Robert “Bob” Tyson retired as a LTC after 30 plus years in the Army. He was a Special Forces Green Beret and an Airborne Ranger. He served a tour of duty in Laos and 2 tours in Vietnam. Bob then worked for nearly 20 years for the State Department in the Maintenance Support Division. In this […]
Gerda M. Noe of Woodbridge, VA died at the age of 91 on May 31, 2014. She was born in Heilbronn, Germany on June 8, 1922 to the late Hermann and Rosa Drautz. By the Fall of 1948, she met and married her husband,an Army Sergeant, and came to America to begin her life anew.
Including her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Theodore J. Noe and her daughter Barbara R. Noe. Gerda is survived by her brother-in-law Carliss E. Noe (Genny) of Myrtle Beach, SC and sister-in-law Jean Waltz (Charlie) of Glen Burnie, MD.
Janet Miriam Mehr, age 80, of Dumfries, VA, passed away on June 6, 2014. Beloved wife of 61 years to John Mehr. Loving mother of Linda Carlson (David), Daniel Mehr, Steven Mehr (Anne), and Thomas Mehr (Elizabeth). Cherished grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Phillip Rasmussen (Terry) and Leo Rasmussen. Janet was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Covenant
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 15008 Cloverdale Road, Dale City, VA 22193. Inurnment will be at a later date in Quantico National Cemetery.
Lt. Col. William R. Gentry, USMC (Ret.)
William Russell Gentry passed away as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on June 3, 2014. His death occurred just prior to his 53rd Fathers’ Day, 56th Wedding Anniversary and 81st birthday. At the end of his life he was with or in the thoughts of those he loved best. Bill was born in Surry County, North Carolina on July 31, 1933.
WILLIAM SEYMOUR “BILL” LYNN Of Cape Coral, Florida died June 2, 2014 from cancer. Bill was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 11, 1939. He grew up in Occoquan where he developed his love of boating, swimming and fishing at a young age. He graduated from Gar-Field High School in 1958 and attended the College of William and Mary. In the early 1960’s he joined his father and uncle in establishing Prince William Marina, a full service power boat facility, located on the Occoquan River. He was Secretary and Vice President respectively of family corporations, W.S. Lynn & Sons, Inc. and Riverwalk at Occoquan, Inc.
Bill, along with other young community business leaders, was instrumental in organizing Woodbridge’s Junior Chamber of Commerce in the 60’s. He served as Vice President of the Greater Woodbridge Jaycees, and received their Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Young Men of the Year award, and Sparkplug Award. He was listed in the 1966 edition of “Outstanding Young Men in America”. He held membership in Johnson Motors Franchised Dealers Association, and received their Anchorman Award. In 1965, he was awarded the Big G-Award by Glasspar Boat Co. Bill held membership in Washington Marine Dealers and Starcraft Boats Franchise Dealers Association. He served as Mayor and Council member for the Town of Occoquan.
A faithful servant of his Lord Jesus Christ, David served as a hospice chaplain and priest in the Convocation of Anglicans in North America. He ministered to the dying and their families with compassion and mercy. He was born in Spokane Washington, David developed a love for the mountains, streams, and rugged beauty of the west. Prior to following his call into the Priesthood, David was a computer software developer and product designer. With his career and international interests, he lived in Italy, Israel, and Switzerland with worldwide travel to England, Australia, Japan, Scotland, and Russia. He served our country in the US Army National Security Agency.
His prayer is for the unity of Christ’s Church that the East and West will reunite and we may all be one in Him.
John “Johnny Mac” McDonald was buried at Quantico National Cemetery on Friday. But not before he was remembered by his colleagues from the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department, and several other area fire departments.
The Stafford’s sheriff’s office closed a portion of Va. 610 Friday afternoon as the procession moved its way from Mount Ararat Baptist Church where the memorial service was held to the cemetery.
· Good morning – Transitional Housing BARN needs volunteers this Saturday June 14th to help with their monthly yard sale. This is a super fun event and volunteers are needed from 6:30am-12:30pm so there’s plenty of time to hit the pool afterward. They are also have a critical need for NEW bedding for twin beds for moms, girls and boys as well as bathroom towels, shower curtains and bath rugs. There are tons going on at this beautiful facility and campus. Please call Tammy at (703) 369-1325 for all the specifics.
· Hey teens age 16yrs. And older – SERVE in Manassas has the perfect way to start your summer volunteering. They have an urgent need for help with inventory at the Thrift Store on June 24th from 8am-noon and at the food pantry on June 26th & 27th from 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm. It’s the end of their fiscal year so this is a very important task at hand. Please email Jan at: [email protected] for more info.
Update Wednesday, June 11
A total of four families were displaced by Friday’s fire in Gainesville. Officials have credited a working smoke detector with saving lives.
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. –– Fire and rescue crews in Stafford County today will honor one of their own.
John “Johnny Mac” McDonald died in the line of duty working as a career Battalion Fire Chief at Washington’s Navy Yard on May 30. When not in Washington, McDonald served as a volunteer fire fighter at Stafford Volunteer Fire Department where he was Fire Chief.
