Author: Potomac Local News

Wallace D. Miller, 89, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on March 10, 2014. Beloved husband of 70 years to Mintie Ellen Miller. Loving father of Virginia Reed, Ilona Gail Miller and Debra Denise Johnson (Ron). Cherished grandfather of Kelley H. Dinsmore, James D. Dinsmore and Cynthia Sue Rosano. Great grandfather of Christopher Rosano. Mr. Miller was a member of the VFW in Occoquan, and a 30+ year member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. A graveside memorial will be at a later date in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.

Obituary for Ellis B. Hawkins

Ellis B. Hawkins, 84, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on March 10, 2014. Beloved husband of 5 years to Jane Hawkins. He was predeceased by his late wife Frances. Loving father of Frances Olds (Michael), Nancy Chryst (John), Diana Hawkins, and the late Ellis B. Hawkins, Jr. Step Father of the late Scott Mercer, Theresa Wilhide (Brian). His daughter-in-laws Denise Hawkins and Teruyo Mercer still survive. Cherished grandfather of Venus Denk (Dennis). Step grandfather of Zachary Wilhide, Gregory, Bethany and Andrew Mercer, Jonathan and Marshall “Cody” Chryst. Great grandfather of Maddilynn Denk. Step great grandfather of Evan, Isaac, Aiden and Cade Mercer. Dear brother of the late Clagett Hawkins. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hawkins was actively involved in the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1400 G Street, Woodbridge, VA 22191 on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 9 am until time of service at 10. Reverend Larry Craddock – Officiating. Interment will be on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 11AM at Fairfax Memorial Park. Please assemble at the cemetery office. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the church building fund. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Christopher W. Brown, 53 of Woodbridge, VA died on March 7, 2014 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.

He was born on September 25, 1960 in Indiana. With 24 years of dedication to the Prince William County Service Authority, he was the supervisor of the Meter Department. Christopher was an avid Cubs fan, and baseball was more than a sport to him, it was a lifestyle. He was a great bowling coach and also loved to bowl. His dog Millie was a true friend that he loved. He treasured his family; loved to BBQ and his pride and joy was “Snuffy”, his yellow Challenger. He also enjoyed touring wineries with his wife.