Obituaries
Doris N. Riley
May 5, 2024
Doris Marie Nuckols Riley, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence in Mint Spring, surrounded by her husband of 61 years and her children.
She was born on December 15, 1943, in Staunton to the late Robert Roller and Alma Virginia Wright Nuckols.
Doris worked for a short time at Staunton Steam Laundry. She spent her life serving...
Shirley F. Mays
May 2, 2024
Shirley Mae Fitzgerald Mays, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her residence in Stuarts Draft.
She was born on May 30, 1936, in Staunton to the late George Garber, Sr. and Catherine Craft Fitzgerald.
Shirley was married to Reverend Walter D. Mays, Sr. on July 2, 1955, in Staunton. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and attended...
Ronald G. Bales
May 1, 2024
Ronald Gene Bales, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born on February 7, 1939, in Gary, WV, to the late Samuel McDowell and Juanita Thomas Bales.
Throughout his life, Ronald wore many hats - from his days as a farmer to his time spent as a truck driver, before ultimately settling...
Dreama K. McMillan
May 1, 2024
Dreama Dawn Kennedy McMillan, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.She was born on January 28, 1939, in Pulaski to the late Charles Snow and Charlotte Lucille Hufford Kennedy Holiday.
Dreama graduated from Waynesboro High School and then went on to graduate from Mary Baldwin College, earning her bachelor’s degree...
Teresa H. Anderson
Apr 30, 2024
Teresa Lynn Heitzenrater Anderson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on August 8, 1952, in Silver Spring, Maryland to the late Theodore Richard Heitzenrater and Anne Shirley Brown DeBusk.
In her free time, Teresa could be found working on cross stitching. She also found joy in cooking meals for her family and...
James W. Swain
Apr 28, 2024
James Ward Swain, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence in Grottoes.
He was born on July 13, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Samuel Lusby Jackson and Helen Magnolia Anderson Swain.
James served in the United States Army for seventeen years and in his spare time enjoyed being on the water and fishing.
He is survived by...
Harry E. Cobb
Apr 28, 2024
Harry Ernest Cobb, Jr., 89, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on November 11, 1934, in Pendleton County, WV to the late Harry Ernest, Sr. and Martha Jones Hiner Cobb.
Mr. Cobb worked for many years with Echols Brothers Construction before going into business for himself.
He was known for his love of hunting...
Stephen J. Powell
Apr 24, 2024
Stephen James Powell, 57, of Staunton, fell asleep in death at home, with his loyal wife by his side, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Stephen was born on February 13, 1967, in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Lester Leroy Powell and the late Eleanor Hurley Paolin Powell.
Because of his devout love for his God Jehovah, Stephen dedicated his life as one...
Samuel "Peck" A. Thomas III
Apr 24, 2024
Samuel A. Thomas III "Peck", husband of Rebecca M. Thomas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Peck was born on November 12, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Samuel Albert Thomas Jr and Ruby Lucinda Thomas.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Julia Marston Thomas of Georgia; his son, David Samuel Thomas...
Emma M. Carpenter
Apr 24, 2024
Emma Belle Moran Carpenter, 98, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Birch Gardens Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on May 5, 1925, in Augusta County, to the late Frank Crist, Sr. and Clara Margaret Yago Moran.
She was a member of the Staunton Church of the Brethren, but very active at Jerusalem Chapel. She loved cooking, baking, keeping...
Clarence W. Hodge, Sr.
Apr 22, 2024
Clarence William Hodge, Sr., 97, passed away peacefully on Monday. April 22, 2024, at his residence in Staunton, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side.
He was born on July 3, 1926, in Highland County to the late Clarence Elvin and Sarah Frances Eckard Hodge.
Clarence will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting with his son...
Erin C. Leathers
Apr 21, 2024
Erin Marie Crouch Leathers, 47, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on January 23, 1977, in Richmond to the late Hunter Douglas Crouch and her mother Vickie Lynn Smith.
She was a member of Elliott’s Knob Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 680 and the Loyal Order of Moose Staunton Lodge 1635. Erin was...
Francis "Frank" J. McDonough
Apr 20, 2024
Francis (Frank) J. McDonough, age 90, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024 due to natural causes. He was born September 29, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. Frank married the love of his life and best friend Betty,on June 21, 1956. You can hardly think of Frank without Betty (deceased April 8, 2023) as they were a team and had a wonderful...
William L. Garrett
Apr 19, 2024
William Lee Garrett, 84, husband of Bonnie Smeltzer Garrett, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024; at his residence in Staunton surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 24, 1939, in Roanoke, the son of the late Harry Lee Garrett and Eleanor Randolph Bowers Garrett Petty.
Mr. Garrett served in the United States Army Reserves for several years and...
Judy L. Matthews
Apr 16, 2024
Judy Anne Little Matthews, 70, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on November 7, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Master Sergeant Warren "Sarge" Henry Little and Mary Eloise Ames Little, of the famed Five Ames Sisters vaudevillian act. Because of her father's distinguished...
Dr. Rudolph M. Bell
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Rudolph Mardre Bell, 90, went to be with his Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
He is survived by his six children, Katharine Kammer (Will) of Wilmington, North Carolina; Rudolph M. Bell, Jr. (Venah) of Liberty, South Carolina; Sarah Meekhof (John) of Spokane, Washington; Dudley Bell (Julie) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Andrew Bell of Wilmington, North Carolina; and...
Joyce S. Hammer
Apr 15, 2024
Joyce Elizabeth Shiflet Hammer, 88, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born on May 18, 1935, in Washington, DC., to the late Theodore Wayne and Hazel Elizabeth Simmers Shiflet.
Joyce will be remembered for her love of music, passion for flowers and unwavering love for her family. For three decades she...
Brenda R. Canning
Apr 12, 2024
Brenda Kay Ralston Canning, 75, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, April 12, 2024, in her beloved hometown of Staunton, Virginia. The daughter of the late Kenneth Thompson and Virginia Hope Simmons Ralston, she was born in Blue Grass, Virginia on November 25, 1948.She is survived by her husband, Arthur Harry Canning, to whom she was married for 57...
Eva "Becky" C. Huffman
Apr 11, 2024
Eva Rebecca “Becky” (Campbell) Huffman, 67, of Goshen, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on January 13, 1957 in Augusta County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ellie Mae Campbell. She was the widow of the late Lloyd “Junior” Huffman who passed away on March 26, 2022.
In addition to her...
Michael D. Teel
Apr 10, 2024
Michael David Teel, 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on August 27, 1956, in Edmund, WV, to the late Pete Dallas, Jr. and Alberta Madeline Alberta Teel.
Michael was a dedicated, hardworking man who loved his family dearly. He was a master builder who worked for Virginia Frame Builders & Supply in...
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