Davie Linda (Day) Leach
Aug 13, 2025
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heavens…a time to be born and a time to die." (Ecc. 3:1-2)
Davie Linda (Day) Leach, 80, of Staunton, wife of William Darell Leach, Jr., ended her journey in this world on August 13, 2025, at Shenandoah House in Fishersville.
She was...
Thomas Franklin Mitchell
Aug 12, 2025
Thomas Franklin Mitchell, 75, husband of Rosemary Dianne Lee Mitchell, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
He was born in Henry County, Virginia on August 11, 1950, a son of the late Robert K. and Kathlyn G. (Meeks) Mitchell.
Thomas was a member of First United Methodist Church in Martinsville. He was...
Selda Jane (Sprouse) King
Aug 9, 2025
Selda Jane (Sprouse) King, 89, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Ms. King was born in Alleghany County, Virginia on July 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Raleigh Holland Sprouse and Irene Elva (Herron) Persinger.
Selda retired after many years of service from Penny...
Martha Ann (Fugate) Saplak
Aug 8, 2025
Martha Ann Saplak, of Stuarts Draft, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 80.
Martha was born on December 25, 1944, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to her parents Daniel "Buck" Fugate and Mary Katherine Blethen Fugate.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Andrew Saplak, her parents, and...
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Talbott) Harris
Aug 5, 2025
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Talbott) Harris, 72, wife of Herman Joseph Harris, of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Harris was born in Elkins, West Virginia on May 21, 1953, a daughter of the late Junior Harrison Talbott and Rhoda Alice (Chrichfield) Vandergrift.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harris...
Wilda "Faye" (Chandler) Fretwell
Aug 5, 2025
Wilda "Faye" (Chandler) Fretwell, 79, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Tuesday, August 05, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Fretwell was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on March 7, 1946, a daughter of the late John William Chandler and Juanita Virginia (Nuckols) Chandler.
Faye retired from DuPont after 38 years of dedicated service as an administrative...
Charlotte Ann (Snyder) Chandler
Aug 4, 2025
On August 4, 2025, our family said goodbye to one of the kindest and most loving souls we've ever known. Charlotte Snyder Chandler, born on April 29, 1939, spent 86 years brightening the lives of those around her — not only through her gentle nature but also with her quiet wit and enduring wisdom.
To her family...
Andrew Delmas Rexrode
Aug 3, 2025
Andrew Delmas Rexrode, 78, husband of Barbara Hope (Doyle) Rexrode, of Fishersville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Mr. Rexrode was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on December 24, 1946, a son of the late Andrew Wesley Rexrode and Ella (Rexrode) Rexrode.
Andrew was a veteran of the United States Army and...
Marjorie Evelyn (Woodall) Johnson
Aug 2, 2025
Marjorie Evelyn (Woodall) Johnson, 79, widow of Billy Anthon Johnson of Stuarts Draft, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Johnson was born on January 23, 1946 in Hampton, Virginia a daughter of the late James H. Woodall and Lola M. (West) Woodall.
Marjorie was a dedicated member of Women...
John Wesley Hudkins
Aug 2, 2025
John Wesley Hudkins, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on October 18, 1939, John lived a simple life devoted to his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Janie, for 52 years until her passing in 2015. He was a proud and loving...
Elizabeth “Betty” Tarrant Wright
Aug 2, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Tarrant Wright, 76, of Verona, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 2, 2025.
Betty was the beloved wife of P.J. Wright, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family, faith, and community.
Born to the late George...
Elton Daniel Groah
Aug 1, 2025
Elton Daniel Groah, infant son of Jeffrey Ryan Groah and Alisha Marie Earhart of Stuarts Draft, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Surviving in addition to his parents is a brother, Jeffrey Groah, Jr.; a sister, Cheyenne Owens; grandparents, Thomas and Connie Groah and David Earhart and Vickie Kyger; a great-grandmother, Bential...
Timothy Squire Washington
Jul 25, 2025
Timothy Squire Washington, 57, husband of Angela Marie (Redman) Washington, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Blue Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Harrisonburg.
Mr. Washington was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on January 7, 1968, a son of the late Alexander Washington and Mildred Ann (Dickerson) Washington.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of...
John Nicholas Craft
Jul 25, 2025
John Nicholas Craft, 80, of Staunton, passed away at River Edge, Waynesboro, Virginia on Friday, July 25, 2025.
John was born in Dehue, West Virginia on February 1, 1945. He was the son of the late Earl Adair and Ruby Gertrude (Biggs) Craft.
He was a graduate of Goshen High School. John proudly served in...
Rebecca Elizabeth Sherrill
Jul 23, 2025
Rebecca Elizabeth Sherrill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia following a lengthy illness. She was 43.
Becca was born in Horseshoe Beach, Florida on October 18, 1981 to Mark and Julie Sherrill.
She grew up in Horseshoe Beach and in Ocala, Florida until the age of sixteen when the family...
Dorothy Marie (Fitzgerald) Gilbert
Jul 23, 2025
Dorothy Marie (Fitzgerald) Gilbert, 82, wife of Ronald Barry Gilbert, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Gilbert was born in Augusta County, Virginia on December 2, 1942, daughter of the late Thurman Lester Fitzgerald and Ethel Mae (Benson) Flickinger.
Dorothy retired from Western State Hospital, where...
Lois Ann (Armstrong) Shiflett
Jul 19, 2025
Lois Ann (Armstrong) Shiflett, 74, of Crimora passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at her residence.
Ms. Shiflett was born on March 21, 1951 in Hyattsville, Maryland, a daughter of the late Marshall Armstrong and Julia (Ray) Armstrong.
Lois was a member of the Staunton Seventh-day Adventist Church and was employed at Western State Hospital...
Letinia (Campbell) Chittum
Jul 19, 2025
Letinia (Campbell) Chittum, 63, widow of Larry Wayne Chittum of Waynesboro, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Verona, surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Chittum was born on August 12, 1961 in Waynesboro, Virginia, a daughter of Janet M. (Kennedy) Campbell and the late Harry E. Campbell.
Letinia retired after 43 years from the...
Kristina Marie "Krissy" Kirtz
Jul 16, 2025
Kristina Marie "Krissy" Kirtz, 56, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Ms. Kirtz was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1969, a daughter of the late Paul Wesley Kirtz and Dorothy Jane "Dottie" (Throckmorton) Kirtz.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Kirtz was preceded in death...
Marvin Thomas Thompson
Jul 15, 2025
Marvin Thomas Thompson, 68, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Thompson was born in Virginia on July 12, 1957, a son of the late Mary Dihl and Samuel Benson.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his step-father, Jake Dihl; two...
