Obituaries
Cornelia K. Henry
Mar 28, 2022
Cornelia Kivlighan Henry, 84, loved mother and grandmother, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 28, 2022. She was born October 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Mary Abbitt and Joseph Harold Kivlighan. Cornelia was a graduate of Holton-Arms Junior College in Washington DC and the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She was active in her nursing...
Leslie L. Rohr
Mar 26, 2022
Leslie Lee Rohr, 60, widow of Donald “Mac” McGrath, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ms. Rohr was born May 14, 1961 in Staunton to Jean Terry (Leistra) Rohr Wilkinson and the late James Robert Rohr. She attended the University of Louisiana and graduated from Blue...
Zaidyn Amari White
Mar 26, 2022
(HARRISONBURG) - Infant Zaidyn Amari White passed away on March 26, 2022 at his home. Zaidyn was a precious boy with his beautiful shock of curly hair, adorable cheeks, eyes full of wisdom and a sweet smile. Although his time here was short, he touched the hearts of all who had the joy of meeting him. Zaidyn was born on...
Lloyd J. Huffman
Mar 26, 2022
Lloyd Junior Huffman, 68, husband of Becky Huffman, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Huffman was born on October 12, 1953 in Bath County to the late Lloyd Wilson and Mary (Arbogast) Huffman. He served as a laborer in the logging industry. In addition to his wife of 45 years, he is survived by a son,...
Marilyn A. Johnson
Mar 21, 2022
FISHERSVILLE - Marilyn Ada Johnson, 91, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville. Ms. Johnson was born on May 16, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Elmer Johnson and Violet (Johnson) Anderson. She was formerly employed by several members of the U.S House of Representatives and later as a legal secretary...
Rose C. Green
Mar 20, 2022
Rose Marie Cacioppo Green, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022. Rose was born in Janson, Colorado, and was raised in Raton, New Mexico. Rose loved her childhood and how close her family was. Family meant everything to her. She raised her kids and most of her grandkids. Her favorite thing was getting visits from family....
Nancy Lee Taylor
Mar 19, 2022
Nancy Lee Taylor, 85, formerly of Staunton, passed away on March 19, 2022 at her residence in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Nancy was born on February 12, 1937 to the late George W. and Edith Harden Taylor, Jr. She loved traveling and visiting casinos. She was adored by her co-workers and loved by many. She is survived by a sister, Edith...
Steven Zapton
Mar 19, 2022
Steven Zapton of Staunton passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the age of 77. Steve was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree in art from the University of Michigan and his master’s degree from the Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, New York. He was a professor of art at James Madison University for 33 years...
Bettie Michael
Mar 18, 2022
Bettie Allan (Smith) Michael, 88, wife of Donald F. Michael of 201 Red Oaks Drive, Staunton, VA, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home. Bettie was born in Charleston, WV, on January 25, 1934, a daughter of Herbert and Alease Smith. Bettie attended Stuart Hall in Staunton and William & Mary College. Bettie retired from the Department...
Larry C. Hevener
Mar 17, 2022
Larry Clinton Hevener, 77, husband of Sandra “Sandy” McMullen Hevener, passed away on March 17, 2022 at his residence. Larry was born on February 20, 1945, to the late Virgil L. and Elizabeth (Roby) Hevener Lilley. Larry served in the United States Navy and was retired from Brown & Root. In his retirement, he worked as an antique dealer –...
Phyllis A. Stotler
Mar 16, 2022
Phyllis Ann Stotler, 78, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Augusta Health. Miss Stotler was born on March 6, 1944 in Winchester to the late Charles G. and Dorothy (Luttrell) Stotler. She is survived by her brother, Daniel Stotler and wife Patricia of Verona and special friend/caregiver, Susan Waggy. A funeral service will be conducted in the Henry Funeral Home...
Ronnie Lee Shumaker
Mar 14, 2022
Ronnie Lee Shumaker, 70, husband of Brenda Eckard Shumaker, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Ronnie was born on August 14, 1951 in Harrisonburg to the late Wilmer Harrison and Allie Christine Shifflett Shumaker, Sr. He was a former member of Glossbrenner United Methodist Church since 2001. He loved to work...
Carol Kaplan
Mar 14, 2022
Carol Swanson DeNicola Kaplan, 61, wife of Lee Kaplan, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Kaplan was born on February 6, 1961 to Marlyn Kay (Munter) Swanson and the late Duane Irvin Swanson. Carol was employed in accounts receivable at Fisher Auto Parts. She was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church and she loved...
George M. Andrews
Mar 13, 2022
CARENCRO, LA ~ George McCoy Andrews, Jr., 67, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette. Mr. Andrews was a native of Staunton, Virginia and a resident of Carencro. He was employed with Barry Concrete for twenty-four years. A devout servant of Christ, he was a member of Vatican Baptist Church, enjoyed volunteering vacation bible school,...
Edward L. Wrenn
Mar 13, 2022
Edward Lefevre Wrenn, 85, widower of Shirley Marie (Jones) Wrenn, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Wrenn was born on July 17, 1936 in Weyers Cave to the late Leroy Ellis and “Ruth” Juanita (Furr) Wrenn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard of Virginia and was a member of Stuarts Draft...
William Rodney Herndon
Mar 11, 2022
William Rodney Herndon, 53, husband of Kimberly (Branch) Herndon, went to his reward on Friday, March 11, 2022. Rodney was born on June 18, 1968 to the late John Gordon and Judith Lynn Herndon Smith in Charlottesville, Va. In addition to his wife, Rodney is survived by his children and grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Payne and her husband, Timothy R. Payne...
Joey Steven Reece
Mar 9, 2022
Joey Steven Reece, 71, husband of Sandra (McCray) Reece, of Verona, passed away on March 9, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1950 in Danville, Il, a son of the late Richard T. Reece and Mabel (Jefferies) Reece Hoover. He was employed for 31 years and retired as a Lead Tool and Die Maker at ASR. Joey was a...
Wanda R. Spiers
Mar 9, 2022
Wanda Virginia (Reid) Spiers, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 23, 1943 in Staunton to the late Arthur Russell, Sr. and Lucille Virginia (Livick) Reid. Ms. Spiers was a member of Verona United Methodist Church. She retired from AT&T as a service coordinator. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law,...
Jeanna R. Wetzel
Mar 8, 2022
Jeanna Bernice (Ridenour) Wetzel, 55, wife of Kenneth Wayne Wetzel Jr., passed away on March 8, 2022 at UVA Dialysis during a kidney treatment. Mrs. Wetzel was born on February 26, 1967 to the late John and Katherine (Miller) Ridenour. She worked at Western State in the kitchen, for 7 years as well as Mcdonalds on Greenville Avenue for many...
Pamela Smith
Mar 7, 2022
Pamela Smith, 69, of Staunton, formerly of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1952 in Bryan, Ohio to the late William Daniel and Junetta Hartman Grant. She loved Elvis Presley and his music and was an avid collector of pigs. She loved watching Law and Order and movies...