Family and Friends Page
Clayton T. Lester, VAVRS Life Member
Clayton Lester, VAVRS Past President, Life Member and Hall of Fame suffered a fall resulting in a hip fracture. He is currently recovering and would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Clayton T. Lester
115 James Road
Danville, VA 24541-5533
434-822-2435
pw3@comcast.net
Update: Just wanted all of you to know that Clayton is in rehab for his broken hip. He is at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care. 2526 N. Main Street.Danville, Va. 24540. He is in Room 93.
Ed Rhodes - VAVRS Life Member
Ed Rhodes is at home recovering from By-Pass Surgery. His family reports the surgery went extremely well and he is now recovering at home.
They appreciate the thoughts and prayers.
R. Ed Rhodes
PO Box 4637
Glen Allen VA 23058-4637.
Andy Winn's Dad -- died June 11th
Had a chance to speak with Andy Winn yesterday at his Dad’s funeral.
Bill & Linda Bazzle, Diana Wills, and I attended the funeral representing VAVRS District 10.
As you know from my previous messages about Andy, he is in Autumn Care of Madison receiving long term rehabilitation care due to the amputation of his leg. He mentioned that he does not hear from many people. I would like to encourage you, if you have the time, to drop a card to Andy letting him know you are thinking of him. His mailing address is –
Andy Winn
c/o Autumn Care of Madison
1 Autumn Court
Madison, VA 22727
Also, if you are traveling through the area of Rt. 29 in Madison, drop in for a visit. Andy would appreciate it!
Kevin Dillard
Andy Winn, former VAVRS District 10 Vice President, member of Salem Fire & Rescue of Culpeper County, and LifeCare, lost his Dad on Tuesday, June 11th.
Randy Winn, age 77, of Culpeper is the father of Andy, Chris, and Kevin Winn.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16th from 6pm to 8pm at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 17th at 12 pm at Culpeper National Cemetery, 501 E. Chandler Street, Culpeper, VA.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Andy Winn at Autumn Care of Madison, 1 Autumn Court, Madison, VA 22727.
Kevin Dillard
J. C. Phillips- VAVRS Life Member
Hello All: J. C. was moved to rehab today. He will probably be there for 1 to 2 weeks or when they feel he may come home. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. They are appreciated. Fran
J.C.Phillips
PO Box 1118
Midlothian, VA 23113
Note from Fran and JC.
Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, phone calls and cards. Your friendship helped get us through a very rough period between May 1 and 25 when J. C. was hospitalized. J. C. is home now and progressing well and is determined to improve daily. God Bless you all.
Jean King - AVAVRS Life Member
I have been chasing information on Jean King for months and finally talked with two of her daughters earlier today. Mrs. King lives in a retirement home in Daleville, Virginia. She has difficulty hearing but is doing well.
She would love to receive cards – and I hope the Auxiliary Life Members will reach out to her. She was the second president of the Auxiliary and was active in the Clifton Forge Auxiliary.
Her address is
Mrs. Jean King
250 Elliston Circle West; Apt 3207
Daleville, VA 24083
I have made arrangements with the daughter to visit Mrs. King in June and will update everyone on her after my visit.
J. Kenneth Morgan
Carol Gothard - VAVRS Administrative Assistant
Carol Gothard, VAVRS Administrative Assistant continues to recover and rehabilitate from an illness. Prayers are requested.
Cards can be sent to the VAVRS Office. will share those as soon as they become available.
VAVRS
Attn: Carol Gothard
2535 Turkey Creek Road
Oilville, VA 23129
Sharon E. Brown - Life Member Davis Corner VRS
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the death of one of our esteemed members, Sharon E. Brown. Sharon dedicated 37 years of her life volunteering with our system, both as a life member of the Davis Corner Volunteer Rescue Squad, and as a member of the Dept. of EMS Support Services Team where she assisted with the education of our new members.
In honor of Sharon Brown’s lifetime of service to our community, we will be draping department and rescue squad metal badges immediately.
At this time, we do not have additional details regarding arrangements and will share those as soon as they become available.
Please take a moment to remember Sharon and the invaluable contributions she has made to our organization. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family, squad members, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Jason E. Stroud, Emergency Medical Services | VB Rescue, Chief
Louise Garman, AVAVRS Life Member
It is with deep regret that we inform you that Louise Garman, AVAVRS Life Member and Past President died at her home yesterday.
Louise Garman, 132 Fairground Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
Obituary for Louise Elaine Lambert Garman
The staff at Heishman Funeral Home, inc. send condolences to the family of Louise Elaine Lambert Garman.
Louise Elaine Lambert Garman, 97, of Woodstock, VA passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at her home of natural causes. The funeral service will be held, Friday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church, 142 E. Court Street. Reverend Brittney Lane will officiate.
The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/WoodstockPresbyterianChurch
Burial will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service, 14116 S. Middle Road in Edinburg.
Mrs. Garman was born Nov. 9, 1926 in Edinburg, the oldest of five children to the late Bennie Eli and Sada Kathryn Coffman Lambert. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Neff, Eunice Taylor, Emma Belle Cooley and brother, Joseph B. Lambert. She was a 1944 graduate of Woodstock High School and worked on the family farm and with her father at Lamberts Meat Market. In 1947 she went to work at Ben Franklin Store on Main Street in Woodstock. Along with loving her job, Louise would come to find the love of her life in Donald H. Garman whom she married on October 12, 1947. They would continue building a beautiful family business with Ben Franklin Stores until Don’s death on Jan. 1, 1989. Louise continued the family business known as Ben’s Diner until her death.
Louise was the oldest living member of the Woodstock Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, communion hostess, sang in the church choir and was instrumental in the Women of the Church. As a charter member and Past President of Muhlenberg Unit 199 American Legion Auxiliary, Louise served her community in support of American veterans. Louise was initiated in Woodstock Chapter 93 Order of the Eastern Star on September 11, 1952. She served as a Worthy Matron several times and was Chapter organist. Louise was a member of Woodstock Rescue Squad Auxiliary and served as State President.
Louise is survived by her four children, Constance Louise, Donald Herbert Jr. (Dianne), William John (Susan), and Kenneth Lemoyne (Mikki); ten grandchildren, Stephen Brent, Patricia Louise, Eric Lemoyne (Shalyn), Heather Bess, Brad Allen, Jonathon Nicholas, Susan Elizabeth, Jessica Lynn, Shawn Michael (Julie) and Katelyn Marie (Kyle); 15 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Garman, Eric Garman, Brad Garman, Nick Garman, Shawn Garman and Kyle Baker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Woodstock Presbyterian Church, https://www.woodstockpresbyterianchurch.com/how-do-i/ or Blue Ridge Hospice at https://brhospice.org.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Blue Ridge Hospice
Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com
Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.
Marie Householder, AVARS Life Member and Past President
It is with a great deal of sadness that I am letting you know of the passing of our very dear friend Marie Householder.
The family has requested NO Phone calls. Cards may be sent to Harry at the address at the end of this message.
It is my understanding that there will be a celebration of Marie’s life later in the spring (possibly in April). More details on this later.
Please keep Harry and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Harry Householder & Family
125B Clubhouse Drive, SW#5
Leesburg, VA 20175
OBITUARY
Marie Cyrus Householder of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on January 26, 2024, at Inova Fairfax. Marie was born on September 2, 1946, to Clarance and Edna Cyrus in Cary, North Carolina. After Marie graduated from Cary High School, she moved to Virginia where she would later meet and marry the love of her life, Harry Householder in 1978. Marie spent most of her life as the Property Manager of Waverly Park. She began her career of volunteering in the early 1980’s and dedicated countless hours to The Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, the State AVAVRS and was a founding member of the (Ladies) Auxiliary of Loudoun Rescue.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Edna Cyrus and her sister, Ruth Cyrus. She is survived by her beloved Husband Harry Householder, Daughter Tonya Nichols (George), Stepdaughter Nancy White (Matt), Stepson Norman Dyson (Vicki), Grandchildren Elizabeth Grubbs (Thomas), Alexandra Wolfe (Derik), John Payne III (Katlin), Tyler Jennings, Katelyn Payne, Dylan Jacobik, Morgan Jacobik, Ryan Jacobik, Matthew White, Lillie Corrier and many beloved Great Grandchildren. Niece Linda Fuller (Ethan), Nephew Larry Cyrus (Jamie).
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20, 2024, from 1-4 pm at Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company located at 215 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Canine Cancer Research at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, a cause that Marie felt strongly about.
Donations can be made online at https://vmf.vetmed.vt.edu/ or by mail to: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 215 Duck Pond Drive, Suite 2002 Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Laura Booze, AVAVRS Life Member
Obituary:
Laura Bell Givens Booze, age 75, of 224 W. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence.
Laura was born on March 10, 1948 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Lonnie Lewis Givens and Maybelle Wright Givens. She was self-employed throughout her life and stayed active in her community through her volunteer work with the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad Founders Auxiliary, the Iron Gate Fire Department Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary for the Burnside Carpenter VFW Post 1033, the A.V.A.V.R.S, and other services within the Alleghany Highlands.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Preston Booze III; a son-in-law, Mark; three sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lynn Smith of Lexington and Christy Jeffries and husband Bill of Clifton Forge; three sons, Michael Anthony Booze and wife Dollie of Alleghany County, Paul Booze, Sr. and wife Lisa of Iron Gate, and Kevin Booze and wife Janelle of Alleghany County; two brothers, Lloyd Givens and wife Phyllis and Bob Givens; twelve grandchildren, Heather Hicks, Paul Booze, Jr., Joey Stull, Adam Sweet, Johnathon Smith, Megan Smith, Mikayla Booze, Gabriel Booze, Preston Booze, Brooklyn Booze, Miky Mays, and Alex Mays; seven great grandchildren, Luka, Tyson, Savannah, Jacob, Dalton, Maddox, and River; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad, 1610 Hickory Ave, Clifton Forge, with Mr. Chris Fisher and Mr. Kevin Booze officiating.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad Founders Auxiliary, PO Box 419, Clifton Forge, VA 24422, or floral gifts may be sent to 224 W. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
James P. "Mac" McGuire
We are deeply saddened by the passing this morning of our beloved member, James P. “Mac” McGuire, Life Member and Past President of Forest View and Past President of the VAVRS.
Cards may be sent to Linda McGuire at: 9206 Hartley Hill Ct. Glen Allen, VA 23060-6388.
Please keep Linda and their children Ashley and J.P. in your prayers.
Also - click here to read a Richmond Times Dispatch article and obituary.
Obituary for Garland Lee Linkous Jr. -Christiansburg VRS
Garland Lee Linkous, Jr., age 78, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, MD on May 29, 1945, to the late Garland Lee, Sr. and Ida Allene Shepherd Linkous. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Garland was a veteran of the U.S. Navy for 6 years and the National Guard 29th Division Band for 23 years, he achieved the rank of E7 Sgt 1st class. He was a life member of the VFW, American Legion, and DAV. He was a life member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad.
He was a marriage commissioner having held hundreds of weddings. Garland owned and operated EZ Method Driving School and certified hundreds of students for driving permits and motorcycle safety. He also ran the Trailways bus station and Nancy’s Travel and Tours. He was also a Master Gardener and a sou chef at Virginia Tech and Mountain Lake. He was a master musician and could play any brass instrument, trumpet, strings, mandolin, harpsichord, and guitar. Garland filled in as a Pastor of Mt. Elbert United Methodist Church, Floyd Va. He operated the Christmas Kitchen for at least 10 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Richardson Linkous; a daughter, Leeann; a son, Chris; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond Linkous, and Ernest (Kathy) Linkous; brothers-in-law, Bill (Sandra) Richardson, and George (Rocine) Richardson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sebert Rorrer and Pastor Mike Neuse officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 AM Monday morning before the service at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr. SW., Blacksburg VA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, American Legion Boys State.