Obituaries
Beverly R. Fitzgerald
Jul 12, 2026
Beverly Riley Fitzgerald, 71, of Raphine, Virginia passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on April 19, 1955, in McKinley, Virginia, to the late Albert and Margaret Riley.
Beverly graduated from Riverheads High School and attended Dunsmore Business School in Staunton. She worked for many years in the cafeteria for multiple elementary...
Reverend John M. Ward
Jul 11, 2026
John Mark Ward’s faith became sight on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his home in Greenville, VA.
He was born on December 21, 1948, in Hartsville, South Carolina to Wright J. and (Mildred) June Ward.
John was raised on dairy farms in Hartford County, Maryland and attended local schools. He attended Harford Community College and Eastern Christian College before transferring to Milligan...
Constance "Connie" M. Quick
Jul 10, 2026
Constance “Connie” Myers Quick, previous resident of AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Connie was born on March 18, 1938, in Staunton, to the late Harlan Booker and Millie Marie Myers.
Connie graduated in 1955 from Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton. She married her high school sweetheart, Jackson...
Mark L. Loyd
Jul 10, 2026
Mark Lynn Loyd, 63, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on November 25, 1962, in Staunton to the late Harold “Bud” Max and Betty Margaret Snyder Loyd.
Mark proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Following his military service, Mark was employed for forty-three years in the warehouse at Fisher Auto...
Susan C. Scharf
Jul 9, 2026
Susan Anne Cronin Scharf, 81, of Churchville, and formally of Inlet, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after a brief illness at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on April 22, 1945, in Flushing, NY, the daughter of the late Jeremiah “Jerry” Joseph, Sr. and Helen Hermoine Waldmann Cronin.
After graduating from Queen...
Sandra K. Deal
Jul 8, 2026
Sandra Kay Livick Deal, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Sandra was born on December 15, 1952 in Staunton, a daughter of the late James Edwin, Sr. and Ola Mae Bales Livick.
She retired from Walmart where she worked as a cashier in the pharmacy.
Her hobbies included bowling, working in...
Roy Wayne Sprouse
Jul 7, 2026
Roy “Wayne” Sprouse Sr., 77, left his earthly life peacefully on Tuesday July 7, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on June 29, 1949, in Charlottesville to the late Floyd Allan and Juanita Ruth Sprouse.
Roy worked for Wayne Tech for twenty-five years and outside of work he enjoyed slot car racing.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
William "Bill" O. Kivlighan, Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
William “Bill” Owen Kivlighan, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after an extended hospitalization there.
He was born on May 28, 1934, in Staunton, Virginia, to the late William “Prep” and Isabel Briola Kivlighan.
Bill was the widower of his beloved wife, Pamela “Pam” Ann Miller Kivlighan, who...
Jane H. Law
Jul 1, 2026
Jane Arnold Hawpe Law, 83, of Middlebrook, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
She was born on October 7, 1942, in Greenville to the late Arnold Clarkson and Emma Virginia Moneymaker Hawpe.
Jane found joy in caring for others throughout her life. While she held a variety of jobs over the years, including church secretary, the role she cherished most was...
Dorothy R. Guffey
Jul 1, 2026
Dorothy Alice Roberts Guffey, 98, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Birch Gardens Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on September 13, 1927, in Augusta County to the late Ira Clemmer, Sr. and Macy Nora Goode Roberts.
Dorothy was a lifelong member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church in Staunton. She was employed by American Safety Razor in Verona...
Edith S. Reynolds
Jun 30, 2026
Edith Shrader Reynolds, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah in Fishersville.
She was born on December 24, 1928, in Hayter Gap, Virginia to the late William Ernest and Hassie Lee Counts Shrader.
Edith was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Staunton. She retired from Western State Hospital after thirty-two years of dedicated service...
Maria E. Talley-Atkins
Jun 27, 2026
Maria Elizabeth Talley-Atkins, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on September 27, 1955, in Staunton to the late Chester Winston, Jr. and Louise Charlotte Bricca Talley.
Maria pursued her education at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Her passion for science...
Colbert "Cobbie" B. Ferguson
Jun 26, 2026
Colbert "Cobbie" Lorraine Kelly Bell Ferguson, 83, departed this life on Friday, June 26, 2026, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
Cobbie was born in Staunton on August 17, 1942. She was the daughter of Catherine H. Morton and Alonzo N. Morton.
Cobbie moved to Linden, NJ in 1949 where she graduated from Linden High School in 1960 and went...
Ronald S. Urrasio
Jun 22, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" Sheridan Urrasio, 73, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026
He was born on May 18, 1953, in Staunton to the late Nicholas and Leona Virginia McCray Urrasio.
Ronnie enjoyed riding on his Harley in the country, fishing, playing golf, watching golf on TV and reading. He also loved watching funny animal videos on YouTube and Tik Tok.
He is survived...
Paul L. Hassett, Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Paul LaVelle Hassett, Jr., 72, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at his residence.
Paul was born in Staunton on October 4, 1953, to the late Paul LaVelle Hassett, Sr. and Joyce Layne Tyler Hassett.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Rankin Hassett; his sons, Paul "Trae" LaVelle Hassett III and Matthew Hassett; his brother, Garry Hassett; his sister, Kimberley Hassett Poole;...
Willie R. Lowe
Jun 21, 2026
Willie Roy Lowe, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. His gentle soul and giving nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He was born on March 10, 1951, in Mount Airy, NC, to the late Roy Ernest and Lillian Ruth Hall Lowe.
Willie was known as the sweetest man in the...
Gene N. Cash, Sr.
Jun 20, 2026
Gene Nelson Cash, Sr., 85, entered God’s victory Lane on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He completed eighty-five and a half laps around the sun and is now in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.
Gene was born on December 29, 1940, in Augusta County, to the late Samuel Harrison and Mary Lou Fix Cash, the ninth of ten children. He...
Ronald N. Dixon
Jun 17, 2026
Ronald Neill Dixon, 85, was born on a Good Friday in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He earned a fine arts degree from the Belfast College of Art, emigrated to the United States at the age of 24 and built a career in stained glass and the ecclesiastical arts. He worked for Hopcroft Studio, and then freelanced with the Willett, Winebarger, and...
Kenneth S. Bartley
Jun 16, 2026
Kenneth Scott Bartley, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
He was born on May 6, 1960, in Staunton, to the late William Gary and Lucille Gay Gum Bartley.
An electrician by trade, he worked for over forty years at Sheffer’s Electrical Service in Churchville.
Scott was a man known for his soft-spoken nature and kindheartedness. He found joy in the simple...
Kathy H. Gayhart
Jun 15, 2026
Kathy Hope Gayhart, 75, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
She was born on January 23, 1951, in Harrisonburg to the late Harry Bradford and Winifred Ione Houff Gayhart.
Kathy was a member of Mount Pisgah Church and dedicated her life to serving others through her work as a hairdresser for...
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