Obituaries

William O. Welliver

William O. Welliver

May 12, 2022

VERONA, VA - William Owen Welliver, 87, widower of Nancy C. Welliver, of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Welliver was born to the late James Laird and Mary Owen Welliver in Allentown, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1934. He attended Woodrow Wilson Memorial High School where he met the love of his life, Nancy...

Ingrid H. Kyle

Ingrid H. Kyle

May 11, 2022

Ingrid Christine (Hankins) Kyle, 83, wife of George Clark Kyle, passed away on May 11, 2022 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Kyle was born on November 26, 1938 in Austin, TX to the late Meldo and Winifred (Borg) Hankins. Ingrid was a longtime involved member at Bethany Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Verona Food Pantry...

Susan G. Ford

Susan G. Ford

May 11, 2022

Greenville - Susan Gayle Ford, 68, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Augusta Health. Susan was born on August 8, 1953 to the late Thomas Mays and Mary (Bryant) Crickenberger. Mawmaw loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from Alcoa after many years and was a member of Staunton Church of the...

Juanita L. Landes

Juanita L. Landes

May 9, 2022

Raphine - Juanita (Lotts) Landes, 73, wife of Edward "Danny" Daniel Landes, Jr., passed away on May 8, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. Juanita was born on November 10, 1948 to the late McDowell David and Clara Virginia (Withers) Lotts. Juanita was known by many names: “Toots”, “Gammie”, and “Nita”, but everyone knew her as a caregiver first and foremost....

Virginia K. Gregory

Virginia K. Gregory

May 7, 2022

Virginia Kessler Gregory went to her Lord on May 7, 2022. Born in Centerburg, Ohio on November 11, 1919, she was an Augusta County resident since moving here early in life. Prior to moving to a nursing home in Fishersville, Virginia several years ago, she resided almost her entire life in Staunton, Virginia. She served for many years as a...

Dr Ralph Herman Ruedy

Dr Ralph Herman Ruedy

May 7, 2022

Ralph Herman Ruedy, 78, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Staunton at Brightview Baldwin Park. Ralph was born to a communal German pietist immigrant community in the Amana Colonies, Iowa. As a charter member of the Amana Heritage Society, which was established to preserve the history of the community, Ralph’s kind heart never left home during his larger-than-life travels....

Shirley J. Nuckoles

Shirley J. Nuckoles

May 4, 2022

Shirley Joyce (Harlow) Nuckoles, 85, of 1120 Walnut Street in Staunton, Virginia, and widow of Thomas Alexander Nuckoles passed away suddenly May 4, 2022 at Augusta Health Center. Mrs. Nuckoles was born on July 19, 1936 in Augusta County, Virginia to biological mother Mildred T. Daughtery. Shirley was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton, Virginia, and...

Joyce N. Wolfenbarger

Joyce N. Wolfenbarger

May 1, 2022

Joyce Conita (Nulty) Wolfenbarger, 87, widow of David R. Wolfenbarger, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. Mrs. Wolfenbarger was born on July 14, 1934 in Augusta County to the late Hubert and Mary Elizabeth (Weaver) Nulty. She retired from Western State Food Service after 34 years of service. Mrs. Wolfenbarger is survived by...

Hilton Roger Morin

Hilton Roger Morin

May 1, 2022

Hilton Roger Morin, age 62, of Mount Solon, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Roger was born July 6, 1959 in Puerto Rico to Mildred D Morin and Roger W. Morin. Roger is survived by his wife, M Donna Morin; his daughter Kayla E Morin; his brother-in-law Wayne Gill and Wife Laura of Madison Heights, Virginia, his sister...

Stephen T. Gibson

Stephen T. Gibson

Apr 30, 2022

Stephen Taylor Gibson, 69 of Staunton, VA, husband of Vicky (Pace) Gibson, passed away on April 30, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. Stephen was born on March 26, 1953 to the late Albert Martin and Leatrice (Good) Gibson. Prior to retirement, he was employed at Dupont for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister,...

Jayceon J. D. Casey

Jayceon J. D. Casey

Apr 26, 2022

Infant Jayceon Jabier Denzel Casey, passed away on April 26, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. Jayceon was born on April 17, 2022 to Devyn Casey and Chyna Nolley. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Oliviana Casey; his uncles, Michael Casey and Treyvn West; his aunts, Makia Twitty and Mikayla West; his grandfather, Steven Robinson; his...

Nancy N. Knight

Nancy N. Knight

Apr 22, 2022

Nancy Jo (Nicely) Knight, 85, widow of Herman J. Knight, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Craigsville to the late Lewis and Gladys (Piner) Nicely. Mrs. Knight retired from the Augusta County Real Estate office. She is survived by her son, Stephen L. Knight (Laura) of Austin, TX;...

Christine H. Knight

Christine H. Knight

Apr 22, 2022

Christine Elaine (Humphrey) Knight, wife of Bennie Dale Springel, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 22, 2022. She was born on October 1, 1969, a daughter of Ray Elwood and Marsha Humphrey and Alice (Ruleman) Vines. Christine had a heart of gold and loved her family very much! Even through her years of sickness she never complained...

Dr. H. Lynn Moore Jr.

Dr. H. Lynn Moore Jr.

Apr 22, 2022

Dr. H. Lynn Moore, Jr., 89, husband of Eloise (Ma) Moore, passed away on April 22, 2022 at his home. He was known as “Honey” to family and friends. Dr. Moore was born on Palm Sunday, April 9, 1933 in Blacksburg, Virginia to the late Harry L. Moore, Sr. and Frances Garber Moore. He was a Deacon, Elder and Trustee...

Harry J. Rucker Sr.

Harry J. Rucker Sr.

Apr 20, 2022

Harry Justice “Judd” Rucker, Sr., 92, widower of Armelda Mae Rucker, passed away on April 20, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. Harry was born on April 17, 1930 to the late Harry Gilmer and Pearl Hoke Rucker. He is survived by his son, Harry Justice “J.R.” Rucker, Jr. and his fiancée, Judy Hazlett; his daughters, Sharon Stacy...

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...