Obituaries

Lucille S. Groah

Lucille S. Groah

Oct 25, 2023

 

Anna Lucille "Lu" Siron Groah, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

She was born on September 2, 1932, in Staunton, to the late William Pearl and Mabel Catherine Fox Siron.Lu lived a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion. After a long and successful career, she retired from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation...

Irene J. Turpen

Irene J. Turpen

Oct 23, 2023

Irene Turpen, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 23, 2023, just a few weeks shy of one hundred years of age.

She was born Irene Johnson on December 2, 1923, in Norton, VA.

Irene was an active and cherished member of the South Staunton VA Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She is survived...

Jean M. Spath

Jean M. Spath

Oct 23, 2023

Jean "Jeanne" Elizabeth Manning Spath, 60, widow of Eric Wayne Spath, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. 

She was born on June 6, 1963, in Staunton to Robert Douglas Manning and the late Jean Delores Wilson Manning.Jeanne worked as a Field Supervisor for Westat. Outside of her professional life, Jeanne enjoyed being a loving mother...

Mildred M. Stewart

Mildred M. Stewart

Oct 21, 2023

Mildred Virginia McClanahan Stewart, 97, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.

She was born on August 15, 1926, in White Pine, TN to the late Harry Michael and Bunah Adeline Gouge McClanahan.

She was a member of Staunton's First Baptist Church. Mildred's strength of character...

Betty Lou C. Wymer

Betty Lou C. Wymer

Oct 19, 2023

Betty Lou Cason Wymer, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

She was born on August 20, 1937, in Augusta County to the late Crawford Franklin Cason and Hazel Josephine Benson Clatterbaugh.

Betty worked as a cashier at Kroger in Staunton until her retirement in 1999.

Betty's life was marked by her faith and...

Donald W. Jordan

Donald W. Jordan

Oct 19, 2023

Donald "Skip" Webster Jordan, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence in Augusta County. 

He was born on May 17, 1946, in Staunton to the late Daniel Webster Jordan and Elnora "Ellie" Snead Jordan Wimmer.Skip worked as a forklift operator at Daikin Applied in Verona.A proud veteran, Skip served as a corporal in the United States...

Lark D. Mason

Lark D. Mason

Oct 17, 2023

Lark Deborah Mason, loving mother and friend to many, departed this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Staunton. 

Lark was a lifelong advocate for social justice and environmental issues.  She earned degrees from James Madison University and Marymount University.  Lark spent most of her career working in the social work field, and working to assist others. 

Her many travels...

David C. Earman

David C. Earman

Oct 16, 2023

David Carroll Earman, 76, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on September 24, 1947, in Rockingham County to the late Joe William and Mildred Lucille Colvin Earman.

He was a commercial master electrician and the founder of his own company, Earman Electric Contractor. For nearly fifty years, he provided invaluable electrical...

William H. Drumheller

William H. Drumheller

Oct 15, 2023

William Hensel Drumheller, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at King's Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.

He was born in Staunton on June 21, 1941, to the late William Forrest and Mary Ellen Miller Drumheller.Throughout his life, William was known for his dedication to his craft as a brick mason. His skill and expertise were...

Michael E. Carter

Michael E. Carter

Oct 14, 2023

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Edwin Carter, 61, of Staunton, on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Michael had been diagnosed with glioblastoma (brain cancer) in November 2022, and he fought a courageous battle. Even through his toughest days, he did so with a smile and a joke here and there. He was a...

Owen E. Harner

Owen E. Harner

Oct 14, 2023

Owen Early Harner, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Bridgewater. He was born on June 18, 1929, to Ray Owen and Hazel (Early) Harner. He graduated from New Hope High School and attended Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. On June 23, 1948, he was married to Dolly Garber who survives.

His love for...

Bertha M. Downs

Bertha M. Downs

Oct 14, 2023

Bertha May Shifflett Downs, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at King's Daughters Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.

Bertha was born on April 19, 1929, in Dyke, to her parents, the late Irvin Lee and Ella Virginia Shifflett Shifflett.One of Bertha's greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandson and great-grandchildren. She cherished every...

Shirley J. Heatwole Pullin

Shirley J. Heatwole Pullin

Oct 12, 2023

Shirley Jean Heatwole Pullin, 84, wife of Hugh Elbert Pullin, Jr., passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton.

Shirley was born on April 23, 1939, in Ladd, VA. She was the daughter of the late Waid Hampton and Emily Waldine Harner Heatwole.

Also preceding her in death was her nine-year-old sister, Virginia Waldine Heatwole; her other sisters,...

Donny T. Roadcap

Donny T. Roadcap

Oct 11, 2023

Donny “Don” Thomas Roadcap, 85, left this world on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He will be sadly missed but will always hold a special place in our hearts.

He was the first of six children, born on July 11, 1938, in Rockingham County, to the late Malcolm Thomas and Madaline Virginia Redifer Roadcap.

He was the widower of Wanda...

Patricia Ann Hiner

Patricia Ann Hiner

Oct 9, 2023

Patricia Ann Guffey Hiner, 68, peacefully passed away at her residence in Staunton on Monday, October 9, 2023.

She was born in Staunton on December 23, 1954 to the late Basil Arrie and Clara Lillian Slayton Guffey, Sr. 

She was a former environmental service worker with H&R Contractors in Staunton.

Patricia had a strong faith and was an active member...

Carl W. Breeden

Carl W. Breeden

Oct 5, 2023

Carl William Breeden, 83 of Staunton passed away at home on October 5, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1940 in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia to the late Samuel Lee and Essie Hensley Breeden.

Prior to retirement, he was employed by Echols Brothers/Fairfield Bridge for forty-five years. He was a avid golfer.

Carl is survived by his wife of sixty-five...

Mitchell L. Schneider

Mitchell L. Schneider

Oct 4, 2023

Mitchell "Mitch" Lee Schneider, 58, husband of Kristine Schneider, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his residence in Lexington.

Mitchell was born on July 6, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa to Linda Ann Kuster Schneider and the late Dean Gary Schneider. He was raised in Toronto, Iowa and graduated from Wheatland High School.

He last worked as a groundskeeper...

William D. Law

William D. Law

Oct 3, 2023

William David Law, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence in Staunton.

Born on September 7, 1935, in Henry County, to the late Thomas Stamps and Anna Eliza Hairfield Law, Sr., David lived a life filled with passion for his work and love for his family.A farrier for over sixty years, David served as the head...

Raymond K. Ward

Raymond K. Ward

Sep 30, 2023

Raymond “Ray” Keith Ward, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He passed comfortably with Hospice services at Brightview Baldwin Park Assisted Living Staunton. 

Mr. Ward was born October 8, 1931, to the late Lewis Franklin and Irma Geraldine Ward. He grew up in Blairstown, NJ. He is survived by his daughter,...

Judy F. Ashby

Judy F. Ashby

Sep 30, 2023

Judy Mae Furr Ashby, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

She was born on July 6, 1943, in Augusta County to the late Elwood Hamilton and Eva Nutty Furr. Judy dedicated the majority of her career to General Electric / Genicom in Waynesboro as an expediter, where she worked for an impressive thirty-four years. Afterward,...

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