All Obituaries

Linda Belle Allen, 74, of Luray, died on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Skyview Springs Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Oct. 9, 1947, in Luray and was a daughter of the late Jacob Lynn Cave and Virgie Bell Alger Cave. Her husband, Albert Russell Allen, died on Feb. 7, 1979. She is survived by a son, Russell Allen of Luray; a brother, Steve Franklin Cave of Luray; and a sister, Judy Ann Gochenour of Luray. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Holbert, Carson and Robert James...

  Roger L. Taylor Roger Lee Taylor, 76, of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 23, 1945, in Luray and was a son of the late Glen Owen Taylor and Elda Virginia Seal Taylor. Roger retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in 2005 as a supervisor, with 35+ years of service. On Aug. 28, 1964, he married Juanita F. Hilliard Taylor, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are two granddaughters, S....

Gary Calvin Cave, 63, of Luray, died on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Cave was born on May 22, 1958, in Washington, D.C., and was a son of the late Harry Calvin Cave and Iona Painter Cave. He is survived by two sisters, Linda DeSombre of Stanley, and Terri Baron of Stephens City; and a brother, Charles Cave of Pasco, Wash. He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Cave. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Bradley...

Joanne Grace Brown, 94, of Luray, died on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. She was born on June 11, 1927, in Luray and was a daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Frye and Grace Belle Head Frye. Ms. Brown worked as a custodian for Page County Public Schools for 22 years. She is survived by four sons, Ernest Franklin Brown Jr. of Stafford, R. “Bobby” Brown of Luray, William Brown of Harrisonburg, and Gregory Brown of Charlottesville; a daughter, Sheila Hudson of Luray; a brother, Durwood...

Doris Elizabeth Good, 86, of Luray, died on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1935, in Luray and was a daughter of the late James William Lang and Thelma Judd Lang. Mrs. Good worked as an aide at Page Memorial Hospital for 25 years and was a member of the Luray Church of the Brethren. On Sept. 19, 1979, she married Thomas “Bill” Good, who died on April 23, 1996. She is survived by three sons, Thomas and Charles L. Dodson, both of Luray, and James R. Dodson of...

Kevin Anthony Connor, 38, of Luray, Virginia, tragically passed away at his farm on October 17, 2021, from the accidental explosion of a propane tank. He was born on September 25, 1983, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Kevin Daniel and Susan Papa Connor. From a young age, Kevin knew he wanted to be a farmer and was able to live the life of his dreams. He was skilled at many things and truly loved to work. He took great pride in his farm, continuously expanding and improving it over the last...

Ricky Lee Pullen, 58, of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1963, in Front Royal and was a son of the late Nelson F. Jenkins Sr. and Eva J. Pullen Menefee. On Oct. 26, 1984, Ricky married Cathy Jenkins Pullen, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Ashleigh Dawn Pullen of Luray; a sister, Barbara Payne and husband Albert of Washington, Va.; four brothers, Nelson Jenkins Jr. and wife Janet, Robert...

A.."Faye" Gochenour, 68, of Rileyville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 20, 1953, in Luray and was a daughter of the late Robert Beahm and Julia C. Shifflett Beahm. Faye worked at Wrangler for 20 years and was a member of the Rileyville Gospel Church. On March 4, 1971, she married Kenneth Mitchell Gochenour, who survives. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Lynn Jenkins and husband Robert of of...

Horse Trainer and Veterinary Assistant Jennifer Roy’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Jennifer passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.   The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jennifer. She loved long afternoon trail rides with her friends, and evenings laughing, singing, and playing games...

Stanley Dennis Banach, 67, of Stanley, died on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pa., and was a son of Marjorie Broyles Banach of Stanley and the late John Banach. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons, T.J. Banach and Andy Hitt, both of Stanley; three daughters, Bobbie Jenkins and Rebecca Mitchell, both of Stanley, and Elizabeth Hitt of Shenandoah; three brothers, John Banach of Stanley, Robert Banach of Gloucester, and Richard Banach of...