Obituaries

Jeffery A. Wilhelm

Jeffery A. Wilhelm

Oct 12, 2022

Jeffery Allen Wilhelm, 55, widower of Cheryl Wilhelm, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. He was born January 27, 1967 in Staunton, son of the late William Everett, Jr. and Linda (Eckert) Wilhelm. Jeffery was active in Main Street Church of Christ, Dallas. Family includes his son, Wayne...

Hugh S. Swisher

Hugh S. Swisher

Oct 11, 2022

Hugh S. Swisher of 717 Middlebrook Road passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, at Augusta Health. Hugh was born to the late George Henry Swisher and Carrie Lena Arehart Swisher on February 20, 1936, in Lexington, VA. He was the youngest of ten children and the last surviving member of his immediate family. Hugh is survived by his wife...

Joyce R. Eckard

Joyce R. Eckard

Oct 11, 2022

Joyce Ann (Ryder) Eckard, 73, widow of Russell Clyde Eckard, Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Charlottesville. Mrs. Eckard was born on May 24, 1949 in Hot Springs to the late William Ellis Ryder and Hazel Ryder McCune. She was a longtime member of Parkway Wesleyan Church where she served as the church treasurer and played hand bells....

Daniel W. Hite

Daniel W. Hite

Oct 7, 2022

Daniel Wayne Hite, 34, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his residence. Daniel was born on February 9, 1988 in Charlottesville to Donald W. Hite and the late Betty Gail (Law) Beverley. He loved the outdoors to include hunting and fishing. He was a great animal lover and had three dogs. Daniel was loved by many and will be...

Connie R. Johnson

Connie R. Johnson

Oct 7, 2022

Connie Maye (Riley) Johnson, 75, wife of Harry Johnson, passed away peacefully at 102 Mulberry St. on October 7, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1946 in Deerfield, Va, a daughter of the late, Marvin “Mack” McKinley Riley, Sr. and Carrie Kathleen (Cale) Riley. Connie Johnson worked many years as a CNA. She attended the Staunton First Church of...

Jeffery S. Ryder

Jeffery S. Ryder

Oct 6, 2022

Jeffery Scott Ryder, 59, passed away on October 6, 2022 at Augusta Health. Jeffery was born on May 19, 1963 in Harrisonburg to James Andrew and Bonnie (Kester) Ryder. Jeffery was a graphic designer and was an avid lifelong birdwatcher and a passionate lover of all animals. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Doug (Erika) and Steve...

Katherine E. Rudolph

Katherine E. Rudolph

Oct 5, 2022

Katherine Elwood (Ellinger) Rudolph, 78, widow of William Carlos Rudolph, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Rudolph was born on October 8, 1943 in Virginia to the late Otho Elwood and Catherine Margaret (Neese) Ellinger. She worked at Holsum Bakery and retired from ASR. Mrs. Rudolph was an animal lover and enjoyed yard sales. Mrs. Rudolph...

Wells Colby

Wells Colby

Oct 4, 2022

Wells (“Pete”) Colby died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton, Virginia. He was born January 18, 1927 in New London, Connecticut to Orville Theodore (“OT”) Colby and Marion Colby. He graduated from Bucknell College (now Bucknell University) and joined the U.S. Army, where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant. While serving at Fort Bliss in...

Leslie P. Cahoon Jr.

Leslie P. Cahoon Jr.

Oct 2, 2022

Leslie Pleas Cahoon, Jr., formerly of Williamsburg, 92, husband of Jacqueline Mears (Chandler) Cahoon, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence in Stuarts Draft. Mr. Cahoon was born on September 13, 1930 in Clifton Forge to the late Leslie P. Cahoon, Sr. and Mary Susan (Kimberlin) Cahoon. He served in the National Guard and retired as a mechanical...

Helen L. Ambler

Helen L. Ambler

Oct 1, 2022

Helen Louise (Beam) Ambler, 90, widow of Robert Cary Ambler, Jr., passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Bon Secours Chester Emergency Center. Mrs. Ambler was born on May 2, 1932 in Staunton to the late Robert Chambers Beam, Sr. and Mae Vernon (Brower) Beam. She loved horses, enjoyed the Kentucky Derby, and also loved gardening. She was an avid...

Doris W. Phillips

Doris W. Phillips

Sep 30, 2022

Doris W. Phillips, 89, of North Point School Road, Waynesboro, died Friday, September 30, 2022 at Augusta Health. She was born August 3, 1933, in Augusta County, daughter of the late Alonzo and Rosila Wills. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. She worked in the operating room at the former Kings Daughters Hospital in...

Keith E. Weaver

Keith E. Weaver

Sep 29, 2022

Keith Eugene Weaver, 63, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Weaver was born on September 26, 1959, in Ashland, Ohio to the late Glenn Eugene Weaver and Norma Helen Phillips. Keith loved NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He loved sharing jokes with friends where he worked at Wright’s Dairy-Rite for close to 20...

William G. Lawhorne Jr.

William G. Lawhorne Jr.

Sep 29, 2022

William Grimm Lawhorne Jr, "Dump", 66, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born on August 17, 1956 in Staunton, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father William Grimm Lawhorne Sr; his mother Mary Catherine Lawhorne and a granddaughter Kaylynn "KK" Gardner. In addition to his wife, Gail Lawhorne, he is survived by his sister Pat...

Shelby Hinkle Fridley

Shelby Hinkle Fridley

Sep 28, 2022

Shelby Jean (Hinkle) Fridley, 64, wife of David L. Fridley, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at UVA in Charlottesville. Mrs. Fridley was born on April 13, 1958 in Rockbridge County to Anna Mae (Gentry) Hinkle and the late Andrew Oliver Hinkle, Sr. Shelby last worked in medical coding at Augusta Family Practice. Prior to that, she was employed for...

William "Billy" T. Beam

William "Billy" T. Beam

Sep 27, 2022

William “Billy” Thomas Beam, 52, son of James William and Katherine Irene (Berry) Beam, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Billy was born on December 29, 1969 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Liam Thomas and Logan James Beam; his fiancée, Beth Ellen...

Matthew A. Koogler

Matthew A. Koogler

Sep 25, 2022

Matthew Alan Koogler, 25, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. He battled pediatric cancer for nine years and was a “fighter, who never gave up”. If you asked his crew, he was known as “Koog”. Matthew was born on July 26, 1997 in Fishersville to Christopher A. and Kelly Suzanne (Marx) Koogler. He graduated from Riverheads...

Diego Hernandez

Diego Hernandez

Sep 23, 2022

Diego Hernandez, 16, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. Diego was born on June 1, 2006 in Augusta County to Pedro Hernandez and Wendy Seekford. He attended Wilson Memorial High School and had many friends. Diego was such a special person and could light up any room with his smile. He touched many lives through his...

Martha N. Webb

Martha N. Webb

Sep 21, 2022

Martha Nell (Ricketson) Webb, 86, widow of Jimmie Wendell Webb, Sr., went to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 3, 1936 in West Green, GA, the daughter of the late George Dewey Ricketson, Sr. and Effie Leigh (Burkett) Ricketson. She was the last surviving member of her...

Martha C. Coates

Martha C. Coates

Sep 17, 2022

Martha Crawford Coates, 84, wife of James Edward Coates, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her residence. Martha was born on May 15, 1938 in Greene County to the late Walter Raleigh and Leona (Shifflett) Crawford. She loved her cat, snowmen, and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Staunton. In addition to her beloved husband,...

Howard K. Crosby

Howard K. Crosby

Sep 16, 2022

Howard Keith Crosby, 75, son of the late Lester Ward and Hannah Marie (Hanger) Crosby, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Keith was born on July 5, 1947. He was a woodworker by trade and served proudly as a medic in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his...