Charles B. Rice
M, #158528, b. 20 November 1854, d. 31 December 1932
Biography
Charles B. Rice was born on 20 November 1854 in Shenandoah Co., VA; son of Charles Edward and Mary (Beaver) Rice. He married
Mary Lynn Windle, daughter of
Peter Windle and
Elizabeth C. Bowman, on 28 December 1876 in Shenandoah Co., VA. Charles B. Rice died on 31 December 1932 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA.
He was buried in January 1933 in St. Matthews Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #77706439.
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John Peter Rice
M, #158529, b. 2 October 1877, d. 14 February 1962
Parents
Biography
John Peter Rice was born on 2 October 1877 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA. He married
Frances Caroline Henkel on 20 April 1911 in New Market Baptist Church, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA; ceremony by Rev. W. E. McInturff. No natural children -- John and Frances raised a foster daughter, Mary Anne Drummond (1921-2011), who married Donald Webster Steele in 1942, and had four children, Donald, Gary, Deborah and Mary. He died on 14 February 1962 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA.
He was buried in February 1962 in St. Matthews Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #73238096.
Occupation: U.S. Navy employee, Navy Dept. Headquarters, Washington, D.C. John Peter Rice lived from 1911 to 1950 in Washington, D.C.
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Frances Caroline Henkel
F, #158530, b. 5 February 1890, d. 9 September 1978
Biography
Frances Caroline Henkel was born on 5 February 1890 in Shenandoah Co., VA; daughter of Solon Godfrey and Annie Mary (Bumgardner) Henkel. She married
John Peter Rice, son of
Charles B. Rice and
Mary Lynn Windle, on 20 April 1911 in New Market Baptist Church, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA; ceremony by Rev. W. E. McInturff. No natural children -- John and Frances raised a foster daughter, Mary Anne Drummond (1921-2011), who married Donald Webster Steele in 1942, and had four children, Donald, Gary, Deborah and Mary. Frances Caroline Henkel died on 9 September 1978 in Harrisonburg, VA.
She was buried in September 1978 in St. Matthews Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #77706443.
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Bryan Driver
M, #158531, b. 24 September 1900, d. 28 February 1937
Biography
Bryan Driver was born on 24 September 1900 in Virginia. He died on 28 February 1937 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA.
He was buried in March 1937 in Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA, Findagrave #21364420.
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Georgeanna Driver
F, #158532, b. 9 May 1924, d. 12 August 2014
Parents
Biography
Georgeanna Driver was born on 9 May 1924 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA. She died on 12 August 2014 in Fishersville, Augusta Co., VA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Miss Georgeanna Driver, 90, of 21 Woodlee Road, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.
She was born May 9, 1924, in New Market, a daughter of the late Bryan and Elizabeth (Windle) Driver.
Prior to retirement, Miss Driver was employed as the Dean of Women at Emory & Henry College for many years.
She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
She loved to travel, especially to Japan. She was an avid reader, and loved growing orchids. “Auntie” will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Family members include two nieces, Elizabeth D. Via and husband, Robert; Ruth D. Wrenn and husband, Dale; a great-niece, Wendy W. Fitzgerald and family; a great-nephew, David E. Wrenn and family; and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Richardson and Nancy Wilson Driver; a niece, Katherine Driver Miller; and two great-nephews, Bryan D. Via and Brian E. Wrenn.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014, in St. John’s United Methodist Church by the Rev. Taylor C. Mertins and the Rev. Dr. Fred Kellogg. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Cemetery in New Market.
Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
She was buried in August 2014 in St. Matthews Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #134327232.
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Thomas Richardson Driver
M, #158533, b. 16 September 1925, d. 7 November 1997
Parents
Biography
Thomas Richardson Driver was born on 16 September 1925 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA. He married
Nancy Ruth Wilson on 16 July 1949 in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA. He died on 7 November 1997 in Churchville, Augusta Co., VA.
He was buried in November 1997 in St. Matthews Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #77705925.
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Nancy Ruth Wilson
F, #158534, b. 30 August 1928, d. 31 May 1998
Biography
Nancy Ruth Wilson was born on 30 August 1928 in Richmond, VA; daughter of Clarence Calhoun and Nannie Ruth (Wells) Wilson. She married
Thomas Richardson Driver, son of
Bryan Driver and
Elizabeth Virginia Windle, on 16 July 1949 in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA. Nancy Ruth Wilson died on 31 May 1998 in Churchville, Augusta Co., VA,
Obituary – The Daily News Leader, Staunton, Virginia; Monday, 1 JUN 1998, page A2 (Newspapers.com):
Nancy W. Driver
CHURCHVILLE – Nancy Ruth (Wilson) Driver, 69, widow of Thomas Richardson Driver, of Churchville, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday (May 31, 1998) at her daughter Ruth’s residence.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1928, at Richmond, a daughter of Clarence Calhoun Wilson and Ruth Wells Wilson Bottom.
She received her B.A. degree in education from Madison College and her master’s degree from Old Dominion University. She was a teacher in the Hampton school system and at Riverheads High School for 37 years prior to retiring. She was a member of the Virginia Education Association and the National Education Association.
She was a member of Loch Willow Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Lynchburg. She was a member of the Churchville Women’s Club.
She was active with the Augusta County Election Committee for many years, working the polls in Churchville.
Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1997.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Katherine Driver Souder of Middlebrook, Elizabeth Driver and Robert L. Via of Staunton and Ruth Driver and Dale E. Wrenn of Middlebrook; six grandchildren, Bryan D. and Robbie Via, Wendy, David E. and Brian E. Wrenn and Michelle Yoder; and a sister-in-law, Georgeanna Driver of Emory.
A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Loch Willow Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Michael J. Hoyt, with burial in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, New Market.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Hamilton, Daniel Gano, Robbie Via, Coverly Biller, Greg Floyd and Joe Tusing.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Hevener, Nick Shull, Dr. Rob Marsh, William Mongold, Phil Via and her former students.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 tonight at Henry Funeral Home and at other times at the residence of her daughter Ruth Wrenn of Middlebrook.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Virginia Affiliate Inc., Shenandoah Valley Chapter, P.O. Box 2855, Staunton, Va. 24402.
She was buried in June 1998 in St. Matthews Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #111629584.
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Katherine Wilson Driver
F, #158535, b. 4 September 1953, d. 8 December 2004
Parents
Biography
Katherine Wilson Driver was born on 4 September 1953 in Richmond, VA. She married William Patterson Brooks on 18 May 1974 in Harrisonburg, VA; ceremony by Fr. Robert C. Brooks. She and William Patterson Brooks were divorced on 22 August 1977 in Rockingham Co., VA. She married
Michael Patrick Miller on 21 August 2000 in Fairfax Co., VA. She died on 8 December 2004 in Fairfax Co., VA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Katherine Driver Miller, 51, a resident of Falls Church, and formerly of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax.
A daughter of the late Thomas R. and Nancy W. Driver, she was born on September 4, 1953, in Richmond.
Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Hampton High School in Hampton, Va., and Madison College (JMU). She was employed by the Rockingham County school system, where she was a teacher, and Leggett's of Harrisonburg.
On August 21, 2000, she married Michael P. Miller, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters; Elizabeth D. Via (Robert L.) of Staunton, Va.; and Ruth D. Wrenn (Dale E.) of Middlebrook, Va. An aunt, Ms. Georgeanna Driver of Emory, Va. Four nephews, Bryan D. Via, David E. Wrenn, Brian E. Wrenn, and Robert L. Via II and family. Two nieces, Ruth (Wendy) Fitzgerald and family and Michelle D. Via. And three special companions, Spencer, Chloe and Molly.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday December 11, 2004 at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no formal visitation, but friends may call at the funeral home. The casket will be closed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter, 615 South Frederick Ave. Suite 308, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - December 10, 2004.
She was buried in December 2004 in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham Co., VA, Findagrave #63197665.
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Michael Patrick Miller
M, #158537, b. 19 February 1955, d. 16 July 2020
Biography
Michael Patrick Miller was born on 19 February 1955 in Washington, D.C.; Raymond J. and Mary Ellen (Whelan) Miller. He married
Katherine Wilson Driver, daughter of
Thomas Richardson Driver and
Nancy Ruth Wilson, on 21 August 2000 in Fairfax Co., VA. Michael Patrick Miller died on 16 July 2020 in Virginia Beach, VA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Michael P. Miller, 65, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born February 19, 1955 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Raymond James and Mary Ellen Miller.
Mike was an Old Dominion University graduate and retired from Ratheon as an Electrical Engineer in 2016.
He will be remembered for his love of fishing and his selfless generosity. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine Souder Miller in 2004.
A private burial will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
He was buried in July 2020 in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham Co., VA, Findagrave #276137304.
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Bryan Driver Vines
M, #158541, b. 5 March 1980, d. 4 February 2011
Parents
| Father | Vernon Raphael Vines, Jr. |
| Mother | Elizabeth Wells Driver |
Biography
Bryan Driver Vines was born on 5 March 1980. He died on 4 February 2011 in Charlottesville, VA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
CHURCHVILLE, VA…
Bryan Driver Via, 30, of 87 Lone Fountain Lane, died Friday, February 4, 2011, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville.
He was born March 5, 1980, in Staunton, a son of Robert L. and Elizabeth (Driver) Via both of Churchville and Vernon R. Vines, Jr., of Staunton.
In addition to his parents, family members include a brother, Robert Lee Via, II and his children, Colby and Ashton Via of Staunton; two sisters, Michelle Via of Greenville and Lindsay Vines of Staunton; special aunts and uncles, Ruth D. and Dale E. Wrenn of Staunton, Noel and Greg Rhinehart of Edinburg, Julie and Scott Rhodes of Staunton; great aunts and uncles, Georgeanna Driver, Cora Lee Carroll, Farris Gwin, Colin and Dot Moyers; and special cousins, Wendy Wrenn Fitzgerald, David Wrenn, Brian Wrenn, Heather Walsh, Katie Rhodes, and families.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas R. and Nancy W. Driver, David F. and Hazel M. Via, and Vernon R. and Nadine M. Vines; and a special aunt, Katherine D. Miller.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m Tuesday, February 8, 2011, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jeff Griffith. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Jim Carroll, Donald Cary, Mike Cary, Mike Botkin, Frank Davis, Curtis Rohr, Don Mace, Shannon Mace, and John Nuckolls.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Rob Marsh, Eric Nuckols, Chad Brown, Scott Vaughn, Chris Cary, Drew Cary, and Gary Roudabush.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 in the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or to the Kluge Children's Rehab Center, 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
He was buried in February 2011 in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, Staunton, VA, Findagrave #65249108.
Bryan Driver Vines was also known as Bryan Driver Via.
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Rebecca Windle
F, #158548, b. about 1825
Parents
Biography
Rebecca Windle was born about 1825 in Shenandoah Co., VA.
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Susan Windle
F, #158549, b. 1817, d. after 22 June 1880
Parents
Biography
Susan Windle was born in 1817 in Shenandoah Co., VA. She died after 22 June 1880 in Shenandoah Co., VA.
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Rebecca Wendel
F, #158550, b. about 1812, d. after 22 June 1880
Parents
Biography
Rebecca Wendel was born about 1812 in Shenandoah Co., VA. She died after 22 June 1880 in Shenandoah Co., VA.
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