All Obituaries

Frances Marie Cook Love, 86, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026.  She was born in Waynesboro on October 5, 1939. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Renis Dinkle and Lucy Naomi (Sandy) Cook; her husband, Ernest Love and son Johnny; her brothers, Donald Cook and Howard Cook and her sister, Caroline Cook. She is survived by her loving children: daughter, Rebecca Peiler (husband, Brandon), son, Tate Love (wife, Shannon); her ...

David Mengel Adam, Jr., 91, of Fishersville, VA, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born May 8, 1934, in Kutztown, PA, to David M. Adam, Sr. and Beulah Geiger Adam. He graduated from Perry Township High School in 1952 and from Penn State in 1957 with a degree in business. He was a member of Sigma Phi Alpha fraternity. In November 1956, he married Margaret (Peggy) Lloyd whom he met on a blind date at PSU. Though they later divorced, they remained close friends throughout their lives. After ...

Peggi Cassandra Black Hamilton was born on May 18, 1965, in Washington, D.C., to the late Pearl Columbus Black, Jr., and Margaret Frances Bomar McKenzie Black. She gained her wings on April 14, 2026, after a brief illness. Peggi is now reunited in Heaven with her three siblings, Paul C. Black, Janelle E. McKenzie Black (Lynn), and Mark E. McKenzie (Pony); her beloved godmother, Beverly Yvette Pettiford; her close friend, Anna Parker; and her lost love, Christopher Marc Yarbrough. Not to ...

William Francis “Bill” Templeton, 84, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his home. He was born in Albemarle County on December 12, 1941, a son of the late Leroy Francis and Josephine Elizabeth (Mays) Templeton. Bill proudly served in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged in 1965. He retired as supervisor with DuPont where he served for 39 years. As a second career Bill worked as a vehicle processor with Harrisonburg Auto Auction for 15 ...

Gabriel M. Green, 40, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Virginia. He was born on June 2, 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Marie Green and Tracy Austin Martin; and his brothers, Damien Martin and Trevon Martin. Gabriel spent his early childhood in Waynesboro, where he attended Waynesboro Public Schools before relocating to Roanoke, Virginia, during his preteen years. He found great joy in spending time ...

Randolph “Scott” Branch, 72, of Palmyra, Fluvanna County, VA passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born in Waynesboro on April 1, 1954, a son of the late Randolph and Stella “Christine” Branch. Scott worked as a truck driver with Allied Ready Mix for 13 years until his retirement in 2002. In his spare time, he greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track racing, motorcycles, reading his bible, going to yard sales, scenic car rides, and spending ...

Lacey Nicole (Cook) Campbell, 40, of Waynesboro, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.  Born on June 29, 1985, in Waynesboro, Virginia. Lacey was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished deeply by all who knew her. She worked in the insurance industry for many years and built lasting relationships through her kindness. She had a sweet, funny spirit and brought warmth and laughter wherever she went. Lacey loved her family ...

Denny Lee Brooks, 74, of Waynesboro, departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was the youngest child born to the late Russell Lee Brooks and the late Catherine Landes Brooks on April 11, 1951 in Waynesboro. Denny attended Waynesboro Public Schools and Wilson Memorial High School. His faith in Jesus Christ was very important to him and over the years he was affiliated with several local churches most recently Gospel Light Baptist Church where he ...

*First photo is Brenda receiving Woman-Owned Business of the Year award from the chamber of commerce. *Second photo shows Brenda (far left) holding granddaughter, Ashley with daughters, Karen and Rana with Brenda’s father, John E. Ott, Sr. Brenda S. Vann-Adamo, 72, of Fishersville passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Fishersville.  She was born June 28, 1953, daughter of the late John E. Ott, Sr. and Lucille Showalter. Brenda was best known for her loving and caring of ...

Mary E. Berry Lytle, 96, formerly of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 in San Mateo, California.  She was born November 7, 1929 in Afton, Virginia, daughter of the late Merle Berry and the late Eva May Thomas Berry. Mrs. Lytle attended Rosenwald School, later received her GED and for 25 years she was a teacher with the Head Start Program in the San Mateo public school system. She was the first African American Lab Tech at Waynesboro Community Hospital and member ...