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Tracie R. (Pusey) Hedrick

Tracie R. (Pusey) Hedrick

Nov 29, 2025

Tracie Renee (Pusey) Hedrick, 52, wife of Brian Lee Hedrick, of Winchester and Waynesboro Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 after battling cancer.

Mrs. Hedrick was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 14, 1973, a daughter of Mary Alice Wade (McClung) and Samuel Edward Pusey.

Surviving, is her brother Troy Pusey and...

Virginia Louise (Simmons) Simmons

Virginia Louise (Simmons) Simmons

Nov 28, 2025

Virginia Louise (Simmons) Simmons, 91, widow of Albert Eugene "Al" Simmons, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at her home in Buena Vista.

Mrs. Simmons was born in Highland County, Virginia on January 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Arlie Simmons and Gretta (Wimer) Simmons.

Virginia's early work life included being the secretary...

Willard Jarvis Fletcher

Willard Jarvis Fletcher

Nov 28, 2025

Willard Jarvis Fletcher, 95, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Fletcher was born in Albany, New York on March 28, 1930, the son of the late Carl Lee Fletcher and Irene Lemoine Tefft.

Will grew up in Greenwich, New York, graduating from Greenwich High School in 1949....

Robert Ray "Bobby" Houff

Robert Ray "Bobby" Houff

Nov 27, 2025

Robert Ray "Bobby" Houff, 72, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Staunton Nursing and Rehab.

Mr. Houff was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on June 24, 1953, the son of the late Nancy (Houff) Smith.

Bobby was a lifelong member of Mt. Pisgah Church and was grateful for the support of...

Christie Lou (Baker) Piner

Christie Lou (Baker) Piner

Nov 25, 2025

Christie Lou (Baker) Piner, 59, wife of Keith Nathan Piner, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Piner was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 2, 1966, a daughter of the late Richard Owen Baker and Mary Christine (Tuma) Baker Powers.

Christie graduated from Buffalo Gap High School in...

Walter Lee "Jimmy" Robertson, Jr.

Walter Lee "Jimmy" Robertson, Jr.

Nov 24, 2025

Walter Lee "Jimmy" Robertson, Jr., 71, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Robertson was born in Augusta County, Virginia on September 29, 1954, the son of the late Walter Lee Robertson, Sr. and Lila Christine (Martin) Robertson.

Walter retired as a truck driver for Estes Express...

Richard Lee Koch

Richard Lee Koch

Nov 24, 2025

Richard Lee Koch, 82, of Staunton, VA passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Aviva Baldwin Park, where he has resided for the past seven years.

Richard was born on October 2, 1943, to his parents, Betty Jean (Richardson) and Clarence Donald Koch, in Champaign Urbana, IL.

Richard was a 1962 graduate of Virginia School...

Jencie Mae (Brownlee) Garner

Jencie Mae (Brownlee) Garner

Nov 21, 2025

Jencie Mae Garner, 82, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born on May 19, 1943, in Waynesboro, Virginia, Jencie was the daughter of Cecil and Louise Brownlee. She grew up in Waynesboro and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School before earning a degree in Arts from Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University).

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David Wark Swaim

David Wark Swaim

Nov 19, 2025

David Wark Swaim, 81, husband of Joyce Ann (Shifflet) Swaim, of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Mr. Swaim was born in Washington, D.C. on June 8, 1944, a son of the late Frank Hutson Swaim and Phyllis Cullen (Wark) Swaim.

David retired from Dominion Power as a lineman and was a member...

Elmer Franklin Hite

Elmer Franklin Hite

Nov 14, 2025

Elmer Franklin Hite, 75, husband of Patsy Hite, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Hite was born in Augusta County, Virginia on December 27, 1949, a son of the late Russell Wilson Hite and Fannie Grace (Strickler) Hite Nuckoles.

Elmer was devoted to his work as...

Raven Michele Barkley

Raven Michele Barkley

Nov 10, 2025

Raven Michele Barkley, 40, of Churchville, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her residence.

Ms. Barkley was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 24, 1985, a daughter of the late Penny (Bird) Stinnett.

Raven was a member of Redeeming Life Ministries and was an avid sportswoman in the Special Olympics.

In...

George David Jordan, Sr.

George David Jordan, Sr.

Nov 10, 2025

George David Jordan, 86, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Born on May 17, 1939, George was a lifelong resident of Staunton and a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, where he was both a football player and a cheerleader. In high school, he was also voted...

Franklin Joseph Marks, Jr.

Franklin Joseph Marks, Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

Franklin Joseph Marks, Jr., 81, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in Towanda, Pennsylvania, on October 16, 1944, Frank was the son of the late Franklin Joseph Marks, Sr. and Helen Mae (Linthicum) Marks. He graduated from Towanda High School in 1962 and attended Williamsport Technical Institute, where...

Ted W. Kanney

Ted W. Kanney

Nov 6, 2025

Ted W. Kanney of Greenville, Virginia stepped into Glory to be with his Heavenly Father on November 6, 2025.

Ted was a son of the late Grover C. Kanney Jr. and Audrey (Wilkins) Kanney.

He is survived by his mother, Audrey, of Greenville; brothers, Frederick J. (Connie) Kanney of Staunton, John W. (Sherri) Kanney of...

Kenneth Rex "K. Rex" Greaver

Kenneth Rex "K. Rex" Greaver

Nov 6, 2025

Kenneth Rex "K. Rex" Greaver, 89, husband of Joyce Elizabeth (Brown) Greaver of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Greaver was born in Staunton, Virginia on May 16, 1936, a son of the late Kenneth Bradford Greaver and Myra Virginia (Cash) Greaver Kincaid.

Rex was self-employed as a tax...

Julia Elizabeth (Rowe) Cason Andrews

Julia Elizabeth (Rowe) Cason Andrews

Nov 3, 2025

Julia Elizabeth (Rowe) Cason Andrews, 87, widow of Renick Walter "R.W." Andrews, Jr. of Staunton passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence.

Born on April 17, 1938, in Luthersville, GA, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Robert Perry Rowe and Nancy Elizabeth (Strickland) Rowe.

She spent her childhood on her parents' farm...

Shirley Marie Puffenbarger

Shirley Marie Puffenbarger

Nov 2, 2025

Shirley Marie Puffenbarger, 84, wife of Charles "Puff" Puffenbarger, of Staunton passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Shirley was born in Highland County, Virginia on August 20, 1941, daughter of the late Walter L. and Arthena (Ray) Griffin.

She was an avid BINGO player and enjoyed going to yard...

Thelma (Ferguson) Rexrode

Thelma (Ferguson) Rexrode

Oct 29, 2025

Thelma (Ferguson) Rexrode, 89, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with her two daughter's by her side, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

She was born in Newcastle, England on November 5, 1935, a daughter of the late William and Doris (Kyley) Ferguson.

Thelma was the fourth oldest of eleven...

Nancy Hastings Mcphatter

Nancy Hastings Mcphatter

Oct 28, 2025

Nancy Hastings McPhatter, 80, of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

She was born in Concord, North Carolina on September 27, 1945, a daughter of Clyde Hastings and Mildred Cagle.

Nancy was employed by Ace Hardware in Waynesboro and later retired from Hollister in Stuarts...

William Goverman

William Goverman

Oct 25, 2025

William Goverman passed away on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 59. The family will have a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 at the home of his cousins Karen and Rick Fauber: 820 Quicks Mill Road, Staunton VA 24401. Donations in his name(s) ie William, Bill or Billy...

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