Obituaries

Julia W. Kiessling

Julia W. Kiessling

Apr 20, 2022

Julia Watson Kiessling, 71, died April 20, 2022. She was born November 7, 1950 in Staunton, the daughter of Adele (Gooch) and Henry William Kiessling. Julia was a graduate of Stuart Hall, Drexel University (B.S), and Temple University (MBA). Her work experience at Drexel and master’s degree positioned her well for a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant. For...

John K. Quick

John K. Quick

Apr 17, 2022

STAUNTON - John Kenneth “Kenny” Quick, 75, husband of Yvonne Hunter Quick, passed away on April 17, 2022 at his home. John was born on October 16, 1946 in Marlinton, WV to the late John Gilmer and Betty Jean (Stuart) Quick. John graduated from Marlinton High School in 1966. John served his country in the Army (5th Corps Artillery) and...

Charles William Thurber

Charles William Thurber

Apr 17, 2022

Charles William “Billy” Thurber, 90, of Verona, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born in Staunton on November 7, 1931, son of the late Clinton William and Etta Florence (Wills) Thurber. Billy was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, he was a driver for Smith’s Transfer and...

Mitchell M. Robertson Jr.

Mitchell M. Robertson Jr.

Apr 16, 2022

STAUNTON – Mitchell McElwee Robertson, Jr., 81, husband of Judith P. Robertson passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Robertson was born on August 13, 1940 in Augusta County to the late Mitchell McElwee, Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth (Rankin) Robertson. He was a member of Staunton Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the Trinity Boys Choir and Staunton Choral Society....

Nancy J. Siemers

Nancy J. Siemers

Apr 15, 2022

Nancy James Siemers (nee Wilson) was born November 5th, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to James Wilson and Mildred Fox. She attended Oregon State University as an undergraduate and received a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Indiana University and was a member of Pi Lambda Theta education honor society and an honorary member of the Cum Laude Society. Her career...

Gregory L. Campbell

Gregory L. Campbell

Apr 15, 2022

Gregory Link Campbell, 57, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Shenandoah Hospice House. Gregory was born on March 6, 1965 to the late Donald Lee and Joyce Viola (Baber) Campbell. He is survived by three cousins; Stuart Dabney, Debbie Arnold, and Marc Hite. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kirk Edward Campbell. Greg's...

Jay Curtis Jeffreys

Jay Curtis Jeffreys

Apr 14, 2022

Jay Curtis Jeffreys, 69, husband of Lucie Ludwig Jeffreys, made his journey home on April 14, 2022. Mr. Jeffreys was born on July 17, 1952 in Galveston, Texas to the late Dr. Alvis Waldo and Virginia Lois Jeffreys. Jay received his bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College and Masters Degree from Tennessee Technological Institute. He was a wildlife biologist for the...

Joseph D. Hall

Joseph D. Hall

Apr 14, 2022

VERONA – Joseph “Joe” Dowe Hall, 64, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UVA. Mr. Hall was born on September 1, 1957 in Lexington to the late Woodrow J. Hall and Cecelia H. Hall. He worked street maintenance and was a snowplow operator and truck driver for the City of Waynesboro. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his grandkids,...

Judith D. Neff

Judith D. Neff

Apr 13, 2022

Judith Lynn Duzan Neff September 27, 1940 – April 13, 2022 Judy would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call "home", an assignment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus: a reunion with family and friends who had previously departed, and she has not...

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...