Obituary Listing

Jul 12, 2025

Olive Perdue Eavey, 90, of Staunton and widow of Gerald Edward Eavey, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Eavey was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph W. and Alice (Townsend) Perdue.

She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church...

Jul 12, 2025

Jean Elizabeth (Wimer) Anderson, 91, widow of Eugene Thomas "Andy" Anderson, formerly of Montgomery Road in Staunton, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Waynesboro Manor nursing home.

Mrs. Anderson was born in Churchville, Virginia on August 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Alford Glenn Wimer and Effie Florence (Sponaugle) Wimer.

Jean retired...

Jul 11, 2025

Elizabeth Belle (Strickler) Farmer, 86, widow of Paul Edward Farmer, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mrs. Farmer was born in Middlebrook on May 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Preston David Strickler and Lillie Mae (Kellison) Strickler.

Elizabeth was a faithful member of...

Jul 7, 2025

Mervin Hall Crowe, 71, husband of Teresa F. Crowe, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Crowe was born in Staunton, Virginia on February 19, 1954, a son of the late Mervin Henry Crowe and Mary Christine (Anderson) Breeden.

Mervin retired from Walmart, where he was employed...

Jul 5, 2025

Betty Ann Hoover, 82, widow of William Kenton "Bill" Hoover, of Churchville, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton.

There will be no services.

Jul 5, 2025

Nancy Marie Botkin, 78, of Churchville, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton.

Ms. Botkin was born on December 7, 1946 in Churchville, Virginia, a daughter of the late Marvin L. Botkin and Margaret (Kiracofe) Botkin.

Nancy was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School, class...

Jul 3, 2025

Nellie Taylor (Welcher) Fridley, 98, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mrs. Fridley was born in Craigsville, Virginia on June 11, 1927, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Welcher and Thelma Virginia (King) Welcher.

Nellie's life was marked by the deep bonds she formed with...

Jul 2, 2025

Janet Erlene (Puckett) Johnson, 82, wife of James F. "Jim" Johnson, Sr., of Little Calf Pasture Highway, Craigsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Augusta County, Virginia on May 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Donald Edward Puckett and Minnie Drucilla (Knight) Puckett.

Janet was...

Jun 27, 2025

Dale Thomas Burke, 62, husband of Jina (Cook) Burke, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Burke was born in Staunton, Virginia on July 16, 1962, a son of Helen (Wilcher) Burke of Swoope and the late McKinley Hall "Kenny" Burke.

Dale was employed by The Hershey Company. He...

Jun 23, 2025

Douglas Newton Terry, 82, husband of Carole (Simmons) Terry of Staunton, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Terry was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on January 31, 1943, the son of the late Samuel Rodney Terry and Lois Frances (Shiflett) Terry.

Douglas retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where...

Jun 22, 2025

Timothy "Scott" Cason, 66, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Cason was born in Staunton, Virginia on April 9, 1959, a son of Harry C. "Tim" Cason and the late Betty Jane (Byers) Cason.

Scott was a 1977 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. He worked...

Jun 22, 2025

Charles "Leon" Miller, 78, husband of Anna Bell (Brooks) Miller, of Mount Solon, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Mr. Miller was born in Virginia on August 6, 1946, the son of the late James William Miller and Mable Belle (Gilmer) Miller.

Leon retired from...

Jun 21, 2025

Theresa Lynn (Puckett) Bowling, 57, of Cold Springs Road, Raphine, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Augusta Health, Fishersville.

Ms. Bowling was born on February 3, 1968 in Staunton, Virginia a daughter of Joyce Ann (Butler) Puckett and the late Joseph Carlton Puckett.

Theresa was a member of Marlbrook Baptist Church and was...

Jun 19, 2025

Bernard "Bernie" Everett Buscher, Jr. 83, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Mr. Buscher was born on May 30, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, a son of the late Bernard E. Buscher and Mary (Hunter) Buscher.

Bernie was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in law enforcement for Volusia County Sheriff's Department...

Jun 19, 2025

Helen Marie (Losh) Groah, 79, widow of Allen Houston Groah, Sr., of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mrs. Groah was born in Middlebrook, Virginia on March 30, 1946, a daughter of the late John William Losh and Eula Mae (Lockridge) Losh.

Helen was self-employed at...

Jun 18, 2025

John Allen Hartless, 76, husband of Nora "Susan" (Fielding) Hartless, of Lammermoor Drive, Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Mr. Hartless was born in Staunton, Virginia on September 12, 1948, a son of the late James Albert Hartless and Mary Magdalene (Terrell) Hartless Benson.

Mr. Hartless was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist...

Jun 18, 2025

Lewis Edward "Ed" Campbell, 79, husband of Cherie Adele (Shepherd) Campbell, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Campbell was born in Goshen, Virginia on July 29, 1945, a son of the late Lewis D. Campbell and Fannie Elizabeth (Colvin) Campbell.

Ed retired from Swan Construction Company as a...

Jun 17, 2025

Barry Morton Fretwell, 67, of Howardsville Turnpike, Stuarts Draft, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Fretwell was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on August 31, 1957, a son of the late Earl Jackson Fretwell and Edith May (Mayo) Fretwell.

Barry retired from Harold Alexander Construction and enjoyed spending time in nature,...

Jun 17, 2025

Violet Marie (Ruley) Campbell, 83, widow of Oscar Dean "Brownie" Campbell, of Churchville, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Mrs. Campbell was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on May 9, 1942, a daughter of the late Cletis Rex Ruley, Sr. and Margaret Evelyn (Karr) Ruley Ingram.

Violet was a devoted member...

Jun 16, 2025

Daniel Jay "Danny" Morgan, 59, husband of Melissa Anderson Morgan of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence, where he was emcompassed in love by his wife and their two dogs, Opie and Bea.

Mr. Morgan was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia, on December 23, 1965, a son of Gary Allen Morgan...