Obituaries
Darrell R. Drake
Aug 30, 2022
Darrell Race Drake, 52, son of Race and Jean Drake passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2022 at his Washington D.C. residence. In addition to his parents, Darrell is survived by his son, Charles H. Drake; his sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Chris Wayne of Locust Grove, VA, and his nephew, Jackson M. Wayne; his aunt, Donna Drake of St....
Marjorie L. Grant
Aug 29, 2022
Marjorie Lynn Grant of Staunton, Virginia passed away on August 29, 2022 in Waynsboro VA. Marjorie was born to George and Florence Myers on July 6, 1948. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Robert Gene Grant; her parents, George and Florence Myers; her sister, Judy Marjason; her brother, Louis Myers; her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Goble; and her grandchild,...
George E. Stone Jr.
Aug 28, 2022
George Edmund Stone, Jr., 77, husband of Edna K. Stone, passed away on August 28, 2022 at Brightview at Baldwin Park. Mr. Stone was born on August 4, 1945 in Richmond, VA to the late George Edmund, Sr. and Frances (Fitzpatrick) Stone. He served in the National Guard and last worked as a draftsman with EGS and Associates. He was...
Colin J.S. Thomas, Jr.
Aug 26, 2022
Colin J. S. Thomas, Jr. (“Cal”) died on Friday, August 26, 2022 at home in Staunton. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Cal was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-three years Susan Timberlake Thomas. Cal is survived by his son C. J. Steuart Thomas, III (Marie), and their children Ann Marshall Tilton (Greg), Susan Thomas (George...
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...
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