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Popular Congressional Cemetery Worker 'Mr. King' Dies Peacefully In DC At 86 Popular Congressional Cemetery Worker 'Mr. King' Dies Peacefully In DC At 86
Popular Congressional Cemetery Worker 'Mr. King' Dies Peacefully In DC At 86 Long live the King. The community is mourning the loss of Randolph Linworth King, a beloved longtime employee of the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, who died at George Washington University Hospital at the age of 86. King, who became a staple at the "cemetery of national memory" while serving for decades on the grounds before retiring two years ago died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 11, according to co-workers who are rallying support for his family. "He was truly an inspiration for those of us that worked amongst him, with him, and even as his boss," organizers of a fun…

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by Zak Failla
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Prince William County Native Joseph Gallihugh Dies, 44 Prince William County Native Joseph Gallihugh Dies, 44
Prince William County Native Joseph Gallihugh Dies, 44 Manassas native Joseph Gallihugh died on Wednesday, July 19, according to his obituary. He was 44 years old. Affectionately known to some as Jojo or simply Joe, the Stafford resident was a member of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 10 since 2001. Gallihugh is survived by his fiancée, Kelly Simpsonl his dog, Piperl his children, Kyle and Emma; mother and step-father, Mary Lynn and Terry McGaffic; brother, Christopher Gallifrey; and countless other loved ones. To the friends and loved ones of Joe Gallihugh the funeral arrangements have been made. There will be a view…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Nicholas Pollnow Of Fredericksburg Dies, 28 Nicholas Pollnow Of Fredericksburg Dies, 28
Nicholas Pollnow Of Fredericksburg Dies, 28 Nicholas Pollnow for Fredericksburg died on May 28, 2023. He was 28 years old. Nicholas' obituary remembers him as "an avid swimmer, gifted basketball and soccer player, and a pool and foosball shark. "...Nicholas was above all, a kind soul who wished the best for everyone he met and made every person whose life he touched immeasurably better." Services will be on Friday, June 2 at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service. A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Click here for service details and to read Nicholas Pollnow's complete obitua…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash A devout Christian and co-owner of an area business died in a plane crash in Virginia on Wednesday, Sept. 14, authorities say.  Kevin James Esh, 30, of New Holland, was piloting a Piper PA-32 Cherokee when his plane burst into flames as it crash into a field near Charlottesville, Virginia on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m., according flight data and Virginia state police.  Esh had taken off from Blue Ridge Regional Airport, near Martinsville, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, flight records show. He was heading northeast when the Cherokee began losing altitude, approximately 45 minutes into the fli…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Local Basketball Star's Funeral To Take Place In Woodbridge: Reports Local Basketball Star's Funeral To Take Place In Woodbridge: Reports
Local Basketball Star's Funeral To Take Place In Woodbridge: Reports A funeral for Potomac High School graduate Kyle Honore will take place in Woodbridge on September 1, InsideNova.com reported. Honore was tragically killed right outside Wingate University, where he had been dropped off by his family two days early for freshman year. Honore's father, Keith, recently stepped down from his role as Potomac High School basketball coach for 17 years, so that he could see Kyle play in college. The young student-athlete's funeral will take place in Woodbridge at Hylton Memorial Chapel at 1 p.m., according to InsideNova.com.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Virginia Man Slain Days After Daughter Dies In I-95 Crash Virginia Man Slain Days After Daughter Dies In I-95 Crash
Virginia Man Slain Days After Daughter Dies In I-95 Crash Ciera Berry's family had to do the unthinkable recently and begin planning the 28-year-old, mother of nine's funeral after she died in a fiery car crash. Less than a week later, they were struck with another tragedy.  Berry, of Triangle, died when her Nissan clipped another car on Interstate 95 while changing lanes on May 9. The impact sent her car careening into another and then off the road.  Witnesses pulled her passenger out of the vehicle, but Berry was trapped inside the burning car. She died at the scene, WTOP said.  Her father, Miles Hall, 52, was shot to death in a …

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by Josh Lanier