Obituaries

Floyd E. Miller

Floyd E. Miller

Dec 8, 2020

Floyd Eugene “Big Toe” Miller, 68, of Staunton, died December 8, 2020, at King’s Daughter’s Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born September 2, 1952, in Staunton, a son of the late Richard Mason, Sr., and Anna F. (Morgan) Miller. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Staunton Mall. Family members include a brother, Richard M. Miller, Jr., of...

Robert "Bobby" Campbell Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Campbell Jr.

Dec 6, 2020

Robert Fred “Bobby” Campbell, Jr., 72, husband of Agnes (Shiflett) Campbell, of Staunton, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Augusta Health. He was born May 16, 1948, in Staunton, a son of the late Robert Fred and Cleo Barbara (Allen) Campbell. Prior to retirement, he was employed by McQuay/Daikin with 30 years of service. He previously worked at Smith’s Transfer....

Carolyn Marie Boyd

Carolyn Marie Boyd

Dec 6, 2020

Early Sunday morning, December 6th, Jesus the Good Shepherd took Carolyn Marie Boyd in, through and out of the valley of the shadow of death. Her husband David, son Sean and daughter Heidi were attending her. She is now, where Jesus wants her to be—in His presence. Carolyn (Hellwege) was born in Nampa, Idaho December 9th, 1946. She graduated from...

Austin W. Speelman

Austin W. Speelman

Dec 6, 2020

Austin W. Speelman, 85, widower of Dorothy Speelman, of Staunton, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Envoy of Staunton. He was born August 15, 1935 in Timberville, a son of the late Dewey and Bessie (Clark) Speelman. He was a truck driver for National Fruit for many years. Austin loved fishing and Bingo. Family members include a daughter Christine Speelman...

Betty Ann Landes

Betty Ann Landes

Dec 6, 2020

Betty Ann (Fravel) Landes, of Greenville, VA, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her home. She was 89 years young. She was born on July 23, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Robert Roland and Mayme Rhoene (Smith) Fravel. She was preceded by the love of her life, Edward Daniel Landes, Sr. with whom...

Toni Elaine Fridley

Toni Elaine Fridley

Dec 6, 2020

Toni Elaine (Crum) Fridley, 69, wife of Gary Lee Fridley, of 201 Biltmore Ave., died Sunday, December 6, 2020, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born November 21, 1951, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Hampton Edward and Netty Louise (Fitzgerald) Crum. She was a member of Waynesboro Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

Gary Wayne Dudley

Gary Wayne Dudley

Dec 5, 2020

Gary Wayne Dudley, 72, widower of Patricia (Craun) Dudley, of Greenville, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born December 29, 1947, in Waynesboro, a son of the late William Arthur and Viola (Clark) Dudley. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a concrete finisher with 25 years of service. He was...

Robert W. Young

Robert W. Young

Dec 4, 2020

Robert W. Young of Staunton , VA passed away peacefully December 4th. Born in Lewistown, Montana to Jean Clinton Young and Edna Wilson Young. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Moore Young. After graduating valedictorian of his high school class Bob attended Montana State University in Bozeman, MT for one year and then transferred...

Anna Loraine Thompson

Anna Loraine Thompson

Dec 4, 2020

Anna Loraine (Howdyshell) Thompson, 88, widow of Willie Benjamin Thompson, died Friday, December 4, 2020 in Envoy of Staunton. She was born on October 15, 1932 in Stokesville, VA, a daughter of the late Robert Whitney and Helen Louise (Knott) Howdyshell. She was previously employed by Western State Hospital. She is survived by a son, Willie Benjamin Thompson, Jr. and...

Brian M. Davis

Brian M. Davis

Dec 3, 2020

FISHERSVILLE, VA... Brian Mead Davis, 59, of Middlebrook passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Augusta Health. He was born on February 12, 1961 in Fredericksburg, the son of James William Davis and the late Norma (Jackson) Davis. He was member of the Middlebrook Church of God. He enjoyed horseback riding, watching his grandchildren show cattle and horses, taking walks...

Judith Mae Smiley

Judith Mae Smiley

Dec 2, 2020

Judith Mae “Judy” Smiley, 79, of formerly of Greenville died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. She was born October 27, 1941, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late John Wilbur and Ethel Elizabeth (Smith) Smiley. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a CNA. She was a member of Old Providence A.R.P. Church....

Jolly Lee Stickley

Jolly Lee Stickley

Dec 2, 2020

Jolly Lee (Potter) Stickley, 76, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born October 3, 1944 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Martha (Potter) Lewis. Jolly was owner of Breath and Energy Restructure and author of several books and poems. Jolly was a member of Unity Church in Lynchburg. She had a...

Bernita V. Smiley

Bernita V. Smiley

Dec 1, 2020

Bernita Clifton “Bonnie” (Vines) Smiley, 84, wife of James William Smiley Sr., of Staunton, departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born September 8, 1936 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Guy Lyle Vines and Ruth (Kershner) Bosserman. Bernita was employed by Augusta Cooperative for 30 plus years and was that little lady in clothing and...

Marguerite P. Welcher

Marguerite P. Welcher

Nov 30, 2020

Jesus took the hand of Marguerite P. Welcher (Granny) of 2412 Parkhill Road, Staunton on Monday, November 30, 2020 and gently led her into her heavenly home to be reunited with her loved ones. She is survived by a son, Mark E. Welcher; a daughter, Marcella M. Welcher; granddaughters, Michaela Welcher, Mariah Welcher, Montana Welcher, Marnee Powell; grandson, Mason Powell;...

Betty H. Brandt

Betty H. Brandt

Nov 29, 2020

On Sunday, November 29th, 2020, Betty Harmon Brandt passed from the loving arms of her family into the waiting arms of her Lord and Saviour whom she cherished. Born in December, 1920, in Burnham, PA, Betty was a proud graduate of Burnham High School and attended every annual reunion there. She married Edward “Bud” Brandt, Jr. of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in...

Mrs. Nancy C. Welliver

Mrs. Nancy C. Welliver

Nov 29, 2020

VERONA, VA… Nancy Lee (Cook) Welliver, 84, wife of William O. Welliver of Verona, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Welliver was born in Staunton to the late Harry Marshall, Sr. and Edith Myrtle (Kratzer) Cook. She was a Public Health Nurse at the Staunton/Augusta Health Department prior to retirement. Her RN training was completed at Rockingham...

Mrs. Betty P. Firebaugh

Mrs. Betty P. Firebaugh

Nov 28, 2020

RAPHINE, VA... Betty Beatrice (Palmer) Firebaugh, 91, wife of Donald W. Firebaugh of Raphine, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Raphine to the late Alice May Palmer. Mrs. Firebaugh retired from Unifi as a receptionist. She was a member of Raphine Christian Church. She loved flowers and gardening,...

Mrs. Hortense P. Coyner

Mrs. Hortense P. Coyner

Nov 27, 2020

STAUNTON, VA… Hortense (Printz) Coyner, 96, widow of Calvin Carr Coyner, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Mrs. Coyner was born on February 11, 1924 in Staunton to the late Roy F. and Lelia (Sanger) Printz. She was a lifelong member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Coyner was active with the women of the church and...

Mr. Robert L. Wenger

Mr. Robert L. Wenger

Nov 26, 2020

Bobby went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020, at Brookdale. He was born on January 27, 1931 at home to Angeline Link and Joseph Lewis Wenger on York Hill Farm on Franks Mill Road. He grew up on the farm and lovingly worked on it as long as he was able. He was a graduate...

Ashley M. Payne

Ashley M. Payne

Nov 25, 2020

Richmond, VA… Ashley Middlekauff Payne, 42, wife of Aaron M. Payne, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Mrs. Payne was born on December 8, 1977 in Waynesboro to George and Gracie Middlekauff. She was a public teacher in the Richmond Inner City. Mrs. Payne played tennis and loved the outdoors. She also loved decorating, music, playing pranks, but...