Obituaries
Jay "Phil" P. Dixon
Jul 15, 2026
Jay Phillip "Phil" Dixon, 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. A devoted father, fiercely loyal friend, competitive athlete, and creative soul, Phil lived a life defined by enthusiasm, adventure, and a boundless imagination.
He was born on August 22, 1957, in Portsmouth, VA, Phil grew up in California, attending Western High School in Anaheim, where he was an active...
The Livingston Family
Jan 29, 2025
Peter Livingston and his wife, Donna, both 48, along with their daughters, Everly, 14, and Alydia, 11, passed away together as a family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, aboard American Airlines Flight 5342.
Peter was born on May 18, 1976 in Petersburg, Virginia and is survived by his parents, Sterling and Martha Livingston; his brother, Albert (Melinda) Livingston; his sister, Sarah...
Judy L. Stephenson
Aug 9, 2026
Judy Lynn Stephenson, 78, of Stuarts Draft, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Augusta County on November 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Clyde Bell, Sr. and Betty Jane Glover Stephenson.
Judy grew up on her family’s farm in Middlebrook. She often enjoyed reminiscing about her childhood and the many memories she...
John Boyd "J.B." Campbell
Aug 8, 2026
John Boyd “J.B.” Campbell, Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
He was born on January 18, 1945, in Staunton to the late John Boyd, Sr. and Dorothy Lee Malone Campbell.
J.B. retired from DuPont following an impressive fifty years of dedicated service. He was an active member of the Waynesboro Elks Lodge #2270 and a member of Stuarts Draft...
Patricia "Patsy" F. Groah
Aug 7, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Annette Fultz Groah, 86, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on January 22, 1940, in Rockbridge County to the late Thomas Wilbourn, Sr. and Mary “Libby” Elizabeth Ramsey Fultz.
She was a longtime and devoted member of Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church in Steeles Tavern. She had a special love...
Shirley J. Spradlin
Aug 4, 2026
Shirley Mae Jack Spradlin, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on February 11, 1949, in Bath County to the late Jesse Clayton and Cora Devine Windsor Jack.
Shirley worked as a clerk at Walmart for many years. She also enjoyed being a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her home...
Fay L. Knicley
Aug 3, 2026
Fay Carrington Lyle Knicley, 87, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on April 8, 1939, in Staunton to the late Harvey Francisco and Agnes Virginia Ashby Lyle.
Fay was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton and the Elizabeth Brant School of Business in Staunton. She...
Kenneth M. Campbell
Aug 3, 2026
Kenneth Milton Campbell, 87, of Raphine, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.
He was born on September 25, 1938, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Milton Leonard and Leona Catherine Mynes Campbell.
Kenneth was a graduate of Brownsburg High School and dedicated more than forty years of his career as...
Barbara "Bobbie" E. Persinger
Aug 2, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” Ellen Persinger, 75, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
She was born on October 13, 1950, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Allen Lee Persinger, Sr. and Katherine Ellen (Grove) Persinger.
In 1968, her family purchased the Stonewall Jackson Hotel, where Bobbie worked until it closed for renovation. When the hotel reopened as a conference...
Helen L. Corbin
Jul 30, 2026
Helen Louise Shifflett Corbin, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
She was born on June 25, 1938, in Waynesboro to the late Cecil Howard and Ethel Terrell Shifflett.
Helen dedicated thirty-two years of her career to General Electric, where she worked as a Quality Control Inspector.
She attended Fishersville United Methodist Church.
Helen found...
Eugene E. Lambert
Jul 28, 2026
Eugene Early Lambert, 93, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Waynesboro.
He was born on May 10, 1933, in Waynesboro, to the late Frank Haller and Cora Marie Gentry Lambert.
Eugene was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville and was a...
Pastor Peter E. Grimm
Jul 27, 2026
Pastor Peter Ellis Grimm, 73, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on September 1, 1952, in Harrisonburg to the late John Harvey, Sr. and Mary Bell McAllister Grimm.
For more than thirty-eight years, Peter was employed in the Maintenance Department at Western State Hospital in Staunton.
A lifelong servant of the Lord, Peter was...
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 Rose Hill 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 Kurtz and Bertha Marie Herron.
He grew up in Waynesboro attending Waynesboro High School where he played football and...
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....
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