Alvin Eugene Smithson
Jan 25, 2026
Alvin Eugene Smithson passed away from a heart attack on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Leesburg, Virginia. He was 65 years old. Alvin was born in Garden City, Kansas, shortly after dawn on May 3, 1960. As a preacher’s kid, his family moved often, living in Denver, Colorado; Provo, Utah; Castleton, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Oskaloosa, Kansas....
Oscar Padilla
Jan 24, 2026
We gather in remembrance of Oscar Padilla, who departed from this earthly realm on January 24, 2026, cradled in the embrace of his beloved family and cherished friends. Oscar was a devoted husband, a doting father, a proud grandfather, and a steadfast friend to many. His life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, humility, and kindness, leaving an...
Saramma John
Jan 24, 2026
Saramma John was born in 1940 and grew up in Kottayam, Kerala, India. She studied BSc Biology at BCM
College in Kottayam, followed by an MSc in Biology in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She married Mr. P.M. John
in 1964 and joined him in Nigeria, where she taught Biology in secondary schools in various places for 25
years. They provided a loving home for their...