Obituaries
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...
Barbara Ann (Eggleston) Sullivan
Feb 27, 2018
BARBARA E. SULLIVAN STAUNTON, VA… Barbara Ann (Eggleston) Sullivan, 57, wife of Richard B. Sullivan, Jr., of Staunton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kentucky. She was born August 28, 1960 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Walter Vest, Sr. and Elva May (Fitzgerald) Eggleston. She was a...
Edward G. Mccray
Feb 26, 2018
EDWARD G. McCRAY STAUNTON, VA… Edward G. McCray passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home, 87 Arborhill Road, Staunton. Eddie was born on December 2, 1949 to the late Charles E. and Shirley G. McCray. He graduated from Riverheads High School class of ‘68 and attended Blue Ridge Community College. He was employed at G.E., Genicom and retired...
William Lyle "Cap" Cash
Feb 23, 2018
William Lyle “Cap” Cash Surrounded by his family on February 20, 2018 at 12:25, William Lyle Cash of Raphine left this world to live eternally with Jesus Christ. He is now driving his classic Ford truck on the streets of gold in Heaven. Cap retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in 1991 after 40 years of service. He was...
Robert Baily "Bud" Dunlap
Feb 19, 2018
ROBERT “BUD” DUNLAP STAUNTON, VA… Robert Baily “Bud” Dunlap, 88, husband of Phyllis Kim (Parker) Dunlap, of 3404 Shutterlee Mill Road, died Monday, February 19, 2018. He was born January 15, 1930, in Augusta County, a son of the late Baily and Mary Elizabeth (Wine) Dunlap. Mr. Dunlap was an active lifetime farmer. He was a board member of the...
James Leslie Kennedy, Jr.
Feb 18, 2018
JAMES L. KENNEDY, JR. Staunton, VA… James Leslie Kennedy, Jr., 64, of Staunton, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018.He was born on September 19, 1954 in Charlottesville.Mr. Kennedy retired after 35 years as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and also showing Arabian horses.Family members include his mother and step-father, Jacqueline (Dunn) Gergen and John...
Hansford A. Shiflett
Feb 16, 2018
Staunton, VA… Hansford “Bub” Allen Shiflett, 95, widower of Eugenia “Jean” Deane (Garrett) Shiflett, of 946 Balsley Road, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at Augusta Health. He was born on June 25, 1922 in Augusta County, a son of the late George Allen and Sadie Pearl (Shifflett) Shiflett. He was retired from American Safety Razor (ASR). He was a...
Mildred Manning Fauver
Feb 15, 2018
MILDRED M. FAUVER STAUNTON, VA…Mildred Manning Fauver, 90, widow of Richard Clemmer Fauver, died Thursday, February 15, 2018, at The Legacy at North Augusta. She was born March 17, 1927, in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edward E. and Edith (Hickman) Manning. She was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a member of the...
Irene Louise (Harding) Thompson
Feb 14, 2018
Irene L. Thompson Lodi – Irene Louise (Harding) Thompson, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Virginia surrounded by the Shenandoah Mountains on February 14th, 2018. Irene was born in 1930 in Two Rivers, WI, daughter of Freeman and Ada Augusta (Hindt) Harding. Irene worked for the State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection until her retirement in...
Betty Jean Smith Watson
Feb 10, 2018
Betty Jean Smith Watson, age 88, Kingsport, TN died on January 23, 2018. She was a native of Birmingham, Alabama and had resided in Kingsport for over 50 years. She most recently resided in Staunton, VA near her daughter. She received her BS degree from Auburn University in 1951 in Medical Technology. She worked at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester,...
Elizabeth Brown Crosby
Feb 10, 2018
ELIZABETH B. CROSBY Staunton – Elizabeth Brown Crosby, 88, of 524 Cedar Green Road, died at her home February 7, 2018. Mrs. Crosby was born in Staunton on August 30, 1929, daughter of the late Marion and Frances Irvine Brown. She was married to James Carlyle Crosby nearly 62 years before he preceded her in death. She was also preceded...