Obituaries

Matthew Mark Harris

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sue M. Nichols

Sue M. Nichols

Jan 10, 2022

Sue Mason (McIntyre) Nichols, 88, passed away on January 10, 2022, at Kings Daughters Health and Rehab. Ms. Nichols was born on July 27, 1933, to the late William T. and Harriet (Hogshead) McIntyre in Staunton VA. Ms. Nichols was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a...

Kenneth W. Keller

Kenneth W. Keller

Jan 9, 2022

Dr. Kenneth W. Keller, 78, passed away on January 9, 2022 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born October 29, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the son of the late Walter Keller and Helen Firn Keller. He graduated from Washington University with his BA in history. As a scholarship student he attended Yale...

Paul D. Benbow

Paul D. Benbow

Jan 7, 2022

Paul David Benbow, 65, husband of Elizabeth Benbow, passed away on January 7, 2022, at Augusta Health. Paul was born on June 12, 1956, to Jean (Miles) Benbow and the late Ernie Benbow in Birmingham, England. He was a Senior Project Manager for 20 years at Trane Technologies. Paul loved and cared for his family. He also loved music and...

Sebastian K. Wimmer

Sebastian K. Wimmer

Jan 7, 2022

Sebastian Karl Wimmer, 83, husband of Jane R. (McNeil) Wimmer, passed away of heart failure on December 8, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. Mr. Wimmer was born on March 17, 1938 in Cologne, Germany to the late Hein L. Wimmer and Gertrud (Weingartner) Wimmer. His wife, Jane, survives him and resides at their home in Virginia. He is...

Patsy H. Mateo

Patsy H. Mateo

Jan 5, 2022

Patsy (Shifflett) Hicks Mateo, 64, wife of Calixto Mateo, passed away on January 5, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. She was born on November 9, 1957 to the late Larman Edward and Agnes Virginia (Gibson) Shifflett. Patsy loved being a grandparent and enjoyed watching crime shows and westerns. She was a good-hearted person and loved her family. In addition to...