Obituaries

Annabelle Roberta Groover was born in April 26, 1927 to Harry Holmes and Mary Kinchloe of Manassas, VA. She died peacefully in her home on May 17, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Betty Carol Sampson, Wanda Sue Russell, Paula Kay Parker (Frank), Bonnee Annabelle Groover, Donna Jean Kelleher (Michael), and son Roy Allan Groover; her many grandchildren who meant the world to her, Paul Frank Garavaglia III, Aarron Scott Groover, Frank Parker III, Robin Anne Krohn, Christina Nicole Boyd, Michael Coy Parker, Byron Wayne Groover, Christopher R. A. “Bobby” Groover, and Emily Katherine Kelleher; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several sisters and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband Byron Coy Groover Sr.; her parents Mary Kinchloe and Harry Holmes; sons Byron Coy Jr. and Ray Harry; daughters Nancy Lee Garavaglia and Connie Lynn Fletcher; and several grandchildren.

Charlotte Louise (Kunz) Kirsch (Liz), passed away on May 9, 2021, in the Manassas, VA residence that she called home for the last 53 years.

She was born September 16, 1926 in Erie, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Anton and Margaret Daniels Kunz. Her marriage to John Mitchell Kirsch (Jack), her childhood sweetheart, on August 9, 1948, lasted almost 73 years until his recent passing on April 22, 2021. During Jack’s 27 year tenure as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Kirsches were stationed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA; and finally Quantico, VA. It was often up to Mrs. Kirsch to pack up and sell the house and then move her three children to the next location after Jack had been transferred and had gone ahead to his next assignment.

Phyllis J. Kent, 87, of Manassas, VA passed away May 11, 2021 peacefully at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Alexandria, VA.

Like many women of her generation, Phyllis came of age in the aftermath of WWII, and a young woman during the women’s and civil rights movements. Always a very strong and capable woman, she made her way in the world by joining the Navy at the age of 18. Soon after joining the Navy, she met her husband, Gene, at the Marine base in San Diego, CA, where they later married. Phyllis and Gene settled in Maryland in the 60’s and raised five children together.

Christopher Shirley, 53, of Bristow passed away Friday May 14th,2021 with family by his side. Born in Fairfax County, Chris was the son of the late Nancy and Ralph “Bill” Shirley. Chris was the loving husband of Valerie Watts Shirley, for 33 years. He was a hardworking flooring contractor and drag racing enthusiast. He loved […]

On May 7, 2021 Della Berry Fenner died in Washington, DC of heart failure following neck surgery, she was 76 years old.

Della worked as a cashier at Giant Food for many years. She was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed making ceramics, she had an interest in History, especially Virginia history and enjoyed going to historic sites in and around Virginia. She was known for her wacky sense of humor, along with her crazy laugh, love of adventure and very generous nature. She demonstrated compassion for those less fortunate by regularly donating to many charitable causes.

Matt loved the water; swimming in pools, lakes, and body surfing at the Outer Banks. He had a natural touch in sailing. Most of all he enjoyed fishing; salt water, fresh water, from the bank, wading, or on a boat. He would catch his limit and enjoy the feast on the same day.