Obituaries
Germaine Emma Manning
Jun 24, 2013
GERMAINE MANNING STAUNTON, VA Germaine "Peggy" Manning, 91, passed away June 24, 2013, at Staunton after a period of failing health. She was born April 8, 1922, in Nashua, a daughter of Evremond and Clorinthe (LaFrance) Delude. She was a resident of Nashua for over 80 years before retiring to Virginia to live with her daughter, Joyce, and son-in-law, Peter...
Joyce Ramona Fravel
Jun 22, 2013
JOYCE T. FRAVEL STAUNTON, VA Joyce Ramona (Thomas) Fravel, 83, passed away on June 22, 2013. She was born May 12, 1930, in Greenville, a daughter of the late James Thomas and Malinda Thomas Davis. Family members include her husband of 60 years, Lt. Col. Frank Fravel; two daughters, Rhoene Huffman and Kathy Fravel Mason; a brother, Jim Thomas; and...
Jerry Snyder
Jun 21, 2013
JERRY W. SNYDER STAUNTON, VA Jerry (Wamsley) Snyder, 81, wife of David Snyder, of 121 Robinhood Road, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at her residence. She was born February 19, 1932 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Beatrice (Wamsley) Thompson. In addition to her husband, family members include two sons, Robert Edward Hanger and Michael Randolph Hanger; six...
William Mac Ewing
Jun 20, 2013
WILLIAM M. EWING STAUNTON, VA William M. Ewing, 76, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Emeritus of Staunton. He was born October 19, 1936, to William Ewing and Harriet (Echols) Ewing Hanger. Mr. Ewing was a graduate of Harvard University. Family members include a brother, James Echols Ewing; a twin brother, Duncan Ewing; a sister, Harriet Echols Hanger; and a...
Otis Fairbanks Troxell
Jun 19, 2013
STAUNTON, VA. Otis Fairbanks Troxell, 84, husband of Marilee Yvonne (Page) Troxell, of Troxell Lane, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Augusta Health. He was born on March 3, 1929, in Rockbridge County, the son of the late Guy F. and Violet (Wilson) Troxell. Mr. Troxell proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean...
Betty Jane Cummings
Jun 18, 2013
STAUNTON, VA Betty Jane (Cook) Cummings, 84, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at King's Daughters' Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born March 21, 1929, in Staunton a daughter of the late Glen H. and Hannah P. (Thompson) Cook. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Cummings was employed by Planters Bank. She was a member of St....
Henry Eugene Clemmer
Jun 18, 2013
LEXINGTON, VA Henry Eugene "Gene" Clemmer, Sr., died June 18, 2013, after a long illness at the age of 89. He was born in Augusta County. Gene served in the Army Corp of Engineers in Germany during World War II, married Hilda Carroll of Augusta County, and together purchased a farm in Rockbridge Baths in the 1950s where they lived...
Alice Marie Buchanan
Jun 17, 2013
STAUNTON, VA Alice Marie Buchanan, 65, of 30 Stevens Lane, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born July 29, 1947, a daughter of the late John Davis and Beatrice Ardelia (Stuples) Buchanan. Family members include a brother, Russell "Andy" A. Buchanan; and a nephew, Rodney Buchanan. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Family...
Lillie Garver
Jun 15, 2013
BRIDGEWATER, VA Lillie Jane (McAllister) Garver, 98, widow of Aubrey Eugene Garver, of Bridgewater, died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Bridgewater Home. She was born on February 19, 1915 in Albemarle County, a daughter of the late Everett Davis and Nora (Batten) McAllister. Mrs. Garver retired from Crompton Shenandoah in 1980 after 47 years of service. Surviving family members include...
John Lewis Hoover, Jr.
Jun 15, 2013
STAUNTON, VA John Lewis Hoover, Jr., 72 , husband of Brenda C. Hoover of 1116 Preston Drive, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Augusta Health. He was born August 14, 1940, in Washington, DC, a son of the late John L, Sr., and Helen Louise (Donavan) Hoover. Mr. Hoover was a veteran who served his country in the U.S. Marine...
Stanley Gula
Jun 14, 2013
STANLY E. GULA, JR. STAUNTON, VA Stanley Edward Gula, Jr., 69, widower of Patricia (Waters) Gula, of Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, died on Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1943 in Newport News, the son of Stanley E. and Patricia A. (Conniff) Gula. He began his career in communications with Western Electric. Mr....
Jody Lee Altizer, Sr.
Jun 14, 2013
Stuarts Draft, VA Jody Lee Altizer, Sr, 52, husband of Elizabeth Altizer, of 922 Cold Springs Road, Apt. 1, Stuarts Draft, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at UVA Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1960 in Staunton, the son of Betty Jane (Ingram) Altizer and the late Elden Garnet Altizer. In addition to his wife and mother, surviving...
Esther Dorthea Johnson
Jun 12, 2013
STAUNTON, VA Esther Dorthea (Miller) Johnson, 78, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at her residence.
Mickey Ellen Harris
Jun 11, 2013
Mildred Ellen "Mickey" Daugherty Harris, 79, wife of Daniel Falwell Harris, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on December 17, 1933, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Forrest LeRoy and Stella Rosetta Thomas Daugherty. In addition to her husband of fifty-nine years, family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberlee and Daniel...
Dennis Grayson Case
Jun 9, 2013
STAUNTON, VA Dennis Grayson Case, 79, of Staunton, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1933, in Henry County, a son of the late Grayson Andrew and Elsie Maybell (Boswell) Case. Family members include a nephew, Christopher C. Case of West Allis, WI. He was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Lloyd...
Barbara Christine Snyder
Jun 9, 2013
BARBARA P. SNYDER STAUNTON, VA Barbara Christine (Poff) Snyder, 80, wife of Kenneth Snyder, of 41 Fairmont Drive, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at her residence. She was born December 17, 1932, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Leola (Creasey) Poff. She was a member of Fishersville United Methodist Church. She was an extremely devoted wife...
Willanna Dawn Kramer
Jun 4, 2013
WILLANNA O. KRAMER STAUNTON, VA Willanna Dawn Orebaugh Kramer, 92, widow of Earle Howard Kramer, of 31 Woodlee Road, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at her residence. She was born June 16, 1920, in Rockingham County, a daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Steele) Orebaugh. Ms. Kramer babysat many children over the years. She was a very creative person...
Thomas William Small
Jun 4, 2013
THOMAS W. SMALL STAUNTON, VA Thomas William Small, 93, widower of Phyllis Amelia (Hartman) Small, of Augusta County, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Augusta Health. He was born December 18, 1919, in Nelson County, a son of the late George Washington and Mary (Glass) Small. Mr. Small served in the U.S. Army. He loved to tell war stories of...
Mary Helen Frank
Jun 2, 2013
MARY G. FRANK SPRINGFIELD, VA Mary Helen (Gray) Frank, 93, widow of Frank Loren Keith, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Leewood Healthcare Center, Annandale. She was born December 26, 1919 in Afton, a daughter of the late William and Fannie (Davis) Gray. She retired as charge aide from Western State Hospital. She was a member of Christ United Methodist...
Edmonia Louise Calloway
May 29, 2013
EDMONIA J. CALLOWAY STAUNTON, VA Edmonia Louise (Johnson) Calloway, 74, wife of Louis A. Calloway, Sr., of 101 Caroline Street, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Augusta Health. She was born in 1939 to the late Allen W., Sr. and Jaddie (Franklin) Johnson. Mrs. Calloway retired from Dupont and Western State Hospital. She had also worked at Wendy's. In addition...

