Obituaries

Otis L. Fisher

Otis L. Fisher

Sep 15, 2016

Rev. Otis Leroy Fisher, 90, widower of Mary Jane (Ramsey) Fisher, of Staunton, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016.                              He was born January 21, 1926, in Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, a son of the late Raymond Reed and Ferris Maureen (Reynolds) Fisher.   Prior to retirement, Rev. Fisher was a Presbyterian minister, having served 12...

Walter V. Eggleston, Jr

Walter V. Eggleston, Jr

Sep 14, 2016

WALTER V. EGGLESTON, JR. PORT REPUBLIC, VA… Walter Vest Eggleston, Jr., 59, husband of Paula (Grim) Eggleston, of 13711 S. Eastside Highway, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1957, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Walter V. , Sr., and Elva May (Fitzgerald) Eggleston. Mr. Eggleston was a crane operator for...

Forrest Coyner Cook

Forrest Coyner Cook

Sep 13, 2016

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Joanne Elizabeth Hodges

Joanne Elizabeth Hodges

Sep 13, 2016

JOANNE ELIZABETH HODGES STAUNTON, VA… Joanne Elizabeth (Rhodes) Hodges, 82, wife of Joe D. Hodges, Sr., of 404 Ann Street, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at her residence. She was born April 29, 1934, in Covington, daughter of the late Joseph William, Sr., and Irene Elizabeth (Doss) Rhodes. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Hodges was employed by the City of...

Michelle Leigh Koenig

Michelle Leigh Koenig

Sep 13, 2016

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Lucille Virginia Moses

Lucille Virginia Moses

Sep 12, 2016

LUCILLE B. MOSES STAUNTON, VA… Lucille Virginia (Buchanan) Moses, 95, widow of Willie Franklin Moses, Jr., of 434 Betsy Bell Road, died Monday, September 12, 2016. She was born August 10, 1921 in Lofton,  a daughter of the late William E. and Pearlie (Rowe) Buchanan. Before retiring, Mrs. Moses was employed by Sears with 10 years of service prior to...

Frank E. Fravel

Frank E. Fravel

Sep 12, 2016

STAUNTON...             Lt. Col. Frank E. Fravel, 86, passed away on September 9, 2016.             Born May 2, 1930, in Spottswood, VA, Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Rhoene Smith Fravel, Robert Roland Fravel and brother Bob Fravel.  He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce Thomas Fravel of Greenville, VA.            ...

Eudora Carpenter

Eudora Carpenter

Sep 11, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…             Eudora Carpenter, 86, of Staunton, died Sunday, September 11, 2016, at King’s Daughters Community Health.             She was born September 12, 1929, in Kinderhook, a daughter of the late Bennie and Pearl Carpenter.             Eudora dedicated her life to serving others.  She was well known for her years of service at King’s Daughters Hospital and the Valley...

Jeremiah Edward Harris

Jeremiah Edward Harris

Sep 11, 2016

JEREMIAH E. HARRIS RAPHINE, VA… Jeremiah Edward Harris, 26, of 14 Midway School Road, died Sunday, September 11, 2016, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville following severe injuries from an accident.He was born September 11, 1990, in Harrisonburg, a son of Tracy Edward Harris of Steeles Tavern and the late Brenda Lee Patterson.In addition to his father, family...

Eugene L. Lawson

Eugene L. Lawson

Sep 9, 2016

STAUNTON, VA…             Eugene Lee “Gene” Lawson, 77, widower of Joyce (Reaves) Lawson of Staunton, died Friday, September 9, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.             He was born on January 15, 1939 in Augusta County a son of the late Rosie Virginia Lawson.                      Mr. Lawson was a member at Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren, VFW Post 2216 and...

Ella Catherine Earhart

Ella Catherine Earhart

Sep 9, 2016

VERONA, VA…             Ella Catherine (Bradley) Earhart, 90, widow of Earl Lyle Earhart of 800 Lee Highway, died Friday, September 9, 2016, at her residence.             She was born April 19, 1926, in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Ollie F. and Annie B. (Hite) Bradley.             She was a member of Old Providence ARP Church.             In addition...

Virginia Lee Hylton

Virginia Lee Hylton

Sep 8, 2016

VIRGINIA H. HYLTON STAUNTON, VA…Virginia Lee (Hevener) Hylton, 65, wife of Nelson D. Hylton, of 15 Evans Lane, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville.She was born October 8, 1950, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Peyton) Hevener. Mrs. Hylton was employed by Cold Springs Correctional Center. In addition to...

Charles Newton Beard

Charles Newton Beard

Sep 7, 2016

Charles Newton Beard (Monk) of the Middlebrook Road, Staunton, died September 2, 2016 after a brief residency at Summit Square Retirement Community, Waynesboro, and hospital stay at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1926 in Augusta County, a son of Oser Boyd and Clora Craig Beard, and grew up in the village of Middlebrook.  He...

Richard W. Clatterbaugh

Richard W. Clatterbaugh

Sep 6, 2016

RICHARD W. CLATTERBAUGH STAUNTON, VA… Richard W. Clatterbaugh, 86, of 686 Phillip Street passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 16, 1930, in Staunton to the late Homer W. and Margaret (Gibson) Clatterbaugh. Richard graduated in 1948, president of his class and the first graduating class of Wilson Memorial High School. He served...

Donald Lee Campbell

Donald Lee Campbell

Sep 5, 2016

DONALD L. CAMPBELLSTAUNTON, VA…  Donald Lee “Donnie” Campbell, 80, husband of Joyce ‘Joy” (Baber) Campbell, of Staunton, died Monday, September 5, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 24, 1935 in Augusta County a son of the late Glenn Berry Campbell and Reba Mae (Link) Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and was...

Evelyn R. Kirby

Evelyn R. Kirby

Sep 4, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Louise (Rankin) Kirby, 94, widow of Joseph Benjamin Kirby, died at 11:26 pm on Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Shenandoah House, Fishersville. She was born September 10, 1921 in Mt. Sidney, daughter of the late Walker James and Sadie (Bunch) Rankin.     Family includes her two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Deborah Kirby of Staunton, and Victor and...

Harry Ernest White, Jr.

Harry Ernest White, Jr.

Sep 3, 2016

Harry Ernest White, Jr., 86, widower of Isabel Catherine (Lotts) Fielding White, died on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Augusta Health. He was born on January 30, 1930 in Mt. Airy, NC, a son of the late Harry E. Sr. and Daisy (Monday) White. Mr. White was proud to have achieved the level of Eagle Scout.  He attended Western Carolina...

David Melvin Wilson

David Melvin Wilson

Aug 29, 2016

DAVID M. WILSON BALTIMORE, MD… David Melvin Wilson, 78, widower of Nannie Marie (Ransich) Wilson, of 6720 Graceland Ave., died Monday, August 29, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 18, 1939, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, a son of the late David Carl and Virginia Pearl (Lydic) Wilson. Prior to retirement, Mr. Wilson was a business agent of DC...

Joyce R. Brower

Joyce R. Brower

Aug 27, 2016

JOYCE R. BROWER FISHERSVILLE, VA…. Joyce Robertson Brower, 88, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2016 at the Shenandoah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA.  She had resided there since suffering a stroke in 2009.  Joyce was the widow of Edward Lyle Brower, who passed away in 2001.  At the time of his passing, they had...

Harrison Hite

Harrison Hite

Aug 25, 2016

STAUNTON, VA ….             Harrison Hite, 84, husband of Carolyn Ashby Hite, of Hermitage Road, Staunton, died Thursday, August 25, 2016.             He was born August 22, 1932, in Staunton, a son of the late Daniel and Mamie (Cash) Hite.             Mr. Hite was a veteran of the U.S. Army.             Prior to retirement, he was employed by Hopeman Brothers....