Obituaries

Brenda May Entwistle

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....