Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2025

Jeannette Ann (Arbogast) Hartsook, 70, wife of James F. Hartsook, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Mrs. Hartsook was born in Durbin, West Virginia on June 25, 1954, a daughter of the late Harvey Arbogast and Vivian "Peggy" (Simmons) Arbogast.

Jeannette worked part-time...

Mar 10, 2025

Loyde Vaiden "Moose" Clatterbaugh, 86, husband of Joyce Marie (Brown) Clatterbaugh, formerly of Hotchkiss Road, Churchville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at River Edge Rehab and Nursing in Waynesboro.

Mr. Clatterbaugh was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 21, 1938, a son of the late William E. Clatterbaugh and Clara Callison.

Vaiden...

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Hughes, 79, of Berry Moore Road, Greenville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at her residence.

Ms. Hughes was born in Buena Vista, Virginia on November 7, 1945, a daughter of the late Andrew Johnson Hughes and Myrtle Irene (Henson) Hughes.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Hughes was preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2025

Michael Kevin Losh, 69, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Losh was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 10, 1955, son of the late John William Losh and Betty Virginia (Rohr) Losh.

Michael retired from Cadence, Inc. and enjoyed playing his guitar.

In addition to his...

Mar 7, 2025

Betty Jean (Desper) Bottenfield, 81, widow of Robert Ernest "Bobby" Bottenfield, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her residence, after a two year struggle from a ruptured aorta and the long healing process from multiple surgeries and complications thereafter.

Mrs. Bottenfield was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on January 11, 1944, a daughter...

Mar 6, 2025

Richard Gish Kirkland, 81, widower of Janet Lee (Dinkle) Kirkland, of Gloria Place, Staunton, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Kirkland was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on September 28, 1943, a son of the late Charles Henry Kirkland and Marjorie Love (Hamaker) Kirkland.

Richard was an active member...

Mar 5, 2025

Roy Lee "Buggs" Falls, 69, of Staunton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Falls was born in Hot Springs, Virginia on March 21, 1955, a son of Edith (Burns) Falls and the late Roy Otis Falls.

Buggs was a proud veteran of the United States Army....

Mar 4, 2025

Barbara Ann (Rosen) Arndt, 83, formerly of Brandon Lane, Crimora, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

Mrs. Arndt was born in New Hope, Virginia on January 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Ollie Wilson Rosen and Ollie Mae (Caricoffe) Rosen.

Barbara retired from DuPont with over...

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...