Obituaries

Yaroslava Sofia Brown

Yaroslava Sofia Brown

May 16, 2014

YAROSLAVA S. BROWN STAUNTON, VA Yaroslava "Yara" Sofia (Sachno) Brown, 76, wife of Edwin Beecher Brown of Staunton, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Shenandoah House hospice. She was born October 15, 1937 in Wodzislaw, Poland, where her father was district veterinarian. Her father, the late Roman Sachno, was Ukranian. Her mother, the late Boena Anna (těpnkova) Sachno, was...

Robert Lee Hicks

Robert Lee Hicks

May 14, 2014

ROBERT L. HICKS, JR. STAUNTON, VA Robert Lee "Bob" Hicks, Jr., 88, husband of Sally S. Hicks, of 367 White Oak Gap Road, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 16, 1925, in Richmond, a son of the late Robert Lee, Sr., and Sarah (Oneal) Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a veteran of the U.S....

Ella Jean Redman

Ella Jean Redman

May 14, 2014

ELLA B. REDMAN STAUNTON, VA Ella Jean (Brown) Redman, 79, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at her residence. She was born January 20, 1935, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Walter Cleveland and Mary Estelle (Reid) Brown. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State Hospital as a psychiatric nurse's aide with 27 years of service. She was...

Roy Nelson Kyle

Roy Nelson Kyle

May 13, 2014

ROY N. KYLE STAUNTON, VA Roy Nelson Kyle, 73, of Staunton, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Augusta Health. He was born March 1, 1941, in Staunton, a son of the late Glenn and Pearl (Shipe) Kyle. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement, Roy owned Kyle's Amoco. He was a member of Fishersville United Methodist...

Margaret Catherine Hunter

Margaret Catherine Hunter

May 13, 2014

MARGARET C. HUNTER STAUNTON, VA Margaret Catherine (Craig) Hunter, 87, widow of Harry Henry Hunter, of 635 Grubert Ave., died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in King's Daughters' Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 30, 1926, in Augusta County a daughter of the late Raymond Franklin and Pearl (James) Craig. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Hunter was employed by ASR...

Lisa Gregory Byram

Lisa Gregory Byram

May 12, 2014

LISA G. BYRAM STAUNTON, VA Lisa Gregory Byram, 50, of Staunton passed away Wednesday, May 7th, at her home surrounded by her daughters after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born on April 8th, 1964, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Harry Eugene "Monk" and Mary Hannah (Sprouse) Gregory. Lisa was a strong, loving and caring individual who...

Douglas Allen Hull

Douglas Allen Hull

May 11, 2014

DOUGLAS A. HULL HIGHTOWN, VA Douglas Allen Hull, 59, husband of Vicki (Kerr) Hull, of Hightown, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born March 17, 1955, in Staunton, Virginia, a son of Dorotha (Hiner) Hull, and the late Richard Hull. Mr. Hull was a registered architect and received his degree...

Herman Jacob Goble, Jr.

Herman Jacob Goble, Jr.

May 10, 2014

HERMAN J. GOBLE, JR. STAUNTON, VA... Herman Jacob Goble, Jr., 76, widower of Charlene Goble, of Staunton, died Saturday, May 10, 2014. in King's Daughters' Rehab Center. There will be no public viewing or services.

Glenna Haseltine Ford

Glenna Haseltine Ford

May 8, 2014

GLENNA D. FORD STAUNTON, VA Glenna Haseltine "Happity" (Dudley) Ford, 87, formerly of Plaza Apts. Drive, widow of Clarence L. Ford, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 in the Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. She was born October 22, 1926, in Bath County, a daughter of the late George and Ada Clara (Small) Dudley. In addition to her husband, she was preceded...

David Campbell Potter

David Campbell Potter

May 8, 2014

DAVID C. POTTER STAUNTON, VA David Campbell Potter, 91, widower of Mabel Elizabeth (Mynes) Potter, of 2108 First Street, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born March 26, 1923, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late John David and Geneva Mae (Potter) Potter Mr. Potter was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served...

David Roger Cason

David Roger Cason

May 6, 2014

DAVID R. CASON STAUNTON, VA David Roger Cason, 70, of 1121 Montgomery Ave., died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born April 7, 1944, a son of the late Luther E. Cason and Evelyn L. (Gray) Blackwell. Prior to retirement, Mr. Cason was employed by the Waynesboro Public Works. He was a member of Rejoicing Life...

Naomi Rowe Neff

Naomi Rowe Neff

May 6, 2014

NAOMI R. NEFF FISHERSVILLE, VA Naomi Rowe Neff, 89, widow of Thomas B. Neff, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at New Life in Staunton, VA. Preceding her in death was her husband, Thomas B. Neff, an infant son, Thomas, her parents Floretta and Franklin O. Rowe and three sisters: Eunice Wade, Vivian Parrish and Glenna Obaugh, and four brothers: Robert...

Joyce Deanna Fauber

Joyce Deanna Fauber

May 5, 2014

JOYCE D. FAUBER STAUNTON, VA Joyce Deanna Fauber, 71, of Staunton, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at her residence. She was born February 4, 1943, in Staunton, a daughter of the late James F. and Edna (Grant) Fauber. Joyce had a passion for working on old houses. With her vision and hard work she restored numerous properties, including many within...

Theda Paxton Raudenbush

Theda Paxton Raudenbush

May 4, 2014

THEDA P. RAUDENBUSH STAUNTON, VA Theda Paxton Raudenbush, 94, of Staunton passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. The daughter of Nema A. and John G. Paxton, Theda was a lifelong resident of Staunton. An avid gardener and decorator, Theda was admired for her creativity and skill for making everything around her beautiful. She was blessed with a deep-seated compassion...

Donald Eugene Andrus, Sr.

Donald Eugene Andrus, Sr.

May 2, 2014

DONALD E. ANDRUS, SR. STAUNTON, VA Donald Eugene Andrus, Sr., 76, husband of Paula (Losch) Andrus of Staunton and formerly of Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born April 3, 1938, in Gouvenour, NY, a son of the late John V. and Stella (Newvine) Andrus. Prior to retirement, he was employed...

Clara Elizabeth Shreckhise

Clara Elizabeth Shreckhise

Apr 30, 2014

CLARA P. SHRECKHISE STAUNTON, VA Clara Elizabeth (Painter) Shreckhise, 91, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. She was born March 24, 1923, in Fishersville, a daughter of the late James Andrew and Annie Pearl (Wood) Painter. A graduate of Rockingham Memorial Hospital Nursing School, Clara spent her life serving others through...

William C. Funcke

William C. Funcke

Apr 27, 2014

Complete arrangements will be announced,

Helen Pauline Pullin

Helen Pauline Pullin

Apr 26, 2014

STAUNTON, VA Helen Pauline (Siple) Pullin, 92, of 400 Churchville Ave, died on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at her daughter's residence. She was born on March 6, 1922 in Churchville, the daughter of the late George Ralph and Leona (Daggy) Siple. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Pullin was employed by DuPont as a Lab Supervisor. She attended Faith Baptist Church....

Janet F. Snyder

Janet F. Snyder

Apr 26, 2014

JANET B. SNYDER STAUNTON, VA Janet (Britt) Snyder, 74, widow of William "Bill" Snyder of 3284 Morris Mill Road, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. She was born on November 6, 1939 in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Carl and Lillie (Burford) Britt. Prior to retiring, she was employed with Genesco for...

Florence M. Bonos

Florence M. Bonos

Apr 26, 2014

STAUNTON. Florence M. (Korkes) Bonos, 82,widow of Louis R. Bonos Sr., passed away Saturday April 26, 2014 at Emeritus of Staunton. She was born March 14, 1932 in Montville, NJ, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Olsenwick) Korkes. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Bonos was employed by M&M Mars. She attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was...