Obituaries

Brenda K. Stover

Brenda K. Stover

Aug 14, 2022

Brenda Kay (Gibbs) Stover, 69, widow of Fred Nelson Stover, passed away on August 14, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Brenda was born on April 12, 1953 in Staunton to the late Howard, Jr. and Stella (Maybush) Sharp. She enjoyed her travels with her husband during his Air Force career. She was a phenomenal gardener and a good cook. She...

John M. Yesalavich

John M. Yesalavich

Aug 14, 2022

Sergeant John Milton Yesalavich, 76, husband of Peggy Fix Yesalavich, passed away on August 14, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. John was born on November 7, 1945 to the late John Anthony and Martha Sutton Yesalavich. He was a proud United States Marine serving during Vietnam. Following the loss of his son, Cpl. Dwayne M. Yesalavich, he was warmly...

William "Bill" F. Miller

William "Bill" F. Miller

Aug 11, 2022

William F Miller, Jr., 69, husband of June M Miller of Staunton, passed away on August 11, 2022 at his residence after a long illness. Bill was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1953, a son to the late William F Miller, Sr. and Doris E (Malick) Miller. He was a veteran having served 13 years in the...

Stephen 'Timmy' Smith

Stephen 'Timmy' Smith

Aug 10, 2022

Stephen Bruce Smith was born on the 29th of February in the Leap Year of 1952, the second son of Margaret and Ed Smith. His brother Lan nicknamed him "Timmy" for his newborn likeness to the Golden Book character "Timmy the Field Mouse", a moniker that stuck for the next seventy years. Timmy's youth in Ivy, Virginia, was spent exploring...

Jerry F. Harman

Jerry F. Harman

Aug 10, 2022

Jerry Filmore Harman, 81, widower of Wendy Alice (McCredie) Harman, passed away on August 10, 2022 at Augusta Health. Jerry was born on October 17, 1940 in Augusta County to the late Esket Filmore Harman and Alice May (Sheets) Judy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Department of Corrections Education, co-owned a flooring business...

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Houser

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Houser

Aug 9, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Houser, 64, passed away on August 9, 2022 at his home. Kenny was born on August 5, 1958 in Staunton to Gladys Lee (Moomau) Houser and the late Lyle Wilton Houser. He was employed as a machine operator at Nibco. Kenny loved to hunt and fish, and you could find him watching Nascar on Sundays. He liked...

Donna J. Cobb

Donna J. Cobb

Aug 8, 2022

STAUNTON – Donna Joyce (Hambrick) Cobb, 91, widow of Clair Alden “Joe” Cobb, died on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Russell S. and Thelma (Hemmings) Hambrick. Prior to retiring, Donna worked in admissions for King’s Daughters’ Hospital. In addition...

Kenneth C. Laporte

Kenneth C. Laporte

Aug 7, 2022

Kenneth C. LaPorte, 95, widower of Evelyn Lyle (Grant) LaPorte, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1927 in Staunton to the late Glen D. and Sada Mae (Caricofe) LaPorte. Mr. LaPorte served in the US Army. He retired as a business owner in residential construction. He is survived by his...

Brenda P. Franklin

Brenda P. Franklin

Aug 7, 2022

Brenda Pollard Franklin, 73, took her last breath on August 7, 2022, at 11:11 p.m. She was at home, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Leigh Franklin (Larry); husband, Ted Teachey; brother, Tom Pollard; and sister, Cheryl Houck (Gary). She is also survived by much-loved nieces and nephews, three grand-nephews, and a special friend, Michele...

Nancy H. Scarbrough

Nancy H. Scarbrough

Aug 7, 2022

Nancy (Hughes) Scarbrough, 72, widow of Everett L. Scarbrough, Jr., went to be with the Lord and her husband on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Mrs. Scarbrough was born on October 10,1949 in Staunton to the late Harry and Genevieve (Hunter) Hughes. She loved the beach and being together with her family. She was deeply loved and will never be forgotten....

Fitzhugh "Hut" H. Vass Jr.

Fitzhugh "Hut" H. Vass Jr.

Aug 5, 2022

Fitzhugh “Hut” Hamilton Vass, Jr., 85, husband of Madonna Diesburg Vass, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence. Hut was born on June 27, 1937 in Danville, Virginia to Fitzhugh Hamilton, Sr. and Mary Frances Jackson Vass. He was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church in Staunton and the National Rifle Association. He had worked in...

Helen S. Cash

Helen S. Cash

Aug 4, 2022

Helen Josephine Siron Cash, widow of John L. Cash of 25 Sunset Boulevard, Staunton, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at The Retreat at Fishersville. She was born July 8, 1927 at Doe Hill, Highland County to the late David Clinton Siron and Leda Jane (Siron) Siron. She graduated from McDowell High School in 1945. She then went to...

James "Buck" W. Hostetter

James "Buck" W. Hostetter

Aug 3, 2022

James Woodrow Hostetter, 96, husband of Evelyn (Via) Hostetter, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Hostetter was born on March 11, 1926 to the late William Edward and Lena (Martin) Hostetter in Goshen. He served as a U. S. Navy seaman aboard the USS Eldorado in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a...

Bonita E. Tyler

Bonita E. Tyler

Aug 2, 2022

Bonita Elaine Tyler, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Envoy of Staunton. Bonita was born on August 6, 1944 in Waynesboro to the late Charles, Sr. and Marie Thorne Tyler. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Sossamon and Melissa Sossamon Millon; her grandchildren, Chance and Hailey Millon; and a brother, Charles Tyler, Jr. Bonita dedicated her...

Grace T. Ullrich

Grace T. Ullrich

Aug 2, 2022

Grace Theresa (Twomey) Ullrich, 101, passed away on August 2, 2022, at Augusta Health. She was born on August 1, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Grace (Ketcham) Twomey. She married the late Albert Paul Ullrich on June 4, 1949, and together they raised a raucous brood of five wonderful sons. A graduate of St. John’s University,...

Jean A. Tuning

Jean A. Tuning

Aug 1, 2022

Jean Arlis Tuning, 85, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at her residence. Ms. Tuning was born on August 20, 1936 in Williamsville, VA to the late Walter and Vada (Pullin) Tuning. She worked for Wilson Trucking and retired from Genicom after 30 years of service. She is survived by a brother, Joseph Tuning (Geri); a sister, Ann Crummett; a...

Charles William "Bill" Nuckols

Charles William "Bill" Nuckols

Jul 30, 2022

Charles William “Bill” Nuckols, Sr., 71, widower of Peggy Jean Nuckols, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Mr. Nuckols was born on June 1, 1951 in Augusta County to Violet (Roberts) Nuckols and the late Hugh Lee Nuckols. He was the owner of Staunton Building Supply and was a realtor in his retirement. In addition to...

Zora F Mckinney

Zora F Mckinney

Jul 30, 2022

Zora Florence (Bryant) McKinney, 63, passed away on July 30, 2022 at her residence. Zora was born in Staunton on April 16, 1959 to the late Hubert Henley and Bertha Mae (Cason) Bryant. She is survived by her daughter, Mollie Ann Shiflett; her sons, Wendell Thomas Shiflett (Liz Smith) and Ronald Lee Shiflett, Jr.; her special friend, Lee Ritchie; her...

David L. Fox

David L. Fox

Jul 27, 2022

WAYNESBORO— David Lynn Fox, 64, of Staunton, widower of Roxann (Helt) Fox, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Choice Healthcare of Waynesboro. He was born July 30, 1957 in Waynesboro, son of Mary Jarvis and the late Earl Leslie Fox. David was a career truck driver. Family includes his son, Brent Fox; daughter, Andrea Fry; brother, Earl M. Fox;...

Meredith Lynn Proctor Arneson

Meredith Lynn Proctor Arneson

Jul 27, 2022

Meredith Lynn Proctor Arneson was granted her angel wings on July 27th, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving family and friends whom she impacted greatly in her life. Meredith was born October 9, 1941, in Takoma Park, Maryland to Margaret Faulconer Proctor and Frank Baker Proctor. Meredith was dedicated to her church and her love of...

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