Dorothy “Dot” Obenchain, great mom, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother of Manassas Park, Virginia died Sunday, May 9, 2021 peacefully at her home.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, James “Jim” Obenchain. Survivors include her children; Elaine D. Fairfax and husband, Gerald; Brenda G. Pultz and husband Hunter “Mac”; Alice F. Wilkinson and Jay W. Obenchain and wife Ann; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Dot was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. In addition to raising her children, Dot was an accomplished artist. Her hand painted Christmas ornaments were in great demand. She was deeply involved in her church and participated in many charitable events. She was a previous winner of the Manassas Park Woman of the Year.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Piece Funeral Home, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 7803 Well St. Manassas, VA. To attend, registration online is required and can be found at comefollowchrist.net. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 200 Vesex St. 28th Floor New York, NY 10281 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Dorothy H. Obenchain.
Brandon "Big Daddy" Donald Dumais, 27 of Chesterfield, VA passed away on May 4, 2021. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts July 25, 1993, "New England Patriots Territory" he was raised in Manassas, VA. Brandon graduated class of 2012 from C. D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, VA. He went on to be an HVAC Super Technician, the service van riding, freon dealing, customer stealing HVAC Extraordinaire, Woooooo! Brandon was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Manassas, VA.
He is survived by his wife Ashby, proud Dada to his baby daughter Delanie, step-son Colton, mother Mereland, father Gerald "Jerry" Dumais, brothers Marc & his wife Ashlie Rivera, Shawn Dumais, sister Shannon Dumais, nephews Daniel & Marc Rivera Jr, Maternal Grandmother Julie Chute, Paternal Grandfather Gerald Dumais. Along with many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.
Brandon was the life of a party and was loved and respected by so many. Brandon’s kindness was shown in charitable acts through his profession, family and friends. He loved to ride dirt bikes with his friends and family. His cheerful attitude, bright smile and big heart will be missed.
A Mass is scheduled for May 11, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Rd Manassas, VA 20112 at 11:00am. Graveside services will be 11:00am May 12, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park: 2901 W. Hundred Rd Chester, VA 23831.
Carol Ann Hawkins, 83 of Woodbridge VA and formally of Abilene, Texas died on May 5, 2021 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. She was born in 1937 to the late Charnel and Margaret Harlow.
Carol enjoyed reading, painting, crocheting, puzzles, and gardening. But her favorite pass time was spending time with her loving family.
Including her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lee Hawkins.
She is survived by her adored daughters, Alisha Conkling (Stephen) and Laura Hawkins and her partner Richard Underwood; her beloved brother, Buddy Harlow (Lois), and her cousin Susie Giddings. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Andrew Conkling (Jessie) and Xander Conkling.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be celebrated at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5750 US-277 South, Abilene, Texas 79606 on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:00pm.
Marilyn Elizabeth Stuart, age 79, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home in Manassas, VA.
She was born in Middleton, MA to the late Dell and Clara Greeke. Marilyn was raised in Massachusetts, but after marrying her late husband, moved to Virginia where she raised her children.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (LR) Stuart, son David Stuart, Brothers Richard Greeke, Bobby Greeke, Billy Greeke, Clifford Greeke and Sister Marie Hansen.
She is survived by brothers Arthur Greeke, Eddie Greeke, Sister-in-law Joanie Greeke, and 2 daughters Lisa Stuart, JoAnn Welch (Mike), and son Larry Stuart; Five Grandchildren Michael Stuart, Staci Witsman, Matthew Stuart, Sadie Stuart, and Anna Welch; Five Great Grandchildren, Gavin, Mikaela, Landon, Eli and Adalee.
There will be a graveside service to celebrate her life on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 3pm at Stonewall Memorial Gardens, 12004 Lee Hwy, Manassas, VA 20109.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Captial Caring Hospice, 24419 Mill Stream Dr. Aldie, VA 20105
ALTA MARIE WOOD WINE, on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long, vibrant life of 99 years. She was born on Second Creek near Ronceverte, West Virginia on March 27, 1922. She moved to Virginia in 1931. On September 12, 1936 she was baptized, publicly declaring her belief in Jesus Christ as her Savior. “My Jesus, I Love Thee” was sung during her baptism, becoming her favorite song. Early in her life, she developed a love for the Bible, a passion that remained constant until her last days on this earth. In 1941 during her senior year at Manassas High School she met her husband of 66 years, Edward “Ned” Wine. Marie is survived by her five children, Gail Johnson (Earl) of Richmond, Virginia, Donovan Wine (Betty) of Manassas, Virginia, Joyce Partenheimer (Kimwood) of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Judy Wine of Manassas, Virginia, and Daniel Wine (Jackie) of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. She is the beloved Grandma to 13 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. She was the middle sibling of five children—all who have preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Lois Wine, of Marshall, Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
Marie was the consummate companion and supporter of Ned. Together they worked to create a sheet metal business and launch E. E. Wine, Inc. She was the bookkeeper until she retired in her late 70s, after three decades of service. The company continues their legacy under the leadership of their son, Donovan, and daughter, Judy. Marie served as Organist, Sunday School teacher and Treasurer for Manassas Assembly of God (now Chapel Springs Church), where she attended for over 67 years.
Starting at age 62, Marie and Ned carried out their faith by serving on many mission trips. Always a team, they helped build churches, community buildings, and schools in the Dominican Republic, Belize, Mexico City, Guatemala, Morocco, Tanzania, Yugoslavia and Hawaii.
A resident of Caton Merchant House for 9 ½ years, Marie became the champion of her peers. She knew their birthdays, their age and how they were doing. She formed strong bonds with the staff and shared her faith liberally. Without these strong bonds, survival of 2020 would have been impossible. At the end of her days, many reported that Mrs. Wine never spoke unkindly to anyone. Her presence and positive outlook will be greatly missed.
Marie was inspired and lived by the words of Psalms 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Her goal in life was to let her light shine so others could see Jesus through her and come to know Him. This is the legacy she left for her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and all of those who were blessed by her friendship. She has been very active in the lives of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be sorely missed. She never missed their birthdays—nothing was better than to receive her check with $10/year handwritten by her.
The Wine family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Chapel Springs Church 11500 New Life Way, Bristow, Virginia. Funeral services will be held following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. immediately followed by interment at Stonewall Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chapel Springs Missions, 11500 New Life Way, Bristow, Virginia 20136 or to your favorite charity in honor of Mrs. Wine.
Mary Alice Furr, 84, of Concord, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 in Manassas, VA.
Alice was born April 17, 1937 in Concord to the late Jesse Herman Shue and Stella Mae Chamberline Shue. She was also preceded in death by husband, Billy Floyd Furr, and infant daughter, Patsy Louise Furr.
Alice was a member of New Grace Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family, especially her pastor. She loved to travel and really enjoyed the annual sister’s trip. Alice looked forward to the family gathering, especially at Christmas. She will be forever loved and greatly missed.
Survivors include sons, Floyd H. Furr and wife, Barbara, of Nokesville, VA, and Richard A. Furr of Marshall, VA; sisters, Barbara (Bill) Newton of Concord and Joyce (Donnie) Sours of Winchester, VA; 4 grandchildren, Jesse (Virginia) Furr, Tracy (Sam) Nantz, William Furr and Nicholas Furr; 6 great-grandchildren, Tristan, Aveleigh, Audrey, Tatum, June and Rhys; nieces, Donna (Roy) Crawford, Cynthia (John White) Sours, and Beverly (Jim) Burton, Sophia and Robert; and nephew, David (Michelle) Pugh.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at New Grace Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Allen S. Montgomery. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord.
Memorial donations may be made to New Grace Baptist Church, 1160 Warren C. Coleman Blvd, Concord, NC 28025.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Furr family.
https://www.hartsellfuneralhomes.com/obituary/MaryAlice-Furr
Margaret Gloria Purtell, age 91 of Manassas, VA died on May 8, 2021 at Prince William Medical Center. She was born on April 1, 1930 to Sam Patrick and Della Tournour Wallan in Endicott, New York. She married the love of her life on September 2, 1950 and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Margaret was a woman of faith and had a way of making friends out of strangers. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Joseph Purtell; her son and daughter-in-law Patrick J. and Sharon Purtell; her son-in-law George Sanders; her brother Joseph Wallan and her sisters Frances Shaughnessy and Mary Butler. Survivors include her children Christine Purtell, Jane Sanders, Samuel Purtell (Jennifer), Mary Elliott, Michael V. Purtell (Linda) and James F. Purtell (Kathleen). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Michael Sanders (Ann), Paul James Elliott, Kimberly Sanders, Matthew Elliott (Heather), Danielle Purtell Sims (Todd),Catherine Purtell, Courtney Purtell, Jamie Purtell, Nicole Purtell, Joseph Phipps, Patricia Jean Allen, Brittany Beach and Amanda Beach and 8 great grandchildren Dylan Evans-Elliott, Hannah Elliott, Patrick Purtell, Jonathan Sanders, Mia Sims, Nicholas Sanders, Emma Hargis and Hazel Zint. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM in All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory to St. Jude’s Hospital.
Elizabeth Faye Griffin, age 85, of Montclair, VA passed away on April 24. Beloved wife of the late Robert Griffin for 60 years. Loving mother of Nancy Conrad, Beth Griffin, and Amy Griffin ( Kenny Kile), and cherished grandmother of Tyler Conrad. Survived also by beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews, and other extended family.
Faye was born in Norfolk VA to John Wesley Horton and Mary Elizabeth Horton, and was a sister to the late John Wesley Horton, Jr. She attended Nursing School on a full scholarship at DePaul Hospital and worked as an RN on the pediatric unit at hospitals in Illinois and Virginia before pausing her career to raise her family. When her girls were almost all grown, she returned to nursing, bringing her caring and wisdom to 20 years at Mount Vernon Hospital.
Faye was a very devoted wife and mother who loved spending time with her family and dogs, working in her garden, vacationing with family and friends, reading, doing puzzles, watching the birds, visiting with neighbors and other friends, and watching shows like Jeopardy, Antiques Roadshow, and her British sit-coms. She ended all her cards and letters to her loved ones with “You are loved!”
Inurnment will take place at 1pm, Thursday, May 10, 2021 at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA 22172.
