Obituaries
Shirley T. Venable
Jan 24, 2023
Shirley Yvonne Tucker Venable, 85, passed away on January 24, 2023 at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born on May 16, 1937 to the late Edgar Jerome Tucker and Edith Odell Tucker Leffel. She was the mother of two sons, Sammy and Jerry Freels. Arrangements are being handled by Henry Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to...
C. Dean Moran
Jan 23, 2023
Charles Dean Moran, 88, widower of Juanita Mae Moran, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Richfield Health and Rehab in Salem. Dean was born on November 16, 1934, in Augusta County to the late Ernest Russell Moran and Charlene Elizabeth Moran Penney. He worked as an auto salesman at Paul Obaugh Ford in Staunton and was an active member...
Ramona D. White
Jan 23, 2023
Ramona “Mona” Emily Deen White, widow of the late William Jay “W.J.” White, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro. Ramona was born on December 24, 1930, in Cebu City, Philippines to the late Dr. Najib and Maria Louisa Atega Deen. Prior to her retirement, she served as a realtor at Remax. She was...
Anthony Perkins Wilkerson Jr.
Jan 22, 2023
Anthony Perkins Wilkerson, Jr., 94, passed away on January 22, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Anthony was born on September 27, 1928, in Augusta County to the late Anthony Perkins, Sr. and Oval Wallace Robertson Wilkerson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM in Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton with Pastor Beth Jarrett...
Estelle Shirley Glenn Rankin
Jan 20, 2023
Estelle Shirley Glenn Rankin, 84, wife of the late Raymond Edward Rankin, Sr. passed away on January 20, 2023, The Retreat in Fishersville. Estelle was born on September 2, 1938, in Staunton to the late Marvin Campbell and Mildred Estelle Price Glenn. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Penny Plate in Fishersville. She was an active member of Mint...
Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger
Jan 19, 2023
Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger, 50, passed away on January 19, 2023, at UVA Medical Center. She was born on October 26, 1972, in Waynesboro, Virginia. She leaves behind a loving husband, Dale Carson Puffenbarger; one son, Brandon Carson Puffenbarger; her parents, Jerry and Lena Booth of Waynesboro; a number of nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Donna Bowers and Nancy Hoffman;...
Lloyd Simon Breeden
Jan 17, 2023
Lloyd Simon Breeden, 88, formerly of Staunton, passed away on January 17, 2023, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg. Lloyd was born on April 25, 1934, in Rockbridge County to the late Samuel Lee and Essie Hensley Breeden. Lloyd was an HVAC and roofing specialist for many years in the Staunton area.
Wayne Lee Wolfe
Jan 15, 2023
Wayne L. Wolfe, 69, of Churchville, gained his angel wings on January 15, 2023, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 13, 1953, to the late William Nathan and Anna Pearl Rexrode Wolfe. He was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and employed by Kenco Logistics for 48 years. He is survived by...
Ronl "Ronnie" Steven Allen
Jan 14, 2023
Ronl “Ronnie” Steven Allen, 59, fiancé of Connie Lipscomb, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence. Ronnie was born on May 13, 1963, in Waynesboro, Virginia to Richard Allman and Mary Jane Byrd Allen. He was self-employed as a welder. Ronnie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with his hands to make anything...
Maria A. Ziccardy
Jan 10, 2023
Maria A. Ziccardy, 87, widow of Joseph T. Ziccardy was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2023. Mrs. Ziccardy, daughter of the late Lily U. (Vivolo) and Joseph Sommerhalder, was born on November 11, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. She was married on June 26, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. Soon after their wedding...
Margaret Elizabeth Liptrap
Jan 10, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Liptrap, 100, widow of John Lusby Liptrap, passed away on January 10, 2023, at her residence in Stuarts Draft. Margaret was born on September 5, 1922, in Augusta County to Howard Virgil and Lillian Pearl Sheffer Malcom. Margaret was the oldest current member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Fay Bush and her...
Larry Daniel Bryant
Jan 8, 2023
Larry Daniel Bryant, 75, passed away on January 8, 2023, at his residence. Larry was born on January 7, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia to Mamie Gladys Bryant. In addition to his service in the United States Army, Larry was a self-employed paper hanger. He is survived by daughters Melissa VanHoye, Dawn Lynn Bryant-Jarvis, and Christina Martin; a son, Curtis Scott...
James Vernon Holbert
Jan 7, 2023
James Vernon Holbert, 76, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Willow Estates Retirement Harrisonburg. James was born on October 1, 1946, in Staunton, Virginia, a son of the late Allen V. and Leafie Holbert. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by a brother, Robert G. Holbert. In addition to his wife of 45 years, Linda...
Sarah F. Jones
Jan 7, 2023
Sarah Frances Jones, 92, widow of Fred Leonard Jones passed away on January 7, 2023, at Shenandoah House, Augusta Health. Sarah was born on August 7, 1930, in Augusta County to James Charles and Hattie Jane Johnson. Sarah worked Holsom Bakery and Western State. She was an active member at Promised Land Christian Fellowship Church, 850 Maple St., Staunton, Virginia...
George Thomas Savage, Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
George Thomas Savage, Jr., 79, husband of Lannette “Nan” Lee (Keister) Savage, passed away on January 7, 2023, at UVA Medical Center. George graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Campbell College in North Carolina. He was a teacher at Beverley Manor Elementary School and Beverley Manor Middle School for close to 38 years. George was born on February 6, 1943,...
Henry G. Goodbar
Jan 6, 2023
Henry Gardner Goodbar, 79, husband of Judy Lee Goodbar, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 surrounded by his family. Mr. Goodbar was born on July 25, 1943, in Lexington, Virginia, a son of Cluster M. and Florence (Zollman) Goodbar. Henry was a member of Valley Baptist Church where he served as Head Usher for five years. As you walked...
Dorothy G. Sweet
Jan 5, 2023
CHURCHVILLE, VA… Dorothy Gilmer Sweet, 87, of Churchville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton. She was born July 8, 1935, in Arbor Hill, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Robert Wallace and Maude (Jordan) Gilmer. She was a graduate of Churchville High School. Dorothy was a homemaker who loved to work in her...
Jean S. King
Jan 5, 2023
Jean Spradlin King, 93, widow of W. W. “Barney” King, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mrs. King was born on July 1, 1929, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the youngest daughter of Luther Davis and Ethel Marie (Thacker) Spradlin. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by four sisters, Louise Summers, Geneva Teter, Marjorie Lambert,...
Virginia A. Strickler
Jan 2, 2023
Virginia Ann Strickler, 93, widow of Walter “W.F.” Strickler, passed away on January 2, 2023 at her residence. Virginia was born on May 27, 1929 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Walter T. Rosen and Margaret Virginia (Miller) Rosen. Virginia attended Mary Baldwin College and Dunmore Business College. She served as Deputy Treasurer for Augusta County. Virginia was an active...
Betty A. Snyder
Dec 31, 2022
Rejoice in the Lord! Betty Lou (Aker) Snyder, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Lecanto, FL. Betty was born on May 26, 1933 in McDowell, Virginia to the late Brook Hick Aker and Ethel Mae (Eanes) Aker. She retired from the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind as...