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Morris bought the bar a round of drinks, running up an eye-popping tab. He then walked out to the club’s fire pit overlooking the lake. His wife, who had gotten an inkling of what he was about to do, frantically pleaded with him, texting him photos of their children. He shot himself in the head.Local police and fire departments both say that they were dispatched to the scene just after 10 p.m. Four days later, a statement from Genentech appeared in Politico Influence, a newsletter targeting K Street. “We are deeply saddened by the passing ... During his time with Genentech and Roche, Evan made many important contributions to the company in support of the patients we serve,” the firm said, referring to Swiss pharmaceutical giant Hoffmann-La Roche, Genentech’s parent company. “Our thoughts are with Evan’s family and we ask that you respect their privacy at this time.” The funeral had been held the day before.Washington, at least publicly, has respected the family’s privacy: Despite the fact that Morris, who was just 38, was one of the top lobbyists in the city ? he was the head of all government affairs at Genentech ? his death, until Monday, had not been mentioned beyond the blurb in the K Street newsletter and a one-line obituary on the website of the Jefferson Funeral Chapel that reads: “Resided in Alexandria, VA.” His life has largely been scraped from the internet and social media.That changed when The Wall Street Journal’s Brody Mullins published an expose into what it describes as an affair that is “shaping up to be one of the biggest U.S. investigations into Washington’s influence business since the bribery and corruption case surrounding lobbyist Jack Abramoff rocked the nation’s capital in the mid-2000s.” screenshotEvan Morris' obituary.Genentech, for its part, continued to dig after Morris died. Prior to his death, the drug company had been probing what it identified as spending irregularities coming out of the Washington office Morris ran, according to people briefed by the...

KERNERSVILLE - 08/19/1963 - 02/10/2017 Catherine Dolores Lontz, 53, passed away at her home February 10, 2017. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 11:00 AM Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Chapel. Cathi was born August 19, 1963 in Belleville, Illinois to the late Olive Tyson Merta and Richard John Merta. Cathi met the love of her life, John, in 1985. John didn't waste much time in getting down on one knee to propose, they were married in 1986. She found her calling in life in their marriage and raising their two daughters, and then enjoying her precious grandchildren. Cathi enjoyed nothing more in life than spending time with her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband John Brian Lontz; daughters Angela Lontz and Brooke Paulsson and husband Kevin Paulsson; grandchildren Gabriella, Kaira, Antonio, and Jason; sisters Maggie Mudd, Beth Hausele; brothers Steven Merta, and Chris Merta; and numerous other family members. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the American Heart Association, 7029 Albert Pick Rd. Suite 200, Greensboro, NC 27409. Friends and family may sign, and view the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...

Bob” Evans, age 61, of Alexandria VA, passed away suddenly on December 6th, 2016 in the town of McLean VA.Major Robert M. “Bob” Evans, age 61, of Alexandria VA, passed away suddenly on December 6th, 2016 in the town of McLean VA. A veteran of the United States Army, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.Major Evans was born on February 19th, 1955 in Washington, D.C. to Robert and Ruth Evans and is a graduate of Avoca Central School in New York. In 1977, he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and upon graduation began his career as an Army Field Artillery officer assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Follow-on assignments included command of a 250 man unit in the 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas; selection to graduate school followed by assignment as a mathematics instructor at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School, Fort Monmouth, N.J.; and Systems Analyst, Directorate of Combat Developments, Fort Sill, Okla. He retired in 1995 as a Senior Analyst, Army Information Warfare office, INSCOM, Ft. Belvoir. Major Evans earned a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas. Upon his retirement from the military, he went on to have a successful career at IT consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, where he served as a Senior Associate within Strategic Innovation Group until his passing. Major Evans was a devout Christian, where in his free time, he volunteered at the Manchester Lakes Assisted Living Facility as their Pastor. He was also a proud, caring, and loving husband, father, and grandfather spending an overwhelming majority of his weekends entertaining family. He is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Alberta, his sons, Jonathan (Andrea), and Michael (Autumn), his stepson, Mark (Kelly), the mother of his children, Susan Stanley, his brother Timothy (Julie), his sister Sharon Welc, and his five grandchildr...