Obituaries
Patricia C. Huffer
Jun 3, 2025
Patricia Jane Clifton Huffer, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
She was born on August 25, 1952, in Rockbridge County to the late Earl Hampton, Sr. and Ethel Rosetta Rowe Clifton.
Trish dedicated an extraordinary forty-six years to Kroger in Staunton, retiring in 2016.
Family was always at the forefront of Trish’s...
David C. Stahl
Jun 1, 2025
David Conrad Stahl, 68, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on November 25, 1956, in Harrisonburg to the late Milo Daniel and Viola Pearl Diener Stahl.
David dedicated his life to the many passions that defined him.
He earned a bachelor’s degree and went on to build a...
Franklin "Buddy" D. Lancaster
May 27, 2025
It is with deep love and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Franklin (Buddy) D. Lancaster, who left us peacefully at the age of 84. He lived a long, full life marked by kindness, resilience, and a sense of humor that could brighten even the darkest day.
He was born on November 26, 1940, in Bent Mountain, VA, Buddy...
Charlott B. Dean
May 26, 2025
Charlott Carlene Bunnell Dean, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on January 28, 1947, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Wilford Onan, Jr. and Magdalene Fincham Bunnell.
Charlott dedicated over thirty years to her career in the operations department for Community Bank in Staunton, where she...
Alfred L. Johnson
May 25, 2025
Alfred Lee Johnson, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville.
He was born on February 21, 1953, in Staunton to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Annie Cleo Coffey Johnson.
Alfred was a gifted wood finisher, admired for his meticulous craftsmanship.
Above all, he found his greatest joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
He...
Ruby R. Rankin
May 22, 2025
Ruby Frances Robertson Rankin, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on October 18, 1939, in Augusta County to the late Emery “EC” Clyde and Catherine Randolph Robertson.
Ruby was a seamstress for thirty-four years working at Genesco.
She is survived by her daughter and her son-in-law, Kathy and Mark...
Andrew T. Hostetter
May 22, 2025
Andrew Thomas Hostetter, Sr., passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on January 16, 1936, in Bells Valley, Virginia to the late William Edward, Sr. and Lena Martin Hostetter.
“Andy,” as everyone called him, was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church in Staunton and also attended Victory Worship Center. He was a skilled rock,...
James L. Lamb
May 22, 2025
James Leo Lamb, 82, of Staunton, loving husband to Tesi Grace Kilmartin Lamb, and son of the late William Loftus and Madeline Gwin Lamb, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House after an extended illness.
Jim was born on April 11, 1943, in a log house in Seldom Seen, near McDowell in Highland County.
After graduating...
Margarette M. Parrish
May 21, 2025
Margarette Maddox Parrish, 81, of Sanford, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025.
Margarette was born in Augusta County to the late Conley Ferdinand and Irene Fitzgerald Maddox.
She loved, baking and cooking, nature watching and cats but most of all, she loved her family.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Parrish (Charisse) and Anthony Parrish (Reggie Bowman); daughter in...
Phoenix K. Clark
May 20, 2025
Phoenix Kane Clark passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the University Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on February 4, 2025, in Harrisonburg to Blake Matthew Clark and Cherish Jorden Decole Via.
Though his time was brief, Phoenix touched the hearts of many. He was known for his infectious smile and joyful spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all...
Gary W. Bayne
May 20, 2025
Gary Wayne Bayne, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on November 10, 1962, in Staunton to the late James Lee and Mary Ellen Adkins Bayne.
He worked for fifteen years in maintenance at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton.
Gary was a dedicated son who took remarkable care of his parents, particularly his...
Willie L. McCune
May 18, 2025
Willie Lanier McCune, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on February 7, 1935, in Bath County to the late Willie Cameron and Katherine Elizabeth Kincaid McCune.
Willie was a man of many passions. A devoted outdoorsman, he found joy in hunting and gardening, where he cultivated an immaculate yard that could easily...
Gary D. Bosserman
May 18, 2025
Gary Davis Bosserman, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on May 19, 1947, in Staunton to the late Alvin Dennis (A.D.) and Jennie Lee Davis Bosserman. In most recent years he resided with his sister, Judy, in Waynesboro.
Gary was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War and honorably served in the...
Evie H. Pyne
May 18, 2025
Evie Kay Hewitt Pyne, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at English Meadows in Fishersville.
She was born on November 18, 1942, in Augusta County to the late Elton Massie, Sr. and Ruby Ethel Harris Hewitt.
Evie had a love for gardening, nature, and animals. Evie's passion for farming and animals was exemplified by her long-standing involvement with the Virginia...
Robert R. Mules
May 18, 2025
Robert Ray Mules, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on October 15, 1933, in Cortland, New York to the late Franklin Kenyon and Lela Louise Mallery Mules.
Robert dedicated his life to his passion for farming and caring for dairy cattle, a love that began during his childhood on his grandfather's farm...
Harold "Pete" W. Campbell
May 18, 2025
Harold Wray “Pete” Campbell, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his family’s long-time home in Staunton, VA. He is now with his sweetheart, Ada Anne, who preceded him in death October 4, 2024, after fifty-seven years of marriage.
He was born May 5, 1946, at Kings Daughter’s Hospital in Staunton, VA to the late Ulysses and Lorine (Fitzgerald)...
Charles W. Sensabaugh
May 13, 2025
Charles William Sensabaugh, Sr., 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
He was born on August 11, 1930, in Craigsville to the late James Bolivar and Mary Virginia Forbes Sensabaugh.
Charles led a career as a forklift operator, contributing his skills at Daikin in Verona.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Charles was a man...
Vickey G. Wood
May 13, 2025
Vickey Arlene Gutshall Wood, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on May 13, 1952, in Staunton, to the late Grant Eugene and Lillian Margaret Kelly Gutshall.
Vickey was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton. Upon graduating, she attended Blue Ridge Community College in...
Opal A. McDorman
May 11, 2025
Opal "Abby" Avanelle Botkin McDorman, 90, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born on July 27, 1934, in the Clinchport community of Scott County, Virginia, to the late Woodrow William and Mary Mae Armstrong Botkin and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a 1951...
Mary L. Huppuch
May 11, 2025
Mary Lewis Huppuch, 87, of Verona, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
She was born June 27, 1937, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Carl William Lewis and Alice Jacobson Lewis.
Mary had a ready laugh and great sense of humor. She put others before herself. Mary possessed an ardent love of nature—both domestic...
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