Paula M. Swaim 72, of Ruther Glen, Virginia passed away peacefully April 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Gary Swaim, and father Paul Harris and mother Margaret Harris.

She is survived by two children – her loving son Ben Swaim, daughter-in-law Kim Swaim, granddaughter Abigail Swaim and by her daughter Lori Whipkey, her husband, granddaughter Allison Whipkey, and 2 great grandchildren.


Garland (Clyde) Patton, age 87 of Manassas, Virginia passed away on April 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was a member of the Army 82nd Airborne, serving in the Korean War. He retired from Fruit Growers Express. He enjoyed playing the guitar, bluegrass music, golf, fishing and spending time with his family.


CW4 (Retired) Michael Brian Coy, 64, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s and went home to be with our Lord on December 10, 2018. Michael was born in Ontario, California, and his hometown was Canton, Ohio. He was a resident of Dale City, Virginia.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kay Lynn Coy. Their much-loved children are Reverend Jessica A. Johnson and her husband, 1SG (Retired) Kevin M. Johnson, and Major Christopher M. Coy and his wife, Heather N. Coy, OTR. His three surviving grandchildren are Ivan J. Coy, Blake C. Johnson, and Cody H. Johnson. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Carrie A. Johnson.


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