Obituaries

Melissa Ann Meeks Kelley

Melissa Ann Meeks Kelley

Jul 18, 2018

MELISSA ANN KELLEY  CHURCHVILLE, VA… Melissa Ann Meeks Kelley, 57, of Churchville, passed away Wednesday, July 18, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville. Born on November 9, 1960, she was the daughter of the late George Ellis Meeks and Elizabeth Gum Fultz. She was a 1979 graduate of Buffalo Gap High School. Prior to her disability, she was employed...

Hazel Lee Fretwell

Hazel Lee Fretwell

Jul 17, 2018

HAZEL L. FRETWELL STAUNTON, VA… Hazel Lee Fretwell, 85, of Staunton, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born November 11, 1932, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Marcell Clayton and Nellie (Monroe) Fretwell.Prior to retirement, Miss Fretwell was employed by J. C. Penney. Family members include two sisters, Catherine Elizabeth Fretwell and Emma...

Leona Gray (Simmons) Crummett

Leona Gray (Simmons) Crummett

Jul 17, 2018

Leona Gray (Simmons) Crummett, 89, widow of Glenn H. Crummett, Sr., of Mt. Sidney, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born November 25, 1928 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Denver Carlton and Nora (Armstrong) Simmons. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. Family members include three sons,...

Vyola Dale Coffman

Vyola Dale Coffman

Jul 16, 2018

VYOLA D. COFFMAN  STAUNTON, VA…  Vyola Dale Coffman, 89, of Staunton, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born June 2, 1929 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Henry Rudolph and Aimee (Arehart) Coffman. Vyola was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and an active member of the Rebeccas. ...

James Ronald Swearengin

James Ronald Swearengin

Jul 15, 2018

JAMES R. SWEARENGIN STAUNTON, VA..James Ronald Swearengin, 58, of Staunton, died May 26, 2018. He was born March 8, 1960 in Waynesboro, a son of the late James Leo and Ernestine Kershner Swearengin. He took great pride in his contribution to his community in the construction of buildings at Augusta Health, Middle River Regional Jail, and Stonewall Jackson Hotel and...

Eugene Moyers

Eugene Moyers

Jul 14, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Milard Moyers, 87, widower of Betty Jane (Blair) Moyers, passed away Saturday July 14, 2018 in Staunton, Va.  He was born on November 8, 1930 in Augusta County, VA, a son of the late James L. Moyers and Lillie May (Miller) Moyers.  He was a charter member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.  Gene retired from American Safety Razor and...

Vera Constance (Shumate) Layman

Vera Constance (Shumate) Layman

Jul 11, 2018

VERA S. LAYMAN BRIDGEWATER, VA…             Vera Constance (Shumate) Layman, 94, widow of Michael C. Layman, of Bridgewater, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Bridgewater Retirement Community.             She was born January 22, 1924, in Mt. Sidney, a daughter of the late Marvin Hanger and Madge Haveland (Harris) Shumate.             Prior to retirement, Mrs. Layman was employed by Reid’s Grocery...

Robert N. Moody

Robert N. Moody

Jul 9, 2018

STAUNTON, VA…   Robert ‘Bob’ Noel Moody, 77, husband of Joyce ‘Joy’ (Jones) Moody, of Staunton, left his earthly life and went home to sing with the choirs of angels on Friday evening, July 6, 2018. Joy, Chris and Greg were with him to share their love and knowledge that we will be reunited. Mr. Moody was born on March...

Dickie Wayne Mclain

Dickie Wayne Mclain

Jul 9, 2018

DICKIE W. McLAIN  MIDDLEBROOK, VA… Dickie Wayne McLain, 65, husband of Alice (Buchanan) McLain, of Middlebrook, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1952 in Fordwick, a son of the late Harry Franklin and Gladys Dell (Strickler) McLain. Prior to retirement, Mr. McLain was...

Darlene Dawn (Daniel) Duffey

Darlene Dawn (Daniel) Duffey

Jul 8, 2018

DARLENE D. DUFFEY STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Darlene Dawn (Daniel) Duffey, 80, widow of Russell “Duff” Duffey, of Stuarts Draft, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her residence. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Mt. Hermon Cemetery, Newport.  Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Rebecca L Sutton

Rebecca L Sutton

Jul 6, 2018

Rebecca LaClair Sutton, age 71, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Calvert and Lillian LaClair Searson. She is also preceded in death by her first husband; James W. Brolia, Jr. Mrs. Sutton is survived by her husband of 20 years; Gerry Sutton...

Peggy T. Carano

Peggy T. Carano

Jul 5, 2018

VERONA, VA… Margaret “Peggy” Theresa Carano, 91, widow of Robert Carano, formally of Bloomingburg, New York, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, in Fishersville, Virginia. Mrs. Carano was born on November 16, 1926 in Newburgh, New York, to the late James and Kathryn (Calnan) Morrissey. Mrs. Carano retired from Middletown Psychiatric Center after 33 years of service. Surviving family members include...

Christopher Holmes Gienger

Christopher Holmes Gienger

Jul 5, 2018

CHRISTOPHER H. GIENGER   Staunton, VA… Christopher Holmes Gienger, 62, husband of Martha “Lynn” Gienger, of Staunton, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Gienger was born on October 18, 1955 in Cheverly, Maryland to Laura Catherine (Phillippi) Gienger and the late Guy Watson Gienger. He was employed with the Virginia Program for Aging Services/Staunton Senior Center...

Jane Cordelia Roby

Jane Cordelia Roby

Jul 2, 2018

JANE C. ROBY CHARLOTTESVILLE – Jane Cordelia Roby, 74, passed away on July 2, 2018 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born March 31, 1944 in Staunton, daughter of the late Percy and Virginia Roby, former Director of Nursing at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.She is survived by a number of cousins. The Family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Mrs....

Patsy Mae (Billings) Monger

Patsy Mae (Billings) Monger

Jul 2, 2018

PATSY B. MONGER WAYNESBORO, VA…             Patsy Mae (Billings) Monger, 72, widow of Edward Monger, of Waynesboro, died June 27, 2018, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center.             She was born September 29, 1945, in Mercer County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William Riley and Katherine Lucille (Rose) Billings.             Prior to retirement, she was employed by Tyco....

Mildred C. Earhart

Mildred C. Earhart

Jul 1, 2018

Mildred EmaJayne (Campbell) Earhart, 85, wife of William Morrison Earhart, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Fishersville. Mrs. Earhart was born on December 10, 1932 in Rockbridge County to the late Lacy Ward Campbell and Myrtle (Moran) Campbell. She was the church secretary at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church for over 30 years.  As a member of Mt. Carmel, she served...

George Robert Hitt, Jr.

George Robert Hitt, Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

GEORGE R. HITT, JR. STAUNTON, VA..George Robert Hitt, Jr., 58, husband of Jetus (Rohrer) Hitt, of 828 Trout Street, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his residence.He was born July 7, 1959, in Virginia, a son of the late George R. Sr., and Rena (Dingus) Hitt.Mr. Hitt was employed by Securitus Security Industries.He liked wrestling, CB radios, and riding his...

Mildred C. Young

Mildred C. Young

Jun 28, 2018

Staunton, VA… Mildred Christine (Cales) Young, 92 , widow of George Andrew (Jack) Young Sr., passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, surrounded by the love of her daughter, Jill, and her adored “Lovebug” granddaughter Windy who were at her bedside holding her hands and stroking her hair as she passed into eternity. Our beloved and beautiful Ma/MaMa was born...

Amelia Jane Perry

Amelia Jane Perry

Jun 27, 2018

JANE R. PERRY RAPHINE, VA… Amelia Jane (Reese) Perry, 75, widow of Fred Heizer Perry, of 99 Frost Lane, Raphine, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1943 in Raphine, a daughter of the late William B. and Emma Jane “Norcross” Reese. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Fred “Buzzy” and Crystal Perry...

Michael Brent Maddox

Michael Brent Maddox

Jun 25, 2018

MICHAEL B. MADDOX STAUNTON, VA…             Michael Brent Maddox, 67, of Staunton, died Monday, June 25, 2018, in Sentara RMH, Harrisonburg.             He was born February 27, 1951, a son of the late John Warren, Jr., and Elizabeth (Chandler) Maddox.             Mike graduated from Buffalo Gap High School, Class of 1969. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran with the United...

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