Frances Jane (Williams) Pannell
Oct 31, 2026
Frances (Williams) Pannell, formerly of Staunton, VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the age of 91 at her residence in Buford, GA.
Frances was born in Staunton, VA on May 17, 1935, as a daughter of the late Arthur Alexander Williams and Selma (Brown) Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
William Amos "Billy" Davidson
Nov 9, 2026
William Amos "Billy" Davidson, 86, widower of Barbara Jean (Davis) Davidson, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
Mr. Davidson was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on September 21, 1940, son of the late Leslie Glenwood Davidson, Sr. and Virginia Pearl (Forlines) Davidson.
Billy graduated from Gretna High School, class of 1958 and...
Denise Michele (Taylor) Speese
Nov 8, 2026
Denise Michele (Taylor) Speese, 65, widow of Edward “Ed” Mohler Speese, of Buena Vista, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia surrounded by her girls.
Mrs. Speese was born in Lexington, Virginia on September 29, 1961, a daughter of the late Leonard William Taylor and Rachel (Bond) Taylor.
Denise retired from Western...
Rosa Cordova Ibarra
Nov 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Rosa Córdova Ibarra, age 81, of Staunton, Virginia, on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Born Rosa Córdova Jaime on February 12, 1945 in Sahuaripa, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Julio Córdova Chávez and Amelia Jaime Córdova.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48...
Elaine Lucille (Mules) Sykes
Nov 8, 2026
Elaine Lucille (Mules) Sykes, 90, widow of Malcolm Bernard Sykes, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Sykes was born in Cortland, New York on February 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Franklin K. Mules and Lela L. (Mallery) Mules.
Elaine was a member of Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church and was formerly employed as a...
Dustin Brian Kelly
Nov 6, 2026
Dustin Brian Kelly, 46, of Staunton passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Arlington, Virginia on December 10, 1979, a son of Cynthia Janet Wallace and the late Timothy Brian Kelly.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his Grandfather Phil (Papaw) Stark (SD); Grandfather Richard Kelly (WA); Grandparents Troy (Willie)...
Mary Catherine Virginia (Wilson) Cain
Nov 5, 2026
Mary Catherine Virginia (Wilson) Cain, 93, widow of Delmer Courtney “Buzz” Cain, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.
Mrs. Cain was born in Moorefield, West Virginia on March 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Mada Lee (Turner) Wilson Shiflett, and her husband, Dewey Shiflett and Claude Oscar Wilson.
Mary and...
Randy Martin Garth
Nov 2, 2026
Randy Martin Garth, 73, husband of Kathy Garth, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Garth was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on February 21, 1953, a son of the late Walter Martin Garth and Peggy Jean Garth.
Randy retired from Hershey following 35 years of service as a Control Room Operator. He was a devoted...
Leonard Preston Shover
Oct 26, 2026
Leonard Preston Shover, 84, formerly of Staunton, widower of Carolyn Frances (Simmons) Shover, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Fishersville.
Mr. Shover was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 18, 1942, a son of the late Russell Eugene and Elizabeth (Arehart) Shover.
Leonard retired from the Augusta Co-op, where he worked in the feed mill. Following his retirement, he began...
Irene Frances (DeMott) Hazlett
Oct 25, 2026
Irene Frances (DeMott) Hazlett, 79, of 1017 Nelson St. Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her residence.
Irene was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Andrew Clement DeMott and Margaret (Nolan) DeMott Altenburg.
Irene moved to the Shenandoah Valley from Brooklyn at a young age. She served as an eligibility...
Carolyn (Monroe) Lawson
Oct 22, 2026
Carolyn Monroe Lawson, wife of Charles Lawson, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Lawson was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on March 15, 1939, daughter of the late Allen Monroe and Mary (Massey) Monroe.
Carolyn was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and retired from Hollister after many dedicated years of service. She loved to...
Barbara DePriest Johnson
Oct 22, 2026
Barbara (DePriest) Johnson, 89, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from complications associated with dementia.
Ms. Johnson was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 31, 1937, a daughter of the late Helen and Robert DePriest.
Barbara enjoyed reading, word puzzles and watching basketball.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Johnson was preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley Bell, Dee...
Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell
Oct 19, 2026
Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell, 85, of Staunton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Howdyshell was born in Augusta County on March 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Ottobine Preston Benson and Georgia Mae (Strickler) Benson.
Clara is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Kermit...
Vernell Dean "Verne" Canfield
Oct 18, 2026
Vernell Dean “Verne” Canfield, 93, of Verona, Virginia, passed away on October 18, 2026, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Frances Cline Canfield, his large and loving family, and many former players, colleagues, and friends whose lives he touched over decades of teaching, coaching, and service.
Verne was born on June 18, 1933, in Mitchell, South Dakota....
Mary Frances (Patterson) Fridley
Oct 17, 2026
Mary Frances (Patterson) Fridley, 55, wife of Steven “Scott” Fridley of Churchville, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Fridley was born in Staunton, Virginia, on December 8, 1970, the daughter of Carrie Elizabeth (Maybush) Patterson and the late William Alexander Patterson.
Mary received her cosmetology license from the Staunton School of Cosmetology and began her career that would...
Debra Darlene (Doyle) Michael
Oct 16, 2026
Debra Darlene (Doyle) Michael, 72, widow of Robert Calvin Michael of Mount Sidney, passed away, Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Michael was born in Warm Springs, Virginia, on October 18, 1953, a daughter of the late Carl Melvin Doyle, Sr. and Willo Odessa (Gutshall) Doyle.
Debra retired from Augusta Health as a receptionist/secretary, and she enjoyed eating out and...
Mabel May (Hostetter) Riley
Oct 16, 2026
Mabel May (Hostetter) Riley, 98, of Swoope, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Riley was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia on November 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Andrew Thomas Hostetter and Carrie Cecil (Clark) Hostetter.
She was a member of Lighthouse Church, the Verona Moose, and the Staunton Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She was...
Henry Harris Moffett, Jr.
Oct 14, 2026
Henry Harris Moffett, Jr, 98, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro.
The son of Henry Harris and Virginia (Page) Moffett, he was born September 7, 1928 in Augusta County, the last member of his family to be born at the family homeplace, Locust Hill.
Mr. Moffett graduated with the first class of Wilson Memorial...
William Clayton "Bill" Botkin
Oct 9, 2026
William “Bill” Clayton Botkin, 85, widower of Patricia Ann “Patty” (Lambert) Whitesel Botkin of Weyers Cave, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Botkin was born on April 14, 1941, in Highland County, Virginia, a son of the late Hugh Actles Botkin and Ethel McCray Botkin.
Bill found some of his greatest joys in the great outdoors, where...
Julli Ann Schiattareggia
Oct 8, 2026
Julli Ann Schiattareggia, 65, of Staunton passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the home of her sister.
Ms. Schiattareggia was born in Alexandria, Virginia on October 23, 1960, a daughter of the late Victor Schiattareggia and Peggy Joan (Walker) Meadows.
Julli worked at Lowes in Staunton for ten years as a customer service representative, and previously with the Future Farmers...
