OBITUARIES

Feb 9, 2022

Edmund Randolph Hevener, Jr., 68 of Blue Grass, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

He was born June 28, 1953 in Staunton, a son of the late Edmund Randolph Hevener Sr. and Pauline Thacker Hevener. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandy Hevener, December 4, 2021.

In his youth Edmund cultivated a...

Jan 27, 2022

Elwood Neal Sawyers, age 84, husband of Peggy (Faircloth) Sawyers of McDowell, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Born July 9, 1937 in Elk Creek, he was a son of the late Ted Clarence and Lillie Ethel (Poole) Sawyers.

Mr. Sawyers had retired as a Chief Warrant Officer following a 20-year career with the U.S. ...

Jan 22, 2022

Bertha Gail (Stinespring) Robertson, 64, of Warm Springs was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at University of Virginia Medical Center.

She was born in Bath County, December 6, 1957, a daughter of the late Samuel Allen and Faye Lois (Kennedy) Stinespring. On August 29,1981 she married Billy...

Jan 20, 2022

Katherine Ann (Hupman) Lindsey, 58, of Grottoes passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Sentara RMH.

She was born April 18, 1963 in Bath County, a daughter of the late James Lyle and Mary Edith (Robinson) Hupman.

Katherine enjoyed putting puzzles together and took pride in taking care of her kitties. Above all, she loved...

Jan 16, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wayne Wilson, 85, of Gypsy Hill Apartments in Staunton, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the home of his daughter, Victoria in Swoope.

He was born September 26, 1936 in Nutter Fort, WV, a son of the late Pete William and Mae Matilda (Dawson) Wilson.

A proud US Army veteran, Bob served...

Jan 15, 2022

Floyd Douglas Smith, known locally as “Doug”, passed from this life January 15, 2022, surrounded by his wife Caroline; daughter, Laura with her partner, Audrey; daughter, Robin with her son, Daniel.  Robin’s husband, Richard and daughter, Caroline stayed home in India and followed the journey by phone.

Doug was most familiar to people in the three-county area...

Jan 10, 2022

Nellie Amelia (Holtman) Brown, 100, of Quinton, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Morningside of Bellgrade.

She was born May 2, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Arthur Carl and Nellie Elizabeth (Sigler) Holtman.

Nellie graduated nursing school in Baltimore, Maryland in 1941 and enjoyed a long career at Norfolk General...

Dec 29, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Curry) Halterman, 97, of Stuarts Draft and formerly Monterey, passed away, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Augusta Health.

She was born in Lost Creek, WV December 7, 1924, a daughter of the late Luther Roscoe and Ruth (Dodril) Curry.

A World War II veteran, Naomi served with the US Naval Personnel Separation Unit....

Dec 26, 2021

Shelby Jean (Hevener) Grant, 80, of McDowell, went to meet her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 26, 2021 at her home.

She was born May 5, 1941 in Monterey, a daughter of the late Elmer and Lucy (Griffin) Hevener.

A child of God, Shelby was an intercessor, encourager, friend, helper and confidant in all she...

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....