Obituary

Sarah Marriott Clark passed away on April 29, 2026 at age 87. Sarah was a mainstay of the neighborhood around Chetworth Park in Northeast Alexandria, having lived in her home for more than four decades. Sarah was born in Charlottesville, VA and grew up in Warrenton, VA before coming to the area for a teaching job. She worked for several decades as a teacher, guidance counselor, and librarian in the Fairfax County public school system. A lifelong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and knowledge came from an inquisitive mind that wasted no time in lively exchange with whoever was fortunate enough to cross paths with her. She was an animal lover, and was particularly fond of cats, having cared for many feline companions over her life. She was always eager to meet and hold the new babies that her beloved neighborhood consistently and graciously offered. Sarah amassed an impressive sock collection and was always keen to show off the day’s pick, consistently selected with intention and purpose. Most of all, Sarah always carried an air of elegance and grace, a relic from a different time inviting others to slow down a bit and enjoy a moment together. She will be missed most by her long-time friend and caretaker, as well as all of her friends and neighbors in the area.

Wayne Wesley Frost of Alexandria died on October 4 at Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) in Arlington at age 88. Born in Seattle, Wayne graduated from Ballard High School in 1955, where he was a standout football player. During his college freshman year, he played on the University of Washington Huskies football team, then transferred to the University of Oregon. He was as an Offensive Guard on the Duck team that played in the 1958 Rose Bowl.

“Wayne did everything he wanted, and he did it well,” says his wife Mercedes, of Alexandria. He had great curiosity and became expert in many areas. He was a creative, generous and empathic person, belying all football player stereotypes. Some have described him as a “Renaissance Man.”

Architect and city planner G. Revell Michael is being remembered for leaving a lasting imprint on the city.

Michael, who spent decades designing and approving hundreds of residential developments throughout the city as an architect and member of the city’s Board of Architectural Review, died on April 7 at the age of 93.