Obituaries
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...
Jo Sanger Humphreys Burnett
Dec 31, 2022
Jo Sanger Humphreys Burnett, 88, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born September 20, 1934 in Augusta County, a daughter of William Jay Humphreys, Jr. and Catherine Druen Sanger Humphreys. She was a bank secretary and also worked in property management. Later in life, Jo became a CNA. She provided exceptional care for her elderly clients....
Deborah G. Caldwell
Dec 31, 2022
Deborah Jean Garber Caldwell, 71, transitioned from a peaceful sleep at her home in Fishersville into the arms of Jesus on December 31, 2022. Born in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late John William Garber and the late Jean Virginia Dobbins Garber. Debbie was a 1968 graduate of Waynesboro High School and a 1971 graduate of Johnston-Willis...
Stephen W. Flick
Dec 29, 2022
Stephen Wayne Flick, 68, husband of Sandy Flick, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Flick was born on May 27, 1954 in Harrisonburg to the late Arthur William Byers Flick and Thelma Mae (Turner) Flick. Stephen was an avid hunter and sports fan, his favorite teams were the New York Yankees, Duke, and the Minnesota Vikings....
Lillie M. Lumsden
Dec 29, 2022
Lillie Mae (Sprouse) Lumsden, 87, widow of Robert Lumsden, passed away on December 29, 2022. She was born on March 18, 1936, in Augusta County, VA, a daughter of the late John Sprouse and Margaret (Ellinger) Sprouse. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a sales clerk for many years. She is survived by her sons, David Lumsden and Gary...
Tracy K. Koogler
Dec 28, 2022
Tracy Karen Koogler, MD, of Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Linda Rosen Koogler and the late William Mangus Koogler, II, died on December 28, 2022 at the home of her mother in Raphine. She was born on July 15, 1966 in Richmond. She is survived by her brother, William Todd (Royanne); nieces, Lindsay Ryan and Madison Bailey; step-nieces, Josephine Emilia Rose...
Sarah "Sally" F. Jones
Dec 28, 2022
Sara Frances “Sally” Jones, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Augusta Health. Sally was born September 23, 1937, the daughter of William Fleming Jones and Argyle V. (Snyder) Jones. Sally spent her early life in Washington, D.C., moving to Staunton with her family as a teenager. Sally worked for Dr. Randolph Shields, in the Augusta County General District Court, and...
Deborah W. Myers
Dec 28, 2022
Deborah W. Myers, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Deborah was born on June 21, 1948 to the late Joseph William and Anna Cox Wood. Prior to retiring, she was a banker at Crestar. She is survived by her brother, Richard Chandler Wood; her sisters, Ruth W. Wampler, Yvonne W. Hamrick, Sandra W....
K. Logan Bean
Dec 28, 2022
Kohyl Logan Bean, 35, husband of Emily Faith Bean, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville surrounded by his loving family. Logan was born on November 24, 1987 to Robert Bean, Jr. and Patricia Kathryn Shifflett Gerber. Logan served with distinction as a sergeant in the United States Army and was awarded the Army Commendation...
Doretta W. Hanger
Dec 27, 2022
Doretta Lynne Wilkerson Hanger, 68, passed away on Wednesday. December 27, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Doretta was born on July 21, 1954 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to the late Lee Roy and Geneva Elizabeth Burks Wilkerson. She is survived by her brother, David Lee Wilkerson of Jellico, TN; a step-son, Dustin Fitzgerald and his wife, Kimberly; her friend,...
Mary Jo Ramsey-Smith
Dec 24, 2022
She walks in beauty. Now she has crossed over to the other side, taking with her pieces of our hearts. Mary Jo Ramsey-Smith was a graceful lady of incomparable talents: A singer, musician, and composer. A filmmaker. A playwright. A creator and producer of stunning theatrical events. A guiding light for aspiring young actors. Beyond those magical gifts, Mary Jo...
Jo Ann Wonderley
Dec 24, 2022
Jo Ann (Thurber) Wonderley, 89, wife of Franklin Monroe Wonderley, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Wonderley was born on August 7, 1933 in Augusta County to the late Claudy Hampton Thurber and Bessie Mae (Meeks) Thurber. She worked as an administrator for Home Beneficial. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church. In addition to...