John L. 'Johnny Boy' Painter, Jr.
Dec 16, 2017
He was born on October 16, 1944 the son of the late John L., Sr. and Edith (Lawhorn) Painter. Mr. Painter was a veteran of the United States Army, and was retired from Augusta County Circuit Court with 30 years of service in the maintenance department. He always referred to his co-workers at the Circuit Court as his family and...
Ellen Grant
Dec 16, 2017
Ellen Grant, 70, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends, after a lengthy illness, on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Mrs. Grant was the daughter of the late George and Pauline Rankin and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Kenny Grant and an infant son, Dennis Grant....
Luleen (Wilborne) White
Dec 15, 2017
Luleen (Wilborne) White, widow of Bernard A. I. White passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. White was born on February 23, 1927 in Greenville, South Carolina. Mrs. White moved from Danville, Virginia to Staunton, Virginia in the early 70s when her late husband was transferred with Bell Atlantic Telephone (now Verizon)....
Judy Dell Meek
Dec 15, 2017
Judy Dell (Hanger) Meek, 75, wife of Ray C. Meek of 103 Morris Mill Road, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Meek was born on January 12, 1942 in Augusta County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert F. and Frances (Cook) Hanger. Judy was a lifelong member of the Westview United Methodist Church, she enjoyed...
Mary Margaret Grylls
Dec 11, 2017
Mary Margaret Grylls, 67, wife of Gilbert Grylls, of Greenville passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 12, 1950 in Norton, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Oscar Joseph and Harriet Agnes (Dingle) Courchine. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Michael Loura; two grandsons, Matthew and Dylan Loura, all...
Deborah Sue (Wright) Puckett
Dec 9, 2017
Deborah Sue (Wright) Puckett, 60, wife of Steven E. Puckett of 13 Indian Ridge Road, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Puckett was born on August 17, 1957 in Lexington, Virginia, daughter of the late Donald Wright and Annie Lee (Campbell) Puffenbarger. Deborah was employed as a sales clerk with Pilot Truck Stop in Greenville and...
Elizabeth Ann Craig
Dec 8, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Beth (Miller) Craig, 66, wife of Harry Lynwood Craig, Jr. of 1994 Spring Hill Road passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mrs. Craig was born on March 25, 1951 in Augusta, County, Virginia, a daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Steele) Miller. Beth was a member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Nancy Elaine Wimer
Dec 6, 2017
Nancy Elaine Wimer, 66, of North Chesterfield, departed this life on Dec. 6, 2017. She was born Dec. 5, 1951, in Blue Grass, the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Ina Puffenbarger Wimer. Prior to retirement, Miss Wimer was employed by American Filtrona Co. of South Chesterfield. She is survived by a sister, Donna Sue Wimer; a nephew Justin...
Phyllis (Hamilton) Bratton
Dec 2, 2017
Phyllis Yvonne (Hamilton) Bratton, 83, widow of Roy Junior Bratton of 154 Crawford Drive, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Bratton was born on December 30, 1933 in Pulaski, Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles and Lottie Mae (Akers) Hamilton. Phyllis was a member of the Lighthouse Church, loved her Lord and wanted everyone to...
Donald Lee 'Donnie' Landes
Nov 30, 2017
Donald Lee Donnie Landes, 65, husband of Gloria (Smith) Landes of 712 Middlebrook Road, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Landes was born on September 15, 1952 in Staunton, a son of the late Ray Rufus and Mary Lee (Thomas) Landes. Donnie was previously employed by Nielson Construction as a carpenter, he was a life-time member...
Robert Eugene Crawford
Nov 27, 2017
Robert Eugene Crawford, 67, of 418 Straith Street, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Crawford was born on January 23, 1950 in Staunton, a son of the late Willie Ivy Crawford and Fanny Frances (Clark) Fitch. Robert was retired from Webster \u0026 Webster Fencing Company as a welder. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
William John 'Bill' Haessly
Nov 27, 2017
William John Bill Haessly, 91, husband of Anita Haessly of Staunton, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 27, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Haessly was born on December 20, 1925 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Arthur Leo and Mary Helen (Gallagher) Haessly. Bill was a long term member of Second Presbyterian Church, serving as...
Louise (Mitchell) Roadcap
Nov 26, 2017
Louise (Mitchell) Roadcap, 87, widow of George Paul Roadcap, formerly of Valley View Drive, Mount Sidney, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 in the Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. Mrs. Roadcap was born on April 9, 1930 in Martinsville, Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Manilla (Stovall) Mitchell. Louise was a member of Verona...
Daniel Ray Simmons
Nov 26, 2017
Daniel Ray Simmons, 28, of 83 Rock Mountain Lane, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Mr. Simmons was born on July 17, 1989 in Charlottesville, Virginia, a son of Everett Boyd and Rachel Madeline (Kidd) Simmons. Daniel attended Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church, graduated from Fort Defiance High School, Valley Technical Center, and was employed by Design Electric Company as...
Donald Murray Semple
Nov 25, 2017
Donald Murray Semple, 92, widower of Jacqueline Eloyse (Troy) Semple of 1668 Middlebrook Road, Staunton, Virginia and formerly of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Semple was born on November 11, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ellsworth George and Dorothy (Spain) Semple. Donald attended Walkers Creek Community Church, Zack,...
Dorothy (Little) Zimmerman
Nov 22, 2017
Dorothy L. Zimmerman, 90, of Staunton, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Zimmerman was born on October 3, 1927 in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, a daughter of the late Jesse Franklin and Susie Ethel (Miller) Little. Dorothy was a graduate of Brownsburg High School, she retired from American Safety Razor where she was employed on the production...
Bonnie Jean Rhodes
Nov 21, 2017
Bonnie Jean (Ord) Rhodes, 85, of 40 Rockport Drive, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mrs. Rhodes was born on January 11, 1932 in Greenbrier, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Clarence A. and Lelia Margaret (Harvey) Ord. Mrs. Rhodes attended Montezuma Church of the Brethren, previously worked at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg...
Courtney Francis Howe Kelly
Nov 18, 2017
Courtney Francis Howe Kelly of Staunton, VA passed away of natural causes at his home on November 18, 2017 at age 53. He was the son of Mrs. Dorothy Burns-Kelly and the late CDR William Francis Kelly USN (Ret). He was born in Annapolis, MD on September 3, 1964. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Burns- Kelly of...
Ruby Ann (Moyers) Cox
Nov 16, 2017
Ruby Ann (Moyers) Cox, 97, widow of Benjamin Henry Cox formerly of Morris Mill Road, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Royal Care of Staunton. Mrs. Cox was born on May 28, 1920 in Lone Fountain, a daughter of the late James Lester and Lillie Mae (Miller) Moyers. Ruby was a proud member of the Churchville High School graduating...
