FRANCES ELIZABETH CLARK SNEAD, age 79, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
She was born on July 5, 1934 in Durham, NC to the late Samuel and Mazie (Mann) Clark. She married Henry Glenn Snead on July 4, 1953. Mrs. Snead worked at the blood bank in Chapel Hill, NC drawing blood. She later retired as an Administrative Supervisor from Prince William County Fire/Rescue. Mrs. Snead was a strong and independent woman of faith. She was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother.
FRANKLIN CARL HURST, age 74 of Haymarket, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence.
Frank was born November 14, 1939 in Loudoun County son of the late Carl Raymond and Cora Belle (Thompson) Hurst. He was employed with Vulcan Material as a plant mechanic for 26 years.
THOMAS GERARD MASTERSON, age 54, of Bristow, VA passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1959 in Woburn, MA the son of the late Charles J. and Catherine V. (Duran) Masterson. He was an agent with the O’Brien & Associates in Manassas, VA
Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth A Masterson; three children, Mariclare Masterson of Washington, DC, Thomas C. Masterson and Maggie E. Masterson both of Manassas, VA; one brother, Charles J. Masterson of Woburn, MA and three sisters, Charlene A. Cunningham of Orlando, FL, Elaine M. Chippola and Patricia E. Chisholm both of Woburn, MA.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
John Henry Cobb age 85 of Manassas, VA died at his residence on Sunday, May 18, 2014.
He was a heavy equipment operator for R.C. Hawkins for 25 years before retiring. He came to Manassas in 1959 from Buckingham County, VA and he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time with anyone that enjoyed life in general, worked hard and loved the simple things in life. He would tell ya ” pull up a chair and sit awhile
FALMOUTH, Va. — There is a now a plan to improve the parking lot at the Historic Port of Falmouth Park, and with it restrict access to a popular beach on the Rappahannock River.
The proposed plan, with an overall $230,000 price tag, calls for building a split rail a fence in the park near the river shoreline. It’ll mean removing a fence and gate that now that sits at the park’s entrance on River Road.
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· Please don’t forget that Hurricane season is right around the corner so mark your calendars for our annual Hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday – May 25th-31st. It’s a great time to stock up on chainsaws, ice packs, batteries, light sources, first aid kits, radios, tarps and fire extinguishers to name just a few. I will have more to come so mark your calendars!
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Police have identified the victim in Friday’s fatal stabbing in Woodbridge, and the man who they have charged in connection with the crime.
Jack Nicklaus came to the new 18-hole, 72 par course at the end of Potomac Shores Parkway near Dumfries on Wednesday. The course has been in the works since 2001, but financial troubles from the previous property owner during the financial crisis delayed its opening until this month.
Nicklaus said he designed hilly course with a large residential course with the community in mind, and is one of 290 courses designed by Nicklaus. It is open to the public.
