Billy Wayne Davidson, age 73, of Manassas, VA passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, VA surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 8, 1944, in Saltville, VA the son of the late Marvin Albert and Claudine (Fry) Davidson. He was the owner of National Pest Control. He was a member, Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent at Yorkshire Free Will Baptist Church.
Richard Owen Murphy, 70, of Gainesville, VA died at his home with his wife and daughters by his side on Sat-urday, September 9th. Richard was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on April 18, 1947 to Francis (Pat) Murphy and Charlotte Owen (Murphy) Chappell. He grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High […]
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.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Prince William County Board of Supervisors is considering to fund a Targeted Industry and Competitive Analysis Study, requiring a transfer of $125,000 from contingency to the Department of Economic Development Fiscal Year 2018 budget to conduct the study.
Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland moved to table the measure during the Board’s Sept. 5, 2017, and requested more information from members of county’s economic development staff.
Paul Frederick Barnard, age 84 of Bluemont, VA died on September 11, 2017 at Stone Springs Hospital Center. Survivors include his children Christopher Michael Barnard, Claire Marie Barnard, Anne Marie Ertel, Kathleen Barnard Doyle, Eileen Marie Barnhard and Laurie Marie Giuliani; three sisters Elizabeth Flanagan, Theresa Flanagan and Sister Jeanne Barnard. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 N. Reid Street, Hamilton, VA with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
WOODBRIDGE — Police are investigating a string of armed robberies that occurred Sunday and Monday in the Woodbridge area.
The robbers brandished firearms in each of the incidents. The description of the suspects in each a case is similar.
