Laura Waggy Bowersox, 72, of Stuarts Draft, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019, in Fishersville. She was born on October 23, 1946, in Highland County, VA, to the late Paul Milford Waggy and the late Thelma Bussard Waggy. Laura retired in 2002 from Dupont in the Research and Development Department as a Chemist’s Assistant. She was an avid Slow Pitch Softball player and was known as one of the best Slow Pitch Softball pitchers on the East Coast. She is survived by her...

Russell O. Woolridge, 76, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Augusta Health. Russell was born on October 5, 1942 in Covington to the late Russell J. Woolridge and the late Catherine Craft Woolridge. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the Mother of his children, Sandra Woolridge; daughter, Cathy Rexrode; grandson, Carl Wiseman and a granddaughter, Robyn Woolridge. Russell is a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles #680, Staunton. He is survived his...

Deborah Ann Dean Coffey, 49, of Waynesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 1, 2019, after a valiant and brave battle with cancer. She was born November 12, 1969 in Suffolk, Virginia to Frank E. and Sharon L. Dean. Deborah received her Nursing Degree from Blue Ridge Community College and was a Registered Nurse at the University of Virginia Medical Center in the Surgical Clinic. She attended Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Judith Ann Johnson, 77, of Fishersville, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Augusta Health. She was born on October 24, 1941, in Eagle Rock, a daughter of the late William and Ruth Hayslett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Elbert Johnson; daughter, Vicky Floyd; brothers, Kenneth and Michael Hayslett and a sister, Nancy Reynolds. Survivors include a brother, Harvey Hayslett of Longdale; daughter, Debbie Frazier (Jeff) of...

Myrtle Goldie Cason, 89, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Fishersville. She was born on June 28, 1929 in Elkton, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cason and her mother, Myrtle Williams She is survived by her sons, Randall Eppard and Lonnie Eppard; sisters, Evelyn Wyant Dilley and Greta (Gerald) Bruce. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and other family. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at...

  Makinsey Jenna Belew, 9, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019 in Fishersville. Makinsey was born on February 28, 2009 in Fishersville to her beloved parents, Butch Belew and Crystal Wright. She leaves a loving brother to cherish her memory, Justin Belew and numerous relatives and friends. The family will receive family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 619 Lifecore Drive,...

Gloria Pearl Weber, 68, of Waynesboro passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Augusta Health, Fishersville.  She was born November 18, 1950 in Newton, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Alfred George Ashton, Sr. and Lillie May Clouse Ashton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Paul Weber and her grandson, Brian Joseph Preziosi. Gloria is survived by her husband, Henry John Weber, Jr.; her children, Geri Moreland and her husband, Arthur of...

Helen Virginia “Ginny” Jones Walker, 70, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Envoy of Staunton.  She was born on January 1, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in and around Westminster, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Harold Jones, Sr. and Catherine Noel Richardson Jones of Deerfield and her only brother, Kenneth Harold Jones, Jr., of Millboro, who passed away in October of 2015. Ginny had a love for all animals! She rode and showed...

Sarah George Hall, 71, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by her family at Shenandoah House. She was born on November 25, 1947 in Hot Springs to the late Noah and Mary (Odell) George. Sarah was an independent hair dresser for many years, a CNA and most recently she was employed at The Homestead Resort where she retired in 2016. She was a member of Eden United Methodist Church in Hot Springs. She enjoyed crafts, friends and family gatherings. The...

Obender “Bea” Gunn, 82, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 2, 2019, at her home.  She was born July 16, 1936 in Roxboro, North Carolina. Bea is a member of Oak Grove Restoration Ministries and retired from Hershey with twelve years of service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, James R. Gunn, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, James R. Gunn, Sr.; two sons, Joseph Anthony Gunn and wife, Amy of Waynesboro and...