Obituary Listing

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....

Dec 18, 2025

Rosemary Taylor Shaw, 81, widow of Gary Spencer Shaw, of Fishersville passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Shaw was born in San Diego, California on March 4, 1944, daughter of the late Azzie Taylor.

Rosemary retired after many years of service as a school bus driver for Staunton...

Dec 18, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" "MawMaw" (Whitesell) Kidd, 53, wife of Michael "Mike" "PawPaw" Kidd of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Mrs. Kidd was born in Waynesboro, Virginia, on January 19, 1972, a daughter of Sondra Ann (Keyser) Whitesell and the late Ward Gay Whitesell.

Becky...

Dec 18, 2025

Nelda "Jane" (Terry) Daggy, 78, widow of Colin Whitney Daggy, formerly of Railroad Avenue, Deerfield, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Augusta Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

Mrs. Daggy was born in Augusta County, Virginia on October 6, 1947, daughter of the late Garland Rio Terry and Myrtle Kathryn (Carroll) Terry.

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Dec 17, 2025

Joan Anna Ramaika (nee Patten) passed on to her greatest reward on December 17, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on July 5, 1933, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Joan was a graduate of Haverford High School and West Chester University. She was a longtime resident of West Chester, PA, Naples, FL, and most recently Staunton, VA....

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Donna Lee (Messinger) Godfrey, 77, of Waynesboro, joined her Lord in heaven.

Donna was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1948, a daughter of the late Donald H. and Lillian F. (Smith) Messinger.

Donna was a graduate of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, PA.  Before earning an Associates...

Dec 13, 2025

Nancy Louise (Hamblin) Puffenbarger, 75, wife of James Wesley Puffenbarger, Jr., of Craigsville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Mrs. Puffenbarger was born in Radford, Virginia on June 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Flora Hamblin and John J. Hamblin.

Nancy retired from Staunton...

Dec 13, 2025

Ronald Sherwood Messinger, 87, husband of Carole Kay (Deibert) Messinger, of Newport Road, Steeles Tavern, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mr. Messinger was born in Slatington, Pennsylvania on October 7, 1938, a son of the late Warren Allen Messinger and Florence Henrietta (Thomas) Messinger.

Ronald retired from...

Dec 13, 2025

Leonard "Allen" Layman, 83, peacefully left this life on Saturday, December 13, 2025 surrounded by his cherished family.

Mr. Layman was born on October 19, 1942 in Staunton, Virginia, a son of the late Leonard Andrew Layman and Dorothy Virginia (Garland) Layman.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Layman was also preceded in death by...

Dec 12, 2025

Otis Dudley Feaganes, 87, husband of Sallie Ann (Campbell) Feaganes of Red Oaks Drive in Staunton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Feaganes was born in Remington, Virginia on March 16, 1938.

Otis was a faithful member of Fishersville Baptist Church / Fishersville Community Church. He will be remembered for his...

Dec 10, 2025

Dale Kennan Guffey, 68, formerly of Fisher Circle in Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Staunton.

Mr. Guffey was born in Staunton, Virginia on August 12, 1957, a son of Betty Lou (Wimer) Guffey and the late Ray Kennan Guffey.

Dale graduated from Robert E. Lee High School...

Dec 9, 2025

Madeline Gail (Trent) Fitzgerald, 70, widow of David Caskie Fitzgerald of Courtney Woods Lane, Stuarts Draft, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Fitzgerald was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on October 1, 1955, a daughter of the late Charlie Cline and Frances May (Dawson) Trent.

A woman of steadfast faith and...