Nora Boyle Drinkwater, age 84, of Stephens City, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, September 10th, 2022, surrounded by her family, beloved physician, and friend, accompanied by favorite hymns sung by a cherished caregiver.
Nora Boyle Drinkwater,
Nora was born July 28, 1938, on Owey Island in County Donegal, Ireland, where she spent her childhood. After spending two years in Scotland with her sister, Bridget, she came to New York in 1958 and subsequently moved to Powhatan Plantation in King George, Virginia. Powhatan belonged to Raymond Guest, the United States Ambassador to Ireland. There she met and married renowned Virginia horseman Peter Drinkwater. They started a family. The first of three daughters, Kathleen was born in Fredericksburg. They moved to Rock Hill Farm in Front Royal, where Joan and Lisa were born. In 1967 they bought a farm near Stephens City, which was her home until she passed away.
Nora never forgot her Irish roots, but she also made deep roots in Virginia. She was extremely proud of her daughter’s accomplishments. Including Kathleen winning the Field Hunter Championship of North America three times and the Virginia Field Hunter Championship, Peter also won an honor. Nora was proud of Joan for her accomplishments in her career, starting on the plant floor and moving her way up into management. Joan went to college, taking night classes, all while working full time and raising a family. Lisa had her share of championships at terrier trials. She bred and raised several national champions. Nora was a huge part of Lisa’s success. She whelped countless terriers and helped raise them. She was a fixture ringside at the terrier trials and will be missed by everyone in the terrier community.
Nora was a prolific knitter. When a baby was born in the family, either here or overseas, they would receive a hat and blanket. Her generosity extended to the local community and beyond through her knitted donations. She was also an avid vegetable gardener, enjoyed cooking and canning, being very well known for her Irish soda bread.
Nora was an exceptional lady and made friends wherever she would go. Her loss will be felt by all.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen O’Keefe (Will), Joan Drinkwater (Janie), and Lisa Drinkwater. Her grandchild Ashley Davis (Denver). Her great-grandchildren Saidy Caltrider, Alex Caltrider, and Holden Davis. Her brothers, Joseph Boyle (Greta), William Boyle (Brid), Michael Boyle (Tessie), and Tony Boyle (Brid) in Ireland. Her sister Bridget Ruddy (James) in Ireland and Mary Craig (John) in Scotland. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Drinkwater, her parents Joseph and Mary Boyle, and her brothers, Charlie Boyle (Ann) and Jimmie Boyle (Mae).
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 15th, at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA, from 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 16th, at 11 am. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery with a reception after at Salem Church of the Brethren located at 435 Salem Church Road, Stephens City, VA.
Pall Bearers will be Dan Baumhardt, Alex Caltrider, William “Dickie” Clark, Mark Conner, Denver Davis, and Mark Grim. Honorary Pall Bearer will be Will O’Keefe.
Please consider donating to Blue Ridge Hospice, Stephens City Fire and Rescue, or Faith in Action.
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.
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.
Ty Park, 54, of Aldie, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Virginia Hospital Canter after a ten-year-long battle with cancer.
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.
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 orhttps://www.brhospice.org/donate.
Rest in peace, mom. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.
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.
Leah Kristen Martin, 47, of Linden, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Warren Memorial Hospital.
Leah Kristen Martin
Leah was born to William and Suzan Hazen Dooly on July 27, 1976, in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her son, John Martin. Leah was a graduate of Old Dominion University and taught at Diversified Minds in Front Royal, Virginia. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Surviving along with her parents are her daughter, Kiely Martin; son, Joseph Martin; two sisters, Joy Fletcher and Lydia Dooly; and numerous extended family members and close family friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19856 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Virginia, 20175, with the Rev. Dr. George C. Hammond officiating. The Service will be at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary, followed by a Celebration of Life in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Leah’s honor can be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, Leesburg.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
