Obituaries
Judith R. Williams
Jun 13, 2022
Judith Carlotta (Rand) Williams, 82, wife of Gene Milton Williams, passed away on June 13, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Williams was born on March 18, 1940 in Lowville, NY to the late Harold Murray and Carlotta (Jernigan) Rand. She attended Duke University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and she retired as a hospice nurse....
Jeanette V. Kennedy
Jun 12, 2022
Jeannette V. Kennedy, 74, of Staunton, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Miss Kennedy was born on September 17, 1947 in Lexington to the late David Dewitt and Frances Lorraine (Walton) Kennedy. She is survived by a sister, Carolyn Shiflet; a niece, Lauren Jack; and a great nephew, Otto Jack. In addition to her birth...
Shelly M. Kelley
Jun 11, 2022
Shelly Mae (Garrison) Kelley, 83, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Augusta Health. Ms. Kelley was born on July 15, 1938 in Staunton to the late Ollie and Pearl (Eutsler) Garrison. She is survived by a daughter, Shella Ranelle (Moran) Garber; a son, Edward Earl Moran (Debbie); a brother, Sherman Garrison; a sister, Barbara Lee Garrison; grandchildren, Stephanie Brunner,...
Clifford C. Waddy
Jun 10, 2022
Clifford Clayton Waddy of Marietta, Georgia died on June 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1963 in Staunton, VA. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Ebenezer Baptist Church by Bishop Michael Turner.
Ralph "Dick" Jacob Golladay
Jun 10, 2022
Ralph “Dick” Jacob Golladay, Jr, 68, husband of Lynn (Lelinko) Golladay, went to meet his maker on June 10, 2022 at Augusta Health. Ralph was born on September 6, 1953 in Waynesboro to the late Ralph Jacob Golladay, Sr. and HeLone Golladay. He worked for a number of years as a Maintenance Supervisor for Allied Redi Mix Co. in Waynesboro,...
Dr Stevan T. Hanna
Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Stevan Terrell Hanna, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home lovingly surrounded by friends and family. Born in Charlottesville on July 27, 1944, to the late Dr. Howard Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Elam) Hanna, Staunton was home to Van during his childhood and teenage years. Van graduated Duke University in 1966, then spent the next...
Lauren B. Williams
Jun 7, 2022
Lauren Brown Williams, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Williams was born on September 15, 1953 in Staunton to the late Lucille Williams. He was a drummer who loved playing in bands and loved the music of James Brown. He was also a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed fishing. He is survived...
L. Paul Hiveley
Jun 6, 2022
STAUNTON - Luther “Paul” Hiveley, 77, formerly of Verona, husband of Carrie (Swisher) Hiveley, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Hiveley was born on August 29, 1944 in Sugar Grove, WV to the late Tillman and Myrtle Belle (Spreeman) Hiveley. Paul served in the US Navy on the USS Forrestal and was employed at ASR...
English Brent Taylor
Jun 5, 2022
STAUNTON - English Brent Taylor, 74, husband of Marion (McKenney) Taylor passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Taylor was born on December 17, 1947 to the late English Collins and Mary Ann (Loving) Taylor. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church where he was the...
Paul W. Schooley
Jun 5, 2022
Paul William Schooley, 49, passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home. Paul was born on on August 30, 1972 in Louisville, KY to Robert “Mike” and Linda (Clark) Schooley. Paul was severely handicapped following an accident at age ten. Prior to his accident he attended Verona and Riverheads elementary schools. He then attended VSDB in Staunton and Hampton....
Susan C. Reed
Jun 1, 2022
STAUNTON - Susan Loraine (Culpeper) Reed, 62, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Reed was born on August 27, 1959 in Washington, DC to Mary (Kelly) Culpeper and the late William B. Culpeper. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Billy Culpeper and wife, Terri; three sisters, Barbara Wilson, Patricia Sturgeon, and...
Earl C. Shifflett Jr.
Jun 1, 2022
Weyers Cave - Earl Clarence Shifflett, Jr., 88, widower of Shirley (Allen) Shifflett, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Shenandoah Nursing Home. Mr. Shifflett was born on March 15, 1934 in Virginia to the late Earl C., Sr. and Grace M. Shifflett. He retired as a route driver for Shenandoah Pride Dairy. Mr. Shifflett was a member of Verona...
Thelma Joyce Thacker Watts
May 31, 2022
Staunton - Thelma Joyce Thacker Watts, 92, passed away on May 31, 2022 at her home in Staunton, Virginia. Joyce was born on November 12, 1929, a daughter, to the late Jesse James Gwin and Lorena E. Thomas Gwin. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a payroll supervisor at the Naval Air Station, Oceana, in Norfolk, Virginia. She moved...
Carroll W. Swortzel
May 29, 2022
GREENVILLE - Carroll Wayte Swortzel, 95, husband of Violet Bosserman Swortzel, passed away at Shenandoah Hospice House on May 29, 2022. Mr. Swortzel was born on December 3, 1926 in Rockbridge County to the late Harry Wayte and Irene (Lackey) Swortzel. He was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church and served as an elder emeritus and trustee. He was...
Matthew Paul Goepel
May 28, 2022
Matthew Paul Goepel, 59, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1962 in Bethesda, MD to the late Larwence Oscar Goepel and Margaret May (Hutchens) Wolfe. Mr. Goepel was employed at Fisher Auto Parts. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking and canoeing. He is survived by two...
Cindy A. Stewart
May 26, 2022
Lucinda "Cindy" Ann Stewart, 63, passed away on May 26, 2022 at her residence. Cindy was born on August 3, 1958 in Staunton to the late Grover William and Jean Montgomery Robertson. She loved the beach and spending time with her family. Cindy was a proud grandmother and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Taylor Thorne; her...
Charles L. Joyce
May 25, 2022
Charles Lewis Joyce, 90, widow of Mary Belle (Cason) Joyce, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living. Mr. Joyce was born on May 31, 1931 to the late Floyd Vernon and Myrtle Luffsey Joyce. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Wisconsin and was employed as a master electrician. He was a...
Guy Franklin Didawick
May 23, 2022
Guy Franklin Didawick, 95, widower of Lucille Jordan Didawick, of Staunton, died peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1926 in Woodstock, Virginia, son of the late Raymond and Florence Sibert Didawick. Guy was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Rotary Club of Staunton. He served proudly as a Marine during World War...
Suneeta Kaasan
May 23, 2022
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Suneeta (Asrani) Kaasan on Monday, May 23, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced. Suneeta was born in Staten Island, New York on February 15, 1971. She grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia but also spent several years in India as a young...
Helen Lotts Ramsey
May 23, 2022
Helen Lotts Ramsey, 100, beloved wife of Clarence Ramsey (deceased), of 340 Mary Gray Lane, Staunton passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at her home in Oviedo, Florida. She was born August 10, 1921, the daughter of Leonard Zeno Lotts and Nora Dell (Barkley) Lotts. Prior to her retirement, she had worked at the Pepsi Cola Company. She was a...
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