Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann Nichols
Nov 29, 2012
VERONA, VA-- Elizabeth "Libby" Ann (Neff) Nichols, 53, wife of Greg Nichols, of Verona, passed away November 25, 2012, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 20, 1959, a daughter of James Donald and Mary Ellen (Huffman) Neff of Fayetteville, WV. In addition to her husband, her family members include a daughter, Andrea...
Faye Harrah
Nov 28, 2012
FAYE S. HARRAH FERNLEY, NV Faye (Smiley) Harrah, 70, wife of Robert "Bob" Fred Harrah, of 110 Country Ranch Road, Fernley, NV, and formally of Staunton died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She was born June 12, 1942, in Staunton, a daughter of the late William Guy, Sr., and Viola May (McLear) Smiley. Faye was a loving, giving, outgoing and humorous...
Carolyn Boynton
Nov 26, 2012
STAUNTON, VA Carolyn Jane (Youker) Boynton died November 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1934 in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of the late Donald and Lulu (Sauer) Youker. Ms. Boynton was a piano teacher for many years. Family members include two daughters, Gale Boynton of Germantown, MD, and Laurel Boynton Plesniarski of Raleigh, NC; a...
Donald Franklin Bradley
Nov 24, 2012
DONALD F. BRADLEY GREENVILLE, VA Donald passed away November 19, 2012, after a series of serious illnesses. He was born July 14, 1941, in Steels Tavern to Roy F. and Greta B. Bradley. Donald leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Connie B. Bradley; a son, Steven E. and his girlfriend, Tammy Ellen; a son, John R., a grandson, Zackary;...
Natalie Beatrice Rugar
Nov 24, 2012
STAUNTON, VA Natalie Beatrice LaPlante Rugar, 98, widow of Alfred Joseph Rugar, of Staunton, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born June 29, 1914 in Plattsburgh, NY, a daughter of the late Edmund and Mabel Taylor LaPlante. Mrs. Rugar was a homemaker who loved to garden, knit, crochet and read. Her family members include a...
Frances Gertrude Fitzgerald
Nov 22, 2012
FRANCES G. FITZGERALD WEYERS CAVE, VA Frances Gertrude Fitzgerald, 68, of Weyers Cave, died Thursday, November 22, 2012, at Journey's Crossing, Elkton. She was born February 5, 1944, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Samuel Coleman, Sr., and Rena Frances (Yount) Fitzgerald. Family members include three brothers, Samuel C. Fitzgerald, Jr. of Grottoes, Benjamin F. Fitzgerald and Amos...
Gary Daniel Jarvis
Nov 22, 2012
STUARTS DRAFT, VA Gary Daniel Jarvis, 31, husband of Monica Renee (Marshall) Jarvis, of 2135 Stuarts Draft Highway, earned his wings on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1981, in Waynesboro, a son of Terri (Knicely) Jarvis of Stuarts Draft and the late David Wilson Jarvis. He was an EMT, saving lives...
Catherine A. Robinson
Nov 21, 2012
ELKTON, VA-- Catherine Alt Robinson-Rife, 90, of 410 Lee Avenue, Elkton, VA and formerly of Staunton, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 21. She married the late Carrington Henderson "Dick" Robinson, of Alleghany County, in 1939. They raised a beautiful family of six children, primarily in the Staunton area. She was a loving housewife and...
Shirley Mae Robertson
Nov 18, 2012
SHIRLEY J. ROBERTSON STAUNTON, VA Shirley Mae (Jolley) Robertson, 64, widow of Alton Robertson, of 852 New Hope Road, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at her residence. She was born December 6, 1947, in Hightown, a daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Hise) Jolley. Mrs. Robertson was retired from A.S.R. Family members include a son, Stephen Alton Robertson of...
Elizabeth Charlene Lilly
Nov 15, 2012
ELIZABETH S. LILLY STAUNTON Elizabeth Charlene (Smith) Lilly, 89,wife of Robert Lilly, passed away Thursday November 15, 2012 in the Kings Daughters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Charles and Nancy (Mitchell) Smith. She was a lifetime member of Arbor Hill Church of Brethren. Prior to retirement, she was employed at...
Jon James Mcgonigal
Nov 14, 2012
JON J. MCGONIGAL STAUNTON Jon James McGonigal, age 70, wife of Marilyn McGonical of 1500 North Coalter Street, died Saturday morning, November 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1942, son of the late James and Emilie (Fieg) McGonigal, in Oneonta, New York. Prior to retirement, Mr. McGonigal was a custodian at Hartwick College for 38 years....
Lucy Lemons
Nov 14, 2012
Lucy W. "Miss Tootsie" Lemons, 88, widow of Rossevelt Lemons, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2012 in King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehab Center, where she had been residing. She was born November 28, 1923 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Robert Lee , Sr., and Margaret Matilda (Ross) Jones. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Lemons was employed by DeJarnette...
Mary Lee Howerton Mcalister
Nov 12, 2012
Mary Lee Howerton McAlister, 89, of Verona, VA passed away at her home on November 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years, Cecil Homer McAlister. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Louie Roosevelt and Ella Dare Shrewsberry Howerton; a daughter, Carol M. Huffman; brothers Lloyd and Ernest; and sisters Carrie, Thelma,...
Alton Cleveland Cox
Nov 12, 2012
ALTON C. COX STUARTS DRAFT, VA Alton Cleveland Cox, 69, husband of Mary Cox of 47 Stuart Avenue, died Monday, November 12, 2012, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born January 23, 1943, in Covington, a son of the late Elmer Alton and Peachie (Woolridge) Cox. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. In addition to his wife,...
Carl Lee Knight
Nov 10, 2012
CARL L. "BUCK" KNIGHT VERONA Carl L. "Buck" Knight, 77, of 17 Mt. View Drive, Verona, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 10, 2012. He was born May 14, 1935 in Beckley, WV, the son of the late Oren and Archie (Phillips) Knight. He is survived by his loving wife, Claudia...
Wanda Leigh Maddox
Nov 10, 2012
WANDA L. MADDOX STAUNTON, VA Wanda Leigh Maddox, 52, of 36 Oakmont Drive, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at her residence. She was born April 5, 1960, in Staunton a daughter of Mary Jane (Ellinger) Maddox and the late Russell Thomas, Maddox, Sr. In addition to her mother, family members include a brother, Russell T. Maddox, Jr.; and a sister,...
Helen Mclelland
Nov 9, 2012
Helen Margaret (Inge) McLelland, 96, widow of Paul E. McLelland, of 3935 Sunnnyside Drive, died Friday, November 9, 2012 in her residence. She was born October 7, 1916, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late A. W. "Pat" and Nora (Millner) Inge. Prior to retiring, Mrs. McLelland was a pre-school teacher at VSDB. She was a member of First...
George Francis Gerraty, Iii
Nov 6, 2012
GEORGE F.GERRATY, III STAUNTON, VA. George Francis Gerraty, III, 69, husband of Maryanna Gerraty, of 804 Maple Street, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at his residence. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Wanda Faye Bryant
Nov 6, 2012
WANDA F. BRYANT STAUNTON, VA.. Wanda Faye Bryant, 61, of 500 C Street, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 30, 1951, in Staunton a daughter of the late Walter Raymond Bryant and Bertha V. (Simmons) Moran. Miss Bryant was employed for many years by Jiffy Mart. Family members include a daughter and son-in-law,...