Obituaries

Patricia Yusko Hicks, 72, a longtime resident of the Lake Ridge community, died on August 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother Lula Yusko, her father Stanley Yusko and her brother Stanley Owen. She is survived by her husband Stan Hicks, her daughter Melinda Jones, her son Matt Hicks, and her 5 grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.

Pat was born on June 5, 1947 in Danville, Virginia but spent most of her childhood in Richmond, VA. She went to college at James Madison University, where she studied education. While at school, she met her husband, Stan Hicks. After graduating, they were married on August 2, 1969 and moved to Arlington, VA.


Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


Obituaries

Brenda L. Mac Murray, age 67, of Rixeyville, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 7, 2019 surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Doris Earhart. Survived by her husband Pater H. Mac Murray; Daughter Lora Horton and husband James; Son Jason Bowers and wife Serena. Siblings Linda Rodgers and husband Jim, Jon Earhart and wife Phyllis, Donna Bush and husband Skip. Grandchildren Jessie Jenkins (Ashton), Haley Huffman (Matt), and Hunter Bowers. Great-grandchildren Alexia Jenkins, Camden Jenkins, Riley Spicer and Mason Jenkins.