Obituaries

Florence A. Peck

Florence A. Peck

Nov 3, 2022

Florence Ann Robinette Peck, of Elkin, NC and formerly of Verona, passed away at the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC on Thursday, November 3, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Raven, VA, a daughter of the late James R. and Myrtle Johnson Robinette. A graduate of Honaker High School in Honaker, VA she retired after...

Dorothy D. Harlow

Dorothy D. Harlow

Oct 31, 2022

Dorothy Ann (Day) Harlow, 92, widow of Mark A. Harlow, Sr., passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at her residence. All services will be private.

Willadean B. Lushbaugh

Willadean B. Lushbaugh

Oct 31, 2022

Willadean Orpha (Boggs) Lushbaugh, 91, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Lushbaugh was born on July 6, 1931 in Roane County, WV to the late Fred and Mamie (Conley) Boggs. She is survived by her son, Fred Nitz; her daughters, Brenda Hoffman and Tressa Corbett; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her...

Samuel H. Richardson

Samuel H. Richardson

Oct 30, 2022

Samuel Hunter Richardson, a life-long resident of Staunton, died on 10/30/2022. Sam, or Hunter to his family, is survived by his brother Roger, special niece Linda S. Hoffman, other nieces and nephews, good neighbors and many friends, including Staunton Firemen, members of the Kathy’s Coffee Crew and fellow train enthusiasts. His dear companion of 55 years Mary S. Cauley, son...

Donald L. Plambeck

Donald L. Plambeck

Oct 29, 2022

Donald L. Plambeck, 90, of Staunton, Virginia, died Saturday, October 29th at his residence at Brightview Baldwin Park. Don was born August 12th, 1932 in Denver, Colorado, son of Emil and Emma Plambeck. Don attended University of Colorado to complete his B.A. and M.A. degrees. In the early ‘70’s, Don moved to Virginia with his young family. While working and...

Vickie Fitzgerald

Vickie Fitzgerald

Oct 27, 2022

Vickie Dawn (Moomau) Fitzgerald, 64, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Augusta Health Shenandoah House. Vickie was born on August 26, 1958 in Tennessee to Betty C. Moomau and the late Quinnlynn F. Moomau. Ms. Fitzgerald was a member of Greenville Baptist Church. She kept her beloved church spotless and had an amazing sense...

Andrea G. Miller

Andrea G. Miller

Oct 27, 2022

Andrea Gayle Miller, 73, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her residence. Andrea was born on August 1, 1949 in Harrisonburg to the late Loren James and Garnetta Jean (Reamer) Miller. Andrea graduated in the class of 1967 from Fort Defiance High School and later from the Radford College class of 1971. She was a Home Economics teacher...

Rebecca S. Clatterbuck

Rebecca S. Clatterbuck

Oct 26, 2022

Rebecca Sue “Becky” (Stanley) Clatterbuck , 71, wife of Michael M. Clatterbuck of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born November 2, 1950, in Waynesboro, daughter of the late Charles Preston and Vivian Mae (Wheeler) Stanley. Prior to retiring, Becky was a Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor with Western State Hospital for 35 years. In addition to her...

George H. Redden

George H. Redden

Oct 26, 2022

George Halsey Redden, 89, husband of Betty R. Redden, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, and thus, entered into his eternal Homecoming. George was born on June 6, 1933, in Orange, NJ to the late George Halsey Redden, Sr. and Ruth Caroline (Strauss) Redden. He was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. George graduated from...

William Henry Schafer Jr.

William Henry Schafer Jr.

Oct 25, 2022

William (Bill) Henry Schafer Jr., passed away on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. Bill was a resident of Greenville Virginia, but was a previous resident of Whippany, Nj. Bill was born in Cranford, NJ, on April 13th, 1937, to the late William H. and Ruth (Mackenzie) Schafer. He worked as an electrician, and was a 67-year member of the International Brotherhood...

Violet R. Nuckols

Violet R. Nuckols

Oct 24, 2022

Violet Louise (Roberts) Nuckols, widow of Hugh Lee Nuckols, formerly of Gypsy Hill Place, passed away on October 24, 2022. Mrs. Nuckols was born on November 10, 1926 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Charles Clarence, Sr. and Edna Earl (Shull) Roberts. Violet was a member of Elk Run Church of the Brethren. She had formerly worked at...

Cecil Kenneth Landes

Cecil Kenneth Landes

Oct 24, 2022

Cecil Kenneth Landes passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022. Kenneth would have been 95 years old on Saturday, October 29th. “Kenney” as he was affectionately known by the Bridgewater Nursing Care staff, is survived by his loving wife, Alma Wine Landes. Kenneth and Alma were happily married for 69 years. Kenneth is also survived by three children, Larry...

Lucille M. Biby

Lucille M. Biby

Oct 24, 2022

Lucille Mae “G. G.” (Varner) Biby, 87, widow of Ray Huffman, of Staunton, died on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home. She was born September 10, 1935 in Highland County, daughter of the late Raymond Clark and Reba Gertrude (Botkin) Varner. She was a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church. Lucille was a member of the Red Hat Society....

Kenneth E. Gilmer

Kenneth E. Gilmer

Oct 23, 2022

Kenneth Elwood Gilmer, 81, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Gilmer was born on June 14, 1941 in Augusta County to the late Clarence E. and Sylvia (Fulwider) Gilmer. He enjoyed old cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by a son, Michael Gilmer and wife Michelle; a daughter, April Seay; grandchildren, Khirstee...

Alicia S. Simmons

Alicia S. Simmons

Oct 22, 2022

Alicia (Strother) Simmons, 69, wife of L. Jerome Simmons, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Simmons was born on November 6, 1952 in Augusta County to the late Mary Ellen Strother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kelly Lavonne Simmons; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Jeffrey Spence Simmons and Voneese; a...

D. Jeanne Pitsenberger

D. Jeanne Pitsenberger

Oct 19, 2022

Doris Jeanne Pitsenberger, loving wife of Graham A. Pitsenberger, Jr., died in a pedestrian hit-and-run accident in Austin, TX on October 19, 2022. Known by all as Jeanne, she was born on November 18, 1945 in Greensburg, PA to the late Wayne Hays and Doris Marie (Peters) Bossart. She was the oldest of six children and helped raise her younger...

Keith Allen Carpenter

Keith Allen Carpenter

Oct 18, 2022

Keith Allen Carpenter, 63, son of the late Gray Delroy and Wilma Gale (Pullin) Carpenter, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Keith was born in Staunton on January 27, 1959. He is survived by his sons, Allen (Sandra) Carpenter and Christopher Carpenter; his daughters, Kendall Carpenter, Katelynn (Hunter) Botkin; his special friend, Vicky Simmons; his...

Ava Ann Cloonan

Ava Ann Cloonan

Oct 18, 2022

Ava Ann Cloonan gained her angel wings on October 18, 2022 surrounded by her family. Ava’s passing was tragic and unexpected. Ava was born on December 2, 2020 at 1:04 PM, just two minutes before her twin brother at Augusta Health. Ava got to spend twenty-three beautiful months with us - that will not be forgotten. Ava was the sweetest,...

Lois S. Vantine

Lois S. Vantine

Oct 18, 2022

Lois Elizabeth (Stover) Vantine, 83, wife of Don Vantine, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She was born October 17, 1939 in Shenandoah County, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Strickler) Stover. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Tony Andrews, and a granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Andrews. Also surviving are a...

Kay C. Fry

Kay C. Fry

Oct 12, 2022

Kay (Carpenter) Fry, 80, wife of Marshall David Fry, Jr., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Fry was born on September 26, 1942 in Rockingham County to the late William Bailey and Lucille (Cox) Carpenter. She loved to travel, going on cruises, enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family. She worked as a secretary at...