Robert C. Goodman, who we all affectionately knew as “Chris”, was born on July 26. 1952, in Dallas, Texas. after a short but very intense battle, God released Chris from his suffering on June 16, 2016.

Chris was well known and respected as the head of Capital Drilling, Inc., one of the most reputable drilling and blasting companies in the Northern Virginia area. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 26th, 2016 at 2 PM at Hall Funeral Home, 140 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, VA 20132.


Charles Harold Rattmann, Jr., 70, made his journey Home on May 13, 2016. He was a 25-year retiree from IBM that worked his way up from logistics tech to Support Engineer during his career. He loved computers, the ocean and especially people. Chuck volunteered for ACTS suicide prevention hotline prior to joining and Chairing the Loudoun Nursing and Rehab Center’s member council in the last years of his life. He is survived by his wife, Irma Craft-Rattmann, son, Andrew David Rattmann, stepson Maurice Reginald Craft and daughters Amy Giles, Kelly Giles, Terry Coon, Cynthia Moore and 6 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 20th at 2pm at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to ACTS of Woodbridge; https://actspwc.org/.


Jennifer Lynn Kidd, age 42 of Stafford, VA passed away on April 11, 2016 at Stafford Hospital from complications after a long battle with Lupus.

Jennifer was born in Fairfax, VA on October 27, 1973 to Margaret Ann Kidd and Coleman Wayne Kidd. She spent her childhood in the Beacon Hill area of Alexandria, VA.


Doris Riley Hinderliter, 88, of Fredericksburg, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was a graduate of Stafford High School and then worked at Quantico Marine Corps Base.

Here she met her future husband, James Hinderliter, who was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. They were married for 53 years. She served as a dedicated volunteer for many years at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.


Mr. Marvin Clyde Smith, age 80, of Bracey, died January 2, 2016 in Retreat Hospital, Richmond. He was a retired Interior Communication Chief for the United States Navy.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of fifty-six years Myrtle Frances Smith, two daughters; Cynthia Lescault (Robert) and Mary Catherine Spooner (Mark) all of Gainesville, Va., two sons; Timothy D. Smith of Bracey and Andrew C. Smith (Lydia) of Richmond, a sister Jean Russell of Niceville, Fl., two brothers; Howard C. Smith, Jr of Clarksburg, WVA. and Gail Lee Smith (Sharon) of Venice, Fl., eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a step brother Blaine Gooden of Maryville, TN. He was predeceased by a step brother Thomas Gooden.


Annette (Adams) Lagerstrom, 81, widow of Ronald Norman Lagerstrom formerly of Robin Street in Staunton passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Lagerstrom was born on February 3, 1934 in Parowan, UT, a daughter of the late Frank Mitchell and Buyrle Emeline (Hibbert) Adams. Annette was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. She retired from Prince William County Health Department as a Registered Nurse with 28 years of service, was a United States Navy nurse, enjoyed speed reading, classic books, cross stitching, knitting and crocheting.


Mr. Fred Grady Church, 67, died Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House after many hospitalizations in the past three years, but living with a diagnosis of lymphoma since 2003.

The song by Tim McGraw, “Live Like You Were Dyin” never rang more true than watching Fred live each day to its fullest. He took great joy in worshiping the Lord and studying His word, going to church at CFA, visiting yard sales and flea markets, and planning family vacations.


John Allen Surin Sr. 3/6/1967 – 12/8/2015 – 48 years of age Navy Veteran of Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

Survived by his son John Allen Surin Jr. His daughter Brittney, two grandchildren Joanna and Landon.Parents Joan & Paul Surin of Ft. Pierce, Fl. Four brothers Michael Surin (Kathleen); David Surin; Stephen Surin; Joseph Surin (Casondra). His Aunt Mary Ann Petricca and Aunt and Uncle Ronald & Phyllis Ziobroski. Several Nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy Villa devoted companion for the past several years. John was a graduate of Draper High School where he was involved with the marching band and several sports.


On December 9th, 2015, Sherry Roberson of Lake Ridge, VA entered into eternal rest.

Sherry was born on August 13th, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to Leo Michael Schario and Anna T. Farrar. Sherry grew up in the Canton area with her brothers Leo and Jim. During World War II, she served in the United States Marine Corp, where she met her husband, Lt. Col. Clinton “Robbie” Roberson (deceased 2012) .


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