Howard R. Armentrout

Howard Rudolph "Bud" Armentrout, 79, of Keezletown, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Arrangements are by Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Joe Peter Bodkin Jr.

"Joe" Peter Bodkin Jr., 79, of Upper Tract, W.Va., died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va.

Arrangements are by Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, W.Va.

Colleen E. Holmes

Colleen Ellen Dhoore Holmes, 64, of Massanutten, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her residence.

Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements.

Loyal A. Moreland

Loyal Austin "Bingo" Moreland, 87, of Mount Storm, W.Va., died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at his residence.

Arrangements are by Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, W.Va.

Carolyn J. Shirkey

Carolyn Jean Shirkey, 60, of Mount Jackson, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at her home.

Arrangements are being handled by Dellinger Funeral Home in Mount Jackson.

Ellen G. Thomas

Ellen Gertrude Thomas, 69, of Luray, died Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Arrangements are by Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.

Beverly Louise Morris Nesselrodt, 67, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Nesselrodt was born on May 29, 1942, in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Saylor and Virginia McDonaldson Morris. She was raised in the home of her aunt and uncle, Audra M. and the late Lewis A. Martz. 

Beverly graduated from Broadway High School in 1960. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Nesselrodt's Greenhouse for 26 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she met, including the numerous friends her children brought home; she became a second mother to many of them. Mrs. Nesselrodt was an avid gardener, which is attested to by her beautiful flowerbeds she lovingly cared for. She enjoyed reading and genealogy, and in the last months of her life, she completed a 400-page history of the McDonaldson Family, which she had published. She especially loved spending time with her four loving grandchildren, who meant the world to her.

On Aug. 26, 1961, she married Eugene D. "Donnie" Nesselrodt, who survives.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Nesselrodt is survived by a son, Eugene D. "Red" Nesselrodt Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Harrisonburg; a daughter, Annette D. Rhodes and husband, Kelly, of Harrisonburg; a brother, Charles "Butch" Waggy and wife, Wanda, of Timberville; four grandchildren, Dakota and Kelsi Rhodes, and Makalyn and Shianne Nesselrodt; her aunt, Audra M. Martz, of Harrisonburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with the Revs. Kenneth Graff and William Statton officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.

The Nesselrodt family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also visit the home at anytime. The casket will remain closed. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD, 20852.

Online condolences may be sent to the Nesselrodt family by visiting www.kygers.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. 

Donna Sue Miller, 63, better known as "Sue", died March 7, 2010, at Avante Nursing Home.

She was born on Nov. 5, 1946, in Huntington, W.Va., but lived in Harrisonburg for many years. She had been known as the owner and operator of Hamburger Heaven in Briery Branch.

Many friends, most from the Program, spent time with her during her illness. She spent many service years as a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. She was also an employee of the Salvation Army in Harrisonburg. She was a great help to people in need and had a special place in her heart for her cats, Harley and Mary Kay.

She will be missed, especially by those seeking recovery from addiction. She cared for and helped untold numbers of those in need, no matter what their problem.

A memorial celebration of her life and promotion to Glory will be held at The Club on Waterman Drive on March 13, 2010, at 3 p.m. After the service, there will be a carry-in meal. Anyone wishing to attend, please bring a covered dish. Drinks will be provided.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.

Colleen Ellen Dhoore Holmes, 64, of Massanutten, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her residence.

Ms. Holmes was born on Nov. 26, 1945, in South Bend, Ind., and was a daughter of the late Earl and surviving Shirley Listek Dhoore.

Colleen's long career as an import & export administrator included work in the Washington, D.C., area, and locally for Wampler Foods, now known as Pilgrims Pride, until her retirement. She managed Gold and Gifts in the Valley Mall for several years. Colleen had a big heart and was well known as an animal and bird lover. She bred and raised many exotic birds.

In addition to her mother, Ms. Holmes is survived by a son, Daryl Zernick, of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Greg Dhoore, of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Judy Poelvoorde, of South Bend, Ind., and Jan Sowers, of Memphis, Tenn.; several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews. Colleen had many friends from Hawaii to the Tidewater area of Virginia.  She will be especially missed by her local friends, Bobbie Rae Monger, Louise Ward and her neighbor of 17 years, Lauren Jones; and by her "Little sisters", Alicia and Carmella Perez; and two birds, Ruffles and Johnny Reb.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery near Mount Crawford. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. 

Howard Rudolph "Bud" Armentrout, 79, of Keezletown, passed away March 7, 2010, at UVA Medical Center.

Mr. Armentrout was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Keezletown, and was the son of the late Clyde and Pauline Wise Armentrout.

He was a member of the Keezletown United Methodist Church and enjoyed NASCAR Racing. He worked for Dale Wagner Chevrolet for 25 years, and then owned and operated Armentrout's Garage until his retirement.

On July 24, 1948, he married Irene (Harwley) Armentrout, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Barbara Ann Heatwole and husband, Gary, of Keezletown, Tammy Gail Layman and husband, Rick, of Broadway; brothers, Samuel Armentrout, of New Market, Paul Armentrout, of Punta Gorda, Fla.; sisters, Faye Boyer, of Keezletown, Ruth Fowler, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; grandchildren, Melissa Johnson, Tara Heatwole and Amanda Viands; great-grandchildren, Whitney Johnson, Hayley Johnson, Joseph Johnson Jr., Jordan Viands; and his dog, "Smokey."

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Keezletown Cemetery with the Rev. Dawn Marie Singleton and the Rev. David Nankivell officiating.

Mr. Armentrout is at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, where friends may call. Friends may also call the Armentrout home at any time.

Online condolences may be sent to the Armentrout family by visiting www.kygers.com.