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William Harvey 'Bill' Ruch

William Harvey 'Bill' Ruch

Apr 27, 2010

William Harvey Bill Ruch, 81, husband of Lois Eilene (Wildsmith) Ruch, of 19 Rose Garden Lane, Fishersville, passed away Tuesday, (April 27, 2010) in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Ruch was born July 7, 1928 in Sunbury, PA, a son of the late Joseph Isaac and Helen Dorothy (Derr) Ruch. Bill was a veteran of World War II where he...

Ruby Laura Jordan

Ruby Laura Jordan

Apr 27, 2010

Ruby Laura (Stanley) Jordan, 84, widow of Jasper P. Jordan of 48 Sunny Lane passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville. Mrs. Jordan was born March 1, 1926 in Amherst County, a daughter of the late James Wine and Etta (Brown) Stanley. Ruby was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church in Lynchburg;...

Infant Gage William Witt

Infant Gage William Witt

Apr 20, 2010

Gage William Witt, expected infant son of Zachary William and Emily Diane (Cupp) Witt of 77 Old Laurel Hill Road, lost but not forgotten, Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. In addition to his parents, Gage is survived by his maternal grandmother, Kimberley S. Cupp of Waynesboro; maternal grandfather Phillip D. Cupp of Staunton; paternal grandparents, Rebecca...

Bernard Morrison Sorrells

Bernard Morrison Sorrells

Apr 20, 2010

Bernard Morrison Sorrells, 84, widower of Josephine (Miley) Sorrells, formerly of 1203 Poplar Hill Road in Lexington and 500 C Street Staunton, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Johnnie Moore, 126 Shawn Circle, in Staunton with whom he had made his home. Mr. Sorrells was born on June 5, 1925...

Abey Earl Dabney

Abey Earl Dabney

Apr 17, 2010

Adrian Earl Abey Dabney, 77, widower of Doris May (Baber) Dabney, of 1212 Ashby Street, Staunton passed away Saturday evening (April 17, 2010) in the Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Dabney was born February 12, 1933 in Staunton a son of the late Eugene Huntsberry and Daisy Mae (Yeago) Dabney. Abey was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and a...

Jason Scott Panzino

Jason Scott Panzino

Apr 17, 2010

Jason Scott Panzino, 14, of 104 Greenwood Road passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2010 in Augusta County. Jason was born February 24, 1996 in South Boston, a son of John Joseph Panzino, Sr. and Virginia Mae (Hipkins) Panzino. Jason was an 8th grade student at Shelburne Middle School. He was the Virginia State Bible Champion in 2003, he loved music,...

Neva Elizabeth Barr

Neva Elizabeth Barr

Apr 16, 2010

Neva Elizabeth (Stroop) Barr, 86, wife of Johnnie M. Barr, Sr. of 54 Memorial Street, passed away, Friday evening, April 16, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mrs. Barr was born in Rockingham County on October 26, 1923 a daughter of the late Willie and Maggie Ellen (Good) Stroop. Mrs. Barr was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church...

Mary Patricia (Bigley) Spradlin

Mary Patricia (Bigley) Spradlin

Apr 15, 2010

Mary Patricia (Bigley) Spradlin, 67, loving wife of Robert L. Spradlin of 121 Howard Street, Staunton, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Spradlin was born March 31, 1943 in Washington, D.C. a daughter of the late Robert Daniel and Mary Jane (Gavin) Bigley. She retired in 1999 from the Western State Hospital as a nurse, she...

Lawrence William Swisher, Sr.

Lawrence William Swisher, Sr.

Apr 15, 2010

Lawrence William Swisher, Sr., 73, husband of Joyce L. (Knott) Swisher of 812 North Coalter Street, passed away Thursday evening in the Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Swisher was born on July 4, 1936 in Staunton, a son of the late Issac E., Sr. and Alice L. (Cash) Swisher. Lawrence retired from Central Coca-Cola Company in 2000 with twenty-six years...

Charles Mckinley Hostetter

Charles Mckinley Hostetter

Apr 13, 2010

Charles McKinley Bait Hostetter, 87, widower of Annie (Campbell) Hostetter of 1272 Buffalo Gap Hwy, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Hostetter was born December 14, 1922 in Rockbridge County, son of the late Andrew Thomas and Carrie Cecil (Clark) Hostetter. Kenny was retired from Stillwater Mills and served his country in the United States Navy....

Shirley Ann Wilkins

Shirley Ann Wilkins

Apr 13, 2010

Shirley Ann (Lilley) Wilkins, 69, beloved and devoted wife of Clarence David Wilkins, of 3 Our Lane, Stuarts Draft, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Wilkins was born January 29, 1941 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Glen Franklin and Myrtle Lula (Ludwig) Lilley. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Shop-n-Save, Augusta Co-Operative...

Anna Margaret Sheehan

Anna Margaret Sheehan

Apr 10, 2010

Anna Margaret (Kupraitis) Sheehan, 88, widow of Thomas J. Sheehan of 206 Baldwin Drive, passed away Saturday morning, April 10, 2010 at her residence. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J. Sheehan, Jr. and his wife Karen; a daughter Diane Green all of Staunton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Graveside services for Mrs. Sheehan will be private...

Connie Kay Huffer

Connie Kay Huffer

Apr 9, 2010

Connie Kay Huffer, 64, of 2526 Lee Jackson Highway, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Miss Huffer was born on December 18, 1945 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Roy F. Huffer, Jr. and Loraine Agnes (Carper) Huffer. Connie was employed at Maple Lawn Assisted Living where she worked as a nurse and cook....

Russell Thomas Brooks

Russell Thomas Brooks

Apr 6, 2010

Russell Thomas Brooks, 82, beloved husband of Cleta (Howdyshell) Brooks of 768 Howardsville Road passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Brooks was born in Augusta County on January 15, 1928, a son of the late Lacy Thomas and Ruth Estelle (Palmer) Brooks. Russell was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church and was...

Larry Franklin Callihan

Larry Franklin Callihan

Apr 4, 2010

Larry Franklin Callihan, 52, of 82 Gish Lane, went to be with the Lord and join his parents on Sunday, April 4, 2010 in Staunton. Mr. Callihan was born September 9, 1957 in Charleston, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy Ann Callihan. Larry always wore a smile and made everyone laugh. He was a person...

Eugene Mcclellan Engle

Eugene Mcclellan Engle

Apr 3, 2010

Eugene McClellan Engle, 82, widower of Leola Marie (Landrine) Engle of 141 Lori Lane, Churchville, went to heaven to join his wife on Saturday evening, (April 3, 2010) at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Engle was born in Walkersville, Maryland on June 3, 1927 a son of the late John L. and Eva C. (Eaves) Engle. In addition to his...

Malcolm Bernard Sykes

Malcolm Bernard Sykes

Apr 1, 2010

Malcolm Bernard Sykes, 76, husband of Elaine L. (Mules) Sykes of Staunton, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Sykes was born June 20, 1933 in Duckinfield, Cheshire County England, son of Herbert and Clara (Briggs) Sykes. Malcolm worked for Gillette Safety Razor as a product design engineer, where he was instrumental in designing the Track II-Razor;...

Howard William Wagner

Howard William Wagner

Mar 31, 2010

Howard William Wagner, 77, husband of Millie (Franks) Wagner, of 420 Almo Chapel Road, Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Howard was born October 31, 1932 in Richmond, Va. a of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner. Mr. Wagner was the head mechanic for Coombs Car Corral in Boise, ID. He attended Mint...

Calvin Allen Dameron

Calvin Allen Dameron

Mar 31, 2010

Calvin Allen Dick Dameron, 77, husband of Josephine (Sours) Dameron, of Deer Haven Lane, Staunton passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at his residence. Dick was born December 4, 1932 in Stuarts Draft, a son of the late Laurence Randolph and Fannie Marie (Hall) Dameron. Mr. Dameron retired in 1991 from Zeh Plumbing and Heating, he was also employed by...

Robert Franklin Callihan

Robert Franklin Callihan

Mar 30, 2010

Robert Franklin Bob Callihan, 84, widower of Dorothy Anne Callihan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 30, 2010. Bob was born November 23, 1925 in St. Albans, W.V., a son of the late Charles Jack Callihan and Rose Jane (Williams) Callihan. Mr. Callihan lived at 803 Craig Drive, Staunton Va. for 38 years. Bob was a...

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