Obituaries

Herman Henry Pullin Jr.

Herman Henry Pullin Jr.

May 22, 2021

Herman Henry Pullin, Jr., 75, husband of Betty Sue (Thompson) Pullin of Churchville, passed away on Saturday May 22, 2021 at the Shenandoah Hospice House. He was born in McDowell, Va on September 28, 1945, a son to the late Herman Henry Pullin and Ruth Etta (Phillips) Pullin. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Churchville. Herman...

Vickie L. Potter

Vickie L. Potter

May 21, 2021

Vickie Lynn Potter, 64 of Waynesboro VA, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2021. She was surrounded by her family during her peaceful homecoming. Vickie loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking her mother's recipes for her family. She loved her animals as well. She is preceded in death by her mother: Alice Louise Sensabaugh...

Mary Belle Smith

Mary Belle Smith

May 20, 2021

Mary Belle (Arehart) Smith, widow of Junius Elvin Smith of Staunton, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 21, 1922, in Walkers Creek a daughter of the late Homer and Betty (Swisher) Arehart. She was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church. She had many talents which included quilting, crocheting, and gardening, but most...

John Nevil Jackson Jr

John Nevil Jackson Jr

May 19, 2021

John Nevil Jackson, Jr., 77, husband of Judy Lee (Yowell) Jackson of Staunton, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at their home in Staunton. He was born December 2, 1943, in Staunton, a son of the late John Nevil Jackson and Arresta (Baylor) Jackson of Staunton. Mr. Jackson was owner and operator of J & D Automotive Center. He was a...

Claudia Stoutamyre Cox

Claudia Stoutamyre Cox

May 18, 2021

Claudia (Stoutamyre) Cox, 97, widow of Wilson Swisher Cox, of Staunton died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Birch Gardens. She was born March 6, 1924, in Augusta County a daughter of the late Hampton and Iva Lee (Landes) Stoutamyre. She was a member of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by...

Joe D. Hodges

Joe D. Hodges

May 17, 2021

Joe D Hodges, 91, husband of the late Joanne Elizabeth Rhodes Hodges of Staunton, VA, died Monday, May 17, 2021 living with his son in Windermere, Florida. He was born December 3, 1929 in Covington, VA, a son of the late Letcher Boyd and Cora Ellen Gooden Hodges. He grew up in Covington, VA and married Joanne May 24, 1952....

Susie J. Stallings

Susie J. Stallings

May 17, 2021

Susie Jane Taylor Stallings of Eston Dr. passed away May 17th, 2021 at her home. she was born Sept. 22, 1932 to the late James and Lizzie Taylor. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 59 years Joseph P. Stallings Sr, 2 sisters Lillian T. Tanner and Louise Utz, brother in law Don Utz and nephew Greg Utz. She...

Melvin "Peanut" Rankin

Melvin "Peanut" Rankin

May 17, 2021

Melvin “Peanut” Rankin, 85, of Staunton, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab in Buena Vista, VA. He was born September 7, 1935 in Middlebrook, a son of the late Otho Alexander and Alice Cornelius (Campbell) Rankin. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Western State Hospital for over 39 years where he worked in occupational...

Patricia F. Showalter

Patricia F. Showalter

May 16, 2021

Patricia Eileen (Farmer) Showalter, 91, widow of Howard Elwood Showalter, of Staunton, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Augusta Health Hospice House. She was born May 22, 1929, in Alliance, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Leroy and Bernice (Ellis) Farmer. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Showalter was employed by the City of Staunton Water Department, J. C. Penney; she was...

Lorraine Helen Livick

Lorraine Helen Livick

May 13, 2021

Lorraine Helen (Grant) Livick, 95, of Staunton, VA , widow of Clarence T. Livick completed her earthly life and began her journey to Life Eternal in the Heavenly Kingdom, May 13, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1925, the much-loved only daughter of Charles Berry and Hattie Helen (Campbell) Grant near Montebello, Virginia and sister to 5 endearing brothers....

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...