Obituaries

Linda S. Orebaugh

Linda S. Orebaugh

Nov 19, 2021

Linda Sue (Moomau) Orebaugh, 72, widow of John Stephen Orebaugh, Sr., passed away on November 19, 2021, in Ashland, Virginia with her family. Mrs. Orebaugh was born on December 14, 1948 to the late Wallace B. and Frances L. (Lawhorne) Moomau. Linda loved to fish with her husband John, especially at Smith Mountain Lake. She also enjoyed crocheting, needlework, and...

Wendy A. Harman

Wendy A. Harman

Nov 12, 2021

STAUNTON – Wendy Alice (McCredie) Harman, 70, wife of Jerry Filmore Harman, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Wendy was born on October 5, 1951 in Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, to the late Willson Moore and Dallas (Cameron) McCredie. Wendy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Madison College....

John V. Barr

John V. Barr

Nov 12, 2021

On Friday, November 12th, 2021, John Vance Barr of The Plains, VA was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on August 16, 1981 in Staunton, VA. He is the son of Elaine H. Barr of Staunton, VA and the late John L. Barr. In addition to his mother he is also survived by his twin sister...

Joyce A. Douglass

Joyce A. Douglass

Nov 12, 2021

Joyce Ann (Sheets) Douglass, 73, beloved wife of Jesse Lee Douglass, Jr. and beloved MawMaw of Dae’Shawn and Leland, went home peacefully to see the Lord on November 12, 2021. Mrs. Douglass was born in Staunton on November 27, 1947, to the late Nelson J. and Thelma (Newlen) Sheets. In addition to her husband of 52 years, she is survived...

Robert Arthur Hall, Jr.

Robert Arthur Hall, Jr.

Nov 11, 2021

Robert Arthur Hall, Jr., 89, husband of Nancy Ann (Shull) Hall, passed away on November 11, 2021 at his home in Staunton with his wife by his side. Mr. Hall was born on March 22, 1932, to the late Robert A. and Anna Louise (Moore) Hall in Huntsville, WV. Mr. Hall was retired from American Safety Razor. He previously worked...

Jeffrey Clemmer Mizer

Jeffrey Clemmer Mizer

Nov 11, 2021

Jeffrey Clemmer Mizer, 60, passed away on November 11, 2021 in Charlottesville. Jeffrey was born on September 19, 1961 in Augusta County, VA to the late Burnett Clemmer Mizer and Pauline Mae (Wood) Mizer. He worked at Vector Industry for 25 years and Martin’s for 4 years and was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He is survived by...

Anita L. Earman

Anita L. Earman

Nov 10, 2021

Anita Karen (Lee) Earman, 70, wife of Kenneth F. Earman, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Earman was born on November 24, 1950 to the late Spencer and Dorothy (Polobied) Lee. In addition to her husband of 52 years, she is survived by her sons, Millard S. Earman (Stephanie) and David J. Earman (Mae); her brother,...

Marion E. Fauber

Marion E. Fauber

Nov 9, 2021

Marion Ernestine (Hattan) Fauber, 94, widow of Melvin Fauber, passed away on November 9, 2021 at Brookdale. Mrs. Fauber was born on May 15, 1927 in Covington, VA to the late Jacob Homer, Sr. and Ruth (Wiant) Hattan. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was very active in the local AARP. She enjoyed baking, cooking, traveling, and...

Joseph "Joe" A. Collins

Joseph "Joe" A. Collins

Nov 3, 2021

FAIRFIELD, VA – Joseph “Joe” Arnold Collins, 68, entered into God’s eternal care November 3, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Collins was born on February 25, 1953 in Staunton to the late Boyd W. and Mary (Wiseman) Collins. He was a truck driver and worked for Allied, and later worked at White’s Truck Stop where he drove the shuttle. He...

Glenn H. Skelton

Glenn H. Skelton

Oct 31, 2021

Glenn Huffman Skelton, 69, husband of Linda Back Skelton, of Swoope, VA, passed away on October 31, 2021, at Augusta Health, after a battle with cancer, following complications from pneumonia. Glenn was born on November 22, 1951, in Rockingham County, VA, a son of the late George H., Sr. and the late Faye (McCray) Skelton. Glenn was a graduate of...

Leta Harris Carper

Leta Harris Carper

Oct 31, 2021

Leta Mae (Harris) DeRuiter Carper, 91, widow of Robert W. Carper, Sr. died October 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 14, 1930 in Monterey, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Evelyn (Rexrode) Harris. Prior to retirement, she had been employed by Reid’s Store and Shop and Save for many years. She was a graduate of...

Samuel "Sam" Heizer, Sr.

Samuel "Sam" Heizer, Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Lee Heizer, Sr., 82, husband of Ann Thornton Heizer, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Middlebrook, a son of the late Floyd D. and Estelle (Glover) Heizer. He was a beef and dairy farmer. In addition to his wife of sixty years, surviving family members include two...

Michael E. Cowgill

Michael E. Cowgill

Oct 29, 2021

WAYNESBORO… Michael E. Cowgill, 57, husband of Terri Cowgill, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Cowgill was born December 12, 1964 in Waynesboro to the late Eugene H. and Wanda (Terrell) Cowgill. He last worked as a surgical technologist. He loved fishing, hunting, sports, cooking and his grandchildren. In addition to his wife of 34 years, he...

Gary F. Corbett

Gary F. Corbett

Oct 28, 2021

Gary Franklin Corbett, 74, husband of Geraldine (Brooks) Corbett, passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 28, 2021 at Birch Gardens. He was born on May 15, 1947 in Staunton to the late Carl Sterling and Reba (Fitzgerald) Corbett. Gary was a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge #351 and VFW Post #2216. He worked at Charlie...

Worthy B. Scott

Worthy B. Scott

Oct 27, 2021

COLUMBIA, MD - Worthy Brooks Scott, also known as Jack, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Ellicot City Health & Rehab. He was born on July 28, 1946 in Staunton, Virginia. He attended Booker T. Washington High School where he graduated. He was drafted into the US Army on January 24, 1966 and was decorated with the Vietnam Service...

Elsie C. Smith

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

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

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

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.

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...