Janet S. Creel, ago 80 of Bealeton, Virginia gained her angel wings on October 10th, 2017 at Fairfax Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Janet was the only child of Claudia and Lewis Edward Smith and was born on March 29th, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents and her two daughters, Elizabeth Dillman and Pamela Hastings. Janet loved crossword puzzles, watching golf, gardening and bookkeeping but she loved spending time with her family the most. She was a feisty, kind, smart, supportive, amazing, selfless, caring, strong and faithful women who positively impacted everyone she came in contact with. She was also a crazy cat lady that took in every stray that she came across. Our family is left grieving this incredible woman but we are so grateful that we were fortunate enough to call her Mommy and Nanny and we will strive to continue her legacy and make a difference in the world. She is survived by five children; Pattye Crane (Stuart), Blane McGlothlin, Jr. (Sandy), Claudia McGlothlin (Robert), Kimberly Earhart (Justin) and Heather Mullins (Bud); 18 grandchildren, Stuart, Brent, Scott, Michail, Joshua, Quentin, Hunter, Blane, Chelsea, Brian, Eva, Abbie, Grey, Evan, PJ, Clarissa, Brandon and Faith and 1 great-grandchild; Levi. A celebration of her life will be held at Sudley United Methodist Church Saturday at 3 pm on October 14th where burial will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her go fund me account. Our family would also like to thank her amazing doctors Dr. Prasanna and Dr. Mahajan they treated our mother like their own and we are very grateful for that.
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FAIRFAX, Va. – Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, a veteran Northern Virginia lawmaker known for his decades of public service and deep ties to the region, died peacefully at his home this morning, surrounded by family, according to a statement released by his loved ones.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Four playful pups are looking for their forever homes starting today at the Prince William County Animal Shelter.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Crews began structural repairs to the historic Renwick Courthouse bell tower on Monday, May 19, marking the start of a four-month restoration effort to preserve one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Calling all WSHS Class of 1975 graduates! Our class has planned our 50-Year Class Reunion to be held September 26-28, 2025 in Woodbridge, Virginia. Reunion details and registration information are available to be sent to you.
To find out more, please email our reunion committee at [email protected]
POTOMAC, MD – A local credit union is receiving national recognition for offering some of the highest certificate rates in the country. Lafayette Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Rockville and serving the greater Washington, D.C. region, has been named by financial outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger, Investopedia, DepositAccounts, and GoBankingRates for its top-ranked share certificate products.
According to these sources, Lafayette Federal currently holds the #1 national ranking for its 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year certificate terms. The institution is offering fixed annual percentage yields (APYs) up to 4.28%, with a minimum deposit requirement of $500.
Share certificates, also known as certificates of deposit (CDs) at traditional banks, have grown in popularity as a low-risk savings option during a period of economic uncertainty. With interest rates rising and market volatility continuing, many savers are seeking fixed returns on their funds without taking on additional risk.
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
