Obituaries

Marie Hannah (Schepper) Gaunt

Marie Hannah (Schepper) Gaunt

Oct 26, 2019

Marie Hannah (Schepper) Gaunt, 92, widow of William Howard Gaunt, died at 1:50 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Frederick Charles and Margaret (Faber) Schepper. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She is survived by her...

Luke Eion Grossi

Luke Eion Grossi

Oct 23, 2019

Luke Eion Grossi was born in Fishersville, Va. on April 15, 1998, he was baptized on August 26, 2012 at St. James Lutheran Church in Fishersville, Va. by Rev. James Pence and passed away on October 23, 2019. Lcpl. Luke Grossi served with pride and honor as a combat engineer for the United States Marine Corps Reserve and was the...

Bryan Wilson Bottenfield

Bryan Wilson Bottenfield

Oct 22, 2019

Bryan Wilson Bottenfield, 79, devoted husband for 59 years of Betty Lou (Nicely) Bottenfield of New Hope, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Augusta Health. He was born November 29, 1939 in Bath County, a son of the late Clarence Albert and Etta Jane (Sprouse) Bottenfield. Bryan was hard-working, a problem-solver, and highly skilled in nearly every trade. If...

Darby Preston Helmick

Darby Preston Helmick

Oct 19, 2019

Darby Preston Helmick, 51, husband of Sherri Lynn Helmick, of Springhill, was called home Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born December 25, 1967 in Staunton, a son of the late William Preston and Linda Marzell (Jackson) Helmick. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind a daughter, Chassidy Helmick and granddaughter, Kalilah Palmer; a step-son, Kristopher Kallas and granddaughter,...

Angelina M. Loiercio

Angelina M. Loiercio

Oct 19, 2019

Angelina M. Loiercio passed Saturday morning October 19th, 2019 in her home in Staunton VA. "Mom", "Nonnie", and "Aunt Angie" to all her family and friends, leaves a legacy behind matched by very few. One of her friends best put it " Everytime you spoke with her, you left happy!" She spent her whole life spreading kindness and love to...

Kennan Lee Grant

Kennan Lee Grant

Oct 17, 2019

SWOOPE, VA… Kennan Lee Grant, 87, widower of Kitty H. Grant, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1932, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, son of the late Charles Berry and Hattie Helen (Campbell) Grant. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Kennan Lee Grant, Jr. and four brothers,...

Ronald Edward Farmer

Ronald Edward Farmer

Oct 15, 2019

Ronald Edward Farmer, 62, of Staunton, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his residence.             He was born June 13, 1957, in Staunton, a son of Elizabeth (Strickler) Farmer and the late Paul Edward Farmer.             Prior to retirement, Mr. Farmer was employed by Oak Lawn Cemetery.             Family members include a brother, Paul Dennis Farmer of Staunton; two sisters,...

Anna Lee (Hammer) Pullin

Anna Lee (Hammer) Pullin

Oct 13, 2019

Anna Lee (Hammer) Pullin, 91, widow of Ray Pullin, of Staunton, died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Shenandoah Nursing Home She was born September 29, 1928 in McDowell, a daughter of the late Winfield Scott and Maggie Alice (Varner) Hammer. Mrs. Pullin retired in 1993 as Commissioner of Revenue for the City of Staunton with 38 years of public service...

Douglas Mitchell Carter

Douglas Mitchell Carter

Oct 11, 2019

Staunton, VA... Douglas Mitchell Carter, 67, of Staunton, passed away on Friday October 11, 2019 at Shenandoah Hospice House. He was born on March 13, 1952 in Staunton, a son of the late Roger Alexander, Sr. and Mable (Maupin) Carter. Prior to retirement, Doug was employed for over 30 years in the Staunton City School System, where he was a...

Clyde W. Harris

Clyde W. Harris

Oct 10, 2019

Clyde W. Harris of Devon Road, Staunton left this world October 10, 2019. Clyde was born to Carmen Campbell Harris and Austin Harris on February 4, 1932. Clyde married the love of his life, Ann Back Harris, on July 1, 1955. He is survived by daughter, Lani Harris-Johns and husband, Billy; and sons, Matthew Mark Harris and wife, Kay; Loren...

Ronnie Morrison Hall

Ronnie Morrison Hall

Oct 8, 2019

Ronnie Morrison Hall, 73, of Buffalo Gap Highway, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. He was born July 29, 1946, in Staunton, a son of the late Elzie and Edith (Ramsey) Hall. Mr. Hall was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Carded Graphics in Verona. He loved sports, especially...

Robert Wayne Miller

Robert Wayne Miller

Oct 8, 2019

Robert Wayne “Bob” Miller, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Summerville Community Hospice House near his home in Summerville, South Carolina, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  Bob was born January 29, 1942 in Waynesboro, Virginia, to Henry Ray Miller and Theresa Trimboli Miller. From the age of 8, he grew up on Meadow Knolls farm near Stuarts Draft, Virginia. He graduated...

Emanuel Burley Funches

Emanuel Burley Funches

Oct 6, 2019

Emanuel Burley Funches, 74, of Staunton, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Shenandoah House of Augusta Health. He was born September 18, 1945 in Charlottesville, a son of the late Henry Roscoe, Sr., and Effie Beatrice (Jackson) Funches. Mr. Funches was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served in Vietnam where he was wounded and was Purple...

John Taylor Sowers

John Taylor Sowers

Oct 5, 2019

STAUNTON, VA... John Taylor Sowers, 57, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, surrounded by his children. He was born on July 13, 1962, a son of the late Herbert and Mary Constance Sowers. He is survived by his daughters, Kiawna Berry (Tyler Kyger), Loghan Kuehne (Nathan Kuehne), and Sirje Sowers; sons, Travis Berry (Ashley Cowgill) and Sean...

Joe H. Snyder

Joe H. Snyder

Oct 4, 2019

Joe Hudgins Snyder, 86, widower of Beulah Stuart (Bartley) Snyder, of Staunton, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Augusta Health surrounded by his family and Pastor.      He was born September 21, 1933 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late John Henry and Mary (Painter) Snyder.  He was the last surviving member of his family.      Mr....

Goldie R. Carter

Goldie R. Carter

Oct 3, 2019

Goldie Mae (Roberts) Carter, 86, widow of Ray Dilling Carter, of Staunton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Augusta Health.               Mrs. Carter was born on October 15, 1932 in Burnsville, Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy Cleveland and Elsie Treva (Eagle) Roberts.              Prior to retirement, she was employed by Genesco with 42 years...

Ronald Charles Steff

Ronald Charles Steff

Sep 29, 2019

Ronald Charles “Ron” “Pootchy” Steff, 51, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1968 in West Palm Beach, Florida, a son of Charlotte Ann (Walker) Steff and the late Michael Allen Steff. Ron was employed by F&R. He loved fishing and giving people a hard time. In addition to his mother, family...

Jessica Leigh (Lowry) Truxell

Jessica Leigh (Lowry) Truxell

Sep 28, 2019

Jessica Leigh Lowry Truxell, 36, beloved wife of James Truxell of Greenville, passed away on Saturday September 28, 2019. She was born October 21, 1982, in Waynesboro. Jessi was a loving, caring wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. She had an infectious laugh and her smile lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with her husband,...

Patricia Joyce (Mays) Thorpe

Patricia Joyce (Mays) Thorpe

Sep 25, 2019

Patricia Joyce “Tossie” (Mays) Thorpe, 78, widow of Richard “Dick” Thorpe, Sr., of Staunton, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1941 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Glennard and Mary (Thompson) Mays. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Thorpe was employed by DuPont. Family members include two daughters, Kathy (Ed) Campbell and Becky...

Dennis D. Corbin

Dennis D. Corbin

Sep 20, 2019

Dennis Darryl Corbin, 68, husband of Becky Annita (Silver) Corbin, of 685 Alextine Drive, died Friday, September 20, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville.    He was born November 1, 1950 in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Homer Judson and Rowena Virginia (Casady) Corbin.            Mr. Corbin was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps.    He...