Obituaries

Judith Mae Smiley

Judith Mae Smiley

Dec 2, 2020

Judith Mae “Judy” Smiley, 79, of formerly of Greenville died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center, Fishersville. She was born October 27, 1941, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late John Wilbur and Ethel Elizabeth (Smith) Smiley. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a CNA. She was a member of Old Providence A.R.P. Church....

Jolly Lee Stickley

Jolly Lee Stickley

Dec 2, 2020

Jolly Lee (Potter) Stickley, 76, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born October 3, 1944 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Martha (Potter) Lewis. Jolly was owner of Breath and Energy Restructure and author of several books and poems. Jolly was a member of Unity Church in Lynchburg. She had a...

Bernita V. Smiley

Bernita V. Smiley

Dec 1, 2020

Bernita Clifton “Bonnie” (Vines) Smiley, 84, wife of James William Smiley Sr., of Staunton, departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born September 8, 1936 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Guy Lyle Vines and Ruth (Kershner) Bosserman. Bernita was employed by Augusta Cooperative for 30 plus years and was that little lady in clothing and...

Marguerite P. Welcher

Marguerite P. Welcher

Nov 30, 2020

Jesus took the hand of Marguerite P. Welcher (Granny) of 2412 Parkhill Road, Staunton on Monday, November 30, 2020 and gently led her into her heavenly home to be reunited with her loved ones. She is survived by a son, Mark E. Welcher; a daughter, Marcella M. Welcher; granddaughters, Michaela Welcher, Mariah Welcher, Montana Welcher, Marnee Powell; grandson, Mason Powell;...

Betty H. Brandt

Betty H. Brandt

Nov 29, 2020

On Sunday, November 29th, 2020, Betty Harmon Brandt passed from the loving arms of her family into the waiting arms of her Lord and Saviour whom she cherished. Born in December, 1920, in Burnham, PA, Betty was a proud graduate of Burnham High School and attended every annual reunion there. She married Edward “Bud” Brandt, Jr. of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in...

Mrs. Nancy C. Welliver

Mrs. Nancy C. Welliver

Nov 29, 2020

VERONA, VA… Nancy Lee (Cook) Welliver, 84, wife of William O. Welliver of Verona, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Welliver was born in Staunton to the late Harry Marshall, Sr. and Edith Myrtle (Kratzer) Cook. She was a Public Health Nurse at the Staunton/Augusta Health Department prior to retirement. Her RN training was completed at Rockingham...

Mrs. Betty P. Firebaugh

Mrs. Betty P. Firebaugh

Nov 28, 2020

RAPHINE, VA... Betty Beatrice (Palmer) Firebaugh, 91, wife of Donald W. Firebaugh of Raphine, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Raphine to the late Alice May Palmer. Mrs. Firebaugh retired from Unifi as a receptionist. She was a member of Raphine Christian Church. She loved flowers and gardening,...

Mrs. Hortense P. Coyner

Mrs. Hortense P. Coyner

Nov 27, 2020

STAUNTON, VA… Hortense (Printz) Coyner, 96, widow of Calvin Carr Coyner, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Mrs. Coyner was born on February 11, 1924 in Staunton to the late Roy F. and Lelia (Sanger) Printz. She was a lifelong member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Coyner was active with the women of the church and...

Mr. Robert L. Wenger

Mr. Robert L. Wenger

Nov 26, 2020

Bobby went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020, at Brookdale. He was born on January 27, 1931 at home to Angeline Link and Joseph Lewis Wenger on York Hill Farm on Franks Mill Road. He grew up on the farm and lovingly worked on it as long as he was able. He was a graduate...

Ashley M. Payne

Ashley M. Payne

Nov 25, 2020

Richmond, VA… Ashley Middlekauff Payne, 42, wife of Aaron M. Payne, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Mrs. Payne was born on December 8, 1977 in Waynesboro to George and Gracie Middlekauff. She was a public teacher in the Richmond Inner City. Mrs. Payne played tennis and loved the outdoors. She also loved decorating, music, playing pranks, but...

Lena F. Campbell

Lena F. Campbell

Nov 23, 2020

Lena Frances Campbell, 83, of Staunton, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Augusta Health. Mrs. Campbell was born February 14, 1937 daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie Fix. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by husband, Oscar Campbell Jr. and three brothers, Donnie, Henry and John Fix. Family members include daughters, Linda Holbert and husband James, Brenda Campbell...

Marie C. Cowardin

Marie C. Cowardin

Nov 18, 2020

Marie Anna Cash Cowardin, 77, of Staunton, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Shenandoah Nursing & Rehab, Fishersville, VA. She was a determined fighter in her brave battle with ALS. She was born June 14, 1943, in Staunton, VA, the daughter of the late Samuel Charles Edward and Thelma (Livick) Cash and a...

William Joseph Farren

William Joseph Farren

Nov 16, 2020

William Joseph Farren, 90, of Staunton died Monday, November 16, 2020, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born April 7, 1930, in Rockingham County, a son of the late Bob Farren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and his twin brother, Eddie; two sisters, Dorothy and Margarita; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family members include a nephew,...

Frances L. Truxell

Frances L. Truxell

Nov 15, 2020

Frances (Link) Truxell, 97, of Staunton, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born August 27, 1923 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Samuel Walter and Ella Leola (Hulvey) Link. Prior to retirement, Frances was employed by Staunton Eye Clinic for many years. She was a volunteer for 16 years with King’s Daughters’ Hospital and...

Ruby S. Gwin

Ruby S. Gwin

Nov 15, 2020

Ruby Shultz Gwin, 96, widow of Joseph H. Gwin, left this life for life eternal on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Mrs. Gwin was born on May 28, 1924, in Greenville, VA, a daughter to the late Marvin L. and Rose B. (Mines) Shultz. She was a lifetime member of Greenville United Methodist Church. During World War II, she worked at...

Mary C. Sheets

Mary C. Sheets

Nov 15, 2020

Mary Lee (Carter) Sheets, 70, wife of Leon Talmadge Sheets, of Staunton, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 28, 1950 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Floyd Lee, Jr., and Lucy Margaret (Harlow) Carter. Prior to retirement, Mary was employed by ASR with 47 years of service. She was a member of New...

Pamela A. Mitchell

Pamela A. Mitchell

Nov 15, 2020

Pamela Ashby Mitchell, 64, of Staunton died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born October 16, 1956, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Glenn and Madeline (Lessley) Ashby. She was also preceded in death by a nephew, Christopher Brown. She was owner and manager of real estate properties. She was a loving mother whose faith...

Wiley Hansford Dean

Wiley Hansford Dean

Nov 11, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Wiley Hansford Dean, age 71, passed away at Augusta Health Hospital in Fishersville, Virginia. He had been a resident of King’s Daughters’ Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton, Virginia for the last 4 ½ years. Per his wishes a cremation was carried out by Henry Funeral Home in Staunton, Virginia. His ashes will be spread at...

Joanna V. Sutton

Joanna V. Sutton

Nov 11, 2020

Joanna Frances (Vest) Sutton, 92, widow of Robert J. Sutton, Sr., of Staunton, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born May 12, 1928, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Louis and Erma (Montgomery) Vest. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Fiberspun. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by...

Harold Garland Cline

Harold Garland Cline

Nov 10, 2020

Harold Garland Cline, 88, husband of Arabella (Sumner) Cline, of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 29, 1932, in Mt. Sidney, a son of the late David Elvin and Mae (Reid) Cline. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by McQuay (Westinghouse) with 44 years of service. He was a member of Lebanon...

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