Bernard Edward Mullen, Sr., 84, of Morrisville, VA, passed April 4, 2021.  He was born on September 28, 1936.    Bernard loved the Lord and was an avid Bible reader.  He studied his bible regulary.  He also loved history and was a true historian who loved the history channel and reading any and everything he could.  He also loved the arts and classical music.  He attended many Piedmont Symphony Orchestra concerts. Tchaikovsky was his all time favorite...

Faithe LaVerne Smith of Centreville, Virgnia, passed on April 1, 2021.  She was born October 29, 1950 in Washington, D.C.  She was the first born child of Rev. Dr. Norman William and Grace Thompson Smith of Gainesville, Virginia. Faithe was educated in the Washington, D.C., Fairfax County and Prince William County school systems, graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Virginia in 1968. Faithe attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond Virginia,...

Cheryl Constance Jordan, 65, of Front Royal, VA, passed April 1, 2021.  She was born on August 1, 1955.    Cheryl is survived by a sister, Gwendolyn Sheppard of Culpeper, VA; two brothers: Roger Roberts, Jr. and Keith Roberts both of Front Royal, VA.   Funeral services will be private.   Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Flint Hill, VA.

David James LaVoy left this temporary earthly home March 29, 2021 at 9:53 a.m. at Fauquier Hospital.  He had a better place to be. He was the third child of Francis Willard and Kathryn Brunner LaVoy, born February 19, 1950 in Glens Falls, NY.  He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Linda LaVoy, niece Lori Gordon and brother-in-law Jerry Grant. He attended and graduated 1968 from South Glen Falls High School, New York. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served his county...

Franklin Alexander Benimon, 58, of Mount Jackson, VA, formerly of Warrenton, VA, passed March 23, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1963. Franklin is survived by his wife, Linda S. Benimon of Mount Jackson, VA; 6 sons: Kelvin S. Benimon of Warrenton, VA, Javel A. Benimon of Washington, DC, Jerrelle C. Benimon of Falls Church, VA, Kaiden Francis of Remington, VA, Matthew Bethel of Cincinatti, OH, Trevon Bumbrey of Warrenton, VA; his parents: Earnest and Harriet Benimon of Warrenton, VA; one...

Patricia Smith Carter, 71, of The Plains, VA, passed March 21, 2021, at her residence.   She was born on June 21, 1949, and was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Carter. Patricia is survived by  one daughter, Tina Coram of The Plains, VA; one son, Phillip Mansfield (Linda) Coram, Jr. of Paris, VA; one brother, William D. (Carolyn) Smith of Manassas, VA; a step-son, Herman J. Carter, Jr. of Manassas, VA;  7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.   A graveside...

Percy Sylvester Wines was born to the late Harry and Amanda V. Wines on March 29, 1937.  After an extended illness, Percy peacefully departed this life in the early morning hours of March 13, 2021, at the Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. Percy received his education in Fauquier County.  He was employed by the Federal D.C. Government as a Special Policeman at the MLK building for 30 plus years, until his retirement there. He later acquired a second job as a custodian at...

Valerie Eletta Wise, age 96 of Springfield, Virginia, formerly of Mt. Holly, New Jersey was born on July 17, 1924.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Bishop William Butler, Sr. and Jennie Butler.   Valerie completed her primary education at the Samuel Miller School in Mt. Holly, New Jersey and she took courses at the Burlington County Community College.  In 1954, Valerie Wise married the love of her life, the late James E. Wise, Msgt, USAF. They were married for 54...

Christine Acoff, 64, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Bealeton, VA passed February 16, 2021.   She was born on July 18, 1956, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Chiquita Evette Acoff; her mother, Rachel E. Samuel; and a brother, George H. Samuel. Christine is survived by her husband, Charles Acoff of Buffalo, NY; a daughter, Tameka M. (Alejandro) Acoff of Remington, VA; three sisters: Edna (Pat) Mosley of Midland, VA, Pauline (Ray) O'Bannion, and Valerie A. (Preston) Samuel...

Wallace Earl Costner, Jr., beloved son of the late Rev. Wallace Earl Costner, Sr. and Anna Richardson Costner was born June 15, 1938 and departed this life February 14, 2021.  Wallace a/k/a Cosmo, lived a full life, richly enhanced by multitudes…yes, we mean multitudes of friends and relatives.  Everyone he met he wanted to believe was his friend!  Cosmo was a product of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, graduating from the Luther...