Obituaries

George Robert Hitt, Jr.

George Robert Hitt, Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

GEORGE R. HITT, JR. STAUNTON, VA..George Robert Hitt, Jr., 58, husband of Jetus (Rohrer) Hitt, of 828 Trout Street, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his residence.He was born July 7, 1959, in Virginia, a son of the late George R. Sr., and Rena (Dingus) Hitt.Mr. Hitt was employed by Securitus Security Industries.He liked wrestling, CB radios, and riding his...

Mildred C. Young

Mildred C. Young

Jun 28, 2018

Staunton, VA… Mildred Christine (Cales) Young, 92 , widow of George Andrew (Jack) Young Sr., passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, surrounded by the love of her daughter, Jill, and her adored “Lovebug” granddaughter Windy who were at her bedside holding her hands and stroking her hair as she passed into eternity. Our beloved and beautiful Ma/MaMa was born...

Amelia Jane Perry

Amelia Jane Perry

Jun 27, 2018

JANE R. PERRY RAPHINE, VA… Amelia Jane (Reese) Perry, 75, widow of Fred Heizer Perry, of 99 Frost Lane, Raphine, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1943 in Raphine, a daughter of the late William B. and Emma Jane “Norcross” Reese. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Fred “Buzzy” and Crystal Perry...

Michael Brent Maddox

Michael Brent Maddox

Jun 25, 2018

MICHAEL B. MADDOX STAUNTON, VA…             Michael Brent Maddox, 67, of Staunton, died Monday, June 25, 2018, in Sentara RMH, Harrisonburg.             He was born February 27, 1951, a son of the late John Warren, Jr., and Elizabeth (Chandler) Maddox.             Mike graduated from Buffalo Gap High School, Class of 1969. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran with the United...

Charles Cleveland Scott

Charles Cleveland Scott

Jun 25, 2018

CHARLES C. SCOTT   STAUNTON, VA… Charles Cleveland Scott, 62, husband of Ann (Harris) Scott, of Staunton, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1955 in Staunton, a son of the late William Matthew and Gladys (Anderson) Scott. Mr. Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by...

Richard William Booth

Richard William Booth

Jun 23, 2018

RICHARD W. BOOTH NEW HOPE, VA… Richard William Booth, 93, husband of Mary (Moats) Booth, of New Hope, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his residence. He was born December 3, 1924, in Covington, a son of the late Floyd and Grace (Hanger) Booth. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vallie (Shifflett) Booth; a son, Donald...

Gretchen H. Link

Gretchen H. Link

Jun 22, 2018

GRETCHEN H. LINK Staunton, VA… Gretchen Louticha (Hitt) Link, 98, widow of Raymond Walter Link, died Friday, June 22, 2018 in Staunton. Mrs. Link was born on April 25, 1920 in Mint Spring, VA to the late John Ofarrel Hitt and Jenetta Gretchen (Helmick) Hitt.  The family moved to Upland, California when she was three years old and lived there...

Joy M. Irwin

Joy M. Irwin

Jun 19, 2018

Joy M. Irwin, 52, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born on May 24, 1966 in Ashland, Kentucky to Shirley (Breeden) Irwin and the late George Nelson Irwin. Joy is a graduate of Barboursville High School in Barboursville, West Virginia.  She worked at Bob Evans Restaurant in Cross Lanes, WV before moving to...

Mary Wilson (Clatterbaugh) Spitler

Mary Wilson (Clatterbaugh) Spitler

Jun 18, 2018

MARY C. SPITLER FISHERSVILLE –           Mary Wilson (Clatterbaugh) Spitler, 94, widow of Ira Julius Spitler, died at 5:45 am on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Shenandoah Nursing Home.           She was born September 8, 1923 in Mt. Solon, daughter of the late Robert Preston and Mary Clay (Siple) Clatterbaugh.           She was a homemaker.  Mary was a former member...

Emma Jean Desper

Emma Jean Desper

Jun 18, 2018

EMMA JEAN HEMP DESPER STAUNTON, VA… Emma Jean (Hemp) Desper, 81, wife of Glenn R. Desper, of 314 Hoover Street, died Monday, June 18, 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville, surrounded by family. She was born January 19, 1937, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Leonard Fitzhugh and Eula Susan (Gladwell) Hemp. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Barbara Ann Bryant

Barbara Ann Bryant

Jun 17, 2018

BARBARA RILEY BRYANT   STAUNTON,VABarbara Ann (Riley) Bryant, 74, left on the wings of Angels, Sunday June 17, 2018. She was born July 26, 1943 in Deerfield to the late Marvin (Mack) and Carrie (Cale) Riley. Barbara worked at Wright’s Dairy Rite and was manager of Riverside Pizza and a number of other restaurants. In 1983 she went into business...

Rheta Virginia (Hostetter) Slough

Rheta Virginia (Hostetter) Slough

Jun 16, 2018

MT. SOLON, VA...Rheta Virginia (Hostetter) Slough, 84, wife of Jimmy H. Slough, of Mt. Solon, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Shenandoah House. She was born March 10, 1934 in Collierstown, a daughter of the late Graham and Florence (Clark) Hostetter.  Prior to retirement, she was a hairdresser. Rheta was a member of Grace Baptist Church.  In addition to her...

Christopher Allen "Chris" Lyle

Christopher Allen "Chris" Lyle

Jun 15, 2018

Christopher A. Lyle STAUNTON, VA… Christopher Allen “Chris” Lyle, 41, of 304 Devon Road, died Friday, June 15, 2018 in Verona. He was born December 27, 1976 in Staunton, a son of Donna M. Wolfe and Charles Douglas Lyle and wife, Gail Lyle.   Chris was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School Class of 1994 and formerly employed by...

Creola Ethel Hylton

Creola Ethel Hylton

Jun 15, 2018

CREOLA M. HYLTON LEXINGTON, VA… Creola Ethel (Moles) Hylton, 98, widow of Walter Dillon Hylton, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, in Heritage Hall. She was born September 15, 1919, in Willis, a daughter of the late Simon and Cora (Weeks) Moles. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard and McKinley Moles;...

Betty Ann (Chittum) Estep

Betty Ann (Chittum) Estep

Jun 14, 2018

BETTY C. ESTEP MOUNT SIDNEY, VA…             Betty Ann (Chittum) Estep, 74, of Mount Sidney, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at her residence.             She was born November 19, 1943, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Glenna and Mary (Shafer) Chittum.             Family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Harvey “Bill” Henson and friend, Virginia Woodson and...

Linda Paulette Clark

Linda Paulette Clark

Jun 13, 2018

LINDA P. CLARK STAUNTON, VA…Linda Paulette Clark, 72, of Staunton, went to be with her heavenly Father Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born September 12, 1945 in Staunton, a daughter of the late James Irving “Bill” and Mildred Virginia (Carper) Clark. Prior to retirement, Linda was employed by Western State Hospital as a risk management specialist...

Robert F. Campbell

Robert F. Campbell

Jun 8, 2018

Robert “Bob” Francis Campbell, 79, husband of Wanda (Snyder) Campbell, of 429 Betsy Bell Road, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his residence.   He was born July 3, 1938 in Staunton, Virginia, a son of the late Ulyssess Francis and Lorine (Fitzgerald) Campbell. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Dupont with 30...

Betty Ann Desper Wikel

Betty Ann Desper Wikel

Jun 8, 2018

BETTY D. WIKEL STAUNTON, VA… Betty Ann Desper Wikel, Born October 27, 1926- June 1, 2018, Staunton, Virginia…a kind, loving friend and mother. Betty, born and raised in Staunton, worked at the former E.I. DuPont in Waynesboro, eventually leaving DuPont, choosing to be a “stay at home mom” to raise her son. Her passions were singing in the church choir...

Carl Louis Beckerdite

Carl Louis Beckerdite

Jun 6, 2018

CARL L. BECKERDITE  STAUNTON, VA… Carl Louis Beckerdite, 75, husband of Karen (Delozier) Beckerdite, of Staunton, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Salem VA Medical Center.  He was born December 22, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, a son of the late William E. and Phyllis (Sroufe) Beckerdite.  Mr. Beckerdite was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Prior to retirement,...

Sylvia Jean Florence Herman

Sylvia Jean Florence Herman

Jun 3, 2018

SYLVIA L. HERMANWAYNESBORO, VA… Sylvia Jean Florence (Landram) Herman, 79, widow of Robert Michael Herman, Sr, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Envoy of Staunton. She was born May 13, 1939 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Ashby David and Lena Virginia (Johnson) Landram. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She was...