Obituaries
William F. and Joann P. Stevenson
Aug 29, 2026
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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,...
Phyllis S. Gibson
Oct 14, 2026
Phyllis Ann Smiley Gibson, 92, of Stuarts Draft went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on May 31, 1934, in Rockbridge County to the late James Dorsey, Sr. and Willie Mae Fox Smiley.
Phyllis was a devoted member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Staunton, where she cherished her church...
Barbara "Bobbie" A. Lawhorn
Oct 13, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Lawhorn, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on July 14, 1962, in Staunton, to the late Roscoe Lawhorn and Ann Massie Day Smiley.
Bobbie worked as the manager of the Fairfield and Augusta Cooperative Farm Bureau. Inc. for many years.
A lifelong horse enthusiast, Bobbie devoted much of her life...
Buddy B. Bowen
Oct 13, 2026
Buddy Bowen, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on January 28, 1944, in Augusta County to the late George Washington and Margaret Louise Sipe Bowen.
Buddy proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for twenty-two years. Prior to retirement he was employed as a truck driver for Blue Ridge Grocery...
William "Billy" P. Campbell
Oct 12, 2026
William Price “Billy” Campbell III, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 12, 2026, following an extended illness.
Billy was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton and attended Ferrum College. He went on to dedicate his career to public safety, retiring from the Virginia Department of Corrections with thirty years of loyal service.
Billy...
Mary D. Casiday
Oct 11, 2026
Mary Ann Dingess Casiday, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on May 11, 1937, in Logan County, West Virginia to the late Victor and Dixie Butcher Dingess.
Mary was employed by H&R Contractors, Inc. as a commercial cleaner for over twenty years. She was also a former member of Calvary Assembly of...
Daniel R. Richardson
Oct 10, 2026
Daniel Randall Richardson, 86, of Ashburn, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Bridgewater Retirement Community.
Daniel was born on July 26, 1940, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Martha (Coote) Richardson. He was raised in Clear Lake, Iowa, by his mother and stepfather, John Richardson. In 1974, he married Jacqueline...
John S. Mason
Oct 10, 2026
John Stevens Mason, 79, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Stevens Thompson and Margaret Perry Mason
John devoted much of his life to education, service, and the pursuit of excellence. His distinguished academic...
Stanley E. Pokusa
Oct 7, 2026
Stanley Edward Pokusa, Sr., 85, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on July 9, 1941, in Orange, New Jersey, to the late John J. Pokusa and Helen Lewandowski Przybylski.
Stanley was a design draftsman for Westinghouse in Verona. Prior to that, he worked as a machinist in New Jersey, and...
Ann H. Weiland
Oct 3, 2026
Ann Weiland, 82, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 3, 2026, due to complications from an automobile accident in July.
She was grew up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late George and Bernice Harman.
Ann graduated from Boston University and spent her professional career in Corning, New York. She served as Executive Director of...
Patricia Jane King
Sep 30, 2026
Patricia Jane King, 86, of Staunton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence.
Born on August 14, 1940, in Brooklyn NY, to the late Gerard and Jane King, Patricia was a mother to six girls, whom she affectionately called “her six little loves,” her greatest joy and most valued accomplishment. She was passionate...
Franklin "Buddy" L. Barkley
Sep 30, 2026
Franklin "Buddy" Lynwood Barkley, 86, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September, 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Buddy was born in Middlebrook, Virginia, a son of the late Frank Jackson Barkley and Nannie May Hanger Barkley. He was the youngest of six children.
Buddy enjoyed working with his hands. He was a talented crafter, repairer and fixer of all...
Margaret Floyd Butler
Sep 30, 2026
Margaret Kathryn Floyd Butler, 93, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on February 10, 1933, Lovingston, to the late John “Jack” Leland and Margaret Elmira Stevens Floyd.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheri Butler Eckard and her husband, Jeff; her grandchildren, Justin and Jeremiah Eckard, William Caywood, and Eric Butler; seven great-grandchildren;...
James C. Hensley
Sep 29, 2026
James Clinton Hensley, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, living out his last weeks at home with his wife and family.
He was born on July 6, 1950, in Dunlap, Virginia to the late Willie Martin and Barbara Ailen Hinkle Hensley.
James proudly devoted much of his life to service, leadership, and mentorship. He served his country in the...
John "JC" C. Folk
Sep 25, 2026
John “JC” Calvin Folk, 81, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
He was born in Staunton on February 20, 1945, a son of the late Ernest and Edna Virginia Jordan Folk.
JC was a proud Eagle Scout and he also had a gift for helping things grow. With his green...
Thomas C. Clemmer
Sep 25, 2026
Thomas Carlton Clemmer, 73, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 27, 1953, in Staunton, a son of the late Burness Carlton and Loretta Nadine Thomas Clemmer.
For nearly thirty years, Tom worked at Hollister, Inc. in Stuarts Draft, where his hard work and...
David E. Cullen, Sr.
Sep 23, 2026
David Elliott Cullen, Sr., 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at The Barclay at Charlottesville.
He was born on September 12, 1938, in Rockbridge, to the late Lewis Alexander, Sr. and Marjorie Carmen Patterson Cullen.
David enjoyed a career in management with Dominion Virginia Power. Throughout his life, he was devoted to his faith, his family, and serving others.
He was...
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, New 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...
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