Obituaries
James E. Burns
Aug 25, 2022
James Edward Burns, 81, widower of Joyce Leona Burns, passed away on August 25, 2022 at the Retreat in Fishersville. James was born on July 21, 1941 to the late William Harry and Madeline Gladys (Cook) Burns. He worked for Smith Transfer for several years. After their closure, he worked and retired from the Staunton News Leader. He is survived...
Donald L. Southard
Aug 24, 2022
Donald “Donnie” Lee Southard, 83, husband of Hedy Louise (Helmick) Southard passed on August 24, 2022. He was born in Staunton on August 6, 1939 to George and Eleanor (Rhodes) Southard. He graduated from Wilson Memorial, Class of 1956. Mr. Southard served in the Air Force and CIA for a total of 32 years. Donnie was married to his wife...
Bernard C. Hogg Iii
Aug 24, 2022
Bernard (Bernie) Corson Hogg, III, 79, husband of Gail Hogg, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his residence with family by his side. Bernie was born on July 8, 1943, in Richmond, to the late Bernard Corson Hogg, Jr. and Roberta Dean (Garner) Hogg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kyle Hogg of Staunton,...
Georgia M. Phinney
Aug 22, 2022
Georgia Martina “Marti” (Hartman) Phinney, 76, widow of John Myron Phinney, Sr., passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her sister’s residence. Marti was born on July 23, 1946 in Huntsville, AL to the late George Martin and Doris Ellen (Rutledge) Hartman. Marti loved to play scrabble, was a great cook, loved to spend time with her family, and she...
Donna E. Vazquez
Aug 21, 2022
Donna Renae (Eavey) Vazquez, 52, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Envoy of Staunton. She was born in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Nancy Eavey Baber and spent much of her life in Waynesboro. She was also predeceased in death by her stepfather, Phil Baber. Ms. Vazquez is survived by her sons, Tracy "Marcus" Bell, Jr. and Pablo "Ricky" Vazquez;...
Brigitta "Gitta" Katharina (Protil) Sensabaugh
Aug 18, 2022
Brigitta “Gitta” Katharina (Protil) Sensabaugh passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022. She was born in Sremska Mitrovica, Yugoslavia, on November 6, 1940 to the late Wendelin and Hermine Christine (Willner) Protil. She married James Richard Sensabaugh on February 20, 1960, in Saint Francis Catholic Church in Staunton. Mrs. Sensabaugh worked for the Greif Company in Verona for many years....
Bonnie H. Thompson
Aug 16, 2022
Bonnie Morris (Humphrey) Thompson, 77, wife of John W. Thompson, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Thompson was born on September 28, 1944 in Harrisonburg to the late Ernest and Gaye (Morris) Humphrey. Bonnie was a beautician for many years who owned and operated Vanity Fair Beauty Salon. She was active in...
Brenda K. Stover
Aug 14, 2022
Brenda Kay (Gibbs) Stover, 69, widow of Fred Nelson Stover, passed away on August 14, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Brenda was born on April 12, 1953 in Staunton to the late Howard, Jr. and Stella (Maybush) Sharp. She enjoyed her travels with her husband during his Air Force career. She was a phenomenal gardener and a good cook. She...
John M. Yesalavich
Aug 14, 2022
Sergeant John Milton Yesalavich, 76, husband of Peggy Fix Yesalavich, passed away on August 14, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. John was born on November 7, 1945 to the late John Anthony and Martha Sutton Yesalavich. He was a proud United States Marine serving during Vietnam. Following the loss of his son, Cpl. Dwayne M. Yesalavich, he was warmly...
William "Bill" F. Miller
Aug 11, 2022
William F Miller, Jr., 69, husband of June M Miller of Staunton, passed away on August 11, 2022 at his residence after a long illness. Bill was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1953, a son to the late William F Miller, Sr. and Doris E (Malick) Miller. He was a veteran having served 13 years in the...
Stephen 'Timmy' Smith
Aug 10, 2022
Stephen Bruce Smith was born on the 29th of February in the Leap Year of 1952, the second son of Margaret and Ed Smith. His brother Lan nicknamed him "Timmy" for his newborn likeness to the Golden Book character "Timmy the Field Mouse", a moniker that stuck for the next seventy years. Timmy's youth in Ivy, Virginia, was spent exploring...
Jerry F. Harman
Aug 10, 2022
Jerry Filmore Harman, 81, widower of Wendy Alice (McCredie) Harman, passed away on August 10, 2022 at Augusta Health. Jerry was born on October 17, 1940 in Augusta County to the late Esket Filmore Harman and Alice May (Sheets) Judy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Department of Corrections Education, co-owned a flooring business...
Kenneth "Kenny" W. Houser
Aug 9, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Houser, 64, passed away on August 9, 2022 at his home. Kenny was born on August 5, 1958 in Staunton to Gladys Lee (Moomau) Houser and the late Lyle Wilton Houser. He was employed as a machine operator at Nibco. Kenny loved to hunt and fish, and you could find him watching Nascar on Sundays. He liked...
Donna J. Cobb
Aug 8, 2022
STAUNTON – Donna Joyce (Hambrick) Cobb, 91, widow of Clair Alden “Joe” Cobb, died on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Russell S. and Thelma (Hemmings) Hambrick. Prior to retiring, Donna worked in admissions for King’s Daughters’ Hospital. In addition...
Kenneth C. Laporte
Aug 7, 2022
Kenneth C. LaPorte, 95, widower of Evelyn Lyle (Grant) LaPorte, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1927 in Staunton to the late Glen D. and Sada Mae (Caricofe) LaPorte. Mr. LaPorte served in the US Army. He retired as a business owner in residential construction. He is survived by his...
Brenda P. Franklin
Aug 7, 2022
Brenda Pollard Franklin, 73, took her last breath on August 7, 2022, at 11:11 p.m. She was at home, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Leigh Franklin (Larry); husband, Ted Teachey; brother, Tom Pollard; and sister, Cheryl Houck (Gary). She is also survived by much-loved nieces and nephews, three grand-nephews, and a special friend, Michele...
Nancy H. Scarbrough
Aug 7, 2022
Nancy (Hughes) Scarbrough, 72, widow of Everett L. Scarbrough, Jr., went to be with the Lord and her husband on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Mrs. Scarbrough was born on October 10,1949 in Staunton to the late Harry and Genevieve (Hunter) Hughes. She loved the beach and being together with her family. She was deeply loved and will never be forgotten....
Fitzhugh "Hut" H. Vass Jr.
Aug 5, 2022
Fitzhugh “Hut” Hamilton Vass, Jr., 85, husband of Madonna Diesburg Vass, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence. Hut was born on June 27, 1937 in Danville, Virginia to Fitzhugh Hamilton, Sr. and Mary Frances Jackson Vass. He was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church in Staunton and the National Rifle Association. He had worked in...
Helen S. Cash
Aug 4, 2022
Helen Josephine Siron Cash, widow of John L. Cash of 25 Sunset Boulevard, Staunton, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at The Retreat at Fishersville. She was born July 8, 1927 at Doe Hill, Highland County to the late David Clinton Siron and Leda Jane (Siron) Siron. She graduated from McDowell High School in 1945. She then went to...
James "Buck" W. Hostetter
Aug 3, 2022
James Woodrow Hostetter, 96, husband of Evelyn (Via) Hostetter, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Hostetter was born on March 11, 1926 to the late William Edward and Lena (Martin) Hostetter in Goshen. He served as a U. S. Navy seaman aboard the USS Eldorado in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a...
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