Obituaries
Anna Lee Spitler
Oct 12, 2020
Anna Lee Spitler, 75, widow of Martin Spitler, of Waynesboro, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1945 in Rockingham County, a daughter of the late Cecil Cash and Dorothy (Davis) Sandridge. She liked to mow grass and visit with the neighbors. Family members include two sisters, Bonnie Marie Durham of Waynesboro and Brenda...
Betty Lou Roberts
Oct 12, 2020
Betty Lou (Stone) Roberts, 82, wife of Wendell L. Roberts, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born January 23, 1938 in Staunton, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Clara (Wiseman) Stone. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was employed at Basic Witz Furniture...
Charles Hubert Huffman
Oct 11, 2020
Charles Hubert Huffman, 77, husband of Susan (Cockerham) Huffman, of Mt. Solon, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born October 31, 1942 in Mabscott, West Virginia, a son of the late Hubert Francis and Orpha Ellen (Bowyer) Huffman. He graduated from Alderson High School, and received his Bachelor of Arts in...
Polly A. Moats
Oct 5, 2020
Polly Jean (Alphin) Moats, 73, of Staunton, died peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 at her son’s residence. She was born January 17, 1947 in Middlebrook, a daughter of the late Frank Lewis, Sr., and Hilda Lacrisha (Monroe) Alphin. Polly was an animal enthusiast, enjoyed scenic country drives, known for her detailed memory, and loved bird watching. Family members include a...
Tammy April Kohler
Oct 5, 2020
Tammy April Kohler, 46, of Churchville died Monday, October 5, 2020, at her residence. She was born February 6, 1974 in New York, a daughter of Merrily (Elmer) Kohler and the late Roy A. Kohler. She was employed by Fisher Auto Parts. In addition to her mother, family members include a son, Jason Michael Hogue and a daughter, Jasmine Cheyenne...
Michael A. Sheets
Oct 5, 2020
Michael Alan Sheets, 56, husband of Paige Ann (Agnor) Sheets, of Staunton, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Augusta Health. He was born February 24, 1964 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of Phillip Edward and Alice Marie (Fortunato) Sheets. He was a welder and pipefitter for the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 10. Michael attended Grace Bible Church. He was...
Ralph D. "R.D." Newlen
Oct 4, 2020
Staunton, VA… Ralph “R.D.” Dewitt Newlen, 82, widower of Catherine Joyce (Carter) Newlen, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Newlen was born on September 13, 1938 in Highland County to the late John D. and Monna Belle (Hevener) Newlen. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a motor route carrier with the Daily News Leader....
Andrew Hunter Mawyer
Oct 3, 2020
Andrew Hunter Mawyer, 36, husband of Elizabeth (Tabor) Mawyer, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 28, 1984, in Waynesboro, the son of David and Carol (Wade) Mawyer. Andrew was a graduate of Waynesboro High School, received an Associates Degree at BRCC and a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science at JMU. He was employed by...
Cynthia "Cindy" Lynette Lunsford
Oct 3, 2020
Cynthia “Cindy” Lynette Lunsford, 55, of Staunton passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with COPD on October 3, 2020. She was born in Augusta, GA on September 16, 1965 to Rebecca “Becky” (George) Orebaugh and the late Gaylon Orebaugh and grew up in Staunton. In addition to her mother, Ms. Lunsford leaves behind a devoted and...
Bonnie Lou Moyer
Oct 1, 2020
Bonnie Lou Burrow Moyer, 83, of 278 Skyview Circle, Verona, Virginia passed away October 1st, 2020 at Brightview Baldwin Park with her family by her side, after a long battle with Diabetes. She was born March 31st 1937 in High Point, North Carolina to Walter Early Burrow and Helen Louise Young Burrow, who preceded her in death. The family would...
Eleanor Cleo Campbell
Sep 30, 2020
Eleanor Cleo (Byrd) Campbell, 89, wife of Robert Campbell, died September 30, 2020, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. There will be no public visitation or services.
Glenn J. Beaulieu
Sep 29, 2020
Glenn John Beaulieu, 52, of West Augusta died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Salem VA Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1968, in Plymouth, MA, a son of the late Richard and Carol (Chambers) Beaulieu. Mr. Beaulieu proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a professional fisherman, was an avid hiker, and enjoyed his time with friends. He...
Danny R. Dunsmore
Sep 29, 2020
Danny Ray Dunsmore, 75, of Verona, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Birch Gardens. He was born September 26, 1945 in Staunton, a son of the late Leroy Gilbert and Fannie Joy (Shumate) Dunsmore. Mr. Dunsmore was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and a member of Verona United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Jerome L. Moniot
Sep 26, 2020
Jerome (Jerry) Moniot passed peacefully at home on the morning of September 26, 2020. Although mourned by his wife, Susan, and his family and friends, we rejoice that he is now free of pain. He was the epitome of a loving companion, father, and loyal friend. Jerry was born in 1942, and grew up on Staten Island in New York...
Crystal Lynn Steele
Sep 26, 2020
Crystal Lynn Steele, 35, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at VCU Hospital, Richmond. She was born April 23, 1985, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Wilbur Clyde and Florence Cleo (Tucker) Steele. She was a devout Christian. She was a fun loving and caring person and loved her children. Family members include her siblings, Glenn Steele (Michelle)...
Marika L. Byrd
Sep 25, 2020
Marika L. Byrd, formerly of Staunton, Virginia, died in Richmond, VA on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Henrico Doctor’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Wallace McClung and the late Aline (Painter) Byrd of Staunton, VA. she was born February 27, 1941. She was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School and graduated from Dunsmore Business College...
Lawrence M. Covington
Sep 24, 2020
Lawrence M. Covington, 82, husband of Jean Covington, of Roanoke, died Thursday, August 24, 2020. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Juanita R. Howell
Sep 21, 2020
Juanita “Ruby” Howell, age 90, passed away on September 21, 2020 at The Meadows Assisted Living in Stuarts Draft, VA. Juanita was born on November 17, 1929 in Hermitage, VA, a daughter of the late Ernest Stonewall and Louise Stogdale Shifflett. She married her soulmate and the love of her life Melvin F. Howell on December 15th 1946, a marriage...
Mabel R. Phillips
Sep 19, 2020
Mabel Virginia (Roberts) Phillips, 96, widow of Raymond Grant Phillips, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Brookdale Staunton. She was born December 10, 1923 in Burnsville, a daughter of the late Roy Cleveland and Elsie (Eagle) Roberts. Prior to retirement, Mabel was employed by General Electric with 23 years of service. She was a member of Cherryvale United...
Fredrick W. Fitzgerald Sr
Sep 16, 2020
Fredrick Wallace Fitzgerald, Sr., 80, a lifelong resident of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Fitzgerald was born on October 7, 1939, in Staunton, the son of the late Samuel W. and Ruth E. Fitzgerald of Staunton. Fred was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Fred retired...