Obituaries

May 11, 2024

Mr. Eric “Ric” Chipps, aged 64, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Ric, or Ricky as he was known as a child, was born on August 18, 1959, to Army veteran and mechanic Arthur and nurse Betty Chipps. Ricky grew up with four siblings, Denny, Chrissy, Candy, and Cindy, along with many “bonus” siblings, which included...

Oct 10, 2024

Martha Sue Brown was a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was known as “Aunt Sue” to her nieces and nephews. She passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2024, at the age of 87. Martha Sue was born in Jay County, Indiana to Hasty Thurl and Edith Opal (Stevick) Brown on September 22, 1937, during the depression....

Sep 27, 2024

Sep 26, 2024

Allen C. Holland, born on October 6, 1955, in Bedford, Virginia, passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was the cherished son of the late Olivia and Curtis Holland and the beloved brother to four sisters, making him the only son in a family of five children.

From a young age, Allen exhibited a thirst for knowledge, often spending his free...

Sep 26, 2024

Joan Valerie Passarelli MacNair was born on February 14, 1943 in Manhattan to George and Lucia Passarelli.

She was brought up in the Bronx until she was in Junior High and moved to Shrub Oak in Westchester County, N.Y. She went to Lakeland High School and belonged to several clubs.

She met Don at a Valentine's Day Dance. His band was playing...

Sep 24, 2024

 Lt. Col. George Ernest Rouse Sr., 82, peacefully passed into eternal glory on September 24, 2024. Born to Phil and Marie Rouse on July 5, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, George lived a life of service, intellect, and love.

George, an Eagle Scout and man of great academic achievement, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from the University of...

Sep 16, 2024

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TERRENCE WILLINGHAM, ESQ.

Terrence Willingham, 74, passed away on September 16, 2024 at Vitality Living in Arlington, Virginia. The cause of death was cancer, which he fought with all of his considerable force of will. Terrence spent more than 30 years as a civilian attorney with the Department of the Navy.  He had a...

Sep 14, 2024

Steven Paul Hochberg was born July 8, 1961 in Albany, NY and died September 14, 2024 after fighting cancer (with no complaints) for almost a decade. He was married to Melissa Hochberg, whom he met in BBYO in Utica, NY, when he was 15. They had 42 wonderful years which included living in Israel, traveling to 20 countries, lots of...

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 27, 2024

"Nell C. Oxendine, born in Rawl, WV, passed away on 27 August 2024 in Alexandria, VA. Nell, affectionately known as “Mamaw” by her family, is survived by Blaine and Oscar Reyes and her grandson, Eric.

A world traveler who has visited all 50 of the United States and 31 countries, and moved her household 34 times, Mamaw, loved the intricate plots...

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...