Norman William Smith, Jr. Nick · Smitty · Dad · Grandpop · Uncle Nick "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 Norman William Smith, Jr., also known as Nick and Smitty, was born on May 27, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to the late Rev. Dr. Norman William Smith, Sr. and Grace Thompson Smith. Nick was educated in the Fairfax County and Prince William County School Systems and graduated from...

George Sharp, 86, of Warrenton, VA, passed October 15, 2020.  He was born on February 10, 1934 and was an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran. George is survived by his wife, Lucy Jackson Sharp of Warrenton, VA; three daughters: Audrey Fletcher and Lydia and Kimberly Dawn Sharp all of Amissville, VA; a son, Guy (Leslie) Sharp of Glen St. Mary, FL; one granddaughter, Kimberly Nicole Sharp of Bealeton, VA; and two grandsons: Guy Sharp, II of Clarksville, TN and Marcus Sharp of...

Major Robert Warner, Sr., 88, of Warrenton, VA, formerly of Markham, VA, passed October 7, 2020.  He was born on September 18, 1932.    He was a member, deacon and trustee at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham, VA. Major is survived by two sons: Major R. (Lisa) Warner, Jr. of Delaplane, VA, Mark A Warner of Manassas, VA; three daughters: Doreen (Mark) Lewis of Markham, VA, Joann (Bruce) Haley of Linden, VA, Josephine Warner of Warrenton, VA; five sisters: Marie Jones of...

Melvin Pope, 73, of Woodbridge, VA, passed October 2, 2020.  He was born on February 24, 1947, and was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Barbour Pope. Melvin is survived by his daughter, Gloria Pope-White of Woodbridge, VA; eight sisters: Barbara Hunt of Alexandria, VA, Coral Lassiter of Philadelphia, PA, Stephanie Beale of Woodbridge, VA, Rachel Janet (Brian) Simms of Richmond, VA, Brenda (David) Morgan of Hyattsville, GA, Debbie (Daryl) Williams of Laurel, MD, Denise Pope of...

Maud Elizabeth Roy, 100, of Washington, VA, passed October 2, 2020.  She was born on July 18, 1920.      Maud is survived by three daughters: Donna O. Stroy of Ashburn, VA, Wanda R. Ridley of Beltsville, MD, Anita Jordan of Washington, VA; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.   A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020, 1:00 pm, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Fodderstack Road, Washington, VA

On Sunday, September 20, 2020, the Divine Creator swooped his wings over Blue Ridge Hospice to give his son his just reward, releasing him from this body and making him present with the Lord.  He had gifted him a long life. God satisfied him and showed his salvation. Allen Lynwood Baltimore was born in Linden, VA, on November 15, 1928, to parents Thomas Baslin Baltimore and Sarah Rector Baltimore. He was married to his beloved wife, Mildred Mae Stewart, in 1950 and together they set...

Josephine Nelson Ray, "Baby Jo," 72, of Washington, DC, formerly of Warrenton, VA, passed September 19, 2020.  She was born on December 20, 1947.      Josephine is survived by her husband, Douglas Ray, Sr. of Washington, DC; two sons: Kelvin (Paula) Ray of Alexandria, VA, Devin (Dominque) Ray of Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Dylana (Quincy) Ray-Nibblins of Washington, DC; two sisters: Mary (Joe) Carter and Barbara (Sam) Riddle of Warrenton, VA; a god daughter,...

Vincent Anderson Stribling began his life’s journey on December 25, 1977 in Winchester, Virginia, in the hands of his parents, the late Richard Wallace Stribling, Jr. and the late Wendy Ann (Latimer) Stribling. His journey ended on September 13, 2020, as he slipped into the comforting presence of his Lord and Savior. Vincent secured his eternal destination, when he accepted Christ; and was baptized on February 2, 2003 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Rectortown, Virginia, under the...

Marquis D'Shawn Minor, 25, of Manassas, VA, passed September 9, 2020.  He was born on October 27, 1994.    Marquis is survived by his mother, Angela R. Carter and step father, Anthony Carter of Haymarket, VA; his father, Shawn Fludd of California; two brothers: Christian and Mason Carter of Haymarket, VA; and his maternal grandmother, Rose M. Minor of Alexandria, VA and his grandparents: James and Mary Carter of Manassas, VA.   Funeral services will be private.

James Orlando Brooks, Sr., 60, of Warrenton, VA, passed September 6, 2020.  He was born on January 9, 1960.    James is survived by his two daughters: Matissa and Jariece Brooks both of Warrenton, VA; three sons: James O. Brooks, Jr. Gainesville, VA, Jamond Chapman of Washington, DC, Jason Brooks of Midland, VA; his mother, Constance Brooks of Warrenton, VA; two brothers: Paul Brooks, Jr. of Iving, TX, Derrick Brooks of Warrenton, VA; and seven grandchildren.   Due to...