Obituaries

Brenda Diane Campbell

Brenda Diane Campbell

Jan 30, 2016

STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Brenda Diane Campbell of 456 Stuarts Draft Hwy, Staunton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Following a brief illness, she passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 30, 1950, the daughter of John T. (Jack) and Mabel Whitesell Campbell.  Brenda now rejoices...

Nelson Warren Ryder

Nelson Warren Ryder

Jan 30, 2016

WAYNESBORO, VA…   Nelson Warren Ryder, 87, husband of Fannie Virginia (Smith) Ryder, of January Drive, died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at UVA Medical Center. He was born on January 19, 1929 in Williamsville, a son of the late William Ellis and Hazel (Ryder) Ryder. Mr. Ryder retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service and served...

Ruth Hairfield

Ruth Hairfield

Jan 29, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…   Ruth Parker Hairfield, 89, widow of Hampton Hairfield, Sr., of Cherry Hill Drive, died Friday, January 29, 2016 in Augusta Health. She was born on July 1, 1926 in Middletown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Dean) Sperry. Prior to retirement, she was a secretary for the district manager of Advance Auto Parts. She was...

Chester E. Moats

Chester E. Moats

Jan 29, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…   Chester Elwood Moats, husband of Helen Moats, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born in Moyers, WV, the son of the late Virgil Moats and Mary Grace (Moats) Moats. After marrying and moving to VA, Chester still enjoyed making his weekly trip to WV. He was a very devoted son and continued to run...

Lacy Dean Buchanan

Lacy Dean Buchanan

Jan 27, 2016

Lacy Dean Buchanan, 67, of Middlebrook died Saturday, January 23 at UVA Medical Center,  son of the late Frank L. and Annie Mae (Curry) Buchanan.  He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Lynn Buchanan and sister, Mary Sue Cox. He is survived by his wife Kay Glover Buchanan and sons Greg and wife Ashley, Neal and wife...

Katherine Virginia Hanna

Katherine Virginia Hanna

Jan 27, 2016

UPDATE:  Services for Mrs. Hanna have been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel. KATHERINE P. HANNASTAUNTON, VA...Katherine Virginia (Pultz) Hanna, 92, widow of Robert M. Hanna, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living.She was born December 21, 1923, in Cornwall, a daughter...

Stella Marie (Huff) Wilson

Stella Marie (Huff) Wilson

Jan 24, 2016

STELLA H. WILSONSTAUNTON, VA...Stella Mare (Huff) Wilson, 84, of Staunton, Virginia, widow of Cletus Cortland Wilson, died Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Augusta Health.She was born March 7, 1931, in Monroe County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Omar Wesley and Maude (Clements) Huff.She was active within Native American culture and life on the reservation.Family members include five daughters, Donna...

Raymond Joseph Drega

Raymond Joseph Drega

Jan 24, 2016

RAYMOND J. DREGAWAYNESBORO, VA...Raymond Joseph Drega, 81, husband of Helen (Corbin) Drega, of 64, Hunters Trail, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his residence.He was born August 30, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Frank Walter and Florence (Ziomek) Drega.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Korea, and served with...

James Howard Hipes

James Howard Hipes

Jan 23, 2016

James Howard Hipes, 68, of Steeles Tavern, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1947, in West Virginia, a son of the late Lawrence Edward and Louise (Holcomb) Hipes. Mr. Hipes was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Family members include four sons, Thomas Edward Hipes and girlfriend, Heather Bailey, of Louisa, James...

John Williams Gibson Sr.

John Williams Gibson Sr.

Jan 18, 2016

John Williams Gibson Sr., 91, husband of Ruth (Jack) Gibson, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at Augusta Health Center in Fishersville, Virginia. He was born March 14, 1924, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a son of the late William and Lucile (Phillips) Gibson. A graduate of Wilbraham Academy in Wilbraham, MA, he entered Brown University in 1941. His education there...

Maurice Eugene Lane

Maurice Eugene Lane

Jan 15, 2016

Maurice Eugene Lane, 81, husband of Mattie W. Lane, of 32 Rolla Mill Road, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1934, in Welch, West Virginia, a son of the late Hersey and Anna (Copeland) Lane. Prior to retirement, Mr. Lane was employed by the Staunton Post Office with 28 years of service. In...

Michael Hayes Organ

Michael Hayes Organ

Jan 12, 2016

Michael Hayes Organ traveled from this life to Eternal Life, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.  Michael was born on July 11, 1946 in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late James M. Organ and Helen Burchfield Organ.  He was also predeceased by his lifelong partner, Kenneth E. Hicks, and his best friend, and sister, Mary Frances (Dudie) Carroll Noblitt, and...

Burma Jewel Puckett

Burma Jewel Puckett

Jan 11, 2016

Burma Jewel (Crist) Puckett, 69, wife of Jerry Puckett, of 27 Breezy Pine Lane, died Monday, January 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 4, 1946, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl Eugene, Sr., and Janice (Seacrist) Crist. She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society. In addition to her...

Belinda Cheryl Smith

Belinda Cheryl Smith

Jan 11, 2016

BELINDA W. SMITHSTAUNTON, VA...Belinda Cheryl (White) Smith, 67, wife of Gary J. Smith, of 1170 Stuarts Draft Highway, died Monday, January 11, 2016, at Augusta Health.She was born January 18, 1948, in Suffolk, VA, a daughter of the late Julian A. and Emma Lee (Talman) White.Belinda enjoyed spending time with her family and was a proud loving wife, mother, and...

Earl Matthew "Buddy" Logan

Earl Matthew "Buddy" Logan

Jan 11, 2016

Earl Matthew “Buddy” Logan, widower of Mary Lucille (Rimel) Carpenter Logan, passed into eternal life Monday, January 11, 2016. Born on September 26, 1920 in Augusta County, he was the oldest of four boys and nine girls to Earl Lyle and Carrie Belle (Grimm) Logan. Mr. Logan graduated from Beverley Manor High School being president of his class in 1940....

Grayson Hale Broce Sr.

Grayson Hale Broce Sr.

Jan 6, 2016

Grayson Hale Broce Sr., 95, of Waynesboro, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Avante at Waynesboro.   He was born May 10, 1920 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Claude Patterson and Ruby (Patteson) Broce. Mr. Broce was a veteran of the U.S. Army Prior to retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse. Grayson was a member of Verona...

Vergie Leigh (Hamilton) Martin

Vergie Leigh (Hamilton) Martin

Jan 4, 2016

STAUNTON, VA… Vergie Leigh (Hamilton) Martin, 88, widow of Ralph Edward Martin, of 919 Lee Jackson Highway, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born April 10, 1027, in Amherst, the daughter of the late Susie Hamilton.          In addition to her husband of 63 years, she was also preceded in death...

Donna Kay (Crone) Smith

Donna Kay (Crone) Smith

Jan 3, 2016

Donna Kay (Crone) Smith, 63, of Staunton, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born April 16, 1952 in Staunton, a daughter of Pauline (Varner) Crone and the late Richard H. Crone. Donna was employed by Western State, Augusta Correctional Center, and WalMart in Staunton. Family members include a son, Donald Smith; four grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Mark,...

Elizabeth Jane (Hivick) Harman

Elizabeth Jane (Hivick) Harman

Jan 3, 2016

ELIZABETH H. HARMAN STAUNTON, VA… Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Harman, 95, of Staunton, VA passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Brightview Baldwin Park. She was born to Robert Andrew and Bessie Mary Hivick on May 20, 1920 in Cass, WV.  When she was five, her family moved to Harrisonburg, VA. She attended the University of Virginia School of Medical...

Gary Thomas Roadcap, Sr.

Gary Thomas Roadcap, Sr.

Jan 2, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…   Gary Thomas Roadcap, Sr., 71, husband of Cynthia Ann (Bowers) Roadcap, of 19 Sunset Acres Lane, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1944 in Augusta County, a son of the late Clarence Edward and Ethel (Eustler) Roadcap. Mr. Roadcap retired from Wayn-Tex after twenty seven and a half...