Harold Eugene Craig
May 2, 2026
Harold Eugene Craig, 79, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Craig was born in Staunton, Virginia on August 14, 1946 a son of the late Harry Lynwood Craig, Sr. and Louise Margaret (Shaner) Craig.
Harold retired from Meade Trucking Company as a truck driver and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.
In addition to...
Phyllis Catherine (Sandy) Robertson
Apr 29, 2026
Phyllis Catherine (Sandy) Robertson, 83, wife of Dennis James Robertson, of Churchville, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Robertson was born in Churchville, Virginia, on December 24, 1942, a daughter of the late Lafayette Price Sandy and Annie Catherine (Smith) Sandy.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Rita G. Nelson and her husband Tony of...
Larry William Melton
Apr 28, 2026
Larry William Melton, 66, husband of Jennifer Aleen (Campbell) Melton of Craigsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Augusta County.
Mr. Melton was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 9, 1959 a son of the late Goldie Lester Melton, Jr. and Mamie Mae (Campbell) Melton.
Larry was a self-employed truck driver with L.B.T. Transport. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Nancy Lee (Ashby) Graves
Apr 27, 2026
Nancy Lee (Ashby) Graves, 84, wife of Gary Eugene “Gene” Graves, of Pierce Street, Staunton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Augusta Health.
Mrs. Graves was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Frederick Lee Ashby, Sr. and Pansy Lee (McCray) Ashby.
Nancy enjoyed spending time traveling, shopping, she was an avid NASCAR fan...
Betsy (Overbey) Price
Apr 27, 2026
Betsy Ann (Overbey) Price, 78, widow of Lyle Thomas Price of Staunton, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 in Augusta Health, Fishersville.
Mrs. Price was born in Nelson, Virginia, on November 4, 1947 a daughter of the late Lacy Ray Overbey and Ernestine Ann (Miles) Overbey.
Betsy was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, an aide at Western State Hospital,...
Russell Allen Welcher
Apr 24, 2026
Russell Allen Welcher, 80, of Fishersville, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Regency Senior Living in Fishersville.
Russell was born in Staunton, VA on July 27, 1945 a son of the late John Boyd and Minnie (Stanley) Welcher.
Russell served four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from American Safety Razor as...
Kathryn Gray "Kathy" Johnson
Apr 18, 2026
Kathryn Gray Johnson, 60, of Staunton, VA passed away on Saturday April 18, 2026 at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, VA.
Kathy was born in Richmond, VA on July 1, 1965 to William Carroll Johnson, Sr. and Emily Wheatley (Brame) Dodge. Kathy graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1983. Kathy played basketball and softball. She was also involved in a...
Andrew Jordan Willett
Apr 18, 2026
Andrew Jordan Willett, 28, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas on March 27, 1998, a son of Casey Dewayne Willett and Rebeka (Lilly) Knott.
Andrew had a deep love for music and especially enjoyed playing string instruments. In his free time, he could often be found playing video games...
Richard Calvin Coyner
Apr 17, 2026
Richard C. Coyner, 85, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Coyner was born in Augusta County, on March 2, 1941, the son of the late Ralph and Margaret Coyner and foster son of Elmer and Effie Chandler.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet Foley Coyner. They were married on August...
Donald Franklin "Frank" Hawkins
Apr 15, 2026
Donald Franklin Hawkins
Donald Franklin “Frank” Hawkins, 70, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hawkins, his mother, Jean Robertson, and a brother, David M. Hawkins.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth E. Hawkins and his wife, Julie; two sons, Ethan M. Hawkins and Carter Hawkins and his wife, Taylor; a...
Holly Jo Shablack
Apr 14, 2026
The beloved Holly Jo Shablack passed away peacefully in her home in Staunton, Virginia, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, following a courageous and dignified battle with colon cancer. Born on October 28, 1990, at the Patuxent River Naval Base in Maryland to the late John Edward Shablack, Jr. and Mansueta Shablack, Holly lived a life defined by intellectual rigor, deep...
Hudson Brooks Spence
Apr 13, 2026
Hudson Brooks Spence, infant son of Mason Christopher Spence and Ansley Carson Jenkins passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on April 12, 2026 in Charlottesville.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Sandra Morris, Barbara Jenkins, and Doris Spence.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother,...
Donna (McManaway) Vandevander
Apr 11, 2026
Donna (McManaway) Vandevander, 82, wife of Jerry L. Vandevander, of Mount Solon, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Vandevander was born on November 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest Peyton McManaway and Viola Evangeline (Michael) McManaway.
Donna was a member of Crosslink Community Church in Rockingham County and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Surviving...
Donald Lee "Duck" Cary
Apr 6, 2026
Donald Lee “Duck” Cary, born July 8, 1961, passed away on April 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. Duck was the beloved son of the late Donald and Mary “Lou” (Leach) Cary, and preceded in death by his brother, Mike Cary and wife Julie (Bartley) Cary.
Duck is survived by his two sons, Christopher Cary (Jennifer) and Andrew Cary (Sara), who...
Ann Dee (Price) Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Ann Dee (Price) Smith, 56, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her residence.
Ms. Smith was born in Staunton, Virginia on May 8, 1969, a daughter of the late William Hunter Price, Jr. and Mary Jane (Powers) Strickler.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Smith was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Fletcher and Scherrie Marie Ramsey.
Surviving,...
Paula Sue Craun
Apr 5, 2026
Paula Sue Craun, 70, of Swoope, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Ms. Craun was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on December 29, 1955, a daughter of the late Charles Raymond Craun and Elizabeth (Daggy) Miller.
Paula worked as a store assistant at IGA, where she was known for her friendly spirit. In her free...
Helen Coffey Lipsky
Apr 5, 2026
Helen C. Lipsky, 88, of Waynesboro, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family.
Mrs. Lipsky was born on April 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Dewey L. and Jesse R. Coffey.
Helen dedicated many years of her life to serving Waynesboro and Augusta County as an obstetrical nurse, spending her entire career as a...
Willie Johnson Clark
Apr 1, 2026
Willie Johnson Clark, also known by many as Melvin and Jack, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on June 8, 1938, in Irish Creek, Virginia, Willie was a lifelong resident of Staunton, where he built a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure.
Willie is survived by his devoted...
Charles Lucian "Charlie" Davis, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Charles Lucian “Charlie” Davis, Jr., 83, husband of Mary Susan (Brebner) Davis, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mr. Davis was born in Naola, Virginia on November 10, 1942, the son of the late Charles Lucian Davis, Sr. and Myra Lee (Maddox) Davis.
Charlie was blessed in love throughout his...
