Obituaries
Joyce S. Brooks
Oct 11, 2024
                                Joyce Ann Shiflett Brooks, 89, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on September 14, 1935, in Augusta Springs to the late Gilbert Earl and Thelma Esther Woods Shiflett.
Joyce, fondly referred to as “Crackie”, was a beautician for over forty years in the area. 
She was a devoted member of the Christ United Methodist...
                                
Donna L. Nichols
Oct 10, 2024
                                Our dear mother, Donna L. Nichols, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 84.
She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in both Roanoke and Staunton, leaving behind a...
                                
Lynn M. Hilleary
Oct 8, 2024
                                Lynn Marie Hilleary, 70, of Staunton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Born in Arlington, Lynn was the daughter of the late James E. Hilleary, Jr. and Joan Randolph Cooksey Hilleary. 
She grew up in Arlington, attending Saint Charles Catholic School, Washington-Lee High School, and graduating from Bishop O'Connell High School.
In addition to her parents, Lynn was...
                                
Wilma C. Shuey
Oct 8, 2024
                                Wilma Mae Clark Shuey, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence in Verona.
Born in Bath County on November 5, 1937, to the late William Grady and Alice "Maw" Genevieve Brinkley Clark, she lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and service to others.
Wilma dedicated her professional life to Accounts Receivable with Smith's Transfer Corporation of...
                                
Jay S. Thomas
Oct 7, 2024
                                Jay Summers Thomas, 81, of Fishersville, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024, at The Retreat at Fishersville. 
He was born with his twin brother, Ray Winters, on February 2, 1943 in Mount Sidney, to the late Hugh Sr. and Virginia "Virgie" Swortzel Hanger.
During his life, he graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1961, working on the family farm...
                                
Kody H. Wright
Oct 6, 2024
                                Kody Heath Wright, 26, of Stuarts Draft, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was the loving husband of his devoted wife, Jessica Carolyn Weeks Wright, for a short but irreplaceable time and the father of his sweet baby girl, Mary-Clare Eden Wright. He is also survived by...
                                
Ricky R. Moomau
Oct 4, 2024
                                Ricky Randall Moomau, 66, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on October 7, 1957, in Smyrna, Tennessee, to the late Quinlyn Felton and Betty Lois Corbin Moomau.
A proud graduate of Riverheads High School’s Class of 1977, Ricky extended his passion for learning into a successful career spanning 40 years at DuPont. His...
                                
Ada H. Campbell
Oct 4, 2024
                                Ada Anne Hevener Campbell, 75, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. 
She will be remembered for a life of family devotion and community service, and for her selfless nature and caring for others.
She was born on May 29, 1949, at Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton, VA...
                                
Cynthia M. Breeden
Oct 3, 2024
                                Cynthia Marie Breeden, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on June 16, 1968, in Staunton to Helen Breeden and the late, John Breeden.
Cynthia cherished the simple things in life such as fishing, which was one of her favorite pastimes. She also had a strong passion for watching football, often cheering on...
                                
Charles H. Varner, Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
                                Charles Henry Varner, Jr., 87, known to everyone as "Buddy", passed away with his wife and family by his side on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
Buddy was born on February 19, 1937, to the late Charles Henry, Sr. and Dorothy Lee Furr Varner. 
A graduate of Wilson Memorial High School, his entire life was spent within a...
                                
Brooke H. Deacon
Oct 1, 2024
                                Brooke Blackford Higgs Deacon, 81, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Her legacy is one of kindness, family devotion, and hard work.
She was born on October 22, 1942, in Staunton, to the late James Albert, Sr. and Mary Audrey Blackford Higgs.
Brooke’s career as a stock replenisher at...
                                
Timothy Mark Clark
Sep 30, 2024
                                Timothy Mark Clark passed away in Hopewell. 
He was born on December 21, 1958 in Staunton to the late Harry Lee Clark and Frances Clark (Reed).
 In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Bryant Clark, as well as his nephew, Brandon Clark.
Timothy is survived by his brother, Dennis Clark and his wife, Pam, as well as...
                                
Wayne D. Clark
Sep 30, 2024
                                Wayne Douglas Clark, 60, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
He was born on March 9, 1964, in Staunton, to Wayne Douglas Clark, Sr. and the late Shirley Anne Dean Crouch.
Wayne proudly served as a pilot for Chitaqua Airlines, and was also a flight instructor in Weyers Cave. After his time spent in...
                                
Curtis R. Campbell
Sep 27, 2024
                                Curtis Ray Campbell, 68, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who lived a life of deep faith and remarkable spirit.
He was born on October 2, 1955, in Lancaster, California to the late Herman Alvin and Marveen Mae Coiner Campbell. 
A convert to Russian Orthodoxy, Curtis embraced his faith wholeheartedly,...
                                
Walter O. Weber
Sep 26, 2024
                                Walter Otto Weber, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his residence in Craigsville. 
Born in Dickinson, North Dakota on April 28, 1947, to the late Otto Emil and Phyllis Irene Gates Weber, he lived a life characterized by loving dedication to his family and an unwavering commitment to his faith.
For many years, he was associated with the...
                                
Mary Evelyn R. Brooks
Sep 25, 2024
                                Mary Evelyn Reed Brooks, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her daughter’s residence. 
Born on April 24, 1930, in Staunton, to the late Evelyn Louise Kite Reed and Russell Roscoe Reed. Mary was reared by her mother and stepfather, the late Mac McGann. Mary lived a life filled with love and creativity.
Known for her incredible...
                                
Karen P. Smith
Sep 24, 2024
                                Karen Jean Parks Smith, 61, of Weyers Cave, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 
She was born on September 3, 1963 in Harrisonburg to Pearl Frances Rosenberry Parks and the late Frederick Lewis Parks.
Karen is remembered for her kind heart and her love for her family. 
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son,...
                                
Katherine R. Powell
Sep 21, 2024
                                Katherine “Kathy” Robbins Powell, 62, of Staunton, Virginia fell asleep in death at her home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Katherine was born on March 2, 1962, in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Robert Freeman Robbins and Priscilla Chaplin (Robbins) Crawford.
Katherine had a love of truth and what was right....
                                
Paula S. Carr
Sep 19, 2024
                                Paula Diane Smith Carr, 68, of Staunton, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. 
She was born on May 18, 1956 in Hopewell to the late Hubert Leach and Pauline "Polly" Jesse Whitmire Smith.
She is survived by her son, Matthew Scott Carr and her grandchildren, Camon Carr and Willow Carr. She also leaves behind several longtime friends, Amy...
                                
Nell Butler Crist
Sep 19, 2024
                                Nell Butler Crist, 94, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville with her daughter by her side.
She was born on May 9, 1930, in Nelson County to the late Edward Franklin Butler and Thelma Dell Bibb Butler Morris.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
                                

