Obituaries

Sidney Allen Hassler Jr

Sidney Allen Hassler Jr

May 13, 2021

Sidney Allen Hassler, Jr., 55, of New Market died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Envoy of Staunton. He was born June 7, 1965, in Rockingham County, a son of the late Sidney Allen and Wanda Louise (Bowman) Hassler. Mr. Hassler was formerly employed by Asplundh. He was a member of Woodstock Moose and Eagles of New Market. Family members include...

David A. Rapp

David A. Rapp

May 9, 2021

Lt. Col. David Aull Rapp U.S.M.C. (Ret.), 95, husband of the late Jeanne Campbell Rapp, formerly of Weyers Cave, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at BrightView Baldwin Park in Staunton. He was born April 18, 1926 in Belleville, Illinois, a son of the late Raymond Edward and Florence Rachel (Aull) Rapp. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of...

Patricia E. Cabe

Patricia E. Cabe

May 8, 2021

Patricia E. Loughran Cabe, 85, died May 8, 2021 at her home in Verona, Virginia with her beloved husband Tom at her side. Diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2017, she chose to live life with zest and grace, finding joy and sharing love every day. Pat was born on the first day of summer in 1935 in Baton Rouge,...

Linda A. Davis

Linda A. Davis

May 7, 2021

Linda Darnell (Adams) Davis, 74, wife of John Davis, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, VA , daughter of the late Rufus Earl and Bernice Elizabeth (Hairston) Adams. Linda was a homemaker throughout her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family very...

Fred Nelson Stover Jr.

Fred Nelson Stover Jr.

May 6, 2021

Fred Nelson Stover, Jr., 70, husband of Brenda K. (Gibbs) Stover of Staunton died May 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1950, in Staunton, a son of the late Fred N. and Elizabeth (Barkley) Stover. Mr. Stover retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant with 20 years of service. He retired from Western...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

May 4, 2021

Shirley Ann Smith, 74, of Glen Jean, West Virginia, passed away May 4, 2021. Shirley was born February 21, 1947 to Luther and Beatrice Miller. She will be greatly missed by her many family members and friends. In keeping with Shirley’s wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. “Jehovah is close...

Caroline Ann Shenk

Caroline Ann Shenk

May 2, 2021

Caroline Ann (Hudlow) Shenk, 92, of Staunton, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Summit Square Retirement Community. She was born March 28, 1929 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Ewell and Blanche (Shover) Hudlow. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. Ann worked at Leggetts, was a secretary for Dr. David Webster, and later worked at...

Connie Jean Bayne

Connie Jean Bayne

May 1, 2021

Connie “Rose” Jean (Hodge) Bayne, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021. She was born on April 3, 1943 in Jennings Gap, daughter of Lewis Hunter and Mary (McCray) Hodge. Prior to retiring, Connie was a clerk for Commissioner of Revenue of the City of Staunton, helping many with their taxes. She also worked at Schmid’s Printing...

Nancy K. Burnett

Nancy K. Burnett

Apr 30, 2021

WAYNESBORO, VA… Nancy Kathryn Burnett, 72, of Waverly Drive, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 9, 1948 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Emory T. and Ethel (Cox) Burnett. Ms. Burnett was a graduate of Brandt’s School of Business. Prior to her retirement in 2001, she was employed by George Mason...

Richard A. Miller

Richard A. Miller

Apr 29, 2021

born September 23, 1929, in Allentown, PA. He was the son of Charles O. and Beatrice (Reinbold) Miller. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean (Nooe) Miller; his sister, Gloria Ann Miller of Wyomissing, PA; a foster daughter, Carolyn (King) Bone of Mt. Airy, GA; sons, Richard M. (Rick) Miller of Troutville and Allen Scott Miller of...

Virginia S. Harris

Virginia S. Harris

Apr 29, 2021

STAUNTON, VA… Virginia Mary Simmons Harris, 94, also known to many as “Ginsel”, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday afternoon, April 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. Virginia worked for 23 years and retired from Jiffee Mart. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, June Harris; son, James Harris; parents, Clay and...

Margaret Elizabeth Price

Margaret Elizabeth Price

Apr 29, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth “Midge” (Demarest) Herin Price, 78, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, after bravely fighting liver disease and cancer. The family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice of the Piedmont for the dignified and caring way they treated her until the end. Born June 23, 1942, in Newton, NJ to the late Gilliyaum and Evalena (Cortright) Demarest. She...

John H. Lowe

John H. Lowe

Apr 28, 2021

John Hardin Lowe, 90, of Staunton died peacefully on April 28, 2021 with his wife Ginny at his side. Born July 1,1930 in Baltimore, MD, he was the only child of Dr. Claude Milton Lowe and Mildred Hardin Lowe. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Jack was best known for his value of hard work and his love of the...

Charles Martin Jones

Charles Martin Jones

Apr 25, 2021

Charles Martin Jones, 61, a resident of 1642 Buick Street, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born October 6, 1959, Rockbridge County, the son of Sarah (Johnson) Jones and the late Fred L. Jones, Sr. Charles graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, was an Army veteran, and was head chef...

Susan Kopac

Susan Kopac

Apr 20, 2021

Susan Kopac of Staunton, Va passed away peacefully at home after a short Illness on April 20, 2021. Susan was 72 years old, born on December 25, 1948 to Michael and Helen Matis in Perth Amboy, NJ. She was raised in Perth Amboy, NJ and Edison, NJ. After her marriage to John Kopac, Susan also resided in Colts Neck, NJ...

Margaret W. Early

Margaret W. Early

Apr 19, 2021

Margaret Ann “Maggie” (Waggie) Early, 73, wife of Daniel W. Early, of Stuarts Draft, died Monday, April 19, 2021 following a battle with cancer. She was born May 4, 1947 in Craigsville, a daughter of the late James Lewis and Ellen (McCutheon) Waggie. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Smiths Transfer. Maggie was an avid bingo player. In addition...

Dorothy Aleathia-Naomi Fitzpatrick

Dorothy Aleathia-Naomi Fitzpatrick

Apr 18, 2021

Dorothy Aleathia-Naomi (Woodward) Fitzpatrick, 84, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 20, 1936, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Frank Patterson and Sallie Mae (Smith) Woodward. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State Hospital with 25 years of service. Family...

Milton B. Fitzgerald

Milton B. Fitzgerald

Apr 17, 2021

Milton Buren Fitzgerald, 82, husband of Rosa Doyle Fitzgerald, of Staunton, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Augusta Health. He was born November 28, 1938 in Rockbridge, a son of the late Warren M. and Lottie (Christian) Fitzgerald. Milton retired from Luck Stone after 38 years of service. In addition to his wife, family members include a son and daughter-in-law,...

Charles "Bucky" Buchanan

Charles "Bucky" Buchanan

Apr 17, 2021

Charles “Bucky” Montgomery Buchanan, 86, formerly of Stuarts Draft, passed away at home in Greenville surrounded by his family Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. Bucky was born June 20, 1934 in Brownsburg, son of the late Guy and Gertie Buchanan. Bucky retired from Georgia Bonded Fibers in Buena Vista where he was a truck driver. Bucky loved NASCAR,...

Carole J. Biby

Carole J. Biby

Apr 16, 2021

Carole Jean (Lawhorne) Biby, 80, of Staunton, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 24, 1940 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Joseph William, Sr., and Ruth (Wilmont) Lawhorne. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Genesco. Carole was a member of the Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She...