Obituaries
William Hall Van Fossen
Jul 28, 2016
William Hall “Bill” Van Fossen, age 96, of Staunton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 24, 2016. He was the widower of Jeannette Gallup Van Fossen to whom he was married for 66 years. Bill and Jeannette were lifelong residents of Staunton. Bill was born on April 1, 1920, a son of the late...
Frances Deloris Rutledge
Jul 27, 2016
FRANCES R. RUTLEDGE STAUNTON, VA… Frances Deloris “Nickie” (Rhea) Rutledge, 68, wife of John P. Rutledge, of 831 Paul Street, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Augusta Health, Fishersville.She was born August 13, 1947, in Staunton at King’s Daughters’ Hospital, a daughter of the late Stanley Chester and Charlene Marie (Balser) Rhea, affectionly...
Ruth Genevieve Showalter
Jul 26, 2016
RUTH C. SHOWALTER STAUNTON, VA… Ruth Genevieve (Campbell) Showalter, 85, widow of Clarence Showalter, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in King’s Daughters’ Health and Rehab Center. She was born February 23, 1931, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie (Hite) Campbell. She was a member of Vesuvius Baptist Church. Family members include six nieces and a...
Josephine Cunningham
Jul 25, 2016
Josephine Cunningham passed away on July 25, 2016 at the age of 95 in Staunton, VA where she had lived the past fifteen years. Jo had always wanted to be an elementary school teacher and her forty-plus years of teaching took her to North Dakota, California, and Montana. She loved to square dance and taught each of her classes the...
John A Zinn, Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
John Arthur Zinn, Jr. STAUNTON, VA…. John Arthur Zinn, Jr., died in Staunton on Friday, July 22, 2016. He was 83 years old. John was born on May 17, 1933 in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of Maude Pugh Swindler Zinn and John Arthur Zinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Carl Zinn, sister Helen Sowers and...
David Eldon Herr
Jul 22, 2016
David Eldon Herr, long-time Staunton resident, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. He was able to be at home surrounded by his family due to the support of the Hospice of the Shenandoah. He was born November 27, 1942 in Tipp City, Ohio. Dave had three passions in his life: his family, teaching, and service. He and his wife,...
Vernie Virginia Miller
Jul 19, 2016
VERNIE D. MILLER STAUNTON, VA… Vernie Virginia (Drawbond) Miller, 93, widow of William “Bill” Marshall Miller, Jr., of 609 Parkview Ave., died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living.She was born March 25, 1923, in Augusta County a daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Painter) Drawbond.Prior to retirement, Mrs. Miller was employed by Tommies Pajama Factory. In addition...
Harold Dallas Godby
Jul 15, 2016
HAROLD D. GODBY STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Harold Dallas Godby, 88, husband of Lucy (Drummond) Godby, of Gloucester Road, died Friday July 15, 2016. He was born on September 18, 1927 in Corliss, WV, a son of the late George Oliver and Mary (Buckland) Godby. Mr. Godby was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He was a sales...
Ruth Z Siron
Jul 14, 2016
RUTH Z. SIRON FISHERSVILLE, VA… Ruth (Zimmerman) Siron, 79, wife of Glenn Eugene Siron, of Fishersville, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born on September 5, 1936 in Doe Hill, Highland County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank H. and Rosy (Simmons) Zimmerman.In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Siron and her...
Dannice Miller
Jul 12, 2016
Dannice (Baber) Zink Miller, 93, widow of her first husband, William Zink, and her second husband, Melvin W. Miller, of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 28, 1922 in Albemarle County, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Eubanks) Baber. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and member of Greenville...
Mary Jane Quick Thomas
Jul 8, 2016
MARY Q. THOMAS CLIFTON, ME… Mary Jane Quick Thomas, 79, of Clifton, Maine, Staunton & Roseland, Virginia went peacefully into the arms of her Lord & Savior on July 8, 2016. Born Feb. 20, 1937, she loved Jesus with all her heart & shared her love of the Lord with many. She taught Bible study & delighted in fellowship. She...
Delores Ann Cash
Jul 7, 2016
DELORES T. CASH STAUNTON, VA… Delores Ann (Thomas) Cash, 69, wife of Darris W. Cash of 413 Pleasant Grove Road, passed peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born March 3, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late John J. and Janet (Pirkey) Thomas. Delores was a member of Women’s...
Stuart Eugene Tutwiler
Jul 6, 2016
STUART E. TUTWILER STAUNTON, VA… Stuart Eugene “Gene” Tutwiler, 83, husband of Peggy Tutwiler, of 822 Berry Farm Road, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 19, 1932, in Rockingham County, a son of the late Stuart Cecil Tutwiler and Myrtle Glover Tutwiler Jarvis. He was a wonderful carpenter, building his home. He...
Dorothy "Dot" King
Jul 4, 2016
VERONA, VA… Dorothy “Dot” King, 69, widow of Larry L. King, of Verona, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1947 in Honaker, VA, a daughter of the late George and Treva (Miller) Taylor. Dorothy was a retired waitress having worked at many restaurants including Armstrong’s, Rack’em Smack’em Ribs, and Brooks. She enjoyed NASCAR...
Betty M. Patterson
Jul 1, 2016
STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Betty (Michael) Patterson, 82, wife of Paul R. Patterson, of 559 Lake Road, earned her heavenly wings on Friday, July 1, 2016 in Augusta Health. She was born on February 12, 1934 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late John D. Michael and Katie (Supple ) Michael Caricofe She loved being a housewife, cooking and spending...
Mary P. Furr
Jun 30, 2016
MARY F. FURR STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Mary Page (Fitzgerald) Furr, 89, widow of Paul Furr, of Stuarts Draft, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at her residence at Blue Ridge Retirement Home in Stuarts Draft. She was born September 2, 1926 in Stuarts Draft, a daughter of the late Arthur H. and Emma (Massie) Fitzgerald. Prior to retirement, she was employed...
Lula Deanna "Dee" Ryan
Jun 30, 2016
STAUNTON, VA… Lula Deanna “Dee” Humphreys Ryan, 69, of Staunton, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Augusta Health. She was born April 7, 1947 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Goldie Marie (Carroll) Ryan. She cared for people with special needs, prior to retirement, from the Valley Community Services Board. She drove a...
Giles Barksdale Trimble
Jun 30, 2016
WAYNESBORO, VA...Giles Barksdale Trimble, widower of Lucille (Arehart) Trimble, of Summit Square, Waynesboro, formerly a resident of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Mr. Trimble was born April 19, 1923, a twin to William Wallace Trimble, Jr., in Swoope, Virginia. He was a son of the late William Wallace Trimble, Sr. and Genieve Barksdale Trimble. He was preceded...
Lanny Stephen Sutton
Jun 29, 2016
LANNY S. SUTTONSTAUNTON, VA… Lanny Stephen Sutton, 68, of Staunton, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1948 in Augusta County, a son of the late Samuel J. and Bonnie (Hevener) Sutton. Lanny was a professional sign maker for nearly 40 years. He was a member of First Church of God. He enjoyed playing...
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