Obituaries

Rebecca Eugenia Boyd

Rebecca Eugenia Boyd

Jun 23, 2019

Rebecca Eugenia (Brooks) Boyd, 67, wife of W. Elliott Boyd, Jr., of 692 Gloria Place, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville.             She was born October 5, 1951, in Lexington, a daughter of the late Eugene Rowan, Sr., and Ruth Virginia (Chittum) Brooks.             Prior to retirement, Mrs. Boyd was as a librarian in the Augusta County...

Mary Ann Sanford

Mary Ann Sanford

Jun 22, 2019

Mary Ann “Momo” Sanford, 86, formerly of Alexandria, Staunton, and Blacksburg, died June 22, 2019 in Salem. Born May 11, 1933, she was a daughter of the late William McKinley Sanford and Frances Lillian (Van Lear) Sanford. She attended George Washington High School in Alexandria, VA and St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, MD. Mary Ann was a long-standing member of...

Edna Abbie Epperley Basham

Edna Abbie Epperley Basham

Jun 21, 2019

Edna Abbie Epperley Basham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called home on June 18, 2019 to the place her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had prepared for her. She was born December 3, 1921 in Elliston, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary (Wills) Epperley. She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church. Mrs. Basham was...

Stephen Duane Justice

Stephen Duane Justice

Jun 19, 2019

Stephen Duane Justice, 53, husband of Elizabeth “Lisa” (Abbott) Justice, of Staunton, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Augusta Health. He was born December 31, 1965 in Clyde, North Carolina, a son of the late J. R. Justice (Betty) and Caroline Bartam (Hank). Steve enjoyed working in the medical field before he became ill. He had his CNA in NC...

Rena Lee Swink

Rena Lee Swink

Jun 17, 2019

Rena Lee Massie Swink, widow of Franklin O. Swink, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.             Mrs. Swink was born on March 8, 1927, in Fordwick, Virginia. She was the oldest child of the late Robert J. and Dorothy V. Massie.             Mrs. Swink was a graduate of Craigsville High School, Class of 1945. She was a homemaker, assisted...

Elizabeth Ann Waddy-Lewis

Elizabeth Ann Waddy-Lewis

Jun 16, 2019

ELIZABETH W. LEWIS STAUNTON, VA… Elizabeth Ann Waddy-Lewis, 72, of 20 Hamrick Street, wife of Robert R. Lewis of 502 Hoover Street, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1947 in Greenville, VA, a daughter of the late James Caldwell and Blanche (Alexander) Waddy. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Lewis was employed by Western State...

Charles "Chuck" Monroe

Charles "Chuck" Monroe

Jun 16, 2019

CHARLES MONROE STAUNTON, VA… Charles “Chuck” Monroe, 73, husband of Bonnie Ann (Gregory) Monroe, died Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born July 25, 1945 in a Staunton, a son of the late Sadine Monroe. Chuck was well known for his piano playing and music talent. In addition to his wife, family members include his adoptive parents, Charlie and Elsie...

Evelyn Rose Miller

Evelyn Rose Miller

Jun 15, 2019

Evelyn Rose (Parrish) Miller, 94 , widow of Paul Douglas Miller, of 34 Truitt Lane, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Birch Gardens.             She was born June 18, 1924, in Guilford, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Clint and Dora Parrish.             Evelyn was a homemaker and mom and mammaw to many over her lifetime. She shared...

Holly Anne (Jenkins) Tichenor

Holly Anne (Jenkins) Tichenor

Jun 12, 2019

HOLLY A. TICHENOR VERONA, VA… Holly Anne (Jenkins) Tichenor, 57, wife of Irwin Leo “I.L.” Tichenor, Jr., of Verona, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Augusta Health. She was born November 28, 1961 in Richmond, a daughter of Berkley Jenkins and Carolyn (Squire) Jenkins, both of Florida. Holly enjoyed being an LPN with seniors. She liked reading, movies, and sending...

Judith M. (Varner) King

Judith M. (Varner) King

Jun 12, 2019

JUDITH V. KING STAUNTON, VA… Judith M. (Varner) King, 89, widow of Thomas Orange King, formerly of 116 Baylor Street, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 29, 1930 in Mustoe, a daughter of the late Arthur Clarence and Elsie Lucille (Corbett) Varner. Mrs. King was a former charter member...

John G. Wangler

John G. Wangler

Jun 11, 2019

Waynesboro, VA… Dr. John G. Wangler , Jr, 81, husband of Harriet (Buck) Wangler, died Sunday morning, June 9, 2019 in the Summit Square Retirement Community, where he had been residing. He was born on July 25, 1937, in Washington D.C., a son of the late John G. and Mildred (Keith) Wangler. Doctor Wangler received a B.S. degree in Chemistry...

Sharon Maxine (Knott) Miller

Sharon Maxine (Knott) Miller

Jun 10, 2019

SHARON K. MILLER STAUNTON, VA… Sharon Maxine “Sherry” (Knott) Miller, 65, of Staunton, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1954 in Hot Springs, a daughter of the late Charles Burton and Edith Bernice (Harouff) Knott. Prior to retirement, Sherry was employed by Valley Community Services Board. Family members include three children, Linda Michelle...

Kenneth Earl House

Kenneth Earl House

Jun 10, 2019

Kenneth Earl House, a resident of New Hope, Virginia, ascended to his eternal life on June 10, 2019 from the comfort of home with his daughter by his side. He was born on May 8, 1942 in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Earl F. House and Frances O. (Gildner) House. Ken grew up on Tolland Street in East Hartford, Connecticut,...

Samuel Helms Clem

Samuel Helms Clem

Jun 10, 2019

SAMUEL H. CLEM STAUNTON, VA… Samuel Helms Clem, 79, widower of Patsy Ann (Doome) Clem, of Staunton, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1940 in Staunton, a son of the late Raleigh Armstrong and Mary Alice Ruth (Samples) Clem. Sam retired from VDOT and spent a number of years at Smith’s Transfer. He...

David Drayton Turner

David Drayton Turner

Jun 6, 2019

David Drayton Turner, 65, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Stuarts Draft. Mr. Turner was born on April 8, 1954 to the late David Philips and Mary Frances (Roane) Turner.  He was a life member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Riverheads High School.  Mr. Turner was owner of Turner Works Cabinet Shop in Stuarts Draft. Surviving...

Warren Ashton Sedberry, Jr.

Warren Ashton Sedberry, Jr.

Jun 6, 2019

Warren Ashton Sedberry, Jr. STAUNTON, VA… On the 6th of June 2019 Mr. Sedberry died at his home of natural causes. He was 75 years old. He was born 12/27/1943 in Greensboro, Alabama and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Tennessee Military Institute and the University of Alabama. Warren joined the US Marine Corp in 1964. After basic...

Dorothy Belle (Thorne) Varner

Dorothy Belle (Thorne) Varner

Jun 5, 2019

DOROTHY T. VARNER STAUNTON, VA… Dorothy Belle (Thorne) Varner, 78, widow of Dale Matthew Varner, of Staunton died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Fishersville.   She was born September 21, 1940, in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late William A. and Susie Belle (Benson) Thorne. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Varner was employed by Western State Hospital with 30 years of...

Johnnie Olden Miller

Johnnie Olden Miller

Jun 5, 2019

Johnnie Olden Miller, 89, husband of Anita (Eckard) Miller, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center.             He was born April 12, 1930 in Middlebrook, a son of the late Henry Olden and Mary Anne (Ellinger) Miller.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Miller was employed by McDonough Toyota.             All services will be private.            ...

Janet Rae Wood

Janet Rae Wood

Jun 4, 2019

JANET M. WOOD STAUNTON, VA… Janet Rae “Queen” Wood, 64, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1955 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Charles William McCarty and Nellie Rae McLain. Family members include two sons, David McDaniel, Jr. (Debbie) and Kenneth McDaniel (Lois); a brother, David McCarty; sisters,...

Robert Alfred Clinedinst

Robert Alfred Clinedinst

Jun 4, 2019

ROBERT A. CLINEDINST STAUNTON, VA… Robert Alfred Clinedinst, 85, husband of Doris Ann (Backe) Clinedinst, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Augusta Health. He was born September 28, 1933 in Augusta County, a son of the late Thomas Alfred and Kelsie Lee (Bartley) Clinedinst. Mr. Clinedinst was a veteran of the Army National Guard with 19 years of...