Obituaries

Bethelene M. Ashton

Bethelene M. Ashton

Aug 11, 2016

BETHELENE M. ASHTON STAUNTON, VA… Bethelene May (Mitts) Ashton, 83, of Staunton, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Envoy of Staunton. She was born July 7, 1933, in Verona, a daughter of the late Lester W. and Dorothy Virginia (Guyer) Mitts.  She was a member of Fishersville Baptist Church. Family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Vincent L. and...

Madeline Gregory

Madeline Gregory

Aug 4, 2016

MADELINE R. GREGORY VERONA, VA…Madeline (Milstead) Reed Gregory, 79 widow of  Steven Gregory,  of 89 Riverside Avenue, died Thursday, August 4, 2016, in Spotsylvania, Virginia. She was born November 30, 1936, in Mt. Solon, a daughter of the late Rufus Miller and Anna Mary (Michael) Milstead. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Gregory was employed by American Safety Razor.In addition to her...

Lillian Eleanor Yeago

Lillian Eleanor Yeago

Aug 3, 2016

LILLIAN M. YEAGO STAUNTON, VA… Lillian Eleanor (Meek) Yeago, 84, widow of Robert S. Yeago, Jr., of Staunton, died at home early on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was born December 25, 1931, in Burke’s Garden, daughter of the late Alexander Long and Roberta (Thompson) Meek. Mrs. Yeago taught for many years in the Staunton City Schools. She was a...

Cornelia Johnson

Cornelia Johnson

Aug 2, 2016

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Joan Gregory

Joan Gregory

Aug 1, 2016

JOAN D. GREGORY STAUNTON, VA… Joan (Douglas) Livick Gregory, 76, widow of Robert T. Gregory, Jr., of Staunton died Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born February 28, 1940, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late J. Robert and Anna Laura (Stump) Douglas. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia...

William Hall Van Fossen

William Hall Van Fossen

Jul 28, 2016

William Hall “Bill” Van Fossen, age 96, of Staunton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 24, 2016. He was the widower of Jeannette Gallup Van Fossen to whom he was married for 66 years. Bill and Jeannette were lifelong residents of Staunton. Bill was born on April 1, 1920, a son of the late...

Frances Deloris Rutledge

Frances Deloris Rutledge

Jul 27, 2016

FRANCES R. RUTLEDGE STAUNTON, VA… Frances Deloris “Nickie” (Rhea) Rutledge, 68, wife of John P. Rutledge, of 831 Paul Street, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville.She was born August 13, 1947, in Staunton at King’s Daughters’ Hospital, a daughter of the late Stanley Chester and Charlene Marie (Balser) Rhea, affectionly...

Ruth Genevieve Showalter

Ruth Genevieve Showalter

Jul 26, 2016

RUTH C. SHOWALTER STAUNTON, VA… Ruth Genevieve (Campbell) Showalter, 85, widow of Clarence Showalter, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in King’s Daughters’ Health and Rehab Center. She was born February 23, 1931, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie (Hite) Campbell. She was a member of Vesuvius Baptist Church. Family members include six nieces and a...

Josephine Cunningham

Josephine Cunningham

Jul 25, 2016

Josephine Cunningham passed away on July 25, 2016 at the age of 95 in Staunton, VA where she had lived the past fifteen years.  Jo had always wanted to be an elementary school teacher and her forty-plus years of teaching took her to North Dakota, California, and Montana.  She loved to square dance and taught each of her classes the...

John A Zinn, Jr.

John A Zinn, Jr.

Jul 22, 2016

John Arthur Zinn, Jr.   STAUNTON, VA…. John Arthur Zinn, Jr., died in Staunton on Friday, July 22, 2016. He was 83 years old.  John was born on May 17, 1933 in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of Maude Pugh Swindler Zinn and John Arthur Zinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Carl Zinn, sister Helen Sowers and...

David Eldon Herr

David Eldon Herr

Jul 22, 2016

David Eldon Herr, long-time Staunton resident, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016.  He was able to be at home surrounded by his family due to the support of the Hospice of the Shenandoah.  He was born November 27, 1942 in Tipp City, Ohio. Dave had three passions in his life:  his family, teaching, and service.  He and his wife,...

Drew Campbell Richardson

Drew Campbell Richardson

Jul 21, 2016

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Vernie Virginia Miller

Vernie Virginia Miller

Jul 19, 2016

VERNIE D. MILLER  STAUNTON, VA… Vernie Virginia (Drawbond) Miller, 93, widow of William “Bill” Marshall Miller, Jr., of 609 Parkview Ave., died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living.She was born March 25, 1923, in Augusta County a daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Painter) Drawbond.Prior to retirement, Mrs. Miller was employed by Tommies Pajama Factory. In addition...

Harold Dallas Godby

Harold Dallas Godby

Jul 15, 2016

HAROLD D. GODBY  STUARTS DRAFT, VA…  Harold Dallas Godby, 88, husband of Lucy (Drummond) Godby, of Gloucester Road, died Friday July 15, 2016.  He was born on September 18, 1927 in Corliss, WV, a son of the late George Oliver and Mary (Buckland) Godby.   Mr. Godby was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII.  He was a sales...

Ruth Z Siron

Ruth Z Siron

Jul 14, 2016

RUTH Z. SIRON FISHERSVILLE, VA… Ruth (Zimmerman) Siron, 79, wife of Glenn Eugene Siron, of Fishersville, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born on September 5, 1936 in Doe Hill, Highland County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank H. and Rosy (Simmons) Zimmerman.In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Siron and her...

Dannice Miller

Dannice Miller

Jul 12, 2016

Dannice (Baber) Zink Miller, 93, widow of her first husband, William Zink, and her second husband, Melvin W. Miller, of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 28, 1922 in Albemarle County, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Eubanks) Baber. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and member of Greenville...

Mary Jane Quick Thomas

Mary Jane Quick Thomas

Jul 8, 2016

MARY Q. THOMAS  CLIFTON, ME… Mary Jane Quick Thomas, 79, of Clifton, Maine, Staunton & Roseland, Virginia went peacefully into the arms of her Lord & Savior on July 8, 2016.  Born Feb. 20, 1937, she loved Jesus with all her heart & shared her love of the Lord with many. She taught Bible study & delighted in fellowship.  She...

Delores Ann Cash

Delores Ann Cash

Jul 7, 2016

DELORES T. CASH   STAUNTON, VA… Delores Ann (Thomas) Cash, 69, wife of Darris W. Cash of 413 Pleasant Grove Road, passed peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born March 3, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late John J. and Janet (Pirkey) Thomas. Delores was a member of Women’s...

Stuart Eugene Tutwiler

Stuart Eugene Tutwiler

Jul 6, 2016

STUART E. TUTWILER STAUNTON, VA… Stuart Eugene “Gene” Tutwiler, 83, husband of Peggy Tutwiler, of 822 Berry Farm Road, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 19, 1932, in Rockingham County, a son of the late Stuart Cecil Tutwiler and Myrtle Glover Tutwiler Jarvis. He was a wonderful carpenter, building his home. He...

Dorothy "Dot" King

Dorothy "Dot" King

Jul 4, 2016

VERONA, VA… Dorothy “Dot” King, 69, widow of Larry L. King, of Verona, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1947 in Honaker, VA, a daughter of the late George and Treva (Miller) Taylor. Dorothy was a retired waitress having worked at many restaurants including Armstrong’s, Rack’em Smack’em Ribs, and Brooks. She enjoyed NASCAR...

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