Obituaries

James P Wilson

James P Wilson

Nov 10, 2020

James Page Wilson, 74, husband of Vickie S. Wilson, of Staunton died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at King’s Daughters Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born January 20, 1946, in Staunton, a son of the late Page Gray and Claudia (Sentell) Wilson. In addition to his wife, family members include a brother, Richard S. Wilson. He was preceded in death...

Jenifer Lynn Choi-White

Jenifer Lynn Choi-White

Nov 9, 2020

Jenifer Choi-White, 48, wife of William Jay White, Jr., of Fishersville, passed Monday, November 9, 2020 at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1972 in South Korea, a daughter of Thomas and Jeanne (Buikema) Thorburn of Michigan. Jenifer loved her role as a public school teacher. She was an accomplished artist, a wonderful cook, and enjoyed traveling....

Julia L. Rininger

Julia L. Rininger

Nov 7, 2020

Julia Lou Ruffner Rininger, 77, wife of Larry L. Rininger of West Augusta, passed Saturday, November 7, 2020, at The Legacy at North Augusta, Staunton, Virginia. She was born August 8, 1943, in Harrigut, Tennessee a daughter of the late Vane and Geraldine (Baird) Ruffner. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Sentara in Hampton Roads and Geauga Hospital in...

Marcella Annette Landram

Marcella Annette Landram

Nov 5, 2020

Marcella (Marcy) Annette Senell Landram, age 95, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Brookdale Staunton. She was born May 8, 1925 in Staunton, VA., the daughter of the late Anthony D. and Margaret Scarpitto Senell. She attended Marquis Memorial Methodist Church since birth and joined when she was 12 years old. At times she sang in the choir. Marcy loved...

Sandra K. Potter

Sandra K. Potter

Nov 5, 2020

Sandra Kay Cook Potter, 73, of Staunton, passed Thursday, November 5, 2020, at The Retreat of Fishersville. She was born November 27, 1946 in Staunton the daughter of the late Houston and Grace (Arrington) Cook. She was a long time member of St Johns Reformed United Church of Christ of Middlebrook. She was an avid knitter and loved to knit...

Pamela F. Smiley

Pamela F. Smiley

Nov 4, 2020

Pamela Faye (Painter) Smiley, 60, wife of Jesse “Pete” Smiley of Goshen, began dancing on the streets of Heaven on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born December 12, 1959, in Waynesboro, a daughter of Jimmie McGrady, Sr., and Texie Lee (Snead) Painter. Prior to retirement, she was employed by DuPont with 28 years of service and Koch with 2...

Ray Samuel Crickenberger

Ray Samuel Crickenberger

Nov 3, 2020

Ray Samuel Crickenberger, 89, passed away peacefully in Tallahassee, Florida on November 3, 2020. He was born on April 28, 1931 in Waynesboro, Virginia, the youngest of eight children. A former Westminster Oaks resident, Ray most recently lived at St. Augustine Plantation. He is survived by his sisters Reba Patterson and Elizabeth Stephenson, his daughters Carol O’Cain (Steven) and Ralene...

Kenneth "Dwayne" Johnson

Kenneth "Dwayne" Johnson

Nov 3, 2020

Kenneth “Dwayne” Johnson, 59, husband of Karen (Simmons) Johnson, of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in the University of Virginia Medical Center after fighting congestive heart failure for 14 years. He was born July 23, 1961 a son of Emma (Johnson) Dean of Stuarts Draft and the late Kenneth Graves. Dwayne was employed by Penny Plate for 26...

Marvin Meadows Sorrells

Marvin Meadows Sorrells

Nov 3, 2020

Marvin Meadows Sorrells, 84, husband of JoAnn (Snyder) Sorrells, of Verona, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Birch Gardens. He was born February 6, 1936 in Stuarts Draft, son of the late Mary (Fitzgerald) Sorrells and Herbert Sorrells. Marvin retired from Hershey Chocolate and Walmart. He enjoyed being outdoors and being with his family. He was preceded in death by...

Henry B. Carey

Henry B. Carey

Oct 29, 2020

Henry Baker Carey, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family around him on October 29th. He was born January 8, 1929 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania to Howard and Vivian Carey and moved to Staunton when he was five. He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Maitland Carey, Jr. Henry was a Bridgewater College graduate and served...

Franklin D. Crawford

Franklin D. Crawford

Oct 27, 2020

Franklin Dea Crawford, 79, husband of Cathy (Wallace) Crawford, of Staunton, passed from the Covid-19 virus on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Augusta Health. He was born January 17, 1941 in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Corbin and Annabelle (Ray) Crawford. Prior to retirement, he was employed by DeJarnette and Smith’s Transfer. Franklin was a member of Mt. Bethel...

Hampton W. Foley

Hampton W. Foley

Oct 27, 2020

Hampton Walker Foley, 82, husband of Mabel M. Foley of Mt. Sidney, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Foley was born on December 17, 1937 in Augusta County to the late H. Clestine and Mary Madeline (Via) Foley. He was a proud alumnus of Augusta Military Academy. He was involved in the Roller Rifles and participated in...

Josephine (Myrtle) Fitzgerald

Josephine (Myrtle) Fitzgerald

Oct 27, 2020

Josephine Myrtle (Schmith) Fitzgerald, 91, widower of Marshel H. Fitzgerald, of Greenville, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born January 27, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late J. Charles and Adelaide (Scheafer) Schmith. Josephine was a member of Pines Chapel Presbyterian Church. Family members include four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Beckie Fitzgerald,...

Peggy G. Cacciapaglia

Peggy G. Cacciapaglia

Oct 26, 2020

STAUNTON – Peggy Graham Cacciapaglia, 80, wife of Franklin Joseph Cacciapaglia of Staunton, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation. Peggy was born on September 24, 1940 in Deerfield to the late Hugh Olen and Alice Armstrong Graham. Peggy and Franklin were married on June 6, 1957 and enjoyed a happy union of 63 years. Surviving family...

Alfred F. Maddox

Alfred F. Maddox

Oct 26, 2020

Alfred Floyd Maddox, 79, husband of Sarah Ellen (Crosby) Maddox, of Staunton, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1941 in Waynesboro, a son of the late John Warren, Sr. and Lina Leslie (Cash) Maddox. Alfred was a veteran of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Fort Bragg, NC. Mr. Maddox...

John "Boogie" Graham Jr.

John "Boogie" Graham Jr.

Oct 26, 2020

STAUNTON – John “Boogie” Graham, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Augusta Health due to a ruptured aneurysm. Mr. Graham was born on August 9, 1944 in Deerfield to the late John, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Adkins) Graham. Boogie lived a full life. He was the owner of Graham Logging, worked at Mrs. Rowes Restaurant and was...

Jacquelyn V. Kester

Jacquelyn V. Kester

Oct 26, 2020

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Vines Kester, 80, widow of Mack “Sonny” Chapman Kester of Waynesboro, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at White Birch Assisted Living. Mrs. Kester was born on February 7, 1940 in Waynesboro to the late Jess W. and Margaret H. Vines. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Jackie loved house projects, painting, and yardwork. She was a...

Paul E. Carroll

Paul E. Carroll

Oct 26, 2020

Paul Edward Carroll, 86, widower of Bessie Wiseman Carroll, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Envoy of Staunton. Mr. Carroll was born on June 29, 1934 to the late Elsie Virginia Carroll. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Carroll was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and the Men’s Brotherhood. Paul always enjoyed serving the...

Donald L. Sheets Sr.

Donald L. Sheets Sr.

Oct 25, 2020

Donald Lee Sheets, Sr., husband of Loretta (Richmond) Sheets, of Mount Solon, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1937 in Springhill, a son of the late Ernest Emmanuel and Hettie Bell Sheets. Prior to retirement, Mr. Sheets was a real estate broker with Sheets and McClure. Donald loved traveling and farming, but most...

Allen W. Quick

Allen W. Quick

Oct 24, 2020

Allen Wayne Quick, 79, husband of Patricia (Neff) Quick, of Staunton, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 15, 1940 in Hyattsville, Maryland, a son of the late George Wesley and Edna Katherine (Armstrong) Quick. Mr. Quick was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation...

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