Obituaries

Leonard Leo Boese, 84, of Montclair, VA. passed away April  25, 2019, in his home surround by family and loved ones.  He was born to Jake and  Susie Boese, August 9, 1934. 

He is survived by his son Erik Boese, sister Babe Zacharias and two grandchildren, Jessalyn N. Boese and Antonia R. Durr. 


Obituaries

Celebrating the Life of Walter Stephen McNear Sr.

Walter Stephen McNear Sr. 74 of Woodbridge, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Saturday April 20, 2019. He was born to Mrs. Augusta Pegram. He attended the Halifax City Public School system and was a member of the 1964 graduating Class of Mary McLeod Bethune High School.


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

Mateer III, Charles Albert "CAM", 26, of Gainesville, Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2019. Born in Richmond, Virginia on March 10, 1993, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert Mateer, Jr. He is survived by his father and mother and his sister, Lauren Mateer.

He graduated from Fauquier High School and TechSkills, where he received various computer technology certifications. CAM spent many years working as a computer technician and most recently as a manager at a local restaurant. He loved his friends and family. He was hardworking, headstrong, persevering, and had a love for animals. He will be truly missed.


News

Potomac Local’s very own Susie Webb will represent Virginia at the 2019 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference.

Webb, who is also a student at Stafford High School, will receive a $1,000 college scholarship in addition to attending the conference in Washington, D.C. June 14 – 20.