Obituaries

Wayne Lee Wolfe

Wayne Lee Wolfe

Jan 15, 2023

Wayne L. Wolfe, 69, of Churchville, gained his angel wings on January 15, 2023, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 13, 1953, to the late William Nathan and Anna Pearl Rexrode Wolfe. He was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and employed by Kenco Logistics for 48 years. He is survived by...

Ronl "Ronnie" Steven Allen

Ronl "Ronnie" Steven Allen

Jan 14, 2023

Ronl “Ronnie” Steven Allen, 59, fiancé of Connie Lipscomb, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence. Ronnie was born on May 13, 1963, in Waynesboro, Virginia to Richard Allman and Mary Jane Byrd Allen. He was self-employed as a welder. Ronnie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with his hands to make anything...

Maria A. Ziccardy

Maria A. Ziccardy

Jan 10, 2023

Maria A. Ziccardy, 87, widow of Joseph T. Ziccardy was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2023. Mrs. Ziccardy, daughter of the late Lily U. (Vivolo) and Joseph Sommerhalder, was born on November 11, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. She was married on June 26, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. Soon after their wedding...

Margaret Elizabeth Liptrap

Margaret Elizabeth Liptrap

Jan 10, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Liptrap, 100, widow of John Lusby Liptrap, passed away on January 10, 2023, at her residence in Stuarts Draft. Margaret was born on September 5, 1922, in Augusta County to Howard Virgil and Lillian Pearl Sheffer Malcom. Margaret was the oldest current member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Fay Bush and her...

Larry Daniel Bryant

Larry Daniel Bryant

Jan 8, 2023

Larry Daniel Bryant, 75, passed away on January 8, 2023, at his residence. Larry was born on January 7, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia to Mamie Gladys Bryant. In addition to his service in the United States Army, Larry was a self-employed paper hanger. He is survived by daughters Melissa VanHoye, Dawn Lynn Bryant-Jarvis, and Christina Martin; a son, Curtis Scott...

James Vernon Holbert

James Vernon Holbert

Jan 7, 2023

James Vernon Holbert, 76, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Willow Estates Retirement Harrisonburg. James was born on October 1, 1946, in Staunton, Virginia, a son of the late Allen V. and Leafie Holbert. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by a brother, Robert G. Holbert. In addition to his wife of 45 years, Linda...

Sarah F. Jones

Sarah F. Jones

Jan 7, 2023

Sarah Frances Jones, 92, widow of Fred Leonard Jones passed away on January 7, 2023, at Shenandoah House, Augusta Health. Sarah was born on August 7, 1930, in Augusta County to James Charles and Hattie Jane Johnson. Sarah worked Holsom Bakery and Western State. She was an active member at Promised Land Christian Fellowship Church, 850 Maple St., Staunton, Virginia...

George Thomas Savage, Jr.

George Thomas Savage, Jr.

Jan 7, 2023

George Thomas Savage, Jr., 79, husband of Lannette “Nan” Lee (Keister) Savage, passed away on January 7, 2023, at UVA Medical Center. George graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Campbell College in North Carolina. He was a teacher at Beverley Manor Elementary School and Beverley Manor Middle School for close to 38 years. George was born on February 6, 1943,...

Henry G. Goodbar

Henry G. Goodbar

Jan 6, 2023

Henry Gardner Goodbar, 79, husband of Judy Lee Goodbar, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 surrounded by his family. Mr. Goodbar was born on July 25, 1943, in Lexington, Virginia, a son of Cluster M. and Florence (Zollman) Goodbar. Henry was a member of Valley Baptist Church where he served as Head Usher for five years. As you walked...

Dorothy G. Sweet

Dorothy G. Sweet

Jan 5, 2023

CHURCHVILLE, VA… Dorothy Gilmer Sweet, 87, of Churchville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Brookdale Staunton. She was born July 8, 1935, in Arbor Hill, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Robert Wallace and Maude (Jordan) Gilmer. She was a graduate of Churchville High School. Dorothy was a homemaker who loved to work in her...

Jean S. King

Jean S. King

Jan 5, 2023

Jean Spradlin King, 93, widow of W. W. “Barney” King, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mrs. King was born on July 1, 1929, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the youngest daughter of Luther Davis and Ethel Marie (Thacker) Spradlin. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by four sisters, Louise Summers, Geneva Teter, Marjorie Lambert,...

Virginia A. Strickler

Virginia A. Strickler

Jan 2, 2023

Virginia Ann Strickler, 93, widow of Walter “W.F.” Strickler, passed away on January 2, 2023 at her residence. Virginia was born on May 27, 1929 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Walter T. Rosen and Margaret Virginia (Miller) Rosen. Virginia attended Mary Baldwin College and Dunmore Business College. She served as Deputy Treasurer for Augusta County. Virginia was an active...

Betty A. Snyder

Betty A. Snyder

Dec 31, 2022

Rejoice in the Lord! Betty Lou (Aker) Snyder, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Lecanto, FL. Betty was born on May 26, 1933 in McDowell, Virginia to the late Brook Hick Aker and Ethel Mae (Eanes) Aker. She retired from the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind as...

Jo Sanger Humphreys Burnett

Jo Sanger Humphreys Burnett

Dec 31, 2022

Jo Sanger Humphreys Burnett, 88, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born September 20, 1934 in Augusta County, a daughter of William Jay Humphreys, Jr. and Catherine Druen Sanger Humphreys. She was a bank secretary and also worked in property management. Later in life, Jo became a CNA. She provided exceptional care for her elderly clients....

Deborah G. Caldwell

Deborah G. Caldwell

Dec 31, 2022

Deborah Jean Garber Caldwell, 71, transitioned from a peaceful sleep at her home in Fishersville into the arms of Jesus on December 31, 2022. Born in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late John William Garber and the late Jean Virginia Dobbins Garber. Debbie was a 1968 graduate of Waynesboro High School and a 1971 graduate of Johnston-Willis...

Stephen W. Flick

Stephen W. Flick

Dec 29, 2022

Stephen Wayne Flick, 68, husband of Sandy Flick, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Flick was born on May 27, 1954 in Harrisonburg to the late Arthur William Byers Flick and Thelma Mae (Turner) Flick. Stephen was an avid hunter and sports fan, his favorite teams were the New York Yankees, Duke, and the Minnesota Vikings....

Lillie M. Lumsden

Lillie M. Lumsden

Dec 29, 2022

Lillie Mae (Sprouse) Lumsden, 87, widow of Robert Lumsden, passed away on December 29, 2022. She was born on March 18, 1936, in Augusta County, VA, a daughter of the late John Sprouse and Margaret (Ellinger) Sprouse. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a sales clerk for many years. She is survived by her sons, David Lumsden and Gary...

Tracy K. Koogler

Tracy K. Koogler

Dec 28, 2022

Tracy Karen Koogler, MD, of Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Linda Rosen Koogler and the late William Mangus Koogler, II, died on December 28, 2022 at the home of her mother in Raphine. She was born on July 15, 1966 in Richmond. She is survived by her brother, William Todd (Royanne); nieces, Lindsay Ryan and Madison Bailey; step-nieces, Josephine Emilia Rose...

Sarah "Sally" F. Jones

Sarah "Sally" F. Jones

Dec 28, 2022

Sara Frances “Sally” Jones, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Augusta Health. Sally was born September 23, 1937, the daughter of William Fleming Jones and Argyle V. (Snyder) Jones. Sally spent her early life in Washington, D.C., moving to Staunton with her family as a teenager. Sally worked for Dr. Randolph Shields, in the Augusta County General District Court, and...

Deborah W. Myers

Deborah W. Myers

Dec 28, 2022

Deborah W. Myers, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Deborah was born on June 21, 1948 to the late Joseph William and Anna Cox Wood. Prior to retiring, she was a banker at Crestar. She is survived by her brother, Richard Chandler Wood; her sisters, Ruth W. Wampler, Yvonne W. Hamrick, Sandra W....

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