STAUNTON, VA – Edward Lewis McCarthy, 56, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at his residence, 406 Betsy Bell Road. He was born in Waynesboro July 2, 1957, son of the late Constance and Charles McCarthy.

Survivors include his three children, Santheresa and Marcus McCarthy of Lynchburg and Antonette Gilyard of Maryland; siblings, brothers, Charles, Elroy and Tony McCarthy of Waynesboro; sisters, Olahmae, Shelia, Linda, Ann McCarthy of Waynesboro and Loretta Ellington of Newport News; his loving partner of many years, Mary Pryor and her daughter, Yolanda Marrow (Melvin); seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at Promiseland Church, 850 Maple St., Staunton.

[The News Leader – Staunton, Virginia – Friday October 11, 2013 – Page A4]