Obituaries
Robert M. Runkle
Jul 27, 2026
Robert Milton Runkle, 82, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026.
He was born on October 28, 1943, in Waynesboro, the son of the late George Robert and Eleanor Blandene Harding Runkle.
He is survived by his long-time companion of forty-seven years, Winifred “Wink” Brown and her two children, Joi and Ted Brown and a good friend, Stuart Shickel.
In addition to his...
Conrad L. Kurtz
Jul 26, 2026
Conrad "Connie" Lee Kurtz, 94, of 201 Rosehill Circle, Staunton, departed us on Sunday, July 26, 2026 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Conrad was born in Waynesboro, on March 6, 1932, the son of the late John Emmett and Bertha Marie Herron Kurtz.
He grew up in Waynesboro attending Waynesboro High School where he played football and ran...
Shannon L. Rohr
Jul 23, 2026
Shannon Lucille Rohr, 37, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on March 22, 1989, in Charlottesville to Carolyn Ann Weaver Rohr and the late Donald Lee Rohr.
Shannon was a member of Redeeming Life Ministries in Staunton.
She loved spending time at yard sales, never knowing what treasure she might discover. Her faith was...
John Curtis Parrott
Jul 23, 2026
John Curtis Parrott, 46, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on January 29, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
John is survived by his wife, Jessica and children, Emmanuel, Randall, Maxwell, and Emily; his mother, Susan Parrott; his brother, Quay William Parrott...
Leona Ware
Jul 23, 2026
Leona Louise Yelton Ware, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.
She was born on November 1, 1944, in South Carolina to the late Andrew Luther and Undean Peterson Yelton.
Leona was a graduate of Bridgewater College. She earned her bachelor’s degree before beginning a career as a primary education teacher at Beaufort...
Gary L. Mattox
Jul 22, 2026
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Gary Lee Mattox Sr., 77, of Staunton, left this realm for a "Change in Latitude and a Change in Attitude" to a more heavenly place. He was known and loved by many as Dad, Opa, "Natch,” or Gary Lee.
Born on March 26, 1949, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Fitzhugh Lee and...
Kim U. Cunningham
Jul 19, 2026
Kim Cunningham, 65, of West Augusta, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Kim was born on November 1, 1960, in Palm Springs, California to James Morgan Updyke and the late Ursula Olga Schulz.
Born into a Marine Corps family, she spent time as a child in California, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Virginia, enjoying the majority...
Maj. Kenneth A. Taylor, Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
Major Kenneth Allen Taylor, Sr., 83, of Lyndhurst, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on February 8, 1943, in Alleghany, the son of the late John Allen and Viola Roberts Taylor.
Kenneth dedicated his career to military service, serving his country in the United States Army....
Shelia P. (Folk) Fox
Jul 15, 2026
Shelia Punetta (Folk) Fox, 79, of Staunton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Born in Staunton, Virginia on October 20, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Ernest Folk and Edna Virginia Folk.
A 1965 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Shelia was known throughout her life for her joyful spirit, strong faith, and unwavering...
Logan M. Ives III
Jul 14, 2026
Logan Meree Ives III, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at King's Daughters Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
He was born on February 3, 1951, in Richmond, to the late Logan Meree, Jr. and Margaret Eccles Fuller Ives.
He was a 1969 graduate of Covington High School. After high school, he continued his academic journey at Lynchburg College, receiving...
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...
Mary Jane N. Manning
Jul 11, 2026
Mary Jane Newland Manning died after a brief illness on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her home at Aviva Baldwin Park in Staunton, Virginia.
Jane was born in Brevard, North Carolina, on November 2, 1931, to Charles L. and Nell Aiken Newland. She and her sister, Jody, grew up in Brevard, with a brief period in Indianapolis, Indiana, where their father...
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 A. Scharf
Jul 9, 2026
Susan Anne Cronin Scharf, 81, of Churchville and 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 Helene Hermoine Waldmann Cronin.
After graduating from Queen of the...
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...
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