Obituaries
John J. Ready III
Feb 16, 2025
John Joseph Ready III, a loving husband and devoted animal rescuer, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on October 3, 1949, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to the late John Joseph, Jr. and Patricia Allouise Leahy Ready
John shared a remarkable fifty years of marriage with his beloved wife, Barbara Jean Musterer Ready....
Larry J. Henry
Feb 14, 2025
Larry Joseph Henry, 74, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on April 1, 1950, in Moline, Illinois to the late William Joseph and Wanda Lee Clevenger Henry.
Larry attended Sherrard High School in Illinois where he graduated in 1968, with many fond memories of his friends and “Tiger Alley”. While attending school he...
P.F. "Buck" Fitzgerald
Feb 14, 2025
P. F. “Buck” Fitzgerald, 75, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on June 23, 1949, in Staunton to the late Loyd Forrest and Frances Sue Tharp Fitzgerald.
Buck graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1969. He honorably served in the Army. After high school Buck dedicated thirty-three years of his life...
Miriam J. Handley
Feb 14, 2025
Miriam (Miller) Jervis Handley, resident of the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, VA, died on February 14, 2025.
She is survived by her children, John Elliott Handley of Falls Church, VA, and Sarah Margaret Handley of Charlottesville, VA; her daughter-in-law, Elena Maria (Hidalgo) Handley; her grandchildren, Laura Kathryn, Alex Elliott, James Michael, and Joseph Edward; her granddaughters-in-law, Jess Miers and...
Forest H. Halterman, Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
Forest Henry Halterman, Jr., 83, passed away on February 14, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House, in Staunton.
He was born on December 26, 1941, in Augusta County, to the late Forest Henry Halterman, Sr. and Marie Catherine Huffman Halterman.
For more than 60 years, Forest took great pride in owning and operating Halterman’s Body Shop, where he built...
Elza D. Thompson
Feb 14, 2025
Elza Marie Donald Thompson, 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. at her residence in Staunton. She was a devoted daughter, loving mother, and cherished friend, whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of many.
She was born on February 22, 1932, in Natural Bridge to the late Benjamin Lyle, Sr. and Clara Maude Creasy Donald.
Throughout her life, Elza developed...
Barbara D. Bartley
Feb 13, 2025
Barbara Ann Duff Bartley, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on October 15, 1954, in Augusta County to the late Reverend Daniel Harrison, Sr. and Edna Maxine Waybright Duff.
Barbara had a special passion for knitting and cooking. Barbara found great happiness in spending time with her loved ones, especially her grandkids,...
Shirley H. Worrell
Feb 12, 2025
Shirley Anne Hardy Worrell, 89, a beloved member of the Staunton educational community, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg.
Born on February 16, 1935, in Covington, to the late Lester Odell and Mary Dorothy Simpson Hardy, she dedicated her life to education, family, and faith.
A graduate of Covington High School, Shirley furthered her...
Warren S. Cline
Feb 12, 2025
Warren Samuel Cline, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on April 30, 1938, in Staunton, to the late Frank Melvin and Nellie Catherine Craun Cline.
Warren, a humble and quiet man, was a longtime member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Weyers Cave....
Gary H. Spiers, Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Gary Hampton Spiers, Sr., 84, passed peacefully at his home in Staunton, on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Born in Roanoke October 20, 1940, to the late Beverly Kennon Spiers, Jr. and Ruby Pauline Caldwell Spiers, his first decades were dedicated to baseball, bicycles, delivering newspapers, bullying his little brother, and playing the baritone in the marching band including a proud day...
Clayton S. Clark
Feb 10, 2025
Clayton Sidney Clark, 85, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on November 22, 1939, in Auburn Heights, Michigan, to the late Sidney and Sylvia Caverly Clark.
In his secular career, Clay was a general contractor and a master commercial plumber, operating his own businesses and teaching his trade to his children and others....
Sandra N. Crosby
Feb 10, 2025
Sandra Dee Nulty Crosby, 60, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her residence in Craigsville.
She was born on October 10, 1964, in Staunton, to the late Edward Lee and Phyllis Mamie Coffey Nulty. Her life was a testament to the love, joy, and warmth that she shared with all those fortunate enough to know her.
Sandra was known for...
Rose G. Snider
Feb 8, 2025
Navy “Rose” Geneva Morrison Snider, 106, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
She was born on March 29, 1918, in Rockbridge, to the late William Mahone and Annie Jane Drawbond Morrison.
She was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her great nieces and nephews, Grey and Joyce Snell, Robert (Kathy), Melanie, and David Earhart, Victor and...
James R. Whitlock
Feb 7, 2025
James Robert Whitlock, 95, of Staunton, died on Friday, February 7, 2025 at The Legacy of North Augusta in Staunton, after being a resident there for a short while.
He was born in Staunton on December 12, 1929, a son of the late James Robert Kenneth Whitlock and Leda Frances Michael Whitlock.
Mr. Whitlock retired from the trucking industry. He was a...
Thomas E. White
Feb 6, 2025
Tom left this earthly world on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to be reunited with family members that have passed before him.
Tom, also known to family, friends, and neighbors as “Uncle”, “Pops”, and “White”, was born in Chenoa, Illinois, on March 22, 1930, the son of the late Robert Leland and Flora May Harris White and grew up in nearby Pontiac,...
Gary D. Jones
Feb 4, 2025
Gary Douglas Jones, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on March 13, 1946, in Front Royal, to the late Alexander McCloud, Jr. and May Douglas Cook Jones.
He was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy and received his bachelor's degree from Methodist College in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He attended graduate school at...
Frances S. Obaugh
Feb 3, 2025
Frances Carolyn Smith Obaugh, 98, went to be with Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025.
She was born on September 11, 1926, in Atlee, to the late Adoniram George, Jr. and Esther Reese Smith.
Carolyn was a graduate of Goochland High School in 1944 and Madison College of Harrisonburg in 1948.
She moved to Staunton in 1949 and worked as a church secretary...
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...
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