Obituaries

Judith Cale Flavin

Judith Cale Flavin

Jan 7, 2013

JUDITH C. FLAVIN VERONA, VA - Judith Ann (Cale) Flavin, 50, wife of Chris Flavin, of 27 Moses Lane, Verona, died at 8 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2013 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. She was born May 16, 1962 in Lynchburg, a daughter of Norma Ann Cale of Waynesboro. She was raised by her grandparents, Wilbert and Norma...

Gladys Ardell Palmer

Gladys Ardell Palmer

Jan 5, 2013

Gladys Ardell (McFall) Palmer, 83, widow of George Henry Palmer, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Kings Daughters Nursing Home. She was born on March 25, 1929 in Clintwood, VA, a daughter of the late Phillip W. and Cuzzie Olive (Moore) McFall. Family includes a son, Henry P. Palmer and his wife, Tara, of Churchville; a sister, Lora Gay Bowman...

Elizabeth Ann Croft

Elizabeth Ann Croft

Jan 4, 2013

ELIZABETH P. CROFT STAUNTON, VA Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Pence) Croft, 81, widow of John Kemper Croft, of 1409 Dogwood Road, died Friday, January 4, 2013, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born May 22, 1931, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Samuel Hensel and Cleta (Guyer) Pence. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Croft was employed by V.S.D. B. She...

Mary Jane Smith

Mary Jane Smith

Jan 4, 2013

MARY J. SMITH GAINESVILLE, VA Mary Jane (Jones) Smith, 88, widow of Charles Kenton Smith, of Gainsville died Friday, January 4, 2013, in Prince William Hospital. She was born January 6, 1924, in Monterey, a daughter of the late James Lee and Hazel Evelyn (Ervine) Jones. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter,...

Cora Beatrice Funk

Cora Beatrice Funk

Jan 4, 2013

Cora Beatrice (Howerton) McKenzie Funk, 77, widow of John Harold Funk, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Home in Roanoke. She was born on December 14, 1935 in Bud, WV, a daughter of the late Louie R. and Ella D. (Shrewsberry) Howerton. Mrs. Funk received her Bachelor...

Josephine Marie Wine

Josephine Marie Wine

Jan 3, 2013

JOSEPHINE M. WINE STAUNTON, VA Josephine Marie (Mason) Wine, 94, widow of James Marion Wine, of 99 Berry Lane, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Augusta Health. She was born February 11, 1918, in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Francesco and Pasqualina (Versace) Musolino. She moved to Staunton in 1952 after marrying James Marion Wine, who predeceased her...

Alfred Lee Anderson, Jr.

Alfred Lee Anderson, Jr.

Jan 3, 2013

ALFRED L. ANDERSON, JR. STAUNTON, VA Alfred Lee "Bobby" Anderson, Jr., 45, husband of Donna Anderson, of 66 Heather Lane, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1967, in Staunton, a son of the late Alfred Lee, Sr., and Frances Ann (Matheny) Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a member of the National Guard and...

James William Moore, Jr.

James William Moore, Jr.

Jan 2, 2013

JAMES W. MOORE, JR. WAYNESBORO, VA James William Moore, Jr., 82, husband of Mildred (Meyerhoeffer) Moore, of 30 Hunters Trail, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in Birch Gardens, Staunton. He was born June 23, 1930, in Augusta County, a son of the late James W., Sr., and Willie Thelma (Hevener) Moore. He served four years with the U.S. Air Force...

Robert Burdick

Robert Burdick

Jan 2, 2013

ROBERT BURDICK STAUNTON, VA Robert Burdick, 80, husband of Ramona Venator Burdick, of 705 Elizabeth Miller Gardens, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Envoy. Mr. Burdick was a Salvation Army Bell Ringer. In addition to his wife, family members include a step-son, Andy Venator; a sister-in-law, Patricia Maurer; three nephew, Clint Griffin, William Maurer, and Spencer Venator; two nieces, Amy...

Robert Frederick Merkel

Robert Frederick Merkel

Jan 1, 2013

ROBERT F. MERKEL STAUNTON, VA Robert Frederick Merkel, 85, widower of Lillian (Chida) Merkel, of Staunton died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at his residence. He was born October 19, 1927, in Clifton, NJ, a son of the late Fredrick Arnold and Barbara (Huffman) Merkel. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Prior to retirement, Mr. Merkel was employed...

Mary Margaret Clifton

Mary Margaret Clifton

Dec 31, 2012

MARY D. CLIFTON STAUNTON, VA Mary Margaret (Dunlap) Clifton, 76, widow of Donald Forest Clifton, of 1410 N. Augusta Street, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born December 4, 1936, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Frank Taylor and Margaret Elizabeth (Redifer) Dunlap. She graduated from Wilson Memorial High...

Charles Edward Stokes, Jr.

Charles Edward Stokes, Jr.

Dec 28, 2012

CHARLES E. STOKES, JR. STAUNTON, VA Charles Edward "Charlie" Stokes, Jr., 40, husband of Sharon Stokes, Staunton, died December 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1972 in Augusta County, son of Charles Edward Stokes of Craigsville, the late Wilda Jean (Helmick) Stokes and adopted son of Lewis Gordon Stokes. He was a wrestling enthusiast and an...

Matthew Jacob Stokes

Matthew Jacob Stokes

Dec 28, 2012

MATTHEW J. STOKES STAUNTON, VA Matthew Jacob Stokes, 9, son of Charles and Sharon Stokes, Jr., of Staunton, died December 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 29, 2003 in Fishersville. Matthew was a third grade honor-roll student at Beverley Manor Elementary School. He participated in W. R. E. and he enjoyed video games and wanted to someday...

Beatty Lee Speck

Beatty Lee Speck

Dec 28, 2012

GREENVILLE, VA Beatty Lee "B.L. Speck, 87, husband of Josephine (Farrar) Speck, of 868 Broadhead School Road, died December 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1925, in Greenville, a son of the late William Beatty and Rebecca (Kennedy) Speck. Mr. Speck was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where he was...

Wilda Jean Stokes

Wilda Jean Stokes

Dec 28, 2012

JEAN H. STOKES CRAIGSVILLE, VA Wilda Jean (Helmick) Stokes, 62, wife of Lewis Stokes, of Craigsville, died December 21, 2012 in Staunton. She was born January 26, 1950 in Augusta County, daughter of Arthur Francis and Georgia (Boyers) Helmick. She worked at the Hardees of Staunton for twenty-two years. Family include her daughters, Teresa Sprouse of Stuarts Draft and Tammy...

Sharon Renee Stokes

Sharon Renee Stokes

Dec 28, 2012

SHARON H. STOKES STAUNTON, VA Sharon Renee (Holdren) Stokes, 47, wife of Charles Edward Stokes, Jr. of Staunton, died December 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 20, 1965 in Roanoke, daughter of William Butch Holdren and the late Betty Loving Holdren. Sharon was a student at Everest College. Family includes her daughter, Stephanie Dunker of Staunton; a...

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dec 27, 2012

DOROTHEA F. KOOGLER STUARTS DRAFT, VA Dorothea Marie Alfreda (Friell) Koogler, 88, widow of Lyle Koogler, of 68 York Avenue, died peacefully in her home in Stuarts Draft on Thursday, December 27, 2012.. She was born December 15, 1924, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late J. Alfred and Theresa (Scola) Friell. She was a graduate of Temple University,...

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dec 27, 2012

DOROTHEA F. KOOGLER STUARTS DRAFT, VA Dorothea Marie Alfreda (Friell) Koogler, 88, widow of Lyle Koogler, of 68 York Avenue, died peacefully in her home in Stuarts Draft on Thursday, December 27, 2012.. She was born December 15, 1924, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late J. Alfred and Theresa (Scola) Friell. She was a graduate of Temple University,...

Fred Hansford Painter

Fred Hansford Painter

Dec 25, 2012

FRED H. PAINTER STAUNTON, VA Fred Hansford Painter, 90, of 1457 New Hope Road, Staunton, VA, passed away surrounded by family at Emeritus of Staunton on Dec. 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife Martha (Sis) Surface Painter with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on Oct. 16. He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Ann Painter Spangler,...

Herbert Reed Breeden

Herbert Reed Breeden

Dec 23, 2012

HERBERT R. BREEDEN STAUNTON, VA... Herbert Reed Breeden, 87, widower of Rebecca Jane (Furr) Breeden, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Staunton. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Judy Lynn Breeden of Goshen; three brothers, Harry Breeden, Lloyd Breeden, and Carl Breeden; and fifteen grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death...