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Minnie Lee (Engle) Shafer
Apr 29, 2018
MINNIE E. SHAFER STAUNTON, VA Minnie Lee Engle Shafer, 90, of Staunton, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville, Va. Mrs. Shafer was born November 28, 1927 in Adrian, Michigan, a daughter of the late Howard Jenkins Engle and Ellen Marthabell (Henson) Engle. In 1944, after graduating high school in...
Sara Garrison
Apr 29, 2018
SARA M. GARRISON VERONA, VA… “June” Sara Garrison, born June 2, 1935 to Wade and Delpha Meyerhoeffer in Augusta County, passed away in her home Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Robertson; her parents; three sisters; and a brother. She is survived by her husband, “Gene” Ernest Garrison; a daughter, Donna Langford and...
Jean Shirley Goshorn
Apr 28, 2018
JEAN M. GOSHORN HARRISONBURG, VA… Jean Shirley (Milford) Goshorn, 88, died peacefully at Sunnyside Presbyterian Home on April 25, 2018. Jean Milford Goshorn was born the daughter of the late Henry and Helen Milford on May 26, 1929, in Lonaconing, Maryland. She graduated from Lonaconing High School as class Valedictorian. Jean then attended Frostburg State Teachers College where she majored...
Jane Gregory Ruch
Apr 27, 2018
Jane Gregory Ruch of Fishersville passed away at the age of 64 on Friday April 27, 2018 at Augusta Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael W. Ruch. Jane was the daughter of Cliff and Virginia Gregory, and the daughter-in-law of William and Lois Ruch. She was preceded in death by her father Cliff Gregory and her father-in-law...
Ray Dilling Carter
Apr 23, 2018
RAY D. CARTER Staunton, VA... Ray Dilling Carter, 86, husband of Goldie Mae (Roberts) Carter of Staunton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, April 23, 2018. Mr. Carter was born on May 27, 1931 in Bath County, Virginia, the son of the late Joseph Edward and Mae Romelia (Swearengin) Carter. He retired from Smith's Transfer as...
James Clinton Purvis, Jr.
Apr 22, 2018
JAMES C. PURVIS, JR. STAUNTON, VA… James Clinton Purvis, Jr., 42, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1976 in Douglas, Georgia, a son of James Clinton Purvis, Sr. and Roberta Gayle (Cauley) Castillo. In addition to his parents, family members include a son, James Clinton Martin; six daughters, Kristin Leigh Purvis,...
Julia T. Wilkerson
Apr 20, 2018
JULIA T. WILKERSON Staunton, VA… Julia Ann (Tutwiler) Wilkerson, 70, widow of Ronald G. Wilkerson, of Staunton, died on Friday, April 20, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Wilkerson was born on October 5, 1947 in Rockingham County, Virginia to the late Charles Nelson Tutwiler, Sr. and Hazel (Jones) Tutwiler. She retired from teaching at Riverheads High School after 30 plus...
Marie Elizabeth Beck
Apr 20, 2018
Marie McClure Beck Marie Elizabeth McClure Beck of Staunton, VA, died on April 16, 2018. She was born May 26, 1928, in Greenville, VA, daughter of the late Robert Vance and Elizabeth Thomas McClure. She was a graduate of Mary Baldwin College, a member of First Presbyterian Church, and retired from employment at Western State Hospital. She was preceded...
Thomas Allen Glover
Apr 18, 2018
THOMAS A. GLOVER STAUNTON, VA… Thomas Allen Glover, 79, husband of Eda (Protil) Glover, of Staunton, passed on to be with his son, Allen Dale Glover, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He was born October 28, 1938 in Augusta County, to Samuel Wilson and Audrey Marie (Hudlow) Glover. He was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School. Mr. Glover was...
Barbara Jean (Back) Truxell
Apr 17, 2018
BARBARA B. TRUXELL FISHERSVILLE, VA… Barbara Jean (Back) Truxell, 59, wife of Joseph Franklin Truxell, of Fishersville and formerly of Swoope, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 23, 1958, in Staunton, a daughter of the late John Wesley, Sr. and Nancy Ann (Malcom) Back. Barbara was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School Class...
Robert Michael Herman, Sr
Apr 15, 2018
ROBERT M. HERMAN, SR. WAYNESBORO, VA… Robert Michael Herman, Sr., 79, husband of Sylvia Jean (Landram) Herman, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 He was born November 23, 1938 in Augusta County, a son of the late George Lester and Frances Christine (Robertson) Herman. Mr. Herman was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School. Prior to retirement, he...
Kent Donald Carr
Apr 15, 2018
KENT D. CARR STAUNTON, VA… Kent Donald Carr, 51, of Staunton, VA passed away Sunday April 15, 2018. He loved aviation and was flying home at the time. He was born January 16, 1967 in Staunton and was the second of three sons born to Mitchell and Iris Carr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Pauline Holston
Apr 10, 2018
PAULINE M. HOLSTON STAUNTON, VA… Pauline Meadows Holston passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Augusta Health. A cherished daughter of Lundy Elliott Meadows and Goldie Marie Garretson Meadows, she was born on July 28, 1929, in Wacoma, West Virginia, and raised in Fire Creek, West Virginia. Pauline graduated from Capitol City Commercial College in Charleston, West Virginia,...
William Franklin "Frank" Law
Apr 8, 2018
WILLIAM F. LAW MIDDLEBROOK, VA… William Franklin “Frank” Law, 76, husband of Diane (Smith) Flynn Law, of Middlebrook, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 12, 1942, in Childersburg, Alabama, a son of the late Robert and Mary (Wade) Law. Mr. Law was retired from the U.S. Navy with nearly 20 years of service. Following...
Mary Belle (Moore) Bell
Apr 8, 2018
MARY M. BELL VERONA, VA… Mary Belle (Moore) Bell, 97, of Verona died Sunday, April 8, 2018, in King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 13, 1920, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late John Alexander and Mary Ethel (Miller) Moore. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Bell was employed by ASR. She was...
John Mcclure Ott
Apr 5, 2018
JOHN M. OTT STAUNTON, VA… John McClure “Jake” Ott, 91, widower of Betty Glenn Glover Ott of 1410 A North Augusta Street, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at The Legacy at North Augusta. He was born October 30, 1926, in Augusta County, a son of the late David Junkin, Sr., and Carrye Love Strickler Ott. Mr. Ott was a veteran...
Harry Howard Ellis, Jr
Apr 1, 2018
HARRY H. ELLIS, JR. STAUNTON, VA… Harry Howard Ellis, Jr., 74, husband of Linda Ellis, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1943 in Louisville, KY, a son of the late Harry Howard, Sr., and Elizabeth (Phelps) Ellis. His father was a career Army officer, which afforded Harry the opportunity to live...
August Calvin "Cal" Lehman
Mar 31, 2018
August Calvin “Cal” Lehman, 86 of St. Petersburg, FL, died Saturday, March 31, 2018 with family by his bedside. He was born in Bertrand, NE, and moved to Florida in 1970 after his duty station at the Pentagon. He was a career Air Force Pilot serving his country for 24 years and retired as a Lt. Colonel. Also, he worked...
Kenneth Lynwood Wiseman
Mar 30, 2018
KENNETH LYNWOOD WISEMAN STAUNTON, VA… Kenneth Lynwood Wiseman, 85, of Staunton, husband of Phyllis D. Wiseman, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, in Augusta Health. He was born October 22, 1932 in Augusta County, a son of the late James Wallace and Hallie Callison Wiseman. He was retired from Swift Packing Company after 35 years of service,...
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