Obituaries

Houston Danny Maybush

Houston Danny Maybush

Mar 10, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Houston Danny Maybush, 68, of Staunton, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Fidura and Associates Group Home where he was lovingly cared for for 16 years.   He was born March 31, 1947, in Staunton, a son of the late Fred Daniel and Lucille Elizabeth (Wood) Maybush. Prior to retirement, he was employed by VCSB.  Houston loved horses...

Carolyn Louise Christensen

Carolyn Louise Christensen

Mar 10, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Carolyn Louise (Almarode) Christensen, 72, of Staunton, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Augusta Health. She was born May 1, 1943, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Oliver Cecil and Geneva (Coffman) Almarode. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army where she was a secretary and court reporter. Carolyn was a member of Victory Worship Center....

Lois I. Brown

Lois I. Brown

Mar 8, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Lois I. (Layton) Brown, 81, wife of Carl D. Brown, of 1900 Springhill Road, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1934, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Elmer F. and Florence (Johns) Layton. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her husband of 61 years,...

Weldon Hawkins

Weldon Hawkins

Mar 6, 2016

VERONA, VA… Weldon Hawkins of Verona, formerly of Edinburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1945, son of the late Rosemary George. He served in the U.S. Army and was a fence contractor for years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and best...

Peggy Jane Moore

Peggy Jane Moore

Mar 6, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Peggy Jane (Coffey) Moore, 65, of 701 Elizabeth Miller Gardens, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born December 15, 1950, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Franklin and Ethel G. (Maupin) Coffey. Family members include two sons, Jeff Biby and Brian Adkins; two daughters, Jackie Biby and Malinda Biby; three brothers, Robert...

Eleanor Lee Albers

Eleanor Lee Albers

Mar 5, 2016

ELEANOR L. ALBERS MANASSAS, VA…             Eleanor Lee (Utterback) Albers, 82, widow of Robert Wayne Albers passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Novant Caton Merchant House.             She was born May 7, 1933 in Oblong, Illinois, a daughter of the late Maynard and Zelda (Schneider) Utterback.             In addition to her husband of 62 years and her parents, she...

James William Coiner

James William Coiner

Mar 4, 2016

JAMES W. COINER   CRIMORA, VA… James William, "Jim," Coiner, 84, of Crimora, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Envoy Nursing Home in Staunton. He was born in Augusta County, Va., on September 15, 1931, and was a son of the late Faye Freed and Lilian Marie (Clinedinst) Coiner. He was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School....

Mary Jane Maddox

Mary Jane Maddox

Mar 3, 2016

MARY J. MADDOXSTAUNTON, VA…  Mary Jane (Ellinger) Maddox, 72, widow of Russell T. Maddox Sr., of 442 Betsy Bell Road, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.  She was born May 8, 1943, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late James E. and Mary Ann (Scott) Ellinger.  In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in...

Rebecca (Estes) Shifflett

Rebecca (Estes) Shifflett

Mar 2, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Rebecca (Estes) Shifflett, 62, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1953, in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Mattie (Herron) Estes. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Hershey with 30 years of service. Family members include two daughters, Michelle Shifflett of Staunton and...

Josephine Alma Hartigan Fitzgerald

Josephine Alma Hartigan Fitzgerald

Mar 2, 2016

Josephine Alma “Jo Ann” (Burns) Hartigan Fitzgerald, 83, of Staunton, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born October 3, 1932, in Augusta County, daughter of the late Ray and Stella (Waybright) Burns. Prior to retirement, she was a private duty nurse for 22 years. Family members include two special daughters, Mary Alice Drumheller and Gail...

Griffin Eckle Bonham

Griffin Eckle Bonham

Mar 1, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Griffin Eckle Bonham, 87, of Staunton, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Brookdale - Staunton. He was born June 22, 1928, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the son of the late Wendell Winthrop Bonham and Florence Eckle Bonham and grew up on a farm in Keota, Oklahoma. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Betty...

William Henry Linen, Jr.

William Henry Linen, Jr.

Feb 29, 2016

SWOOPE, VA… William Henry Linen, Jr., 73, husband of Linda (White) Linen, of 30 Scenic View Drive, died Monday, February 29, 2016, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born December 21, 1942, in Cohoes, NY, a son of the late William Henry, Sr., and Teresa Linen. Mr. Linen was the founder of Rule RV and later...

Milton Lester Owens

Milton Lester Owens

Feb 28, 2016

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Mary Clare Rogers

Mary Clare Rogers

Feb 27, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Mary Clare Naimoli Rogers, 96, widow of William Rogers, of Staunton, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 15, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, where she grew up. Mary was blessed with wonderful parents and siblings, sisters Madeline and Grace and her brother, Francis.  They were a very devout Catholic family and...

Julia Fitzgerald

Julia Fitzgerald

Feb 26, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…. Julia (Moran) Fitzgerald, 92, widow of Stuart W. Fitzgerald, of Barterbrook Road, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1923 in Augusta County, the daughter of Frank Crist and Clara (Yago) Moran. Julia was employed by DuPont for 40 years, retiring in 1982. She is survived by a sister, Emma Carpenter...

Grier Marie Wiseman

Grier Marie Wiseman

Feb 22, 2016

STAUNTON…             Grier Marie Wiseman, 66, of Staunton died on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Envoy of Staunton.             She was born December 21, 1949 in Staunton, daughter of the late James Erskine and Mary Ellen (Koogler) Wiseman.             Ms. Wiseman was retired from Western State Hospital.             A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March...

Cecelia Ann (Barker) Cash

Cecelia Ann (Barker) Cash

Feb 22, 2016

GREENVILLE, VA… Cecelia Ann (Barker) Cash, age 69, widow of Leonard W. Cash, Sr. of Greenville, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Augusta Health after a sudden illness. She was born May 10, 1946, in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Jack Barker and Annabelle (Clemmer) Barker. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State Hospital as an...

Richard Trenton Beard

Richard Trenton Beard

Feb 22, 2016

RICHARD T. BEARDSTAUNTON, VA… Richard “Dick” Trenton Beard, 89, widower of Evelyn Elizabeth (Lightner) Beard of 1410 A North Augusta Street died Monday, February 22, 2016, in Augusta Health. He was born February 9, 1927, in Brownsburg, Virginia, the son of the late Trenton R. and Vivian (Strickler) Beard. After graduation from Brownsburg High School, he proudly served in the...

Nancy (Dull) Ratcliff

Nancy (Dull) Ratcliff

Feb 21, 2016

Staunton, VA...Nancy (Dull) Ratcliff, 82, wife of John Ratcliff, of 512 Grubert Avenue, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born July 2, 1933, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Claude E., Sr., and Mary Ellen (Carwell) Dull.  She worked for many years at Western State Hospital as a charge attendant on the...

Ruby Irene Durham

Ruby Irene Durham

Feb 21, 2016

RUBY D. DURHAM RICHMOND, VA… Ruby (Downey) Durham, 87, widow of Howard Edward Durham, Sr., died Sunday, February 21, 2016, in The Laurels of Bon Air, Richmond. She was born May 30, 1928, in Augusta County a daughter of the late Ernest Dewey and Lottie (Meeks) Downey. She was a long-time member of Hebron Presbyterian Church where she was a...

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