All Obituaries

Wanda Jean Spain, 79, of Stanley, died on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Skyview Springs Nursing and Rehab.  She was born on June 15, 1943, in Stanley and was a daughter of the late Alton Luther Lowery and Juanita Virginia Lucas Lowery.  Mrs. Spain was a member of the Leake’s Chapel Church of the Brethren in Stanley.  On April 24, 1962, she married Louis Lynwood Spain, who died on March 28, 2012.  She is survived by a brother, Alton Luther Lowery Jr. of Stanley; two...

Thomas Robert VanDerveer, 83, of Luray, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023.  He was born on December 24, 1939, in New Brunswick, N.J., and was a son of the late John Patrick VanDerveer and Elizabeth Margaret Warrelman VanDerveer.  Thomas worked in management for Wallace Business Forms, retiring at 2006 with 44 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Luray and the Knights of Columbus Council 8393.  He was a loving husband, father,...

Edward E. Manspeaker passed away quietly at home in Luray, Virginia, on Monday, January 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, Barbara Manspeaker, and his devoted daughter, Lisa Seeders. Edward was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on May 26, 1933, the son of William and Irene Manspeaker. He married his wife, Barbara Dashiell, in Hagerstown, in 1953, subsequently living in Hagerstown, Los Angeles, California, and Silver Spring, Maryland. Edward was a retired architect who had worked in the...

Jerry Lee Henry, 76, of Luray, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on April 7, 1946, in Luray and was a son of the late Amos Luther Henry and Annie Muriel Fox Henry. Jerry worked in maintenance for Shenandoah National Park for 42 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. On Nov. 7, 1970, he married Shirley Lou Breeden Henry, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Keith Henry of Shenandoah, and Shad Henry and wife...

Betty Ann Deibert, 91, of Luray, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal.  She was born on January 20, 1931, in Iowa and was a daughter of the late Irvin Henry Schmitt Sr. and Beryl Brandmill Schmitt.  Betty was a member of the Faith Presbyterian Church in Kingstowne, Va.  On November 20, 1954, she married Leonard Robert Deibert, who died on November 21, 2019.  She is survived by a son, Chris Deibert and wife Melissa of...

Naomi Virginia Judd Inskeep, 92 of Luray passed away on January 12, 2023, at her home. Born on March 2, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Bergie and Pearl Cave Judd. Naomi was a graduate of the 1947 Class of Luray High School. Following graduation, she attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. After returning to Luray, she was employed as an Administrative Secretary for the Virginia Department of Highways for over 20 years. While employed at the State Highway...

Virginia Lucille Dick, 94, of Stanley, Virginia passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023, in Luray, VA. She was born Virginia Lucille Shirley on July 3 rd , 1928, in Stoney Fork NC and was the daughter of the late Obe Shirley and Zina Shirley. A longtime resident of Harford County MD, she relocated to Stanley VA in 2012 to be close to her family. She worked for Geico Insurance Company for 25 years as a share holder relations administrator before retiring. She was an avid gardener, baker and...

Gregory Allen Metheny, 65, of Luray Virginia passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was the son of Robert, who precedes him in death, and Constance Metheny who survives. Surviving in addition to his mother is his companion of 21 years Paulette Stillwill, also brothers Mike Metheny and wife Mary, Doug Metheny and wife Betty, and Steve Metheny, sisters Carolyn Smith, and Anne Ady and husband Tom, grandchildren Savannah, Gracie, Mackenzie and Clay,...

Carl Woodrow “J.C.” Prince Jr., 86, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center.  He was born on July 4, 1936, in Page County and was a son of late late Carl Woodrow Prince Sr. and Iva Mae Good Prince.  Carl was a member of the Stanley Adventist Church.  On Sept. 4, 1959, he married Mildred Buracker Prince, who survives.  Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Timmy Ronald Prince and Wife Donna of Stanley; a...