Obituary Listing

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....

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...