Obituaries
Charles B. Martin
Mar 9, 2024
Charles "Pete" Bennett Martin, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born in Augusta Springs, on July 29, 1938, to the late Vivian Irene Martin Cole.
Pete served his country honorably as a paratrooper in the 325th PIR 82nd Airborne Division United States Army. He retired from Western State Hospital in Staunton as...
Robert A. Ramsey
Mar 8, 2024
Robert Allen Ramsey, 94, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania.
He was born on December 14, 1929, in Augusta County to the late Roy William and Wreatha Grimm Ramsey.
Robert’s education began at Beverly Manor High School where he graduated in 1947. He earned an accounting certificate from Dunsmore Business School in 1949 and then obtained a...
Edward G. Clymore
Mar 7, 2024
Edward Gayle Clymore, beloved family patriarch, distinguished, well known, much loved educator and a longtime member of the Riverheads Community, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his residence in Augusta County surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Columbia, TN, on October 11, 1935, to the late William Moore and Ethel Blanche Evans Clymore, his dedication to education left...
Thomas L. Cracas
Mar 4, 2024
Thomas Louis Cracas, passed away peacefully holding the hand of a loved one on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was 88 years old.
Born October 7, 1935, to Hilda Mabel (Williams) and Louis Joseph Cracas in Teaneck, NJ he spent most of his childhood in Oradell, NJ where he graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1953.
He joined the US Air...
Robert M Wilson
Mar 4, 2024
Robert Mark Wilson, 66, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.He was born on September 3, 1957, in Staunton, to the late John Joseph, Sr. and Charlsie Marie Scott Wilson.Robert is survived by a brother, John Joseph Wilson, Jr.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandmother, Natalie Taylor;...
Allen R. Martin
Mar 3, 2024
Allen Rochford Martin, 88, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2024 in Fairfield, Virginia. He was born on May 9, 1935, in Pine Grove, CA to the late Durwood Rochford and Frankie Mae Allen Martin.Allen was a retired Lt. Col, and served in the United States Air Force. He was a helicopter pilot that served in Vietnam. He was known for...
Mary M. Black
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Margaret Beale Black, 89, wife of Frank S. Black, Jr., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born on August 28, 1934, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of Margaret J. and Guy R. Beale, Sr.In addition to her husband of 34 years, she is survived by her son, Edwin G. Walter; her daughter, Cathey W. Brown and...
Hildegard B. Maher
Mar 2, 2024
Surrounded by family, Hildegard Maher, 91, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born in Konstaz, Germany on January 31, 1933, to the late Berta Maria and Obergfreiter Hermann Becker.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy” Maher Jr.; a son, Robert P. Rosano; a brother, Otto Becker; and...
Greta G. McCune
Mar 2, 2024
Greta Garbo Webb McCune, 85, has peacefully passed on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her residence in Staunton. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend.
She was born on June 16, 1938, in Bath County to the late Harris "Press" Preston Webb Sr. and Millie "Delphie" Delphia Marcum Webb McNeal. Greta attended the Dunsmore School of Business in Staunton,...
Roger O. Richardson
Feb 29, 2024
Roger Owen Richardson, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his residence in Newport News. He was born in Staunton on May 27, 1932, to the late Samuel Tine and Lucy Mable Jordan Richardson. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Air Force, Roger served his country with honor and dedication...
Faye H. Sutton
Feb 29, 2024
It's with love and sorrow that the family of Faye Haveland Shumate Sutton announces her peaceful passing into the arms of the LORD on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 97.
Faye was born on May 17, 1926, in Mount Sidney, Virginia, the daughter of Madge and Marvin Shumate.
After Faye graduated from Mount Sidney High School in 1943, she...
Brenda A. Reid
Feb 29, 2024
Mom went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born in Deerfield, on November 9, 1941, to the late John Hudson and Thelma Belle (Morris) Armstrong. She was the ninth of 12 children.
Mom graduated from Wilson Memorial High School. In 1959, she was elected to represent Wilson in the ‘Miss Teen...
Harold H Ralston
Feb 28, 2024
Harold Hull Ralston, Sr. husband of the late Jo Ann Whitley Ralston, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born August 30,1935 in the home of his maternal grandparents at Hightown in Highland County, the son of the late Melvin Clark and Mabel Lee Hull Ralston.
Harold was an engineering graduate of Virginia Tech and...
Msgr. Andrew J. Cassin
Feb 23, 2024
Monsignor Andrew James Cassin, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, February 23, 2024, at Blue Ridge Christian Homes in Raphine.Born on January 12, 1930, in Tullaherin, County Kilkenny, Ireland to the late William and Alice (O’Keefe) Cassin, he enjoyed growing up on the family farm. He attended seminary at St. Kieran’s College and...
F. Duke Perry
Feb 22, 2024
Franklin Duke Perry, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at The Retreat in Fishersville,VA.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy Hanger Perry of Raphine, VA; a son David Todd Perry; a daughter Whitney Eryn Perry and her husband, Matthew Pitonyak; a granddaughter Anna Kate Pitonyak, all of Blacksburg, VA; his brothers Donald Perry and wife...
Francisco Newman, Jr.
Feb 22, 2024
Francisco Beale Guido Alwyn Newman, Jr., 91, entered his eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his daughter's residence in Oxford, NC.
He was born on April 24, 1932, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is the son of the late Francisco Beale Guido Alwyn Newman Sr. and Lucille Willis Miller Newman.
In December...
Anne M. Busch
Feb 22, 2024
Anne Marie Natoli Busch, 76, wife of Ulysses Mathew Busch, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville surrounded by her family.
She was born in Oswego, NY, on February 1, 1948, to the late Ida E. Rice Natoli.
Anne will always be remembered for the love she had for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending...
Linda O. Terry
Feb 20, 2024
Linda Oakes Terry, 82, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Linda was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, missionary, advocate, and woman of great faith. Linda spread God’s love and kindness throughout her daily life.
Linda was born in Mexia, Texas, on February 5, 1942. She spent her formative years in Fairfield, TX,...
Terry L Miller
Feb 20, 2024
Terry Lynn Wooddell Miller, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on January 25, 1965, in Staunton to the late Arnold Willis and Betty Jo Robertson Wooddell.
Terry previously worked in environmental services for Red Coats, Inc.
Family and friends were the center of her life, and she held a special place in her...
James S. Scullin
Feb 19, 2024
James "Jim" S. Scullin, 79, passed away at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA on Monday, February 19, 2024.
He was born in 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, to his loving parents Simon James Scullin and Margaret Anna Kreiger Scullin. His grandmother, Anna Scullin and his aunt, Anne Scullin played a significant role in his upbringing.
Jim embarked on his professional journey by working...