Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
Carthon "C.W." Walthall Davis Ii
Jan 17, 2022
During the early morning hours of January 17, 2022, C.W. Davis, II went home to the Lord following complications created by COVID-19. C.W. was born on October 18, 1952, to Carthon "Buddy" Davis and Margaret "Peggy" Moomau Davis of Greenville, VA. His brother, Edward "Eddie" Davis, was born on November 17, 1955. A graduate of Riverheads High School in 1971,...
Brenda J. Moore
Jan 17, 2022
Staunton, VA... Brenda June (Fitzgerald) Moore, 70, wife of James Lee Moore, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born on May 11, 1951 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Clyde Junior Fitzgerald and Eugenia Claire (Leach) Fitzgerald. She was employed as a Vice-President at Planters Bank and Trust for 40 years. In addition to her husband of...
Bridget G. Bullman
Jan 17, 2022
Bridget Gregory Bullman, 59, wife of Steven A. Bullman, passed away on January 17, 2022, unexpectedly at her home. Mrs. Bullman was born on August 9, 1962, to the late Willis Gilmer and Ferne (Jones) Gregory. Mrs. Bullman worked as a nurse at Western State Hospital and Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she was fondly known as “Cookie”. She also served...
Cindy D. Griffin
Jan 17, 2022
STAUNTON, VA… Cindy Durham Griffin, 64, of N. Coalter Street, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born on April 19, 1957 in Staunton, a daughter of Nancy Elizabeth (Back) Durham and the late Carl Elwood Durham Ms. Griffin was retired from American Safety Razor. She attended Hebron Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader...
Frances H. Luethy
Jan 16, 2022
Frances (Hill) Luethy, 95, widow of Dr. V. W. Luethy, made her transition on January 16, 2022 at her residence. She was born on July 7, 1926 in Southampton County, the daughter of the late James Hinton and Carrie (Whitehead) Hill. Upon the death of her husband, a practicing physician in Newport News, VA, she moved to the Shenandoah Valley...
Tiffany R. Scott
Jan 15, 2022
WAYNESBORO,VA... Tiffany Renee Scott, 39, of Waynesboro, VA, passed away on Saturday January 15, 2022. She was born on February 23, 1982 in Waynesboro, VA, a daughter of the late Benny Hicks Shifflett and Elizabeth (Lisa) Irene Harris Snyder. Tiffany loved music, hiking and had a huge faith in God. Tiffany worked in the manufacturing industry and also loved the...
Mertie J. Landram
Jan 14, 2022
Mertie Lue Frances (James) Landram, 89, wife of the late Vance Daniel Landram, passed away on January 14, 2022, at Granville Medical Center. Mrs. Landram was born on August 30, 1932, to the late John W. and Alice Myrtle (Shipp) James. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Landram was employed by Gensco with 21 years of service. Mrs. Landram was a member...
Thomas W. Upton
Jan 13, 2022
Thomas Wright Upton, 77, husband of Becky Upton, passed away on January 13, 2022, at Shenandoah House Hospice. He was born on July 26, 1944, in Norfolk to the late Charles E. Jr. and Madlyn E. Upton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca T. Upton; two daughters, Paula S. Upton of Dunedin, FL and Ann Upton...
Alicia S. Rowe
Jan 12, 2022
Heaven gained a beautiful, beloved wife and mother on the morning of January 12th, 2022. Alicia Steele Rowe, 70 of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly at UVA Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1951, in Rome, New York. She was the daughter of Harold Steele and the late Faye Steele of Steeles Tavern. Alicia is also survived by her...
Phyllis P. Burner
Jan 12, 2022
Phyllis Page (Anderson) Burner, 85, widow of Mr. Charles Buchanan Burner, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Royal Care Senior Living. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Lester Gilbert and Sarah Katherine (Nutty) Anderson. Mrs. Burner retired from American Safety Razor with 35 years of service. She was a member...
Cynthia B. Roadcap
Jan 10, 2022
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann (Bowers) Roadcap, 74, widow of the late Gary Thomas Roadcap, Sr., passed away on January 10, 2022 at Augusta Health. She was born on July 9, 1947, in Staunton to the late Andrew Colaw and Helen Lucille (Argenbright) Bowers. Mrs. Roadcap retired from Hollister and Target. She was a member of the Middlebrook Church of God. She...