Obituaries
Jayceon J. D. Casey
Apr 26, 2022
Infant Jayceon Jabier Denzel Casey, passed away on April 26, 2022 at UVA Medical Center. Jayceon was born on April 17, 2022 to Devyn Casey and Chyna Nolley. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Oliviana Casey; his uncles, Michael Casey and Treyvn West; his aunts, Makia Twitty and Mikayla West; his grandfather, Steven Robinson; his...
Nancy N. Knight
Apr 22, 2022
Nancy Jo (Nicely) Knight, 85, widow of Herman J. Knight, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Craigsville to the late Lewis and Gladys (Piner) Nicely. Mrs. Knight retired from the Augusta County Real Estate office. She is survived by her son, Stephen L. Knight (Laura) of Austin, TX;...
Christine H. Knight
Apr 22, 2022
Christine Elaine (Humphrey) Knight, wife of Bennie Dale Springel, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 22, 2022. She was born on October 1, 1969, a daughter of Ray Elwood and Marsha Humphrey and Alice (Ruleman) Vines. Christine had a heart of gold and loved her family very much! Even through her years of sickness she never complained...
Dr. H. Lynn Moore Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
Dr. H. Lynn Moore, Jr., 89, husband of Eloise (Ma) Moore, passed away on April 22, 2022 at his home. He was known as “Honey” to family and friends. Dr. Moore was born on Palm Sunday, April 9, 1933 in Blacksburg, Virginia to the late Harry L. Moore, Sr. and Frances Garber Moore. He was a Deacon, Elder and Trustee...
Harry J. Rucker Sr.
Apr 20, 2022
Harry Justice “Judd” Rucker, Sr., 92, widower of Armelda Mae Rucker, passed away on April 20, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. Harry was born on April 17, 1930 to the late Harry Gilmer and Pearl Hoke Rucker. He is survived by his son, Harry Justice “J.R.” Rucker, Jr. and his fiancée, Judy Hazlett; his daughters, Sharon Stacy...
Julia W. Kiessling
Apr 20, 2022
Julia Watson Kiessling, 71, died April 20, 2022. She was born November 7, 1950 in Staunton, the daughter of Adele (Gooch) and Henry William Kiessling. Julia was a graduate of Stuart Hall, Drexel University (B.S), and Temple University (MBA). Her work experience at Drexel and master’s degree positioned her well for a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant. For...
John K. Quick
Apr 17, 2022
STAUNTON - John Kenneth “Kenny” Quick, 75, husband of Yvonne Hunter Quick, passed away on April 17, 2022 at his home. John was born on October 16, 1946 in Marlinton, WV to the late John Gilmer and Betty Jean (Stuart) Quick. John graduated from Marlinton High School in 1966. John served his country in the Army (5th Corps Artillery) and...
Charles William Thurber
Apr 17, 2022
Charles William “Billy” Thurber, 90, of Verona, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born in Staunton on November 7, 1931, son of the late Clinton William and Etta Florence (Wills) Thurber. Billy was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, he was a driver for Smith’s Transfer and...
Mitchell M. Robertson Jr.
Apr 16, 2022
STAUNTON – Mitchell McElwee Robertson, Jr., 81, husband of Judith P. Robertson passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Robertson was born on August 13, 1940 in Augusta County to the late Mitchell McElwee, Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth (Rankin) Robertson. He was a member of Staunton Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the Trinity Boys Choir and Staunton Choral Society....
Nancy J. Siemers
Apr 15, 2022
Nancy James Siemers (nee Wilson) was born November 5th, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to James Wilson and Mildred Fox. She attended Oregon State University as an undergraduate and received a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Indiana University and was a member of Pi Lambda Theta education honor society and an honorary member of the Cum Laude Society. Her career...
Gregory L. Campbell
Apr 15, 2022
Gregory Link Campbell, 57, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Shenandoah Hospice House. Gregory was born on March 6, 1965 to the late Donald Lee and Joyce Viola (Baber) Campbell. He is survived by three cousins; Stuart Dabney, Debbie Arnold, and Marc Hite. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kirk Edward Campbell. Greg's...
Jay Curtis Jeffreys
Apr 14, 2022
Jay Curtis Jeffreys, 69, husband of Lucie Ludwig Jeffreys, made his journey home on April 14, 2022. Mr. Jeffreys was born on July 17, 1952 in Galveston, Texas to the late Dr. Alvis Waldo and Virginia Lois Jeffreys. Jay received his bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College and Masters Degree from Tennessee Technological Institute. He was a wildlife biologist for the...
Joseph D. Hall
Apr 14, 2022
VERONA – Joseph “Joe” Dowe Hall, 64, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UVA. Mr. Hall was born on September 1, 1957 in Lexington to the late Woodrow J. Hall and Cecelia H. Hall. He worked street maintenance and was a snowplow operator and truck driver for the City of Waynesboro. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his grandkids,...
Judith D. Neff
Apr 13, 2022
Judith Lynn Duzan Neff September 27, 1940 – April 13, 2022 Judy would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call "home", an assignment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus: a reunion with family and friends who had previously departed, and she has not...
James E. Taylor Jr.
Apr 13, 2022
James “Jimmy” Everett Taylor, Jr. of Greenville, 70, husband of Sherry (Ralston) Taylor, passed away on April 13, 2022 at his home. Jimmy was born on October 16, 1951 in Lebanon, VA to the late James Everett Taylor, Sr. and Kazel O’dear (Shepard) Taylor. He worked as a driver for UPS for over 33 years and was currently driving for...
Ronald H. Ritchie
Apr 12, 2022
Ronald “Ronnie” Houff Ritchie, 77, husband of Carolyn S. Ritchie, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Ritchie was born on December 29, 1944 in Miami Beach, FL to the late Joseph William and Geneva (Houff) Ritchie. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn, for 58 years. Ronnie retired from Reynolds after 33 years as...
Donnie Denton Meeks
Apr 11, 2022
Donnie Denton Meeks, 86, of Fishersville, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1935, the son of Hampton Cline and Margaret Elizabeth Meeks. He was raised in Barren Ridge and graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1953 where he lettered in basketball. Following graduation, he served in the Army National...
Leslie B. Anthony
Apr 10, 2022
Leslie Bonita Anthony passed away unexpectedly at home on April 10, 2022. Leslie was born on December 15, 1949 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Laverne “Red” and Mary Ella Michael Anthony. Leslie Bonita grew up in Verona, Virginia and graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 1968. She attended and graduated from James Madison University with a degree in...
Waide Henry Marshall, Jr.
Apr 10, 2022
Waide Henry Marshall, Jr., 61, passed away on April 10, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Waide was born on June 3, 1960 to Waide Henry and Catherine Virginia (Shifflett) Marshall, Sr. He is survived by his brother, Donald Lynn Marshall; his sisters, Peggy Marshall and Debbie Ayers (Ricky); and a step-brother, Robert Lee Shiflett (Sandra). The family will receive...
Barbara M. Farley
Apr 3, 2022
Barbara Ann Medland Farley, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, near Staunton, VA. Fondly known as “Bib,” “Barbie,” “Mom,” or “Granny,” her love of family, hospitality, and people defined her long and abundant life. Born in Waymart, PA, Barbara was the daughter of Harry Price and Frances Spangenberg Medland. She was a proud graduate of Waymart High School...