Obituaries
Samuel Leroy Lemons
Apr 27, 2017
STAUNTON, VA… Samuel Leroy Lemons, 63, husband of Judy Anne (Howard) Lemons, of Staunton, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Lemons was born on November 12, 1953 in Staunton to the late Roosevelt and Willnette (Jones) Lemons. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Eric Howard...
Katie W. Kirtley
Apr 26, 2017
KATIE W. KIRTLEY STAUNTON, VA… Katie W. Kirtley, 94, of Staunton, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 12:45 a.m. She was born November 27, 1922 in Pendleton County, WV, a daughter of the late John Richard and Arzola (Lambert) Wimer. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Genesco for 31 years. Katie was a member of Third Presbyterian...
Cecil L. Mace
Apr 25, 2017
He was born on January 2, 1920 in Bath County, a son of the late Clyde and Ida May (Grimm) Mace. Mr. Mace was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church and VFW Post 2216. He was a retired sheet metal worker who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving family members include two brothers, Clyde Mace of Swoope and Donald...
Cynthia Sue Hash
Apr 22, 2017
CYNTHIA C. HASHSTAUNTON, VA...Cynthia Sue (Cline) Hash, 64, wife of Tom A. Hash, of Swoope, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Hash was born on July 27, 1952 in Harrisonburg, a daughter of the late Wendell I. and Mary J. (Hinkle) Cline. She was an RN and worked in case management at Sentara Hospital. Cynthia enjoyed...
Macon H. Coleman, Iii
Apr 21, 2017
STAUNTON, VA… Macon Haskins Coleman III, 85, husband of Joyce Henderson Coleman, of Staunton, died Friday, April 21, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 11, 1931, in Richmond, a son of the late Macon H. Coleman, Jr., and Margaret Christian Coleman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Macon H. Coleman...
Danny Lee Tichenor
Apr 14, 2017
DANNY L. TICHENOR STAUNTON, VA… Danny Lee Tichenor, age 60, born April 22, 1956, went to be with the Lord, April 11, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Tichenor; daughter, Amber Nicole Jackson; granddaughter, Larayiah Nicole Jackson; son-in-law, Patrick T. Jackson, Sr; a daughter-in-law, Patsy Snyder; and a dear friend, George Bussey. He was preceded in death...
Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr.
Apr 10, 2017
HARRY H. LOTTS, SR. MIDDLEBROOK… Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr., 78, husband of Doris Dean (Cash) Lotts, of Middlebrook, died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born May 26, 1938 in Augusta County, a son of the late Willie A. and Nellie (Lunsford) Lotts. Mr. Lotts was a retired laborer with Augusta Coop Farm Bureau. In addition...
Marie C. Rowe
Apr 10, 2017
MARIE C. ROWE STAUNTON, VA… Marie Campbell Rowe, long-time resident of Staunton, went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2017. Marie was born in Rockbridge County on January 11, 1935. As a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church, Marie participated in many activities which demonstrated her love of the Lord and her kindness towards others. Marie retired from...
Gracie M Jackson
Apr 5, 2017
GRACIE M. JACKSON STAUNTON, VA…Gracie McCoy Jackson, 91, wife of Lenard Gray Jackson, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Birch Gardens. She was born March 28, 1926 in Alleghany County, the youngest of eight children to the late Robert Marcus and Mary Allen (Reid) McCoy. Gracie was a longtime member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Prior to...
Buryl G. Brooks
Apr 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, VA… Buryl Garland Brooks, 85, husband of Lorene (Carr) Brooks, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1931 in Vesuvius, a son of the late Ulyses H. and Ora (Houser) Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a faithful member of Vesuvius Baptist Church where he served many years as deacon, Sunday School...
Berl H. Patterson
Mar 31, 2017
SPOTTSWOOD, VA… Berl H. Patterson, 87, husband of Sandra D. Patterson, of Spottswood, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1929, in Augusta County, a son of the late Harry W. and Beulah (Weeks) Patterson. Berl was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian...
Ruth E Cassidy
Mar 30, 2017
STAUNTON, VA… Ruth Edna (Ashburn) Cassidy, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at her residence at Brightview Baldwin Park. She was the widow of Howard Russell Cassidy who preceded her in death after 67 years of marriage. She was born February 8, 1922 in Reedsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James and Edna (Cobin) Ashburn....
Janet Monroe Weaver
Mar 30, 2017
Janet Monroe Weaver Rocky Mount, VA… Janet Monroe Weaver, 63, of Rocky Mount, VA, widow of Roy Rogers Hodges, passed away on March 23, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 26, 1953 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Herbert Monroe Weaver and Lillian Jean (Jordan) Weaver. Janet was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church...
Jean A Lyons
Mar 30, 2017
JEAN H. LYONS STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Jean A. (Hayes) Lyons, 78, wife of Thomas Henry Lyons, Jr., of 310 Arrowhead Lane, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born August 5, 1938 in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late George B. and Jeanette (Schwartz) Hayes. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...
Edward Stanley Shoemaker
Mar 29, 2017
EDWARD S. SHOEMAKER STAUNTON, VA… Edward Stanley Shoemaker, 73, widower of Linda Kay (Coyner) Shoemaker, of Staunton, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1943, in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Loren Franklin and Myrtle Lucille (Shifflett) Hoover. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Hershey Chocolate in Stuarts Draft. Mr. Shoemaker was...
Josephine Williams Jones
Mar 26, 2017
JOSEPHINE W. JONES STAUNTON, VA… Josephine Williams Jones, 90, widow of William E. Jones, of 1745 Springhill Road, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1927 in Staunton, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Tindull) Williams. Josephine was one of the first female barbers in town and was a member of Ebenezer...
John Charles "Charlie" Temple
Mar 25, 2017
JOHN CHARLES TEMPLE CROZET, VA… John Charles “Charlie” Temple, 73, of Crozet and previously of Staunton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 25, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1943 in Darby, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late John Carlisle Temple, Jr. and Ethelyn (Pierce) Temple. Charlie graduated from Wilson Memorial H.S.,...
Duane M. Harper
Mar 22, 2017
DUANE M. HARPER STAUNTON – Duane M. Harper, 89, of Staunton, went to his Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from Alzheimer’s. He had resided at Royal Care Assisted Living, Staunton. Mr. Harper was born February 23, 1928 in Augusta County. He was the son of the late Mack W. Harper and Pearl Gough Harper of Staunton, originally from Monterey. ...
J. Lloyd Derrer
Mar 21, 2017
He was born October 18, 1932, in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Franklin P. and Margie (Liskey) Derrer. Mr. Derrer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement he was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation as a bridge engineer where he received the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence. He was a farmer all his life, and...
Jean Elizabeth (Wiseman) Parrish
Mar 21, 2017
JEAN W. PARRISH FORT DEFIANCE, VA Jean Elizabeth (Wiseman) Parrish, 86, widow of Marvin Parrish, Jr., of Fort Defiance, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Augusta Health. Jean was born on May 9, 1930, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Harry Edward and Laura (Scrogham) Wiseman. She graduated from New Hope High School in 1947. She was...