Fairfax High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Marlita Simpson was born on September 14 1960 in Washington D.C. to the late Wallace Gunter and Cecil Hood Gunter. On January 21 2026 God called her home and she peacefully transitioned from this life at the age of 65 leaving behind a legacy defined by love service and compassion for others. At an e...

On January 26 2026 the Treasure Coast boating community lost one of its most respected and enduring figures. Mark Anderson 78 concluded his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer passing peacefully at his Grand Harbor home in Vero Beach Florida. A familiar and beloved presence on the docks of Fort...

ObituaryDolores Mae KochFebruary 23, 1950- February 6, 2026Dolores Mae Koch, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Worland, Wyoming, on February 6, 2026.She was born February 23, 1950, in Fairfax, Virginia, to Robert “Bob” and Mary (Jones) Hoppe. As a young teenager, Dolores moved to Pennsylvani...

Esther Louise Joyner Briner, 87, of Virginia Beach died February 10, 2026. Former school teacher, loved by all her pupils, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Hobgood, NC, April 1, 1938, daughter of Bernard and Louise Joyner.She was high school homecoming queen and active in the high school...

Brian Lamont Cannedy was born on July 23 1982 in Fredericksburg Virginia to Cynthia N. Cannedy and James A. Pratt Jr. He was raised in a Christian family and accepted the Lord at an early age a foundation that remained an important part of his life. Brian was suddenly called home to his eternal rest...

On February 5, 2026, George Oliver Negley Reed III, age 68, of Zelienople, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.George is survived by his sisters, Margaret “Meg” Reed of Fairfax, Virginia, and Nancy Reed (Kevin) Charleston of Boston, Massachusetts; his nieces and nephews, Stefan (...

Charles “Chuck” Walker left us for his newest adventure during the early morning hours of January 22, 2026. After seven years of battling Lewy’s Bodies Dementia with Parkinson’s, he is free to climb waterfalls, sail the Bay, explore Central American jungles, scuba dive deep Caribbean waters, and dan...

Matthew S. Nazzaro 53 beloved son brother uncle cousin and friend passed away on July 26 2025. He was born in Fairfax Virginia and spent most of his youth in Newport News where he grew up alongside his sister Luisa and graduated from Menchville High School. Matthew went on to study at Virginia Tech ...

Jay M. Price 89 of Fairfax County Virginia passed away Monday morning February 9 2026 at Burke Health Rehabilitation Center Burke Virginia. He was born October 3 1936 in Oak Hill West Virginia a son of the late Jacques R. and Kathrine Murray Price. Jay was a graduate of Oak Hill High School in West...

Barry Joseph Smith 63 of New Bern formerly Princeton went home to be with the Lord on Friday January 16 2026 at Carolina EastMedical Center in New Bern. Barry was born in Fairfax County Virginia on August 20 1962 to the late Col. James E. "Red" Smith and Norma Wade Smith. In addition to his parents ...

He is survived by his three children Shannon Allen Dawson Ryan of Spanish Fort Alabama Ronald William Allen Lindsay of Stafford Virginia and Shelly Allen Ghun Young of Greenville South Carolina. Six grandchildren McKynzi Dawson Brieghton Dawson Lilly Allen Grayden Brown Jason Brown and Henry Ghun. B...

Peter J. Robinson 85 of Hanover PA entered Gods eternal care on Monday February 2 2026 at UPMC Harrisburg with his loving family by his side. Born April 21 1940 in Des Moines IA he was the son of the late Max and Marjorie Lewis Robinson. Peter was the loving husband of Victoria Livelsberger Robinson...

Nancy Jean Bender 89 passed away at Moravian Manor on January 4 2026. Born October 22 1936 in Greenville PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Mowry and Dorothy Mae Paxton Mowry. She is survived by her husband of 65 years retired Navy Captain Thomas J. Bender both residents of Moravian Mano...

Finally at peace Hendrika J. Paci Riekje Henri Rhea 78 of Hilltown Township Bucks County died at home on January 10 2026 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 28 1947 in Doylestown Bucks County to the late John and Suzanna Zwaan. She is survived by her husb...

Anita Louise Lundy Charles of Bristol Virginia transitioned from her earthly life the morning of Friday January 23 2026 at the home of her sister Penny Walker in Bristol Tennessee where she endured a lengthy illness. Known by many as Ann and others as Annie she was the oldest of eight children. She ...

Jacqueline was a 1958 graduate of Manassas Regional High School and a 1962 graduate of Virginia State College. Her professional career was spent as an Early Childhood educator in Fairfax County. Jacqueline is survived by five sisters Norma Robert Washington Harold of Hampton VA Karen V. Washington o...

Alstongabrielle Xaneta Wilkins Esq. 41 of Newport News VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 12 2025. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was known by many as Alston and was affectionately called Gabby by family and close friends. She was a devoted daughter...

Dorothy Ann Withers Stacks affectionately known as Dottie passed away Saturday, February 7th, 2026. She was born March 29th, 1935 in Winchester Virginia, the daughter of the late Walter Holmes and Mary Igo Withers. Also proceeding her in death was her husband, Donald P. Stacks, brother, Walter Holm...

John E. Jai Ramos age 80 of Pittsburgh PA formerly of Northern Virginia Dunkirk NY and Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on November 29 2025 after a courageous 15year battle with Parkinsons Disease. Born on February 5 1945 in Guayama Puerto Rico Jai was the son of the late Juan Ramos and Ramona Gar...

Mary F. Aten passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on May 10 2022. She was born in Uniontown PA on July 10 1941 the eldest daughter of Santo Sam and Mabel Cole Rosano. Mary was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. In 1962 Mary married Lowell Aten and they celebrated 60 years in M...

Mrs. Carol Anne Twedt of Fairfax, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Carol was born on February 18, 1939, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Roy Karl Marquardt and Viola Lucille Marquardt (née Elkins). She was raised in Arlington, VA; Billings, MT; Essex, MD; and Laur...

Donna Lou McFadden age 68 of Leesburg Virginia peacefully transitioned from this life on December 20 2025. She was born on August 2 1957 in Lima Ohio to James and Odessa Bass who preceded her in death. From an early age Donna demonstrated faith kindness dedication and a deep love for her family and ...

Daisy Sue Jones 50 of Stanley passed away on Saturday January 10 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born on October 15 1975 in Harrisonburg and was a daughter of the late Jarriet Edward Cubbage Sr. and Wanda Sue Lucas Cubbage. In addition to her husband Dai...