Richard Calvin Coyner
Apr 17, 2026
Richard C. Coyner, 85, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Coyner was born in Augusta County, on March 2, 1941, the son of the late Ralph and Margaret Coyner and foster son of Elmer and Effie Chandler.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet Foley Coyner. They were married on August...
Donald Franklin "Frank" Hawkins
Apr 15, 2026
Donald Franklin Hawkins
Donald Franklin “Frank” Hawkins, 70, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hawkins, his mother, Jean Robertson, and a brother, David M. Hawkins.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth E. Hawkins and his wife, Julie; two sons, Ethan M. Hawkins and Carter Hawkins and his wife, Taylor; a...
Holly Jo Shablack
Apr 14, 2026
The beloved Holly Jo Shablack passed away peacefully in her home in Staunton, Virginia, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, following a courageous and dignified battle with colon cancer. Born on October 28, 1990, at the Patuxent River Naval Base in Maryland to the late John Edward Shablack, Jr. and Mansueta Shablack, Holly lived a life defined by intellectual rigor, deep...
Hudson Brooks Spence
Apr 13, 2026
Hudson Brooks Spence, infant son of Mason Christopher Spence and Ansley Carson Jenkins passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on April 12, 2026 in Charlottesville.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Sandra Morris, Barbara Jenkins, and Doris Spence.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother,...
Donna (McManaway) Vandevander
Apr 11, 2026
Donna (McManaway) Vandevander, 82, wife of Jerry L. Vandevander, of Mount Solon, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Vandevander was born on November 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest Peyton McManaway and Viola Evangeline (Michael) McManaway.
Donna was a member of Crosslink Community Church in Rockingham County and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Surviving...
Donald Lee "Duck" Cary
Apr 6, 2026
Donald Lee “Duck” Cary, born July 8, 1961, passed away on April 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. Duck was the beloved son of the late Donald and Mary “Lou” (Leach) Cary, and preceded in death by his brother, Mike Cary and wife Julie (Bartley) Cary.
Duck is survived by his two sons, Christopher Cary (Jennifer) and Andrew Cary (Sara), who...
Ann Dee (Price) Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Ann Dee (Price) Smith, 56, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her residence.
Ms. Smith was born in Staunton, Virginia on May 8, 1969, a daughter of the late William Hunter Price, Jr. and Mary Jane (Powers) Strickler.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Smith was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Fletcher and Scherrie Marie Ramsey.
Surviving,...
Paula Sue Craun
Apr 5, 2026
Paula Sue Craun, 70, of Swoope, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Ms. Craun was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on December 29, 1955, a daughter of the late Charles Raymond Craun and Elizabeth (Daggy) Miller.
Paula worked as a store assistant at IGA, where she was known for her friendly spirit. In her free...
Helen Coffey Lipsky
Apr 5, 2026
Helen C. Lipsky, 88, of Waynesboro, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family.
Mrs. Lipsky was born on April 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Dewey L. and Jesse R. Coffey.
Helen dedicated many years of her life to serving Waynesboro and Augusta County as an obstetrical nurse, spending her entire career as a...
Willie Johnson Clark
Apr 1, 2026
Willie Johnson Clark, also known by many as Melvin and Jack, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on June 8, 1938, in Irish Creek, Virginia, Willie was a lifelong resident of Staunton, where he built a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure.
Willie is survived by his devoted...
Charles Lucian "Charlie" Davis, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Charles Lucian “Charlie” Davis, Jr., 83, husband of Mary Susan (Brebner) Davis, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mr. Davis was born in Naola, Virginia on November 10, 1942, the son of the late Charles Lucian Davis, Sr. and Myra Lee (Maddox) Davis.
Charlie was blessed in love throughout his...
Arthur Brown "Spyder" Benson
Mar 30, 2026
Arthur Brown “Spyder” Benson, 79, husband of Linda Irene (Cash) Benson, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
Mr. Benson was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on December 12, 1946, a son of the late James Ester Ramsey and Catherine Elizabeth (Harlow) Benson Ramsey.
Spyder was a proud veteran of the United...
Randall Glenn Taylor
Mar 27, 2026
Randall Glenn Taylor, 63, of Staunton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Mr. Taylor was born in Staunton, Virginia on February 9, 1963, a son of the late George H. Taylor, Sr. and Ruth G. (Fauber) Taylor.
Randall was graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and a longtime hair stylist at High Tech. After...
Roger W. Peraldo
Mar 26, 2026
Roger W. Peraldo went to be with his heavenly Father on March 26, 2026 in Plano, TX.
Roger was married for 57 years to Emma June (Hill) Peraldo, who preceded him in death in May 2021.
The son of the late Ernest E. Peraldo and Stella (Maxine) Eanes, Roger was born and raised in Bluefield, WV. He was preceded in death by...
Willie Franklin McNeal, Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Willie Franklin McNeal, Jr., 75, of Denver, North Carolina and formerly of Verona, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his daughter’s residence in Denver, North Carolina.
Mr. McNeal was born in Craigsville, Virginia on December 10, 1950, a son of the late Willie Franklin McNeal, Sr. and Thelma Beatrice (Boyne) McNeal.
Willie retired from Augusta County Public Schools, where...
Jeanette Virginia (Peabody) Hitechew
Mar 23, 2026
Jeanette Virginia (Peabody) Hitechew, 78, wife of Harry F. Hitechew, Jr. of Staunton, and formerly of Walkers Creek, passed away quietly surrounded by her family and friends, on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Mrs. Hitechew was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 19, 1947, a daughter of the late Frederick Francis Peabody, Jr., and Pauline (Hamilton) Peabody.
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Shelvey Jean (Holliday) Huntley
Mar 22, 2026
Shelvey Jean "Pat" (Holliday) Huntley, 85, widow of Russell Liggett Huntley, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her residence, with her two sons by her side.
Mrs. Huntley was born in Staunton, Virginia on January 4, 1941, a daughter of the late Frances Pauline (Desper) Holliday.
Pat was a member...
Patricia Mae "Patsy" (Staton) Thompson
Mar 20, 2026
Patricia Mae (Staton) Thompson, 85, widow of Edward Cline Thompson Sr., formerly of Thomas Street, Staunton, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at Brookdale in Staunton.
Mrs. Thompson was born at Kings Daughters Hospital on Mary Baldwin University Campus in Staunton, Virginia on March 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Glenn Wade Staton and Helen (Painter) Staton.
In addition to her...
Janice Rae (Moore) Page
Mar 17, 2026
Janice Rae (Moore) Page, 89, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Royal Care at Birch Ridge in Staunton.
Ms. Page was born in Aberdeen, Maryland on November 22, 1936, a daughter of the late George Holden Moore and Elizabeth Rebecca (Metz) Moore.
Janice retired from the United States Federal Government after many...
