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Thomas Frank Gaskins
Jul 10, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Frank Gaskins was carried away to his heavenly home at the age of 68 years when he died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in McKinley, Virginia. Born in Portsmouth, VA on January 21, 1951, Tom was the son of the late George Nathaniel Gaskins and Miriam (Yost) Gaskins Warren. Tom is survived by his faithful and loving...
Connie (Rivers) Anderson
Jul 7, 2019
Constance Elaine (Rivers) Anderson, 71, passed away on July 7, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s disease at her residence in Staunton, Virginia. She was born on August 27, 1947 in Lake Butler, Florida to the late Wilson S. Rivers and Sophia (Warenda) Rivers. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Rick Anderson and daughters Keri (Brad) Harrell and...
Barbara Joann Lahorner Rowe
Jul 5, 2019
Barbara JoAnn Lahorner Rowe, 80, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Fairfeld. She is now free from the bonds of Alzheimer’s and is dancing in the heavens. She was born September 9, 1938 in Craigsville, VA, a daughter of the late Vivian Fitzgerald. She worked at Dupont for many years. She is survived...
Thomas Rolander Blackburn, Iv
Jun 30, 2019
Thomas Rolander “Bucky” Blackburn, 81, husband of Joan (Critzer) Blackburn, of Mt. Sidney, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Shenandoah House of Augusta Health. He was born December 13, 1937 in Augusta County, a son of the late T. R. Blackburn, III and Katherine Isabell (Patton) Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn graduated from Lee High School and Virginia Tech with a...
Rita Virginia Lawhorn
Jun 29, 2019
Fishersville, VA… Rita Virginia (Deaver) Lawhorn, 95, widow of Henry Ronald Lawhorn, Sr., passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab. She was born on September 10, 1923 in Vesuvius, a daughter of the late Theodore Franklin and Bessie Lee (Moran) Deaver. She is survived by one sister, Margie D. Ramsey; two granddaughters, Susan and Virginia Carter;...
James Herschell Ballew
Jun 29, 2019
James Herschell Ballew, 71, husband of Deborah L. Ballew, of Staunton, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1947 in Staunton, a son of the late James Earl and Betty (Eavers) Ballew. Mr. Ballew was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam. Jim was currently employed by FedEx Freight. He...
Voynt Hyde Johnson
Jun 29, 2019
Voynt Hyde “Bill” Johnson, 96, of Ellen Street, finished his earthly race on June 24, 2019. He was born April 29, 1923, in Augusta County, a son of the late James and Mary Johnson. He was a Navy World War II vet who received the bronze star. He worked at Shenandoah Pride early in life then retired...
Adren C. Dodson
Jun 28, 2019
Staunton, VA… Adren Clinebell Dodson passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Bonnie Gentry Dodson for 65 years. Adren was born in Sperryville on April 19, 1934. He was one of seven sons born to Jackson Walker Dodson and Bessie Pearl Dodson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers....
Russell Lee Robinson
Jun 28, 2019
Staunton, VA… Russell Lee Robinson of 2226 Noon Street passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at UVA after a long illness. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Hilda Robinson; three daughters, Crystal Gail Robinson, Fonda Louise Johnson, and husband Thomas Elmo, all of Staunton, and Makayla Glass of Waynesboro; four grandchildren, Brittney Hepler, Brooke Simmons, and Keishawn and Brendon...
Cassandra Renee Johnson
Jun 26, 2019
Cassandra Renee Johnson, 53, of 27 South Market Street, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 13, 1965 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Eunice Reducci Johnson. Ms. Johnson was employed by Star 94.3 Radio Station. Family members include an aunt; two uncles, and numerous cousins. A memorial service...
Wilma Gale Carpenter
Jun 25, 2019
Wilma Gale (Pullin) Carpenter, 78, widow of Gray Delroy Carpenter, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Fishersville. She was born August 26, 1940 in McDowell, a daughter of the late Herman Henry, Sr. and Ruth Etta (Phillips) Pullin. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved music, singing, and dancing. Wilma loved sports, especially bowling and...
Rebecca Eugenia Boyd
Jun 23, 2019
Rebecca Eugenia (Brooks) Boyd, 67, wife of W. Elliott Boyd, Jr., of 692 Gloria Place, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 5, 1951, in Lexington, a daughter of the late Eugene Rowan, Sr., and Ruth Virginia (Chittum) Brooks. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Boyd was as a librarian in the Augusta County...
Mary Ann Sanford
Jun 22, 2019
Mary Ann “Momo” Sanford, 86, formerly of Alexandria, Staunton, and Blacksburg, died June 22, 2019 in Salem. Born May 11, 1933, she was a daughter of the late William McKinley Sanford and Frances Lillian (Van Lear) Sanford. She attended George Washington High School in Alexandria, VA and St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, MD. Mary Ann was a long-standing member of...
Edna Abbie Epperley Basham
Jun 21, 2019
Edna Abbie Epperley Basham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called home on June 18, 2019 to the place her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had prepared for her. She was born December 3, 1921 in Elliston, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary (Wills) Epperley. She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church. Mrs. Basham was...
Stephen Duane Justice
Jun 19, 2019
Stephen Duane Justice, 53, husband of Elizabeth “Lisa” (Abbott) Justice, of Staunton, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Augusta Health. He was born December 31, 1965 in Clyde, North Carolina, a son of the late J. R. Justice (Betty) and Caroline Bartam (Hank). Steve enjoyed working in the medical field before he became ill. He had his CNA in NC...
Rena Lee Swink
Jun 17, 2019
Rena Lee Massie Swink, widow of Franklin O. Swink, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Mrs. Swink was born on March 8, 1927, in Fordwick, Virginia. She was the oldest child of the late Robert J. and Dorothy V. Massie. Mrs. Swink was a graduate of Craigsville High School, Class of 1945. She was a homemaker, assisted...
Elizabeth Ann Waddy-Lewis
Jun 16, 2019
ELIZABETH W. LEWIS STAUNTON, VA… Elizabeth Ann Waddy-Lewis, 72, of 20 Hamrick Street, wife of Robert R. Lewis of 502 Hoover Street, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1947 in Greenville, VA, a daughter of the late James Caldwell and Blanche (Alexander) Waddy. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Lewis was employed by Western State...
Charles "Chuck" Monroe
Jun 16, 2019
CHARLES MONROE STAUNTON, VA… Charles “Chuck” Monroe, 73, husband of Bonnie Ann (Gregory) Monroe, died Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born July 25, 1945 in a Staunton, a son of the late Sadine Monroe. Chuck was well known for his piano playing and music talent. In addition to his wife, family members include his adoptive parents, Charlie and Elsie...
Evelyn Rose Miller
Jun 15, 2019
Evelyn Rose (Parrish) Miller, 94 , widow of Paul Douglas Miller, of 34 Truitt Lane, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Birch Gardens. She was born June 18, 1924, in Guilford, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Clint and Dora Parrish. Evelyn was a homemaker and mom and mammaw to many over her lifetime. She shared...
Holly Anne (Jenkins) Tichenor
Jun 12, 2019
HOLLY A. TICHENOR VERONA, VA… Holly Anne (Jenkins) Tichenor, 57, wife of Irwin Leo “I.L.” Tichenor, Jr., of Verona, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Augusta Health. She was born November 28, 1961 in Richmond, a daughter of Berkley Jenkins and Carolyn (Squire) Jenkins, both of Florida. Holly enjoyed being an LPN with seniors. She liked reading, movies, and sending...
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