Obituaries

Elaine Shifflett Mason

Elaine Shifflett Mason

Nov 22, 2015

ROANOKE, VA….   Juliette Elaine (Moomau) Shifflett Mason passed away on November 20, 2015 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  She was born on August 21, 1926 in Greenville, VA.  She was the widow of Robert Franklin Shifflett, Jr. who was deceased on December 9, 2003.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph Moore Moomau and Virginia Vines Moomau.   Elaine...

Rebecca "Becky" Showker

Rebecca "Becky" Showker

Nov 21, 2015

REBECCA "BECKY" SHOWKER STAUNTON ~ If you are reading this, it means my soul was released from my earthly cocoon on November 11, 2015 and is winging it's way to a brighter, more beautiful home. I was born on April 14, 1939 in Staunton, the youngest daughter of the late John E. and Pearle (Doome) Roadcap. Also preceding me were...

Sue C. Denolf

Sue C. Denolf

Nov 20, 2015

Ann C. "Sue" Street DeNolf, 74, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Kings Daughters Rehab Facility.She was born in Yuba City, Calif., on May 31, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruthe and Roland Street; and two brothers, Lanny Dale and Bill.She is survived by four daughters, Mary Koch, Susan Marks, Dondi Brandon, Kathryn Rivera;...

Patricia Kincaid Ohlinger

Patricia Kincaid Ohlinger

Nov 20, 2015

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Ardella Lee Nance

Ardella Lee Nance

Nov 19, 2015

STAUNTON, VA…   Ardella “Della” Lee (Butler) Nance, 85, of Staunton, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Brookdale.She was born on May 19, 1930 in Nelson County, the daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Virginia (Bibb) Butler.   Mrs. Nance was a member of The Methodist Faith. She formerly resided in Herndon, moving to Brookdale eight years ago.  ...

Gaynell (Smith) Cash

Gaynell (Smith) Cash

Nov 15, 2015

GAYNELL S. CASH STAUNTON, VA Gaynell (Smith) Cash, 83, widow of Alexander M. Cash, of 269 White Oak Gap Road, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at her residence. She was born August 11, 1932, in Alleghany, a daughter of the late John F. and Flora (Rhoades) Smith. Family members include a son, Alexander Murphy Cash Jr. and wife, Janice, of...

Kenneth Edward Harris

Kenneth Edward Harris

Nov 12, 2015

KENNETH E. HARRIS STAUNTON, VA Kenneth Edward "Rooster" Harris, 70, husband of Joyce Ann (Mowbray) Harris, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born on September 20, 1945, in Richmond, a son of the late, Walter and Mildred (Miller) Harris. He was a Sergeant in the Army having served in the Vietnam War. In addition to...

Cdr Whitney W. Parrish

Cdr Whitney W. Parrish

Nov 10, 2015

CDR WHITNEY W. PARRISH CHC, USN, RET. STAUNTON, VA Chaplain Whitney W. Parrish, retired United Methodist minister, 87, husband of Dixie Lee (Marcum) Parrish, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at home. Whitney was born October 18, 1928, in Brunswick County, VA, the son of the late Samuel E. and Rebecca L. Parrish. In addition to his parents, Chaplain Parrish...

Carl Preston Henderson, Jr.

Carl Preston Henderson, Jr.

Nov 10, 2015

CARL P. HENDERSON JR. STAUNTON, VA Carl "Preston" Henderson Jr., 41, of Staunton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was born December 12, 1973 to Carl P. Henderson Sr. and the late Sarah Carter "Pig" Henderson. Preston was employed by UPS Freight in Waynesboro. He was devoted to working out and bodybuilding and was a dedicated member...

John Dewitt Newlen

John Dewitt Newlen

Nov 10, 2015

JOHN D. NEWLEN STAUNTON, VA John Dewitt Newlen, 99, widower of Monna Belle (Hevener) Newlen, of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at King's Daughters' Rehab. He was born November 24, 1915, in Highland County, a son of the late Paul Lester and Lula Belle (Grogg) Newlen. He was a finished carpenter and built many houses in Staunton. He...

William Edward Robinson Sr.

William Edward Robinson Sr.

Nov 9, 2015

STAUNTON, VA William Edward Robinson, Sr., 69, of 1201 Montgomery Avenue, Staunton, died as a result of a traffic accident November 5, 2015. Bill was born October 30, 1946, to the late Virginia Alley Robinson and Raymond P. Robinson of Staunton. He drove a tractor-trailer for WRJR Hauling LLC owned by his son. He is survived by his wife, Jackie...

Mary Glenn Fitzgerald

Mary Glenn Fitzgerald

Nov 7, 2015

VERONA, VA Mary Frances (Glenn) Fitzgerald, 78, wife of Donald E. Fitzgerald, of Verona, passed away Saturday, November 07, 2015 at Augusta Health. She was born February 7, 1937, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Christian Lee and Blanche (Allen) Glenn. Mary was an amazing woman who dedicated her life to her children, family and husband of 31...

Keith Alexander Calloway

Keith Alexander Calloway

Nov 3, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Keith Alexander Calloway, 58, of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Augusta Health. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dr. William Hugh "Bill" Grey

Dr. William Hugh "Bill" Grey

Nov 1, 2015

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Dr. William Hugh Grey, 92, of Charlottesville, died November 1 at Hospice House, following a hemorrhagic stroke ten days earlier. The son of Matt McMurray and DeBerniere Smith Grey, he was born in Davidson, N.C., and grew up in Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his brother, DeBerniere "Bernie" Grey, and sisters, Frances Pfohl, Martha Hawkinson, and...

Joseph Kennan Koogler

Joseph Kennan Koogler

Nov 1, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Joseph Kennan Koogler, 84, husband of Edith (Roadcap) Koogler, of Staunton, died Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Envoy of Staunton. He was born December 6, 1930, in Augusta County, a son of the late Harry C. and Irene (Stoner) Koogler. Mr. Koogler was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Stanley...

Smedley Butler Hartwick

Smedley Butler Hartwick

Oct 31, 2015

SMEDLEY B. HARTWICK STAUNTON, VA Smedley Butler Hartwick, 86, of Staunton, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born October 13, 1929, in Penn Laird, a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Pauline Virginia (Summers) Hartwick. Prior to retirement, Mr. Hartwick was employed by the Dixie, Visualite, and Wayne Theaters. He was the last surviving...

Mary Lasley Thomas

Mary Lasley Thomas

Oct 31, 2015

MARY L. THOMAS GREENVILLE, VA Mary Lasley Thomas (Jimmie), 95, of Greenville died on Saturday, October 31. Born in Staunton November 29, 1919, she was the daughter of Frank and Alice Lasley. She attended Stuart Hall and Mary Baldwin College. She married John Hansford Thomas, Jr (Doc), Greenville's long time doctor, who predeceased her. Her sister, Margaret Wright, and her...

Martha C. Wilson

Martha C. Wilson

Oct 30, 2015

WAYNESBORO, VA Martha Almeta (Chesnut) Wilson, wife of George Nelson Wilson III of Waynesboro and formerly of Farmville died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Augusta Health. She was born January 20, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia, a daughter of the late William Bowers and Blanche (Ware) Chesnut. A graduate of Manatee County High School, class of 1951, she was a member...

Douglas Hamlin Carpenter, Jr.

Douglas Hamlin Carpenter, Jr.

Oct 29, 2015

VERONA, VA Douglas Hamlin Carpenter, Jr., 31, of 330 Skyview Circle, died October 29, 2015 in Verona. He was born May 1, 1984, in Augusta County a son of Douglas Hamlin Carpenter, Sr. and Melinda Sue (Eavers) Carpenter. He was employed by Z & Z Machine Company. In addition to his parents, family members include four children, Haley, Christian, Cathan,...

Lucille Evelyn Brooks Crookshanks

Lucille Evelyn Brooks Crookshanks

Oct 29, 2015

LUCILLE B. CROOKSHANKS VERONA, VA Lucille Evelyn Brooks Crookshanks of Verona passed away at her residence on October 29, 2015 after a period of declining health. She was a patient served by Hospice of the Shenandoah. Lucy was born on March 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Reverend Cash Richard and Myrtle Brooks, of Wyoming County, WVA. In addition...