All Obituaries

Rachel Lynn Hale, 39, of Harrisonburg, passed away Friday evening, April 12, 2024 at VCU Health, Richmond.  She was born in Charlottesville on June 2, 1984. Rachel truly loved nature, her children and her dogs that she called “her girls”.  The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to her fiancé, Curtis Connor, for loving her until the end. She is survived by her parents, James Jackson and Sandra Jackson, of Stuarts Draft; her daughter, Dakota...

Annie Marie (Shifflett) Layne, 79, of Waynesboro passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her sister’s home in Fishersville. She was born in Albemarle County on December 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Pauline Frances (Shifflett) Price. Annie worked as a Laborer with Murry's Manufacturing Company until the company closed. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.  Riding motorcycles, camping, and spending time with her family were a few of her favorite hobbies. In...

Reed Carl Eagle, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024 at The Retreat in Fishersville. A son of the late Reed Carl Eagle, Sr. and Ruth Laura Eagle (nee Shaw), he was born on December 27, 1940 in Washington, D.C. After graduating in 1957 from McLean High School in McLean, Va, he attended the then Ferrum Junior College, studying drafting and mechanical engineering. He worked as a design engineer in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. Reed was a lifelong lover of all...

Larry W. Harris Sr., 75, of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home. He was born in Augusta County to the late Paul and Helen Harris on March 16, 1949. Larry proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1972 achieving the rank of a SP5. He loved woodworking, fishing, NASCAR, and bluegrass music. Larry will be remembered for being a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 29 years, Gloria...

Another wonderful family, friend, and community member has passed away . The news of Lisa R. Hiveley’s demise on Saturday, March 30, 2024 is brought to us with profound grief. On August 29, 1971, Lisa came into this world. She now calls the Shenandoah Valley her home.  Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Paul Hiveley and Betty Dunn Perry; her paternal grandparents, Tilman and Myrtle Hiveley and her maternal grandparents, John and Hattie Dunn. She is survived by...

Samuel Ray Robb, 76, of Stuarts Draft, VA, passed away on March 29, 2024 after a graceful battle with ALS. He was born October 27, 1947 to Charles Clay Robb and Elizabeth Hinton Robb, in Spring Green, WI. After graduating from River Valley High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served from 1965-1970. Sam proudly served in the VF-11 Squadron aboard the USS Forrestal, surviving the devastating fire of 1967. After an honorable discharge, he spent his career working at the Pentagon, Wayne...

James Everett Coffey, 89, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab. He was born in Lexington, VA, on May 1, 1934, a son of the late Saylor Marshall and Margaret Coffey. James worked his last 16 years as  a  First Team Delivery Driver for First Team Toyota until his retirement. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church and Portsmouth Street Rod Club. Collecting Cowboy and Indian memorabilia and putting together puzzles...

Lewis Hansford Huffman II, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Nelson County. He was born in Waynesboro to Lewis H. Huffman and Dorothy Lotts Huffman on January 27, 1956. Lewis graduated from Stuarts Draft High School. He worked as a painting contractor at Huffman Professional Painting for 35 years before retiring in 2021 and also at the Wintergreen Resort in Nellysford Community. Lewis was also a Licensed Realtor. He was a member of Landmark Tabernacle Pentecostal Church....

                       Madeline Coffey Hewitt, 91, of Waynesboro, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 with Jackie by her side. Madeline was born May 12, 1932 in Nelson County to the late Forest Coffey and the late Eva Campbell Coffey. Madeline was a faithful member of West Waynesboro Church of Christ since 1960. She retired from Genicom after 35 years of service, and was employed for 26 years with...

Dorothy “Boots” Alford, 77, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 25, 2024 at Kings Daughters, Staunton.  She was born December 14, 1946 in Charlottesville, daughter of the late Grover Fitzgerald and Maggie (Scott) Fitzgerald. Boots was a “Prayer Warrior” member of Mountain View Full Gospel Church, Afton. Among her favorite interests were cooking, taking pictures, sunrises and the beach. The family would like to express their sincere...