Obituaries
Sandra F. Lucas
Dec 17, 2024
Sandra Kay Fitzgerald Lucas, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at August Healthcare at Richmond.
She was born on February 27, 1949, in Staunton to the late Saylor Blaine and Louise Burgess Allen Fitzgerald.
Sandra retired from the State of Virginia with over thirty years of service. She also retired from Crawford & Company with several additional years of service.
Sandy...
Betty H. Gum
Dec 16, 2024
Betty Durrett Hevener Gum, 85, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born on January 20, 1939, in Albemarle County to the late Charles Berlin, Sr. and Erma Lambert Hevener.
Betty was a 1959 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton. She dedicated a significant portion of her life to serving others, particularly as...
Donnie L. Sweet
Dec 14, 2024
Donnie Lee Sweet, 69, passed away at his residence in Stuarts Draft on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
He was born on March 29, 1955 in Augusta County to the late Merlyn Thomas and Ella Dean Hite Sweet.
From his formative years growing up in Augusta County, Donnie developed an affinity for anything that moved on wheels. His love for cars was not...
Carlin N. Rose, Jr.
Dec 14, 2024
Carlin Nevill Rose, Jr., 82, a loving husband, brother, uncle, and proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on June 9, 1942, in Alexandria to the late Carlin Nevill, Sr. and Rachael Elizabeth Hatten Rose.
Carlin was a man who never met a stranger. His warm and...
Samuel V. Venable
Dec 13, 2024
Samuel "Slugga" Vernell Venable, 44, passed away at 4:44 PM on Friday, December 13, 2024, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on October 18, 1980, in Washington, D.C. to the late Nona “Tolu” Lee Venable Sakyi.
Samuel was a man of diverse interests, with a particular passion for jewelry and history. He had a remarkable eye for fashion, particularly...
William C. Jennings, Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
William Charles (Bill) Jennings, 90, died Thursday, December 12, 2024, peacefully at home in Staunton, after battling ill health.
Bill was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Rotary Club of Staunton in his retirement.
A native of Macedon, New York, Bill was born on April 6, 1934.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Marjorie, and his first wife, Elaine....
Ronnie E. Via
Dec 12, 2024
Ronnie Eugene Via, 82, husband of Carolyn J. Fitzgerald Via, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on March 4, 1942, in Augusta County to the late Glennie Ferguson and Bessie Pauline Downey Via Wood.
A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before embarking on a successful career at A&P for...
William C. Roberson
Dec 12, 2024
William Carl (Bill) Roberson, 87, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Augusta Health after a brief illness. He was a favorite math teacher at Robert E. Lee High School (now Staunton High) for many years.
A native of Wise, VA, Bill was born April 29, 1937. He was preceded in death by his mother Eula F. Roberson, his beloved cousin...
Glenda S. DeWitt
Dec 11, 2024
Glenda Kay DeWitt, 80, of Weyers Cave, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born May 6, 1944, in Rockingham County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Glyndon and Kathleen Taylor Simmers.
Glenda had a deep love for the simple pleasures in life - whether it was getting lost in the pages of a...
Bradley G. Thorpe
Dec 11, 2024
Bradley Garfield Thorpe, husband of Sandra "Sandi" Thorpe, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on February 27, 1975 in Waynesboro.
He dedicated over 20 years to his career at Commonwealth Promotional. A proud alumnus of Riverheads High School Class of 1993, Bradley was also known for his love of golf and cars,...
Patricia L. Michael
Dec 11, 2024
Patricia "Pati" Laverne Michael, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
Born in Staunton on June 19, 1949, Pati made significant contributions throughout her life, culminating in a respected career of 35 years as the Director of Volunteer Services at Western State Hospital. Her commitment to community service and enhancing the lives...
Ruth N. Sensabaugh
Dec 11, 2024
Ruth Elaine Newcomer Sensabaugh, 100, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg.
Born on June 12, 1924, in Petersburg, West Virginia to the late Merritt Seville and Mabel Augustus Kesner Newcomer, Ruth lived a full life defined by her dedication to family, work, and her community.
Ruth served in more recent years as an administrative...
Mary S. Creech
Dec 8, 2024
Mary Geraldine Staton Creech, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence in Greenville.
She was born on March 22, 1933, in Roanoke to the late Oscar James and Mary Mildred Bailey Staton.
Mary was a dedicated member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Known as a prayer warrior, she often lifted others up in prayer. She had numerous hobbies...
Mildred M. Moore
Dec 5, 2024
Mildred Anne Meyerhoeffer Moore, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Meadows at Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and Christian Homes.
She was born on November 25, 1932, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Wade William and Delpha Virginia Link Meyerhoeffer.
She married the late James William Moore, Jr. on October 3, 1951.
Mildred was a devoted wife, mother...
James E. Rankin
Dec 3, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Rankin, 84, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his residence in Staunton on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to join his late wife of fifty-seven years, Doris “Dottie” Jane Spitler Rankin and his late beloved daughter, Fonda Sue Rankin Persinger.
He was born on October 29, 1940, in Augusta County, to the late Russell...
Deborah K. Jackson
Dec 2, 2024
Deborah Knopp Jackson, 72, of Staunton, a loving wife, devoted mother, and beloved Grambee, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Born on April 30, 1952, in Staunton, to the late Simon Welcome and Patricia Ann Vines Knopp, Debbie attended Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton before furthering her education at Blue Ridge...
Jean "Jeannie" T. McCray
Nov 30, 2024
Jean “Jeannie” Theresa McCray, 71, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on September 14, 1953, in Staunton to the late William Harold and Vista Louise Kiser Wolfe.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Wayne McCray.
Sandra L. Stuart
Nov 29, 2024
Sandra Lee Stuart, 62, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Staunton.
She was born on February 23, 1962, in Staunton to the late Franklin D. and Elsie M. Crawford.
Sandra was dedicated to her family and cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren. She was a very sociable and outgoing person, enjoying shopping sprees with her sisters. She...
Addie E. Haynes Walker
Nov 29, 2024
Addie Lee Edwards Haynes Walker, 83, formerly of Topping, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Fishersville.
She was born on October 22, 1941 in Roanoke to the late Henry Lewis "Tim" Edwards and Claudia Mary Poff Edwards.
Addie earned her degree in Interior Decorating from the prestigious Chicago School of Interior Design, showcasing her dedication to creativity and design...
Theron T. Benson
Nov 27, 2024
Theron T. Benson, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born on April 24, 1931, in Augusta County to the late Clyde Henry Benson and Willie "Nealie" Cornelia Drawbond Benson.
Throughout his life, Theron was known for his musical talent. He enjoyed playing guitar, often filling nursing homes and local fire departments with...
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