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Eldridge “El” Rudolph Turner, 87, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Stafford Memorial Hospital.
Eldridge was born in Laurel Fork, Virginia on August 15, 1934. He grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains with his mom, dad, and five brothers. He enlisted in the Air Force at 18 and served for four years from 1952 to 1956. He fought in the Korean War during that time.
Eldridge met the love of his life in Meadows of Dan, Virginia after his military service and married Shirley Ann Sutphin on August 24, 1956, they were married for 65 years. As newlyweds, Eldridge and Shirley moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for National Trailways Bus Service. Shortly after, they moved to their forever home in Woodbridge, Virginia where Eldridge spent the rest of his life. During his time in Woodbridge, Eldridge loved to garden and spend time in his yard. He loved to go on camping and fishing trips with family and friends. Eldridge and Shirley’s favorite place was their beach house in Ocean City, Maryland where they vacationed and spent much of their retirement. He was actively involved in the Moose Lodge, VFW, and American Legion. Eldridge first started roofing with his brother, Glenn, and continued that work for Fairfax County School Systems until he retired in 1993.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Nathaniel and Janie Dorris Knighten Turner, and brothers Carson, Sydney, John, Glenn, and Charles Turner.
He is survived by his loving wife and caretaker, Shirley Turner, his son, Harold Turner (Becky Turner), his daughter, Sherri Wilkins, and his grandchildren, Tara Wilkins, Ashley Wilkins, Michael Turner, and Melissa Turner Thomas. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home in Dale City, Virginia on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 5-8 PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Quantico National Cemetery at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.
Kaitlyn Faith Koman, 26, of Virginia Beach, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021. Kaitlyn was born at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, to Cindy and Larry Kirk, on June 12, 1995.  She attended Heritage Christian School in Woodbridge, VA.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College.  She married Joshua Koman on June 17, 2017 in Woodbridge and was honored to be his Navy wife. Kaitlyn is preceded in death by her grandparents John Richards; and, Howard and Annabelle Kirk. Kaitlyn is survived by her husband Joshua, brother Kile, parents Cindy and Larry Kirk, grandmother Anne Richards, and numerous aunts & uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent, in Kaitlyn’s honor, to Heritage Christian School, 14510 Spriggs Rd, Woodbridge VA, 22193. The family of Kaitlyn wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Critical Care Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.
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Lorraine Edith Vitole of Woodbridge passed away peacefully on September 11th 2021 at the age of 92. Born in New York to the late Frank and Mary Bowman (nee Miller). Prior to retiring Lorraine worked for the Prince William County School district. Lorraine was a memnber of the Red Hats, Fun Bunch, Catholic Woman’s club and the Lions Club. Lorraine was predeceased by her Husband Michael Frank vitole and her grandson Michael as well as three sisters and one brother.. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters Jerelyn Condon and MaryMargaret Ballenger. Beloved grandmother to Nicole, Matthew, Brittany, Bridget, and Brandon. Lorraine was the Great Grandmother to Michaela and Dominic.
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