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I I I I I I I I I A4 Community Wednesday, December 17, 2008 The News Leader Local Editor Cindy Corell 213-9123, www.newsleader.com In The News Centenarian depends on faith 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) 213-9119 or e-mail WAYNESBORO Capt. Kenneth Wayne Cale, retired, 58, of Waynesboro passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. Mr.

Cale: also was preceded in death by three aunts, Alberta Serrett, Elsie McKemy and Evelyn Sensabaugh. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Waynesboro Fire Department at 300 W. Broad St.

in Waynesboro, with Chaplain Gary Major officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes Crematory. William D. Moyer Kenneth W.

Cale Loyd F. Fitzgerald WAYNESBORO William D. "Bill" Moyer, 76, of 885 Shawnee Road, passed away at 7:21 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at his residence.

The Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes will announce arrangements. Jeffery L. Brown VERONA Jeffery Landon Brown, 47, of Verona went to be with our Lord on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at his residence. Jeff was born Sept.

11, 1961, in Crimora, a son of the late Morgan Brown and Edna VanFossen and stepson of the late Jimmy VanFossen. Jeff was a faithful servant of God and a member of Good News Ministries. His gift from God was spreading the Word of God to all. His hobbies were piddling with lawn mower motors, racing and camping. He loved singing in the choir and teaching Sunday school.

If you knew Jeff, you would know he could never meet a stranger, and he was always there to give a helping hand. Jeff was united in marriage to Teresa (Ralston) Brown for 23 years, who survives. The two honored their vows to God and one another to love through sickness and health till death do them part. They were the best of friends and shared a bond like no other. Other family members include a number of children, Elisa Fay Campbell and her husband, Kenny, LeRoy Brown and Shayna, Jason Brown and Selina Burnett.

He adored his grandchildren, Lillian Campbell and Logan and Kaylee Burnett. He left special memories in the hearts of his brothers and sisters, Scott VanFossen, Gary Brown, Glenn Bowers, W.R. VanFossen, Becky Rankin, Sandy Barnett, Mary Thomas, Cherly Melton, Cindy Gregory and Patricia Via. There were many stepbrothers, sisters and cousins. Jeff considered the members of his church as family.

A very special person in his life was Pastor Gregory Miller. A number of best friends include the Lord; his wife, Teresa; Joey Locklear, Verick Wiles and Mike Dove; a very special and faithful doctor, Dr. Robert Kennedy; and the Verona Rite Aid Pharmacy staff. May God bless you all. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Gregory Miller and William Cole. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kenny Campbell, Gary Brown, Scott VanFossen, Glenn Bowers, Pete Brown, Verick Wiles, Mike Dove and Joey Locklear. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Gochenour, Bob Sprouse and Lester Frazier.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. this evening, Dec. 17, 2008, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O.

Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net. STAUNTON Loyd Forrest Fitzgerald, husband of Frances (Tharp) Fitzgerald of 114 Greenwood Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. He was born March 18, 1926, in the Short Hill section of Rockbridge County, a son of the late Dorsey W.

and Rosie (Armentrout) Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald was a World War II Navy veteran. He served aboard the destroyer Black DD666 in the South Pacific. The Black was credited with shooting down 15 Japanese planes during the battle with the suicide planes.

Following his discharge from the Navy, he joined the Co. 116th Infantry Regiment in Staunton and was with them for three years with the rank of sergeant. Mr. Fitzgerald started his employment with DuPont on July 23, 1946, in Waynesboro. In 1950, he was transferred to Camden, S.C., for the startup and operation of the first Orlon plants.

He was involved with the training of personnel for all the Orlon plants in Camden, Holland and Londonary, Ireland. In 1957, he was transferred back to the Waynesboro plant and retired April 1, 1984, after 38 years of service. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, usher and president of The Fellowship Sunday School Class for three years. He served on several committees during the years. In addition to his wife, family members include a son and daughter-inlaw, Buck and Jere Fitzgerald of Staunton; a daughter, Priscilla Diane "Sissy" Hundley of Indiana, two granddaughters, Michelle Lawson and her husband, Matt, and Kristy Gilliam and her husband, Jeff; two grandsons, Bobby and Joe Hundley; four greatgrandchildren; two half brothers, Albert Conner of Stuarts Draft and Curtis Conner of Staunton; and several nieces and nephews.

He also will be missed by his loving dog, Molly. He was preceded in death by a son, Glenn W. Fitzgerald. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

18, 2008, in First Baptist Church by the Rev. John Hamric and Danny Pritchett. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Richard Ballange, James Carroll, Lair Stewart, Roscoe Jamison, Claude Moore, Grady Swink, Albert Conner, Jeff Gilliam and Matt Lawson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Fellowship Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. this evening, Dec. 17, 2008, at Henry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in his memory to RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Harrisonburg, VA 22801; Augusta Regional SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24402; or to First Baptist Church, 406 W.

Frederick Staunton, VA 24401. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net. William W. Campbell CHURCHVILLE William Wesley "Willie" Campbell, 21, of 2828 Hankey Mountain Highway died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at his home.

He was born Jan. 16, 1987, in Charlottesville. He is survived by his parents, William E. and Darlene (Byrd) Campbell of Churchville, and two brothers, Forrest and David Hughes, both of Churchville. A graveside service was conducted in Mount Mary Cemetery in Bath County.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939. Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. LINVILLE, N.C. Wade S.

Weems, M.D, 71, of Linville, N.C., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center. Born in Waynesboro, he spent the past 20 years in Linville with his late wife and three daughters. Wade graduated from Duke University in 1958 and from Duke Medical School in 1962 with honors. He practiced urology in Fort Lauderdale, and Asheville, N.C., prior to retiring.

He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends and family. People knew Wade as a gentle, patient and generous soul. He will be missed dearly. In addition to his mother, Henrietta Medova White, and father, Bliss King Weems, M.D., he was preceded in death by his son, Wade Scott Weems Jr, and his wife, Patricia Ann Weems. Survivors include his daughters, Meghan Michelle Weems of Atlanta, Courtney Leigh Weems of Greenville, N.C., and Whitney Samantha Weems of Linville.

He also is survived by his stepmother, Mildred Weems; his three sisters, Marian Vosburgh, Tina Weems and Nancy Farrell; and three brothers, Ray, Henri and Charlie Weems. A service to celebrate the life of Wade Weems will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at Crossnore Presbyterian Church with Dr. Paul Smith officiating.

Family and friends will gather at Grandfather Golf and Country Club following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Sixth Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Condolences may be made by visiting http://memorialwebsites.legacy. aspx. Wade S.

Weems Ruby V. Ryder WAYNESBORO- Ruby Virginia Ryder, 92, a resident of Summit Square Retirement Community, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. She was born Sept. 1, 1916, in Highland County, daughter of Harvey Ryder and Emma Pullin Ryder.

She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church. Miss Ryder was employed as a secretary at DuPont for more than 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Harvey B. Ryder; her two sisters, Daisy Pannill and Lucy Smith; and one niece, Jean Ryder.

Surviving her are nephews, William Pannill of Waynesboro and Wayne Smith of Richmond, as well as nieces, Dorothy Piras of Raleigh, N.C., Ruth Morris of Fishersville, Irene Roberts, Eileen and Carol Ryder and Linda Gunther, all of Richmond. A committal service will be conducted at noon Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Augusta Memorial Park by Dr. Glen A. Holman, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.

at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Education Fund, P.O. Box 877, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Those desiring may share their memories online with the family at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Harold R. King STUARTS DRAFT Harold R. King, 96, of 144 Mount Vista Drive (Meadows Unit), died Tuesday, Dec.

16, 2008, at the Stuarts Draft Christian Home. McDow 'Funeral Home will announce arrangements. For long-time resident Elsie Madeline Gaylor, who turns 100 on Monday, the majority of memories she's collected from living in Staunton come from a two-story, white house on West Beverley Street. Born in 1908, Gaylor lived in the house as a child, a single working woman, a married homemaker and, for the last few decades, a widow. Unfortunately, Gaylor's failing eyesight forced her to move to Waynesboro and in with her nephew, Charles McLear, about three years ago, after which the new owner tore the house down.

Still, when Gaylor thinks of home, the house that used to stand at 1649 W. Beverley St. remains in her memory. "I lived there my whole life but the two years lived in Clifton Forge," Gaylor said. "No matter where you went, that was home." Name: Elsie Madeline Gaylor Hometown: Waynesboro High School: Robert E.

Lee High School College: Dunsmore Business College Church: Marquis Memorial Methodist Church Favorite book: The Bible Favorite book of the Bible: 1 John Favorite song: "How Great Thou Art" Favorite food: "I don't have a favorite food. I eat everything. I like everything." Favorite holiday: Christmas Travel to one place: Hawaii Best advice: "Best advice I know is to live a good, Christian life." Have lunch with one person: "If I could meet and have lunch with one Jesus, that would be wonderful. I would ask him if I had been good enough for him to go to lunch with me." Childhood role model: "My role models were my mom and dad. They were just such good people.

Good, Christian people." Mindi Westhoff Community News Census bureau seeking job applicants: The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for qualified applicants to fill more than 3,000 jobs across Virginia. Census offices have opened in Alexandria, Richmond and Roanoke for early 2010 census operations. Positions include address lis- ters, office clerks, recruiting assistants, crew leaders and field operation supervisors. Census employees will help develop an address list in spring 2009 that will be used to deliver census questionnaires in 2010.

The full- and part-time jobs are temporary. Pay begins at $9 per hour and varies depending on the job and location. To apply, call (866) 861- 2010 or visit www. 2010censusjobs.gov. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens aged 18 or older and pass a basic aptitude test. Most jobs require a valid driver's license and use of a car. Fishersville Organization to conduct deer hunt for people with disabilities: As a way of offering people with disabilities a safe and secure outdoor sporting event, Wheelin' Sportsmen will conduct a deer hunt in the wooded areas of the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center campus during the facility's regularly scheduled holiday break. The center closes every year during the holiday season, and all buildings are shut down. In order to guarantee the safety of guests and neighbors, the Star Trail and surrounding areas also will be closed for this event.

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New Totally Locally Owned 5 control of the WWRC Police Department. All campus boundaries will be clearly posted and strictly patrolled by the department. Public access to the WWRC campus will be prohibited Jan. 2 and 3. The campus will re-open for its regular schedule beginning Jan.

5. Raphine Group to perform during dance: The Sawmill Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday during a dance at Clark's Ole Time Music Center at 1288 Ridge Road. Donations are suggested. For more information, call 997-5366 or 337-8308.

Verona Red Cross to conduct blood drive: Appalachian Region Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Augusta County Government Center. Call (800) -LIFE to confirm the date and time before attending. Mount Sidney Church to offer Oldfashioned Breakfast: Mount Sidney United Methodist Church at 2281 Lee Highway will host an Old-fashioned Breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday. The menu will include sausage, tenderloin, gravy, potatoes and apples. Donations will support the church's mission projects. For more information, call 248- 4834 or 248-0035. Submit your community news by going to www.newsleader.com and clicking on the "Publish your News" link in the GetPublished box..