Obituaries
Linda J. Adams
Oct 8, 2025
Linda Elizabeth James Adams, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence in Bland County.
She was born on May 22, 1947, in Newport News to the late Homer Edward and Peggy Anne Houff James, growing up in the Staunton area.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Daniel Lee Adams; her sons, Chris Adams and his...
John A. Craig
Oct 7, 2025
John Adam Craig, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, Virginia.
He was born on February 2, 1950, in Waynesboro to the late Thomas Jefferson Craig and Anne Maude Mitchell Craig.
John is survived by his brother, Gleason Craig and wife Jeanie; his sons, Gary Craig, Christopher Craig and wife Dana,...
Ella D. Ingram
Oct 6, 2025
Ella Mae Dingess Ingram, 92, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on August 4, 1933, in Chapmanville, West Virginia to the late Victor Farmer and Dixie Butcher Dingess.
Ella loved spending time in her flower garden and took great joy in watching the birds that visited her yard. She also enjoyed the quiet...
Aaron Hawley
Oct 2, 2025
Aaron Hawley, 45, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Staunton, VA.
He was born on October 17, 1979, in Santa Ana, California.
He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his favorite teams, the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, UVA Wahoos, and the Riverheads Gladiators play. He also enjoyed being with family and friends. He was employed at Burger King on...
Lynn H. Hill
Oct 2, 2025
Lynn Harris Hanger Hill, 73, of Mount Sidney, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home after a three-and-a-half-year battle with a rare form of cancer.
Lynn was born on July 25, 1952, in Staunton, the daughter of the late George and Betty Hanger.
She was the quintessential wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, whose love and influence...
Charles R. Obaugh, Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Charles Ray Obaugh, Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on April 20, 1940, in Staunton to the late Charles Ray, Sr. and Virginia Kerlyn Baber Obaugh. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas “Tommy” Nelson Obaugh.
Charlie was a proud member of the Wilson...
Dennis W. Stephenson
Sep 30, 2025
Dennis William Stephenson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 10, 1936, in Augusta County to the late John William and Callie Mae Fix Stephenson.
Dennis proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960, stationed in Turkey.
He worked for many years for Valley Oil as a maintenance technician,...
Donald W. Clark
Sep 27, 2025
Donald William Clark, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on January 8, 1946, in Daytona Beach, Florida to the late Hurley Austin and Sara Bittle Clark.
Donald attended Middlebrook Elementary and Riverheads High School. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a mechanic.
Following his...
Patricia K. Overbey
Sep 27, 2025
Patricia Lynette Kegley Overbey, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on March 10, 1949, in Danville to the late Jack “Poppi” Ephraim and Doris “Meme” Rebecca Harper Kegley.
Patricia worked as a bookkeeper for many years.
In her free time, she loved crocheting. She was also a proud member of the Red Hat...
Helen M. Breeden
Sep 27, 2025
Helen Marguerite Terry Breeden, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on July 24, 1939, to the late Thomas Guilford and Elizabeth Katherine Terry.
Helen spent many years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, caring for others with compassion and dedication. She truly loved caring for people.
Her greatest joy...
Ruth S. Ward
Sep 26, 2025
Ruth Mildred Stephens Ward, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence after a short battle with cancer.
She was born in Far Hills, NJ on December 31, 1930, and was the daughter of the late William H. Stephens and Mildred A. (Kaufmann) Stephens. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of...
William E. Brubeck
Sep 25, 2025
William “Bill” Erskine Brubeck, 91, of Middlebrook, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Sara “Sally” Frances (Arehart) Brubeck; his sons, Doug (Polly) of Charlottesville and John (Kym) of Poulsbo, WA; and one granddaughter, Hannah Frances Brubeck of Seattle, WA.
Bill was born on September 15, 1934, in Newport, VA...
Kathleen M. Clark
Sep 24, 2025
Kathleen Madeline Bazydlo Clark, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on November 16, 1948, in Syracuse, New York to the late Anthony Francis and Bertha M. Krukowski Bazydlo.
Kathleen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Twice a week, she looked forward to her time at the Waynesboro Senior Center, where she enjoyed...
Shelby S. Higgs
Sep 21, 2025
Shelby Strickland Higgs, of Waynesboro left us peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Fishersville, VA.
She was born September 11, 1939, and raised in Reidsville, North Carolina.
She is survived by her husband John Higgs; her children, Susan Higgs and her husband, Chad Miller, Robert Higgs and his wife Angela Higgs; her sisters Vivian Pearson and Vanesa Souther; and grandson Duncan...
Mary B. Austin
Sep 21, 2025
Mary Lou Brookman Austin, 81, of Mint Spring, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on March 25, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Daniel John and Lula Effie Pultz Brookman.
She is survived by her son, Eric Daniel Walton; her daughter-in-law, Tiffany Walton; her grandchildren, Alex and Madison Walton; her niece,...
Anita R. Rexrode
Sep 20, 2025
Our mother, Anita Kay Ramsey Rexrode, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to join our dad for eternity.
She was born on July 26, 1949, in Greenville to the late Harold “Shorty” Houston and Gladys Virginia Schultz Ramsey. She spoke of her love for them often.
Later she met and married our dad, Larry B. Rexrode.
She is survived by her...
Susan T. Hagler
Sep 19, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Taylor Hagler, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Hospice of The Piedmont – Hospice House in Charlottesville.
She was born on September 25, 1949, in Xenia, Ohio to the late Alfred and Gertrude Taylor.
Susan graduated from Xenia High School in 1967 and went on to attend Central State University for a year. She dedicated...
Katie H. Rawlings
Sep 19, 2025
Katie Huffman Rawlings died unexpectedly from natural causes at her residence on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was only 48 years old. Her family is shocked and saddened by her passing, but equally resolute in their commitment to build upon the foundation she set in developing her three boys - Will, Jay, and Grant - into outstanding young men.
Katie was...
Joyce B. Hanger
Sep 16, 2025
Joyce Ann Baylor Hanger, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine.
She was born on June 29, 1941, in Middlebrook to the late Willis Newton, Jr. and Louise Gertrude Clemmer Baylor.
Joyce attended Dunsmore Business College. She was a lifelong member of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church where she was the organist for many years.
On...
Betty M. Bartley
Sep 14, 2025
Betty Susan Miller Bartley, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on May 4, 1933, in Augusta County, to the late Harold Bittle and Mary Jane Snyder Miller.
Betty was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family and her home. For a short period of time before dedicating...
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