Obituaries

James E. Taylor Jr.

James E. Taylor Jr.

Apr 13, 2022

James “Jimmy” Everett Taylor, Jr. of Greenville, 70, husband of Sherry (Ralston) Taylor, passed away on April 13, 2022 at his home. Jimmy was born on October 16, 1951 in Lebanon, VA to the late James Everett Taylor, Sr. and Kazel O’dear (Shepard) Taylor. He worked as a driver for UPS for over 33 years and was currently driving for...

Ronald H. Ritchie

Ronald H. Ritchie

Apr 12, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Houff Ritchie, 77, husband of Carolyn S. Ritchie, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Ritchie was born on December 29, 1944 in Miami Beach, FL to the late Joseph William and Geneva (Houff) Ritchie. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn, for 58 years. Ronnie retired from Reynolds after 33 years as...

Donnie Denton Meeks

Donnie Denton Meeks

Apr 11, 2022

Donnie Denton Meeks, 86, of Fishersville, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1935, the son of Hampton Cline and Margaret Elizabeth Meeks. He was raised in Barren Ridge and graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1953 where he lettered in basketball. Following graduation, he served in the Army National...

Leslie B. Anthony

Leslie B. Anthony

Apr 10, 2022

Leslie Bonita Anthony passed away unexpectedly at home on April 10, 2022. Leslie was born on December 15, 1949 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Laverne “Red” and Mary Ella Michael Anthony. Leslie Bonita grew up in Verona, Virginia and graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 1968. She attended and graduated from James Madison University with a degree in...

Waide Henry Marshall, Jr.

Waide Henry Marshall, Jr.

Apr 10, 2022

Waide Henry Marshall, Jr., 61, passed away on April 10, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Waide was born on June 3, 1960 to Waide Henry and Catherine Virginia (Shifflett) Marshall, Sr. He is survived by his brother, Donald Lynn Marshall; his sisters, Peggy Marshall and Debbie Ayers (Ricky); and a step-brother, Robert Lee Shiflett (Sandra). The family will receive...

Barbara M. Farley

Barbara M. Farley

Apr 3, 2022

Barbara Ann Medland Farley, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, near Staunton, VA. Fondly known as “Bib,” “Barbie,” “Mom,” or “Granny,” her love of family, hospitality, and people defined her long and abundant life. Born in Waymart, PA, Barbara was the daughter of Harry Price and Frances Spangenberg Medland. She was a proud graduate of Waymart High School...

George E. Haliburton

George E. Haliburton

Apr 3, 2022

STAUNTON – George Edward Haliburton, 71, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Haliburton was born on February 19, 1951 in Staunton to the late William Franklin, Jr. and Ollie Marie (Taylor) Haliburton. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Allen Chapel. Mr. Haliburton is survived by his fiancé,...

Beverly O'Baugh Johnson

Beverly O'Baugh Johnson

Mar 31, 2022

MT. SIDNEY – Beverly Ann (O’baugh) Johnson, 91, widow of John “Joe” Joseph Johnson, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1930 in Waynesboro to the late John Perry and Una Rebecca (Troxell) O’baugh. Mrs. Johnson was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was a registered...

Michael W. Hoover Sr.

Michael W. Hoover Sr.

Mar 31, 2022

STAUNTON, VA… Michael Wayne Hoover, Sr., 67, husband of Edith Hoover, of Lee Jackson Highway, died Thursday, March 31. 2022 in Augusta Health. He was born on April 10, 1954, in Monterey, a son of the late Harvey Pleasant, Jr. and Margaret (Barkley) Hoover. Mr. Hoover worked in construction for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Betty Talley Combee

Betty Talley Combee

Mar 31, 2022

Betty Talley Combee passed from this life on March 31, 2022 and now inhabits a home not made with hands but eternal in the Heavens. Some lives impact the lives of others in ways too numerous to count.... and such life was that of Betty (Kyle) Ruth Talley Combee. Born on November 12, 1926 at the home of her parents...

Nancy A. Hall

Nancy A. Hall

Mar 29, 2022

Nancy A. (Shull) Craig Hall, 82, widow of Robert Arthur Hall, Jr., of Staunton, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Almarode) Shull. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Brown, a grandson, Barry Brown, Jr. and a stepson, Mike Hall. She is survived...

Cornelia K. Henry

Cornelia K. Henry

Mar 28, 2022

Cornelia Kivlighan Henry, 84, loved mother and grandmother, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 28, 2022. She was born October 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Mary Abbitt and Joseph Harold Kivlighan. Cornelia was a graduate of Holton-Arms Junior College in Washington DC and the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She was active in her nursing...

Leslie L. Rohr

Leslie L. Rohr

Mar 26, 2022

Leslie Lee Rohr, 60, widow of Donald “Mac” McGrath, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ms. Rohr was born May 14, 1961 in Staunton to Jean Terry (Leistra) Rohr Wilkinson and the late James Robert Rohr. She attended the University of Louisiana and graduated from Blue...

Zaidyn Amari White

Zaidyn Amari White

Mar 26, 2022

(HARRISONBURG) - Infant Zaidyn Amari White passed away on March 26, 2022 at his home. Zaidyn was a precious boy with his beautiful shock of curly hair, adorable cheeks, eyes full of wisdom and a sweet smile. Although his time here was short, he touched the hearts of all who had the joy of meeting him. Zaidyn was born on...

Lloyd J. Huffman

Lloyd J. Huffman

Mar 26, 2022

Lloyd Junior Huffman, 68, husband of Becky Huffman, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Huffman was born on October 12, 1953 in Bath County to the late Lloyd Wilson and Mary (Arbogast) Huffman. He served as a laborer in the logging industry. In addition to his wife of 45 years, he is survived by a son,...

Marilyn A. Johnson

Marilyn A. Johnson

Mar 21, 2022

FISHERSVILLE - Marilyn Ada Johnson, 91, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville. Ms. Johnson was born on May 16, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Elmer Johnson and Violet (Johnson) Anderson. She was formerly employed by several members of the U.S House of Representatives and later as a legal secretary...

Rose C. Green

Rose C. Green

Mar 20, 2022

Rose Marie Cacioppo Green, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022. Rose was born in Janson, Colorado, and was raised in Raton, New Mexico. Rose loved her childhood and how close her family was. Family meant everything to her. She raised her kids and most of her grandkids. Her favorite thing was getting visits from family....

Nancy Lee Taylor

Nancy Lee Taylor

Mar 19, 2022

Nancy Lee Taylor, 85, formerly of Staunton, passed away on March 19, 2022 at her residence in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Nancy was born on February 12, 1937 to the late George W. and Edith Harden Taylor, Jr. She loved traveling and visiting casinos. She was adored by her co-workers and loved by many. She is survived by a sister, Edith...

Steven Zapton

Steven Zapton

Mar 19, 2022

Steven Zapton of Staunton passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the age of 77. Steve was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree in art from the University of Michigan and his master’s degree from the Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, New York. He was a professor of art at James Madison University for 33 years...

Bettie Michael

Bettie Michael

Mar 18, 2022

Bettie Allan (Smith) Michael, 88, wife of Donald F. Michael of 201 Red Oaks Drive, Staunton, VA, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home. Bettie was born in Charleston, WV, on January 25, 1934, a daughter of Herbert and Alease Smith. Bettie attended Stuart Hall in Staunton and William & Mary College. Bettie retired from the Department...