Obituaries

William H. Harris

William H. Harris

Jan 9, 2012

WILLIAM H. HARRIS STAUNTON, VA William H. Harris, 68, of Staunton passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehab Center. William was born in Staunton on May 4, 1943, a son of the late Harry Yost and Ollie Mina (Webb) Harris. William is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Hiner) Harris; and two sisters-in-law, Beckie...

Sara Katherine Clark

Sara Katherine Clark

Jan 9, 2012

SARA B. CLARK STAUNTON, VA On January 6, 2012, Sara (Bittle) Clark, 87, died in her home after a long illness. She was born January 4, 1925 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Elijah and Nezzie Burr Bittle. Mrs. Clark graduated with honors from Chesterfield High School. In 1944 she married Hurley Austin Clark of Rockbridge County, who...

Edith Mae Grimm

Edith Mae Grimm

Jan 6, 2012

EDITH R. GRIMM STAUNTON, VA Edith Mae (Root) Grimm, 89, widow of William Waldo Grimm, of 72 Backmeadow Lane, Staunton, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, June and Paul Davis, Jr. She was born May 22, 1922, in Orange County, a daughter of the late Kennie D. and Elva Gertrude (Armstrong) Root. In...

Glenn Michael Houlihan

Glenn Michael Houlihan

Jan 1, 2012

GLENN M. HOULIHAN STAUNTON, VA Glenn Michael Houlihan, 76, died on Sunday (January 1, 2012) at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born August 29, 1935 in Staunton, a son of Charles P. and Rita Margaret (Varner) Houlihan. Formerly a merchant in Staunton, he retired from Augusta County Service Authority. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Connie Houlihan...

Mary Kathryn Blackwell

Mary Kathryn Blackwell

Jan 1, 2012

MARY K. BLACKWELL MIDDLEBROOK, VA Mary Kathryn Blackwell, 82, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Shenandoah House, Fishersville. The daughter of James Earl and Madge (Allen) Blackwell, she was born on Sunday, August 18, 1929 at Fairfield in Rockbridge County. In 1947 she graduated from Middlebrook High School as valedictorian of her class. In...

Dorothy Shiflett Knight

Dorothy Shiflett Knight

Dec 31, 2011

DOROTHY S. KNIGHT STAUNTON, VA Dorothy May (Shiflett) Knight, 75, wife of Charles Henry Knight, of 2061 Old Greenville Road, Staunton, died Wednesday evening, December 28, 2011 in the Hospice House of Shenandoah. She was born October 14, 1936 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian Frances (Clark) Shiflett. Mrs. Knight was employed as a...

Elaine Grace Britt

Elaine Grace Britt

Dec 30, 2011

ELAINE C. BRITT STAUNTON, VA Elaine Grace (Cash) Britt, 72, widow of Carl Sillings Britt, Jr., of 13 Grubert Avenue, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at her residence. She was born July 20, 1939, in McDowell, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Bryant) Cash. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Britt was employed by Genesco with 37 years of service....

Robert Leon Runion, Sr.

Robert Leon Runion, Sr.

Dec 29, 2011

ROBERT L. RUNION, SR. STAUNTON, VA Robert Leon Runion, Sr., 76, loving husband, father, and Pap Paw, died Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his residence. All services will be private.

Bruce Thorndyke Russell

Bruce Thorndyke Russell

Dec 27, 2011

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Jonathan Michael Marsh

Jonathan Michael Marsh

Dec 26, 2011

JONATHAN M. MARSH STAUNTON, VA Jonathan Michael Marsh, 22, of Staunton died Monday, December 26, 2011, in Staunton. He was born November 1, 1989, in Charlottesville, a son of James Edward and Melissa Ann Marsh. Mr. Marsh was a volunteer at the Waynesboro and North Garden Fire and Rescue Departments. In addition to his parents, family members include a son,...

Mary Jane Crummett

Mary Jane Crummett

Dec 22, 2011

MARY JANE P. CRUMMETT STAUNTON, VA... Mary Jane (Phillips) Crummett, 92, widow of Ralph Leslie Crummett, of 1410 North Augusta Street, died peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Augusta Health, Fishersville, surrounded by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born September 19, 1919, in Headwaters, a daughter of the late John William and Oda Florence (Rader) Phillips. Prior...

David Daniel Tyree

David Daniel Tyree

Dec 19, 2011

DAVID D. TYREE STAUNTON, VA... David Daniel "Dan" Tyree sang his way into heaven on Monday, December 19, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, musician, friend, and second father. Dan never met a stranger, and performed many selfless acts out of the goodness of his heart. He lifted everyone's spirit when in his...

Frances Beatrice Jordan

Frances Beatrice Jordan

Dec 19, 2011

FRANCES P. JORDAN STAUNTON, VA Frances Beatrice (Pullin) Jordan, 96, widow of Hartwell C. Jordan, formerly of 641 Churchville Avenue, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Avante of Waynesboro. She was born January 11, 1915 in Highland County, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Eunice Beatrice (Hume) Pullin. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Jordan had worked in the Clerks...

Judy Lane Altenburg

Judy Lane Altenburg

Dec 16, 2011

JUDY H. ALTENBURG STAUNTON, VA -- Judy (Hartless) Altenburg, 63, of 1131B Montgomery Avenue, Staunton, died Monday evening, December 12, 2011, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born February 27, 1948, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Paul Beckley and Russell Virginia (Kirtz) Hartless. Ms. Altenburg was employed by the Waffle Inn, Verona. Family includes a daughter, Abby Gail...

Thornton Wilson Byram

Thornton Wilson Byram

Dec 13, 2011

Thornton "Thorny" Wilson Byram, 74, beloved husband of Fonda (Humphries) Byram went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2011 at his residence, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 30, 1936 in Craigsville, a son of the late William and Ethel (Puckett) Byram. Mr. Byram was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement, he...

Virginia Madeline Harris

Virginia Madeline Harris

Dec 13, 2011

MADELINE P. HARRIS GREENVILLE, VA Virginia Madeline (Painter) Harris, 83, wife of Chester O. Harris of 91 Greenville School Road, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011, in Shenandoah Nursing Home following a courageous battle pulmonary fibrosis. She was born February 13, 1928 in Lofton, a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Lawhorn) Painter. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Harris was employed...

Hiram Morris Knopp

Hiram Morris Knopp

Dec 12, 2011

HIRAM M. KNOPP Staunton, Virginia - Hiram Morris Knopp, 87, widower of Jenny Elder (White) Knopp, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Shenandoah House in Fishersville. He was born December 14, 1923 in Staunton, a son of the late George Henry and Bessie (Black) Knopp. A respected businessman and builder, Mr. Knopp was president of Knopp Bros., Inc...

Rufus Radford Martin

Rufus Radford Martin

Dec 10, 2011

STAUNTON, VA Rufus Radford Martin, 53, widower of Brenda (Lawson) Martin, of Shutterlee Mill Road, died Saturday December 10, 2011, at his residence. He was born October 29,1958, in Charlottesville, Va, a son of the late Cleveland and Edna (Ratcliff) Martin. He had been employed by McQuay International. Mr. Martin is survived by one son, Christopher Wayne Rufus Martin, two...

Dr. Rufus Solomon Gardner

Dr. Rufus Solomon Gardner

Dec 10, 2011

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William Lucian Parrish

William Lucian Parrish

Dec 9, 2011

WILLIAM L. PARRISH STAUNTON, VA William "Bill" Lucian Parrish, 80, widower of Doris Evonne (Craig) Parrish of 66 Niswander Road, Staunton, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at Shenandoah Hospice House. He was born November 7, 1931 in Laurel Hill, a son of the late Marvin Hampton and Gertrude Rosser (Batten) Parrish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr....

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