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Obituaries
Charles L. and Leona G. Brown
Jan 28, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Lawrence Brown, 87, of Nellysford, sadly left us on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, following a battle with heart disease.
He was closely followed in death by his loving wife, Leona Grace Brown, 83, of Waynesboro, who passed peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at River Edge Rehab and Nursing...
Robert L. Turner
Jan 28, 2024
Robert “Bob” Lane Turner, 82, of Staunton, left this life to be reunited with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 28, 2024, at King’s Daughters Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Bob met his wife, Helen, after she spotted some of Bob’s creative leather handiwork at a state fair. They began corresponding, eventually falling in love, and marrying in...
Jean S. Bazzrea
Jan 28, 2024
Jean Savannah Saufley. Bazzrea, 85, widow of Sidney "Sid" Albert Bazzrea, Jr., passed away on January 28, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on July 9, 1938, in Verona to the late Lertie Strickler Saufley and Lillie Savannah Showalter Saufley.
Jean had a long and fulfilling career as a store clerk in the retail industry, where she met...
Roscoe C. Thompson
Jan 23, 2024
Roscoe Clifton Thompson, 74, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
He was born on June 12, 1949, in Norfolk to Louise Orneatha Harris Thompson and the late Arthur Watts Thompson.
Roscoe will be remembered for his admirable qualities and his dedication to his family...
Linda R. Hickey
Jan 23, 2024
Linda Riley Hickey, 72, of Staunton, a lifelong educator, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on January 28, 1951, in Staunton to the late John William (J.W.) Riley Jr. and Edith Young Huffer Riley.
Linda graduated from Buffalo Gap High School in 1969 and with a degree in...
Jefferson R. Lawson, III
Jan 22, 2024
Jefferson "Jeff" R. Lawson, III, 73, of Green Hill Farms in Churchville, a lifelong farmer, Shorthorn breeder, teller of stories, and supporter of the sheep industry, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on June 27, 1950, in Staunton to the late Jefferson Rowe Lawson, Jr. and Mary Ann Jennings Lawson.
Raising Shorthorn cattle and commercial...
Velma K. Moyers
Jan 20, 2024
Velma Frances Knight Moyers, 92, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
She was born on September 20, 1931, in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Oren Chester and Archie Lova Phillips Knight.
Velma dedicated many years of her life to serving others as a charge aide with Western State Hospital in...
Virginia B. Martin
Jan 17, 2024
Virginia Cale Balser Martin, 81, lovingly known as "Granny" to all who knew her, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was born on October 21, 1942, in Augusta County to the late Pearl McClure and Josephine Eliza Adkins Cale and was the last surviving member of her...
Loyd W. Ashworth
Jan 17, 2024
Loyd "Bill" William Ashworth, 81, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, has gone to glory! He passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his residence in Verona, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 17, 1942, in Winchester to the late Helen Owen Carlisle Ashworth and was raised by his aunt, Mae Carlisle Cole.
Bill was a great...
Hannah O. Licwinko
Jan 15, 2024
Hannah Marie Oxendine Licwinko passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah in Fishersville.
She was born in Staunton to the late Charles Merritt and Frances Beatrice Fitzgerald OxendineHannah had a fulfilling career as the assistant manager of Goodwill in Staunton and also worked for fifteen years at the Staunton News Leader. Her hard...
Shirley Ann F. Wheeler
Jan 14, 2024
Shirley Ann Fitzgerald Wheeler, 89, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
She was born on October 15, 1934, in Augusta County to the late Arthur "Boyd" Cleveland and Virginia "Vergie" Elizabeth Marshall Fitzgerald.Shirley was a hardworking and dedicated individual. After graduating from Wilson Memorial High School...
Judith B. Raines
Jan 9, 2024
Judith Dale Brown Raines, 65, known to her loved ones as "Judy", peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
She was born on April 29, 1958, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Robert Harry and Shirley Diane Lehman Brown.
Judy had a passion for her career as a stockbroker...
Dr. Harry B. Rinker, III
Jan 8, 2024
H. Bruce Rinker III, Ph.D., scientist, veteran science educator, conservationist, and explorer, passed to the Beyond on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at King’s Daughters Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, after a protracted (7+ years) bout with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain cancer. He was surrounded by close family and friends.
Bruce, as he was known to his close family and friends,...
John L. Gilbert
Jan 7, 2024
John Leslie Gilbert, 92, of Rockbridge County, Virginia, died in Staunton, on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
He was born in Richmond in 1931 to the late Weston and Irene Gilbert.
John attended Glen Allen High School, Henrico County and graduated in 1949. He later earned a BS in Civil Engineering from VMI, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from...
Edsel M. Hosaflook
Jan 5, 2024
Edsel Meryl Hosaflook, 91, a beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024 at The Phoenix at Harrisonburg.
He was born on December 18, 1932, in Linville, Rockingham County, to the late Meryl Hammrick and Addie Frances Loker Hosaflook.
During his early years, Edsel pursued his education at Linville Edom High School and proudly graduated as...
Helen Norma Cavanaugh
Jan 4, 2024
Helen Norma Cavanaugh, 99, a retired educator and executive assistant to the President of Union College, Schenectady, NY, passed away on January 4, 2024, at the Regency of Augusta in Fishersville, VA.
Helen was born July 18, 1924, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Dennis and Genevieve Lewandowski.
Helen graduated from North High School in January 1942...
Shirley Y. Dice
Jan 4, 2024
Shirley Ann Yeago Dice, 90, widow of Harry "HB" Dice, Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
She was born on June 13, 1933, in Staunton to the late Clara and Charles Yeago.
Shirley graduated from Lee High School and then continued her education by receiving an associate degree...
Donald L. Clemmer
Jan 3, 2024
Donald "Donnie" Lee Clemmer, 83, of Middlebrook, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
He was born on September 11, 1940, in Augusta County, a son of the late James Lloyd Sr. and Elizabeth Estaline Patterson Clemmer.
He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School and Valley Career and Technical Center in Fishersville. During his time at Wilson, he excelled as...
Mildred H. Burns
Jan 2, 2024
Mildred Dare Hoover Burns, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born on April 2, 1932, in Millboro to the late Hunter Kyle and Lila Rebecca Neff Hoover.
She worked at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton for nearly thirty years on the housekeeping...
Danny R. Truslow
Jan 1, 2024
Danny Ray Truslow, a hardworking individual known for his kind heart, passed away at his residence in Stuarts Draft on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1, 2024.
He was born on January 29, 1975, in Waynesboro to David Michael and Norma Lee Bunch Truslow.Danny worked for many years in construction.Outside of work, Danny found joy in pursuing various hobbies and...
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