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ALMETA KYGER HENSLEY
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, 22, Oct. 2018

Almeta Kyger Hensley, 91, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Oct. 18, 2018, in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Hensley was born Nov. 3, 1926, in Martinsburg, W.Va., to the late Leonard R. and Maggie Jane McDaniel Kyger. Mrs. Hensley enjoyed the fall colors and summers at Lake Anna, where she loved to water ski and enjoyed bowling. She was a member of the McGaheysville United Methodist Church, where she was a greeter and cooked and served meals for church functions. Her carrot cake will be missed by many. She retired from Owens Brockway and Duplan. Her husband, Floyd K. "Tiny" Hensley, preceded her in death. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, James Kyger, Thelma Shifflett, Austin Kyger, Sylvester Kyger and Mary Kirtley. Mrs. Hensley is survived by a daughter, Linda Hamilton of Harrisonburg; sisters, Enda Cannonelle of Florida and Gurnie Kyger of Harrisonburg; grandson, Kenneth Davis (Skip); great-granddaughter, Kendra St. Clair (Lee); great-great-grandchildren, Max St. Clair and Mason St. Clair; step-grandchildren, Darlene Wiseman (G.W.), Diane Grant (Robin), Clyde Hamilton, Walter Hamilton and Mark Hamilton; special step-great-grandchildren, Caitlin Grant, Jessica Grant and Matthew Grant; and four step-great-grandchildren. Pastors Wayne Wright and Jim Wingert will conduct the funeral service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 420 Neff Ave., Suite 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online condolences may be shared at www.kygers.com.

ARNOLD FREEMONT KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Oct. 1, 1999
Arnold Freemont Kyger, 52, 1304 Country Club Court, Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kyger was born July 18, 1947 in Rockingham County, and is a son of Edna Shifflett Kyger and the late David Kyger. He graduated from Montevideo High School, and was employed in the maintenance department at Motel 6, in Harrisonburg. Surviving in addition to his mother are a companion, Liz Dean; twin-daughters, Ellen Kyger and JoAnn Shifflet, both of McGaheysville; two sons, David Kyger, Fairfax, and Cody Dean, Harrisonburg; six sisters, Edna Lee Mowbray and Lula Evelyn Kyger, both of McGaheysville, Hilda Mae Lam, Odessa Harlow, Lethia Kyger, all of Harrisonburg, and his twin, Ruth Alice Shifflett, Elkton; a brother, Chris Kyger, Harrisonburg; two granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev. Samuel Sponaugle will conduct the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Nov. 15, 2013
Christopher Columbus Kyger, 79, of Harrisonburg, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at his home. Mr. Kyger was born in Rockingham County on Sept. 23, 1934, and was the son of the late David Grimm Kyger and the late Edna Virginia Shifflett Kyger. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1962 and was stationed in Germany. He worked many years in poultry houses, and also drilled wells for Burners. He drove a truck for Smith’s Trucking. In 1971, he started driving for Mortons Food and retired in 1989, when it was ConAgra. On Nov. 14, 1962, he married the former Shirley Ann Burkett, who preceded him death on Dec. 28, 1997. He is survived by one son, Christopher Allen Kyger and companion, Resa Rodriquez, of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Vickie Shifflett and husband, E.G., of Harrisonburg, and Debbie Huffman and husband, Rowdy, of Port Republic; one son-in-law, Charlie Shifflett and companion, Sharon Michaels; six granddaughters, April Kite and husband, Chris, of Elkton, Tabatha Shifflett and fiancé, Allen James, of Harrisonburg, Ashley Huffman and boyfriend, Wesley Young, of Stanley, Brandi Shifflett and boyfriend, Josh Fitzwater, of Harrisonburg, Samantha Shifflett of Harrisonburg, Amber Kyger and boyfriend, Ian Rivera, of Craigsville; one grandson, Danny Wayne Shifflett of Grottoes; three great-granddaughters, Tamera, Chloe and Hayleigh; two great-grandsons, Jaxon and Landon; three sisters, Edna Moubray and her late husband, Herbert, of Harrisonburg, Hilda Lam and husband, Clifton, of Harrisonburg, and Ruth Shifflett and husband, Delmas, of Elkton; three brothers-in-law, Donald Burkett and wife, Virginia, Robert Burkett and his late wife, Bernice, William Burkett and wife, Betty, all of Harrisonburg; and several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammie Jo; three brothers, Wilford, Oliver, and Arnold Kyger; three sisters, Odessa Harlow, Lula Kyger, and Lethia Kyger; grandmother, Lula Shifflett; and in-laws, Jake and Myrtal Burkett. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was known to all as “Pops” and PawPaw to all the children he knew. He enjoyed telling jokes and talking about the old days. He loved football; the Redskins were his team, and scratching lottery tickets was his favorite pastime. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and NASCAR. But his biggest joy was help watching his great-grandbabies. He was loved by all and will be missed by many. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Nov. 17, 2013, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg with Pastor Jimmy Kite officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Please visit www.kygers.com to share online condolences.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Dec. 23, 2021
DANNY KEITH KYGER
Danny Keith "Peanut" Kyger, 63, of Amherst, Va., formerly of McGaheysville, passed away Dec. 21, 2021. He was born July 5, 1958, in Harrisonburg and was a son of the late Lee Austin and Evrea Morris Kyger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Hockman Kyger, and a half brother, Calvin Wyant. Danny loved working on cars and listening to country music. He was an automotive technician for most of his working career. He was a loving husband and companion. He is survived by special friend, Chrysann Rogers; son, Preston Kyger; stepsons, Ralph and R.J. Mace; stepdaughter, Jennifer Thomas; brothers, Steve Kyger and companion, Julie Eppard, and Jerry Kyger. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor Carter Dean officiating. Burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McGaheysville. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, at the funeral home.

DEBBIE SUE KYGER HUFFMAN
The News Leader from July 14 to July 17, 2016

Port Republic -- Debbie Sue Kyger Huffman, 50, of Port Republic, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Shirley Ann Burkett Kyger, she was born December 5, 1965 in Harrisonburg. Debbie was a graduate of Turner Ashby High School. She worked at LDA Creations at the Silver Lake Mill and recently as an equipment operator at B&S Contracting. In her free time, Debbie enjoyed writing poems, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her dog Zoey. She treasured her time with her granddaughter, great nieces and great-nephews, who affectionately called her Grams. She will be missed by her loving family and many friends. On April 12, 1985, she married, Robert "Rowdy" G. Huffman who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Ashley N. Huffman and companion, Wesley Young of Port Republic; brother, Christopher A. Kyger and companion, Cindy of Harrisonburg; sister, Vickie Shifflett and husband, E.G. of Harrisonburg; granddaughter, Aubree Young; mother-in-law, Betty Huffman of McGaheysville; brothers-in-law, Charlie Shifflett and companion, Sharon, Rocky Huffman and Ricky Huffman and wife, Kristi; nieces, April and husband, Chris, Tabatha and companion, Allen, Brandi and companion Josh, Samantha and Amber; nephews, Danny, Josh and Zach and great nieces and nephews, Tamera, Hayleigh, Chloe, Landon and Jaxon. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Tammie Jo and father-in-law, Ford Huffman. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday, July 15, 2016, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. A funeral service will be held 2pm Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the funeral home with Pastor Jimmy Kite officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Dec. 20, 1971
ELMER O. KYGER
Elmer O. Kyger, 68, of 631 N. Main St., Harrisonburg died Sunday afternoon at Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient five days. He was born Oct. 22, 1903 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late George and Katherine Shifflett Kyger. Surviving are his wife, the former Lillie Lam; four daughters, Mrs. Della Eggers, Mrs. Loraine M. Thomas, Mrs. Edna May Finley and Mrs. Betty Jane Medford, all of Baltimore Md.; four sons, William A. Franklin D., Jessie G. and Elmer O. Kyger Jr.. all of Biltmore, Md. a sister, Mrs. Harry Warble of Penn Laird; three brothers, C. T. Kyger of Port Republic Leonard Kyger of McGaheysville and William Kyger of Georgia, and 23 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 11 am. Wednesday at the Grottoes Pentecostal Church by the Rev. John Morris. Burial will be in the Mt Olivet Cemetery at McGaheysville. The family will receive friends 7 -- 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Burial Funeral Home at Elkton.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Sep. 21, 2017
EVA FLORENCE LAM KYGER

Eva Florence Lam Kyger, 88, of Mount Crawford, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 15, 1929, in Elkton, Va., and was a daughter of the late Cletus and Pauline Cubbage Lam. On April 13, 1946, she married James Edward Kyger, who preceded her in death. They had 68 wonderful years together. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Judith Elaine Kyger, and a sister, Cathaline Hensley. She was a founding member of the Elkton Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she remained a faithful member until the present. She lived in Elkton and McGaheysville before moving to Mount Crawford 13 years ago. While living in Elkton, she and her husband, James Edward Kyger, owned and operated a store in Newtown and another store on U.S. 340 (The Rock Store). She worked for several businesses before her retirement. Eva was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She is survived by a son, Charles Kyger and wife, Virginia; a daughter, Carol Morral and husband, Anthony Scott; three grandchildren, Kenny Kyger and wife, Erica, Mark Kyger and Rhonda Kyger; two great-grandchildren, who loved her dearly, Bryan Kyger and Meygan Kyger, all of Mount Crawford, Va.; and a sister, Julia Merica of McGaheysville, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Friends and family may also call at her home at anytime. Pastor Roger Mace and Pastor Richard Coston will conduct the funeral service at the Elkton Seventh-day Adventist Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Seventh-day Adventist Church Building Fund, 20995 Blue and Gold Drive, Elkton, VA 22827. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.kygers.com.

FRANCES MARIE KYGER DAVIS
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Dec. 3, 2013
Frances Marie Kyger Davis, 81, of Mount Crawford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Frances was born in Rockingham County on March 27, 1932, and was a daughter of the late Chastine and Mary Shifflett Kyger. Frances graduated from Montevideo High School in 1951 and was employed with JMU Housekeeping for several years. She married John Ervin Davis, who survives, on Jan. 4, 1952. In addition to her husband, Frances is survived by her two sisters, Clearine Gleason and husband, Lawrence, and Helen Hoover, all of Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended Davis and Kyger families and special nieces, Gloria H. Houle and husband, Bruce, of Staunton and Deborah Pruitt and husband, Darrell, of Weyers Cave. She is preceded in death by two brothers, George Kyger and Marshall Kyger, and sister, Ernestine Kyger. A private graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Danny Herring at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. There will not be a formal visitation. However, friends may call the home of the family at any time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home on behalf of Mrs. Davis. Arrangements are entrusted with Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

GEORGE ARBURY KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Dec. 11, 1998
The funeral for George Arbury Kyger, 73, Port Republic, will be at 11 am. Friday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The Revs. Roger Hart and Doyle Payne will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg. Mr. Kyger died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where he had been a patient since April 21. He had been seriously ill since October. He was born Aug. 28, 1924, in Martinsburg, W.Va., and was the son of the late Chastine and Mary Shifflett Kyger. He served in the Navy during World War II on the destroyer USS Bristol with the 5th Fleet. He was a member of the Grottoes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4698 and operated George’s 66 in Harrisonburg before retiring. On Feb. 23, 1946, he married the former Mildred H. Dorman, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Larry E. Kyger, Port Republic one daughter, Deborah Pruitt, Weyers Cave; three sisters, Clearine Gleason and Helen Hoover, both of Cocoa, Fla., and Frances Davis, Mount Crawford; and two granddaughters. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grottoes Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1187, Grottoes, Va., 24441.

JAMES EDWARD KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Aug. 19, 2014

James Edward Kyger, 90, of Mount Crawford, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. He was born July 23, 1924 in Martinsburg, West Virginia and was the eldest child to the late Leonard Russell and Maggie Jane McDaniel Kyger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lee Austin Kyger and Sylvester Kyger; sister, Mary Elizabeth Kirtley; and an infant daughter Judith Elaine Kyger. James was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and he was a member of the Elkton Seventh Day Adventist Church. He and his wife owned and operated three businesses in Elkton, one store in Newtown, the other on US 340 South (the Rock Store), and a dump truck business. He retired from Burner Well Drilling in McGaheysville. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Eva Lam Kyger, whom he married April 13, 1946. Also surviving is a son Charles Kyger and wife Virginia; a daughter Carol Jean Morral and husband Scott all of Mount Crawford, VA; three grandchildren Kenny Kyger and wife Erica, Mark Kyger, and Rhonda Kyger; two great grandchildren who meant the world to him and whom he dearly loved, Bryan Kyger and Meygan Kyger; sisters Almeta Hensley, Gurnie Kyger, and Thelma Shifflett all of Harrisonburg, VA, and Edna Cannella of Port Richie, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Pastor Roger Mace and Pastor Sifa Potauaine will conduct the funeral service 2pm Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton VA with military rites by Gooden Brothers VFW Post 9292. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Wednesday at the funeral home in Elkton. Friends may also call at the Kyger home at anytime.

JOSEPH REID KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jan. 9, 1990
The funeral for Joseph Reid Kyger, 68, of Forrestville, Md., will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Harrisonburg by the Rev. Jon S. Stewart. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. Mr. Kyger died Sunday afternoon at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., where he had been a patient since Jan. 2. He was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Elkton and was the son of the late Roy Lee and Lucy Jane Dean Kyger. Mr. Kyger served with the National Guard and was a member of the Methodist Church. He retired as a streetcar driver for D.C. Transit and was a member of Local 689. On Nov. 26, 1948, he married the former Beatrice Shifflett, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Russel Kyger of Forrestville, Md., and Danny Kyger of Baltimore; two brothers, Howard Lee Kyger of Springfield and William Holmes Kyger of Timberville; and two sisters, Anna Held Rhine of West Point and Dora Jenkins of Huntington Beach, Calif. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  See Wife Beatrice's Obit

L. WILFORD KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Tue, Feb. 11, 1986
Kyger Funeral
McGAHEYSVILLE - The funeral for L. Wilford Kyger, 64, of McGaheysville will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Johnny Hensley. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery at McGaheysville. Mr. Kyger, who had worked for Bond Lumber Co., died Saturday morning. He was born Sept. 19, 1921, in McGaheysville and was a son of Edna Shifflett Kyger and the late David G. Kyger. Mr. Kyger was a member of the McGaheysville United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two brothers, Arnold Kyger of McGaheysville and Chris Kyger of Harrisonburg, and six sisters, Evelyn Kyger and Edna Lee Mowbray, both of McGaheysville, Hilda Lam, Odessa Harlow and Lethia Kyger, all of Harrisonburg, and Ruth Alice Shifflett of Elkton. A brother, Oliver Kyger, drowned in the flood on Nov. 5, 1985. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends also may call at the home of his mother in McGaheysville.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Oct. 25, 2016
LOUISE REBECCA MORRIS KYGER

Louise Rebecca Morris Kyger, 83, of Shenandoah, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was born on July 23, 1933, in Harrisonburg and was a daughter of the late Lonzo Lee and Myrl Reubush Morris. Louise graduated from Port Republic High School, attended Madison College and retired from Nations Bank after 28 years of service. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, where she served on various committees and was a former Sunday school teacher; she was also a life member of the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary and was treasurer until 2015. Louise also formerly served as a board member for the Page County Department of Social Services. She had a deep love for animals, especially her cats. She is survived by a son, Roger Stepp of Elkton; a daughter, Jennifer Stepp Foltz of Shenandoah; a brother, Byron Morris and a sister, Jean Hogshead, both of Bridgewater; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jennings Morris. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Christ United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Aikens officiating. Burial will be at Coverstone Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Food for Friends, 106 Kenesaw St., Shenandoah, VA 22849, or Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary, 201 Pennsylvania Ave., Shenandoah, VA 22849. The family would like to thank everyone who was a caregiver for Louise over the last year and everyone who touched her life in so many ways. Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements, and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.

LYLE HARDING KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon,, Jan. 25, 1982
RAPHINE - Lyle Harding Kyger, 60, of Raphine died of cancer Saturday morning at King's Daughters' Hospital in Staunton. Mr. Kyger had been ill nine months and was admitted to the hospital Friday. He was born April 17, 1921, at Port Republic and was a son of Zetta Shifflett Kyger of Grottoes and the late Charles William Kyger. He worked 35 years for du Pont in Waynesboro and retired July 1, 1978. Mr. Kyger was a member of Port Republic United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Audrey Ann Davis Kyger of Raphine; two sons, Donald Keith Kyger of Raphine and Sidney Davis Kyger of Staunton; two brothers, Charles William Kyger Jr. of Williamsburg and Robert Lee Kyger of Elkton; two sisters, Ruby Hess of Lancaster, Pa., and Mary Morris of Grottoes; and five grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church cemetery by the Rev. Russell B. Fleming. The body is at the Henry Funeral Home in Staunton, where friends may call. Friends also may call at the Kyger home.

MARY ELIZABETH KYGER KIRTLEY
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Dec. 5, 1989
Kirtley Funeral
McGAHEYSVILLE — The funeral for Mary Elizabeth Kirtley, 48, of McGaheysville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lindsey Harrison- burg Funeral Home. The service will be conducted by the Rev. William A. Jester. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery at McGaheysville. Mrs. Kirtley died late Friday at her home. She was born July 22, 1941, in McGaheysville and was a daughter of Maggie Jane McDaniel Kyger and the late Leonard R. Kyger of McGaheysville. She lived the majority of her life in McGaheysville and was a member of the United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Ben. jam Franklin Kirtley, and her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Linda Marie Kirtley of McGaheysville; three sons, Jeff Kirtley of Harrisonburg, Douglas Kirtley of Broadway and Frank Kirtley of Elkton; two brothers, James E. and Sylvester Kyger, both of McGaheysville; four sisters, Almeta Hensley of Mineral, Edna Cannella of Adelphia, Md., Thelma Shifflett of McGaheysville and Gurnie Kyger of Harrisonburg; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at funeral home.

OLIVER KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Thu, Nov. 7, 1985
Kyger Funeral
McGAHEYSVILLE - The funeral for Oliver Kyger, 48, a farmer from McGaheysville, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Johnny Hensley. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Kyger drowned Tuesday afternoon apparently as he attempted to walk across the U.S. 340 at Verbena Bridge after his car stalled. He was born in McGaheysville May 9, 1937, and was a son of Edna Shifflett Kyger of McGaheysville and the late David G. Kyger. Besides his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Wilford and Arnold Kyger, both of McGaheysville, and Chris Kyger of Harrisonburg; and six sisters, Evelyn Kyger and Edna Lee Mowbray, both of McGaheysville, Hilda Lam, Odessa Harlow and Lethia Kyger, all of Harrisonburg, and Ruth Alice Shifflett of Elkton. The family will receive friends 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kyger at other times.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Jan. 20, 2023
RUBY LORRAINE KYGER
Ruby Lorraine Kyger, 89, of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Skyview Springs Rehab and Nursing Center in Luray. She was born Dec. 8, 1933, in Rockingham County to the late John and Bessie Shifflett Morris. On Aug. 19, 1950, she married Robert Lee Kyger, who preceded her in death in April of 1990. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Plum and numerous brothers and sisters. Ruby had a longstanding career working as a seamstress at Sleepware then proudly going on to work as a CNA at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Home, where she later retired from. In her spare time, she loved cooking, family dinners, gardening and especially spending time with her family. She was a devoted Christian woman and she attended Bible Holiness Church of Elkton. She is survived by sons, Robbie Kyger and wife, Sandra, of Shenandoah and Gary Kyger and wife, Sarah, of Elkton; brother, Kenny Morris of Berkley Springs, W.Va.; sisters, Donna Cubbage of Berkley Springs, W.Va., and Elvarene Vanorsdale of Hancock, Md.; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Shenandoah Assembly of God in Shenandoah with Pastor Carter Dean officiating. Burial to follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.

RUSSELL ARCHIE KYGER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Nov. 19, 2005
Russell Archie Kyger, 53, of Bloomer Springs Road in McGaheysville, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at his home of cancer. Mr. Kyger was born Nov. 27, 1951, in Harrisonburg, and was the son of Beatrice Virginia Shifflett Kyger of McGaheysville and the late Joseph Reid Kyger. He grew up in the Washington, D.C. and Maryland area. He helped Quatum Link (Q-Link) get started in 1984, which later turned into AOL. He worked for the Capitol Center, where he set up for games and concerts. He was a guitar player, who wrote and composed music and played with several musicians at the Capitol Center, both rock and blues. Mr. Kyger worked on genealogy for 25 years with Ellis Worth Kyger and later with Maggie Kyger. He returned to the Shenandoah Valley in 1999. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Marie Dove Kyger, whom he married Nov. 21, 1980; a daughter, Michelle Elvanda Virginia Kyger at home; and a brother, Daniel Michael Kyger of New Carlton, Md. Pastor Roland Good will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at the funeral home.