Obituaries
Philip Lee Weaver
Aug 2, 2021
WAYNESBORO– Philip Lee Weaver, 79, owner of Mourning Dove Farm in Waynesboro, VA peacefully grabbed the hand of God and entered his heavenly home on Monday August 2, 2021. Mr. Weaver was surrounded by his family as his battle with cancer concluded. Mr. Weaver was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving his country during the Vietnam War. Prior...
Richard "Dickie" Beard
Aug 1, 2021
Richard “Dickie” Hamilton Beard, 71, husband of Sheila (Stinson) Beard, of Staunton, died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. He was born March 16, 1950, in Staunton, a son of the late Richard “Dick” Trenton and Evelyn Elizabeth (Lightner) Beard. Prior to retirement, Mr. Beard was employed by B & S Company as a Safety Director...
Edith Pearl Koogler
Aug 1, 2021
Edith (Roadcap) Stone Koogler, 90, widow of Joseph Koogler, died August 1, 2021, at Heritage Hall, Lexington. She was born March 9, 1931, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late George and Nannie Ruth (Eavey) Roadcap. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Standard Furniture. She was a member of Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren and was a...
Doris Ann Moore
Jul 30, 2021
Doris Ann (Hendricks) Moore, age 79, of Staunton went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2021. She was born November 13, 1941, in Augusta County, Virginia and daughter of Charles and Eliza Hendricks. Doris attended Wilson Memorial High School and had worked at the Dixie Theater and C&P Telephone Company as an operator before going to...
Veronica Yvonne Clark
Jul 30, 2021
Veronica Yvonne (Wenger) Clark, 54, wife of Gregory Stephen Clark, passed away on July 30, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1967 a daughter to Kenneth Eugene Wenger, Sr. and Daniele Irene (Boussot) Wenger. Veronica was a member of the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department. She was a loving daughter, wife and friend. She enjoyed reading, the outdoors, especially camping...
Phillip A. Ramsey
Jul 30, 2021
Phillip A. Ramsey, 60, of Verona, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1960 in Staunton, a son of the late John Elvin and Madeline (Lanning) Ramsey. He loved NASCAR, country music, watching westerns, and Adam 12 on MeTV. He is survived by one aunt, Helen Ramsey and family of Ovideo, Florida. He is...
Anita Ardelle Miller
Jul 29, 2021
Anita Ardelle (Eckard) Miller, 93, widow of Johnnie Olden Miller, of Staunton, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at King’s Daughters Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 17,1928, in Staunton, a daughter of the late James Preston and Austia Mary (Shaver) Eckard. Family members include cousins and caregiver, Betty Conn and Kenneth; and numerous other cousins. A private graveside service...
Raymond R. Blair
Jul 25, 2021
Raymond R. Blair, 92, died peacefully in his home on July 25, 2021 in Staunton, VA. He was born October 17, 1928, in Bridgeport, Ohio, son of the late Ruel and Esther Steinman Blair. Ray married Elizabeth (Bettie) Keevert in 1953, and together raised four children. He graduated from St. Clairsville High School and Elliott Business School, was an Air...
Col. Warren Daniel Kalas
Jul 24, 2021
U.S. Marine Veteran Col. Warren Daniel Kalas, known as Dan, 83, of Staunton, VA left this life to go to his eternal reward on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was the loving husband of Patricia Kalas for 59 years. He is survived by his wife and his children, Ed Kalas (Marie) of Silver Lake, KS, Andrew Kalas (Cathie) of Las...
Dorothy E. Hess
Jul 24, 2021
Dorothy Kathleen (Eutsler) Hess, 94, widow of John Edward “Ed” Hess of Mt. Sidney, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Birch Gardens Assisted Living. Mrs. Hess was born on December 28, 1926 in Augusta County and raised by Charles and Fannie (Eutsler) Baker. Dorothy worked at Hosiery Mill for a number of years where she met her husband. She then...
Nancy T. Rhodes
Jul 23, 2021
Nancy Joan (Travis) Rhodes, 64, widow of John J. Rhodes, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Rhodes was born on February 23, 1957 in Rockville Center, NY to the late Robert W. Travis and Joan F. Feeney. She enjoyed game night with her neighbors. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by a daughter, Amanda Leigh Travis of Staunton; two...
Jo Ann Kurtz
Jul 21, 2021
Jo Ann (Kiracofe) Kurtz, 88, of Robin Street, Staunton, passed away July 21, 2021, at Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. Jo Ann was born August 29, 1932, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Charles Walter and Margaret (Sanger) Kiracofe. She graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1950 and married her husband, Conrad (Connie) L. Kurtz on October 17,...
Loyd W. Lucas
Jul 21, 2021
Loyd Wilson Lucas, 95, husband of Doris Jean (Back) Lucas, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Augusta Health. He was born on May 2, 1926 in Stanley to the late Ausby Lucas and Mary Susan (Cubbage) Lucas. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Donald Wilson Lucas, Brenda Seekford, Marie Madison, Thomas Fulmer, Terry, Raleigh and Laurie...
Gerald Eugene Blackwell
Jul 20, 2021
Gerald Eugene Blackwell, 59, of Fishersville died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Blackwell was born on August 20, 1961 in Fishersville to the late Charles and Josephine Blackwell. Surviving family members include a daughter, Julie Blackwell and Chris Clifton; a son, Travis Blackwell; the mother of his children, Judy Bailey; grandchildren, Cohen Clifton, Kayleigh Clifton, Bailey Blackwell,...
Kelin M. Pacheco
Jul 19, 2021
CRIMORA – Kelin Mirei Pacheco, 38, of Crimora died Monday, July 19, 2021, at her residence. She was born November 26, 1982, in Puerto Rico, a daughter of Angel Luis, Sr., and Ilia Raquel (Rivera) Pacheco. Kelin graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 2001. She attended James Madison University on an academic scholarship. She was employed by Hershey Chocolate...
Rosie Lena Marshall
Jul 18, 2021
Rosie Lena (Eckard) Marshall, 89, widow of Paul Lee Marshall, of Churchville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 18, 2021, at The Regency at Augusta, Fishersville. She was born June 13, 1932, in West Augusta, a daughter of the late Ernest Richard and Alma Irene (Griffin) Eckard. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western State...
Delores J. Riddle
Jul 16, 2021
Delores Joan (Tessier) Riddle, 73, wife of Carl Edward Riddle, of Lyndhurst, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. She was born on October 31, 1947, in Plattsburg, New York, a daughter of the late Louis Tessier and Sarah Jane Tessier. Delores enjoyed many things including her hummingbirds, traveling, especially to the beach, and...
Barbara Ann Blackwell
Jul 15, 2021
Barbara Ann (Rohr) Blackwell, 72, widow of Robert Ree Blackwell, Jr., of Middlebrook, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born October 27, 1948, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Arthur Dabney and Willie Virginia (Knott) Rohr. Mrs. Blackwell was a devoted wife and mother having raised...
Alberta C. Braham
Jul 13, 2021
Alberta (née Birdie) Marie (Campbell) Braham, January 22, 1920 - July 13, 2021. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister passed away July 13, 2021. She follows her husband Larry Braham, her son Gordon Daniel (Buddy) Campbell, 8 sisters and brothers and many friends and other relatives. She is survived by her daughters Martha (Polly) Campbell and Brenda Braham, stepdaughter...
John Helmick
Jul 12, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA… John Helmick died on July 12, 2021. He was born on June 25, 1965, in Staunton, a son of the late John Howard, Jr. and Loretta Helmick. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed by Cargill Turkey in Dayton for 28 years. Mr. Helmick is survived by a foster son, Scott Redd; two sisters Betty...