Obituaries

Rebecca Cheryl (Kegley) Gibson

Rebecca Cheryl (Kegley) Gibson

Sep 28, 2017

REBECCA K. GIBSON  SHENANDOAH, VA… Rebecca Cheryl (Kegley) Gibson, 66, wife of Mark L. Gibson, of Shenandoah, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at her residence.  She was born June 23, 1951 in Danville, a daughter of the late Jack and Doris (Harper) Kegley.  Rebecca was employed by Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center. She was previously the Acting Director for the...

Katherine (Kitty) Terrell Wood

Katherine (Kitty) Terrell Wood

Sep 28, 2017

KATHERINE T. WOOD FISHERSVILLE, VA…    Katherine (Kitty) Terrell Wood, 95, widow of Harry Eugene Wood, formerly of Arlington, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Shenandoah Nursing Home.    She was born October 1, 1921 in Millboro, a daughter of the late Robert B. and Nellie Whitmore Terrell of Rockbridge Baths.    Prior to retirement, Mrs. Wood was employed by the Federal Bureau...

Billie Ann Spitler

Billie Ann Spitler

Sep 24, 2017

BILLIE ANN SPITLER  STAUNTON, VA…  Billie Ann Spitler, 88, widow of Warren Evers Spitler, of Staunton, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehab Center.  She was born December 6, 1928 in Mt. Sidney, a daughter of the late Minor Bell and Zula Mae (Landes) Wilberger. She was a homemaker and an active member of Christ...

Nancy Renee Houseknecht

Nancy Renee Houseknecht

Sep 23, 2017

Nancy H. Houseknecht STAUNTON –    Nancy Renee Hymes Houseknecht, 47, died at 8:46 p.m. on September 13, 2017 in University of Virginia Medical Center.    She was born in Alexandria on June 9, 1970, daughter of David K. and Mary (Arms) Hymes.    A graduate of Virginia Tech, Nancy was a nationally recognized, award winning graphic designer, most recently working at the...

Anthony Miles Shipp

Anthony Miles Shipp

Sep 21, 2017

ANTHONY M. SHIPP   STAUNTON, VA…  Anthony Miles Shipp, 65, widower of Jane (Clarke) Shipp, of Staunton, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Augusta Health. He was born October 4, 1951 in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Everette Lee Shipp and Geraldine Francis (Biller) Shipp. Mr. Shipp was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Prior to retirement, Mr....

Lenard G. Jackson

Lenard G. Jackson

Sep 20, 2017

He was a quiet, humble man with a gentle soul always dedicated to his church, wife and family – celebrating 68 years of marriage in January. He loved to hunt and fish and always had something to say to make people smile.  When a grocery clerk would ask if he wanted his milk in a bag, he would reply, “No,...

Nina Mae Hearn

Nina Mae Hearn

Sep 19, 2017

NINA A. HEARN STAUNTON, VA… Nina Mae Allen “Penny” Hearn, 90, widow of Walter Hearn, Jr., of 28 Hearns Drive, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born June 19, 1927 in Montebello, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Demastus) Allen. She was a member of White Hill Church of the...

Mary Blake

Mary Blake

Sep 18, 2017

Mary Gail Conner Blake, wife of Donald J. Blake, passed away on Monday September 18, 2017 at UVA.There will be no services.Henry Funeral Home is handinling arrangments.

Beverley Ann Stogdale

Beverley Ann Stogdale

Sep 17, 2017

BEVERLEY A. STOGDALE CRIMORA, VA Beverley Ann (Craig) Stogdale, 59, widow of Danny Stogdale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born on August 24, 1958, a daughter of Shirley Ann (Arey) Craig and the late Brown Louis Craig. Beverley was employed as a housekeeper at Augusta Health for 10 years. She...

Gerry Coe

Gerry Coe

Sep 16, 2017

GERRY COE STAUNTON, VA… Gerry Coe, 71, formerly of Clintwood, VA & Johnson City, TN, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton. She was born on October 26, 1945 in Oakridge, Tennessee to the late Marion A.“Steve” Coe and Edna M. (Moore) Coe.  Ms. Coe held a BS and Master’s Degree in Fine Arts. She...

Lucille Viola Waggy

Lucille Viola Waggy

Sep 16, 2017

LUCILLE H. WAGGY VERONA, VA.. Lucille Viola (Humphrey) Carter-Waggy, 94, widow of Charles B. Carter and Paul E. Waggy, of 243 Bald Rock Road, Verona, died Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg. She was born April 27, 1923 in Harrisonburg, a daughter of the late William Earl and Florence Myrtle (Tribby) Humphrey. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Waggy...

David Christopher Seguin

David Christopher Seguin

Sep 13, 2017

DAVID C. SEGUIN GREENVILLE, VA….             David Christopher Seguin, 75, husband of Mary F. Seguin, of Greenville, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at his residence.             All services will be private.             Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Mary Lois Hiner Sheets Mccomb

Mary Lois Hiner Sheets Mccomb

Sep 12, 2017

MARY H. MCCOMB STAUNTON, VA…             Mary Lois Hiner Sheets McComb, 99, widow of John Paul McComb of Staunton, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center.             She was born May 28, 1918 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Daniel K. and Willie Mae (Siple) Hiner.             Prior to retirement, Mrs. McComb was...

Norma Jean Davis

Norma Jean Davis

Sep 10, 2017

NORMA J. DAVIS MIDDLEBROOK, VA...Norma Jean (Jackson) Davis, 75, wife of Jim Davis, of 1682 Summerdean Road, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1941, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Chivas Van and Helen (Pace) Jackson. Mrs. Davis owned Norma’s Fabrics. In addition to her husband, family members include...

Virginia Ann "Ginger" (Melton) Hurst

Virginia Ann "Ginger" (Melton) Hurst

Sep 10, 2017

VIRGINIA M. HURST STAUNTON, VA….  Virginia Ann “Ginger” (Melton) Hurst of 110 Oak Terrace died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at King’s Daughters Rehab.  She was born April 24, 1943, in Valdosta, GA, daughter of the late Don Laws Melton and Ovelia (Southall) Melton. A devoted mother, she is survived by a son, Darrell Chadwick Hurst and a daughter, Holly Elizabeth...

Stanley Blaine Kuykendall

Stanley Blaine Kuykendall

Sep 10, 2017

STANLEY B. KUYKENDALL VERONA, VA… Stanley Blaine Kuykendall, of Verona, has passed on at the age of 89 to live in his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was surrounded by his loving family and at peace after a painful battle with Lymphoma. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Velma Kuykendall, his...

Emma Shaver Lloyd

Emma Shaver Lloyd

Sep 9, 2017

Emma Jane (Shaver) Lloyd, 86, widow of Laurel S. Lloyd, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab. She was born on June 19, 1931, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Hallie and Bessie (Fisher) Shaver. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who took pride in taking care of her...

Jean Stratton (Anderson) Nicewander

Jean Stratton (Anderson) Nicewander

Sep 8, 2017

JEAN A. NICEWANDER  FISHERSVILLE, VA… Jean Stratton (Anderson) Nicewander, 96, widow of Calvin Edward Nicewander, of Fishersville, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born April 6, 1921, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Edwin R. and May (Stratton) Anderson. She was employed by Dupont with 10 years of service and was also employed by...

Alfred L. Hartman

Alfred L. Hartman

Sep 8, 2017

WAYNESBORO, VA…  Alfred Leroy Hartman, 85, widower of Angelia Marie (Miller) Hartman, of Waynesboro, died Friday, September 8, 2017.   He was born on April 20, 1932, in Linville, VA, a son of the late James Roy and Minnie Bell (Mongold) Hartman.  Mr. Hartman served his country in the Army and was in the Korean War.  He retired from Westinghouse, McQuay...

Louie Van Fossen

Louie Van Fossen

Sep 6, 2017

LOUIE VAN FOSSEN STAUNTON, VA… Calvin Lewis (Louie) Van Fossen, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in his home at 188 Vista Lane. Louie was born on August 14, 1926 to Raymond Miller Van Fossen and Archie Blair Smith Van Fossen.  On March 10, 1945, he married his childhood sweetheart, Betty Katherine Wimer Van Fossen. At the time...