Karen Murphy , A loving sister, mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 6th at Mary Washington hospital with her daughters and grandson Joaquin by her side.

Karen was born on June 7 1954 in Casablanca Morocco to her late parents William Robert and Eleanor Alice Murphy. In her free time she loved to play Facebook games and talk with her friends she also loved coloring in her adult coloring books another hobby she had was making flower arrangements.


Donald Harold Ide, 85 of Woodbridge, VA died at INOVA Fairfax Hospital on June 8, 2020. He was born January 6, 1935 in New York to the late Harold and Marion Ide. Donald was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church and was involved in the Knights of Columbus. He operated a ham radio for years and was a statistician for the NRA.

Including his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife,  Carolyn Ide. Donald is survived by his beloved son, Edward Ide, his cherished grandchildren, Allen Gore and Nyssa Gore; sister-in-law, Laura Aumiller, and his faithful cat, Toby.


Charles Arnold “Chuck” Senior, age 68, of Bishopville, MD, formerly of Woodbridge, VA, died on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Myrtle Wackenhut Senior.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Barbara Senior; his daughters, Jennifer N. Senior, Stephanie Brooke Morgan, her husband Samuel, their mother, Carolyn Garrity Mohaupt, all of Woodbridge, VA, and stepson James R. Nalls, of Onancock, VA. He was affectionately known as “PopPop” to his six grandchildren: Lindsey Rau, Jesse Nalls, Alyssa Morgan, Summer Morgan, Jordan Starr, and Hayley Nalls, as well as one great-granddaughter, Evangeline Rau. Also surviving him are two sisters, Beverly Mae Hutchins of Woodbridge, VA and Cheryl Anne Senior of Florida.


Vernon Lloyd Clemons, Sr., departed this life when he was called home by our heavenly Father on May 23, 2020, at the age of 84. Vernon (known as “Clem”) was born on September 26, 1935, in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Ora Clemons and Alice Florence Clemons. He attended Hillsboro High School, where he graduated in 1954. Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin and Hammer Clemons and his sisters, Mildred Flint, Stella Rollins, Zora Cumberland, and Glea Clemons-Nance. Vernon is survived by his sister Tawika Bartison. During his 20 years of service with the US Army, Vernon met the Love of his life, the late Glendora Eddine Clemons. They were married on November 24, 1956. Vernon served in the Vietnam war and completed tours in South Korea, Panama, Thailand, and Germany. He was a humble man that downplayed many of his well-known accomplishments and awarded medals reflective of his military service to his country. Vernon was an avid athlete who participated in boxing, bowling, baseball, basketball, and golf throughout his life. He even played against the Harlem Globe Trotters.For 25 years, Vernon was a dedicated Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Instructor at the Arlington Career Center. He was passionate about educating and empowering students with a lifelong skill. While teaching, Vernon began his own business in Heating, A/C & Refrigeration. The character of his business was embodied by his motto: TIME+ PATIENCE = SUCCESS. His business successfully thrived until he was called home. To cherish his memories, Clem leaves four daughters, Eddine (Larry Sr.), Valerie (Bob), Tracey (James), Gail (Robert) and one son, Vernon, Jr. (Pamela); 21 grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Jaime (Ron), Matthew, Karmen (Conrado), Luis, Drew (Anacely), Larry Jr. (Kanisha), Shyla (Chuck), Tyler, Bryo􀀲 Aaron, Darius Sr, Sheri (Brian), Daniel (Khadijah), Jocelyn (Wes), Jasmine, Blair (Mona), Aimee (Jrey), Grant, Alyssa (Tyler), Renee and Mason. He was blessed with 34 great­grandchildren: Lyana, Amari, Jada, Kiavian, Jaiden, Cahney, Amaya, Briyana, Ricardo, Kellen, Roniko, Avion, Meyinda, Shya, Cameron, Kavon, Aaliyah, Braydon, Alessa, Zymeer, Alannah, King, Kayson, London, LJ, Brice, Jericho, Ryder, Darius Jr, Emoni, Tatum, Nicholas, Yousef and Carter; and two great­great grandchildren Oshyn and S’ailor. His greatest pleasures in life was always giving to others. Vernon was known as Dad, Grandpa, Clem, Unc, Uncle Vernon, Best-friend, and friend. Clem leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and very close friends, all who cared and loved him dearly. **PRIVATE SERVICE** Visitation ~ 10:30 AM Funeral Services 11:15 AM 2726 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford VA 22554 DUE TO COVID-19 LIMITATIONS, WE WILL PROVIDE A LIVE STREAM FEED FOR THOSE WISHING TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Homeless Shelter, Cancer Foundation or the Lupus Foundation are appreciated. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all for remembering us thru prayers, verbal expressions, and other acts of kindness.  Your thoughtfulness hold a special place in our hearts


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