The Obituary Section

Arden D Callen

, Virginia

September 30, 2026

Ms. Arden Delores Callen 90 departed this life Thursday October 1 2026. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Belle Callen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings James Callen Annie Rose Lena Cardwell Dorothy Sharp Mary Mayo Margaret Woolridge and Ralph Callen. At an early age she became a member of St. Hebron Baptist Church. Arden was employed as a domestic worker starting at the age of eleven years old. She walked approximately five miles to ensure she made it to her job. She loved cooking and baking often selling baked goods to children in her Victoria Avenue neighborhood. She especially loved cooking and feeding her family. Arden is survived by her loving son Kenneth Edward Callen one granddaughter Etica Schaffer one great grandson Jaticio WalkerTerry one brotherinlaw Plum Sharp and one sisterinlaw Tammy Callen. She is also survived by…

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Shirley A Anderson

, Virginia

Shirley Ann Anderson affectionately known as "Shirley Boo" was born on November 28 1957 and peacefully entered eternal rest on October 5 2026. Shirley grew up in Clarkstown on Chapel Lane and knew the Lord at an early age. She was a proud alumna of Dunbar High School. Shirley was known for her beautiful spirit her heart of gold and her ability to bring laughter and joy wherever she went. She was the life of the party loved to sing and dance and never met a good time she couldnt enjoy. Family meant everything to Shirley. She deeply loved her children and grandchildren and everyone knew those grandbabies came first She enjoyed spending time with the love of her life Daniel Porter and cherished the special memories she shared with her family including watching her favorite stories with her sister Yvonne. Shirley was a loving mother grandmother isster and friend.…

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