Obituaries
Luther D. Lamb
Nov 24, 2024
Luther Donnie Lamb, 83, of Staunton, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on June 30, 1941, in Weyers Cave to the late Luther Benjamin and Georgia Evelyn Bowen Lamb.
Donnie was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam,...
Dr. Dianne L. Buhrman, DVM
Nov 21, 2024
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful sister, Dr. Dianne L. Buhrman, 64, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her residence in Staunton. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Dianne was born on September 2, 1960, to the late Lee J. and Elizabeth E. Buhrman and grew up...
Marjorie D. Smiley
Nov 21, 2024
Marjorie “Diane” Smiley, 79, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on November 20, 1945, in Caryville, Florida to the late Herman Rudolph and Dutchie Brown.
Marjorie dedicated over forty years of her life as a beautician. She wasn’t just passionate about her career; she also had a deep love for family and friends.
She...
Juanita C. Melendez
Nov 16, 2024
Juanita Cantú Melendez passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her home in Staunton, Virginia.
She was born on February 6, 1929, in Merkel, Texas to Eudoxio and Petra (Ortíz) Cantú.
Juanita was married to Domingo Melendez, Sr. from June 1, 1946, until his passing. Together they had thirteen children (three of which passed away at birth). They were self-employed...
Candy L. Brooks
Nov 15, 2024
Candy Lavonne Brooks, 63, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
She was born on September 24, 1961, in Staunton to the late James “Snap” Kennan Brooks and Shirley Ann Caricofe.
Candy, a proud veteran, served her country in the Army, where she worked as a diesel mechanic.
Beyond her military accomplishments, Candy embraced her many...
Frances T. Fitzgerald
Nov 15, 2024
Frances Sue Tharp Fitzgerald, 99, widow of Loyd Forrest Fitzgerald, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Frances was born on October 26, 1925 in Craigsville to the late Percy Edward and Mary Margaret Sandy Tharp.
Frances dedicated her life to her late husband Loyd, her three children, and her Pekingese dog babies....
Helene Westenburg
Nov 14, 2024
A friend, a gracious hostess, a mentor, and a mother; our Helene has passed at the age of 89 in Staunton, Virginia.Born in the Netherlands in 1935, Helene emigrated to the United States in October of 1970 after her marriage to Hans Westenburg.
The couple settled in downtown Windsor, CT in 1971. Helene loved her new country and could be seen...
Forrest "Gump" R. Bailey
Nov 12, 2024
Forrest "Gump" Robert Bailey, 46, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Staunton.
He was born on September 2, 1978, in Waynesboro, to the late David “Beetle” Lee and Karen “Nanny” Gale Bailey.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Lee Bailey and her wife, Brianca, and Krystal Gale Bailey; his daughters, Kielie Shay Bailey and Arieanna “Nana” Bingham; his aunts,...
James B. McGavock
Nov 12, 2024
James Bowman McGavock, 92, a dedicated husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, a day before his 93rd birthday.
Born on November 13, 1931, at Big Lick in Botetourt County, to the late John Williamson McGavock IV and Lucille A. Kinney McGavock, James exemplified a life filled with hard work,...
Rebecca A. Driver
Nov 12, 2024
Rebecca “Becki” Ann Driver, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton.
She was born on November 1, 1954, in Staunton to the late Merlin “Jack” James Hartman Daugherty, Sr. and Vallie Winnetta Woods Daugherty.
Becki was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and after working in the Charlottesville Metropolitan Life office for several...
Georgie S. O'Bannon
Nov 11, 2024
Georgie S. O’Bannon, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024.
She was born on August 17, 1940, in Bath County to the late George William, Sr. and Mary Priscilla Wiley Simpson.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Powell O’Bannon; her stepdaughters, Cherie Houston and Dana Griffin; her sister, Betty Lou Simpson Cord; and her nieces, Jonni...
Eugene "Jack" T. Whitesell
Nov 11, 2024
Eugene “Jack” Thomas Whitesell, 93, of Fishersville, husband of Brenda Jane Gilbert Whitesell, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fishersville.
He was born on February 13, 1931, in Greenville, to the late Wayt Hamilton, Sr. and Charlene Catherine McLear Whitesell.
A proud veteran, Jack served his country in the United States Air Force during...
Gail G. Smith
Nov 11, 2024
Gail Gibson Smith, 86, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born in Herndon on July 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Mason Francis and Marian Gibson Herndon Smith.
Gail was a member of St. Paul's Church in Staunton and was retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation/McQuay International with forty-four years...
Rose C. Casson
Nov 9, 2024
Rose Marie Cacciapaglia Casson, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 09, 2024, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on December 28, 1933 in Staunton, to the late Oronzo and Camilia Terlizzi Cacciapaglia.
Alongside her beloved late husband, Harry Herbert Casson, she owned and operated Joe’s Restaurant in Staunton, a treasured local institution for many years that was renowned for serving...
Janet L. Stephenson
Nov 8, 2024
Janet Leigh Stephenson, 61, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.
She was born on July 12, 1963, in Augusta County to the late Fred Anderson Stephenson, Sr. and “Kitty” Napier Stephenson.
A visitation will be held at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Henry Funeral Home.
Her caregiver of twenty years, Ann Burke, wishes to express her...
Isabelle V. O'Neil
Nov 6, 2024
Isabelle Virginia Altizer O'Neil, 82, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro. She will be remembered fondly for her faith and her love of family. Her legacy of kindness and grace will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Born on March 2, 1942,...
Virginia L. Brown
Nov 3, 2024
Virginia Marie Lockett Brown, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her residence on Fort Defiance.
She was born on January 26, 1937, in Richmond to the late Sterling and Eliza Lockett.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Thornrose Cemetery.
Samuel D. Davis
Oct 29, 2024
Samuel Dean Davis, 42, of Raphine, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Born on June 29, 1982, in Augusta County, to the late Susan Jeanette Reese, Samuel was known for his unwavering dedication and strong work ethic as an arborist. He took great pride in his work and was testament to what it...
G. Raymond Curry
Oct 29, 2024
G. Raymond Curry, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on January 21, 1945, in Staunton to the late Leon Randolph and Helen Mae Back Curry.
Raymond, a local Staunton native purchased Kitch’n Cook’d Potato Chip Company in 1980. Through hard work and his vision, he cultivated Kitch'n Cook’d Potato Chip Company into...
John L. Miller
Oct 28, 2024
John Larry Miller, 57, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on June 24, 1967, in Staunton to the late Guy Larry Allman and Judith Ann Withers Wolfe.
John embodied a rugged spirit working as a roofer for Wilfong Roofing then later installing fencing for Code Red. A man that relished in the thrill...
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