Obituaries

Mary Slavish Brebner

Mary Slavish Brebner

Dec 9, 2015

MARY S. BREBNER   STAUNTON, VA… Mary Slavish Brebner went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9th. Mary was born in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania to Jacob and Mary Wetzler Slavish.  She was married to the late James Irwin Brebner, Sr. for 37 years.   After raising their children in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Mary and Jim moved to the Shenandoah Valley to...

Omer Lee Strawderman

Omer Lee Strawderman

Dec 9, 2015

OMER L. STRAWDERMANSTAUNTON, VA...Omer Lee Strawderman, 89, was called to go to his heavenly home on December 9, 2015, from UVA. He was born at Wiley Ford, WV on February 12, 1926, to the late Theodore and Pammie Strawderman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines and Japan. He was a member of VFW...

Shirley Ann Murphy

Shirley Ann Murphy

Dec 9, 2015

SHIRLEY W. MURPHYSTAUNTON, VA...Shirley (Whitesell) McGrath Murphy, 80, wife of Stanley Murphy, of Fishersville, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Augusta Health.She was a daughter of the late Wayt Hamilton and Catherine (McLear) Whitesell.In addition to her husband, family includes a son, Ray McGrath (Sandra); two daughters, Terry Campbell (Bill Miller) and Connie DeShong (Dennis); step-son, Monty Murphy (Carole); two...

Nancy Ann (Arnsdorf) Simpson

Nancy Ann (Arnsdorf) Simpson

Dec 8, 2015

NANCY A. SIMPSON   STAUNTON, VA…               Nancy Ann (Arnsdorf) Simpson, 62, wife of William Simpson, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence.           She was born November 11, 1953.         In addition to her husband, family members include a son, Frank Wainen of Texas; a brother, Leonard Depasque; and four sisters, Madeline Depasque Mclaughlin, Bonnie Arnsdorf, Christina Retundo, and Donna Mitchell.     She was...

Mazie Virginia (Wiseman) Wright

Mazie Virginia (Wiseman) Wright

Dec 7, 2015

MAZIE W. WRIGHT   STAUNTON, VA…           Mazie Virginia (Wiseman) Wright, 84, widow of Lawrence D. “Donnie” Wright, of Staunton, went to visit her Lord on Monday, December 7, 2015, at King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center.           She was born April 27, 1931, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late George W. and Mary (Fitzgerald) Wiseman.               Prior to retirement, she...

Peggy Sanders Steele

Peggy Sanders Steele

Dec 6, 2015

Peggy Sanders Steele, age 78, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away December 6, 2015.  Born October 2, 1937 in Tampa, Florida, the second child of Perry H. Sanders and Gladys Sanders (both deceased), her family moved to Virginia where she graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1957.  While there, she met her husband of 58 years, Walter G....

Clarene Antha Rhodecap

Clarene Antha Rhodecap

Dec 6, 2015

STAUNTON, VA…   Clarene Antha “Ance” Rhodecap passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Rhodecap and her parents Carl and Lee Alice Fultz.   She was 96 years old, born November 2, 1919 and grew up on a farm in Mt. Sidney near Seawright Springs.  She was a lifelong member of Salem...

Glenn Edward Martin

Glenn Edward Martin

Dec 4, 2015

GLENN EDWARD MARTINBORN: NOV. 18TH 1051DIED: DEC. 4TH 2015Glenn Edward Martin, age 64, of Spokane Washington, passed away Friday, December 4th, 2015 at his residence.He was born November 18, 1951 in Staunton, Virginia. Son of the late Ralph Edward and Vergie Leigh Martin.Family members include; significant other Michele (Micki) Albrecht and daughter Jamie Martin Rowland of Spokane Washington. Also two...

Rebecca June Gregory

Rebecca June Gregory

Dec 4, 2015

STAUNTON,VA…   Rebecca June (Kesterson) Gregory, 74, wife of Roy Gregory, of Staunton, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Medical College of Virginia.   She was born on May 28, 1941 in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Cline) Kesterson.   She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother.  She especially enjoyed...

Elizabeth Gilbert Crickenberger

Elizabeth Gilbert Crickenberger

Dec 3, 2015

ELIZABETH G. CRICKENBERGER   STUARTS DRAFT, VA…             Elizabeth Gilbert Crickenberger, 88, a resident of Stuarts Draft Retirement Community, died Thursday afternoon, December 3, 2015, at Augusta Health.   She was a daughter of the late O.W. Sr. and Georgia Gilbert, and was born on January 20, 1927, in Augusta County, and graduated from Mt. Sidney High School and Dunsmore Business College.  ...

Odus Wallace Martin

Odus Wallace Martin

Dec 3, 2015

ODUS W. MARTIN STAUNTON, VA…            Odus Wallace “Wally” Martin, 82, of Staunton, died Thursday, December 3, 2015, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.             He was born September 12, 1933, in Augusta Springs, a son of the late Robert and Murry (Clark) Martin.             Mr. Martin was a veteran of the U.S.Navy.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Martin was employed by the...

Brenda Lee Patterson

Brenda Lee Patterson

Dec 2, 2015

Brenda Lee Patterson, 45, wife of Tracy Harris, of Raphine, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at her residence.               She was born June 11, 1970, in Staunton, a daughter of Jesse Patterson and Alice Losh and her husband, Jerry. Family members include her step-mother, Charl Patterson; two sons, Josh Harris and Jeremy Harris;...

John William Massie "Mac" Fields

John William Massie "Mac" Fields

Dec 2, 2015

JOHN W. “Mac” FIELDS JR.   STAUNTON, VA…               John William Massie “Mac” Fields, Jr., 69, of Staunton, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Augusta Health. He was born September 24, 1946, in Staunton, a son of the late John William and Gladys Marie (Michael) Fields.         Prior to retirement, he was employed as Mr. Utility by the City of Staunton         John...

David Hubert Fitzgerald

David Hubert Fitzgerald

Dec 2, 2015

DAVID H. FITZGERALD   STAUNTON, VA...David Hubert Fitzgerald, 81, husband of Patricia (Tharp) Fitzgerald, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.He was born February 2, 1934, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Samuel J. and Nellie (Leslie) Fitzgerald.Prior to retirement, he worked in the Benger Lab at DuPont. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.He...

William Mason Stone

William Mason Stone

Dec 1, 2015

STAUNTON, VA…               William Mason Stone, 89, husband of Linda Stone, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at his residence.   He was born October 17, 1926, in Staunton, a son of the late John Wesley and Clara Filmore (Wiseman) Stone.   Mr. Stone was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and World War II in the U.S. Navy and...

Wanda Adell Staton

Wanda Adell Staton

Dec 1, 2015

WANDA H. STATONSTAUNTON, VA...Wanda Adell (Hall) Staton, 81, of Staunton, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.She was born July 26, 1934, in Falling Springs, a daughter of the late Hugh H. Hall and Marie (Cobb) Hall Hughes.She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, she loved her church and serving her community.For many years she...

William Robert "Butch" Deardorff

William Robert "Butch" Deardorff

Nov 26, 2015

William Robert “Butch” Deardorff, 74, of Verona, VA, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 26, 2015, after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born on February 27, 1941 in St. Albans, WV, a son of the late Harold William and Hester Rebecca Deardorff. Mr. Deardorff is survived by his wife, Lu Crist Deardorff; two sons,...

Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson) Christ

Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson) Christ

Nov 24, 2015

STAUNTON, VA…               Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson) Christ, 83, widow of James Christ, of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015.   She was born March 12, 1932, in Staunton, VA, a daughter of the late John Joseph and Rose (Collins) Johnson.   Family members include three sons, John E. Christ and wife, Keli, Stephen B. Christ and life partner, Celio Martinez, and...

Justin Ray Ayers

Justin Ray Ayers

Nov 23, 2015

                                        JUSTIN R. AYERSSTAUNTON, VA...Justin Ray "Ray-Ray",  "Petie" Ayers, 29, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 in Fishersville, VA.He was born June 23, 1986, in Richmond, VA, a son of Jessie F. Ayers and Sherry Eakin.He loved riding dirt bikes with...

Jerry Lee Botkin

Jerry Lee Botkin

Nov 23, 2015

JERRY L. BOTKINMT. SIDNEY, VA...Jerry Lee Botkin, 76, widower of Barbara Lou (Bell) Botkin, of 30 Overlook Ave., died Monday, November 23, 2015, in the Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville.He was born May 3, 1939, in Churchville, a son of Ruby Della (Price) Botkin and the late Sandy Lee Botkin.Prior to retirement, Mr. Botkin was a painting contractor.Family members include three...