Obituaries
Carl V. Hiner, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
Carl Victor Hiner, Jr., 68, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on December 22, 1956, in Staunton to the late Carl Victor, Sr. and Laquitta Aminee Harris Hiner.
Carl spent his career working as a driver for WNI Industries.
Outside of his work life he was a people person and truly enjoyed social gatherings,...
Adam W. Gregory
Dec 19, 2025
Adam Wayne Gregory, 43, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on December 12, 1982, in Staunton to Rocky Wayne Gregory and Brenda Sue Myers Depriest.
For nine years, Adam worked as a salesman for Frito-Lay.
A proud alumnus of Riverheads High School, he left a lasting mark on the school’s athletic history. He was...
Donald L. Obst
Dec 18, 2025
Donald Lee Obst, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on July 16, 1957, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Walter Robert, Jr. and Daisy Dell Ingram Obst.
Donald worked in the transportation industry for a number of years, where he was a driver for
D.M. Conner Trucking in Stuarts Draft.
He is survived by...
Leona "Franny" P. Wampler
Dec 18, 2025
Leona Frances “Franny” Price Wampler, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Staunton.
She was born on July 5, 1945, in Augusta County to the late Guy Franklin and Margaret Pearl Armstrong Price.
Leona found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed playing bingo, working on puzzles, and spending countless hours crocheting and...
Cheryl L. Robbins
Dec 18, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Irving Robbins, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Fishersville.
She was born on September 16, 1953, in Cross Creek, NC, to the late Richard Lewis and Marian Joyce Frazee Irving Sr.
She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana who cherished time spent with her family. She enjoyed working puzzles and creating stained glass, as well as...
Dustin R. Griffin
Dec 17, 2025
Dustin Ross Griffin, 42, passed away far too soon on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, leaving behind loved ones who cherished him deeply.
He was born February 2, 1983, in Waynesboro to James “Pops” Wilbur Griffin and the late Cindy Rae Durham Griffin.
Dustin was a devoted son, beloved grandson, loving brother, and a loyal friend to many.
He was a 2001 graduate of...
Rita M. Kimbrough
Dec 15, 2025
Rita Mager Kimbrough, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Rita was born Rita Ann Mager in Buffalo, New York, to the late Engelbert and Martha (née Kussowski) Mager. A devoted Roman Catholic, her faith guided her daily life.
Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Felix Clark Kimbrough.
She is survived by her...
Roy N. Gwin
Dec 15, 2025
Roy Nash Gwin, Jr., 69, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home in Waynesboro surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on October 13, 1956, in Staunton to the late Roy Nash, Sr. and Farris Odessa Moyers Gwin.
Roy spent over forty years working as a welder and metal fabricator at Hall Industries in Fishersville and Mathers...
Annie "Cokey" C. Sheets
Dec 10, 2025
Annie “Cokey” Harriet Callison Sheets, 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at her residence in Fishersville.
She was born on June 10, 1934, in Staunton to the late John Walker and Lily Harriet Tinsley Callison.
In her younger years, she enjoyed playing horseshoes and cornhole, always bringing friendly competition to any gathering.
A dedicated and hardworking woman, she spent twenty-five years...
Diana Brasfield
Dec 8, 2025
Diana Lucille Whitten Sedberry Brasfield, 79, of Middlebrook, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Diana is survived by her husband Dr. Kenneth H. Brasfield. They were married for 38 years.
Diana is survived by her siblings, Kay Warfield and Maxine Bird of Greensboro, NC, Kim Perkins of Fayette, Alabama, Kandice Flynn of Ardmore, TN, and Billy...
Peggy M. DeSarno
Dec 8, 2025
Peggy Anne McDonald DeSarno, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her residence in Staunton surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 21, 1948, to the late Lawrence Daniel and Blanche Teresa Gatewood McDonald.
She spent most of her childhood living in Maryland before eventually making her way to Staunton, the place she proudly called home...
Violet S. Willis
Dec 5, 2025
Violet Sue Gibson Willis, 90, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
She was born on March 10, 1935, in Burnwell, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ward and Della McLaughlin Gibson.
Sue dedicated thirty-three years to the Virginia State Police Office. She also faithfully served in the offices...
Frances L. Bosserman
Dec 4, 2025
Frances "Kitty" Lorraine Eoye Bosserman, 93, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Greenville, VA.
She was born on June 29, 1932, in Waynesboro, VA, to the late Newton “Hendron” Harvey and Nettie Margarite Plaugher Eoye.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Brenda Morgan and her husband, Harold, whom she made a home with.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded...
Rita R. Wells
Dec 3, 2025
Rita Marie Ramsey Wells, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on June 22, 1950, in Rockbridge County to the late Willie Anderson Ramsey and Doris Jean Smith Landes.
Rita was known for her big heart, her late-night conversations, and the way she always stayed connected with the people she cared about. She...
Paul E. Welder
Dec 1, 2025
Paul Emerson Welder, 82, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on February 5, 1943, to the late Basil Quay and Florence Emerson Welder.
Paul was married to Krista, and together they built a life filled with partnership, support, and shared memories of travel, grandchildren, and support of the arts.
After a successful career as...
James G. Peacock
Nov 29, 2025
James Glenn Peacock, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on January 22, 1955, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. to the late James Roscoe and Jean Houston Peacock.
After graduating from Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, he attended the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College - Maryland and graduated from...
Fred B. Cox
Nov 28, 2025
UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather, the visitation has been rescheduled for TUESDAY DECEMBER 9, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton. The Memorial service will still be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Pleasant View Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2733 Springhill Road in Staunton with Pastor David Bacon officiating.
Fred Berkley Cox,...
Clara Bell "CB" R. Hollifield
Nov 28, 2025
Clara “CB” Bell Ramsey Hollifield, 99, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her residence in Newville, Pennsylvania.
She was born on August 17, 1926, in Montebello, Virginia to the late Earl Minor and Annie Myrtle Layton Ramsey.
Clara worked for over eighteen years as the assistant postmaster of the Montebello United States Post Office and was a faithful member of...
Sara M. Joyner
Nov 28, 2025
Sara Wallace McAllister Joyner, 81, of Waynesboro, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro. She was a woman of many passions and had a heart full of kindness, leaving behind a legacy that touched the lives of those around her.
She was born on January 21, 1944, in Staunton, to the late William...
Timothy R. Hall
Nov 23, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Robert Hall, 61, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence in Churchville.
Tim was born on February 23, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio to Rita Kay Badgley Wherry and the late Robert Benjamin Hall.
Tim retired after thirteen years from Hershey Chocolate in Stuarts Draft.
He served in the United States...
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