Obituaries

Glenn E. Siron

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Thelma S. Varner

Thelma S. Varner

Mar 1, 2025

Thelma Ileta Sensabaugh Varner, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at her home in Staunton, Virginia. 

The family is grateful for the loving and compassionate care that she received from her caregivers, Sandy and Steve Hall, Shirley Hall, Care Advantage, and the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah. 

She was born on July 28, 1928, in Augusta County, to the...

Denise C. Barger

Denise C. Barger

Feb 26, 2025

The ethereal, beautiful Denise Coffey Barger went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence in Staunton. 

She was born Denise Dean Coffey in Staunton, VA on October 24, 1966. 

Denise stayed a proud Augusta County girl her entire life, regardless of where she lived at any given time. Being the youngest of...

Mary Jane "Janie" McMeans

Mary Jane "Janie" McMeans

Feb 26, 2025

Mary Jane (Janie) McMeans passed away on February 26, 2025 in Verona, Virginia.

She was born March 5, 1956, in Bluefield, West Virginia and moved to Augusta County, Virginia in 1964. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Clifford and Ann Barnett McMeans. 

She was a graduate of Fort Defiance High School, Class of 1974 and Lynchburg College, Class of 1978....

Dorma "Sissy" J. Johnson

Dorma "Sissy" J. Johnson

Feb 24, 2025

Dorma “Sissy” Jean Johnson, 62, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Staunton.

She was born on March 11, 1962, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to the late Greagor “Jack” Carlton and Bryna Jean Crouse Johnson.

Sissy was dedicated to her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a role that allowed her to embrace her true passion for helping others in...

Donna T. Long

Donna T. Long

Feb 24, 2025

Donna Sue Turner Long, 71, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.

She was born on May 7, 1953, in Staunton, to the late, Boyd Edgar and Mae Doyle Turner.

Donna spent her professional life working at McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft as a production operator.

Beyond her career she cherished the great outdoors, finding immense joy in...

Ruth J. Gibson

Ruth J. Gibson

Feb 23, 2025

Ruth Barbara (Jack) Gibson, 101, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton, Virginia. 

She was born January 4, 1924, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Esther Lindstrom and William Sinclair Jack. 

After the end of WWII, she married John Williams Gibson in Providence and they soon began their family. Eventually, the Gibsons moved to Guilford,...

Lynne R. Walsh

Lynne R. Walsh

Feb 23, 2025

Alice Lynne Robinson Walsh, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Legacy in Staunton.

She was born on March 24, 1944, in New Westminister, British Columbia, to the late, Maxwell Keith and Leokadie “Kay” Lehman Robinson.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ann Walsh; her nephew, Shane Traquair and his wife, Teri; her sister-in-law, Jane Walsh; and her brother, Donald...