Author: Press Release

Boaman Thomas (SCPO, USN, Ret.), age 78, of Dale City, VA, passed away on June 4, 2017. Father of Cynthia Hawkins (William), Paul T. Thomas (Kim) and Samantha M. Carlisle. Cherished grandfather of Elijah Hawkins, Noah Hawkins, Gabriel Kalen Thomas, Ileea Thomas, Dannetta Thomas, and Schelene Thomas. Brother of Ross Thomas. Uncle of Sonya Thomas. He is the great grandfather to a host of grandchildren and great uncle to a niece and nephew. Boaman was preceded in death by his daughter, Chrystal Thomas.

Boaman proudly served our country for over 20 years in the United States Navy, where he retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. Following his military service he earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Baptist College in Charleston, SC. Afterwards, Boaman taught electronic technology at Control Data Institute in Philadelphia, PA and the Washington, D.C. prison facility in Lorton, VA. In retirement Boaman was a computer techie. He loved to use and enjoy the newest and best gadgets on the market.

Nannie Gilman was born on December 30, 1919 and passed away on June 5, 2017 at 4 PM at Birmingham Green Nursing Home, Manassas, VA, following a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by Mother Elle Gilman; Father Hei Gilman; Grandfather Big Jim Gilman, Brothers Ray, Basil, Archie, Little Hei, Jim and Bear; Sister and Brother-in-Law Vickie and Johnny Parsons; Sister-in-Law Grace Gilman, Nephew Donald Ray Gilman and Niece Linda Gilman.

Mary Ellen Wright, age 82, of Fairfax, VA, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017. Beloved husband of over 56 years to Elden Harvey Wright (Col, USA, Ret.) Loving mother of William Harvey "Bill" Wright (Shellie Bingham). Cherished grandmother of Isabelle Marie and Benjamin Michael Bingham-Wright. Dear sister of Reverend Conrad G. Crow (Carolyn) and adored aunt to his children, Terri Knight and Marshall and Charles Crow. She was the daughter of the late Osler Gilbert and Myrtle Lenore Crow.

Mary Ellen was born in Bluefield, WV, graduated Valedictorian at Beaver High School, and received her degree in Chemistry at Auburn University, of which she was a fervent life-long alumnus. She also received a post-graduate Medical Technology certification at the Medical College of Richmond (now VCU) and worked as a research chemist for the University of Tennessee. Mary Ellen traveled the world with her family, as Elden served our country in the United States Army. Mary Ellen and Elden were inseparable, where there was one, the other was right there. She was a devoted member of the Providence Presbyterian Church, where she worked and volunteered for many years and was also the longest serving member of the choir. Mary Ellen also participated in many projects with the Fairfax Lions Club, as she stood hand in hand with her husband who is a lifelong member of the organization.

Betty Jane Anderson, age 87, passed away on June 6, 2017 at her home in Manassas, VA.

She is predeceased by her parents James and Linda Gregory; two daughters: Linda Evans and Susan Rogers and one son-in-law: Bob Lockhart.

Eunice Virginia Johnson, age 85, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia, as she was known to all, loved her family and her Lord. Virginia accepted Christ and was baptized at AME Methodist Church at a very young age. Along with her sisters she was a part of a gospel group formed by their uncle called the four lilies. She was educated in the Chestertown, Maryland public school system. Having been married to a military man she loved to travel and has lived in Hawaii, Texas, and Germany. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading, crocheting, playing video games and horse racing. She was known as Mom to her grandchildren and as Nonni to her great grandchildren. She had worked as a nursing assistant.

Allan George Thorpe Sr. (82), of Dumfries VA, passed away peacefully on 6 June 2017 at 9:14 AM. Born 1 July 1934 in Bethel Town, Jamaica to Edwin and Vida Thorpe.

He is survived by his children Allan Jr., Ann Marie, Drew and Sandra; Grandchildren Britney, Devin and Serena, Sisters Phyllis, Hyacinth, Winifred and countless other family members.

D W “Don” Franklin, 86, of Manassas died June 4, 2017, in Fort Mill, SC.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Franklin and his parents, Clyde Allen and Ercelle Ruth Wurts Franklin.

Doris L. Sexton Henderson went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born February 1, 1928 in Volney, Virginia to the late Earl and Eva Mae Sexton. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Sue Henderson Etheridge, sister’s, Nannie Lou Cox, and Billie Ruth Cox.

Kathleen Davis Mosby, 68, died Monday, June 5, 2017, in Manassas, Virginia.

Kathy was born in Washington, DC and raised in Ettrick, VA. She graduated from Wyoming Seminary college preparatory school in Pennsylvania. She attended Howard University and went on to finish her undergraduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also earned master’s and Ph.D. degrees in psychology at VCU. Kathy was very proud of her academic accomplishments. So, when she earned her doctorate, she lovingly sent letters to her daughter at camp signed, “Dr. Mommie”.