Obituary for Elbert “Bud” R. Turner

Elbert “Bud” R. Turner, 76, passed away last Tuesday January 21, 2014. Elbert was born in Graymont Georgia to Lewis and Louis Turner. After a brief time in the military, Elbert settled in Northern Virginia where he worked for many years as an Electrical Engineer. Elbert was a Grand Master and a founding member at the Dale City Mason Lodge.


Evan L. Day, 54, of Woodbridge, Virginia lost his battle with cancer on January 20, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Day is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gail Day; his sons, Dustin and Michael Day; his parents, Clarence and Earline Day; and his brother, Norman Day.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 9pm on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193. A Life Celebration service will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the funeral home, followed by interment at King David Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.


 passed away in her home  Sunday with her children by her side. Helen was born in London, England to Joseph Wesley and Florence Dolby. Helen met and fell in love with the late George L. Beucher when he was stationed in London. After they married they moved to the United states where they settled in and made a home for the family. Helen was known for her caring, giving nature and had a wonderful zest for life. She absolutely enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived and deeply missed by daughter Debbie, son Tony, grandchildren, Nicole, Brandon, Jamie, Shawn and Patrick; and one great grandchild Bella; one sister Dorothy and a host of other family and friends. Friends and family will gather at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA. 22193 on Saturday January 25th, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.


Ricky Lee Hogsett, 54, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his home.

Mr. Hogsett was born January 17, 1960 in Waynesboro to Betty Sensabaugh Hogsett Berry and the late Maynard Hogsett. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, J. Roger Berry.


Adam Charles Sorge was born on May 12, 1994 at Andrews AFB, Maryland. Adam attended Grace Brethren Christian School until moving to Manassas, Virginia in 2003. He attended Coles Elementary School, Benton Middle School, Grace Preparatory School, and Osbourn Park High School where he was a cadet in the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and graduated in 2012. He attended Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, Alabama and worked at the Potomac Nationals Stadium in Manassas. Throughout his life, he enjoyed karate, baseball, hunting in West Virginia, international politics, military strategy, Special Operations, World War II history, and international travel, especially Germany. He had the deepest respect for the military and his family who served this country. Adam went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 4, 2014.

He is survived by his parents, Chuck and Darlene Sorge, and his younger brother, Aaron.


Annette Shelton Crites, 90, of Manassas, passed away January 12, 2014 after a lengthy illness.

Born January 27, 1923 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William E. Chaillet and Lena R. Shelton Chaillet. On June 23, 1946, she married Llewellyn L. Crites, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 26, 2003.


Cleon “Clink” A. Cole Sr., 83, of Catlett, VA passed away peacefully on January 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Clink was born July 12, 1930 in Vermont, son of Evelyn Cole. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, going to yard sales, traveling, camping and skating. In 1955, he met Florence Elizabeth Cohen at a roller skating rink and they were married 6 months later on November 7, 1955 at a Baptist Church in MD. Together they have lived in Alexandria, Arlington, Manassas Park, and Manassas and settled in Catlett, VA.

Clink was in the Army for 4 years. After he got out of the Army he worked for Perrin and Martin Sheet Metal then continued working with sheet metal with VA Heating and Air, Hensley and Associates and TLC Heating and Air. Clink was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved being around his family and his puppies; he always had a puppy in his arms. His sense of humor will long be remembered.


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