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Raymond Bell Kirkpatrick, 90, a lifelong Loudoun County resident passed away on April 8, 2024, in Leesburg, Virginia. He was born January 24, 1934, at Raspberry Plain Farm to the late Herbert and Annie Elizabeth (Rollins) Kirkpatrick. Raymond grew up on the farms of Raspberry Plains, Grapeland Farms at Oatlands and Rose Hill Farms in Leesburg, VA. He attended Mountain Gap one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Leesburg High School in 1953. In high school Raymond had a strong football presence, winning numerous awards and was Captain of the undefeated champion team in 1952. After graduation, he worked as a tree surgeon with Hugh T Brown for a short while before taking a position with...

Christopher Leon Clark, 50, of Lucketts, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024. He was the husband of Rachael Elenka Clark. Born on June 15, 1973, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Dudley Leon Clark and Nikki Stavrou Swain. At an early age, Chris demonstrated a love for music. Starting with the trumpet at age nine, he expanded his musical talents with the drums, guitar, piano, and singing. He wrote and recorded his own original music and performed professionally on the East Coast for several years. Chris was also a gifted man of business, working in strategic sales and management positions at leading information technology companies in Northern Virginia. Chris loved...

Edna Van Kirk, age 98, passed away peacefully, in the evening of March 9, 2024. Predeceased by her parents and husband William, Edna is survived by her son, Ted, her grandson, Nathaniel and his wife Maria, and her great grandson, Charles. Edna grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she graduated from Lincoln High School and received certification from the American Institute of Banking. She spent many years working for the Trust Company of NJ and Lakeland State Bank. She married William Van Kirk in 1957 and raised their son, Ted. Edna was an active member of the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church in New Jersey and Galilee Methodist Church in Lansdowne, VA, where she sang in church choirs most...

Elizabeth Kuzia Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Marie (Nedder) Kuzia, 84, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Loudoun Inova Hospital in Lansdowne, Virginia. Holding her hands at her bedside was her devoted husband of 62 years, Stanley J. Kuzia, Sr. Elizabeth was born on July 2, 1939 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. As the first born daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Khattar) Nedder, Liz was a true gift from God for her parents and took on the role of a guardian angel in her family. She grew up in the company of her six younger siblings who naturally turned to her for personal guidance as the family matured. She represented to them the perfect example of excellent...

E. Wayne Griffith passed away on February 24, 2024, in Leesburg, Virginia. He was born on July 25, 1946, in Washington, DC., the son of the late Louise Bixler Griffith and Earle William Griffith. Wayne graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, Virginia in 1964 and Virginia Tech in 1968. He earned a master's degree in school administration from Virginia Tech in 1976. He began his long career in education at Broad Run Annex, Leesburg, Virginia in 1964. When Broad Run High School opened, he taught math and French and coached golf and freshman basketball. He then became assistant principal at Loudoun Valley High School before becoming principal at Douglas Community School in Leesburg....

Gerhard (Jake) Jacobson of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away on February 13, 2024. Jake was born on May 28, 1928, at Terrace, Minnesota, to the late John Jacobson and Gina Aslakson Jacobson. After completing elementary years in a one-room school, he graduated from Glenwood, Minnesota, High School where he served as class president. In 1950, Jake graduated from West Point and received a commission in the Regular Army. He served as Battery Commander during the Korean War and later as a Battalion Commander during the Vietnam War. Jake and Ann Natalie Gandrud were married at the Glenwood Lutheran Church on August 8th, 1953, and then moved to military assignments around the world. After completing...

Kathleen R Dragoo (Kathi), 74 of Hamilton, Virginia, passed away suddenly Saturday February 3, 2024, at home. She was born to Thomas F. and Frances L. Raftery in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 1949. Kathi was raised in Annadale, Virginia and graduated from Annandale High in 1967. After high school she went on to work at the Pentagon. During her early twenties, Kathi was an active member of the Catholic Young Adults Club, where she eventually crossed paths with her husband, Alan of 49 years. Kathi and Alan were married October 12, 1974, and lived in Maryland before relocating to Reston VA and then went on to spend the next 25 years in Herndon VA where they raised their three daughters. She...

Patty Muncy Kelley, 81, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed in her home February 2, 2024, surrounded by family. Patty was born on June 7, 1942, in Loudoun County, VA, the 12th child of Orville and Maude (Adams) Muncy. Mrs. Kelley worked as an administrative assistant throughout her career, most notably for the U. S. Geological Survey. In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Brian T. Kelley, her sisters Geneva Steadman and Betty Gregory, and her brothers R. L., William, Ralph, Clifford, Paul Edward, and David. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Jewell Harrell (Allen) of Richmond, VA, Trish Jewell Sutherland (Rodney) of Harper's...

Helen Offield McLawhorn, age 98, died in Leesburg, VA on 1/28/2024 while in Hospice care. Helen was born on 7/22/1925 in Breckinridge Texas where she was raised along with her brothers Gene and Jake by the late Jesse James and Peggy Lou Offield. In July of 1945 Helen married the love of her life William E. (Mac) McLawhorn of Ayden, NC. In Dallas, Texas. Mac was a lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps-351st Bomber Group in World War ll after which he was an Eastern Airlines pilot for 37 years. Helen and Mac were married 68 years and had three children: Linda Rae Pardo of Potomac Falls,Va- Ronald Gene McLawhorn (deceased) formerly of Grand Prarie, TX and Vikki Lynn McLawhorn of Alexandria,VA....

James (Jim) Ray Sheffield, age 83, Leesburg Virginia, passed away January 27, 2024. He was born Jan. 21, 1941, in Kansas City, MO. Jim was married 62+ years to Anne Barbara (Wilson) Sheffield. Jim's full online obituary can be viewed at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

Marie Cyrus Householder of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on January 26, 2024, at Inova Fairfax. Marie was born on September 2, 1946, to Clarance and Edna Cyrus in Cary, North Carolina. After Marie graduated from Cary High School, she moved to Virginia where she would later meet and marry the love of her life, Harry Householder in 1978. Marie spent most of her life as the Property Manager of Waverly Park. She began her career of volunteering in the early 1980's and dedicated countless hours to The Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, the State AVAVRS and was a founding member of the (Ladies) Auxiliary of Loudoun Rescue. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Edna Cyrus...

Roger "Frank" Myers III, of Purcellville Virginia, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, of 37 years, Nancy C Myers of Purcellville Va. His brother James Myers of Bunker Hill WV. His brother Thomas Myers and wife Sandra of Saratoga Springs, New York. Their daughter, Jessica Myers of Savannah Ga. Thomas's son, Nathan Grise Myers and wife Becca of Portland Or. Stepson Carl Long of Harper's Ferry 5 grandchildren and 3 great grand children Frank was predeceased in death by his parents Roger and Dorothy Myers, His sister Judith Leroy Two stepsons Fred and Teddy Long Frank grew up in Loudoun County and made this his home for...

Laura Marie (Ross) Briggs March 27, 1966 - January 7, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Jim and Laura will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, VA, the gathering will begin at 11:00 am. and the service will begin at noon; friends and family are invited to remember and honor them.

James Philip Briggs, III August 23, 1961 - January 6, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Philip Briggs, III, (Jim) who died on January 6, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Jim and Laura will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, VA, the gathering will begin at 11:00 am and the service will begin at noon.

Lawrence S. Hutchison, Jr. (Larry), age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the afternoon of December 30, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1932, to Elizabeth Howser and L.S. Hutchison in Leesburg, VA. Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Howard Hutchison. He is remembered and loved by his children: Andy and Sam Hutchison (Angie) and his grandchildren: Nicholas, Tyler, and Molly Hutchison. After growing up in Leesburg, he graduated high school from Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal, VA and upon graduation, served two years in the US Army, stationed in Germany. After the Army, he returned to Leesburg and graduated college from American University in...

Barry Michael McQueen, 69, of Leesburg, VA., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 28, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Barry was born in Long Branch, N.J., to Clarence and Barbara McQueen. He spent his childhood and teen years in Union Beach, N.J., graduating from Keyport High School in 1972. Barry was a volunteer firefighter for Union Hose Fire Co No 1, Union Beach, N.J., and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at International Flavors and Fragrances, Hazlet, N.J., retiring as a production supervisor. While working full time at IFF, Barry earned his bachelor's degree from Georgian Court College. He was a lifelong part time truck...

In Loving Memory of Signe Birgit Stannard, Signe Birgit Stannard, known affectionately as Birgit, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Ashburn, Virginia on December 16, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Karlstad, Sweden to Ernst and Signe Petersson on May 5, 1929. After highschool, Birgit traveled around Europe and met her future husband, Gerald Stannard, on a U.S. military base in France where he was stationed as a soldier and she worked as a civilian in the bookkeeping office. The two were married in France and welcomed their first son, Michael Stannard, there as well. Eventually, the Stannard family settled in Syracuse,...

Larry Mervyn Lane, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Great Falls Assisted Living Facility for memory care in Reston, Virginia. He was surrounded by the love and the gratitude of his family. Larry was born in Glendale, California to Ellen Elizabeth Lawson and Maxwell Everett Lane. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Russell, as well as a toddler grandson, Walker Thomas Lane. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife and best friend of 52 years, Judith Walker Lane of Ashburn, Virginia, their daughter Jennifer (Jason) of Ashburn, Virginia, their son Timothy (Angel) and his two grandsons, Braden and Jameson of Houston, Texas....

Eugene L. Hamrick, 88, of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Lovettsville, VA, went Home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. He was born May 9, 1935 in Washington D.C. to the late Carl H. Hamrick and the late Marjorie M. (Huffman) Hamrick. Mr. Hamrick received his education in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1953 from Western High School, with further studies at George Washington University and the University of Virginia. From 1954 until 1962, Mr. Hamrick served our Country with the U.S. Army, both on Active Duty and Reserves. Mr. Hamrick was employed for over 30 years with the U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia, retiring in 1984 as the Administrative Officer for the Eastern...

Longtime Purcellville resident Tamara Sue Mace Urbina, (currently of Columbia South Carolina) went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15th , 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with an auto-immune disease. In the days leading to her homecoming, she was surrounded by her family and those she loved so very much throughout her life. Tami is predeceased by her father Frederick Earl Mace Jr. who died in October 1996. She is survived by her husband Steve Urbina, her children Timothy Urbina, his wife Annie and daughter Sofia; daughter Lauren Urbina Keshavarz and husband Pejmahn Keshavarz; and son Adam Urbina. Surviving also is her mother Dorothy Mace of Gouldsboro, Maine and her two...

On November 5th Joan E. Winkelman passed away peacefully at Heritage Hall in Leesburg Virginia. Joan was born in Washington DC and raised in Arlington, Virginia. She graduated from Western Mayland College. After graduating she married Barry A. Winkelman, an Army officer and pilot. After Barry's passing in 1964, Joan married Elbert (Mac) Fowler in 1970 to whom she remained married for 10 years. Joan was known for being a very active senior in her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and bowling. She loved going to water aerobics every week for decades. She was also a big baseball and football fan. She was happy to see the Washington Nationals win the world series and the...