Obituaries
Violet H. Fitzgerald
Feb 2, 2025
Violet Marie Howard Fitzgerald, 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Laurels of Charlottesville.
Marie was born on December 9, 1933, in Richmond, to the late James Fred Howard and Laura Eva Mae Kelly Wells.
A woman of many talents, Marie was known for her passion for bowling and creating ceramics. She reveled in the simple pleasures of...
Deborah L. Dixon
Feb 1, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Lee Dixon walked through Heaven’s gates, Saturday, February 1, 2025.
She was born on September 12, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Lee and Georgene Deal. She is also predeceased by her sister, Diana. The reunion in Heaven must have been breathtaking.
After graduating high school, Debbie tried a few different career paths where she found her love of...
Carrie A. Johnson
Jan 31, 2025
Carrie Ann Johnson, 82, a beloved daughter, mother, and cherished friend, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
Born on November 22, 1942, in Middlebrook, to the late Tazewell "Taz" Veller and Bessie Elizabeth Woods Johnson.
Ann dedicated her career to the bakery at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, where her warm...
Judith W. Strickler
Jan 31, 2025
Judith Lane Wimer Strickler, 81, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind a legacy marked by kindness, family devotion, and a passion for the simple pleasures in life.
Judy was born on March 27, 1943, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Alvinzie Morgan, Sr. and Helen Virginia Jack Wimer.
Judy dedicated twenty years...
Rayburn E. Harris, Sr.
Jan 29, 2025
Rayburn Eugene Harris, Sr., 67, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on April 13, 1957, in Staunton to the late Carl Alexander, Sr. and Mary Evaline Cason Harris.
Rayburn graduated from James Madison University and practiced as an accountant throughout his professional career. He most recently served as finance manager at Valley Career and...
Judith N. Race
Jan 29, 2025
Judith Carroll Norford Race, 89, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton where she lived for the past two years.
She was born on September 25, 1935, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Joseph Cary Norford and Margaret Louise Armstrong Ball.
Judy grew up in Washington DC and...
Jeremy "Bubba" L. Conner
Jan 28, 2025
Jeremy "Bubba" Lee Conner, 35, a beloved son, devoted father, loving partner, and passionate coach, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, love, and the spirit of sportsmanship.
Born on March 22, 1989, in Albemarle County, to his loving parents, Wayne Lee and Beverley Ardelia Campbell Conner,...
Stephen "Steve" R. Kincheloe
Jan 27, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Richard Kincheloe, “Kinch”, 78, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on August 2, 1946, in Rockingham County to the late Jack Evans and Edith Barton Tutwiler Kincheloe.
Steve had an incredible zest for life. He loved fiercely and treated everyone the same. He was never lacking in joy and was fondly...
Aneita D. Purcell
Jan 26, 2025
Aneita Kay Dull Purcell, 62, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on January 11, 1963, in Richmond to the late Richard Stephen and Ellen Josephine Sorrells Dull.
Aneita most notably had a passion for crocheting and would often create beautiful pieces to reflect her artistic spirit.
She is survived by her children,...
Glendon W. Turner, Sr.
Jan 25, 2025
Glendon Warren Turner, Sr., 83, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
He was born on August 7, 1941, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland to the late Clifton Franklin, Sr. and Iva Pearl Purdham Turner.
Glendon led a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and passion. For sixteen years, Glendon drove the open roads as...
William F. Armstrong
Jan 25, 2025
William “Bill” Frederick Armstrong, 69, passed away from this life on earth Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
He was born on August 14,1955, in Staunton, the only son to the late Franklin Leroy and Anna Louise Fitzgerald Armstrong.
Bill attended Staunton City Schools then went on to devote many years of his life to...
Joseph F. Glovier, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Fadeley Glovier, Jr., 83, of Staunton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Joe was born on April 2, 1941, to the late Joseph Fadeley Glovier, Sr. and Janet Lee Moore Glovier.
He was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Arthur Edward and Flossie Cook Moore, and his paternal grandparents, Rev. David Franklin and Ethel Fadeley Glovier....
David P. Lambert
Jan 22, 2025
David “Dave” Paul Lambert, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.
He was born on November 12, 1942, in Onego, West Virginia to the late Curtis and Gae Raines Lambert.
He served as a construction superintendent with J.B. Wine, Harmon and Nelson Construction, where his commitment to excellence and leadership were evident.
David was...
Emily H. Cook
Jan 22, 2025
Emily Geraldine Hammer Cook, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her residence in Swoope.
She was born on October 5, 1929, in Hot Springs, to the late James Edward, Sr. and Mamie Blanche Armstrong Hammer.
Emily worked at Dupont in Waynesboro before dedicating herself to being a homemaker. She will be remembered for her radiant smile, which led her...
Wayne S. Shickel
Jan 21, 2025
Wayne Stuart Shickel, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on August 24, 1944, in Jollivue to the late Charles Daniel, Sr. and Edith Evelyn Helmick Shickel.
Wayne was a simple man who loved his friends, family, sports, and westerns. He was a man who cherished his roots, having fond memories of his...
Cynthia S. Wright
Jan 20, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Elmira Sutton Wright, 71, of Harrisonburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, after a short illness.
Born on April 7, 1953, in Staunton, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Odie, Sr. and Faye Haveland Shumate Sutton and raised in Churchville.
Cindy was a proud graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in...
Zoe W. Jones
Jan 19, 2025
Zoe Shaner Wagner Jones, 70, formerly of Staunton passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Cardinal Senior Living in Roanoke.
She was born on September 21, 1954, in Staunton to the late Francis Owen and Eleanor Stratton Shaner Wagner.
Zoe was a 1973 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She was a faithful member of the Christ United Methodist and...
Carole L. Reeser
Jan 19, 2025
Carole Leonard Reeser, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born on August 19, 1942, in Renovo, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Marie Bartholomew Leonard.
After graduating from Renovo High School in 1960, she attended Lock Haven University where she graduated in 1964 with a degree in Early Childhood Education....
Albert J. Finke, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Albert John Finke, Jr., 82, passed away on January 19, 2025, after a long illness. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.
He was born on February 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Albert John Finke, Sr. and Delia Mae Hart Finke Clark.
John was a proud graduate of North Hills High School in Pittsburgh, having completed his...
Esperanza S. Lawrence
Jan 18, 2025
Esperanza "Faye" Dizon Sese Lawrence, 95, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her husband and family at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life was a testament to love and her commitment to family.
She was born on September 27, 1929, in Manila, Philippines to the late Rufio and Juana...
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