Obituaries
Jean M. Spath
Oct 23, 2023
Jean "Jeanne" Elizabeth Manning Spath, 60, widow of Eric Wayne Spath, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on June 6, 1963, in Staunton to Robert Douglas Manning and the late Jean Delores Wilson Manning.Jeanne worked as a Field Supervisor for Westat. Outside of her professional life, Jeanne enjoyed being a loving mother...
Mildred M. Stewart
Oct 21, 2023
Mildred Virginia McClanahan Stewart, 97, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born on August 15, 1926, in White Pine, TN to the late Harry Michael and Bunah Adeline Gouge McClanahan.
She was a member of Staunton's First Baptist Church. Mildred's strength of character...
Betty Lou C. Wymer
Oct 19, 2023
Betty Lou Cason Wymer, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on August 20, 1937, in Augusta County to the late Crawford Franklin Cason and Hazel Josephine Benson Clatterbaugh.
Betty worked as a cashier at Kroger in Staunton until her retirement in 1999.
Betty's life was marked by her faith and...
Donald W. Jordan
Oct 19, 2023
Donald "Skip" Webster Jordan, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence in Augusta County.
He was born on May 17, 1946, in Staunton to the late Daniel Webster Jordan and Elnora "Ellie" Snead Jordan Wimmer.Skip worked as a forklift operator at Daikin Applied in Verona.A proud veteran, Skip served as a corporal in the United States...
Lark D. Mason
Oct 17, 2023
Lark Deborah Mason, loving mother and friend to many, departed this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Staunton.
Lark was a lifelong advocate for social justice and environmental issues. She earned degrees from James Madison University and Marymount University. Lark spent most of her career working in the social work field, and working to assist others.
Her many travels...
David C. Earman
Oct 16, 2023
David Carroll Earman, 76, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on September 24, 1947, in Rockingham County to the late Joe William and Mildred Lucille Colvin Earman.
He was a commercial master electrician and the founder of his own company, Earman Electric Contractor. For nearly fifty years, he provided invaluable electrical...
William H. Drumheller
Oct 15, 2023
William Hensel Drumheller, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
He was born in Staunton on June 21, 1941, to the late William Forrest and Mary Ellen Miller Drumheller.Throughout his life, William was known for his dedication to his craft as a brick mason. His skill and expertise were...
Michael E. Carter
Oct 14, 2023
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Edwin Carter, 61, of Staunton, on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Michael had been diagnosed with glioblastoma (brain cancer) in November 2022, and he fought a courageous battle. Even through his toughest days, he did so with a smile and a joke here and there. He was a...
Owen E. Harner
Oct 14, 2023
Owen Early Harner, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Bridgewater. He was born on June 18, 1929, to Ray Owen and Hazel (Early) Harner. He graduated from New Hope High School and attended Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. On June 23, 1948, he was married to Dolly Garber who survives.
His love for...
Bertha M. Downs
Oct 14, 2023
Bertha May Shifflett Downs, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at King's Daughters Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Bertha was born on April 19, 1929, in Dyke, to her parents, the late Irvin Lee and Ella Virginia Shifflett Shifflett.One of Bertha's greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandson and great-grandchildren. She cherished every...
Shirley J. Heatwole Pullin
Oct 12, 2023
Shirley Jean Heatwole Pullin, 84, wife of Hugh Elbert Pullin, Jr., passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton.
Shirley was born on April 23, 1939, in Ladd, VA. She was the daughter of the late Waid Hampton and Emily Waldine Harner Heatwole.
Also preceding her in death was her nine-year-old sister, Virginia Waldine Heatwole; her other sisters,...
Donny T. Roadcap
Oct 11, 2023
Donny “Don” Thomas Roadcap, 85, left this world on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He will be sadly missed but will always hold a special place in our hearts.
He was the first of six children, born on July 11, 1938, in Rockingham County, to the late Malcolm Thomas and Madaline Virginia Redifer Roadcap.
He was the widower of Wanda...
Patricia Ann Hiner
Oct 9, 2023
Patricia Ann Guffey Hiner, 68, peacefully passed away at her residence in Staunton on Monday, October 9, 2023.
She was born in Staunton on December 23, 1954 to the late Basil Arrie and Clara Lillian Slayton Guffey, Sr.
She was a former environmental service worker with H&R Contractors in Staunton.
Patricia had a strong faith and was an active member...
Carl W. Breeden
Oct 5, 2023
Carl William Breeden, 83 of Staunton passed away at home on October 5, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1940 in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia to the late Samuel Lee and Essie Hensley Breeden.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by Echols Brothers/Fairfield Bridge for forty-five years. He was a avid golfer.
Carl is survived by his wife of sixty-five...
Mitchell L. Schneider
Oct 4, 2023
Mitchell "Mitch" Lee Schneider, 58, husband of Kristine Schneider, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his residence in Lexington.
Mitchell was born on July 6, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa to Linda Ann Kuster Schneider and the late Dean Gary Schneider. He was raised in Toronto, Iowa and graduated from Wheatland High School.
He last worked as a groundskeeper...
William D. Law
Oct 3, 2023
William David Law, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.
Born on September 7, 1935, in Henry County, to the late Thomas Stamps and Anna Eliza Hairfield Law, Sr., David lived a life filled with passion for his work and love for his family.A farrier for over sixty years, David served as the head...
Raymond K. Ward
Sep 30, 2023
Raymond “Ray” Keith Ward, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He passed comfortably with Hospice services at Brightview Baldwin Park Assisted Living Staunton.
Mr. Ward was born October 8, 1931, to the late Lewis Franklin and Irma Geraldine Ward. He grew up in Blairstown, NJ. He is survived by his daughter,...
Judy F. Ashby
Sep 30, 2023
Judy Mae Furr Ashby, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
She was born on July 6, 1943, in Augusta County to the late Elwood Hamilton and Eva Nutty Furr. Judy dedicated the majority of her career to General Electric / Genicom in Waynesboro as an expediter, where she worked for an impressive thirty-four years. Afterward,...
Betty B. Wiseman
Sep 29, 2023
Betty Geraldine Breeden Wiseman passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born on March 14, 1934, in Dayton, to the late Herring Thomas and Virginia Ann Almarode Breeden. Betty dedicated four decades of her life as a psychological aide at Western State Hospital where she...
Norma W. Greenleaf
Sep 27, 2023
Norma Louise Wentworth Greenleaf, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Birch Gardens Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on January 24, 1933, in Fayette, Maine to the late David Raymond and Viola Ethlyne Lieber Wentworth, Sr.Norma had a fulfilling career as an assembler for the biotech company Ventrex Labs in Portland, Maine. She dedicated her time...
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