Obituaries
Peggy M. Smethie
Jan 26, 2026
Peggy Ann Moore Smethie, 92, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
Peggy was born March 13, 1933, in Staunton, to the late Ernest Franklin and Lydia Viola Wright Moore.
Peggy was a skilled assistant and office manager for the dental office of Drs. Fred and Bob Markley for over two...
Jeffrey A. Cline
Jan 21, 2026
Jeffrey Alan Cline, 66, Passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fisherville.
He was born on April 30, 1959, in Augusta County to the late Warren Samuel Cline and the late Mary Jane Craun Bailes.
Jeffrey enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved camping and spending time outdoors, and he was a big football fan. Jeffrey proudly...
Eugene "Gene" M. Sprouse
Jan 21, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Maxie Sprouse, Sr., 93, of Craigsville, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on July 17, 1932, in Craigsville, to the late William Tarrif and Vera Ann Massie Sprouse.
He was a faithful member of Little River Church of the Brethren in Craigsville. For...
James W. Dewhurst
Jan 20, 2026
James William Dewhurst, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on May 6, 1929, in Pomeroy, Ohio, to the late Clifford Emerson and Genevieve Cheatham Dewhurst.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army, a commitment that reflected the values he carried throughout his life.
Following his...
Clyde E. Hagy
Jan 19, 2026
Clyde Edward Hagy, 91, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on March 3, 1934, in Russell County, to the late Dave and Rosa Mae Ball Hagy.
For thirty-four years, Clyde dedicated himself to his career at Genesco.
A man of faith, Clyde attended Good News Ministries in Staunton. He was also a proud lifetime...
William F. Parrish
Jan 18, 2026
William “Billy” Franklin Parrish, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home.
He was born on February 9, 1954, in Staunton, to the late William Lucian and Doris Evonne Craig Parrish.
For forty-three years, Billy proudly worked as a truck driver who used the CB handle “Round Man” - a career he truly loved. The open road became his...
Shelby "Vonnie" M. Agnor
Jan 17, 2026
Shelby "Vonnie" Yvonne Morris Agnor, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
She was born on August 28, 1936, in Waynesboro, to the late Melvin Tabler and Marie Blanch Shifflett Morris.
Vonnie was a devoted and hardworking woman who retired after many years in the deli at Kroger, where she was known for her...
C. Bruce Campbell
Jan 16, 2026
C. Bruce Campbell, 83, of Staunton, a dedicated public servant and loving family man, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on December 11, 1942, in Albemarle County, to the late Everett James Campbell, Sr. and Louise Belle Farris Anderson. He lived a life characterized by service, both to his country and his...
Linda L. Royster
Jan 14, 2026
Linda LeMay Royster, 78, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and several other illnesses.
She was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1947, to the late John LeMay Royster and Marjory Fleming Royster and raised in the nearby Bon Air community.
She is survived by: her wife of thirty-eight years Barbara Kinsman;...
Henry K. Burnett
Jan 13, 2026
Henry “Keith” Burnett, a resident of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was was born on April 11, 1934, in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, to the late Henry and Beatrice Clara Burnett.
A devoted husband, Keith married his late beloved wife, Thelma Ruth Johnson Burnett, in 1955. Together they built a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship,...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Paxton
Jan 13, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Hite Paxton, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.
She was born on November 8, 1948, in Staunton to the late James Hall and Margaret Elizabeth Painter Hite.
She was a devoted member at Linden Heights Baptist Church in Staunton.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Cameron Paxton; and her...
Lonnie C. Maddox
Jan 13, 2026
Lonnie Carson Maddox, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence in Waynesboro.
He was born on January 2, 1951, in Augusta County, to the late Conley Ferdinand and Irene Gertrude Fitzgerald Maddox.
Lonnie was a devoted family man whose life was centered around faith and togetherness. He was a faithful member of Fishersville Baptist Church.
Lonnie shared a special...
Jerry L. Cupp
Jan 10, 2026
Jerry Lane Cupp, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on November 5, 1957, in Staunton, to the late Oscar Fred and Ruth Thanet Hinton Cupp.
Jerry loved the Miami Dolphins and was a loyal fan through the years. He also enjoyed NASCAR and was a collector of many things. He was a...
Robert E. Duke
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Ernest Duke, 101, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton.
He was born on May 01, 1924, in Louisa County to the late John Andrew, II and Vivian Hawthorne Trice Duke.
He is survived by his wife, Tommie Gail Thigpen Duke; his children, Robert Ernest Duke, Jr., James Hardin Duke, Michael Cotter, Jean Manning Duke...
Wilson L. Cupp
Jan 9, 2026
Wilson Lee Cupp, 73, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on December 7, 1952, in Staunton, to the late Oscar Fred and Ruth Thanet Hinton Cupp.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Meyer Cupp; his daughter, Sarah Bistel; his son, Matthew Cupp; his daughter-in-law, Evelyn Cupp; his grandchildren,...
Gaynelle R. Null
Jan 9, 2026
Gaynelle Faith Ralston Null, 97, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Staunton.
She was born on January 12, 1928, in Augusta County to the late Guy Anderson Ralston, Sr. and Dorothy Hazel Lightner Ralston.
Gaynelle was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton.
She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Church. Her faith was very important to...
William D. Baylor
Jan 8, 2026
William David Baylor, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Bridgewater.
He was born on November 30, 1942, in Staunton, to the late William Marshall and Nancy Smith Riddick Baylor.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Hall Baylor; his daughter, Sara Baylor Hensley (Kevin); his son, Stephen Baylor (Malia); and his sister, Barbara Bell.
In addition to his parents, he...
Howard E. Ryder
Jan 7, 2026
Howard Eugene Ryder, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on February 12, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late George Edward Ryder and Annabelle Webb Blackwell.
Howard spent many years working in the construction industry, taking pride in building homes with his own two hands.
Outside of work he loved the outdoors and...
Shawn M. Rohr
Jan 7, 2026
Shawn Michael Rohr, 38, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on May 16, 1987, in Charlottesville to Carolyn Ann Weaver Rohr and the late Donald Lee Rohr.
Shawn worked as a sheep farmer, a profession he truly loved and took great pride in.
He was a proud graduate of Riverheads High School, Class of...
Dorothy R. Back
Jan 7, 2026
Dorothy Lee Rowe Back, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Heritage Hall in Lexington.
She was born on July 5, 1931, in Swoope to the late Lambert Alwin and Lillian Lenora Crickenberger Rowe.
Dorothy retired from the American Safety Razor Company in Verona after thirty-two years of service. Outside of work, she found great joy in the outdoors and...
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