Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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;...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.

