Obituaries

Steven Randall Carpenter

Steven Randall Carpenter

Aug 19, 2018

STEVEN R. CARPENTER STAUNTON, VA…             Steven Randall Carpenter, 58, husband of Annette Marie Carpenter, of 100 Sage Road, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence.             He was born January 22, 1960, in Lynchburg, a son of Philip Randall and Maxine (Lines) Carpenter.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Carpenter was employed by Dupont followed by Hershey Chocolate.            ...

Marie Shiflet Wood

Marie Shiflet Wood

Aug 18, 2018

Marie Shiflet Wood Marie Shiflet Wood was born September 3, 1928 in Staunton, VA to William Clarence and Annie Riley Shiflet. She graduated from Beverly Manor High School and Dunsmore Business School. She retired from Virginia Department of Highways after 37 years of service. She enjoyed shopping, baking, flower arranging, and spending time with family and friends. She was a...

Bonnie Jean Rimel

Bonnie Jean Rimel

Aug 17, 2018

BONNIE JEAN (ANDERSON) RIMEL STAUNTON, VA             Bonnie Jean (Anderson) Rimel, 92, widow of Charles Atlee Rimel, a longtime resident of Staunton, VA, passed away Friday August 17, 2018 in Stuart, FL.             She was born in Staunton, VA on December 7, 1925, a daughter of the late James “Jimmy’ Hartwell Anderson and Ruth Vivian (Lillard) Anderson.             Bonnie graduated...

Antha Gretchen Robertson

Antha Gretchen Robertson

Aug 16, 2018

ANTHA M. ROBERTSON STAUNTON, VA… Antha Gretchen (Miller) Robertson, 96, widow of Richard E. Robertson, of Staunton, died Thursday, August 16, 2018, in Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. She was born February 7, 1922, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Samuel Hileman and Mary Margaret (Potter) Miller. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Robertson was employed by American Safety Razor with...

Marvin Edward Hutchens

Marvin Edward Hutchens

Aug 13, 2018

MARVIN E HUTCHENS STEELES TAVERN, VA…Marvin Edward Hutchens, 77, of 653 Almo Chapel Road, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born February 9, 1941, in Augusta County, a son of the late Brent E. and Mary Catherine (Hemp) Hutchens. He was a carpenter and a farmer. He was a member of Old Providence ARP Church....

Danny Lee Sensabaugh

Danny Lee Sensabaugh

Aug 11, 2018

Danny Lee Sensabaugh  Fishersville,Va Danny Lee Sensabaugh, 50, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018, at Augusta Health. He was born on July 31, 1968, a son of Melvin Hite and the late Cornelia Lee (Hinkle) Sensabaugh. In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Judy Sensabaugh and fiancé Richard Botkin, a niece, Ashley Botkin, and a...

Ronald Barry Armstrong

Ronald Barry Armstrong

Aug 9, 2018

RONALD B. ARMSTRONG MIDDLEBROOK, VA…             Ronald Barry Armstrong, 72, of Middlebrook, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his daughter’s residence.             He was born September 22, 1945, in Staunton, a son of the late Arlie B. and Virginia (Armstrong) Armstrong.             Mr. Armstrong was a veteran of the U.S. Army.             Prior to retirement, he was employed by...

Laura Jane Larsen

Laura Jane Larsen

Aug 9, 2018

LAURA JANE LARSEN  WAYNESBORO, VA…  Laura Jane Larsen, 37, of Waynesboro, died Thursday, August 9, 2018.  She was born October 22, 1980 in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of Jonathan Kenneth and Susan LaPierre Larsen. There was nothing too small for her not to notice and she took pleasure in nourishing life in all its form. She loved music, reading,...

Robert William Rohr

Robert William Rohr

Aug 9, 2018

ROBERT W. ROHR STAUNTON, VA…Robert William Rohr, 94, husband of Ferne (Driver) Rohr, of 1410 A North Augusta Street, died Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 1, 1923, in Staunton, a son of the late William James “W.J.” and Lelia (Jordan) Rohr. Mr. Rohr was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1942...

Janet (Beverage) Swisher

Janet (Beverage) Swisher

Aug 7, 2018

JANET B. SWISHER  WAYNESBORO, VA… Janet (Beverage) Swisher of Waynesboro passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born October 5, 1931 in Bath County, the daughter of Jacob E. and Arbelia (Beverage) Beverage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Greenlee Swisher in 1973. Also preceding her are three brothers, Jim, Junior...

G. Hughes Mitchell

G. Hughes Mitchell

Aug 7, 2018

VERONA, VA…Hughes Mitchell, 89, husband of Betty (Snider) Mitchell of 301 Skyview Circle, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born November 26, 1928, in Martinsville, a son of the late George W. and Manilla (Stovall) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. Prior to retirement, he...

Carl Lynnscott "Scott" Emerson

Carl Lynnscott "Scott" Emerson

Aug 4, 2018

CARL L. EMERSON Staunton, VA… Carl Lynnscott “Scott” Emerson, 53, of Woodlee Road, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Avante Nursing Home.  He is survived by a daughter, Krista Emerson of Columbus, OH;  a mother and step-father, Linda and Phil Phillips of Staunton;  a father and step-mother, Linda and Richard Emerson of Columbia, MO; a brother, Corey...

George F. Coffey

George F. Coffey

Aug 2, 2018

GEORGE F. COFFEY  GREENVILLE, VA… George F. Coffey, 78, of Greenville passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2018. He is a graduate of Spottswood High School and then began his career as a Class A Contractor. He traveled and sang bass for 37 years with the Good News Gospel Quartet. He then found great pleasure in listening...

Frederick William Meier

Frederick William Meier

Jul 31, 2018

Frederick William Meier             Frederick William Meier, 81, reunited with his beloved wife, Judy W. Meier as he passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin May 31, 1937, Fred was the son of the late Cecil D. and Carlin E. Meier. He enjoyed a 32 year career as a chemical engineer with Dupont....

Marc Anthony Houle

Marc Anthony Houle

Jul 29, 2018

Marc Anthony Houle, age 55 died Sunday, July 29, 2018 of natural causes in his home located in Charlotte, NC. Born in New Hampshire, he was the beloved son of Harold H. Houle and Jaqueline G. Houle. Marc was raised with his three siblings in his favorite state of Virginia where he graduated from Wilson Memorial High School (Class of...

Vicki Elizabeth Simmons

Vicki Elizabeth Simmons

Jul 24, 2018

VICKI D. SIMMONS Staunton, VA… Vicki Decker Simmons, wife of Richard Elwood Simmons, 10 Valley View Rd., Staunton, VA, died July 24, 2018. Born June 9, 1956 to the late Paul and Margaret Brooks Decker. Preceded by brother Paul Decker Jr. and sister, Kathi Roser. Surviving are her sons, Josh (Jodi) and Lucas Simmons; aunt, Liz Gilbert; sisters, Bonnie Wimer,...

Donna P Watson

Donna P Watson

Jul 21, 2018

Donna (Painter) Watson, 49, wife of Kevin S. Watson of Staunton, died on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Fishersville. Mrs. Watson was born on December 18, 1968 to H. Garfield Painter and the late Marie (Sweet) Painter in Waynesboro. She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and father, surviving family members include her step-mother,...

David Eugene Lassiter

David Eugene Lassiter

Jul 20, 2018

DAVID E. LASSITER STAUNTON, VA… David Eugene Lassiter, 71, widower of Joyce Weeks Lassiter, of 1514 Dennison Ave., died Friday, July 20, 2018, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. He was born September 13, 1946, in Chowan County, North Carolina, a son of the late Isaac David and Mary (Parks) Lassiter. Prior to retirement, Mr. Lassiter was employed by...

Wayt Timberlake Watterson

Wayt Timberlake Watterson

Jul 18, 2018

Wayt Timberlake “Tim” Watterson SOUTH CAROLINA… Wayt Timberlake “Tim” Watterson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 18, 2018 after battling brain cancer since early in the year.  A funeral service will be held at Trinity Church in Staunton Thursday July 26 at 2 p.m. Tim was many things: a loving father and grandfather, an educator, a lawyer,...

Harold D Lookabill

Harold D Lookabill

Jul 18, 2018

HAROLD D. LOOKABILL   FISHERSVILLE, VA… Harold David Lookabill, 81, of Fishersville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born November 10, 1936, a son of the late Winifred Murray and Eleanor (Moretz) Lookabill. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Thornrose Cemetery. Henry Funeral Home...

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