Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Edna W. Garman
Edna Webb Garman, 92, of 1881 Harvest Drive, Winchester, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in a local nursing home.
Mrs. Garman was born Jan. 16, 1909, in Bosqueville, Texas, the daughter of Augustas James and Nannie Ruth Hall Webb. She owned the Old Mill Antique Shop in Millwood from 1975 to 1989 and the Midland Hall Antique Shop in Pinehurst, N.C., from 1989 to 1992.
She was a member of Millwood Country Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a past member of Greenway Garden Club.
She married Willard H. Garman on Jan. 25, 1938. Mr. Garman died Jan. 23, 1995.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley G. Brown of Boyce; a son, Warren W. Garman of Key West, Fla.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester 22601.
Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville, is handling arrangements.
Ruth M. Carter
Ruth M. Carter, 81, of Front Royal Pike, Winchester, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Carter was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Ridgeway, W.Va., the daughter of Frederick and Jessie Rudolph Mowery. She was a waitress at Winchester Country Club for 38 years and retired from the Holiday Inn after 35 years.
She married Charles N. Carter on Aug. 24, 1938, in Frederick County. Mr. Carter died April 4, 1983.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Catherine Vance of Winchester; a sister, Goldie Loy of Winchester; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Marguerite Ann Armel, is deceased.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Richard Dick, James D. Ambrose Sr., J. Daniel Ambrose, C. David Ambrose, Daryl W. Ambrose, Richard Armel, and Michael Armel.
Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester 22601.
Dallas D. Steele Jr.
Dallas Darrell “Skip” Steele Jr., 69, of Stafford County, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, in Potomac Hospital.
Mr. Steele was born June 6, 1931. He was a master craftsman and retired from Kearney & Associates in Springfield. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserves.
He had been cared for by his aunt, Virginia Ruth Humphries.
His wife, Sybil Elizabeth Steele, is deceased.
Surviving are two sons, Michael D. Steele of Fairfax and Dallas D. Steele III of Dale City; four daughters, Marion P. Jackson of Frederick, Md., Kippy S. Horak of Stafford, Lisa S. MacDonald of Winchester, and Vicki L. Pratt of Fredericksburg; two brothers, Iver Steele of Leesburg and Robert Steele of Port Orange, Fla.; two sisters, Barbara Shelton of Front Royal and Frances Kushlewski of Glen Burnie, Md.; 34 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Richland Baptist Church, with the Rev. James H. Bethany officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mullins & Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg, is handling arrangements.
Carrie C. Meyers
Carrie Clayton Meyers, 88, of 105 Donna Circle, Winchester, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mrs. Meyers was born Jan. 12, 1913, in Nain, the daughter of Edgar S. and Amanda Brown Marple. She was a seamstress at Bell Clothing and sewed the habits for Sacred Heart Convent for many years. She had been a production worker at O’Sullivan.
She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Winchester.
She was married to Paul Meyers, who died in 1990.
Surviving is a brother, Julian B. Marple of Stephens City.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Hartley Wigfield and the Rev. Larry Hickey officiating. Entombment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Julian Marple Jr., Bill Campbell, Tom Marple, Lawrence Rader, William John, and Paul Margetts.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, Building Fund, 1317 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester 22601.
Audra E. Hackett
Audra E. Hackett, 76, of Cross Road, Brookfield, Conn., died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Danbury Hospital, Danbury, Conn.
Mrs. Hackett was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Bluefield, W.Va., the daughter of Lee and Ethel Sheppard Hunt. She had worked at Haly Inc., Brookfield, for 35 years, where she was treasurer and office and plant manager.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Brookfield.
She married Robert J. Hackett on Feb. 14, 1944, in Agawam, Mass.
Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Catherine C. Donroe of Stamford, Conn.; a sister, Sandra Alger of Waynesboro; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Reliance Church, Frederick County, with Dr. William N. Wade officiating. Burial will be in Reliance Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eugene Clem, Richard Clem, Jack Derflinger, James Judy, Arthur Gruver, and Ralph Powell.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Jones Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Virginia L. Smith
Virginia L. Johnson Smith, 95, of Front Royal, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, in Lynn Care Center, Front Royal.
Arrangements with Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, are incomplete.
Noble Memorials
Memorials for Dorothy W. Noble, whose obituary was published Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 3271, Winchester 22604.
Carrie C. Myers
Carrie C. Myers, 88, of 105 Donna Circle, Winchester, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001.
Arrangements with Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, are incomplete.
Evelyn R. Mathias
Evelyn Rebecca Mathias, 81, of 100 Cedar St., Wardensville, W.Va., died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Mathias was born May 3, 1919, in Virgilina, N.C., the daughter of Luke J. and Ethel Battersill Chandler. She attended Faith Mission Church in Wardensville.
She was a graduate of Averett College in Danville and was the lead soloist at the college and at Mount Ranier Methodist Church in Mt. Ranier, Md.
Surviving is her husband, Judge Robert N. Mathias, whom she married on Feb. 17, 1943, in Albany, Ga.
A son, Robert B. Mathias II, is deceased.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Mission Church, with Pastor David Garns officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Lost River, W.Va.
Pallbearers will be Jay Crawford, David Brill, Dan Cassell, Dar Ude, Brian Ude, and Ricky Heare.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, Wardensville.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Winchester-Frederick County Unit, 1804 Valley Ave., Winchester 22601; or to Faith Mission Church, P.O. Box 157, Wardensville, W.Va. 26851.
Daisy Mae Hite
Daisy Mae Hite, 58, of Mann Lane, Shipman, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Hite was born Sept. 10, 1942, in Front Royal, the daughter of Willie S. and Agnes Sprouse Knave. She was the stepdaughter of James L. Dawson.
She was a homemaker and a member of Schuyler Baptist Church.
She was married to Franklin K. Hite.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Jean H. Moore of Arrington and Elizabeth Hite of Shipman; three sisters, Bessie Hawes of Buena Vista, Eleanor Clarke of Chantilly, and Kathleen Phinney of Lexington, Ill; two brothers, Walter Knave of Front Royal and Douglas Knave of Lexington, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Linden Cemetery, Linden.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston.
Memorials may be made to the funeral home.
Derwin M. Hayes
Derwin M. Hayes, 37, of 426 N. Kent St., Winchester, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mr. Hayes was born July 5, 1963, in Wurzberg, Germany, the son of Roosevelt Hayes Jr. and Mary Gilkerson Hayes.
Surviving with his parents, of Winchester, are three children; three sisters, Cassandra J. Hayes of Deland, Fla., and Danette E. Hayes and Theresa R. Hayes, both of Winchester; and a brother, Roosevelt J. Hayes of Winchester.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephens C.M.E. Church, Winchester, with the Rev. Bryan E. Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Orrick Cemetery, Winchester.
Memorials may be made to Derwin M. Hayes Funeral Fund, c/o Cartwright Funeral Home, 232 E. Fairfax Lane, Winchester 22601.
Glendon R. Dyer
Glendon Ray Dyer, 56, of Clarksburg, W.Va., formerly of Wardensville, W.Va., died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, in Arlington.
Arrangements with Davis Funeral Home, Clarksburg, are incomplete.
Ruth M. Carter
Ruth M. Carter, 81, of Front Royal Pike, Winchester, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Carter was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Ridgeway, W.Va., the daughter of Frederick and Jessie Rudolph Mowery. She was a waitress at Winchester Country Club for 38 years and retired from the Holliday Inn after 35 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Catherine Vance of Winchester; a sister, Goldie Loy of Winchester; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Marguerite Ann Armel, is deceased.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Richard Dick, James D. Ambrose Sr., J. Daniel Ambrose, C. David Ambrose, Daryl W. Ambrose, Richard Armel, and Michael Armel.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester 22601.
Dwight C. Billmeyer
Dwight C. Billmeyer, 68, of HC 78, Box 10, Rio, W.Va., died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Billmeyer was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Rio, the son of D. Brent and Beulah V. Wilson Billmeyer. He was a farmer and an Army veteran.
He was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Rio.
He married Margel Poland on Nov. 24, 1951, in Hagerstown, Md.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, D. Stephen Billmeyer and Andrew A. Billmeyer, both of Rio; a brother, Wayne W. Billmeyer of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a sister, Madeline Nesmith of Wardensville, W.Va.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, with Pastor Richard Moll and Pastor R. Dale Poland officiating. Burial will be private in Rio Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Giffin Funeral Home, Capon Bridge, W.Va.
Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Rio, W.Va. 26755; or to Rio Volunteer Fire Company, Rio, W.Va. 26755.
Virginia L. Smith
Virginia L. Johnson Smith, 95, of Front Royal, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, in Lynn Care Center, Front Royal.
Arrangements with Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, are incomplete.
