Obituaries
James A. McGraw
Apr 19, 2026
James A. McGraw was born March 25, 1945, in Buchanan County, VA, and passed peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Augusta Medical Center in Fisherville, VA, with his family by his side.
Jim was the beloved husband of fifteen years to Marion (née Urkoff) and devoted father of Christine Fronek (David), John (Jisun), and Michael. He was a proud PopPop to...
Caleb "Cliff" C. Mullins, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Caleb “Cliff” Clifford Mullins, Jr., 61, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his residence in Raphine.
He was born on April 8, 1965, in Alexandria to Caleb Clifford Mullins, Sr. and the late Mildred Ann Dolby Mullins.
Cliff was employed by Augusta County Schools where he worked in the maintenance department. He also served as an equipment operator for a...
David C. Whitesell
Apr 17, 2026
David Clifton Whitesell, 77, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on September 30, 1948, in Waynesboro to the late Raymond William and Charlotte Estelle Griffin Whitesell. He is the last member of his immediate family consisting of parents and siblings.
David was a lifelong member of the Stuarts Draft...
Betty M. Zientara
Apr 17, 2026
Betty Mae Zientara, 93, passed away on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends at the home of her daughter in Staunton, Virginia.
Betty was born in Chico, California on September 30, 1932, to Thomas Clifford Jones and Julia Lynch Jones.
As a high school senior in 1950, Betty enlisted in the United States Marine Corps because her nation...
Barbara G. McClanahan
Apr 17, 2026
Barbara Jean Goins McClanahan, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on February 5, 1942, in Mullins, West Virginia, to the late Merit Anderson and Elaine Rain Sisk Goins. She lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and an unwavering moral compass.
Barbara was a true lady of high esteem, known for...
Helen C. Ramsey
Apr 16, 2026
Helen Virginia Cason Ramsey, 99, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on April 24, 1926, in Middlebrook to the late Robert William and Angeline Virginia Clemmer Cason.
For nearly thirty years, Helen served as a bookkeeper at DeJarnette’s in Staunton.
Outside of work, Helen found her greatest happiness in her garden. She spent countless...
Ann D. McPherson
Apr 15, 2026
Ann Day McPherson, 80, longtime resident of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
She was born in Rockbridge County on August 11, 1945, to the late Robert Wilmer and Aileen Virginia Reid Day.
Ann was a graduate of Rockbridge High School and the Elizabeth Brandt School of Business. She furthered her education through studies at Blue Ridge Community College and...
Jenifer S. Bradford
Apr 11, 2026
Jenifer Mary Stuart Bradford, 85, of Staunton, a devoted community member and accomplished professional, passed away peacefully at her residence, Hilltop Cottage, on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
She was born on December 2, 1940, in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England, the eldest daughter of the late William and Mary (Pashley) Stuart, where she received her early education at Burlington Primary and Junior...
Ruby C. Pulliam
Apr 9, 2026
Ruby Loraine Cale Pulliam, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on July 30, 1934, in Augusta County to the late Gratton Franklin and Margie Mae Campbell Cale.
Ruby was a woman whose life was defined by hard work and a deep love for her family. Raised on her family farm,...
Anna "Kitty" C. Glovier
Apr 8, 2026
Anna Catherine "Kitty" Faught Glovier, 100, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on February 14, 1926, in Augusta County and was the only daughter to the late Warren Franklin and Roxie Anna Crone Faught.
She was a proud graduate of North River High School, Class of 1943. Gifted in music, she was a...
Susan D. Nuckoles
Apr 6, 2026
Susan D. Nuckoles, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on April 6, 2026.
She was born on December 4, 1950.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.
John "Cutch" M. Tuttle III
Apr 5, 2026
John "Cutch" McCutcheon Tuttle III, 46, a beloved musician, artist, and educator, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Staunton.
Born on October 25, 1979, in Waynesboro, to John McCutcheon, Jr. and Astrid Marina Heimer Tuttle, Cutch's life was marked by a profound dedication to music, art, and the nurturing of future generations through his passion for teaching and...
Edward L. Robbins
Apr 5, 2026
Edward Lee Robbins, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his residence in Fishersville.
He was born on July 15, 1949, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late Willard Speight and Mittie Bell Bridgers Robbins.
Lee was a graduate of North Carolina State University. An Eagle Scout in his youth, he carried those values throughout his life. He had...
Bonnie C. Mason
Apr 4, 2026
Bonnie Edna Campbell Mason, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at home.
She was born on November 21, 1943, in Waynesboro to the late Raymond Elwood and Edna Lavaun Fulwider Campbell.
Bonnie loved spending time outdoors, especially going camping and enjoying the beauty of nature.
She had a special passion for planting flowers, and particularly loved sunflowers and orchids, which brought...
Helen D. Caldwell
Apr 4, 2026
Helen Mae Dunlow Caldwell, 89, widow of Alexander Lee Caldwell, Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on December 18, 1936, in Boykins, to the late Louis Hurley and and Samantha Rayner Dunlow.
Helen graduated from Boykins High School and Smithdeal-Massey Business College in Richmond.
In 1958, Helen married Alexander Lee Caldwell, Sr. and...
Ruth K. Rathburn
Apr 1, 2026
Anna Ruth Knopp Rathburn, 95, widow of Ronald R. Rathburn, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine.
She was born on February 12, 1931, in Augusta County to the late George Henry and Bessie Fields Black Knopp.
Ruth was raised on Middlebrook Avenue in Staunton. She was the ninth of eleven children.
She attended school in...
Patricia W. Davis
Mar 30, 2026
Patricia Wanda Mitchell Davis, 84, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on June 21, 1941, in Staunton to the late Andrew Rodgers and Thelma Edna Berry Mitchell.
Patricia enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially working with jigsaw puzzles and playing bingo.
She retired from Genesco in Verona, where she worked as a dispatcher...
Norma C. Pomphrey
Mar 29, 2026
Norma Faye Crosier Pomphrey, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her residence in Verona.
She was born on January 4, 1940, in Waiteville, West Virginia to the late Perry Alvin, Sr. and Garnette Lucille Bostic Crosier, one of thirteen children.
Norma dedicated her life to caring for her home and those she loved. She found great joy in gardening,...
Jennifer H. Rousseau
Mar 27, 2026
Jennifer Marie Huffman Rousseau, 49, a devoted mother, loving daughter, and cherished friend, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
Jennifer was born on December 19, 1976, in Staunton, to Jean Stover and Gary Huffman.
Jennifer graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1995 and went on to attend Marshall University. She was known as a...
Katherine R. Blosser
Mar 25, 2026
Katherine Rebecca Rhodes Blosser, 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on January 20, 1936, in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Dylmus Sylvester and Lille Ethel White Rhodes.
She was a faithful member of the Hildebrand Mennonite Church in Waynesboro.
Her love for reading and books brought...
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