Obituaries

Mary B. Willson

Mary B. Willson

Nov 20, 2017

MARY B. WILLSON BEAUFORT, SC… Mary Baxandall Willson, of Beaufort, South Carolina, formerly of Staunton, Virginia died on November 17, 2017 at the age of 91.  She was born on December 1, 1925, in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Frances Stratton Baxandall and William Baxandall of Staunton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mercereau Willson...

Patrick David Bednarczyk

Patrick David Bednarczyk

Nov 19, 2017

PATRICK D. BEDNARCZYK STAUNTON –                                                                                    Patrick David Bednarczyk, 67, beloved husband of Mary Anne (Dickens) Bednarczyk, passed peacefully on November 19, 2017 at his home after a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on March 5, 1950 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Stanley Patrick and Irene Teresa (Bambera) Bednarczyk.  Patrick enlisted in the Army in 1969...

Calvin L. Swats

Calvin L. Swats

Nov 18, 2017

CALVIN L. SWATS  Staunton, VA… Calvin Lee Swats, 91, widower of Louise R. Swats, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Louise Swats of 68 years, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Legacy at North Augusta. Mr. Swats was born on March 21, 1926 in Hinton, West Virginia to the late James A. and Iona (Stover)...

Carlton Lee Shiflet

Carlton Lee Shiflet

Nov 16, 2017

CARLTON L. SHIFLET  WEYERS CAVE, VA… Carlton Lee Shiflet, 64, of Weyers Cave, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Royal Care. He was born May 13, 1953 in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Sorrells) Shiflet. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Shenandoah’s Pride Dairy. He enjoyed spending time outdoors surrounded by the beauty of...

Dolores Koontz Sayre

Dolores Koontz Sayre

Nov 16, 2017

DOLORES KOONTZ SAYRE  FISHERSVILLE, VA… Dolores Koontz Sayre passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Royal Care Senor Living. Mrs. Sayre was born July 16, 1922, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Koontz of Weyers Cave, Virginia. She married George Miles Sayre of Mt. Crawford on January 23, 1954. They were married 55 plus years. She was preceded by...

Maxine (Smiley) Nutty

Maxine (Smiley) Nutty

Nov 13, 2017

MAXINE S. NUTTY  STAUNTON, VA… Maxine (Smiley) Nutty, 91, known to many family and friends as “Pooh”, of 707 Fisher Circle, Staunton, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1926 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late James D., Sr., and Willie Mae (Fox) Smiley of Raphine. Maxine...

Barbara D. Riel

Barbara D. Riel

Nov 12, 2017

Barbara May (Dysard) Riel, 78, wife of David A. Riel of Staunton, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Augusta Nursing & Rehab.    She was born March 29, 1939, in Covington, VA, a daughter of the late William A Dysard, Sr. and Eula C. (May) Dysard.    Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Central Intelligence Agency, the Institute for Defense...

Stanley Wayne Lotts

Stanley Wayne Lotts

Nov 12, 2017

STANLEY W. LOTTS   STAUNTON, VA… Stanley Wayne Lotts, 79, husband of Nancy (Huntley) Lotts, of Staunton, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Augusta Health. He was born November 1, 1938 in Staunton, a son of the late Clarence and Frances (Wilterious) Lotts. Stanley was a member of Jerusalem Chapel United Brethren Church and a former member of the Buffalo...

Judith Louise (Arbogast) Lyle

Judith Louise (Arbogast) Lyle

Nov 12, 2017

JUDITH A. LYLE STAUNTON, VA…             Judith Louise (Arbogast) Lyle, 65, of Staunton, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home.             She was born December 1, 1951, in Bluegrass, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elva Grace Arbogast.             She worked for the Virginia State Police and Child Support Enforcement.             She loved the beach, cats, flowers,...

Dorothy Geneva Weeks

Dorothy Geneva Weeks

Nov 9, 2017

DOROTHY T. WEEKS   VERONA, VA… Dorothy Geneva (Tobin) Lee Weeks, 98, widow of Willard Weeks of Verona, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her daughter’s  residence. She was born May 9, 1919, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Russell J. and Elizabeth (Miller) Tobin. Prior to retirement, she was employed by DuPont. In addition to her husband,...

Raymond Henry Terczak, Sr.

Raymond Henry Terczak, Sr.

Nov 9, 2017

RAYMOND H. TERCZAK, SR. WASHINGTON, DC… Raymond Henry Terczak, Sr., 69, husband of Ninetta Marie (Floyd) Terczak,  died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at home. He was born July 12, 1948, in Furth, Germany, a son of Erika Anna Terczak and the late Aloysius Terczak. Prior to retirement, Mr. Terczak was employed by the Metropolitan Police Department in the special operations...

Rev. Kenneth Dale Huff

Rev. Kenneth Dale Huff

Nov 8, 2017

REV. KENNETH D. HUFF STAUNTON, VA… Rev. Kenneth Dale Huff, 69, husband of Linda (Coffey) Huff, of Buena Vista, passed away into the arms of Jesus with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his daughter’s residence. He was born December 11, 1947 in Gary, West Virginia, a son of the late Rev. Roy S. and...

Kenneth Alexander Coyner

Kenneth Alexander Coyner

Nov 5, 2017

KENNETH A. COYNER GREENVILLE, VA Kenneth Alexander Coyner, 84, husband of Mary Knox Coyner, of 87 Indian Ridge Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born November 5, 1933 in Staunton, a son of the late Herman Luther and Effie (Campbell) Coyner. Mr. Coyner was a veteran of the...

Janet S. Wood

Janet S. Wood

Nov 3, 2017

Janet S. Wood, 89, of Verona, died on Friday, November 3, 2017, after suffering a massive stroke.  Janet was born in Augusta County on June 17, 1928 to Kenney Edward and Mary Alice (Johns) Sheets.  On January 17, 1953, Janet was united in marriage to Donald Lewis Wood who passed away at the age of 42 in 1971. Becoming a...

Kelly B. Sprouse

Kelly B. Sprouse

Nov 2, 2017

KELLY B. SPROUSE STAUNTON, VA…     Kelly Jayne (Berry) Sprouse, 30, wife of Chase Michael Sprouse, of David Street, and their unborn baby girl, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.      She was born on February 25, 1987 in Staunton, a daughter of Ronald Lee and Melinda Jayne (Simmons) Berry.   Kelly was a hair stylist at High Tech Salon & Spa...

William Noble, Iv

William Noble, Iv

Oct 30, 2017

WILLIAM NOBLE, IV  STAUNTON, VA… William Noble, IV, 87, husband of Clare (Oakman) Noble, of Staunton, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Augusta Health. He was born December 8, 1929 in Fraesburgh, Scotland, a son of the late William Noble, III, and Jean Noble. Mr. Noble was a veteran of the Royal Air Force. Prior to retirement, he was employed...

J. Harrell Shuler

J. Harrell Shuler

Oct 29, 2017

GREENVILLE, VA…Jackie Harrell Shuler, 72, of Greenville, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Augusta Health. He was born November 24, 1944 in Macon County, North Carolina, a son of the late Don Lee and Virgie (Long) Shuler. Mr. Shuler was a veteran of U.S. Marine Corp. having served in Vietnam as an E5 Sergeant. He served from January 11, 1966...

Jennie Lucy (Mangano) Caragliano

Jennie Lucy (Mangano) Caragliano

Oct 28, 2017

JENNIE M. CARAGLIANO  STAUNTON, VA… Jennie Lucy (Mangano) Caragliano, 87, widow of Cosmo Joseph Caragliano, of Staunton, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Lucia (Terunllo) Mangano.  Family members include three daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth M. C. Cook and Boyd Cook, Jr.,...

Lois Jean Meyerhoeffer

Lois Jean Meyerhoeffer

Oct 28, 2017

LOIS W. MEYERHOEFFER   STAUNTON, VA… Lois Jean (Weaver) Meyerhoeffer, 89, widow of William Meyerhoeffer, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 14, 1927 in Augusta County, the daughter of Clarence and Tressie (Kite) Weaver. After graduating from New Hope High School, she worked for the former Dupont plant for 40...

Dennis Brandt Zwart, Sr.

Dennis Brandt Zwart, Sr.

Oct 27, 2017

DENNIS B. ZWART, SR.   VERONA, VA… Dennis “Denny” Brandt Zwart, Sr., 81, husband of Mary (Johnson) Zwart, of Verona, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1935 in Middletown, New York, a son of the late Wybrant Raymond and Beatrice Edna (Cook) Zwart. Mr. Zwart was the CEO of Z & Z Machine,...