Obituaries

David Lee Reed

David Lee Reed

Oct 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of David Lee Reed announces his passing on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the age of 66 years. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Robin, and their children, Corey Reed (and girlfriend Leighanne) and Lindsay Reed. David will also be dearly remembered by his grandson, Jay, who...

James Rondal Hemp, Sr.

James Rondal Hemp, Sr.

Oct 12, 2018

James Rondal “Ronnie” Hemp, Sr., 76, widower of Arline Dorothy (Ahnemann) Hemp, of Greenville, died Friday, October 12, 2018.             He was born December 16, 1941, in Staunton, a son of the late Merlin L. and Gaynelle (Holtz) Hemp.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Hemp was employed by Augusta Correctional Center as assistant farm manager.             He liked auctions, hunting,...

David Wayne Byrd, Sr.

David Wayne Byrd, Sr.

Oct 10, 2018

David Wayne Byrd “Birdie” Sr., 75, widower of Sharon Lee Byrd, of Mt. Solon, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Augusta Health, Fishersville.             He was born February 11, 1943, a son of the late David B. and Dorothy M. (Toman) Byrd.             Prior to retirement, he was employed by J & D Automotive as a mechanic and built many...

Catherine S Crum

Catherine S Crum

Oct 7, 2018

Catherine S. Crum, 96, of Rockville, Maryland, died peacefully at her home on October 7, 2018. Catherine was born on March 9, 1922 in Verona, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Catherine (Thompson) Sprouse. She is preceded in death by her husband Alvin “Bud” Crum whom she was married to for 63 years as well...

John Douglas Snyder

John Douglas Snyder

Oct 5, 2018

JOHN D. SNYDER STAUNTON, VA…             John Douglas Snyder, 90, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.             He was born September 8, 1928, in Lone Fountain, Virginia, a son of Jesse E. Snyder and Lula (Fisher) Snyder.             Surviving are two nephews, Daniel Snyder and James Snyder, both of Staunton;...

Yvonne Marie Cook

Yvonne Marie Cook

Sep 30, 2018

GROTTOES, VA… Yvonne Marie (DeShaw) Cook, 71, of Grottoes, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Yvonne was born in San Antonio, TX on December 1, 1946 to the late Albert Gray DeShaw and Joyce Wade DeShaw. Yvonne was a compassionate and beautiful woman, inside and out. She never met a stranger, and always had a smile and...

Frank M. Varner, Jr.

Frank M. Varner, Jr.

Sep 25, 2018

Staunton, VA… Frank Martin “Cracker” Varner, Jr., 66, of Staunton, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Augusta Health. Mr. Varner was born on July 18, 1952 in Durbin, West Virginia to Frank Martin and the late Dolly (Gragg) Varner. He was a laborer in the poultry business. Surviving family members include a daughter, Tina Lane, Texas; two sisters and a...

Roy D Gregory

Roy D Gregory

Sep 25, 2018

Roy David Gregory, 81, widower of Rebecca Gregory, of 1410 A North Augusta Street, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at his residence.He was born September 1, 1937, in Greenville, a son of the late Harry and Margaret (Miller) Gregory.Mr. Gregory was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Korea.Prior to retirement, he was employed by Staunton Public Works...

Nevin H. Fix

Nevin H. Fix

Sep 24, 2018

STAUNTON, VA…             Nevin Hamlin Fix, Jr., 72, husband of Patricia Michael Fix, of 623 Buttermilk Spring Road, died Monday, September 24 , 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.             He was born May 22, 1946 in Staunton, the son of the late Nevin Fix, Sr., and Jerline (Carpenter) Fix.             He was preceded in death by a stillborn son on...

Arline D. Hemp

Arline D. Hemp

Sep 23, 2018

Greenville, VA… Arline Dorothy (Ahnemann) Hemp, 79, wife of James “Ronnie” Rondal Hemp, Sr., died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. She was born on March 28, 1939 in Flushing, New York to the late Fredrick and Matilda (Vogel) Ahnemann.  Mrs. Hemp was retired from the Augusta Correctional Center as a secretary of food services....

Elinor P. Topping

Elinor P. Topping

Sep 23, 2018

Elinor P. Topping, 91, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018.      A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Thornrose Cemetery.      Henry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Edward M. Watkins

Edward M. Watkins

Sep 22, 2018

Staunton, VA… Edward M. Watkins, CLU passed away September 22, 2018 after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer.  Ed was born on August 15, 1946 to Edward and Ruth Watkins in Arlington, VA.  He was a two-year starter for the W&L High School football team before graduating in 1964 and taking his talents to Frederick College in Portsmouth, VA. ...

Jane D. Burner

Jane D. Burner

Sep 22, 2018

STAUNTON, VA.             Jane Ann (Duncan) Burner, 74, of 164 Walnut Hill Road, passed away unexpectedly at home, Saturday, September 22, 2018.             She was born February 8, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Stanley V. and Mildred (Harless) Duncan.             Jane grew up in Newport, VA, where she graduated from Giles High School, Class of 1962. She...

Alleen Lorraine Cox

Alleen Lorraine Cox

Sep 20, 2018

ALLEEN L. COX FISHERSVILLE, VA… Alleen Lorraine (Lambert) Cox, 91, widow of Joseph A. Cox, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Shenandoah Nursing Home, Fishersville. She was born on November 6, 1926, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Henry Blair and Bertha (McLaughlin) Lambert. Mrs. Cox was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and the Pots...

Franklin P. Lelinko, Jr.

Franklin P. Lelinko, Jr.

Sep 20, 2018

STAUNTON, VA..             Franklin “J.R.” Pinho Lelinko, Jr., 50, of 1208 Springhill Road, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his sister’s home.             He was born August 2, 1968, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, a son of the late Franklin P. “Tico”, Sr., and Helen (Sheehen) Lelinko.             He moved here from New Jersey in 2010.             He was a...

Elizabeth Jean Veronesi

Elizabeth Jean Veronesi

Sep 15, 2018

ELIZABETH  JEAN VERONESI  STAUNTON, VA… Elizabeth “Jean” Veronesi, 89, widow of Robert Earl Veronesi, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 15, 2018, in Augusta Health and Rehab, Fishersville. She was born August 1, 1929, in Randolph, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Thomas Philip and Laura Lillian (Wilkinson) Hendrick.   She graduated from Brockton High School and the Brockton Hospital School...

Francis (Frank) H. Breen

Francis (Frank) H. Breen

Sep 15, 2018

Palmyra, VA… Francis (Frank) Harold Breen, 90, husband of Rebecca Wagner Breen, of Lake Monticello, Palmyra, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Mr. Breen was born on February 3, 1928 in Winchester, Massachusetts to the late James Joseph and Lena Lloyd Breen.  Upon graduation from Winchester High School, Mr. Breen attended Feener Technical School and Boston Architectural Center in Boston, MA.  ...

William Jay White, Sr.

William Jay White, Sr.

Sep 13, 2018

STAUNTON, VA... William Jay “W. J.” White, 81, died on Friday morning at Brightview at Baldwin Park.  He was married to Ramona Deen, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Deen, on December 3, 1960 in Cebu City, Philippines. He was born April 10, 1937 in Willard, Ohio, son of the late George and Lucille (Bradner) White.W.J. retired as a Gunnery Sergeant...

Rebecca Lynn Zickefoose

Rebecca Lynn Zickefoose

Sep 12, 2018

REBECCA L. ZICKEFOOSE STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Rebecca Lynn (McDaniel) Zickefoose, 69, widow of Donald Ray Zickefoose, of Stuarts Draft, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born November 22, 1948, in Grafton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harold Farley and Marguerite Thelma (Collier) McDaniel. Prior to retirement, Rebecca was an Administrative Assistant for the...

Samuel Kevin Fields

Samuel Kevin Fields

Sep 12, 2018

SAMUEL K. FIELDS HARRISONBURG, VA… Samuel Kevin Fields, 54, of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1963 in Staunton, a son of the late Samuel Wilson Fields and Vivian Maxine (Campbell) Anthony. Mr. Fields made and hung awnings. Family members include a son, Samuel Kevin Bridge; four brothers, Tony Cash of Maryland,...