Obituaries

Ruth Ann Campbell

Ruth Ann Campbell

Oct 4, 2014

RUTH A. CAMPBELL STAUNTON, VA The life of Ruth Ann Campbell came to a peaceful end on October 1, 2014. A longtime resident of Staunton, VA "Honey," as many affectionately called her, was raised in Brownsburg, VA by Walter Irvine and Ruth Moneymaker Lunsford. While it was Mrs. Campbell's request not to make a fuss over her life after death,...

Franklin Lee Riley

Franklin Lee Riley

Oct 4, 2014

FRANKLIN L. RILEY STAUNTON, VA Franklin Lee Riley, 54, of 39 Briarwood, died Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. He was born August 12, 1960, in Staunton, a son of the late Eugene Franklin and Joyce Rebecca (Rusmisel) Riley. Family members include a daughter, Tabitha Dawn Riley; and two sisters, Gail Marie Hanger of Staunton and Sandra...

Fannie Frances Hall

Fannie Frances Hall

Oct 4, 2014

FANNIE C. HALL WAYNESBORO, VA Fannie Frances (Church) Hall, 89, widow of Rev. Fields Vernon Hall, of 625 King Avenue, died Saturday, October 4, 2014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born March 31, 1925, in Glade Spring, VA. Family members include five sons and three daughters-in-law, Roger Lee and Patsy Hall of Havelock, North Carolina, Charles Vernon Hall of...

Charlotte Ann Parker

Charlotte Ann Parker

Oct 2, 2014

CHARLOTTE H. PARKER EVANS, GA Charlotte Ann Humphries Parker, 73, of Evans, GA, entered into rest on Tuesday September 30th while at home. Ms. Parker was born on January 7, 1941, in Vesuvius, VA where she was subsequently raised. She was the daughter of the late Clyde H. Humphries and Margaret "Polly" Morris Humphries. Ms. Parker was a member of...

Betty Jane Hiner

Betty Jane Hiner

Sep 25, 2014

BETTY S. HINER WAYNESBORO, VA Betty Jane Smith Hiner, a resident of Waynesboro died September 20, 2014 at the UVA Medical Center. The third of five children, she was born on May 20, 1926 in Greensburg, PA to Amanda Keenan Smith and Robert Edward Smith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John M. Hiner and...

Helen Gay Chandler

Helen Gay Chandler

Sep 21, 2014

HELEN R. CHANDLER CRIMORA, VA Helen Gay (Rasnick) Chandler, 75, widow of Roscoe Brisco Chandler, of Crimora, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Ritenour Rest Home. She was born October 22, 1938, in Berlin, WV, a daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Fay Rasnick. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State Hospital. In addition to her husband,...

Ann Powel Ralston

Ann Powel Ralston

Sep 20, 2014

ANN P. RALSTON SANFORD, NC Ann Powel Ralston, of Sanford, passed away on September 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, NC. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 3, 1941, to the late Charles C. and Frances Powel. Ann attended Harrisonburg High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College and her Master of Arts degree from VCU. She is...

Hugh William Boyle

Hugh William Boyle

Sep 15, 2014

HUGH W. BOYLE STAUNTON, VA Hugh William "Hughie" Boyle, 85, husband of Sylvia Boyle of Emeritus, died Monday, September 15, 2014 at Augusta Health. He was born July 1, 1929, in Hazelton, PA. Mr. Boyle was an Army veteran and was assigned to communications at the Pentagon. Prior to retirement, he was a master plumber at the Holy Cross Hospital...

Dorothea Dale Godsie

Dorothea Dale Godsie

Sep 14, 2014

DALE P. GODSIE STAUNTON, VA.. Dorothea Dale Parker Godsie, 64, wife of Norvell "Ike" Godsie, and mother to Jessica D. Godsie Sawyers and Kelley B. Godsie, walked into Heaven Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born September 19, 1949 in Lynchburg. After a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, our hero and loving mom is finally able...

David Michael Mcgrady

David Michael Mcgrady

Sep 13, 2014

DAVID M. MCGRADY STAUNTON, VA David Michael McGrady, 64, went to be with his heavenly father Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Augusta Health with his faithful caregiver and friend Jane Striano by his side. David resided at the Plaza Apartments in Staunton, VA. He was born April 6, 1950, in Carroll County, VA, son of Ray and Dorothy McGrady who...

Louise Charlotte Talley

Louise Charlotte Talley

Sep 11, 2014

LOUISE B. TALLEY STAUNTON, VA Louise Charlotte (Bricca) Talley, 88, widow of Chester Winston Talley, Jr., and loving mother, of 102 Burnley Drive, died Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Augusta Health. She was born October 16, 1925, in Cannes, France, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Maria Bricca. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Genesco for 20 years....

Peggy Gurley Davis

Peggy Gurley Davis

Sep 10, 2014

PEGGY G. DAVIS STAUNTON, VA Peggy Gurley Davis, 82, widow of Carmen Samuel Davis, passed Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was born in Bristol, Tennessee, daughter of the late Robert and Mona Gurley. Prior to retirement, Peggy was a nurse anesthetist for 40 years. She was a member of Staunton Church of the Brethren. Family includes sons, David Hurst and...

Harry Lee Dull

Harry Lee Dull

Sep 10, 2014

HARRY L. DULL STAUNTON, VA Harry Lee Dull, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 9, 1943, in Staunton, a son of the late Mary Catherine Diehl Dull Shiplett and Edward Wilson Dull, Sr. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He received the Vietnam Accommodation's, Purple Heart, and...

Deborah C. Wiedman

Deborah C. Wiedman

Sep 10, 2014

DEBORAH C. WIEDMAN STAUNTON, VA Deborah (Coe) Wiedman of Plaza Apartments, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. She was born September 16, 1951, in Richwood, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George H. and Betty (Blake) Coe. Mrs. Wiedman was a private caregiver when she was able. She loved her cat, Susie,...

James Russell Wisely

James Russell Wisely

Sep 7, 2014

J. RUSSELL WISELY STAUNTON, VA James Russell Wisely passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was the son of William Lee and Alice Martin Wisely and was born at Greenville, Virginia on April 6, 1916. He graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1932 and from the University of Virginia with a BA...

Catherine Elizabeth Hall

Catherine Elizabeth Hall

Sep 6, 2014

CATHERINE E. HALL VERONA, VA Catherine Elizabeth Hall, 83, of Verona, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at her residence. She was born July 24, 1931, to the late Augustus and Clarabelle (Allision) Weaver. Services will be private. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

James Franklin Shaw, Jr.

James Franklin Shaw, Jr.

Sep 6, 2014

JAMES F. SHAW, JR. VERONA, VA James Franklin "Botchie" Shaw, Jr., 58, husband of Judy (Johnson) Shaw of Verona, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Augusta Health. He was born September 20, 1955, in Staunton, a son of Mary (Snyder) Meade and the late James Franklin Shaw, Sr. Mr. Shaw was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed...

Covie Brandt

Covie Brandt

Sep 4, 2014

COVIE B. BRANDT STAUNTON, VA Covie (nee Bingman) Brandt, 96, of Middlebrook died on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She is the widow of the late William Jennings Brandt, and a long-time resident of Augusta County. Her family and friends knew Covie as a godly woman, a loyal friend, a caring mother and grandmother,...

Samuel E. Harris, Jr.

Samuel E. Harris, Jr.

Sep 4, 2014

SAMUEL E. HARRIS, JR. STAUNTON, VA Samuel E. Harris Jr. 57, beloved husband of Pat S. Harris, went to be with the Lord on Thursday September 4, 2014. He was born on May 9, 1957 in Staunton Va. to Virginia M. and the late Samuel E. Harris Sr. He is survived by 3 children Timothy Harris, his wife, Stephanie; Tonya...

Violet Marie Campbell

Violet Marie Campbell

Sep 3, 2014

VIOLET H. CAMPBELL RAPHINE, VA Violet Marie (Hite) Campbell, 86, widow of William Martin Campbell, of 88 South Bottom Road, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. She was born December 1, 1927, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Hunter Howard and Lossie (Smith) Hite. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a secretary...