Obituaries

Lorraine Dianne Fisher, age 58, passed away peacefully at her Woodbridge home on Friday, August 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 19, 1961 in Alexandria, Virginia, the daughter of the late James Caton Briscoe and Edna Mae. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Briscoe.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


Obituaries

Penny Lou Gill, age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA.

She was born on August 28, 1964 in Warrenton, VA to Jacob Willie Lott and Betty Lou (Dodson) Smith.