All Obituaries

Iva May Truslow “BumBum” Roberts, 91, of Nellysford went to Heaven with God and her loved ones on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  She was born in Nellysford on November 15, 1929 the daughter of the late Jessie James Truslow and Iva May Kirby Truslow. Iva was a member of Rockfish Valley Baptist Church and a loving caregiver to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Edward...

Earl Louis Smith, 83, of Stanardsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, April 22, 2024 at Augusta Health Fishersville. He was born August 16, 1940 in Arlington, Virginia to the late Ralph Palmer Smith and Jacqueline Angeletta Smith. Earl attended Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia and retired as a route driver with Esquire Cleaners with over 35 years of service.  He attended First Bible Baptist Church, Stanardsville. In his youth he played Little League...

Philomena “Phyl” Ryan, 71, of Waynesboro passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home. She was born in Ireland on May 14, 1952, a daughter of the late Charles Ward and Kathleen O’Brein. Phyl worked in the Commissioner of the Revenue's office for the City of Waynesboro until her retirement. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her two grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dolly of Ireland. Survivors include...

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...