Obituaries
Dr. David W. Suter
Jun 20, 2024
"To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour."- William Blake ("Auguries of Innocence")
Dr. David Winston Suter, 82, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
He was born in Staunton, Virginia, on March 1, 1942, to the late Beverly Wills Suter...
William E. Gilmer
Sep 12, 2026
William “Bill” Eugene Gilmer, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on May 7, 1954, in Staunton, to the late Charles Otis and Wanda Lazelle Cook Gilmer.
Bill was a skilled carpenter who spent many years working with Lovegrove Construction. He took great pride in his craft and was known for his strong...
Matthew S. Hamilton
Sep 5, 2026
Matthew Stuart Hamilton, 53, of Staunton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
He was born in Staunton, the son of Ronald Dale Hamilton and Letitia “Toni” Sue Manspile Montgomery.
In his younger years, Matthew was an avid hunter who enjoyed spending time outdoors. He also had a lifelong love of automobile racing, especially at Eastside Speedway in Waynesboro and other...
William F. and Joann P. Stevenson
Aug 29, 2026
William Francis Stevenson, 85, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, and his wife, Joann Stevenson, 81, passed away just fifteen days later on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
William was born on August 4, 1941, in New York, a son of the late Samuel Chase and Lillian Theresa Svihovec Stevenson.
Joann was born on November 3, 1944, in New York, a daughter...
Mary Lou Simmons
Sep 21, 2026
Mary Lou Simmons, 91, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Chesterfield, Virginia.
She was born on May 29, 1935, in Franklin, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Ruth Hinkle.
Mary Lou cherished the time she spent with her family. She and Lester especially enjoyed spending their summers at their home in Deltaville and their winters in Richmond, creating many...
Eileen P. Dean
Sep 20, 2026
Eileen Anne Powell Dean, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on April 15, 1946, in Camden, Jew Jersey, to the late Edmund and Jane Gustavson Powell.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Timothy Dean; her sons, Ronald Walker and his wife, Lori and Dan Walker and his wife, Debbie; her sisters,...
Frances "Fran" S. Wray
Sep 20, 2026
Frances “Fran” Schembri Wray, 82, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont Hospice House in Charlottesville.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 22, 1944, the second child of Anthony Joseph and Dorothy Vassallo Schembri.
Fran retired in July 2000 from her position as Public Information Officer for the City...
Glenn T. Bailie
Sep 19, 2026
Glenn Thomas Bailie, 84, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born on November 16, 1941, in Arlington, to the late William Wirt and Lillian Ruth Fenwick Thomas.
Glenn grew up alongside her two sisters, Reva Ann Mundorf and Irma Fay Eckerman. On August 22, 1964, she...
John M. Cordle
Sep 13, 2026
John M. Cordle, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
He was born on May 3, 1944, in Richlands, Virginia to the late John William and Mary Emma Meadows Cordle.
John enjoyed a long career of over thirty years with Norfolk Southern Railway, where he worked as Manager of Coal Transportation.
Outside of...
Loretta A. Sheets
Sep 10, 2026
Loretta Ann Sheets, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her residence in Spring Hill.
She was born on September 6, 1940 in Staunton, to the late Mitchell Robertson and Ruth Derry Dove Richmond Puffenbarger.
Loretta lived a life centered around the two things she treasured most: her faith and her family. For those blessed enough to call her Mom,...
James C. Houff
Sep 9, 2026
James “Cy” Cyrus Houff, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his residence in Head Waters.
He was born on November 25, 1947, in Staunton, a son of Joyce Edna Bement Houff and the late William Cyrus Houff.
Cy was an avid hunter and a true “mountain man” who felt most at home in the outdoors. Known for his...
James H. Mullenax
Sep 5, 2026
James Hamilton Mullenax, 83, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Staunton, a son of the late Carl William, Sr. and Katherine Pauline Lightner Mullenax.
He devoted much of his life to serving his community. He was a member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Company for more than forty years during its...
Vera E. Moats
Sep 4, 2026
Vera Ellen Moats, 78, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
Vera was born on June 2, 1948 in Petersburg, West Virginia to the late Charles Johnson and Anna Elizabeth Redman.
She loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Vera was the last surviving member of her immediate...
Shawn S. Organ
Sep 2, 2026
Shawn Sherrell Organ, affectionately known as “Paw-Paw,” “DJ Lickem,” and “DJ S.O.,” was born on October 25, 1968, in Staunton, Virginia, to Sherman N. “Boo Boo” Organ and Doris M. (Davis) Organ. On September 2, 2026, Shawn departed this life, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond his family and into the hearts of all who knew and loved...
Dr. Michael R. Pelton
Sep 1, 2026
Dr. Michael R. Pelton, a wildlife scientist who spent 32 years studying bears, died peacefully at his mountain farm in Middlebrook, Virginia, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Little was known about black bears when Pelton started as a University of Tennessee (UT) faculty member in 1968. By 2016, he was honored as one of the 100 most influential people in the...
Bernard Clark, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
Bernard Clark, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
At this time there are no services to announce.
Henry Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Thelma P. Simmons
Aug 31, 2026
Thelma Virginia Price Simmons, 86, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born on October 4, 1939, in Raphine to the late William Hunter Price, Sr. and Helen Frances Anderson Price.
Thelma possessed an extraordinary work ethic and built a career that spanned decades. She worked in the accounts payable department for the Bureau...
Dennis J. Robertson
Aug 31, 2026
Dennis James Robertson, 79, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on February 12, 1947, in Millboro, Virginia, to the late Carl Ruffice and Martha Jane Hicks Robertson.
Dennis was a hardworking man who genuinely enjoyed people and the friendships he made throughout his life.
For more than twenty years, he worked as...
John F. Conner
Aug 30, 2026
John Francis Conner, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Pines Chapel Presbyterian Church in Greenville with Pastor Derek Almarode officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM.
Henry Funeral Home has been entrusted...
Doris L. Lynch
Aug 29, 2026
Doris Dean Lyons Lynch, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence in Deerfield.
She was born on July 29, 1949, in Staunton, to the late Clarence Theodore and Frances Virginia Hipe Lyons.
Doris was a devoted wife and mother whose greatest joy came from her family. She especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren, who brought...
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