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The Page News Courier, Page Co., VA, Mar. 9, 2005
AUBREY CALVIN RAYNES
Aubrey Calvin "Cal" Raynes, 78, of New Carrollton, Md., died Monday, March 7, 2005, at his home. Mr. Raynes was born July 23, 1926, in the Lynnwood community of Rockingham County, and was a son of the late E. Lester and Eva Mobray Raynes. He was a sales manager for B&B Automotive and was a Navy veteran of World War II. In June 1950, he married Janet Marie McCallister, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Raynes of New Carrollton; three sons, Gregory Calvin Raynes of Riverdale, Md., Henry Clay Raynes of Deale, Md., and Timothy Lee Raynes of Greenbelt, Md.; two sisters, Laura Mathis of New Market and Salley Jensen of Grottoes; two brothers, Daniel Raynes of Charlottesville and Luther "Pat" Raynes of Harrisonburg; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. Jason Raynes will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes, where the family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 11700 Beltsville Drive, Suite 100 Beltsville, MD 20705. E-mail condolences may be sent to bjohnsonbh2o@@yahoo.com.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 29, 2021
GERALDINE VIRGINIA RAYNES
Geraldine Virginia Raynes, 91, of Grottoes, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at her home. Geraldine was born in Waynesboro on June 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Raynes) and Herman Harris. She worked as a seamstress at Compton in Waynesboro for over 20 years. She later worked for Rocco in Harrisonburg for over 15 years, but most would remember her from the Grottoes Salvation Army as well as her time spent at the Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department volunteering and playing Bingo. She was united in marriage to Claude Everette Raynes, who preceded her in death in 1993. Geraldine is survived by sons, Richard Everette Raines and wife, Sally, of Stuarts Draft and Michael "Steve" Raines and wife, Kathy, of Grottoes; sisters, Mary Meeks of Dooms, Arlene Meeks and husband, Butch, of Dooms, Peggy Shifflett and husband, Herbert, of Crimora and Doris Damern and husband, Ray, of Waynesboro; brothers, Ronnie Harris and wife, Wendi, of Waynesboro and Sonny Harris and wife, Kathleen, of Waynesboro; five grandchildren, Amy Raines, Amanda Sheets and husband, Patrick, Amber McDaniel and husband, Steven, Kevin Raines and wife, Kristy, and Kimberly Eutsler and husband, Bobby; 13 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Harris. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home in Grottoes with Pastors Ronnie Harris and Kevin Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, May 12, 1981
GOLDIE MORRIS RAYNES
PORT REPUBLIC - Goldie Morris Raynes, 72, of Port Republic died Monday morning at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since May 4. Mrs. Raynes was born Dec. 10, 1908 at Lynnwood and was a daughter of the late Richard and Sophronia Sipe Morris. She was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church at Lynnwood. On Sept, 7, 1925, she married William H. Raynes, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert L. Raynes of Port Republic; four sisters, Nellie Edwards, Beulah Royer and Addie Gibson, all of Port Republic, and Veda Gibson of Grottoes; three brothers, Alfred B., Berryman R., and Hunter C. Morris, all of Port Republic; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church by the Rev. Louis Breidenback. Burial will be in Port Republic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Raynes home. The body is at the W. H. Kyger Funeral home, where friends may call.

The News Leader, Staunton, VA, Fri, Apr. 29, 1966
JAMES EDWARD RAYNES
PORT REPUBLIC - James Edward Raynes, 78, a retired farmer and state highway employee, died unexpectedly at his home at Port Republic early Thursday morning (April 28, 1966). Mr. Raynes was a son of the late Zachariah and Alice (Roadcap) Raynes and was born June 5, 1887 at Port Republic, where he spent his entire life. He was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. On Jan. 13, 1915, he married the former Julia Ann Shifflett who survives. Besides his widow, he is survived by four sons, James E. Jr. of Astutula, Fla., Howard Lee of Lancaster, Pa., and Luther V., and Morris J. Raynes both of Port Republic; four daughters, Mrs. Kyle Duvall of Astutula, Fla., Mrs. Robert Brown of Lancaster, Pa., Mrs. Herbert Via of Baltimore and Mrs. Charles Smith of Grottoes; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Etta Raynes of Port Republic, Mrs. James Murray of Mt. Crawford, Mrs. Myrtle Morris and Mrs. Nora Morris, both of Grottoes and Mrs. Alice Morris of Staunton, and a brother, Morris J. Raynes of Hershey, Pa. The body was moved from the W. H. Kyger Funeral Home to the Raynes home this afternoon to remain until 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will be conducted at three p.m. Sunday at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church by the Rev. Richard J. Sander Jr. Burial will be in Port Republic Cemetery. The family will meet at the Raynes home at 2:30 pm. Sunday. Pallbearers will be Gordon Alexander, George Harnsberger, Grover Pittman, William Dinsmore, Bowman Rexrode, Thomas Craig, John Jay and Silas Nicholas

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Sep. 5, 2020
JETTA HAMMER RAYNES

Jetta Hammer Raynes passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab. She was born July 17, 1923, to Jesse Edward and Rosa Dean Hammer. Jetta was the oldest of 18 children. On Nov. 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert H. Raynes, who preceded her in death in June 2000. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Janet Roach, Mareta Marshall, Doris Helfrich and Rosalyn Pryce and her brothers, Wampler, John, Bernard, Owen, Rodney, William (Billy) and Doug. Her surviving family members are daughters, Jacinta Weaver (Jim) and Lynn-Dell Raynes; a son, R.H. Raynes Jr. (Donna); three granddaughters, Tiffany Haugen (Kalen), Brittany Knight (Brad), and Tina Raynes; nine great-grandchildren, Jaden Shifflett, Brooklen Shifflett, Jared Knight, Kaitlen Knight, Tristin Sawyer, Dustin Sawyer, Emmi Haugen, Hanna Haugen and Hina Haugen; sisters, Wanda Comer and Margie Mayes (Ronnie) and brothers, Roland, Mensel (Dorothy), Larry (Sandy) and Randy (Bonnie). Honoring Jetta's request, there will not be a formal viewing or funeral service. Burial will be private. Nana's family would like to thank the staff at HHRC for their special love and care. She really loved her second family. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity can be made. Condolences may be shared at kygers.com.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 10, 2005
JOHN WILLIAM RAYNES JR.
John William Raynes Jr., 59, of 7565 Dunston Drive, Hayes, Va., died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, April 5, 2006, at his home. John was born Sept. 15, 1946, in Rockingham County, Va., the son of John William Sr. and Bertha Morris Raynes. After serving four years with the U.S. Navy as a dental technician, he attended James Madison University receiving a B.S. Degree with concentrations in English and Dramatic Arts. In 1973, he began his career at Gloucester High School as an English teacher. In 1975, he became the director of the Drama Department at Gloucester High School. He taught for over 32 years in that position and was the Chairman of the Gloucester High School Fine Arts Department at the time of his death. John was very active in the community having helped organize the Middle Peninsula Community Concert Association and served as their staging and technical director for 27 years. He was also a member of the Peninsula Community Theatre Board of Directors for over 25 years and served as the Secretary of the Board for over 15 years. During John’s 30-year affiliation with PCT, he directed over 30 productions, served as the Lighting Chair for over 20 years. He was instrumental in the re-organization of PCT. He designed and oversaw the renovations of the Village Theatre, PCT’S current home. John was the Co-Chair of the Season Membership Committee and served as the Co-Chair of the Children’s Theatre Wing of PCT. John was preceded in death by his father, John W. Raynes Sr. and is survived by his mother, Bertha M. Raynes, a resident of Loyalton of Harrisonburg, 2101 Dreyerle Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801. He is also survived by long time friend, Howard L. Hollingsworth, several aunts, uncles, cousins, loving friends and a host of former students. A private interment will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrsionburg, Va. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Those wishing may make donations, in his name, to the Gloucester High School Auditorium Project, in care of Mrs. Dianne Luforno, bookkeeper, Gloucester High School, 6680 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061, or Peninsula Community Theatre Scholarship Fund, care of Don Ritz, Treasurer, PCT, P.O. Box 11056, Newport News, VA 23601. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Jun. 2005
JOHN WILLIAM RAYNES SR.
John William Raynes Sr., 85, formerly of Port Republic, died Thursday, June 16, 2005, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where he had been a patient for the past week. Mr. Raynes was born Nov. 13, 1919, in Port Republic, and was the son of the late Jacob Franklin and Gertie Morris Raynes. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Mill Creek Church of the Brethren and retired from Reynolds Metal in Grottoes as a safety engineer. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Mae Morris Raynes of Loyalton of Harrisonburg; a son, John William Raynes Jr. of Gloucester; and a brother, Douglas F. Raynes of Harrisonburg. The Rev. A. Lee Kinsey will conduct a private graveside service today at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Jan. 22, 2020
JUDY R. RAYNES

Judy R. Raynes, 76, of Grottoes, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Judy was born in Harrisonburg on March 16, 1943, a daughter of the late Merle Morris Raines. Judy was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, where she was involved in various activities including the Altar Guild, playing the piano, organ and singing in the choir. She enjoyed the companionship of family and friends and never missed an opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Preston and husband, Christopher, of Mount Crawford and Annette Dofflemyer and husband, Timothy, of Port Republic; four grandchildren, William Preston and wife, Brittany, Matthew Dofflemyer, Alexander Preston and fiancée, Tomi Hensley, and Elizabeth Dofflemyer. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory "Bud" Raines. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Altar Guild, 7120 Ore Bank Road, Port Republic, VA 24471. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.johnsonfs.com.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 17, 2002
JULIA KATHLEEN RAYNES VIA
Julia "Kathleen" Raynes Via, 74, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Port Republic, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at Manicure Ruxton Nursing Home in Towson, Md. Mrs. Via was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Port Republic, and was a daughter of the late James and Julia Shifflett Raynes. She graduated from Port Republic High School and was a homemaker. She lived her early life in Port Republic and had lived in Baltimore, Md. since 1950. In May 1947, she married Herbert H. Via of Grottoes, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Larry Via, Randy Via, and Ricky Via, all of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Donna Gross of Hampstead, Md.; two sisters, Edith Brown of Lancaster, Pa., and Betty Smith of Grottoes; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rosa Lee Weaver will conduct a graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Port Republic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 this evening at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 26, 1966
JULIE SHIFFLETT RAYNES
PORT REPUBLIC - Mrs. Julie Shifflett Raynes, 67, of Port Republic, died Saturday at Baltimore City Hospital. She had been visiting her daughter in Baltimore when she became ill and was hospitalized July 24. Mrs. Raynes was the daughter of the late James F. and Mary Smith Shifflett and was born Oct. 13, 1896 in Smithfield, N.C. She had spent the majority of her life in Port Republic. She was a member of Port Republic Methodist Church. On Jan 13, 1915 she married James Edward Raynes, who died April 28, 1966. She is survived by four sons, James E. Raynes of Astutula, Fla., Howard Lee Raynes of Lancaster, Pa., and Luther Vernon, and Morris Jarrels Raynes both of Port Republic; four daughters, Mrs. Kyle Duvall of Astutula, Fla., Mrs. Robert J. Brown of Lancaster, Pa., Mrs. Herbert Via of Baltimore and Mrs. Charles Smith of Grottoes; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, James F. Shifflett of Waynesboro and Robert Shifflett of Grottoes, and five sisters, Mrs. Zetta Kyger of Port Republic, Mrs. Martha Crawford of Grottoes, Mrs. Ethel Rimel of Littletown, Pa., and Mrs. Edith Poole and Mrs. Margaret Snell of Harrisonburg. The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Port Republic Methodist Church by the Rev. Huron G. Collins. Burial will be in Port Republic Cemetery. Relatives will meet 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Raynes home. Pallbearers will be Gordon Alexander, George Harnsberger, Bowman Rexrode, Silas and John Nicholas, Grover Pittman, William Dinsmore and Thomas Craig. The family will receive friends 7:30 to 8:30 tonight at the W. H. Kyger Funeral Home.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Jul. 15, 2005
KENNETH WAYNE RAYNES
Kenneth Wayne Raynes, 53, of Elkton, died July 13, 2005, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Mr. Raynes was born December 4, 1951, in Elkton, and was the son of Minnie Jerleen Shifflett Raynes of Elkton, and the late Lewis Randolph Raynes. He was a 1970 graduate of Montevideo High School and was self-employed. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. On July 11, 1971, he married Teresa Campbell Raynes, who survives. Besides his mother and wife, he is survived by a son, Kenneth W. Raynes Jr., Elkton; a brother, Lewis R. (Randy) Raynes Jr., Elkton; a sister, Wanda Weaver, Mount Crawford; two grandchildren, Natalie P. Raynes, Lillian C. Raynes. Mr. Raynes was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Lee Raynes. The family will receive friends tonight (Friday) 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at the Raynes home at any time. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, Virginia 22827 or Brittany’s Helping Hands, Inc., 153 Red Fox Court, McGaheysville, Virginia 22840.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Feb. 29, 2008
LAURA MAE RAYNES MATHIAS
Laura Raynes Mathias, 84, of New Market died Thursday, Feb. 28 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mathias was born March 16, 1923, in Lynnwood, Va., and was the daughter of the late Lester Lee and Eva Mowbray Raynes. She graduated from Port Republic High School in 1940 and enrolled in Rockingham Memorial Hospital's School of Nursing, where she was a member of the Nurses' Cadet Corps during World War II and a member of the RMH Class of 1945. She worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and Garfield Memorial in Washington, D.C. She retired to raise her children and in later years, she worked as an RN at Sunnyside and as an office nurse for Dr. A.W. Graves in Lacey Springs, Va. On Aug. 16, 1946, she married Charles E. Mathias, who preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1986. She is survived by four daughters, Susan Mathias Smith, Cheryl Long (Ron), Deborah Kipps (Douglas), Barbara Kipps (Dwight); six grandchildren, Kristine Long Amidon, Katrina Long Gerald (Vu), Angela Kipps Shifflett (James), Lee Kipps, Alisha Kipps, Ashton Kipps; two great-grandchildren, Sabrina Gerald and Russell Gerald and one brother, Luther "Pat" Raynes. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Calvin Raynes, Danny Raynes, and Tom Tyler Raynes; and a sister, Sally Jensen. She became a member of Manor Memorial United Methodist Church in New Market, Va., in 1946 and served as a Sunday school teacher, was a member of the Women Society of Christian Service, and sang in the choir, She had many varied interests which included reading, taking care of her pets, going to church, and especially spending time with her family. She and her late husband often vacationed with extended family to the beach, and they gathered together every Sunday after church for lunch. She was an excellent cook who kept the kitchen full of candy for the kids and no one made more buttery mashed potatoes, better gravy, or sweeter iced tea. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1, from 7 to 8:00 p.m. at the Theis Funeral Home in New Market, Virginia. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the Manor Memorial United Methodist Church in New Market. The Rev. Keith Mottley will officiate. Burial will follow at the Emmanuel Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call any time of the home of Ron and Cherie Long, Quail Lane, New Market. Memorial donations may be sent to the "Faithwalkers" Relay for Life Team, Manor Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 340, New Market, VA 22844.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Dec. 19, 2003
LEWIS RANDOLPH RAYNES
Lewis Randolph Raynes, 77, Elkton, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at his home after battling cancer for two years. Mr. Raynes was born June 7, 1926, near Lynwood in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Jacob Franklin and Grace Randall Raynes. He retired from Hollister, Inc., in Stuarts Draft and was a member of the Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. His wife, Minnie Jerleen Shifflett Raynes, survives. Also surviving are two sons, Kenny Raynes and Lewis R. Raynes Jr., both of Elkton; a daughter, Wanda Weaver of Mount Crawford; two sisters, Eula Dean of Elkton and Agnes Breeden of Mount Sidney; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Revs. Stuart Wood and Dickie Campbell will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynwood. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends also may call at the Raynes home at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, Va. 22827, or to the Hospice Unit at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Nov. 28, 2008
LEWIS RANDOLPH RAYNES JR.
Lewis Randolph “Randy” Raynes Jr., 51, of Elkton, died Nov. 26, 2008, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Randy was born Aug. 4, 1957, in Harrisonburg, and was the son of Minnie (Jerleen) Shifflett Raynes of Elkton, and the late Lewis R. Raynes. Randy was a 1975 graduate of Montevideo High School and was a big sports fan; the football Redskins, the baseball Cardinals and NASCAR’s Mark Martin were his favorites. Besides his mother, Randy is survived by a daughter, Amanda Morris, Elkton; a sister, Wanda Weaver and husband, Buddy, Mount Crawford; sister-in-law, Teresa Raynes; a nephew, Kenny Raynes and wife, Jennifer; great-nieces, Natalie and Lilly Raynes; special friends, Richard Shank and wife, Sharon, Hobart Cressler, Gaither Hurt, all of Elkton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Wayne Raynes, Donnie Lee Raynes. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. The Rev. Stuart Wood, the Rev. Clyde Plum and Dan Breeden will conduct the service. The family will receive from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday and following the service at the funeral home. Friends may call at the Raynes home at any time. At his request, Randy will be cremated and burial will be private at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Oct. 4, 1988
LUTHER V. RAYNES
GROTTOES - Luther V "Sammy" Raynes, 63, of Grottoes died Sunday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Raynes was born Jan. 13, 1925 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late James E. and Julia Shifflett Raynes. Mr. Raynes had lived his entire life in Port Republic and Grottoes. Surviving are three sisters, Edith R. Brown of Lancaster, Pa., J. Kathleen Via of Baltimore and Betty J. Smith of Grottoes. A graveside service will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday in Port Republic Cemetery by the Rev. Eugene K. Souder. Friends may call at the Kyger-Pence Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Port Republic Community Cemetery, in care of Herman Scott, treasurer, Route 1, Port Republic 24471, the family said.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jun. 10, 1991
WARREN DAVID RAINES
Warren David Raines, 31, of Route 1, Ruckersville, died June 7, 1991, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Mr. Raines was born Jan. 26, 1960, and was a son of Lola Shifflett Raines of Ruckersville and the late Edward Raines. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are four sisters, Madeline Shifflett and Doris Jean Deane, both of Stanardsville, Juraine Shifflett of Earlysville and Wilma Bartley of Staunton; five brothers, Edward, Judgie and Michael Raines, all of Ruckersville, Wayne Raines of Stanardsville and Wesley Raines of Waynesboro. The Rev. Edwin “Buzzy” Deane will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque. Burial will be at Ruckersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Dec. 17, 1986
WILLIAM HENRY RAYNES
PORT REPUBLIC - William H. Raynes, 83, of Port Republic died Tuesday evening at Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Harrisonburg where he had been a patient since Oct. 31. Mr. Raynes had been a Rockingham County school bus driver and custodian at Port Republic Elementary School. He was born near Lynnwood April 3, 1903, and was a son of the late William H. and Francis Shifflett Raynes. He was a member and former lay reader at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church at Lynnwood. On Sept. 7 1926, he married the former Goldie Morris. who died May 11, 1981. Surviving are a son, Robert L. Raynes of Port Republic; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p. m. Thursday at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church by the Rev. Louis Breitenbach. Burial will be in Port Republic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robert Raynes' home at any time. The body is at the Kyger Pence Funeral Home, where friends also may call. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Grottoes Rescue Squad.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Feb. 8, 2004
WILLIAM LARRY RAYNES
William Larry "Larry" Raynes, 65, of Lynnwood, died Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 2004, in his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late John Franklin and Aretta Morris Raynes. He was employed as a mechanic at Rule VW for about 10 years, owned and operated Larry’s VW and Foreign Car Repair in Grottoes, and was lastly employed by Weyers Cave Mobil. On April 21, 1959, he married the former Irene Myers, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William Larry "W.L." and Sally Raynes Jr. of Harrisonburg and Jonathan Ellis and Donna Raynes of Port Republic; two daughters and one son-in-law, Penny Elizabeth Raynes of Weyers Cave and Tonya R. and Tommy Thompson of Grottoes; five granddaughters, Nicole, Rachel, Katherine "Lainey", Chase, and Jordan; one grandson, Preston; and one sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Sidney A. Morris Sr. of Grottoes. A number of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Franklin Raynes, who died Nov. 19, 1965. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Mount Olive Brethren Church in Pineville by the Rev. Fredric G. Miller. Burial will be in the Port Republic Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 at the Kyger-Pence Funeral Home near McGaheysville. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Grottoes Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1187, Grottoes, Va. 24441 or to the Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 67, Grottoes, Va. 24441.


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