Donnie “Kirk” Copeland born April 7, 1962 in Rayville, La. Passed away on September 23, 2021. Kirk is preceded in death by his parents Buddy and Judy Copeland. Survived by his wife Carmen, Son Kory Dane his wife Lynnsey and his three grandchildren, Kade Grayson, Coralie Annette and Kenna Lynn, Sister Kandi Kai Grimes, nephew Kage Grimes and Niece Karah Grimes, Stepson Austin and his wife Kassidy. As well as many Aunts, Uncles, Cousin and friends. He was welcomed into his heavenly home by his parents.

 


Lionel Thibodaux, 78, of Woodbridge, died September 24, 2021 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1943 in Louisiana to the late Joseph and Elvina (Ordoyne) Thibodaux.  He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. He is preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Leona Thibodaux, Gerald Nairn, and Alice Nairn.

Mr. Thibodaux is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia Thibodaux; his children, Tracy Wood (David), and Adam Thibodaux (Lori); James Wood, Aubrie, Joey, Jeremy, and Austin Thibodaux. He is also survived by his sisters, and Virginia Ordoyne (Charles),; brothers, Rogers Thibodaux (Bonnie); and in laws, Doris Whitlock, Berneda Usery and Roy Thibodaux,; along with many nieces and nephews.


Eldridge “El” Rudolph Turner, 87, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Stafford Memorial Hospital.

Eldridge was born in Laurel Fork, Virginia on August 15, 1934. He grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains with his mom, dad, and five brothers. He enlisted in the Air Force at 18 and served for four years from 1952 to 1956. He fought in the Korean War during that time.


Kaitlyn Faith Koman, 26, of Virginia Beach, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021.  Kaitlyn was born at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, to Cindy and Larry Kirk, on June 12, 1995.  She attended Heritage Christian School in Woodbridge, VA.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College.  She married Joshua Koman on June 17, 2017 in Woodbridge and was honored to be his Navy wife. Kaitlyn is preceded in death by her grandparents John Richards; and, Howard and Annabelle Kirk.  Kaitlyn is survived by her husband Joshua, brother Kile, parents Cindy and Larry Kirk, grandmother Anne Richards, and numerous aunts & uncles, and cousins.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent, in Kaitlyn’s honor, to Heritage Christian School, 14510 Spriggs Rd, Woodbridge VA, 22193.  The family of Kaitlyn wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Critical Care Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.


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