Obituaries
William D. Garland
Mar 12, 2025
William Donnell Garland, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and brother.
He was born on August 11, 1955, in Staunton, a son of the late William Percy, Jr. and Eula Mae Organ Garland.
William worked as a production worker with Aspen Tree Service for many years. Beyond his career, he was passionate about...
Donna C. Duff
Mar 10, 2025
Donna Faye Campbell Duff, 71, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on March 15, 1953, in Roanoke to the late William Martin and Violet Marie Hite Campbell.
Donna dedicated over thirty-three years to her role as a medical secretary at Mary Baldwin College.
She was a member of Vesuvius...
Ruth C. Sullivan
Mar 10, 2025
Ruth Anne Crickenberger Sullivan, 73, of Old Mill Road in Staunton passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her residence.
Ruth Anne was born in Harrisonburg on October 7, 1951, a daughter of the late Harry Earl and Elizabeth Harriette Gilbert Crickenberger.
Ruth Anne was a graduate of Fort Defiance High School and Virginia Tech. She was a member of Barren...
Sharon S. Phibbs
Mar 8, 2025
Sharon Meade Spiece Phibbs, 84, of Verona, a beloved music and chorus teacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her residence.
Born on August 28, 1940, in Staunton, to the late Rex and Clotielde Harriette Hawkins Spiece, Sharon led a life that was rich in melody, rhythm, and devotion to teaching.
Sharon's academic journey culminated with a bachelor's degree...
Evelyn K. Jones
Mar 7, 2025
Evelyn Kathleen Jones, 78, of Staunton went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born May 14, 1946, in Wilmington, NC to the late Alonzo Lycurgus, Jr. and Marguerite Marshburn Jones of Pulaski.
She grew up in Pulaski, VA and was a graduate of Pulaski High School and Radford College, where she...
Ida H. Wagner
Mar 5, 2025
Ida Sue Harris Wagner, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Staunton.
She was born on May 16, 1938, in Fishersville to the late, Paul Thomas, Sr. and Helen Mattie Tisdale Harris.
Ida is survived by her sons, Wayne Claude Wagner and Phillip Elwood Wagner, Sr. and his wife, Jessica; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister.
In addition to her...
Pauline G. Almarode
Mar 5, 2025
Pauline Gertrude Almarode, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on May 18, 1932, in New Hope, Virginia, to the late Russell Warren and Florence Gertrude Whitesell Almarode.
Pauline was a proud graduate of Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville, Virginia.
She attended Greenville United Methodist Church in Greenville for many years and...
Karen Sue Martin
Mar 2, 2025
Karen Sue (Runkel) Martin, 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on February 11, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late C. Herbert and Elizabeth Christina (David) Runkel.
Karen dedicated her life to the arts and education, serving as a professor at Miami-Dade College...
Otis W. Holley
Mar 2, 2025
Otis Wayne Holley, 89, of Staunton, VA, husband of Nancy A. Holley, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
He was born on September 15, 1935, in Lindsey, VA to the late James L. and Audrey Payne Holley.
Mr. Holley was an Army Veteran, worked for Firestone Corporation, and retired from Sears Catalog Division where he served as Manager for 27 years....
Victor A. Knicely
Mar 1, 2025
Victor “Vic” Allen Knicely, 66, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on January 8, 1959, in Staunton to Mary Ann Dingess Casiday and the late Alfred Emmanuel Knicely.
Victor proudly served in the Marine Corps. His military service was a testament to his commitment to serving others. After his military service, he embarked...
Thelma S. Varner
Mar 1, 2025
Thelma Ileta Sensabaugh Varner, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at her home in Staunton, Virginia.
The family is grateful for the loving and compassionate care that she received from her caregivers, Sandy and Steve Hall, Shirley Hall, Care Advantage, and the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah.
She was born on July 28, 1928, in Augusta County, to the...
Denise C. Barger
Feb 26, 2025
The ethereal, beautiful Denise Coffey Barger went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born Denise Dean Coffey in Staunton, VA on October 24, 1966.
Denise stayed a proud Augusta County girl her entire life, regardless of where she lived at any given time. Being the youngest of...
Mary Jane "Janie" McMeans
Feb 26, 2025
Mary Jane (Janie) McMeans passed away on February 26, 2025 in Verona, Virginia.
She was born March 5, 1956, in Bluefield, West Virginia and moved to Augusta County, Virginia in 1964. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Clifford and Ann Barnett McMeans.
She was a graduate of Fort Defiance High School, Class of 1974 and Lynchburg College, Class of 1978....
Dorma "Sissy" J. Johnson
Feb 24, 2025
Dorma “Sissy” Jean Johnson, 62, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Staunton.
She was born on March 11, 1962, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to the late Greagor “Jack” Carlton and Bryna Jean Crouse Johnson.
Sissy was dedicated to her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a role that allowed her to embrace her true passion for helping others in...
Donna T. Long
Feb 24, 2025
Donna Sue Turner Long, 71, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on May 7, 1953, in Staunton, to the late, Boyd Edgar and Mae Doyle Turner.
Donna spent her professional life working at McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft as a production operator.
Beyond her career she cherished the great outdoors, finding immense joy in...
Ruth J. Gibson
Feb 23, 2025
Ruth Barbara (Jack) Gibson, 101, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton, Virginia.
She was born January 4, 1924, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Esther Lindstrom and William Sinclair Jack.
After the end of WWII, she married John Williams Gibson in Providence and they soon began their family. Eventually, the Gibsons moved to Guilford,...
Lynne R. Walsh
Feb 23, 2025
Alice Lynne Robinson Walsh, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Legacy in Staunton.
She was born on March 24, 1944, in New Westminister, British Columbia, to the late, Maxwell Keith and Leokadie “Kay” Lehman Robinson.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ann Walsh; her nephew, Shane Traquair and his wife, Teri; her sister-in-law, Jane Walsh; and her brother, Donald...
Brenda B. Painter
Feb 21, 2025
Brenda Bogan Painter, 77, of Blythewood, SC, formerly of Staunton, VA, died on February 21, 2025 after a brave two year battle with cancer.
Brenda was born in Staunton, VA on August 13, 1947, the daughter of Merle and Irene Bogan.
She was a 1965 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She continued her education at Ferrum College and Radford University,...
Steven S. Fitzgerald
Feb 20, 2025
Steven Samuel Fitzgerald, 74, widower of Gail K. Fitzgerald, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
He was born March 10, 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Edward P. and Lucille V. Fitzgerald.
Steve/Sammy lived his formative years in Sanford, Florida, graduating second in his class from Seminole High School. He received a Navy ROTC scholarship and attended Auburn...
Betty F. Stevenson
Feb 20, 2025
Betty Louise Flowers Stevenson, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on June 28, 1940, in Rice to the late Walter, Sr. and Hattie Pearl Oakes Flowers.
For many years, Betty worked as a line fixer at Americal Factory.
Outside of her professional life she was a devoted homemaker. She found...
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