Obituaries
Patsy C. Whitehead
Mar 1, 2023
Patsy “Pat” Cox Whitehead peacefully slipped into her Savior’s arms on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at age 80. Pat was born to the late John Carl Cox and Sarah Dunsmore Cox on December 10, 1942 at the family farm in Independence, Virginia. Growing up on the family farm, Pat gained a special appreciation for animals, agriculture and faith. She became...
Vivian F. Lake
Mar 1, 2023
Vivian Frances Monaco Lake, widow of Harry Lake, Jr. passed at her home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Local arrangements are entrusted to Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Arrangements in Freehold, New Jersey are entrusted to Freeman Funeral Home, online at www.freemanfuneralhomes.com .
David C. Bales
Feb 28, 2023
David Christian Bales, 21, of Staunton, son of Mark and Kathy Rankin Bales, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. David was born on November 26, 2001 in Memphis, TN. He was employed as a production associate at McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft. He loved going on drives in his car/truck and treasured spending time...
Evelyn V. Hostetter
Feb 27, 2023
Evelyn Mae (Via) Hostetter, 89, widow of James Woodrow Hostetter, passed away on February 27, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Hostetter was born on January 21, 1934 in Craigsville to the late Robert Lee Via, Sr. and Elsie Evelyn (Johnson) Via. She retired from Social Security Administration as a claims administrator. Evelyn is survived by her children, James W. Hostetter,...
Edward L. Critzer
Feb 27, 2023
Edward Lee "Ed" Critzer, 83, departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 after a long history of spinal problems. He was born on July 27, 1939 in Staunton, VA, where he spent the first 19 years of his life. He was preceded in death by two devoted Christian parents, Edward E. and Anne Lee (Campbell) Critzer. He was a...
David M. Strickler
Feb 23, 2023
David Miller Strickler, 66, husband of Melodie Lynn (Boggs) Strickler, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his childhood home. David was born August 12, 1956 in Augusta County to the late Walter F. Strickler and Virginia Ann (Rosen) Strickler. David attended Middlebrook Elementary School and Riverheads High School, where he played football and was inducted into the Red Pride Hall...
Harry L. Nethken Jr.
Feb 23, 2023
Harry Leroy Nethken, Jr, 77, of Waynesboro, VA, passed away on February 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1945 in Staunton to the late Harry Leroy, Sr. and Mary Eleanor (Whitmore) Nethken. Harry was an avid pilot and gun collector, proud member of the NRA, and a reserve officer for the Staunton Police Department for...
Franklin A. Hodge
Feb 22, 2023
Franklin Alexander Hodge, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville. Frank was born on November 8, 1946 in Jennings Gap to the late Lewis Hunter and Mary McCray Hodge. Frank had been employed by Ervin Motors and Ozzie Porter as a mechanic until his health began to fail. Frank loved dirt car...
Linda S. Mattox
Feb 21, 2023
Linda Rae (Sturm) Mattox, 85, of Newburgh, formerly of Staunton, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born May 16, 1937 in Evansville to the late Frank and Gladys (Langford) Sturm. She was married to C. Emmett Mattox on August 24, 1963 in Evansville. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Staunton, VA. Linda was...
Orin W. Gilbert Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Orin Wesley “O.W.” Gilbert, Jr., 98, widower of Mazie Ellen (Garber) Gilbert, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his residence. O.W. was born on November 13, 1924 in Augusta County to the late Orin Wesley, Sr. and Georgia Ruth (Cupp) Gilbert. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 1980 after thirty-two years of service. He also...
Charlotte L. Scott
Feb 17, 2023
Charlotte Louise Scott, 63, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ms. Scott was born on April 26, 1959 in Albemarle County to the late Mitchell Void Scott, Sr. and Hawsie Ann (Truslow) Fitzgerald. She worked for Jim Snead Ford in the auto detailing department. Prior to that she was a waitress at Pizza Inn, when it...
John Wesley Mclear Jr.
Feb 13, 2023
John “Jay” Wesley McLear, Jr., 92, husband of Rosalie Curry McLear, passed away on February 13, 2023 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville. John was born on January 12, 1931 in Greenville to the late John “Wes” Wesley and Blanche Edmonia Moomau McLear. He was a horologist (watchmaker) and owned and operated McLear Jeweler for over sixty years and...
Matthew D. Clemmer
Feb 13, 2023
Matthew Daniel Clemmer, 26, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence. Matthew was born on February 16, 1996 in Fishersville to Thomas Carlton Clemmer and the late Mildred “Millie” Carmon Brown. He was a 2014 graduate of Riverheads High School and worked at Slyde 23 in downtown Staunton. Matthew loved music and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed...
Gregory Allan Sams
Feb 13, 2023
Gregory Allan Sams, 62, passed away on February 13, 2023 at his residence in Staunton. Gregory was born on January 1, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to the late James Howard and Brownie Lenora Loan Sams. He owned and operated G & K Facilities Maintenance, Inc. for over twenty years. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. Gregory was an...
Frances Elaine Cox
Feb 9, 2023
Frances Elaine Mitchell Cox, 74, passed away on February 9, 2023 at her residence in Staunton. Frances was born on April 11, 1948 in Prince William to Wesley Bowers and Lorine Inez Hoover Mitchell. She served as a housekeeper at Holiday Inn. She is survived by her children, Crystal Cox, Sheri Cox-Gomez, and Robbie; her sisters, Glenna Mitchell Shoup, Martha...
Sharon L. Zimmerman
Feb 9, 2023
Sharon Leigh Zimmerman, 66, passed away on February 9, 2023 at Shenandoah House in Fishersville with her family by her side. Sharon was born on May 20, 1956 in Waynesboro to the late Joseph Hoye Campbell and Antoinette Rita Brown Sutton. She worked in food service all her life and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Staunton....
James (Jim) R. Rohr Jr.
Feb 9, 2023
James (Jim) R. Rohr Jr., 87, went home to the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Legacy of North Augusta in Staunton. James was born on October 29, 1935, the son of the late James R and Bernice Crosby Rohr. He attended school in Richmond, Va. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He...
John William Brake
Feb 8, 2023
John William Brake, 95, of Greenville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2023. He exuberantly greeted his wife of 69 years, Mary Ellen Spitler Brake, waiting for him in heaven. John was born on September 10, 1927, at his home located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Fred E. Brake and Ethel Grace...
Elizabeth C. Jones
Feb 6, 2023
On February 6, 2023, Elizabeth “Betty” Harmon Jones went to be with her Lord. Born in 1941 in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of S.V. and Margaret Corbett. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and later from Valley Technical School. She retired from Baldwin Park Assisted Living Facility where she was employed as Social Director. Betty was...
Marie C. Hartman
Feb 5, 2023
Marie Catherine Johnson Hartman, 78, wife of Paul Edwin Hartman, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Marie was born on July 25, 1944 to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Annie Cleo Coffey Johnson. She served as a private nurse and was a member of Good News Ministries. She...
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