Obituaries

Charles Erik “Rik” Miller, 70, of Haymarket passed on August 17, 2017 in Haymarket.

He had worked as a surveyor and had a great love of the outdoors. He was a member of the Appalachian Trail Club where he maintained a portion of Hightop Peak trail. He was a hiker, backpacker, enjoyed geo-caching, and photography. Most important was his time with family.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


Obituaries

Phyllis Ann Smith of Ashburn, Virginia (The Wingler House) died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 24, 2017 at The Adler Center for Caring (Hospice) in Aldie, VA.

Phyllis was born May 26, 1932, in Alexandria, VA to the late Charles B. and Capitola Jenkins. Phyllis attended Nursing School in Alexandria, Virginia and later became the Director of Nursing for The Goodwin House, Commonwealth Nursing Home and The Virginian.


Obituaries

Phyllis Ann Hammond Smith of Ashburn, Virginia (The Wingler House) died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 24, 2017 at The Adler Center for Caring (Hospice) in Aldie, VA.

Phyllis was born May 26, 1932, in Alexandria, VA to the late Charles B. and Capitola Jenkins. Phyllis attended Nursing School in Alexandria, Virginia and later became the Director of Nursing for The Goodwin House, Commonwealth Nursing Home and The Virginian.


Obituaries

Betty Goodwin Klingel, 80, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Betty was a native of Savannah, Georgia, growing up in the community of Montgomery. She attended Savannah High School, and served as the President of the Savannah Chapter of the National Secretaries Association before relocating to the Northern […]