All Obituaries

Mary Ann Brubaker, 66, of Luray, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.She was born on August 1, 1959, in Luray and was a daughter of the late Daniel William Brubaker and Coralee Rebecca Seekford Brubaker Frymyer.Mary was a 1977 graduate of Luray High School. She attended Ferrum College (1977-1979) and James Madison University (1979-1981), earning degrees in kinesiology and sports medicine. She was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Phi Sorority and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.Mary was a ...

Isaac "Ike" Roy Purdham, 78, of Luray, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Whispering Pines Assisted Living.He was born on January 22, 1948, in Page County and was a son of the late Isaac Freeman Purdham and Dorothy Pearl Moyer Purdham.Ike retired from Wallace Business Forms in Luray, with 35 years of service.He is survived by two sons, Michael Purdham and wife Kellie, and Todd Purdham, all of Luray; his companion, Lucy Rhinehart of Tenth Legion; and five grandchildren, Jake Purdham, ...

Edward Wayne “Eddie” Marston, 82, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on March 4, 2026, after a long illness.Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Jackson Marston Jr. and Dorothy Burner Marston.He is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon Ann Gates Marston, whom he married on November 12, 1967. Together they built a life centered on faith, family and community.He is also survived by his siblings, Judith Dale Marston Campbell (Charlie), Denver Lee Marston, and James B. ...

Ruby Carolyn Sheffield, 80, of Rileyville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2026. She was born September 17, 1945, in Rileyville, and was the daughter of the late Virgil S. Alger and Ruby Irene Riley. Ruby was a faithful member of the Rileyville Baptist Church. On July 13, 1965, she married the love of her life, James "Jim" Lee Sheffield of Glades Springs, Virginia. In addition to her husband, Ruby is survived by two daughters, Sherry McAllister (Joe) and Tammy Nauman ...

Linda Lee Seal, 77, of Luray, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Skyview Springs Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. She was born on April 13, 1948, in Maryland and was a daughter of the late Vernon Leggett and Doris Louise Presgraves Lillard. Linda was a member of the Luray Pentecostal Church. On January 1, 1967, she married Donnie Seal, who survives. In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by a daughter, Laura Minnick and Husband Gene of Luray; three sons, Donnie ...

David Neil Wilson, of Rileyville, Virginia, has passed away at the age of 74.Born on March 24, 1951, in Takoma Park, Maryland, the oldest son of Neil Wilson and June Vincent Wilson, David grew up in Adelphia, Maryland, with younger siblings Ron and Carol. He went to elementary school at John Nevins Andrews School, high school at Takoma Academy, then college at what was then Columbia Union College, now Washington Adventist University.David married Barbara Abbott Wilson on August 29, 1976, and ...

Joan Cecile Painter, 89, of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.She was born on January 11, 1937, in Luray and was a daughter of the late Cecil R. Rogers and Verda L. Fox Rogers.Joan had worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and at Luray High School. She was a member of the Luray United Methodist Church and the Leaksville United Church of Christ.On September 6, 1959, she married Gerald Painter, who survives.In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by ...

Nelson Lee Alger, 83, of Luray, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.He was born on July 10, 1942, in Virginia and was a son of the late James Abraham Alger Sr. and Helen Thomas Alger.Nelson had worked at Merillat for a number of years, where he cut and sanded boards for cabinets. He was a member of the Luray Church of the Brethren.On June 30, 1962, he married Charlotte Mae Aleshire Alger, who survives.Nelson was preceded in death by a brother, James Abraham Alger Jr.A funeral service ...

Sharon Annette Lucas, 72, of Stanley, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Page Memorial Hospital.She was born on November 2, 1953, in Arlington County and was a daughter of the late Arthur Thomas Powell and Pauline Mae Cornell Powell.Sharon was a member of the Leake’s Chapel Church of the Brethren in Stanley.On July 2, 1993, she married James Edward Lucas, who died on December 30, 2022.Sharon is survived by two daughters, Janet Smith and husband Allen, and Becky Hilliard and ...

Maxine Marie Breeden, 78, of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.She was born on March 27, 1947, in Stanley and was a daughter of the late Frank Lewis Campbell and Esther "Tiny" Moline Lucas Campbell.Maxine was a member of the Riverview Independent Gospel Church in Stanley.On June 19, 1965, she married Cletus Edward "Pete" Breeden, who died on February 3, 2022.Maxine is survived by two daughters, Sandra Moyer and husband Allen, and Tammy Lloyd and husband Alton, all of ...