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Obituary for classmate Bryan Combs Mom:
On the evening of December 16, Charlotte Morrison Combs gracefully passed into Eternal Life surrounded by family. Charlotte was born on July 16, 1928 in Woodstock, VA to Harold and Lois Morrison who preceded her. She is survived by her brother Harold 'Buddy' Morrison and wife Kitty. Charlotte married Ralph H. Combs on April 26, 1948 and they shared 65 years together. They experienced wonderful adventures together with their four children and their spouses, Sandra and Peter Comar of Woodstock, Julie and David Coffman of Charlottesville, Ralph, Jr. and Maripeg Combs of Winchester and Bryan and Patty Combs of Mt. Jackson. "Grandmama" will be missed by her 8 grandchildren, Ryan and Mark Coffman; Will and Sam Combs, Lynn Miskovic; Emily, Michael and Lindsay Combs; and one great grandchild Taliesen Combs. Charlotte was a 1945 graduate of Woodstock High School and a graduate of the Palmer Business School and served as Treasurer of Woodstock Garage. Family was always very important to Charlotte as she was a storybook mother and homemaker who devoted her life to her husband and children. The family spent many hours enjoying car rides seeing the countryside and learning about the Old Dominion's rich history and important sites where our Nation began. She never missed her children's plays, musicals, school activities and could always be found in the stands cheering on her children and the rest of the Central Falcons. She not only gave her time to her family, but was a loyal and faithful lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where she served as a teacher for both Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, Co-Chair of the Nursery Committee and any other capacity in which she was asked. Every year at the beginning of school she could be found at the Woodstock Elementary School doing eye screening tests for the Lions Club. Charlotte enjoyed traveling, knitting and was a talented seamstress who crafted many of her family's clothes including doll clothes and cherished wedding dresses for her daughters. She and Ralph explored America and other parts of the world together. She was a delightful Southern Lady always greeting people with a smile and a warm welcome.A Memorial Service will be held Monday December 23 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Emanuel Lutheran Church on High St. in Woodstock with the Rev. Nathaniel Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Following the service there will be fellowship and light refreshments at the Church.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Ave. Suite B Winchester, VA 22601, noting "Charlotte Combs Memorial" on memo line. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nvdaily/obituary.aspx?n=charlotte-combs-morrison&pid=168613304#sthash.awXTXsdC.dpuf
5/23/12 - Our classmate, Donna Peters Johnson sent me this email informing us about her fiance and I wanted to share with you all. Please say a prayer for Gary:
5/21/12 - I was just informed that Mrs. Bonnie Gochenour, one of our beloved high school teachers was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Please keep her and the family in your prayers.
02/23/12 - Please see below, a note that Donna Peters Johnson sent me this morning:
Dawn, Please be in prayer for my step-dad Charles Bly. He went to the hospital to have a catherization which was unsuccessful. They kept him at Winchester Medical center where he will be having a triple or quadruple bypass in the morning. I believe in God's healing powers andI know he is already covered however, I also believe in the wonderful power of prayer!
02/19/12 - Donna Peters Johnson' Father, Richard Peters passed away at 6:00 PM peacefully at his Florida home. He was 80 yearas old. Please keep Donna and her family in your prayers. I will add the obituary once it is available.
12/26/11 - Please keep classmate, Jania Jones Fravel and her family in your prayers as her Father lost his battle with cancer on 12/24/11 (Christmas Eve). See obituary below:
Harry C. "Chuck" Jones (1932-2011)
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Staff Sergeant Harry C. "Chuck" Jones, 79, of Woodstock, departed this life peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 24, at Consulate of Woodstock.Chuck was born on May 24th, 1932 in Herndon, Iowa, son of the late Paul and Helen Sexton Jones.
Upon graduation from Guthrie High School, Chuck enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Upon completion of basic training in San Diego, California, his battalion, unbeknownst to them, was deployed to Korea. Chuck served with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine division at the Chosin Reservoir, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Korean Service Award. Chuck was later stationed at Quantico, Virginia and then in Hawaii where he served as Military Police. He completed his military career at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in 1960. Upon his return to Shenandoah County, Chuck served in the Air National Guard at Martinsburg, West Virginia and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force on April 6, 1973.
Chuck is remembered by many as the owner/operator of the Woodstock Billiards Parlor, Agent for Nationwide Insurance, Salesperson at Muhlenburg Motors and Men's Department Manager at Leggett's Department Store in Woodstock. In his later years, Chuck was operator of the Woodstock Gulf Station and owner of C &M Auto Parts in Woodstock, from which he retired.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marie Laughlin Alexander Jones of Woodstock; daughters, Jennifer Jones Funk (Michael), Jolie Jones Johnson, Judith Jones Smoot (Larry), Jania Jones Fravel (Mike), and Lloydine Jones Morgan (Walt); son, Keith Alexander (Susan); grandchildren, Mary Catherine and Nicholas Funk, Jeremy T. Miller (Michelle), Blake Johnson (Leslie), Sean Johnson (Ashley), Kaitlin Smoot, Wesley Fravel (Laurie), Paul M. Fravel (Abbey), Codie Fravel, Melinda Morgan (Josh), Michelle Morgan (Josh), Devin Alexander and Courtney A. Painter (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Carter, Kayden, Kaylen, Orion, Aurora, Adkin, Travis, Trent and Isaiah. One of six children, Chuck was the last remaining immediate member of the Jones family from Iowa. Chuck is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children whom he dearly loved. He is also survived by brother and sisters-in-law, Thelma Laughlin, Bernard and Sarah Jane Stokes and Thelma LaRue.
Chuck was active in many community organizations. He was quite the fast pitch baseball player, little league umpire, member of the Woodstock Fire Department, Life Member of the American Legion Post 199, Woodstock Moose, where he was affectionately referred to as " Lucky Chucky", and theVFW. Chuck was also a life member of the D.A.V. Chosin Few. Chuck was instrumental in organizing the Woodstock Rescue Squad for which he was awarded Distinguished Service Award from the Woodstock Jaycees, of which he was a "Rooster". Chuck organized the placing of the military memorial wall located in front of the new courthouse in Woodstock and he was also involved in the placing of the American flag at the Shenandoah County Park. Chuck was a loyal Woodstock River Bandits fan and supporter of Shenandoah County High School athletics.
Chuck was an avid fisherman. His final wish was granted this past November when he took his last fishing trip to the bay with all of his "fishing buddies".
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3rd at the Woodstock Moose Lodge from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Chuck would have wanted everyone to get home in time to cheer on the Hokies. A memorial service with Military Honors is planned for Saturday, January 7th at 1:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 127 East High Street, Woodstock. Pastor Nate Robinson officiating. A private graveside service will be held in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shenandoah County Relay For Life Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or a charity of your choice .
Arrangements are being handled by Valley Funeral Service, Bowmans Crossing.
Thoughts, concerns and remembrances to http://www.valleyfs.com
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A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Dellinger Funeral Home followed by the graveside service on the property of Willard and Freda Riffee on Dysart Road, Woodstock. Reverend Greg Miller and Pastor Freddie Helsley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Nicholas Riffee, Adam Riffee, Duff Rice, John Archdeacon, Mark Poe, and Johnny Whittington.
Freda Riffee was born March 23, 1938 in Hyden, KY. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Magee and Mrs. June Magee of Dayton, OH.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons: Maria VanHemert and husband John who reside in Holland, Catherine Archdeacon and husband John, Randall Riffee and wife Sandra, and Daniel Riffee and wife Cristie all from Woodstock.
Freda had 12 grandchildren, Shirley Veelbehr and husband Edwin, Jeffry VanHemert and wife Melissa and Ricky VanHemert all from Holland. Additionally Angela Reed, Christopher Archdeacon and wife Heidi, the late Jeremy Sherman, Brandy and husband Frank Grassi, Andrew Riffee, Katie Rice and husband Duff, Adam Riffee, Nicholas Riffee and Emily Riffee.
Freda also had nine great-grandchildren Jacob Reed, Grace and Reese Archdeacon, Justin and Ashley Veelbehr, Zoe and Quinty Van Hemert, Madison Riffee and Cooper Rice.
She is survived by brother Reed Morgan and wife Linda and sister Vanda Shelor from Ohio.
Freda was a military wife for 22 years with her now deceased husband Willard who served and retired from the US Air Force in June 1976. Some of their military stations included Arizona, Ohio, Colorado, Libya and Greenland. His last duty station was with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon from August 1972-June 1976.
Freda's dedication to the US Military did not stop with the retirement of Willard. Durng the recent wars she often sent care packages to the soldiers and prayed for their safety every day. She was a true patriot to the end. Freda also served on the Woodstock Rescue Squad for many years.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Her true love was renovating structures with the use of natural stone.
In lieu of flowers please send your contributions to the St. Luke Brethren Church building fund at 3250 Back Road, Woodstock, VA 22664.
We wish to extend our appreciation to everyone for your prayers, kind thoughts, and help in getting through this difficult time.
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I have been on medical leave from my job at school since March3. I had been having a lot of difficulty with many different health issues. I had been having trouble with acid reflux for several years. Dr. Germroth sent me to a throat specialist in 2008.
Dr. said that my vocal cords were swollen but she thought everything was okay other than that. Time had passed and I was still hoarse and my throat became extremely raw, in addition to this I was having breathing trouble. My R. A. and Fibromyalgia had also been bothering me and it was affecting everything including my job.
Dr Germroth sent me to have a test done on my heart and found out that two main ventricles on the right side of my heart. At that same time he said I am sending you back to Winchester to get your throat checked again.
I had a sleep study done that found that I have sleep apnea but I need to have that repeated again because the tech forgot to do one thing he should have. That is next Tuesday.
My vocal cords are now permanently damaged due to the bad acid reflux. I am having a special surgery done on June 3 to recreate a new esophogus.
After this I may have to have a type of heart catherization to measure my heart pressure. I am taking 100mg. of Lasix a day and my ankles and feet are swelling alot.
I got a new R.A. doctor and she has changed 3 of my meds. I feel more confident with this doctor and I have great thoughts about it. I trust God's healing power and I wasn't created to live in so much pain!
My youngest daughter has also been sick. I have been taking her ack and forth to UVA. In a couple of weeks they are going to do a laproscopic procedure to check for Endometriosis. It runs in my family. Both my Mom and I had to have hysterectomies very early.
I pray that she finds the answers she needs and get the appropriate assistance.
You can shorten this up easily but I wanted to explain it all to you!
Thank You and God Bless, Donna
Fay Levan Fry Kline, 75, of Edinburg, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Royal Haven in Woodstock.
The funeral will be held Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock. Reverend Bill Garber will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.
Mrs. Kline was born June 4, 1935 in Shenandoah County, daughter of the late Elmer and Maude Riffey Fry. She was formerly employed with Blue Bell in Woodstock and at Bowman Apple in Mt. Jackson. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Edinburg and a lifetime member of the Methodist Women. She was a member of Rebekkah Lodge and the Edinburg Fire Department Aux.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Floyd F. Kline; two sons, Ken Kline and his wife Brenda and Mike F. Kline and his wife Sarah, all of Edinburg; and four grandchildren, Dr. Daniel Kline, Amy Kline, Katelin Kline and Benjamin Kline.
She was preceded in death by sister, Helen Miller and brother, Paul Fry.
Pallbearers will be Mark Irvin, Ned Irvin, Joe Foltz, G.B. Foltz, Brad Dellinger and Tony Thorpe.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Edinburg Fire Department, P.O. Box 11, Edinburg, Virginia 22824 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
Condolences may be left at www.dellingerfuneralhome.com
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Published in Northern Virginia Daily on March 19, 2011
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011, 10:00 AM at the Woodstock United Methodist Church by Rev. David Rash. An interment service will be held at 2:00 PM at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg.
Mr. Cutright was born September 18, 1921 at Rachel, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Edwin and Violet Vaughn Cutright.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II in the European Theater and retired from FMC in 1985. He was a member of the Woodstock United Methodist Church where he served on the Board of Trustees, the Administrative Board and as an Usher. He also was a member of the DAV and Edinburg VFW Post 2447.
Mr. Cutright is survived by two sons, Edwin Leon Cutright of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and Eric Dale Cutright of Charlottesville; two daughters, Nancy Lynn Hodges of Harrisonburg and Judy Kay Cutright of Earlysville; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock, Sunday evening from 7 to 9 PM.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent to www.dellingerfuneralhome.com
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He was born May 12, 1930 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, son of the late Thomas Edward and Clara Palmer Bly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy Polk Bly; two sons, Richard "Dickie" Bly of Edinburg and Darwin "Butch" Bly of Stephens City; a daughter Tina Daniels of Stephens City; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Kearns Miller of Edinburg and Alma Fadley of Mt. Jackson.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Wayne Bly and Robert Dale Bly; a brother, Thomas Bly, Jr.; a sister, Nancy Reedy and a half brother, Lloyd Palmer.
Robert "Red" grew up in the Toms Brook, Mt. Olive area. He attended church in Mt. Olive as a youth and went to school in Toms Brook. Robert worked for numerous years on the Ernest and Mary Lee Keller Dairy Farm at Mt. Olive, Frye Furniture in Strasburg, and 23 years at Aileen. He continued to work various part time odd jobs until his health no longer permitted him to work.
Mr. Bly was a charter member of the Columbia Furnace Community Club, being an avid hunter, he was a member Mountain Top Hunting Club, past member of the Edinburg and Conicville Volunteer Fire Dept. as well as helped to coach little league. Red never knew a stranger and was always willing to help those in need.
Pallbearers will be Dean Miller, Donald Hamrick, Bobby Ryan, Harry Helsley, Mike Helsley, and David Gibb. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Smith, Hugh Thompson, and the Columbia Furnace Community Club who will attend as a group.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 pm at Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock or anytime at the Bly home.
A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, February 24, 2011, 11:00 am at Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock, by Rev. Katie Gosswein and Rev. John Taylor. Interment will follow at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Woodstock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.
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11/30/10 - Please keep our fellow classmate, Kim Collett, in your prayers. The doctors have recently found a mass in her lungs. She has more tests to undergo to really tell what it may be. She is in good spirits as always! We love you Kim!
10/31/10 - Please put fellow classmate, Meg Wright Glenn in your prayers as she has recently lost her father, Edward Turner Wright:
The Reverend Doctor Edward Turner Wright, age 77, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Edinburg, VA joined the Church Eternal on Sunday, October 31, 2010.
He was the son of the late Ralph Parrish and Margaret Moore Wright of the London Bridge area of Virginia Beach. He graduated in 1951 from Oceana High School, in 1955 from Randolph Macon College, in 1958 from Duke Divinity School, and in 1989, he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. He served for 48 years as a Pastor in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, including many churches throughout the Shenandoah Valley. He had an avid thirst for knowledge in all areas and was devoted to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Wood Wright; a son, Edward John Ralph Wright and wife Debra of Augusta, GA; three daughters, Karen Wright Unroe and husband Chuck of Clifton Forge, Meg Wright Glenn and husband Marcus of Ellicott City, MD, and Roberta Wright Smith and husband Todd of Amelia; eight grandchildren, Heather and Megan Wright, Madelaine Unroe, Lisa and Christopher Glenn, and Brandon, Ethan, and Kristin Smith.
A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville with Reverend T. Todd Smith (son-in-law) officiating. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Cemetery, Hanover. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Bennett Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Road-Suite 130, Glenn Allen, VA 23060.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.bennettfuneralhomes.com
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Published in Northern Virginia Daily on November 3, 2010
9/12/10 - From the Class of 1980.....just found Darrell Hepner is having some major health issues. Yesterday his spleen ruptured and damaged and weakened his heart. He needs lots of prayers.
9/9/10 - I don't know if you guys remember Steve Womble from the Class of 81, but recently found out he had open heart surgery last week and unfortunately had a massive heart attack following the surgery. They have him sedated and he is in critical condition. Please say a prayer for Steve and his doctors.
Happy that the chemo appears to be working and my platelet count is now nearly normal. Thanks Dr and Thank you Dear Lord. I am grateful for every day I am given.
7/19/10 - Please keep Charles Funkhouser in your thoughts and prayers as he recently lost his mother:
Barbara Jean Funkhouser, 69 of Edinburg, died at her home on July 19, 2010.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010, 2:00 PM at Columbia Furnace First Church by Rev. Glenn Turner. Burial will be in the Columbia Furnace Cemetery.
Mrs. Funkhouser was born at Saumsville, Virginia on June 20, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth Barton Coffman.
She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hensley of Warrenton; four sons, Charles Funkhouser of Edinburg, Richard Funkhouser and wife, Rosemarie of Woodstock, Robert Funkhouser of Broadway, and Frank Funkhouser of Edinburg; eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM at the Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock.
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7/07/10 - Our hearts and thoughts go out to Harris Thompson for the recent loss of his Father, John Thompson, who had a long battle with cancer. John was one of the founders and owners of Thompson and Sons in Edinburg.
John Harris "Johnny" Thompson
John Harris "Johnny" Thompson Sr., 76, passed away July 7, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He had been ill with cancer.
Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 21, 1933 at the Thompson home on Shenandoah Avenue in Edinburg. His parents were the late C.E. Thompson and Opal Helsley Thompson.
Mr. Thompson, president of C.E. Thompson and Sons Corporation in Edinburg, and Thompson Building Material, LLC, in Warrenton, graduated from Edinburg High School in 1953. Following high school, he served in the United States Navy for four years. He, his father and his brother, William (Billy) founded C.E. Thompson and Sons Corporation in 1958.
He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Edinburg where he had served as chairman of the administrative board and the parsonage committee. He was past president and member of the Edinburg Lions Club, Shenandoah Homebuilders Association and Edinburg Madison District Memorial Park and Pool. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 199 in Woodstock.
Mr. Thompson had been a Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 76 and assistant scoutmaster of Troop 54 in Edinburg.
He had served on the Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority and the Triplett Technical and Business Institute Advisory Committee and had been a basketball coach for the Shenandoah County Department of Parks and Recreation when his three children played.
Mr. Thompson married the former Mary Lou Lineweaver of Star Tannery Oct. 16, 1954 in a beautiful candlelight service at St. James Lutheran Church in Star Tannery. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, John Harris Thompson Jr. and his wife, Barbara Short Thompson, and two daughters, Mary Beth Thompson Foltz and husband, Joe Foltz, and Ann Thompson Shirkey and husband, Stuart Shirkey, all of Edinburg; grandchildren, Shane Thompson, Heath Thompson, Johnathan Foltz, Ethan Thompson, Joseph Foltz, Chase Thompson, Claire Shirkey and Lillian Shirkey; niece, Sherrill Thompson Keller, and nephew, Billy M. Thompson, and their children; two special nieces, Donna Locklear and Karen Dellinger; other nieces and nephews; members of the Thompson and Lineweaver families, and numerous friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William and his wife, the former Mary Lou Polk.
He enjoyed traveling, entertaining and taking care of his family, and he loved Edinburg and the surrounding communities.
Johnny was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and businessman and was affectionately known as "Dad John" by his darling grandchildren who adored him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Pallbearers will be Shane Thompson, Heath Thompson, Johnathan Foltz, Ethan Thompson, Joseph Foltz, Chase Thompson, Joe Foltz, Stuart Shirkey, Neil Thompson and Billy M. Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Short, Burdette Foltz, Henry Shirkey, Jack Heishman, Daryl Orndorff, Bill Holtzman, Rodney Crowder, Loy May, Keith Richards, Bill Ortts, Kelly Keller, Richard Murray, Keith Lantz, Gary Fletcher, Joan Holler and Jerry Turybury.
Employees of C.E. Thompson and Sons and members of the Edinburg Lions Club will attend in groups.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Edinburg, Va. 22824 and the Edinburg Town Park, P.O. Box 85, Edinburg, Va. 22824.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10 at 11 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church in Edinburg with the Rev. Steve McMillion and Pastor Philo Kent Bennett officiating. Burial, with military honors by US Navy and Strasburg American Legion Post #77, will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Friday, July 9, also at the church from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Please say a prayer for Selesta Feller Funkhouser. Her position at the courthouse has been eliminated due to budget cuts. Her last day of employment is 6/30/10, and her last working day will be Wednesday 6/16/10. If any of you know of a position somewhere to work that has Virginia retirement - she have less than three years to go, please email her on here.
6/03/10 - Our prayers go out to Carolyn Carper Wine for the recent loss of her step-brother.
Arthur James Sager, age 47, a resident of Strasburg passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 at Lynn Care Center of Front Royal.A graveside service for Mr. Sager will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Lebanon Church Cemetery with Pastor Dave Casto officiating.
He was born in Woodstock, Virginia on September 23, 1962 the son of Henry M. Sager and Erma Jean Hoover. He was an avid NASCAR fan and Dale Earnhart, Jr. was his favorite driver, and was a faithful supporter of the Washington Redskins.
Survivors include his father, Henry Maxwell Sager and wife Shadah Sager of Strasburg; his mother, Erma Jean Hoover of Toms Brook; sisters, Mary Ellen Powers and husband, John of New Jersey, and Delores Pangle and husband Dale of Strasburg; one brother, Sam Sager and wife, Kelly of Toms Brook; step sister, Carolyn Wines and husband, Larry of Toms Brook; step brother Mike Carper of Strasburg: nephews and nieces, Trevor Sager, Jason Sager, Johnny Powers, Jenna Wines, Jessica Jenkins, Abbi Ryman, Tyler Pedersen, Timmy Pedersen, Chad Pangle, and Travis Pangle.
Condolences may be submitted to the family online at www.stoverfuneralhome.com
Stover Funeral Home & Crematory, Strasburg is serving the Sager family.
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She was born on May 8, 1932 in Shenandoah and was the daughter of the late C.R. and Dorothy Comer Smith.
On Sept. 16, 1950 she married C.W. "Bill" Lillard, who preceded her in death on March 16, 2004.
For many years, Billie lived in Woodstock, where she was a homemaker and served as church secretary for First Baptist Church. She was employed by Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and First Virginia Bank before retiring to Harrisonburg and Sebring, Fla.
She was a member of Harrisonburg Baptist Church, where she was an enthusiastic vacation Bible school volunteer and a member of the Plentinine senior adult group.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in law, Janet L. and Steven W. Smith of Dayton and Mary Lou and T. Bruce Edmonds Jr. of Gloucester; grandson Andrew J. Smith of Radford; four sisters, Margaret Campbell and husband, Ben of Virginia Beach, Joyce Warren and husband, John, Sue Elswick and husband, Bernard, all of Shenandoah, Shirley Dearing of Elkton; three nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, June Gochenour.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at Lindsey Funeral Home and Crematory in Harrisonburg, with the Pastor Sam P. Jones officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be private.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com
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UPDATE as of 1/23/10 - Good Saturday Morning to my wonderful friends and classmates,
Things have changed and I wanted to give you an update on my situation. I had bloodwork with the doctor on Thursday and my platelets had dropped to a dangerously low level (11 thousand).
It appears the time has come to begin treatments. He has put me on a regime of steroids and I had to go in for a platelet transfusion. I have also been referred to John Hopkins University and have an appointment for April 22nd.
Many people have asked what they can do or told me to let them know if I need anything- so now I have a request.
When I was set to get my platelets I was rescheduled due to a serious emergancy in the hospital (WMC). It appears that there is a criticl shortage of blood components in the blood bank. There is a Red Cross Blood Drive Feb 2nd from 12-6 in Woodstock at the American Legion. If you are healthy and can find time to donate it would be a real benefit to me and others who have to have routine treatments with blood products,not to mention victims of serious accidents and who need critical care. It doesn't hurt (much) and doesn't take too long. You could potentially save three lives with one pint of blood. So if you have time please help. Thanks so much and enjoy the NFL playoffs this Sunday. : ) Hugs and Love
Kim
1/22/10 - Classmate, Norma Mason's Mother passed away. See obit below:
Rachel L. Preston, 74 of Woodstock, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Clyde Preston on Friday January 22, 2010.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 2:00 PM at the Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock by Rev. John F. Taylor, Jr.
Mrs. Preston was born August 26, 1935 at Woodstock, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Robert and Mary Feller Boyce.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and a sister.
Mrs. Preston is survived by a son, Clyde "Sam" Preston, III of Woodstock; two daughters, Patty Delawder of Mount Jackson and Norma "Petey" Mason of Williamsport, MD; three sisters, Betty Schwarz of Woodstock, Anna "Tootie" Hudgins of Edinburg, and Marie "Cookie" Foltz of Woodstock; five grandchildren, Sonny Preston, C.J. Preston, Monica Rush Giarelli, Wayne Walker, and Adam Walker; five great grandchildren.
In Mom's words, "Don't cry for me, I am in heaven with the Lord".
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11/30/09 - I don't know if anyone read Kim Collett's recent profile update, but under her Words of Wisdom she mentions that she is in the early stages of MDS. In Kim's words...MDS is serious in that there is no cure. It impacts formation of blood cells in the marrow and can result in anemia which causes fatigue, low platelets which causes bruising and can result in internal bleeding if the number goes too low and the low white count compromises your immune system and can cause repeated infections. It also progresses to lukemia in about 30% of the cases. The flip side is that a person can have it for many years and only need supportive care (antibiotics etc.)
In my case it has not yet progressed to where they can determine which stage/type I have. Right now I am scheduled to go every 2 months for bloodwork so that the doctor can monitor the progression.
I am optimistic. I believe that a positive attitude and being proactive with your health can go a long way in helping the body heal. The bottom line is that it is all in God's hands. Thanks for the thoughts and concern.
Please keep Kim in your prayers that the doctors are able to keep ahead of this disease.
