Obituaries

Joyce Geraldine Hackworth Miller passed away on September 15, 2017 in Gainesville, VA. She was a dearest mother, grandmother, friend and aunt. She was born on August 24, 1933 in Ruble, Missouri and was preceded in death by her husband, Warren L. Miller, brother James Earl Hackworth, sister Irma Josephine Spotswood and infant son, Gregory Randall Bucher. Survived by her son, Gary L. Bucher (Liz), granddaughters Lauren and Claire and dear nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be scheduled for family and friends at a later date. The world is a better place because of her love and kindness. She will be greatly missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family ask tor donations to wholekidsoutreach.org or the charity of your choice.

Rowena V. Cox, age 88, of Spring Hill, Florida formerly of Virginia passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Florida.

She was born on June 30, 1929 in Falls Church, Virginia the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy (Potter) Ellicott. She retired from Fairfax County.

Ruben Chavira Urbina, age 15, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Haymarket, VA.

He was born on April 22, 2002 in Fairfax, VA. Ruben loved skate boarding, mixed martial arts and the color orange. He was a straight-A student.

Ruben Chavira Urbina, age 15, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Haymarket, VA.

He was born on April 22, 2002 in Fairfax, VA. Ruben loved skate boarding, mixed martial arts and the color orange. He was a straight-A student.

Larry Wayne Lynch, age 72 of Dale City Virginia passed away September 10, 2017. Larry was the beloved husband to the late Carol “Kellie” Lynch (Rosolina).Loving father of Michelle Creegan and Robyn Wright. Proud grandfather of Chyanne Wright and Courtney Creegan. Dedicated son of Lucille (Wilkes) Lynch and the late William T. Lynch. Brother of […]

Vernon (Vern) Roy Garner, 67, peacefully passed away September 13, 2017, after a courageous five-year battle with a rare brain disease. Vern was born December 16, 1949, to Carrie and the late Dennis Garner, in Washington, D.C., the second child of seven. He graduated from Osbourn High School, Manassas, Virginia, in 1968.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 37 years, Barbara; daughter Melissa (Robert); daughter Julie (Greg); grandchildren Madeline, Benjamin, Josephine and Ava; brother Larry (Brenda); sisters Gloria, Sherry, Donna (George) and Brenda (Tim); numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and an abundance of friends, colleagues and neighbors. Vern was predeceased by his brother Dwayne, his first wife Bonnie and others dear to him.

James Lester Buckler, age 79, of Gainesville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.

Jim was born on October 1, 1937 in Washington, DC the son of the late Andrew Thomas & Carrie Jane (Tippett) Buckler, Sr. Jim retired as a Director of Information Systems Division for the Navy Federal Credit Union. Jim served in the US Air National Guard. He enjoyed Civil War History, Genealogy and travel. He had the ability to make everyone laugh and feel comfortable around him.