Obituaries

Nelson B. Meyerhoeffer

Nelson B. Meyerhoeffer

Jun 22, 2022

STUARTS DRAFT - Nelson Bee Meyerhoeffer, 84, husband of Georgia H. Meyerhoeffer, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Brookdale Staunton. Nelson was born on June 11, 1938 in Augusta County to the late Wade and Delpha (Link) Meyerhoeffer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bill Meyerhoeffer, Virginia “Ginny” Weaver, Ellen Drumheller, Martha...

Josef Pehan

Josef Pehan

Jun 22, 2022

Josef “Joe” Pehan, 86 of 304 Hudson Avenue passed away on June 21, 2022 at sunset surrounded by his family. Joe was born January 15, 1936 in present-day Serbia to his late mother and father, Cacilia and Franz Pehan. Joe was one of the few remaining survivors of the Danube-Schwabian genocide which occurred at the end of WWII in Yugoslavia....

Dawn I. Tutwiler

Dawn I. Tutwiler

Jun 15, 2022

Verona – Dawn Imogene Tutwiler, 83 of 55 Riverview Dr., Verona, VA passed away on June 15, 2022 at her home. Dawn was born on August 10, 1938 in Rockingham County to the late Arnold P. and Mabel G. (Moyer) Tutwiler. She graduated from Middle River High School in Weyers Cave, VA. She was employed by Holiday’s Shoe Store, Staunton,...

Lois C. Breen

Lois C. Breen

Jun 15, 2022

Lois Ann (Cook) Breen, 89, passed away on June 15, 2022 at the Legacy of North Augusta. Lois was born on November 26, 1932 to the late Charles Lewis and Thelma (Coyner) Cook. She graduated from Churchville High School and attended business college. She retired from GE as a supervisor. Lois was a longtime member of Third Presbyterian Church. She...

Charles L. Arnold, Jr.

Charles L. Arnold, Jr.

Jun 14, 2022

Charles L. Arnold, Jr. “Chuck” peacefully departed this life on Tuesday June 14, 2022 at the age of 87. He has entered into eternal life in heaven due to his strong faith in Jesus Christ and His teachings. He will be laid to rest in Barren Ridge, VA beside his wife of 57 years, the late Eleanor Driver Arnold. He...

Daniel L. Surratt

Daniel L. Surratt

Jun 13, 2022

Daniel Lee Surratt, 71, husband of Rosetta Mae (Clifton) Surratt, passed away on June 13, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. Mr. Surratt was born on October 6, 1950 in Staunton to the late Chester and Dorothy (Lotts) Surratt. Daniel worked for 33 years for UPS and was an auctioneer since 1976. He volunteered for the local food bank and had...

Judith R. Williams

Judith R. Williams

Jun 13, 2022

Judith Carlotta (Rand) Williams, 82, wife of Gene Milton Williams, passed away on June 13, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Williams was born on March 18, 1940 in Lowville, NY to the late Harold Murray and Carlotta (Jernigan) Rand. She attended Duke University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and she retired as a hospice nurse....

Jeanette V. Kennedy

Jeanette V. Kennedy

Jun 12, 2022

Jeannette V. Kennedy, 74, of Staunton, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Miss Kennedy was born on September 17, 1947 in Lexington to the late David Dewitt and Frances Lorraine (Walton) Kennedy. She is survived by a sister, Carolyn Shiflet; a niece, Lauren Jack; and a great nephew, Otto Jack. In addition to her birth...

Shelly M. Kelley

Shelly M. Kelley

Jun 11, 2022

Shelly Mae (Garrison) Kelley, 83, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Augusta Health. Ms. Kelley was born on July 15, 1938 in Staunton to the late Ollie and Pearl (Eutsler) Garrison. She is survived by a daughter, Shella Ranelle (Moran) Garber; a son, Edward Earl Moran (Debbie); a brother, Sherman Garrison; a sister, Barbara Lee Garrison; grandchildren, Stephanie Brunner,...

Clifford C. Waddy

Clifford C. Waddy

Jun 10, 2022

Clifford Clayton Waddy of Marietta, Georgia died on June 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1963 in Staunton, VA. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Ebenezer Baptist Church by Bishop Michael Turner.

Ralph "Dick" Jacob Golladay

Ralph "Dick" Jacob Golladay

Jun 10, 2022

Ralph “Dick” Jacob Golladay, Jr, 68, husband of Lynn (Lelinko) Golladay, went to meet his maker on June 10, 2022 at Augusta Health. Ralph was born on September 6, 1953 in Waynesboro to the late Ralph Jacob Golladay, Sr. and HeLone Golladay. He worked for a number of years as a Maintenance Supervisor for Allied Redi Mix Co. in Waynesboro,...

Dr Stevan T. Hanna

Dr Stevan T. Hanna

Jun 7, 2022

Dr. Stevan Terrell Hanna, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home lovingly surrounded by friends and family. Born in Charlottesville on July 27, 1944, to the late Dr. Howard Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Elam) Hanna, Staunton was home to Van during his childhood and teenage years. Van graduated Duke University in 1966, then spent the next...

Lauren B. Williams

Lauren B. Williams

Jun 7, 2022

Lauren Brown Williams, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Williams was born on September 15, 1953 in Staunton to the late Lucille Williams. He was a drummer who loved playing in bands and loved the music of James Brown. He was also a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed fishing. He is survived...

L. Paul Hiveley

L. Paul Hiveley

Jun 6, 2022

STAUNTON - Luther “Paul” Hiveley, 77, formerly of Verona, husband of Carrie (Swisher) Hiveley, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Hiveley was born on August 29, 1944 in Sugar Grove, WV to the late Tillman and Myrtle Belle (Spreeman) Hiveley. Paul served in the US Navy on the USS Forrestal and was employed at ASR...

English Brent Taylor

English Brent Taylor

Jun 5, 2022

STAUNTON - English Brent Taylor, 74, husband of Marion (McKenney) Taylor passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Taylor was born on December 17, 1947 to the late English Collins and Mary Ann (Loving) Taylor. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church where he was the...

Paul W. Schooley

Paul W. Schooley

Jun 5, 2022

Paul William Schooley, 49, passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home. Paul was born on on August 30, 1972 in Louisville, KY to Robert “Mike” and Linda (Clark) Schooley. Paul was severely handicapped following an accident at age ten. Prior to his accident he attended Verona and Riverheads elementary schools. He then attended VSDB in Staunton and Hampton....

Susan C. Reed

Susan C. Reed

Jun 1, 2022

STAUNTON - Susan Loraine (Culpeper) Reed, 62, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Reed was born on August 27, 1959 in Washington, DC to Mary (Kelly) Culpeper and the late William B. Culpeper. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Billy Culpeper and wife, Terri; three sisters, Barbara Wilson, Patricia Sturgeon, and...

Earl C. Shifflett Jr.

Earl C. Shifflett Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Weyers Cave - Earl Clarence Shifflett, Jr., 88, widower of Shirley (Allen) Shifflett, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. Mr. Shifflett was born on March 15, 1934 in Virginia to the late Earl C., Sr. and Grace M. Shifflett. He retired as a route driver for Shenandoah Pride Dairy. Mr. Shifflett was a member of Verona...

Thelma Joyce Thacker Watts

Thelma Joyce Thacker Watts

May 31, 2022

Staunton - Thelma Joyce Thacker Watts, 92, passed away on May 31, 2022 at her home in Staunton, Virginia. Joyce was born on November 12, 1929, a daughter, to the late Jesse James Gwin and Lorena E. Thomas Gwin. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a payroll supervisor at the Naval Air Station, Oceana, in Norfolk, Virginia. She moved...

Carroll W. Swortzel

Carroll W. Swortzel

May 29, 2022

GREENVILLE - Carroll Wayte Swortzel, 95, husband of Violet Bosserman Swortzel, passed away at Shenandoah Hospice House on May 29, 2022. Mr. Swortzel was born on December 3, 1926 in Rockbridge County to the late Harry Wayte and Irene (Lackey) Swortzel. He was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church and served as an elder emeritus and trustee. He was...