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Howard Curtis Melton passed away in the morning of June 21, 2019 at home under the care of Capital Caring Hospice and his wife, Jill. He had a massive heart attack May 8 and began to decline after that.

Howard was born in Andalusia, Alabama, grew up in the Norfolk area and went to high school in Great Bridge, VA. An alumni of Virginia Tech, in the Corps of Engineers and a civil engineering major, he was very proud of his alma mater for all of his adult life. He earned his MS at The George Washington University in engineering.

David Scott Vice, 59, of Ashburn, VA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Fairfax.

Since 2016 Dave had been serving as the Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy in Ashburn, VA. He dedicated his career to law enforcement and law enforcement training. Dave retired in 2008 as a Captain with the Fairfax County Police Department where he served with distinction for 25 years. He held leadership positions with the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy as well as the Rappahannock Criminal Justice Academy before being named the Director at NVCJTA. Dave enjoyed golf, woodworking and the beach. He cherished the time spent with family and friends and is remembered for his integrity, devotion and fun loving spirit.

Heidi Nicole DiMarzio, 40, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, at her Gainesville home.

She enjoyed cooking, baking and traveling with her husband. She cherished time spent with family.

Trieu Van Nguyen, 74, of Woodbridge, Virginia on June 18, 2019. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 4-9 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, Virginia 22192. In lieu of flowers donations can be may to the Buddhist Association of America, 9105 Backlick Rd., Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, Phone: 703-781-4306.

Barbara Sue Isbell passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Ida Mae Miller, and a son, Weldon Earl Isbell. Barbara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Billy W. Isbell and a son James A. Isbell of the home, a daughter, Patricia G. Isbell of Dale City, Virginia, and a granddaughter Amanda K. Ward-Isbell of Old Hickory, Tennessee, a brother Thomas T. Miller for Orange, Texas, a niece Charlotte Williams of Orange, Texas, and a niece, Gwendolyn Mathis of Tyler, Texas.

Barbara Sue Miller was born in a tent in the Kilgore, Texas oil fields on December 22, 1936. Her father was a carpenter who took his family around Texas in a homemade trailer during her childhood. Barbara married Billy Isbell on December 31, 1954 then graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas the following May. Barbara and Billy moved around the country the following twenty years during Bill’s military career. Barbara and Bill moved to Woodbridge, Virginia in 1971 and settled in following his retirement from the U.S. Army.

John Tarsia, 79, of Woodbridge, Virginia died on June 18, 2019 at Fairfax Hospital. He retired from C.E.I. in 2004. He loved this job and traveled around the country and even to Hong Kong.

He was a member of Our Lady of Angels Church. He was an usher, and in the past ran the family festival, and taught religious education.

Carol A. Brandwein, 67, on June 10, 2019. The family will receive visitors Friday, June 21, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032.

Rosalie B. Austin, 73, of Stafford, Virginia on June 17, 2019. The family will receive visitors Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Dr., Woodbridge with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Rosalie.

Mathew Lee Barber, 28, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2019. Born December 11, 1990 in Prince William County Virginia. He was the son of Kevin Ray Barber and Susan Marie Barber. Mat attended Potomac Senior High School. He was formerly employed at Koons Kia of Woodbridge as a prep technician. He then became self-employed and started his own business "Barber’s Hauling" of Woodbridge, Virginia. Mat was committed to both his family, extended family and friends. His bond with his brother was steadfast. He was best known for his generous heart, tremendous sense of humor and his quick wit. Mat was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather Joe Cropper of Triangle; Paternal Grandfather Ray Barber and Maternal Uncle Raymond Cropper of Fredericksburg. He is survived by his parents Kevin Ray Barber of Woodbridge and Susan Marie Barber of Triangle, brother Chris Barber (Diane), two nephews Eli Mathew and Max Easton, Maternal Grandmother Peggy Cropper of Triangle and Paternal Grandmother Rosemarie Barber of Gainesville, Paternal Uncle Kenneth Barber of Falls Church and Maternal Uncle and Aunts Carol Coulter of Stafford; Leslie Cropper of King George; Hilda Martin of Stafford; Jerry Cropper of Midland; and Terry Cropper of Triangle. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. Interment will immediately follow at Dumfries Cemetery of Dumfries, Virginia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the VA 529 account for Mathew’s nephews.