Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2026

Teresa (McKinnon) Key, 69, wife of Charles "Joe" Key, of Swoope, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Key was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 21, 1956, a daughter of the late Lonnie G. McKinnon and Eula (Foster) McKinnon.

Teresa attended Bridge Christian Church, where her faith was an important...

Jan 14, 2026

Annie Berkley (Black) Tuning, 84, widow of William Bryan Tuning, of Churchville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Staunton Post Acute Care.

Mrs. Tuning was born in Bath County, Virginia on March 6, 1941, daughter of the late William Horton Black and Lottie (Hinton) Black.

Annie was a member of Stonewall United Methodist...

Jan 14, 2026

Nancy Carol Shiflett, age 70, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 14, 2026, at English Meadows Senior Living in Crozet, Virginia.

Born on March 29, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, Nancy was the daughter of Freda L. and Clyde D. Thomas. Nancy grew up in Baltimore, where she met her husband,...

Jan 11, 2026

Patricia Joyce (Leonard) Stanley, 81, widow of Alfred N. Stanley, Jr., of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

She was born on November 29, 1944 in Galax, Virginia, a daughter of the late Hilton Curtis and Georgene (Hampton) Leonard.

Joyce found so much happiness...

Jan 11, 2026

Douglas Wayne Ocheltree, 73, of Mount Sidney, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday January 11, 2026, after a short battle with liver cancer.

Doug was born on November 9, 1952, in Staunton, Virginia, to the late Lurty P. Ocheltree and Virginia (Gilbert) Ocheltree.

He graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 1971,...

Jan 10, 2026

Timothy John Bowers, 75, of Staunton Virginia, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Son of John and Vivian Bowers, both deceased, Tim was raised in Wood River Illinois until the family moved to Owensboro Kentucky, where Tim was valedictorian of his Class of 1969 at Daviess County High School. After graduating Phi Beta...

Jan 10, 2026

Joann (Campbell) Holland, 85, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Brookdale.

Complete arrangements will be announced by Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net

Jan 7, 2026

Gennivee Shelton (Dennison) Carey, 100, widow of Howard Maitland Carey, Jr., of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.

Mrs. Carey was born in Staunton, Virginia on July 10, 1925, daughter of the late Walter Elliot Bruce Dennison and Vernie (McCrory) Dennison.

Gennivee graduated from Robert...

Jan 3, 2026

John Thornton Williams, Jr., 74, husband of Sandra Patricia (Gordon) Williams, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Williams was born in Staunton, Virginia on September 23, 1951, a son of Margaret Ann (Walker) Williams and the late John Thornton Williams, Sr.

John was a devoted member of Mt....

Jan 2, 2026

Crystal Sherry Gonyier-Walkowiak, beloved wife and mother unexpectedly passed away on January 2, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior, creating an absence and gap no one can fill.

Crystal was born in Panorama City, California in 1985 to the late Lena Mary Branch and Kenneth Edward Gonyier. Like a shooting star, she made a quick...

Jan 1, 2026

Scott Douglas Ballin, born on May 5, 1952, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, died suddenly at his home in Deerfield, Virginia, on January 1 from natural causes. He was a visionary leader whose life's work was guided by a deep belief that meaningful and lasting change comes through dialogue, respect, and collaboration across differences.

Scott spent his early...

Jan 1, 2026

Betty Jean Miller, 72, of Fishersville, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her residence.

Ms. Miller was born in Staunton, Virginia on November 24, 1953, a daughter of the late James Olin Miller and Myrtle Mae (Lawhorne) Miller.

Betty was a proud graduate of Buffalo Gap High School. She was a front-end manager...

Dec 31, 2025

Barry Dean Carey, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Carey was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on December 5, 1958, a son of Helen C. Lipsky and the late James Carey.

Barry retired from Kroger after many years of dedicated service in the meat department. He...

Dec 31, 2025

Richard Brent "Rick" Stroemple, 80, widower of Antoinette Ann (Ruffalo) Stroemple, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Stroemple was born in Dover, Ohio on January 12, 1945, a son of the late Chester and Jeanette (Smith) Stroemple.

Rick retired as City Planner for Beaver Falls,...

Dec 28, 2025

Charles Flory Driver, 82, husband of Patricia Jane (Courtney) Driver, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mr. Driver was born on his homeplace in Augusta County, Virginia on June 30th, 1943, a son of the late Rufus Oscar Driver and Minnie Myers (Flory) Driver.

Charles...

Dec 24, 2025

Mary Ellen (Hite) Earhart, 78, widow of LeRoy Burnett "Bernie" Earhart, Jr. of Staunton passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Waynesboro Manor Assisted Living.

Mrs. Earhart was born in Staunton, Virginia on May 30, 1947, a daughter of the late James Hall Hite and Margaret (Painter) Hite.

Mary Ellen was a member of...

Dec 23, 2025

December 23, 2025:  "Tidge" Wetzel Roller, 85, died this morning at home, surrounded by loved ones. Tidge was brilliant, funny, impulsive, and had a clear vision of how things should be done. She was a catalyst for change in so many ways.

Tidge grew up on the Main Line in Wayne, Pennsylvania with her brother Clayton "Tony"...

Dec 22, 2025

Wanda Lee (Campbell) Lyle, 75, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Ms. Lyle was born in Augusta County, Virginia on December 26, 1949, a daughter of the late Floyd Allen Campbell and Myrtle Marie (Campbell) Campbell.

Wanda retired from Wayn-Tex and attended Nazarene Churches. She enjoyed spending...

Dec 21, 2025

Karleen Kay (Cash) Arehart, 73, of Greenville, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful servant of the Lord, and cherished educator, entered her eternal rest on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of John Preston "Johnny" Arehart, Jr., with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

Born on February 12, 1952, in Lexington,...

Dec 20, 2025

Carolyn Elaine Pullin, 76, wife of Gilbert "Gib" Pullin of Churchville, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.

Mrs. Pullin was born in Staunton on April 23, 1949, a daughter of the late William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons

Carolyn attended Joyful Sound Church and the Lighthouse Church....