Obituaries

On Friday, September 28, 2020, Eric “Okonloawon” DeBruce, departed this life at Mary Washington University Hospital.  Eric was born in Queens, New York on July 31, 1959 and was the beloved son of the late Pauline and Herbert DeBruce.

Eric was educated in the New York School system. He attended Far Rockaway High School, where he played football. His size on the field intimated opponents who would rather just take a fall than to get tackled by him. He graduated Far Rockaway in 1977. After High School he worked at Playland in Far Rockaway. From there he went on to delivering and repairing amusement machines. He then began driving trucks until his retirement. He had a passion for music and was a lead drummer with Olatunji Drums of Passion, where he and his cousin played the Djembe drums for the African Dance Troop. He also had a passion for family and loved spending time with his treasures.

Brian “Duvy” Richard Duvall, 34, died unexpectedly on October 4^th, 2020, at Virginia Hospital Center surrounded by his family.

Brian was born on May 15^th, 1986, in Washington, DC and grew up in Occoquan, VA. He graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2004 and then attended George Mason University for a year. Growing up, Brian was avid about sports and spent all his time with his “Brothaz”. His favorite sports teams included the Washington Redskins, the Washington Nationals, the Washington Capitals, DC United, and the DC Defenders. He also loved to golf and enjoyed spending time watching his favorite show, The First 48.

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Charles “Chuck” Corbett, 91, died October 3, 2020, at home with his wife by his side in Lake Ridge, Virginia.

Chuck was born on March 23, 1929 in Waycross, Georgia. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. He was discharged as a staff sergeant and attended the University of Georgia. After graduating in 1951 with a BA in Journalism, Chuck rejoined the Army as a commissioned officer. His military career included post commands in Japan, Germany and Korea.

Thomas James Miller, Jr. (Tom or Tommy), 60, of Manassas, VA, went to be with the Lord on September 28^th, 2020.

Tom was born in Saugerties, NY to Thomas James Miller, Sr. and Joyce Elaine (Knecht) Miller on January 9^th, 1960. Tom graduated from Saugerties Senior High School in 1979 where he would beat the socks off his rivals in cross country and earned the title of New York State Wrestling Champion in the 105-pound Division.

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