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James R. Kirby
May 5, 2020
James Russell Kirby, 72, of Staunton, Virginia and formerly of Alderson, West Virginia, passed away at his home on May 5th, 2020. Russ was born May 6th, 1947 at Blaker's Mill, West Virginia. He was the only son of the late Clara Elva Kirby. He was also preceded in death by a special cousin, Marguerite Kirby. Russ was a retired...
Sandra D. Patterson
May 4, 2020
Mary Sandra (Demastus) Patterson, 83, widow of Berl Harvey Patterson of Spottswood, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at her residence. She was born November 24, 1936, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Stanley Conway and Mary (Vines) Demastus. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. Sandra was formerly employed as a secretary in the Chemistry Department...
Renald P. Morani
Apr 29, 2020
Renald (Ren) P. Morani March 17, 1934 – April 29, 2020 Renald P. Morani of Naples Florida passed away on April 29, 2020 in Fishersville, Virginia while visiting family. Ren was 86 and is survived by his wife Josephine J. Morani, sons, Richard of Fairfax, Virginia, and David (Linda) and grandchildren, Michael and Ashley, of Fort Defiance, Virginia. Ren was...
Bruce G. Grover
Apr 28, 2020
Brigadier General Bruce Gordon Grover passed away on April 28, 2020, at home after a brief illness. He was born in Baldwin, Long Island, New York on August 18, 1929, the son of Scott and Mai Elizabeth (McCarty) Grover. Grover grew up on Long Island, Owensboro, KY, New York City, and finally Nyack, New York, which he considered his hometown....
Patricia A. Johnson
Apr 28, 2020
Patricia Ann (Allen) Johnson, 80, of 436 Benson Street, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in King’s Daughters’ Rehab Center. She was born January 14, 1940, a daughter of the late Roy McManaway and Gladys Virginia (Sheets) Allen. Prior to retirement, she was employed by R. L. Persinger and the City of Staunton. She was a member of the moose lodge...
Nancy L. Brinkley
Apr 27, 2020
Nancy Rebecca (Lindsay) Brinkley, 80, died on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the loving wife of Grant Brinkley. The daughter of Joseph Thomas Lindsay and Pauline Ginger Lindsay, she was born in Bath County on March 26, 1940. She was a graduate of Valley High School. Nancy was a waitress for 55 years....
Ellen L. Pearson
Apr 26, 2020
Ellen Victoria (Layman) Pearson, 78, widow of Ralph Pearson, of Greenville, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born September 6, 1941 in Marshall, a daughter of the late Phillip Earl and Marie Mina (Wood) Layman. Prior to retirement, Ellen was employed by Safeway. She is survived by her children, Sharyl Ann Dixon ,...
Sara Ann Lamb
Apr 26, 2020
Sara Ann Lamb, 85, of Greenville, passed away at home surrounded by her family Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 3:10 a.m. Sara was born October 17, 1934 in Augusta County, daughter of the late Paul and Marjorie Miller. Sara retired from the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in 1995 where she was a payroll accountant. Sara was also...
Jerry W. Johnson
Apr 25, 2020
Jerry Wayne Johnson, 63, of Staunton, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Augusta Health. He was born July 4, 1956 in Staunton, a son of the late Harry R. and Cora (Strickler) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was employed by American Real Estate as a mover. Jerry owned his own landscaping service. He liked to fish, spend time with his family, and...
Glenna Helmick
Apr 24, 2020
Glenna Helmick, sweet mother of William Wiseman and daughter-in-law, Debbie, of Harrisonburg VA and Robert Wiseman and daughter-in-law, Joanna, of Greensboro, NC has ascended to heaven on Friday, April 24, 2020, in Harrisonburg. Glenna was born on September 1,1947 in Swoope, Va. Before Glenna’s last happy days residing at Accordius Nursing Home in Harrisonburg VA, she had previously lived beside...
Harold Reid
Apr 24, 2020
Surrounded by his wife and children, he entered into heaven on April 24, 2020. He was born on August 21, 1939, the son of Sidney Boxley Reid and Mary Frances Craun. He was a co-founder of The Statler Brothers, the most awarded act in the history of country music. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame...
Mary E. Strother
Apr 22, 2020
Mary Ellen Strother, 92, of Staunton went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 15, 1927 in Staunton, daughter of the late James and Irene (Downey) Strother. Mary was a member of Augusta Street United Methodist Church. Family includes her son, Dennis P. Strother; two daughters, Beverly Wells and Timothy,...
Mark C. Metcalfe
Apr 22, 2020
Mark Cameron Metcalfe, 66, of Mount Sidney, passed in his sleep at home, Wednesday, April 22. Born in 1954 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, he graduated from Alfred G. Berner High School in 1972. He attended N.C. State University, Hofstra University, and SUNY @ Oswego where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in General Science, Biology, and...
Charles L. Thornton
Apr 22, 2020
Charles Luther Thornton passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. He was born June 7, 1932 in Augusta County, son of Luther and Lula Thornton. Charles was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School Class of 1950, served two years in the United States Army, retired from Dupont with 35 years of service and worked part-time...
Mallie Lynn Moore
Apr 21, 2020
Mallie Lynn (Simmons) Moore, 57, wife of James Moore, of Waynesboro, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born November 28, 1962 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Kirby) Simmons. Mrs. Moore was a custodian for the City of Staunton. Mallie was a proud wife, mother, and nanny who also loved her...
Ronald W. Botkin
Apr 20, 2020
Ronald Wayne Botkin, 61, husband of Tammy (Rexrode) Botkin, of Staunton, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1958 in Staunton, a son of the late Lonnie Summerfield and Carnetha (Earhart) Botkin. Mr. Botkin was employed by Fisher Auto Parts as a computer programmer for 40 years. In addition to his wife of 30...
Michael T. Earhart, Sr.
Apr 20, 2020
Michael Timothy Earhart, Sr., 64, of Raphine, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1955 in Lexington, a son of William Morrison Earhart and the late Mildred (Campbell) Earhart. Prior to retirement, Michael was employed by Western State Hospital for 28 years as an aide. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church....
Richard D. Gilmer
Apr 19, 2020
Richard Darrell Gilmer, 64, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1955 in Staunton, a son of the late Charles Otis and Wanda Lazelle (Cook) Gilmer. He was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School Class of 1974. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Western State Hospital with 35 years of...
Brenda Gail Napier
Apr 19, 2020
Brenda Gail (Jackson) Napier, 67, wife of Dennis Ray Napier, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born February 12, 1953, in Staunton, a daughter of Helen (Varner) Jackson McLear and the late Fred Jackson. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Napier was employed by Unify followed by Augusta Health. She was...
Larry R. Brown
Apr 17, 2020
Larry Ray Brown, 61, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania died Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born November 4, 1958 in Staunton. Mr. Brown retired from Quad Graphics in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. He loved his family dearly and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. He enjoyed going to races and watching Westerns on TV. In his younger years he liked...
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