Obituaries

Cody M. Kratzer

Cody M. Kratzer

Aug 4, 2023

Cody Michael Kratzer, 31, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his residence in Staunton.He was born on February 21, 1992, in Harrisonburg.He graduated from Spottswood High School in Penn Laird in 2010. Cody was a dedicated security guard at McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft.Although Cody's career played a large role in his life, it was merely one facet...

Helen R. Jones

Helen R. Jones

Jul 31, 2023

Helen Victorine Rector Jones passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Retreat at Fishersville at the remarkable age of 103.   Born on February 16, 1920, in Reynolds, Indiana, Helen was the daughter of the late Paul Cameron and Anna Mae Blunk Rector. Helen graduated from Oakton High School in Fairfax County in 1935, she graduated from Madison College...

June J. Hall

June J. Hall

Jul 31, 2023

June J. Hall, formerly of 200 West Liberty Street, Staunton, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville. She was born on July 28, 1929 in Staunton, and had just celebrated her 94th birthday with family and friends.

June is the daughter of the late Harry H. Hall and Lena Gough Hall. She was...

Daniel C. Rickman

Daniel C. Rickman

Jul 30, 2023

Daniel Clifford Rickman, 40, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on October 11, 1982, in Waynesboro to Daniel Owen Rickman and Kara Lynette Allen.Daniel worked as a cook at Wright's Dairy-Rite in Staunton.

Outside of work, had an adventurous spirit and loved nothing more than spending time outdoors. Fishing and hunting...

Douglas W. Trimble

Douglas W. Trimble

Jul 28, 2023

Douglas Wayne Trimble, 64, of 1500 North Coalter Street in Staunton, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Born in Augusta County on May 21, 1959, Doug was the son of the late William Wallace, Jr. and Callie Amelia Anthony Trimble.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John...

Wendell L. Roberts

Wendell L. Roberts

Jul 27, 2023

Wendell Leo Roberts, 87, of Staunton passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab.

 

Wendell was born October 25, 1935, in Burnsville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Francis Graves and Nettie Deeds Roberts.

 

Prior to Mr. Roberts retirement, he worked thirty years at McQuay.

 

He loved fishing, golfing, hunting and especially...

Patricia S. Jones

Patricia S. Jones

Jul 27, 2023

Pat Jones passed away peacefully at Summit Square in Waynesboro on July 27, 2023. Her soul joined her savior and Lord Jesus Christ, immediately upon this transition to heaven. She is now at peace without any pain.

 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Berry Allen Jones Jr.; her daughter, Carla Stout; her siblings, Dru Heller, Andrea...

Bryan K. Maddox

Bryan K. Maddox

Jul 27, 2023

 

Bryan Keith Maddox, a dedicated truck driver and beloved family man, passed away on July 27, 2023, in his hometown of Staunton. Born on January 26, 1956, Keith was the son of Elizabeth Rebecca Chandler Maddox and John Warren Maddox, Jr. 

 

Throughout his life, Keith excelled in his career as a truck driver. For over fifteen years, he...

Tyrone L. Stuart

Tyrone L. Stuart

Jul 26, 2023

Tyrone Lamont Stuart, 57, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence in Staunton.

He was born on January 27, 1966 in Staunton to the late Theodore Junior and Charlene Rebecca Walker Stuart.

Tyrone had a successful career as a cook for many years at Mary Baldwin University, where he dedicated his time and culinary skills to the...

Linda L. Martin

Linda L. Martin

Jul 26, 2023

Linda Lee Martin (nee Blohm) died peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Staunton, at the age of 78.  

She is survived by her husband: Paul Martin; daughters: Claire Shaw and Casey Carlton; son-in-law: Mark Carlton; grandchildren: Hunter and Dylan Carlton and Ian and Keira Shaw; and sisters: Sandy Dahl, Julie Grinolds, and Marcia Ramirez. 

She is preceded in death by...

Dottie W. Nuckols

Dottie W. Nuckols

Jul 25, 2023

Dottie Lee White Nuckols, 75, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023, at Waynesboro Manor.

She was born on August 10, 1947, in the picturesque town of Blue Grass to the late Arnett Lee White, Sr. and Dorothy Beulah Rexrode White Crummett. 

Dottie was a wonderful woman who touched the lives of those around her with her kind and...

Betty F. Eckard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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