Sylvia Irretis (Hodge) Rosenshine
Aug 21, 2026
Sylvia Irretis (Hodge) Rosenshine, 99, widow of Philip Rosenshine, formerly of Buckingham Place, Waynesboro, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro.
Mrs. Rosenshine was born in Pax Branch, West Virginia on August 21, 1927, a daughter of the late Elbert Lee and Nina Elizabeth (Williams) Hodge.
Sylvia was an active and devout member of Groveton...
Cindy Sue (Warren) Riley
Aug 19, 2026
Cindy Sue (Warren) Riley, 68, wife of Donald Eugene Riley, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2026 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Riley was born in Flint, Michigan on July 11, 1958, the daughter of the late Robert E. Warren and Anna M. (Slayton) Warren.
Cindy grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, surrounded by her...
Roger Blair Ryder
Aug 19, 2026
Our dear family member and friend to many, Roger B. Ryder, 82, passed from the present life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in West Virginia on October 20, 1943, son of the late Alfred Brown and Fannie Ruth (Spencer) Ryder.
The Ryders moved shortly after their son’s birth and established a home and farm near Spring...
David MacArthur Balsley
Aug 18, 2026
David MacArthur Balsley, 84, husband of Patricia Balsley, of Staunton passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Augusta County on August 17, 1942, a son of the late Henry Elwood and Marjorie (Fielding) Balsley.
David proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and later dedicated many years to UPS, where he worked as a...
James David Lafon
Aug 18, 2026
James David Lafon, 90, husband of Shirley (Furr) Lafon of Jackmia Way, Staunton, passed away, Tuesday August 18, 2026 in the Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Mr. Lafon was born on April 24, 1936, in Pembroke, Virginia the son of the late Nettie Frances (Lafon) Martin.
James was retired from Dupont after 28 years of service. He was an active member...
William Dennis "MAC" McCarthy, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
William Dennis “MAC” McCarthy, Jr.
William Dennis “MAC” McCarthy, Jr., 72, husband of Doris Irene “Dee” McCarthy, of Churchville, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. McCarthy was born on October 1, 1953, a son of the late William Dennis McCarthy, Sr. and Dicie Iris McCarthy.
MAC retired as a supervisor from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
In addition...
Mary Christine (Richards) Wilkinson
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Christine Richards Wilkinson of Raphine, VA, passed away on August 16, 2026 to be with our Lord. She was 82 years old.
Mary was born in Newport News, VA on January 2, 1944.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Virginia; her daughter, Lisa; her husband of forty years, Paul; her sisters, Nancy and Barbara; and brother, Charles.
She...
Luke Calvin Henson
Aug 16, 2026
Luke Calvin Henson, 80, husband of Linda Faye (Mace) Henson, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mr. Henson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 3, 1945, a son of the late William Elijah Henson and Penolia Lodina (Huffstettler) Henson.
Luke was a member of Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist Church and retired from Western...
Gladys Virginia (Smith) Pendleton Perry
Aug 15, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026, God called his beautiful and loving servant to eternal rest. Gladys Virginia (Smith) Pendleton Perry, the Matriarch of the Smith family, was born October 3, 1929, in Staunton, Virginia to Frank and Florine Smith.
Virginia, as she was called by friends, attended Staunton Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1947. She then...
Margaret Fay (Kirby) Goff
Aug 14, 2026
Margaret Fay Goff passed away peacefully at her home in Lyndhurst, Virginia on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Fay was born the daughter of John Raymond Kirby and Talcie Jane Standridge Kirby on March 6, 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was the youngest of 13 children.
Fay attended and graduated from Brooklyn Park High in Brooklyn, Maryland from 1953 until 1957. She...
Greta Mae (Baker) Gayhart
Aug 5, 2026
Greta Mae (Baker) Gayhart, 91, widow of Tracy Stuart Gayhart, of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg.
Mrs. Gayhart was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on June 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Atlee Fred Baker and Salina Mary (Morgan) Baker Feamster.
Greta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who...
Brenda Pauline Law
Aug 4, 2026
Brenda Pauline Law, 71, of Cabot Cove, Staunton passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at her residence.
She was born in Staunton on May 3, 1955, a daughter of Shirley Ann (Buchanan) Law and the late Paul Snapp Law.
Brenda had a lifelong love for animals and found great joy in caring for them. She had a special bond with her...
James Nelson "Jim" Kinder
Aug 4, 2026
James Nelson "Jim" Kinder has graduated to his eternal home, on August 4, 2026 at the age of 94 years and 11 months.
Born on September 8, 1931, in Thompson Valley, Virginia, to James Melvin Kinder and Georgia Pearl Puckett Kinder, Jim was joyfully welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with the many family members, loved...
Ellen Richardson Pryor
Jul 30, 2026
Ellen Richardson Pryor, 91, widow of Harry Lee Pryor, Jr. of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Pryor was born in Augusta County, Virginia on October 25, 1934, a daughter of the late Robert A. and Roberta Richardson.
Ellen retired from Western State Hospital. Her enjoyment of life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her...
Shirley Gale Smith
Jul 29, 2026
Shirley Gale Smith, 70, of Townhouse Lane, Waynesboro passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born in Staunton on March 31, 1956, daughter of the late John Everett and Clara Gretchen (Harlow) Smith.
Shirley was a member of Church on the Hill in Fishersville and dedicated many years of service to the Augusta County Public...
Leland Foster Brown, Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
Leland Foster Brown, Jr., 88, devoted husband of Doris Hale Brown, of 705 Fisher Circle, Staunton, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Junior was born on April 5, 1938, in Afton, Virginia, a son of the late Leland Foster Brown, Sr. and Bertie Miller Brown.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 49 years...
John Francis Conner
Jul 27, 2026
John Francis Conner, 74, husband of Patricia Ann “Pat” (Moore) Conner, of Raphine, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mr. Conner was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on August 7, 1951, a son of the late John Hunter Conner and Mary Frances (Smiley) Conner.
John retired from Alcoa, where he served as a warehouse supervisor, and...
Hazel "Judith" (Busch) Maxwell
Jul 24, 2026
Hazel “Judith” (Busch) Maxwell, 84, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 at her residence.
Judie was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on December 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Noble Gerald Busch and Delta Lee (Davis) Busch.
She graduated from Wirt County High School and Glenville State College. Judie began her teaching career in a one room...
Willie Lambert, Jr.
Jul 23, 2026
Willie Lambert, Jr., 78, of Mt. Sidney, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Lambert was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on December 3, 1947, a son of the late Willie Lambert, Sr. and Daphna (Nesselrodt) Lambert.
Willie was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from AMP/Tyco after many dedicated years as a machinist. In his...
Mildred Mae (Talley) Hedrick
Jul 22, 2026
Mildred Mae (Talley) Hedrick, 75, of widow of Pete Hedrick of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mildred was born in Augusta County on November 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Mervin and Elizabeth (Smith) Talley.
She enjoyed hiking scenic trails, spending time outdoors, and baseball, especially the Baltimore Orioles.
She is survived by a...
