Obituaries

Maybelle L. Alexander

Maybelle L. Alexander

Mar 3, 2015

MAYBELLE R. ALEXANDER STAUNTON, VA Maybelle (Ramsey) Alexander, 94, widow of William David Alexander, formerly of Verona, currently of 1410 A North Augusta Street, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in Legacy at North Augusta. She was born June 12, 1920 in Montebello, a daughter of the late Tulley Vaughn and Bessie Lillian (Grant) Ramsey. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Alexander was...

Edwin Beecher Brown

Edwin Beecher Brown

Mar 3, 2015

Edwin B. Brown Edwin "Ed" Beecher Brown, 78, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Augusta Health. He was born February 14, 1937 in Huntington, W.Va, a son of the late Dr. Leland Coffey Brown and Marjorie Mower Brown. After graduating from Staunton Military Academy he attended the University of Virginia and spent two years in active duty with the U.S....

Stella Marguerite Sharp

Stella Marguerite Sharp

Mar 2, 2015

STELLA M. SHARP STAUNTON, VA Stella Marguerite (Maybush) Sharp, 86, widow of Howard Sharp, died Monday, March 2, 2015, in Emeritus of Staunton. She was born on October 3, 1928, a daughter of the late George W. and Alice (Tillman) Maybush. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, Leonard, Ernest and George Maybush;...

Robert Wayne Albers

Robert Wayne Albers

Mar 2, 2015

ROBERT W. ALBERS STAUNTON, VA Robert Wayne "Bob" Albers, 83, husband of Eleanor (Utterback) Albers, of Fort Defiance, died Monday, March 2, 2015, in Envoy of Staunton. He was born April 2, 1931, in Michigan City, Indiana, a son of the late Theodore and Ruth (Otterson) Albers. Prior to retirement, Mr. Albers was employed by Burr Oak Tool and Die....

Gordon Battersby

Gordon Battersby

Mar 1, 2015

GORDON BATTERSBY RAPHINE, VA Gordon Battersby, 81, widower of Mildred (Stockdale) Koval-Battersby, of 20 Harvest Lane, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born April 7, 1933, in Rahway, New Jersey, a son of the late David and Margaret Battersby. Mr. Battersby was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, Mr. Battersby was employed...

John Lester Long, Jr.

John Lester Long, Jr.

Feb 27, 2015

STAUTON, VA John Lester Long, Jr., 79, husband of Susan (Whistleman) Long, of Greeview Drive, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1935 in McGaheysville, the son of John L., Sr. and Elsie (Wagner) Long. Mr. Long served four years in the US Navy and retired from GE/Genicom. He is survived by a...

Helen Dorothy Potter

Helen Dorothy Potter

Feb 26, 2015

FISHERSVILLE, VA Helen Dorothy (Kesterson) Potter,92, widow of William Martin Potter, died on Thursday, February 26, 2015, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on June 17, 1922 in Greenville, a daughter of the late Roy R. and Lona Mae (Gilmer) Kesterson. Ms. Potter attended Greenville Elementary School and Stuarts Draft High School. She attended every class reunion...

Gloria Jean Losh

Gloria Jean Losh

Feb 25, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Gloria Jean (Swisher) Losh, 74, widow of Boyd D. Losh, of Staunton, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1941 in Harrisonburg, the daughter of the late McCray and Goldie (Backe) Swisher. In her teens, Mrs. Losh served in the Civil Air Patrol. She later graduated...

Lavera Elizabeth Jackson-Bowles

Lavera Elizabeth Jackson-Bowles

Feb 24, 2015

LAVERA E. JACKSON-BOWLES FISHERSVILLE, VA LaVera E. Jackson-Bowles, beloved wife of Frank W. Bowles, went to sleep with Christ on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Kymberly Williams, Stephon and Jacques Matthews; a step daughter, Kaci Hancock, and her husband, Eric; grandchildren, John Cabrera, Anika and Sean Matthews, Passion Archibald, Natasha...

Anna Beverage Harold

Anna Beverage Harold

Feb 22, 2015

ANNA B. HAROLD FISHERSVILLE - Anna Grace (Beverage) Harold, 89, widow of Robert Lee Harold, Jr., died at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday (February 22, 2015) in Augusta Health. She was born February 24, 1925 in Highland County, daughter of the late Andrew Morgan and Virgie Virginia Beverage. She retired from Genecom, and spent many years with G. E. Family includes...

Roger Edward Bartley

Roger Edward Bartley

Feb 22, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Roger Edward Bartley, 63, of 2526 Lee Jackson Highway, died Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Maple Lawn. He was born August 8, 1951, in Lexington a son of the late Artemis and Ruby Lee (Wiseman) Bartley. Mr. Bartley was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger Edward, II and Ramonda...

Otis Sylvester Strickler

Otis Sylvester Strickler

Feb 21, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Otis Sylvester Strickler, 81, husband of Judy (Wimer) Strickler, of Staunton, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home. He was born on May 23, 1933 in Augusta County, a son of the late Marshall Franklin and Ardina (Buchanan) Strickler. Mr. Strickler was a truck driver and retired from Transit Mix. He loved fishing and hunting but mostly spending...

Hilda June Hodge

Hilda June Hodge

Feb 19, 2015

HILDA H. HODGE STAUNTON - Hilda June Hilderbrand Hodge, 72, widow of Claude Hodge, Sr., died at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1942 in Staunton, daughter of the late Frank Odell and Ruby (Armstrong) Hilderbrand. She was an Antique Dealer for many years and retired from ASR. Family includes her...

Joyce Joan O'Donnell

Joyce Joan O'Donnell

Feb 19, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Joyce Joan (Cooke) O'Donnell, 83, widow of William Joseph O'Donnell, of 3003 Morris Mill Road, formerly of 201 Austin Ave., died Thursday, February 19, 2015, in her residence. She was born March 28, 1931, in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Oscar Lee, Sr., and Esther Carle Cooke. Prior to retirement, Mrs. O'Donnell was employed as an Executive...

Charles Switzer

Charles Switzer

Feb 16, 2015

CHARLES SWITZER FISHERSVILLE, VA Charles Switzer, 77, widower of Frances Louise (Simmons) Switzer, of Staunton, died Monday, February 16, 2015, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born March 10, 1937, in Augusta County, a son of the late Emily Virginia Switzer. Mr. Switzer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was a farmer with...

Katherine Louise Harmon

Katherine Louise Harmon

Feb 15, 2015

KATHERINE S. HARMON STAUNTON, VA Katherine Louise (Shover) Harmon, 91, widow of Wilson Palmer Harmon of 764 Frog Pond Road, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at her residence. She was born August 2, 1923, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Howard Cecil and Grace (Dull) Shover. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Harmon was employed by DuPont. She was Queen...

Robert Carlton Fultz

Robert Carlton Fultz

Feb 14, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Robert Carlton Fultz, 80, husband of Sara (Spitler) Fultz, of Staunton, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1935 in Augusta County, a son of the late Carl "Babe" and Alice (Cook) Fultz. In addition to his wife, family members include a son, Bobby and wife, Amy, of Staunton; two daughters,...

Sherrie Lynne Gilmer

Sherrie Lynne Gilmer

Feb 13, 2015

STAUNTON, VA... Sherrie Lynne Gilmer, 58, of 512 Houston Street, departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2015, at Envoy of Staunton. She was born November 9, 1956, in Harrisonburg, a daughter of the late B. Sherman and Grace (Riddle) Gilmer. Ms. Gilmer, who graduated from James Madison University, was disabled most of her life. Family members include a sister,...

Donald Monroe Anderson, Jr

Donald Monroe Anderson, Jr

Feb 13, 2015

FISHERSVILLE, VA Donald Monroe Anderson, Sr., 61, husband of Deborah (Taliaferro) Anderson, of Cedar Green Road, died Friday, February 13, 2015 in Augusta Health. He was born on July 10, 1953 in Staunton, a son of the late James Monroe and Perquida Mae (Wilson) Anderson. Mr. Anderson worked for many years at Luck Stone as an equipment operator. In addition...

Cora May Price

Cora May Price

Feb 12, 2015

STAUNTON, VA.. Cora May (Balser) Price, 95, widow of John Albert Price of 512 Houston Street, died Thursday, February 12, 2015, in Envoy of Staunton. She was born June 30, 1919, in Moffatts Creek, a daughter of the late James Franklin and Mattie Creole (Forbus) Balser. She was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, she...

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