Obituaries
Lawrence Lucian Scalio
Dec 20, 2016
LAWRENCE L. SCALIO STAUNTON, VA… Lorenzo Luciano Scalio (Americanized name as Lawrence Lucian Scalio), 78, of Staunton, VA, crossed over on December 20th, 2016 and is now flying high and celebrating the holidays with friends, family and the love of his life of 53 years Julia Annette Scalio who had crossed over before him. Lawrence was born in Pittsburgh, PA...
Naomi Marie White
Dec 20, 2016
Naomi Marie White, 84, wife of John K. White of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Windsor Nursing Home, Richmond. She was born February 4, 1932 in Norfolk. In addition to her husband, family members include four children, William White, Nancy Goodwich, Laura Daniel, and David White; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
Dorothy Elizabeth (Carroll) Thacker
Dec 19, 2016
DOROTHY C. THACKER ROANOKE, VA… Dorothy Elizabeth (Carroll) Thacker, 105, widow of Frederick Duke Thacker, formerly of Staunton, died Monday, December 19, 2016, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 16, 1911, in West Augusta, a daughter of the late Edward Kenney and Jane Elizabeth (Whistleman) Carroll. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Thacker was employed by Staunton Military Academy...
Geraldine Ada Lananger Cook
Dec 19, 2016
GERALDINE L. COOK FISHERSVILLE, VA… Geraldine Ada Lananger Cook, 80, widow of Isaac Garthwaite Cook of Fishersville, died Monday, December 19, 2016, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born May 3, 1936, in Potter County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ethel (Champlin) Lananger. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Cook was employed by...
Dorothy Marie (Kellum) Wilkers
Dec 18, 2016
DOROTHY M. WILKERS STAUNTON, VA… Dorothy Marie (Kellum) Wilkers, 91, widow of Charles D. Wilkers, of Staunton and formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Royal Care Assisted Living. She was born November 9, 1925, in Camden, NJ, a daughter of the late Earl and Harriet (Brown) Kellum. She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church....
Christopher Markil Spears
Dec 16, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Christopher Markil Spears, 22, of 1299 Blandford Street, died Friday, December 16, 2016, in Albemarle County. He was born January 21, 1994, in Charlottesville, a son of Christopher Sims and Devonna Porter. In addition to his parents, family members include two sons, Layton Cash and Jordan Spears; a daughter, Adasyn Spears; a brother, Zalik Porter; and three sisters,...
Sylvia Fitzgerald
Dec 16, 2016
Sylvia May (Bolt) Fitzgerald, 88, widow of Samuel Fitzgerald, of 339 Westminister Drive, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab Center.She was born May 1, 1928, in Tazwell Co., a daughter of the late John Foster and Hopie Victoria (Lester) Bolt.Prior to retirement, Mrs. Fitzgerald was employed by Genesco with 13 years of service.She was a member...
Charles Eugene "Gene" Mcdorman
Dec 15, 2016
CHARLES GENE MCDORMAN STAUNTON, VA… Charles Eugene “Gene” McDorman, 75, husband of Naomi Lucille (Clifton) McDorman of Staunton, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 in Augusta Health. He was born July 8, 1941, in Richmond, a son of the late Charles Floyd and Myrtle Stone (McCray) McDorman. Prior to retirement, he was employed by McKee Foods and he had also...
Robert Lindsey Andrews
Dec 12, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Robert Lindsey Andrews, 88, husband of Harriet (Forsythe) Andrews of 820 Donaghe Street, died Monday, December 12, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born August 5, 1928, in Ruffin, North Carolina, a son of the late Melvin Brainerd and Cara Ethel (Daniels) Andrews. Prior to retirement, Mr. Andrews was employed by Dr. Pepper Bottling...
Iva Lotts Doyle Myrtle
Dec 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, VA… Iva Lotts Doyle Myrtle, 94, widow of Marvin Myrtle of Spottswood Road, Greenville, died peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2016 at Augusta Health Care. She was born August 19, 1922 in Augusta County. Before retiring as a house wife, she was employed by food service for Riverheads High School and Marriot in Maryland. She was an...
Donald Francis Mcgrath, Jr.
Dec 7, 2016
DONALD “MAC” MCGRATH JR. STAUNTON, VA… Donald “Mac” Francis McGrath Jr, passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, with family by his side. Born on March 16, 1948 in Paris, France, to the late Donald Francis McGrath Sr. and Claudine Gabrielle Guillemard, “Mac” was the oldest of three brothers. They moved...
Charlotte Ann Swortzel
Dec 6, 2016
CHARLOTTE W. SWORTZEL STAUNTON, VA… Charlotte Ann (Wagner) Swortzel, 78, widow of Harry A. Swortzel, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at King’s Daughter’s Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 3, 1938 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Robert K. and Ida (Davis) Wagner. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. In addition...
Nancy Howarth Gordon
Dec 4, 2016
STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Nancy Howarth Gordon, 83, of Stuarts Draft, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born December 17, 1932 in Richmond, a daughter of the late Howard Henley and Ethel (Hindle) Gordon. Prior to retirement, she was head of the Home Economics Department at VSDB. Nancy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church....
Cynthia Lynn Maxwell (Dronebarger)
Dec 4, 2016
Cynthia Lynn Maxwell (Dronebarger) Age: 45 • Staunton 9/23/1971 (Fairfax, Va) to 12/4/2016 (Staunton, Va) Preceded in death by her Grandparents Harold and Anita Scott. Survived by; Daughters - Jordan Dronebarger (Tim Emanuele), Hailey Dronebarger (Mason Weddle), Step-son Walter Dronebarger IV (Holly), Adopted-son Jake Morris, Parents - Barbara Nolley and Phillip Nolley (Marti Mocahbee), Brothers - Charlie Nolley Sister-in-law Wendy...
Claudia Knight
Dec 2, 2016
Claudia Reeve (Bartley) Knight,76, widow of Carl L. “Buck” Knight, of Mountain View Drive, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 2, 2016. She was born on October 22, 1940 in Montebello, Va, a daughter of the late Aubrey and Fronnie (Cash) Bartley. She is survived by a son, William “Moose’ Knight...
Betty Katherine Wimer Vanfossen
Nov 30, 2016
BETTY W. VANFOSSEN STAUNTON, VA… Betty Katherine Wimer VanFossen, 88, wife of Calvin Lewis “Louie” VanFossen, of 188 Vista Lane, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1928, in Blue Grass, Highland County, a daughter of the late Reid Braxton and Dessie Katherine Bennett Wimer. A lifelong member of...
John David Ralston
Nov 28, 2016
JOHN D. RALSTON STAUNTON, VA… John David Ralston passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 28, 2016. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Hugh Ralston; a brother, Hugh Ralston; and a sister, Mary Lee Pollard. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Sarah Ralston; and nieces and nephews.John spent most of...
Richard Lawrence Cunningham
Nov 27, 2016
RICHARD L. CUNNINGHAM STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Richard Lawrence Cunningham, 82, formerly of Shrewsbury and Marlboro, MA, died Sunday November 27, 2016, after an illness. He was born March 16, 1934, in Marlboro, MA, the first child of the late George and Olive (Bugbee) Cunningham. He graduated from Malboro High School. While working as a mechanic in his father’s garage in...
John Lyle Willis, Sr
Nov 26, 2016
JOHN L. WILLIS, SR.GREENVILLE, VA… John Lyle Willis, Sr., 86, husband of Sue (Gibson) Willis, of 123 Greenville School Road, was called to his heavenly home Saturday, November 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1930, in Burnwell, WV, a son of the late Lyle Hansford and Sinda (Bell) Willis. In addition to his parents, he was...
Malik Byshon Porter
Nov 22, 2016
MALIK B. PORTER STAUNTON, VA… Malik Byshon Porter, 39, husband of Devonna Spears, of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Porter owned and operated M&P Tires for 12 years. A home going will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, in Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries by Pastor Chad Allen Hill.
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