Obituaries

James Mullins of Haymarket, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on April 17 at the age of 62. He passed in his home that he had shared with his cherished wife, Barbara Walker Mullins, with whom he has now been reunited, as their love story continues. He is loved and will be missed by brothers Steven, Richard, and Kevin and sister Elizabeth Mullins Karmosky and their spouses, his nieces and nephews, a close and loving extended family, and all of the people fortunate to have shared his friendship.

Jimmy was born October 3, 1956 in Tennessee to Norma Elizabeth and Eugene Mullins. He worked for many years in various capacities in the construction field. His home was filled with love that he and Barb shared with their furry kids, Emmylou and Sasha, and a variety of transient rescues, critters from birds, squirrels, raccoons and skunks to all of the beloved horses and dogs they raised and loved over the years.


News

MANASSAS — (Press release) Today on Good Friday, April 19, several parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington will offer “Living Stations of the Cross” (or Via Crucis en Vivo).

The Living Stations consist of a visual portrayal of Jesus on the way to his crucifixion. The procession and veneration are in Spanish, English or both. All are invited.


News

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Maryland, The District of Columbia, Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia, including the following areas, in Maryland, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Central and Southeast Howard,Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles, Frederick MD, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard,Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford, Southern Baltimore, and Washington. The District of Columbia.


Sponsored

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is pleased to announce the introduction of the Loving Arms program.

Loving Arms brings volunteers and addicted babies together to help the healing process. The program was formed in response to the increasing number of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) babies. NAS babies are often inconsolable and require extra time in loving arms.


Traffic

FAIRFAX — (Press release) Drivers should expect lane closures on the Interstate 395 general purpose lanes beginning the weekend of April 26-28, and continuing for at least four consecutive weekends, depending on the weather.

The weekend closures, which will occur from Friday nights until Monday mornings, are needed for crews to safely rehabilitate five bridges along I-395 between the Springfield interchange and Washington, D.C. line. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. If travel in this area is unavoidable, drivers should use caution and plan extra travel time.


DALE CITY — Two suspects tied a shooting in Woodbridge are now in custody.

On April 17, detectives in Prince William County, with the assistance of Fairfax County police, located and arrested two suspects sought in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 4400 block of Evergreen Drive, just off Darbydale Avenue in Dale City on April 14.