After a long illness, Joseph F. Harrah, age 84, of Clifton, Virginia departed this life to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on September 25, 2019. He was a native of Beckley, West Virginia. Joseph, “Joe” as he was called by family and friends is survived by his wife, Gaynel Lee Otey Harrah; his loving children, David E. Harrah, wife Melissa and Greta Bartholomew; cherished grandson Tyler J. Harrah; and was pleased to call Greta’s “bonus daughter”, Stacie, his “bonus granddaughter”. He joins in rest by his parents William Thomas Harrah and Hester “Hechoo” Belle Harrah and Sisters, Helen Lewis, Lucille Meadows, Alene Legg-Walker, brothers William “Bill” Harrah and Edward “Ed” Harrah.  He also joins his greatly loved Son-In-Law, Robert “Bart” Bartholomew father of Joe’s “bonus granddaughter”.

After serving in The United States Army, Joe trusted Jesus Christ as his Saviour in 1962 and found his calling into full time Christian Ministry. He Pastored four Churches over a fifty-year span and along the way earned Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees in Theology.

Dorothy M. DiMartino, 88, of Woodbridge, died September 24, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Willard and Lena (Tharpe) Merchant.  Mrs. Martino spent her  time at the Senior Center in Woodbridge, where she played Bingo; she enjoyed quilting and knitting, and was a member of the Red Hat Society.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sundino DiMartino; and her two children, Diane and Willard DiMartino.  She is survived by her children, Lena Bryant (Mike), LeeAnn DiMartino Whitehurst (J.D.) and Donald DiMartino (Kristen); 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

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Elizabeth Joan Frazier Waters

Elizabeth Joan Frazier Waters, 87, of Lynchburg, formerly of Quantico passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 surrounded by her family at Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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