James Raphael Jones
Nov 2026
James Raphael Jones completed this life journey on November 5th, 2026. His enthusiasm, curiosity, conscious connectedness and profound spiritual awareness defined him until his passing at age 84. James signed his emails “Joy in the dance” and that is just how he lived. He found laughter in the everyday, music in the ordinary and joy in the company of others....
John Ellison Shreve
Nov 5, 2026
Surrounded by his loving family, John passed peacefully on the afternoon of November 5, 2026. He courageously fought the good fight in an attempt to overcome an aggressive form of cancer.
John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sharon Fallon Shreve; his daughter, Deborah Shreve King, of Carmel, California; and his grandson, Shane Christopher Shreve, of Leesburg, Virginia.
He was...
Deborah Nan Glassman
Nov 5, 2026
It is with great sadness that friends and family of Deborah Glassman relay the news of her death on November 5 at her home in Washington, DC after nearly a year fighting pancreatic cancer.
“Fighting cancer” has become almost a cliché, but in Debbie’s case, it is the apt phrase. She lived a rich, colorful, complex life, and never stopped believing...
Sandra Mauk Thompson
Nov 5, 2026
Sandra Mauk Thompson, of Nokesville, VA, passed peacefully on November 5, 2026.
Beloved wife of 57 years to James Vernon Thompson; mother of Amy (Jamie) Hawkins, Julie (Ruben) Marshall, Emily (Kyle) Dennis; grandmother of Marshall Hawkins, Chloe Marshall, Zach Marshall, and Owen Marshall; great-grandmother of Reeselyn Dennis, Ryleigh Dennis, Benson Dennis, and Daxten Dennis; sister Martha Perry of Kentucky; as well...
Mara Elise Black
Nov 4, 2026
Mara Elise Black, 32, went home to Jesus on November 4, 2026. Born at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, Mara was a bold and fearless lover of life who lived unapologetically and loved without measure.
Mara loved all things beautiful and glamorous. Her passion for fashion began as a little girl and stayed with her throughout her life. She had a...