Obituaries
Phyllis Louise Strawderman
Aug 14, 2021
Phyllis Louise (Ryman) Strawderman, 91, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born at Stephens City, Virginia on February 2, 1930, to the late Russell and Pearl Ryman. On January 17, 1953, she married Omer, who preceded her in death on December 9, 2015. She was a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church. Her...
David L. Rowe
Aug 13, 2021
STAUNTON – David Lee Rowe, 87, husband of Judith “Judy” Dickerson Rowe, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021. David was born August 31, 1933, in Staunton, only child of the late Orvey W. Rowe and Inez (Fitzgerald) Rowe Bridges. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as an Artillery Sergeant, served...
Faye Carole Ergenbright
Aug 12, 2021
Faye Carole (Ramsey) Ergenbright, 79, wife of Joe D. Ergenbright, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence. She was born November 9, 1941, in Raphine, a daughter of the late Guy Maxwell and Dura Mabel (Fitzgerald) Ramsey. She was a member of Vesuvius Baptist Church. She loved being a grandmother. In addition to her husband, family members include a...
Kathleen M. Haney
Aug 10, 2021
STAUNTON… Kathleen Melissa (Wright) Haney, 66, widow of Jerry Haney, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Haney was born on October 31, 1954 to Edward and Clara K. Wright in Fleming, KY. She was a registered nurse. Surviving family members include two sons, Michael Venable and Marc Graham Miller; grandchildren, Ryan Miller, Janie Goebel, Matiyos, Katie, Mikie,...
Mary Frances Halterman
Aug 10, 2021
Mary Frances (Carroll) Halterman, 77, wife of Forrest Halterman, Jr., of Staunton died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 21, 1943, in Prince George County, a daughter of the late William Edward and Christine Violet Carroll. She was employed by Manpower. In addition to her husband, family members include a son, Tony Halterman; three daughters,...
Robert "Bob" P. Aron
Aug 10, 2021
Peacefully in his sleep, Bob Aron passed from this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his recent residence at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton, Va. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Josephine Sobler Aron and Charles Philip Aron. The family moved to Erie, Pa. in the 1940s, where Bob graduated from Strong...
Kathleen M. Haney
Aug 10, 2021
Kathleen Melissa (Wright) Haney, 66, widow of Jerry Haney, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Haney was born on October 31, 1954 to Edward and Clara K. Wright in Fleming, KY. She was a registered nurse. Surviving family members include two sons, Michael Venable and Marc Graham Miller; grandchildren, Ryan Miller, Janie Goebel, Matiyos, Katie, Mikie, Gabriel,...
William B. Proctor Jr.
Aug 9, 2021
STUARTS DRAFT – William “Bill” Bagby Proctor, Jr., 80, husband of Betty (Mawyer) Proctor went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, August 9, 2021 at The Retreat at Fishersville. Mr. Proctor was born on May 8, 1941 in Louisa County to the late William Bagby and Catherine (Dunaway) Proctor. He was raised in Orange County. He was a...
Steven Wayne Clifton
Aug 6, 2021
Steven Wayne Clifton, 62, husband of Robin (Cook) Clifton, of Staunton, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 5, 1959, in Staunton, a son of the late Lydia Frances (Piner) Cash. Mr. Clifton was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Clifton was employed by Kjellstrom and Lee Construction as a site manager. He was...
Joyce A. Crummett
Aug 5, 2021
STAUNTON, VA…. Joyce Ann (Griffin) Crummett, widow of W. Homer Crummett, of Cedar Green Road, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2021, at her mother’s residence. She was born on March 8, 1959, in Staunton, a daughter of Juanita (Helmick) Griffin and the late Farry “Dick” Griffin. Joyce was a member of the Staunton First Church of the Nazarene and the...
Philip Lee Weaver
Aug 2, 2021
WAYNESBORO– Philip Lee Weaver, 79, owner of Mourning Dove Farm in Waynesboro, VA peacefully grabbed the hand of God and entered his heavenly home on Monday August 2, 2021. Mr. Weaver was surrounded by his family as his battle with cancer concluded. Mr. Weaver was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving his country during the Vietnam War. Prior...
Richard "Dickie" Beard
Aug 1, 2021
Richard “Dickie” Hamilton Beard, 71, husband of Sheila (Stinson) Beard, of Staunton, died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. He was born March 16, 1950, in Staunton, a son of the late Richard “Dick” Trenton and Evelyn Elizabeth (Lightner) Beard. Prior to retirement, Mr. Beard was employed by B & S Company as a Safety Director...
Edith Pearl Koogler
Aug 1, 2021
Edith (Roadcap) Stone Koogler, 90, widow of Joseph Koogler, died August 1, 2021, at Heritage Hall, Lexington. She was born March 9, 1931, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late George and Nannie Ruth (Eavey) Roadcap. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Standard Furniture. She was a member of Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren and was a...
Doris Ann Moore
Jul 30, 2021
Doris Ann (Hendricks) Moore, age 79, of Staunton went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2021. She was born November 13, 1941, in Augusta County, Virginia and daughter of Charles and Eliza Hendricks. Doris attended Wilson Memorial High School and had worked at the Dixie Theater and C&P Telephone Company as an operator before going to...
Veronica Yvonne Clark
Jul 30, 2021
Veronica Yvonne (Wenger) Clark, 54, wife of Gregory Stephen Clark, passed away on July 30, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1967 a daughter to Kenneth Eugene Wenger, Sr. and Daniele Irene (Boussot) Wenger. Veronica was a member of the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department. She was a loving daughter, wife and friend. She enjoyed reading, the outdoors, especially camping...
Phillip A. Ramsey
Jul 30, 2021
Phillip A. Ramsey, 60, of Verona, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1960 in Staunton, a son of the late John Elvin and Madeline (Lanning) Ramsey. He loved NASCAR, country music, watching westerns, and Adam 12 on MeTV. He is survived by one aunt, Helen Ramsey and family of Ovideo, Florida. He is...
Anita Ardelle Miller
Jul 29, 2021
Anita Ardelle (Eckard) Miller, 93, widow of Johnnie Olden Miller, of Staunton, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at King’s Daughters Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 17,1928, in Staunton, a daughter of the late James Preston and Austia Mary (Shaver) Eckard. Family members include cousins and caregiver, Betty Conn and Kenneth; and numerous other cousins. A private graveside service...
Raymond R. Blair
Jul 25, 2021
Raymond R. Blair, 92, died peacefully in his home on July 25, 2021 in Staunton, VA. He was born October 17, 1928, in Bridgeport, Ohio, son of the late Ruel and Esther Steinman Blair. Ray married Elizabeth (Bettie) Keevert in 1953, and together raised four children. He graduated from St. Clairsville High School and Elliott Business School, was an Air...
Col. Warren Daniel Kalas
Jul 24, 2021
U.S. Marine Veteran Col. Warren Daniel Kalas, known as Dan, 83, of Staunton, VA left this life to go to his eternal reward on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was the loving husband of Patricia Kalas for 59 years. He is survived by his wife and his children, Ed Kalas (Marie) of Silver Lake, KS, Andrew Kalas (Cathie) of Las...
Dorothy E. Hess
Jul 24, 2021
Dorothy Kathleen (Eutsler) Hess, 94, widow of John Edward “Ed” Hess of Mt. Sidney, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Birch Gardens Assisted Living. Mrs. Hess was born on December 28, 1926 in Augusta County and raised by Charles and Fannie (Eutsler) Baker. Dorothy worked at Hosiery Mill for a number of years where she met her husband. She then...