Nancy Louise (Hamblin) Puffenbarger
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...
Ronald Sherwood Messinger
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...
Leonard Allen Layman
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...
Otis Dudley Feaganes
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...
Dale Kennan Guffey
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...
Madeline Gail (Trent) Fitzgerald
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...
Mary Sue (Nutty) Wagner
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Sue (Nutty) Wagner, 86, wife of Donald Ray "Don" Wagner, of Mona Circle, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Wagner was born in Augusta County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward Raymond and Minnie Ada (Moore) Nutty.
Sue was an active member of Third Presbyterian Church. She was an...
Easter (Brown) Pitzer
Dec 6, 2025
Easter (Brown) Pitzer, 100, widow of Paul Preston Pitzer, of Fishersville, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Pitzer was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on April 12, 1925, a daughter of the late Clinton Dewey Brown and Rebecca Lorise (Glass) Brown.
Easter was the oldest active member of St....
Sherry Lynn Grissom
Dec 4, 2025
Sherry Lynn Grissom, 56, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. A resident of Stuart's Draft, VA, Sherry's vibrant presence touched everyone who had the joy of knowing her.
Sherry was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1969.
She was a devoted mother to her children, Richard, Ashley, David and Jacob Grissom. Sherry was...
Barbara Hartman Ayres
Dec 4, 2025
Barbara Hartman Ayres, 70, widow of Ronald Lee "Charlie" Ayres of Buena Vista, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Ayres was born in Virginia, on September 7, 1955 a daughter of the late Audra Kirby and special step-father, Wayne Kirby.
Barbara enjoyed the outdoors, holidays and spending time with her...
Jo Annis (Humbert) Eller
Dec 3, 2025
Jo Annis (Humbert) Eller, 92, widow of Harlan Hernley "Andy" Eller, of Crimora, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
Mrs. Eller was born in New Hope, Virginia on September 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Joseph Alvin Humbert and Naomi (Wright) Humbert.
Jo Annis graduated from...
Gratton Payne "G.P." Fisher, Iii
Dec 2, 2025
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Gratton Payne "G.P." Fisher, III, 66, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine.
Mr. Fisher was born on December 16, 1958, a son of the late Gratton Payne Fishers, Jr. and Margaret Houston (Groah) Swats.
G.P. was a...
Ruby Jane (Ruebush) Hutchens
Nov 30, 2025
Ruby Jane (Ruebush) Hutchens, 95, widow of Robert Raymond Hutchens, Sr., of Waynesboro, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Kings Daughters Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton.
Mrs. Hutchens was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Clarence Crowell Ruebush, Sr. and Anna Grace (Brockway) Ruebush.
Ruby...
Agnes Ernestine (Hussey) Stanley
Nov 30, 2025
Agnes Ernestine (Hussey) Stanley, 99, widow of Lloyd Andres Stanley, Sr., of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Brookdale of Staunton.
Mrs. Stanley was born in Sangersville, Virginia on January 16, 1926, daughter of the late David Andrew Hussey and Fannie Rebecca (Arion) Hussey.
Agnes was employed with Smith's Transfer as a...
Betty L. (Monroe) Harris Decker
Nov 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty L. (Monroe) Harris Decker, 89.
Betty left for her heavenly home on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence in Staunton, VA.
Betty was born in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, on November 22, 1936, to Allen and Mary Kathrine Monroe. She was...
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
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
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
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
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...
