Obituaries
Brenda May Entwistle
Jan 10, 2018
BRENDA G. ENTWISTLE STAUNTON, VA… Brenda May (Gay) Entwistle, 83, wife of Geoffrey Sharpe Entwistle, of Staunton, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her residence after a long illness. She was born December 9, 1934 in London, England, a daughter of the late Charles John and Ethel Ada (Bowler) Gay. She was self-employed as a landscaper and garden designer....
Paul Bosserman
Jan 9, 2018
PAUL BOSSERMAN WAYNESBORO, VA… Paul Bosserman, 86, husband of Patricia Ann (Graves) Bosserman, of Waynesboro, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Augusta Health. He was born February 4, 1931 in Augusta County, the son of the late Steve Albert and Elizabeth (Scott) Bosserman. Mr. Bosserman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Smith’s...
Jane Proffit Pruett
Jan 8, 2018
JANE P. PRUETT STAUNTON, VA… Jane (Proffit) Pruett, 93, widow of Dr. Charles Edwin Pruett, formerly of San Diego, California, died Monday, January 8, 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 4, 1924 in Floyd County, a daughter of the late Winston K. and Esther (Brame) Proffit. She attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church. ...
Ronald C. Seal
Jan 6, 2018
Ronald Conway Seal, 69, husband of Judy (McClain) Seal, of 2305 Eastside Highway, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on April 18, 1948 in Deerfield, a son of the late Fred G. and Catherine (Talley) Seal. Ronnie and Judy just celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on January 1st. They loved...
Boyd Ernest Cook, Sr.
Jan 3, 2018
BOYD E. COOK, SR. SWOOPE, VA… Boyd Ernest Cook, Sr., 91, husband of Emily Geraldine (Hammer) Cook, of Swoope, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1926 in Augusta Springs, a son of the late Marshall Wilson Cook and Lenore (Bird) Cook. Boyd was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in WWII.Prior...
Royce Leo "Sonnie" Painter, Jr.
Jan 3, 2018
ROYCE L. “SONNIE” PAINTER, JR. WAYNESBORO, VA… Royce Leo “Sonnie” Painter, Jr., 67, of 13 April Drive, Waynesboro, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was born April 28, 1950 in New Market, a son of the late Royce Leo, Sr., and Betty (Lloyd) Painter. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the City of Staunton. Royce was an avid hunter...
Donald Leo Shipe
Jan 2, 2018
DONALD L. SHIPE STAUNTON, VA… Donald Leo Shipe, 80, husband of Billijean (Kothbauer) Shipe, of Staunton, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1937 in Staunton, a son of the late Charles J. and Helen (Drumheller) Shipe. Donald was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Prior to retirement,...
Michael George Kleinkort
Jan 2, 2018
MICHAEL G. KLEINKORT Michael George Kleinkort, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at home in Staunton VA. He received the Sacrament of the Sick and the Eucharist as viaticum from the Catholic Church. He was born on 27 Nov 1933 in St. Louis MO to the late Michael and Florence Kleinkort. Mike grew up in Ferguson...
Carolyn C. Pettis
Dec 30, 2017
STAUNTON, VA… Carolyn Cassell Pettis, 73, wife of Hugh F. Pettis of Raphine, died at 6:20 a.m. on December 25, 2017, in King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 10, 1944, in Bassett, a daughter of the late J. Irving and Elsie (Ferguson) Cassell. She retired as a medical transcriptionist. Carolyn was a member of...
Evelyn K Martin
Dec 30, 2017
EVELYN K. MARTIN Staunton, VA… Evelyn Kay (Edmond) Martin, 70, wife of Dennis W. Martin, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Augusta Health. She was born October 15, 1947 in Staunton, a daughter of the late, Charles L. and Edna Pauline (Shaw) Edmond. She retired from Marvel Poultry. In addition to her...
Donald E Taylor
Dec 29, 2017
DONALD E. TAYLOR Bremo Bluff, VA… Donald Eugene Taylor, 66, husband of Shirley (Fox) Taylor, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1951, a son of the late John Russell and Flossie (Lawhorne) Taylor. He worked as a delivery driver for Schewels Furniture Company. Donald was an avid bowler;...
Louise Swank Detamore
Dec 28, 2017
Louise Swank Detamore, 89, passed away on December 10, 2017. Born on February 24, 1928, in Richmond, VA to Wilmer and Lillie (May) Swank, preceded in death by her husband of 53 years , Roscoe J. Detamore,. Louise is survived by daughters, Diana Detamore, and Pam Detamore Breen (Terry), grandchildren, Alex Schneider (Sarah), and Kristina MacDonald (Michael), and four great-grandchildren. ...
Llewellyn K. Burton, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
GREENVILLE, VA… Llewellyn Kemper Burton, Jr., 77, husband of Shelby Burton, of Spottswood Road, spent his first Christmas in Heaven upon his death on December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1940 in Richmond, the son of Llewellyn Kemper, Sr. and Elizabeth Virginia (Perkinson) Waid Burton. Mr. Burton retired as a corporal with the...
Mary Ellen (Spitler) Brake
Dec 27, 2017
Mary Ellen (Spitler) Brake, 89, of Greenville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She exuberantly greeted her parents waiting for her in heaven; the late Howe and Marie Spitler. Mary Ellen was born June 28, 1928 in Greenville, Virginia, where she resided her entire life. She married John William on March 7, 1948,...
Evelyn Virginia Sandy
Dec 23, 2017
EVELYN H. SANDY STAUNTON, VA… Evelyn Virginia (Harner) Sandy, 82, widow of James M. Sandy, of Staunton, died Saturday, December 23, 2017, at her residence. She was born April 15, 1935, in McGaheysville, a daughter of the late Malcolm and Wilda (Monger) Harner. She was a member of Victory Worship Center. She enjoyed her friends at Staunton Fitness and time...
William Harvey Eckard
Dec 22, 2017
WILLIAM H. ECKARD CHURCHVILLE, VA… William Harvey Eckard, 76, widower of Jane Ellen (Strickler) Eckard, of Churchville, died Friday, December 22, 2017 at his son’s residence. He was born May 13, 1941 in Augusta County, a son of the late Grover Clay and Louie Florence (Simmons) Eckard. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Lovegrove Construction, Inc. Family members include...
Scott Mitchell Carr
Dec 22, 2017
Scott Mitchell Carr, 55, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, December 22, 2017.He was born in Staunton, Virginia on August 23, 1962, the oldest son of Mitchell and Iris Carr.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two brothers, Kent Carr and Todd Carr and wife Jorie, his nephew, Mac Carr, and niece,...
Millard Spencer Lewis
Dec 22, 2017
RAPHINE, VA… Millard Spencer “Bill” Lewis, 82, of 11 Strider Lane, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1935, in Ethel, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert Taylor and Ruby Pearl (Phipps) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was owner of B...
Gregory Scott Jordan
Dec 22, 2017
GREGORY S. JORDAN STAUNTON, VA… Gregory Scott Jordan, 57, husband of Kristin (Anderson) Jordan, of 641 Gypsy Ave., died Friday, December 22, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born February 23, 1960, in Staunton, a son of the late William Edward and Betty Anne (Hiner) Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he...
Mary Elizabeth (Tester) Runion
Dec 22, 2017
MARY T. RUNION STAUNTON, VA… Mary Elizabeth (Tester) Runion, 76, widow of Robert L. Runion, died Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born April 27, 1941 in Princeton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Albert and Nora (Sandy) Tester. She loved to sing “Jesus Loves Me”. Family members include three children, Sylvia TaFrawe (Neal), Brenda Richer, and Robert L....