Obituaries

Delores K. Bradley

Delores K. Bradley

Dec 7, 2019

Delores K. Bradley, age 83, of Staunton VA passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2019. Delores was born on July 4th, 1936 in New Castle, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bradley, of 64 years. She is survived by four daughters: Debra Norville of Staunton, VA, Kimberly Bradley of Staunton, VA, Jackie Sereno of Naples, FL,...

George V. Bernard

George V. Bernard

Dec 7, 2019

George Vincent Bernard died on December 7, 2019 in Staunton, Virginia. He was predeceased in 2009 by his beloved wife of 58 years, Anne Faw Bernard and his parents George Alexander Bernard and Rose Kolda Bernard. Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughters, Katherine Bernard Furr (Jackson) and Susan Faw Bernard, granddaughter Diana Bernard Furr and great grandson Alexander...

Joellen Kessler

Joellen Kessler

Dec 7, 2019

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 18th, 2021, at 11:00 am, at the Pleasant View Lutheran Cemetery for the interment of JoEllen Kessler. JoEllen was born on June 1, 1941, in Staunton, the only child of Evelyn E. and Ambrose B. Kessler. JoEllen passed away on December 7, 2019, in Ocala Florida, at the age of 78....

Lyle Douglas Painter Sr.

Lyle Douglas Painter Sr.

Dec 5, 2019

Lyle Douglas Painter, Sr., 76, widower of Alma Sue (Cox) Painter, of 717 Cherry Hill Drive, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville, surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 31, 1943 in Lofton, a son of the late Herman and Myrtle (Lawhorne)Painter. Prior to retirement, Mr. Painter was employed by DuPont with 37 ½...

Patricia "Trish" H. Drumheller

Patricia "Trish" H. Drumheller

Dec 4, 2019

VERONA, VA… Patricia “Trish” Anne (Humphreys) Drumheller, 54, companion of love for 16 years of Craig Patterson, of Verona, earned her wings on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1965, a daughter of the late Melvin Ray Humphreys and Lula Deanna Ryan. Trish was a dedicated loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She...

James W. Hiner

James W. Hiner

Dec 3, 2019

James Wayne “Jim” Hiner, 70, husband of Faye (Puffenbarger) Hiner, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1949 in Staunton, a son of the late Paul Hiner and Madeline (Wimer) Ryan. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Bowman Distribution. Jim was a classic car enthusiast, avid antique...

Brenda C. Martin

Brenda C. Martin

Dec 3, 2019

Brenda Sue Cash Martin, 69, of Stuarts Draft, went to be with the Lord at 1:23 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Ralph Thomas Martin, Sr. She was born June 24, 1950 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late James Dillard Cash and...

Paul R. Patterson

Paul R. Patterson

Dec 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Randolph Patterson, 86, widower of Betty (Michael) Patterson, of Stuarts Draft, on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1933 in Augusta County, a son of the late Eugene T. Patterson and Juanita B. Patterson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Waverly Byth Adcock

Waverly Byth Adcock

Dec 1, 2019

Waverly Byth Adcock, 50, died on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1969 in Albemarle County, son of the late Sherman Lee and Guyanna Lorraine (Webb) Adcock. Prior to retirement, he was a Lab Technician at Augusta Health. He was a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute of New York and received a...

Suzanne Elliott Lovern Peeler

Suzanne Elliott Lovern Peeler

Nov 28, 2019

Staunton, VA… Suzanne Elliott (Lovern) Peeler, 92, widow of Clayton Samuel Peeler, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019, at Baldwin Park in Staunton. She was born on May 10, 1927, the daughter of the late Thomas Young and Ollie Gertrude (Daniel) Lovern. At age 21, she came to Staunton, VA after graduating from Westhampton College to take a position...

Irving H. Jones

Irving H. Jones

Nov 27, 2019

Irving Henry Jones, 89, widower of Sally Ann (Hawks) Jones, of Staunton, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehab Center. He was born November 2, 1930 in Fort Plain, New York, a son of the late Irving Henry Planck and Lillian (Witt) Jones. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Prior to...

Frances S. Marshall

Frances S. Marshall

Nov 27, 2019

Frances Smiley Marshall, 95, wife of the late Harold B. Marshall, passed away peacefully at Oak Grove Manor on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born June 1, 1924 in Fishersville, VA, a daughter of the late James I. Smiley and Virginia Elizabeth Hanger Smiley. She graduated from Fishersville High School in 1942 and was the class president. She worked...

Gwendolyn Elaine Spitzer

Gwendolyn Elaine Spitzer

Nov 25, 2019

Gwendolyn Elaine (Early) Spitzer, 92, widow of Arthur Dewey Spitzer, of 16 Hamrick Street, died Monday, November 25, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was born October 17, 1927, in Weyers Cave, a daughter of the late Ray Benjamin and Thelma Pauline (Hawkins) Early. She was an active member of Staunton Church of the Brethren. Gwendolyn was a babysitter for...

Donald S. Davenport

Donald S. Davenport

Nov 24, 2019

Donald Scott Davenport, 70, husband of 45 years to Dianna Lee (Thompkinson) Davenport of 729 McKinley Road, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his residence. He was born April 6, 1949, in Watauga County (Boone), North Carolina, a son of the late Donald Lee and Kay (Norris) Davenport. Mr. Davenport was formerly employed by Silver Brook Farms, Rockingham Rent All,...

David E. Shifflett

David E. Shifflett

Nov 23, 2019

David Edward Shifflett, 74, husband of Beverley (Sorrells) Shifflett passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shifflett was born on December 13, 1944 in Albemarle County to the late Albert Mickey and Bessie Mable (Mawyer) Shifflett. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Vietnam. He retired as a supervisor with...

Sylvia E. Boyle

Sylvia E. Boyle

Nov 22, 2019

Waynesboro, VA… Sylvia Eastep Boyle, 92, widow of Hugh William “Hughie” Boyle, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Accordius Health at Waynesboro, formerly of Bowie, MD. She was born on April 3, 1927 in Louisa, Virginia to the late John C. Eastep and Renee C. Eastep. Mrs. Boyle attended Christ United Methodist Church. Sylvia raised her children on a poultry...

Colonel Robert Houston Wease

Colonel Robert Houston Wease

Nov 22, 2019

Colonel Robert Houston Wease of Staunton died peacefully at home on Friday, November 22, 2019. Born in Lincolnton, NC on August 29, 1932, Bob was the son of C. C. Wease and Annie Mae Schrum Wease. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice Heavner Wease, son Timothy Dmitri Wease, daughter Allyson Wease Watkins (Jim), and grandchildren Mary Margaret Watkins,...

Dennis E. Hanger

Dennis E. Hanger

Nov 21, 2019

Dennis Eugene Hanger, 77, husband of Jerry Lou (Pulley) Hanger, of Love, and recently of Middlebrook, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1942 in Augusta County, a son of the late Ernest Linwood “Bud”, Jr. and Helen Dew (Root) Hanger. Mr. Hanger was employed by Smith’s Transfer and retired from Hershey Chocolate. Dennis...

Mozelle Flanary

Mozelle Flanary

Nov 16, 2019

Mozelle Bragg Flanary, 82, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born on March 15, 1937 in Cedar Bluff, a daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle (Smith) Bragg. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Christine Chambers of Staunton; two daughters, Cindy Leigh Chambers and Sheila Everett both of...

Ann B. Mcmeans

Ann B. Mcmeans

Nov 15, 2019

Ann Barnett McMeans passed away November 15, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton, Virginia. She was born January 5, 1927, in Tazewell, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Reece and Ethel Cregar Barnett. She was a graduate of Tazewell High School, Class of 1945. Ann married and raised her children in Bluefield, West Virginia. She has resided...