Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" H. Bonham
Apr 9, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Graham Holmes Bonham, 92, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Baldwin Park.
She was born on August 16, 1932 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the daughter of the late John Sherwood and Ivie Graham Holmes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Griffin Eckle Bonham, and grandson, Jonathan Graham Bonham.
Betty graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in 1953,...
Robert R. Mules
May 18, 2025
Robert Ray Mules, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on October 15, 1933, in Cortland, New York to the late Franklin Kenyon and Lela Louise Mallery Mules.
Robert dedicated his life to his passion for farming and caring for dairy cattle, a love that began during his childhood on his grandfather's farm...
Harold "Pete" W. Campbell
May 18, 2025
Harold Wray “Pete” Campbell, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his family’s long-time home in Staunton, VA. He is now with his sweetheart, Ada Anne, who preceded him in death October 4, 2024, after fifty-seven years of marriage.
He was born May 5, 1946, at Kings Daughter’s Hospital in Staunton, VA to the late Ulysses and Lorine (Fitzgerald)...
Charles W. Sensabaugh
May 13, 2025
Charles William Sensabaugh, Sr., 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
He was born on August 11, 1930, in Craigsville to the late James Bolivar and Mary Virginia Forbes Sensabaugh.
Charles led a career as a forklift operator, contributing his skills at Daikin in Verona.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Charles was a man...
Vickey G. Wood
May 13, 2025
Vickey Arlene Gutshall Wood, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on May 13, 1952, in Staunton, to the late Grant Eugene and Lillian Margaret Kelly Gutshall.
Vickey was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton. Upon graduating, she attended Blue Ridge Community College in...
Opal A. McDorman
May 11, 2025
Opal "Abby" Avanelle Botkin McDorman, 90, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born on July 27, 1934, in the Clinchport community of Scott County, Virginia, to the late Woodrow William and Mary Mae Armstrong Botkin and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a 1951...
Mary L. Huppuch
May 11, 2025
Mary Lewis Huppuch, 87, of Verona, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
She was born June 27, 1937, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Carl William Lewis and Alice Jacobson Lewis.
Mary had a ready laugh and great sense of humor. She put others before herself. Mary possessed an ardent love of nature—both domestic...
James F. Allen, Sr.
May 8, 2025
James Franklin Allen, Sr., 91, passed on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose legacy of hard work, ingenuity, and love for family will never be forgotten.
Born on December 6, 1933, in Augusta County, he was a son of the late Jasper Jennings, Sr. and Eva Lena Moyers Allen.
James...
Arnold L. Brown
May 5, 2025
Arnold Lee Brown, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Brookdale Staunton. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and service that touched the lives of many.
He was born on December 4, 1950, in Harrisonburg, to the late Russell David and Dortha "Dottie" Pheba Kiser Brown.
Arnold dedicated much...
Michael N. Rudin
May 3, 2025
Michael Nils Rudin, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on November 19, 1956, in Bath County.
Mike married the love of his life, Cynthia “Cindy” Johnson Rudin, on July 5, 1980, together they built a life full of laughter, love, and an ever-growing collection of inside jokes. Mike's...
Dennis C. Hewitt
May 1, 2025
Dennis Clay Hewitt, 69, husband of Donna Carol (Coleman) Hewitt passed away at his residence Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Dennis was born in Staunton on October 18, 1955 to the late Clay Edward and Nancy Mildred (Hulvey) Hewitt.
Dennis spent his life nurturing his passion for agriculture. He was a proud graduate of Buffalo Gap High School in 1974, later earning a...
Dr. James R. Cooke, Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Dr. James Ralph Cooke, Jr., 87, a pillar of the Staunton community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
Born in Staunton on December 3, 1937, to the late James Ralph, Sr. and Jane Fretwell Agner Cooke, he dedicated over fifty years to the art and science...
Robert L. Pack
Apr 28, 2025
Robert Lowell Pack, husband of Leah S. Pack, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro.
Bob was born in Staunton, on September 23, 1930 and was the son of the late Albert H., Sr. and Emily Tyree Pack.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Stanley D. and Stephen...
Christine G. Baker
Apr 28, 2025
Christine Marie Graham Baker, wife of Michael H. Baker and mother of Jack, Lauren, and Matthew, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
Christy was born June 8, 1978, in Fairfax, the daughter of Deborah Graham and the late James Allan Graham.
Christy lived her formative years in Fairfax, graduating from Falls Church High School. She...
Harry A. Breeden
Apr 27, 2025
Harry Anderson Breeden, 88, widower of Pauline Catherine Grant Breeden, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on November 20, 1936, in Rockbridge County to the late Samuel Lee and Essie Lee Hensley Breeden.
Harry was the owner of Marston and Michael where he worked for 68 years. He loved working and relished the...
Joyce G. Shell
Apr 27, 2025
Joyce Virginia Glover Shell, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on November 7, 1936, in Weyers Cave, to the late Joy Nevitt and Lois Virginia Flory Glover.
Joyce devoted more than thirty years of her life as a beloved schoolteacher at West Side Elementary in Staunton, nurturing young minds and making...
Charles R. Masincup
Apr 23, 2025
Charles Richard Masincup, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Birch Ridge Senior Living in Staunton.
He was born on September 29, 1935, in Staunton, to the late Richard John Masincup and Tressie Belle Spitler Dooms.
Prior to his retirement, he served as a supervisor with AMP, Inc.
A sportsman at heart, his love for the outdoors shone through in his...
Elsie R. White
Apr 23, 2025
Elsie Marie Rose White, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence in Mint Springs.
She was born on March 14, 1937, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late James Eli and Eva Jane Johnson Rose.
Elsie served as a nurse’s aide at Western State Hospital for an impressive forty-five years. After retiring from the hospital, Elsie continued serving others...
Kimberley A. Dull
Apr 23, 2025
Kimberley Ann Dull, 51, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on December 18, 1973, in Staunton, to Patricia Ann Cline Dull and the late Jacob Edward Dull.
Kimberley was a kind and loving person whose joy for life touched the hearts of many.
Throughout her life,...
Helen H. Persinger
Apr 14, 2025
Helen Marie Houser Persinger, 89, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Blue Ridge Christian Homes in Raphine.
She was born on March 18, 1936, in Augusta County to the late Guy Wilton and Edith Pearl Blackwell Houser.
Helen was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and love for her family and community.
Throughout her life,...
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