Obituary for Elbert “Bud” R. Turner
Elbert “Bud” R. Turner, 76, passed away last Tuesday January 21, 2014. Elbert was born in Graymont Georgia to Lewis and Louis Turner. After a brief time in the military, Elbert settled in Northern Virginia where he worked for many years as an Electrical Engineer. Elbert was a Grand Master and a founding member at the Dale City Mason Lodge.
Evan L. Day, 54, of Woodbridge, Virginia lost his battle with cancer on January 20, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Day is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gail Day; his sons, Dustin and Michael Day; his parents, Clarence and Earline Day; and his brother, Norman Day.
The family will receive friends from 7pm to 9pm on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193. A Life Celebration service will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the funeral home, followed by interment at King David Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.
passed away in her home Sunday with her children by her side. Helen was born in London, England to Joseph Wesley and Florence Dolby. Helen met and fell in love with the late George L. Beucher when he was stationed in London. After they married they moved to the United states where they settled in and made a home for the family. Helen was known for her caring, giving nature and had a wonderful zest for life. She absolutely enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived and deeply missed by daughter Debbie, son Tony, grandchildren, Nicole, Brandon, Jamie, Shawn and Patrick; and one great grandchild Bella; one sister Dorothy and a host of other family and friends. Friends and family will gather at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA. 22193 on Saturday January 25th, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Here’s a look at tonight’s sunset looking west on Dale Boulevard in Dale City.
After a relatively warm day of temperatures that soared into the mid 50s, the mercury was forecast to fall back into the teens overnight.
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Six people are displaced after a fire ripped through their Lake Ridge home tonight.
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Here’s the latest from Prince William police on this afternoon’s armed robbery. A description of the suspect is provided:
A Navy Federal Credit Union is now open in Woodbridge.
The new center opened this month inside the Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center which is anchored by Wegmans.
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A Freon detection unit at a building on Quantico gave a false alarm this morning prompting a HAZMAT response.
Hey folks, we’re giving way two 4-packs of tickets to Cool Cow Comedy Presents Alex Koll at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton or the Courtyard by Marriot on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. You can bring your friends for a night of laughs on Saturday, Feb. 8 or Sunday, Feb. 9.
All you have to do to win is comment below and tell us why you want to go. We’ll pick the best responses and award the tickets this afternoon.
Haymarket police chief re-suspended, council overrides mayor’s veto —If you’re keeping score at home, Haymarket Police Chief James E. Roop is back OFF the job, along with his deputy chief, Gregory A. Breeden, and Officer Jacob T. Davis, after all three were suspended last Monday night, then un-suspended on Thursday afternoon by Mayor David Leake. On Friday night, the town council overrode the mayor’s veto and re-suspended Roop, Breeden and Davis. So once again, the town of about 1,900 residents is left with three officers to stem the tide of crime in western Prince William County, at least for the next 60 days. [Washington Post]
Ice Recreation – Area Waters Unsafe — Although an attractive place to play, frozen ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams present unusual risks to everyone, including the rescuers challenged with attempting to rescue them. [Prince William County]
