Obituaries

Susan Perry-Brown, 67, of Bristow, VA, passed peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2017.

Susan was born September 2, 1950 in Evansville, Indiana. At a young age she moved with her family to McLean, Virginia where she became a lifelong resident. She worked for Media General Cable and Meadows Farms most of her life. She also worked at an organization for children called Youth for Tomorrow. Reading and travel were some of Susan’s hobbies, but what she enjoyed most was spending time with her family and friends.

Frederick Thomas Osborne, Sr., age 86, passed away on September 26, 2017, at his home in Bristow, Virginia, surrounded by family.

Mr. Osborne was born on November 23, 1930, in Conneaut, Ohio to the late Harry Karl and Veda Marie (Porter) Osborne. He served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1971, retiring as a Master Sergeant. During his military career he served in Germany, Italy, and Korea. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. After retiring from the Army, he worked for Dominion Power from 1971 and retired in 1990.

Our free spirit son and brother Samson Joel Sims is now soaring with the Angels. Born in Florida on December 18, 1982 Samson left this world on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Known as a jack of all trades, he loved to laugh and was never burdened by life’s cares. He loved to draw. Japanese Anime […]

Robert Reed Chesbrough, age 79 of Centerville, VA died at his residence on September 23, 2017.

He was born on March 17, 1938 in Plattsburgh, NY, son of the Late Edith Francis Reed and Leon Russell Chesbrough.

Thomas "O" J. O’Neal, 71, of Springfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2017. Devoted husband of 48 years to Rosa O’Neal; loving father to Tracy O’Neal and Shelly (O’Neal) Askew (Eric). He is also survived by his siblings, Genora, Hattie, Laymar and Bruce; a host of other relatives and friends. […]