Obituaries

Judith M. (Varner) King

Judith M. (Varner) King

Jun 12, 2019

JUDITH V. KING STAUNTON, VA… Judith M. (Varner) King, 89, widow of Thomas Orange King, formerly of 116 Baylor Street, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 29, 1930 in Mustoe, a daughter of the late Arthur Clarence and Elsie Lucille (Corbett) Varner. Mrs. King was a former charter member...

John G. Wangler

John G. Wangler

Jun 11, 2019

Waynesboro, VA… Dr. John G. Wangler , Jr, 81, husband of Harriet (Buck) Wangler, died Sunday morning, June 9, 2019 in the Summit Square Retirement Community, where he had been residing. He was born on July 25, 1937, in Washington D.C., a son of the late John G. and Mildred (Keith) Wangler. Doctor Wangler received a B.S. degree in Chemistry...

Sharon Maxine (Knott) Miller

Sharon Maxine (Knott) Miller

Jun 10, 2019

SHARON K. MILLER STAUNTON, VA… Sharon Maxine “Sherry” (Knott) Miller, 65, of Staunton, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1954 in Hot Springs, a daughter of the late Charles Burton and Edith Bernice (Harouff) Knott. Prior to retirement, Sherry was employed by Valley Community Services Board. Family members include three children, Linda Michelle...

Kenneth Earl House

Kenneth Earl House

Jun 10, 2019

Kenneth Earl House, a resident of New Hope, Virginia, ascended to his eternal life on June 10, 2019 from the comfort of home with his daughter by his side. He was born on May 8, 1942 in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Earl F. House and Frances O. (Gildner) House. Ken grew up on Tolland Street in East Hartford, Connecticut,...

Samuel Helms Clem

Samuel Helms Clem

Jun 10, 2019

SAMUEL H. CLEM STAUNTON, VA… Samuel Helms Clem, 79, widower of Patsy Ann (Doome) Clem, of Staunton, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1940 in Staunton, a son of the late Raleigh Armstrong and Mary Alice Ruth (Samples) Clem. Sam retired from VDOT and spent a number of years at Smith’s Transfer. He...

David Drayton Turner

David Drayton Turner

Jun 6, 2019

David Drayton Turner, 65, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Stuarts Draft. Mr. Turner was born on April 8, 1954 to the late David Philips and Mary Frances (Roane) Turner.  He was a life member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Riverheads High School.  Mr. Turner was owner of Turner Works Cabinet Shop in Stuarts Draft. Surviving...

Warren Ashton Sedberry, Jr.

Warren Ashton Sedberry, Jr.

Jun 6, 2019

Warren Ashton Sedberry, Jr. STAUNTON, VA… On the 6th of June 2019 Mr. Sedberry died at his home of natural causes. He was 75 years old. He was born 12/27/1943 in Greensboro, Alabama and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Tennessee Military Institute and the University of Alabama. Warren joined the US Marine Corp in 1964. After basic...

Dorothy Belle (Thorne) Varner

Dorothy Belle (Thorne) Varner

Jun 5, 2019

DOROTHY T. VARNER STAUNTON, VA… Dorothy Belle (Thorne) Varner, 78, widow of Dale Matthew Varner, of Staunton died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Fishersville.   She was born September 21, 1940, in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late William A. and Susie Belle (Benson) Thorne. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Varner was employed by Western State Hospital with 30 years of...

Johnnie Olden Miller

Johnnie Olden Miller

Jun 5, 2019

Johnnie Olden Miller, 89, husband of Anita (Eckard) Miller, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center.             He was born April 12, 1930 in Middlebrook, a son of the late Henry Olden and Mary Anne (Ellinger) Miller.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Miller was employed by McDonough Toyota.             All services will be private.            ...

Janet Rae Wood

Janet Rae Wood

Jun 4, 2019

JANET M. WOOD STAUNTON, VA… Janet Rae “Queen” Wood, 64, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1955 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Charles William McCarty and Nellie Rae McLain. Family members include two sons, David McDaniel, Jr. (Debbie) and Kenneth McDaniel (Lois); a brother, David McCarty; sisters,...

Robert Alfred Clinedinst

Robert Alfred Clinedinst

Jun 4, 2019

ROBERT A. CLINEDINST STAUNTON, VA… Robert Alfred Clinedinst, 85, husband of Doris Ann (Backe) Clinedinst, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Augusta Health. He was born September 28, 1933 in Augusta County, a son of the late Thomas Alfred and Kelsie Lee (Bartley) Clinedinst. Mr. Clinedinst was a veteran of the Army National Guard with 19 years of...

Judith Virna Covington

Judith Virna Covington

Jun 3, 2019

JUDITH V. COVINGTON LE ROY, IL Judith Virna Covington, 35, of Le Roy, Illinois, died there June 3 of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born April 27, 1979 in Staunton, Virginia, Judy is survived by her parents Randolph and Mary Covington; her sister and niece, Claire Covington and Shyanne Hensley of Fishersville, Virginia; her brother, James Covington and his...

Evelyn Louise (Sims) Griffin

Evelyn Louise (Sims) Griffin

Jun 2, 2019

EVELYN L. GRIFFIN CHURCHVILLE,VA… Evelyn Louise (Sims) Griffin, 58, wife of Charles V. Griffin, of 350 Jerusalem Chapel Road, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born March 26, 1961, in Cambria County, PA, a daughter of the late George and Ethel Lillian (Kenney) Sims. She was a member of the Fountain of Life Church of...

Henrietta Clark Waymack

Henrietta Clark Waymack

May 31, 2019

Henrietta (Clark) Waymack, 65, wife of Hall Waymack, of 153 Lula Mat Lane, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 31, 2019, at her residence. She was born March 20, 1954, in Grundy a daughter of the late Henry David and Mary Madeline (Billiter) Clark. She attended Blue Ridge Community College, Dabney Lancaster Community College, and Piedmont...

Natalie "Nat" Zirkle Sowers

Natalie "Nat" Zirkle Sowers

May 29, 2019

Sowers, Natalie “Nat” Zirkle, of Staunton, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the age of 87. She was pre-deceased by her high school sweetheart and husband, Dr. William “Bill” Frederick Sowers, her parents, Walter Moffett Zirkle and Mae Bostick Zirkle, sister Mae Markey Sloan and brother, Dr. Walter Moffett Zirkle, Jr.  She is survived by her son,...

Terry Russell Straw

Terry Russell Straw

May 27, 2019

TERRY R. STRAW VERONA, VA.. Terry Russell Straw, 81, of 90 Holly Lane, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at the Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. He was born March 25, 1938, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late William E. Straw and Helen E. (Woods) Straw Hunter. Mr. Straw was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Prior to retirement,...

Susan Bennett Blackley

Susan Bennett Blackley

May 26, 2019

Susan Bennett Blackley, age 71, of Staunton died peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2019.  She was born November 21, 1947, in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles P. and Catherine M. Blackley. Susan graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton and Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA and studied at University of Oxford in Oxford, England. ...

Hampton E. Fauber

Hampton E. Fauber

May 24, 2019

Spottswood, VA… Hampton Eugene Fauber, 79, husband of Janet P. Fauber of Spottswood, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at home. Mr. Fauber was born on June 8, 1939 in Spottswood, VA, a son of the late Ellis E. Fauber and Lavon (Gilley) Fauber Lotts. He was an independent truck driver and cattle farmer. In addtion to his wife of...

Louise C. Thomas

Louise C. Thomas

May 24, 2019

STAUNTON, VA-Louise C. Thomas, 91, of Staunton, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Bridgewater Retirement Community where she had resided for the past year and a half. She was born in West Chester, PA on August 14, 1927 and was the devoted daughter of the late Glenn C. Campbell and...

Jeremy W. Spiggle

Jeremy W. Spiggle

May 22, 2019

Jeremy Wellons Spiggle, 40, husband of Jennifer Spiggle, of 239 Back Creek Lane, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1978, in Staunton, a son of Robert Jonathan and the late Pamela Jean (May) Spiggle. Mr. Spiggle retired from the U.S. Army after serving for 18 ½ years. In addition to his wife and...

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