Peggy Nell Bledsoe
Feb 2, 2026
Peggy Nell Bledsoe (White), age 96, died in Arlington, Virginia on February 2, 2026 at the home of her son, Michael Bledsoe, and daughter-in-law, Melinda Bledsoe. She died in their care and in daily touch with her daughters, Barbara Lynn Koester and Kimberly Bledsoe Chapa, who also served as her caregivers for many years. Peggy was predeceased by her husband...
Samuel Vankim
Feb 2, 2026
Samuel Vankim, a loving father and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2026 at the age of 90.
He was born in Vietnam. As a young man, he served as a pilot in the Vietnamese Air Force. He later worked as a translator for the U.S. Embassy during a challenging time in Vietnam. After the war ended in...
William Richard Vaughn
Feb 2, 2026
William R. Vaughn (87), of Clifton, VA (formerly of Lehighton, PA), passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home on the morning of February 2nd, 2026. William was born in Black Log Valley (PA) on May 4th, 1938. He left behind his wife, Martha (Bretz) Vaughn, to whom he was married for 68 happy years. He was predeceased by...
Robert Lewis Merrill
Feb 1, 2026
WINCHESTER, Va. – Robert Lewis “Papa Bob” Merrill, 66, passed away on Feb. 1, 2026, in Winchester, Va.
Born on Jan. 3, 1960, in Portland, Bob grew up in the nearby town of Saco. He graduated from Thornton Academy in 1979 and soon after answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. During his decade...
Manmeet Singh
Jan 31, 2026
Manmeet Singh, affectionately known as Mani, was born on January 20, 1980, in Fairfax, Virginia. After a life filled with memorable moments and cherished relationships, he passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2026, in his hometown of Fairfax, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Mani was an exuberant, multi-talented individual with a unique way of...
Dr. James E. Fitchett, Jr.
2026
Dr. James (Jim) Fitchett Jr. (1942-2026), 83 of Chatham, MA and Orlando, FL passed away surrounded by his family on January 31st after a short illness.
Jim was born in Boston, MA and grew up in the Boston suburb of Arlington. He attended Boston College High School and upon graduation attended Boston College.
Jim earned a Masters degree in Pharmacology from Johns...