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Albert F. “Frankie” Walther, Sr (1944 -2021)

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Albert F. “Frankie” Walther, Sr., 77, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Albert F. “Frankie” Walther, Sr.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick. There will be a celebration of Frankie’s life following the interment.

Frank was born May 7, 1944, at Remount in Warren County, son of the late Jesse and Virginia Walther.

He was a farrier for over 60 years. He shod for several large farms in Loudoun and Fauquier counties including Springhill Farm, Buckland Farm, Blue Ridge Farm, and White Oaks Farm.

Some of his accomplishments include shoeing Secretariat as a yearling and Pleasant Colony through his triple crown bid. In his later years, he had a horse shipped to Virginia from the owner of Secretariat to shoe and correct. He shod for several clients which included Washington Mill Co., Domino sugar, Thomas English Muffins, Mars candy bar, and Busch beer to name a few. He worked the Warrenton Horse Show and was a farrier for several Steeplechase races over the years.

Frank enjoyed being with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, cooking, and telling stories to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years Alice M. Walther; two children Frank “Dootz” Walther, Jr. and wife Teresa and Tracy Clatterbuck and husband Craig; siblings Lewin “Bo” Walther, William Walther and Judy Jenkins; four grandchildren Jessica and Hannah Walther, Chance and Taylor Clatterbuck; three step-grandchildren Josh, Shane and Tommi Michael; and several nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Edwards.

Pallbearers will be Gary “Clerb” Clark, Gary Pancione, Nick Pancione, Stephen Mudery, Johnny Jenkins, and Jan Salvato.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wade McGhee, Ronnie Bell, Duane Lawson, and Galen Ellison.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 15 from 10:00 -11:00 am at the funeral home.

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Carl “David” Barbe (1952 – 2024)

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Carl “David” Barbe, 72, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

David was born to the late Carl Walton and Iona Dorothy Mills Barbe on March 22, 1952, in Front Royal, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Charles E. Martin and Gene Wines, and a sister-in-law, Jacki S. Barbe.

Surviving David are his children, Shannon Walton Barbe (Hannah), Michael Shane Barbe (Angie), and Jessica Marie Barbe (Richard); his siblings, JudyAnn Marcy (William), Betty J. Martin, Dianna L. Wines, and Paul Edward Barbe; his grandchildren, Ean Phillip Shell, Chloe Maslin Shell, Charlie Barbe, Maddie Barbe, Alister Barbe, and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

David liked to visit Charlestown, West Virginia, and occasionally play the slots. He also loved his paranormal television shows.

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Anthony Michael Henry (2002 – 2024)

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Anthony Michael Henry, 22, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away suddenly in Front Royal on Monday, April 22, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Anthony was born January 4, 2002, in Front Royal, Virginia, the son of Sara E. Kitts of Front Royal and Jason Henry. He previously worked for Taco Bell in Front Royal.

Surviving with his parents is his maternal grandmother, Margia Kitts of Front Royal; paternal grandparents, John and Susan Henry of Virginia; son, Kamari Kyng Henry, at home; one brother, Isaiah Henry of Virginia; and a sister, Jossalin Lowery of Front Royal.

Anthony was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Michael Kitts.

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Hargis “Junior” Webb Jr. (1944 – 2024)

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Hargis “Junior” Webb Jr., 79, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away at Winchester Medical Center on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Hargis “Junior” Webb Jr.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, with Sammy Campbell officiating.  Burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Webb was born on May 3, 1944, in Pound, Virginia, to the late Hargis Sr. and Linda Mullins Webb.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Vernard “Ray” Webb; sister, Ruby Jean Webb Jones; and sister-in-law, Eloise “Donie” Webb.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Beatrice “Bea” Webb; two sons, Ronnie Webb (Loretta) and Mike Webb (Brenda); four brothers, Bill Webb, Ed Webb (Lesha), James Webb (Dale) and Bob Webb (Chris); sister, Jackie Garmer (Shawn); six grandchildren, Ashley Hamrick (Mike), Amy Webb, Michael Webb (Ashley), Ronnie Webb Jr., Mason Davis and Tori Shamblin; two great-grandchildren, Brentley Hamrick and Keelan Webb; sister-in-law, Ada Webb; brother-in-law, Charles Jones and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Ty Park (1969 – 2024)

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A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, with Pastor Thomas Woodward officiating.

Mr. Park was born on September 10, 1969 in South Korea.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed nature, camping, and traveling.  He was a local Gas Station owner in Front Royal.

Survivors include his mother, Sue Jung Park; daughter, Autumn Park; three sisters, Christina Schwendinger, Victoria Park and Taylor Park and numerous other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Yung Sun Park.

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Dana Dell Shaffer (1946 – 2024)

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Dana Dell Shaffer, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 77.

Dana Dell Shaffer

Born September 16, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia, to Virginia and Osgood Shearouse, Dana moved to McLean, Virginia, as a teenager with her family, where she would later meet her husband, Elmer Shaffer. They started a family in 1973 and moved to Front Royal, Virginia, where she was a loving and guiding wife and devoted mother to her four children.

Dana gave all to her family and prided herself on getting the kids off to school on time with clean clothes and a good breakfast, or even just the smiles on her family’s faces when a family’s (or neighborhood’s) favorite recipe made it into the meal rotation!

Dana loved knitting and was always eager to share her creations with those she loved. She took pride in her canning skills and enjoyed her word search puzzles and watching her soaps in her spare time. Dana had a deep love for her church and singing on Sundays. Her love extended to everyone who knew her, and she will be remembered for her warm smile, loving personality, and mischievous giggle.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Elmer; her children, Charles Shaffer (Laura Maxey), Brian (Tina) Shaffer, Edith Shaffer, and William (Sara) Shaffer; two grandchildren, Duane Shaffer and Lisa Shaffer; siblings, Mary Bach and Charles (Linda) Shearouse; and last but not least, her family at Grace Bible Fellowship Church where she loved all so dearly.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Maddox Funeral Home on Saturday, April 27, at 1:00 p.m., with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens in Warren County.

Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Blue Ridge Hospice at (540) 313-9200 or https://www.brhospice.org/donate

Rest in peace, mom. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.

 

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Rodney Duane Orndorff (1942 – 2024)

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Rodney Duane Orndorff, 82, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, Virginia.

Rodney Duane Orndorff

Rod was born April 14, 1942, in Wardensville, West Virginia, to the late William Odell Orndorff, Sr. and Wilmetta Lee Webster Orndorff.

Rod graduated in 1960 from Wardensville High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army.

Rod worked at American Viscose/ Avtex until it closed in 1989. Then, he went to work at Atlantic Research in Gainsville, Virginia, where he worked until he retired in 2005 due to health problems.

Rod was a member of the Giles B. Cook American Legion Post 53 in Front Royal, the Front Royal Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 829, the VFW Post 2102 in Wardensville, the Page Valley Sports Men’s Association in Luray, Virginia, and the National Rifle Association.

Along with his parents, Rod was preceded in death by his brother, William Odell Orndorff Jr., and his brother’s wife, Janet Orndorff.

Surviving Rodney is his loving wife of 50 years, Edith D. Orndorff; one son, Duane Odell Orndorff of Front Royal; one grandson, Dallas Odell Orndorff, and wife Lyndsey; one great-grandson, Jaxson Odell Orndorff; and one great-granddaughter, Emma Claire Orndorff all of Strasburg, Virginia; his two sisters, Lydia Hott (Jerry) and Ann Holliday (Ronnie) all of Wardensville; a brother-in-law, Billy Dainty (Cynthia) of Front Royal; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Dainty (George Mulligan) of Luray, Virginia; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. Rod’s pastimes were hunting, fishing, and skeet shooting.

The funeral will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, with Sammy Campbell officiating and a visitation to take place an hour prior. Following all services, the burial will take place at Ninevah Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 5872 Winchester Rd, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

Pallbearers will be Peter Roy, Justin Miller, Carl Thompson, Ron Galvin, David Strickler, and Kris Holliday.

The honorary pallbearer will be Ricky Crawford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default

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