Obituaries

Peggy Ann Pickett Gardner, 88, of Haymarket, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and beloved dog, Zippy, on the 23rd of April, 2019. Born and raised in Waterfall, Virginia, Peggy grew up surrounded by a loving family in a place of tranquility and joy.

Her lifelong commitment to church began and ends with Antioch Baptist Church, All Day Meetings, church picnics, Sunday School, weddings, funerals…these events created the fabric that has comforted and guided Peggy through the years. And as recent as three weeks ago, Peggy could be seen sitting in the same pew in the church that was her life.

Obituary and service information pending.

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Delores “Doris” Wood, 88, of Manassas, VA passed peacefully on April 21, 2019, after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Naomi and Harry “Bud” Mahon; sister to the late William, Harry, Carroll “Boots”, Milton and Lillian; wife of 60 years to late James “Buddy” Wood, and mother to the late Ronald “Jimmy” Wood.

Captain Edward Reveley Hallett, U.S.N. (Retired), age 90, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. Marianne, his wife of 37 years, was by his side as he died peacefully at home. He was born February 2, 1929 in Elma, Iowa to Stella Maude Rigby Hallett and Reveley Allinson Hallett. He is remembered for his service to our country with 32 years in Naval Aviation.

Ed started his career in 1949 at NAS Pensacola, FL for Naval Air Basic Training (SNJ trainer) where he earned his Navy wings in 1950. He continued his flight training in Corpus Christi, TX flying the PBM-5 (seaplane), then on to NAS North Island, CA. He was assigned to USS Pine Island (AV-12 seaplane tender) with a WestPac cruise in Japan before returning to Coronado, CA. Flight hours continued in the SNJ, T-28 and F8F Bearcat before transitioning to jets with the F9F Panther.

Dr. Dante N. Jocson, age 79 of Manassas, VA died at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center on April 13, 2019.

He was born in the Philippines on January 20, 2019, son of the late Bernardo Jocson and Pacita Nazareno Jocson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Dante David Jocson.

Jay Edward Mork, 60, of Haymarket, Virginia, died Tuesday April 16 in Fairfax.

Mr. Mork was an electrical engineer and a member of Park Valley Church. He enjoyed golf and reading and cherished time spent with family.