Manassas officer hit by texting driver returns to work after seven-month recovery — It’s been a long journey, but Manassas City Police Officer Heather Munsterman is finally back at the job she loves after a seven-month absence. [WJLA-TV]
Should I-95 have added rail instead of asphalt? — AT several points during the mostly congenial town-hall-type meeting held recently by Spotsylvania County Supervisor Gary Skinner, the conversation became tense. [Fredericksburg.com]
A found lottery ticket netted $250,000 for a Manassas man.
According to the Virginia Lottery, Scott Murillo bought the Mega Millions ticket at an Exxon gas station in October and forgot about it. Late last month, Murillo was cleaning out some old papers when he found the ticket and then decided to check the numbers.
Mr. Rudolph “Rudy” Hendrix of Raeford, N.C. died Thursday, March 6, 2014 in his home at the age of 62.
Mr. Hendrix was born in Scotland County on June 4, 1951. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Sebald Hendrix and his brother, Randy Williamson. A graduate of Hoke County High School, Rudy served in the U.S. Air Force and later graduated from the Northern Virginia Police Academy. He began working with the Prince William County Police Department and retired as a criminal investigator. Upon his retirement he moved back home to Raeford in 2005 and joined the Patriot Guard Riders and the Blue Knights where he served as Road Captain.
Obituary for Mary Louise “MaryLou” Burns
Mary Louise “MaryLou” Burns, 81, of Lorton, VA, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014. Beloved wife of 63 years to Bernard “Bernie” Burns. Loving mother of Patricia Wolfen (Jim), Nancy Dunevant (Sam) and Shirley Gordon (Bob). Dear sister of Ralph Mangum. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 7. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Gary C. Williams, of Lake Ridge, passed away March 6, 2014 at Sentara Potomac Hospital. Gary was born in 1958 in Idaho. He touched and saved many lives in the rooms and throughout the community. He gave hope to those who had none and brought many to Christ.
Gary is survived by his adoring wife Patty, his treasured boys Cameron and Jordan (and their mother). He loved his sister Linda, her children Julie and Laurie, husband Nick, children Sam, Jolene, and Susanna: and sister Anita, children Jessica and Nate. He is also survived by step-mother Sandi and his best friend Tom and wife Ellen, and his mentor Gary and wife Pat. He is preceded in death by his parents Jodi and Gerald and sister Candy. He was a small business owner of Belmont Power Equipment in Newington, VA. He will be remembered by Bob his business partner and the rest of the family at Belmont. His hobbies include music, kayaking and hiking. He was very loyal to and loved at Woodbridge Group.
Gina Maria Reyes, 59, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014, surrounded by her adoring family. Beloved wife of almost 34 years to Tony F. Reyes (PDG Lions 24-A). Loving mother of Rachel Elizabeth Bazzone (Mike), Andrew Anthony Reyes and Christopher Matthew Reyes. Cherished grandmother of Noah, Amelia, Lucy and Iris. Dear sister of Michael J. Iraggi (Debbie), Joann Macauley, Bonnie Porter and John Iraggi. Gina worked tirelessly for the Treasury Department for over 32 years before retiring in 2011. She was a passionate Counted Cross Stitcher and a voracious reader. Gina loved to travel and leaves us with many wonderful memories.
The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, where a Lions Service will be held at 7 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 12 at 11 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 20112. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org/.
Ida Chico Simpson, Of Stafford, Va., died on Tuesday March 4, 2014 at Mary Washington Hospital. Ida is preceded in death by her husband Henry “Hank” Simpson. She is survived by her daughters Helene Simpson-Chapman and her husband Michael, Elise Simpson and two grandchildren: Micayla and Austin Chapman. She is also survived by her cousin Jose Roman Franqui and his wife Marilyn Atiles. Although raised in Brooklyn, NY, Ida has a large and loving extended family in Puerto Rico, where she was born.
Ida attended Lee College in Cleveland, Tenn. where she studied to become a teacher. She transferred and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a BA in Art Education before attending George Mason University where she earned her Masters in Fine Arts. She has been a faithful member of Montclair Tabernacle Church of God for 49 years where she taught Sunday School and Children’s Church with her husband and children. Ida taught Art at Woodbridge Senior and then Gar-field Senior High Schools for over 39 years until she retired in 2004.
Bobby L. Gillis, 51, of Woodbridge, died on March 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Young; and his daughter, Jamia Gillis. Mr. Gillis is survived by his wife, Lydia Gillis; daughter, Mya Hutchinson; and step son Alfred McGilberry. He is also survived by his grandson, Adonnise Rogers; step-father, Edward Young; sisters, Sandra Jones, Etta Jean Isaac, and Margaret Gillus; his brother, Anthony Gillis, Sr., and a host of other relatives.
The family will receive friends from 3pm to 5pm on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA 22193, followed by A Life Celebration service at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mount Olive Baptist Church, 13111 Telegraph Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192.
Obituary for Carla Marie Finnegan
Carla M. Finnegan, 63, of Triangle, VA, passed away on March 2, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her mother Frances M. Gregg, her father Victor C. Whetzel, her step-father Preston C. Perrin, her sister Linda D. Ward, and her brother Billy Whetzel. She is survived by her brother Bobby Whetzel of Lakeland Fla., her brother Ronald Lee Perrin of Fredericksburg Va., her niece Renae Gray of Woodbridge, Va., and her nephew Gregory M. Ledbetter of Christiansburg Va. Carla has a great niece Susan A. Gray and 4 great nephews, Timothy W. Gray, Richard K. Waybright Jr., Joseph E. Mosley, and Brandon S. Mosley. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:00PM at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193.
Obituary for Myrtle W. Senior
Myrtle W. Senior, 92, of Woodbridge, VA, died on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at her home in Woodbridge. “Myrt”, as she was known by her husband and close friends or “Mimi” as she was known by her grandchildren and many others, was born on March 26, 1921, to Laura May Shaw and Frank Wackenhut. She had lived in Philadelphia, PA, Woodbridge, VA, and Ocala, FL, before moving back to Woodbridge with her husband in the fall of 2009 to be near family. She was a kind, patient, loving soul and will be missed by many.
