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Obituaries
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...
Glenn R. Desper
Jan 16, 2025
Glenn Richard Desper, 90, widower of Emma Jean Hemp Desper, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville surrounded by family.
He was born October 18, 1934 in Staunton, a son of the late George Richard and Florence Alberta Blackwell Desper.
Glenn was an extremely proud and dedicated father, grandfather, and recent...
William "Bill" F. Sibert
Jan 16, 2025
William “Bill” Francis Sibert, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton.
Born to the late Francis Eidson Sibert and Laura Agnes Sours Sibert on December 24, 1942, in Norfolk, he grew up in Craigsville.
He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School where he played trumpet and trombone in the band and the piano with the...
Frances C. Britt
Jan 15, 2025
Frances “Peggy” Cash Britt, 90, of 54 Imperial Drive in Staunton, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at her home in Birch Ridge Senior Living (Royal Care) in Staunton.
She was born on June 2, 1934, in Fishersville, daughter of the late Charles Alson and Alice Bryant Cash.
Peggy was a member of Zetta Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker,...
Richard D. Headifen
Jan 13, 2025
Richard Daniel Headifen, 86, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence after a prolonged illness.
Richard was born on June 3, 1938, in Wellington, New Zealand.
He grew up in the town of Taumarunui on the North Island, where he and his father ran a country store. Later, he moved back to Wellington and got his...
James S. Wriston
Jan 13, 2025
James Scott Wriston, 68, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence in Stuarts Draft.
He was born on April 5, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James Scott, Sr. and Joetta Lois Weller.
James dedicated over thirty years of his career as a district supervisor at McDonald's. James was not only devoted to his profession; he was a...
Kathy L. Stokes
Jan 12, 2025
Kathy Lynn Lamb Stokes, 64, a beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence in Staunton. Her legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family will always be cherished.
She was born on September 17, 1960, in Staunton, to the late Lee Roy Lamb and Armetha Blanche Rexroad Smith.
Kathy dedicated a significant...
Shirley J. Chestnut
Jan 9, 2025
Shirley Ellen Jackson Chestnut, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
She was born on December 22, 1942, in Marlinton, West Virginia to the late Edward Thomas and Pearl Lillie Palmer Jackson.
For over a decade, Shirley and her husband ran a convenience store. After their time at the store, Shirley dedicated herself...
Ruth H. Molony
Jan 8, 2025
Ruth Hawkins Dey Molony, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Ruth was a dearly loved wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She made new friends everywhere she lived.
Ruth was born on July 8, 1937 in Richmond, to the late Dr. Robert Preston Hawkins Jr. and Grace Vernon Reynolds.
She enjoyed a...
Dorothy C. Farren
Jan 7, 2025
Dorothy Areta Cornwell Farren, 95, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at King's Daughters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Born on April 18, 1929, in Frankfort, West Virginia, to the late Annie Gray Cornwell, Dorothy's life was marked by deep love for her family and dedication to her work.
In 1946, she married Bill Farren, and they...
Bruce "Eddie" E. Stone
Jan 7, 2025
Bruce “Eddie’ Edward Stone, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on September 6, 1956, in Staunton to the late William Mason, Sr. and Dorothy Annis Huntley Stone.
Eddie was known to all as an avid outdoorsman. Whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting, he found immense joy in being surrounded...
Norma H. Shoemaker
Jan 7, 2025
Norma Jean Houff Shoemaker, 93, widow of Donald Lee Shoemaker, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her residence in Staunton.
She was born on August 31, 1931, in Weyers Cave to the late Francis Harvey Houff and Ruth Elizabeth Roadcap.
Norma graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1949. She attended Dunsmore Business College and then went on to...
Irva B. Smith
Jan 6, 2025
Irva Elizabeth Bussard Smith, 98, widow of Alexander Forrest Smith, Sr., of Staunton, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
She was born February 23, 1926 in Bolar, Highland County, a daughter of the late Eutis W. Bussard and Verna “Vernie” Miller Bussard.
Irva graduated from Monterey High School in 1942 and moved to Staunton...
Louise B. Chaboudy
Jan 4, 2025
Louise “Penny” Anderson Beardsworth Chaboudy, 81, of Staunton, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of over sixty years, Carl “Butch” Harry Chaboudy; her eldest son, George William Chaboudy of New Jersey; her daughters-in-law, Jennifer Petri of New Jersey and Lisa Chaboudy of Virginia; and her five grandchildren,...
Raymond J.R. Carbonneau
Jan 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Joseph Rene Carbonneau, 80, on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Lewiston, Maine, on August 4, 1944, to the late Joseph Eusebe Carbonneau and Marianna Cote Carbonneau.
Ray is survived by his devoted...
Elena B. Stokes
Jan 2, 2025
Elena Marie Brooks Stokes, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 02, 2025, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Witherow, and three grandchildren; Derek Curtis Obenschain, Marianna Kir Obenschain, and Ayn Elizabeth Obenschain.
Elena was employed as a front-end helper at Food Lion on West Beverley Street in Staunton and was...
Ricky L. Clifton
Dec 30, 2024
Ricky Lynn Clifton, 64, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on October 19, 1960, in Staunton, to the late John Boyd Clifton, Sr. and Lydia Frances Piner Cash.
Ricky was a person who embraced life with open arms. His passion for hunting and the great outdoors defined much of his leisure time, allowing...
Franklin D. Tumer, Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
Franklin Dee Tumer, Sr., retired USAF, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on October 16, 1935, in Augusta County to the late Samuel Edgar and Agnes Irene Miller Tumer.
Franklin's life was a testament to the values of resilience, hard work, and love for family. Franklin proudly...
Elton "Junior" M. Hewitt, Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
Elton “Junior” Massie Hewitt, Jr., 96, widower of Margaret “Peggy” (Cook) Hewitt of Swoope, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine, Virginia.
Mr. Hewitt was born in Augusta County on October 3, 1928, son of the late Elton Massie Hewitt, Sr. and Ruby (Harris) Hewitt.
Junior was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather,...
Eleanor J. Supple
Dec 25, 2024
Eleanor Thompson Jamison Noblin Supple of Staunton, VA, passed away early Christmas morning, December 25, 2024.
She was born on November 17, 1920, in Belle Haven, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the daughter of The Reverend William Chalmers Jamison, a Presbyterian minister, and Carrie Elizabeth Thompson Jamison.
While Eleanor was a toddler, The Jamisons moved to Kannapolis, NC where her father...
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