Allan George Thorpe Sr. (82), of Dumfries VA, passed away peacefully on 6 June 2017 at 9:14 AM. Born 1 July 1934 in Bethel Town, Jamaica to Edwin and Vida Thorpe.

He is survived by his children Allan Jr., Ann Marie, Drew and Sandra; Grandchildren Britney, Devin and Serena, Sisters Phyllis, Hyacinth, Winifred and countless other family members.


D W “Don” Franklin, 86, of Manassas died June 4, 2017, in Fort Mill, SC.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Franklin and his parents, Clyde Allen and Ercelle Ruth Wurts Franklin.


Doris L. Sexton Henderson went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born February 1, 1928 in Volney, Virginia to the late Earl and Eva Mae Sexton. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Sue Henderson Etheridge, sister’s, Nannie Lou Cox, and Billie Ruth Cox.


Kathleen Davis Mosby, 68, died Monday, June 5, 2017, in Manassas, Virginia.

Kathy was born in Washington, DC and raised in Ettrick, VA. She graduated from Wyoming Seminary college preparatory school in Pennsylvania. She attended Howard University and went on to finish her undergraduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also earned master’s and Ph.D. degrees in psychology at VCU. Kathy was very proud of her academic accomplishments. So, when she earned her doctorate, she lovingly sent letters to her daughter at camp signed, “Dr. Mommie”.


Van Tu Dinh Critzer, 52, of Manassas, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his home.

He had worked as a mechanic for Fairfax County Sanitation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, the beach and playing Cornhole. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren.


James Derek Hyles, age 52 of Myrtle Beach, SC died on June 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sister Terry Varnes, a brother Bob Hyles, Jr and a grandchild Josaiah Derek. Survivors include his son James D. Hyles, Jr., his daughters Terry Lynn Silva, Kelley Jasso and Kerry Hutchinson; his mother Arlinda Herrera, his father Robert Eugene Hyles, his brothers Mark Crowe and David Hyles, his sisters Zetta Varnes, Ruthie Hyles and Krystal Hyles and by his grandchildren Nikolas, JohsLynn, Antonio, Jonathan and Brextin. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Friday, June 9,2017 from 7-9 PM. Services and interment will be private.


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