Obituaries

Linda Paulette Clark

Linda Paulette Clark

Jun 13, 2018

LINDA P. CLARK STAUNTON, VA…Linda Paulette Clark, 72, of Staunton, went to be with her heavenly Father Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born September 12, 1945 in Staunton, a daughter of the late James Irving “Bill” and Mildred Virginia (Carper) Clark. Prior to retirement, Linda was employed by Western State Hospital as a risk management specialist...

Robert F. Campbell

Robert F. Campbell

Jun 8, 2018

Robert “Bob” Francis Campbell, 79, husband of Wanda (Snyder) Campbell, of 429 Betsy Bell Road, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his residence.   He was born July 3, 1938 in Staunton, Virginia, a son of the late Ulyssess Francis and Lorine (Fitzgerald) Campbell. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Dupont with 30...

Betty Ann Desper Wikel

Betty Ann Desper Wikel

Jun 8, 2018

BETTY D. WIKEL STAUNTON, VA… Betty Ann Desper Wikel, Born October 27, 1926- June 1, 2018, Staunton, Virginia…a kind, loving friend and mother. Betty, born and raised in Staunton, worked at the former E.I. DuPont in Waynesboro, eventually leaving DuPont, choosing to be a “stay at home mom” to raise her son. Her passions were singing in the church choir...

Carl Louis Beckerdite

Carl Louis Beckerdite

Jun 6, 2018

CARL L. BECKERDITE  STAUNTON, VA… Carl Louis Beckerdite, 75, husband of Karen (Delozier) Beckerdite, of Staunton, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Salem VA Medical Center.  He was born December 22, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, a son of the late William E. and Phyllis (Sroufe) Beckerdite.  Mr. Beckerdite was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Prior to retirement,...

Sylvia Jean Florence Herman

Sylvia Jean Florence Herman

Jun 3, 2018

SYLVIA L. HERMANWAYNESBORO, VA… Sylvia Jean Florence (Landram) Herman, 79, widow of Robert Michael Herman, Sr, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Envoy of Staunton. She was born May 13, 1939 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Ashby David and Lena Virginia (Johnson) Landram. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She was...

Ellen Cameron (Bell) Brown Gray

Ellen Cameron (Bell) Brown Gray

May 31, 2018

ELLEN B. GRAY  Ellen Cameron (Bell) Brown Gray, 97, widow of John S. Gray, of Staunton, went to be with her heavenly Father, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born October 8, 1920 in Goshen, a daughter of the late Addison and Ellen Gold Cameron Bell. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Genesco as a child...

John Warren Maddox, Jr.

John Warren Maddox, Jr.

May 30, 2018

JOHN W. MADDOX, JR. STAUNTON, VA…             John Warren Maddox, Jr., 89, widower of Elizabeth (Chandler) Maddox, of Staunton, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at his residence.             He was born May 12, 1929, in Stuarts Draft, a son of the late John W., Sr., and Leslie (Cash) Maddox.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Maddox was employed by Smith’s Transfer...

Eva Lee (Shultz) Rodgers

Eva Lee (Shultz) Rodgers

May 29, 2018

EVA S. RODGERS  STAUNTON, VA… Eva Lee (Shultz) Rodgers, 79, widow of Robert Nelson “Bob” Rodgers, of Staunton, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born September 12, 1938 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Felix and Mary Berta (Cason) Shultz. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Oak Hill Nursing Home as an LPN....

Sylvia Jean (Robertson) Lotts

Sylvia Jean (Robertson) Lotts

May 29, 2018

SYLIVA R. LOTTS GREENVILLE, VA…             Sylvia Jean (Robertson) Lotts, 75, widow of Hunter Wade Lotts, of 2093 Cold Springs Road, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Augusta Health.             She was born May 30, 1942, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Harry T. and Thelma (Hyden) Robertson.             Prior to retirement, Mrs. Lotts was employed by Mastic/Alcoa....

Martha Ann Armstrong

Martha Ann Armstrong

May 27, 2018

MARTHA “ANN” CLARK ARMSTRONG RAPHINE, VA Martha Ann (Clark) Armstrong, 75, of Raphine Virginia, known to most as “Ann”, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at her home in Raphine Virginia.  She spent her last few hours surrounded by loved ones. Ann was born on August 14, 1942 in Rockbridge County Virginia, a daughter of the late Alonzo Jackson Clark...

Jean Delores (Wilson) Manning

Jean Delores (Wilson) Manning

May 25, 2018

JEAN W. MANNING  STAUNTON, VA… Jean Delores (Wilson) Manning, 80, wife of Robert Douglas Manning, of Staunton, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born December 3, 1937 in Martinsville, a daughter of the late Joseph Melvin and Elva Delores (Joyce) Wilson. Jean was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and an active Christian winning...

Ethel Rosetta Clifton

Ethel Rosetta Clifton

May 24, 2018

ETHEL R. CLIFTON   CHURCHVILLE, VA… Ethel Rosetta (Rowe) Clifton, 96, widow of Earl Hampton Clifton, Sr., of Churchville, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Shenandoah Nursing Home.  She was born June 20, 1921 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Fishburne and Grace (Rexrode) Rowe.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son,...

Mary Louise (Coiner) Fisher

Mary Louise (Coiner) Fisher

May 24, 2018

MARY C. FISHER STAUNTON, VA… Mary Louise (Coiner) Fisher, 77, of 1006 Chestnut Ridge Road, Staunton, peacefully transitioned into life eternal while at home with family on May 24th, 2018. Mrs. Fisher was born January 23rd, 1941, in Staunton, Virginia, to Blair Carrington and Ruth Kennard Coiner. She graduated from Queens College (now Queens University of Charlotte) with a BA...

Mary Catherine Snyder

Mary Catherine Snyder

May 22, 2018

MARY W. SNYDER   STAUNTON, VA… Mary Catherine (Warren) Snyder, 87, widow of Roy Lee Snyder, of Staunton, went to meet her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her residence, 317 Churchville Avenue, Staunton.   She was born February 10, 1931 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Russell H. and Kate B. (Shifflett) Warren. Prior to...

John Knick Goins

John Knick Goins

May 21, 2018

JOHN “KNICK” GOINS   STAUNTON, VA… John “Knick” Goins, 71, husband of Linda (Berry) Goins, of Staunton, passed into eternal life Monday, May 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1946 in Mullens, West Virginia, a son of the late Merit Anderson and Elaine (Sisk) Goins. Mr. Goins was a veteran of the United States Army. Prior...

Marvin Henry Schuhmann

Marvin Henry Schuhmann

May 19, 2018

Marvin Henry Schuhmann, 81, widower of Betty Jean (Rexrode) Schuhmann, of Mt. Sidney, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Augusta Health.  He was born March 28, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Henry and Wilhelmina (Blaue) Schuhmann.  Mr. Schuhmann was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the U.S. Forest...

Judith Rebecca (Hayslett) Hatcher

Judith Rebecca (Hayslett) Hatcher

May 17, 2018

JUDITH H. HATCHER  STAUNTON, VA… Judith Rebecca (Hayslett) Hatcher, 73, wife of Paul Lynwood Hatcher, of Staunton, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born October 27, 1944 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late Homer T., Sr. and Halcie (Maydain) Hayslett. Judy was a graduate of Central High School in Low Moor, a graduate of...

Pauline Elizabeth Bradley

Pauline Elizabeth Bradley

May 17, 2018

PAULINE B. BRADLEY FISHERSVILLE, VA… Pauline Elizabeth (Brooks) Bradley, 89, widow of Wayman E. Bradley, of Greenville, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Shenandoah Nursing Home, Fishersville. She was born November 26, 1928, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late William O. and Artie (Cash) Brooks. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Bradley was employed by General Electric. She was a...

Kenneth M. Wayts

Kenneth M. Wayts

May 17, 2018

Kenneth Mason Wayts, 66, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on May 8, 2018 at his residence in Edgewood, Maryland.   Kenneth was born on February 1, 1952 in Staunton and was the son of the late James Wayts Sr. and Catherine Hart-Redman. Kenneth retired from Buriss Logistics in Elkton, Maryland and was a United States Navy veteran. A celebration of...

Jean Baylor Nay

Jean Baylor Nay

May 13, 2018

Jean Baylor Nay   LEESBURG, VA…  Jean Baylor Nay passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Leesburg, Virginia. She was 93 years old.  She was born Eleanor Jean Baylor on March 31, 1925 in Staunton, Virginia to Frederick S. Baylor and Sarah Jordan Baylor. She is survived by her eldest son Robert F. Nay and...