Obituaries

William Franklin Stansberry

William Franklin Stansberry

Feb 11, 2019

WILLIAM F. STANSBERRY STAUNTON, VA…             William Franklin “Bill” Stansberry, 93, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Monday, February 11, 2019.             He was born March 24, 1925, in Doddridge County, West Virginia, a son of the late Hunter and Faye (Smith) Stansberry.             He was an Army veteran and served in WWII, Bill earned...

Helen Dew (Root) Hanger

Helen Dew (Root) Hanger

Feb 10, 2019

HELEN R. HANGER MIDDLEBROOK, VA…             Helen Dew (Root) Hanger, 100, widow of Ernest Hanger, Jr., of Middlebrook, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, in The Laurels of Charlottesville.             She was born April 28, 1918, in Daniel, Virginia a daughter of the late Kenneth Donovan and Elva (Armstrong) Root.             She was a member of Old Providence ARP Church.            ...

Bill Harlow

Bill Harlow

Feb 9, 2019

BILL HARLOW STAUNTON, VA… William D. “Bill” Harlow Sr., 65, husband of Bonnie D. Harlow, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at home. Born April 11, 1953, in Staunton, Virginia, he was the son of the late William A. Harlow and Maxine Woodword. Mr. Harlow attended Robert E. Lee High School, and most recently worked at Valley Community Services Board...

Russell Clyde Eckard, Jr.

Russell Clyde Eckard, Jr.

Feb 9, 2019

Russell Clyde Eckard, Jr., 72, husband of Joyce Ann (Ryder) Eckard, of 123 Red Oaks Drive, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at his residence.             He was born September 6, 1946, in Mt. Solon, VA a son of the late Russell Clyde, Sr., and Grace (Shiplett) Eckard.             He attended Parkway Wesleyan Church.             In addition to his wife, family...

Don R. Breeden

Don R. Breeden

Feb 7, 2019

GOSHEN, VA… Don Reed Breeden, 67, husband of Judy (Rodgers) Breeden, of 258 Glover Run Lane, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 2, 1951, in Augusta County, a son of the late Herbert Reed and Rebecca Jane (Furr) Breeden. In addition to his wife, family members include a son, Jason  Dameron Breeden and wife,...

Pastor Jack Kline

Pastor Jack Kline

Feb 7, 2019

Pastor Jack Kline, 98, of Bremen, passed away at 4:05 am, Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Pastor Jack was born on December 19, 1920 in Sayre, OK, the son of Harry M. and Elzina (Ganer) Kline. On July 6, 1946, he married Louise Cline. She passed away on May 1, 2013. He graduated from Manchester...

Robert Ree Blackwell, Jr.

Robert Ree Blackwell, Jr.

Jan 30, 2019

Robert Ree Blackwell, Jr., 73, husband of Barbara Ann (Rohr) Blackwell, of Stuarts Draft, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 30, 2019 surrounded by his family at the University of Virginia Medical Center.   He was born June 14, 1945 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Robert Ree, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Marks) Blackwell. Prior to...

James Newell Coble

James Newell Coble

Jan 27, 2019

JAMES N. COBLE STAUNTON, VA…             James Newell Coble, husband of Frances Robson Coble, died Sunday, January 27, 2019.             Newell, as he was known, was born in Norfolk, Virginia October 17, 1936 to Damon Newell and Bettye Davis Coble both deceased.             His early years were spent in the Norview section of Norfolk. He was a member of Norview...

Lilah Cornelia Goad

Lilah Cornelia Goad

Jan 27, 2019

Lilah Cornelia (LaPorte) Goad, 91, widow of Donald Edward Goad, Jr., of Staunton, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Augusta Health. She was born August 8, 1927 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Frank C. and Lilah Earl (Burner) LaPorte. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a clerk at Woolworths and she was a stenographer. She was...

Edward C. Lyman, Iii

Edward C. Lyman, Iii

Jan 26, 2019

EDWARD C. LYMAN, III STAUNTON, VA… Edward (Trey) Lyman, III, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Angela Lyman; daughters, Morgan Marie Blackburn and Sarah Emily Lyman; grandson, Daniel Morgan Taylor; parents Ed and Bernice; brother, Stephen Lyman; and sister, Kim Irving. He was a devoted husband, father, and Paw Paw and would...

Carol Lee (Armstrong) Shifflett

Carol Lee (Armstrong) Shifflett

Jan 26, 2019

CAROL A. SHIFFLETT STAUNTON, VA…             Carol Lee (Armstrong) Shifflett, beloved wife of Wesley Richard (Rick) Shifflett, Jr. entered into Heaven on January 22, 2019 in Charlottesville, surrounded by her family.             Carol was born on March 18, 1957, the daughter of the late Anna Louise and Franklin L. Armstrong.             She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High...

Dana Kaye Scott

Dana Kaye Scott

Jan 23, 2019

DANA K. SCOTT STAUNTON, VA… Dana Kaye Scott, 57, of Staunton, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1961 in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Melvin W. and Patricia Scott. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made...

Russell Liggett Huntley

Russell Liggett Huntley

Jan 22, 2019

RUSSELL L. HUNTLEY STAUNTON, VA- Russell Liggett Huntley,75, husband of Shelvey "Pat" (Holliday) Huntley, of 1815 Vinson St., Staunton, went to be with the Lord Sunday January 22, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born May 29, 1936 in Augusta County, a son of the late Henry Floyd and Abigail (Snead) Huntley. He retired from Wilson Trucking...

Steven Boyce Slough

Steven Boyce Slough

Jan 20, 2019

STEVEN B. SLOUGH CHURCHVILLE, VA             Steven Boyce Slough, 62, husband of Tonia Hamric Carpenter, of 85 Two Bucks Lane, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Augusta Health.             He was born August 31, 1956, in Rockbridge County, a son of Henry Boyce Slough and the late Doris Jane (Dixon) Slough.             Mr. Slough was employed as Director of Packaging...

Joann Ralston

Joann Ralston

Jan 20, 2019

JOANN W. RALSTON STAUNTON, VA… Joann (Whitley) Ralston, 83, wife of Harold H. Ralston, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was born October 18, 1935, in Woodland, North Carolina to Rev. Leon E. (Dutch) and Elsie Lee Whitley. Mrs. Ralston graduated from Orange County High School and attended Madison College in the two year Business Education...

Margaret Janet Halterman

Margaret Janet Halterman

Jan 18, 2019

Margaret (Collins) Halterman widow of Alfred Kenneth Halterman, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 18, 2019, in Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center, Roanoke.             She was born January 16, 1916, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Harmon R. Collins and Catherine (Sellers) Collins.             Prior to retirement, Mrs. Halterman was employed by Augusta Co-Op.             She was a member...

Shirley Ann Vest

Shirley Ann Vest

Jan 17, 2019

Shirley Ann (Garris) Vest peacefully passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 after a joyful life of 81 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grover “Bucky” Vest, as well as her parents, Dollie and Lonnie Garris, and brother, Ray Garris. She is survived by: her two sons Robbie (Deidre) Vest and Gregg (Cara) Vest, her sister, Kathy...

William T. Campbell

William T. Campbell

Jan 16, 2019

WILLIAM T. CAMPBELL STAUNTON, VA… William Thornton Campbell, 70, husband of Gladys Campbell, of Staunton, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Shenandoah House of Augusta Health. He was born August 14, 1948 in Staunton, a son of the late John Thornton and Grindelia (Varner) Campbell. Prior to retirement, Mr. Campbell was employed by Culligan Water. In addition to his wife,...

Leroy Linwood Mcleod

Leroy Linwood Mcleod

Jan 12, 2019

LEROY L. McLEOD  STAUNTON, VA… Leroy Linwood McLeod, aged 88, passed away on January 12 after a long illness. A native of Durham, NC, he lived for many years in Richmond, VA and recently in Staunton, VA. He attended Duke University and the Juilliard School of Music in New York. For 34 years, he was employed as a sales representative...

Virginia Arbutus Garber

Virginia Arbutus Garber

Jan 3, 2019

Virginia Arbutus (Thompson) Garber, 100, widow of Herman Garber, of Staunton, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Brookdale. She was born November 24, 1918 in Pax, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl and Eliza (Stover) Thompson. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State Hospital. Mrs. Garber was a member of Linden Heights Baptist Church. Family members...

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