Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Matthew Paul Goepel
May 28, 2022
Matthew Paul Goepel, 59, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1962 in Bethesda, MD to the late Larwence Oscar Goepel and Margaret May (Hutchens) Wolfe. Mr. Goepel was employed at Fisher Auto Parts. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking and canoeing. He is survived by two...
Cindy A. Stewart
May 26, 2022
Lucinda "Cindy" Ann Stewart, 63, passed away on May 26, 2022 at her residence. Cindy was born on August 3, 1958 in Staunton to the late Grover William and Jean Montgomery Robertson. She loved the beach and spending time with her family. Cindy was a proud grandmother and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Taylor Thorne; her...
Charles L. Joyce
May 25, 2022
Charles Lewis Joyce, 90, widow of Mary Belle (Cason) Joyce, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living. Mr. Joyce was born on May 31, 1931 to the late Floyd Vernon and Myrtle Luffsey Joyce. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Wisconsin and was employed as a master electrician. He was a...
Guy Franklin Didawick
May 23, 2022
Guy Franklin Didawick, 95, widower of Lucille Jordan Didawick, of Staunton, died peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1926 in Woodstock, Virginia, son of the late Raymond and Florence Sibert Didawick. Guy was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Rotary Club of Staunton. He served proudly as a Marine during World War...
Suneeta Kaasan
May 23, 2022
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Suneeta (Asrani) Kaasan on Monday, May 23, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced. Suneeta was born in Staten Island, New York on February 15, 1971. She grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia but also spent several years in India as a young...
Helen Lotts Ramsey
May 23, 2022
Helen Lotts Ramsey, 100, beloved wife of Clarence Ramsey (deceased), of 340 Mary Gray Lane, Staunton passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at her home in Oviedo, Florida. She was born August 10, 1921, the daughter of Leonard Zeno Lotts and Nora Dell (Barkley) Lotts. Prior to her retirement, she had worked at the Pepsi Cola Company. She was a...
Brenda O. Painter
May 23, 2022
FISHERSVILLE - Brenda (Owensby) Painter, 76, widow of Wayne Lee Painter, passed away on May 23, 2022 at Augusta Health. Prior to her bout with illnesses, she enjoyed her family time with her children and grandchildren. Her best years were family events at home with her grandkids running through the house. The older grandkids enjoyed making visits to Walmart where...
Daniel Lee Redifer
May 23, 2022
Daniel Lee Redifer, 21, passed away on May 23, 2022. Daniel was born on October 30, 2000 in Fishersville to Joshua and Jennifer (Maddox) Redifer. Daniel was a beloved dock assistant and carrier for the News Virginian. He really enjoyed working at his job and he loved his Chevy Blazer. He is survived by his brother, Scott Redifer; his sisters,...
Peggy B. Solt
May 22, 2022
Peggy Jean (Beachum) Solt, 74, widow of George Edward Solt, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Augusta Health. Peggy was born on December 7, 1947 in Hampton, VA to the late Maurice Reeves Beachum and Gertrude Elizabeth (Cunningham) Beachum. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Solt (Niki) of Ruckersville and Justin Solt (Jana) of Richmond; her daughters,...
James F. Taylor
May 21, 2022
James Frank Taylor, 82, husband of Faye (Buchanan) Taylor, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Taylor was born on December 22, 1939 in Omar, WV to the late Kyle and Bernice (Haislip) Taylor. Mr. Taylor, along with his father and two brothers were owners of Taylor and Sons Electrical Contractors. He was...
Miguel Angel Garces De Marcilla
May 21, 2022
Miguel Angel Garces de Marcilla passed away at his home at The Legacy at North Augusta on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 92. He loved gathering with family and friends, especially to play canasta or dominoes. He enjoyed farming and being outdoors and was also an avid fan of professional boxing and baseball. Miguel goes to join...
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