Starting today and lasting through the weekend, we’re in for some of the hottest weather we’ve seen in these parts in years.
A heat advisory goes into effect on Wednesday as the mercury is expected to climb into the middle 90s, pushing up heat index values around the region above the century mark.
Robert William Hughes, age 93, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away July 15, 2019. Husband of Ann Marie Hughes. Father of Marianne, the late Daniel, Eileen (James) Erwin, Patrick (Karen), and Lois (Dean) Hunstad. Grandfather of four, great-grandfather to two.
Robert was born in Altoona, PA on December 10, 1925 to Helen and Edward Hughes. He grew up in Altoona with his ten brothers and sisters. On his seventeenth birthday, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa and Nagasaki during World War II. Robert was proud of his service in the Marines.
FREDERICKSBURG — A historic slave auction block at the corner of Charles and William Street is being relocated to the Fredericksburg Area Museum, after more than two years of an intensive dialogue between city councilmembers and citizens on the block’s future.
At the July 9 city council meeting, councilmembers and representatives of the Fredericksburg Area Museum agreed that the block would be moved to the museum, contingent on the city and the museum coming to a mutually satisfying plan for the block’s funding and future.
Event location
Bluemont Park
329 N Manchester St.
arlington, Virginia 22203
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Jerry Davis, 74, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on July 14th, 2019 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Opie and Eunice Davis. Survivors include sons Greg (Kim) and Anthony (Rachel), two grandchildren, Courtney and Austin; and siblings Charles Davis and Barbara Floyd.
Lutchman M. Maharaj, 69, of Woodbridge, Virginia on July 15, 2019. A memorial service is being held Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192.
Doris Mae Williams Hallett, 84, a long-time resident of Manassas, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Stone Springs Medical Center in Dulles, VA. She was born on December 5, 1934 in Washington, DC to the late Alfred Williams and Florence Virginia Hardester. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Frederick Hallett and their son Mark Christopher Hallett. Survivors include her loving children, Stephen Hallett, Sr. (Lynne) and Diane Morrissey (John); grandchildren, Stephen Hallett, II, Jessica Terry (Chandler), Jacqueline Morrissey, and Sean Hallett; great grandchildren, Cameron Terry, Harper Terry, and Cooper Terry; and her sister, June Mancoe of Buffalo, NY; as well as various nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Pierce Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 9-10:00AM with funeral services at 10:00. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA.
From Manassas police:
The security company for the business reported a male subject had entered the business unlawfully. Responding officers located the suspect asleep inside of the business and he was taken into custody.
From Prince William police:
Shooting investigation – On July 13 at 8:00PM, officers responded to the Orchard Landing Apartments located in the 3100 block of Chesapeake Dr. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting.
Editors note: “People on the Move” is a post which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Virginia natives as they make their way in the world.
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