Fire Chief, Deputy, Gospel Singer: Virginia Mourns ‘One In A Million’ Larry Snellings
Larry Snellings spent much of his life answering the call for others.
In the end, the longtime Virginia public servant was home with the woman he loved.
Snellings, a former Stafford County fire chief, deputy sheriff, Fire Marshal's Office K-9 officer and career Firefighter/EMT, died at his Spotsylvania home early on Sunday, Aug. 9, following a long battle with cancer.
He was 68.
His wife, Carol Duke-Snellings, was holding him.
"I lost my best friend yesterday. On my birthday," she wrote the following day in an online tribute.
"Larry died in my arms at 4:15 yesterday morning with me tell…
Danbury Teen Who Died At 15 Remembered For ‘Warmth,’ Leaves ‘Void That Can Never Be Filled’
The family of a Connecticut teenager who died earlier this week says her death has "left a void that can never be filled."
Michelle Remache died Sunday, Aug. 9. She was 15. Her family has not publicly disclosed her cause of death.
Her loved ones created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral and memorial expenses.
"Michelle was a deeply loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend," organizer Jacqueline Illescas wrote. "She leaves behind her parents, Angela Illescas and Andrés Remache, her 13-year-old little sister, Abby, and her grandparents, who loved her deeply. Her passing has left …
'One Of Our Own': Jerry's Place Mourns Beloved Maryland Soldier Cameron Duron, 22
Cameron "CJ" Duron had a knack for making people smile.
Now, a Maryland family and the community that watched him grow up are mourning a life cut far too short.
Duron, a 22-year-old soldier born in Baltimore with deep ties to Bowie and Southern Maryland, died on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to his obituary.
A cause of death was not disclosed.
Those who knew Duron remember much more than the uniform.
Born Cameron James Duron on March 11, 2004, he was remembered by his family for his kindness, humor, generosity, determination, and ability to connect with just about anyone.
He loved spe…
Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death
For years, Emily Murphy has been the one showing up for everyone else.
Now, after the Prince William County middle school teacher and longtime cheer coach suddenly lost her husband, Jordan, on Monday, Aug. 3, the Virginia community she spent years supporting is showing up for her.
More than $13,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign for Emily as friends, athletes, families and neighbors rally around the longtime FAME All Stars coach following the death of the man described as her best friend and the love of her life.
The Murphy family.
GoFundMe
"Emily has spent her lif…
Town Of Newburgh Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler
An Orange County police department is mourning the unexpected death of a longtime detective who served as a K9 handler, firearms instructor, tactical team leader, and investigator.
Town of Newburgh Police Detective Christopher Michael Thompson died surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to his obituary. He was 35.
The Town of Newburgh Police Department announced Thompson's death the next day, calling his loss "untimely."
Thompson, born in Middletown on May 6, 1991, was a longtime area resident who formerly lived in Minisink, according to his obituary.
He joine…
