Obituaries
Dr. Michael R. Pelton
Sep 1, 2026
Dr. Michael R. Pelton, a wildlife scientist who spent 32 years studying bears, died peacefully at his mountain farm in Middlebrook, Virginia, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Little was known about black bears when Pelton started as a University of Tennessee (UT) faculty member in 1968. By 2016, he was honored as one of the 100 most influential people in the...
Matthew S. Hamilton
Sep 5, 2026
Matthew Stuart Hamilton, 53, of Staunton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
He was born in Staunton, the son of Ronald Dale Hamilton and Letitia “Toni” Sue Manspile Montgomery.
In his younger years, Matthew was an avid hunter who enjoyed spending time outdoors. He also had a lifelong love of automobile racing, especially at Eastside Speedway in Waynesboro and other...
James H. Mullenax
Sep 5, 2026
James Hamilton Mullenax, 83, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Staunton, a son of the late Carl William, Sr. and Katherine Pauline Lightner Mullenax.
He devoted much of his life to serving his community. He was a member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Company for more than forty years during its...
Bernard Clark, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
Bernard Clark, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
At this time there are no services to announce.
Henry Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Thelma P. Simmons
Aug 31, 2026
Thelma Virginia Price Simmons, 86, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born on October 4, 1939, in Raphine to the late William Hunter Price, Sr. and Helen Frances Anderson Price.
Thelma possessed an extraordinary work ethic and built a career that spanned decades. She worked in the accounts payable department for the Bureau...
Dennis J. Robertson
Aug 31, 2026
Dennis James Robertson, 79, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on February 12, 1947, in Millboro, Virginia, to the late Carl Ruffice and Martha Jane Hicks Robertson.
Dennis was a hardworking man who genuinely enjoyed people and the friendships he made throughout his life.
For more than twenty years, he worked as...
John F. Conner
Aug 30, 2026
John Francis Conner, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Pines Chapel Presbyterian Church in Greenville with Pastor Derek Almarode officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM.
Henry Funeral Home has been entrusted...
Doris L. Lynch
Aug 29, 2026
Doris Dean Lyons Lynch, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence in Deerfield.
She was born on July 29, 1949, in Staunton, to the late Clarence Theodore and Frances Virginia Hipe Lyons.
Doris was a devoted wife and mother whose greatest joy came from her family. She especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren, who brought...
Linda M. Warren
Aug 28, 2026
Linda Musick Warren, 77, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Augusta Health Shenandoah House facility after a three-year battle with soft tissue sarcoma.
She was born on August 4, 1949, in Kingsport, Tennessee to Mary and H.L. Musick. Linda was one of four children, the second born and only daughter.
Linda grew up in the tiny hamlet of Hiltons...
Graham "Pete" C. Thompson
Aug 26, 2026
Graham “Pete” Clifton Thompson, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on February 11, 1940, in Rockbridge County to the late James Lewis and Irene Victoria Siron Thompson.
Pete was a hardworking man who spent many years providing for his family. He worked as a mixer at Holsum Bakery for twenty-five...
Irvin W. Judd, Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
Irvin Washington Judd Jr., 99, of Waynesboro, walked peacefully into his loving Savior’s arms on Wednesday, August 26 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia. He is now free from all pain and suffering following a brave, long-fought battle with blood cancer.
Born on June 24, 1927, in his cherished hometown of Shenandoah, Virginia, he was the son of the late Irvin...
Dorothy C. Smiley
Aug 23, 2026
Dorothy Lorraine Clark Smiley, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her residence in Greenville.
She was born on July 6, 1945, in Rockbridge to the late Herbert and Agnes Etta Clark.
Dorothy found her greatest joy in her faith in Jesus Christ and in the family, she loved so dearly. She lived her life with a kind and compassionate...
Jackie W. Johnson
Aug 22, 2026
Jackie Wayne Johnson, 69, of Waynesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Staunton.
He was born on March 11, 1957, in Charlottesville, to the late David Lee, Sr. and Florence Grace Moss Johnson.
Jackie will be remembered for his long-time dedication to the University of Virginia and for the warmth, joy, and friendship he shared with everyone around him.
He...
Bonnie G. Dodson
Aug 22, 2026
Bonnie Ruth Gentry Dodson, 90, a longtime resident of Staunton, passed from this life into her Father’s Kingdom on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-five years, Adren Clinebell Dodson.
She was born on December 6, 1935, in Flint Hill, Virginia to the late Barbara and Willie Gentry.
Bonnie was a devoted and active...
Christine G. Pilson
Aug 20, 2026
Christine Marie Glover Pilson, 58, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on July 25, 1968, in Staunton to the late Thomas Allen and Edeltraud “Eda” Protil Glover.
Christy grew up on a small farm in Barren Ridge, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for nature, gardening, and the beauty found in the world...
Linda V. Strickler
Aug 20, 2026
Linda Lou VanFossen Strickler, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah in Fishersville.
She was born on August 2, 1946, in Staunton to the late John Peyton and Violet Myrtle Ramsey VanFossen.
Linda retired after many years of service as a manager with Wilco Convenience Store. She was also a member of the Staunton...
Evelyn M. Sica
Aug 18, 2026
Evelyn Mae McIntyre Sica, 92, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on August 7, 1934, in Sharon, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Ernest McIntyre and Marion Mildred Stoddard Hine.
Evelyn had a deep love for nature and all of its creatures. She took...
Kenneth R. Monroe, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Kenneth Robert Monroe, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 88.
He was born on September 23, 1937, in Clifton Forge, Virginia.
Ken spent his youth in Staunton and graduated with a BA from UVA. After graduation, he earned a commission from the U.S. Coast Guard and served as a...
Wade Freeman Grubb
Aug 17, 2026
Wade Freeman Grubb, 56, of Stuarts Draft, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Staunton.
He was born in Waynesboro, a son of Marian Glenn Dodd Grubb and the late Wade Grubb.
For five years, he worked in maintenance for Mary Baldwin University in Staunton. He was an invaluable member of that department, and his absence will be greatly missed...
David L. Jones
Aug 16, 2026
David Luther Jones, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
He was born on May 18, 1965, in Maryland to the late Raymond Luther and Darlene Joyce Griffin Tyson.
David worked for many years as a welder, a trade that reflected his hardworking nature and skill with his hands.
Outside of work,...
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