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Ricky Lewis Ayers

Ricky Lewis Ayers

Feb 21, 2024

Ricky Lewis Ayers, 63, was born in Buckingham County on September 29, 1960, to the late Lewis Chambers and Cassie (Ayers) Mosley. Ricky unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence in Staunton, Virginia.

As a young man, Ricky attended Buckingham High School and spent many summers working in a tobacco work program in...

Sharlene Sue Fowler

Sharlene Sue Fowler

Feb 20, 2024

Sharlene Sue Fowler, 86, was born into life on November 23, 1937 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was born into her eternal life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Staunton, Virginia.

Mrs. Fowler graduated from Parkersburg High school at the age of 16. She was a graduate of St Joseph's School of Nursing where she was president...

Glenwood Cain, Jr.

Glenwood Cain, Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Glenwood "Sonny" Cain Jr., born April 9, 1949, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 74.

After the military he spent his life as a skilled laborer.

Mr. Cain was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Kay Francis (Strickler) Cain; his parents, Glenwood Cain Sr. and May Ellen Cain;...

David Wayne Mclain

David Wayne Mclain

Feb 13, 2024

David Wayne McLain, 46, of 511 Hull Street, Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. McLain was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on April 10, 1977, the son of the late Harry Franklin McLain, Jr. and Susan (Holt) McLain.

Surviving, is his fiancé, Bobbie Jo Phillips; a son, Codie McLain of...

Patricia Jane Carr "Patsy" Dastoli

Patricia Jane Carr "Patsy" Dastoli

Feb 13, 2024

Patricia Jane Carr "Patsy" Dastoli, 82, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

She was born to parents Samuel Crawford Carr, Sr. and Mattie Jane Turpin Carr on October 21, 1941 in Goldsboro, NC.

She graduated from Southport High School in 1960 and attended Pineland College.

Patsy met Charles Andrew Dastoli...

Kenneth Andrew Dickinson

Kenneth Andrew Dickinson

Feb 11, 2024

Kenneth Andrew Dickinson passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 11th, 2024, at the age of 79, while surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in New York City to Kenneth Dickinson and Sarah Barrus (Kapoosian). He shared nothing but fond memories and great stories about his childhood in New York.  He attended Eastchester High School...

Clarence Elwood "Mickey" Staton, Jr.

Clarence Elwood "Mickey" Staton, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

Clarence Elwood "Mickey" Staton, Jr., 64, of Jericho Road in Fishersville, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Staton was born in Staunton, Virginia on December 7, 1959, a son of the late Clarence Elwood Staton, Sr. and Alice Lucille (Brown) Staton.

Mickey retired from Hershey's and attended Old...

Andrew Stuart Holsinger

Andrew Stuart Holsinger

Feb 4, 2024

Andrew Stuart Holsinger, 31, of Swoope, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Mr. Holsinger was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on March 18, 1992, son of Jane (Boyers) Cole and Stuart Walker Holsinger.

Andrew was employed with Cadence, Inc. as a CNC Operator. He was proud to be the Vice President...

Paul Nathaniel Stinnett

Paul Nathaniel Stinnett

Feb 1, 2024

Paul Nathaniel Stinnett, 76, husband of Rebecca Jean "Bec" (Cash) Stinnett, of Alextine Drive in Staunton, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Stinnett was born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 29, 1947, a son of the late Wesley Edward Stinnett and Hazel (May) Stinnett.

Mr. Stinnett was a veteran of...

Robert Todd Ellis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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