Obituaries

Mary F. Cline

Mary F. Cline

Dec 18, 2023

Mary Anna Flory Cline, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at The Retreat at Fishersville.

She was born on May 23, 1931, in Augusta County to the late Walter Raleigh and Nina Katherine Wright Flory.

Mary had an admirable and fulfilling life. She graduated from Weyers Cave High School...

Howard L. Dunsmore

Howard L. Dunsmore

Dec 17, 2023

Howard Leroy Dunsmore of Augusta County, VA, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on December 17, 2023, three days after his 93rd birthday. 

Howard was born to Leroy Gilbert and Fannie Shumate Dunsmore on December 14, 1930, in Verona, VA.  After graduating from Mt. Sidney High School in 1948, he married his sweetheart, Nancy Fultz prior to...

Charles R. Clatterbaugh

Charles R. Clatterbaugh

Dec 16, 2023

Charles "Bobby" Robert Clatterbaugh, 89, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton.

He was born on September 16, 1934, in Staunton, to the late Charles Crafton and Margaret Elizabeth Ellinger Clatterbaugh.Bobby was a proud member of the U.S. Marines, serving his country with honor and dedication. His military service shaped his character...

Edward L. Ebron

Edward L. Ebron

Dec 16, 2023

Edward Lynn Ebron, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on October 28, 1963, in Richmond to Edna Vernell Acors Ebron and the late Roger William Ebron, Sr.Edward was a dedicated public servant who spent many years serving the City of Richmond as a deputy sheriff. He was known for his...

Elaine E. McCarrick

Elaine E. McCarrick

Dec 15, 2023

Elaine Lock Elder King McCarrick, 80, passed away after a long battle with dementia at Still Hopes Episcopal retirement community in Columbia, SC on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on September 4, 1943, in Staunton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Fitzhugh, Jr. and Genevieve Louise Benckenstein Elder of Staunton, Virginia and Beaumont, Texas, respectively.

Elaine is survived by her...

Dorothy T. Hawley

Dorothy T. Hawley

Dec 10, 2023

Dorothy Marie Tanner Hawley, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

She was born on December 13, 1956, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Homer Franklin and Lillian Mae Sandridge Tanner.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher Lee Hawley and his wife, Ashlyn, Aaron Lee Hawley, and...

Bobby G. Worrell

Bobby G. Worrell

Dec 9, 2023

Bobby Gene Worrell, a loving husband, father, brother, and esteemed member of his community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Rockingham County.

He was born on February 6, 1939, in Princeton, West Virginia to Vernal Rex and Sara Francis Abshire Worrell.Bob will be remembered for his impressive twenty-year career in the United States...

Harriet F. Andrews

Harriet F. Andrews

Dec 9, 2023

Harriet F. Andrews of Staunton, Virginia, 91, widow of Robert L. Andrews, transitioned from her earthly body on December 9, 2023 in Waynesboro, Virginia with her children by her side.

Harriet was born September 23, 1932 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Samuel H. “Red” Forsythe and “Lucy” B. Forsythe.

As a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, spouse, mother,...

Simon P. Fridley

Simon P. Fridley

Dec 8, 2023

Simon Prescott Fridley, 43, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born in Staunton on May 29, 1980, a son to the late John Franklin and Geneva Wilcher Fridley. Simon is survived by his brother, Jason F. Fridley and significant other, Valerie Shifflett; his grandfather, Melvin Wilcher of Gloucester; his uncles and aunts,...

Maureen C. White

Maureen C. White

Dec 5, 2023

Maureen Cole White was born on March 8, 1947, in Johnson City, NY.

She passed away at Brightview Baldwin Park on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Staunton, VA.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Harrison E. White; her brothers, Brian D. Cole, of Orrtana, PA and Scott P. Cole (Marilyn) of Venore TN; several nieces, nephews,...

James W. Seay

James W. Seay

Dec 4, 2023

James Winston "JW" Seay, 54, husband of Sharon Elaine Winsboro Seay, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlottesville.

JW was born on February 27, 1969 in Williamson, WV to the late James Lee Seay, Sr. and Rachael Sherron Snyder Seay.

JW was a devoted father, husband and friend. He lived his life finding...

Robert N. Scott

Robert N. Scott

Dec 4, 2023

Robert "Tabby" Nathaniel Scott, 59, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

Robert was born October 6, 1964, in Staunton, to Robert M. Scott and Betty Louise Calloway Scott, later, to be raised by his bonus mother, Doretha Scott.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Betty, and Doretha Scott; his...

Janet L. Burch

Janet L. Burch

Dec 3, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Janet Longville Burch of Waynesboro.  

She died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 79 at the UVA Medical Center after an unexpected stroke.  She was predeceased by her mother; father; sister, Linda; and son, Christopher Todd.  

She is survived by her children, Traci, John (Lisa), and Jim; her...

Thomas E. Gregory

Thomas E. Gregory

Dec 1, 2023

Thomas Edward Gregory II, 91, of 317 Sussex Drive, Staunton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 1t, 2023 at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.  

He was born on November 18, 1932, in Craigsville, the son of the late Richard L. Gregory, Sr.

He was raised by his grandparents, Tom...

Ruth R. Shorter

Ruth R. Shorter

Dec 1, 2023

Ruth Riggins Shorter, 98, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton on Friday, December 1, 2023.

She was born on October 26, 1925, in Wythe County to the late Haswell Odell and Emma Rosa Fulton Riggins.

Ruth was a former member of the Staunton Pentecostal Holiness Church. She also had a passion for motorcycles and was proud to be...

Michael S. Rodgers

Michael S. Rodgers

Nov 30, 2023

Michael “Mike” Sherman Rodgers, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away November 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought and courageous battle with glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Stephen Rodgers and Nancy Sherman on October 27, 1970. He grew up with family in Staunton, Virginia and other...

Ramona F. McGuire

Ramona F. McGuire

Nov 29, 2023

Ramona Fern McGuire, born on July 19, 1943, in Greencastle, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was 80 years old.Ramona was the daughter of the late Arthur David and Audrey Maxine Sears McGuire.

She is survived by her brother, Stephen David McGuire.Interment at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Garden in Staunton will...

Connard E. Howdyshell

Connard E. Howdyshell

Nov 28, 2023

Connard E. Howdyshell, 91, widower of Jane Howdyshell, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his residence in Augusta County. He was born in Augusta County on August 9, 1932 to the late Roy and Lettie Howdyshell.

He dedicated several years of his life serving in the US Air Force, where he exhibited immense bravery and commitment to his...

Pamela A. Shiflet

Pamela A. Shiflet

Nov 28, 2023

Pamela Shiflet, 72, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

She was born September 18, 1951, in Staunton. She was the daughter of the late C. Moffet and Shara (Ballard) Shiflet.

Pam was a life-long member of Hebron Presbyterian Church and worked for 25 years at Vector Industries.

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Jean D. Flower

Jean D. Flower

Nov 27, 2023

Jean DuWell Flower, wife of Earl G. Flower, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at The Legacy at North Augusta.

She was born May 19, 1928 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Flower was a faithful member of Second Presbyterian Church since moving to Staunton in 1965. She served as a Sunday School and Circle Bible teacher, on the Missions Committee and various...

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