Obituaries
Elsie C. Smith
Oct 26, 2021
Elsie Catherine Smith, 97, of Staunton, Virginia was joyfully welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2021. “We are confident and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. Elsie’s love for people and welcoming smile would light up a room. She was a devoted Christian...
Lonnie J. Czerniak
Oct 25, 2021
Lonnie Jay (Hower) Czerniak, 77, passed away on October 25, 2021 at her residence in Staunton, VA. She was born July 22nd, 1944 to the late Walter H. and Marion Hower. Lonnie worked as a senior account clerk, and assisted her husband in his ministry. Lonnie was a member of the Raphine Christian Church in Greenville, VA. She is survived...
Hannah M. Lenker
Oct 23, 2021
Hannah Mae (Withers) Lenker, 96, widow of Charles E. Lenker died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. Mrs. Lenker was born in Gray, WA to the late David H. and Zelpha (Snider) Withers. Hannah enjoyed her flowers, gardening, and birds. She loved raising her “six good boys” and her role as a grandmother. She was always with her...
Patsy M. Rhinehart
Oct 22, 2021
Patsy Kay Miller Rhinehart finished her work here on earth on Friday, October 22, 2021 and found peace and healing that only eternal life can bring. Christmas came a little late in 1938. Patsy Kay Miller was born in Shenandoah County on December 29th of that year, to parents Arch and Annie Mumaw Miller. As she grew into a spirited...
Melvin Raymond Humphries Jr.
Oct 21, 2021
WEST AUGUSTA – Melvin Raymond Humphries, Jr., 64, died October 21, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Humphries was born in Staunton on October 7, 1957 to the late Melvin Raymond Humphries, Sr. and Charlotte (Campbell) Humphries. He was a carpenter and worked for R.L. Flint, Jr., General Contractor and was also an independent contractor. He was a graduate from Fort...
Joyce A. Donahue
Oct 21, 2021
BRODNAX, VA - Joyce Ashley Donahue “Peachy Girl” died October 21, 2021 due to years of illness. She was born on October 14, 1971 in Richmond, VA and is survived by her mother, Martha Griffith and step father, Dan Griffith; and her father, Bill Donahue. She is also survived by her cousins Cort and Cory Trott; her caretaker, Robert Clark;...
Ida Louise Almarode Showker
Oct 21, 2021
Ida Louise (Almarode) Showker, 93, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Bellaire of Stone Port in Harrisonburg. Born on May 20, 1928 in Waynesboro, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Raymond Almarode and Maggie Darnell Almarode. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth "Bettie" Blair
Oct 20, 2021
Elizabeth "Bettie" Lou (Keevert) Blair, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on October 20, 2021, preceded by her husband of 67 years, Raymond, just a few months earlier. She was born on September 12, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Otto Keevert and Thelma Irene (Robinson) Keevert. Bettie and Ray were avid bridge players, and enjoyed camping and...
Ryleigh C. Byrd
Oct 18, 2021
Infant Ryleigh Creeklyn Byrd, passed away on October 18, 2021 P.M. at her home. Ryleigh was born on September 30, 2021 to Jeffrey Scott Byrd and Melissa Dawn Harper. She was a cherished little angel that was taken way too soon. In her three weeks here, she touched a lot of hearts. In addition to her parents, she is survived...
Larry G. Cluster
Oct 17, 2021
Larry Gene Cluster, 70, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Cluster was born in Peoria, IL on September 1, 1951, son of the late Mary Treat Williams and David Williams. He was a member of Shenandoah Pentecostal Church in Augusta County, Virginia. Surviving family members include a brother and sister-in-law, Randle Dean and Judy Cluster; a cousin,...
Brenda K. Wimer
Oct 16, 2021
Brenda Kay (Thompson) Wimer, 71, passed away on October 16, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1950 in Staunton to the late Glenn and Martha Naomi (Monroe) Thompson. She is survived by her fiancé, Edward Reeves; her daughter, Tonya Shifflett; her sons, Shannon Wimer (Tammy) and Jason Wimer (Stephanie); her grandchildren, Kayla McClamroch (Ryan), Coy Wimer...
Paul W. Yates
Oct 15, 2021
Paul Wayne Yates, 83, passed away on October 15, 2021 at Augusta Health. Wayne was born on September 28, 1938 in Luray, VA, son of Paul and Mary Yates. He retired from Dupont in Waynesboro, VA as an electrician after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the pre-Vietnam war. His passions were family, church, antique autos,...
Kim W. Campbell
Oct 14, 2021
Kim Wade Campbell, 59, passed away on October 14, 2021 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1961 to Glenda (Reed) Campbell and the late Bobby Lee Campbell. In addition to his mother, he is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Randy L....
Rebecca Jane Vanlear Rhodes
Oct 13, 2021
Rebecca Jane VanLear Rhodes, 78, passed away peacefully October 13, 2021 at Brookdale Staunton. Becky was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Brooks) VanLear and the widow of Robert A. Rhodes, all of whom preceded her in death. She was born in Waynesboro, Virginia January 25, 1943. She moved to Staunton at age 11, growing up here when farms inside...
Aubrey L. Painter
Oct 13, 2021
Aubrey Louis Painter, 98, widower of Kathleen (Hipes) Painter, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton. Mr. Painter was born on July 7, 1923 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Albert Lee and Nellie (Clapsaddle) Painter. He served in the US Navy during World War II and received an Honorable Discharge as a Storekeeper...
Carrie H. Tarkington
Oct 13, 2021
Carrie “Jackie” Elizabeth (Ham) Tarkington, 93, widow of Frank C. Tarkington, passed away on October 13, 2021 at RoseWood Village in Charlottesville. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Staunton to the late Harry and Gertrude (Fitzgerald) Ham. Carrie was a teacher for Staunton City Schools for 18 years. She and her loving husband were founding members of Memorial...
Byron L. Lessley
Oct 13, 2021
Byron Lee Lessley, 80, husband of Bonnie (Woodrum) Lessley, passed away on October 13, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born on February 16, 1941 in Staunton to the late Erskine Miller Lessley and Eleanor (Flippo) Lessley. Byron worked as an engineer at Daikin and was a devoted husband and father. In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Roy L. Koiner, Sr.
Oct 12, 2021
Roy Lee Koiner, Sr., 87, widower of Lucy Mary (Smith) Koiner, passed away on October 12, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1933 in Staunton to the late Charlene Koiner. Roy was raised by his grandparents, Walter and Dora Koiner, who preceded him in death. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed taxidermy as well as his...
Sidney B. Patterson
Oct 11, 2021
Harriette “Sidney” (Ballew) Patterson, 80, widow of Harry Lewis Patterson, passed away on October 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born on April 20, 1941 in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Sidney Earl and Hattie (Evans) Ballew. Mrs. Patterson was a member of Mint Spring United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and flowers. She...
Joan "Josie" Cross Aron
Oct 11, 2021
Joan (pronounced Jo Ann) "Josie" Aron passed peacefully from this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her residence in the memory care unit of Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton, VA. Josie was born in Ripley, NY, the youngest of 11 children of Zadie Wade (Hewitt) Cross and Clyde Dillworth Cross. The tight weave of a...
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