table tennis, darts, and badminton. After high school, he attended the British Royal Airforce Academy and became an Airforce pilot. After leaving the Airforce, he served the US...

Jun 21, 2024

Eleanor Celestine, lovingly known as Kay, went to live with the Lord on June 21, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born on May 19, 1945, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to the late Wilfred Schulere and Evelyn Simeron. After relocating to New York City in the 1980s, she became the proud wife of Christopher Celestine...

Jun 16, 2024

Don Scott Kahler, 94, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 16, 2024 after a lengthy struggle with heart disease with his daughter, Lynn Elaine Kahler (Rogerson Shirey) holding his hand.

Born on October 11, 1929 in Davenport, IA, the elder son of Harold Albert Kahler and Bernice Faye Leidigh Kahler, he moved to Oklahoma City at age 6. After playing...

Jun 16, 2024

Natanael Gamez Rodriguez

 

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved father, Natanael Gamez Rodriguez, who left us on June 16, 2024, at the age of 93. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his loving family and passed away peacefully after a beautiful, long life filled with love and joy.

 

Natanael was the father...