Zachary Wayne "Zack" Reese
Aug 27, 2025
Zachary Wayne "Zack" Reese of Raphine passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Zack was born in Lexington, VA, on October 25, 1994, to Steven Wayne Reese and Mandi Hartless McComas.
He attended Raphine Christian Church, where he witnessed his children's baptisms—a moment of deep pride and faith for him. Zack was a proud firefighter...
Richard Ericsson Shelton, Jr.
Aug 25, 2025
Richard Ericsson Shelton, Jr., 81, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, with his wife and family by his side.
Richard was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on June 14, 1944, a son of the late Richard Ericsson Shelton, Sr. and Ethelyne (Whitesides) Shelton.
Richard retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, where he...
Wallace Lee Hoy
Aug 24, 2025
Wallace Lee Hoy, a cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Winnabow, North Carolina, at the age of 84. Born on September 4, 1940, in Waynesboro, Virginia, Wallace lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, and a passion for handiwork.
Wallace spent his career as a dedicated truck...
Jane Hope (Smith) Del Conte Ruby
Aug 20, 2025
Jane Hope (Smith) Del Conte Ruby, 57, wife of Ned Ruby of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Ruby was born in Whitley, Tennessee on September 1, 1967, a daughter of Jessica Henley.
Jane was a devoted homemaker and was deeply involved in numerous charitable organizations throughout...
Harry Walter Swecker
Aug 18, 2025
Harry Walter Swecker, 85, widower of Jane (Clements) Swecker, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mr. Swecker was born in Blue Grass, Virginia on February 16, 1940, son of the late John Meade Swecker, Sr. and Gladys (Mullenax) Swecker.
Harry was a...
Jennifer Leigh (Heim) Bellis
Aug 17, 2025
Jennifer Leigh (Heim) Bellis, 45, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her residence.
Ms. Bellis was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 16, 1980, the daughter of Gina Annette (Devine) Heim and the late Mark Jeffrey Heim.
Jennifer had a deep appreciation for nature, and found joy in gardening and caring...
Shirley Ann (Thompson) Keyes
Aug 15, 2025
Shirley Ann (Thompson) Keyes, 89, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton Virginia.
She was born to Wade and Nora Thompson on August 14, 1936 in McCaysville, Georgia.
She graduated from Fannin County High School and Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia. She married Wayne Keyes...
Earl Wallace Chittum
Aug 15, 2025
Earl Wallace Chittum, 98, widower of Marjorie Ann (Whitesell) Chittum, of Fishersville passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 in the English Meadows of Fishersville Campus.
Mr. Chittum was born in Spottswood, Virginia on February 2, 1927 and was a son of the late Clyde Wilson Chittum and Lula Bernice (Cox) Chittum.
He retired after forty-four...
Deborah Ruth (Hinkle) Lockhart
Aug 13, 2025
Deborah Ruth "Debbie" (Hinkle) Lockhart, 69, of Verona, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in the Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehabilitation in Staunton.
Ms. Lockhart was born on June 29, 1956 in Staunton, Virginia a daughter of the late Johnnie Jennings Hinkle and Grace Leota (Bickel) Hinkle.
"Debbie" enjoyed traveling, spending time at the...
Davie Linda (Day) Leach
Aug 13, 2025
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heavens…a time to be born and a time to die." (Ecc. 3:1-2)
Davie Linda (Day) Leach, 80, of Staunton, wife of William Darell Leach, Jr., ended her journey in this world on August 13, 2025, at Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was...
Thomas Franklin Mitchell
Aug 12, 2025
Thomas Franklin Mitchell, 75, husband of Rosemary Dianne Lee Mitchell, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
He was born in Henry County, Virginia on August 11, 1950, a son of the late Robert K. and Kathlyn G. (Meeks) Mitchell.
Thomas was a member of First United Methodist Church in Martinsville. He was...
Selda Jane (Sprouse) King
Aug 9, 2025
Selda Jane (Sprouse) King, 89, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Ms. King was born in Alleghany County, Virginia on July 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Raleigh Holland Sprouse and Irene Elva (Herron) Persinger.
Selda retired after many years of service from Penny...
Martha Ann (Fugate) Saplak
Aug 8, 2025
Martha Ann Saplak, of Stuarts Draft, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 80.
Martha was born on December 25, 1944, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to her parents Daniel "Buck" Fugate and Mary Katherine Blethen Fugate.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Andrew Saplak, her parents, and...
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Talbott) Harris
Aug 5, 2025
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Talbott) Harris, 72, wife of Herman Joseph Harris, of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Harris was born in Elkins, West Virginia on May 21, 1953, a daughter of the late Junior Harrison Talbott and Rhoda Alice (Chrichfield) Vandergrift.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harris...
Wilda "Faye" (Chandler) Fretwell
Aug 5, 2025
Wilda "Faye" (Chandler) Fretwell, 79, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Tuesday, August 05, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Fretwell was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on March 7, 1946, a daughter of the late John William Chandler and Juanita Virginia (Nuckols) Chandler.
Faye retired from DuPont after 38 years of dedicated service as an administrative...
Charlotte Ann (Snyder) Chandler
Aug 4, 2025
On August 4, 2025, our family said goodbye to one of the kindest and most loving souls we've ever known. Charlotte Snyder Chandler, born on April 29, 1939, spent 86 years brightening the lives of those around her — not only through her gentle nature but also with her quiet wit and enduring wisdom.
To her family...
Andrew Delmas Rexrode
Aug 3, 2025
Andrew Delmas Rexrode, 78, husband of Barbara Hope (Doyle) Rexrode, of Fishersville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Mr. Rexrode was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on December 24, 1946, a son of the late Andrew Wesley Rexrode and Ella (Rexrode) Rexrode.
Andrew was a veteran of the United States Army and...
Marjorie Evelyn (Woodall) Johnson
Aug 2, 2025
Marjorie Evelyn (Woodall) Johnson, 79, widow of Billy Anthon Johnson of Stuarts Draft, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Johnson was born on January 23, 1946 in Hampton, Virginia a daughter of the late James H. Woodall and Lola M. (West) Woodall.
Marjorie was a dedicated member of Women...
John Wesley Hudkins
Aug 2, 2025
John Wesley Hudkins, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on October 18, 1939, John lived a simple life devoted to his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Janie, for 52 years until her passing in 2015. He was a proud and loving...
Elizabeth “Betty” Tarrant Wright
Aug 2, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Tarrant Wright, 76, of Verona, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 2, 2025.
Betty was the beloved wife of P.J. Wright, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family, faith, and community.
Born to the late George...
