Archive for: May, 2010

Fatal Accident on Route 50

An accident involving a deer claimed the life of a man on Sunday evening in Clarke County. According to Virginia State Police, the incident occurred in the westbound lane of Route 50 near Bishop Meade Rd. at approximately 8:15PM. Fifty-four year old, David Kackley of Gore, Virginia was riding a 1995 Suzuki motorcycle when he [...]

Obituary for Roger Foltz

Roger William Foltz, Jr., 37, of Winchester, VA, died Friday, May 28, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center. He was born November 22, 1972 in Winchester, VA, the son of Roger W. Foltz, Sr. and Priscilla Owens Foltz. He was a graduate of James Wood High School Class of 1990. He worked as [...]

Obituary for Zantha Harman

Zantha Viola Willis Harman, 89, of Winchester, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1920 in Breathedsville, MD; the daughter of Thomas C. and Delphia Whetzel Willis. She was a graduate of Handley High School, a homemaker and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. She married Clinton G. Harman on January [...]

Obituary for Manuel Clayton DeHaven

Manuel Clayton DeHaven, 94, of Clearbrook, VA, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at his home. Mr. DeHaven was born in 1916 in Middleway, WV, the son of the late Gilbert and Eva DeHaven. He was owner/operator of Oak Grove Restaurant and Oak Grove Plumbing and Heating. He sat on the Frederick County Planning Commission and [...]

Obituary for Robert MacArthur Smith Sr.

Mr. Robert MacArthur Smith Sr., 67, of Winchester, Virginia, died Monday, May 24, 2010 in Winchester Medical Center. Robert’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. He has reminded us of the [...]

167TH Airlift Wing, FEMA hold joint exercise

5/25/2010 – MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing and Federal Emergency Management Agency held a joint inspection exercise at the air base here May 12 to ensure that if a disaster strikes anywhere in the world, equipment and supplies can be delivered expeditiously and safely. With time [...]

Interstate-81 Closed in Rockbridge County for Construction

STAUNTON – The right northbound lane of Interstate 81, from mile markers 200 to 202.7 in Rockbridge County will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., June 1 to 11. Additional concrete barriers will be set up for the I-81 Truck Climbing Lane Project during the closure. Signs will be posted and motorists are [...]

Obituary for Linda May Shoemaker

Linda May Shoemaker, 61, of Winchester, died Monday, May 24, 2010 in Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center, Winchester. A graveside service will be Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in Shenandoah Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. in Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, Winchester. Arrangements are by Michael R. Phelps and Associates [...]

Obituary for Elizabeth Mae Lupton

Elizabeth Mae Lupton, 72, of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away, Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in Front Royal, Virginia. Mrs. Lupton was born in 1937 in Leetown, Virginia, the daughter of the late Alton E. and Stella I. Grove. She was a homemaker and In-Home Child Care Provider. Mrs. Lupton was a member of Macedonia United [...]

Obituary for Barry Papke

Barry Lane Papke, 57, of Bruce Drive, Winchester, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at his home. He was born August 21, 1952 in Winchester; the son of James G. and Loretta Affleck Papke. He was an electrician with Papke Electrical and Major Appliance Service. He was a member of the NRA. He loved all animals [...]

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