Obituaries
James “Jim” R. Revells (1936 – 2025)
James “Jim” R. Revells, a man known for his generosity of spirit, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 89.
James “Jim” R. Revells
Born May 30, 1936, in Howellsville, Warren County, Virginia, the son of Raymond Allen and Christine (Oliver) Revells, he was a lifelong resident of Warren County.
James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra (Gill) Revells; his beloved daughter, Lorraine Megeath and husband Arthur of Front Royal; three grandchildren, Justin Toothman and wife Anna McDonald of Falls Church, Lindsey Toothman and husband Aaron Heishman of Las Vegas, NV, and Anya Megeath and partner Stevie Nowell of Front Royal.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Ray Thomas Revells and Janet (Revells) Love; and a grandson, Evan Megeath, all of Front Royal.
James was a jack of all trades. An MP in the US Army and a Virginia State Trooper, he spent most of his life as a lumberjack and painter. He had a deep love of Bluegrass music and impressed many with his banjo picking. An avid outdoorsman, having grown up on the Shenandoah River, he shared his love of fishing with his family. He was a fixture of the flea market and the Hardees/McDonald’s morning breakfast crew. Always curious and resourceful, he never found something he wouldn’t try to fix.
A graveside service will be held at Prospect Hill Cemetery on Thursday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating to Blue Ridge Hospice in appreciation of their support.
Spanberger Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Arlington Fire Station
Frustrations, Remorse and Pain Surface on 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
Twenty-Five Years After the Towers Fell
9/11: Honoring Our First Responders and Remembering the Role of Our Teachers
How the US House Could Overturn the Midterm Election Results
Front Royal Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Remembrance at the Gazebo
Beth Macy Discusses Sixth District Campaign, Health Care, Farming and Data Centers
Neurofeedback Specialist to Offer Free Community Program at Samuels Public Library
Warren County Wildcats Host Strasburg Under Friday Night Lights – September 11
Seeing, Listening and Supporting Our Seniors
Virginia’s 6th District Deserves Better Representation
David James “Dave” Lyons (1972 – 2026)
Two Killed in Fiery I-81 Crash Near Exit 310 in Frederick County
Business Growth Series: If You’re Not Listening, You’re Losing Customers
Kaine, Warner Introduce Bill to Reduce Flights and Improve Safety at Reagan National
Virginia Begins Rollout of More Secure Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards
Commentary: The Day Terror Changed Us and a Virginia Governor Stepped Up to Lead and Restore Confidence
Thinking Independently
Where Was Ben Cline?
What an Air Cleaner Can — and Cannot — Do
Belle Grove to Open Exhibit Exploring the Complex Life of Monday Robinson
Virginia Joins Bipartisan Push for Stronger Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
The Well Lies to You
Resumption of Capital Improvement Program Goes Forward at County Planning Commission Meeting
