Obituaries

Robert Arthur Hall, Jr.

Robert Arthur Hall, Jr.

Nov 11, 2021

Robert Arthur Hall, Jr., 89, husband of Nancy Ann (Shull) Hall, passed away on November 11, 2021 at his home in Staunton with his wife by his side. Mr. Hall was born on March 22, 1932, to the late Robert A. and Anna Louise (Moore) Hall in Huntsville, WV. Mr. Hall was retired from American Safety Razor. He previously worked...

Jeffrey Clemmer Mizer

Jeffrey Clemmer Mizer

Nov 11, 2021

Jeffrey Clemmer Mizer, 60, passed away on November 11, 2021 in Charlottesville. Jeffrey was born on September 19, 1961 in Augusta County, VA to the late Burnett Clemmer Mizer and Pauline Mae (Wood) Mizer. He worked at Vector Industry for 25 years and Martin’s for 4 years and was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He is survived by...

Anita L. Earman

Anita L. Earman

Nov 10, 2021

Anita Karen (Lee) Earman, 70, wife of Kenneth F. Earman, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Earman was born on November 24, 1950 to the late Spencer and Dorothy (Polobied) Lee. In addition to her husband of 52 years, she is survived by her sons, Millard S. Earman (Stephanie) and David J. Earman (Mae); her brother,...

Marion E. Fauber

Marion E. Fauber

Nov 9, 2021

Marion Ernestine (Hattan) Fauber, 94, widow of Melvin Fauber, passed away on November 9, 2021 at Brookdale. Mrs. Fauber was born on May 15, 1927 in Covington, VA to the late Jacob Homer, Sr. and Ruth (Wiant) Hattan. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was very active in the local AARP. She enjoyed baking, cooking, traveling, and...

Joseph "Joe" A. Collins

Joseph "Joe" A. Collins

Nov 3, 2021

FAIRFIELD, VA – Joseph “Joe” Arnold Collins, 68, entered into God’s eternal care November 3, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Collins was born on February 25, 1953 in Staunton to the late Boyd W. and Mary (Wiseman) Collins. He was a truck driver and worked for Allied, and later worked at White’s Truck Stop where he drove the shuttle. He...

Glenn H. Skelton

Glenn H. Skelton

Oct 31, 2021

Glenn Huffman Skelton, 69, husband of Linda Back Skelton, of Swoope, VA, passed away on October 31, 2021, at Augusta Health, after a battle with cancer, following complications from pneumonia. Glenn was born on November 22, 1951, in Rockingham County, VA, a son of the late George H., Sr. and the late Faye (McCray) Skelton. Glenn was a graduate of...

Leta Harris Carper

Leta Harris Carper

Oct 31, 2021

Leta Mae (Harris) DeRuiter Carper, 91, widow of Robert W. Carper, Sr. died October 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 14, 1930 in Monterey, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Evelyn (Rexrode) Harris. Prior to retirement, she had been employed by Reid’s Store and Shop and Save for many years. She was a graduate of...

Samuel "Sam" Heizer, Sr.

Samuel "Sam" Heizer, Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Lee Heizer, Sr., 82, husband of Ann Thornton Heizer, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Middlebrook, a son of the late Floyd D. and Estelle (Glover) Heizer. He was a beef and dairy farmer. In addition to his wife of sixty years, surviving family members include two...

Michael E. Cowgill

Michael E. Cowgill

Oct 29, 2021

WAYNESBORO… Michael E. Cowgill, 57, husband of Terri Cowgill, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Cowgill was born December 12, 1964 in Waynesboro to the late Eugene H. and Wanda (Terrell) Cowgill. He last worked as a surgical technologist. He loved fishing, hunting, sports, cooking and his grandchildren. In addition to his wife of 34 years, he...

Gary F. Corbett

Gary F. Corbett

Oct 28, 2021

Gary Franklin Corbett, 74, husband of Geraldine (Brooks) Corbett, passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 28, 2021 at Birch Gardens. He was born on May 15, 1947 in Staunton to the late Carl Sterling and Reba (Fitzgerald) Corbett. Gary was a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge #351 and VFW Post #2216. He worked at Charlie...

Worthy B. Scott

Worthy B. Scott

Oct 27, 2021

COLUMBIA, MD - Worthy Brooks Scott, also known as Jack, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Ellicot City Health & Rehab. He was born on July 28, 1946 in Staunton, Virginia. He attended Booker T. Washington High School where he graduated. He was drafted into the US Army on January 24, 1966 and was decorated with the Vietnam Service...

Elsie C. Smith

Elsie C. Smith

Oct 26, 2021

Elsie Catherine Smith, 97, of Staunton, Virginia was joyfully welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2021. “We are confident and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. Elsie’s love for people and welcoming smile would light up a room. She was a devoted Christian...

Lonnie J. Czerniak

Lonnie J. Czerniak

Oct 25, 2021

Lonnie Jay (Hower) Czerniak, 77, passed away on October 25, 2021 at her residence in Staunton, VA. She was born July 22nd, 1944 to the late Walter H. and Marion Hower. Lonnie worked as a senior account clerk, and assisted her husband in his ministry. Lonnie was a member of the Raphine Christian Church in Greenville, VA. She is survived...

Hannah M. Lenker

Hannah M. Lenker

Oct 23, 2021

Hannah Mae (Withers) Lenker, 96, widow of Charles E. Lenker died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. Mrs. Lenker was born in Gray, WA to the late David H. and Zelpha (Snider) Withers. Hannah enjoyed her flowers, gardening, and birds. She loved raising her “six good boys” and her role as a grandmother. She was always with her...

Patsy M. Rhinehart

Patsy M. Rhinehart

Oct 22, 2021

Patsy Kay Miller Rhinehart finished her work here on earth on Friday, October 22, 2021 and found peace and healing that only eternal life can bring. Christmas came a little late in 1938. Patsy Kay Miller was born in Shenandoah County on December 29th of that year, to parents Arch and Annie Mumaw Miller. As she grew into a spirited...

Melvin Raymond Humphries Jr.

Melvin Raymond Humphries Jr.

Oct 21, 2021

WEST AUGUSTA – Melvin Raymond Humphries, Jr., 64, died October 21, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Humphries was born in Staunton on October 7, 1957 to the late Melvin Raymond Humphries, Sr. and Charlotte (Campbell) Humphries. He was a carpenter and worked for R.L. Flint, Jr., General Contractor and was also an independent contractor. He was a graduate from Fort...

Joyce A. Donahue

Joyce A. Donahue

Oct 21, 2021

BRODNAX, VA - Joyce Ashley Donahue “Peachy Girl” died October 21, 2021 due to years of illness. She was born on October 14, 1971 in Richmond, VA and is survived by her mother, Martha Griffith and step father, Dan Griffith; and her father, Bill Donahue. She is also survived by her cousins Cort and Cory Trott; her caretaker, Robert Clark;...

Ida Louise Almarode Showker

Ida Louise Almarode Showker

Oct 21, 2021

Ida Louise (Almarode) Showker, 93, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Bellaire of Stone Port in Harrisonburg. Born on May 20, 1928 in Waynesboro, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Raymond Almarode and Maggie Darnell Almarode. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by...

Elizabeth "Bettie" Blair

Elizabeth "Bettie" Blair

Oct 20, 2021

Elizabeth "Bettie" Lou (Keevert) Blair, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on October 20, 2021, preceded by her husband of 67 years, Raymond, just a few months earlier. She was born on September 12, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Otto Keevert and Thelma Irene (Robinson) Keevert. Bettie and Ray were avid bridge players, and enjoyed camping and...

Ryleigh C. Byrd

Ryleigh C. Byrd

Oct 18, 2021

Infant Ryleigh Creeklyn Byrd, passed away on October 18, 2021 P.M. at her home. Ryleigh was born on September 30, 2021 to Jeffrey Scott Byrd and Melissa Dawn Harper. She was a cherished little angel that was taken way too soon. In her three weeks here, she touched a lot of hearts. In addition to her parents, she is survived...