Obituaries

Franklin D. Crawford

Franklin D. Crawford

Oct 27, 2020

Franklin Dea Crawford, 79, husband of Cathy (Wallace) Crawford, of Staunton, passed from the Covid-19 virus on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Augusta Health. He was born January 17, 1941 in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Corbin and Annabelle (Ray) Crawford. Prior to retirement, he was employed by DeJarnette and Smith’s Transfer. Franklin was a member of Mt. Bethel...

Hampton W. Foley

Hampton W. Foley

Oct 27, 2020

Hampton Walker Foley, 82, husband of Mabel M. Foley of Mt. Sidney, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Foley was born on December 17, 1937 in Augusta County to the late H. Clestine and Mary Madeline (Via) Foley. He was a proud alumnus of Augusta Military Academy. He was involved in the Roller Rifles and participated in...

Josephine (Myrtle) Fitzgerald

Josephine (Myrtle) Fitzgerald

Oct 27, 2020

Josephine Myrtle (Schmith) Fitzgerald, 91, widower of Marshel H. Fitzgerald, of Greenville, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born January 27, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late J. Charles and Adelaide (Scheafer) Schmith. Josephine was a member of Pines Chapel Presbyterian Church. Family members include four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Beckie Fitzgerald,...

Peggy G. Cacciapaglia

Peggy G. Cacciapaglia

Oct 26, 2020

STAUNTON – Peggy Graham Cacciapaglia, 80, wife of Franklin Joseph Cacciapaglia of Staunton, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation. Peggy was born on September 24, 1940 in Deerfield to the late Hugh Olen and Alice Armstrong Graham. Peggy and Franklin were married on June 6, 1957 and enjoyed a happy union of 63 years. Surviving family...

Alfred F. Maddox

Alfred F. Maddox

Oct 26, 2020

Alfred Floyd Maddox, 79, husband of Sarah Ellen (Crosby) Maddox, of Staunton, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1941 in Waynesboro, a son of the late John Warren, Sr. and Lina Leslie (Cash) Maddox. Alfred was a veteran of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Fort Bragg, NC. Mr. Maddox...

John "Boogie" Graham Jr.

John "Boogie" Graham Jr.

Oct 26, 2020

STAUNTON – John “Boogie” Graham, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Augusta Health due to a ruptured aneurysm. Mr. Graham was born on August 9, 1944 in Deerfield to the late John, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Adkins) Graham. Boogie lived a full life. He was the owner of Graham Logging, worked at Mrs. Rowes Restaurant and was...

Jacquelyn V. Kester

Jacquelyn V. Kester

Oct 26, 2020

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Vines Kester, 80, widow of Mack “Sonny” Chapman Kester of Waynesboro, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at White Birch Assisted Living. Mrs. Kester was born on February 7, 1940 in Waynesboro to the late Jess W. and Margaret H. Vines. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Jackie loved house projects, painting, and yardwork. She was a...

Paul E. Carroll

Paul E. Carroll

Oct 26, 2020

Paul Edward Carroll, 86, widower of Bessie Wiseman Carroll, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Envoy of Staunton. Mr. Carroll was born on June 29, 1934 to the late Elsie Virginia Carroll. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Carroll was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and the Men’s Brotherhood. Paul always enjoyed serving the...

Donald L. Sheets Sr.

Donald L. Sheets Sr.

Oct 25, 2020

Donald Lee Sheets, Sr., husband of Loretta (Richmond) Sheets, of Mount Solon, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1937 in Springhill, a son of the late Ernest Emmanuel and Hettie Bell Sheets. Prior to retirement, Mr. Sheets was a real estate broker with Sheets and McClure. Donald loved traveling and farming, but most...

Allen W. Quick

Allen W. Quick

Oct 24, 2020

Allen Wayne Quick, 79, husband of Patricia (Neff) Quick, of Staunton, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 15, 1940 in Hyattsville, Maryland, a son of the late George Wesley and Edna Katherine (Armstrong) Quick. Mr. Quick was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Raymond R. Nuckoles Jr.

Raymond R. Nuckoles Jr.

Oct 23, 2020

Raymond R. Nuckoles Jr, 88 of Mint Spring, Va. passed peacefully Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born March 5, 1932 in Stuarts Draft, Va and was the son of the late Raymond R. and Ella Mae Campbell Nuckoles. On June 26, 1957, he married Bonnie Marie Ralston who preceded him in death on Dec 29, 2016. Ray was an...

Dorothy B. Patterson

Dorothy B. Patterson

Oct 23, 2020

Dorothy Dell (Buchanan) Patterson, 94, widow of John W. Patterson died Friday, October 23, 2020 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. Mrs. Patterson was born on September 2, 1926 in Brownsburg to the late Guy H. and Gertrude Lotts Buchanan. She retired as a department manager with Genesco. Mrs. Patterson is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda P. and Gary...

Max B. Miller Iii

Max B. Miller Iii

Oct 21, 2020

Max Baer Miller III, beloved son of Max Baer Miller, Jr. of Staunton and Jenni Brook Dod of Lexington, passed this life on October 21st in a vehicle accident. Max, affectionately known as Scootchie his entire life, was 28 years of age. He was a graduate of Rockbridge County High School and attended Dabney Lancaster Community College. Scootchie pursued his...

Patsy F. Crooker

Patsy F. Crooker

Oct 17, 2020

Patsy Fullen Crooker, 79, a longtime resident of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, VA. She and her husband, Chris Crooker, had been married for 56 years. Born on May 7, 1941, in Ronceverte, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lee Roy and Edna Fullen. Patsy was...

Anna Lee Spitler

Anna Lee Spitler

Oct 12, 2020

Anna Lee Spitler, 75, widow of Martin Spitler, of Waynesboro, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1945 in Rockingham County, a daughter of the late Cecil Cash and Dorothy (Davis) Sandridge. She liked to mow grass and visit with the neighbors. Family members include two sisters, Bonnie Marie Durham of Waynesboro and Brenda...

Betty Lou Roberts

Betty Lou Roberts

Oct 12, 2020

Betty Lou (Stone) Roberts, 82, wife of Wendell L. Roberts, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born January 23, 1938 in Staunton, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Clara (Wiseman) Stone. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was employed at Basic Witz Furniture...

Charles Hubert Huffman

Charles Hubert Huffman

Oct 11, 2020

Charles Hubert Huffman, 77, husband of Susan (Cockerham) Huffman, of Mt. Solon, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born October 31, 1942 in Mabscott, West Virginia, a son of the late Hubert Francis and Orpha Ellen (Bowyer) Huffman. He graduated from Alderson High School, and received his Bachelor of Arts in...

Polly A. Moats

Polly A. Moats

Oct 5, 2020

Polly Jean (Alphin) Moats, 73, of Staunton, died peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 at her son’s residence. She was born January 17, 1947 in Middlebrook, a daughter of the late Frank Lewis, Sr., and Hilda Lacrisha (Monroe) Alphin. Polly was an animal enthusiast, enjoyed scenic country drives, known for her detailed memory, and loved bird watching. Family members include a...

Tammy April Kohler

Tammy April Kohler

Oct 5, 2020

Tammy April Kohler, 46, of Churchville died Monday, October 5, 2020, at her residence. She was born February 6, 1974 in New York, a daughter of Merrily (Elmer) Kohler and the late Roy A. Kohler. She was employed by Fisher Auto Parts. In addition to her mother, family members include a son, Jason Michael Hogue and a daughter, Jasmine Cheyenne...

Michael A. Sheets

Michael A. Sheets

Oct 5, 2020

Michael Alan Sheets, 56, husband of Paige Ann (Agnor) Sheets, of Staunton, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Augusta Health. He was born February 24, 1964 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of Phillip Edward and Alice Marie (Fortunato) Sheets. He was a welder and pipefitter for the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 10. Michael attended Grace Bible Church. He was...