Obituaries
Roberta "Bobbie" R. McGhee
Jan 8, 2025
Roberta (Bobbie) Jeanne Riley McGhee, 67, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born on April 12, 1957, in North Platte, Nebraska, to the late Max Herman Riley and Marjorie Barraclough Riley.
Bobbie spent most of her youth in Manhattan Beach, California, before making Virginia home in 1982. Distance was no barrier to...
Harry A. Breeden
Apr 27, 2025
Harry Anderson Breeden, 88, widower of Pauline Catherine Grant Breeden, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on November 20, 1936, in Rockbridge County to the late Samuel Lee and Essie Lee Hensley Breeden.
Harry was the owner of Marston and Michael where he worked for 68 years. He loved working and relished the...
Joyce G. Shell
Apr 27, 2025
Joyce Virginia Glover Shell, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on November 7, 1936, in Weyers Cave, to the late Joy Nevitt and Lois Virginia Flory Glover.
Joyce devoted more than thirty years of her life as a beloved schoolteacher at West Side Elementary in Staunton, nurturing young minds and making...
Charles R. Masincup
Apr 23, 2025
Charles Richard Masincup, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Birch Ridge Senior Living in Staunton.
He was born on September 29, 1935, in Staunton, to the late Richard John Masincup and Tressie Belle Spitler Dooms.
Prior to his retirement, he served as a supervisor with AMP, Inc.
A sportsman at heart, his love for the outdoors shone through in his...
Elsie R. White
Apr 23, 2025
Elsie Marie Rose White, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence in Mint Springs.
She was born on March 14, 1937, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late James Eli and Eva Jane Johnson Rose.
Elsie served as a nurse’s aide at Western State Hospital for an impressive forty-five years. After retiring from the hospital, Elsie continued serving others...
Kimberley A. Dull
Apr 23, 2025
Kimberley Ann Dull, 51, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on December 18, 1973, in Staunton, to Patricia Ann Cline Dull and the late Jacob Edward Dull.
Kimberley was a kind and loving person whose joy for life touched the hearts of many.
Throughout her life,...
Helen H. Persinger
Apr 14, 2025
Helen Marie Houser Persinger, 89, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Blue Ridge Christian Homes in Raphine.
She was born on March 18, 1936, in Augusta County to the late Guy Wilton and Edith Pearl Blackwell Houser.
Helen was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and love for her family and community.
Throughout her life,...
Lester S. Cook, Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Lester “Mickey” Stone Cook, Jr., 69, of Mount Solon, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, after losing his battle to cancer.
He was born on March 3, 1956, to the late Lester Stone, Sr. and Ruby Caroline Dameron Cook.
He is survived by his significant other, Sherri Hedrick; his daughter, Emily Cook; his stepdaughters, Brandi Sampson and her partner, Matthew Woods and...
Jeffrey S. Wine
Apr 11, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Wine, 62, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on September 30, 1962, in Staunton.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving mother, Betty Lou Hicklin Wine, who will cherish his memory forever.
He is also survived by his daughters: Nicole Wine, Nichole Saginario, Elizabeth Snyder, Samatha McCauley,...
Robert W. Davis, Jr.
Apr 10, 2025
Robert Washington Davis, Jr., 86, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his residence, in Staunton.
He was born on December 8, 1938, in Augusta County to the late Robert Washington, Sr. and Elizabeth Mae Smiley Davis.
Robert lived a life deeply rooted in the values of hard work and connection to the land.
For many years, Robert embraced his passion for...
Elizabeth "Betty" H. Bonham
Apr 9, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Graham Holmes Bonham, 92, of Staunton, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Baldwin Park.
She was born on August 16, 1932 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the daughter of the late John Sherwood and Ivie Graham Holmes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Griffin Eckle Bonham, and grandson, Jonathan Graham Bonham.
Betty graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in 1953,...
Arlene G. Stepka
Apr 7, 2025
Arlene Ann Gauger Stepka, 86, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her residence, in Staunton.
She was born on January 26, 1939, in Paterson, New Jersey to the late John Martin, Sr. and Viola Bolmer Reape Gauger.
Arlene was a devoted mother who raised her four daughters single-handedly. Her children were always at the forefront of her life, and she...
James M. Moran
Apr 7, 2025
James Maynard Moran, 79, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on December 28, 1945, in Stuarts Draft to the late Herbert Maynard and Sadie Bell Campbell Moran.
James was a man of simple pleasures. He found immense joy in fishing, often spending time on the water. His passion for the outdoors was complemented...
Murray L. Smith
Apr 3, 2025
Murray Lawrence “ML” Smith, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on October 19, 1943, in Meuthen, Massachusetts to the late Murray Lyman and Grace Taylor Smith.
Following high school graduation, ML enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran. Following his military service, he attended Westfield State College...
Gloria A. Flournoy
Apr 3, 2025
Gloria Lee Alphin Flournoy, 85, of Staunton, a beloved matriarch and compassionate caregiver, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and service.
Born in Lynchburg on April 14, 1939, to the late Henry Arthur and Ruth Elizabeth Lee Alphin, Gloria journeyed through life with an indomitable spirit...
Helen P. Mooneyham
Apr 2, 2025
Helen Vernice Painter Mooneyham, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville. She was a wondeful lady who touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family.
She was born on April 17, 1931, in Augusta County, to the late Raymond David...
Cynthia L. Dean
Apr 1, 2025
Cynthia Lea Dean, 57, of Staunton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
She was born on April 14, 1967, in Washington, D.C., to David Lee Dean and the late Yvonne Marie Fitzgerald Arndt.
Cynthia had a passion for drawing and coloring, which brought her joy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends - creating wonderful memories. She...
Michael A. Grant
Apr 1, 2025
Michael Alexander Grant, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on June 12, 1972, in Elkhart, IN to the late Robert Gene and Marjorie Lynn Myers Grant.
Mike dedicated his working profession to Fenco, Inc. in Staunton, where he worked as a woodsman and crafted countertops, showcasing his talent and passion for...
Shelby E. Burton
Mar 31, 2025
Shelby Jean Earhart Burton, 84, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Royal Care at Birch Ridge Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on August 17, 1940, in Spottswood to the late Carl Edward and Nancy Odessa Earhart.
For over twenty years, Shelby served as a bank teller at First Federal Savings and Loan, which later transitioned into CorEast. After...
Rita C. Griffin
Mar 30, 2025
Rita Gail Clay Griffin, of West Augusta, entered Heaven on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1:40 AM at Augusta Health in Fishersville, surrounded by her loving family. At 66 years old, she is now free from pain and suffering and fully at peace.
Born on November 8, 1958, in Montgomery County to Roger Gale Clay and the late Edna Mae Miles...
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