Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
Franklin "Buddy" D. Lancaster
May 27, 2025
It is with deep love and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Franklin (Buddy) D. Lancaster, who left us peacefully at the age of 84. He lived a long, full life marked by kindness, resilience, and a sense of humor that could brighten even the darkest day.
He was born on November 26, 1940, in Bent Mountain, VA, Buddy...
Charlott B. Dean
May 26, 2025
Charlott Carlene Bunnell Dean, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on January 28, 1947, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Wilford Onan, Jr. and Magdalene Fincham Bunnell.
Charlott dedicated over thirty years to her career in the operations department for Community Bank in Staunton, where she...
Alfred L. Johnson
May 25, 2025
Alfred Lee Johnson, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville.
He was born on February 21, 1953, in Staunton to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Annie Cleo Coffey Johnson.
Alfred was a gifted wood finisher, admired for his meticulous craftsmanship.
Above all, he found his greatest joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
He...
Ruby R. Rankin
May 22, 2025
Ruby Frances Robertson Rankin, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on October 18, 1939, in Augusta County to the late Emery “EC” Clyde and Catherine Randolph Robertson.
Ruby was a seamstress for thirty-four years working at Genesco.
She is survived by her daughter and her son-in-law, Kathy and Mark...
Andrew T. Hostetter
May 22, 2025
Andrew Thomas Hostetter, Sr., passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on January 16, 1936, in Bells Valley, Virginia to the late William Edward, Sr. and Lena Martin Hostetter.
“Andy,” as everyone called him, was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church in Staunton and also attended Victory Worship Center. He was a skilled rock,...
James L. Lamb
May 22, 2025
James Leo Lamb, 82, of Staunton, loving husband to Tesi Grace Kilmartin Lamb, and son of the late William Loftus and Madeline Gwin Lamb, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House after an extended illness.
Jim was born on April 11, 1943, in a log house in Seldom Seen, near McDowell in Highland County.
After graduating...
Margarette M. Parrish
May 21, 2025
Margarette Maddox Parrish, 81, of Sanford, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025.
Margarette was born in Augusta County to the late Conley Ferdinand and Irene Fitzgerald Maddox.
She loved, baking and cooking, nature watching and cats but most of all, she loved her family.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Parrish (Charisse) and Anthony Parrish (Reggie Bowman); daughter in...
Phoenix K. Clark
May 20, 2025
Phoenix Kane Clark passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the University Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on February 4, 2025, in Harrisonburg to Blake Matthew Clark and Cherish Jorden Decole Via.
Though his time was brief, Phoenix touched the hearts of many. He was known for his infectious smile and joyful spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all...
Gary W. Bayne
May 20, 2025
Gary Wayne Bayne, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on November 10, 1962, in Staunton to the late James Lee and Mary Ellen Adkins Bayne.
He worked for fifteen years in maintenance at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton.
Gary was a dedicated son who took remarkable care of his parents, particularly his...
Willie L. McCune
May 18, 2025
Willie Lanier McCune, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on February 7, 1935, in Bath County to the late Willie Cameron and Katherine Elizabeth Kincaid McCune.
Willie was a man of many passions. A devoted outdoorsman, he found joy in hunting and gardening, where he cultivated an immaculate yard that could easily...
Gary D. Bosserman
May 18, 2025
Gary Davis Bosserman, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on May 19, 1947, in Staunton to the late Alvin Dennis (A.D.) and Jennie Lee Davis Bosserman. In most recent years he resided with his sister, Judy, in Waynesboro.
Gary was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War and honorably served in the...
Evie H. Pyne
May 18, 2025
Evie Kay Hewitt Pyne, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at English Meadows in Fishersville.
She was born on November 18, 1942, in Augusta County to the late Elton Massie, Sr. and Ruby Ethel Harris Hewitt.
Evie had a love for gardening, nature, and animals. Evie's passion for farming and animals was exemplified by her long-standing involvement with the Virginia...
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