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Mary Linell Thorn Thompson
May 1, 2020
Mary Linell (Vest) Thorn Thompson, 91, of Staunton, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville. Mrs. Thompson was born in Carlisle, West Virginia on June 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Mary Ellen (Harris) Vest. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by a daughter,...
Charles Preston "Paw Paw" Thorne
May 1, 2020
Charles Preston "PawPaw" Thorne, 76, husband of Shirley Mae (Woods) Thorne of South Waverley Street, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 in Staunton. Mr. Thorne was born in Staunton on August 24, 1943, a son of the late Charlie Edward and Eva Preston (Cason) Thorne. Charles was a member of the Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren and served his...
Dwight Anthony "Corky" Rexrode
Apr 30, 2020
Dwight Anthony "Corky" Rexrode, 59, of Staunton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born in Staunton on June 9, 1960, a son of the late Elmer James Rexrode, Sr. and Cleva Elizabeth (Brooks) Rexrode. Dwight was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. He is survived by two sisters and...
Mary Lou (Little) Gordon
Apr 27, 2020
Mary Lou (Little) Gordon, 83, widow of Clarence Henry "C.H." Gordon, passed away at her daughter's home on the family farm in Middlebrook, 768 Walker Creek Road, on Monday, April 27, 2020 in the presence of her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in Virginia and through video chat in Nebraska. In addition to being a lifelong homemaker, her strong religious...
Audrey Madeline (Garrett) Blackwell
Apr 27, 2020
Audrey Madeline (Garrett) Blackwell, 86, widow of Earl Overton Blackwell formerly of Pinehurst Road, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton. Mrs. Blackwell was born in Lost River, West Virginia on July 4, 1933, a daughter of the late James Ferguson and Daisey (Hawes) Garrett. Audrey was a devoted wife, mother, and "Grand-Mom"...
Mark William Christensen
Apr 26, 2020
Mark William Christenson, 63, of Staunton passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. Mr. Christensen was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late G. William and Alliean (Johnson) Christensen. Mark was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana but spent most of his adult life in Staunton. He was fierce in spirit, gentle in action and loved rock n roll...
Nancy Rae (Robinson) Holloran
Apr 24, 2020
Nancy Rae (Robinson) Holloran, 79, formerly of South Sharlaine Drive, Staunton and most recently Elm Park Estates in Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020. Mrs. Holloran was born in Lexington, Virginia on October 25, 1940, a daughter of the late Ray and Junie (Craft) Robinson. Nancy delighted in attending church and was a faithful...
Phyllis Muriel (Surratt) Folks
Apr 18, 2020
Phyllis Muriel (Surratt) Folks, 84, widow of William Pratt Folks, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Phyllis was born in Staunton on August 4, 1935. She was a lifelong seamstress, quilter and was very artistic. She was the last surviving member of her family. Phyllis is survived by her children, Julia Kovacs of...
Robert Gary Fowler
Apr 15, 2020
Robert Gary Fowler, 61, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born in Peekskill, New York on September 20, 1958. There will be no public services. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.
David Allen Brown
Apr 10, 2020
David Allen Brown, 46, of Verona, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Brown was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 22, 1973, a son of Aubrey Harvey Brown and Brenda Lou (Jordan) Brown. David was a graduate of Fort Defiance High School and enjoyed playing Bingo at the Moose Lodges. He was an avid...
Thomas Arthur "Tom" Charshee, Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Thomas Arthur "Tom" Charshee, Jr., 92, widower of Vivian Rosemary Charshee, Phyllis Lee Charshee, and Rachel Charshee, of Staunton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Brightview Baldwin Park. Mr. Charshee was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 13, 1927, the son of the late Thomas Arthur Charshee, Sr. and Kitty (Alley) Charshee. Tom served his country in the United...
Charles Tinsman Craig
Apr 9, 2020
Charles Tinsman Craig, 85 of Verona, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 12:52pm. Charles was born on July 11, 1934 in New Hope, a son of the late Hensel Roosevelt and Estalena Margaret (Aldhizer) Craig, whom he has reunited with in heaven. He had just celebrated his 67th wedding anniversary with...
Vera K. Copenhaver
Apr 4, 2020
Vera K. Copenhaver, 67, widow of Frank William Copenhaver, of Staunton went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 4, 2020. Vera went peacefully at her home. Vera was preceded in death by her husband Frank, and a daughter, Betty Almond. Surviving are four children, Dawn Strotler and husband Earl, Frank Copenhaver and wife Virginia, Ann Smith and her husband...
Franklin Delano "Randy" Riley, Jr.
Apr 3, 2020
Franklin Delano "Randy" Riley, Jr., 55, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Mr. Riley was born in Prince George County, Maryland on August 25, 1964, a son of Franklin Delano "Laney" Riley, Sr. and the late Charlotte Irene Riley. Randy was employed for twenty-eight years at Roberts Oxygen. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and...
Wanda Roadcap Weaver
Apr 3, 2020
Wanda Mae Roadcap Weaver, 68, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Fighting bravely and kindly, Wanda was surrounded by her compassionate caregivers as her children lovingly released her into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Wanda was born on May 12, 1951 in Waynesboro, Virginia, to Inez Lam Roadcap and the late Wallace...
Merlin Elwood Lilley
Apr 1, 2020
Merlin Elwood Lilley, 89, Staunton passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living of Staunton. Services will be held at a later date. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.
Karl E. Terry
Mar 29, 2020
Karl Edward Terry, 79, husband of Wanda Gale (Jackson) Terry of 34 Baileys Lane, Goshen, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his residence with his wife and daughter by his side. Mr. Terry was born in Goshen, Virginia on December 8, 1940 the son of the late Oval Edward and Margaret Pauline (Landrum) Terry. Karl was owner and...
Frank Maxwell Wilkerson
Mar 29, 2020
Frank Maxwell Wilkerson, 86, husband of Pluma Louise (Robertson) Wilkerson of 218 Surrey Road, Staunton passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. Mr. Wilkerson was born in Augusta County, Virginia on April 16, 1933 a son of the late Anthony Perkins, Sr. and Oval (Robertson) Wilkerson. Frank was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and served our Country in the...
Arthur Lewis Huntley, Jr.
Mar 28, 2020
Mr. Arthur Lewis Huntley, Jr., 62 of Hays Ave, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence. At the request of the family, all services will be private.
Jared Logan Meadows
Mar 27, 2020
Jared Logan Meadows, 32, of Bull Run, Staunton, passed away March 27, 2020. Mr. Meadows was born in Waynesboro, on September 11, 1987, a son of Jonathan Antonio Meadows and Kimbra Michelle Whitmore. Jared was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Welford and Rosetta Meadows; maternal grandmother, Sue E. Kester; maternal grandfather, Fred W. Whitmore; and two uncles, Keith...
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