Joan Noreen Hammann
Mar 3, 2020
Joan Noreen Hammann, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Staunton. She was born January 19, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Heffernan) Muller. Burial will take place at a later date in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton has been entrusted with arrangements.
John Rawlin "Snuffy" Smith
Mar 2, 2020
John Rawlin "Snuffy" Smith, 71, widower of Judy Ann (Washburn) Smith, who preceded him in death on March 28, 2019, of Estaline Valley Road, Craigsville, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 in the Shenandoah House in Fishersville. Mr. Smith was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 27, 1948, a son of the late John Franklin and Lillie Mae (Bosserman) Smith....
Jo-Walter Spear, Sr.
Mar 1, 2020
Jo-Walter Spear, Sr. died peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born to Joseph G. Spear and Miriam (Davis) Spear in Salem, NJ on November 3, 1942. He inherited his father's devilish wit and mother's grace and a love for all people. He had a silver tongue, a ready smile, and usually a joke or two...
Eunice Rebecca (Braden) Brown
Feb 25, 2020
Eunice Rebecca (Braden) Brown, 90, formerly of Plaza Drive, Staunton passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Brown was born in Verona, Virginia on October, 23, 1929 a daughter of the late Walter Daniel and Beulah Gertrude (Aldhizer) Hollifield Braden. Eunice was a member of Linden Heights Baptist Church and retired from...
Charles Lester Price
Feb 25, 2020
Charles Lester "Bud" Price, 83, widower of Peggy Ruth (Pruitt) Price of 409 Ramsey Street, Staunton, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Price was born in Jonesville, Virginia on October 12, 1936 the son of the late Charles and Inus Devota (Martin) Price. In addition to his parents and wife he...
Hazel May (Robinson) Wells
Feb 25, 2020
Hazel May (Robinson) Wells, 70, widow of Calvin Ollie Wells, Sr, of 18 Freedom Place, Waynesboro passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Wells was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 24, 1949 a daughter of the late Raymond and Fannie Virginia (Alley) Robinson. Hazel attended the Rejoicing Life Church in Stuarts Draft and was a life...
Sandra Butler Katherman
Feb 24, 2020
Sandra Butler Katherman, 79, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mrs. Katherman was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island on September 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Morris Southwell and Eileen Mae (Cook) Butler. Sandra was employed as a Bookkeeper with the Augusta County School Board Office and later at Riverheads High School for...
Esther Jane (Schmidt) Seltzer
Feb 23, 2020
Esther Jane (Schmidt) Seltzer, 97, widow of Irvin Albert Seltzer formerly of Plaza Apartment Drive, Staunton passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville. Mrs. Seltzer was born in Ringtown, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1922, a daughter of the late John and Jennie (Breisch) Schmidt. Esther was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church....
Paul Clark Shirey, Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
Paul Clark Shirey, Jr., 84, husband of Sylvia Jean (Thorne) Shirey, of College Circle, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shirey was born in Staunton, Virginia on July 25, 1935, a son of the late Paul Clark, Sr. and Helen Aileen (Bowers) Shirey. Paul was a member of Memorial Baptist Church,...
George William Newman, Sr.
Feb 20, 2020
George William Thomas Stuart Newman, Sr. 86, husband of Thelma A. Newman, of Staunton entered eternal rest with the Lord, Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Newman was born in Staunton on August 11, 1933, a son of the late Francisco Beale Newman, Sr. and Lucille Willis Newman. George was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church...
John M. "J.J." Johnson
Feb 20, 2020
John M. "J.J." Johnson, 75, widower of Shelva Johnson, of Staunton passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Hospice House in Fishersville. Mr. Johnson was born on December 11, 1944 in Charlottesville, Virginia a son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Miller) Johnson. John was considered a "Legend among truck drivers" and drove over the road for many years,...
Linda Kaye (Meeks) Carter
Feb 20, 2020
Linda Kaye (Meeks) Carter, 65, of Spring Crest Lane, Staunton passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Carter was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 11, 1954 the daughter of the late Francis and Marilyn (Hanks) Meeks. Linda was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Staunton Moose. She enjoyed...
Otis Gaylord Carpenter, Sr.
Feb 19, 2020
Otis Gaylord Carpenter, Sr., 78, husband of Mary Estella (Sensabaugh) Carpenter of 246 Berry Lane, Staunton passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 surrounded by his family at his residence. Otis was born in Staunton, Virginia on May 20, 1941, son of the late Christine (Carpenter) Davis. Otis was a member of the Annex United Methodist Church and owner and operator...
William Brooks "Bill" White
Feb 16, 2020
William "Bill" Brooks White of Hickory Nut Lane, Staunton passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born on October 27, 1938. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Randolph Hamilton White and his mother, Lillian Ruth (Roby) White; as well as siblings, John Randolph Hamilton White, James Harold White, Betty Jane (White) Wheeler, and Ruth "Pat" (White)...
Patrick Sean Hogan
Feb 15, 2020
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our dear Patrick. Patrick Sean Hogan passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Waynesboro, Virginia after an accidental discharge of a firearm. Patrick was born March 1, 2007 in Orrville, Ohio. Pat was the middle child of seven. He was an avid reader. He was a farmer at heart...
Audrey Mason Gioacchini
Feb 13, 2020
Audrey Mason Gioacchini, 88, widow of Luciano Gioacchini of Staunton passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. Mrs. Gioacchini was born in Appomattox County, Virginia on August 27, 1931, a daughter of the late William Braxton and Gertrude (Pugh) Page. Audrey was a member of the Laurel Hill Baptist Church. She...
Walter Alexander Hozela
Feb 12, 2020
Walter Alexander Hozela, 80, husband of Judith Ann (Clum) Hozela of Beulah Drive in Raphine, VA passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 12:45 a.m. at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA. Mr. Hozela was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on October 27, 1939, a son of the late John and Jennie (Gepert) Hozela. Walter served in the United...
John Timothy "Timmy" Fitzgerald
Feb 12, 2020
John Timothy "Timmy" Fitzgerald, 57, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Shenandoah House in Fishersville. Mr. Fitzgerald was born in Staunton on August 23, 1962, a son of the late Robert H. and Maxine (Thurston) Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by a brother, David Wayne Fitzgerald; and a sister,...
Helen Louise (Forsyth) Frye
Feb 11, 2020
Helen Louise (Forsyth) Frye, 77, wife of Ronald Thomas "Ron" Frye of 518 West Frederick Street, Staunton graduated to Glory surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Frye was born in Augusta County, Virginia on January 27, 1943 a daughter of the late Clarence Arrington and Margaret Ellen (Coffman) Forsyth. Helen was a member...
Julian Glenn "Captain" Flesher
Feb 11, 2020
Julian Glenn "Captain" Flesher, 55, husband of Patricia Faye (High) Flesher of 3522 Morris Mill Road, Staunton, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Flesher was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 27, 1964, a son of the late Joseph Blagg and Manilla Mae (McCray) Flesher. Prior to his declining health, "Captain" was employed as manager at...
