Paul "Douglas" Roller
Jul 12, 2026
Paul “Douglas” Roller was a perfect gentleman, but he was never boring. His Roller-Coaster of a life was just like Staunton: always going either uphill or downhill, and always more interesting because of it.
His childhood was an improbable mixture. Born to Paul and Florence (Dundas) Roller in Staunton, Virginia on Saint Nicholas Day in 1939, Doug was a true Virginia...
William Franklin McCrory
Aug 28, 2026
William “Bill” Franklin McCrory, 88, widower of Joyce (Moore) McCrory of Raphine, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Mr. McCrory was born in Augusta County on July 11, 1938, son of the late Albert Eugene McCrory and Harriet Virginia (Gayhart) McCrory.
Bill spent his entire life farming, a way of life that brought him...
Raymond Samuel Douglas Desper
Aug 27, 2026
Raymond Samuel Douglas Desper, 84, husband of Carol Desper of Foxfield Drive, Staunton, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Tennessee while traveling with his loving wife.
Mr. Desper was born in Augusta County, on August 21, 1942, the eldest son of Howard and Catherine Desper of Desper Hollow. He was the 5th generation of the family born...
LaVerne Washington Bell
Aug 25, 2026
Laverne Elaine Washington Bell passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on March 7, 1960, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to Francis (2002) and Raymond (2000) Washington. She was the fourth of eight children: Roxanne, Gerald (2006), Cornell, Beverly, Henry (2011), Audrey, and Lisa.
Laverne graduated from Spotswood High School and later...
Thomas Garland Koogler
Aug 25, 2026
Thomas Garland Koogler, age 92, of Staunton, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his home with his loved ones.
Born on April 6, 1934 in Spottswood, VA to the late William Mangus and Leslie Ann Lamb Koogler.
After graduating from Spottswood High School, he joined the Navy and served as Second Class Petty Officer on 4 aircraft carriers. After...
Wesley Lutton
Aug 23, 2026
Wesley Lutton, 67, of Waynesboro, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Lutton was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on September 19, 1958, son of the late David Harry Lutton and Mary Elizabeth “Liz” (Martin) Lutton.
Wesley was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Augusta County Public Schools, where is served as a custodian...
Linda Jo Barbosa
Aug 21, 2026
Linda Jo Barbosa, 72, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at her residence.
Ms. Barbosa was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 14, 1954, the daughter of the late William Joseph Richard and Nancy Jo (Kemp) Barbosa.
Linda retired from James Madison University. She enjoyed gardening and, above all, cherished her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,...
Katherine Irene (Livzey) Crouse
Aug 21, 2026
Katherine Irene (Livzey) Crouse, 88, widow of Boyd Edward Crouse, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Crouse was born in Bel Air, Maryland on December 29, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph Livzey and Verna Trusler.
Katherine was a beloved member of House of Prayer. She loved life and found joy in...
Sylvia Irretis (Hodge) Rosenshine
Aug 21, 2026
Sylvia Irretis (Hodge) Rosenshine, 99, widow of Philip Rosenshine, formerly of Buckingham Place, Waynesboro, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro.
Mrs. Rosenshine was born in Pax Branch, West Virginia on August 21, 1927, a daughter of the late Elbert Lee and Nina Elizabeth (Williams) Hodge.
Sylvia was an active and devout member of Groveton...
Cindy Sue (Warren) Riley
Aug 19, 2026
Cindy Sue (Warren) Riley, 68, wife of Donald Eugene Riley, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2026 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Riley was born in Flint, Michigan on July 11, 1958, the daughter of the late Robert E. Warren and Anna M. (Slayton) Warren.
Cindy grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, surrounded by her...
Roger Blair Ryder
Aug 19, 2026
Our dear family member and friend to many, Roger B. Ryder, 82, passed from the present life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in West Virginia on October 20, 1943, son of the late Alfred Brown and Fannie Ruth (Spencer) Ryder.
The Ryders moved shortly after their son’s birth and established a home and farm near Spring...
David MacArthur Balsley
Aug 18, 2026
David MacArthur Balsley, 84, husband of Patricia Balsley, of Staunton passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Augusta County on August 17, 1942, a son of the late Henry Elwood and Marjorie (Fielding) Balsley.
David proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and later dedicated many years to UPS, where he worked as a...
James David Lafon
Aug 18, 2026
James David Lafon, 90, husband of Shirley (Furr) Lafon of Jackmia Way, Staunton, passed away, Tuesday August 18, 2026 in the Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Mr. Lafon was born on April 24, 1936, in Pembroke, Virginia the son of the late Nettie Frances (Lafon) Martin.
James was retired from Dupont after 28 years of service. He was an active member...
William Dennis "MAC" McCarthy, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
William Dennis “MAC” McCarthy, Jr.
William Dennis “MAC” McCarthy, Jr., 72, husband of Doris Irene “Dee” McCarthy, of Churchville, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. McCarthy was born on October 1, 1953, a son of the late William Dennis McCarthy, Sr. and Dicie Iris McCarthy.
MAC retired as a supervisor from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
In addition...
Mary Christine (Richards) Wilkinson
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Christine Richards Wilkinson of Raphine, VA, passed away on August 16, 2026 to be with our Lord. She was 82 years old.
Mary was born in Newport News, VA on January 2, 1944.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Virginia; her daughter, Lisa; her husband of forty years, Paul; her sisters, Nancy and Barbara; and brother, Charles.
She...
Luke Calvin Henson
Aug 16, 2026
Luke Calvin Henson, 80, husband of Linda Faye (Mace) Henson, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mr. Henson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 3, 1945, a son of the late William Elijah Henson and Penolia Lodina (Huffstettler) Henson.
Luke was a member of Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist Church and retired from Western...
Gladys Virginia (Smith) Pendleton Perry
Aug 15, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026, God called his beautiful and loving servant to eternal rest. Gladys Virginia (Smith) Pendleton Perry, the Matriarch of the Smith family, was born October 3, 1929, in Staunton, Virginia to Frank and Florine Smith.
Virginia, as she was called by friends, attended Staunton Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1947. She then...
Margaret Fay (Kirby) Goff
Aug 14, 2026
Margaret Fay Goff passed away peacefully at her home in Lyndhurst, Virginia on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Fay was born the daughter of John Raymond Kirby and Talcie Jane Standridge Kirby on March 6, 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was the youngest of 13 children.
Fay attended and graduated from Brooklyn Park High in Brooklyn, Maryland from 1953 until 1957. She...
Greta Mae (Baker) Gayhart
Aug 5, 2026
Greta Mae (Baker) Gayhart, 91, widow of Tracy Stuart Gayhart, of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg.
Mrs. Gayhart was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on June 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Atlee Fred Baker and Salina Mary (Morgan) Baker Feamster.
Greta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who...
Brenda Pauline Law
Aug 4, 2026
Brenda Pauline Law, 71, of Cabot Cove, Staunton passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at her residence.
She was born in Staunton on May 3, 1955, a daughter of Shirley Ann (Buchanan) Law and the late Paul Snapp Law.
Brenda had a lifelong love for animals and found great joy in caring for them. She had a special bond with her...
