Obituaries

Carolyn J. Qualls (88) Of Woodbridge, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2017. She is survived by her devoted children Theresa Joyner, Carol, Phillip, Andrew Jr., Tyrone and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is Monday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191; Service is held 11 a.m. at Dale City Baptist Church, 3501 Dale Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22193. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Mrs. Qualls’ name to the Red Cross in care of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.


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.


News

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Potomac Nationals want to stay in Prince William County and are looking for a way to make that happen.

“We’re exploring all options, including a few locations in Prince William County, ” said Art Silber, the owner of the Minor Leauge Baseball team.


Obituaries

Arlen Ellis Combs, passed away September 5, 2017. He was a devoted husband, loving father, caring brother, wonderful grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his wife Violet, of 59 years; his daughter, Wilma; his parents, Howard and Hazel; sisters Eula May and Frances and brothers, Walter, Leon, Buster, Delo and Truman.


News

WOODBRIDGE — Supervisor Frank Principi on Tuesday introduced a proposed ordinance to change the name of a volunteer fire and rescue company, and the name of the main thoroughfare that runs through his district.

Principi proposed changing the name of Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) in Woodbridge, named after the president of the Confederacy. He also proposes to change the name of Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department outside Manassas, one of the busiest fire companies in Prince William County.


Obituaries

Carol Margaret Shelton Godby, age 78, of Warrenton, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home. She had been battling lung cancer for several years. Born April 27, 1939, in Blakers Mill, West Virginia to Margaret Louise and Forrest Henry Shelton. She is preceded in death by her father, Forrest Henry Shelton, mother, […]