Obituaries

Robert "Bob" E. Mauzy

Robert "Bob" E. Mauzy

Sep 14, 2021

Robert “Bob” Edward Mauzy passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Staunton with his family by his side. Bob was born on April 24, 1942, a son of the late William Whitfield Mauzy and Lillie Grace Harper of Hightown, Va. Bob retired from Stanley Furniture and Augusta Lumber. He loved to hunt, fish, & camp. He was dearly loved and...

Stephen M. Mccary

Stephen M. Mccary

Sep 14, 2021

Stephen Michael McCary, 58, died on September 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 25, 1963 in Staunton to Jackie Louise Price and the late Earl Richard McCary, Sr. Stephen was the owner of a landscaping business. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Earl Richard McCary, Jr.,; his sister Angelia Sumner &...

Douglas L. Dawson

Douglas L. Dawson

Sep 12, 2021

Douglas Leon Dawson, 56, died on September 12, 2021 at the Brian Center in Fincastle. He was born on March 27, 1965 in Fort Belvoir to Harold Leroy and Mary Frances (Ingram) Dawson. Douglas was a self-employed floor technician. He was a member of the Staunton Church of God and was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed sports, spending time...

Richard A. Small

Richard A. Small

Sep 12, 2021

Richard “Ricky” Andrew Small, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Augusta Health. He was born on July 23, 1955 in Staunton to the late George Andrew and Mona Pauline (Hiner) Small. Ricky was a hard-working carpenter for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed camping and fishing trips with friends. He is survived by his son, Zach Small (Kasi...

Meredith "Jim" C. Ashby

Meredith "Jim" C. Ashby

Sep 12, 2021

Meredith “Jim” Coiner Ashby, Jr., 77, widower of Donna (Harris) Ashby, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Birch Gardens. He was born on September 28, 1943 in Augusta County to the late Meredith Coiner Ashby, Sr. and Lois (Young) Ashby. Jim worked as an electrician and owned Ashby Electric. He and Donna enjoyed showing sheep and were big...

William B. Floyd

William B. Floyd

Sep 11, 2021

ROANOKE - William Brydon "Pete" Floyd, 92, widower of Mildred G. Floyd, formerly of Westmoreland Dr., passed away September 11,2021 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke,VA. He was born in Madison Heights, Virginia September 9, 1929 a son of William Brydon and Alene Abbott Floyd. Pete moved to Staunton and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. He...

Daniel M. Snyder

Daniel M. Snyder

Sep 10, 2021

STAUNTON – Daniel Montgomery Snyder, 69, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Snyder was born on August 2, 1952 in Staunton to the late William B. and Geraldine (Hite) Snyder. He worked for VDOT for over 40 years in various positions. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. Surviving family members include a daughter, Cheri A. Presley (Kenneth) of Maryland,...

Landon E. Pendleton

Landon E. Pendleton

Sep 10, 2021

Landon E. Pendleton, 91, departed this life Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born November 6, 1929 in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Landon and Izetta Pendleton. He attended Staunton Public Schools, and a veteran of the Korean War. He received A Bronze Star Medal for his heroic actions. He retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia after many years of...

Leroy P. Jarvis

Leroy P. Jarvis

Sep 8, 2021

LeRoy Paxton Jarvis, 63, died on September 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1958 in Kassel, Germany to the late Roy Paxton Jarvis and Irmgard (Milkulla) Jarvis. LeRoy worked as a security guard. LeRoy was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his good friends, Clayton Ryder and Barbara Miller....

Mary Virginia Farrish

Mary Virginia Farrish

Sep 7, 2021

Mary Virginia Farrish, 56, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Augusta Health. She was born on April 3, 1965 in Staunton to the late Maynard Lee and Dorothy Virginia (Rodgers) Farrish. Mary worked as a package handler at FedEx. She was the Lay Leader and a member at Jollivue United Methodist Church. She is survived by three brothers, John...

Melvin L Carpenter

Melvin L Carpenter

Sep 5, 2021

STAUNTON – Melvin Leroy “Cowboy” Carpenter, 87, husband of Janice (Seveir) Carpenter, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1934 in Bolar, VA, son of the late Gaylon and Lottie (Gutshall) Carpenter. Melvin retired from Woodrow Wilson Rehab. In addition to his wife, family includes his son, Stacy...

Russell Ferguson

Russell Ferguson

Sep 5, 2021

Russell Ferguson, 89, departed this life Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center. Mr. Ferguson was born in Morristown, NJ to the late Russell and Ruth Ferguson. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, worked for Westinghouse Electric and was a member of Allen Chapel AME Church. Russell was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and...

Earman E. Reed

Earman E. Reed

Sep 5, 2021

Earman “Ernie” Eugene Reed, 65, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Reed was born in Staunton on May 21, 1956 to the late Bill and Dora (Fox) Reed. Earman was a RV mechanic for over 40 years. He attended Faith Christian Church and was a member of the Staunton Moose. He was an avid hunter, fisherman,...

Brandon W. Shoemaker

Brandon W. Shoemaker

Sep 4, 2021

Brandon Wayne Shoemaker, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 9, 1980, the son of Kenneth and Carol Shoemaker. He grew up in Augusta County and graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in June 1999. He attended Valley Vocational Technical Center where he studied machine shop and computer science....

James L. Andrus-Brown

James L. Andrus-Brown

Sep 3, 2021

James Leon Andrus-Brown, 28, of Raphine passed on Sept 3, 2021 due to complications from Covid. Born July , 29, 1993 in Pittsfield Mass. James leaves behind his mother Patricia Andrus of Raphine to join his brother Joshua Brown who passed the week prior. Two peas from one pod rejoined. James aka " The Gaming Buddha" was a bright young...

Samuel Dwight Powers

Samuel Dwight Powers

Sep 3, 2021

Samuel Dwight Powers, 47 of Staunton passed away on Fri, Sept 3, 2021. He was born May 4, 1974 to the late Samuel D. & Rose V. Powers. His Interests included gaming, traveling to Smith Mtn Lake and fishing with his son. He is survived by his son Samuel David as well as his siblings Dawn Sensabaugh of Lexington, Sandra...

Lou Ellen P. Cash

Lou Ellen P. Cash

Sep 1, 2021

Lou Ellen (Phillips) Cash, 75, the widow of Reginald Berry Cash, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Cash was born on December 1, 1945 in Albemarle County and was adopted by the late Hugh Bransford Phillips and Gladys (Campbell) Phillips. She worked at McKee as a line worker but her heart and life was working the...

Edward L. Pugh

Edward L. Pugh

Aug 31, 2021

Ed “Jerry” Pugh, born May 15, 1940, went to be with his God and his wife Alice August 31. He is survived by Roy and Nancy Groah, Peggie and Gene Rosen, and Pat (Harold) Groah Snyder and Jimmy and Cynthia Hicks.  His sons, Ron Chiapusio and Edward took care of him for the last years of his life along with...

Eugene W. Corbin Sr.

Eugene W. Corbin Sr.

Aug 31, 2021

Gene Wilson Corbin, Sr., 93, died on August 31, 2021 at Augusta Health. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance “Connie” Gertrude Dull Corbin on June 6, 1978, by his mother in 1988, by his father in 1990, by his brother, Ray Corbin, Jr. in 1969, by his son, Eugene Corbin, Jr. on January 10, 2021, and by...

Kay L. Harris

Kay L. Harris

Aug 30, 2021

Kay Lyn (Knight) Harris, 52, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Harris was born on September 2, 1968 in Staunton to Jerrel T. Knight and LaDonna L. (Eustler) Price. She was a homemaker and attended Victory Worship Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a step-father, Ray Price; a husband, Mark Harris; a son,...