Obituaries
Raymond Joseph Drega
Jan 24, 2016
RAYMOND J. DREGAWAYNESBORO, VA...Raymond Joseph Drega, 81, husband of Helen (Corbin) Drega, of 64, Hunters Trail, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his residence.He was born August 30, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Frank Walter and Florence (Ziomek) Drega.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Korea, and served with...
James Howard Hipes
Jan 23, 2016
James Howard Hipes, 68, of Steeles Tavern, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1947, in West Virginia, a son of the late Lawrence Edward and Louise (Holcomb) Hipes. Mr. Hipes was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Family members include four sons, Thomas Edward Hipes and girlfriend, Heather Bailey, of Louisa, James...
John Williams Gibson Sr.
Jan 18, 2016
John Williams Gibson Sr., 91, husband of Ruth (Jack) Gibson, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at Augusta Health Center in Fishersville, Virginia. He was born March 14, 1924, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a son of the late William and Lucile (Phillips) Gibson. A graduate of Wilbraham Academy in Wilbraham, MA, he entered Brown University in 1941. His education there...
Maurice Eugene Lane
Jan 15, 2016
Maurice Eugene Lane, 81, husband of Mattie W. Lane, of 32 Rolla Mill Road, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1934, in Welch, West Virginia, a son of the late Hersey and Anna (Copeland) Lane. Prior to retirement, Mr. Lane was employed by the Staunton Post Office with 28 years of service. In...
Michael Hayes Organ
Jan 12, 2016
Michael Hayes Organ traveled from this life to Eternal Life, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Michael was born on July 11, 1946 in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late James M. Organ and Helen Burchfield Organ. He was also predeceased by his lifelong partner, Kenneth E. Hicks, and his best friend, and sister, Mary Frances (Dudie) Carroll Noblitt, and...
Burma Jewel Puckett
Jan 11, 2016
Burma Jewel (Crist) Puckett, 69, wife of Jerry Puckett, of 27 Breezy Pine Lane, died Monday, January 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 4, 1946, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl Eugene, Sr., and Janice (Seacrist) Crist. She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society. In addition to her...
Belinda Cheryl Smith
Jan 11, 2016
BELINDA W. SMITHSTAUNTON, VA...Belinda Cheryl (White) Smith, 67, wife of Gary J. Smith, of 1170 Stuarts Draft Highway, died Monday, January 11, 2016, at Augusta Health.She was born January 18, 1948, in Suffolk, VA, a daughter of the late Julian A. and Emma Lee (Talman) White.Belinda enjoyed spending time with her family and was a proud loving wife, mother, and...
Earl Matthew "Buddy" Logan
Jan 11, 2016
Earl Matthew “Buddy” Logan, widower of Mary Lucille (Rimel) Carpenter Logan, passed into eternal life Monday, January 11, 2016. Born on September 26, 1920 in Augusta County, he was the oldest of four boys and nine girls to Earl Lyle and Carrie Belle (Grimm) Logan. Mr. Logan graduated from Beverley Manor High School being president of his class in 1940....
Grayson Hale Broce Sr.
Jan 6, 2016
Grayson Hale Broce Sr., 95, of Waynesboro, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Avante at Waynesboro. He was born May 10, 1920 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Claude Patterson and Ruby (Patteson) Broce. Mr. Broce was a veteran of the U.S. Army Prior to retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse. Grayson was a member of Verona...
Vergie Leigh (Hamilton) Martin
Jan 4, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Vergie Leigh (Hamilton) Martin, 88, widow of Ralph Edward Martin, of 919 Lee Jackson Highway, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born April 10, 1027, in Amherst, the daughter of the late Susie Hamilton. In addition to her husband of 63 years, she was also preceded in death...
Donna Kay (Crone) Smith
Jan 3, 2016
Donna Kay (Crone) Smith, 63, of Staunton, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born April 16, 1952 in Staunton, a daughter of Pauline (Varner) Crone and the late Richard H. Crone. Donna was employed by Western State, Augusta Correctional Center, and WalMart in Staunton. Family members include a son, Donald Smith; four grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Mark,...
Elizabeth Jane (Hivick) Harman
Jan 3, 2016
ELIZABETH H. HARMAN STAUNTON, VA… Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Harman, 95, of Staunton, VA passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Brightview Baldwin Park. She was born to Robert Andrew and Bessie Mary Hivick on May 20, 1920 in Cass, WV. When she was five, her family moved to Harrisonburg, VA. She attended the University of Virginia School of Medical...
Gary Thomas Roadcap, Sr.
Jan 2, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Gary Thomas Roadcap, Sr., 71, husband of Cynthia Ann (Bowers) Roadcap, of 19 Sunset Acres Lane, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1944 in Augusta County, a son of the late Clarence Edward and Ethel (Eustler) Roadcap. Mr. Roadcap retired from Wayn-Tex after twenty seven and a half...
James Preston Grant
Jan 1, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… James Preston Grant, 66, widower of Kathryn R. Grant, died Friday, January 1, 2016 in Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. He was born on March 15, 1949 in Charlottesville, the son of the late James Pelston and Rosie Leone (Johnson) Grant. Prior to retirement, Mr. Grant worked in construction and landscaping. He enjoyed fishing, country music...
Calvin Lee Roberts I
Dec 31, 2015
CALVIN L. ROBERTS ISTAUNTON, VA... Calvin Lee Roberts I, 76, husband of Diane (Tuel) Roberts, of Staunton, has gone to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.He was born April 3, 1939, in Charlottesville, a son of the late James D. and Mabel (King) Roberts.Mr. Roberts was a veteran of the U.S....
Jean Marvelle Kyle
Dec 29, 2015
JEAN PAINTER KYLESTAUNTON, VA..Jean (Painter) Kyle, 87, of Staunton passed away December 25, 2015 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on January 30, 1928, in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Kemper Coleman Painter and Helen Marvelle McCauley Painter.Jean was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton. She was a long time member of...
John William Stelling
Dec 28, 2015
John William Stelling, 64, husband of Elizabeth Stelling, of 84 Hite Lane, died Monday, December 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 30, 1951, in Manhattan, New York, a son of the late John Henry and Ruth Helen (Bartolosi) Stelling. John received his Bachelor of Arts from Wittenberg University where he was a proud member of Pi Kappa...
Mary Helen (Sensabaugh) Hanger
Dec 28, 2015
Mrs. Mary Helen (Sensabaugh) Hanger, 92, widow of Everette W. Hanger, died Monday, December 28, 2015 in Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Rockbridge Baths, a daughter of the late Jesse and Pearl (Firebaugh) Sensabaugh. She was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded...
William Hunter Biby
Dec 26, 2015
WILLIAM H. BIBYSTAUNTON, VA...William Hunter Biby, 79, of 25 Fayette Street, died Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville.He was born February 26, 1936, in Augusta County, a son of the late Herbert Samuel Biby and Bessie May (Terry) Cobb.He was a retired painter.Family members include four daughters, Delores Biby, Terri Biby, Bridgette Biby, and Billie...
Vivian Maxine Anthony
Dec 26, 2015
VIVIAN MAXINE C. ANTHONY STAUNTON, VA… Vivian Maxine Campbell Fields Anthony passed from this life on December 20, 2015. She was born in Vesuvius, to Lacy and Myrtle Moran Campbell on March 3, 1936. Maxine is survived by six children, Wanda Ganson and husband, Brion of Churchville, Anthony Cash of Severn, Maryland, Jay Fields...