Obituaries
Jack Harper Wine
Oct 31, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Jack Harper Wine, age 82, also known as “Starman”, left this world on October 25, 2016 to be with his Lord and Savior. He is now free to roam among the stars that he spent so many countless hours gazing at through his telescopes. He was born July 5, 1934 to Kenneth and Juanita Wine and leaves behind...
Jeffrey Stevens Mason, Sr.
Oct 31, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Jeffrey Stevens Mason, Sr., 75, of Staunton, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Augusta Health. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Elizabeth Small
Oct 27, 2016
SWOOPE, VA… Elizabeth Lavenia (Wommack) Small, 95, widow of Surry Parker Small, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016, at her daughter’s residence. She was born May 25, 1921, in South Norfolk, a daughter of the late Ott Tenneyson and Sallie Elizabeth (Foster) Wommack. Family members include a daughter, Diane Small Rogers; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie Cummings...
Peggy Jean (Benfield) Couch
Oct 27, 2016
Peggy Jean (Benfield) Couch, 70, wife of Gary Wayne Couch, of Staunton, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at her residence. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Kingdom Hall-Jehovah’s Witness in Waynesboro.
Elizabeth Florence (Kennedy) Lagrua
Oct 25, 2016
Elizabeth F. LaGrua November 12, 1937 – October 25, 2016 Elizabeth Florence (Kennedy) LaGrua, 78, of Staunton, widow of Michael Braddock LaGrua, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Elizabeth was born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest daughter of twelve siblings. She attended Immaculata High School where she was a member of the Civil Air...
Richard J. Heinrich
Oct 22, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Richard “Dick” Joseph Heinrich, 78, of 1081 New Hope Road, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. He was born on March, 4, 1938 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Richard G.A. and Elizabeth Josephine (Bucher) Heinrich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Heinrich. Dick attended St. John’s Military...
Billy (Bill) Lee Snyder
Oct 21, 2016
BILLY LEE SNYDER WESLEY CHAPEL, FL… Billy (Bill) Lee Snyder, 70, husband of Carolyn (DePriest) Young Snyder of Wesley Chapel, Florida (formerly of Staunton) died October16, at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL. A son of the late Lewis F. Snyder and Elsie (Heslep) Snyder Hanger, he was born on February 16, 1946 in Rockbridge County. He grew up in the Concord...
Troy Arnold Brown
Oct 16, 2016
TROY A. BROWN STAUNTON, VA… Troy Arnold Brown, 66, husband of Susan (Stone) Brown, of 22 Loch Drive, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Augusta Health. He was born September 1, 1950 in Rocky Mount, VA, a son of the late Wilfred Harry and Maude (Thurman) Brown. He was a member of the Jollivue Barterbrook Ruritan Club. In addition...
Jerry Donald Bass
Oct 14, 2016
JERRY D. BASS WAYNESBORO, VA… Jerry Donald Bass, 76, husband of Margaret (Lemay) Bass, of 29 Lockheed Blvd., died Friday, October 14, 2016, at his residence. He was born January 16, 1940 in Seattle, Washington, a son of the late Walter Donald and Virginia Edith (McBreen) Bass. Prior to retirement, Mr. Bass was employed by Otis Elevators. In addition to...
Stella May Johnson
Oct 14, 2016
STELLA M. JOHNSON SHENANDOAH, VA… Stella May Johnson of Shenandoah died October 11, 2016. She was born October 11, 2016, in Shenandoah, a daughter of Rodney Johnson and Amanda Wedge. In addition to her parents, family members include two step-brothers, Trey Johnson and Daniel Lee Johnson; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson of Waynesboro; maternal grandparents, Larry and Tracy Chambers of Front...
Terry Scott Hildebrand
Oct 13, 2016
TERRY S. HILDEBRAND FORT DEFIANCE, VA… Terry Scott Hildebrand, 64, husband of Nancy (Alley) Hildebrand, of 756 New Hope and Crimora Road, died peacefully Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1952, in Staunton, a son of the late Lawrence William and Anna Lee (Sandridge) Hildebrand. He was united in marriage to his wife,...
Dennis Marvin Fleisher
Oct 13, 2016
DENNIS M. FLEISHER STAUNTON, VA… Dennis Marvin Fleisher, 80, husband of Rita (Hughes) Shiflett Fleisher of 100 N. Sheets St., passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 11, 1936 in Pendleton County, WV, a son of the late Dennis Brown Fleisher and Abbey Goldie Wimer. Mr. Fleisher served in the U.S....
Docia Carleen Switzer
Oct 12, 2016
DOCIA S. SWITZER CRIMORA, VA… Docia Carleen Strickler Switzer, 75, wife of William Switzer of 263 Country Estates Blvd, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at her residence. She was born December 18, 1940 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Marshall Franklin and Florence Ardenia (Buchanan) Strickler.She was a member of Hebron Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband,...
Stella B. Buckley
Oct 11, 2016
STELLA P. BUCKLEY STAUNTON, VA…. Stella Beatrice (Pierce) Buckley, 94, widow of Koy Angus Buckley, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born June 13, 1922, in Florence, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Henry and Blanche Pierce. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. In addition to her...
Lena Catherine Huffer
Oct 11, 2016
LENA C. HUFFER STAUNTON, VA… Lena Catherine (Gwin) Huffer, 95, widow of Alvin Norwood Huffer, of Buttermilk Spring Road, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 21, 1920, in Highland County, a daughter of the late Rennick and Rowena (Hupman) Gwin. Prior to the retirement, Mrs. Huffer was employed by Ethan Allen Furniture in...
Joseph "Joe" Shomo
Oct 8, 2016
SWOOPE, VA… Joseph “Joe” Shomo, 82, of 676 Haytie Lane, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016, at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1934 in Staunton, a son of the late Joseph Hunter and Jessie Agnes (Rosen) Shomo. Prior to retirement, Mr. Shomo was employed by Planters Bank for 44 years, where he retired as...
John M. Kiger
Oct 7, 2016
JOHN M. KIGER STAUNTON, VA…John Matthew Kiger died peacefully at The Legacy at North Augusta on October 1, 2016, in Staunton at the age of 61. John is survived by his wife, Amy Laser Kiger; a son, Jackson Thomas Kiger; and sisters, Susan Victoria Kiger (Midlothian, VA) and Jeanne Jackson Kiger (Bristol, VA). He is also survived by his parents-in-law,...
Neoma L. Hutching
Oct 6, 2016
NEOMA L. HUTCHING STAUNTON, VA…Neoma Marie (Leasor) Hutching, 77, wife of the Rev. Cecil R. Hutching, of 690 Phillip Street, died Thursday, October 6, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.She was born May 9, 1939, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Berlin and Thelma (Fields) Leasor. In addition to her husband, to whom she married June 30, 1957, family...
Charles P. Lamb
Oct 6, 2016
PAT LAMB FORT DEFIANCE, VA…Charles “Pat” Lamb, 85, widower of Lois Ann (Muse) Lamb, of Fort Defiance, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 6, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 5, 1931, in Tacoma Park, Maryland the son of the late Ernest D. and Pauline (Hammer) Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Nola Lamb. Pat was...