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Henry Harris Moffett, Jr.

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...

Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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