Obituaries

Emily Townsend – Passed with peace on September 12, with her family at her side. Survived by her loving husband Robert, of Woodbridge, Virginia, son Christopher and Katie Townsend of Burke, Virginia, daughter Sara Hellenberg of Woodbridge, Virginia; grandchildren Richard Hellenberg and Ethan Townsend; and siblings Charles Vogel, Jim and Kathy Vogel and Beth and Henry Nichols.

Emily’s life was...

Deborah Ann (Holleman) Shackelford, 68, of Kansas City and Chicago, passed into Eternity on September 13, 2019, in Washington, DC. Debbie was born August 20, 1951 in Chicago, the daughter of Kenneth Holleman and Jacquelynn (Greenwood) Holleman. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother Jacquelynn Greenwood and brother Daniel Holleman.

Debbie married Keith Shackelford in Kansas City on...

James (Jim) Nelson Shelton, age 87, passed away on September 22, 2019 at Sunrise Senior Living in Burke, VA due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Jim was born in Scott County, VA on December 11, 1931 to Rosa Lee Davidson Shelton and Claude C. Shelton. He was one of seven siblings. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jacquline...

All services will be private in Florida

SFC Elis Barreto Ortiz, United States Army, age 34, was killed in action in Afghanistan, on September 5, 2019. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Our sweet rascal, Evelyn Rose Jozefczyk (1/5/16-7/26/19) died peacefully in our arms at the end of July. Throughout her short 3 1/2 years, we were honored to love her and help her live her own best life. When faced with a challenge, Evelyn figured out a way to do it her way- usually with a smile and a belly laugh...

On August 16, 2019, Linda Lee (Postlethwait) Donnelly, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 73.

Linda was born on May 3, 1946 to COL Edward Marion Postlethwait USA and Merece (Taralseth) Postlethwait in Washington DC. Linda started her secondary education at Sullins College in Bristol VA and completed it at George Washington University, earning both...

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Maria Elena Reyes Lezama

Mom was born in Honduras on November, 24th of 1948. She was known to all of us by different names and titles.

Who was “Nena?”

Our family started with my grandparents, Ruben Reyes, and Enma Lezama, two exceptional people, a perfect couple, respected and admired by many.

The love that Nena’s parents had for their children...

Mr. Henry Carmon, age 74, of Alexandria City, VA, passed away on August 13, 2019. Loving father of Ricky Jones.

Henry was a kind man and loved the community. He loved cooking, fishing and riding his bicycle. We want to remember him with a big smile on his face. He had a gentle voice and a soft touch. He also...

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Dennis C. Sequeira 74, Of Washington D.C passed on 08/09/2019

Awilda Peoples, 87, died August 10, 2019 at Envoy of Woodbridge surrounded by her family.

Cremation services are private.

Margaret Freiberg, 71, died August 11, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Burial services will be held in Greenwich, CT.