Obituaries

Janet L. Burch

Janet L. Burch

Dec 3, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Janet Longville Burch of Waynesboro.  

She died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 79 at the UVA Medical Center after an unexpected stroke.  She was predeceased by her mother; father; sister, Linda; and son, Christopher Todd.  

She is survived by her children, Traci, John (Lisa), and Jim; her...

Thomas E. Gregory

Thomas E. Gregory

Dec 1, 2023

Thomas Edward Gregory II, 91, of 317 Sussex Drive, Staunton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 1t, 2023 at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.  

He was born on November 18, 1932, in Craigsville, the son of the late Richard L. Gregory, Sr.

He was raised by his grandparents, Tom...

Ruth R. Shorter

Ruth R. Shorter

Dec 1, 2023

Ruth Riggins Shorter, 98, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton on Friday, December 1, 2023.

She was born on October 26, 1925, in Wythe County to the late Haswell Odell and Emma Rosa Fulton Riggins.

Ruth was a former member of the Staunton Pentecostal Holiness Church. She also had a passion for motorcycles and was proud to be...

Michael S. Rodgers

Michael S. Rodgers

Nov 30, 2023

Michael “Mike” Sherman Rodgers, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away November 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought and courageous battle with glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Stephen Rodgers and Nancy Sherman on October 27, 1970. He grew up with family in Staunton, Virginia and other...

Ramona F. McGuire

Ramona F. McGuire

Nov 29, 2023

Ramona Fern McGuire, born on July 19, 1943, in Greencastle, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was 80 years old.Ramona was the daughter of the late Arthur David and Audrey Maxine Sears McGuire.

She is survived by her brother, Stephen David McGuire.Interment at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Garden in Staunton will...

Connard E. Howdyshell

Connard E. Howdyshell

Nov 28, 2023

Connard E. Howdyshell, 91, widower of Jane Howdyshell, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his residence in Augusta County. He was born in Augusta County on August 9, 1932 to the late Roy and Lettie Howdyshell.

He dedicated several years of his life serving in the US Air Force, where he exhibited immense bravery and commitment to his...

Pamela A. Shiflet

Pamela A. Shiflet

Nov 28, 2023

Pamela Shiflet, 72, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

She was born September 18, 1951, in Staunton. She was the daughter of the late C. Moffet and Shara (Ballard) Shiflet.

Pam was a life-long member of Hebron Presbyterian Church and worked for 25 years at Vector Industries.

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Jean D. Flower

Jean D. Flower

Nov 27, 2023

Jean DuWell Flower, wife of Earl G. Flower, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at The Legacy at North Augusta.

She was born May 19, 1928 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Flower was a faithful member of Second Presbyterian Church since moving to Staunton in 1965. She served as a Sunday School and Circle Bible teacher, on the Missions Committee and various...

Maynard "Andy" C. Pierce

Maynard "Andy" C. Pierce

Nov 24, 2023

Maynard "Andy" Clair Pierce, 92, husband of Julia Helen McCoy Pierce, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Retreat in Fishersville.

He was born in Great Valley, NY on September 10, 1931 to the late Orie Edwin Pierce and Zella May Lockard Pierce.Andy had a passion for helping others and was an active member of the...

Jane C. Bailes

Jane C. Bailes

Nov 22, 2023

Jane Craun Bailes, 85, of Big Sky Apartments, Staunton, widow of Robert H. Bailes, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Regency at Augusta Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fishersville.

Jane was born October 13, 1938, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Ralph Lee Craun and Mary (Gum) Craun Armstrong.

Prior to retirement, she was employed by...

Mamie K. Redman

Mamie K. Redman

Nov 18, 2023

Mamie K. Redman, 79, widow of Harry  G. "Mick" Redman, Sr., (married 46 years) passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. Mamie was born on February 8, 1944, in Pendleton County, WV to the late Collie Roosevelt Moats and Margaret Josephine Scott Moats. Mamie lived a life full of love,...

Daniel G. Anderson

Daniel G. Anderson

Nov 18, 2023

Daniel Guy Anderson, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1947 in Grayson, Virginia to the late Jessie Alexander and Minnie Viola Pilkins Anderson.

Daniel was an avid outdoorsman who had a deep passion for hunting and fishing. Spending time in nature brought him immense joy and he cherished the moments he had immersed...

Nelson G. Blosser

Nelson G. Blosser

Nov 17, 2023

Nelson Glen Blosser, 74, a quiet and simple man with a helping heart, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Willow Estates Retirement Community in Penn Laird.

He was born on September 30, 1949, in Waynesboro to the late Glen Harry and Lois Edna Grove BlosserNelson dedicated most of his career to the organ industry. He began by...

Roger L. Eagle

Roger L. Eagle

Nov 16, 2023

Roger Leon Eagle, 77, a retired professional firefighter with the City of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on October 4, 1946, in Augusta County, a son of the late James Ivan and Lena Virginia Sheffer Eagle.

Roger was a 1966 graduate of Buffalo Gap High School. Later, he enlisted...

Louis J. Bosek

Louis J. Bosek

Nov 15, 2023

We regretfully announce the departure of Louis “Lou” Joseph Bosek, whose journey on earth came to a peaceful close on November 13, 2023, in Staunton, VA.

Born on July 7, 1967, in Flushing, Queens, NY, to his late parents Louis Henry and Lena (Fiorello) Bosek, Lou blossomed into a beacon of diligence and compassion.

Lou’s life was a tapestry...

Gerald Perselay

Gerald Perselay

Nov 14, 2023

Gerald "Gerry"  Perselay of Staunton, Virginia, husband of Audrey Lail Perselay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends.  Gerry was born April 9, 1927, in Irvington, New Jersey, to the late Nathan and Lena Bistrovich Perselay.  He was 96 years old.

In addition to his parents, Gerry, is predeceased by his first wife,...

Cecil "Sonny" M. Robinson

Cecil "Sonny" M. Robinson

Nov 14, 2023

Cecil "Sonny" McKinley Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Augusta County to the late Cecil McKinley Robinson, Sr. and Frances Myers Robinson.Cecil married the love of his life, Carol Kesterson Robinson, and they shared countless beautiful moments together until her passing. His proudest accomplishment was the...

Christian L. Folweiler

Christian L. Folweiler

Nov 11, 2023

Christian Lee Folweiler, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on September 30, 1957, in Staunton, to Donald Lee Folweiler and the late Elizabeth Jean Grove Folweiler. In addition to being a dedicated father and grandfather, Christian made a positive impact on the lives of many through his involvement in various...

Betty F. Moomau

Betty F. Moomau

Nov 10, 2023

Betty Ann Fultz Moomau, 85, widow of Franklin Delano Moomau, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond.

She was born on November 5, 1938, in Swoope to the late Howard Newton Fultz, Sr. and Thelma Loretta Davis Fultz Helmick.Betty was a dedicated member of Christ United Methodist Church and...

Vallie W. Daugherty

Vallie W. Daugherty

Nov 9, 2023

Vallie Winetta Woods Daugherty, 97, passed from this life, into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton.She was born on October 15, 1926, in Augusta Springs, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her foster parents, Clarence Bert and Minnie Eye Obaugh; her birth parents, Charles and Ethel Montague Pugh Woods;...

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