Obituary Listing

Mar 3, 2025

Oather "Carl" Puffenbarger, Jr., 59, of Crawford Drive, Churchville, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Mr. Puffenbarger was born in Staunton, Virginia on December 23, 1965, a son of Nancy Marie (Cash) Staton and the late Oather Carl Puffenbarger, Sr.

Carl was previously employed by Southern States Petroleum as a truck driver and was...

Feb 28, 2025

Harlene Frazier (Price) Vest, 97, widow of Charles Rudolph Vest, Sr., formerly of Windemere Drive, Staunton, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton

Mrs. Vest was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on February 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Harvey Amos Price and Helen Gardener (Supinger) Price.

Feb 27, 2025

Michael Albert Dunham, also known as "Mad Mike," 73, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on February 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Elizabeth Opperman; father, Albert Lester Dunham; and sisters, Angela Colleen Reaves and Colleen Marie Dunham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Marianne Dunham (née Novosel),...

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley Mae (Shover) Smith, 78, wife of Coven A. Smith, Jr., of Raphine, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mrs. Smith was born in Staunton, Virginia on May 28, 1946, a daughter of the late Russell Eugene Shover and Elizabeth (Arehart) Shover.

Shirley was a member of St....

Feb 26, 2025

Katherine Marie "Kathy" Porter-Dugmore, 60, wife of Kevin Norman Dugmore, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mrs. Porter-Dugmore was born in Tiny Town, Pennsylvania, on October 14, 1964, a daughter of the late Olin Wade Porter and Myrtle Mae (Riley) Porter.

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Feb 23, 2025

Kirk Thomas Bell, 56, husband of Carla (Gray) Bell of Craigsville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Bell was born in Staunton, Virginia on February 14, 1969 to the late Edward Thomas Bell and Betty Bell.

Kirk was a self-employed contractor who spent his time remodeling homes and working with...

Feb 21, 2025

Joseph Clinton Taliaferro, a beloved husband, father, veteran, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at Augusta Health. Born on April 15, 1939, in Churchville, Virginia. He was a son of the late Harry William, Sr. and Marie (Ashby) Taliaferro. He was a man of great integrity, kindness, and devotion, leaving behind a legacy of love...

Feb 20, 2025

Letcher Ryan "Dude" Western, Jr., 79, husband of Sue (Craun) Western, of Knightly Mill Road in Fort Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mr. Western was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on March 11, 1945, son of the late Letcher Ryan Western, Sr. and Ann Betty (Smith) Western.

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Feb 20, 2025

Agatha Pearl (Toliver) Coleman, was born on September 26, 1942 in King George, Virginia to the late Pastor Joseph Edward and Deaconess Margaret Agatha (Ashton) Toliver. She entered rest from her terrestrial toils on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home in Staunton, Virginia.

She was a product of the King George County School system and graduated...

Feb 18, 2025

Frances Marie (Davis) Allred, 86, wife of Bobby Vance Allred, formerly of Rainbow Drive, Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mrs. Allred was born in Iaeger, West Virginia on March 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Samuel Claude Davis and Hattie (Lowe) Davis.

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Feb 17, 2025

Art Wayne "Pappy" Gregory, 69, husband of Annette (Marshall) Gregory, of Crawford Drive in Churchville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Albemarle Health and Rehab in Charlottesville.

Mr. Gregory was born in Richmond, Virginia on February 16, 1956, a son of the late Medford Gregory and Barbara (Lilly) Etter.

Art was a veteran...

Feb 16, 2025

Erma Lillion (Sensabaugh) Burns, 88, wife of Lewis Pauly Burns, of Parkersburg Turnpike, Swoope, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Burns was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on December 20, 1936, the daughter of the late James David "Jim" Sensabaugh and Beatrice Winnie (Zimmerman) Sensabaugh.

Erma retired from Westinghouse, where...

Feb 16, 2025

Helen Brenda "Nana" (Berry) Shell, 79, widow of Teddy Gene "Pete" Shell, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Shell was born in Augusta County, Virginia on August 11, 1945, daughter of the late Charles Samuel Berry and Bertha Lee (Palmer) Berry.

Helen retired from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center...

Feb 16, 2025

Douglas Ray Malcolm, 57, of Staunton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Doug was born in Staunton, Virginia on August 9, 1967, to the late Sam Malcolm and Diane (McDorman) Malcolm White.

Doug attended Church Without Walls...

Feb 15, 2025

Carrie Lynn Humphreys, 55, passed away at her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, February 15, 2025 after a valiant struggle with colon cancer.

Carrie was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on June 24, 1969 to Patsy Noe and the late Wilson Humphreys.

In addition to her mother, survivors include two half-brothers, Steve Humphreys and his...

Feb 14, 2025

Stephen Daniel "Steve" Price, 47, of Verona, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Price was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 6, 1977, son of Brenda Mae (Price) Good and Roger Good.

Steve was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved cooking and took great pride in his...

Feb 13, 2025

Levin Thomas "Popeye" Coulbourn, 92, formerly of Port Hills Drive in Harrisonburg, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg.

Mr. Coulbourn was born in Federalsburg, Maryland on August 18, 1932, a son of the late Victor Coulbourn and Bertha (Eskridge) Coulbourn.

Levin proudly served as a veteran of...

Feb 11, 2025

Teresa Lavonne (Griffin) Davis, 68, wife of Louis Edward Davis, Jr. of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mrs. Davis was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on February 16, 1956, daughter of the late Gloria Jane (Griffin) Rohrbaugh and John L. Rohrbaugh.

Teresa retired from P.G.I. Inc....

Feb 11, 2025

Edward Ross Stone, 58, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Stone was born in Arlington, Virginia on April 23, 1966, the son of the late Beverly Ann (Ross) Stone and Michael Etienne Stone.

Edward was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and was a passionate fan...

Feb 10, 2025

Patsy Pearl (Clifton) Byrd, 83, widow of Charles Thomas Byrd, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Byrd was born in Fordwick, Virginia, on December 26, 1941, a daughter of the late Harvey Glenn Clifton and Stella Marie (Martin) Clifton.

Patsy retired from Augusta Health as a...