Obituaries

Maynard "Andy" C. Pierce

Maynard "Andy" C. Pierce

Nov 24, 2023

Maynard "Andy" Clair Pierce, 92, husband of Julia Helen McCoy Pierce, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Retreat in Fishersville.

He was born in Great Valley, NY on September 10, 1931 to the late Orie Edwin Pierce and Zella May Lockard Pierce.Andy had a passion for helping others and was an active member of the...

Jane C. Bailes

Jane C. Bailes

Nov 22, 2023

Jane Craun Bailes, 85, of Big Sky Apartments, Staunton, widow of Robert H. Bailes, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Regency at Augusta Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fishersville.

Jane was born October 13, 1938, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Ralph Lee Craun and Mary (Gum) Craun Armstrong.

Prior to retirement, she was employed by...

Mamie K. Redman

Mamie K. Redman

Nov 18, 2023

Mamie K. Redman, 79, widow of Harry  G. "Mick" Redman, Sr., (married 46 years) passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. Mamie was born on February 8, 1944, in Pendleton County, WV to the late Collie Roosevelt Moats and Margaret Josephine Scott Moats. Mamie lived a life full of love,...

Daniel G. Anderson

Daniel G. Anderson

Nov 18, 2023

Daniel Guy Anderson, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1947 in Grayson, Virginia to the late Jessie Alexander and Minnie Viola Pilkins Anderson.

Daniel was an avid outdoorsman who had a deep passion for hunting and fishing. Spending time in nature brought him immense joy and he cherished the moments he had immersed...

Nelson G. Blosser

Nelson G. Blosser

Nov 17, 2023

Nelson Glen Blosser, 74, a quiet and simple man with a helping heart, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Willow Estates Retirement Community in Penn Laird.

He was born on September 30, 1949, in Waynesboro to the late Glen Harry and Lois Edna Grove BlosserNelson dedicated most of his career to the organ industry. He began by...

Roger L. Eagle

Roger L. Eagle

Nov 16, 2023

Roger Leon Eagle, 77, a retired professional firefighter with the City of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on October 4, 1946, in Augusta County, a son of the late James Ivan and Lena Virginia Sheffer Eagle.

Roger was a 1966 graduate of Buffalo Gap High School. Later, he enlisted...

Louis J. Bosek

Louis J. Bosek

Nov 15, 2023

We regretfully announce the departure of Louis “Lou” Joseph Bosek, whose journey on earth came to a peaceful close on November 13, 2023, in Staunton, VA.

Born on July 7, 1967, in Flushing, Queens, NY, to his late parents Louis Henry and Lena (Fiorello) Bosek, Lou blossomed into a beacon of diligence and compassion.

Lou’s life was a tapestry...

Gerald Perselay

Gerald Perselay

Nov 14, 2023

Gerald "Gerry"  Perselay of Staunton, Virginia, husband of Audrey Lail Perselay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends.  Gerry was born April 9, 1927, in Irvington, New Jersey, to the late Nathan and Lena Bistrovich Perselay.  He was 96 years old.

In addition to his parents, Gerry, is predeceased by his first wife,...

Cecil "Sonny" M. Robinson

Cecil "Sonny" M. Robinson

Nov 14, 2023

Cecil "Sonny" McKinley Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Augusta County to the late Cecil McKinley Robinson, Sr. and Frances Myers Robinson.Cecil married the love of his life, Carol Kesterson Robinson, and they shared countless beautiful moments together until her passing. His proudest accomplishment was the...

Christian L. Folweiler

Christian L. Folweiler

Nov 11, 2023

Christian Lee Folweiler, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on September 30, 1957, in Staunton, to Donald Lee Folweiler and the late Elizabeth Jean Grove Folweiler. In addition to being a dedicated father and grandfather, Christian made a positive impact on the lives of many through his involvement in various...

Betty F. Moomau

Betty F. Moomau

Nov 10, 2023

Betty Ann Fultz Moomau, 85, widow of Franklin Delano Moomau, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond.

She was born on November 5, 1938, in Swoope to the late Howard Newton Fultz, Sr. and Thelma Loretta Davis Fultz Helmick.Betty was a dedicated member of Christ United Methodist Church and...

Vallie W. Daugherty

Vallie W. Daugherty

Nov 9, 2023

Vallie Winetta Woods Daugherty, 97, passed from this life, into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton.She was born on October 15, 1926, in Augusta Springs, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her foster parents, Clarence Bert and Minnie Eye Obaugh; her birth parents, Charles and Ethel Montague Pugh Woods;...

Ardie L. Ervin

Ardie L. Ervin

Nov 9, 2023

Ardie Lee Ervin, 72, a distinguished individual who dedicated his life to the practice of law, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville. 

He was born on October 21, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Dr. Amil Leroy and Mrs. Ethel Nell Kirkland Ervin.Mr. Ervin graduated from Bridgewater College and further...

Jane D. Cangalosi

Jane D. Cangalosi

Nov 2, 2023

Jane Harriette Dickinson Cangalosi, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Brookdale in Staunton.

She was born on July 10, 1938, in Providence, RI to the late William and Ruby A. Garner Dickinson.

Jane was a member of the YMCA for 30 years. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. Jane's enthusiasm for bridge created lasting bonds with...

Richard E. Dickerson

Richard E. Dickerson

Nov 2, 2023

Richard Evans Dickerson, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Staunton on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

He was born on November 21, 1946, in Lexington, KY, to the late Dr. Z.S. Dickerson, Jr. and Mrs. Mildred Alice Gortney Dickerson.Richard's journey in life was filled with remarkable achievements and a dedication to serving others. After...

Everett W. Burks

Everett W. Burks

Nov 1, 2023

Everett "Wade" Burks, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

He was a US Army Veteran, a retiree of AT&T, and for many years lived in Greenville where he co-owned the original Greenville Grocery with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Davis Burks and Hollie...

Stanley Bright, III

Stanley Bright, III

Nov 1, 2023

Stanley Bright, III, 79, baptized as George in the Orthodox Church,  beloved husband of Elena Pashilene Bright, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on July 9, 1944, in Chestnut Hill, PA to the late Stanley Bright, Jr. and Elizabeth "Leila" Norris Reeve Bright.Stanley lived a remarkable life filled with...

Alexander D. Kirtley

Alexander D. Kirtley

Oct 31, 2023

 

Alexander Durrett Kirtley, 76, of Staunton, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton.

Mr. Kirtley was born on November 13, 1946, the son of the late Frank Keyser and Elizabeth Thomas Dunlap Kirtley, Sr.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Kirtley Christiansen, and his significant other, Barbara Hunter Grant.

He...

Betty P. Wheeler

Betty P. Wheeler

Oct 28, 2023

Betty Jane Phillips Campbell Wheeler, 83, of Greenville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

She was born in Goochland, a daughter of the late Mahaley “Ginny” Virginia Phillips Painter. She was raised by her foster parents, the late Buford Rucker and Corine Ramsey Campbell, and was raised in Greenville.

She attended Wilson Memorial High School in...

Reginald Lydell Woodson

Reginald Lydell Woodson

Oct 28, 2023

Reginald Lydell Woodson, 65,  passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah in Fishersville, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

He was born on October 21, 1958, in Staunton to Naomi J. (Crawford) Woodson and the late Reverend Eicky Woodson.

Reginald's life was a testament to his kind and genuine nature. He...

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