Obituaries

Elva May Tuttle

Elva May Tuttle

Oct 5, 2016

ELVA C. TUTTLE STAUNTON, VA… Elva May (Crickenberger) Tuttle, 89, of Staunton, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was the widow of William L. Tuttle. She was born March 15, 1927, in Crimora, to Howard Franklin and Gracie Layne Crickenberger. She attended area schools, graduating from New Hope High School in 1944 and later from the Elizabeth Brant School of...

William James Ferguson

William James Ferguson

Oct 5, 2016

WILLIAM “WILLY” J. FERGUSON STAUNTON, VA…  William “Willy” James Ferguson, 67, of Middlebrook Avenue, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on January 4, 1949 in Edinburgh, Scotland, a son of the late William James and Mary (Cartella) Ferguson.  Mr. Ferguson was owner/operator of Ferguson Metal Fabrication. In addition to his wife, Gail, family members include...

Audrey Virginia Garber

Audrey Virginia Garber

Oct 4, 2016

AUDREY C. GARBER STAUNTON, VA… Audrey Virginia (Coffey) Garber, 80, wife of the late John L. Garber, Jr. of 147 Pleasant View Road, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at her residence. She was born January 28, 1936, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Rudolph Wilson and Ruby Virginia (Campbell) Coffey. Audrey was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High...

Russell Dalmore Duffey

Russell Dalmore Duffey

Oct 4, 2016

RUSSELL  DUFFEY STUARTS DRAFT, VA…             Russell “Duff” Duffey, 83, husband of Darlene (Daniel) Duffey, of Stuarts Draft, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his residence.             A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016 in Mt. Hermon Cemetery, Newport.                                  Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

J. Frank Clemmer

J. Frank Clemmer

Oct 2, 2016

JAMES  FRANK CLEMMER STAUNTON, VA...Frank Clemmer, 87, widower of Frances (Lessley) Clemmer, of 60 Clemmer Knoll Lane, died peacefully Sunday, October 2, 2016, at his residence. He was born December 30, 1928, in Newport (Augusta County), a son of the late John Cyrus and Annie Adair (Clemmer) Clemmer.             In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by...

Christina Marie Hawley

Christina Marie Hawley

Sep 29, 2016

CHRISTINA M. HAWLEYMT. SOLON, VA… Christina Marie Hawley, 38, wife of Gerald L.Helmick, of 57 Wiseman Lane, went to glory on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, Richmond. She was born October 20, 1977, in Rockingham County, a daughter of Garry Lee and Dorothy Marie Hawley. She loved every minute spent with her family and pets. She...

Gary C. Quick

Gary C. Quick

Sep 28, 2016

GARY C. QUICK WAYNESBORO, VA… Gary Clifford Quick, 73, of 2308 Davis Road, Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was born April 5, 1943, in Staunton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Ann (Clark) Quick and father, S. M. (Junior) Quick. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School Class...

Charles Lewis Cook

Charles Lewis Cook

Sep 27, 2016

CHARLES L. COOK, JR. FISHERSVILLE, VA….                 Charles Lewis Cook, Jr., 88, entered into eternal peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, after a valiant battle with mesothelioma.  He was surrounded by his family at home on 1930 Jefferson Highway.                 Charlie was born on July 28, 1928, a son of the late Charles...

Annie Jeanette Bragg

Annie Jeanette Bragg

Sep 27, 2016

Annie was born on December 28, 1923 in Mineral, VA, a daughter to the late, Frederick Alexander Jones and Mary Dalla (Wine) Jones. She was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. Annie enjoyed watching birds and loved to read. She is survived by two sons; Earl H. “Hank” Bragg Jr. and wife Cheryl of Staunton; Robert F. “Bobby” Bragg of...

Mary Ruth Buchanan

Mary Ruth Buchanan

Sep 25, 2016

MARY R. BUCHANAN STAUNTON, VA… Mary Ruth Buchanan, 89, died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 26, 1927 in Spottswood, a daughter of the late Willie David and Sally Motel (Taylor) Buchanan.  She was the last of her immediate family. Prior to retirement, Ms. Buchanan was employed by Western State Hospital with 22 years of...

Beverley Lee Mish

Beverley Lee Mish

Sep 25, 2016

Greenville, VA...Beverley Lee (Conner) Mish, 74, widow of Finley P. Mish, Sr., of Broadhead School Road, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Augusta Health.She was born on March 29, 1942, the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas, Sr. and Elna (Ramsey) Conner. Mrs. Mish retired from Genicom.  She also enjoyed raising her children on the family farm.  She attended Marlbrook...

Jack Edward Lyke

Jack Edward Lyke

Sep 25, 2016

Churchville, VA…   Jack Edward Lyke, 80, husband of Diane (Rusnak) Lyke, of Union Church Road, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Avante At Waynesboro. He was born on January 3, 1936 in Webster Springs, WV, a son of the late Earl and Ealon (Wilcox) Lyke. Mr. Lyke was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as an aviation...

William Edward Wood

William Edward Wood

Sep 25, 2016

Staunton, VA…   William Edward Wood, 85, widower of Joan (Dull) Wood, of Staunton, passed Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Augusta Health. He was born on June 29, 1931 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late Joseph William and Anna (Cox) Wood. Mr. Wood was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army....

Mary Margaret Taylor

Mary Margaret Taylor

Sep 24, 2016

STAUNTON,VA. Mary Margaret (Alexander) Taylor, 87, wife of George T. Taylor, passed away on Saturday September 24, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born on November 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Blanche (Alexander) Waddy. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a laundress at Baldwin Park in Staunton. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor...

Sheila Kay Carr

Sheila Kay Carr

Sep 20, 2016

SHEILA J. CARR STAUNTON, VA… Sheila Kay (Johnson) Carr, 62, widow of Lucien Carr of 20 Purviance Street, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 27, 1954, in Staunton a daughter of the late William Lewis and Louise (Rhoades) Johnson. She loved traveling, photography, and tennis. Her travels took her to Nigeria, Thailand, and all...

Robert Lee Morris

Robert Lee Morris

Sep 17, 2016

ROBERT L. MORRIS STAUNTON, VA… Robert Lee Morris, 87, widower of Barbara Ann (Wimer) Morris, of 202 Red Oak Drive, died Saturday, September 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 21, 1928, in Augusta County, a son of the late Edward Franklin and Nannie (Gilbert) Morris. Mr. Morris was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement,...

David Everett Mcallister

David Everett Mcallister

Sep 16, 2016

DAVID E. MCALLISTER VERONA, VA… David Everett McAllister, 72, husband, of Janet  Meeks McAllister of 59 Parkins Lane, died Friday, September 16, 2016, at his residence after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 3, 1944, in Staunton, a son of the late Guy Everett and Mary Josephine McAllister. Prior to retirement, Mr. McAllister was employed by Preston...

Sherry H Stiltner

Sherry H Stiltner

Sep 15, 2016

SHERRY H. STILTNER STAUNTON, VA… Sherry Howard Stiltner, 59, of 500 C Street, died Thursday, September 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born November 9, 1956, in Grundy, a daughter of the late Pearl and Evelyn (Deel) Howard. She was employed as a CNA. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Clifton Forge. She was...

Otis L. Fisher

Otis L. Fisher

Sep 15, 2016

Rev. Otis Leroy Fisher, 90, widower of Mary Jane (Ramsey) Fisher, of Staunton, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016.                              He was born January 21, 1926, in Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, a son of the late Raymond Reed and Ferris Maureen (Reynolds) Fisher.   Prior to retirement, Rev. Fisher was a Presbyterian minister, having served 12...

Walter V. Eggleston, Jr

Walter V. Eggleston, Jr

Sep 14, 2016

WALTER V. EGGLESTON, JR. PORT REPUBLIC, VA… Walter Vest Eggleston, Jr., 59, husband of Paula (Grim) Eggleston, of 13711 S. Eastside Highway, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1957, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Walter V. , Sr., and Elva May (Fitzgerald) Eggleston. Mr. Eggleston was a crane operator for...