Henry Harris Moffett, Jr.
Oct 14, 2026
Henry Harris Moffett, Jr, 98, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro.
The son of Henry Harris and Virginia (Page) Moffett, he was born September 7, 1928 in Augusta County, the last member of his family to be born at the family homeplace, Locust Hill.
Mr. Moffett graduated with the first class of Wilson Memorial...
Leonard Preston Shover
Oct 26, 2026
Leonard Preston Shover, 84, formerly of Staunton, widower of Carolyn Frances (Simmons) Shover, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Fishersville.
Mr. Shover was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 18, 1942, a son of the late Russell Eugene and Elizabeth (Arehart) Shover.
Leonard retired from the Augusta Co-op, where he worked in the feed mill. Following his retirement, he began...
Irene Frances (DeMott) Hazlett
Oct 25, 2026
Irene Frances (DeMott) Hazlett, 79, of 1017 Nelson St. Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her residence.
Irene was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Andrew Clement DeMott and Margaret (Nolan) DeMott Altenburg.
Irene moved to the Shenandoah Valley from Brooklyn at a young age. She served as an eligibility...
Carolyn (Monroe) Lawson
Oct 22, 2026
Carolyn Monroe Lawson, wife of Charles Lawson, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Lawson was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on March 15, 1939, daughter of the late Allen Monroe and Mary (Massey) Monroe.
Carolyn was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and retired from Hollister after many dedicated years of service. She loved to...
Barbara DePriest Johnson
Oct 22, 2026
Barbara (DePriest) Johnson, 89, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from complications associated with dementia.
Ms. Johnson was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 31, 1937, a daughter of the late Helen and Robert DePriest.
Barbara enjoyed reading, word puzzles and watching basketball.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Johnson was preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley Bell, Dee...
Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell
Oct 19, 2026
Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell, 85, of Staunton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Howdyshell was born in Augusta County on March 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Ottobine Preston Benson and Georgia Mae (Strickler) Benson.
Clara is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Kermit...
Vernell Dean "Verne" Canfield
Oct 18, 2026
Vernell Dean “Verne” Canfield, 93, of Verona, Virginia, passed away on October 18, 2026, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Frances Cline Canfield, his large and loving family, and many former players, colleagues, and friends whose lives he touched over decades of teaching, coaching, and service.
Verne was born on June 18, 1933, in Mitchell, South Dakota....
Mary Frances (Patterson) Fridley
Oct 17, 2026
Mary Frances (Patterson) Fridley, 55, wife of Steven “Scott” Fridley of Churchville, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Fridley was born in Staunton, Virginia, on December 8, 1970, the daughter of Carrie Elizabeth (Maybush) Patterson and the late William Alexander Patterson.
Mary received her cosmetology license from the Staunton School of Cosmetology and began her career that would...
Debra Darlene (Doyle) Michael
Oct 16, 2026
Debra Darlene (Doyle) Michael, 72, widow of Robert Calvin Michael of Mount Sidney, passed away, Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Michael was born in Warm Springs, Virginia, on October 18, 1953, a daughter of the late Carl Melvin Doyle, Sr. and Willo Odessa (Gutshall) Doyle.
Debra retired from Augusta Health as a receptionist/secretary, and she enjoyed eating out and...
Mabel May (Hostetter) Riley
Oct 16, 2026
Mabel May (Hostetter) Riley, 98, of Swoope, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Riley was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on November 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Andrew Thomas Hostetter and Carrie Cecil (Clark) Hostetter.
She was a member of Lighthouse Church, the Verona Moose, and the Staunton Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She was...
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...
