Obituaries
Betty Lou Lee
Aug 21, 2018
BETTY L. LEE PALM COAST, FLORIDA— Mrs. Betty Lou (Spiece) Lee, widow of Roy Lee, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House. She was born May 20, 1931 in Staunton, daughter of the late Rex and Clotielde (Hawkins) Spiece. Betty was a homemaker. Family includes her...
Joyce Viola Campbell
Aug 21, 2018
JOYCE B. CAMPBELL Staunton, VA… Joyce “Joy” Baber Campbell, 83, widow of Donald Lee Campbell, of Staunton, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on August 4, 1935 in New Hope to the late William Edward and Edna (May) Baber. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Pleasant View Lutheran Church. Surviving family members include...
Fonda Sue Persinger
Aug 19, 2018
FONDA R. PERSINGER RAPHINE, VA… Fonda Sue Rankin Persinger age 52, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born Sept 3, 1965 in Staunton and resided at 70 Dabney's Rd, Raphine with her loving husband and best friend, Duane Persinger, whom she was married for 28 years. Fonda leaves...
Otho Farish Fitzgerald, Jr.
Aug 19, 2018
OTHO F. FITZGERALD, JR. WAYNESBORO, VA… Otho Farish Fitzgerald, Jr., 84, widower of Margaret (Harner) Fitzgerald, of Waynesboro, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born September 23, 1933 in Charlottesville, a son of the late Otho F., Sr. and Mona (Hess) Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a drummer while stationed in...
Steven Randall Carpenter
Aug 19, 2018
STEVEN R. CARPENTER STAUNTON, VA… Steven Randall Carpenter, 58, husband of Annette Marie Carpenter, of 100 Sage Road, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 22, 1960, in Lynchburg, a son of Philip Randall and Maxine (Lines) Carpenter. Prior to retirement, Mr. Carpenter was employed by Dupont followed by Hershey Chocolate. ...
Marie Shiflet Wood
Aug 18, 2018
Marie Shiflet Wood Marie Shiflet Wood was born September 3, 1928 in Staunton, VA to William Clarence and Annie Riley Shiflet. She graduated from Beverly Manor High School and Dunsmore Business School. She retired from Virginia Department of Highways after 37 years of service. She enjoyed shopping, baking, flower arranging, and spending time with family and friends. She was a...
Bonnie Jean Rimel
Aug 17, 2018
BONNIE JEAN (ANDERSON) RIMEL STAUNTON, VA Bonnie Jean (Anderson) Rimel, 92, widow of Charles Atlee Rimel, a longtime resident of Staunton, VA, passed away Friday August 17, 2018 in Stuart, FL. She was born in Staunton, VA on December 7, 1925, a daughter of the late James “Jimmy’ Hartwell Anderson and Ruth Vivian (Lillard) Anderson. Bonnie graduated...
Antha Gretchen Robertson
Aug 16, 2018
ANTHA M. ROBERTSON STAUNTON, VA… Antha Gretchen (Miller) Robertson, 96, widow of Richard E. Robertson, of Staunton, died Thursday, August 16, 2018, in Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. She was born February 7, 1922, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Samuel Hileman and Mary Margaret (Potter) Miller. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Robertson was employed by American Safety Razor with...
Marvin Edward Hutchens
Aug 13, 2018
MARVIN E HUTCHENS STEELES TAVERN, VA…Marvin Edward Hutchens, 77, of 653 Almo Chapel Road, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born February 9, 1941, in Augusta County, a son of the late Brent E. and Mary Catherine (Hemp) Hutchens. He was a carpenter and a farmer. He was a member of Old Providence ARP Church....
Danny Lee Sensabaugh
Aug 11, 2018
Danny Lee Sensabaugh Fishersville,Va Danny Lee Sensabaugh, 50, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018, at Augusta Health. He was born on July 31, 1968, a son of Melvin Hite and the late Cornelia Lee (Hinkle) Sensabaugh. In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Judy Sensabaugh and fiancé Richard Botkin, a niece, Ashley Botkin, and a...
Ronald Barry Armstrong
Aug 9, 2018
RONALD B. ARMSTRONG MIDDLEBROOK, VA… Ronald Barry Armstrong, 72, of Middlebrook, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his daughter’s residence. He was born September 22, 1945, in Staunton, a son of the late Arlie B. and Virginia (Armstrong) Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by...
Laura Jane Larsen
Aug 9, 2018
LAURA JANE LARSEN WAYNESBORO, VA… Laura Jane Larsen, 37, of Waynesboro, died Thursday, August 9, 2018. She was born October 22, 1980 in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of Jonathan Kenneth and Susan LaPierre Larsen. There was nothing too small for her not to notice and she took pleasure in nourishing life in all its form. She loved music, reading,...
Robert William Rohr
Aug 9, 2018
ROBERT W. ROHR STAUNTON, VA…Robert William Rohr, 94, husband of Ferne (Driver) Rohr, of 1410 A North Augusta Street, died Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 1, 1923, in Staunton, a son of the late William James “W.J.” and Lelia (Jordan) Rohr. Mr. Rohr was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1942...
Janet (Beverage) Swisher
Aug 7, 2018
JANET B. SWISHER WAYNESBORO, VA… Janet (Beverage) Swisher of Waynesboro passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born October 5, 1931 in Bath County, the daughter of Jacob E. and Arbelia (Beverage) Beverage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Greenlee Swisher in 1973. Also preceding her are three brothers, Jim, Junior...
G. Hughes Mitchell
Aug 7, 2018
VERONA, VA…Hughes Mitchell, 89, husband of Betty (Snider) Mitchell of 301 Skyview Circle, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born November 26, 1928, in Martinsville, a son of the late George W. and Manilla (Stovall) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. Prior to retirement, he...
Carl Lynnscott "Scott" Emerson
Aug 4, 2018
CARL L. EMERSON Staunton, VA… Carl Lynnscott “Scott” Emerson, 53, of Woodlee Road, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Avante Nursing Home. He is survived by a daughter, Krista Emerson of Columbus, OH; a mother and step-father, Linda and Phil Phillips of Staunton; a father and step-mother, Linda and Richard Emerson of Columbia, MO; a brother, Corey...
George F. Coffey
Aug 2, 2018
GEORGE F. COFFEY GREENVILLE, VA… George F. Coffey, 78, of Greenville passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2018. He is a graduate of Spottswood High School and then began his career as a Class A Contractor. He traveled and sang bass for 37 years with the Good News Gospel Quartet. He then found great pleasure in listening...
Frederick William Meier
Jul 31, 2018
Frederick William Meier Frederick William Meier, 81, reunited with his beloved wife, Judy W. Meier as he passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin May 31, 1937, Fred was the son of the late Cecil D. and Carlin E. Meier. He enjoyed a 32 year career as a chemical engineer with Dupont....
Marc Anthony Houle
Jul 29, 2018
Marc Anthony Houle, age 55 died Sunday, July 29, 2018 of natural causes in his home located in Charlotte, NC. Born in New Hampshire, he was the beloved son of Harold H. Houle and Jaqueline G. Houle. Marc was raised with his three siblings in his favorite state of Virginia where he graduated from Wilson Memorial High School (Class of...
Vicki Elizabeth Simmons
Jul 24, 2018
VICKI D. SIMMONS Staunton, VA… Vicki Decker Simmons, wife of Richard Elwood Simmons, 10 Valley View Rd., Staunton, VA, died July 24, 2018. Born June 9, 1956 to the late Paul and Margaret Brooks Decker. Preceded by brother Paul Decker Jr. and sister, Kathi Roser. Surviving are her sons, Josh (Jodi) and Lucas Simmons; aunt, Liz Gilbert; sisters, Bonnie Wimer,...