Barbara Jane Basla Wichmann, 60, died Friday, September 14th at her home on Bolling Air Force Base. She loved life as an Air Force wife traveling the world, volunteering as a Hospice Aid, teaching Religious Education, working as a Wedding Coordinator, volunteering at soup kitchens, and working in hospitality management; but first and foremost, she loved being a wife, mother,...

Barbara C. Burhans died September 7, 2012 at her home in Alexandria, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel C. and Vaughtie Burhans. She is survived by her sisters, Cynthia C. Burhans and Priscilla Frampton. She is also survived by her niece, Gail Frampton and her nephew, Richard Frampton. A funeral Service will be held on Friday,...

Sylvia Ravanel Howard Catalano Bert passed away peacefully at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, of congestive heart failure, with her children by her side. Born in Richmond, Virginia on July 14, 1939, she was predeceased by her parents, Gertrude Virginia Hammond and Barron Carter Howard; her brother Jett Gordon Howard; and son Michael Joseph Catalano....

David Lewis Kidd, 59 years old, after losing his fight with heart and lung disease, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 after suffering cardiac arrest at Alexandria Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda A. Davis Kidd and his daughters, Jennifer L. Kidd and Katherine L. Kidd of Alexandria,VA. He is also survived by his...

Glenn Joseph Hoffman of Arlington, VA, passed away August 22, 2012 at the age of 50. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Sandra Joan Hoffman; his parents, Paul Hoffman and Edith Lewis; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Glenn’s life at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA...

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel . Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. If desired, contributions in Col. Kenneth Block?s name may be made to the National...

Elda Del-Villar, 83, passed away in her home in Alexandria on August 3, 2012. She is survived by her 2 sons, Juan Carlos Del-VIllar, Sr. and German Butron; 3 grandchildren, Natalie Del-Villar, Angelo Butron, and Juan Carlos Del-Villar, Jr.; and 5 great grandchildren, Adelaide Del-Villar, Erik Butron, Tiffany, Gunner and Natan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos...

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home.

A visitation will be held at Cunningham Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Columbia Gardens Cemetery.

Margaret L. Fletcher, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Alexandria, VA She was preceded in death by her husband, George Fletcher; her son George Marvin Fletcher; and siblings William, Ethel, Aubrey, and Clinton. She is survived by her grandchildren; Michael and Sandra Fletcher; great grandchild Austin Fletcher; her sister Eloise Lewis and brother Elmer Hardbower, Sr. A visitation will be...

Phillip Shirley Harrington lifelong resident of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on July 15, 2012. He was a 29 year veteran of the Alexandria Fire Department. He is survived by two daughters, Dianna L. Harrington and Sherry L. Krebs along with many sister in-laws and brother in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth...

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 6-8pm where funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

Died on Friday, July 6, 2012 in Alexandria, VA. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 18,2012 from 6-9 PM at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Mount Comfort Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Friday July 13, 2012 and from 12-12:45 Saturday, July 14, 2012 followed by a service at 12:45. Interment will be at 2:00 at Mount Comfort Cemetery

Private services

A retired Navy Chief, who had a second career with the Naval Air Systems Command, died at home from Parkinson’s Disease complications on June 30, 2012.A Resurrection Eucharist service will be held July 5 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 5614 Old Mill Road, Alexandria, VA. Reception to follow in Braxton Hall. Private interment.Memorial contributions can be made...

Constance G. Flinchum, of Alexandria, VIrginia, survived by her only beloved daughter, Kimberleigh D. Flinchum, her stepson James D.L. Flinchum and his wife Petra, her sister Betty, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years. James E. Flinchum, her sister, Virginia, and her brothers, Frederick, Russell and Billy. After...

Emma Kreutzer Chapman, Age 91Of Springfield, VA passed away on June 25, 2012. She was the widow of M/Sgt. Edward J. Chapman, USA, Ret. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law Mr. Edward H. and Patricia A. Chapman of Alexandria, VA, Dr. Raymond Scott Chapman of Vicksburg, MI and her grandson Specialist Edward J. Chapman, USA and his wife...

On June 13, 2012 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #871 and H.O.G of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stacey Perry. Brian is survived by his companion of 17 years, Lynn Mays; his daughter, Madison Ludwig; his son, Jory Luchsinger; his father Kenneth Ludwig; and...

John Donald Pierpoint, 83, of Alexandria, VA died on June 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents John A. and Lucy Pierpoint, brother Edward S. Pierpoint and loving wife of 51 years, Pauline J. Pierpoint. He is survived by his current wife, Lenir Richardson; daughters, Catherine Stelting Marc and Rebecca Sager James; sons, John T. Pierpoint Susan...