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Betsy Gutshall Burns

Betsy Gutshall Burns

Apr 21, 2022

Betsy Gutshall Burns, 59, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her residence.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.

Kenneth Lee Meek, Sr.

Kenneth Lee Meek, Sr.

Apr 20, 2022

Kenneth Lee Meek, Sr., 77, husband of Peggy K. Meek, of Turk Mountain Lane, Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Meek was born in Waynesboro, Virginia, on June 17, 1944, a son of the late John F. Meek, Sr. and Mattie (Gayhart) Meek.

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Donald William Bottenfield

Donald William Bottenfield

Apr 12, 2022

Donald William Bottenfield, 61, of Staunton passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his residence.

Donald was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 9, 1960, a son of Donald Thomas and Jewel (Curry) Bottenfield.

Mr. Bottenfield loved working with cattle, farming and was previously employed by Rockingham Livestock Sales, Inc. Donald's weekend hobbies included...

Jerry Lee Jackson

Jerry Lee Jackson

Apr 11, 2022

Jerry Lee Jackson, 71, husband of Jo Ann (Griffin) Jackson of 803 Hall Street of Staunton passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was born in Staunton, on January 4, 1951, the son of the late Fred Marvin Jackson and Helen June (Varner) Jackson McLear.

Mr. Jackson retired from Rowe's Family...

William Howard Nutty, Jr.

William Howard Nutty, Jr.

Apr 11, 2022

William Howard "Bill" Nutty, Jr. 73, husband of Elizabeth "Libby" Nutty of Blandford Street in Staunton passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.

Mr. Nutty was born in Staunton on June 17, 1948, a son of the late William Howard, Sr. and Ruth (Blackstock) Nutty.

Mr. Nutty was...

Thomas Lyle Alphin

Thomas Lyle Alphin

Apr 9, 2022

Thomas Lyle Alphin, 87, of 260 Big River Road in Goshen, was received into his eternal home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his family at his home, Saturday April 9, 2022.

"Lyle" was born on September 23, 1934 in Bath County, Virginia a son of the late Tom and Katherine (Lyle) Alphin.

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Gloria Jean (Phillips) Allen

Gloria Jean (Phillips) Allen

Apr 7, 2022

Gloria Jean (Phillips) Allen, 71, widow of Kennan Wilson Allen, of Cold Springs Road in Raphine passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Allen was born on September 9, 1950 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Lawrence Wallace and Evelyn Lucille (Brooks) Phillips.

Mrs. Allen was a...

Christopher Allen Miller

Christopher Allen Miller

Apr 7, 2022

Christopher Allen "Chris" Miller, 37, of Staunton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Mr. Miller was born on January 21, 1985 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, a son of the late Richard Lee, Sr. and Mary Frances (Racey) Miller.

Chris was a forklift operator. He was an avid softball player and enjoyed golfing.

In addition...

Sidney Lynwood Simmons

Sidney Lynwood Simmons

Apr 7, 2022

Sidney Lynwood Simmons, 96, of Fishersville, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Mr. Simmons was born on May 13, 1925 in Montgomery County, Virginia, to the late Sidney Raymond and Ocie Lee Hall Simmons.

Sidney completed high school and college in the Northern Virginia area....

Jacquelyn Kay “Jackie” (Southard) Bosserman

Jacquelyn Kay “Jackie” (Southard) Bosserman

Apr 3, 2022

Jacquelyn Kay "Jackie" (Southard) Bosserman, 68, of Bare Street, Staunton, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her residence.

Ms. Bosserman was born in Staunton, Virginia on July 17, 1953, the daughter of the late Calvin Jones Southard and Kathleen (Cash) Southard.

Jackie retired from Hershey after more than...

Robert "Bob" Theodore Wise

Robert "Bob" Theodore Wise

Apr 1, 2022

Robert "Bob" Theodore Wise, 77, of Fort Defiance, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.

Bob was born on October 9, 1944 in Staunton, a son of the late Arland Wilson and Audrey (Hollen) Wise. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Hart) Wise, whom he was married to for 52 years. ...

Jo Anne Sabas

Jo Anne Sabas

Mar 31, 2022

Jo Anne Sabas, 75, wife of Joseph Balser, Sr., of 740 Parkersburg Turnpike, Staunton, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Sabas was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 24, 1946, daughter of the late Samuel J. Sabas and Helen A. (Schroeder) Sabas.

She was a...

William Howard Koiner, Sr.

William Howard Koiner, Sr.

Mar 29, 2022

William Howard Koiner Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Staunton, Virginia.

In the early 1950's, Will served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from the American Safety Razor (ASR) in March 1989, as a grinder operator...

Audrey Kite Bibb

Audrey Kite Bibb

Mar 29, 2022

Audrey Kite Bibb, 95, wife of Wade L. Bibb of Waynesboro passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2002 at the Regency in Fishersville.

Mrs. Bibb was born in Augusta County, Virginia on July 1, 1926, a daughter of the late Aldo and Ruth (Hildebrand) Kite.

Audrey was an active member of...

Wayman Noel Pifher

Wayman Noel Pifher

Mar 28, 2022

Wayman Noel Pifher, 75, of Verona, VA died March 28, 2022.

As per Wayman's request, a celebration of life service will be held back in his hometown in Baker City, OR this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aisle 7 Fellowship Church at the Community Center, 465 Lee Hwy, Verona, VA 24482,...

Deborah Kay "Debby" (Sampson) Lilly

Deborah Kay "Debby" (Sampson) Lilly

Mar 25, 2022

Deborah Kay "Debby" (Sampson) Lilly, 68, of Morris Mill Road, Staunton, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 in Staunton.

Ms. Lilly was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, on April 5, 1953 a daughter of the late Warren Lee and Ruth Norine (Kirby) Sampson.

Debby was a sales associate at...

Maria Jolanta Hamberg

Maria Jolanta Hamberg

Mar 25, 2022

Maria Jolanta Hamberg, 69, of Waynesboro passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 in Waynesboro.

There will be no services.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.

Samuel Bruce Rothgeb, Jr.

Samuel Bruce Rothgeb, Jr.

Mar 24, 2022

Samuel Bruce Rothgeb Jr., 89, husband of Margaret Shirley Rothgeb, of Blandford Street, Staunton, passed away on March 24, 2022 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mr. Rothgeb was born in New Jersey on December 2, 1932 a son of the late Samuel Bruce Rothgeb, Sr. and Nevella (Lambert) Rothgeb.

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Ronald Jeffrey "Jeff" Viers

Ronald Jeffrey "Jeff" Viers

Mar 22, 2022

Ronald Jeffrey "Jeff" Viers, 59, of Chicago Avenue in Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

Mr. Viers was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on September 26, 1962, a son of Ronald Dale Viers and Linda Carol (Smith) Spitler.

Jeff was an...

Gordon W. Petenbrink

Gordon W. Petenbrink

Mar 19, 2022

Gordon W. Petenbrink, 77, of Staunton, passed away on March 19, 2022 at Kings Daughters Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.

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