Kyger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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ELKTON David Andrew Greene, Sr. 1944 — 2024 David Andrew Greene, Sr., 79, of McGaheysville, passed away January 26, 2024 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA. Mr. Greene was born July 28, 1944 in Winchester, VA and was the son of the late Richard "Buck" Greene and Caroline Anderson Greene Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John Greene, Richard "Dick" Greene, William "Billy" Greene; sisters, Martha Taylor and Rebecca "Becky" Miller. David attended John Handley School in Winchester, Va in the 1950's. He was a member of The Life Church at Brown Memorial in McGaheysville, Va and a member of the Rouss Drum and Bugle Corps in Winchester, Va. David was an over-the-road truck driver... Harrisonburg Maxine McGuire 1931 — 2023 Maxine Daron McGuire, 92, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother ("Grandma and Nene"), great grandmother and friend passed away on December 31, 2023, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Born in Honey Creek, Illinois on October 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Everett and May Daron, and sister to the late Ruby Howard, Lauren Wilson and brother, Dan Daron. Maxine lived on a farm in Flatrock, Illinois where she helped with the animals, did chores around the house and attended grade school. Maxine attended high school in Robinson, Illinois. Upon graduation, Maxine was recruited by the F.B.I. and worked for J. Edgar Hoover in Washington, D.C. She received a letter for her outstanding work... Harrisonburg, Virginia Daphne "Hope" Scripture 1947 — 2023 Daphne "Hope" Scripture passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, November 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Hope was a devoted Christian, a much-loved mother and grandmother and a steadfast friend to those she held dear. Hope was born on May 2, 1947, in Berea, Kentucky. She was raised in Ashton, Maryland and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1965. She attended the University of Maryland, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education. After college she captured the attention of the world of modeling, becoming Miss Washington, D.C., and participating in the Miss USA Pageant. Her passion for teaching led her to inspire young... Harrisonburg, Virginia Doris Gammon Field 1930 — 2023 Doris Gammon Field, 93, passed away on August 21, 2023 at the Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA where she had lived since April 1999. Born on March 22, 1930 in Richmond, VA, Mrs. Field was the daughter of the late F. Wilmer and Virginia W. Gammon. Mrs. Field was a graduate of Averett College in Danville, VA as well as the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. She married Reverend Robert F. Field in May 1953 and served alongside her husband in various capacities in congregations in Berkeley Springs, WV, Roanoke, VA, Bedford, VA, Petersburg, WV, Pinehurst, NC, and Mt. Solon, VA. In addition, she taught public school for 23 years, finishing... Gladys E. Colon 1948 — 2023 Gladys E. Colon, 74, of McGaheysville, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Ms. Colon was born January 8, 1948, in Manati, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Paula Perez Medina and Ramon Crespo Camacho. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, and three sisters. Gladys worked as a State Health Department Community Interpreter in the 1970's in Pennsylvania. She went to work as a Hostess with Hampton Inn in Lancaster where she retired. She loved to sing, travel and enjoyed talking to those whom crossed her path in her life journey. Mother as many knew her, moved to Virginia in 2015, to be close... Nancy Elaine Sleezer 1938 — 2022 Nancy Elaine Sleezer, 83, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Nancy was born December 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late William Dick Pursselley and Maxine Dazel (Fender) Pursselley. The family later moved to the Los Angeles, California, area where she went to college and met her husband of 59 years, Paul D. Sleezer. She and Paul settled in upstate New York and had three children. After living in Syracuse for nearly 45 years, Nancy and Paul moved to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in July 2009. She was an active member of her church in both communities, Trinity Presbyterian... Massanutten, Virginia Constance Grace Evans 1955 — 2022 Constance Grace (Conni) Evans, 67, of Massanutten, VA passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022 in the memory care center at Bellaire at Stone Port. Conni was born April 28, 1955 in London, England and was the daughter of the late John and Mary McFadden O'Toole of Virginia Beach, VA. Conni is survived by her husband of 45 years, Howard W. (Flip) Evans along with daughter Mary Elizabeth Evans Kulp (Michael), sons Timothy Sean Evans (Emily), and Matthew Bartlett Evans (Hannah), grandsons Evan Kulp, Gregory Kulp, Ethan Evans, Ian Evans and granddaughter Cora Elizabeth Evans; Brothers Dennis O'Toole, John O'Toole, Patrick O'Toole, Brian O'Toole, Kevin O'Toole, Michael O'Toole and sister Maureen... Richmond, Virginia Joyce Reynolds 1953 — 2022 Joyce Dawn Reynolds, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was born on July 7, 1953 in Max Meadows, Virginia to the late Nicholas Graham and Aleta Stoots Reynolds. Joyce graduated from Madison College (James Madison University) in 1975. She worked in the field of medical technology in different capacities including at the University of Virginia, South Bend Medical Foundation and most recently at VCU Medical Center. Joyce's greatest joy in life was being a mother and a grandmother. She also enjoyed traveling, walking with friends, and gardening. We will always remember her giving nature and spirited personality. She will be sorely... McGaheysville, Virginia Richard Silas Smith 1939 — 2022 Richard Silas Smith, 82, of McGaheysville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 due to injuries from an automobile accident. Mr. Smith was born in Dry Fork, West Virginia on October 21, 1939 and was the son of the late Paul William Smith Sr., and Mamie Pennington Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly F. Smith, siblings, Paul William Smith, Jr., Roy Smith and Helen Arbogast and two beloved rescue wolves, Harley and Shasta. Richard served our country in the United States Army. Following his service, he was employed at Walker Manufacturing for 20 years where he later retired in the mid 80's as a supervisor. He attended Bowdon Pentecostal... ROCKINGHAM, Virginia Ralph H. Nix 1938 — 2022 Ralph H. Nix, 83, of Rockingham, VA passed away Saturday, Sept. 24th, 2022, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1938, in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the son of the late Cary A. Nix and the late Lura E. (Parton) Nix. Ralph is predeceased by his two sisters Janice Axton and Nellie Felker. Ralph spent his childhood in South Carolina where he enjoyed time with friends playing on the local creek and mastering the sport of frogging. His strong work ethic, which drove his personal and career success, was instilled in him at an early age by watching his father's physically demanding, and at times dangerous, work at the local mill. After leaving high school in the 10th... Richmond, VA Garrett Paul Long 1966 — 2022 Garrett Paul Long, 26, of Richmond, formerly of Harrisonburg, departed this life and went to be with Christ on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Garrett was born in Harrisonburg on April 17, 1996, and is the son of William Johnson Jr., and Kathie Nadine Ramsdell Long, who survive. Garrett had accomplished so many things in his life. He attended Blue Ridge Christian School, later attending and graduating from Spotswood High School in 2015, attended and earned his Bachelor's degree in cinematic arts at Liberty University in 2019. During his time at Liberty University, he was on the Liberty Snowboard team and placed at the National Championship, he was an Eagle Scout of Troop 72, and was a singer and... Joyce Marjorie Miller Smith 1927 — 2022 Joyce Marjorie Miller Smith, 95, of Harrisonburg, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Smith was born on April 13, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Floyd H. and Mamie Ethel Carbiener Miller. Joyce was the second oldest of six children, with only one sister remaining. On January 24, 1948, she married Richard Arthur Smith who preceded her in death on June 20, 2016. Joyce graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana with the class of 1945. In 1970, the family moved to Harrisonburg, Virginia from Niles, Michigan. She was employed at the James Madison University Bookstore in... Penn Laird Evelyn Joyce Davis 2022 Evelyn Joyce "Jodi" Davis, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born in Amarillo, Texas to parents Samuel "Doc" and Bertha Scivally. Jodi graduated from Tascosa High School in 1965 and married her high school sweetheart, Larry Davis, on January 22, 1966; they were married for 56 years. She worked as an administrative assistant and had two children, Christine "Christy" and Todd, in 1966 and 1968, respectively. Jodi enjoyed traveling to tropical destinations, especially Hawaii, with her husband and spending time with family, with whom she recently celebrated her 75th birthday. She is survived by her husband Larry; daughter Christy and husband, Jos? De Brito; son, Todd and wife... Harrisonburg, Virginia Christabell Graham Edwards 1928 — 2022 Chris Edwards, formerly of Waynesboro and Staunton, died Wednesday, July 13th 2022. Born Christabell Graham on February 4, 1928 in the Deerfield valley on a large farm, her childhood was a blended mix of chores and the loving guidance of parents, Edward and Mabel Armstrong Graham, who stressed education, music, religion and independence for her as well as her 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Upon completion of public school in Augusta County at age of 16, she taught grade school in Churchville. She then worked at The Staunton News Leader as a reporter, honing her illustrious writing and verbal skills, as well as beginning her college education. During WWII, Chris moved to Baltimore with her... Harrisonburg, Virginia Christabell Graham Edwards 1928 — 2022 Chris Edwards, formerly of Waynesboro and Staunton, died Wednesday, July 13th 2022. Born Christabell Graham on February 4, 1928 in the Deerfield valley on a large farm, her childhood was a blended mix of chores and the loving guidance of parents, Edward and Mabel Armstrong Graham, who stressed education, music, religion and independence for her as well as her 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Upon completion of public school in Augusta County at age of 16, she taught grade school in Churchville. She then worked at The Staunton News Leader as a reporter, honing her illustrious writing and verbal skills, as well as beginning her college education. During WWII, Chris moved to Baltimore with her... Harrisonburg, Virginia Barbara Jean Thomas 1937 — 2022 The Thomas family celebrates the joy-filled life of Barbara Jean Lowry Thomas who passed away July 10, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, age 85. Barbara was born in Washington DC, and spent her early years in Austin, MN, Horseshoe Bend, VA, and Chilhowie, VA. Given the option many evenings during her childhood, Barbara chose practicing piano over drying the dinner dishes. Her resulting proficiency in piano performance was a lifelong talent she nurtured, and a gift she shared with many. During her late teens, she was pianist and vocalist performing with The Gospel Four. This group achieved some acclaim in southwest Virginia, and it was at a fateful studio recording session for the group at radio... Harrisonburg, Virginia Barbara Jean Thomas 1937 — 2022 The Thomas family celebrates the joy-filled life of Barbara Jean Lowry Thomas who passed away July 10, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, age 85. Barbara was born in Washington DC, and spent her early years in Austin, MN, Horseshoe Bend, VA, and Chilhowie, VA. Given the option many evenings during her childhood, Barbara chose practicing piano over drying the dinner dishes. Her resulting proficiency in piano performance was a lifelong talent she nurtured, and a gift she shared with many. During her late teens, she was pianist and vocalist performing with The Gospel Four. This group achieved some acclaim in southwest Virginia, and it was at a fateful studio recording session for the group at radio... Roanoke, Virginia Peter Francis Mullen 1948 — 2022 Peter Francis Mullen, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, after long fought illnesses, with his treasured family by his side. Peter was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on February 19, 1948 to Francis Edward Mullen and Elizabeth Dunphy Mullen. Peter was preceded in death by his parents. Peter attended Harrisonburg High School, and was a proud member and saxophonist of a local rock band, the Top Hats. He attended Mount Saint Mary's University and Loyola University of Rome. While at Loyola, he traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago and then earned a Master's in Education from James Madison University. Peter... Harrisonburg, Virginia Sarah Elizabeth Moyers 1929 — 2022 Sarah Elizabeth Mason Moyers, 92, of Harrisonburg, died on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Burkholder House, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Emma Feazelle Cook Mason, born on November 12, 1929 near Rocky Mount in Franklin County, Va. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Clarence M. Moyers of Harrisonburg, whom she married August 15, 1953, at the Bassett Church of the Brethren, Bassett Virginia. Elizabeth graduated from Bassett High School, Bassett VA in 1948. She attended Bridgewater College, where she met her husband on Sadie Hawkins Day, October 1950. She graduated from Bethany Biblical Seminary 1956, with a 2 year Religious Certificate in... Mt Sidney, VA Karen Keller Souders Meyerhoeffer 1947 — 2022 Karen Keller Souders Meyerhoeffer, 75, of Mt. Sidney, VA, died Friday, May 06, 2022. Harrisonburg, Virginia Harold Kenneth Heaton 1937 — 2022 Harold Kenneth Heaton, 84, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg. Ken was born April 22, 1937 in Anderson, SC and was the son of the late William Harold Heaton and Bertha Shirley Heaton. He attended Clemson University in Clemson, SC graduating in 1959 with a degree in chemical engineering. Ken was active duty Army from 1960-1963 and worked as an engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation until he retired. His hobbies included building model airplanes and boats to scale, and creating beautiful furniture for his wife and children. He was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church in...
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