Obituaries

Sarah C. Wolters

Sarah C. Wolters

Sep 14, 2019

STAUNTON, VA… Sarah (Carlton) Wolters, 79, wife of Orville Wolters, stepped into eternity on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Sarah was born December 16, 1939 in Atlanta, GA, a daughter of the late Carl Daniel and Sarah (King) Gentry and preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Chatham Gentry. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Wolters was an insurance agent for New York...

Ella Mae Callison Bennett

Ella Mae Callison Bennett

Sep 8, 2019

FISHERSVILLE - On September 5, 2019 Ella Mae Callison Bennett,84, ran into the loving arms of Jesus, her Lord.  She was married to James Paul Bennett of Fishersville, VA for nearly 67 years.  They had two daughters Sharon and Teresa.  She passed away at home with her family by her side. Sharon married Jack Smith and gave Mrs. Bennett two...

Russell Eugene Myers

Russell Eugene Myers

Sep 8, 2019

Russell Eugene “Jerry” Myers, 78, husband of Brenda (Shuey) Keller Myers, of 706 Howardsville Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 3, 1941, in Staunton, a son of the late Russell L. and Jean (Wilberger) Myers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army,...

W. Ray Painter

W. Ray Painter

Sep 8, 2019

Ray Painter, 100, widower of Edna (Cash) Painter, of Lexington, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at The Mayflower in Lexington. He was born May 5, 1919 in Augusta County, a son of the late James W. and Flossie (Campbell) Painter. Mr. Painter was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. Prior to retirement, he was employed by...

Newton Brown Townsend, Jr

Newton Brown Townsend, Jr

Sep 6, 2019

Newton Brown Townsend, Jr., 65, of Verona, died Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born May 14, 1954 in Staunton, a son of the late Newton Brown, Sr., and Mary Ellen (Lotts) Townsend. Mr. Townsend was employed by Staunton Glass and Mirror and previously employed by Verona Supply Co. Newton attended Cherryvale United Methodist Church and enjoyed building model cars...

Elizabeth Ann Fultz

Elizabeth Ann Fultz

Sep 5, 2019

ELIZABETH ANN GUM FULTZ CHURCHVILLE, VA…Elizabeth Ann Gum Fultz, 87, of Churchville passed away on Tuesday, September 5th at her residence. Born on November 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Berlin F. Gum and Goldie B. (Hunter) Gum. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a 1947 graduate of North River High...

Shirley Ann Landrum

Shirley Ann Landrum

Sep 4, 2019

Shirley Ann (Ashby) Landrum, 82, wife of Guy William Landrum, Jr., of 83 Crossroads Lane, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Augusta Health.             She was born March 27, 1937, in Augusta County, a daughter of Meredith Coiner “Jim” Ashby and Lois Evelyn (Young) Ashby.             Prior to retirement, she was employed by Holly Farms.             In addition to her...

Robert Thomas Smith

Robert Thomas Smith

Sep 3, 2019

Robert Thomas Smith “Tommy” aka “Easy”, 54, passed peacefully on September 3, 2019. He was preceded by his mother, Cozetta C. Smith and sister, Kimberly Law. Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Robert A. Smith and sisters, Thelisa Obst, Sheryl Coyner, Terry Arehart, and Becky Moore. All services will be private.

James Lee Doyle

James Lee Doyle

Sep 2, 2019

James Lee Doyle, 52, of Staunton, died Monday, September 2, 2019 in the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1967 in Staunton. Family members include his mother, Rosa Lee (Doyle) Fitzgerald; a sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and Mike Hoover; two nephews, Michael and Wyatt Hoover; his step-fathers, Milton Fitzgerald and Tommy Massey; a special friend, Jeffery...

Jacquelyn Woodward Bowles

Jacquelyn Woodward Bowles

Sep 1, 2019

Jacquelyn Woodward Bowles, 88, of 661 West Frederick Street, departed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Shenandoah Nursing Home in Fishersville, VA. She was born July 29, 1931 to the late Bennie (Stewart) Woodward and Charles Huey Woodward. She was the 3rd of 6 siblings. She worked various jobs to provide for her family until she received her...

Paul Gray Burghardt

Paul Gray Burghardt

Sep 1, 2019

Paul Gray Burghardt, 84, husband of Hope (Hadley) Burghardt, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville.             He was born July 25, 1935 in West Paterson, New Jersey, son of the late Paul and Eleanor (DeYoung) Burghardt.             Paul was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea with Army Intelligence.             He...

David Miller Rexrode

David Miller Rexrode

Aug 31, 2019

David Miller Rexrode, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2019. He was born June 11, 1953, son of the late Brooks Miller Rexrode and Mary Ardena (Byrd) Rexrode. After proudly serving 22 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, David was honorably discharged with the rank of First Sergeant and returned to his native Staunton, where he...

Thomas Wayne Wood

Thomas Wayne Wood

Aug 29, 2019

THOMAS W. WOOD STAUNTON, VA…              Thomas “Tom” Wayne Wood, 82, of 517 Randolph Street, died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his family.             He was born January 11, 1937, in Kingsport, Tennessee, a son of the late Joseph William and Anna (Cox) Wood.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Wood was a life long truck driver,...

Samuel Robert Higgins, Ii

Samuel Robert Higgins, Ii

Aug 29, 2019

Samuel Robert Higgins, III, 61, of Greenville died Sunday, August 25, at his residence. He was born in Rockbridge County, July 8, 1958, a son of Bertie C. Higgins of Lexington and the late Samuel Robert Higgins, Jr. Mr. Higgins is survived by his wife, Wanda W. Higgins; three children, Heather Higgins Campbell, Ashley Higgins, and Jessica Higgins; and siblings,...

Betty Joan Cash

Betty Joan Cash

Aug 28, 2019

Betty Joan (Sheffer) Cash, widow of Arthur B. Cash, passed away August 25, 2019 in her residence of Waynesboro, VA. She was born July 30, 1934 daughter of the late Edward C. Sheffer and Phoebe Moran Carrick. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 9, 2009. She retired from Western State Hospital after 30 years of service....

Olden Nathaniel Ransome

Olden Nathaniel Ransome

Aug 25, 2019

Olden Nathanial Ransome, 66, of 1907 First Street, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Shenandoah Hospice.             He was born October 1, 1952, in Middlebrook, the son of the late Olden Earl Ransome and Margaret Lucille Ransome.             Nate attended Riverheads High School. He was a veteran in the United States...

Robert William Herndon

Robert William Herndon

Aug 24, 2019

Robert William “Pop Pop” Herndon, 86, husband of Barbara (Cropp) Herndon, passed away on Saturday August 24, 2019 at The Legacy at North Augusta.             He was born in Prince William County, Va, on August 27, 1932, a son of the late Van Rhine and Effie (Davis) Herndon.             Robert was a member of the Good Shepherd Church of the...

Joshua D. King

Joshua D. King

Aug 23, 2019

SWOOPE, VA… Joshua David King, 35, of 319 Waldrop Road, died Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born on March 27, 1984 in Staunton, a son of James David “Pete” and Rhonda Sharon (Calhoun) King. Mr. King was employed as a carpenter by KBL Construction. In addition to his parents he is survived by a son, Ethan Nicholas King; a...

Adis Wilson (Coffey) Fultz

Adis Wilson (Coffey) Fultz

Aug 23, 2019

Adis Wilson (Coffey) Fultz, 82, wife of Thomas W. Fultz, Jr., of Staunton, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born November 13, 1936, in Amherst County, a daughter of the late Robert Yoast and Maggie (Bradley) Coffey. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Fultz was employed by Valley Vocational Technical Center, where she taught business and computer...

Jerry Harvey Smith

Jerry Harvey Smith

Aug 19, 2019

Jerry Harvey Smith, 77, of 1213 Pinehurst Road, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at his home. He was born September 25, 1941, in Staunton, the son of the late Lewis Echols Smith and Billie Harvey Smith. He graduated from Lee High School in 1960 and received a BS degree in electrical engineering from Duke University in 1964. From 1965...