Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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