Elizabeth Ann Fauber Schages, 75, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at home.  She was born in Pulaski, Virginia, daughter of the late Hershey William Fauber and Mary Elizabeth Martin Fauber. Ann is a member of Rankin’s Creek Praise and Worship Center, Stuarts Draft and as a Trinitologist, steadfastly holds to belief in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. She enjoyed softball, camping and golfing and was a diehard Redskins fan. In addition to her...

Preston Elden “Squeaky” Fitzgerald, 62, of Stuarts Draft, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his home.  He was born July 25, 1956, the son of the late Jesse Fitzgerald and Nellie Virginia Clifton Fitzgerald. He was a member of Harvest Church International, Waynesboro.  A jack of all trades, he liked working on race cars and motors of all kinds and liked playing the guitar. The family would like to express special appreciation to the doctors...

Jonathon C. Estes, 23, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018.  He was born October 3, 1994 in Fishersville. Jonathon enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by his father, Chad W. Estes and his grandmother, Sharon E. Marshall. Survivors include his mother, Misty King and step-father, Jeremy King of Waynesboro; his daughter, Olivia; his two sisters, Brianca Estes of Waynesboro and Serenity Denman of Grottoes;...

Barry Lenard West, Jr., was born on the 28th day of March 1987 in Richmond, Virginia.  The Lord called him home August 30th, 2018.  Barry was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Annette West. Barry graduated from Thomas Dale High School and during his senior year received the Offensive Player of the Year Award as Running Back.  Soon after graduating, Barry decided to enlist in the United States Army.  Barry served for six years in the Army and during his enlistment, he...

Donnie Lee Hoover, Sr., 70, of Crimora, passed away in Fishersville on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was born on November 8, 1946 in Waynesboro to the late Mary Reed Forbes. Donnie is survived by a son, Don Hoover, II of Churchville; grandson, Donnie Hoover, III and his wife, Jess of Fishersville; granddaughter, Katie Hoover of Staunton; great granddaughter, Josie Leigh Hoover; brother, David Forbes of Waynesboro. Donnie was a self-employed painter contractor for many years. He...

Brenda Kay Johnson, 69, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born on June 25, 1949 in Panama Canal, Florida to the late mother, Betty (Farras) Mury P. Ham and her late father, Ted Higgenbothem In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Rodney Johnson and a daughter, Cindy Johnson. She was a Nursing Aide at the District Home for 12 years. She is survived by her son, Charles Eugene Johnson and a daughter,...

Gary Lee Powell, II, 31, of Stuarts Draft passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1986 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Tammy Lynn Beltran and his father, Gary Lee Powell, Sr. and survived by his step-mother, Michelle L. Powell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ronnie W. Powell, Rex M. Batten and Robert Haynes. Gary was an avid sports fan – baseball and football were his favorite. He is survived by his wife,...

Lieutenant Commander Raymond R. Bernier, USN (Ret.), died on July 15th of 2018. He was 94 years old. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, December 10, 1923, and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1942. He attended Syracuse University prior to receiving a Congressional appointment to the Naval Academy.  Following graduation on June 5, 1946, with the class of 1947, 3rd Co., he served in the Atlantic, on the J.P. Kennedy Jr. (DD-850), the Fogg (DE-57), and the Gordius...

Glenn Mitchell "Swish" Swisher, 76, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Fishersville. He was born on June 25, 1942 in Staunton, the son of the late John M. and Margaret Irene Swisher. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria J. Swisher, the mother of Lori and Stacy; father-in-law, James W. Simmons. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, the Staunton Eagles and the Moose Lodge. He was an avid Nascar fan...

Kenneth Eugene Liptrap, 57, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at his home.  He was born March 14, 1961, at Waynesboro hospital, a son of the late Louie Liptrap, Sr. and Mildred Liptrap.  He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Eugene Liptrap; a brother, Louie (George) Liptrap, Jr. and a sister, Mazie Hunter. Kenneth worked at NIBCO in Stuarts Draft for 37 years.  He was a jack-of-all trades but most of all a loving husband, father, pawpaw and a friend to...