Obituaries
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 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, Virginia.
Adventurous...
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,...
Sharon S. Vizachero
Nov 1, 2025
Sharon Lee Swearengin Vizachero, 75, of Churchville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Sharon, known to family and friends as Sherry, was born in Staunton, on June 30, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis Swearengin and Judith Madeline (Varner) King.
On December 9, 1966, Sharon married her beloved husband,...
Phillip I. Coltrane
Nov 1, 2025
Phillip Irvin Coltrane, 71, of Fishersville, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 1, 2025, after a long and arduous battle with cancer.
Phil was born on September 25, 1954, in Beaufort, South Carolina, a son of Annie Frances Phillips Coltrane and the late Robert Irvin Coltrane. He later resided in Raleigh, North Carolina,...
William D. Durham
Oct 31, 2025
William Douglas Durham, 65, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence in Staunton, VA.
He was born on September 24, 1960, in Bangor, Maine to the late Douglas Divers and Deborah “Debby” Kirk Backus Durham.
He was a 1979 graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia. He was a machinist by trade, a man who took pride...
Lester "Buddy" A. Craig
Oct 30, 2025
Lester Alexander “Buddy” Craig, III, 83, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on January 31, 1942, in Staunton to the late Lester Alexander, Jr. and Mable Hause Campbell Craig.
Buddy attended Robert E. Lee High School and was a graduate of Staunton College of Business. A proud veteran, he served with the Virginia...
Charles L. Stephenson, Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Charles Leroy Stephenson, Jr., age 64, gained his angel wings peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Leroy was born in Staunton on October 31, 1960 to the late Charles Leroy Stephenson, Sr. and Linda Lou (Kelley) Mynes.
Leroy was a dedicated driver for Sysco for 32 years, where he was known for his passion...
Edgar "Ed" Jones III
Oct 22, 2025
Edgar "Ed" Jones III, 84, a well-known figure in the Staunton community and a beloved music craftsman, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in that city.
He was born on October 9, 1941, in Florida, to the late Edgar and Marion Hendry Jones II and from an early age, he dedicated his life to his craft...
Duane A. Persinger
Oct 20, 2025
Duane Alfred Persinger, 63, of 70 Dabneys Road, Raphine, peacefully went to be with his Lord and savior on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on July 20, 1962, in Waynesboro to the late Alfred Watson, III and Helen Marie Persinger.
He resided in his dream home that he built with his late wife of twenty-eight years, Fonda...
Charles E. Thompson
Oct 19, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Everett Thompson, 81, a devoted family man and for many years the warden of the Staunton Correctional Center, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on August 27, 1944, in Amelia, to the late Elma Marie Thompson Allen and Alfonso Booker. Charles dedicated much of his life to serving others, both...
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