Obituaries

Kenneth W. Senger

Kenneth W. Senger

Jul 7, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Senger, 72, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in the comfort of his residence in Greenville.

He was born on August 4, 1950, in Waynesboro, to the late Harlan Andes and Mary Virginia Coffman Senger.For many years, he served as a production worker at Hollister Incorporated in Stuarts Draft. He approached his work with quiet diligence and...

Curtis A. Cupp

Curtis A. Cupp

Jul 4, 2023

Curtis Allen Cupp, 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. 

He was born on June 24, 1963, in Alexandria.Allen's commitment to helping others began early in his life. After completing his high school education, he pursued higher studies and earned a bachelor of science degree in social work from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg....

Philip R. Carpenter

Philip R. Carpenter

Jul 2, 2023

Philip Randall Carpenter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Amherst County to Rupert Deane Carpenter and Elsie Helen Drummond Carpenter.Philip was a proud graduate of Temperance High School in Amherst County, VA in 1952. After completing his education, he served...

Iris J. Whetzel

Iris J. Whetzel

Jul 1, 2023

Iris Jacquelin “Jackie” Whetzel died peacefully at her home in Manteo, NC on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Jackie, born in Charleston, WV, was the daughter of the late Henry and Violet Jones.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Whetzel, Sr.; her sons, Ralph Whetzel, Jr. and Larry Bowles; her daughter, Mona Peters; and her great-grandson, Joshua...

Ricky L. Coon

Ricky L. Coon

Jun 29, 2023

Ricky Lee Coon, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

He was born in Salem on June 22, 1961, to Barry Lee Coon and Brenda Gail Radford Stickley.Ricky's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to the values of honor and service. He served in the United...

Pauline G. Via

Pauline G. Via

Jun 29, 2023

 

Rena Pauline Gilmer Via, 103, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Fredericksburg Assisted Living.

She was born on June 7, 1920 in Middlebrook, to the late Stuard Benjamin and Rosa Ella Hanger Gilmer. She lived a remarkable life spanning over a century.

Pauline was a devoted, founding member of Saint John's United Methodist Church in Staunton,...

Doris J. Myrtle

Doris J. Myrtle

Jun 28, 2023

Doris Jewel "Judy" Myrtle (née Jarvis) has been called home at the age of 94.   Born on September 14,1928, in Uler, West Virginia, she relocated to Augusta County Virginia in the late 1940s after marrying Paul A. Myrtle. They lovingly adopted brothers Eugene and William in the mid 1950s, choosing to take on the care of two children rather...

Donald G. Whiteman

Donald G. Whiteman

Jun 28, 2023

Donald G. Whiteman, 97, of Staunton, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton after a short illness. 

A native of Monmouth, Illinois, Mr. Whiteman is survived by his daughters, Nancy Headifen and Wendy White of Staunton; his grandchildren, Whitney White Vaughn, Wesley White, and Wilson White; his great-granddaughter, Emerson Vaughn; his great-grandson Liam Vaughn; his...

Kathleen G. McCloskey

Kathleen G. McCloskey

Jun 25, 2023

Kathleen “Kit”  Genevieve O’Keeffe McCloskey, 66, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Brookdale Staunton. 

She was born on December 1, 1956 in Plainfield, New Jersey, a devoted daughter of George Thomas and Judith Joanne Cairns McCloskey of Kilmarnock, Virginia. The oldest of six children, she lived with her family in various locations across the world,...

Alice P. McLeod

Alice P. McLeod

Jun 23, 2023

Alice King Prather McLeod, 84, passed away peacefully at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton on Friday, June 23, 2023.

She was born on June 20, 1939, in Auburn, Alabama to the late Osburn Clyde, Sr. and Anne Mary King Prather.

She attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and...

Kenneth "Ronnie" R. Sizer

Kenneth "Ronnie" R. Sizer

Jun 22, 2023

Kenneth "Ronnie" Ronald Sizer, 74, passed away peacefully at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

He was born on May 14, 1949 in Lexington to the late Dr. Kenneth Brown, Sr. and Georgia Isabelle Camden Sizer.

Ronnie was a self-employed carpenter by trade, but he was much more than that to everyone who...

Laymon F. Mowery

Laymon F. Mowery

Jun 21, 2023

Laymon Franklin Mowery, 74, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.He was born in Woodstock to the late Gaylon Franklin Mowery and Velma Catherine Stepp Mowery-Painter on August 20, 1948.

Laymon grew up in Virginia’s picturesque countryside. A man of many talents, he proudly served the country during the...

Thomas R. Snider

Thomas R. Snider

Jun 21, 2023

Thomas Ray Snider, 85, born on May 20, 1938 in Fairfield, passed away on June 21, 2023 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.Tom worked hard as a factory worker at DuPont in Waynesboro for many years prior to his well-deserved retirement in 1993. Although he loved his job, Tom also had a passion for golf. His inherent talent...

John E. Humphreys

John E. Humphreys

Jun 17, 2023

John Edward Humphreys, 63, of Elkton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2023. John was born in Staunton on April 4, 1960 to Eugene and the late Betty Anne Humphreys. John had a deep personal relationship with the Lord, and often gave glory to him, giving him credit for his many blessings. For the past...

Mamie E. Curran

Mamie E. Curran

Jun 14, 2023

Mamie Evelyn Curran, 93, made her trip to heaven Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at The Retreat at Fishersville. Mamie was born on September 10, 1929 in Richmond to the late Alfred Gulley and Eliza Bernice Duke Curran. She was a graduate of Saluda High School in 1946 where she was actively involved with the yearbook and student council. In 1948,...

John F. Baker

John F. Baker

Jun 13, 2023

John Franklin Baker, 94, son of the late Walter Dice and Mary Etta Showalter Baker, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville. John was born on November 18, 1928 in Rockingham County. He was a carpenter by trade. He is survived by his son, Jay F. Baker; his daughter, Tammy S. Begoon...

Corsinia O. Morales

Corsinia O. Morales

Jun 12, 2023

Corsinia Ortega Morales, 94, widow of Gonzalo Hernandez, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence in Staunton. Corsinia was born on May 1, 1929 to the late Thomas and Felipe Ortega Morales in Puerto Rico. She was happy all the time – always radiating a smile. She also loved hymns, flowers, and her family most of all....

Garry E. Stuart

Garry E. Stuart

Jun 12, 2023

Garry "Gino" Eugene Stuart, 62, husband of Gina Bryant Stuart, passed away on June 12, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Garry was born on January 3, 1961 in Staunton, a son of the late Theodore and Charlene Walker Stuart. He was employed by Perdue Farms as a supervisor in Bridgewater, VA for 31 years. Gino loved fishing and was...

Lillie May B. Fitzgerald

Lillie May B. Fitzgerald

Jun 10, 2023

Lillie May Bowers Fitzgerald, 99 years young, of Greenville, VA walked into Jesus’ loving arms on June 10, 2023. Lillie May was born on January 19, 1924 in Augusta County to the late William and Sylvia Bowers. She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Cash, Betty (Jimmy) Lucas, and Carolyn (Jim) Driscoll; her half sisters, Barbara Buchanan and Anabelle Koogler;...

Barbara Jean H. Thompson

Barbara Jean H. Thompson

Jun 10, 2023

Barbara Jean Harper Thompson, 73, of Waynesboro, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Barbara was born on February 19, 1950 in Staunton to the late William Daugherty and Virginia Frances Hedrick Harper. She was retired from Western State Hospital where she had been employed for many years as a food service worker. Over the...

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