Roger Alexander Thornton
Jun 11, 2021
Roger Alexander Thornton, 65, husband of Shelby (Campbell) Thornton of 646 Buffalo Gap Highway, Churchville, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice in Charlottesville. Roger was born in Lexington, Virginia on November 18, 1955, a son of the late Eugene Thornton and Mabel (Harris) Thornton Barnette. Mr. Thornton graduated from Buffalo...
Cora Louisa (White) Vanarsdale Closson
Jun 10, 2021
Cora (White) VanArsdale Closson, 93, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. Mrs. Closson was born in Arkwright, New York on March 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Earl Fredrick and Gladys Nettie (Cardot) White. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.
Amber Alicia Atkins
Jun 7, 2021
Amber Alicia Atkins, 34, of 2585 Little Calf Pasture Highway, Swoope, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of a pregnancy on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Amber was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 19, 1986, a daughter of Richard Clayton "Clay" Atkins, Jr. and Kimberly Alisa (Floyd) Atkins. Amber was preceded in death by her...
Constance Diane "Connie" (May) Smiley
Jun 5, 2021
Constance Diane "Connie" (May) Smiley, 66, wife of John Franklin Smiley, Sr. of 624 Augusta Farms Road, Waynesboro, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Constance was born in Hot Springs, Virginia on March 10, 1955, a daughter of Ruth Ellen (Campbell) May and the late James Cleveland "Jimmy" May. Mrs. Smiley attended Mount Vernon Church...
Troy A. Love
Jun 4, 2021
Troy A. Love, 14, of Staunton passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 unexpectedly while vacationing with family in Worcester, Massachusetts. Troy was born in Goodyear, Arizona on October 18, 2006, a son of Roberta Love and Rusty Potter. He was a great young man and a eighth grade student at S. Gordon Stewart School. Troy enjoyed playing football, video games,...
Dale Edward Early
Jun 4, 2021
Dale Edward Early, 71, husband of Catherine Lucille (Hise) Early of Crimora, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at his residence. Dale was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on October 16, 1949, a son of late Darrell Elwood and Betty Virginia (Crickenberger) Early. Mr. Early retired from DuPont with twenty-nine years of service. At the time of his death he was...
Vivian Harmon "Skeeter" Cobb
Jun 2, 2021
Vivian Harmon "Skeeter" Cobb, 91, widower of Lillie V. Cobb of Staunton, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Vivian was born in West Augusta, Virginia on March 20, 1930, a son of the late Lester Howard and Pearl (Patterson) Cobb. Mr. Cobb was a life time member and past president of the Swoope Volunteer Fire...
Mildred Rollason (Sandy) Robertson
May 31, 2021
Mildred Rollason (Sandy) Robertson, 86, widow of Carl William Robertson passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville. Ms. Robertson was born in Augusta County, Virginia on May 4, 1935, a daughter of the late Lafayette Price and Annie Catherine (Smith) Sandy. In addition to her husband and parents, Ms. Robertson was preceded in...
Christopher Michael Carpenter
May 30, 2021
Christopher Michael Carpenter, 34, of Staunton, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. Many knew Christopher only through the lens of mental illness and the addictions he battled for years, but the chains that bound him were stronger. His fight is now over and may he Rest in Peace. That wasn\u0027t the real Chris though, and those fortunate...
Shanda Fay (Snell) Shifflett
May 30, 2021
Shanda Fay (Snell) Shifflett, 32, wife of Jeremy Shifflett of Waynesboro, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Shifflett was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on May 23, 1989, a daughter of Faye Snell Hall and the late Roger Dale Snell. Shanda enjoyed spending time with her daughter and having...
Sally Beth (Shilling) Hicks
May 28, 2021
Sally Beth (Shilling) Hicks, 74, widow of Robert Lee Hicks, Jr. Of Staunton, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Sally was born in Virginia on January 18, 1947, a daughter of the late Clinton Roy and Lillian (Lane) Shilling. She was a devout Christian and could often be found on her...
Gary Samuel Hodges
May 27, 2021
Gary Samuel Hodges, 71 of Waynesboro, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Roanoke, VA on November 13, 1949, son of the late Samuel H. Hodges and Edna Lorraine Firebaugh Hodges. Gary honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard for 6 years. He retired from Lowe's as a...
Richard Leo Lowry
May 27, 2021
Richard Leo Lowry, 84, of Verona, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville. Mr. Lowry was born in Highland County, Virginia on July 3, 1936, the youngest son of the late Augustus and Viola (Edmond) Lowry. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. In addition...
Lemuel Sidney Kerby
May 26, 2021
Lemuel Sidney Kerby, 83, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Waynesboro. Mr. Kerby was born on December 29, 1937 in Waynesboro, Virginia, a son of the late Emmet V. and Hazel (Livick) Kerby. Lemuel was a lifetime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, a 1957 graduate of Wilson Memorial High School, and a veteran of...
Linda Louise (Fitzgerald) Bowen
May 24, 2021
Linda Louise (Fitzgerald) Bowen, 72, wife of Buddy Bowen of Augusta Street, Verona, Virginia passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia. Mrs. Bowen was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on December 11, 1948, a daughter of the late James Parke Fitzgerald and Ruth Marie (Riddle) Fitzgerald Thomas. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Margaret Elizabeth (Nycum) Davis
May 23, 2021
Margaret Elizabeth (Nycum) Davis, 90, widow of William Beverly "Bev" Davis formerly of Craigsville, Virginia passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab in Buena Vista, Virginia. Mrs. Davis was born in Fordwick, Virginia on April 17, 1931, a daughter of the late Sandy Allen and Leslie Irene (Glover) Nycum. Margaret retired with over forty years...
Loretta Elizabeth (Bosserman) Cline
May 19, 2021
Loretta Elizabeth "Rette" (Bosserman) Cline, 73, wife of David Lee "Dave" Cline of Staunton, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Staunton, Virginia on September 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Harold Dennis and Mary Elizabeth Moyer Bosserman. Rette was owner, designer, and decorator of "Rette Made Interiors" for many years. Her...
Keaneu Elijah Warren
May 18, 2021
Keaneu Elijah Warren, 21, of Birchwood Road, Staunton stepped into his eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born in Fishersville, Virginia on June 27, 1999, a son of Brent Jerome and Caroline (Conner) Warren. Keaneu was a member of the Church on the Hill in Fishersville...
Nancy C. Taylor
May 17, 2021
Nancy Cecelia (Crafton) Taylor, 90, widow of Edward Glenn Taylor formerly of Kindig Road, Waynesboro passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Accordius at Waynesboro. Nancy was born in Mullins, West Virginia on March 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Frank Hanger and Katie Elsie (Lucas) Crafton. Mrs. Taylor was an active member of the Fishersville Baptist Church, she...
Valda Denise (Fitzgerald) Long
May 15, 2021
Valda Denise (Fitzgerald) Long, 68, wife of Dennis Ray Long, Sr. of 12 Galena Road, Staunton passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born in Staunton, Virginia on October 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Alvin Finley Fitzgerald, Sr. and Phyllis Temple (Newman) Fitzgerald. Valda retired in 2015 as the office manager...
