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Obituaries
David P. Lambert
Jan 22, 2025
David “Dave” Paul Lambert, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.
He was born on November 12, 1942, in Onego, West Virginia to the late Curtis and Gae Raines Lambert.
He served as a construction superintendent with J.B. Wine, Harmon and Nelson Construction, where his commitment to excellence and leadership were evident.
David was...
Emily H. Cook
Jan 22, 2025
Emily Geraldine Hammer Cook, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her residence in Swoope.
She was born on October 5, 1929, in Hot Springs, to the late James Edward, Sr. and Mamie Blanche Armstrong Hammer.
Emily worked at Dupont in Waynesboro before dedicating herself to being a homemaker. She will be remembered for her radiant smile, which led her...
Wayne S. Shickel
Jan 21, 2025
Wayne Stuart Shickel, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born on August 24, 1944, in Jollivue to the late Charles Daniel, Sr. and Edith Evelyn Helmick Shickel.
Wayne was a simple man who loved his friends, family, sports, and westerns. He was a man who cherished his roots, having fond memories of his...
Cynthia S. Wright
Jan 20, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Elmira Sutton Wright, 71, of Harrisonburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, after a short illness.
Born on April 7, 1953, in Staunton, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Odie, Sr. and Faye Haveland Shumate Sutton and raised in Churchville.
Cindy was a proud graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in...
Zoe W. Jones
Jan 19, 2025
Zoe Shaner Wagner Jones, 70, formerly of Staunton passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Cardinal Senior Living in Roanoke.
She was born on September 21, 1954, in Staunton to the late Francis Owen and Eleanor Stratton Shaner Wagner.
Zoe was a 1973 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She was a faithful member of the Christ United Methodist and...
Carole L. Reeser
Jan 19, 2025
Carole Leonard Reeser, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born on August 19, 1942, in Renovo, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Marie Bartholomew Leonard.
After graduating from Renovo High School in 1960, she attended Lock Haven University where she graduated in 1964 with a degree in Early Childhood Education....
Albert J. Finke, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Albert John Finke, Jr., 82, passed away on January 19, 2025, after a long illness. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.
He was born on February 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Albert John Finke, Sr. and Delia Mae Hart Finke Clark.
John was a proud graduate of North Hills High School in Pittsburgh, having completed his...
Esperanza S. Lawrence
Jan 18, 2025
Esperanza "Faye" Dizon Sese Lawrence, 95, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her husband and family at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life was a testament to love and her commitment to family.
She was born on September 27, 1929, in Manila, Philippines to the late Rufio and Juana...
Glenn R. Desper
Jan 16, 2025
Glenn Richard Desper, 90, widower of Emma Jean Hemp Desper, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville surrounded by family.
He was born October 18, 1934 in Staunton, a son of the late George Richard and Florence Alberta Blackwell Desper.
Glenn was an extremely proud and dedicated father, grandfather, and recent...
William "Bill" F. Sibert
Jan 16, 2025
William “Bill” Francis Sibert, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton.
Born to the late Francis Eidson Sibert and Laura Agnes Sours Sibert on December 24, 1942, in Norfolk, he grew up in Craigsville.
He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School where he played trumpet and trombone in the band and the piano with the...
Frances C. Britt
Jan 15, 2025
Frances “Peggy” Cash Britt, 90, of 54 Imperial Drive in Staunton, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at her home in Birch Ridge Senior Living (Royal Care) in Staunton.
She was born on June 2, 1934, in Fishersville, daughter of the late Charles Alson and Alice Bryant Cash.
Peggy was a member of Zetta Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker,...
Kaye Vanderhoff
Jan 13, 2025
Kaye Vanderhoff, 65, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital in Lexington.
She was born on June 24, 1959, in Fort Meade, Maryland to the late Malcolm John and Gertrude Mildred Horony Vanderhoff.
Kaye enjoyed crafting and was an avid square dancer. She was also tenacious at playing cards with family. She loved Saint Paul’s Church where...
Richard D. Headifen
Jan 13, 2025
Richard Daniel Headifen, 86, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence after a prolonged illness.
Richard was born on June 3, 1938, in Wellington, New Zealand.
He grew up in the town of Taumarunui on the North Island, where he and his father ran a country store. Later, he moved back to Wellington and got his...
James S. Wriston
Jan 13, 2025
James Scott Wriston, 68, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence in Stuarts Draft.
He was born on April 5, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James Scott, Sr. and Joetta Lois Weller.
James dedicated over thirty years of his career as a district supervisor at McDonald's. James was not only devoted to his profession; he was a...
Kathy L. Stokes
Jan 12, 2025
Kathy Lynn Lamb Stokes, 64, a beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence in Staunton. Her legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family will always be cherished.
She was born on September 17, 1960, in Staunton, to the late Lee Roy Lamb and Armetha Blanche Rexroad Smith.
Kathy dedicated a significant...
Shirley J. Chestnut
Jan 9, 2025
Shirley Ellen Jackson Chestnut, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
She was born on December 22, 1942, in Marlinton, West Virginia to the late Edward Thomas and Pearl Lillie Palmer Jackson.
For over a decade, Shirley and her husband ran a convenience store. After their time at the store, Shirley dedicated herself...
Roberta "Bobbie" R. McGhee
Jan 8, 2025
Roberta (Bobbie) Jeanne Riley McGhee, 67, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born on April 12, 1957, in North Platte, Nebraska, to the late Max Herman Riley and Marjorie Barraclough Riley.
Bobbie spent most of her youth in Manhattan Beach, California, before making Virginia home in 1982. Distance was no barrier to...
Ruth H. Molony
Jan 8, 2025
Ruth Hawkins Dey Molony, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Ruth was a dearly loved wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She made new friends everywhere she lived.
Ruth was born on July 8, 1937 in Richmond, to the late Dr. Robert Preston Hawkins Jr. and Grace Vernon Reynolds.
She enjoyed a...
Dorothy C. Farren
Jan 7, 2025
Dorothy Areta Cornwell Farren, 95, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at King's Daughters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Born on April 18, 1929, in Frankfort, West Virginia, to the late Annie Gray Cornwell, Dorothy's life was marked by deep love for her family and dedication to her work.
In 1946, she married Bill Farren, and they...
Bruce "Eddie" E. Stone
Jan 7, 2025
Bruce “Eddie’ Edward Stone, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
He was born on September 6, 1956, in Staunton to the late William Mason, Sr. and Dorothy Annis Huntley Stone.
Eddie was known to all as an avid outdoorsman. Whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting, he found immense joy in being surrounded...
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