Obituaries

Macon H. Coleman, Iii

Macon H. Coleman, Iii

Apr 21, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…             Macon Haskins Coleman III, 85, husband of Joyce Henderson Coleman, of Staunton, died Friday, April 21, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 11, 1931, in Richmond, a son of the late Macon H. Coleman, Jr., and Margaret Christian Coleman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Macon H. Coleman...

Danny Lee Tichenor

Danny Lee Tichenor

Apr 14, 2017

DANNY L. TICHENOR   STAUNTON, VA… Danny Lee Tichenor, age 60, born April 22, 1956, went to be with the Lord, April 11, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Tichenor; daughter, Amber Nicole Jackson; granddaughter, Larayiah Nicole Jackson; son-in-law, Patrick T. Jackson, Sr; a daughter-in-law, Patsy Snyder; and a dear friend, George Bussey. He was preceded in death...

Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr.

Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

HARRY H. LOTTS, SR. MIDDLEBROOK… Harry Hamilton Lotts, Sr., 78, husband of Doris Dean (Cash) Lotts, of Middlebrook, died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born May 26, 1938 in Augusta County, a son of the late Willie A. and Nellie (Lunsford) Lotts. Mr. Lotts was a retired laborer with Augusta Coop Farm Bureau. In addition...

Marie C. Rowe

Marie C. Rowe

Apr 10, 2017

MARIE C. ROWE  STAUNTON, VA… Marie Campbell Rowe, long-time resident of Staunton, went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2017.  Marie was born in Rockbridge County on January 11, 1935. As a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church, Marie participated in many activities which demonstrated her love of the Lord and her kindness towards others.  Marie retired from...

Gracie M Jackson

Gracie M Jackson

Apr 5, 2017

GRACIE M. JACKSON STAUNTON, VA…Gracie McCoy Jackson, 91, wife of Lenard Gray Jackson, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Birch Gardens. She was born March 28, 1926 in Alleghany County, the youngest of eight children to the late Robert Marcus and Mary Allen (Reid) McCoy. Gracie was a longtime member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Prior to...

Buryl G. Brooks

Buryl G. Brooks

Apr 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, VA… Buryl Garland Brooks, 85, husband of Lorene (Carr) Brooks, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1931 in Vesuvius, a son of the late Ulyses H. and Ora (Houser) Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a faithful member of Vesuvius Baptist Church where he served many years as deacon, Sunday School...

Berl H. Patterson

Berl H. Patterson

Mar 31, 2017

SPOTTSWOOD, VA… Berl H. Patterson, 87, husband of Sandra D. Patterson, of Spottswood, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1929, in Augusta County, a son of the late Harry W. and Beulah (Weeks) Patterson. Berl was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian...

Ruth E Cassidy

Ruth E Cassidy

Mar 30, 2017

STAUNTON, VA…  Ruth Edna (Ashburn) Cassidy, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at her residence at Brightview Baldwin Park.  She was the widow of Howard Russell Cassidy who preceded her in death after 67 years of marriage.  She was born February 8, 1922 in Reedsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James and Edna (Cobin) Ashburn....

Janet Monroe Weaver

Janet Monroe Weaver

Mar 30, 2017

Janet Monroe Weaver  Rocky Mount, VA… Janet Monroe Weaver, 63, of Rocky Mount, VA, widow of Roy Rogers Hodges, passed away on March 23, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 26, 1953 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Herbert Monroe Weaver and Lillian Jean (Jordan) Weaver. Janet was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church...

Jean A Lyons

Jean A Lyons

Mar 30, 2017

JEAN H. LYONS STUARTS DRAFT, VA…    Jean  A. (Hayes) Lyons, 78, wife of Thomas Henry Lyons, Jr., of 310 Arrowhead Lane, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born August 5, 1938 in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late George B. and Jeanette (Schwartz) Hayes. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...

Edward Stanley Shoemaker

Edward Stanley Shoemaker

Mar 29, 2017

EDWARD S. SHOEMAKER STAUNTON, VA… Edward Stanley Shoemaker, 73, widower of Linda Kay (Coyner) Shoemaker, of Staunton, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1943, in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Loren Franklin and Myrtle Lucille (Shifflett) Hoover. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Hershey Chocolate in Stuarts Draft. Mr. Shoemaker was...

Josephine Williams Jones

Josephine Williams Jones

Mar 26, 2017

JOSEPHINE W. JONES  STAUNTON, VA… Josephine Williams Jones, 90, widow of William E. Jones, of 1745 Springhill Road, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1927 in Staunton, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Tindull) Williams. Josephine was one of the first female barbers in town and was a member of Ebenezer...

John Charles "Charlie" Temple

John Charles "Charlie" Temple

Mar 25, 2017

JOHN CHARLES TEMPLE  CROZET, VA… John Charles “Charlie” Temple, 73, of Crozet and previously of Staunton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 25, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1943 in Darby, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late John Carlisle Temple, Jr. and Ethelyn (Pierce) Temple.  Charlie graduated from Wilson Memorial H.S.,...

Duane M. Harper

Duane M. Harper

Mar 22, 2017

DUANE M. HARPER STAUNTON – Duane M. Harper, 89, of Staunton, went to his Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from Alzheimer’s.  He had resided at Royal Care Assisted Living, Staunton.  Mr. Harper was born February 23, 1928 in Augusta County.  He was the son of the late Mack W. Harper and Pearl Gough Harper of Staunton, originally from Monterey. ...

J. Lloyd Derrer

J. Lloyd Derrer

Mar 21, 2017

He was born October 18, 1932, in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Franklin P. and Margie (Liskey) Derrer. Mr. Derrer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement he was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation as a bridge engineer where he received the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence.  He was a farmer all his life, and...

Jean Elizabeth (Wiseman) Parrish

Jean Elizabeth (Wiseman) Parrish

Mar 21, 2017

JEAN W. PARRISH  FORT DEFIANCE, VA Jean Elizabeth (Wiseman) Parrish, 86, widow of Marvin Parrish, Jr., of Fort Defiance, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Augusta Health. Jean was born on May 9, 1930, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Harry Edward and Laura (Scrogham) Wiseman. She graduated from New Hope High School in 1947.  She was...

Mary Christine Powers

Mary Christine Powers

Mar 21, 2017

MARY B. POWERS STAUNTON, VA… Mary Christine (Tuma) Baker Powers, 80, widow of Ronald L. Powers, of Essex Drive, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her loving children. She was born September 7, 1936 in Chesterfield. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Powers was employed by Augusta Co-Op Farm Buearu. Family members include three children, Danny...

Nancy Jane (Andes) Harris Meadows

Nancy Jane (Andes) Harris Meadows

Mar 20, 2017

NANCY A. MEADOWS  MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA… Nancy Jane (Andes) Harris Meadows, 82, widow of Charles Edward Harris, Sr., and Delbert Meadows of Mt. Crawford, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Sentara RMH Medical Center, Harrisonburg. She was born May 25, 1934, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Homer S. and Lucy Florence (Wagner) Andes. Prior to retirement, Nancy...

Roslyn Marie Southers

Roslyn Marie Southers

Mar 16, 2017

Roslyn Marie Southers, 84, of Staunton, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Augusta Health. She was born June 10, 1932, in Shenandoah, a daughter of the late Calvin Dillard and Susie Katherine (Clem) Southers. Roslyn was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church.  She graduated from Covington High School and attended Dunsmore Business College.  She worked as a business manager...

Margaret Louise (Jones) Lee

Margaret Louise (Jones) Lee

Mar 13, 2017

MARGARET J. LEE STAUNTON, VA… Margaret Louise (Jones) Lee, 85, of Staunton, passed away peacefully Monday, March 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 18, 1931, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Carter) Jones. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1947.  She also attended Hampton College in the late 1940’s. Until...