Obituaries

Jessie W. Oyler, Sr.

Jessie W. Oyler, Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Jessie "Wild Man" Wayne Oyler, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his residence in Waynesboro. 

He was born on December 24, 1944, in Alleghany, a son of the late Jesse Ballard and Dorothy Etta Campbell Oyler.

Jesse worked for nearly 20 years as a truck driver with Connor's in Waynesboro. His commitment and hard work...

Nelson G. Cline

Nelson G. Cline

Dec 29, 2023

Nelson Gardner Cline, 86, widower of Helen Mae (Kennedy) Cline, of Mount Sidney passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.

He was born on November 26, 1937, in Mount Sidney, a son of the late David Elvin and Mae (Reed) Cline.

On September 15, 1962, he married the former Helen Mae Kennedy. They were married 52 years.

He was a...

James R. Gorden

James R. Gorden

Dec 29, 2023

James "Bobby" Robert Gorden, 92, widower of Betty McCurdy Gorden and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton.

He was born on December 17, 1931, in Spottswood to the late James Alexander and Helen Louise Fravel Gorden."Bobby", as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, lived his entire...

Harry W. Figgers, Jr.

Harry W. Figgers, Jr.

Dec 25, 2023

Harry William Figgers, Jr. passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on November 13, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to the late  Harry William, Sr. and Juanita Meade Figgers.Harry was a devoted son to his parents, Harry William Sr. and Juanita Figgers. He shared a strong bond with his brothers Ronald Alan Sr....

Katherine G. Garber

Katherine G. Garber

Dec 24, 2023

Katherine Rebecca Glover Garber, 102, widow of Berkeley “Berk” Prescott Garber, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Waynesboro Manor.

She was born November 14, 1921, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late James Wayman and Minnie Freda Linhoss Glover. 

Mrs. Garber retired from General Electric, Corp. in Waynesboro.

She was an active member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

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Baldwin P. Jennings Jr.

Baldwin P. Jennings Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

Baldwin Pleasant Jennings, Jr., 86, a resident of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton.

He was born on December 2, 1937, in Staunton, and was the son of the late Baldwin Pleasant, Sr. and Lois Estelle Dice Jennings.

Baldwin was a student of the Staunton school system and graduated from Blue Ridge Community College in...

Mandy S. Hall

Mandy S. Hall

Dec 20, 2023

Mandy Sue Hall, 42, of Staunton, was unexpectedly called home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her residence in Staunton.    She left behind her mother, Joyce Hall; her father, Charles Hall; her daughter, Dominique Hall; and her grandson, Kinden Redman. She is also survived by four siblings, Cindy Bednarczyk and her husband, Jeff, Chuck Hall, Billy Hall and his...

Jimmy B. Grant

Jimmy B. Grant

Dec 19, 2023

Jimmy Boyd Grant, 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. 

He was born on December 11, 1934 in Montebello to the late Vernard Owen and Hattie Agnes Allen Grant.Jimmy had a fulfilling career as a truck driver, retiring after years of service from Houff Transfer in Weyers Cave. Before that, he dedicated his time...

Mary F. Cline

Mary F. Cline

Dec 18, 2023

Mary Anna Flory Cline, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at The Retreat at Fishersville.

She was born on May 23, 1931, in Augusta County to the late Walter Raleigh and Nina Katherine Wright Flory.

Mary had an admirable and fulfilling life. She graduated from Weyers Cave High School...

Howard L. Dunsmore

Howard L. Dunsmore

Dec 17, 2023

Howard Leroy Dunsmore of Augusta County, VA, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on December 17, 2023, three days after his 93rd birthday. 

Howard was born to Leroy Gilbert and Fannie Shumate Dunsmore on December 14, 1930, in Verona, VA.  After graduating from Mt. Sidney High School in 1948, he married his sweetheart, Nancy Fultz prior to...

Charles R. Clatterbaugh

Charles R. Clatterbaugh

Dec 16, 2023

Charles "Bobby" Robert Clatterbaugh, 89, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton.

He was born on September 16, 1934, in Staunton, to the late Charles Crafton and Margaret Elizabeth Ellinger Clatterbaugh.Bobby was a proud member of the U.S. Marines, serving his country with honor and dedication. His military service shaped his character...

Edward L. Ebron

Edward L. Ebron

Dec 16, 2023

Edward Lynn Ebron, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on October 28, 1963, in Richmond to Edna Vernell Acors Ebron and the late Roger William Ebron, Sr.Edward was a dedicated public servant who spent many years serving the City of Richmond as a deputy sheriff. He was known for his...

Elaine E. McCarrick

Elaine E. McCarrick

Dec 15, 2023

Elaine Lock Elder King McCarrick, 80, passed away after a long battle with dementia at Still Hopes Episcopal retirement community in Columbia, SC on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on September 4, 1943, in Staunton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Fitzhugh, Jr. and Genevieve Louise Benckenstein Elder of Staunton, Virginia and Beaumont, Texas, respectively.

Elaine is survived by her...

Dorothy T. Hawley

Dorothy T. Hawley

Dec 10, 2023

Dorothy Marie Tanner Hawley, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

She was born on December 13, 1956, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Homer Franklin and Lillian Mae Sandridge Tanner.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher Lee Hawley and his wife, Ashlyn, Aaron Lee Hawley, and...

Bobby G. Worrell

Bobby G. Worrell

Dec 9, 2023

Bobby Gene Worrell, a loving husband, father, brother, and esteemed member of his community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Rockingham County.

He was born on February 6, 1939, in Princeton, West Virginia to Vernal Rex and Sara Francis Abshire Worrell.Bob will be remembered for his impressive twenty-year career in the United States...

Harriet F. Andrews

Harriet F. Andrews

Dec 9, 2023

Harriet F. Andrews of Staunton, Virginia, 91, widow of Robert L. Andrews, transitioned from her earthly body on December 9, 2023 in Waynesboro, Virginia with her children by her side.

Harriet was born September 23, 1932 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Samuel H. “Red” Forsythe and “Lucy” B. Forsythe.

As a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, spouse, mother,...

Simon P. Fridley

Simon P. Fridley

Dec 8, 2023

Simon Prescott Fridley, 43, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born in Staunton on May 29, 1980, a son to the late John Franklin and Geneva Wilcher Fridley. Simon is survived by his brother, Jason F. Fridley and significant other, Valerie Shifflett; his grandfather, Melvin Wilcher of Gloucester; his uncles and aunts,...

Maureen C. White

Maureen C. White

Dec 5, 2023

Maureen Cole White was born on March 8, 1947, in Johnson City, NY.

She passed away at Brightview Baldwin Park on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Staunton, VA.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Harrison E. White; her brothers, Brian D. Cole, of Orrtana, PA and Scott P. Cole (Marilyn) of Venore TN; several nieces, nephews,...

James W. Seay

James W. Seay

Dec 4, 2023

James Winston "JW" Seay, 54, husband of Sharon Elaine Winsboro Seay, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlottesville.

JW was born on February 27, 1969 in Williamson, WV to the late James Lee Seay, Sr. and Rachael Sherron Snyder Seay.

JW was a devoted father, husband and friend. He lived his life finding...

Robert N. Scott

Robert N. Scott

Dec 4, 2023

Robert "Tabby" Nathaniel Scott, 59, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

Robert was born October 6, 1964, in Staunton, to Robert M. Scott and Betty Louise Calloway Scott, later, to be raised by his bonus mother, Doretha Scott.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Betty, and Doretha Scott; his...

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