Obituaries

Bobby L. Morris

Bobby L. Morris

Aug 8, 2023

Bobby L. Morris, a beloved member of the Staunton community, passed away on August 8, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Born on February 10, 1969, in Staunton, Bobby lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his work and hobbies.Known for his remarkable career as a Forklift Operator at Augusta Lumber, Bobby's commitment and skill made him...

Shirley E. Ruedy

Shirley E. Ruedy

Aug 8, 2023

In an instant, on the cloudless morning of Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the Reverend Deacon Shirley Eloise Wallace Ruedy passed out of mortal life while at home in Staunton, Virginia. She was preceded just over one year ago by Ralph, her husband of fifty-two years. Shirley and Ralph were inseparable in life, and it gives the family comfort to know...

Kenneth H. Knight

Kenneth H. Knight

Aug 8, 2023

Kenneth Houston Knight, 29, born on July 9, 1994, went to join loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

You always knew when he was near because of his unique laugh. He could always make you smile on good days or bad. He was the person that you could always rely on. Kenny was the most amazing son,...

Bert E. Fary

Bert E. Fary

Aug 6, 2023

Bert Edward Fary, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on November 21, 1935, in Washington, DC. Bert was a devoted supervisor for Arlington County Parks and Recreation for an impressive thirty-seven years.  As a supervisor, Bert's commitment to excellence and his tireless efforts ensured that countless individuals could enjoy the beauty...

Rosalind E. Holt

Rosalind E. Holt

Aug 5, 2023

Rosalind Elizabeth Holt, 67, wife of Craig A. Holt, died at home on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with her family close by. She was born in Quincy, Illinois on March 20, 1956, a daughter of the late DeWayne Loren Brickman and Rosalind “Big Roz” Brickman, a descendent of a long string of tough, mid-western farm women.

She is survived by...

Cody M. Kratzer

Cody M. Kratzer

Aug 4, 2023

Cody Michael Kratzer, 31, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his residence in Staunton.He was born on February 21, 1992, in Harrisonburg.He graduated from Spottswood High School in Penn Laird in 2010. Cody was a dedicated security guard at McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft.Although Cody's career played a large role in his life, it was merely one facet...

Helen R. Jones

Helen R. Jones

Jul 31, 2023

Helen Victorine Rector Jones passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Retreat at Fishersville at the remarkable age of 103.   Born on February 16, 1920, in Reynolds, Indiana, Helen was the daughter of the late Paul Cameron and Anna Mae Blunk Rector. Helen graduated from Oakton High School in Fairfax County in 1935, she graduated from Madison College...

June J. Hall

June J. Hall

Jul 31, 2023

June J. Hall, formerly of 200 West Liberty Street, Staunton, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville. She was born on July 28, 1929 in Staunton, and had just celebrated her 94th birthday with family and friends.

June is the daughter of the late Harry H. Hall and Lena Gough Hall. She was...

Daniel C. Rickman

Daniel C. Rickman

Jul 30, 2023

Daniel Clifford Rickman, 40, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on October 11, 1982, in Waynesboro to Daniel Owen Rickman and Kara Lynette Allen.Daniel worked as a cook at Wright's Dairy-Rite in Staunton.

Outside of work, had an adventurous spirit and loved nothing more than spending time outdoors. Fishing and hunting...

Douglas W. Trimble

Douglas W. Trimble

Jul 28, 2023

Douglas Wayne Trimble, 64, of 1500 North Coalter Street in Staunton, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Born in Augusta County on May 21, 1959, Doug was the son of the late William Wallace, Jr. and Callie Amelia Anthony Trimble.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John...

Wendell L. Roberts

Wendell L. Roberts

Jul 27, 2023

Wendell Leo Roberts, 87, of Staunton passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab.

 

Wendell was born October 25, 1935, in Burnsville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Francis Graves and Nettie Deeds Roberts.

 

Prior to Mr. Roberts retirement, he worked thirty years at McQuay.

 

He loved fishing, golfing, hunting and especially...

Patricia S. Jones

Patricia S. Jones

Jul 27, 2023

Pat Jones passed away peacefully at Summit Square in Waynesboro on July 27, 2023. Her soul joined her savior and Lord Jesus Christ, immediately upon this transition to heaven. She is now at peace without any pain.

 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Berry Allen Jones Jr.; her daughter, Carla Stout; her siblings, Dru Heller, Andrea...

Bryan K. Maddox

Bryan K. Maddox

Jul 27, 2023

 

Bryan Keith Maddox, a dedicated truck driver and beloved family man, passed away on July 27, 2023, in his hometown of Staunton. Born on January 26, 1956, Keith was the son of Elizabeth Rebecca Chandler Maddox and John Warren Maddox, Jr. 

 

Throughout his life, Keith excelled in his career as a truck driver. For over fifteen years, he...

Tyrone L. Stuart

Tyrone L. Stuart

Jul 26, 2023

Tyrone Lamont Stuart, 57, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on January 27, 1966 in Staunton to the late Theodore Junior and Charlene Rebecca Walker Stuart.

Tyrone had a successful career as a cook for many years at Mary Baldwin University, where he dedicated his time and culinary skills to the...

Linda L. Martin

Linda L. Martin

Jul 26, 2023

Linda Lee Martin (nee Blohm) died peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Staunton, at the age of 78.  

She is survived by her husband: Paul Martin; daughters: Claire Shaw and Casey Carlton; son-in-law: Mark Carlton; grandchildren: Hunter and Dylan Carlton and Ian and Keira Shaw; and sisters: Sandy Dahl, Julie Grinolds, and Marcia Ramirez. 

She is preceded in death by...

Dottie W. Nuckols

Dottie W. Nuckols

Jul 25, 2023

Dottie Lee White Nuckols, 75, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023, at Waynesboro Manor.

She was born on August 10, 1947, in the picturesque town of Blue Grass to the late Arnett Lee White, Sr. and Dorothy Beulah Rexrode White Crummett. 

Dottie was a wonderful woman who touched the lives of those around her with her kind and...

Betty F. Eckard

Betty F. Eckard

Jul 21, 2023

Betty F. Eckard, 86, a loving and compassionate individual who dedicated her life to caring for others, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2023, in Fishersville. She was born on January 19, 1937, in Augusta County to her parents, William Homer Fitzgerald and Ruby Lee Vance Fitzgerald.Betty's nurturing spirit led her to pursue a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Roger N. Basham

Roger N. Basham

Jul 19, 2023

Roger Nathanael Basham, 80, beloved husband, father, and granddaddy passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

He was born December 14, 1942, in Greenville, Virginia, a son of the late George and Abbie Epperley Basham.

Roger married the love of his life, Jane...

Phyllis Y. Bosserman

Phyllis Y. Bosserman

Jul 16, 2023

Phyllis Yvonne Bosserman, 86, wife of the late Arnold Warren Bosserman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Phyllis was born on January 24, 1937, in the Timber Ridge community of Rockingham County to the late Ernest E. Blackwell and Edna Marie Ramsey Ogden.Phyllis had a strong work ethic and took great pride in...

John Thomas Hooton

John Thomas Hooton

Jul 16, 2023

John Thomas Hooton, 69, a long-time resident of Goshen, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brave two and a half year battle with cancer.

He was born on May 8, 1954, in Staunton, to the late John Ronald and Emily Cornelia Armstrong Hooton. He grew up in Deerfield where his family owned and...