Obituaries

Iva Lotts Doyle Myrtle

Iva Lotts Doyle Myrtle

Dec 10, 2016

GREENVILLE, VA… Iva Lotts Doyle Myrtle, 94, widow of Marvin Myrtle of Spottswood Road, Greenville, died peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2016 at Augusta Health Care.  She was born August 19, 1922 in Augusta County. Before retiring as a house wife, she was employed by food service for Riverheads High School and Marriot in Maryland. She was an...

Donald Francis Mcgrath, Jr.

Donald Francis Mcgrath, Jr.

Dec 7, 2016

DONALD “MAC” MCGRATH JR. STAUNTON, VA… Donald “Mac” Francis McGrath Jr, passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, with family by his side. Born on March 16, 1948 in Paris, France, to the late Donald Francis McGrath Sr. and Claudine Gabrielle Guillemard, “Mac” was the oldest of three brothers. They moved...

Charlotte Ann Swortzel

Charlotte Ann Swortzel

Dec 6, 2016

CHARLOTTE W. SWORTZEL  STAUNTON, VA… Charlotte Ann (Wagner) Swortzel, 78, widow of Harry A. Swortzel, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at King’s Daughter’s Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 3, 1938 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Robert K. and Ida (Davis) Wagner. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. In addition...

Nancy Howarth Gordon

Nancy Howarth Gordon

Dec 4, 2016

STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Nancy Howarth Gordon, 83, of Stuarts Draft, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born December 17, 1932 in Richmond, a daughter of the late Howard Henley and Ethel (Hindle) Gordon. Prior to retirement, she was head of the Home Economics Department at VSDB.   Nancy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church....

Cynthia Lynn Maxwell (Dronebarger)

Cynthia Lynn Maxwell (Dronebarger)

Dec 4, 2016

Cynthia Lynn Maxwell (Dronebarger) Age: 45 • Staunton 9/23/1971 (Fairfax, Va) to 12/4/2016 (Staunton, Va) Preceded in death by her Grandparents Harold and Anita Scott. Survived by; Daughters - Jordan Dronebarger (Tim Emanuele), Hailey Dronebarger (Mason Weddle), Step-son Walter Dronebarger IV (Holly), Adopted-son Jake Morris, Parents - Barbara Nolley and Phillip Nolley (Marti Mocahbee), Brothers - Charlie Nolley Sister-in-law Wendy...

Claudia Knight

Claudia Knight

Dec 2, 2016

Claudia Reeve (Bartley) Knight,76, widow of Carl L. “Buck” Knight, of Mountain View Drive, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 2, 2016. She was born on October 22, 1940 in Montebello, Va, a daughter of the late Aubrey and Fronnie (Cash) Bartley. She is survived by a son, William “Moose’ Knight...

Betty Katherine Wimer Vanfossen

Betty Katherine Wimer Vanfossen

Nov 30, 2016

BETTY W. VANFOSSEN STAUNTON, VA…             Betty Katherine Wimer VanFossen, 88, wife of Calvin Lewis “Louie” VanFossen, of 188 Vista Lane, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her residence.             She was born on April 23, 1928, in Blue Grass, Highland County, a daughter of the late Reid Braxton and Dessie Katherine Bennett Wimer.             A lifelong member of...

John David Ralston

John David Ralston

Nov 28, 2016

JOHN D. RALSTON STAUNTON, VA… John David Ralston passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 28, 2016. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Hugh Ralston; a brother, Hugh Ralston; and a sister, Mary Lee Pollard. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Sarah Ralston; and nieces and nephews.John spent most of...

Richard Lawrence Cunningham

Richard Lawrence Cunningham

Nov 27, 2016

RICHARD L. CUNNINGHAM STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Richard Lawrence Cunningham, 82, formerly of Shrewsbury and Marlboro, MA, died Sunday November 27, 2016, after an illness. He was born March 16, 1934, in Marlboro, MA, the first child of the late George and Olive (Bugbee) Cunningham. He graduated from Malboro High School. While working as a mechanic in his father’s garage in...

John Lyle Willis, Sr

John Lyle Willis, Sr

Nov 26, 2016

JOHN L. WILLIS, SR.GREENVILLE, VA… John Lyle Willis, Sr., 86, husband of Sue (Gibson) Willis, of 123 Greenville School Road, was called to his heavenly home Saturday, November 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1930, in Burnwell, WV, a son of the late Lyle Hansford and Sinda (Bell) Willis.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Malik Byshon Porter

Malik Byshon Porter

Nov 22, 2016

MALIK B. PORTER STAUNTON, VA… Malik Byshon Porter, 39, husband of Devonna Spears, of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Porter owned and operated M&P Tires for 12 years. A home going will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, in Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries by Pastor Chad Allen Hill.

Bebee Carter

Bebee Carter

Nov 22, 2016

BEBEE W. CARTER  NEWPORT NEWS, VA…. Mrs. Bebee Carter a resident of Newport News, Virginia, made her transition to be with the lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.  Bebee was born on September 30, 1930 in Moffetts Creek, Virginia to the late Hudie Pryor and Claire Walker.  She was married to the late Manuel Carter, Sr. and had seven children. ...

Dolly Jane Sensabaugh

Dolly Jane Sensabaugh

Nov 20, 2016

DOLLY T. SENSABAUGH MIDDLEBROOK, VA...Dolly Jane (Tyree) Sensabaugh, 87, widow of Rodney Thomas Sensabaugh, Sr., of Middlebrook, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at her residence. She was born January 28, 1929, in Rockbridge Baths, a daughter of the late Homer and Virgie (Sweet) Tyree. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Family members include three sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney...

Vera Mae (Allen) Fabig

Vera Mae (Allen) Fabig

Nov 20, 2016

BRACEY, VA…. Vera Mae (Allen) Fabig, 77, wife of Horst Fabig, of Bracey, died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at VCU Community Memorial Hospital. She was born January 21, 1939, in Montebello, a daughter of the late Roy and Flora (Smiley) Allen. She was a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, she was employed as an RN by...

Pauline Grace Crone

Pauline Grace Crone

Nov 19, 2016

PAULINE V. CRONE SOMERSET, VA….Pauline Grace (Varner) Crone, 85, widow of Richard Hahn Crone, of Somerset and formerly of Skymont Drive, Staunton, died Saturday, November 19, 2016, in the Culpeper Hospital. She was born April 24, 1931, in Highland County, a daughter of the late Raymond and Reba (Botkin) Varner. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Crone was employed by Tommies Pajama...

Charles Thomas Jones, Jr.

Charles Thomas Jones, Jr.

Nov 18, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Dr. Charles Thomas Jones, Jr. of Staunton Virginia died peacefully November 6, 2016.  He was born August 14, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Charles Thomas and Edris Duell Jones.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Carroll Jones. Charles is survived by his sister, Paula Louise Jones of...

Ben C Williamson

Ben C Williamson

Nov 18, 2016

BEN C. WILLIAMSON VERONA, VA… Ben C. Williamson, of 30 Verona Court Blvd, died Friday, November 18, 2016, at his residence. He was born February 1, 1932, at Roanoke, a son of the late Winton K. and Grace (Carter) Williamson. He was a US Navy veteran and avid fisherman and woodworker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis...

Joanna Faye Hewitt

Joanna Faye Hewitt

Nov 17, 2016

JOANNA U. HEWITT STAUNTON, VA… Joanna Faye (Umbarger) Hewitt, 54, of 909 New Hope Road, died Thursday, November 17, 2016, at her residence. She was born March 13, 1962 in Arlington, a daughter of the late Donald Austin and Beverley Virginia (Norman) Umbarger. Family members include a daughter, Brandy Hewitt of Charlottesville; a brother, Curtis Umbarger of Staunton; two sisters,...

Grace (Hiner) Eagle

Grace (Hiner) Eagle

Nov 15, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Grace (Hiner) Eagle, 88, widow of Henry Merle Eagle, of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Brookdale. She was born November 4, 1928, in Monterey, a daughter of the late Joseph Burner and Bessie Frances (Botkin) Hiner. Grace enjoyed gardening, reading and crossword puzzles. She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband,...

James Hunter Talbott, Sr.

James Hunter Talbott, Sr.

Nov 13, 2016

JAMES H. TALBOTT, SR. MT. SIDNEY, VA…. James Hunter Talbott, Sr., 84, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 with family by his side at his home in Mt. Sidney, Va.   Known by the community as “Coach T,” Talbott spent a lifetime doing what he truly loved--teaching kids for over thirty-three years at Riverheads High School and Shelburne Middle School. He...

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