Obituaries

Lou Ellen P. Cash

Lou Ellen P. Cash

Sep 1, 2021

Lou Ellen (Phillips) Cash, 75, the widow of Reginald Berry Cash, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Cash was born on December 1, 1945 in Albemarle County and was adopted by the late Hugh Bransford Phillips and Gladys (Campbell) Phillips. She worked at McKee as a line worker but her heart and life was working the...

Edward L. Pugh

Edward L. Pugh

Aug 31, 2021

Ed “Jerry” Pugh, born May 15, 1940, went to be with his God and his wife Alice August 31. He is survived by Roy and Nancy Groah, Peggie and Gene Rosen, and Pat (Harold) Groah Snyder and Jimmy and Cynthia Hicks.  His sons, Ron Chiapusio and Edward took care of him for the last years of his life along with...

Eugene W. Corbin Sr.

Eugene W. Corbin Sr.

Aug 31, 2021

Gene Wilson Corbin, Sr., 93, died on August 31, 2021 at Augusta Health. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance “Connie” Gertrude Dull Corbin on June 6, 1978, by his mother in 1988, by his father in 1990, by his brother, Ray Corbin, Jr. in 1969, by his son, Eugene Corbin, Jr. on January 10, 2021, and by...

Kay L. Harris

Kay L. Harris

Aug 30, 2021

Kay Lyn (Knight) Harris, 52, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Harris was born on September 2, 1968 in Staunton to Jerrel T. Knight and LaDonna L. (Eustler) Price. She was a homemaker and attended Victory Worship Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a step-father, Ray Price; a husband, Mark Harris; a son,...

Eugene C. & Mildred L. Jenkins

Eugene C. & Mildred L. Jenkins

Aug 30, 2021

Eugene C. & Mildred L. Jenkins passed away in August of 2021. Mildred Louise (Hooker) Jenkins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went home to be with her Lord on August 26,2021. Mildred was born in Beaufort County, NC on February 24, 1940, to the late Melvin Mayo Hooker and Mattie (Davenport) Hooker Staples. She married Eugene C. Jenkins...

Joshua D. Brown

Joshua D. Brown

Aug 27, 2021

Joshua Dale Brown, 26, of Raphine died on August 27, 2021 due to complications from Covid. Born November 16, 1996 in Anderson, SC, Joshua leaves behind his mother, Patricia Andrus and brother, James Andrus-Brown of Raphine. Joshua, aka “Jacknife” in the gaming world, was a very happy young man that had many positive things happening in his life and was...

Alfred B. "Bill" Varner

Alfred B. "Bill" Varner

Aug 27, 2021

Alfred Benjamin “Bill” “Paw Paw” Varner, 80, husband of Linda (Rhodes) Varner died on August 27, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Varner was born on August 1, 1941 in Augusta County to the late Edward Benjamin and Elizabeth (Marshall) Varner. He worked as a route salesman for 46 years for Augusta Dairy and Shenandoah Pride. Prior to this he worked...

Roy L. Pilson

Roy L. Pilson

Aug 27, 2021

Roy Lee Pilson, 87, husband of Louise Elizabeth (Perry) Pilson, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, August 27, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Roy was born on February 11, 1934 in Augusta County to the late John Thomson and Mary Margaret (Erwin) Pilson. He was employed by Dupont as an instrument mechanic. He retired...

Richard E. Hipes

Richard E. Hipes

Aug 26, 2021

Richard Eugene Hipes, 40, of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Ricky was born on April 14, 1981 in Charlottesville to Debra (Brubeck) Whitlock and the late Merle Eugene Hipes. He worked in construction as a carpenter and he loved fishing. Ricky was taken too soon and will be missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Robert A. Smith

Robert A. Smith

Aug 26, 2021

Robert “Bob” Anthony Smith, 82, widower of Dorothy C. Smith, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Smith was born on July 17, 1939 in Lexington to the late Ruby Mae (Smith) Goodbar. He retired as a truck driver for Shenandoah Trucking. He is survived by two daughters, Teresa Arehart and Sheryl Coyner; a brother, Marvin Wayne Smith,...

Elizabeth G. Brown

Elizabeth G. Brown

Aug 26, 2021

Elizabeth Gail (Clemmer) Brown, 70, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Augusta Health. Ms. Brown was born on August 11, 1951 in Augusta to the late Herman R. and Betty L. (Mynes) Clemmer. She was a CNA at Baldwin Park. Elizabeth enjoyed her visits to Wisconsin. She also enjoyed going out to eat with family and friends. Surviving family members...

Joseph R. Drega

Joseph R. Drega

Aug 26, 2021

Joseph Raymond Drega, 57, widower of Tammy Kay (Bowles) Drega, passed away Thursday August 26, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1964 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Raymond Joseph and Joyce Estelle (Elick) Drega. Joe was a member of New Vison Church where he played bass guitar on the worship team. He loved music, cars, antiques...

Helen J. Mclear

Helen J. Mclear

Aug 23, 2021

Helen June (Varner) Jackson McLear, 89, widow of Paul Wilson McLear passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at her home. Mrs. McLear was born on June 1, 1932 in Monterey, a daughter to the late Raymond C. and Reba G. (Botkin) Varner. She was a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church. Mrs. McLear enjoyed spending time with her friends,...

Jerry W. Armentrout

Jerry W. Armentrout

Aug 23, 2021

Jerry Wayne Armentrout, 64, husband of Kathy (Lynn) Armentrout, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Augusta Health. Mr. Armentrout was born on March 27, 1957 in Fishersville to the late Floyd M. and May Ann (Robinson) Armentrout. He was a tow truck driver for 40+ years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Lawrence Armentrout; two...

Judy L. Price

Judy L. Price

Aug 22, 2021

Judy LaVonne (Fix) Price, 79, wife of Donald F. Price passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 24, 1942 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Jerline (Carpenter) Fix and Nevin H. Fix, Sr. She worked as a housekeeping manager at the Hampton Inn. Mrs. Price enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Wayne D. Arrowood

Wayne D. Arrowood

Aug 22, 2021

August 9, 1942 - August 22, 2021 Born in Fort Worth, TX on August 9, 1942 to Eloise (Vaughn Parnell) and Dee Arrowood. Wayne grew up in Texas, attending Texas Christian University for an undergrad Ethics major. Between 1964 and 1966 he spent his summers working at national parks in Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and Smokey Mountains. Wayne attended Duke...

Karl J. Protil Sr.

Karl J. Protil Sr.

Aug 22, 2021

Karl Josef Protil, Sr., was born on March 9, 1939, in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia to Wendelin and Hermione Protil. He lived there with his family throughout World War II, leaving with them in 1945 on one of the last trains west as the Russian Army approached Serbia. Karl and his family were displaced persons at the end of World War...

Jonathan M. King

Jonathan M. King

Aug 22, 2021

Jonathan Mark King, 56, resident of Staunton went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Augusta Health. The son of the late Rev. J. E. King and Judy King of Waynesboro. He was employed at Staunton School of Cosmetology. He was the Praise and Worship Leader at Middlebrook Church of God. He is survived by his wife...

H.O. Sandridge

H.O. Sandridge

Aug 19, 2021

H.O. Sandridge, 68, husband of Debbie (Hartless) Sandridge, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1952 in Rockbridge, a son of Jane (Sandridge) Kennan and the late Howard O. Sandridge, Jr. He worked as a material handler at Daikin in Verona, VA. Mr. Sandridge loved playing softball. Surviving family members include...

Jane C Wilson

Jane C Wilson

Aug 18, 2021

Jane Pendelton (Campbell) Wilson, 68, of Staunton, died on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 17, 1953 in Staunton, daughter of the late John Thomas “Jack” and Mabel Virginia (Whitesell) Campbell. Jane was a member of Greenville United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Stephanie...