Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2023

Charles William Brand, 81, husband of Margaret Ellen Brand of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Brookdale of Staunton.

There will be no services.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.

Nov 4, 2023

Geneva Mae (Wimer) Sheets, 96, widow of Tommy Price Sheets, of Villa View Drive in Staunton, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Sheets was born on August 27, 1927 in Highland County, Virginia a daughter of the late Loyd Wimer and Lela (Sponaugle) Wimer.

Mrs. Sheets was a member of...

Nov 4, 2023

Carolina Amalia Gramajo Marie, the infant daughter of Kimberly Marie (Graham) Gramajo and Andy Gudiel Gramajo Tzoy, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Carolina was born in Fishersville, Virginia on August 15, 2023.

She was a blessing and will always be remembered and loved.

In addition to her parents,...

Nov 3, 2023

Dr. Joseph Childers "Joe" Conley, Jr., 76, husband of Susan Fitz-Hugh Conley, of West Augusta, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Dr. Conley was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on August 25, 1947, the son of the late Joseph Childers Conley, Sr. and Juanita (Beverley) Conley.

Dr. Conley was a...

Nov 2, 2023

Mark Jeffrey Heim, 63, husband of Gina Annette (Devine) Heim, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Services will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is handling his arrangements.

Nov 1, 2023

Scott Taylor Vess, 38, of Goshen, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Scott was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on November 8, 1984, a son of Donald Grey Vess and Phyllis Leigh (Wenger) Vess.

Scott was employed at Cedar Creek Stables as a ground manager and was...

Oct 30, 2023

Edward Thomas Wharton, 80, husband of Dorita Wharton, of Staunton passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at his residence.

There will be no services.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.

Oct 29, 2023

Ashley Dawn (Kyger) Harris, 36, of Steeles Tavern, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Ashley was born in Staunton, Virginia on April 25, 1987, a daughter of Christopher Scott Kyger and Sheila Dawn (Buchanan) Kyger.

Ashley was a member of Irish Creek Pentecostal Church and was a self-employed housekeeper. She...

Oct 29, 2023

Terry Lee "Buck" Davis, Jr., 35, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Davis was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on September 12, 1988, a son of Debra M. Williams and Terry Lee Davis, Sr.

Buck was known to be the father to everyone's children. He was employed with Edward...

Oct 28, 2023

Philomena (Deisenbeck) Davis, 92, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Retreat at Fishersville.

Mrs. Davis was born in Munich, Germany on February 14, 1931, a daughter of the late Fron Deisenbeck and Monika Freund.

Philomena met James Davis while he was in service in Germany. Together, they came back...

Oct 27, 2023

Robert Elwood "Bob" Karicofe, 83, widower of Peggy Crosier Karicofe, of Verona, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Karicofe was born in Churchville, Virginia on April 13, 1940, a son of the late Lonnie Karicofe and Anna (Davis) Karicofe.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Wilson Memorial High...

Oct 19, 2023

Patsy Maxine "Pat" (Kelly) Jones, 84, wife of Charles Edward Jones, Jr., of Verona, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mrs. Jones was born in Auburn, Kansas on March 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Zell Ira Kelly and Emily (Washington) Kelly.

Oct 19, 2023

Louise Elnora (Fitzgerald) Seaman, 89, widow of Mitchael Modie Seaman, formerly of Montebello, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Green Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Seaman was born in Montebello, Virginia on May 8, 1934, the daughter of the late Russell Coleman Fitzgerald and Geneva (Snead) Fitzgerald.

As a child, Louise attended...

Oct 18, 2023

Thelma Gertrude (Wood) Bryant, 94, widow of Mason Henry "Shorty" Bryant, of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Bryant was born in Earlysville, Virginia on April 16, 1929, a daughter of the late Rubin Lester Wood and Lizzie Gertrude (Wyant) Wood.

Thelma was a member of Waynesboro Church of...

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara Ann Elizabeth (Ryder) Floyd, 86, received her heavenly crown on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Barbara was born on June 17, 1937, in Warm Springs, Virginia, a daughter of the late Aubrey William Ryder and Mary Frances (Mines) Dudley.

Barbara was a member of Valley Covenant Church. Her strong Christian faith was an example to...

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara (Wilt) Pennington, 58, wife of Larry James Pennington, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Shenandoah House in Fishersville.

Mrs. Pennington was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on April 3, 1965 a daughter of Doris Ann (Harris) Wilt and the late Robert Allen Wilt.

Barbara was employed at Weaver Insurance...

Oct 11, 2023

Beatrica Franklin (Collins) Hite, 76, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Staunton Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Hite was born in Albemarle County, Virginia on August 5, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert E. Collins and Myrtle (McDaniel) Collins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Oct 10, 2023

Curtis Eugene Lowe, 58, of Fishersville, Virginia, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Curtis was born on June 14, 1965, in Staunton, Virginia, the son of the late Charles William Lowe and Peggy Ann Dean Riley.

Curtis loved being outside and staying busy either with friends...

Oct 10, 2023

Rocky William Simonetti, 78, of Weyers Cave, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023 at Augusta Health in the company of family.

Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, John Rocco and Marguerite (Tankesley) Simonetti; his beloved wife of 56 years, Brenda Sue (Runion) Simonetti; two infant daughters (one at birth and one at...

Oct 10, 2023

Brenda Kay (Griffin) Diaz Villalobos, 68, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Mrs. Diaz Villalobos was born in Staunton, Virginia on February 21, 1955, a daughter of the late Leslie Griffin and Mary (Desper) Griffin.

Brenda retired from McKee Foods and enjoyed fishing, going for walks, and spending time with her family....