Obituaries
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 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 in...
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...
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...
Kimberly A. Davidson
Nov 21, 2025
Kimberly Anne Davidson, 58, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Bon Secours-Saint Mary’s Hospital in Richmond.
She was born on September 12, 1967, in Hampton to Kenneth Irvin Davidson and Edna Jean Ramsey Sandridge and grew up in New Hope.
Kimberly was a proud graduate of Fort Defiance High School and a member of Colosse Baptist Church in West Point,...
Johnny B. Lawhorne
Nov 21, 2025
Johnny Brown Lawhorne, 69, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
He was born on June 14, 1956, in Albemarle County, to the late Edward Brown and Dolly Everett Cooke Lawhorne and his life was marked by devotion to his family and a passion for the outdoors.
Growing up, he was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy...
Darlene "Emaw" Hiner
Nov 20, 2025
Darlene “Emaw” Hiner, 75, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on May 19, 1950, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Staunton to the late, George and Ellen Hanger. Staunton remained her lifelong home; a place filled with family, memories, and community - which she deeply cherished.
She was a...
Richard L. Bailey
Nov 19, 2025
Richard Lynn Bailey Sr., 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Fishersville, Virginia.
Born on April 12, 1956, in Wayne, West Virginia, Richard's life was a tapestry woven with love for family and the enduring beauty of craftsmanship.
For forty eight cherished years, he shared a steadfast bond with his beloved wife, Evelyn Bailey. Together they nurtured a home...
Clarence Leroy Kiser
Nov 16, 2025
Clarence “Leroy” Kiser, 82, of Staunton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
He was born on September 21, 1943, in Augusta County, to the late Albert Adam and Rosie Martha Harris Kiser.
Professionally, he spent forty-two years employed as a machinist for both Westinghouse and McQuay in Verona.
A man of many interests and passions, he was a...
David M. Campbell
Nov 16, 2025
David Mitchell Campbell, 65, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Waynesboro.
He was born on April 26, 1960 in Staunton to the late George and Hilda Lee Austin Campbell and spent most of his life growing up in Middlebrook.
He worked for many years as a service technician with Dave’s Heating and Cooling in Staunton.
David loved the outdoors and found...
Diane F. Grant
Nov 13, 2025
Diane Lynn Forsythe Grant, 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Diane was born on May 9, 1951 in Augusta County, VA. Diane is preceded in death by her parents John Ralph Forsythe, Jr. and Archie Mae Moyers Forsythe.
Diane is survived by her husband, Gary Wayne Grant; her son, Jarod Grant...
Louis Dolive
Nov 9, 2025
Louis (Lou) Dolive, a member of the greater Staunton arts and cultural community for decades, died Sunday, November 9. In the days and hours before his death, he was attended by his family and friends at Shenandoah House at Augusta Health. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruth Arnold; his children, Carrie Dolive (Leigh Harrison) and Will...
Gary W. Moats
Nov 6, 2025
Gary Wayne Moats, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on October 17, 1958, in Harrisonburg to the late Edward Albert and Bertha Mae Ober Moats.
Gary loved camping, working with his hands, and spending time in the woods. He could often be found watching deer, especially his pet deer, “Daniel”.
A natural tinkerer,...
Emma W. Jordan
Nov 3, 2025
Emma Wilson Jordan, 92, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025.
She was born on November 13, 1932, on her family’s farm in Raphine, Virginia, to the late James Moore and Blanche (Miller) Wilson. Much to everyone’s surprise, Emma arrived as the second twin that day. Though the doctor doubted she...
William "Bill" L. Harris
Nov 2, 2025
William “Bill” Lee Harris, 72, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his residence in Afton surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 3, 1953, in Staunton to the late Carl Alexander and Mary Evaline Cason Harris.
Bill graduated from Virginia Tech in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree, in Electrical Engineering Technology. He was a proud Virginia Tech alumnus,...
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