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Okey Wilburn "Bill" Keller, Jr.
Oct 10, 2020
Okey Wilburn "Bill" Keller, Jr., 91, widower of Erna Louisa (Fischer) Keller, formerly of Craigsville, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the residence of his daughter with whom he made his home. Mr. Keller was born in Fordwick, Virginia on August 21, 1929, a son of the late Okey Wilburn Keller, Sr. and Gertrude (Thompson) Keller. Bill was a...
Hamilton Sidney Richardson
Oct 9, 2020
Hamilton Sidney Richardson, 87, widower of Barbara Ann (Harris) Richardson, of Staunton passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Richardson was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 20, 1933. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, David M. Richardson. Hamilton is survived by a daughter, Nita Richardson and his...
Charles Smucker "Charlie" Kiser, Jr.
Oct 7, 2020
Charles Smucker "Charlie" Kiser, Jr. 73, of Old Mill Road, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. Mr. Kiser was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 9, 1946, the son of the late Charles Smucker Kiser, Sr. and Margaret Kathryn (Rowan) Kiser. Charlie attended New Life Baptist Church and retired as a foreman...
Mary Carolina Norris
Oct 3, 2020
Mary Carolina ("Carrie") Laquatra Norris, age 89, died Oct. 3, 2020, surrounded by her family at home, after a long battle with cancer. She was the axis around which her family turned--loving and devoted wife of 65 years; committed mother of three, grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of four, and friend to many. She was remarkable for her uncomplaining, joyful and...
Joan Carrol (Bridges) Pitsenbarger
Oct 2, 2020
Joan Carrol (Bridges) Pitsenbarger, 84, wife of Ray Matthew Pitsenbarger, of 352 Campbell Street, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Pitsenbarger was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Raymond William and Hazel May (Kesterson) Bridges. Joan was a member of the Saint Paul's United Methodist Church and enjoyed being...
Kathleen Mary "Kathy" Sullivan
Oct 1, 2020
Kathleen Mary "Kathy" Sullivan, 64, widow of John "Sully" Sullivan of New Hope and Crimora Road, Waynesboro passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on July 27, 1956, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (McGillicuddy) Miller. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by a...
Nathaniel Edward "Skip" Burress, Jr.
Sep 29, 2020
Nathaniel "Skip" Burress, Jr. 66, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 at Augusta Health, surrounded by family. He was born on August 29, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Nathaniel Sr. and the late Jean L. (Jones) Burress. He was educated in the Philadelphia school system and had Bachelor's degrees in Web Design and Multimedia from...
Matthew Carroll "Matt" Zirkle
Sep 29, 2020
Matthew Carroll "Matt" Zirkle, 23, of Westgate Road, Verona passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence. Matt was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on February 24, 1997, a son of Melissa Renae Dull and Earl Preston Zirkle. Matt was employed by Dr. Pepper Bottling Company as a merchandiser. He enjoyed all sports, playing video games, and helping to coach...
Robert Edgar "Bob" Furr
Sep 29, 2020
Robert Edgar "Bob" Furr, 72, of Stembridge Court, Henrico, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Furr was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 8, 1948, a son of Eva (Nutty) Furr and the late Elwood H. Furr. Bob was an avid golfer, taking every opportunity to play with his close friend Roscoe Irving. He also enjoyed...
Nancy Mildred (Hulvey) Hewitt
Sep 29, 2020
Nancy Mildred (Hulvey) Hewitt, 87, wife of Clay E. Hewitt of 725 Hewitt Road, Swoope, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Hewitt was born on May 16, 1933 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Virginia Fontaine (Thompson) Hulvey. Nancy graduated in 1951 from Wilson Memorial High School and was a member of...
Lawrence Edward Lester
Sep 29, 2020
Lawrence Edward Lester, 63, husband of Arlene (Allen) Lester of "C" Street, Staunton, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Lester was born in Richlands, Virginia on August 6, 1957 a son of Juanita (Mullins) Lester and the Late William Mack Lester. Mr. Lester was retired from Legacy. In addition to his father, Mr. Lester was preceded...
Barbara Jean Jones
Sep 28, 2020
Barbara Jean Jones, 73, of Staunton went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia. Ms. Jones was born in Staunton on April 29, 1947, a daughter of the late John D. and Viola E. (Johnson) Patterson. Barbara was a Deaconess and a faithful member of Mount Salem Baptist Church in Staunton....
Katherine Larine (Helmick) Carroll
Sep 24, 2020
Katherine Larine (Helmick) Carroll, 84, widow of James Edmond Carroll of Staunton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Shenandoah Nursing Home in Fishersville. Mrs. Carroll was born in West Virginia on July 8, 1936, a daughter of the late Pinkney and Mary (Puffenbarger) Helmick. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son,...
Willard Lee Rankin
Sep 24, 2020
Willard Lee Rankin, 77, husband of Regena (Nolen) Rankin of Hudson Avenue, Staunton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Rankin was born in Augusta County, Virginia on January 4, 1943 a son of the late William and Alma (Roadcap) Rankin. Willard was a member of Staunton Church of the Nazarene and attended the Staunton Church of...
Gene Saufley Garber
Sep 21, 2020
Gene Saufley Garber, 88, husband of Betty Jo (Grove) Garber of New Brunswick Road, Fishersville, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Garber was born in New Hope, Virginia on November 17, 1931 a son of the late Andrew Martin and Grace Arnessa (Saufley) Garber. Gene was a member of the Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church where he...
John Michael Karalevicz
Sep 17, 2020
John Michael Karalevicz, 82, of 763 Brower Road, Waynesboro, passed away on to his heavenly home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Facility in Staunton, VA. He was born on May 12, 1938 in Mount Savage, Maryland. He was the son of John F. and Margaret E. (Lynch) Karalevicz, and raised by his Grandfather...
Robert Edward Warren
Sep 17, 2020
Robert Edward Warren, 63, husband of Tammy (Cubbage) Warren of Goose Meadow Court, Fishersville, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence. Robert was born in Staunton on November 30, 1956, the son of Bobbie Lee and Catherine (Shumate) Warren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Cashatt. Surviving in addition to...
Madeline (Hevener) Greene
Sep 17, 2020
Madeline (Hevener) Greene, 89, widow of Donald R. Greene formerly of Springhill Road, Staunton, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Staunton. Mrs. Greene was born in Churchville, Virginia on November 24, 1930 a daughter of the late Joseph William and Ada (Middleton) Hevener. Madeline graduated from Churchville High School, where she was a star...
Edwin Lopez
Sep 17, 2020
Edwin Lopez, 76, of Brooklyn New York, passed away on September 17, 2020. Edwin was one of six children and was born on June 12, 1944 to the parents of Anselmo Lopez and his wife Agustina Canal which were both born in Borinquen, Puerto Rico. Edwin is survived by his brother Angel Lopez, who resides in Ft. Myers, Florida. Edwin...
Dolly Mae "Mamaw" (Swisher) Fitzgerald
Sep 12, 2020
Dolly Mae "Mamaw" (Swisher) Fitzgerald, 91, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and widow of Samuel Franklin Fitzgerald of Marquis Street, Staunton, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Fitzgerald was born in McKinley, Virginia, a daughter of the late Lottie (Swisher) Patterson. Dolly was a faithful member of Mint Spring...
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