Obituaries

Bro. Lonnie W. Baxter

Bro. Lonnie W. Baxter

Dec 9, 2021

STAUNTON – Lonnie Wayne Baxter, 68, husband of Shannon (Huckaby) Baxter died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence. Bro. Baxter was born on November 13, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama to the late William Brazel and Mary Melvina (Davis) Baxter. He earned a degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Bro. Baxter served as pastor for 43 years in Alabama,...

Larry D. Mauzy

Larry D. Mauzy

Dec 8, 2021

Larry David Mauzy, 72, husband of Phyllis Mauzy of Verona, passed away on December 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 8, 1949, in Hightown, a son of the late Roscoe and Nola Blanch (Harper) Mauzy. On October 2, 1971, he married Phyllis Ann Puffenbarger. Mr. Mauzy was a member of the former Union Chapel United Methodist...

David W. “Ro” Mccarty

David W. “Ro” Mccarty

Dec 5, 2021

David William “Ro” McCarty, 64, passed away on December 5, 2021 in Staunton, Va. He was born on October 26, 1957, a son of the late Charles William McCarty and Nellie Rae (McClain) McCarty. Ro was employed by Jim Losh Construction for 25 years and Mike Stone Construction for 10 years. He also worked on a dairy farm for several...

Jacqueline L. Sprouse

Jacqueline L. Sprouse

Nov 30, 2021

Staunton - Jacqueline Lee Sprouse, 81, of Staunton, VA, passed away on November 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 22, 1939 in Craigsville, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Herman Sprouse and Thelma (Zimbro) Sprouse of Craigsville and a brother, Steven L. Sprouse. Surviving are two brothers, Joe M. Sprouse of McCormick,...

Elizabeth "Liz" E. Leichliter

Elizabeth "Liz" E. Leichliter

Nov 30, 2021

Elizabeth (Liz) Erskine Leichliter, 44, of Staunton finished her journey on earth on November 30, 2021. She was born in Staunton at Kings Daughter’s Hospital on August 5, 1977, daughter of Elizabeth C. and B. Wayne Erskine. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and then went on to Radford University where she earned a bachelor’s in...

Margaret J. Ridgeway

Margaret J. Ridgeway

Nov 30, 2021

On November 30, 2021, Margaret Houff Johnson Ridgeway of Staunton, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mae Johnson of Mt. Sidney, left her earthly family to join with her Heavenly one. Mrs. Ridgeway was born on August 21, 1924 and grew up in Mt. Sidney. She graduated from Mt. Sidney High School and then attended Bridgewater College for two...

Donnie M. Shiflett

Donnie M. Shiflett

Nov 29, 2021

Beloved Donnie Maxine (Milstead) Shiflett, 87, formerly of Greenville, and widow of Leo A. Shiflett Sr., passed away on November 29, 2021 at Harrisonburg Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Shiflett was born on September 16, 1934 to the late Miles Rufus and Anna Mary (Michael) Milstead. She is survived by her children, Johnny Shiflett, Sr. and his companion, Marie Bocanegra,...

Edith "Izzy" Wood

Edith "Izzy" Wood

Nov 26, 2021

Edith Isabelle “Izzy” (Phillips) Wood, 84, widow of Mr. Chesley Hugh Wood, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Augusta Health. She was born on February 4, 1937 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Everette and Nellie Virginia (Bryant) Phillips. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Wood was an LPN at Kings Daughters Hospital and Augusta Health in the...

Gladys H. Mullins

Gladys H. Mullins

Nov 23, 2021

STAUNTON - Gladys (Huffman) Mullins, 90, widow of Ulysses Gordon Mullins, passed away on November 23, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living Mrs. Mullins was born on November 4, 1931 in Augusta County to the late Russell Huffman and Della (Berry) Huffman Dinkle. She was a longtime member of Middlebrook Church of God where she played organ for many years. She...

Joanne O. Eimers

Joanne O. Eimers

Nov 23, 2021

Joanne O'Roark Eimers, age 86, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away in Staunton, VA on November 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Joanne was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time of her death. Joanne was born July 17, 1935, in Washington D.C. and was the daughter of the late Louella Catherine Dillard O’Roark and William...

Susan K. Kubany

Susan K. Kubany

Nov 22, 2021

Susan Kathleen Kubany, 74, widow of Robert H. Heinmiller, passed away on November 22, 2021 at her home. Susan was born in Harrison, PA on April 7, 1947 to Albert J. Kubany and Lila Theresa Linder. She is survived by her brother, David Kubany of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Susan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of...

Aubrey D. Bartley

Aubrey D. Bartley

Nov 22, 2021

Aubrey “Big Guy” Dowlen Bartley, 73, husband of Terresa C. Bartley, of Anthony Street, went to be with our heavenly father on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on June 11, 1948 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Aubrey S. and Fronnie (Cash) Bartley. Mr. Bartley had a 30-year career in the towing business with Dolan’s Towing...

Sonya Faye Brown

Sonya Faye Brown

Nov 22, 2021

Sonya Faye Brown, 50, passed away on November 22, 2021 at her home. Sonya was born on April 5, 1971 in Bath County to Diana (Hodge) Wilson and the late Robert Hampton Varner. She is survived by her sons, Tyler S. Brown and Ryan S. Varner; her daughter Tiffany D. Brown; her brother James Burris III; her grandchildren, Austin Varner...

Lori T. Huffman

Lori T. Huffman

Nov 21, 2021

Lori (Trineer) Huffman was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 21, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, nanny, daughter, sister, and friend. Lori was born to Allan and Joanna Trineer on November 27, 1959 in Hawksbury, Ontario. After high school graduation Lori held a variety of...

Eloise H. Moore

Eloise H. Moore

Nov 21, 2021

Eloise (Hewitt) Moore, 88, wife of Dr. H. Lynn Moore, passed away on November 21, 2021 at her home. She was most well known as “Ma” to close friends and family. Mrs. Moore was born on October 27, 1933 in Swoope to the late Elton and Ruby (Harris) Hewitt. Eloise was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Ma is most...

Joy S. Chestnut

Joy S. Chestnut

Nov 20, 2021

Joy (Sivley) Chestnut, 87, widow of Nelson Chestnut, passed away on November 20, 2021 at Augusta Nursing & Rehab. Mrs. Chestnut was born in Bath County on May 22, 1934 to the late Walter L. and Cornelia (Brinkley) Sivley. Joy was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Chestnut Atkins (Thomas) and Deana Chestnut...

Linda S. Orebaugh

Linda S. Orebaugh

Nov 19, 2021

Linda Sue (Moomau) Orebaugh, 72, widow of John Stephen Orebaugh, Sr., passed away on November 19, 2021, in Ashland, Virginia with her family. Mrs. Orebaugh was born on December 14, 1948 to the late Wallace B. and Frances L. (Lawhorne) Moomau. Linda loved to fish with her husband John, especially at Smith Mountain Lake. She also enjoyed crocheting, needlework, and...

Wendy A. Harman

Wendy A. Harman

Nov 12, 2021

STAUNTON – Wendy Alice (McCredie) Harman, 70, wife of Jerry Filmore Harman, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Wendy was born on October 5, 1951 in Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, to the late Willson Moore and Dallas (Cameron) McCredie. Wendy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Madison College....

John V. Barr

John V. Barr

Nov 12, 2021

On Friday, November 12th, 2021, John Vance Barr of The Plains, VA was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on August 16, 1981 in Staunton, VA. He is the son of Elaine H. Barr of Staunton, VA and the late John L. Barr. In addition to his mother he is also survived by his twin sister...

Joyce A. Douglass

Joyce A. Douglass

Nov 12, 2021

Joyce Ann (Sheets) Douglass, 73, beloved wife of Jesse Lee Douglass, Jr. and beloved MawMaw of Dae’Shawn and Leland, went home peacefully to see the Lord on November 12, 2021. Mrs. Douglass was born in Staunton on November 27, 1947, to the late Nelson J. and Thelma (Newlen) Sheets. In addition to her husband of 52 years, she is survived...