Obituaries

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...

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...