Lois Jane (Wood) Hanger
Jun 14, 2020
Lois Jane (Wood) Hanger, 82, wife of John Edward Hanger, of Waynesboro passed away Sunday June 14, 2020 at Accordius Health in Waynesboro. Mrs. Hanger was born in the District of Columbia on May 13, 1938, a daughter of the late Cecil and Cornelia (Morris) Wood. Lois was a member of the White Hill Church of the Brethren, where she...
Frank Claude Blackwell
Jun 12, 2020
Frank Claude Blackwell, 64, of Churchville passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence, after battling lung cancer since August 2018. Mr. Blackwell was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 23, 1955, a son of the late Homer Thomas, Sr. and Mary Alice (Weaver) Blackwell. Frank was a former employee of Staunton Frozen foods and Crosby Trucking before becoming...
Rose Loreine (Martin) Wilson
Jun 11, 2020
Rose Loreine (Martin) Wilson, 90, of 217 Buffalo Branch Lane, Swoope, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law where she had resided for the past fourteen years. Mrs. Wilson was born in Fordwick, Virginia on May 30, 1930 a daughter of the late Samuel Houston Martin and Effie (Beverly) Martin Johnson....
Thelma Juanita Brown
Jun 8, 2020
Thelma Juanita Brown, the fourth of eight children born to the union of the late Deacon Noah D. and Deaconess Mary Ella Spears Brown, was born February 20, 1925 in Staunton, Virginia and went to be with her Lord and Savior, June 8, 2020. Sister Brown was preceded in death by five siblings: Charles T. Brown, Sr., Ester B. Williams,...
Judith Sharon Ghidoni
Jun 7, 2020
Judith Sharon Ghidoni, of Lebanon Church Road, Staunton, Virginia, passed away at the Shenandoah House of Augusta Health on Sunday, June 7, 2020, due to complications from a stroke. She was born September 16, 1944, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Louis and Myrtle Feci. After graduation from Plymouth High School in 1962, she worked for many years at Butner's Department Store...
Glenn Edwin Brooks
Jun 7, 2020
Glenn Edwin Brooks, 80, husband of Martha (Chittum) Brooks, of 163 Newport Road, Spottswood, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 in the Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Brooks was born on July 11, 1939 in Augusta County, a son of the late Charles Howard and Frances (Lotts) Brooks. Mr. Brooks was an active member of Old Providence ARP Church where...
Mary Jane (Powers) Strickler
Jun 4, 2020
Mary Jane (Powers) Strickler, 81, wife of James "Frank" Strickler of Wampler Road, Broadway, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Strickler was born in Staunton on February 10, 1939, a daughter of the late Samuel Reed and Jane Elizabeth (Wheeler) Powers. Mary was a cook and bartender at the Timberville Moose Lodge...
Stephen Manley Dowdy
Jun 4, 2020
Stephen Manley Dowdy, 66, husband of Nancy (Marion) Dowdy of 31 Jenna Lane, Fishersville, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Charlottesville. Mr. Dowdy was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on March 14, 1954 a son of the late Clyde W. and Nellie (Manley) Dowdy. Stephen was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro and was the owner of Warehouse...
Mildred Ann Wright
Jun 3, 2020
Mildred Ann Wright, 81, of Verona passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Mrs. Wright was born in Charlottesville on September 20, 1938, a daughter of the late Baldwin Simpson and Sally (Dickerson) Diggs. Mildred was a God-fearing woman, held various offices in different churches, and her smile lit up the room when she walked in. Surviving are two sons, Eric...
Leonard Lee Brydge
Jun 2, 2020
Leonard Lee Brydge was born August 28, 1932 in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Rev. Silas W. and Rachel E. Brydge and departed this life Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He is survived by his widow, Jean Hodge Brydge to whom he was married for 66 happy years. Lee was predeceased by his sister, Karen Joy Brydge Hodge. When the government...
Harley Roscoe Bender
Jun 2, 2020
Reverend Harley Roscoe Bender, 94, of Staunton, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Webster County, West Virginia on February 6, 1926, a son of the late John Dale and Eva Mae (Fisher) Bender. Reverend Bender was a retired United Methodist Minister with over fifty years of ministry in...
John Michael Surratt
Jun 2, 2020
John Michael Surratt, 43, of Farmington, Maine, and formerly of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Surratt was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on November 3, 1976, a son of David W. Surratt and the late Elizabeth (Miller) Surratt. John Michael was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School class of 1995....
Thomas Clarence "Tommy" Lotts
Jun 2, 2020
Thomas Clarence "Tommy" Lotts, 79, formerly of Deerfield, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 6:03 a.m. in Brookdale of Staunton, from complications of diabetes. He was born May 12, 1941 in Staunton, a son of the late Clarence Finley and Frances Elizabeth (Wilterious) Lotts. In addition to his parents Thomas was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley...
Rosemary Evelyn Hall
May 30, 2020
On Saturday, May 30, 2020, Rosemary Hall of Stuarts Draft departed from earth after a long and interesting life, courtesy of her many friends and what Ernest Hemingway called, "The Movable Feast". Her life was made rich by the love and friendship of her late husband, James Hall. Together they produced five fine, responsible children, who in turn brought...
Benjamin &Quot;Ben&Quot; Charles Shifflett
May 29, 2020
Benjamin "Ben" Charles Shifflett, was born sleeping Friday May 29, 2020 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Ben is the beloved son of Brian and Kelly Shifflett and younger brother to Layne, of Weyers Cave. Paternal grandparents are Barry and Terri Shifflett and maternal grandparents are David and Lisa Bottenfield. Ben will remain in our hearts until we are reunited...
Donald Lee Shuey, Jr.
May 25, 2020
Donald Lee Shuey, Jr. 56, of Waynesboro passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. There will be no services. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.
Timothy Alan "Timmy" Ralston
May 24, 2020
Timothy Alan "Timmy" Ralston, 39, of 81 Grower Lane, Staunton passed Sunday, May 24, 2020 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Timmy was born in Staunton, Virginia on October 28, 1980, a son of Robert Hunter and Nobue Ralston. Mr. Ralston was a veteran of the United States Army serving several tours of duty in the Middle...
James Edward "Jim" Meek
May 23, 2020
James Edward "Jim" Meek, 64, of Waynesboro, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Kings Daughters Community Health \u0026 Rehab. Mr. Meek was born on October 27, 1955 in Staunton, a son of Robert M. Meek and the late Margaret Desire (Boggs) Meek. In addition to his mother, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Charles L. Meek. Surviving...
Rosa "Linda" (Alexander) Garber
May 23, 2020
Rosa Linda (Alexander) Garber, 72, wife of Dennis W. Garber of 88 Seawright Springs Road, Mt. Sidney, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Garber was born on February 14, 1948 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Stanley R. and Kathleen (Borden) Alexander. Mrs. Garber was a member of the Verona United Methodist Church and served...
Freddie Dean "Fred" Keller
May 23, 2020
Freddie Dean "Fred" Keller, 75, husband of Ella Nadine (Campbell) Keller of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Mr. Keller was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on October 7, 1944. Fred was a retired truck driver with Consolidated Freightways. He was a member of the American Legion Post 915...
