Obituaries
Sarah Hazel Richardson
Jun 12, 2014
STAUNTON, VA Sarah Hazel Roudabush Richardson, 99, formerly of 715 Alleghany Avenue, died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Shenandoah House. Hazel was born September 9, 1914 in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Charles Earnest and Anna Belle Hanger Roudabush. She graduated from Beverly Manor High School in 1931. She worked at Hogshead Drug Store, Leggett Department Store, and...
Belinda Sue Mcwhorter
Jun 11, 2014
BELINDA M. MCWHORTER CHURCHVILLE, VA Belinda Sue (Moran) McWhorter, 63, wife of Doyce McWhorter of 823 Hangers Mill Road, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at her residence after losing her battle with cancer. She was born February 25, 1951, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Franklin Moran and Catherine (Coffey) Powers. Mrs....
Imogene Hevener Ellis
Jun 10, 2014
IMOGENE H. ELLIS STAUNTON, VA Imogene Hevener Ellis passed away at home surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was born November 20, 1937, in Cherry Grove, a daughter of the late Ray and Sylvia Hevener. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State Hospital. In addition to her husband, Mack Ellis, she was preceded in death...
Charles Manuel Kelley
Jun 10, 2014
CHARLES M. KELLEY STAUNTON, VA Charles "Buck" Manuel Kelley, 81, husband of Hattie (Morman) Kelley of 120 Parkersburg Turnpike, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born November 9, 1932, in Waynesboro, a son of the late Charlie L. and Maryann (Williams) Kelley. He was educated at Rosenwald in Waynesboro. Mr. Kelley was a self-employed truck...
Richard Gae Waggy, Sr.
Jun 9, 2014
RICHARD G. WAGGY, SR. GROTTOES, VA Richard Gae Waggy, Sr., 80, husband of Joyce Ann (Hartman) Waggy of 2982 Rockfish Road, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1933, in Reeds Creek, WV, a son of the late Floyd and Margie (Phares) Waggy. Prior to retirement, he was employed by DuPont in the maintenance...
Joseph William Rohr
Jun 5, 2014
JOSEPH W. ROHR STAUNTON, VA Joseph William Rohr, 57, of 1403 Pleasant View Street, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Fidura Group Home, Staunton. He was born October 2, 1956, in Staunton a son of the late Preston Henry and Mary Margaret (Campbell) Rohr. Family members include a step-mother, Ruby Deacon Rohr of Waynesboro; a brother and sister-in-law, John P....
Nita Kay Giroux
Jun 5, 2014
NITA J. GIROUX WAYNESBORO, VA Nita Kay (Johnson) Giroux, 69, of 717 Governors Way, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her residence. She was born September 11, 1944, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Dr. Charles Kirtner and Emma (Clem) Johnson. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School class of 1962. She received her Bachelor's degree...
Dolores Ann Weaver
Jun 4, 2014
DOLORES S. WEAVER WAYNESBORO, VA Dolores Ann (Smith) Weaver, 77, widow of Phillip Monroe Weaver, Sr., of Waynesboro, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Avante at Waynesboro. Henry Funeral Home will announce complete arrangements.
Ambrosia Amore Chandler
May 31, 2014
AMBROSIA A. CHANDLER STAUNTON, VA Ambrosia Amore Chandler, of Staunton, died May 31, 2014, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville.
Jean Dunsmore Sheets-Broce
May 30, 2014
JEAN D. SHEETS-BROCE VERONA, VA Jean (Dunsmore) Sheets Broce, 86, wife of Grayson Hale Broce, Sr., of Middle River Drive Verona, died Friday, May 30, 2014, in King's Daughters' Nursing and Rehab Center, Staunton. She was born May 9, 1928, in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Lacy Taylor and Mary Ella (King) Dunsmore. She graduated from Mt. Sidney...
James Rudolph Carey
May 30, 2014
JAMES R. CAREY RAPHINE, VA James Rudolph Carey, 78, widower of JoAnn (Craig) Carey, of 74 Mount Joy Lane, died Friday, May 30, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 14, 1936, in Waynesboro, a son of the late Rudolph and Ann (McQueen) Carey. Mr. Carey was a veteran of the U.S. Navy with 22 years in the Reserves....
Kaleb Dale Zwart
May 29, 2014
KALEB D. ZWART STAUNTON, VA Kaleb Dale Zwart, 18, of 211 Filmore Street, died Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Staunton. He was born October 31, 1995, in Lexington, a son of Edwin Dale Zwart of Raphine and the late Elizabeth Elaine "Beth" (Shiflet) Zwart. In addition to his father, family members include two children, Harper Zwart and Sadie Zwart; maternal...
Wade Bruce Lucas
May 27, 2014
WADE B. LUCAS STAUNTON, VA Wade Bruce "Poppy" Lucas, 63, husband of Janis Gaines Lucas, passed away peacefully May 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1950, in Wilson, NC, a son of the late Wade Artis and Marjorie L. Lucas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. "Buck"...
Charles Brinton Cook
May 27, 2014
CHARLES B. COOK CHURCHVILLE, VA Charles Brinton Cook, 99, widower of Jane (Olsen) Cook, of 149 Scenic Highway, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at his residence. He was born November 11, 1914, in Haddonfield, New Jersey, a son of the late Carl B. and Ada (Mason) Cook. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World...
Douglas G. Dunbrack
May 26, 2014
DOUGLAS G. DUNBRACK STAUNTON, VA On Monday, May 26, 2014, God decided to take Douglas G. "Doug" Dunbrack to heaven. Born September 19, 1948, in Harrisonburg, he was the son of the late Richard Grant and Thelma (Lam) Dunbrack. He is survived by Sandra Tutwiler Dunbrack whom he married August 3, 1971; his daughters, Jill (Chris) Lockridge and Betina Dunbrack;...
Deborah Kay Bartley
May 25, 2014
DEBORAH L. BARTLEY STAUNTON, VA Deborah Kay "Debbie" (Linberry) Bartley, 55, wife of Danny Wade Bartley of 507 Hays Avenue, died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at her residence. Services will be private. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Charlotte Grey Robertson
May 25, 2014
CHARLOTTE J. ROBERTSON STAUNTON, VA Charlotte Grey (Johnston) Robertson, 83, 104 Austin Ave., died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Gloucester House in Gloucester, VA. She was born December 1, 1930, in Monterey, VA a daughter of the late Edgar O. and Gertie G. Johnston. After graduating from Highland High School, she was employed by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and...
Steven Edgar Meadows
May 23, 2014
STEVEN E. MEADOWS STAUNTON, VA Steven Edgar Meadows, 68, of Staunton, died Friday May 23, 2014, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. He was born November 21, 1945, in Hinton, WV, a son of the late Basil Edgar and Alice (Vandall) Meadows. Prior to retirement, Mr. Meadows was a horse trader. Family members include a son, Steven Lee Meadows...
Robert Madison Desper
May 23, 2014
ROBERT M. DESPER STAUNTON, VA Robert Madison Desper, 84, widower of Ulla Necessary Desper, of Staunton, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens by the Rev. Russell Heinrich. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Douglas Wayne Fitzgerald, Jr.
May 22, 2014
DOUGLAS W. FITZGERALD, JR. HARRISONBURG, VA Douglas Wayne Fitzgerald, Jr., 51, of Harrisonburg, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1962, in Staunton, a son of the late Raleigh W. and Virginia Earl (Slusher) Fitzgerald. Family members include a son, Dewayne Sfier-Nelson of Lyndhurst; a daughter, Misty Fitzgerald of Staunton; and three brothers and...

