Obituaries

Mildred W. BarrettOn August 7, 2007 in Alexandria, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Gordon Barrrett; her daughter, Diane Harreld; her son, Ronald Barrett and her grandson, Donald Gordon Barrett. She is survived by her son, Donald Barrett and his wife Kathy, and her sister, Edna Saunders. A celebration of Mrs. Barrett’s life will be held...

Katherine A. ChamberlainOn July 24, 2007 in Alexandria, VA. Mother of Dorothy Moser, grand mother of Karen, Wanda, and Mark. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA. Inurnment to follow at National Memorial Park. In lieu...

Christopher A. BaileyOn July 17, 2007 in Alexandria, VA. Christopher was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served several tours of duty with the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by numerous cousins and a host of friends from Alexandria, where he lived for over 30 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007...

Thomas R. WeddingOn July 15, 2007 at his home in Alexandria, VA. Father of Caroline C. Wedding, grandfather of Douglas Wedding, great grandfather of Brian Wedding. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11 AM at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA. Interment to follow at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA.

Maston L. Gaddy Age 89On Friday, July 13, 2007, Maston L. Gaddy of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully at Alexandria Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Aileen Gaddy, and their children, Frederick Gaddy and Gail Salgado; two brothers, Aaron and Clifford Gaddy; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Gaddy, Amanda Luck, and Patricia O’Hara; seven great grandchildren; two great...

Dorothy L. LaymanOn July 9, 2007 in Alexandria, Virginia. She is survived by her sisters, Robbie Cox and Ruth DeMoss and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by Cunningham Funeral Home, Alexandria, Virginia.

Joanna Zewan 93On June 29, 2007 in Alexandria, Virginia. Sister of Helen Coppersmith and Martha Zewan, both of Alexandria, aunt of Mary Tolman of New York, Patricia Spellman of Washington, DC, Joseph Spellman of Ashton, Maryland, and Helen Tuttle of Denver, CO. Also survived by seven great nieces and nephews and five great great nieces and nephews. A visitation will...

Garnett B. “Gee Bee” Weatherford, Sr.On June 27, 2007 in Alexandria, VA. Preceded in death by his son, Garnett “Bee” Weatherford, Jr. Husband of Florence R. Weatherford. Father of Elaine M. Eldridge Richard, Stephen W. Weatherford, Sr. Deborah, and John G. Weatherford, Sr. Mimi. Brother of Thelma Snead, Betty Atkinson, and D.D. Weatherford, Jr. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and...

On June 10, 2007 at his home in Alexandria, VA. Husband of Mary L. Shifflett, father of Anita “Jo Jo” Shifflett, Mary Belinda Johns, Ivon Powers, Eartle Brooks and Frankie Brooks, brother of Elsie Cameron, Avis Franklin, Goldie Booth, Mervin Shifflett and Delmar Shifflett. Joe Shifflett arrived in Alexandria from his home in Bacon Hollow, VA when he was 21...

Amy died at her residence at Evergreene Meadows in Stanardsville, VA on Monday, June 4, 2007 after a 5-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beloved wife of Stanley T. Young, Sr.; devoted mother of Stanley T. Young, Jr. She is also survived by her grandson, Brian E. Young; daughter-in-law, Diane W. Young; sister-in-law, Ruby Young, and a host of other relatives...

On June 3, 2007 in Mechanicsville, VA. Preceded in death by her husband Michael “Popcorn” Shaffier and her son, Michael R. Shaffier. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Stephens of Ruther Glen, VA, a daughter-in-law, Debra Shaffier of Stafford, VA, and a brother, Louie L. Liptrap of Stuarts Draft, VA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren....

Joseph V. BabbingtonAge 73, on May 20, 2007 at Mount Vernon Hospital. Son of the late Pierce William and Bessie M. Babbington. Joe is survived by his sister, Grace Shull and her children Daniel, Frances and Linda Shull, his brother Paul Babbington, and other nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 7-9PM...

Robert E. AndersonOn May 18, 2007 in Arlington, VA. Husband of Shirley Anderson, son of Lillian M. Anderson and John W. Anderson, Jr., brother of Debbie Posey, John W. Anderson, III, and Steven Anderson. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 1 PM at Bethel Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.

Bert E. Tylen”Swede” passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2007, surrounded by his family. Bert was preceded in death by his wife Mary Anne Tylen. Father of Christine Bowling and Theodore A. Tylen. Grandfather of Steven Payne, Erik Bowling, Kimberly Cordia, and Theodore Tylen, Jr. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on...

Corinne Montgomery Scott, a long time resident of Alexandria, Virginia died May 5, 2007 at the Goodwin House. Mrs. Scott was born June 17, 1922 in Manhattan, Kansas and moved to Virginia as a young girl where she graduated from high school in Falls Church and attended Mary Washington College.Her career in public relations began during WWII in the Office...

Richard A. JakopicDied on April 18, 2007. He was a resident of Alexandria, VA and worked for Health and Human Services. Richard was a graduate of Boston University and received his MBA at George Washington University. He is survived by his brother, James Jakopic. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 11 AM at Holy...

James C. NeylandOn March 28, 2007 in Alexandria, VA. Father of John Patrick Neyland and Matthew Oliver Neyland, Son of Patricia Beltrante, Brother of Barbara Cain, Merrilee Guarini, and John F. Neyland . A visitation will be held on Monday, April 2, 2007 from 7-9 PM at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA where funeral services will be...

Olie E. Viar, Sr., “Pa” of Alexandria, VA on March 20, 2007, went to a heavenly place to be with his late wife Lillian Viar. He is survived by his two daughters, Carol and Brenda, son Eddie, sons-in-law Marvin and Rodger, daughter-in-law Crystal, and two brothers Houston and Allan. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host...

On March 14, 2007 at her home in Alexandria, VA. Jean retired as a civilian employee from the Department of Navy in 2000. She was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority, Christ Church in Alexandria, and volunteered with the Alexandria Red Cross. Wife of Glenn White, mother of Karen Helfrich, Glenda Paulk, Julie Dearborn, daughter of Richard and...

James Sandoval, age 64, passed away on March 12, 2007. Born in California, he was a longtime resident of Alexandria, VA. He worked for 15 years with Service Source and was owner of Diamond Jim’s Art Deco. He loved San Francisco where he previously had worked as a taxicab driver and an exterminator. He was a craftsman, who enjoyed woodworking...