Albert Wade Rockwell of Woodbridge, VA passed in the early morning hours on October 15, 2021, at the age of 79. He was known by most as Rocky, by family as Sonny and throughout his life was always Our Lad. Rocky passed after a short battle with cancer and pneumonia.

Rocky was born in Girardville, PA on November 13, 1941. He enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean War. After his time in the Army, Rocky worked for the Federal Government and retired after 40 years of service. Rocky went on to spend many of his days golfing, his retirement passion, and volunteered as a rules official for the PGA of America for over 20 years.

Rocky is survived by his loving wife Donna Kelly Rockwell, son Todd Rockwell and his husband Ken Ware, son Mark Rockwell and his wife Diane Kerby and grandson Brian Rockwell, and special daughter Dawn Bolyard and granddaughter Eiley Quinn. He is also survived by his sister Diane Seymour (children DeAnn, Patti, and Olivia), sister Betty Ann Kehoe and her spouse George Kehoe (children Tena, Michael, and George). His brother’s daughter Tracey Shook. His sister-in-law Sue Stanton (children Cathy and Mark). Brother and Sister-in-law Ron and Sue Kelly (children Ronnie, Misty, Scott, Amber, and Chad). Rocky was preceded in death by his father Albert Luther Rockwell, his mother Helen Rose Rockwell, and his brother Joseph Rockwell and brother-in-law Mark Stanton.

Visitation will occur on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 10 am –  12 pm with service from 12 pm – 1 pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home in Dale City, VA. Interment will be at 2 pm at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to an organization of your choosing.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Charles Lee ( Dad, Paw, JL, Jeffro, Big Jeff, ) was born November 25, 1965 at Fairfax Hospital and was a lifelong resident of Prince William County, VA. Passed away unexpectedly on October 15th at the age of 55. Jeff was in the zest of life and living each day like to the fullest extent being in a great mood on the day of his passing. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Deborah Lee, and three children, Jeffrey Lee, Jr (Katrina) of Labelle, FL, Lauren Lee (Beth) of Virginia Beach, VA and Colton Lee of Triangle, VA, a grandson, Cain Lee, his parents, Charles and Jill Lee of Triangle, VA, uncles John Duvall of Washington, DC and Mike Lee of Stafford, VA, cousins, Cody Crenshaw of Triangle, VA and Jonathan Brown of Point Harbor, NC, mother-in-law Barbara Wagner of Woodbridge, VA and brother-in-law Tom Wagner (Angie) of Mountain View, MO.   Jeff was preceded in death by his brothers, Steven and David Lee, his grandparents, Warren and Beryl Duvall and Ava and Clyde Lee, uncle, Richard Lee, aunt Gail Brown and cousin Justin Brown. Jeff was a loving and devoted husband. He was a Cherished son, Beloved father and friend. His love for his parents, wife, children, grandson, family, friends and two dogs Cooper and Biscuit, was immeasurable. Known by his friends as a jokester, Jeff woke up happy every morning. He somehow made time in his life for everyone, and had a special bond with his parents, who he called his best friends. He was
generous with the community and supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Jeff loved
food and all sports, especially baseball, football, and Nascar. A baseball player from age 7 to 28,
Jeff credited his passion for the game to the late Dan Raley and Ron Emmons.  Jeff was an avid outdoorsman,
enjoying camping, hunting and bass fishing (his newest passion). He loved vacationing at the
Outer Banks with his family He loved to go boogie boarding at the Outer Banks and going up to the Shenandoah Valley mountains with the whole family. As a successful business owner, Jeff grew his landscaping company, JL Affordable Landscaping, over the past 30 years. His business employed many people in need and provided an array of services to the Northern Virginia community including landscaping, fencing and deck installation. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that you make a donation to either St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the DTQ Little League Association.

Thomas Lee Blot, 57, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2021.

Tom was born in Beville, Texas to Harold and Marie Blot (née Frasmer) on February 16, 1964.  He graduated from Havelock High School in North Carolina where he played football and ran track. He married Nadine Celio on September 24, 1988 in Dale City, Virginia at Our Lady of Angels Church. He worked for Coca Cola for over twenty years and more recently for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.  He had a love/hate relationship with the Washington Football Team and was overjoyed to watch his Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018.  He loved music, including Luke Combs and Ozzy Osbourne.  He was always quick with a joke and a hug, and cared deeply for his friends and family.

Tom is survived by his wife, Nadine; his son, T.J., and daughter-in-law, Justine; his daughter, Sarah; his siblings, Harry, Mike, and Caroline; and his parents, Harold and Marie.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home in Dale City, Virginia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Scott Hirons is a familiar face in the Stafford County Public Schools as a former school board member from 2014 to 2017.

The government contractor and father of three has become a write-in candidate to represent the Falmouth District on Stafford County School Board, currently held by Dr. Sarah Chase. Chase is the only candidate whose name will be printed on the ballot for Falmouth School Board. 

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Kaaren (yes 2 a’s) Penland Lowder, a life-long learner, educator, administrator, aunt, mother, grandmother, and wife departed this world and began her heavenly life on October 11, 2021. She takes with her a disdain for advice rejecting complainers, meetings (especially those without snacks), and exceptional expertise in all things in special education. Kaaren also takes with her the uncanny ability to find hotels with pools in pre-Internet days, to plan fun filled family activities (cruise director extraordinaire), to make others feel comfortable when talking, joyful when smiling, and an easy ability to readily forgive. She loved beaches (movie and real), flip flops, Tieks shoes, Steel Magnolias (pink was her signature color), garden gnomes, her children (hers and at school), grandchildren, and husband of over 50 years. She will always remind us not to take life too seriously, that underwear and tee shirts are valued Christmas gifts, and never to get pickpocketed. Although “this meeting is over” may we all have the experience to meet up with her again in paradise. Until then, keep the tickle bugs flying and as she would say “Goodnight John boy.”

Veep to Dumfries: Vice-President Kamala Harris is set to campaign for Terry McAuliffe at Potomac Shores near Dumfries on Thursday. Harris is one of the multiple people from the Biden administration to campaign with the Democrat seeking a second term as governor. Others include President Biden, who joined McAuliffe in Arlington earlier this year, and First Lady Jill Biden, who stumped for McAuliffe on October 15. Their visits come after McAuliffe said President Biden is unpopular in Virginia.

Youngkin barnstorms region: Meanwhile, Republican Glenn Youngkin will campaign today at the Stafford County Government Center at noon. The event will occur at the county's war memorial across the parking lot from the government center. Youngkin was in Manassas on Monday to stump for office at the city's GOP headquarters. Youngkin will be in Fairfax later today to make a campaign announcement.

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