Obituaries

William Russell Wilkerson

William Russell Wilkerson

Dec 23, 2014

WILLIAM R. WILKERSON STUARTS DRAFT, VA William Russell Wilkerson, age 93, widower of Edith Eloise (Elliott) Wilkerson of Stuarts Draft, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Shenandoah House of Augusta Health. He was born July 11, 1921, in Staunton, a son of the late Aldine Kemper and Eva Bell (Shiflett) Wilkerson. Russell graduated from R. E. Lee High...

John William Taylor Ii

John William Taylor Ii

Dec 23, 2014

JOHN W. TAYLOR II STAUNTON, VA John William Taylor II, age 63, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2014. He is survived by his three sisters, Sue Shiflet (Rick), Ann Hewitt (Neal), and Gay Ranson (Bill); also five nieces and nephews, Eric, Darby, Ben, Clint and Dayna. He also leaves seven great nephews and one great niece....

Lorraine Isabell Robertson

Lorraine Isabell Robertson

Dec 22, 2014

LORRAINE C. ROBERTSON WAYNESBORO, VA Lorraine Isabell (Chandler) Robertson, 84, widow of John Isaac Robertson, of 86 Summercrest Ave., died Monday, December 22, 2014, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1930, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Stobert Alexander and Blanch Gladac (Wright) Robertson. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Robertson was employed by United VanLines Moving Company....

Nellie "Jo" Howdyshell

Nellie "Jo" Howdyshell

Dec 20, 2014

NELLIE W. HOWDYSHELL STAUNTON, VA Nellie Lee "Jo" (Woods) Howdyshell, 70, of 2392 Cole Avenue, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1944, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Harry Wallace and Mamie Elizabeth (Benson) Woods. She was a member of Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren. Family members include two sons...

Margann "Margie" Wright

Margann "Margie" Wright

Dec 20, 2014

MARGANN S. WRIGHT VERONA, VA Margann "Margie" (Swisher) Wright, 74, wife of Forester Wright of Verona, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1940, in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Isaac E. and Alice (Cash) Swisher. Margie was owner/operator of the Stock Exchange Deli for 17 years. She was a member of Union...

Robert Raymond Mengert

Robert Raymond Mengert

Dec 16, 2014

ROBERT R. MENGERT STAUNTON, VA Robert Raymond Mengert, 83, widower of Ruth Marion (Lawrence) Mengert, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Augusta Health. He was born September 4, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harold Austin and Florence (Alt) Mengert. Mr. Mengert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was involved in retail...

Doris Roberta Tolley

Doris Roberta Tolley

Dec 15, 2014

DORIS B. TOLLEY FISHERSVILLE, VA Doris Roberta (Baylor) Tolley, 90, widow of William Austin Tolley, Jr., a resident of Shenandoah Nursing Home, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born January 19, 1924, in Middlebrook, a daughter of the late Willis N. Sr., and Edith Mae (Showalter) Baylor. Mrs. Tolley retired from Western State Hospital. In...

Mary Ellen Wiseman

Mary Ellen Wiseman

Dec 15, 2014

MARY K. WISEMAN STAUNTON, VA Mary Ellen (Koogler) Wiseman, 91, widow of James Erskine "Jimmie" Wiseman, of 512 Houston Street, died Monday, December 15, 2014, in Envoy of Staunton. She was born August 11, 1923, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Harry Clay and Irene Virginia (Stoner) Koogler. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Wiseman was head cashier for Reid's...

Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams

Dec 15, 2014

JOSEPH WILLIAMS SWOOPE, VA Joseph Williams, 87, widower of Dr. Emma Lee (Jackson) Williams, of 1481 Buffalo Gap Highway, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 14, 1927, in Staunton, a son of the late William Henry and Mary (Tindull) Williams. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served with the USO...

Ann Gertrude Calverley

Ann Gertrude Calverley

Dec 14, 2014

ANN W. CALVERLEY STAUNTON, VA Ann Gertrude (Wilkerson) Calverley, 80, widow of Arthur Thomas Calverley Captain U.S. Army (Ret.), of 724 Mineola Street, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at her residence. She was born October 20, 1934, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Anthony Perkins and Oval Wallace (Robertson) Wilkerson. Mrs. Calverley was very active in the Women's...

Nicole Jean Mcpherson

Nicole Jean Mcpherson

Dec 14, 2014

PHILADELPHIA, PA Nicole Jean McPherson, 48, of Philadelphia, PA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was born December 4, 1966, in Pottstown, PA a daughter of Gertrude Redifer McPherson and Cecil Harold McPherson, Jr. Nicole enjoyed watching movies and loved the outdoors. She was always happy and loving and always had a bright smile...

Nancy Jane Curry

Nancy Jane Curry

Dec 10, 2014

NANCY G. CURRY STAUNTON, VA Nancy Jane (Geist) Lam Curry, 72, widow of John Curry, of 2715 Knollwood Drive, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014, in Augusta Health. She was born February 14, 1942, in Rockingham County, a daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Opple) Geist. Family members include three daughters, Donna Curry, with whom she lived in Staunton, Juanita...

C. Moffet Shiflet

C. Moffet Shiflet

Dec 9, 2014

C. MOFFET SHIFLET STAUNTON, VA C. Moffet Shiflet, 84, husband of Shara (Ballard) Shiflet of Staunton, VA died on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1930 at Swoope Va., son of W. Clarence & Annie (Riley) Shiflet. Moffet graduated with the first class of Wilson Memorial High School. He is also a graduate of...

Dallas Monroe Hemp

Dallas Monroe Hemp

Dec 2, 2014

DALLAS M. HEMP MIDDLEBROOK, VA Dallas Monroe Hemp, 85, of 295 Sinking Springs Road, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born October 7, 1929, in Augusta County a son of the late Otie McCutchan and Arbra Pauline (Berry) Hemp. Prior to retirement, Mr. Hemp owned and operated Sinking Springs Farm with his family. He was a...

Diane Craun Smith

Diane Craun Smith

Dec 1, 2014

DIANE C. SMITH FISHERSVILLE, VA Diane Craun Smith, 62, of 14 Fred Lane, died Monday, December 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1952, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Janet Lucille Smith. Prior to retirement, Diane was employed by ConAgra Foods with 25 years of service. Family members include a brother and sister-in-law, Danny S....

Virginia H. Ludwig

Virginia H. Ludwig

Nov 27, 2014

VIRGINIA H. LUDWIG STAUNTON, VA Virginia H. Ludwig, 98, of Staunton, Virginia, died on Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born on October 16, 1916, to Clarence David and Sadie Wright Harper in Staunton. Virginia was a life-long member of Central United Methodist Church and a member in heart of the First Baptist Church, where she attended regularly both with...

Dorothy Frances Rankin

Dorothy Frances Rankin

Nov 25, 2014

DOROTHY S. RANKIN STAUNTON, VA Dorothy Frances (Shover) Rankin, 88, wife of Paul Rankin, of 18 E. Liberty Street, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at her residence. She was born June 30, 1926, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Bessie Mae. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Rankin was employed by Genesco L. Grief and she was also a home caregiver....

Charlotte Broga

Charlotte Broga

Nov 24, 2014

CHARLOTTE B. BROGA MIDDLEBROOK, VA... Charlotte (Bell) Broga, 62, widow of Dwight C. Broga, III, of Middlebrook, died Wednesday, November 19,2 014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born June 20, 1952, in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Speeks) Bell. Mrs. Broga was retired from the United State Coast Guard. Family members include two sons, Chris...

Cloie Madeline Hutchens

Cloie Madeline Hutchens

Nov 24, 2014

MT. CRAWFORD, VA Cloie Madeline (Price) Reed Hutchens, 95, of Mt. Crawford, died Monday, November 24, 2014 in Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 7, 1919 in Walkers Creek, a daughter of the late John Taylor and Minnie Ada (Balser) Price. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Teddy O. Reed and Cletus...

Evelyn Jane Newman

Evelyn Jane Newman

Nov 24, 2014

EVELYN C. NEWMAN FAIRFIELD, VA Evelyn Jane (Crist) Newman, 84, wife, of Jerald W. Newman, Sr., of 3753 Borden Grant Trail, died Monday, November 24, 2014, at her residence. She was born August 29, 1930, in Vesuvius, a daughter of the late Jesse Donald and Retter (Cash) Crist. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Newman was employed by Thrifty Inn in Lexington....