Obituaries
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Alexandria Loses a Quiet Visual Poet: Photographer Lee Moody Dies at 72
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Katharine “Lee” Moody, whose evocative photography captured the quiet beauty, atmosphere, and emotional texture of Alexandria for…
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Susan B. Kellom, Alexandria Civic Leader and Army Veteran, Dies
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Susan B. Kellom, a longtime Alexandria resident, Army veteran, and devoted civic leader whose decades of service helped…
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Marian Van Landingham Dies at 88; Led Creation of Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Arts Center
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Marian A. Van Landingham—an artist, political leader, and driving force behind the transformation of Alexandria’s waterfront into a…
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Michael E. Delnegro, Alexandria Hall of Fame Athlete and Business Leader, Dies at 86
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Michael E. Delnegro of Alexandria, a Hall of Fame athlete and longtime business leader, died peacefully in…
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Jay Lawrence “Larry” Hirsch, Accomplished Architect and Builder, Dies at 71
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Jay Lawrence “Larry” Hirsch, 71, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on December 31, 2025, after facing a…
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Richard Eric Engles, 83, Leaves a Legacy of Family, Flight, and Adventure
CROWNSVILLE, MD – Born on May 31, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Helen Gill Engles and Robert Thomas Engles, Rick…
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OBITUARY: McArthur Myers, 73, Tireless Advocate for Preserving Alexandria’s African American History
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria has lost one of its most passionate historians, advocates, and community stewards. McArthur Myers, whose life’s…
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David Bernstein, Beloved Alexandria Neighbor and Global Fruit Industry Leader, Dies at 85
David P. Bernstein of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on October 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Known for his humor, generosity,…
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Decorated Naval Officer and Alexandria Community Leader, Richard “Dick” Walker Jr., Dies at 91
Richard “Dick” Walker Jr., 91, a decorated Navy Lieutenant Commander and Alexandria community leader, passed away September 22, 2025. After…
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Nancy Lee Catterton Parlett, 91, Remembered for a Life of Grace and Adventure
EDGEWATER, MD – The world dimmed a little on September 11, 2025, when Nancy Lee Catterton Parlett passed away peacefully…
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