Obituaries

Billy Aaron Chambers, Jr.

Billy Aaron Chambers, Jr.

Jun 10, 2017

MILLBORO, VA…   Billy Aaron Chambers, Jr., 51, of Millboro, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at a private facility. He was born October 26, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Billy A. Chambers, Sr. of Millboro and Mozelle (Bragg) Flanary of Staunton. Billy graduated from Buckeye High School in Medina, Ohio in 1985. Billy worked in the family business,...

Kassandra Bliss Blackwell

Kassandra Bliss Blackwell

Jun 10, 2017

KASSANDRA B. BLACKWELL STAUNTON, VA…. Kassandra Bliss Blackwell, 18, of Maine Circle, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 in UVA. She was born on September, 2, 1998 in Johnson County, NC. She was the daughter of John William, Jr. and Debra Jean (Strickler) Blackwell. Miss Blackwell was a Shift Lead Manager at Firehouse Subs.  She was a graduate of Wilson Memorial...

Betty M. Beam

Betty M. Beam

Jun 7, 2017

Betty Gay Moyer Beam, 81, of Bridgewater, passed away June 2, 2017 in Richmond, VA. She was born March 4, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Chesley and Nelle Moyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren E. Beam in 2007; and brothers, Chesley and Matt Moyer. Mrs. Beam is survived by three children: daughter, Gay Briggs, of Richmond, and...

Loretta Jean (Harbin) Laird

Loretta Jean (Harbin) Laird

Jun 5, 2017

LORETTA H. LAIRD  WAYNESBORO, VA… Loretta Jean (Harbin) Laird, 76, of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Waynesboro Manor. She was born June 22, 1940, in Rockingham County, a daughter of the late Robert H. and Edna Virginia (Fadeley) Harbin. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Augusta Hospital as a Patient Tech. She enjoyed spending time with...

Beverly Ann Kirby Carroll

Beverly Ann Kirby Carroll

Jun 1, 2017

Staunton, VA…  Beverly Ann Kirby Carroll, 77, of Staunton, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2017.  She was born February 5, 1940 in Staunton, VA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Kirby. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by sister, Shirley Simmons; brother, Nelson Eugene Rexrode; and daughter, Kim Eugenia...

Kathleen Ray Bishop

Kathleen Ray Bishop

May 29, 2017

KATHLEEN S. BISHOP STAUNTON, VA…Kathleen (Swats) Bishop, 78, of 1808 Vinson St., Staunton, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1938 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late James L. and Ray (Carroll) Swats. She fought a courageous battle with cancer.             Kathleen was a member of the Westview United Methodist Church...

Theodore Junior Stuart

Theodore Junior Stuart

May 29, 2017

THEODORE J. STUART STAUNTON, VA… Theodore Junior Stuart, 84, widower of Charlene Rebecca (Walker) Stuart, of Staunton, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his daughter’s residence. He was born May 25, 1933 in Staunton, a son of the late Virginia (Stuart) Brown. Mr. Stuart was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, Mr. Stuart was employed by Allied...

James W. Lyle

James W. Lyle

May 27, 2017

Staunton, VA…   Mr. James Wallace Lyle, 90, widower of Dorothy “Phyllis” (Moneymaker) Lyle, of East Avenue, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1927 in Goshen, a son of the late Weldon Osborne and Lula Agnes (Wilkerson) Lyle. Mr. Lyle was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War...

Sally Ann Lovejoy

Sally Ann Lovejoy

May 27, 2017

SALLY ANN LOVEJOY STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Sally Ann Lovejoy, 75, formerly of Shrewsbury and Milford, MA, died April 14, 2017 after an illness. She was born September 13, 1941, in Auburn, MA, the sixth child of the late Harry and Harriett (Hersey) Lovejoy. She graduated from Central New England College of Technology Cum Laude, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial...

Mary Ellen Lucas

Mary Ellen Lucas

May 23, 2017

MARY ELLEN LUCAS STAUNTON, VA…             Mary Ellen Lucas, 89, of 1410 North Augusta Street, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center.             She was born June 15, 1927, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Austin and Nellie (Kesterson) Lucas.             She was a graduate of Montreat College in North Carolina and the College...

James William Wade

James William Wade

May 22, 2017

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Marguerite M. Bradford

Marguerite M. Bradford

May 22, 2017

Staunton, VA…     Marguerite Elizabeth (Duncan) McFarland Bradford, 91, widow of Alan Powell Bradford died peacefully in her home and surrounded by her children on May 20, 2017.        She was born on September 21, 1925 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of the late Homer Joshua and Marguerite  (Coleman) Duncan.     Surviving family members include son, LTC (Ret) Richard McFarland of Alexandria;...

Betty Jo (Courtney) Pallavicini

Betty Jo (Courtney) Pallavicini

May 22, 2017

BETTY C. PALLAVICINI  STAUNTON, VA… Betty Jo (Courtney) Pallavicini, 75, of Staunton, died Monday, May 22, 2017 in King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born June 8, 1941, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Joseph Russell and Clara Elizabeth (Southard) Courtney. After she graduated from high school, she furthered her education by completing the Elizabeth Brandt...

Mary Ann Koehler

Mary Ann Koehler

May 20, 2017

MARY ANN H. KOEHLER STAUNTON, VA…Mary Ann (Howard) Koehler, 54, widow of Donald D. Koehler, of Staunton died Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Charlottesville. She was born November 27, 1962, in Odessa, Texas, a daughter of Mary E. (Shakleford) Howard and the late George A. Howard. Ms. Koehler was employed by Walmart and she attended the Salvation Army Church. Family...

Susan Elizabeth (Withrow) Sams

Susan Elizabeth (Withrow) Sams

May 19, 2017

SUSAN W. SAMS  STAUNTON, VA… Susan Elizabeth (Withrow) Sams, 79, widow of Jack Clifford Sams, of 1704 Paige Street, died Friday, May 19, 2017 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born March 16, 1938, in Goshen, a daughter of the late Charles William and Opal Lee (McClung) Withrow. Mrs. Sams was employed by C & P Telephone Company as a...

Frederick Hans Wilson

Frederick Hans Wilson

May 18, 2017

FREDERICK H. WILSON  STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Frederick Hans Wilson, 83, widow of Shirley Ann (Hartman) Wilson, of Stuarts Draft, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1933, in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Earl Joseph and Bertha (Corley) Thompkinson. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the U.S. Army...

Tom M. Hamilton

Tom M. Hamilton

May 17, 2017

TOM M. HAMILTON EDEN, NC. Tom M. Hamilton, 73, widower of Jennye Lee (Hipes) Hamilton, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Eden, NC. He was born January 12, 1944 in Vesuvius, a son of the late Ed and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy, Alfred, and George Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was retired from International...

Joyce Ann Beverage Pugh

Joyce Ann Beverage Pugh

May 16, 2017

JOYCE A. PUGH LYNDHURST, VA… Joyce Ann Beverage Pugh, widow of Carvine Pugh, of Mt. Torrey Road, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at her residence.        She was born January 8, 1950, in Ohio, a daughter of the late Guy and Frances (Plogger) Reynolds. Joyce was employed by Stanley Furniture. Following retirement, she was employed as a baker and manager at...

Betty Jane Stephenson

Betty Jane Stephenson

May 16, 2017

BETTY G. STEPHENSON WAYNESBORO, VA… Betty Jane (Glover) Stephenson, 84, widow of Clyde Bell Stephenson, of 513 Edwardian Lane, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. She was born October 11, 1932, in Bethesda, Maryland, a daughter of the late Charles Lynn and Mary Lee (Miller) Glover. She was a member of St. John’s United...

Nebraska "Nikki" Mitchell

Nebraska "Nikki" Mitchell

May 16, 2017

CRAIGSVILLE, VA…     Nebraska Nicole “Nikki” Mitchell, 20, of Craigsville, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the University of Virginia Medical Center.     She was born May 11, 1997, in Fishersville, a daughter of Kenneth W. Johnson and Deborah A. Mitchell.     Nikki was employed by Public Partnerships. She was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and loved Batman. She was very outgoing and...