Obituaries

Betty M. Patterson

Betty M. Patterson

Jul 1, 2016

STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Betty (Michael) Patterson, 82, wife of Paul R. Patterson, of 559 Lake Road, earned her heavenly wings on Friday, July 1, 2016 in Augusta Health. She was born on February 12, 1934 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late John D. Michael and Katie (Supple ) Michael Caricofe She loved being a housewife, cooking and spending...

Mary P. Furr

Mary P. Furr

Jun 30, 2016

MARY F. FURR  STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Mary Page (Fitzgerald) Furr, 89, widow of Paul Furr, of Stuarts Draft, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at her residence at Blue Ridge Retirement Home in Stuarts Draft. She was born September 2, 1926 in Stuarts Draft, a daughter of the late Arthur H. and Emma (Massie) Fitzgerald. Prior to retirement, she was employed...

Lula Deanna "Dee" Ryan

Lula Deanna "Dee" Ryan

Jun 30, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Lula Deanna “Dee” Humphreys Ryan, 69, of Staunton, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born April 7, 1947 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Goldie Marie (Carroll) Ryan. She cared for people with special needs, prior to retirement, from the Valley Community Services Board.        She drove a...

Giles Barksdale Trimble

Giles Barksdale Trimble

Jun 30, 2016

WAYNESBORO, VA...Giles Barksdale Trimble, widower of Lucille (Arehart) Trimble, of Summit Square, Waynesboro, formerly a resident of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Mr. Trimble was born April 19, 1923, a twin to William Wallace Trimble, Jr., in Swoope, Virginia.  He was a son of the late William Wallace Trimble, Sr. and Genieve Barksdale Trimble.  He was preceded...

Lanny Stephen Sutton

Lanny Stephen Sutton

Jun 29, 2016

LANNY S. SUTTONSTAUNTON, VA…  Lanny Stephen Sutton, 68, of Staunton, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1948 in Augusta County, a son of the late Samuel J. and Bonnie (Hevener) Sutton. Lanny was a professional sign maker for nearly 40 years. He was a member of First Church of God.  He enjoyed playing...

William Floyd Arehart

William Floyd Arehart

Jun 26, 2016

WILLIAM FLOYD AREHART MIDDLEBROOK, VA… William Floyd Arehart, 87, of 385 Campbells Hollow Road and Sandston, VA, husband of Peggy Jean (Logan) Arehart for 62 years, died Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville. He was born November 12, 1928, in Middlebrook, a son of the late William Russell and Launa (Clemmer) Arehart. Mr. Arehart...

Jack Ellison Boteler

Jack Ellison Boteler

Jun 24, 2016

JACK E. BOTELER FISHERSVILLE, VA…                 Jack Ellison Boteler, 89, husband of Loretta M. Boteler, of Fishersville, died on June 4, 2016 at Augusta Health.                 Mr. Boteler was born on July 17, 1926 in New Orleans, LA, the son of the late Alva M. and Sarah M. (Virts) Boteler.                 Mr. Boteler served in the Navy during World War...

John Thomas Winters

John Thomas Winters

Jun 23, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… John Thomas Winters, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday night, June 17, 2016, after being diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in August.  Mr. Winters was originally from New York City and he lived in Staunton since 1990, working as an optician and then later as a truck driver. He loved history, especially military history, and politics.  He...

Paul Lewis Georganzis

Paul Lewis Georganzis

Jun 21, 2016

PAUL L. GEORGANZIS STAUNTON, VAPaul “Greek” Lewis Georganzis, 78, husband of Janet (Pyles) Georganzis, of 635 Spruce Street, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 12, 1937, in Washington, DC, a son of the late Nickolas Paul and Emma Lousie (Diehr) Georganzis.Prior to retirement, Mr. Georganzis was employed by American Safety Razor. In addition...

James Earl Sanderson

James Earl Sanderson

Jun 21, 2016

JAMES E. SANDERSON  RICHMOND, VA…  James Earl Sanderson, 94, widower of Anne Jeanette (Padgett) Sanderson, of Richmond, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Beaufont Towers, Richmond.  He was born February 13, 1922 in Bedford County, a son of the late Charlie Atlee and Emma (DeWitt) Sanderson.  Mr. Sanderson was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served in WWII....

Teresa Bartley

Teresa Bartley

Jun 20, 2016

TERESA C. BARTLEY CRIMORA, VA…. Teresa (Coffey) Bartley, 65, wife of Larry L. Bartley, of 64 Rockwood Circle, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Leon and Kathleen (Coulson) Coffey. In addition to her husband, family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Troy M. and...

James Crosby

James Crosby

Jun 17, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…              James Carlyle Crosby, 88, of 524 Cedar Green Road, died at his home Friday, June 17, 2016.  Born in Staunton on December 3, 1927, he was the son of Lloyd Henkel and Lilly Rosen Crosby.              He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Brown Crosby; a sister, Barbara Crosby Meyerhoeffer and husband David of...

Gladys Christine Crone

Gladys Christine Crone

Jun 16, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Gladys Christine Crone, 92, of Staunton, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1923 in Spring Hill, a daughter of the late James William and Lady Anna Bliss (Hahn) Crone. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Guy O. Farley, Sr., as office manager and Oak Hill Nursing Home as an office...

Leonard Lee Tyree

Leonard Lee Tyree

Jun 15, 2016

Lynchburg, VA… Leonard Lee “Boman” Tyree, 79, widower of Betty (Mason) Tyree, of 349 Cheyenne Drive, died June 15, 2016 in Envoy of Staunton. He was born on August 24, 1936 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Claude and Blanche Tyree. Mr. Tyree was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Griffin...

Marvin Leonard Myrtle

Marvin Leonard Myrtle

Jun 12, 2016

GREENVILLE, VA… Marvin Leonard Myrtle, 92, husband of Iva Lotts Doyle Myrtle, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Augusta Health. He was born October 5, 1923 in Augusta County, a son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Cullen) Myrtle. Mr. Myrtle was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Maryland Sanitation Commission as an...

David Templeton Hailey

David Templeton Hailey

Jun 11, 2016

WAYNESBORO, VA… David Templeton Hailey, 26, of Waynesboro, died Saturday night, June 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 26, 1989 in Charlottesville, a son of David Wayne Hailey and Hannah Marie (Oxendine) Licwinko. He was employed by Wal-Mart. David was a member of the YMCA and also volunteered for the American Cancer Society.  He loved wrestling, the...

James Bernard Taylor Sr.

James Bernard Taylor Sr.

Jun 10, 2016

CULPEPER, VA… James Bernard Taylor, Sr., 82, of Louisa, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 8, 1933 in Staunton, a son of the late Harry Lee and Louise (Hahn) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from October 1956 until October 1958. James worked...

Lillie Mae Chavis

Lillie Mae Chavis

Jun 6, 2016

LILLIE M. CHAVIS VERONA, VA… Lillie Mae (Melton) Chavis, 75, wife of Eugene Chavis, of 65 Maple Drive, died Monday, June 6, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 23, 1940, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John H. and Marjorie (White) Melton. She was a member of First Church of God in Christ. She...

Margaret Ann Fitzgerald

Margaret Ann Fitzgerald

Jun 5, 2016

WAYNESBORO, VA…   Margaret Ann (Harner) Fitzgerald, 80, wife of Otho Fitzgerald, of New Hope, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. A lifelong resident of Augusta County, she was born November 21, 1935, to the late Thomas R. and Edith Adair (Twitty) Harner. Mrs. Fitzgerald, known to many students as “Ms. Fitz,” was a beloved teacher’s aide...

William Robert Patterson

William Robert Patterson

Jun 4, 2016

WILLIAM R. PATTERSON STAUNTON – William Robert Patterson, 75, of 2594 Lee Jackson Highway, died at 8:30 a.m. on Memorial Day at his residence. He was born July 12, 1940 in Augusta County, son of the late Catherine (Moore) Patterson. Bill was the owner/operator of Bill’s Auto & Truck Sales.  Survivors include his brother, Jesse Patterson of Staunton; half-brother George...

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