Obituaries

Dr. Curtis Craig Shockley died at his home July 1, 2019. He was born in Aldie, Loudoun County December 11, 1936, the only child of the late Craig Curtis Shockley and Audrey Gertrude Poland Shockley. He was a 1955 graduate of Loudoun County High School where he played center on the undefeated football team. He was a very bright student, voted best all-around by his Senior Class. Curtis was quoted in his high school yearbook, “A man’s fortunes are the fruit of his character” – – very prescient for him. He was a Jefferson Scholar at UVA, transferring after three years of study in Biology to the Southern School of Optometry in Memphis, TN where he acquired a Doctor of Optometry degree. He returned to Virginia, eventually setting up an Optometric practice in Manassas he operated until he retired in 2001.

He was an avid outdoorsman – – fishing and hunting – – and enjoyed trips to Russia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Australia, Africa, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and other US states in pursuit of fish and game he could kill and have mounted to put on his walls at home. He was a die-hard Redskins fan, attending many home games and the 1984 Super Bowl game in Tampa. He had a very outgoing personality, was always the life of the party, and enjoyed hosting Summer parties at Quail Ridge Lake and Winter deer roasts at his hunt club.

Rosa Javier Recto, 85, of Manassas, Virginia died June 29, 2019 at home. She was retired and a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She is survived by Rodolfo, June, Ronald, Rochelle and Rowen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 12805 Valleywood Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 with visitation to follow at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge from 4-8 p.m.

Debra Ann Garretson, age 61, of Montclair departed this life on June 29, 2019. She is survived by her beloved partner, William Wenninger; cherished sons, Brian Garretson, and Matthew Garretson; adored parents, Shirley and Clifford Yuill, Sr. loving sisters, Diane Biggs(Butch), DeDe Bergan (Bob), Denise Beecroft (Jeff), and Darci Selley; and dear brother, Clifford Yuill, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Cancer Research Institute at the following link https://www.cancerresearch.org/

Orhan Kurt Andolsun – March 12, 1942 – June 13, 2019

Orhan Kurt Andolsun, 77, of Centreville, passed away at home on June 13, 2019. Orhan was born in Turkey to Feridun and Munevver Tesezer Kurt-Andolsun and came to the United States with his family as a small child. He valued education and graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Psychology. He married Sandra (Hayden) and had 3 children. He retired after a long career with the federal government.

Kenneth Thomas Nixon, SR, age 62 of Manassas, VA died at his residence on June 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 31, 1956 in Baltimore, MD son of Sellie Howard, JR and the late Elizabeth Nixon.

Mary Williams passed away peacefully, at home, at the age of 97, on June 25, 2019. She and her husband had lived in Northern Virginia since 1952, when James, an Air Force veteran, was stationed at Fort Meyer, VA. They moved from North Springfield to Lakeridge in 1971.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, James Williams, in 1996. She was the oldest of five, and predeceased by all four siblings: Rose, Carmen, Nancy and Janet. Born prematurely at seven months, weighing a little over three pounds, Mary was a survivor from the start, and never changed. Her four children, Kathy (Jerry), Sandy, Scott (Marci), and Cynthia (Lowell), gave her 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Emily Cook Shell, age 94, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home in Manassas, Virginia.

Mrs. Shell was born on April 29, 1925 in York, South Carolina to the late Robert Peter and Mary Julia (Culler) Cook.

Joseph Merritt Revard, age 83, passed away on June 28, 2019 at his home in Edinburg, Virginia.

He was born on February 26, 1936 in Paris, Virginia. After 24 years of service, he retired as a Battalion Chief of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. He enjoyed relaxing at his cabin; being outdoors, fishing, farming and spending time with his grandkids and family.

Robert Ray Callen, age 75, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 after a long illness at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA.

He was born on January 23, 1944 in Farber, Missouri to the late John Robert and Marjorie Ruth (Hall) Callen.

James Russell “Jack” Carwile, Jr, age 76, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on June 28, 2019. Beloved husband of over 42 years to the late Anne Davidson Carwile. Loving father of James Russell “Jim” Carwile, III (Rhonda), and Steven D. Carwile (Tracey). Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Samantha, Jamie, and Jackson Carwile. Also survived by his furry companions; Belle and T. Beloved son of the late James Russell Carwile, Sr. and the late Margaret (Pugh) Carwile. He was predeceased by his daughter Kelly Carwile

Jack was a teacher with the Alexandria City School System for 34 years. He enjoyed his amateur radio and was a member of the Woodbridge Wireless (WWI). In his free time, he liked building and operating model planes; both with and without engines. He also went to the shooting range with his buddy whenever he could. His passion in life was his grandchildren.