Obituaries

Dr. William Frederick Sowers

Dr. William Frederick Sowers

Oct 12, 2017

Sowers, Dr. William (Bill) Frederick, of Staunton, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 12, at the age of 85. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Percy Frederick and Catherine Clipp Sowers, and brother, James Schamel Sowers. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 61 years, Natalie Zirkle Sowers; son Billy and grandsons Will and Dillon; son...

Gordon Bernard Butterfield

Gordon Bernard Butterfield

Oct 12, 2017

GORDON B. BUTTERFIELD  STAUNTON, VA… Gordon Bernard Butterfield, 90, husband of Claire Ann (LaForest) Butterfield, of Staunton, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Avante at Waynesboro. He was born July 10, 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of the late Charles Edward and Mary (Goodwin) Butterfield. Mr. Butterfield was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Guam...

David Warren Bosserman

David Warren Bosserman

Oct 10, 2017

DAVID W. BOSSERMAN STAUNTON, VA… David Warren Bosserman, 52, of 712 Mineola Street, passed away at home, Tuesday, October 10, 2017, after struggling and battling cancer. He was born January 27, 1965, a son of the late Arnold W. and Joyce (Brown) Bosserman. He was a graduate of Riverheads High School, previously employed at Western State Hospital, Augusta Nursing and...

Frank Lonnie Keppel

Frank Lonnie Keppel

Oct 4, 2017

FRANK L. KEPPEL STAUNTON, VA… Frank Lonnie Keppel, 75, widower of Mary Louise (Linthicum) Morgan, of 632 Essex Drive, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at his residence. He was born April 28, 1942, in Alexandria, a son of the late Frank (John) and Dorothy (Allen) Keppel. Mr. Keppel was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was...

Milton Elvin Holloway

Milton Elvin Holloway

Oct 3, 2017

Milton E. Holloway Florence, SC…             Milton Elvin Holloway, 99, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017.             A graveside service will be conducted at noon, Monday, October 9, 2017 at Augusta Memorial Park.             Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net .

John Earl Keller

John Earl Keller

Oct 3, 2017

JOHN EARL “PAPAJOHN” KELLER 7/5/26 – 10/3/17   John Earl “PapaJohn” Keller died peacefully in his sleep at home on October 3, 2017 in Staunton, VA at the age of 91. PapaJohn is survived by 3 children, Donna Kathleen Keller, John Michael Keller & his wife Anne, Linda Kristine Keller Alger & fiancé Bob Thacker, 6 grandchildren, Christopher Michael Keller...

Mabel Virginia (Whitesell) Campbell

Mabel Virginia (Whitesell) Campbell

Oct 3, 2017

MABEL W. CAMPBELL  STAUNTON, VA…  Mabel Virginia (Whitesell) Campbell 85, of 456 Stuarts Draft Hwy, Staunton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  Now that she can walk again, she ran to meet her loved ones waiting to greet her into heaven; her parents, the late Wayt H. Whitesell and Charlene McLear Whitesell, her husband,...

John Lansing Bradley

John Lansing Bradley

Oct 1, 2017

JOHN “JACK” LANSING BRADLEY   STAUNTON, VA… John Bradley, age 84, of 1804 North Drive, Staunton, VA, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at his home.Jack was born on March 9, 1933 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Harold Raymond and Virginia (Emery) Bradley. He was preceded in death by a sister, Suzanne Kotchish. He is...

Mary H. Harris

Mary H. Harris

Sep 29, 2017

WAYNESBORO, VA…      Mary Janet Helmick Harris, 84, widow of William H. Harris of 1044 Bridge Avenue, died Friday, September 29, 2017, in King’s Daughters’ Community and Rehab Center.   She was born February 23, 1933, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Arthur F. and Harriet (Campbell) Helmick. Family members include a son, James Calvin Harris of Staunton; four...

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...