Barbara (Thompson) Ladd, surrounded by family, passed away at her home in Chantilly, VA, on March 9, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1929, in Barre, Vermont, to Leonard and Thelma (Benzie) Thompson of East Corinth, Vermont. Barbara was a long-time resident of Norwich, Vermont, and moved to Wooster, Ohio, in 2005 and Chantilly, Virginia, in 2020. Barbara is survived by her daughter Brenda (Robert) Ajtaji of Chantilly, VA; a granddaughter, Kimberly (Nathan) Stewart of Sterling, VA; grandson, Adam (Phavaly) Ajtaji of Chantilly, VA; three great grandchildren (Harper, Carter and Piper Ajtaji) of Chantilly, VA; siblings Norman Thompson of Colchester, VT, and Joan Brainerd of East Corinth,...

Charles "Charlie" Slade Andrews, 81, of Reston, Virginia, passed away on 23 December, 2020 from end stage congestive heart failure due to nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Charlie was born on July 19, 1939 in Middlebury, Vermont, son of the late John Thayer Andrews and Elizabeth Burditt Parker Andrews. He was born left-handed and was left side dominant for the duration of his natural life. Charlie graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1957 where he played on the varsity boys' basketball and baseball teams. While playing for the Middlebury Tigers he was deeply influenced by his coach Robert "Bob" M. D'Agostino, Sr. who not only mentored Charlie in how to play the games of baseball...

Arlyn Kenimer Black, 82, of Loudoun County passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Conover, NC, he was the bouncing baby boy of the late Berge and Monteen Black. For over 55 years, he has been an established Entrepreneur in his community of Loudoun County. Arlyn was very passionate about his love for his community and was recognized for many of his civic duties throughout his life. Arlyn was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served 4 years. He was a member of the Community Church of Ashburn, VA. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart, Patricia Faye Black, married for over 61...

CHIEF DARRYL CONRAD SMITH, SR (Ret.) Darryl Conrad Smith, Sr was born on March 23, 1950 in Loudoun County, Virginia. He was the son of Joseph W. Smith (deceased) and Louise E. Smith. He was preceded by his daughter Rena Smith Pugh and sister Rita. He departed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Chief. Darryl C. Smith, Sr. is a product of the Loudoun County School system graduating from Loudoun County High School in 1968. Darryl attended Virginia State University and was a brother of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. On March 11, 1970, Darryl married the love of his life, Maria A. Griffin and from this union they were blessed with a daughter Rena...

Born Shirley Ann McCroskey, Oct 25, 1939 in Washington, DC . Died March 25, 2020 at Casey House Hospice in Rockville, MD. Who didn't meet Grammy that didn't love her! She was raised in Falls church, VA by parents Arthur & Thelma McCroskey & had one sister Ruthie. She Graduated from McLean High School. She met her husband Robert (Bobby) Lee Fox in high school at a dance in Herndon and were dancing partners their whole lives. They Married in 1957, moving to Old Sterling, VA to raise their 2 kids. They were together for 59 years when she lost him 3 years ago. They truly did complete each other. She was always busy, first working at the CIA, then working as a rural postal carrier...

It's with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Don Hathaway, who died on Sunday, November 24, in Ashburn Virginia. He was 83 years old. Don was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed terribly. Don's burial will be held in a private family ceremony on Friday, November 29. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Prayer Quilts Mission of the Arcola United Methodist Church, located in Arcola, Virginia. Don was born in Galion, Ohio and graduated from Galion High School in 1954 where he was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended The Ohio State University completing both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris...

Bruce Leslie Sherman died on September 30, 2019 in Fairfax, VA. He was born on June 22, 1937 in Adams, MA, the son of George Henry Sherman and Lillian Irene Jenks Sherman. He attended schools in Adams, MA and Rutland, VT, graduating in 1955 from Adams Memorial High School. He graduated from North Adams State College, now Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, with a Bachelors Degree in 1959 and later with a Masters Degree in Education. He also graduated from George Washington University with a Masters Degree in Finance. Bruce spent 30 years in the U. S. Navy Supply Corps retiring as a Navy Captain in 1991. He was on three U.S. Navy ships (USS Thor, USS Holland, and USS Coronado), was...