Obituaries
George E. Haliburton
Apr 3, 2022
STAUNTON – George Edward Haliburton, 71, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Haliburton was born on February 19, 1951 in Staunton to the late William Franklin, Jr. and Ollie Marie (Taylor) Haliburton. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Allen Chapel. Mr. Haliburton is survived by his fiancé,...
Beverly O'Baugh Johnson
Mar 31, 2022
MT. SIDNEY – Beverly Ann (O’baugh) Johnson, 91, widow of John “Joe” Joseph Johnson, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1930 in Waynesboro to the late John Perry and Una Rebecca (Troxell) O’baugh. Mrs. Johnson was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was a registered...
Michael W. Hoover Sr.
Mar 31, 2022
STAUNTON, VA… Michael Wayne Hoover, Sr., 67, husband of Edith Hoover, of Lee Jackson Highway, died Thursday, March 31. 2022 in Augusta Health. He was born on April 10, 1954, in Monterey, a son of the late Harvey Pleasant, Jr. and Margaret (Barkley) Hoover. Mr. Hoover worked in construction for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Betty Talley Combee
Mar 31, 2022
Betty Talley Combee passed from this life on March 31, 2022 and now inhabits a home not made with hands but eternal in the Heavens. Some lives impact the lives of others in ways too numerous to count.... and such life was that of Betty (Kyle) Ruth Talley Combee. Born on November 12, 1926 at the home of her parents...
Nancy A. Hall
Mar 29, 2022
Nancy A. (Shull) Craig Hall, 82, widow of Robert Arthur Hall, Jr., of Staunton, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Almarode) Shull. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Brown, a grandson, Barry Brown, Jr. and a stepson, Mike Hall. She is survived...
Cornelia K. Henry
Mar 28, 2022
Cornelia Kivlighan Henry, 84, loved mother and grandmother, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 28, 2022. She was born October 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Mary Abbitt and Joseph Harold Kivlighan. Cornelia was a graduate of Holton-Arms Junior College in Washington DC and the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She was active in her nursing...
Leslie L. Rohr
Mar 26, 2022
Leslie Lee Rohr, 60, widow of Donald “Mac” McGrath, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ms. Rohr was born May 14, 1961 in Staunton to Jean Terry (Leistra) Rohr Wilkinson and the late James Robert Rohr. She attended the University of Louisiana and graduated from Blue...
Zaidyn Amari White
Mar 26, 2022
(HARRISONBURG) - Infant Zaidyn Amari White passed away on March 26, 2022 at his home. Zaidyn was a precious boy with his beautiful shock of curly hair, adorable cheeks, eyes full of wisdom and a sweet smile. Although his time here was short, he touched the hearts of all who had the joy of meeting him. Zaidyn was born on...
Lloyd J. Huffman
Mar 26, 2022
Lloyd Junior Huffman, 68, husband of Becky Huffman, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Augusta Health. Mr. Huffman was born on October 12, 1953 in Bath County to the late Lloyd Wilson and Mary (Arbogast) Huffman. He served as a laborer in the logging industry. In addition to his wife of 45 years, he is survived by a son,...
Marilyn A. Johnson
Mar 21, 2022
FISHERSVILLE - Marilyn Ada Johnson, 91, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville. Ms. Johnson was born on May 16, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Elmer Johnson and Violet (Johnson) Anderson. She was formerly employed by several members of the U.S House of Representatives and later as a legal secretary...
Rose C. Green
Mar 20, 2022
Rose Marie Cacioppo Green, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022. Rose was born in Janson, Colorado, and was raised in Raton, New Mexico. Rose loved her childhood and how close her family was. Family meant everything to her. She raised her kids and most of her grandkids. Her favorite thing was getting visits from family....
Nancy Lee Taylor
Mar 19, 2022
Nancy Lee Taylor, 85, formerly of Staunton, passed away on March 19, 2022 at her residence in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Nancy was born on February 12, 1937 to the late George W. and Edith Harden Taylor, Jr. She loved traveling and visiting casinos. She was adored by her co-workers and loved by many. She is survived by a sister, Edith...
Steven Zapton
Mar 19, 2022
Steven Zapton of Staunton passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the age of 77. Steve was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree in art from the University of Michigan and his master’s degree from the Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, New York. He was a professor of art at James Madison University for 33 years...
Bettie Michael
Mar 18, 2022
Bettie Allan (Smith) Michael, 88, wife of Donald F. Michael of 201 Red Oaks Drive, Staunton, VA, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home. Bettie was born in Charleston, WV, on January 25, 1934, a daughter of Herbert and Alease Smith. Bettie attended Stuart Hall in Staunton and William & Mary College. Bettie retired from the Department...
Larry C. Hevener
Mar 17, 2022
Larry Clinton Hevener, 77, husband of Sandra “Sandy” McMullen Hevener, passed away on March 17, 2022 at his residence. Larry was born on February 20, 1945, to the late Virgil L. and Elizabeth (Roby) Hevener Lilley. Larry served in the United States Navy and was retired from Brown & Root. In his retirement, he worked as an antique dealer –...
Phyllis A. Stotler
Mar 16, 2022
Phyllis Ann Stotler, 78, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Augusta Health. Miss Stotler was born on March 6, 1944 in Winchester to the late Charles G. and Dorothy (Luttrell) Stotler. She is survived by her brother, Daniel Stotler and wife Patricia of Verona and special friend/caregiver, Susan Waggy. A funeral service will be conducted in the Henry Funeral Home...
Ronnie Lee Shumaker
Mar 14, 2022
Ronnie Lee Shumaker, 70, husband of Brenda Eckard Shumaker, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Ronnie was born on August 14, 1951 in Harrisonburg to the late Wilmer Harrison and Allie Christine Shifflett Shumaker, Sr. He was a former member of Glossbrenner United Methodist Church since 2001. He loved to work...
Carol Kaplan
Mar 14, 2022
Carol Swanson DeNicola Kaplan, 61, wife of Lee Kaplan, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Kaplan was born on February 6, 1961 to Marlyn Kay (Munter) Swanson and the late Duane Irvin Swanson. Carol was employed in accounts receivable at Fisher Auto Parts. She was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church and she loved...
George M. Andrews
Mar 13, 2022
CARENCRO, LA ~ George McCoy Andrews, Jr., 67, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette. Mr. Andrews was a native of Staunton, Virginia and a resident of Carencro. He was employed with Barry Concrete for twenty-four years. A devout servant of Christ, he was a member of Vatican Baptist Church, enjoyed volunteering vacation bible school,...
Edward L. Wrenn
Mar 13, 2022
Edward Lefevre Wrenn, 85, widower of Shirley Marie (Jones) Wrenn, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Wrenn was born on July 17, 1936 in Weyers Cave to the late Leroy Ellis and “Ruth” Juanita (Furr) Wrenn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard of Virginia and was a member of Stuarts Draft...