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Obituaries
Catherine E. Fretwell
Sep 7, 2024
Catherine Elizabeth Fretwell, 90, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
Born on August 15, 1934, in Augusta County, she was the daughter of the late Marsellus "Sell" Claytis and Nellie Mae Monroe Fretwell.
Catherine graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville. In addition to her high school...
Thomas W. Fultz, Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Thomas Wilbourn Fultz, Jr., 88, of Staunton, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Regency at Augusta Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fishersville, VA.
He was born on June 10, 1936, in Rockbridge County, VA, to the late Thomas Wilbourn, Sr. and Mary "Libby" Elizabeth Ramsey Fultz.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by...
Craig M. Peterson
Aug 31, 2024
Craig Merrill Peterson, 78, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born on July 13, 1946, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late William Jerome and Ruth Bailey Henderson Peterson.
Craig had a fulfilling career working for Smith’s Transfer and Wilson Trucking. In his leisure time, Craig’s passion for art was notable. His...
Evelyn S. Whitmore
Aug 30, 2024
Evelyn Sandy Whitmore, 96, widow of Randolph Whitmore gained her angel wings on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Christiansburg, Virginia.
She was born on May 1, 1928, in Stuarts Draft to the late O. S. and Carmen Hall Sandy who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Garver Sandy and his wife Wilma.
Evelyn was a...
Judith B. Carter
Aug 29, 2024
Judith Anne Bryant Carter, 76, gained her heavenly wings and joined her beloved husband on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Staunton.
She was born on October 16, 1947, in Staunton to the late Kenton Dove, Jr. and Bessie Margaret Puckett Bryant.
Judy retired from retail after 32 years of service. She worked at Woolworth’s and TJ Maxx and...
Pastor Alton W. Wilson
Aug 23, 2024
Pastor Alton Wallace Wilson, a beloved minister and respected community member, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 90.
He was born on April 29, 1934, in Tipton, PA, to the late Wallace Wright and Hazel Cameron Wilson.
Alton’s devotion to his faith was evident in his remarkable 51-year ministry, finally retiring from Christchurch...
Linda G. Cook
Aug 18, 2024
Linda Lee Guffey Cook, 83, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Brookdale Staunton.
She was born on August 7, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to the late Ernest Eugene and Mary Bradley Demastus Guffey.
Linda led a quiet, simple life and was known for her quiet strength and unwavering faith. She dedicated much of...
Carolyn M. Childress
Aug 17, 2024
It is with profound sadness, the family of Carolyn Marie Childress announces her departure from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 72, in Staunton.
Carolyn, affectionately known as “Peewee”, was born on March 5, 1952, in Augusta County. She was the daughter of the late Julius Edwin and Elsie Mildred Smith Childress.
Upon completing her education, Carolyn...
Opal C. Nelson
Aug 17, 2024
Opal Mae Childress Nelson, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Augusta County.
She was born on July 5, 1941, in Augusta County to the late Julius Edwin and Elsie Mildred Smith Childress.
Opal dedicated herself primarily as a homemaker, where her nurturing spirit touched the lives of many. She was a devoted member of Augusta Street United Methodist Church...
Lina B. Elliott
Aug 16, 2024
Lina Mercedes Elliott (Bolivar) passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 94 in Fishersville, Virginia.
Born on September 24, 1929, in Caracas, Venezuela, Lina lived a full and devout life marked by her deep faith, love for family, and a remarkable memory that never missed a face or place.
A lifelong devoted Catholic, Lina was a regular attendee...
Christopher A. Crooker
Aug 16, 2024
Christopher Adrian Crooker, 83, a longtime resident of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Regency at Augusta in Fishersville, VA.
Born on August 12, 1941, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Richard Crooker and Helen Marie (Sybert) Crooker.
He grew up in Syracuse, NY, and graduated from Holy Cross High School, in...
Claude “Dan” Daniel Ramsey
Aug 15, 2024
Claude Daniel "Dan" Ramsey, 72, of Staunton passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Fishersville, Virginia.
Dan was born on February 19, 1952 in Staunton, VA to the late C.L. and Pauline (Fitzgerald) Ramsey.
He was a proud employee of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative for over 43 years, where he dedicated his career to serving the community.
Dan had a passion for...
Archie M. Forsythe
Aug 14, 2024
Archie Mae Moyers Forsythe, 99, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born on March 7, 1925, in Augusta County to the late James Lester and Lillie Mae Miller Moyers.
She was a graduate of Craigsville High School.
She worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in a Connecticut airplane factory during WWII attaching...
Cornelia A. Bryant
Aug 13, 2024
Cornelia Anne Bryant, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in Staunton. She was born in Tampa, FL, on December 27, 1941.
She graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, where she majored in history and political science. Additionally, Cornelia completed specialized training in economics and foreign languages at the Foreign Service Institute in Washington, D.C.
Cornelia’s professional journey was...
Darris W. Cash I
Aug 13, 2024
Darris Wayne Cash I, 77, of Staunton, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
He was born in Staunton on January 12, 1947, to the late Wilbur Nelson and Thelma May Cash in Staunton.
Darris retired after thirty-eight years of dedicated service at DuPont. His passion for hot rods was only surpassed by his...
George W. Lockridge
Aug 12, 2024
Colonel George William "Bill" Lockridge, 96, of Fishersville, died on Monday, August 12, 2024, at The Retreat at Fishersville.
He was born May 18, 1928, in Augusta County, Virginia, a son of the late Howard Luther and Adele Grove (Key) Lockridge.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served as a medic.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Lockridge was self-employed...
Michael G. Stone
Aug 9, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce Michael Garret Stone passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the age of 29 in Staunton, Virginia, where he had lived for the last several years.
He was born to Michael Leroy Stone and Anne Elizabeth Tinsdale on July 25, 1995, in the town of Warrenton, Virginia.
Michael was a graduate of Wakefield...
Anastasia M. Papadopoulou
Aug 9, 2024
Anastasia “Soulla” Yiasemides M. Papadopoulou, of Weyers Cave Virginia, aged 87, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, August 9, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home with her family.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she spent her life loving, giving, and praying for others.
She was born August 21, 1936, in Morphou, Cyprus to Yiannis and Evrethiki Yiaemides.
She grew...
Rhonda S. Morrison
Aug 8, 2024
Rhonda Ann Smith Morrison, 69, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her residence in Augusta County.
She was born on February 13, 1955, in Charlottesville, to Marjorie Inez Slayter Smith Gianniny and the late Earl "Smitty" Washington Smith.
Throughout her life, Rhonda found immense joy and fulfillment in her role as an educator. She devoted many years to shaping young...
Bertha R. Berry
Aug 6, 2024
Bertha Rowe Berry, 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born in Craigsville to the late Henry Edgar and Bertha Reed Rowe.
Bertha was first married to Rice H. “Sonny” Knicely, Jr. in 1947, with whom she shared five daughters with. For thirty years she was employed as a psychiatric nurse for Western State...
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