Lois T. Massie, 88, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born on March 6, 1930 to the late Garnett and Hester Thurston. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Steve J. Massie, Sr.; sister, Edna Dodd; brothers, Clifton “Jimmy” Thurston and Gordon Thurston. She retired in 1985 from Dupont with 39 years of service, a member of Second Presbyterian Church and was a resident of Waynesboro Manor. She...

Filmore Lee “Cookie” Cook, 75, of Greenville, Virginia, went to be with our Lord on January 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 2, 1944, to the late Tony Cook and Charlene Ruff Cook Rubush of New Hope, Virginia. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, David Miller, and stepson, Billy Taylor. Survivors include his son, Daniel Cook of New Hope, who he loved above all things and taught his love of motorcycles, hunting, camping, and hard work; his...

Barbara Ann Blanford, 67, of Waynesboro, formally of Drexel Hill PA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Waynesboro. She was born November 25, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Arthur and Ruth Blanford. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School and was employed at the Staunton Wal-Mart for 15 years. She is survived by a dear friend, Tony Campbell and beloved cousins, Paul and Barbara Blanford and families. The family will receive friends at Charlton and Groome...

Dolly Sparks passed peacefully at her home in the Ashley Landing Assisted Living Center in North Charleston, SC at the age of 100 on January 2, 2019.  She was born on November 13, 1918 to Mamie and Niles Plato Phillips in Waynesville, North Carolina.  Dolly lived in Waynesboro, VA and married the love of her life, William Burnett Sparks on January 30, 1940. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband of over 36 years and her daughters, Patricia Strailey and Barbara Lawing both of...

Virginia “Ginny” Wood Bryan, 73, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Fishersville. She was born April 1, 1945 in New Hope to the late Herbert and Hazel Wood. Prior to her illness she enjoyed cake decorating and crafts. Virginia is the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bryan; sisters, Shirley, Gloria, Nancy and her brother, James. She is survived by her...

Live, Laugh, Love. These are three words that we’ve all read or seen many times.  However, these three words truly embodied the life of Diane Johnson Scott.  She lived like there was no tomorrow, made you laugh until your sides hurt, and she loved deeply, fiercely, and unconditionally. A fiery personality with the gift of gab, Diane NEVER met a stranger.  She would loudly converse with any and everyone, any and everywhere.  With every conversation you were was...

  Irvin Blackwell, 85, of Lyndhurst, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. He was born April 7, 1933 in Virginia to the late Brown Blackwell and Lavalette Blackwell Marino. Irvin retied from General Motors and was in the US Army. He was an avid Hunter, Horseback rider and four wheeler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane F. Blackwell; daughter, Donna Thompson and a brother, Bruce Blackwell. He is survived by his sons, Ross Blackwell and...

Silas C. Coyner, Jr., 67, of Staunton, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.  He was born August 24, 1951 in Staunton, son of the late Silas Clinton Coyner and Frieda Juanita Van Hoose Coyner. Silas was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. In 2013 he retired from Daikin (McQuay). In addition to his parents her was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Coyner. He is survived by his wife, Donna S. Coyner; one brother, Ervin Coyner and wife, Debbie of...

David Richard Snider, 91, of Fishersville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Augusta Health.He was born April 16, 1927 in Fairfield, son of the late Samuel S. Snider and the late Maggie Runkle Snider.He was a lifelong member of Fishersville United Methodist Church, where he served for many years on the Property Committee. He was an honorably discharged Army Veteran serving during WWII in the U. S. Occupation Forces in Germany. He retired in 1985 from Dupont Waynesboro...

Eurania Faye Glover, born on September 19, 1937, went to sleep Christmas Eve and awakened Christmas morning in her Heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was ready to go home and gain her new Heavenly body without illness. Although she will be sadly missed by her family and all that knew her, she is no longer suffering but rejoicing with Christ.She was a textile worker having worked at Crompton, Genesco, and lastly in the meat department at Coffee’s Supermarket...