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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...

Frank Bernard Foschini, Jr.

Frank Bernard Foschini, Jr.

Oct 21, 2025

Frank Bernard Foschini, Jr., 89, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Frank was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 31, 1936, the son of the late Frank Bernard Foschini, Sr. and Olympia (Berardi) Foschini.

Frank was self-employed at Foschini Meat Processing Company, where he took great...

Ray Matthew Pitsenbarger

Ray Matthew Pitsenbarger

Oct 19, 2025

Ray Matthew Pitsenbarger, 89, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 after a brief illness.

Ray was born in Sugar Grove, West Virginia on November 28, 1935, a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Pitsenbarger and Rachel Vaiden Rexrode.

Ray was an avid Amateur Ham Radio operator under the call sign of...

Carol Susan Macdonald

Carol Susan Macdonald

Oct 18, 2025

Carol Susan MacDonald of Staunton, VA, died peacefully at home, entering everlasting life, on October 18th, 2025, just shy of her 72nd birthday. Carol was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 30, 1953, daughter of the late Duncan Sinclair MacDonald and the late Doris (Miller) MacDonald-Hoyle. She was the long-time companion of Clint Edwards, who passed from this...

Ward Gay Whitesell

Ward Gay Whitesell

Oct 17, 2025

Ward Gay Whitesell, 73, husband of Sondra Ann (Keyser) Whitesell, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mr. Whitesell was born in Augusta County, Virginia on July 27, 1952, a son of the late Raymond William and Charlotte Estelle (Griffin) Whitesell.

Ward retired in 2014...

Velisa May (Blasens) Wilfong

Velisa May (Blasens) Wilfong

Oct 16, 2025

Velisa May (Blasens) Wilfong, 81, widow of Berlie Thomas Wilfong, Sr., of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Wilfong was born in Ohio on March 31, 1944, daughter of the late George and Gladys Maude (Byers) Blasens.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wilfong is...

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