Obituaries

Dorothy M. Baxley

Dorothy M. Baxley

Jun 26, 2025

Dorothy Rhodes Mattox Baxley, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton. A beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, her warmth, love, and laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was born on July 1, 1960, to Brigadier General Alvah Stone Mattox, Jr. and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Ann...

Anthony W. Cash

Anthony W. Cash

Jun 24, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Wilson Cash, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence in Churchville.

He was born on April 9, 1959, in Rockbridge County to the late Vivian Maxine Campbell.

Tony dedicated over thirty-five years of his life to working as a steamfitter, a trade he took great pride in.

He had a passion for hunting and found joy in...

Betty S. Cord

Betty S. Cord

Jun 21, 2025

Betty Lou Simpson Cord, 89, of Wake and formerly of Henrico County, has left this earth on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence.

She will join her one true love Paul J. Cord, Jr. (John) who predeceased her in 2001.

She is survived by her only child, Jonni Lou Cord and her spouse, Elizabeth Downes who jointly cared for Betty in...

MSGT William "Bill" D. Barkley

MSGT William "Bill" D. Barkley

Jun 20, 2025

MSGT William David “Bill” Barkley, retired U.S. Air Force, 85, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on July 26, 1939, in Staunton to the late Helen Virginia Jordan and Jesse James Barkley.

Bill graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly...

Elizabeth P. Furr

Elizabeth P. Furr

Jun 16, 2025

Elizabeth Paulette Furr, 78, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the Meadows at Stuarts Draft Retirement Community.

Paulette was born on March 27, 1947, in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Paul C. and Mary F. Furr.

She was a graduate of Valley Vocational Technical Center and was a cosmetology instructor for over twenty-five years. She was a member...

John S. McLaughlin

John S. McLaughlin

Jun 15, 2025

John Samuel McLaughlin, 63, of Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

He came into this world with a bang on July 27, 1961, and continued to cause controlled chaos for the better part of his life.

He kept his parents on their toes with many childhood antics. Whether he was secretly nursing an injured...

Johnnie G. Anderson

Johnnie G. Anderson

Jun 15, 2025

Johnnie Gibbs Anderson, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on November 16, 1952, in Farmville, Virginia to the late Gunhild “G” Amanda and Laurence Gibbs Anderson, Jr.

Johnnie dedicated much of his life to the field of technology and service to others.

Johnnie earned his master’s degree in computer science. He spent his...

Albert J. Conner

Albert J. Conner

Jun 10, 2025

Wow! I was born November 13, 1942, and what a wonderful 30,160 days it was. On June 10, 2025, I got to go to my heavenly home. There are so many family and friends here too, it is unbelievable!

What adventures I have had while I was here! I married my high school sweetheart Ellen Mae, sixty-one years ago, on June...

Barbare G. Corbin

Barbare G. Corbin

Jun 10, 2025

Barbare Sue Graham Corbin, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House.

She was born on October 6, 1951, in Harden County, Kentucky to the late Charles “Sarge” Orlando and Juanita Fay Rasnick Graham.

Barbare loved doing word searches, putting puzzles together, and watching a good movie. She and her husband spent many happy hours listening to...

Carrie Estelle Wade

Carrie Estelle Wade

Jun 10, 2025

Carrie Estelle Reed Wade, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Waynesboro.

She was born on August 8, 1936, in Augusta County, to the late William Hugh and Mariah Virginia Clemmer Reed.

Estelle and her late husband were incredibly devoted to one another.

She is survived by her daughter Amy Adair Wade Moring; her...

Linda D. Johnson

Linda D. Johnson

Jun 7, 2025

 Linda Diane Stuart Johnson, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.

She was born on July 7, 1953, in Staunton to the late Theodore Junior and Charlene Rebecca Walker Stuart.

Linda had a vibrant spirit that shone through in her many interests. She enjoyed playing the lottery, always hoping for that lucky ticket. A passionate sports...

William E. Scesny

William E. Scesny

Jun 6, 2025

William “Bill” Edward Scesny, Sr., 87, of Weyers Cave, VA and formerly of New Ipswich, NH, died peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg.

He was born in Clinton, MA on June 8, 1937, the son of the late Walter “Whitey” Stanley and Mildred Joan O’Malley Scesny.

Bill grew up in Stow working on his family...

Dwight D. Pelny

Dwight D. Pelny

Jun 6, 2025

Dwight "Dave" David Pelny, 68, of Waynesboro, was met at the gates of Heaven and entered into his eternal home on Friday, June 6, 2025, with his loving daughter, Dava Jean Pelny, by his side.

Dave was born in Staunton on September 29, 1956, to the late Peter and Erika Königsmann Pelny.

A U.S. Army veteran, Dave brought the same dedication and...

Mickie R. Messer

Mickie R. Messer

Jun 6, 2025

Mickie Ray Messer, 70, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, with the family he so dearly loved at his side.

Born on July 4, 1954, he was one of three sons of the late Oma M. Good.

Mickie is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Belinda Diana Barker Messer - despite his being very ill, the...

Louise S. Johnson

Louise S. Johnson

Jun 6, 2025

Louise Virginia Sowder Johnson, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.

She was born on March 23, 1926, in Long Branch, West Virginia to the late Luther James and Cassie Lou Foster Sowder

Louise moved to Staunton when she was eighteen and started working at Woodrow Wilson Hospital in...

Margaret M. Burns

Margaret M. Burns

Jun 5, 2025

Margaret Mary Hauke Burns, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at The Legacy of North Augusta in Staunton.

Margaret was born on May 1, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Eleanor Anne and Henry George Hauke. She was the last surviving of seven siblings, to whom she was affectionately known as ‘Boots.’

Margaret was a strong, smart, funny,...

Opal F. Homan

Opal F. Homan

Jun 4, 2025

Opal Winters Fauber Homan, 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.

She was born on January 11, 1930, in Rockbridge County to the late John Bunyan and Beulah Beadles Coffey Fauber.

Opal was a devoted wife to Charles Edward Homan, who passed away on March 2, 2011.

Throughout her life, she held several notable...

Audrey E. Gardner

Audrey E. Gardner

Jun 3, 2025

Audrey Mae Arehart Gardner, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her residence in Waynesboro.

She was born on July 12, 1936, in Augusta County to her mother, Louise Bell Arehart Stuples. Orphaned for the first twelve years of her life, she was then adopted and raised by George and Finetti Setvin.

Audrey was a devoted psychiatric nurse’s aide who...

Patricia C. Huffer

Patricia C. Huffer

Jun 3, 2025

Patricia Jane Clifton Huffer, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital Medical Center in Harrisonburg.

She was born on August 25, 1952, in Rockbridge County to the late Earl Hampton, Sr. and Ethel Rosetta Rowe Clifton.

Trish dedicated an extraordinary forty-six years to Kroger in Staunton, retiring in 2016.

Family was always at the forefront of Trish’s...

David C. Stahl

David C. Stahl

Jun 1, 2025

David Conrad Stahl, 68, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.

He was born on November 25, 1956, in Harrisonburg to the late Milo Daniel and Viola Pearl Diener Stahl.

David dedicated his life to the many passions that defined him.

He earned a bachelor’s degree and went on to build a...