Peter Joseph Gossens passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the age of 74. Born on June 13, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas to Gerhart Heinrich Gossens and Maria Sophie Botzem Gossens, Peter spent the majority of his first 15 years in Beirut, Lebanon, where his father worked for Trans-Arabian Pipeline Co.. He attended the American Community School Beirut and because the school was administered by the New York School System, he became a lifelong fan of the...

Julian Wilson Everly, Sr. Native Alexandrian and longtime Callao, VA resident, Julian W. Everly, Sr., passed away January 12, 2021 at the age of 89. Born to Josiah S. and Ruby L. Everly January 1, 1932. Julian led an extraordinary life of dedication to his family, community, and country. Julian spent most of his life in Alexandria, where he and his brother, John, were known as the mischievous “bad boys of Rosemont” in their youth. He attended St. Stephens School and later...

  There is a lot less beauty and light in the world today for the family and friends of Georgia Lee Oden, 82, who died of natural causes on January 9, 2021 at her home in Alexandria, VA. A kind and gentle beauty, Georgia was much beloved by family and friends, who could always find warmth, comfort, and hospitality in her home. She was an avid and creative gardener, having received a City Beautification Award for her home in the Rosemont neighborhood of Alexandria and attaining her...

  Brian J. Bickmore passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1969 to Francis Bickmore and Marsha Whitman. He leaves behind his best friend and the love of his life, Candace Bickmore, his two daughters- Courtney and Hannah Bickmore, and his faithful companion- Quinn The Pug. Brian is survived by his mother- Marsha Kintz (George), his brother-Kevin Bickmore (Sharon), his sister- Julie Castle (John), and his mother-in-law, Ziena Roach. He leaves...

Luis J. Lopez, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on January 6th, 2021 at the young age of 38. Although he was born in Managua, Nicaragua, Luis spent most of his life growing up in Northern Virginia, where he graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, Class of 2000, and received his associates degree in Business Administration at Northern Virginia Community College. On May 20th, 2006, Luis married his best friend and soulmate, Gaby Lopez, and...

  George Francis Gunning passed away on January 6, 2021, at the Silverado Memory Care Community in Alexandria VA. He was 88 years old.  He died as a result of COVID-19.  George was an avid and adventurous world traveler who served his country, first as an officer in the US Army, and then in a long and distinguished civilian career with the US Navy. George had been a resident of Alexandria VA for more than 40 years. George was born in Rome NY on July 1,...

Consuelo Ruiz Rodriguez, of Springfield Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at the age of 86 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Lima Peru on May 1, 1934, Consuelo was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA. She was a dedicated employee of the Women's National Democratic Club, serving as a banquet hostess for over 12 years.  Consuelo was dearly loved by her children; Richard, Monica and Michael, as well as her...

Eugene P. Deatrick, 96, a retired Air Force colonel and test pilot died December 30, 2020 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia from complications of leukemia. While serving in Vietnam as the commanding officer of the 1st Air Commando Squadron, he located and initiated the rescue of Navy Lt. Dieter Dengler who had escaped from a Laotian prison camp weeks before. The escape and rescue were recounted in movies and literature.   Deatrick was born in 1924 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and grew...

James McClay Close, MD May 17, 1930 – December 29, 2020 Jim (aka Jimmy, Jimbo and Buddy) passed away on December 29th. He had heart disease. Jim was born to Gladys and Wallace Close in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1930. His father was in the coal mining business in central Pennsylvania and in Elkins, West Virginia and later in Cumberland, Maryland.  Wherever he went, Jim created lasting friendships which he maintained through frequent correspondence via snail mail. He...

  Robert Franklin Thorpe passed away on December 29, 2020.  He was born in Alexandria, Virginia on January 28, 1947 to James Franklin Thorpe and Ethel Mae Reddy.  He leaves behind the love of his life, wife of 53 years, Nancy Odell Thorpe.  He is survived by his pride and joy daughter Nancy Lynn Carter, son-in-law Christopher Carter, his grandchildren Ashley Lynn Thorpe and Benjamin Colin Carter.  He is also survived by two brothers, James Richard Thorpe...