Obituaries
Martha M. Hammer
Jul 13, 2023
Martha Lynn Marshall Hammer, widow of the late William "Bill" Curtis Hammer, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Royal Care at Birch Ridge Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on October 23, 1930, in Blue Grass to the late James Newman and Geneva Mae Wilfong Marshall.Martha's loving and caring nature extended beyond her role as a...
Bruce W. Shott
Jul 12, 2023
Bruce Walter Shott, 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
He was born on February 21, 1961, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.One of the greatest joys in Bruce's life was residing in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Having grown up amidst the hustle and bustle of New Jersey, this tranquil corner...
Harry L. Chandler
Jul 11, 2023
Harry Lee Chandler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1957, in Staunton to the late Harry "Pete" Cleveland and Nora Ann Roberson Chandler.Throughout his life, Harry had an impressive career as a machine operator at NIBCO, Inc. He was dedicated to his work and...
Caroline E. Benedick
Jul 9, 2023
Caroline Elizabeth Benedick, 78, died peacefully on July 9, 2023 at home, surrounded by her husband and sons. She was born on October 19, 1944 in Staunton, to the late William Robert and Jean Louisa (Larner) Gray.
Caroline grew up in Washington, DC, where she graduated from Anacostia High School and then attended Heidelberg College in Ohio for...
Barbara H. Fitch
Jul 7, 2023
Barbara Jean Harris Fitch has gone to be with Jesus.
She was born on January 24, 1948 in Staunton.
She is the daughter of the late Charles William, Sr. and Eva Bell Jones Randolph and her adoptive parents, the late Archie and Ruth Lucille Randolph Harris.
Barbara is survived by her seven siblings: Ms. Patricia “Patsy” Jones of Ohio, Jacqueline...
Kenneth W. Senger
Jul 7, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Senger, 72, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in the comfort of his residence in Greenville.
He was born on August 4, 1950, in Waynesboro, to the late Harlan Andes and Mary Virginia Coffman Senger.For many years, he served as a production worker at Hollister Incorporated in Stuarts Draft. He approached his work with quiet diligence and...
Curtis A. Cupp
Jul 4, 2023
Curtis Allen Cupp, 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on June 24, 1963, in Alexandria.Allen's commitment to helping others began early in his life. After completing his high school education, he pursued higher studies and earned a bachelor of science degree in social work from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg....
Philip R. Carpenter
Jul 2, 2023
Philip Randall Carpenter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Amherst County to Rupert Deane Carpenter and Elsie Helen Drummond Carpenter.Philip was a proud graduate of Temperance High School in Amherst County, VA in 1952. After completing his education, he served...
Iris J. Whetzel
Jul 1, 2023
Iris Jacquelin “Jackie” Whetzel died peacefully at her home in Manteo, NC on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Jackie, born in Charleston, WV, was the daughter of the late Henry and Violet Jones.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Whetzel, Sr.; her sons, Ralph Whetzel, Jr. and Larry Bowles; her daughter, Mona Peters; and her great-grandson, Joshua...
Ricky L. Coon
Jun 29, 2023
Ricky Lee Coon, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
He was born in Salem on June 22, 1961, to Barry Lee Coon and Brenda Gail Radford Stickley.Ricky's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to the values of honor and service. He served in the United...
Pauline G. Via
Jun 29, 2023
Rena Pauline Gilmer Via, 103, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Fredericksburg Assisted Living.
She was born on June 7, 1920 in Middlebrook, to the late Stuard Benjamin and Rosa Ella Hanger Gilmer. She lived a remarkable life spanning over a century.
Pauline was a devoted, founding member of Saint John's United Methodist Church in Staunton,...
Doris J. Myrtle
Jun 28, 2023
Doris Jewel "Judy" Myrtle (née Jarvis) has been called home at the age of 94. Born on September 14,1928, in Uler, West Virginia, she relocated to Augusta County Virginia in the late 1940s after marrying Paul A. Myrtle. They lovingly adopted brothers Eugene and William in the mid 1950s, choosing to take on the care of two children rather...
Donald G. Whiteman
Jun 28, 2023
Donald G. Whiteman, 97, of Staunton, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton after a short illness.
A native of Monmouth, Illinois, Mr. Whiteman is survived by his daughters, Nancy Headifen and Wendy White of Staunton; his grandchildren, Whitney White Vaughn, Wesley White, and Wilson White; his great-granddaughter, Emerson Vaughn; his great-grandson Liam Vaughn; his...
Kathleen G. McCloskey
Jun 25, 2023
Kathleen “Kit” Genevieve O’Keeffe McCloskey, 66, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Brookdale Staunton.
She was born on December 1, 1956 in Plainfield, New Jersey, a devoted daughter of George Thomas and Judith Joanne Cairns McCloskey of Kilmarnock, Virginia. The oldest of six children, she lived with her family in various locations across the world,...
Alice P. McLeod
Jun 23, 2023
Alice King Prather McLeod, 84, passed away peacefully at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton on Friday, June 23, 2023.
She was born on June 20, 1939, in Auburn, Alabama to the late Osburn Clyde, Sr. and Anne Mary King Prather.
She attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and...
Kenneth "Ronnie" R. Sizer
Jun 22, 2023
Kenneth "Ronnie" Ronald Sizer, 74, passed away peacefully at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
He was born on May 14, 1949 in Lexington to the late Dr. Kenneth Brown, Sr. and Georgia Isabelle Camden Sizer.
Ronnie was a self-employed carpenter by trade, but he was much more than that to everyone who...
Laymon F. Mowery
Jun 21, 2023
Laymon Franklin Mowery, 74, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.He was born in Woodstock to the late Gaylon Franklin Mowery and Velma Catherine Stepp Mowery-Painter on August 20, 1948.
Laymon grew up in Virginia’s picturesque countryside. A man of many talents, he proudly served the country during the...
Thomas R. Snider
Jun 21, 2023
Thomas Ray Snider, 85, born on May 20, 1938 in Fairfield, passed away on June 21, 2023 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.Tom worked hard as a factory worker at DuPont in Waynesboro for many years prior to his well-deserved retirement in 1993. Although he loved his job, Tom also had a passion for golf. His inherent talent...
John E. Humphreys
Jun 17, 2023
John Edward Humphreys, 63, of Elkton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2023. John was born in Staunton on April 4, 1960 to Eugene and the late Betty Anne Humphreys. John had a deep personal relationship with the Lord, and often gave glory to him, giving him credit for his many blessings. For the past...
Mamie E. Curran
Jun 14, 2023
Mamie Evelyn Curran, 93, made her trip to heaven Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at The Retreat at Fishersville. Mamie was born on September 10, 1929 in Richmond to the late Alfred Gulley and Eliza Bernice Duke Curran. She was a graduate of Saluda High School in 1946 where she was actively involved with the yearbook and student council. In 1948,...
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