Obituaries
Willard R. Douglas
Jan 25, 2026
Willard Rogers Douglas, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, hard work, and quiet faithfulness that spans generations and points heavenward.
Willard was born on February 11, 1931, in Peoria Heights, Illinois, to Willard Wayne Douglas and Opal E. (Sanders) Douglas. He grew up in Peoria, Illinois, where he attended Woodruff...
Betty S. Roadcap
Mar 3, 2026
Our beloved mom and grandma, Betty Jean (Sprinkle) Roadcap, age 91, was embraced by our Lord and entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side at her residence.
She was born on October 15, 1934, in Broadway, Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Showalter) Sprinkle.
Betty lived...
Judy M. Bullis
Mar 2, 2026
Judy Wilda Massey Bullis, 76, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her residence in Harrisonburg.
She was born on May 13, 1949, in Staunton, to the late George Thomas and Wilda Gardner Miller Massey.
Judy devoted her life to her home and family as a homemaker. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures. In her spare time, she enjoyed working...
Alan S. Wilkerson
Mar 1, 2026
The First Sergeant has reported to his final permanent duty station. The family is still awaiting word whether he needs his temperate or hot weather gear shipped to his new duty location.
Chief Master Sergeant Alan Sedwick Wilkerson lost his sixteen-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer on March 1, 2026.
He was born in Staunton on November 22, 1955, he was the...
Rita H. Fleisher
Mar 1, 2026
Rita Lou Hughes Fleisher, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on April 2, 1941, in Veager, West Virginia to the late James Harold, Sr. and Clemma Payne Hughes.
Rita dedicated much of her working life to serving others. She was employed as a Psychiatric Aide at Western State Hospital in Staunton, where...
Robert J. Spiggle
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Jonathan Spiggle, 71, of Mount Sidney, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home.
He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Robert Lee Spiggle and Shirley Florence Cline Spiggle Carter.
From the very beginning, he was deeply rooted in the Shenandoah Valley, a place he always called home. Throughout his life, Robert was defined by service, strength,...
Patsy "Pappie" R. Bright
Feb 25, 2026
Patsy “Pappie” Ruth Hinkle Bright, 76, formerly of Churchville, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, in Roanoke.
She was born January 6, 1950, to the late Robert Edward Lee and Ruth Eunice Propst Hinkle.
Patsy dedicated 40 years of her life to caring for others as a proud and compassionate nurse. She was a devoted Elder at Loch Willow Presbyterian Church...
David L. Bryant
Feb 25, 2026
David Lee Bryant, 53, of Montebello, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on December 3, 1972, in Waynesboro to the late Gorman Lee.
David was previously employed for several years with Brown & Root and Fairfield Bridge. Later in life, David took on the role of overseer of the family farm in Montebello....
Anna "Kathleen" L. Davis
Feb 25, 2026
Anna Kathleen Landram Davis, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her residence in Verona.
She was born on March 27, 1934, in Augusta County to the late Ashby Landes and Lena Virginia Johnson Landram.
Kathleen retired after many years of dedicated service with American Safety Razor in Verona. On July 20, 1970, she married the love of her life,...
Robert W. Brandt
Feb 22, 2026
Robert Wesley Brandt, of Staunton, VA, passed peacefully on Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by his wife of fifty-five years, Gloria Mayhew Brandt, and family. Known simply as Wes by all, he was 84.
Wes grew up roaming the back roads of Augusta County and commenced his book learnin’ at the Middlebrook Schools, before finishing his...
Leo A. Bares
Feb 18, 2026
Leo "Lee" Allan Bares, 86, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville. He was the devoted husband of Sharon Knopp Bares for fifty-three years.
Lee was born in Beach, North Dakota, on November 7, 1939, to the late Norbert Henry and Laura Francis Moyer Bares, one of...
James B. Desper
Feb 18, 2026
James Boyd Desper, 72, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville, VA.
He was born on January 30, 1954, in Staunton, VA to the late Robert Madison Desper and Phyllis May Jones Mitchell.
He worked for many years for Asplundh Tree Service and was proud of the time...
Kai E. Shoemaker
Feb 17, 2026
Kai Everett Shoemaker (formerly Brooke Allison Shoemaker), 38, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his residence in Staunton.
Kai was born on August 4, 1987, in Staunton, to Billy Ralston, Jr. and Mary Ann Shinpaugh Shoemaker.
Kai devoted his life to uplifting those around him with his gentle spirit and profound kindness.
A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in...
Joyce O. Rexrode
Feb 15, 2026
Joyce Louise Orner Rexrode, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on January 18, 1936, in Augusta County, to the late Paul Jacob and Mattie Irene Back Orner.
Joyce was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School.
For more than twenty-seven years, Joyce served as a dorm parent at...
Barbara H. Masincup
Feb 13, 2026
Barbara Ann Hutchens Masincup, 88, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Birch Ridge Senior Living in Staunton.
Barbara was born on January 22, 1938 in Augusta County to the late Robert Raymond, Sr. and Virginia May Bell Hutchens.
Barbara was known for her love of crafting and ceramics, often spending hours creating beautiful pieces that brought joy to those around...
Stephen B. Christ
Feb 12, 2026
Stephen Bayes Christ, 63, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at August Health in Fishersville after suffering a heart attack.
Steve was born on October 19, 1962, in Staunton, to the late James and Margaret Elizabeth Johnson Christ.
Steve lived in the Staunton area a majority of his life where he worked various jobs from the skate rink to lawn care....
Susan S. Brown
Feb 11, 2026
Susan Elaine Stuart Brown, 67, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on February 13, 1958, in Staunton, to the late Theodore Junior and Charlene Rebecca Walker Stuart.
Susan shared fifty-one beautiful years with Charles, including thirty-eight years of marriage.
A proud and devoted matriarch, Susan was the heart of her...
Eugene "Gene" W. Rowe
Feb 9, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Wilson Rowe, 89, husband of Patricia Tyler Rowe, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House.
He was born on September 16, 1936, in Augusta County to the late John Clyde and Frances Elizabeth Bailey Rowe.
Gene proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict....
Thomas E. Long
Feb 8, 2026
Thomas Eugene Long, 74, widower of Donna Turner Long, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on March 7, 1951, in Staunton to the late Eugene Lawhorne and Annie Catherine Wiseman Long.
For most of his life, Thomas was a proud owner-operator truck driver, working for numerous local trucking companies. He took great pride...
William D. Wine
Feb 7, 2026
William Deahl Wine, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
He was born on May 7, 1940, in Augusta County, to the late Kenneth Lanier and Mary Juanita Deahl Wine.
William was a proud graduate of Middle River High School. On July 25, 1959, he married the love of his life, Joan Shreckhise.
He was an...
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