Obituaries

Ina Vernelle Henry

Ina Vernelle Henry

Apr 27, 2015

INA M. HENRY STAUNTON, VA Ina Vernelle (Morgan) Henry, 97, widow of Evans Clyde Henry, of Staunton, died Monday, April 27, 2015, at Birch Gardens of Royal Care. She was born July 13, 1917, in Atlanta, GA, a daughter of the late Emory Augustus and Ina V. (Tuggle) Morgan. A graveside service was conducted on Thursday, April 30, 2015, in...

Vernon David Nickson

Vernon David Nickson

Apr 25, 2015

RICHMOND, VA Vernon David Nickson, 55, of Howardsville Road, Staunton, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 in MCV. He was born on June 22, 1959 in Greenville, IN, a son of the late Vernon J. and Awilda Pearl (Bowles) Nickson. Mr. Nickson is survived by special friend and caregiver, Kenneth Shaw. He is preceded in death by a special friend and...

Joan Gray Marshall

Joan Gray Marshall

Apr 24, 2015

JOAN G. MARSHALL STAUNTON, VA Joan (Gray) Marshall, 79, widow of Howard Campbell Marshall, of 31 Woodlee Road, died Friday, April 24, 2015 in Brightview. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Union County, KY, a daughter of the late Fred Hughes Gray and Helen (Tate) Gray Ralston. Mrs. Marshall worked in Human Resources at General Electric until her...

Carrie Louise Moyer

Carrie Louise Moyer

Apr 24, 2015

CHURCHVILLE, VA Carrie "Louise" Moyer, 66, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Churchville after fighting cancer. She is survived by her husband, George Baugher who she loved for 50 years. She was born May 28, 1949, to Howard Clay Moyers and Priscilla Gregory Moyers. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Jordan (Donnie); her brother, Tommy Moyers...

Shirley Jane Shomo

Shirley Jane Shomo

Apr 24, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Shirley Jane (Supple) Shomo, 80, wife of Charles H. Shomo of 1237 Cedar Green Road, Staunton died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Stuarts Draft Christian Home. Surviving family members, in addition to her husband of 61 years, include: son Scott H. Shomo and wife Sally, daughter Tamera S. Mason and husband John, five grandchildren, Justin and Cynthia Shomo,...

Jo Anne Virginia Berg

Jo Anne Virginia Berg

Apr 23, 2015

JO ANNE R. BERG STAUNTON, VA Jo Anne Virginia (Richardson) Berg, 66, of Staunton, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her residence. She was born on June 29, 1948 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Isabelle (Beagle) Richardson. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph P. Berg. She is survived...

Marjorie Brubeck Shreckhise

Marjorie Brubeck Shreckhise

Apr 21, 2015

MARJORIE B. SHRECKHISE STUARTS DRAFT, VA Marjorie (Brubeck) Shreckhise, 87, widow of John Shreckhise, of 80 Brookmill Road, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born on August 18, 1927 in Virginia, a daughter of the late Lyttleton Tazewell and Lyllian Audrey (Williams) Brubeck. Mrs. Shreckhise was a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She attended Dunsmore Business School....

Alan Powell Bradford

Alan Powell Bradford

Apr 21, 2015

ALAN P. BRADFORD STAUNTON - Alan Powell Bradford, 92, a physicist who retired in 1986 from the US Army Night Vision and Electro Optics Laboratory (NVEOL) in Ft. Belvoir, VA, died April 21, 2015 at Bridgewater Retirement Community in Bridgewater, VA from complications from Alzheimer's disease. He had a scientifically fruitful 45 year career, beginning with Infrared Sniperscopes and Metascopes...

Edith Lucille Paxton

Edith Lucille Paxton

Apr 21, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Edith Lucille (Hill) Paxton, 93, widow of Hillary Wilson Paxton, of Staunton, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born August 16, 1921, in Lexington, a daughter of the late Emory E. and Daisey (Padgette) Hill. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Paxton was clerk of court for the City of Staunton from 1951 until 1978. She...

Stanley Leon Price

Stanley Leon Price

Apr 21, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Stanley Leon Price, 80, of Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Augusta Health. He was born on June 16, 1934 in New Market, a son of the late Grover and Mildred Price. Mr. Price was a veteran in the U.S. Army and served overseas as a tank mechanic. He was a truck...

Betty Joyce Tedder

Betty Joyce Tedder

Apr 21, 2015

B. JOYCE TEDDER WAYNESBORO, VA Betty Joyce (Matthews) Tedder, 74, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Augusta Health. She was born on March 25, 1941 in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late William Winston and Mabel Rebecca Matthews. Mrs. Tedder is survived by a daughter, Beverley Sheryl Swisher and husband, Jimmy, of Stuarts Draft; a grandchild, Levi Swisher; a...

Robert Lee Hill Jr.

Robert Lee Hill Jr.

Apr 20, 2015

ROBERT L. HILL JR. STAUNTON, VA Robert Lee Hill Jr. of 107 Park Blvd., Staunton, Va. departed this life Monday, April 20, 2015 at Augusta Health. Robert was born January 31, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Robert Lee Sr. and Emma Hill. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norris H. Wells. He is survived by...

Anthony "Tony" Harris

Anthony "Tony" Harris

Apr 20, 2015

ANTHONY "TONY" HARRIS CHURCHVILLE, VA Anthony "Tony" David Harris, 50, of 3084 Hankey Mountain Highway, Churchville, passed away Monday April 20, 2015 at his residence. Tony was born on February 9, 1965 in Staunton, VA, a son of Annie Sheets Harris and the late Bobby Ivan Harris. Tony was employed as a Truck Driver and was a member of the...

Janet Lee Brody

Janet Lee Brody

Apr 19, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Mrs. David R. Brody passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Staunton surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1929 in Chestnut Hill, PA daughter of the late Albert and Mina Behr Zifferblatt of Philadelphia, PA. Mrs. Brody attended Green Mountain College in Poultney, VT and later engaged in a brief career as a Radio...

Lewis William Shuey

Lewis William Shuey

Apr 19, 2015

WAYNESBORO, VA Lewis William "Jim" Shuey, 89, husband of Luella (Chittum) Shuey, of 789 Kiddsville Road, was called home on Sunday, April 19, 2015, from his residence. He was born June 22, 1925, in Augusta County, a son of the late Lewis Herman and Bessie (Weaver) Shuey. Mr. Shuey was a veteran of the United States Army having served in...

Michael Steven Barlow

Michael Steven Barlow

Apr 18, 2015

CHILHOWIE, VA Michael Steven Barlow, 48, of Chilhowie died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1967 in Big Spring, TX, a son of Harvey M. and Lilly Mae (Way) Barlow. Mr. Barlow was a self-employed contractor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Randolph A. Barlow of Fredericksburg, and...

Betty L. Painter

Betty L. Painter

Apr 16, 2015

BETTY L. PAINTER STAUNTON, VA Betty L. Painter, 85, wife of Wayne Douglas Painter, of 301 Bon Lea Drive, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born February 23, 1930, in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth (Terry) Leistra. Mrs. Painter was a longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was...

Betty May Whitmer

Betty May Whitmer

Apr 16, 2015

BETTY H. WHITMER VERONA, VA Betty May (Helmick) Whitmer, 69, wife of John Whitmer, of 32 Earhart Lane, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born December 12, 1945, in Mt. Jackson, a daughter of the late Frank F. and Hilda M. (Estep) Helmick. In addition to her husband, family members include a son, John Shane Whitmer...

Elizabeth Annette Drewry

Elizabeth Annette Drewry

Apr 16, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Elizabeth "Bitsy" Shaffer Drewry, 54, of Staunton, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Kings Daughters' Health and Rehab Center, in Staunton, Virginia, following a brave and courageous battle with brain cancer. She was the wife of Robert "Michael" Drewry, Jr. Bitsy was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia...

Walter Hume Collins

Walter Hume Collins

Apr 16, 2015

STAUNTON, VA Walter Hume Collins, Jr., 91, husband of Carolyn (Botkin) Collins, of Staunton, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Brookdale. He was born April 3, 1924, in Staunton, a son of the late Walter H. Collins, Sr. and Edna (Hays) Collins. Mr. Collins was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in South America during World War...