Maxine Lynch, 85, born September 8, 1935 began her homegoing journey on October 17, 2020 at her home in Fairfax, Virginia. Born in Corinna, Maine, Maxine preceded in death by her parents, Harold W. Covel and Gladys (Chase) McLaughlin; son, Gary Whiting; 2 brothers, Arthur W. and Donald E. Covel, Sr.; 4 sisters, Evelyn Louise Pearl, Ellen Safford, Roberta Pratt, Dorothea Covel. While Mom, Grandma, Maxine, Max, and Mrs. Maxine will be...

Charles Edward Pulley was born on October 14th, 1946 to Edward and Vivian Pulley in Washington D.C and is the eldest of nine children. After high school, Charles entered the United States Army where he served in Bravo Company as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge Medical Clerk. After changing his MOS, Charles went Airborne as a parachutist before receiving an honorable discharge after 15 years of active and reserve duty. In his...

Hazel Barnes Bigelow Gooden was born in Independent Hill, Virginia, on March 27, 1931, to Florine Barnes. She is the second of four children. Her strong work ethic was developed at an early age, as she lived and worked on the family farm with her older brother, Gene Calvin Barnes, and younger sisters, Rowena Barnes Quinn and Joyce Ann Barnes. Raised primarily by her great grandmother, Amanda Lee Lambert Barnes, she learned the values of serving...

Deacon William A. Sprow was born on July 28, 1924 in Manassas, Va., to the late Charles and Lucinda Sprow. On October 9, 2020, God called him home to receive his crown. One of William's greatest attributes was caring, sharing and taking care of family members and friends. William attended Manley and Manassas Industrial School in Manassas, Va. On June 5, 1945, he married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, the late...

Avis Ann Williams departed this life October 9, 2020, at Fair Oaks Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Avis was born February 19, 1959, to the Harold Wallace and the late Joan Williams. Avis attended Fairfax County Public Schools. Very active in high school activities, such as track and field, and cheerleading. She enjoyed a good conversation, made a friend wherever she went, loved listening to music especially Earth Wind and Fire,...

Ronald Reed (Ron or Ronnie) was born on February 2, 1956 in Georgetown, South Carolina. He was the only son of Geraldine Reed-Bailey. Ron laid to rest in the arms of the Lord on October 8, 2020. Ron was raised by his maternal grandparents, Alex and Evelina Reed, alongside his aunts and uncles as a brother, rather than as a nephew. Ron attended Choppee High School and graduated in 1974. He was their class president and graduated second...