Michael Alan Forry
Sep 12, 2026
Michael “Mike” Alan Forry, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Staunton, VA, on September 12, 2026. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to Robert “Bob” and Lucy Forry, Mike was a quiet, gentle force known to all for his humor, kind heart, and deep devotion to his family.
Life & Passions
Mike’s proudest accomplishment was raising his two children,...
William Clayton "Bill" Botkin
Oct 9, 2026
William “Bill” Clayton Botkin, 85, widower of Patricia Ann “Patty” (Lambert) Whitesel Botkin of Weyers Cave, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Botkin was born on April 14, 1941, in Highland County, Virginia, a son of the late Hugh Actles Botkin and Ethel McCray Botkin.
Bill found some of his greatest joys in the great outdoors, where...
Julli Ann Schiattareggia
Oct 8, 2026
Julli Ann Schiattareggia, 65, of Staunton passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the home of her sister.
Ms. Schiattareggia was born in Alexandria, Virginia on October 23, 1960, a daughter of the late Victor Schiattareggia and Peggy Joan (Walker) Meadows.
Julli worked at Lowes in Staunton for ten years as a customer service representative, and previously with the Future Farmers...
Barry Gale Kelley
Oct 6, 2026
Barry Gale Kelley, 82, husband of Pat (Shifflett) Kelley, of Grottoes, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Kelley was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 27, 1944, son of the late John Calvin Kelley, Sr. and Nettie Jane (Atkins) Kelley.
Barry was self-employed as a professional musician and traveled the world with Tom T. Hall and...
Rosa Lee Smith Reed
Oct 5, 2026
Rosa Lee Smith Reed, 95, beloved family matriarch’s life was a beautiful testament to faith, perseverance, creativity, and unconditional love. Though she has departed this earthly life, her legacy will continue to bloom in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Rosa transitioned from this life on Monday, October 5, 2026, in Chesterfield, Virginia. A resident of Midlothian, Virginia,...
Gary Preston Hedrick
Oct 5, 2026
Gary Preston Hedrick, 80, husband of Rhonda K. Hedrick of Mt. Sidney, went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Mr. Hedrick was born on July 24, 1946 in Brandywine, West Virginia, a son of the late Virgil and Pauline Hedrick.
Gary was a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church, where his faith and relationship with the Lord...
Dorcus Ann (Mawyer) Oliver
Oct 3, 2026
Dorcus Ann (Mawyer) Rowzie Oliver, 86, of Waynesboro, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Oliver was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on January 21, 1940, a daughter of the late Nicholas Joseph Mawyer, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth (Martin) Mawyer.
She was an active member of Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, reading her...
Josephine Lee (Wood) Hanger
Oct 1, 2026
Josephine Lee “Jo Lee” (Wood) Hanger, 98, widow of Blair Bowmann “B.B.” Hanger, Jr. of Staunton passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
She was born in Greenwood, Virginia on July 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Stuard Grayson and Anna Addie (McAllister) Wood.
Josephine retired as a teacher in Waynesboro, Staunton, and...
Anna Bell Hartman
Oct 1, 2026
Anna Bell Hartman, 91, widow of Ralph William Hartman, of Staunton passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born in Monterey, Virginia on May 30, 1935, a daughter of the late Emory and Virginia (Gwin) Hartman and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Anna retired from Genesco after 47 years. She enjoyed...
David Charles Smith
Oct 1, 2026
David Charles Smith, 77, husband of Joan H. Smith of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in West Lafayette, Indiana on May 12, 1949, son of the late Charles Glen Smith, MD and Matilda Anne (Lybrook) Smith.
David proudly served as a medic in the Army National Guard before beginning a long and...
Laura Jean (Cash) Bostic
Sep 30, 2026
Laura Jean (Cash) Bostic, age 91, widow of Arbuary L (Pete) Bostic, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
She was born on May 27, 1935, at Coffman Hill, Ronceverte, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Monroe and Ola Bennett Cash.
She graduated from Greenbrier High School, attended C & O...
Bobby Vance Allred
Sep 30, 2026
Bobby Vance Allred, 89, widower of Frances Marie (Davis) Allred, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Legacy of North Augusta in Staunton, Virginia.
Mr. Allred was born in Osage, Arkansas on December 11, 1936, a son of the late William Wesley Allred and Dewey May (Chafin) Allred.
Bobby was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and owner/operator...
Sharon Lee (Marshall) Bosserman
Sep 29, 2026
Sharon Lee (Marshall) Bosserman, 63, widow of Jeffrey Lynn Bosserman, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Sharon was born in Staunton, Virginia on January 30, 1963, a daughter of the late Briscoe Bell Marshall and Mary Elizabeth (Lucas) Marshall.
Sharon was a member of Pines Chapel Presbyterian Church and Verona Moose Lodge...
Kurt Barry Heeps
Sep 28, 2026
Kurt Barry Heeps, 78, husband of Donna Marie (Ratliff) Heeps, of Verona, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Heeps was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1948, son of the late Kermit Heeps and Kathryn (Desch) Heeps.
Kurt graduated from Whittenburg University College in Springfield, Ohio where he met and married his wife, Donna. They moved...
Dianna Lois (Patterson) Davis
Sep 24, 2026
Dianna Lois (Patterson) Davis, 57, of Cameron, Texas, passed away Thursday September 24, 2026 in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.
Ms. Davis was born in Dayton, Texas on July 26, 1969 a daughter of Patricia Ann (LeBlanc) Patterson and the late George Donald Patterson.
Dianna was a nurse for the Veterans Administration Clinic. She was a devoted grandmother and spending time with her grandchildren...
Norma Jean (White) Shelton
Sep 23, 2026
Norma Jean (White) Shelton, 90, widow of Robert Eugene “Bob” Shelton, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Shelton was born in Richwood, West Virginia on May 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Richard Mansel White and Erma (Perry) White.
Norma found joy in the simple pleasures of life and treasured the time she spent...
Sylvia Jane (Knorring) Barrett
Sep 21, 2026
Sylvia J. (Knorring) Barrett, 95, widow of Rev. Glenn W. Barrett, of Staunton, VA, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Aviva Baldwin Park in Staunton.
Mrs. Barrett was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the daughter of the late Nicholas A. Knorring and Merle E. (Johnson) Knorring.
Sylvia grew up in upstate New York and graduated cum laude from the University...
Lee Ann (Thanh Nguyen) Gill
Sep 21, 2026
Lee Ann (Thanh Nguyen) Gill, of Waynesboro, VA, departed this life with her family surrounding her at her residence peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at age 78.
Born on June 2, 1948 in Sa Déc, Vietnam. Mrs. Gill was the daughter of the late Hau and Nham Nguyen. Lee Ann was a hard worker who retired from Genesco as a...
Kenneth Edwin "Kenny" Losh
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth Edwin “Kenny” Losh, 56, husband of Suzanne (Smith) Losh, of Waynesboro, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Losh was born on June 21, 1970, son of the late Harold Edwin “Bud” Losh and Gloria Jean (Houff) Losh.
Kenny was formerly employed by AccuTec, Inc. as the lead-man of grinder operators. He enjoyed motocross racing, hunting, playing...
Virginia Judith (Taylor) Zupp
Sep 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026, at 90 years old Virgina Judith Zupp (Taylor) joined the husband she loved deeply and rests now in the presence of the God in whom she held abiding faith.
Judy was the daughter of the late Harold & Virginia (Cuggy) Taylor.
Judy, as she was known to friends and family, grew up in Jamica, Queens, NYC. As a...
