Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Charles Cleveland Scott
Jun 25, 2018
CHARLES C. SCOTT STAUNTON, VA… Charles Cleveland Scott, 62, husband of Ann (Harris) Scott, of Staunton, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1955 in Staunton, a son of the late William Matthew and Gladys (Anderson) Scott. Mr. Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by...
Richard William Booth
Jun 23, 2018
RICHARD W. BOOTH NEW HOPE, VA… Richard William Booth, 93, husband of Mary (Moats) Booth, of New Hope, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his residence. He was born December 3, 1924, in Covington, a son of the late Floyd and Grace (Hanger) Booth. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vallie (Shifflett) Booth; a son, Donald...
Gretchen H. Link
Jun 22, 2018
GRETCHEN H. LINK Staunton, VA… Gretchen Louticha (Hitt) Link, 98, widow of Raymond Walter Link, died Friday, June 22, 2018 in Staunton. Mrs. Link was born on April 25, 1920 in Mint Spring, VA to the late John Ofarrel Hitt and Jenetta Gretchen (Helmick) Hitt. The family moved to Upland, California when she was three years old and lived there...
Joy M. Irwin
Jun 19, 2018
Joy M. Irwin, 52, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born on May 24, 1966 in Ashland, Kentucky to Shirley (Breeden) Irwin and the late George Nelson Irwin. Joy is a graduate of Barboursville High School in Barboursville, West Virginia. She worked at Bob Evans Restaurant in Cross Lanes, WV before moving to...
Mary Wilson (Clatterbaugh) Spitler
Jun 18, 2018
MARY C. SPITLER FISHERSVILLE – Mary Wilson (Clatterbaugh) Spitler, 94, widow of Ira Julius Spitler, died at 5:45 am on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born September 8, 1923 in Mt. Solon, daughter of the late Robert Preston and Mary Clay (Siple) Clatterbaugh. She was a homemaker. Mary was a former member...
Emma Jean Desper
Jun 18, 2018
EMMA JEAN HEMP DESPER STAUNTON, VA… Emma Jean (Hemp) Desper, 81, wife of Glenn R. Desper, of 314 Hoover Street, died Monday, June 18, 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville, surrounded by family. She was born January 19, 1937, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Leonard Fitzhugh and Eula Susan (Gladwell) Hemp. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...
Barbara Ann Bryant
Jun 17, 2018
BARBARA RILEY BRYANT STAUNTON,VABarbara Ann (Riley) Bryant, 74, left on the wings of Angels, Sunday June 17, 2018. She was born July 26, 1943 in Deerfield to the late Marvin (Mack) and Carrie (Cale) Riley. Barbara worked at Wright’s Dairy Rite and was manager of Riverside Pizza and a number of other restaurants. In 1983 she went into business...
Rheta Virginia (Hostetter) Slough
Jun 16, 2018
MT. SOLON, VA...Rheta Virginia (Hostetter) Slough, 84, wife of Jimmy H. Slough, of Mt. Solon, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Shenandoah House. She was born March 10, 1934 in Collierstown, a daughter of the late Graham and Florence (Clark) Hostetter. Prior to retirement, she was a hairdresser. Rheta was a member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her...