Obituaries

Rebecca Lynn Zickefoose

Rebecca Lynn Zickefoose

Sep 12, 2018

REBECCA L. ZICKEFOOSE STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Rebecca Lynn (McDaniel) Zickefoose, 69, widow of Donald Ray Zickefoose, of Stuarts Draft, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born November 22, 1948, in Grafton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harold Farley and Marguerite Thelma (Collier) McDaniel. Prior to retirement, Rebecca was an Administrative Assistant for the...

Samuel Kevin Fields

Samuel Kevin Fields

Sep 12, 2018

SAMUEL K. FIELDS HARRISONBURG, VA… Samuel Kevin Fields, 54, of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1963 in Staunton, a son of the late Samuel Wilson Fields and Vivian Maxine (Campbell) Anthony. Mr. Fields made and hung awnings. Family members include a son, Samuel Kevin Bridge; four brothers, Tony Cash of Maryland,...

James Owen Horn, Sr.

James Owen Horn, Sr.

Sep 11, 2018

JAMES O. HORN, SR.   McGAHEYSVILLE, VA… James Owen “Jim” Horn, Sr., 74, of McGaheysville, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 30, 1944 in Augusta County, a son of the late Owen Leonard and Ruby Lee (Pendleton) Horn. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Massanutten Resort. Jim was a member of the Harrisonburg...

Thomas Adam Shields

Thomas Adam Shields

Sep 11, 2018

THOMAS A. SHIELDSTHE SERVICE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. STAUNTON, VA… It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Coach Thomas Adam Shields, 55, husband of Romona (Nedrow) Shields, of 304 Highland Ave., died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Richmond. He was a very much loved husband, father,...

Selma M. Staubus

Selma M. Staubus

Sep 10, 2018

Rhinebeck, NY –   Selma M. Staubus, entered into rest Monday, September 10, 2018 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. She was 91. Daughter of the late George D. and Elvena Hoyle Hipps, she was born March 6, 1927 in Belwood, North Carolina. She married James E. Staubus on January 10, 1947 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Staubus preceded her in...

Jean Beattie Kivlighan

Jean Beattie Kivlighan

Sep 4, 2018

JEAN B. KIVLIGHAN BRIDGEWATER, VA…    Jean (Beattie) Kivlighan, widow of Dennis M. Kivlighan, of Staunton, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018.    She was born August 22, 1912, in Old Church, the daughter of the late David and Julia Ann (Nance) Beattie.    Mrs. Kivlighan graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in Nursing and was employed by the Virginia State Health Department...

Barbara Ann Sharp

Barbara Ann Sharp

Sep 2, 2018

BARBARA A. SHARP FISHERSVILLE, VA…             Barbara Ann Sharp, 86, of Fishersville, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Shenandoah Nursing Home.             She was born June 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank McKinley and Viola Mae (Parnell) Sharp.             Prior to retirement, she was employed as a nurse at Western State Hospital for 32 years.             Family members...

Dawn Marie Matheney-Spitler

Dawn Marie Matheney-Spitler

Sep 1, 2018

DAWN MARIE MATHENEY-SPITLER STAUNTON, VA…             Dawn Marie Matheney-Spitler, 43, dedicated wife of Danny Spitler, loving mother of Merrick Spitler, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Shenandoah House.               She was born July 2, 1975 in Rockingham County, a daughter of John Wayne Matheney, Sr. and Connie (Morris) Black.             Dawn was employed by Design @ Nine...

Mary Virginia (Brooks) Shiplett

Mary Virginia (Brooks) Shiplett

Aug 29, 2018

MARY B. SHIPLETT  CHURCHVILLE, VA… Mary Virginia (Brooks) Shiplett, 73, widow of Walter Woodrow Shiplett, of Churchville, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1944 in Bath County, a daughter of the late William Henry, Sr. and Evelyn (Ryder) Brooks.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by Walmart.  Family members include two sons, Nelson...

Richard Kenneth Halterman

Richard Kenneth Halterman

Aug 26, 2018

RICHARD KENNETH HALTERMAN HARRISONBURG, VA… Richard Kenneth Halterman peacefully graduated to heaven Sunday morning August 26, 2018.  He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Roberts Halterman, his son Dick and his wife Sally, daughter Jennifer Halterman Keim and her husband Greg.  He also leaves behind six grandchildren Ben Halterman (Priscilla), Abe Halterman (Blair), Molly Harper...

Dale Marie Botkin

Dale Marie Botkin

Aug 24, 2018

DALE M. BOTKIN   VERONA, VA… Dale Marie (Huffer) Botkin, 63, widow of Billy Ray Botkin, Sr., of Verona, died August 20, 2018 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 19, 1954 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Roy, Jr. and Mary (Fielding) Huffer. Family members include a son, William Ray Botkin and girlfriend, Katie May;...

Rodger L Losh

Rodger L Losh

Aug 24, 2018

Waynesboro, VA… Rodger Lee Losh, 68, husband of Annie M. Losh of Locust Avenue, died Friday, August 24, 2018 in Fishersville. Mr. Losh was born on August 30, 1949 in Charlottesville to the late Ernest Lee and Beulah (Crummett) Losh. He worked in custodial services for the Augusta County School System at Wilson Memorial High School.  He was a member...

Evelyn June Cook

Evelyn June Cook

Aug 22, 2018

EVELYN J. COOK  STAUNTON, VA… Evelyn June (Brumbaugh) Cook, 83, widow of Robert Cook, of Staunton, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Brookdale. Evelyn was born June 17, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Eva Ethel (Ryder) Brumbaugh. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952. Prior to retirement, she was employed by...

Charlotte Barbara Loving

Charlotte Barbara Loving

Aug 22, 2018

CHARLOTTE C. LOVING   STAUNTON, VA… Charlotte Barbara (Clark) Loving, 74, wife of Robert Dandridge Loving, of Staunton, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born August 20, 1944 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Sherman and Libby S. (Toliver) Clark. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Staunton Nissan. She loved cooking and making...

Barbara Ann (Weaver) Puffenbarger

Barbara Ann (Weaver) Puffenbarger

Aug 21, 2018

BARBARA A. PUFFENBARGER  STAUNTON, VA… Barbara Ann (Weaver) Puffenbarger, 72, wife of Carl Junior Puffenbarger, of Staunton, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1946 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Homer and Shirley (Craig) Weaver. Prior to retirement, she was a private duty nurse. Barbara was a member of Parkview Christian Church....

Laverne (Early) Smootz Sowers

Laverne (Early) Smootz Sowers

Aug 21, 2018

LAVERNE E. SOWERS  CHURCHVILLE, VA… Laverne (Early) Smootz Sowers, 92, widow of Charles W. Sowers, of Churchville, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born July 11, 1926 in Weyers Cave, a daughter of the late Ray B. and Thelma (Hawkins) Early. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Mack Vending. Mrs....

Betty Lou Lee

Betty Lou Lee

Aug 21, 2018

BETTY L. LEE PALM COAST, FLORIDA—             Mrs. Betty Lou (Spiece) Lee, widow of Roy Lee, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House.             She was born May 20, 1931 in Staunton, daughter of the late Rex and Clotielde (Hawkins) Spiece.             Betty was a homemaker.             Family includes her...

Joyce Viola Campbell

Joyce Viola Campbell

Aug 21, 2018

JOYCE B. CAMPBELL  Staunton, VA… Joyce  “Joy” Baber Campbell, 83, widow of Donald Lee Campbell, of Staunton, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on August 4, 1935 in New Hope to the late William Edward and Edna (May) Baber. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Pleasant View Lutheran Church. Surviving family members include...

Fonda Sue Persinger

Fonda Sue Persinger

Aug 19, 2018

FONDA R. PERSINGER RAPHINE, VA… Fonda Sue Rankin Persinger age 52, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her residence.  She was born Sept 3, 1965 in Staunton and resided at 70 Dabney's Rd, Raphine with her loving husband and best friend, Duane Persinger, whom she was married for 28 years. Fonda leaves...

Otho Farish Fitzgerald, Jr.

Otho Farish Fitzgerald, Jr.

Aug 19, 2018

OTHO F. FITZGERALD, JR.  WAYNESBORO, VA… Otho Farish Fitzgerald, Jr., 84, widower of Margaret (Harner) Fitzgerald, of Waynesboro, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born September 23, 1933 in Charlottesville, a son of the late Otho F., Sr. and Mona (Hess) Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a drummer while stationed in...

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