Obituaries

Mary S Mcnamara

Mary S Mcnamara

May 20, 2016

Mary McNamara, loving daughter, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Augusta Health after extended illnesses. She was born in Verona on December 4, 1941, daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Geneva Smith Smiley.  Mary is survived by her daughter, Sharon McNamara Morris; son-in-law, Michael Morris; her son, John Fredrick McNamara IV; daughter-in-law, Teresa Drumheller McNamara;...

Martha Riddleberger Keller

Martha Riddleberger Keller

May 20, 2016

Into God's Loving Arms Martha Riddleberger Keller, 89, went to be with her Lord May 20, 2016.  Her later years were spent in Michigan near her daughter Robin and husband Richard Mapes. Martha's life will be celebrated on May 27, 2016 at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton.  The family will have a private time together before receiving friends, from 2...

Charles Glenn Ingalls

Charles Glenn Ingalls

May 17, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Charles Glenn Ingalls passed away at age 74 on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Glenn was born in Albemarle County, VA on June 29, 1941 and has lived in Troy, VA for many years. He served as a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps and later retired from the Fluvanna County Correctional Center...

Dale Ann Soprano

Dale Ann Soprano

May 17, 2016

DALE N. SOPRANO CRIMORA, VA… Dale Ann (Nutty) Soprano, 58, of 35 Squirrel Lane, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.  She was born July 14, 1957, in Harrisonburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve (Seekford) Nutty. She was a member of Living Stone Church of the Nazarene where she loved working with the kids.            ...

Kenneth Lee Simmers

Kenneth Lee Simmers

May 16, 2016

WAYNESBORO, VA… Kenneth Lee Simmers, 73, of Waynesboro, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Augusta Health. He was born August 2, 1942, in Rockingham County, a son of the late C. Glyndon and Kathleen (Taylor) Simmers. Mr. Simmers was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by the City of Waynesboro and was a member of the...

Willie Faye "Nanny" Stanley

Willie Faye "Nanny" Stanley

May 15, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Willie Faye “Nanny” Stanley, 96, died Sunday, May 15, 2016.  She was born in Cass, WV, a daughter of Hattie Ray and William Marvin Gragg, on 2/15/20.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester E. Stanley, an infant son, Elwood, two brothers, Earl and Raymond Gragg and two sisters, Myrtis Wolfe and Violet Hevener. She is...

Vance Edward Johnson

Vance Edward Johnson

May 14, 2016

STAUNTON, VA.. Vance Edward Johnson, 68, of 1121 Montgomery Ave., died Saturday, May 14, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1948, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Allen W. Sr., and Janie (Franklin) Johnson. Family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger L. “Papa” and Anika Jones of Waynesboro and Matt and Denika Strickland of...

Ida Harrison Moore

Ida Harrison Moore

May 12, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Ida Harrison Moore, 86, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born January 29, 1930 in Kinston, NC, a daughter of the late Saul E. and Bettie Harrison (Wilcox) Moore. She was raised by the Masonic Home for Children, Oxford, NC after her father passed away. She...

Gloria Fairchild Reid

Gloria Fairchild Reid

May 11, 2016

Gloria Elaine Fairchild Reid, 70, of 1419 Dogwood Road, Staunton, Virginia, permanently changed her address on May 7, 2016. Her declining health had been moving her closer to this move for some time. Gloria was born in Cross Keys, Virginia on February 8, 1946 to Langdon Connell and Fleta Reedy Fairchild. Gigi, as she was affectionately known, is survived by...

Charlene (Vance) Huffer

Charlene (Vance) Huffer

May 11, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…            Charlene Treva (Vance) Price Huffer, 85, wife of Lee Huffer of 718 Perry Street, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at her residence.  She was born May 25, 1930 in Rockingham County, a daughter of the late Lee Otis and Nellie (Brown) Vance. In addition to her husband, family members include a son and daughter-in-law, William Lee and Cathy...

Dorothy Frances Carapezza

Dorothy Frances Carapezza

May 10, 2016

DOROTHY B. CARAPEZZA STAUNTON, VA… Dorothy Frances (Bremmer) Carapezza, 87, widow of Joseph John Carapezza, of Staunton, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Augusta Health.She was born March 26, 1929, in New York, a daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Lauterbach) Bremmer. Family members include a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Steven Palmieri of Staunton; a son, Philip E....

Kevin Wayne Siple

Kevin Wayne Siple

May 8, 2016

KEVIN W. SIPLE STAUNTON, VA… Kevin Wayne Siple, 42, of 519 Guilford Ave., died Sunday May 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1973, in Waynesboro, a son of Linda (Pugh) Siple and the late Glenn Norwood Siple, Sr. Mr. Siple was employed by Parsons Electric. He was a 1991 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School...

Everett Leon Hostetter

Everett Leon Hostetter

May 8, 2016

FISHERSVILLE, VA… Everett Leon Hostetter, 73, of 116 Montrose Drive, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Augusta Health. He was born September 21, 1942, in Goshen, VA, a son of the late Clarence E. Hostetter and Viola Hostetter Hall. Mr. Hostetter was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Prior to retirement, he was a welder for the Lofton...

Burton Lee Houff

Burton Lee Houff

May 2, 2016

BURTON L. HOUFFMOUNT SIDNEY, VA…  Burton Lee Houff, 81, husband of Sandra “Sandy” Howdyshell Houff, of 96 Valley View Drive, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at his residence.  He was born April 5, 1935, in Augusta County, a son of the late Edgar Manuel and Rosa (Talley) Houff.  Mr. Houff was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Prior to retirement,...

Libby R. Manley

Libby R. Manley

Apr 29, 2016

LIBBY R. MANLEY STAUNTON, VA… Libby (Robinson) Manley, 87, widow of Charles S. Manley, Jr., of Staunton, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, April 29, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 2, 1928, in Bath County, a daughter of the late Lloyd Atlee and Virgie (Galyen) Robinson. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Manley was...

Myrtle Louise (Lilley) Thompson

Myrtle Louise (Lilley) Thompson

Apr 28, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Myrtle Louise (Lilley) Thompson, 76, widow of James William Thompson, of Staunton, died Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Envoy of Staunton. She was born October 2, 1939, in Goochland, a daughter of the late Kathleen H. West. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Genesco L. Grief with 30 years of service. She was a member of Mint...

Kenneth Wayne Wetzel, Sr.

Kenneth Wayne Wetzel, Sr.

Apr 26, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…             Kenneth Wayne Wetzel, Sr., of 1410 North Augusta Street, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at King’s Daughters Nursing and Rehab Center.             He was born August 23, 1940, in Frederick, Maryland, a son of the late Sterling John and Mildred (Bagent) Wetzel.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Wetzel was employed by United Concrete.             Family members include...

Betty J. Wright

Betty J. Wright

Apr 22, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Mrs. Betty J. (Sandridge) Wright, 67, wife of Donald L. Wright, of 316 W. Liberty Street, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 22, 2016 at UVA Medical Center. She was born on December 15, 1948 in Waynesboro, the daughter of the late William M. and Mary (Gentry) Sandridge. Mom will be remembered for her...

Judith "Judy" Smiley

Judith "Judy" Smiley

Apr 18, 2016

STEELES TAVERN –             Judith “Judy” (Snyder) Smiley, 69, widow of Joseph Daniel Smiley, died at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Augusta Health.             She was born November 1, 1946 in Staunton, daughter of Shelly Kelly and Stella Louise Snyder.             Judy was a Certified Nursing Assistant before retiring.            She was a member of Old Providence ARP Church....

Timothy C. Fisher

Timothy C. Fisher

Apr 18, 2016

TIMOTHY C. FISHER STAUNTON, VA… Timothy Curtiss Fisher, 46, of 323 Mary Gray Lane died Monday, April 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1969, in Staunton a son of Carole Jean (Lawhorne) Biby and the late Thomas Austin Fisher, Sr. In addition to his mother, family members include a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy, Jr.,  and Debbie...