Obituaries

Gwendolyn Smith King, age 60, of Dumfries, VA, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Jerry L. Smith Sr. and the late Eunice Jefferson Smith. Loving sister of Tina Smith, Richard (Evelyn) Smith and the late Jerry L. Smith Jr. Cherished friend of Lytwaira Hutchinson, Linda Richardson and Gloria Spriggs. She will be truly missed by an uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A visitation and service for her will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 beginning at 7:00 PM at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.


Obituaries

Eunice Louise Turner passed away on August 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William Billy Turner Jr. Loving mother of Tammy Louise Lester (Larry), Helen “Sissy” Hughes (Bob), Willy Turner, Herbert “Buddy” Turner. Cherished grandmother to Christopher, Shawn, Tawnya, Chrissy, Timmy; and great-grandmother to Destiny, Alisha, Jade, and Willy. […]


News

From Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington:

A weekend food collection for hungry children at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville has workers and volunteers thrilled at the St. Lucy Food Project, a program with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. A summer food drive at the church yielded an unprecedented 7,000 pounds in food donations for this time of year.


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.


News

From Prince William County police:

Aggravated Sexual Battery – On August 1, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau, in conjunction with Child Protective Services, began an investigation into an assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in Manassas in December of 2016.


News

HAYMARKET — Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie was in Haymarket on Tuesday for National Night Out. 

These photos, sent to us by the Prince William County Republican Committee, show the Republican with Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland, and Gainesville School Board representative Alyson Satterwhite, talking with residents.


Obituaries

Ira C McQuinn Jr, born on December 28,1935 in Indiana to Ira and Gertrude McQuinn passed away on July 29, 2017.

Mac, as he was known by all, was one of the most friendly, lovable guys around. He went into military service in 1955 and proudly served his country in the Army until his retirement in 1979. During the time of his service he was stationed in France, Germany, Johnson Island, Greenland, Vietnam, Korea, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia. He was awarded the Army Commendation medal; Good Conduct Medal (8th Award); Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60; Vietnam Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm (2nd Award) and the Mechanics Badge w/Bar. Upon returning to the States his duties were focused on helping those new to the service to learn and grow. He was an instructor at the Army Training School and we in charge of the students there.