Obituaries

Darlynn K. Puckett

Darlynn K. Puckett

Feb 2, 2022

Darlynn (Dolly) Kathleen Puckett, 58, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Augusta Health, surrounded by her family. Ms. Puckett was born on February 13, 1963 in Binghamton, NY to the late Edward Stephen, Sr. and Dorothy Evelyn (Smith) Elsky. She loved being a Nana, Mother, Sister. She was loved by so many. She is survived by two daughters, Darleen...

Paul A. Wilkerson

Paul A. Wilkerson

Feb 1, 2022

Paul Alexander Wilkerson, 82, of Staunton, Virginia died Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1939 in Augusta County of Anthony Perkins Wilkerson and Oval Wallace Robertson Wilkerson. Paul graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and was the senior Vice President and the captain of the football and basketball team in 1956. He worked for C...

Joe Ann H. Stouffer

Joe Ann H. Stouffer

Jan 30, 2022

Joe Ann (Hodge) Stouffer, 73, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Shenandoah Hospice House. Ms. Stouffer was born on June 18, 1948 to the late Aubrey Lawrence Hodge and Dora Elizabeth (Jackson) Hodge. Joe Ann worked as a hostess at Kathy’s Restaurant for 25 years. She attended Calvary Baptist Church and loved playing bingo at the Moose Lodge. All...

Carole Kivlighan

Carole Kivlighan

Jan 29, 2022

Mary Carole Kivlighan (Carole) passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah in Fishersville, VA surrounded by her family. She was 75 years old. Carole was born in Staunton, VA on November, 4, 1946. She was a lifelong Catholic and grew up attending St Francis Church in Staunton. Carole graduated from RE Lee...

Patricia S. Ridenour

Patricia S. Ridenour

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia Anne Startzman Ridenour, 90, of Staunton, peacefully entered eternal life on January 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Charles Jeremiah Startzman and Edna Belle (Grossnickle) Startzman, Patricia was born on February 12, 1931, in Hagerstown, Maryland. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic elementary and high school in Hagerstown and the College...

Ariel D. Fix

Ariel D. Fix

Jan 28, 2022

Ariel (Dean) Fix, 78, widow of Charles Jackson Fix, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 in Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Mrs. Fix was born on May 26, 1943 in Harrisonburg to the late Ralph Raymond and Nora Belle (Lawson) Dean. She retired from Community Bank as a teller and escrow clerk. She was a member of Verona UMC....

Larry A. Sink Sr

Larry A. Sink Sr

Jan 27, 2022

Craigsville- Larry Alonza Sink Sr., 74, passed away on January 27, 2022 at his home. Larry was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 20, 1947 to the late Alonza and Mary Frances (Boothe) Sink. He worked as a Truck Driver in the construction industry. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed traveling. He enjoyed his home in Craigsville, liked sitting...

Jonathan "Dale" Smith

Jonathan "Dale" Smith

Jan 26, 2022

Jonathan Dale Smith, 63, husband of Karen Parks Smith, passed away on January 26, 2022 of Covid at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Dale was born on August 10, 1958, in Richmond, VA. He loved to play the guitar and the harmonica. He also loved to sing. He loved the Lord and has now experienced perfect healing. We have lost a...

Anthony E. Hamilton

Anthony E. Hamilton

Jan 26, 2022

FLORISSANT, MO - On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, Anthony “Tony” Hamilton passed away from this world to his heavenly home with his loving wife Cassandra and daughter Hope by his side. He was one of three children born to the late Elder Alphonso and Catherine “Kitty” Hamilton. Tony was raised in Staunton as the youngest of three boys. Through his...

John M. Harrison

John M. Harrison

Jan 24, 2022

STAUNTON - John Michael Harrison, 83, of Staunton passed on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Envoy. He was born December 6, 1938 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, son of the late Albert J. and Leone (Taylor) Harrison. Mike graduated from East Tennessee State. He was a chemist for the United States Government before retiring. Prior to that he taught school in Bath,...

J. Wade Munford

J. Wade Munford

Jan 24, 2022

STAUNTON - J. Wade Munford, 87, husband of Anne Sharon (McClune) Munford, passed away on January 24, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1934 in Peterburg, Va, a son of the late Jethro Wade Munford, Sr. and Jessie (Adkins) Munford. Wade was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Conference and attended Cherryvale United Methodist Church. He was part...

Thomas G. Howell

Thomas G. Howell

Jan 23, 2022

Thomas Gerome Howell, 76 of Verona, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born October 12, 1945 in Bath County to the late Conway H. and Alice S. Howell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the owner of Commonwealth Engine and Truck Service and and was employed by Bath County Pump...

Michael W. Dill Sr.

Michael W. Dill Sr.

Jan 22, 2022

DEERFIELD – Michael Wayne Dill, Sr., 48, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Dill was born on September 6, 1973 in Gainesville, GA to the late Richard Wayne and Nancy Elaine (Brooks) Dill. He was an installer for MGW Lingo Networks. He is survived by three sons, Michael W. Dill, Jr., Jacob Dill and Samuel Dill;...

Cathy G. Blinn

Cathy G. Blinn

Jan 21, 2022

Cathy Elizabeth Green Blinn, 71, wife of Dr. Robert Holland Blinn, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She had bravely battled cancer for almost two years before succumbing to the disease. Cathy was born in Sanford, Florida in 1950. Her parents were Roy Donald Green and Sally Hunter (Rivers) Green. Cathy was a member...

Reid B. Patterson

Reid B. Patterson

Jan 19, 2022

Reid Barnes Patterson, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2022, at Augusta Health. Reid had made his home at the Beulah Land campus of Blue Ridge Christian Homes for the past 3 years. Mr. Patterson was born on December 7, 1938, to the late John Knox and Sue (Harris) Patterson. He lived his entire life in Salisbury, North Carolina....

Bettijo G. Coffey

Bettijo G. Coffey

Jan 19, 2022

Bettijo Goble Coffey of Staunton, VA went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022. She passed away at the age of 63 and is on the way to beginning another journey. She was born on September 3, 1958, the oldest daughter of Herman J. Goble, Jr., who predeceased her on May 10, 2014, and Gloria A. Gould....

Matthew Mark Harris

Matthew Mark Harris

Jan 19, 2022

Matthew Mark Harris, 58, of Staunton passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on January 19, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Mark was a graduate of Robert E. Lee and a lifelong Staunton resident. He began working for his father, the late Clyde Harris, at Clyde's Custom Autobody as a teenager. He quickly learned the tricks and...

James R. Sensabaugh

James R. Sensabaugh

Jan 18, 2022

James “Jimmy” Richard Sensabaugh, 86, husband of Brigitta (Protil) Sensabaugh, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022, at home. Mr. Sensabaugh was born in Staunton on August 8, 1935, to the late John David and Lucille Vest (Loftis) Sensabaugh. Mr. Sensabaugh served in the Air Force and worked at Genicom as a Relay Technician. He also gave of his time,...

Steve I. White Jr.

Steve I. White Jr.

Jan 18, 2022

Surrounded by the peace and tranquility of the Shenandoah House at Augusta Health, Steve I. (Buck) White, Jr. returned to his heavenly father on January 18, 2022. Born on June 26, 1934 to Steve Isaac and Ollie (Turner) White, in the mountains of Highland County, Steve grew up doing the two things he loved most - hunting and fishing. It...

Branson L. Puffenberger

Branson L. Puffenberger

Jan 18, 2022

Branson “Puffy” Lahue Puffenberger, 88, of Staunton, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1933 in Bath County, VA, a son of the late David Max Puffenberger and Mary Rebecca (Puffenbarger) Puffenberger. Branson retired as a manager from Reids Store with 40 years of service. He was very active throughout his life and enjoyed archery,...