Obituaries

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...

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...