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Elaine Won Hemstreet

Elaine Won Hemstreet

Aug 6, 2020

Elaine Won Hemstreet (Leesburg, VA) October 7, 1927 - August 6, 2020 Passed away peacefully in her home. Elaine is survived by her husband of 53 years David and her sons Tim (Pam) of Leesburg, VA and Marc (Heather) of Richmond, VA and by her 4 grandsons Aidan, Nicholas, Parker and Daniel. She is also survived by her...

James Douglas Adams

James Douglas Adams

Aug 3, 2020

James Douglas Adams

(Sunrise November 19, 1973 and Sunset August 3, 2020

James Douglas Adams was born on November 19, 1973 to Kenneth Adams and Beatrice Adams Davis. He is survived by two older siblings, Kenneth Adams (AKA "Kenny Babe") and Tina Adams Haggens, and a younger sibling, Rhonda Michelle...

Diane Fortna Murtha

Diane Fortna Murtha

Aug 1, 2020

It is with heartfelt sorrow, that we announce the death of Diane Fortna Murtha, 67, on August 1, 2020, suffering from an auto immune disorder that began in her young adult years, and most recently, cancer.

Diane is survived by her husband, Michael Patrick Murtha Jr., who has been the love of her life since childhood.  She...

Virginia Bronson

Virginia Bronson

Aug 1, 2020

Virginia Jansch Bronson departed from her large family, united in their love and care for her, on August 1, 2020, just as she had long loved and cared for them.  Married for 67 years, and friends for over 70, she is survived by her husband Glenn.

Ginny, as she was known in high school, was artistically talented...

Ellen Carson

Ellen Carson

Aug 1, 2020

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Adriana Elizabeth Kershner

Adriana Elizabeth Kershner

Jul 30, 2020

Adriana Elizabeth Kershner 05/19/2020-07/30/2020

Adriana passed away peacefully while her daddy held her and entered into her Heavenly Fathers arms.

She lived a total of 72 days here on earth.  Before she was even born she was diagnosed with a rare condition called Trisomy 18 and a heart defect. When told she wouldn't make it...

Marie E. Niehaus

Marie E. Niehaus

Jul 26, 2020

Born in Illinois on September 22, 1926 Marie Evelyn Niehaus joined God in heaven on July 26, 2020. She is survived by her two daughters Carla Ryan and her husband Carl Dozier who reside in Palmer Lake, Colorado and Jo Ann Niehaus who lives in Leesburg, Virginia.

She also has five grandsons Jeffry, Joseph, Jeremy, Michael &...

Pastor Eric George Farel

Pastor Eric George Farel

Jul 25, 2020

Eric George Farel, of Winchester, Va., died Saturday, July 25 and entered into the presence of his Lord. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

He was the youngest of two children born to Harry and Ellen Farel in Erie, Pa. on January 8th 1945. He graduated from Harborcreek High School and...

Alan Roy Anthony

Alan Roy Anthony

Jul 23, 2020

Alan Roy Anthony, 69, passed away in the early hours of July 23 rd from cancer.

Alan was born on November 2, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland to Roy B. Anthony and Virginia B. Anthony.  The family moved to Sterling, Virginia in the late 1950's and became lifelong Loudoun County residents. Alan graduated from Loudoun County High School...

Everette Rochon, Sr.

Everette Rochon, Sr.

Jul 23, 2020

Services pending at this time.

Marion Singleton

Marion Singleton

Jul 23, 2020

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Elizabeth "Betty" Tilton

Elizabeth "Betty" Tilton

Jul 21, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Tilton

November 13, 1951 – July 21, 2020

Betty Tilton, 68, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 21 st after a hard fought battle with colon cancer.

Betty was born on November 13, 1951 in Palacios, TX, to Robert Earl Price and Frances Price. As the daughter of a...

Kristofer Erickson

Kristofer Erickson

Jul 19, 2020

Services will be private.

James C. Kennedy

James C. Kennedy

Jul 15, 2020

James Crockett Kennedy, 79, of Aldie, Virginia went to be with his Lord and passed away at his home on July 15th sunrise morning surrounded by his loving family.

James was born July 22, 1940 to Corby and Edith Kennedy in Jolo, West Virginia.  He was the eldest of 6 children.

After high school, James...

Thelma Howser

Thelma Howser

Jul 14, 2020

Thelma was born February 12, 1931 in Ashburn, Virginia and she resided in Leesburg, Virginia most of her life until she departed this world for Heaven at age 89 in Winchester, Virginia on July 14, 2020. She is survived by her three daughters: Dolores Howser, Della Farris and husband Bob, Donna Cawthron and husband Steve; her five grandchildren: Michelle...

Rose Marie Dubyak

Rose Marie Dubyak

Jul 11, 2020

Services will be private.

Jose Flores

Jose Flores

Jul 10, 2020

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 46833 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164 where a Mass will begin at 12:00 pm.  Interment will follow at Sterling Cemetery.

Virginia Ann Button

Virginia Ann Button

Jul 8, 2020

Virginia Ann Tilghman Button, age 91, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 8, 2020, surrounded by her daughters, Deborah Ann Button O'Donnell Virgilio, Pamela Owens Button, and Melissa Totten Longosz. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Jeb, and sister Bonnie.  Ann is survived by her three daughters, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren....

Dr. Gilbert Howlett Smith

Dr. Gilbert Howlett Smith

Jul 6, 2020

Dr. Gilbert (Gil) Howlett Smith passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 81 years old.  Gil was born in Cornwall, New York on July 25, 1938.

As a boy growing up in Monroe, New York Gil excelled in sports playing football, basketball and baseball.  At the age of...

Thomas Mack Powell

Thomas Mack Powell

Jul 6, 2020

Thomas Mack Powell, 70, of Crenshaw Co, AL, went to be with the Lord peacefully on July 6 th after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tom was born on February 13 th , 1950 to B.W. and Mauouida Powell in Crenshaw Co, Alabama .  He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps for...

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