Obituaries
Melissa R. Pulliam
Jun 21, 2024
Melissa Reneé Pulliam, 47, went home to be with God on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on August 28, 1976, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Robert Murriel Nichols and Carol Ann Hayes-Nichols.
Melissa, often referred to as Missy or Mama, had a fulfilling career in healthcare as a CNA. She dedicated her life to...
William E. Reed
Jun 21, 2024
William Ernest Reed, 77, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Fishersville.
He was born on June 10, 1947, in Augusta County to the late William Arguy and Phyllis Loraine Clemmer Reed.
William was a dedicated welder at Braden and VanFossen for over fifty years. He was a skilled craftsman whose talent and commitment made a lasting impact on his colleagues...
Arabella Z. Cline
Jun 21, 2024
Arabella Zemenia Sumner Cline, 92, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on September 1, 1931, in Staunton to the late James Ledford and Beulah Zemenia Zimbo Sumner.
Arabella was a member of the Lebanon Church of the Brethren where she was a devoted member and served as a Deacon. She was also a...
Joyce K. Armstrong
Jun 19, 2024
Joyce Elaine Kesterson Armstrong, 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Augusta Health Hospice's Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on September 13, 1947, in Augusta County to the late Charles Petit, Jr. and Mary Frances Cline Kesterson.
Throughout her life, Joyce touched the lives of many with her compassion and commitment to caring for others. She was a...
Wilma Reed
Jun 13, 2024
Wilma Smith Reed, 91, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Augusta Health Hospice's Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on November 28, 1932, in Rockingham County, to the late Joseph Tyree and Delphia Susan Snyder Smith.
She is survived by her children, Gail Williams (John) of Florida and Gary Reed (Kathy) of Florida; her brothers, Charles E. Smith...
Claude R. Michael
Jun 12, 2024
Claude Raymond Michael, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
He was born on October 1, 1959, in Staunton to the late Weldon Wright and Betty Ann Katherine Driver Michael.
Claude dedicated over twenty years of his professional life to Moore Brothers where he was known for his hard work and dedication. A proud...
Delcie L. Early
Jun 12, 2024
Delcie Lorraine Benson Early, 82 passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville surrounded by family.
Delcie was born on December 17, 1941, in Staunton, to the late Elmer “Jack” Bailey Benson, Sr. and Talitha Cumi Wood Benson.
Delcie was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
She was married to her loving husband, Donald Vanlear Early,...
Tommy L. Swisher
Jun 10, 2024
Tommy Lee Swisher, 74, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence in Waynesboro.
He was born on June 21, 1949, in Lexington to the late Thomas Irvin and Hilda Mary Hardbarger Swisher.
As a member of the Staunton Masonic Lodge No.13 A.F. & A.M., Tommy exemplified the values of brotherhood, integrity, and charity. His service also extended to the...
Rosemary T. Brady
Jun 8, 2024
Rosemary Theresa McIntyre Brady, 98, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at AVIVA Baldwin Park assisted living facility in Staunton.Rosemary was born in Girardville, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1925, to the late Marcella and James McIntyre.Rosemary lived a full and exciting life. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, her pet dogs, supporting the needy and her community.For years she owned and operated the...
Vada H. Kellogg
Jun 6, 2024
Vada Jane Huffer Kellogg, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born on August 2, 1931, in Augusta County to the late Eston Samuel and Stella Campbell Huffer.
Vada was wed to Ray Kellogg June 11, 1970, until his passing in 2021. She was a dedicated worker for Brown and Root as a...
John L. Moorehead
Jun 4, 2024
John Leonard Moorehead, 60, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, where he was a resident for the last three years.
John was named after his two uncles John and Leonard Moorhead. He was born on December 7, 1963, in Portsmouth to the late Donald Frederick and Marion Virginia Gardei...
K. Gary Adams
Jun 2, 2024
Kermit Gary Adams (Gary), 79, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Bridgewater Retirement Community after an extended journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Ardmore, OK, on August 4, 1944, Gary was the son of the late Kermit and Lillian Adams. Following graduation from Ardmore High School in 1962, he attended Baylor University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music. From...
Fotini Kladakis Menemenlis
May 31, 2024
Fotini Kladakis Menemenlis, daughter of Nikitas and Andromahi Kladakis, left this world at home peacefully in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 95.
Fotini was born in Piraeus, Greece, in 1928, grew up on the island of Symi and attended four years of Italian high school on the island of Rhodes, during the Italian occupation. She...
James T. Bryant
May 27, 2024
James Thomas Bryant, 79, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
He was born on September 27, 1944, in Orange, TX to the late Hubert Carl and Mae Thomas Bryant.
James was a dedicated and hardworking self-employed building and painting contractor. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Staunton and was known for his love...
John "Slim" W. Hite
May 23, 2024
John Wayne Hite, affectionately known as Slim, was born in 1941, in Staunton, VA, and passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his home in Staunton. He has moved on to officiate the ultimate ballgame in heaven, no doubt keeping the angels in line with his legendary calls. Slim was the youngest son of James and Margaret Hite. He was...
Susan R. Alley
May 22, 2024
Susan Jeanette Reese Alley, 61, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.
A native of Rockbridge County, she was born on born on October 9, 1962, to Luther Lyle Reese and the late Sandra Jean Ayers Reese.
Susan had a fulfilling career as the assistant manager of White's Travel Center in Raphine. She was known...
Mary "Bette" Elizabeth Herr
May 20, 2024
Mary "Bette" Elizabeth Herr passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Brookdale in Staunton, Virginia. She was born on October 18, 1929, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Melvin Otto Wiggins, Sr., and Ruth Elizabeth Fetheroff Wiggins.Bette served as the Clerk of Staunton City Council from 1973 until 1988. Bette was known for her passion for playing bridge and was a...
Mary H. Sivacek
May 17, 2024
Mary Lynn Harman Sivacek, 75, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on Friday May 17, 2024, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Virginia.Mary Lynn was born in Staunton on March 6, 1949 to the late Dr. William E. Harman and Elizabeth (Betty) Jane (Hivick) Harman.Mary Lynn graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1967, where she met her first husband,...
Yvonne S. Goodson
May 14, 2024
Yvonne Sparks Goodson, 94, was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully and gracefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home in Staunton, surrounded by family.
Yvonne was born on February 13, 1930 in Russell, Kentucky to Asa Marvin Sparks and Mamie Sophronia Mullins.
Yvonne moved to the greater Washington D.C. area in 1934,...
Violet B. Swortzel
May 14, 2024
Violet Beatrice Bosserman Swortzel, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
She was born on June 29, 1929, in Fishersville, to the late Riley Blair and Mattie Margaret Acord Bosserman.
During her impressive tenure at Riverheads High School from 1962 to 1982, Violet touched the lives of many students and colleagues with her warm smile...
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