All Obituaries

General Thomas C Pinckney, Jr, died in his sleep Monday morning, December 20. He was 91. Born in Charleston SC June 3, 1930, T.C. graduated from The Citadel in 1949 and entered the Air Force a year later. During his thirty year career, he served as a fighter pilot - including flying 189 combat missions in Vietnam - earned a Masters in International Relations from Syracuse, taught at the Air Force Academy, attended the National War College, and had staff assignments in Air Force Plans, the...

On January 8th 2022, Shashank Chiney passed away in Philadelphia, PA after a brave fight against a brief illness, surrounded by his beloved family and friends.   Shashank was born in Nagpur, India on March 30, 1968 to Dr. S. P. Chiney and Mrs. S. S. Chiney.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physics & Electronics at the Institute of Sciences Nagpur. Shashank devoted his career to the technology program management field.   Many remember...

Margaret Ann Denny Cross (1947-2022) Margaret (Margie) was born in Front Royal Virginia February 5, 1947 to Sheila Frances Dunne Denny and Harry Ellis Denny. Educated in Front Royal public schools, she went on to college at Mary Washington, then the women’s branch of the University of Virginia, where in 1968 she earned a B.A. in Mathematics. Immediately after graduation, Margie married a young Air Force officer from Front Royal, with whom she had two children. Margie’s strong...

Harold Lee Matthias, known as Hal or Harold Lee, died on December 14th, 2021 from a combination of heart disease and long-term effects of his military service.   Hal is survived by his wife Kay, daughters Rebecca and Diana, sister Rae Harris, brothers-in-law Dave Harris and Terry Zittelman, 9 nieces and nephews, and 14 grand nieces and nephews so far. Finally, there is a large contingent of cousins at all levels and degrees of separation, who met up with Hal every two years at our...

Jimmy Elliott Griffin, Jr., born May 25, 1972, at age 49 passed away after a courageous fight against colon cancer on December 31, 2021, in Alexandria, VA. Jimmy never let his cancer diagnosis slow him down. He maintained a positive attitude, worked full-time throughout his illness and showed more concern for his wife than for himself.  A native of North Carolina and a 1990 graduate of Southern Nash High School; he stayed in touch and remained friends with many of his classmates...

William Lee Timberlake, III, age 50, was born September 20, 1971, in Washington, D.C. He passed away December 29, 2021, in Alexandria, Virginia of liver cancer. William is survived by his parents, Diana and William Lee Timberlake, Jr., his sister, Kristi Timberlake Elles, his brother-in-law, Christopher Elles, Jr., and his nephews, London and Donovan Elles. Born with a rare kidney disease, William received two kidney transplants. He was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School and Northern...

Carol Lisi of Alexandria, Virginia, died peacefully in her home on December 8th, 2021. Born in Roanoke, Virginia to Aubrey and Corinne, and sister to the late Margaret Kurtin, Carol is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dale, her children, Margaret(Subroto), Dale(Stephanie), Catherine(Maurizio), four loving grandchildren, and many caring nieces and nephews. Carol has dedicated her life to teaching and educating.  She moved to Alexandria in the 1960s and began her career as an English...

Jimmy Chryst Haritos passed away on December 20 after a long illness, surrounded by his closest friends and family.                 Haritos was born December 23, 1944 in New Orleans to the late Arthur and Delia Ida (Williamson) Haritos.  He began his federal career in 1966 when he enlisted in the Naval Reserves serving five years active duty in several positions including legal yeoman, administrative officer and...

Yolanda Texidor Vazquez, 80, died unexpectedly December 4, 2021, at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Osvaldo Texidor and Alicia Vazquez. Yolanda moved to Virginia and was employed by the IRS for over 20 years, retiring in Falls Church, VA. Yolanda is survived by her children Adolfo Carrion (Noemi) VA; Alex Carrion (Gary) AZ; Alfredo Carrion (Shirley) VA; grandchildren Emily Carrion VA; Catie Carrion VA; Sisters Myriam Zayas VA; Alicia...

Ruth Ann Worrilow Garrett, 87, died unexpectedly December 2, 2021 at Alexandria Hospital.  She was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of William Harold and Josephine Graham Worrilow. Ruth Ann graduated from Chester High School, Class of 1952, and then went on to Drexel University where she earned her Associate’s Degree.  While in school, she met her future husband, Sam.  Ruth Ann and Sam married the summer Ruth Ann graduated.  She went to work for a short...