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Exmore, Virginia Faye Wilfong 1949 — 2024 Carolyn Faye Wilfong, 74, of Exmore, VA, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born on May 4, 1949, in Richmond, VA, to the late Lloyd W. Wells and Ruth Wells. Faye was a beloved wife to Richard Wilfong and a cherished mother to Catherine Hunter. She adored her granddaughter, Madison Grace Hunter. Faye dedicated her career to guiding and helping others through her more than 35 years in public education. After beginning her career as a science teacher, Faye devoted herself to advising and assisting students as a guidance counselor at Nelson County Junior High School and Northampton Middle School, and later as the guidance director at Northampton Middle School. She also served as a career...

Leesburg, Virginia Nancy Lee Garber 1932 — 2024 NANCY LEE GARBER, 91 of Leesburg, Virginia, and formerly of Harrisonburg, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home. She was born June 15, 1932, and is predeceased by her beloved grandparents, Sarah Jane and Zebedee Roadcap, parents, Della and James Hoskins, and husband, David. Nancy is survived by daughters, Sharon Perry (husband Dennis) and Carol Germain; grandchildren Jessica Thomas (husband Chris), Ben Perry, and Natalie Germain; great-grandchildren Claire, Elise, and Grace Thomas. Nancy had a love of learning from an early age, and graduated as Valedictorian from Harrisonburg High School in 1950. Later, she attended Harrisonburg Business School and Madison College. She...

Dandridge, Tennessee Mary Lynn Cason 1943 — 2023 Mary Lynn Shelor Cason, of Dandridge Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on December 30, 2023, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a prolonged illness. She was born on January 16, 1943, in Ruston, Louisiana. She attended Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia and graduated from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia. She was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for the entirety of her career and was among one of the first women CPAs in the State of Virginia. A large part of her life was devoted to service. She was very active in her local community and provided a lifetime of service as a leader in several organizations, including the Harrisonburg Woman's Club and...

Davidson, North Carolina Anne Wynn Carver 1945 — 2023 Anne Wynn Carver, 77 of Beaufort, SC, passed away on December 15, 2023 at The Pines at Davidson in Davidson, NC. Anne Wynn was born December 16, 1945 in Hinton, VA, the daughter of Donald and Virginia Ann Carver, who preceded her in death. In addition to her life partner, Bacot Allston, Anne Wynn is survived by her siblings, Donald Carver II (Ann Tate) of Beaufort, SC and Dan Carver (Terri) of Davidson, NC as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Anne Wynn graduated from Turner Ashby High School in Dayton, VA in 1964 and earned her BA from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA. She earned her Master of Library Science from the University of Maryland in 1968. After graduation Anne Wynn became...

Goshen, Indiana John A. Lapp 1933 — 2023 John A. Lapp died December 5 at the Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen, Indiana. He was 90 years old. John Allen Lapp was born on March 15, 1933 in Lansdale, PA to John E. Lapp and Edith Nyce Lapp. John's parents strongly supported education for their nine children. John Allen, the eldest, set the pace for his younger siblings, proving adept in school from an early age. John always had a passion for history, moving on from Kulpsville Elementary School to Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonburg, VA and then to Eastern Mennonite College (now University). He graduated with a B.A. in History in 1954, followed by marriage to his college sweetheart, Mary Alice Weber, from Lititz, PA. With...

Berkeley Springs, WV, West Virginia Donald Linwood Alexander 1964 — 2023 Donald Linwood Alexander, age 59, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, WV after a short battle with cancer. Born April 6, 1964 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of June Jeanette Whisner Alexander of Berkeley Springs and the late Alvin Leroy Alexander, Sr. He attended Berkeley Baptist Church. Donald was a 1982 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School. He had worked as a custodian with the Sideling Hill Scenic Welcome Center. Donald was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Orioles and the West Virginia Mountaineers. He enjoyed playing the 5 crowns card...

Weyers Cave, Virginia Alice M. Crabtree 1939 — 2023 Alice "Buttons" Marie Morrison Crabtree, of Weyers Cave, Virginia passed away on November 14, 2023. Alice was born on 11/20/1939 in Bel Air, MD. to Joseph Ring Morrison and Ossie (Wood) Morrison. She retired from Harford County Public Library where she served as Secretary to the Director for 30 years. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 65 years, William, children Daniel, Brian, and Ann, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Alice will be remembered for her tremendous fighting spirit which allowed her to be a 37- year breast cancer survivor. She faced each day with hope and optimism and courage, and served as an inspiration to those who loved her. Alice was a proud...

Elkton, Virginia Roberta H Meadows 1932 — 2023 Roberta H. Meadows, 91, of Elkton, Virgina was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born October 24, 1932, in Waynesboro, Virgina to Ernest Poe Hensley and Violet Morris Hensley. She married Freeman D. Meadows on December 29, 1950. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Elkton Pentecostal Church at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Elkton, VA. A time of food and fellowship will follow at the church's social hall. Roberta will be interred in Elk Run Cemetery alongside of Freeman Meadows. Flowers may be sent to the Elkton Pentecostal Church for the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MWH Hospice,...

Atlanta, Georgia James Alan Reedy 1938 — 2023 James Alan Reedy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 85 years old. Born in Clintwood, Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents Corbett and Lelia Reedy, loving wife Kay Reedy and sister Nancy Olson. He is survived by his children Jody Reedy Andrade (Billy), Betsy Reedy Sawyer (Ryan), Bryan Dunlap (Kelley), Bo Dunlap (Jill), and Greg Kershner (Leigh). Jim was a proud grandfather to his fourteen grandchildren: Cameron, Grace, Tyler, Eli, Sidney, Paige, Grant, Jackson, Meredith, Eliza, Isabella, Sechaba, Talia and Meti. Jim was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Richmond, Virginia and...

Elgin, South Carolina Tammy Ann Lindahl 1957 — 2023 Tammy Ann Lindahl, 65, of Elgin, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on December 15, 1957, she was a daughter of the late P.W. Mac Atkins and Thelma Shifflett Atkins. Tammy graduated from Harrisonburg High School (Class of 1976) and proudly served in the United States Army. While stationed at Camp King in Germany, she met her loving husband of 43 years, Gerald Gene Lindahl. Together, they enjoyed volksmarching the trails in Germany and spending the weekends riding their motorcycle with the Honda Rider Club of America. Tammy was an avid animal lover, a talented jewelry maker, and had a passion for reading. She loved music and sitting on her back porch....

Rockingham, Virginia W. Clifton Pritchett 1937 — 2023 Woodrow Clifton Pritchett (Clif) was born May 21, 1937, in Cambridge, MD to the late Woodrow A. and Florence Ross Pritchett. On June 27, 1959, he was united in marriage to Velda Petre, who preceded him in death, November 4, 2008. Clif graduated from Eastern Pilgrim College, MD and Bridgewater College, VA with degrees in Music. In addition, he also graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Education with concentration in Music. His music teaching career began in Maryland and Michigan followed by a return to Bridgewater College to serve as Professor of Music. He and his wife and children made Bridgewater their home for eleven years. In 1977, Clif and family relocated back...

Canton, Georgia Wayne E. Booker 1937 — 2023 Our beloved father, Wayne Edward Booker, Sr. died in his home surrounded by his three children on August 21, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born in Peoria, IL in December 1927. His family moved to Fort Wayne, IN where Wayne played the trombone in the H.S. band. Wayne and his late wife Rachel Carolyn first met and bonded over their mutual appreciation for Christian ministry and church choirs at Bob Jones University and continued to share this love throughout their marriage of 50 years. Wayne and Carolyn ministered together in several churches across four different states modeling, discipling, hosting, encouraging many in gospel ministry over their years together. He leaves behind three...

Charlottesville, Virginia Walter Montie Hughes II 1952 — 2023 Walter Montie Hughes II, 71, of Grottoes, VA died on August 3, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. Born June 6, 1952, in Charlottesville, VA, he was the son of Walter Montie Hughes and Joyce Ann Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harry Michael Hughes. Montie worked for Ethan Allen for over 30 years and loved nothing more than riding his Harley and listening to Bruce Springsteen. He enjoyed collecting Motorcycle memorabilia, spending time with family and friends, telling stories from when he was younger, and loving his Pomeranians. Montie is survived by his wife Betty Hughes of Grottoes, VA, and his children Adam Hughes of Charlottesville,...

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia Lenore Steigelmann Knestrick 1945 — 2023 Lenore "Lynn" Steigelmann Knestrick went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2023, after suffering a fall at her home. Lynn was born on April 11, 1945, in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, the third of five children born to Valentine (Val) and Dorthy Steigelmann. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, the love of her life and best friend, R. Corwin Knestrick; her sons, Christopher C. Knestrick of Redmond, Washington and Jonathan D. Knestrick of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; her daughter, Allison Dossett Patzig (Andy) of Aldie, Virginia; as well as two granddaughters, Emerson and Kate Dossett. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Diane O'Malley (Tom), and brother Richard K....

Culpeper, Virginia Barbara Nicholas 1946 — 2023 Barbara "Bootie" Hamilton Nicholas, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Culpeper Medical Center on June 21, 2023. Bootie was born in Cheverly Maryland on April 24, 1946, to the late Robert D. and Alice C. Hamilton. Bootie grew up in Mt. Sidney, Virginia. She was a 1964 graduate of Fort Defiance High School, where she was a cheerleader and played basketball. She then lived in various locations in the Shenandoah Valley as well as Florida. Bootie was also a pianist and organist, playing for Mt. Sidney United Methodist Church. In 1978, Bootie moved to Culpeper, Virginia. She worked as an administrative assistant for various employers and was an office manager for a CPA firm...

Frederick, Maryland Kimmera (Kim) Miley Brennan 1958 — 2023 Kimmera (Kim) Miley Brennan, 65, of Frederick, Maryland, entered her heavenly life on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Pat Brennan. They were married 43 years. Born on March 22, 1958, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the Elaine Newton of Daleville, VA, and the late Richard Miley. Kim was a graduate of Northside High School in Roanoke, VA, and received her Bachelor's degree in 1980 from James Madison University. She was a kindergarten teacher for 16 years with Rockingham County Schools in Virginia, and Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, reading, and spending time with her...

Greenville, North Carolina Claudine J. Humphrey 1926 — 2023 The Lord needed another angel and called Claudine J. Humphrey, home to Heaven on Friday, April 7, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, at 4 PM, in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. It can be seen by accessing the Wilkerson Funeral Home website under the Events tab. Claudine was born to the late Virgil and Valley Weaver on November 3, 1926. She was a member of the Oakmont Baptist Church. Claudine was preceded in death by her devoted husband Charles in 2012; and her three sisters. Claudine loved life each day. She was a very witty and most feisty mother. She will be greatly missed by her family, and many friends. Claudine had an illustrious career as Deputy Director, Office of...

New Martinsville, West Virginia Anna Rebecca Goddard 1924 — 2023 Anna Rebecca Yoho Goddard, age 99, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home. She was born January 13, 1924 in Wheat, WV, the second daughter of the late Jacob Henry and Nettie Mae Cross Yoho. She was a member of the Steelton Church of Christ New Martinsville. Anna loved to work in her flower beds and gardens, as well staying busy sewing, quilting, and doing cross stitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Albert Chester Goddard; four sisters, Jessie (Vernon) Kirkpatrick, Ora (Charles) Greathouse, Mary (Bob) Morris and Pansy (John) Price; two brothers, Harold (Jean) Yoho and Bernard...

Harrisonburg, Virginia Anna Mae Cook Reid 1924 — 2023 Anna Mae Cook Reid, a resident of Bellaire at Stoneport, Harrisonburg Va. passed away peacefully February 9th, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Anna Mae was born July 22, 1924, in Watauga County, N.C. to parents William Henry and Jessie Mae Shores Cook. She was married 72 years to George McDaniel Reid, who died December 7, 2022. Anna Mae is survived by two sons, George "Glenn" (Arlene) Reid, Broadway VA, and William "Bill" Dalton Reid, Haymarket, VA; Grandchildren: Deanna R. (Lucas) Sumners, Caroline R. (Scott) Turner, George M. Reid, David M Reid, Kimberly A Reid, and great granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Sumners. Predeceased by sister, Mary June Cook, she is survived by brother...

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