Obituaries

Rosaline Simon

Rosaline Simon

Jul 21, 2013

ROSALINE SIMON Rosaline Simon of 1410 A North Augusta St., passed away July 21, 2013 at the age of 91 in her home. She is survived by her daughters Sheryl Simon of Pittsburgh, Carol Simon of Staunton and son Nachman (Clara) of Albany, New York as well as 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Rosaline was a school teacher in...

Bobby Lee Hall

Bobby Lee Hall

Jul 21, 2013

BOBBY L. HALL STAUNTON, VA Bobby Lee Hall, 77, husband of Shirley (Moomau) Hall, of Staunton, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born May 9, 1936, in Richmond. Mr. Hall served in the U.S. Navy and later transferred to the Army National Guard where he retired after 26 years. Prior to retirement, he was a...

Beth Ann Anderson

Beth Ann Anderson

Jul 19, 2013

BETH A. ANDERSON WAYNESBORO, VA Beth Ann Anderson, 53, of 153 Sherwood Drive, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at her residence following a lifelong struggle and a two year final illness. She was born June 24, 1960, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Garland and Mary Ann (Harmon) Anderson. She retired from Augusta Health in 2006 after 28 years...

Marilee Yvonne Troxell

Marilee Yvonne Troxell

Jul 16, 2013

MARILEE P. TROXELL STAUNTON, VA Marilee Yvonne (Page) Troxell, 81, widow of Otis Fairbanks Troxell, of 51 Troxell Lane, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. She was born February 4, 1932, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Cecil P. and Laura C. Page. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Troxell was employed by Augusta...

Shirley Marie Wrenn

Shirley Marie Wrenn

Jul 16, 2013

SHIRLEY J. WRENN STUARTS DRAFT, VA Shirley Marie (Jones) Wrenn, 78, wife of Edward L. Wrenn, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, surrounded by her family at Augusta Health. She was born March 26, 1935, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Holly Edward and Cecil (Cline) Jones. She graduated from Wilson High School. Mrs. Wrenn...

Mamie Ruth Coffman

Mamie Ruth Coffman

Jul 15, 2013

MAMIE S. COFFMAN STAUNTON, VA Mamie Ruth (Surface) Coffman, 90, widow of Charles A. Coffman, of 956 Jefferson Highway, died Monday, July 15, 2013, in Avante in Waynesboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, in the Staunton Seventh Day Adventist Church by the Rev. Dan Darrikhuma. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park....

Harold Bronson Marshall

Harold Bronson Marshall

Jul 14, 2013

HAROLD B. MARSHALL STAUNTON, VA Harold Bronson Marshall, 98, husband of Frances Smiley Marshall, of 264 Balsley Road, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2013, at his residence. He was born April 13, 1915, in Laurel Fork, VA, a son of the late Woodson Emmanuel and Zera Erna (Montgomery) Marshall. He was a star basketball player at Goshen High School...

Willis Lee Clemmer

Willis Lee Clemmer

Jul 14, 2013

WILLIS L. CLEMMER STAUNTON--Willis Lee Clemmer, 86, husband of Betty Brown Clemmer, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2013, at his residence on Vista Lane. He was born near Fairfield, Virginia, on September 3, 1926, to the late Alva Lewis and Viola Ralston Clemmer and was also preceded in death by his sister Louise Keyser and his brother, Burness Clemmer....

Theodore George Grudzinski

Theodore George Grudzinski

Jul 13, 2013

CHURCHVILLE, VA Theodore George Grudzinski, 79, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born on February 22, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Mackie) Grudzinski. Mr. Grudzinski was a loving father, grandfather, friend, musician, teacher, choir director, author, poet, and wine connoisseur. His family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Rita...

Wayne Thomas Fix

Wayne Thomas Fix

Jul 13, 2013

WAYNE T. FIX STAUNTON, VA Wayne Thomas Fix, 69, of 55 Sunset Blvd., died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his residence. He was born October 29, 1943, in Staunton, a son of the late Kenneth Thomas and Mildred Elizabeth (Fauber) Fix. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1962. He attended Dunsmore Business College from 1962 until 1964. He...

Claude William Campbell, Jr.

Claude William Campbell, Jr.

Jul 9, 2013

CLAUDE W. CAMPBELL, JR. VINTON, VA Claude William "Corky" Campbell, Jr., 71, of 1710 Saunja Circle, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born March 31, 1942, in Augusta County, a son of the late Claude William and Doris (Moran) Campbell. Prior to retirement, Mr. Campbell was employed by Coca Cola Bottle Company followed by...

Ronald Eugene Spicer

Ronald Eugene Spicer

Jul 7, 2013

RONALD E. "GENE" SPICER STAUNTON, VA Ronald Eugene "Gene" Spicer, 54, husband of Elizabeth Packer Spicer, of East Gay Street, Staunton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1959 in Karney, NJ, a son of Nellie G. Spicer Howdyshell and the late Warren B. Spicer. Mr. Spicer graduated from Fort...

Dennis Wayne Gosey

Dennis Wayne Gosey

Jul 4, 2013

DENNIS W. GOSEY GOSHEN, VA.. Dennis Wayne Gosey, 52, husband of Sheila (Early) Gosey, of 172 Ramsey Gap Road, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born January 1, 1961, a son of David Charles Gosey and Janet Rustin (Moore) Morrison. Mr. Gosey was a retired firefighter. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include...

Mavis Fern Roudabush

Mavis Fern Roudabush

Jul 3, 2013

MAVIS R. ROUDABUSH STAUNTON, VA Mavis Fern (Redifer) Roudabush, 93, widow of John Kemper Roudabush, Sr., of 1900 Hillsmere Lane, and formerly of Moffett Branch Road, Churchville, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Emeritus of Staunton. She was born July 9, 1919, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Marvin and Elsie (Sheets) Redifer. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Roudabush was...

Maurice Lee Elliott

Maurice Lee Elliott

Jul 2, 2013

MAURICE L. ELLIOTT STAUNTON, VA Maurice Lee Elliott, 73, husband of Lina M. Elliott, of 123 Fraser Lane, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born November 7, 1939, in St. Marys, OH, a son of the late Maurice Henry and Ruth Louise (Koiner) Elliott. Mr. Elliott served in the U.S. Navy where he met his wife...

Judith Mae Weaver

Judith Mae Weaver

Jul 2, 2013

JUDITH M. WEAVER STAUNTON, VA Judith Mae Weaver, 74, of Staunton went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 29, 2013, at her residence. Judy was a loving sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was a member of the National Secretary Association and former president of the Beta Sigma Phi Organization. Judy loved to read, write, and donate...

Earline Dorothy Rhodes

Earline Dorothy Rhodes

Jul 1, 2013

EARLINE B. RHODES SPRINGFIELD, VA Earline Dorothy "Honey" (Ballard) Rhodes, 93, widow of Stuart Wilson Rhodes, of 7707 Hilltopper Court, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at her residence. She was born April 11, 1920, in Albemarle County, a daughter of the late John and Doris Ballard. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Stuart Lee and Virginia Rhodes of Springfield;...

James Dean Mccoy

James Dean Mccoy

Jun 30, 2013

JAMES D. MCCOY MT. SOLON, VA James Dean McCoy, 56, husband of Linda Gail (Coleman) McCoy, of 362 Whitmore Road, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at his residence. He was born December 14, 1956, in Augusta County, a son of the late James Eugene and Nancy Louise (Ruleman) McCoy. Mr. McCoy was employed by Industrial Fabricators. In addition to his...

Joyce Ann Biernat

Joyce Ann Biernat

Jun 30, 2013

JOYCE A. BIERNAT STAUNTON, VA Joyce Ann (Groff) Biernat, 71, of 512 Houston Street, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Envoy of Staunton. She was born on July 15, 1941, in Hammond, IN, a daughter of the late John Peter Anthony and Kathryn Marjorie (Yonke) Groff. Family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brian and Amy Biernat of Staunton...

Charles Edward Snyder, Jr.

Charles Edward Snyder, Jr.

Jun 30, 2013

CHARLES E. SNYDER, JR. STAUNTON, VA Charles Edward Snyder, Jr., 87, of Staunton, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born July 18, 1925, in Augusta County, the youngest son of the late Charles Edward, Sr., and Ollie Pearl (Swink) Snyder. He was raised in Churchville and was the last surviving member of his family....