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Robert Todd Ellis
Jan 31, 2024
Robert Todd Ellis was born in New Haven, CT on October 15, 1964 to Glendora Ellis Gibson and the late Robert D. Ellis. He was educated in the New Haven school system and is a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School. He then earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science & Management with a concentration in Civil Engineering...
George William Johnson
Jan 30, 2024
George William Johnson, 80, husband of Virginia Louise Johnson, of Fishersville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Johnson was born in Middlebrook, Virginia on July 1, 1943, the son of the late George Baten Johnson and Louise Agnes (Woods) Johnson.
George was a hard worker and retired after 60...
Richard Dale Brown
Jan 29, 2024
Richard Dale Brown, 83, of Staunton, Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mildred (Cook) Brown for 58 years.
Born on July 28, 1940, in Niles, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank Dale Brown and Mildred (Hobbs) Brown.
Richard was a geophysicist and...
Roy Lester "Hippie" Hughes
Jan 26, 2024
Roy Lester "Hippie" Hughes, 79, husband of Judy Eilene (Fitzgerald) Hughes, of Middlebrook, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Hughes was born in Buena Vista, Virginia on August 17, 1944, a son of the late Andrew Johnson Hughes and Myrtle Irene (Henson) Hughes.
Lester retired...
Debra Gail Mccormick
Jan 26, 2024
Debra Gail McCormick, 62, of Fishersville, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her residence.
Ms. McCormick was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 30, 1961, a daughter of the late Jasper Owen "Virginia Wild-Man" McCormick, Sr. and Annette Lee "Swinger" (Browder) McCormick.
Debra was a member of Rankin United Methodist Church, retired from...
Eugene Howard "Gene" Wright
Jan 25, 2024
On January 25, 2024, Eugene "Gene" Howard Wright, II, 70, passed peacefully in his sleep in his favorite place in the world, home, with his family by his side.
He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, living briefly in West Virginia, and Delaware before his family settled their roots in Churchville, Virginia (Augusta County). He spent his...
Linda Patrick Nicholas
Jan 20, 2024
Lyndhurst, Virginia lost a beloved local artist, Linda Patrick Nicholas, who peacefully entered her eternal home at the age of 80 on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Linda was born on October 16, 1943, and she spent her entire life contributing to the beauty of her community through her passion for watercolor paintings, preserving elements of Blue Ridge...
Hampton Brent Fielding
Jan 20, 2024
Hampton Brent Fielding, 67, of Staunton passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his residence.
There will be no services.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.
Jerry Anderson Chittum
Jan 19, 2024
Jerry Anderson Chittum, 85, widower of Kathleen Helen (DeMott) Chittum, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Chittum was born in Augusta County, Virginia on March 9, 1938, a son of the late Lacy and Gracie (Cash) Chittum.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy and...
Minnie Jane (Campbell) Reed
Jan 17, 2024
Minnie Jane (Campbell) Reed, 82, widow of Franklin Junior "Buddy" Reed, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.
Mrs. Reed was born in Craigsville, Virginia on December 25, 1941.
Minnie retired from Western State Hospital after 37 years of service as a CNA.
In addition...
Mary Alice (Ashby) Berry
Jan 17, 2024
Mary Alice (Ashby) Berry, 88, widow of Woodrow Lee Berry, of Fishersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her residence.
Mrs. Berry was born in Ohio on January 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Meredith C. Ashby, Sr. and Lois Evelyn (Young) Ashby.
Mary was a member of Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church...
Sylvester Williamson "Red" Sprouse
Jan 16, 2024
Sylvester Williamson "Red" Sprouse, 84, widower of Dorothy Mae (Clark) Sprouse, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Sprouse was born in Estaline Valley, Virginia on March 23, 1939, a son of the late William Tarrif Sprouse and Vera Anna (Massie) Sprouse.
Mr. Sprouse...
Allen Barnes Gillis
Jan 16, 2024
Allen Barnes Gillis, 79, widower of Charlene S. Gillis, of Millboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs.
Mr. Gillis was born in Sykesville, Maryland on June 20, 1944, son of the late George and Maude (Mullinix) Gillis.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m....
John Bernard Jordan, Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
John Bernard Jordan, Sr., 89, widower of Ethel Marie "Peggy" (Miley) Jordan, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Jordan was born in La Crosse, Virginia on May 19, 1934, a son of the late Arthur Jordan and Bessie (Reid) Jordan.
John was a veteran of the United States...
Richard Clayton Wagoner, Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Richard Clayton Wagoner, Sr., 90, of Mount Sidney, passed away peacefully at The Retreat on January 10, 2024.
He was born in Weyers Cave on August 2, 1933, the son of the late William M. Wagoner and Pauline Baker Wagoner.
Richard graduated from Weyers Cave High School in 1951. He immediately began his 48-year career...
Darlene Elizabeth (Weaver) Craig
Jan 5, 2024
Darlene Elizabeth (Weaver) Craig, 74, of Alexander Street in Staunton, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at her residence.
Ms. Craig was born on October 19, 1949 in Staunton, a daughter of the late William David and Ruth Templeton (Knight) Weaver.
Ms. Craig was a member of Craigsville Southern Baptist Church and was retired from...
Twila Ann (Howdyshell) Wilfong
Jan 5, 2024
Twila Ann (Howdyshell) Wilfong, 72, wife of Jack R. Wilfong, of Weyers Cave passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at her residence.
Mrs. Wilfong was born on February 2, 1951 in Alexandria, Virginia, a daughter of the late Wilmer Koontz and Gladys Susan (Hicklin) Howdyshell.
Mrs. Wilfong was strong in her faith and enjoyed...
Patricia Agnes "Pat" (Fitzgerald) Long
Jan 5, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Agnes (Fitzgerald) Long, 81, widow of Ronald Linwood Long, Sr., of Hundley Distillery Road in Churchville, Virginia went to meet her Lord and Savior on  Friday, January 5, 2024 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Long was born on October 17, 1942 in Mt. Sidney, a daughter of the late Wilmer J. Sr. and Phyliss...
Christopher Tate Angelo "Chris" Dudley
Jan 4, 2024
Christopher Tate Angelo "Chris" Dudley, 47, of Hillside Residential Living, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Mr. Dudley was born on December 17, 1976 in Waynesboro, Virginia, a son of the late Shirley Mae (Cline) Branch.
Survivors include three sons, Brian C. Dudley, Cory E. Dudley and James T. Dudley; a brother, Albert Dudley; a...
Roger Lee Perry
Jan 4, 2024
Roger Lee Perry, 70, devoted husband and soul mate of Cathy (Blackwell) Perry of Heather Lane in Staunton, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Mr. Perry was born on April 5, 1953 in Staunton, a son of the late Ernest Burton and...
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