Obituaries
Viola Rexrode Sheffer
Jul 23, 2019
Viola Rexrode Sheffer, widow of John H. Sheffer, Jr., of The Legacy of North Augusta died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at her residence. She was born October 28, 1923, in Highland County, the daughter of the late Joe C. and Gladys Eye Rexrode. She retired with 40 years of service from Verizon Telephone Company (formerly C & P...
Patricia Ann Morris
Jul 21, 2019
Patricia Ann (Edmond) Morris, 73, widow of Calvin Early Morris, of Waynesboro, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born January 23, 1946, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Edna Pauline (Shaw) Edmond. In addition to her husband, she was...
Nancy Jane (Tate) Blanton
Jul 21, 2019
Nancy Jane (Tate) Blanton, 83, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Nancy was born in Forest City, North Carolina on December 31, 1935 and attended Cool Springs High School in Forest City. She obtained her Associates Degree from Limestone College in Gaffney, SC., married her high school sweetheart Frederick E. Blanton, Sr, and together raised...
Robert Scott Hearn
Jul 20, 2019
Robert “Scott” Hearn, 67, husband of Betty Joyce “Jody” Hearn, of Staunton, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1951 in Staunton, a son of the late Robert A. and Edith Pauline (Funk) Hearn. He worked at Reed’s Grocery Store, Nabisco-Kraft, and Huger Davidson as a salesman where he became Vice President...
Malcolm Verna Link
Jul 18, 2019
Malcolm V. Link, 93, of Verona, Va, passed away peacefully at his home July 18, 2019. He was born in Verona, Va, on October 20, 1925 the son of the late George Verna and Annie Elizabeth (Houff) Link. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by two sisters, Helen Leora Link Smith and Mary Elizabeth Link...
Bonnie Jean (Lotts) Sweet
Jul 17, 2019
Bonnie Jean (Lotts) Sweet, 84, widow of Lyle F. Sweet, Sr. of Poor Creek Lane, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Augusta Health. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Raphine, the daughter of Vernie and Theo (Potter) Lotts. Mrs. Sweet was a homemaker who considered it a great honor and...
Mark Allen Weaver
Jul 15, 2019
Mark Allen Weaver, 64, of Verona, VA passed Monday July 15th, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 9th, 1954 to the late Thomas and Janet Weaver. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas (Tom) Weaver. He is survived by his daughters Catherine Weaver and Hillori Walsh, favorite son-in-law Kevin Walsh, his three grand-children Rowan...
Elizabeth Lamb Bernhardt
Jul 12, 2019
Elizabeth (Lamb) Bernhardt, 72, wife of William J. Bernhardt, of Staunton, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at her residence. She was born February 6, 1947, in Highland County, a daughter of the late William Loftus and Madeline (Gwin) Lamb. She was a 1965 graduate of Fort Defiance High School. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Stellar...
Mary Sue Mcdermott Ritchie
Jul 11, 2019
Mary Sue McDermott Ritchie, Susie to all who knew her, died peacefully on July 11, 2019 at the Legacy of North Augusta. She was born in Bishopville, SC on June 26, 1935 to Neil Daniel McDermott and Laura Garland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Thomas Ritchie III. She is survived by her six children Susan Devine,...
Thomas Frank Gaskins
Jul 10, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Frank Gaskins was carried away to his heavenly home at the age of 68 years when he died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in McKinley, Virginia. Born in Portsmouth, VA on January 21, 1951, Tom was the son of the late George Nathaniel Gaskins and Miriam (Yost) Gaskins Warren. Tom is survived by his faithful and loving...
Connie (Rivers) Anderson
Jul 7, 2019
Constance Elaine (Rivers) Anderson, 71, passed away on July 7, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s disease at her residence in Staunton, Virginia. She was born on August 27, 1947 in Lake Butler, Florida to the late Wilson S. Rivers and Sophia (Warenda) Rivers. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Rick Anderson and daughters Keri (Brad) Harrell and...
Barbara Joann Lahorner Rowe
Jul 5, 2019
Barbara JoAnn Lahorner Rowe, 80, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Fairfeld. She is now free from the bonds of Alzheimer’s and is dancing in the heavens. She was born September 9, 1938 in Craigsville, VA, a daughter of the late Vivian Fitzgerald. She worked at Dupont for many years. She is survived...
Thomas Rolander Blackburn, Iv
Jun 30, 2019
Thomas Rolander “Bucky” Blackburn, 81, husband of Joan (Critzer) Blackburn, of Mt. Sidney, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Shenandoah House of Augusta Health. He was born December 13, 1937 in Augusta County, a son of the late T. R. Blackburn, III and Katherine Isabell (Patton) Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn graduated from Lee High School and Virginia Tech with a...
Rita Virginia Lawhorn
Jun 29, 2019
Fishersville, VA… Rita Virginia (Deaver) Lawhorn, 95, widow of Henry Ronald Lawhorn, Sr., passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab. She was born on September 10, 1923 in Vesuvius, a daughter of the late Theodore Franklin and Bessie Lee (Moran) Deaver. She is survived by one sister, Margie D. Ramsey; two granddaughters, Susan and Virginia Carter;...
James Herschell Ballew
Jun 29, 2019
James Herschell Ballew, 71, husband of Deborah L. Ballew, of Staunton, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1947 in Staunton, a son of the late James Earl and Betty (Eavers) Ballew. Mr. Ballew was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam. Jim was currently employed by FedEx Freight. He...
Voynt Hyde Johnson
Jun 29, 2019
Voynt Hyde “Bill” Johnson, 96, of Ellen Street, finished his earthly race on June 24, 2019. He was born April 29, 1923, in Augusta County, a son of the late James and Mary Johnson. He was a Navy World War II vet who received the bronze star. He worked at Shenandoah Pride early in life then retired...
Adren C. Dodson
Jun 28, 2019
Staunton, VA… Adren Clinebell Dodson passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Bonnie Gentry Dodson for 65 years. Adren was born in Sperryville on April 19, 1934. He was one of seven sons born to Jackson Walker Dodson and Bessie Pearl Dodson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers....
Russell Lee Robinson
Jun 28, 2019
Staunton, VA… Russell Lee Robinson of 2226 Noon Street passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at UVA after a long illness. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Hilda Robinson; three daughters, Crystal Gail Robinson, Fonda Louise Johnson, and husband Thomas Elmo, all of Staunton, and Makayla Glass of Waynesboro; four grandchildren, Brittney Hepler, Brooke Simmons, and Keishawn and Brendon...
Cassandra Renee Johnson
Jun 26, 2019
Cassandra Renee Johnson, 53, of 27 South Market Street, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 13, 1965 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Eunice Reducci Johnson. Ms. Johnson was employed by Star 94.3 Radio Station. Family members include an aunt; two uncles, and numerous cousins. A memorial service...
Wilma Gale Carpenter
Jun 25, 2019
Wilma Gale (Pullin) Carpenter, 78, widow of Gray Delroy Carpenter, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Fishersville. She was born August 26, 1940 in McDowell, a daughter of the late Herman Henry, Sr. and Ruth Etta (Phillips) Pullin. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved music, singing, and dancing. Wilma loved sports, especially bowling and...
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