Obituaries

Rebecca S. Clatterbuck

Rebecca S. Clatterbuck

Oct 26, 2022

Rebecca Sue “Becky” (Stanley) Clatterbuck , 71, wife of Michael M. Clatterbuck of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born November 2, 1950, in Waynesboro, daughter of the late Charles Preston and Vivian Mae (Wheeler) Stanley. Prior to retiring, Becky was a Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor with Western State Hospital for 35 years. In addition to her...

George H. Redden

George H. Redden

Oct 26, 2022

George Halsey Redden, 89, husband of Betty R. Redden, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, and thus, entered into his eternal Homecoming. George was born on June 6, 1933, in Orange, NJ to the late George Halsey Redden, Sr. and Ruth Caroline (Strauss) Redden. He was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. George graduated from...

William Henry Schafer Jr.

William Henry Schafer Jr.

Oct 25, 2022

William (Bill) Henry Schafer Jr., passed away on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. Bill was a resident of Greenville Virginia, but was a previous resident of Whippany, Nj. Bill was born in Cranford, NJ, on April 13th, 1937, to the late William H. and Ruth (Mackenzie) Schafer. He worked as an electrician, and was a 67-year member of the International Brotherhood...

Violet R. Nuckols

Violet R. Nuckols

Oct 24, 2022

Violet Louise (Roberts) Nuckols, widow of Hugh Lee Nuckols, formerly of Gypsy Hill Place, passed away on October 24, 2022. Mrs. Nuckols was born on November 10, 1926 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Charles Clarence, Sr. and Edna Earl (Shull) Roberts. Violet was a member of Elk Run Church of the Brethren. She had formerly worked at...

Cecil Kenneth Landes

Cecil Kenneth Landes

Oct 24, 2022

Cecil Kenneth Landes passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022. Kenneth would have been 95 years old on Saturday, October 29th. “Kenney” as he was affectionately known by the Bridgewater Nursing Care staff, is survived by his loving wife, Alma Wine Landes. Kenneth and Alma were happily married for 69 years. Kenneth is also survived by three children, Larry...

Lucille M. Biby

Lucille M. Biby

Oct 24, 2022

Lucille Mae “G. G.” (Varner) Biby, 87, widow of Ray Huffman, of Staunton, died on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home. She was born September 10, 1935 in Highland County, daughter of the late Raymond Clark and Reba Gertrude (Botkin) Varner. She was a member of Jollivue United Methodist Church. Lucille was a member of the Red Hat Society....

Kenneth E. Gilmer

Kenneth E. Gilmer

Oct 23, 2022

Kenneth Elwood Gilmer, 81, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Gilmer was born on June 14, 1941 in Augusta County to the late Clarence E. and Sylvia (Fulwider) Gilmer. He enjoyed old cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by a son, Michael Gilmer and wife Michelle; a daughter, April Seay; grandchildren, Khirstee...

Alicia S. Simmons

Alicia S. Simmons

Oct 22, 2022

Alicia (Strother) Simmons, 69, wife of L. Jerome Simmons, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Simmons was born on November 6, 1952 in Augusta County to the late Mary Ellen Strother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kelly Lavonne Simmons; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Jeffrey Spence Simmons and Voneese; a...

D. Jeanne Pitsenberger

D. Jeanne Pitsenberger

Oct 19, 2022

Doris Jeanne Pitsenberger, loving wife of Graham A. Pitsenberger, Jr., died in a pedestrian hit-and-run accident in Austin, TX on October 19, 2022. Known by all as Jeanne, she was born on November 18, 1945 in Greensburg, PA to the late Wayne Hays and Doris Marie (Peters) Bossart. She was the oldest of six children and helped raise her younger...

Keith Allen Carpenter

Keith Allen Carpenter

Oct 18, 2022

Keith Allen Carpenter, 63, son of the late Gray Delroy and Wilma Gale (Pullin) Carpenter, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Keith was born in Staunton on January 27, 1959. He is survived by his sons, Allen (Sandra) Carpenter and Christopher Carpenter; his daughters, Kendall Carpenter, Katelynn (Hunter) Botkin; his special friend, Vicky Simmons; his...

Ava Ann Cloonan

Ava Ann Cloonan

Oct 18, 2022

Ava Ann Cloonan gained her angel wings on October 18, 2022 surrounded by her family. Ava’s passing was tragic and unexpected. Ava was born on December 2, 2020 at 1:04 PM, just two minutes before her twin brother at Augusta Health. Ava got to spend twenty-three beautiful months with us - that will not be forgotten. Ava was the sweetest,...

Lois S. Vantine

Lois S. Vantine

Oct 18, 2022

Lois Elizabeth (Stover) Vantine, 83, wife of Don Vantine, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She was born October 17, 1939 in Shenandoah County, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Strickler) Stover. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Tony Andrews, and a granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Andrews. Also surviving are a...

Kay C. Fry

Kay C. Fry

Oct 12, 2022

Kay (Carpenter) Fry, 80, wife of Marshall David Fry, Jr., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Fry was born on September 26, 1942 in Rockingham County to the late William Bailey and Lucille (Cox) Carpenter. She loved to travel, going on cruises, enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family. She worked as a secretary at...

Jeffery A. Wilhelm

Jeffery A. Wilhelm

Oct 12, 2022

Jeffery Allen Wilhelm, 55, widower of Cheryl Wilhelm, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. He was born January 27, 1967 in Staunton, son of the late William Everett, Jr. and Linda (Eckert) Wilhelm. Jeffery was active in Main Street Church of Christ, Dallas. Family includes his son, Wayne...

Hugh S. Swisher

Hugh S. Swisher

Oct 11, 2022

Hugh S. Swisher of 717 Middlebrook Road passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, at Augusta Health. Hugh was born to the late George Henry Swisher and Carrie Lena Arehart Swisher on February 20, 1936, in Lexington, VA. He was the youngest of ten children and the last surviving member of his immediate family. Hugh is survived by his wife...

Joyce R. Eckard

Joyce R. Eckard

Oct 11, 2022

Joyce Ann (Ryder) Eckard, 73, widow of Russell Clyde Eckard, Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Charlottesville. Mrs. Eckard was born on May 24, 1949 in Hot Springs to the late William Ellis Ryder and Hazel Ryder McCune. She was a longtime member of Parkway Wesleyan Church where she served as the church treasurer and played hand bells....

Daniel W. Hite

Daniel W. Hite

Oct 7, 2022

Daniel Wayne Hite, 34, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his residence. Daniel was born on February 9, 1988 in Charlottesville to Donald W. Hite and the late Betty Gail (Law) Beverley. He loved the outdoors to include hunting and fishing. He was a great animal lover and had three dogs. Daniel was loved by many and will be...

Connie R. Johnson

Connie R. Johnson

Oct 7, 2022

Connie Maye (Riley) Johnson, 75, wife of Harry Johnson, passed away peacefully at 102 Mulberry St. on October 7, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1946 in Deerfield, Va, a daughter of the late, Marvin “Mack” McKinley Riley, Sr. and Carrie Kathleen (Cale) Riley. Connie Johnson worked many years as a CNA. She attended the Staunton First Church of...

Jeffery S. Ryder

Jeffery S. Ryder

Oct 6, 2022

Jeffery Scott Ryder, 59, passed away on October 6, 2022 at Augusta Health. Jeffery was born on May 19, 1963 in Harrisonburg to James Andrew and Bonnie (Kester) Ryder. Jeffery was a graphic designer and was an avid lifelong birdwatcher and a passionate lover of all animals. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Doug (Erika) and Steve...

Katherine E. Rudolph

Katherine E. Rudolph

Oct 5, 2022

Katherine Elwood (Ellinger) Rudolph, 78, widow of William Carlos Rudolph, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Rudolph was born on October 8, 1943 in Virginia to the late Otho Elwood and Catherine Margaret (Neese) Ellinger. She worked at Holsum Bakery and retired from ASR. Mrs. Rudolph was an animal lover and enjoyed yard sales. Mrs. Rudolph...

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