Obituaries

Gordon B. Clements

Gordon B. Clements

Apr 30, 2017

GORDON B. CLEMENTS GREENVILLE, VA…Gordon Berkley Clements, 83, husband of Jeanne (Roudabush) Clements, of 45 Rockin Lane, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born May 30, 1933, in Alberene, a son of the late Luther and Ada (Phillips) Clements. He graduated from Scottsville High School in 1951. Mr. Clements was a veteran of the U.S....

William Byron Ayres

William Byron Ayres

Apr 29, 2017

WILLIAM B. AYRES STUARTS DRAFT, VA…William Byron Ayres, 71, husband of Carolyn (Craig) Ayres, of Stuarts Draft, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 22, 1945 in Aqua, VA a son of the late Layton Willis and Helen Irene (Howell) Ayres. Mr. Ayres was a veteran of the U.S. Navy proudly serving in Vietnam...

Betty S. Loyd

Betty S. Loyd

Apr 29, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…    Betty Snyder Loyd, 75, widow of Harold “Bud” Loyd of Staunton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her residence.    She was born January 10, 1942 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Samuel D. and Bessie Mae (Morris) Snyder.    Betty loved cooking, gardening, but mostly loved her family.  She was the most selfless,...

Phyllis F. Sensabaugh

Phyllis F. Sensabaugh

Apr 29, 2017

WAYNESBORO, VA…  Phyllis Fultz Sensabaugh, 87, resident of Summit Square in Waynesboro, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  She was born on December 26, 1929, in Mt. Sidney, daughter of Carl Franklin Fultz and Lee Alice (Cook) Fultz.  She was a graduate of Mt. Sidney High School. After high school, she was employed by DuPont Company in Waynesboro and...

Anita M. Edwards

Anita M. Edwards

Apr 28, 2017

GREENVILLE, VA…   Anita Mae Edwards, 72, of Greenville, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at Augusta Medical Center. Anita had a Christ-centered heart and she is now in the presence of our beloved Savior.  She lived out her faith and believed that it was truly better to give than to receive.  She was an accountant most of her life...

Arlene F. Waldren

Arlene F. Waldren

Apr 28, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…  Arlene Frances (Woodson) Waldren, 61, of Staunton, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017.  She was born February 14, 1956 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Vada (Jackson) Woodson.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Baby Vada; and a brother Richard Woodson.  She is survived by two daughters,...

Samuel Leroy Lemons

Samuel Leroy Lemons

Apr 27, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…      Samuel Leroy Lemons, 63, husband of Judy Anne (Howard) Lemons, of Staunton, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his residence.      Mr. Lemons was born on November 12, 1953 in Staunton to the late Roosevelt and Willnette (Jones) Lemons.      In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Eric Howard...

Katie W. Kirtley

Katie W. Kirtley

Apr 26, 2017

KATIE W. KIRTLEY   STAUNTON, VA… Katie W. Kirtley, 94, of Staunton, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 12:45 a.m. She was born November 27, 1922 in Pendleton County, WV, a daughter of the late John Richard and Arzola (Lambert) Wimer. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Genesco for 31 years. Katie was a member of Third Presbyterian...

Cecil L. Mace

Cecil L. Mace

Apr 25, 2017

He was born on January 2, 1920 in Bath County, a son of the late Clyde and Ida May (Grimm) Mace. Mr. Mace was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church and VFW Post 2216. He was a retired sheet metal worker who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Surviving family members include two brothers, Clyde Mace of Swoope and Donald...

Cynthia Sue Hash

Cynthia Sue Hash

Apr 22, 2017

CYNTHIA C. HASHSTAUNTON, VA...Cynthia Sue (Cline) Hash, 64, wife of Tom A. Hash, of Swoope, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Hash was born on July 27, 1952 in Harrisonburg, a daughter of the late Wendell I. and Mary J. (Hinkle) Cline. She was an RN and worked in case management at Sentara Hospital.  Cynthia enjoyed...

Macon H. Coleman, Iii

Macon H. Coleman, Iii

Apr 21, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…             Macon Haskins Coleman III, 85, husband of Joyce Henderson Coleman, of Staunton, died Friday, April 21, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 11, 1931, in Richmond, a son of the late Macon H. Coleman, Jr., and Margaret Christian Coleman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Macon H. Coleman...

Danny Lee Tichenor

Danny Lee Tichenor

Apr 14, 2017

DANNY L. TICHENOR   STAUNTON, VA… Danny Lee Tichenor, age 60, born April 22, 1956, went to be with the Lord, April 11, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Tichenor; daughter, Amber Nicole Jackson; granddaughter, Larayiah Nicole Jackson; son-in-law, Patrick T. Jackson, Sr; a daughter-in-law, Patsy Snyder; and a dear friend, George Bussey. He was preceded in death...

Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr.

Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

HARRY H. LOTTS, SR. MIDDLEBROOK… Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr., 78, husband of Doris Dean (Cash) Lotts, of Middlebrook, died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born May 26, 1938 in Augusta County, a son of the late Willie A. and Nellie (Lunsford) Lotts. Mr. Lotts was a retired laborer with Augusta Coop Farm Bureau. In addition...

Marie C. Rowe

Marie C. Rowe

Apr 10, 2017

MARIE C. ROWE  STAUNTON, VA… Marie Campbell Rowe, long-time resident of Staunton, went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2017.  Marie was born in Rockbridge County on January 11, 1935. As a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church, Marie participated in many activities which demonstrated her love of the Lord and her kindness towards others.  Marie retired from...

Gracie M Jackson

Gracie M Jackson

Apr 5, 2017

GRACIE M. JACKSON STAUNTON, VA…Gracie McCoy Jackson, 91, wife of Lenard Gray Jackson, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Birch Gardens. She was born March 28, 1926 in Alleghany County, the youngest of eight children to the late Robert Marcus and Mary Allen (Reid) McCoy. Gracie was a longtime member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Prior to...

Buryl G. Brooks

Buryl G. Brooks

Apr 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, VA… Buryl Garland Brooks, 85, husband of Lorene (Carr) Brooks, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1931 in Vesuvius, a son of the late Ulyses H. and Ora (Houser) Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a faithful member of Vesuvius Baptist Church where he served many years as deacon, Sunday School...

Berl H. Patterson

Berl H. Patterson

Mar 31, 2017

SPOTTSWOOD, VA… Berl H. Patterson, 87, husband of Sandra D. Patterson, of Spottswood, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1929, in Augusta County, a son of the late Harry W. and Beulah (Weeks) Patterson. Berl was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian...

Ruth E Cassidy

Ruth E Cassidy

Mar 30, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…  Ruth Edna (Ashburn) Cassidy, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at her residence at Brightview Baldwin Park.  She was the widow of Howard Russell Cassidy who preceded her in death after 67 years of marriage.  She was born February 8, 1922 in Reedsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James and Edna (Cobin) Ashburn....

Janet Monroe Weaver

Janet Monroe Weaver

Mar 30, 2017

Janet Monroe Weaver  Rocky Mount, VA… Janet Monroe Weaver, 63, of Rocky Mount, VA, widow of Roy Rogers Hodges, passed away on March 23, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 26, 1953 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Herbert Monroe Weaver and Lillian Jean (Jordan) Weaver. Janet was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church...

Jean A Lyons

Jean A Lyons

Mar 30, 2017

JEAN H. LYONS STUARTS DRAFT, VA…    Jean  A. (Hayes) Lyons, 78, wife of Thomas Henry Lyons, Jr., of 310 Arrowhead Lane, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born August 5, 1938 in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late George B. and Jeanette (Schwartz) Hayes. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...