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...
Julie Ann Veach
Jan 31, 2026
Julie Ann Veach, 55, of Washington, DC died at home, in the embrace of her loving family, on January 31, 2026. Julie’s virtues and pioneering spirit will shine forever. Raised by her devoted parents in West Lafayette, Indiana, Julie’s first passion was music, creating perfect notes on the French Horn for the LSO (the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra) as a mere...