Jamie L. Callahan, 37, of Ladysmith, died Saturday, September 10, 2016.
Born in Fredericksburg, she had a passion for fire and rescue. She adored her husband and son.
Survivors include her loving husband, Mark Callahan; son, Kenneth Brown; parents Johnny and Vicky Hagan; brother, Charles Hagan and his wife, Sarah; her loving family, numerous friends and relatives.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green with Rev. Charles Tillapaugh officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 186, Ladysmith, VA. 22501
Sign register book online www.storkefuneralhome.com.

Mary W. White, dear wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community stalwart, who enjoyed a long and extraordinarily wonderful life, passed away at 12:22pm on 26 August 2016, after a long illness and complications from strokes.

She was the beloved wife of 67 year (September 8, 1948) to Colonel Ulysses X. (Xerk) White, US Army, Retired; devoted mother of Ulysses X. White, Jr (deceased), Barry M. White and Alvin B. White of Manassas, VA loving grandmother of Elisha W. Coffrin, Randy M. White, Patrice W. McIlhany, Cameron J. White and Mariah A. White; and wonderful great-grandmother of Reese Xerxes and Kyle Coffrin, LaDamian and Akiera McIlhany. She is also greatly missed by her daughters-in-law, Felice Motley White and Jean Walker White, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. On January 1, 1930, Mary Alice Mack and Johnny Wilson brought forth on this earth Mary Elizabeth Wilson–a person of great character, integrity and strength, vibrant and ready to take on the world. Take on her world, she did! Although born in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Elizabeth was raised by her grandparents, Sylvester and Sallie Lou Mack, in Marianna, a small town in northwestern Florida, where she received her primary and secondary education. She was

Take on her world, she did! Although born in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Elizabeth was raised by her grandparents, Sylvester and Sallie Lou Mack, in Marianna, a small town in northwestern Florida, where she received her primary and secondary education. She was

Take on her world, she did! Although born in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Elizabeth was raised by her grandparents, Sylvester and Sallie Lou Mack, in Marianna, a small town in northwestern Florida, where she received her primary and secondary education. She was

She was devoted pillar of the family and was a firm believer in Proverbs 31:23, which she interpreted as meaning, “a good wife helps to make her husband successful.” Mary felt that the success of any family begins with the wife and mother: in helping her husband to be successful, she would be successful, and the family would also be successful. Her devotion to her children and grandchildren was absolute.

Mary always said that what you put into a child’s head between the ages of zero and five years is what that child becomes. The many successes of her progeny bear out her wisdom. Mary also was a firm believer in service to community, state, and nation, always making where she lived a better place than when she found it.

During her husband’s military career, she travelled with him to several foreign countries. The family spent six years in Europe (Germany) and three years in the Far East. During these duty tours, she participated in the local culture of the host countries. For example, in 1964, when her husband was stationed in the Republic of China (Taiwan) she, along with several other military wives, participated in a program with the Chinese Armed Forces Language Institute to teach the Chinese soldier conversational English.

Although she had no prior teaching experience, she adapted very easily. She considered herself and family as ambassadors and sought to give local citizens a positive view of Americans. She was pleased with the work she did in China, and for her efforts with the Chinese military students, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Chief of Staff of the Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG), Taiwan.

Although the above event stands out as a highlight in support of her husband during his military service, this was, by far not only contribution she made. She participated in a number of social and community events that were equally important. These events were just as beneficial, instructive and important to her and her family.

Mary supported her husband throughout his military career. She felt they were in the military together and that it was important for her to do her part. Accordingly, she was active in organizing and participating in officers’ wives clubs at each installation to which they were assigned, whether overseas or in the continental US. Activities included putting on social functions and promoting local charities.

After Colonel White retired from the military, Mary continued to champion family, community, and state. Mary and Xerk established a small business and operated it form more than 20 years. In 1990, Mary helped Xerk campaign for Manassas City Councilman on the Republican ticket. After his victory, she joined the Republican wives club and served as its treasurer.

In 1994, her husband was appointed by Governor George Allen to the Commonwealth Transportation Board, and in 1995, to the Board of Historic Resources. In both of these appointments, she travelled to and from Richmond to assist in these endeavors, and worked tirelessly with the wives of other appointees to ensure a smooth, cooperative work environment.

Her support for her husband in these instances was just as beneficial, instructive, and important to her and her family as her support for him while in the military. Mary chose to follow the path of homemaker and community-builder wherever she resided.

Her husband and children testify to her great success. The family will receive guests/friends at the First A.M.E. Church, 10313 South Grant Avenue, Manassas, VA on Wednesday September 14, 2016, from 12:00 pm to 1:45pm. Funeral service will commence at 2:00pm.

Flowers may be sent to: Ames Funeral Home, or donations may be made to the American Stroke Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave., Suite 214, Overland, KS 66202.

age 51, of Manassas, VA. Beloved daughter of Ronald and Catherine Corum. Friends will be received 10am Friday, September 16, 2016 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8310 Turning Leaf Lane, McLean, VA where a funeral service will be held at 11am. Interment church cemetery. Arrangements by Ames Funeral Home, Manassas, VA.

age 65 of Chantilly, VA. Devoted and beloved wife of Leon Winston. Friends will be received 10am Friday September 23 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8310 Turning Leaf Lane, McLean, VA where a funeral service will be held at 11am. Interment church cemetery. Arrangements by Ames Funeral Home, Manassas, VA.

During the September 6, 2016 Occoquan Town Council meeting, Occoquan Police Chief and Town Sergeant Sheldon Levi announced his retirement effective December 3, 2016, after more than six years in these positions. Levi first joined the Town of Occoquan as an Auxiliary officer in 2007, and was appointed Chief in 2010, following Occoquan Town Sergeant Mary Brown’s departure.  In June 2013, Levi, in addition to his police responsibilities, was appointed as Acting Town Manager, while the Town Council conducted a search for a permanent appointment to the position.

Levi is the Town’s only full-time police officer and, during his tenure, expanded the Town’s Auxiliary Officer program in an effort to reduce cost and increase police coverage and availability. Prior to his appointment, the Town employed anywhere from one to three full-time or part-time officers at various times throughout the department’s history. In addition, Levi is the Town’s first Chief of Police with the Town’s previous chief law enforcement officer being designated as Town Sergeant.

“Chief Levi has been much more than the Town’s chief law enforcement official in his tenure with the Town of Occoquan,” said Mayor Elizabeth A.C. Quist. “He has been an integral member of Town staff during a period of growth and transition, and I offer sincerest congratulations to him on his pending retirement. He will certainly be missed.”

Levi began his law enforcement career in the City of Falls Church, VA as a Deputy Sheriff with the Falls Church Sheriff’s Office.  Since that time, he has held law enforcement positions with the Towns of Haymarket and Quantico, before coming to Occoquan.  In addition, Levi served as an Auxiliary Police Sergeant with the City of New York Police Department, served as a certified EMT, and provided and taught fire service photography.

“I have been serving as your Chief of Police and Town Sergeant for over six years, but the time has come for me to open a new chapter in my life,” Levi stated during the meeting. “It has been an absolute honor and pleasure to work for the Town of Occoquan…and I will miss working at the best job I have ever held.”

The Occoquan Town Council will conduct a search to find Levi’s replacement throughout the coming weeks.

Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell has appointed David G. Brickley of Woodbridge, Virginia, and president of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, to a 5-year term as a member of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission is composed of 19 members and was established by Congress to advise the Secretary and the National Park Service on policies and matters relating to the administration and development of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Mr. Brickley’s appointment was a recommendation of Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.

David Brickley noted: “I am honored by this appointment by Secretary of Interior Jewell and I thank Governor McAuliffe for his recommendation. The 184-mile C&O Canal Towpath along the Potomac River is one of the great historic and recreational jewels of America. We must insure that it continues to receive the support and care required for enjoyment by current and future generations.”

In addition to serving as the founding president of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance which is leading the effort for a 1,300-mile on-road and off-road trail connecting the three September 11, 2001 national memorials, Mr. Brickley is an attorney in Northern Virginia. He previously served from 1998 to 2001 as Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation which was awarded recognition as the “Best Managed State Park System in America” under his leadership. From 1967 to 1998 David Brickley was an elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was best known for sponsoring legislation creating the Virginia Railway Express, Virginia’s commuter rail system; as well as chief sponsor of legislation enacting Virginia’s Child Health Insurance program, and authorization for elected school boards in the Commonwealth. Mr. Brickley’s prior military service included a tour in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star.

Manassas, VA—Soroptimist International of Manassas recognized two of its members for forty years of membership in the local volunteer organization. Audrey Moore of Manassas and Linda Simms of Nokesville were both presented with a pin at the club’s recent membership meeting.

Founded in 1956, the Manassas club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Manassas members join with almost 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to support community-based projects benefiting women and girls.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

As students prepare for the start of a new school year, the Prince William County Republican Committee and Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) conducted a back-to-school supply drive to benefit some of the County’s neediest students. The Committee collected a large amount of supplies and delivered them on Wednesday to Parkside Middle School and Sinclair Elementary School, both in Manassas.

“I thank the Prince William County Republican Committee for putting this important back-to-school supply drive together and helping the students of Prince William County grow academically,” said Congresswoman Comstock. “It was an honor to join the initiative. These supplies will help low-income families, so every child has the tools for success. I hope the Prince William County community has a wonderful year of learning.”

This is the third year that local Republicans have collected supplies for Title 1 schools or schools with a high population of low-income students. They donated to Occoquan Elementary School and Rippon Middle School in 2015 and Vaughn Elementary School and Fred Lynn Middle School in 2014. Title I schools are academic institutions with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families.

“The Prince William Republicans are grateful to be able to serve the community throughout the year through various projects and activities,” said GOP Chairwoman Dottie Miller. “This school supply drive is a great way for us to use private sector resources to support education, because these students will be Prince William’s leaders of tomorrow.”

Items collected included backpacks, pens, no. 2 pencils, water-based markers, glue sticks, three-ring binders,

pocket folders, and loose-leaf notebook paper. Any Prince William County resident can participate in the Committee’s Community Service Initiatives no matter what their political affiliation is.

Alex Kolovos, age 78, passed away on August 25, 2016, at his home in Woodbridge, VA.
Alex was diagnosed with late-stage cancer two months ago and he battled the disease as best he could. Alex is survived by his wife, his son, his daughter, and their families, who were all with him along the way and at his last moments. We take solace knowing that he is in a better place now.

Alex grew up in Greece, and began working in the restaurant business as a teenager where he gained experience in a variety of food preparation and service positions. From early on Alex had a knack for working with food. He also was naturally gifted at interacting with customers and quickly developed a respect for the mantra that the customer is always right.

Alex emigrated to Canada and worked at a large hotel restaurant in Montreal where he further refined his skills and started dreaming about one day owning his own restaurant. His dream would one day be realized but not in Canada. After about eight years in Canada, Alex’s relatives in America spoke to him about coming to live in the United States.

Alex moved to the United States and decided to settle in the Washington D.C. area, where he continued to work in the food business. After moving to America he married his love, Rita, who was also from Greece. In 1976 his dream of owning a restaurant became a reality when he founded Astoria Pizza restaurant in Woodbridge. Astoria is one of the longest running businesses in the area and is still serving happy customers today without any form of paid marketing other than a website and rave reviews from very loyal customers. Alex not only refined delicious recipes for Pizza and sandwiches, but he developed troves of customers that loved him for his kind manner and generous personality.

After moving to America and wedding the woman that he loved, he also had a second dream which was to start a family and that’s what he did. Alex and Rita had two beautiful children, Ted and Doris, that adored their father, and were lucky enough to share many happy moments with him. Ted and Doris eventually had their own children, and Alex was fortunate because he had the opportunity to enjoy his grandchildren for many years. The love that Alex had for his wife, children, daughter in law Karima, son in law Dave, and three grandchildren was immeasurable. Alex’s smile and kindness will truly be missed. Alex cared for others above himself and his generosity was unbounded. The love that we have for him will always carry on, as he is now with us in spirit. His memory is our comfort and his life gave us more joy than we could have ever dreamed of. God bless you Alex and we will see you soon, beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Please join us at Alex’s funeral services. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 30 at 10:00 AM and a funeral mass at 11:00 AM. The services will be at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church. The address is 3149 Glen Carlyn Rd. Falls Church, VA 22041.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America in Alex’s honor and to hopefully help others that develop cancer in the future. To donate please visit https://bit.ly/kolovos