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Obituaries
Betty F. Eckard
Jul 21, 2023
Betty F. Eckard, 86, a loving and compassionate individual who dedicated her life to caring for others, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2023, in Fishersville. She was born on January 19, 1937, in Augusta County to her parents, William Homer Fitzgerald and Ruby Lee Vance Fitzgerald.Betty's nurturing spirit led her to pursue a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Roger N. Basham
Jul 19, 2023
Roger Nathanael Basham, 80, beloved husband, father, and granddaddy passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
He was born December 14, 1942, in Greenville, Virginia, a son of the late George and Abbie Epperley Basham.
Roger married the love of his life, Jane...
Phyllis Y. Bosserman
Jul 16, 2023
Phyllis Yvonne Bosserman, 86, wife of the late Arnold Warren Bosserman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Phyllis was born on January 24, 1937, in the Timber Ridge community of Rockingham County to the late Ernest E. Blackwell and Edna Marie Ramsey Ogden.Phyllis had a strong work ethic and took great pride in...
John Thomas Hooton
Jul 16, 2023
John Thomas Hooton, 69, a long-time resident of Goshen, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brave two and a half year battle with cancer.
He was born on May 8, 1954, in Staunton, to the late John Ronald and Emily Cornelia Armstrong Hooton. He grew up in Deerfield where his family owned and...
Martha M. Hammer
Jul 13, 2023
Martha Lynn Marshall Hammer, widow of the late William "Bill" Curtis Hammer, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Royal Care at Birch Ridge Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born on October 23, 1930, in Blue Grass to the late James Newman and Geneva Mae Wilfong Marshall.Martha's loving and caring nature extended beyond her role as a...
Bruce W. Shott
Jul 12, 2023
Bruce Walter Shott, 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
He was born on February 21, 1961, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.One of the greatest joys in Bruce's life was residing in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Having grown up amidst the hustle and bustle of New Jersey, this tranquil corner...
Harry L. Chandler
Jul 11, 2023
Harry Lee Chandler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1957, in Staunton to the late Harry "Pete" Cleveland and Nora Ann Roberson Chandler.Throughout his life, Harry had an impressive career as a machine operator at NIBCO, Inc. He was dedicated to his work and...
Caroline E. Benedick
Jul 9, 2023
Caroline Elizabeth Benedick, 78, died peacefully on July 9, 2023 at home, surrounded by her husband and sons. She was born on October 19, 1944 in Staunton, to the late William Robert and Jean Louisa (Larner) Gray.
Caroline grew up in Washington, DC, where she graduated from Anacostia High School and then attended Heidelberg College in Ohio for...
Barbara H. Fitch
Jul 7, 2023
Barbara Jean Harris Fitch has gone to be with Jesus.
She was born on January 24, 1948 in Staunton.
She is the daughter of the late Charles William, Sr. and Eva Bell Jones Randolph and her adoptive parents, the late Archie and Ruth Lucille Randolph Harris.
Barbara is survived by her seven siblings: Ms. Patricia “Patsy” Jones of Ohio, Jacqueline...
Kenneth W. Senger
Jul 7, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Senger, 72, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in the comfort of his residence in Greenville.
He was born on August 4, 1950, in Waynesboro, to the late Harlan Andes and Mary Virginia Coffman Senger.For many years, he served as a production worker at Hollister Incorporated in Stuarts Draft. He approached his work with quiet diligence and...
Curtis A. Cupp
Jul 4, 2023
Curtis Allen Cupp, 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on June 24, 1963, in Alexandria.Allen's commitment to helping others began early in his life. After completing his high school education, he pursued higher studies and earned a bachelor of science degree in social work from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg....
Philip R. Carpenter
Jul 2, 2023
Philip Randall Carpenter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Amherst County to Rupert Deane Carpenter and Elsie Helen Drummond Carpenter.Philip was a proud graduate of Temperance High School in Amherst County, VA in 1952. After completing his education, he served...
Iris J. Whetzel
Jul 1, 2023
Iris Jacquelin “Jackie” Whetzel died peacefully at her home in Manteo, NC on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Jackie, born in Charleston, WV, was the daughter of the late Henry and Violet Jones.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Whetzel, Sr.; her sons, Ralph Whetzel, Jr. and Larry Bowles; her daughter, Mona Peters; and her great-grandson, Joshua...
Ricky L. Coon
Jun 29, 2023
Ricky Lee Coon, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
He was born in Salem on June 22, 1961, to Barry Lee Coon and Brenda Gail Radford Stickley.Ricky's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to the values of honor and service. He served in the United...
Pauline G. Via
Jun 29, 2023
Rena Pauline Gilmer Via, 103, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Fredericksburg Assisted Living.
She was born on June 7, 1920 in Middlebrook, to the late Stuard Benjamin and Rosa Ella Hanger Gilmer. She lived a remarkable life spanning over a century.
Pauline was a devoted, founding member of Saint John's United Methodist Church in Staunton,...
Doris J. Myrtle
Jun 28, 2023
Doris Jewel "Judy" Myrtle (née Jarvis) has been called home at the age of 94. Born on September 14,1928, in Uler, West Virginia, she relocated to Augusta County Virginia in the late 1940s after marrying Paul A. Myrtle. They lovingly adopted brothers Eugene and William in the mid 1950s, choosing to take on the care of two children rather...
Donald G. Whiteman
Jun 28, 2023
Donald G. Whiteman, 97, of Staunton, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton after a short illness.
A native of Monmouth, Illinois, Mr. Whiteman is survived by his daughters, Nancy Headifen and Wendy White of Staunton; his grandchildren, Whitney White Vaughn, Wesley White, and Wilson White; his great-granddaughter, Emerson Vaughn; his great-grandson Liam Vaughn; his...
Kathleen G. McCloskey
Jun 25, 2023
Kathleen “Kit” Genevieve O’Keeffe McCloskey, 66, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Brookdale Staunton.
She was born on December 1, 1956 in Plainfield, New Jersey, a devoted daughter of George Thomas and Judith Joanne Cairns McCloskey of Kilmarnock, Virginia. The oldest of six children, she lived with her family in various locations across the world,...
Alice P. McLeod
Jun 23, 2023
Alice King Prather McLeod, 84, passed away peacefully at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton on Friday, June 23, 2023.
She was born on June 20, 1939, in Auburn, Alabama to the late Osburn Clyde, Sr. and Anne Mary King Prather.
She attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and...
Kenneth "Ronnie" R. Sizer
Jun 22, 2023
Kenneth "Ronnie" Ronald Sizer, 74, passed away peacefully at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
He was born on May 14, 1949 in Lexington to the late Dr. Kenneth Brown, Sr. and Georgia Isabelle Camden Sizer.
Ronnie was a self-employed carpenter by trade, but he was much more than that to everyone who...
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