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William Newton Wood (1924 – 2023)

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William Newton Wood, 99, of Front Royal, Virginia, was called home to reunite with his wife of 62 years, June Lee Wood, on February 20, 2023. He passed away at Lynn Care Center of Front Royal.

William Newton Wood

Bill was the son of the late Raymond Douglas Wood and Viola Beylor Wood of Rileyville, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

Bill is survived by three sons, Billy (Diane), Dana (Cathy), and Danny (Stacey); six grandchildren, Stephanie (Shawn) Lane, Ryan (Paul) Bavely, Cristan (Dan) Dube, Taylor (Emily) Wood, Callie (Dustin) Wood-Hernandez, Kendyl (Alex) Settle, and Sarah Wood; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Marguerite (Joe) Sedwick and Corann (George) Updike.

Bill graduated from Luray High School in 1940 and went to work at the American Viscose Corp. He joined the United States Army during WWII. After training, he was sent to Germany as a member of Patton’s 3rd Army after the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded in Kassel, Germany, on April 3, 1945, and spent 51 weeks in several VA hospitals. After being discharged, he returned to the American Viscose Corp. (FMC, Avtex), where he worked his entire career until he retired in 1986.

Bill joined the Masonic Unity Lodge #146 and was a member for 66 years. He served as an instructor of work and mentored hundreds of Masons during his career. He served as Worshipful Master of Unity Lodge #146 in Front Royal in 1963. He received a Gold Award from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America in 2016. He further personified the Masonic Creed of making a good man better. In December 2021, he received a Unity Lodge Award created in his honor. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Washington Lodge #78, and the Royal Arch Chapter #45.

Bill was a proud member of the Marlow Heights Baptist Church and particularly fond of their minister, the Rev. Jim Bunce, his wife Suzy, and many of the church members, including Bonnie Sealock and Carol Kenney.

Family night will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St., Front Royal, Virginia, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Marlow Heights Baptist Church, 517 Braxton Road. Front Royal, Virginia. The interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Lynn Care Center and Gentiva Hospice for their excellent care and assistance during his stay there.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to the charity or organization of your choice.

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Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Coronel (1954 – 2024)

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Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Coronel, 70, of Maurertown, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia, with Pastor Danny Hensley officiating. A visitation will take place the evening before the service from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home. The burial will follow all services at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Debbie was born on February 15, 1954, in Front Royal, Virginia, to the late Warren H. Thompson and Charlotte M. Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Thompson, and her granddaughter, Megan Knicely.

Surviving Debbie is her loving husband of 30 years, Gaudencio Coronel; her children, Deanna M Creekmore (John) and Warren Beaty (Donna); her step-son, Manuel Coronel (Alicia); her siblings, Eugene H. Thompson (Isabel) and Shirley Stonebreaker; her grandchildren, Christopher Knicely, Andrew Paniagua (Bethel), Selena Paniagua, Cheyenne Howdyshell, Sylvia Paniagua (Lamar Cheek), Manuel Coronel, Lupe Coronel, Daniela Coronel, Sevastian Coronel, and Juan Coronel; her great-grandchildren, Kyrie Paniagua, Jackson Wyant, Addelynn Howdyshell, Ava Paniagua, Zakai Cheek, Waverly Woodell, Kolter Kisamore, Zamyah Cheek, and Gracie Woodell; and her nephew Ian Thompson.

Debbie was a Front Royal Seventh Day Adventist Church member and loved bible study with her daughter, Deanna. She also enjoyed computer games and Sudokus.

Pallbearers will be Ian Thompson, Andrew Paniagua, Lamar Cheek, Dijohn Jackson, Manuel Coronel, and Angus Shipe.

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Linda Grey “Nana” Spangler (1956 – 2024)

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Linda Grey “Nana” Spangler, 67, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center.

Linda Grey “Nana” Spangler

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630, with Joan Knox officiating. The family invites guests to visit one hour before the service. Linda’s ashes will be privately scattered at a later date.

Linda was born on October 16, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to her late father, Carl Mack Smith Jr. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Nina Grey Smith, who raised Linda.

Surviving Linda are her loving husband of 24 years, Patrick “Pat” Spangler; her children, Amanda Nyholt Linder (Josh), Matthew McCartney, Douglas Spangler (Debra), and Daniel Spangler; her siblings, Carl Mack “Buddy” Smith III, and Carla Rusk; and her grandchildren, Savannah McCartney, Sawyer McCartney, Aedan Spangler, Daniel Spangler, Jameson Spangler, Ryan Spangler, and River Spangler.

Linda loved photography, guitar, and Tennessee football. She was a Junior Olympic Swimmer.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her boys, Matthew McCartney, Douglas Spangler, and Daniel Spangler, and her grandchildren, Savannah, Sawyer, Aedan, Daniel, Jameson, Ryan, and River.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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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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