Obituaries
Glenna Helmick
Apr 24, 2020
Glenna Helmick, sweet mother of William Wiseman and daughter-in-law, Debbie, of Harrisonburg VA and Robert Wiseman and daughter-in-law, Joanna, of Greensboro, NC has ascended to heaven on Friday, April 24, 2020, in Harrisonburg. Glenna was born on September 1,1947 in Swoope, Va. Before Glenna’s last happy days residing at Accordius Nursing Home in Harrisonburg VA, she had previously lived beside...
Harold Reid
Apr 24, 2020
Surrounded by his wife and children, he entered into heaven on April 24, 2020. He was born on August 21, 1939, the son of Sidney Boxley Reid and Mary Frances Craun. He was a co-founder of The Statler Brothers, the most awarded act in the history of country music. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame...
Mary E. Strother
Apr 22, 2020
Mary Ellen Strother, 92, of Staunton went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 15, 1927 in Staunton, daughter of the late James and Irene (Downey) Strother. Mary was a member of Augusta Street United Methodist Church. Family includes her son, Dennis P. Strother; two daughters, Beverly Wells and Timothy,...
Mark C. Metcalfe
Apr 22, 2020
Mark Cameron Metcalfe, 66, of Mount Sidney, passed in his sleep at home, Wednesday, April 22. Born in 1954 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, he graduated from Alfred G. Berner High School in 1972. He attended N.C. State University, Hofstra University, and SUNY @ Oswego where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in General Science, Biology, and...
Charles L. Thornton
Apr 22, 2020
Charles Luther Thornton passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. He was born June 7, 1932 in Augusta County, son of Luther and Lula Thornton. Charles was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School Class of 1950, served two years in the United States Army, retired from Dupont with 35 years of service and worked part-time...
Mallie Lynn Moore
Apr 21, 2020
Mallie Lynn (Simmons) Moore, 57, wife of James Moore, of Waynesboro, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born November 28, 1962 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Kirby) Simmons. Mrs. Moore was a custodian for the City of Staunton. Mallie was a proud wife, mother, and nanny who also loved her...
Ronald W. Botkin
Apr 20, 2020
Ronald Wayne Botkin, 61, husband of Tammy (Rexrode) Botkin, of Staunton, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1958 in Staunton, a son of the late Lonnie Summerfield and Carnetha (Earhart) Botkin. Mr. Botkin was employed by Fisher Auto Parts as a computer programmer for 40 years. In addition to his wife of 30...
Michael T. Earhart, Sr.
Apr 20, 2020
Michael Timothy Earhart, Sr., 64, of Raphine, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1955 in Lexington, a son of William Morrison Earhart and the late Mildred (Campbell) Earhart. Prior to retirement, Michael was employed by Western State Hospital for 28 years as an aide. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church....
Richard D. Gilmer
Apr 19, 2020
Richard Darrell Gilmer, 64, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1955 in Staunton, a son of the late Charles Otis and Wanda Lazelle (Cook) Gilmer. He was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School Class of 1974. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Western State Hospital with 35 years of...
Brenda Gail Napier
Apr 19, 2020
Brenda Gail (Jackson) Napier, 67, wife of Dennis Ray Napier, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born February 12, 1953, in Staunton, a daughter of Helen (Varner) Jackson McLear and the late Fred Jackson. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Napier was employed by Unify followed by Augusta Health. She was...
Larry R. Brown
Apr 17, 2020
Larry Ray Brown, 61, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania died Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born November 4, 1958 in Staunton. Mr. Brown retired from Quad Graphics in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. He loved his family dearly and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. He enjoyed going to races and watching Westerns on TV. In his younger years he liked...
Brenda T. Dodson
Apr 16, 2020
Brenda Gale (Trimble) Dodson, 67, wife of Richard Weaver Dodson, of Verona, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born February 4, 1953 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late James Gilmer and Elizabeth Marie (Cook) Trimble. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Genesco L. Grief Company. In addition to her husband of 46...
Gilbert Johns
Apr 15, 2020
Gilbert Johns, 89, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1930 in Amherst County, Virginia, son of the late Ginnis and Bertha Johns. Prior to retirement, Gilbert was employed by the Sta-Dri Company in Maryland with 48 years of service. He was an avid NASCAR fan and he enjoyed country music, camping,...
Goldie Rebecca Loving
Apr 14, 2020
Goldie Rebecca (Loan) Loving, 76, widow of James Loving of Staunton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at King’s Daughters Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 17, 1943, in Bath County, a daughter of the late Crawford A. and Della (May) Loan. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Loving was employed by Staunton Steam Laundry. In addition to her husband, she...
Donald L. Johnson
Apr 14, 2020
Donald Lee Johnson, 81, widower of Elizabeth Stuart “Liz” (Lucas) Johnson, of Verona, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Staunton. He was born February 28, 1939 in Staunton, a son of the late William M. and Dorothy Lee (Back) Johnson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Johnson worked for Hays Chevrolet for 25 years and owned...
Dorothy M. Wilson
Apr 13, 2020
Dorothy Ann (Martin) Wilson, 81, wife of Pastor Alton Wallace Wilson, of Crimora, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. She was born January 16, 1939 in Martin County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late William David and Ruth (Leggett) Martin. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Mary Immaculate College with a degree in nursing. She...
Charles E. Richardson
Apr 10, 2020
Charles Edwin Richardson II, 75, died April 10, 2020. He was born June 18, 1944 to the late Charles E. and Isabelle Richardson. Charlie was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and a retired construction inspector from the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the C&O Historical Society, and Valley Mustangs...
Doreen T. Medas
Apr 10, 2020
Doreen (Thom) Medas, 76, of Staunton, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1943 in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, a daughter of the late Soloman and Beatrice (Parks) Thom. Prior to retirement, she was a registered nurse in New York City for over 20 years. Family members include a son, Kirt Wharwood and his...
Doris Louise Mcchesney
Apr 8, 2020
Doris Louise (Hunter) McChesney, 89, widow of Robert E. McChesney, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 5, 1931 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Carroll George and Erlyn (Brose) Hunter. She graduated from the Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore in 1951 as a Registered Nurse. She served as...
Kelly B. Downs
Apr 7, 2020
Kelly Bennett Downs, 81, widower of Shirley Mae (Cash) Downs, of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Roanoke Carilion Memorial Hospital. He was born May 10, 1938 in Bryson City, North Carolina, a son of the late Tommy and Winnie Kate (Howard) Downs. Prior to retirement, Kelly was employed by VDOT as a highway engineer with 48 years...
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