All Tributes

  Mary Ruth Stacy had a personality and a beingness that touched everyone.  She was funny, stern, needy, kind, introverted and extroverted.  She struggled and triumphed.  If you talked to her friends, they'll inevitably say that she was one of their favorite people.  She made an impression.    Mary was born the youngest child of Fred and Julia Link in Alexandria, Virginia.  She attended Alexandria public schools before her father, an...

ELIZABETH R. PROSSER "Betty" 89, passed away on July 25, 2020 in Springfield, VA. Loving mother of Jennifer Dettor (David), Pamela Snyder (Richard), Barbara Kopp (Keith), Eric Prosser (Susan) and Timothy Prosser (Kellie).  Cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 1.  She was the wife of the late Earl W. Prosser. Inurnment will be held on a later date at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the...

James (Jim) Thomas Kroll, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 21, 2020. He was a beloved father, and well-loved friend to many. He is survived by his wife Kristie, and his two children Michael and Melissa.   Jim was a graduate of Rutgers’ Cook College and earned his PhD from North Carolina State University. He served for 20 years in the Air Force and then worked for an additional 19 years at the National Science Foundation. Jim was also deeply involved in the...

  A visitation will be held on Friday, July 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Join Live Stream by clicking on the link: https://zoom.us/j/95874712279

Sandra Ann Wheeler passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.  Sandra was 72 and a longtime resident of Alexandria, VA and a member of the Fairlington United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her brother, James Wheeler and sister in law Marjorie Wheeler of Alexandria, niece Michelle Wheeler (Eric Muller), grandniece Kelsey Muller and grandnephew Nathan Muller of Canton, GA and numerous cousins. Sandra is a graduate of Hammond High School in Alexandria and holds a bachelor’s...

Martha Clarke Bethea, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday July 16th at Fairfax Hospital. Martha grew up in Louisville, Georgia, where she was the first born of Robert Little Bethea, Jr. and Anne Clarke Bethea and the granddaughter of Martha Pughsley Clarke, William Enoch Clarke, Jr., Frances Brown Bethea and Mayor Robert Little Bethea, Sr. Her brother, Robert Little Bethea, III, preceded her in death. Martha graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1959. She started her...

It is with deep sadness, a profound sense of loss, and frankly a little bit of irritation, that we must give news of the sudden passing of James Rennie at the age of 59 years. Inconceivable! Jim departed this life in his sleep peacefully, in his bed, in his home, in his Spiderman jammies. The specific cause of Jim’s demise is not known, although speculation is running high that he didn’t want to mow the lawn this weekend. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Pat...

On Sunday, July 12, 2020 surrounded by his family, Bobby passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on August 12, 1936 in Georgetown, D.C. He’s preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara, and survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Mike), Michele, and Lisa (Greg). His siblings Evelyn, Mary, Peggy, Frances, sister-in-law Linda and late siblings Buster, Chester, Roy and Florence. He is also survived by his two granddaughters Kendall and Kayla. A private viewing will be held on...

Susan’s Story – A Determined Life   Born October 3, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and raised in Germantown, Maryland, Susan Patterson accomplished an astounding amount in her too-short life.  Thanks to her drive and determination, Susan was able to enjoy friendships around the world while serving the U.S. with distinction.  With her wonderful spirit, Susan always chose her own path, no matter the challenge. Even as a young girl, Susan was recognized for her...