OBITUARIES

Dec 20, 2021

Charles Glen Wagoner, 73, of Staunton, went to be with Jesus on December 20, 2021 at University of Virginia Medical Center, with his sons by his side.

He was born June 8, 1948 in Staunton, a son of the late Center Oscar and Edith Virginia (Beverage) Wagoner.

After high school Charles went to work for...

Dec 17, 2021

BLUE GRASS — Arthur Lee Mitchell Jr., 94, of Blue Grass, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at U.Va. Medical Center.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Dry Fork, Pittsylvania County, on March 8, 1927, a son of Frances Oakes and Arthur Lee Mitchell.

Upon graduation from Whitmell Farm Life School, Mr. Mitchell’s life...

Dec 10, 2021

Leonard Edmond Phillips, Jr., age 88, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, following a series of health issues that he fought bravely, but ultimately could not overcome.  He was at peace with himself and with his God in whom he trusted in all things. His wife, Twila G. Phillips, to whom he had been married for...

Dec 9, 2021

Violet Irene Pingley, 96, of Warren, OH passed away on December 9, 2021 at her home. She was born May 31, 1925 in Hightown, a daughter of the late Clay and Viola (Washburn) Hise.

Irene worked for a period of time at Red's Auto Glass and will be remembered for her love of growing and tending to...

Dec 7, 2021

Judy Carol (Hodge) Kincaid, 73, of Staunton passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Augusta Health.

She was born December 8, 1947 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Bland Newton and Minnie Gladys (Simmons) Hodge.

A homemaker who loved holidays and family gatherings, Judy, was the “glue that held it together.” She could...

Dec 4, 2021

Mark David Hodge, 59, of McDowell, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 while escorting a Boy Scout troop through Butler Cave in Williamsville.  He transitioned from the depths of the earth while doing the thing he loved most in this world, exploring the soil and soul beneath his feet and sharing his passion for caving with young folk and...

Dec 4, 2021

Bertha “Sandy” (Coukouma) Hevener, 76, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Augusta Health.

She was born March 7, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Richard Speros and Ida Mae (Cagle) Coukouma.

Sandy was a contributor to the Washington D.C. Color School movement of abstract expressionist artists in...

Dec 2, 2021

Betty Sue (Mauzy) Caricofe, 86, of Monterey passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.

She was born in Hightown on September 8, 1935, a daughter of the late William Whitfield and Lillie Grace (Harper) Mauzy. On October 7, 1972 she married Waide Franklin Caricofe, Jr., who predeceased her on April 6, 1992.

A woman of great faith, Betty was a member...

Nov 20, 2021

Note: Those attending the service are encouraged to arrive no later than 12:45 p.m. and wear waterproof boots as well as warm clothing.

Boyd Wilson “Steve” Stephenson Jr., 73, of West Augusta passed away, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Staunton, November 14,...

Nov 14, 2021

NOTE: AT THE FAMILY'S REQUEST THE SERVICE VENUE AS BEEN CHANGED FROM THE CEMETERY TO HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH.

June Ann (Ellsworth) Hevener, 80, of Fredericksburg and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021.

She was born in Alexandria, a daughter of the late Clarence J. and Edna B. Ellsworth

June favored...

Nov 13, 2021

Dorothy Josephine (Collins) Whitson, 91, of Deerfield, passed away, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Augusta County on October 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Roy Nicholas and Mary Ervine (Rawley) Collins. On April 29, 1950 she married Francis Leo “Bud” Whitson, who preceded her in death on June 11, 2016....

Nov 12, 2021

Robert “Benny” Ralston, 90, of McDowell, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.

He was born in McDowell on October 15, 1931, a son of the late Frank Tyler and Caroline (Hess) Ralston.

An Army veteran, Benny served in Korea from July 1952 until June 1954. He was a former member of Stonewall Ruritan Club and...

Nov 2, 2021

Chrissy Lyn Simmons, 38, of McDowell, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the home of her father, Roger Simmons.

She was born March 17, 1983, in Staunton, a daughter of Donna Marie (Moore) Keffer and Roger Allen Simmons.

A family-oriented girl, Chrissy loved spending time hunting with her dad, time spent with her niece...

Nov 1, 2021

Kevin Thomas Thornsbury, 51, of Mill Gap, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home on Back Creek.

He was born July 10, 1970, in Richlands, a son of Glenna Carolyn (Bailey) Thornsbury of Grundy and the late Billy Edward Thornsbury.

A 1988 graduate of Grundy Senior High, Kevin continued his education at Diesel...

Oct 22, 2021

Thomas “Butch” Abram Gray, 62, of Monterey, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born June 5, 1959 in Marlinton, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Bessie Ann (Cutlip) Gray.

A kind-hearted gentleman, Butch was always there to help those in need. He enjoyed mowing grass...

Oct 16, 2021

William Boyd Will, 72, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Augusta Health.

He was born November 22, 1948 in Blue Grass, a son of the late William Cyrus and Alice Wanda (Harper) Will.

A 1967 Highland High School graduate, William was drafted by the United States Army and ultimately served three...

Oct 8, 2021

Thelma Lorraine (Hiner) Townsend, 93, of Mill Gap, passed away, Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 4, 1927 in Monterey, the only child of the late Rhoda (Hiner) Evick. On December 20, 1946 she married the late Lynn Elwood Townsend and shared 71 years of marriage with him until his passing July...

Oct 6, 2021

FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED Ethel Lee Frampton, 67, of Head Waters, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 30, 1954, in Staunton. a daughter of the late Wesley and Nora Lee (Helmick) Frampton.

Ethel had worked in the cafeteria at Highland County Public School for...

Oct 2, 2021

Ralph Edward Arbogast, 80, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Blue Grass on April 30, 1941, a son of the late Abel Carl and Matie Marie (Waggoner) Arbogast. On November 7, 1969 he married Phyllis Ann Waybright.

As a boy, Ralph was raised in and remained...

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Lee (Cayton) Varner, 97, of Monterey passed Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge.

She was born October 7, 1923 in Moyers, WV., a daughter of the late William Frank and Betty (Moats) Cayton. On May 26, 1947 she married Russell Benjamin Varner, who preceded her in death on February 18,...