Obituaries

Mary P. Slye

Mary P. Slye

Jun 3, 2025

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Mary Peal Slye, age 81, of Davidsonville, MD, passed away at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, Virginia after a brief illness.

Mary was born on November 8, 1943, in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Mary Macklem and William Aldred Peal.

Mary was raised in College Park, Maryland and was a 1961 graduate of...

Patricia "Patsy" D. Dillon

Patricia "Patsy" D. Dillon

Oct 12, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Daniel Dillon passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by family at her residence in Staunton, Virginia.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Dillon; daughter, Chris Conyers, and partner, Mike Engleman; son, Mike, and wife, Lori; and four grandchildren, Taylor Conyers, Caleb Conyers and wife, Carley, Elizabeth Winston and husband, Malik, and Emily...

Joan W. Kivlighan

Joan W. Kivlighan

Oct 11, 2025

Joan Nelson Williams Kivlighan, 86, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, Virginia.

Joan Kivlighan was born on March 18, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of the late Elliott Maurice and Helen Olivia Nelson Williams.

Joan spent her childhood with a large extended family spread between Mobile and Panama City, Florida, where she...

Bennie G. Reeves

Bennie G. Reeves

Oct 9, 2025

Bennie Garland Reeves, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House.

He was born on March 13, 1948, in Augusta County to the late Marshall Jones and Ruby Viola Corbin Reeves.

Bennie was a graduate of Fort Defiance High School and spent many years as a truck driver for Adams Construction Company.

He was a...

Linda J. Adams

Linda J. Adams

Oct 8, 2025

Linda Elizabeth James Adams, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence in Bland County.

She was born on May 22, 1947, in Newport News to the late Homer Edward and Peggy Anne Houff James, growing up in the Staunton area.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Daniel Lee Adams; her sons, Chris Adams and his...

John A. Craig

John A. Craig

Oct 7, 2025

John Adam Craig, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, Virginia.

He was born on February 2, 1950, in Waynesboro to the late Thomas Jefferson Craig and Anne Maude Mitchell Craig.

John is survived by his brother, Gleason Craig and wife Jeanie; his sons, Gary Craig, Christopher Craig and wife Dana,...

Ella D. Ingram

Ella D. Ingram

Oct 6, 2025

Ella Mae Dingess Ingram, 92, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

She was born on August 4, 1933, in Chapmanville, West Virginia to the late Victor Farmer and Dixie Butcher Dingess.

Ella loved spending time in her flower garden and took great joy in watching the birds that visited her yard. She also enjoyed the quiet...

Susan W. Dull

Susan W. Dull

Oct 2, 2025

Susan Diane Dull, 62, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

She was born on January 15, 1963, in Staunton to the late Charles Casper and Betty Ann Serrett Wimer.

Susan was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Class of 1981. Her greatest pride and purpose in life were her five children; Brian Stuart...

Bonnie S. Troxell

Bonnie S. Troxell

Oct 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bonnie S. Troxell, 66, of Fishersville, who went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 25, 1959, in Staunton, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Ruby Campbell (Bittle). 

She was preceded in death by her two beloved sisters,...

Aaron Hawley

Aaron Hawley

Oct 2, 2025

Aaron Hawley, 45, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Staunton, VA.

He was born on October 17, 1979, in Santa Ana, California.

He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his favorite teams, the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, UVA Wahoos, and the Riverheads Gladiators play. He also enjoyed being with family and friends. He was employed at Burger King on...

Lynn H. Hill

Lynn H. Hill

Oct 2, 2025

Lynn Harris Hanger Hill, 73, of Mount Sidney, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home after a three-and-a-half-year battle with a rare form of cancer.

Lynn was born on July 25, 1952, in Staunton, the daughter of the late George and Betty Hanger.

She was the quintessential wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, whose love and influence...

Charles R. Obaugh, Jr.

Charles R. Obaugh, Jr.

Sep 30, 2025

Charles Ray Obaugh, Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on April 20, 1940, in Staunton to the late Charles Ray, Sr. and Virginia Kerlyn Baber Obaugh. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas “Tommy” Nelson Obaugh.

Charlie was a proud member of the Wilson...

Dennis W. Stephenson

Dennis W. Stephenson

Sep 30, 2025

Dennis William Stephenson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 10, 1936, in Augusta County to the late John William and Callie Mae Fix Stephenson.

Dennis proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960, stationed in Turkey.

He worked for many years for Valley Oil as a maintenance technician,...

Donald W. Clark

Donald W. Clark

Sep 27, 2025

Donald William Clark, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on January 8, 1946, in Daytona Beach, Florida to the late Hurley Austin and Sara Bittle Clark.

Donald attended Middlebrook Elementary and Riverheads High School. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a mechanic.

Following his...

Patricia K. Overbey

Patricia K. Overbey

Sep 27, 2025

Patricia Lynette Kegley Overbey, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.

She was born on March 10, 1949, in Danville to the late Jack “Poppi” Ephraim and Doris “Meme” Rebecca Harper Kegley.

Patricia worked as a bookkeeper for many years.

In her free time, she loved crocheting. She was also a proud member of the Red Hat...

Helen M. Breeden

Helen M. Breeden

Sep 27, 2025

Helen Marguerite Terry Breeden, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

She was born on July 24, 1939, to the late Thomas Guilford and Elizabeth Katherine Terry.

Helen spent many years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, caring for others with compassion and dedication. She truly loved caring for people.

Her greatest joy...

Ruth S. Ward

Ruth S. Ward

Sep 26, 2025

Ruth Mildred Stephens Ward, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence after a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Far Hills, NJ on December 31, 1930, and was the daughter of the late William H. Stephens and Mildred A. (Kaufmann) Stephens. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of...

William E. Brubeck

William E. Brubeck

Sep 25, 2025

William “Bill” Erskine Brubeck, 91, of Middlebrook, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Sara “Sally” Frances (Arehart) Brubeck; his sons, Doug (Polly) of Charlottesville and John (Kym) of Poulsbo, WA; and one granddaughter, Hannah Frances Brubeck of Seattle, WA.

Bill was born on September 15, 1934, in Newport, VA...

Kathleen M. Clark

Kathleen M. Clark

Sep 24, 2025

Kathleen Madeline Bazydlo Clark, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

She was born on November 16, 1948, in Syracuse, New York to the late Anthony Francis and Bertha M. Krukowski Bazydlo.

Kathleen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Twice a week, she looked forward to her time at the Waynesboro Senior Center, where she enjoyed...

Shelby S. Higgs

Shelby S. Higgs

Sep 21, 2025

Shelby Strickland Higgs, of Waynesboro left us peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Fishersville, VA.

She was born September 11, 1939, and raised in Reidsville, North Carolina.

She is survived by her husband John Higgs; her children, Susan Higgs and her husband, Chad Miller, Robert Higgs and his wife Angela Higgs; her sisters Vivian Pearson and Vanesa Souther; and grandson Duncan...