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Jean Constance Young Wilkins, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church in Fishersville, Virginia with the Reverend Gordon Putnam officiating and Samuel Diehl providing special music. A visitation and reception will follow in the church hall. Interment in the church cemetery will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Henry Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net, where a full version of this obituary may also be viewed.

Sara Wallace McAllister Joyner, 81, of Waynesboro, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro. A memorial service to celebrate Sara's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton with the Reverend Tom DuMontier officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Entombment in the columbarium at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Henry Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net, where a full version of this obituary may also be viewed.

Lynn Harris Hanger Hill, 73, of Mount Sidney, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home after a three-and-a-half-year battle with a rare form of cancer. Lynn was born on July 25, 1952, in Staunton, the daughter of the late George and Betty Hanger. She was the quintessential wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, whose love and influence touched all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband of forty-nine years, Joe; her daughter, Ann and her husband, Josh Gutshall, along with their children, Henry, Gus, Betsy, and Freddie; her daughter, Kay and her husband, Andy Foy, and their children Thomas and Georgia; her son, Jim and his children,...

Shelby Strickland Higgs, of Waynesboro left us peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Fishersville, VA. She was born September 11, 1939, and raised in Reidsville, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband John Higgs; her children, Susan Higgs and her husband, Chad Miller, Robert Higgs and his wife Angela Higgs; her sisters Vivian Pearson and Vanesa Souther; and grandson Duncan Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert Stewart Strickland and Gladys McKinney Strickland; her sister, Hilda Gammond, and her brothers, Bennie, David, and Melvin Strickland. A viewing will be held at Barren Ridge Vineyards in Fishersville, Virginia on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 6:00...

Shelby Strickland Higgs, of Waynesboro left us peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Fishersville, VA. She was born September 11, 1939, and raised in Reidsville, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband John Higgs; her children, Susan Higgs and her husband, Chad Miller, Robert Higgs and his wife Angela Higgs; her sisters Vivian Pearson and Vanesa Souther; and grandson Duncan Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert Stewart Strickland and Gladys McKinney Strickland; her sister, Hilda Gammond, and her brothers, Bennie, David, and Melvin Strickland. A viewing will be held at Barren Ridge Vineyards in Fishersville, Virginia on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 6:00...

James "Jim" Greer Welsh, 86, passed away peacefully at Salemtowne in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1939, and was one of three sons to the late Donald Greer and Helen Kendall Welsh. He spent his youth in Washington, DC and attended Calvin Cooledge High School. After high school, he attended the University of Maryland. During college, he made a personal decision and voluntarily joined the United States Army. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and proudly served three years of active duty, including a tour in Korea and an assignment to the National Security Agency, and three years in the Army Reserve and Maryland National Guard. Over his...

James undefinedJimundefined Greer Welsh, 86, passed away peacefully at Salemtowne in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1939, and was one of three sons to the late Donald Greer and Helen Kendall Welsh. He spent his youth in Washington, DC and attended Calvin Cooledge High School. After high school, he attended the University of Maryland. During college, he made a personal decision and voluntarily joined the United States Army. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and proudly served three years of active duty, including a tour in Korea and an assignment to the National Security Agency, and three years in the Army Reserve and Maryland National Guard....

Victoria "Vicki" Calhoun (Fitzgerald) Medley, 73, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Victoria was born at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg on August 26, 1952, to the late William Fitzgerald and Josephine Marie Fitzgerald (Hite). She is survived by her son, Joseph Carter Medley, and his wife, Dawn, as well as her grandchildren, Laura Olivia Medley and Perry Carter Medley. Victoria's generous nature and youthful spirit will be carried on by many extended family members in the local area and beyond. In addition to her parents, Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Curtis Medley, and a son, Christopher Lee Medley. The...

Sandra Dean Hicks Lancaster, 83, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in Staunton. A true force of nature, Sandra was the heart and soul of her family - the one who held everything and everyone together. To her children, she was everything: a tireless taxi driver, a masterful chef, a meticulous scheduler, and the ever-reliable organizer who somehow made the impossible look easy. She made a house feel like a home, filled with warmth, laughter, and love. Sandraundefineds devotion to her husband was unwavering. Their love was a quiet constant - deep, loyal, and enduring. She made it her mission in life to ensure he was cared for in every way,...

Cecelia Louise Shott, 95 years old, of Staunton, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 07, 2025. She and her husband, Bill, who passed away in 2015, relocated to Fishersville, VA from their home in Fords, NJ thirty-five years ago, and later to Staunton at The Legacy of North Augusta. Mrs. Shott was born in Staten Island, NY in 1930 and married Bill there in 1951. They bought their first home in Fords, NJ and lived there until retiring to Virginia in 1990. She had excellent penmanship and loved writing beautiful notes and letters to her friends and family. She was an outstanding cook, made beautiful, handcrafted items, and joyfully decorated her home for all seasons and...

Henry Lee Houseknecht, 84, a treasured husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1941, in Nuttall burg, West Virginia, to the late Raymond C. and Daisy Young Houseknecht. A proud veteran, Henry served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. After completing his military service, he pursued an electronics career, working for General Electric (GE), Genicom, and then GE FANUC in Charlottesville until his retirement in 2001. Henry graduated from Sophia High School, Sophia, WV, in 1959. One of his proudest moments in life was marrying Christene B. Houseknecht on October 24, 1962, in Shady...

James Maynard Moran, 79, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born on December 28, 1945, in Stuarts Draft to the late Herbert Maynard and Sadie Bell Campbell Moran. James was a man of simple pleasures. He found immense joy in fishing, often spending time on the water. His passion for the outdoors was complemented by his enthusiasm for NASCAR racing, which he enjoyed watching tirelessly. His humor was a gift he generously shared, making him a beloved figure among family and friends. James had a unique gift for telling jokes that kept those around him laughing. His ability to lighten the mood made him a cherished presence in everyoneundefineds...

Gloria Lee Alphin Flournoy, 85, of Staunton, and formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington. Arrangements are being handled by Henry Funeral Home in Staunton. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net, where a full version of this obituary may also be viewed.

Steven Andrew Bolt, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, unexpectedly at his residence in Greenville. He was born on July 2, 1969, in Fredericksburg to the late Paul Earl Bolt and Carole Lee Whitehead Bolt Hylton. Steve was an active member of Wayne Hills Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a deacon, sharing his time, talents, and faith with his church family. A true sports enthusiast, Steve had a special passion for football, particularly his unwavering support of the Washington Commanders. He could often be found cheering them on, whether it was on game day or with friends and family. Beyond the physical field, he also loved getting involved with fantasy football....

Dolis Clifton Parker Nuckols, 98, of Walkers Creek, Middlebrook, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton. She was born on July 15, 1926, in Botetourt County, to the late Walter Woodrow and Gracie Austin Parker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Dolis was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lloyd Franklin Nuckols, Sr. of Walkers Creek, and a daughter, Anne Nuckols Page of Christiansburg. She is survived by two sons, Lloyd "Frank" Nuckols, Jr. (Brenda} of Walkers Creek and Gary Nuckols (Dora} of Fairfield; one daughter, Candy Widner (Jimmy) of Craigsville; a son-in?-law, James C. Page of Christiansburg; three...

Betty Louise Flowers Stevenson, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville. She was born on June 28, 1940, in Rice to the late Walter, Sr. and Hattie Pearl Oakes Flowers. For many years, Betty worked as a line fixer at Americal Factory. Outside of her professional life she was a devoted homemaker. She found great joy in cooking and would often cook delicious meals for family and friends. She was also an avid sewer in her spare time. Betty also had a profound passion for history, particularly the Civil War, and was a devoted enthusiast of trains. She is survived by her daughter, Hattie McLain and her husband, Shawn; her...

Tom left this earthly world on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to be reunited with family members that have passed before him. Tom, also known to family, friends, and neighbors as "Uncle", "Pops", and "White", was born in Chenoa, Illinois, on March 22, 1930, the son of the late Robert Leland and Flora May Harris White and grew up in nearby Pontiac, IL. Tom joined the Air Force when he was 18 and retired as a Staff Sergeant after 20 years of service as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. Tom married Mary Inez Smiley on October 27, 1967, and they made their home on Russell Rock Lane in Greenville, Virginia in March 1969. Tom worked in other capacities after his military service, mostly as...

Frances Carolyn Smith Obaugh, 98, went to be with Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1926, in Atlee, Virginia to the late Adoniram George, Jr. and Esther Reese Smith. Carolyn was a graduate of Goochland High School in 1944 and Madison College of Harrisonburg, VA in 1948. She moved to Staunton in 1949 and worked as a church secretary at the First Baptist Church for twelve years. She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon-Deacon Emeritus. She taught Sunday school for seventy-two years and she also volunteered at the Augusta Health Thrift Shop for over sixty-five years. She was a lifetime member of the Salvation Army Board...

Shirley Ellen Jackson Chestnut, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Marlinton, West Virginia to the late Edward Thomas and Pearl Lillie Palmer Jackson. For over a decade, Shirley and her husband ran a convenience store. After their time in the store, Shirley dedicated herself to her career at Genesco, followed by an equally fulfilling tenure at McKee that spanned over a decade. Shirley was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. Outside of her faith life, she had a passionate love for making ceramics. Camping was another cherished passion of Shirley's, especially at their beloved camp...

Eleanor Thompson Jamison Noblin Supple of Staunton, VA died December 25, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1920, in Belle Haven, VA and grew up in Kannapolis, NC and the Hebron community, just south of Staunton. She is the daughter of The Reverend William Chalmers Jamison, a Presbyterian minister and Carrie Elizabeth Thompson Jamison, both of North Carolina. On June 23, 1951, in a double wedding ceremony presided over by her father and the father of her sister's groom, performed at the First Presbyterian Church of Staunton, Eleanor married Embra Yancy Noblin, Jr. The couple were married for twenty-two years until his death in November 1973. Eleanor taught school at Wasena Elementary in...

Gene Robert Weller, 88, entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on February 16, 1936, in Verona, the youngest of three sons, to the late Walton "Pop" Milton and Carrie Virginia Aldhizer Weller. Gene's career spanned several decades, beginning with his education at Mt. Sidney Elementary School and culminating in his graduation from Middle River High School in 1954. Following his passion for engineering, he became employed by the Virginia Highway Department and subsequently worked at Johnson & Williams as a consulting engineer and surveyor. For forty-four years, Gene served as a construction superintendent for Aaron J. Conner, a general contractor in...