Obituaries
Helen M. Breeden
Sep 27, 2025
Helen Marguerite Terry Breeden, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on July 24, 1939, to the late Thomas Guilford and Elizabeth Katherine Terry.
Helen spent many years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, caring for others with compassion and dedication. She truly loved caring for people.
Her greatest joy...
Ruth S. Ward
Sep 26, 2025
Ruth Mildred Stephens Ward, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence after a short battle with cancer.
She was born in Far Hills, NJ on December 31, 1930, and was the daughter of the late William H. Stephens and Mildred A. (Kaufmann) Stephens. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of...
William E. Brubeck
Sep 25, 2025
William “Bill” Erskine Brubeck, 91, of Middlebrook, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Sara “Sally” Frances (Arehart) Brubeck; his sons, Doug (Polly) of Charlottesville and John (Kym) of Poulsbo, WA; and one granddaughter, Hannah Frances Brubeck of Seattle, WA.
Bill was born on September 15, 1934, in Newport, VA...
Kathleen M. Clark
Sep 24, 2025
Kathleen Madeline Bazydlo Clark, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on November 16, 1948, in Syracuse, New York to the late Anthony Francis and Bertha M. Krukowski Bazydlo.
Kathleen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Twice a week, she looked forward to her time at the Waynesboro Senior Center, where she enjoyed...
Shelby S. Higgs
Sep 21, 2025
Shelby Strickland Higgs, of Waynesboro left us peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Fishersville, VA.
She was born September 11, 1939, and raised in Reidsville, North Carolina.
She is survived by her husband John Higgs; her children, Susan Higgs and her husband, Chad Miller, Robert Higgs and his wife Angela Higgs; her sisters Vivian Pearson and Vanesa Souther; and grandson Duncan...
Mary B. Austin
Sep 21, 2025
Mary Lou Brookman Austin, 81, of Mint Spring, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on March 25, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Daniel John and Lula Effie Pultz Brookman.
She is survived by her son, Eric Daniel Walton; her daughter-in-law, Tiffany Walton; her grandchildren, Alex and Madison Walton; her niece,...
Anita R. Rexrode
Sep 20, 2025
Our mother, Anita Kay Ramsey Rexrode, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to join our dad for eternity.
She was born on July 26, 1949, in Greenville to the late Harold “Shorty” Houston and Gladys Virginia Schultz Ramsey. She spoke of her love for them often.
Later she met and married our dad, Larry B. Rexrode.
She is survived by her...
Susan T. Hagler
Sep 19, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Taylor Hagler, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Hospice of The Piedmont – Hospice House in Charlottesville.
She was born on September 25, 1949, in Xenia, Ohio to the late Alfred and Gertrude Taylor.
Susan graduated from Xenia High School in 1967 and went on to attend Central State University for a year. She dedicated...
Katie H. Rawlings
Sep 19, 2025
Katie Huffman Rawlings died unexpectedly from natural causes at her residence on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was only 48 years old. Her family is shocked and saddened by her passing, but equally resolute in their commitment to build upon the foundation she set in developing her three boys - Will, Jay, and Grant - into outstanding young men.
Katie was...
Joyce B. Hanger
Sep 16, 2025
Joyce Ann Baylor Hanger, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine.
She was born on June 29, 1941, in Middlebrook to the late Willis Newton, Jr. and Louise Gertrude Clemmer Baylor.
Joyce attended Dunsmore Business College. She was a lifelong member of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church where she was the organist for many years.
On...
Betty M. Bartley
Sep 14, 2025
Betty Susan Miller Bartley, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on May 4, 1933, in Augusta County, to the late Harold Bittle and Mary Jane Snyder Miller.
Betty was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family and her home. For a short period of time before dedicating...
Michael H. Capaccio
Sep 12, 2025
His family sorrowfully announces the passing of Michael Hughes Capaccio, 67, on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Michael was born and raised in New Jersey. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and was a MALD candidate at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. His accomplished career in commercial real estate development included positions with...
The Honorable James "Jim" G. Welsh
Sep 9, 2025
James “Jim” Greer Welsh, 86, passed away peacefully at Salemtowne in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
He was born on April 4, 1939, and was one of three sons to the late Donald Greer and Helen Kendall Welsh.
He spent his youth in Washington, DC and attended Calvin Cooledge High School. After high school, he attended the University...
Janet S. Grine
Sep 8, 2025
Janet May Smiley Grine, 81, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on March 28, 1944, in Staunton to the late William Guy, Sr. and Viola May McLear Smiley.
Janet’s greatest joy was her family – her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also had a love for country music and never missed...
Laura E. Buckley
Sep 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Laura Elizabeth “Libbey” Buckley on September 7, 2025, following a brave battle with cancer. The beloved daughter of Carie and Debbie Buckley, Libbey was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She grew up in Staunton, Virginia enjoying a very happy childhood.
After suffering a traumatic brain injury at age 17, Libbey...
Herman "Johnny" J. Johnson
Sep 5, 2025
Herman Junior Johnson, 88, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on June 14, 1937, in Staunton to the late William McKinley, Sr. and Icy Mines Sprouse Johnson.
Herman served as a manager with a tire company, where his dedication and work ethic were well known.
Outside of work, he was a true...
Nellie A. Harris
Sep 4, 2025
Nellie Alene Sheffer Harris, 93, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Fishersville, VA.
She was born in Augusta County, VA to the late James Floyd Sheffer and Bertha Mae Jackson Bosserman.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Preston Harris, and her son, Stephen Randal Harris.
A graveside service will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 10,...
Michael J. Vayvada
Sep 3, 2025
Michael Joseph Vayvada, 63, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on January 5, 1962, in Frederick, Maryland to the late George and Nancy Rebecca Kennedy Vayvada.
Michael was a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned his bachelor’s degree with a major in History and a minor...
Raymond "Junior" T. Conner
Sep 3, 2025
Raymond “Junior” Thomas Conner, Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on May 19, 1947, in Greenville to the late Raymond Thomas, Sr. and Elna Vaughn Ramsey Conner.
Raymond was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Church, where he generously gave his time serving as an usher for many years. He greeted...
Franklin A. Morris
Sep 2, 2025
Franklin Alvin Morris, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on January 17, 1936, in Rockingham County to Gladys Morris.
Franklin dedicated much of his life to working in the restaurant industry as a cook.
Outside of work, he could often be found with a word search puzzle in his hand. He also loved...
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