Obituaries
Rachel J. Charshee
Dec 20, 2017
RACHEL J. CHARSHEE VERONA, VA… Born May 20, 1932 died Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Wife of Thomas A. Charshee, mother of six children, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and another due in March. Attended Victory Worship Center. No family night. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens with Pastor Ray Eppard.
Marion Lee (Stuart) Cochran
Dec 19, 2017
Cochran, Marion Lee Stuart, 93, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1924 in Abingdon, VA, the daughter of the late Sen. Harry C. and Marion Lee (Cobbs) Stuart. She was also predeceased by her husband of 62 years and the love of her life, Justice George M. Cochran in 2011, and her...
Patsy M. Rexrode
Dec 15, 2017
Patsy Miller Rexrode, 77, wife of Thomas Julian Rexrode, of Verona, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Augusta Health. She was born November 30, 1940, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Ray Kenneth and Pauline (Smith) Miller. Mrs. Rexrode was a clerk typist at King’s Daughters Hospital. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley...
Josephine F. Speck
Dec 15, 2017
Josephine Farrar Speck, 87, widow of Beatty L. Speck, of Greenville, passed on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1930, in Goshen, a daughter of the late Robert Guy and Julia (Sively) Farrar. Mrs. Speck went to Goshen Elementary and Goshen High School. After graduation, she was employed at the FBI in Washington...
Joan Marie Hodge
Dec 12, 2017
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Augusta Memorial Park.
Delores Viel Moyer
Dec 11, 2017
DELORES VIEL MOYER SWOOPE, VA… Marguerite Delores Viel Moyer, wife of Lelon Edward “Lee” Moyer, of Swoope, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 15, 1937 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Charles F. Viel and Marguerite Powell Viel. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law,...
Richard Dean Randolph
Dec 9, 2017
RICHARD DEAN RANDOLPH STAUNTON, VA… Richard D. Randolph, 89, of Staunton, joined Bettye, his beloved wife of 63 years, Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born June 7, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA., a son of the late Morris V. and Mabel McLear Randolph. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Keith...
Anna Lynn (Simpson) Racca
Dec 8, 2017
ANNA S. RACCA STAUNTON, VA… Anna Lynn (Simpson) Racca, 96, widow of Manuel Racca, of Staunton, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at The Legacy at North Augusta. She was born June 22, 1921, in Franklin, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward Clyde, Sr. and Lula Cordelia (Propst) Simpson. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Family...
Samuel Kirkpatrick Obenschain
Dec 2, 2017
STAUNTON, VA…. Samuel Kirkpatrick Obenschain, of 916 Selma Blvd, passed away Saturday December 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1963, in Staunton, Va, a son of Susan (Slusher) Obenschain and the late William Obenschain. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Anna Elizabeth Daniel
Dec 1, 2017
SWOOPE, VA… Anna P. Daniel, 94, passed away on Friday December 1, 2017.
George Edward Johnson, Sr.
Nov 30, 2017
GEORGE E. JOHNSON, SR. STAUNTON, VA… George (Butch) Edward Johnson, Sr., 68, husband of Monique (Gillet) Johnson, of Hopewell, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell. He was born November 6, 1949 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Augustus Stallsworth and Margaret Dorothy Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the U.S....
Jerry Lee Biby
Nov 30, 2017
JERRY L. BIBY STAUNTON, VA… Jerry Lee Biby, 74, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, unexpectedly at his residence. He was born April 24, 1943, in Staunton, a son of the late Herbert S. Biby and Bessie Mae Cobb. Prior to retirement, Mr. Biby was employed by Webster and Webster Fencing. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Teresa...
Virginia (Lessley) Jackson
Nov 30, 2017
VIRGINIA L. JACKSON STAUNTON, VA… Virginia (Lessley) Jackson, 83, widow of Dolly Jackson, Jr., of 5 East Avenue, died Thursday, November 30, 2017. She was born January 2, 1934 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Marshall L. and Irene Opal (Michael) Lessley. Prior to retirement, she was employed by White Wave Laundry as a bookkeeper. She was a...
Josie Ellen "Sis" Morrison Riley
Nov 29, 2017
JOSIE M. RILEY STAUNTON, VA… Josie Ellen “Sis” (Morrison) Riley, 86, widow of Peachie W. Riley, of Staunton, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Augusta Health. She was born April 17, 1931 in Stokesville, a daughter of the late Jesse Morgan and Edna Lillian (Sirk) Morrison. Prior to retirement, she was employed by King’s Daughters’ Hospital as an LPN. She...
Forest A. Bosserman
Nov 29, 2017
Verona, VA… Forest Alexander Bosserman, 90, husband of Frances “Kitty” Bosserman, of 123 Mill Stone Drive died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1927 in Augusta County, the son of the late Steve and Elizabeth (Scott) Bosserman. Mr. Bosserman was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver for 46...
Elizabeth Anne Grant Mchugh
Nov 28, 2017
ELIZABETH G. MCHUGH BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY Elizabeth Anne Grant McHugh, 90, of Bridgehampton, NY, died November 28, 2017 in Staunton while visiting her daughter. She was born January 16, 1927, in Kilburn NB Canada to Leigh and Elsie (nee Gaudin) Grant. Family members include sisters, Marion Weaver of Davenport, Florida, Dorothy McMerchant of Hamilton, ONT Canada, Audrey Walsh...
Mary Lillian Swisher
Nov 27, 2017
Mary Lillian (Douglas) Swisher Craigsville, VA Mary Lillian (Douglas) Swisher, 99, of Craigsville, went to be with the Lord at her residence on Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born August 30, 1918, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late William Douglas and Nollie (Liptrap) Douglas. Mrs. Swisher was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of...
Jarrod Michael Jackson
Nov 26, 2017
JARROD M. JACKSON STAUNTON, VA… Jarrod Michael Jackson, 17, of 338 Gray Ave., died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his residence.He was born May 22, 2000, in Staunton, a son of Jerry L. and Mary (Strickler) Guffey. Mr. Jackson was a senior at R. E. Lee High School. He was a member of Staunton Church of God. In addition to...