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Rev. William Dallas Helm transitioned to be with the Lord in his home, surrounded by family and loved ones, in Woodbridge, Virginia on August 2, 2021, at 63 years of age.

William was born in Decatur, Illinois on May 24, 1958, to Noble Jr. and Iona (Wright) Helm. He attended MacArthur High School as a friend to many and an accomplished athlete. He was an esteemed, retired veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Gulf War, and traveled the world through his military service.

He loved Jesus and sharing God’s word to the masses. At 17 years old, William was called to the ministry. He was ordained as a minister in September 1984 in Hanford, California. Throughout his spiritual journey, he enjoyed reading and continuously studied thousands of Biblical books and audio materials. For over 40 years, he was dedicated to Christian ministry and biblical studies under the training and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

William was a Preacher’s Preacher. As a mentor to dozens of local and nationwide Pastors, he spent his days teaching and providing biblical counsel. Across the United States and over 10 countries abroad, he preached and taught countless sermons and Bible studies. In January 2015, he was installed as the Pastor of Resurrection Baptist Church (RBC) in Reston, VA. He embodied generosity and humble servitude. He devoted his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and His service, enduring to the end.

Left to cherish his love is his faithful wife of 22 years, Anita Lynn Helm, and his children, Albani (Broderick) Brown (Arlington, VA) and Faith Helm (Woodbridge, VA). He is lovingly remembered by his sister Dora “Darlene” Helm (Kansas City, MO), brother David (Bridget) Helm (Lexington Park, MD), mother-in-law Rosetta Bush (Leesburg, VA), sister-in-law Yvonne (Roscoe) Johnson (Martinsburg, WVA), sister-in-law Clara (William) Robinson (Aldie, VA), and brother-in-law Aaron (Nancy) Bush (Annville, PA), as well as a multitude of dear nephews, nieces, family, and friends.

William was preceded in death by his father, Noble Helm Jr., his mother Iona (Wright) Helm, his spiritual father and mother Rev. Marshall and Fern Hughes, his eldest brother Timothy Helm, and his eldest sister Joyce (Helm) Francis. “…then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” – Ecclesiastes 12:7

The Helm family appreciates the love and support of the RBC family during William’s illness, especially the pastoral support of Rev. Michael Watts, Rev. Gregory Scott, and the late Dr. Ronald Winters (Pastor Emeritus). Special thanks are extended to Judith and Juliet, his home health aides – wonderful, Christian caregivers provided by Veteran Affairs.

THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 7, 2021, starting at 10:00 AM at the Mountcastle Church Life Celebration Home, located at 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193, followed by a private reception (family and friends) at his home. Masks are required; to maintain health and safety, vaccinated guests are preferred.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations and offerings may be made to End Time Ministries, P.O. Box 1235, Kingsland, GA 31548-5617, a community empowerment center which feeds the homeless, offers mental health screenings, supports a community garden, and provides rehabilitation support (also on Givelify: search “End Times Ministries 125 Chestnut Ct. Kingsland, GA 31548-5617”). Condolences and cards may be sent to the Helm Family at 5884 Pontiac Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193.

Robert Dennis Kazinski born December 10, 1940 in Altoona, Pa, passed away on July 12, 2021 while visiting Altoona, Pa.
He is survived by; his wife of 57 years Joyce (Smith) Kazinski of Dale City, Va, a daughter Michele & son-in-law Adam of Manassas, Va, and two grandchildren

Brandon and Amanda. He is also survived by his two brothers, Norbert Kazinski & wife Janet of Hollidaysburg, Pa. and David Kazinski of Lake Placid Fl.

Both Bob and Joyce were 1959 graduates of Altoona High School.

He was a resident of Dale City, Va since 1976.

Bob served in the US Navy for 20 years including two tours to Vietnam while stationed at Pearl Harbor. After
these tours, the remainder of his career was with the 6th fleet on the east coast.
His last assignment was with the United States Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard at the White House.
After his naval career, Bob was employed by government contractor Lockheed Martin for 20 years and then Alion Science and Technology.

He was a lifetime memeber of the VFW Post #1503 in Dale city, VA as well as a member of the Dale City Moose Lodge.

The family will receive guests from 6pm to 8pm, Monday, August 9, 2021 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193. A Life Celebration service will take place at the funeral home 10am Tuesday, August 10, 2021, followed by interment with military honors at Quantico National Cemetery.

Steven Walker Carter, 75, of Bruington, Virginia, formerly of Woodbridge and Triangle, Virginia, passed away on March 1. 2020 after triple by-pass heart surgery in Doctor’s Hospital, in Richmond, Virginia.

At the age of 13, Steve, son of Charlotte and Buck Carter, became the 13th known case in the world to survive Cryptococcus Meningitis after spending many months in National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

In the mid-sixties, as a student at Garfield Senior High School in Woodbridge, Steve was an unforgettable character, well-known among all students as a “fun guy”, taking chances and sometimes getting hurt. He could often be heard saying “Life is a Joke!”

After an “all-nighter” on Memorial Day, 1964, at the drive-in Woodbridge theater, his so-called friend that he arrived with left him when Steve went into the snack bar to use the restroom. It was after Midnight and dark. Steve had no transportation to get home. Dreading to call home for fear of his dad’s temper, he found another driver he knew slightly, who had six other teens in his car. However, they made room for Steve in the car to take him just a few blocks to home.

Steve was severely injured riding in the back seat of this car driven by a drunk driver as it careened up and over an embankment along a narrow, two-lane Featherstone Road, landing in a yard on the other side of the road, upside-down on top of a nearby parked car with Steve left lying on the ground below the rocking vehicle.

With a painful broken back and a severally broken ankle, he was not able to crawl away from the threat of the car falling on him. As other occupants of that vehicle crawled out, there was an attempt to hide Steve’s battered body in the gutter across the road covered with leaves and debris. He was left there as the remaining six kids from hat car fled when sirens of an ambulance were heard a few blocks away. Ultimately, Steve was found in the ditch by rescuers from Occoquan Rescue Squad. After several weeks in the hospital and major surgeries, Steve eventually lost the leg with the broken ankle and spent the rest of his life struggling with an artificial foot and leg.

Several tough months later, while completing his studies in the hospital, it was June 1965 and time for graduation from Garfield High School in Prince William County, and a reason to celebrate this achievement, hopefully the beginning of a better life with family and friends.

As he strolled on crutches along with his fellow graduates the full length of the football field to collect his diploma, the entire crowd of the several hundred friends and relatives of the graduates stood giving him a rousing ovation in recognition of his long-lived courage and determination.

Steve retired from Quantico Marine Corps Base as a base-housing inspector. He and his wife, Mary sold their home in Triangle and moved to live near Richmond, in Bruington, VA. He was an avid reader of the stories of WWII and became an excellent writer, contributing to a collection of family-related stories– yet to be published. A few years later, they divorced.

After a well-planned funeral ceremony befitting this unique, one-of-a-kind individual, a group of loving and devoted friends paid homage to Steve as his ashes were sprinkled on a private pond in a peaceful, green valley in Millers Tavern, Virginia.

He leaves his sisters, Marsha Carter North-Riley, her husband, Bob; and Sherry Garbarini Carter, all of Fernandina Beach, Florida; brother, Michael Carter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and devoted niece, Lori North Beatty of Cape Canaveral, FL.

• It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mary Catherine Bryant age 55. She left us on July 23, 2021, surrounded by friends and loved ones after a battle with colon cancer. Mary never gave up; she was the epitome of strength and perseverance through her battle. Mary was born on 3/27/66 to Thomas J O’Neill from New Jersey and Evelyn O’Neill from Indiana Mary had a long career with the United States Government that expanded nearly 40 years. She loved people and often invited them into her home especially for her famous lasagna, where she made friends into family. Mary was the beloved mother of Steven O’Neill and Kaitlyn Bryant both of Woodbridge, VA.  She was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Patricia Craven of Oklahoma and Peggy Spivey of Virginia. She is survived by 3 brothers; Thomas O’Neill of Culpeper, VA; William O’Neill of Lorton, VA, and Michael O’Neill of Annandale, VA.  She is also survived by Preston Bryant, a friend, and a host of other friends and relatives.

Barbara Anne Maes, 69, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died at INOVA Alexandria Hospital on Sunday July 25, 2021. Born on July 22, 1952, she was the daughter of the Late Clayton Wallace “CW” Jones and the late Mary Edith Jones.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Jennifer Maes Cowger, her grandchild Vanessa Marie Land, her brother Clay Jones, her two sisters-in-law Bonne Castellano and Christina Celestino, her brother-in-law Joe Maes, her nieces Mandy Jones, Renee Wilkinson and Erica Arredondo-Castro, and her nephews Jon Maes, Joey Maes, Michael Castellano, and Juan Castellano.  Barbara was also survived by, and was very fond of Kelley Knight, who she treated as her own 2^nd Daughter.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Lou Maes, her grandchild Keith Land, her niece Heidi Jones, her mother-in-law Maria Ramirez, her brother-in-law Jerry Maes, and her sister-in-law Micki Maes and by her parents Clayton Wallace “CW” Jones and Mary Edith Jones.

Barbara worked as a Secretary for 15 years at the Federal Bureau of Prisons from April 1997 to July 2012 and retired from the United States government after 21 years of service in 2012.  She leaves behind so many wonderful friendships she made while at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Family and friends are invited to meet Monday, August 9, 2021, at 10 a.m. for the viewing at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home & Crematory, 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA 22193, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.