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Herman W. Shanks
Mar 29, 2018
HERMAN W. SHANKS STAUNTON, VA… Herman W. Shanks went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Mr. Shanks was born and raised in Bath County and moved to Staunton in 1947. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Shanks retired from Columbia Gas Company in Staunton after forty-three years of service....
William Henry Smith, Jr.
Mar 28, 2018
WILLIAM H. SMITH, JR. STAUNTON, VA…William Henry “Monk” “Bill” Smith, Jr., 84, of Staunton died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born April 25, 1933 in Staunton, a son of the late William H., Sr., and Stellarine (Carter) Smith. While living in California William owned EWL Trucking and drove for other companies for over...
Benny Edward Rankin
Mar 28, 2018
BENNY E. RANKIN SWOOPE, VA…Benny Edward Rankin, 69, husband of Dianne Potter Rankin, of Swoope, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Augusta Health. He was born November 24, 1948 in Staunton, a son of the late Leonard Franklin and Ruby Marjorie (Andes) Rankin. Benny was the manager for 30 years at Staunton Bowling Lanes and owned T-Bone Tooter. He...
Carlos Vernon Atkins
Mar 26, 2018
CARLOS V. ATKINS DAYTON, VA… Carlos Vernon Atkins, 79, of Dayton passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, following a year long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bridgewater, Va. on February 11, 1939, a son of the late Timar Arnold and Doris Caracofe Atkins. In addition to his parents,...
Larry Clayton Bowles
Mar 24, 2018
LARRY C. BOWLES GREENVILLE, VA… Larry Clayton Bowles, 67, husband of Linda Hays Bowles of 4316 Lee Jackson Highway, died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born June 29, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, a son Iris J. Whetzel of Mantoeo, North Carolina and of the late Mayford Clayton Bowles. ...
Donald VanLear Early
Mar 23, 2018
Donald VanLear Early, 81, husband of Delcie (Benson) Early, of 223 Ann Street, Staunton, died Friday, March 23, 2018, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. He was born November 1, 1936 in Rockingham County, a son of the late Ward O. and Rebecca (Saufley) Early. Mr. Early was a veteran of the U.S. Air...
Loretta May Boteler
Mar 23, 2018
LORETTA M. BOTELER Fishersville, Va On March 11, 2018, Loretta May Boteler, 78, passed into Heaven to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She died at home with her two adult children, Paul and Susan, by her side. Mrs. Boteler was a daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and grandmother, who loved with open arms and was loved by her family...
Leonard Louis D`Aquino
Mar 19, 2018
LEONARD L. D`AQUINO MIDDLEBROOK, VA... Leonard “Lenny” Louis D’Aquino, 66, of Middlebrook, VA passed away on March 19, 2018 in Fishersville, VA. He was born on July 31, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Louis and Carmella (Columbo) D’Aquino. Lenny was a member of the carpenters’ union in New York until his retirement and diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. He...
Dorothy C. Garber
Mar 17, 2018
Dorothy Mae (Carroll) Garber, 66, of 504 Oak Hill Road, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born on June 8, 1951 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Delbert Lee and Mary Little (Sprouse) Carrroll. Family members include a son, David Shifflett; a daughter, Chessie Garber; a brother, James Carroll; four sisters, Chessie Dice,...
Dorothy D. Sandridge
Mar 16, 2018
Waynesboro, VA… Dorothy Elizabeth (Davis) Sandridge, 92, widow of Earl Sandrige, of 547 New Hope and Crimora Road, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born on January 26, 1926 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Hubert Lee and Pearl Elizabeth (Moore) Davis. Dorothy worked many jobs in her lifetime. Her favorite, of...
Frank Lee Summers
Mar 16, 2018
FRANCIS L. “FRANK” SUMMERS, JR. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA… Frank was born September 9, 1930, in Staunton, to the late Francis Lee and Iva Clinton (Baugher) Summers. After graduating from Woodberry Forest School, he went on to complete his bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University followed by an LLD degree from the School of Law. While there, he played on...
Joseph O. Walker
Mar 16, 2018
Staunton, VA… Joseph Ollie Walker, 88, husband of Elsie Marie (Pritt) Puffenbarger Walker, died Friday, March 16, 2018 in Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehab. He was born on April 11, 1929 in Mitchellville, MD, a son of the late Ollie Joseph and Virginia Marie (Bell) Walker and was the oldest of 14 children. He was a retired farmer,...
Kenneth Lee Armstrong
Mar 14, 2018
KENNETH LEE ARMSTRONG November 11, 1942 - March 14, 2018 RAPHINE, VA Kenneth Lee Armstrong, 75, of Raphine Virginia, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Washington DC, to Mildred Virginia Armstrong. He later moved to Lexington with his Grandparents, Samuel and Katie Pearl Armstrong, where he spent...
Homer Wesley Moats
Mar 13, 2018
HOMER W. MOATS FISHERSVILLE, VA… Homer Wesley Moats, 53, of Fishersville, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1964 in Staunton, a son of Homer Theodore Moats and Charlotte (Redman) Moats. In addition to his father and mother, family members include four sons, Rakeem Moats of Staunton, Wesley Veney, Kendrick Thompson and Lee...
Eugene "Chuck" Williams
Mar 12, 2018
EUGENE “CHUCK” WILLIAMS FISHERSVILLE, VA… Eugene “Chuck” Williams, 46, husband of Renee (Wilson) Williams, of Fishersville, died Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born September 22, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina, a son of Emma (Williams) Jenkins and the late Eugene McDowell. Chuck was a self-made entrepreneur. He lived his life to the fullest, loved the Carolina Panthers, the outdoors...
Joellen B Gross
Mar 10, 2018
Joellen B. Gross, 76, widow of William B. Gross, died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center.A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Thornrose Cemetery.
Susan A. Hofacker
Mar 10, 2018
SUSAN A. HOFACKER Stuarts Draft, VA… Susan Joan (Allen) Hofacker, 70, widow of Larry Marcus Hofacker went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Susan left this world in hospice care at her home in Stuarts Draft, VA surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born November 4, 1947 in Roseann, VA, the second daughter...
Charles Lee Ralston
Mar 9, 2018
CHARLES L. RALSTON STAUNTON, VA… On Friday, March 9, 2018, Charles Lee Ralston, a former resident of Weyers Cave, passed from his home in Baldwin Park, Staunton, to finally live with Jesus. Charlie was born on March 20, 1925, to Charles and Clara Ralston, both preceded him in death. In 1947 Charlie married Edith Bess Garber. They were married 67...
Glenna Dale Allen
Mar 7, 2018
GLENNA D. ALLEN STAUNTON, VA… Glenna Dale (Buchanan) Allen, 68, of Staunton, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born December 26, 1949 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Russell William and Marie (Jack) Buchanan. Family members include three sons, Russell Allen and wife, Dana, of Bath County, Stephen Allen of Fishersville, and Jeremy...
Thomas William Sprouse
Mar 6, 2018
THOMAS W. SPROUSE WAYNESBORO, VA… Thomas William Sprouse, 87, widower of Laura Mae (Martin) Sprouse, of Waynesboro, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born July 7, 1930 in Craigsville, a son of the late Arthur Alexandria and Ruby (Carroll) Sprouse. His children and grandchildren were the love of his life. His biggest treasure...
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