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Shirley J. Heatwole Pullin
Oct 12, 2023
Shirley Jean Heatwole Pullin, 84, wife of Hugh Elbert Pullin, Jr., passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton.
Shirley was born on April 23, 1939, in Ladd, VA. She was the daughter of the late Waid Hampton and Emily Waldine Harner Heatwole.
Also preceding her in death was her nine-year-old sister, Virginia Waldine Heatwole; her other sisters,...
Donny T. Roadcap
Oct 11, 2023
Donny “Don” Thomas Roadcap, 85, left this world on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He will be sadly missed but will always hold a special place in our hearts.
He was the first of six children, born on July 11, 1938, in Rockingham County, to the late Malcolm Thomas and Madaline Virginia Redifer Roadcap.
He was the widower of Wanda...
Patricia Ann Hiner
Oct 9, 2023
Patricia Ann Guffey Hiner, 68, peacefully passed away at her residence in Staunton on Monday, October 9, 2023.
She was born in Staunton on December 23, 1954 to the late Basil Arrie and Clara Lillian Slayton Guffey, Sr.
She was a former environmental service worker with H&R Contractors in Staunton.
Patricia had a strong faith and was an active member...
Carl W. Breeden
Oct 5, 2023
Carl William Breeden, 83 of Staunton passed away at home on October 5, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1940 in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia to the late Samuel Lee and Essie Hensley Breeden.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by Echols Brothers/Fairfield Bridge for forty-five years. He was a avid golfer.
Carl is survived by his wife of sixty-five...
Mitchell L. Schneider
Oct 4, 2023
Mitchell "Mitch" Lee Schneider, 58, husband of Kristine Schneider, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his residence in Lexington.
Mitchell was born on July 6, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa to Linda Ann Kuster Schneider and the late Dean Gary Schneider. He was raised in Toronto, Iowa and graduated from Wheatland High School.
He last worked as a groundskeeper...
William D. Law
Oct 3, 2023
William David Law, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.
Born on September 7, 1935, in Henry County, to the late Thomas Stamps and Anna Eliza Hairfield Law, Sr., David lived a life filled with passion for his work and love for his family.A farrier for over sixty years, David served as the head...
Raymond K. Ward
Sep 30, 2023
Raymond “Ray” Keith Ward, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He passed comfortably with Hospice services at Brightview Baldwin Park Assisted Living Staunton.
Mr. Ward was born October 8, 1931, to the late Lewis Franklin and Irma Geraldine Ward. He grew up in Blairstown, NJ. He is survived by his daughter,...
Judy F. Ashby
Sep 30, 2023
Judy Mae Furr Ashby, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
She was born on July 6, 1943, in Augusta County to the late Elwood Hamilton and Eva Nutty Furr. Judy dedicated the majority of her career to General Electric / Genicom in Waynesboro as an expediter, where she worked for an impressive thirty-four years. Afterward,...
Betty B. Wiseman
Sep 29, 2023
Betty Geraldine Breeden Wiseman passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born on March 14, 1934, in Dayton, to the late Herring Thomas and Virginia Ann Almarode Breeden. Betty dedicated four decades of her life as a psychological aide at Western State Hospital where she...
Norma W. Greenleaf
Sep 27, 2023
Norma Louise Wentworth Greenleaf, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Birch Gardens Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on January 24, 1933, in Fayette, Maine to the late David Raymond and Viola Ethlyne Lieber Wentworth, Sr.Norma had a fulfilling career as an assembler for the biotech company Ventrex Labs in Portland, Maine. She dedicated her time...
Edwin M. O'Shea
Sep 26, 2023
Edwin Michael O’Shea, 45, passed peacefully into a new dimension of life beyond this one on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after a long endurance race known as cancer. Edwin faced his disease with his characteristic cool head, humor, eternal optimism, and a cohort of loving family and friends. His best friend and partner Virginia walked every step of the...
Bernice F. Price
Sep 25, 2023
Bernice Mae Fridley Price, 101, widow of Luther Kenneth Price, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Heritage Hall in Lexington.
Bernice was born on August 6, 1922, to the late Henry Clayton and Mary Mae Nichols Fridley.
She graduated from Craigsville High School with honors.
Bernice was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. With over...
Joyce S. Johnson
Sep 25, 2023
Joyce Marie Shifflet Johnson, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Born on March 24, 1939, in Augusta County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Hitzleberger and Irene Shifflet. Joyce dedicated many years of her life to her work at Genicom in Waynesboro as a relay worker. She...
Nancy M. Abbott
Sep 24, 2023
Nancy Lois McAlister Abbott, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on November 25, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri. She later moved to Waynesville, NC in 1991 with her husband.
Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.As a child, she was a member of the 4H club, which allowed...
Gary Ray Sutton
Sep 23, 2023
Gary Ray Sutton, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
He was born on August 15, 1946, in Staunton, a son of the late Samuel Jeremiah and Bonnie Lee Hevener Sutton, Sr.Gary led a thrilling life full of adventures and enjoyed pushing the limits. After serving his country in the...
Virat "Tuk" Pitayatonakarn
Sep 23, 2023
Virat was born in Bangkok, Thailand in 1946. He was a wonderful protector and influence for his younger brothers as they grew up.
Virat eventually moved to Udon, Thailand to work in the restaurant business with his brother. It is there he met his wife, Napaporn Boonravikoon. They had three loving children.
Virat soon decided to make a home for...
Paul H. Wolfe
Sep 23, 2023
Paul H. Wolfe, 89, passed away on September 23, 2023, in Staunton, Virginia. He was born on September 11, 1934, in Augusta County, to the late Worty and Gladys Nulty Wolfe, Sr.
Paul lived a fulfilling life and left behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Paul leaves behind a multitude of loved ones who...
Virginia R. Francisco
Sep 21, 2023
Virginia (Ginny) Royster Francisco, a beloved member of the Staunton community, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 80 at Summit Square, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was a loving mother, dedicated teacher, friend, and pillar of her community.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on November 18, 1942, Virginia Francisco grew up in...
Bettie K. Arey
Sep 20, 2023
Bettie Marie Kiser Arey, 84, widow of James "J.C." Caricofe Arey, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at her residence in Staunton.
Bettie was born on July 27, 1939, to the late John Cleveland and Anna Ruth Brake Kiser.
She was a member of the Annex United Methodist Church. She loved shopping and life on the farm. She also...
Jack L. Dull
Sep 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jack L. Dull, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on September 18, 2023, at his residence in Waynesboro, Virginia.
He leaves behind a daughter, Suzie Dull, her husband Mike Miller, and grandson Jacob Miller, who were the shining lights of his life. He will...
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