Obituaries
Henry G. Grigsby, Jr. (1932 – 2023)
Henry G. Grigsby, Jr., 90, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on May 5, 2023.
Henry G. Grigsby, Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 12, at 2:00 pm at Maddox Funeral Home, with Elders Gary Utz and Forest Atwood officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
He was born December 26, 1932, in Delaplane, Virginia, to the late Henry G. and Louis Olinger Grigsby.
In 1957 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Partlow. They had been married for over 45 years when Betty passed away.
A family man at his core, Henry, known as “Jr” to some, was an exceptionally loving and kind husband, father, brother, and friend. He was known to be a true Good Samaritan and actively contributed and participated in his community and church congregations.
A Virginian to his core, Henry was often characterized by many as a humble man of quick wit, devoted to his faith. He had a love for the great outdoors and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting.
He is survived by his son, Michael H. Grigsby, and wife, Amy of Newburyport, MA, and their son Zachary Grigsby and Zachary’s daughters, Sawyer and Carsyn Grigsby; his daughter, Deborah J. Grigsby of Worton, MD and her son Benjamin Grigsby; his brother, Nimrod Grigsby; nephews, Cull and Rod Grigsby; sister, Katherine L. Mellott; nephew, Shane Mellott; niece, April Mellott; sister-in-law, Eleanor Grigsby; and niece, Tammy Fisher.
In addition to his parents and wife, Henry is also predeceased by his sister, Dorothy M. Grigsby; his brother, Thomas H. Grigsby; sister-in-law, Bernice Grigsby; and brother-in-law, Starlis Mellott.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Thumb Run Primitive Baptist c/o Carrell Olinger, 347 Cleveland Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186, or to Happy Creek Primitive Baptist, 202 Church Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Obituaries
Juanita Belle Hutchison Manuel (1935 – 2023)
Juanita Belle Hutchison Manuel, 88, of Browntown, VA, went home to our heavenly father on November 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, VA.
Juanita Belle Hutchison Manuel
Juanita was born on January 12, 1935 to Floyd A. Hutchison and Mary S. Painter Hutchison of Lantz Mills, VA. She married Claude Milton Manuel on October 10, 1935, in Front Royal, VA, and made their home in Browntown, VA.
She enjoyed sewing, making dresses for her daughters, and many beautiful things for the home. She was an avid gardener and canned a huge harvest every year. She was a wonderful cook and prepared every holiday meal with love.
Juanita was raised in the church. Her faith in God was unwavering. She was a member of the Browntown Baptist Church and later the Agape Church.
She had a strong love for family and community. She organized the Hutchison family reunion for years, sewed angel costumes for the church Christmas pageants, and helped boil apple butter for the South Warren Volunteer Fire Department.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters and their husbands, Anna Margaret Fultz (Elwood), Ruth Rosenberger (Robert), and Betty Wolverton (Richard).
Juanita is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Claude Milton (Red/Sonny) Manuel; her four children, Janet J. Manuel of Browntown, VA, Carl M. Manuel of Slainesville, WV, Vivian A. Manuel of Front Royal, VA and Nora M. Ramey (Roger) of Middletown VA; two grandchildren, Sara A. Smith (Frank) and Roger A. Ramey III (Catalina); two great-grandchildren, Marshall and Hudson Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
As per Juanita’s final wishes, funeral arrangements will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to your local fire and rescue department.
Obituaries
Daniel Christopher “Dan” Davidson (1962 – 2023)
Daniel Christopher “Dan” Davidson, 61, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his son’s home in Middletown, Virginia.
Daniel Christopher “Dan” Davidson
His life will be celebrated Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at 7047 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, Virginia 22150.
Dan was born on January 19, 1962, in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, to the late Harrison and Geraldine Wilcoxon Davidson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Christopher Davidson II; brother, Dixon Davidson; and former wife, Robyn Davidson.
Survivors include his two sons, Austin Robert Davidson and Kyle Davidson (Brittany); daughter, Breanna Wisseman (Scott); two brothers, Dudley Davidson and Dwight Davidson; sister, Diane Cowan; three grandchildren, Daniel III, Willow and Emma and his daughter-in-law, Divinia Davidson.
Obituaries
Heidi Elizabeth Silvis (1960 – 2023)
Heidi Elizabeth Silvis, 63, of Linden, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her daughter’s home.
Heidi Elizabeth Silvis
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Silvis was born in Germany on October 30, 1960, to the late John and Nancy Flynn Higgins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Silvis, and son, Jonathan Higgins.
Survivors include her two daughters, Caitlin Silvis and Jenna King (Travis); four grandchildren, Liam, Holden, Keegan, and Delia; and one grand dog, Blu.
Obituaries
Thomas A. “Big Mac” McIntyre Jr. (1959 – 2023)
Thomas A. “Big Mac” McIntyre Jr., 64, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 12 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, with Reverend Doug Lowell officiating. Burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Big Mac was born in Front Royal on April 10, 1959, to the late Thomas Sr. and Mazie Henry McIntyre. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley McIntyre Printz.
He retired from the Front Royal Police Department in 2009 and was a member of the Front Royal Sons of the American Legion and an honorary member of the Front Royal VFW.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Tammie M. McIntyre; two sons, Thomas A. “Little Mac” III (Crystal) and Kevin Lee McIntyre; sister, Janet McIntyre Hill; and five grandchildren, Hunter Allen McIntyre, Mackenzie Nicole McIntyre, Logan Thomas McIntyre, Camden Lucas McIntyre and Jaisden Ray McIntyre.
Pallbearers will be Hunter McIntyre, Dave Lamb, Tom Ratigan, Dylan Hill, Kent Printz and Andrew Feldhauser.
Honorary pallbearers are Andrew Printz, Adam Printz, Ashton Prince, Ashlee Perry, Mackenzie McIntyre, Logan McIntyre, Kamden McIntyre, Jaisden McIntyre, and Christpher Wigington. The honorary pallbearers are listed to honor Big Mac and are not required to assist with the services.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Obituaries
M. Elaine Young (1959 – 2023)
M. Elaine Young, 64, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away at her home on Friday, November 24, 2023.
Ms. Young was born on January 1, 1959, in Winchester, Virginia, to the late John and Myrlin Hannum Crouse. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jay Randolph Crouse.
Survivors include her sister, Janice C. Weatherholtz of Front Royal, Virginia, and niece, Jenny Renee Weatherholtz (Ryan) of Toronto, Canada.
Obituaries
Daniel Christopher “Dan” Davidson (1962 – 2023)
Daniel Christopher “Dan” Davidson, 61, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his son’s home in Middletown, Virginia.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Dan was born on January 19, 1962, in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, to the late Harold and Geraldine Wilcoxon Davidson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Christopher Davidson II; brother, Dixon Davidson; and former wife, Robyn Davidson.
Survivors include his two sons, Austin Robert Davidson and Kyle Davidson (Brittany); daughter, Breanna Wisseman (Scott); two brothers, Dudley Davidson and Dwight Davidson; sister, Diane Cowan; three grandchildren, Daniel III, Willow and Emma and his daughter-in-law, Divinia Davidson.
