Obituaries
Steven A. Bolt
Mar 30, 2025
Steven Andrew Bolt, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, unexpectedly at his residence in Greenville, VA.
He was born on July 2, 1969, in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Paul Earl Bolt and Carole Lee Whitehead Bolt Hylton.
He was a member of the Courtland High School Class of 1988 and held a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth...
Betty M. Roberts
Mar 28, 2025
Betty Marie Bryant Roberts, 76, of Montebello, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her residence.
Betty was born on August 16, 1948, in Nelson County, to the Melvin Zirkle and Lois Bradley Bryant.
Throughout her life, Betty embraced various roles, working smaller jobs, including Premier Sewing and as a cook at Whetstone Ridge restaurant and Wilco. However, it was in...
William C. Campbell
Mar 27, 2025
William Corbett Campbell, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on April 21, 1941, in Clifton Forge to the late Walter Kemper, Sr. and Martha Virginia Scruggs Campbell.
A longtime resident of Staunton, Virginia, William dedicated his life to both public service and his faith.
William's career in law enforcement began at the Augusta...
Mariellen Ward
Mar 25, 2025
Mariellen Roberts Ward’s faith was made sight on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home in Greenville, VA.
Mari was born on January 14, 1948, in Fremont, Ohio to Howard Earl Roberts,Sr. and Christie Ellen Roberts.
She was raised in Weston, OH attending local schools and the Weston Church of Christ. She attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a Bachelor...
Susan M. Wills
Mar 21, 2025
Susan Marian Meyers Wills, 76, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on April 18, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Jack Charles, Jr. and Carmen “Jean” Regina Brand Meyers.
Susan was a dedicated member of the Annex Fellowship Church in Staunton. For many years, she took on numerous roles within her...
Barry Steven Earhart
Mar 17, 2025
Barry Steven Earhart, 70, of Verona, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on March 26, 1954, in Augusta County, the son of the late Richard Andy and Betty Sislica Helmick Earhart.
Barry was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, where he saw service in Vietnam.
He was retired from McQuay International...
Gerald W. Harris
Mar 16, 2025
Gerald Wayne Harris, 82, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on September 5, 1942, in Staunton, to the late George Dewey, Sr. and Elizabeth Lucille Showalter Harris.
Gerald dedicated many years of his life to his work as a polisher for Virginia Metalcrafters in Waynesboro.
Gerald took...
Glenn E. Siron
Mar 16, 2025
Glenn Eugene Siron, 91, of Fishersville, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Glenn was born in McDowell on March 24, 1933, a son to the late James Rodney and Eva Susan Puffenbarger Siron.
Glenn worked on the family farm in Highland County until entering the United States Army in 1953, where he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. He returned home to...
Ezell A. Crawford, Sr.
Mar 14, 2025
Ezell Alphonso Crawford, Sr., 90, widower of Yvonne Hart Crawford, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
He was born on November 7, 1934, in Augusta County, to the late Richard Corbin Crawford and Ruth Annie Bell Ray Crawford.
Ezell carved out a successful career as...
Dolis P. Nuckols
Mar 14, 2025
Dolis Clifton Parker Nuckols, 98, of Walkers Creek, Middlebrook, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton.
She was born on July 15, 1926, in Botetourt County, to the late Walter Woodrow and Gracie Austin Parker.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Dolis was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lloyd...
William D. Garland
Mar 12, 2025
William Donnell Garland, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and brother.
He was born on August 11, 1955, in Staunton, a son of the late William Percy, Jr. and Eula Mae Organ Garland.
William worked as a production worker with Aspen Tree Service for many years. Beyond his career, he was passionate about...
Donna C. Duff
Mar 10, 2025
Donna Faye Campbell Duff, 71, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on March 15, 1953, in Roanoke to the late William Martin and Violet Marie Hite Campbell.
Donna dedicated over thirty-three years to her role as a medical secretary at Mary Baldwin College.
She was a member of Vesuvius...
Ruth C. Sullivan
Mar 10, 2025
Ruth Anne Crickenberger Sullivan, 73, of Old Mill Road in Staunton passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her residence.
Ruth Anne was born in Harrisonburg on October 7, 1951, a daughter of the late Harry Earl and Elizabeth Harriette Gilbert Crickenberger.
Ruth Anne was a graduate of Fort Defiance High School and Virginia Tech. She was a member of Barren...
Sharon S. Phibbs
Mar 8, 2025
Sharon Meade Spiece Phibbs, 84, of Verona, a beloved music and chorus teacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her residence.
Born on August 28, 1940, in Staunton, to the late Rex and Clotielde Harriette Hawkins Spiece, Sharon led a life that was rich in melody, rhythm, and devotion to teaching.
Sharon's academic journey culminated with a bachelor's degree...
Evelyn K. Jones
Mar 7, 2025
Evelyn Kathleen Jones, 78, of Staunton went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born May 14, 1946, in Wilmington, NC to the late Alonzo Lycurgus, Jr. and Marguerite Marshburn Jones of Pulaski.
She grew up in Pulaski, VA and was a graduate of Pulaski High School and Radford College, where she...
Ida H. Wagner
Mar 5, 2025
Ida Sue Harris Wagner, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Staunton.
She was born on May 16, 1938, in Fishersville to the late, Paul Thomas, Sr. and Helen Mattie Tisdale Harris.
Ida is survived by her sons, Wayne Claude Wagner and Phillip Elwood Wagner, Sr. and his wife, Jessica; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister.
In addition to her...
Pauline G. Almarode
Mar 5, 2025
Pauline Gertrude Almarode, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on May 18, 1932, in New Hope, Virginia, to the late Russell Warren and Florence Gertrude Whitesell Almarode.
Pauline was a proud graduate of Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville, Virginia.
She attended Greenville United Methodist Church in Greenville for many years and...
Karen Sue Martin
Mar 2, 2025
Karen Sue (Runkel) Martin, 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on February 11, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late C. Herbert and Elizabeth Christina (David) Runkel.
Karen dedicated her life to the arts and education, serving as a professor at Miami-Dade College...
Otis W. Holley
Mar 2, 2025
Otis Wayne Holley, 89, of Staunton, VA, husband of Nancy A. Holley, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
He was born on September 15, 1935, in Lindsey, VA to the late James L. and Audrey Payne Holley.
Mr. Holley was an Army Veteran, worked for Firestone Corporation, and retired from Sears Catalog Division where he served as Manager for 27 years....
Victor A. Knicely
Mar 1, 2025
Victor “Vic” Allen Knicely, 66, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on January 8, 1959, in Staunton to Mary Ann Dingess Casiday and the late Alfred Emmanuel Knicely.
Victor proudly served in the Marine Corps. His military service was a testament to his commitment to serving others. After his military service, he embarked...