Theodore Andrew Speleos
May 6, 2026
Theodore Andrew Speleos, known affectionately as Teddy, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, in Fairfax, Virginia, with family by his side. Born on May 1, 1951, in Washington, DC. He held a quiet faith in prayer, which helped him face challenging times in his life. He inherently believed in healing through prayer. Teddy’s life was a testament to the...
Laura Rita Sullivan
May 6, 2026
Laura Sullivan -- known to her friends and public as Isis -- was an adventurous spirit, drawn to the visual arts and esoteric exploration. Raised in Scarsdale, NY, she eventually relocated to Arlington, VA. Her first marriage, to Jay Gordon Sennett of Atlantic City, NJ, ended in divorce.
She became involved in local politics and eventually found her calling in the...
Donna Faye Stewart
May 5, 2026
Donna Faye Stewart, 79, of Center Point, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the Adler Center in Aldie, Virginia, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Donna was the daughter of Fay E. Sayles Sr. and Eva C. Benson and was later adopted by her stepfather, William H. “Bill” Benson....
Diane Lee Kent
May 5, 2026
Diane Lee Kent, affectionately known as "Dee," passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2026. Born Diane Lee Spangenburg on May 3, 1956.
A dedicated professional, Diane earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University, a testament to her passion for caring for others. Throughout her life, she combined her nurturing spirit with a remarkable ability...
Ralph Waldo Cole
May 5, 2026
Ralph W. Cole was born on April 8, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended college in Washington, DC, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He married Ann V. Sutton in 1975, and gave birth to a daughter named Sydney in 1991.
Ralph worked in Price WaterHouse Cooper in the 80s-90s.
Ralph W. Cole leaves behind his daughter, Sydney V. Cole , and...
Maxine Vance Nicholas
May 4, 2026
Eula Maxine Vance, affectionately known as Grandma to grandkid's friends and neighbors, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Arlington, VA, surrounded by her extended family. Born on October 2, 1936, in Crossnore, North Carolina, Maxine’s journey began in the mountains where she was raised in a large family on a dairy farm. This humble beginning laid the foundation...