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NEWS COMMUNITY LOCAL EDITOR: WILLIAM RAMSEY, 540.213.9182 Obituaries About this service: Obituaries are placed by family and friends in memory of their loved ones. For rates and deadlines, contact our Information Center at (540) 213-0622 or email Samuel R. Young Samuel Remmel Young, 72, husband of Mary-Jane Nase ofMiddlebrook, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his residence. r. Young was born Nov.

15, 1942, in Raleigh, North Carolina, a son of the late Dr. Robert Foster and Dawsey (Thomas) Young. Mr. Young was a member ofMount Tabor Lutheran Church. He graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School and North Carolina State University with adegree in Mechanical Engineering.

Sam retired from IBM as a systems engineer, he had a passion for trains, was a member ofthe Augusta County Train Club, he enjoyed traveling the Parkway, bird watching, reading, and hosted a home weather station. In addition to his parents, Mr. Young was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Wimberly James Young. Surviving in addition to his wife of nine years, is a daughter, Ashley Young and her husband, Kyle Knickerbocker, ofSuperior, Colorado; a stepdaughter, Tracy Batten and her husband, Rodney, ofLinn, Missouri; a sister, Angela (Young) Harrell and her husband, aywood, ofEbony; two randchildren, Ronin (Young) nickerbocker and Emica (Young) nickerbocker; two tepgrandchildren, Benjamin Batten a nd Olivia Batten; five nieces, Wendy Young) Lovekamp and husband, Kurt, Cindy (Young) Wollett and husband, Michael, Holly (Harrell) Paddock and husband, Dick, Heather (Harrell) Pliska and husband, Ray, and Heidi (Harrell) and husband, Jeff; grandnieces and nephew, Emery and Forest Lovekamp, Dustin and Ellie Wollett, Hayley and Hannah Huffand Jackson Pliska, also survive. Amemorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m.

Friday, July 24, 2015, at Mount Tabor Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jo Ann Bunn. urial will be in the Mount Tabor Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. In lieu offlowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund, 334 Mount Tabor Road, Staunton, VA 24401.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge ofhis arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net. 1030 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 540.885.7211 www.henryfuneralhome.net like us on facebook.com/HenryFuneral The 7 Point Exceptional Family Care Guarantee Exclusively at Henry Funeral Home Cremation Center Point We to provide secure and dignified care for your loved one. Stop by our funeral home to request your copy of our new written guarantee. Christopher J.

Franklin Christopher James Franklin, 37, ofStaunton, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Franklin was born Dec. 2, 1977, in Charlottesville, a son ofRose Marie (Mills) Smith and James Edward Franklin Sr. Chris was a member ofCalvary Baptist Church, where he was active in various groups.

He was employed with Heath Consultants as a meter reader, he enjoyed music and was an avid Denver BroncosFan. Surviving in addition to his mother of Staunton and his father ofRoseland, is a daughter, Ceauna Jae Franklin and her mother, Shanna Davis, ofStaunton; stepfather, Larry Smith ofStaunton; two brothers, the Rev. Mark J. Mills and his wife, Esther, ofRuckersville and James Franklin Jr. and his wife, Tiffany, of Alexandria; a sister, Shea F.

Miller of Roseland; paternal grandmother, argaret Franklin ofRochelle; and a tepbrother, Darren Smith ofTexas; best riend, Kenny Arkward ofStaunton; and a host ofother relatives and friends, also urvive. A memorial service will be conducted 11a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel officiated by the Rev. Mark J. Mills.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at a later date. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge ofhis arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net. Thomas W.

Robertson Thomas Winfred Robertson, 83, of365 Marine Drive, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, a his residence. was born July 20, 1931, in Nelson ounty, a son ofthe late Chester D. obertson and Della Ramsey Robertson ite. r. Robertson was a member of Fishersville Baptist Church and retired after 32 years ofservice with General Electric.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Moore Robertson; and a brother, Ralph Robertson. Survivors include four godchildren, Scott Cash ofFishersville, Jacqueline Wagner ofFishersville, Michael Mathis ofRaleigh, North Carolina, and Paula Moore ofStuarts Draft; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Fosie of Winter aven, Florida, Mildred Moore of Waynesboro; and a brother-in-law, Thomas W. Moore ofFishersville. Agraveside service will be conducted 1p.m. Friday, July 24, 2015, at Riverview Cemetery by David L.

Cash. he family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Waynesboro Chapel ofReynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel ofReynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. Family and friends are invited to share amemory, send condolences and sign the uest book by visiting www.

eynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com. Mark L. Johnson Mark Lewis Johnson, 58, ofWaynesboro, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. Avisitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. uesday, July 28, 2015, at the Stuarts raft Chapel ofReynolds Hamrick uneral Homes.

To view a complete obituary, please visit www.reynoldshamrick funeralhomes.com. Linda K. Bowers Linda Kay Bowers, 64, ofBridgewater, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2015, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. She was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Mrs.

Bowers was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Athens, Tennessee, and was the daughter ofJean Teague Beavers and the late Horace Thomas Beavers. She received her degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College, her degree in education from Berry College and her Library Certification from the University ofWest Georgia. She was the librarian at Wilson Elementary School in Augusta County for the past 15 years, during which time she was recognized as the Librarian of the Year for Virginia. On Nov.

20, 1973, she married Stephen R. Bowers, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Laura E. Wyant and husband, David, ofAshland; a son, Stephen R. (Reed) Bowers II of Lynchburg; a brother, Harry Beavers and wife, Debbie, ofEtowah, Tennessee; a randson, Stephen R.

Bowers III of aisy Bowers; and a grandson on the ay, Wyant. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. aturday, July 25, 2915, at Linden Heights Baptist Church in Staunton. Online condolences may be sent to the Bowers family by visiting www.kygers.com. In lieu offlowers please send donations to Wilson Elementary School.

Betty H. Cook Betty Hevener Cook, 6 3, wife ofCharles Cook, of29 Dogwood Lane, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at her home. She lost the battle but won the race. he was born Jan. 5, 1952, in Augusta County, a daughter ofWillie (Ryder) Lockridge and the late Edgar Hevener.

Prior to retirement, she was employed by Fairfield Echols as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Cook was a member ofVerona United Methodist Church, the Esther Circle and volunteered at the Food Pantry. She liked to read and work the search and find puzzles, but mostly loved spending time with her family. In addition to her mother and husband of44 years, family members i nclude a son and daughter-in-law, ryan and Ashley Cook; a sister, Sandra Meade; two nephews, Dean Meade and Jeremy Meade; and many good neighbors and church family.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Hevener. Agraveside service will be conducted a 11a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, in aklawn Cemetery by the Rev. Robert J. Weeks.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Rev. JeffAllen, the visiting pastor for Verona United Methodist Church. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu offlowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 445 E.

Rio Road, Suite 104, harlottesville, VA 22901or Verona nited Methodist Church, P.O. Box 47, Verona, VA 24482. Condolences may be sent to the amily at www.henryfuneralhome.net. STAUNTON Praise in the Park performance announced Fidelis will perform at 7 p.m. and the A llreds will perform at 8 p.m.

Tuesday at Gypsy Hill Park. Praise in the Park is hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church. MILLBORO Traveling Players Ensemble to erform Young actors will perform ell That Ends at 7 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1at Douthat State Park.

The event is free and appropriate for children. For more information, call (703) 987-1712 or visit www.travelingplayers.org CHURCHVILLE Chicken barbecue for onald Smith planned Smooth Athletics will sponsor a chicken barbecue for Donald Smith, ho is running for Sheriff of Augusta ounty, at 9 a.m. Saturday at Fisher Auto Parts parking lot. The chicken will cooked at Churchville barbecue pits a nd sold for $4 per half. For more information, call 430-1968 or email GREENVILLE Church announces vacation Bible school Greenville United Methodist hurch, Main Street, will host its vacation Bible school beginning with a meal at 5:45 p.m.

with classes following until 8 :30 p.m. Aug. 2-7. For more information, call 337-3525. MIDDLEBROOK Horse show planned The Middlebrook Ruritan horse show will begin at 8 a.m.

Aug. 1with aytime and evening classes highlight- i ng jumpers, ponies, connermaras, saddlebreds, thoroughbreds and quarter horses. Admission is free. A chicken arbecue will begin at 4 p.m. Community news WEDNESDAY Bluegrass in the Park: Featuring live music by Last Minute Band at 7 p.m.

and Little Roy and Lizzy at 8 p.m. Free. Bring a lawn chair. Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Staunton. www.staunton.va.us/recreation.

Cool Stuff: 2 p.m. For elementary school-aged children. Staunton Public Library, 1Churchville Staunton. 332-3902. Game 3:30 p.m.

Video game lounge for young adults, featuring Xbox games. Snacks and drinks provided. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro. 942-6746.

Genealogy workshop: p.m. Janie Sherman will present Introduction to Genealogy, Part 2, and discuss the research of military records, church records and other archives and provide tips how to keep research organized and information about hereditary societies. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1Churchville Staunton. 3323902.

Generals vs. Lumberjacks: 7 p.m. Kate Collins Middle School, 1625 Ivy Waynesboro. G-Force vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.-noon. For children ages 2-12.

A snack will be served each day. Crafts, recreation time and story time included. Participants will receive a free CD of the music. Christ United Methodist Church, 1512 Churchville Staunton. Free.

886-7600. Kids Cafe: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nutritious snacks provided by Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and the library. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S.

Wayne Waynesboro. Mother Goose time: 9:30 a.m. Songs, finger- plays, books, movements and nursery rhymes for children ages 2 and younger and their caregivers. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro.

942-6746. Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. For 3- to 5-year- olds developing language skills. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1Churchville Avenue, Staunton.

332-3902. Reading with the Staunton Braves: 2 p.m. Members of the baseball team will read from their favorite books. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Staunton.

332-3902. Revival: 7 p.m. With guest speaker, the Rev. Joseph Smith of Woodbridge. Community Baptist hurch, 106 Stagecoach Road, Mint Spring.

Revival: 7 p.m., devotion. The Rev. Louis Grandberry will be the evangelist. Rising Zion Baptist Church, 963 Timber Ridge Road, Fairfield. 9436 832.

School garden workshop series: 9 a.m.-1p.m. Hosted by Allegheny Mountain Institute. Free workshops for K-12th-grade educators. Register: AMI Urban Farm at VSDB, 100 Old New Hope oad, Staunton. Free.

www.alleghenymountaininstitute.org Senior activities: 8:30 a.m., adult learning; 9:15 a.m., SAIL Fitness; 10:30 a.m., Bible study or piano music; 12:15 p.m., farmers market. Staunton Senior enter, 300 Churchville Staunton. Stars of Tomorrow concert series: 7:30 p.m., performance by accomplished chamber groups in the Heifetz International Music Institute. Mary Baldwin College, Francis Auditorium, Pearce Science Center, Staunton. Story time: 10:30 a.m., books, stories, songs, puppets, flannel-board activities and crafts for children ages 2 through 5 accompanied by an adult.

Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro. 942-6746. Tangled Web: 1:30 p.m. Bring sewing, knitting or other projects.

Augusta County Library, 59 Marble Valley Road, Deerfield. 939-4123. The Recycle Symphony: 3 p.m. Children in Kindergarten to Grade 5 can bring a few household items to recycle into musical instruments; 4 p.m., concert using the instruments. Augusta County Library, 3714 Churchville Ave, Churchville.

acation Bible school: p.m. through July 23, activities for ages preschool to youth based on the theme Camp Discovery. Hosted by combined area churches: Glossbrenner and Parnassus United Methodist churches, Loch Willow Presbyterian Church, St. Lutheran Church, The illage Church and this church. Nursery provided for infants and toddlers.

Donations will help prevent and treat malaria. St. James United Methodist Church, 3777 Churchville Churchville. 337-6916. Vacation Bible school: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., stories, crafts and fun for children ages 5-12.

Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church, 901Shenandoah Waynesboro. www.shenandoahheightsbaptist.org. suffrage history discussion: 3 p.m. Laura van Assendelft will talk about the history of the suffrage movement in the early 1900s. Free.

Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Waynesboro. Events calendar.