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Obituaries
Ardie L. Ervin
Nov 9, 2023
Ardie Lee Ervin, 72, a distinguished individual who dedicated his life to the practice of law, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on October 21, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Dr. Amil Leroy and Mrs. Ethel Nell Kirkland Ervin.Mr. Ervin graduated from Bridgewater College and further...
Jane D. Cangalosi
Nov 2, 2023
Jane Harriette Dickinson Cangalosi, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Brookdale in Staunton.
She was born on July 10, 1938, in Providence, RI to the late William and Ruby A. Garner Dickinson.
Jane was a member of the YMCA for 30 years. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. Jane's enthusiasm for bridge created lasting bonds with...
Richard E. Dickerson
Nov 2, 2023
Richard Evans Dickerson, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Staunton on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
He was born on November 21, 1946, in Lexington, KY, to the late Dr. Z.S. Dickerson, Jr. and Mrs. Mildred Alice Gortney Dickerson.Richard's journey in life was filled with remarkable achievements and a dedication to serving others. After...
Everett W. Burks
Nov 1, 2023
Everett "Wade" Burks, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.
He was a US Army Veteran, a retiree of AT&T, and for many years lived in Greenville where he co-owned the original Greenville Grocery with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Davis Burks and Hollie...
Stanley Bright, III
Nov 1, 2023
Stanley Bright, III, 79, baptized as George in the Orthodox Church, beloved husband of Elena Pashilene Bright, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on July 9, 1944, in Chestnut Hill, PA to the late Stanley Bright, Jr. and Elizabeth "Leila" Norris Reeve Bright.Stanley lived a remarkable life filled with...
Alexander D. Kirtley
Oct 31, 2023
Alexander Durrett Kirtley, 76, of Staunton, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton.
Mr. Kirtley was born on November 13, 1946, the son of the late Frank Keyser and Elizabeth Thomas Dunlap Kirtley, Sr.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Kirtley Christiansen, and his significant other, Barbara Hunter Grant.
He...
Betty P. Wheeler
Oct 28, 2023
Betty Jane Phillips Campbell Wheeler, 83, of Greenville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
She was born in Goochland, a daughter of the late Mahaley “Ginny” Virginia Phillips Painter. She was raised by her foster parents, the late Buford Rucker and Corine Ramsey Campbell, and was raised in Greenville.
She attended Wilson Memorial High School in...
Reginald Lydell Woodson
Oct 28, 2023
Reginald Lydell Woodson, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah in Fishersville, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.
He was born on October 21, 1958, in Staunton to Naomi J. (Crawford) Woodson and the late Reverend Eicky Woodson.
Reginald's life was a testament to his kind and genuine nature. He...
Lucille S. Groah
Oct 25, 2023
Anna Lucille "Lu" Siron Groah, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
She was born on September 2, 1932, in Staunton, to the late William Pearl and Mabel Catherine Fox Siron.Lu lived a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion. After a long and successful career, she retired from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation...
Irene J. Turpen
Oct 23, 2023
Irene Turpen, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 23, 2023, just a few weeks shy of one hundred years of age.
She was born Irene Johnson on December 2, 1923, in Norton, VA.
Irene was an active and cherished member of the South Staunton VA Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is survived...
Jean M. Spath
Oct 23, 2023
Jean "Jeanne" Elizabeth Manning Spath, 60, widow of Eric Wayne Spath, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on June 6, 1963, in Staunton to Robert Douglas Manning and the late Jean Delores Wilson Manning.Jeanne worked as a Field Supervisor for Westat. Outside of her professional life, Jeanne enjoyed being a loving mother...
Mildred M. Stewart
Oct 21, 2023
Mildred Virginia McClanahan Stewart, 97, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born on August 15, 1926, in White Pine, TN to the late Harry Michael and Bunah Adeline Gouge McClanahan.
She was a member of Staunton's First Baptist Church. Mildred's strength of character...
Betty Lou C. Wymer
Oct 19, 2023
Betty Lou Cason Wymer, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on August 20, 1937, in Augusta County to the late Crawford Franklin Cason and Hazel Josephine Benson Clatterbaugh.
Betty worked as a cashier at Kroger in Staunton until her retirement in 1999.
Betty's life was marked by her faith and...
Donald W. Jordan
Oct 19, 2023
Donald "Skip" Webster Jordan, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence in Augusta County.
He was born on May 17, 1946, in Staunton to the late Daniel Webster Jordan and Elnora "Ellie" Snead Jordan Wimmer.Skip worked as a forklift operator at Daikin Applied in Verona.A proud veteran, Skip served as a corporal in the United States...
Lark D. Mason
Oct 17, 2023
Lark Deborah Mason, loving mother and friend to many, departed this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Staunton.
Lark was a lifelong advocate for social justice and environmental issues. She earned degrees from James Madison University and Marymount University. Lark spent most of her career working in the social work field, and working to assist others.
Her many travels...
David C. Earman
Oct 16, 2023
David Carroll Earman, 76, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on September 24, 1947, in Rockingham County to the late Joe William and Mildred Lucille Colvin Earman.
He was a commercial master electrician and the founder of his own company, Earman Electric Contractor. For nearly fifty years, he provided invaluable electrical...
William H. Drumheller
Oct 15, 2023
William Hensel Drumheller, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
He was born in Staunton on June 21, 1941, to the late William Forrest and Mary Ellen Miller Drumheller.Throughout his life, William was known for his dedication to his craft as a brick mason. His skill and expertise were...
Michael E. Carter
Oct 14, 2023
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Edwin Carter, 61, of Staunton, on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Michael had been diagnosed with glioblastoma (brain cancer) in November 2022, and he fought a courageous battle. Even through his toughest days, he did so with a smile and a joke here and there. He was a...
Owen E. Harner
Oct 14, 2023
Owen Early Harner, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Bridgewater. He was born on June 18, 1929, to Ray Owen and Hazel (Early) Harner. He graduated from New Hope High School and attended Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. On June 23, 1948, he was married to Dolly Garber who survives.
His love for...
Bertha M. Downs
Oct 14, 2023
Bertha May Shifflett Downs, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at King's Daughters Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Bertha was born on April 19, 1929, in Dyke, to her parents, the late Irvin Lee and Ella Virginia Shifflett Shifflett.One of Bertha's greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandson and great-grandchildren. She cherished every...
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