Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home

Linda D Gutierrez, 74, of Fredericksburg, Virgina, passed away on December 2, 2023. Linda was born in Arlington, Virginia to Gerald Beamer Davis and Nancy Beatrice Fox on November 12, 1949. She went to school at San Mateo High, received her Associates from College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA; and received her BA in Management from Saint Mary's College of California. While living in California she was involved in NOW; helped in the Development of Single Parent Services through the American Red Cross; and Volunteered at Henry Ford Elementary School. In Fredericksburg she was Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center, Inc. in 2001. She received an Honorable Discharge from the United...

Eunice Loretta Adams Ferguson passed away at her home Sunday, 26 November 2023, surrounded by her family and special friend, George. Loretta is survived by four daughters: Carol Embrey Belles, widow of Charles Belles, of Triangle, VA; Debbie Carter and husband Warren Carter of Stafford, VA; Darlene Borkovich and husband Robert Borkovich of Thornburg, VA; and Tracey Via and husband Robert Via of Stafford, VA; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Nancy Pennington and Donna Drury; and one brother, Johnny Adams. Loretta is predeceased by her husband, Clyde, her son Clyde Cecil Ferguson, Jr., her daughter Teresa Faye Ferguson, and recently lost...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jacob "Jake" Andrew Conway who departed from this world on Saturday, October 7, 2023. In this moment of sorrow, we choose to remember Jake not for his departure, but for the immense light and love he brought into our lives. Jake will be remembered for his kindness, his unwavering support toward his loved ones, and his boundless intellect. Possessing the ability to recall and recite information at a moment's notice with amazing proficiency, Jake often reveled in educating others on obscure topics while continuously striving to expand his own depth of knowledge. A fervent fan of the Washington Capitals, one of Jake's treasured...

Jesse Ray Baldwin, Sr., 96, was born on May 24, 1927 in Ashe County, NC to the late Wiley C. and Fannie Neaves Baldwin. After 8 years without her by his side, he rejoined his bride of 61 beautiful years on earth, Dorothy Baldwin, in eternal life on Friday, October 6, 2023. He passed at home in Woodbridge, VA, surrounded by all four of his children. A proud Army veteran of WWII and the Korean War, he is a member and past commander of VFW Post 7916. He and three others put in $3K each in the early '70s to buy the old firehouse in Occoquan that still serves as the home of Post 7916. The post was instrumental in the establishment of Quantico National Cemetery. An electronics engineer, he...

Lieutenant Colonel Larry Willard Britton, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 after a short, but fierce battle with small cell lung cancer with his family by his side. The son of Ardeth Willard Britton and Genevieve Lake Britton, Larry was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and attended Huntington East High School (class of '61) and North Texas State University before enlisting in the Marines in 1965 and heading to Officer Candidate School. He married the love of his life, Tamara Ann Shivers of Longview, Texas and spent the next 56 years building a beautiful family and life. Larry (Slick) spent almost 21 years as a CH-46...

Norman W. King, age 93, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith M. King, sons Norman, Stephen and Chris and their spouses Ric, Linda and Sue, four grandchildren, Chris, Mark, Nicole and Ashley, two great grandchildren, Asher and Paisley. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Norman's name may be made to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/ A graveside service will be at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia 22172, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Donald G. Critchley 81, of Triangle died September 10, 2023 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada on January 15, 1942 to Gordon and Inez Critchley. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother David and his sister Anne. Also Teresa and Tina Critchley his daughter-n-law and granddaughter. Mr. Critchley is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Marian Critchley; his children, Donna Critchley Mears, Donald Critchley, Jr (Lori), Paul Critchley, and Russell Critchley (Janey); along with 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter. He is also survived by his siblings, Janet Cunningham (Richard), and Susan Perryman...

Frances L. Lousley, 81, passed away on September 8. She was born in Rochester, New York, and lived most of her life there, but in recent years moved to Woodbridge, Virginia, to live with a niece. Frances was born on April 5, 1942, to Alfred E. Lousley and Sarah B. Lousley. She lived her life devoted to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after coming to know through John 3:14-15 that His sacrifice was for her personally. Frances served on the mission field in Japan, taught Sunday School in her early years at the now closed York Gospel Hall, and generously supported Bible conferences and small groups of Christians meeting in Gospel Halls across the United States. Her devotion to...

John Lauchie MacKay, 82, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2023. John was born in Scotsville, Nova Scotia, Canada to Peter John Lauchie MacKay and Violet Euphena MacKay (MacLean) on February 18, 1941. He married Anava Mae MacKay (Hunter) on April 16, 1974 in Alexandria, Virginia. In the last portion of his working career, John worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and welder for 35 years and was a proud member of Local 77 of the Operating Engineers Union for over 50 years. He was also a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Loyal Order of the Moose, and the American Legion. Whether one knew him as "John Lauchie", "Big John", "Johnny Angel", or simply John, his...

Darwin Elmer Ransom, age 95, passed away peacefully at Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge, Va. on August 22nd, with his family by his side. He was born June 27, 1928, in Stratton, Neb., and was the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Craw) Ransom. He grew up on a nearly 1500-acre farm that straddled two counties and two time zones in southwest Nebraska, making last minute trips to the hardware store at 4:59PM very interesting. Darwin graduated from Stratton High School in Stratton, Neb. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and served in Japan and the Philippines, training as a heavy equipment mechanic, building on his experience on the farm fixing tractors. In 1948, he enrolled at the...

Rita Mary Benoit, 94 of Woodbridge, VA and formally of Rockville, MD died peacefully with her daughter by her side on July 31, 2023. Family and friends will be received at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church,12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on August 18, 2023, with time to be determined. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date to be announced.

Don was born in Green Bay, WI to John and Marion Van Campenhout. He graduated from high school in 1950 and a year later enlisted in the military and married his high school sweetheart Nancy. He served in the U.S. Air Force communication field for 15 years attainting the rank of Master Sergeant. While in the Air Force he developed a desire to fly and obtained a civilian pilot's license. As a result, he transferred to the Army in 1966 as a warrant officer to begin an aviation career. Flying both fixed and rotary wing aircraft he served two tours in Viet Nam where he was dubbed "VC". During the last tour he served as personal pilot for the Commanding General, 1st Aviation...

Thomas Robert Dibbley passed away on July 5, 2023, after a short illness at his home in Dumfries, VA. He was born in New Castle, PA on September 2, 1942. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Sharon (nee Tossell), son-in-law Lloyd Gall, grandsons Robert (Ally) and Aaron, brother-in-law Douglas Tossell and several nieces and nephews. Their daughter, Jerrine Dibbley Gall, preceded him in death in 2021. Tom began his college education at the University of Cincinnati in the school of Architecture and finished his education at SUNY Brockport in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in History. He was a Senior Claims Adjuster for Hartford Insurance for over 30 years. He was a 4th Degree...

Michael Alan Ross, age 77, died on June 29th, 2023, in Manassas, Virginia. He was born in London, England on October 30, 1945, to Air Force Master Sergeant Edward Axel Ross and Joan Childerley Ross, both of whom predeceased him. After graduating from Northern Arizona, Michael taught high school in Boron, California, and worked for the Hartford Insurance Company in Connecticut. He moved to Lake Ridge, Virginia, in 1981 and built a long, successful career in print sales. Volunteerism was an important aspect of Michael's life. He was a Life Member of the Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD and served two terms as president. In retirement, he volunteered in the Cardiovascular Operating Room at...

Martha Neal Black, 92 years old, passed away at Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge on June 28, 2023. Martha was a resident of Dumfries, VA for over 50 years. She Served as Mayor of Dumfries from 1980 to 1982 and was very dedicated to her community. Martha is survived by her niece Vicki Smith of Leesburg, Va. She was predeceased by her husband Lt. Col. Charles (Chuck) Black and her son Carl Curtis Black. She recently lost her beloved dog Maggie Sue who was her constant companion. A graveside service will take place at Quantico National Cemetery on Wednesday July 12 at 10:30AM. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in her honor. Martha loved to read and knit. She recently knitted...

Litvinas, Albert L. MSGT USAF (Ret), 92, of Dumfries, VA and formally of Lorton, VA peacefully passed away on June 27, 2023. Albert was born on August 6, 1930 in Quakake, PA to Lithuanian parents Joseph and Anna (Batsavich) Lutwin. Albert was proceeded in death by his wife Lucie in 2007; his brothers, Justin Litvinas and Clement P. Litvinas, PA and Albert "Binnie" V. Litvinas, VA; his sisters, Theresa Litvinas and Eleanor A. Ormsby Devers, PA, and Jeanne M. Lutwin (Litvinas), Washington, DC; and son-in-law, Jeffrey S. Sorenson, VA. Albert is survived by three daughters, Diana L. (Benjamin) Wyatt; Tanya R. Litvinas (Benjamin Warren) of VA; and Sandra S. Sorenson of SC; five grandchildren and...

John Sterling Hersch, 80, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2023, at his daughter and son in-law's home in Manassas, Virginia. He preferred to be called Sterling by those who knew him. Sterling was born in Rock Hall, Maryland to Sterling Leroy Hersch and Dorothea Mae Hersch on February 1, 1943. He grew up in Chesapeake City, Maryland with his parents and three sisters in a home full of love and laughter. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 18 in June 1961 and retired after 21 years of honorable service in May 1982. During his esteemed career he served on the U.S.S. CHARR SS-328, U.S.S RAZORBACK SS-394, U.S.S. SIRAGO SS-485, U.S.S. DACE SS-607,...

Thadeaus Marion Kepus, 78, of Dumfries, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday May 21st, 2023, after a very long and brave battle with lung cancer. Thadeaus (Thad/Ted/Teddy to his friends) was born on July 26th, 1944 to John and Irene (Falkowski) Kepus in Toledo, OH. He was one of seven children; Charles (Hazel), Gerald (Margie), Donald (Diane), John, Vladimira Jean (deceased), Patricia (deceased), Richard (deceased) and two half-siblings James (deceased) & Helene (deceased). He attended Central Catholic High School and held a distinguished career in the United States Army for over 20 years. He served honorably in multiple posts in Germany, Korea and the United States, including the...

Elsie Amanda Garrison, 101, passed away at her home in Dumfries, Virginia with family and close friends by her side on May 20, 2023. Elsie lived a remarkable life and is celebrated by those who call her Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Auntie, and close friend. Strong in her faith, she went home to be with the Lord, joining her husband Jack and son Greg who preceded her in death. Born on November 20, 1921 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Elsie was the second youngest of six children. Times were tough as her parents tried to make ends meet through the Great Depression. Her mother Minnie passed away when Elsie was just 9 years old. Her father, Henry, remarried, and took Elsie and her younger brother to...

George Lawrence Marling died on May 8, 2023, in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he and his wife, Laura, had resided for almost 12 years at Westminster Retirement Community. George was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 24, 1931, to Otis and Martha Marling. George was always a student, having degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Johns Hopkins School of International Studies, American University and doctoral work at the University of Cologne, Germany. He is a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and the recepient of the Colley Award. George was always studying languages and was fluent in German and French, and conversant in almost any language where travels took him. He was interested in...

Susan Reyna Weyant, 53 of Lorton, Virginia, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 5, 2023. Susan was born in Washington D.C in 1969 to Robert E. Tolley and the late Nancy Tolley. She was employed with Fairfax County as an Engineer Tech 1 and in her spare time she loved spending time with her family. Including her father, Susan is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Donald C. Weyant Jr., her daughter, Jennifer Weyant, her son, Robert Fleury and his wife Angela Fleury; her three sisters, Beverly Fereday, Dana Marcaccio, and Lisa Tolley. She is also survived by her three cherished grandchildren, Ava Marie Fleury, Alaura May Fleury and Alynna Rose Fleury....