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  Mary Ellen Armentrout Back, 88, of Waynesboro and formerly of Penn Laird, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Fishersville.  She was born January 9, 1933 in Rockingham County and was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Dale Back. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Dudley of Waynesboro. In 2019 Mary retired from Rose’s Department Store in Harrisonburg after many years of service. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in the...

Katherine Elizabeth Winston-Carter, 69, of Waynesboro, passed away, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home.  She was born February 3, 1952 in Waynesboro, daughter of the late Harry Isdore Durrette and Elizabeth Tate Brooks Durrette. Katherine was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and attended Cheney State University in Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church, enjoyed playing softball and was a Mary Kay Representative.  As a homemaker she enjoyed reading, baking...

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Patrick Shawn Sease departed this life and gained his wings and his mansion in the sky.  Shawn loved and was loved by many who he crossed paths with in his life.  He was a humble, happy and caring person with an infamous smile.  He met many people during his employment with Sharp Shoppers and Hershey and became instant friends.  Shawn was called “Slice” by many “Sarge” by others. Shawn was preceded in death by his sister,...

METRO OLESKA, 97, our beloved father, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning, May 1, 2021.  He made  his home at The Legacy of North Augusta. Metro was born on October 19, 1923, a son to John and Anna Oleksa in Macungie, PA. He graduated from Allentown High School where he took machine shop and was then called into the service in The United States Army.  He was stationed at Woodrow Wilson Army Hospital, and was the last soldier to leave that post. Following...

John Breen, 54, of Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021 “Blah, Blah, Blah” He was born November 26, 1966 in Waynesboro to Randolph M. Breen and Mary Ann Jarvis Breen. He loved spending his time with family and friends. He enjoyed pinball, poker, shooting pool, NASCAR, video gaming and Miami Dolphins. He was preceded in death by older sister, Crystal Dawn Breen; younger sister, Connie Breen; mother, Mary Ann Breen and a very special friend, Robert...

  Betty C. Higgs, 82, of Scottsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Stuarts Draft. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Nelson County to the late Louie Alton Critzer and the late Ollie Henderson Critzer. She graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1956 and worked at Kmart in Charlottesville for 33 years before she retired in 1997. She loved to be outdoors and her hobbies were 305 Virginia Sprint Series Races, loved her vegetable and flower garden,...

Mary Ann Trujillo, 87, of Waynesboro, passed away, Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Fresno, California on February 12, 1934, daughter of the late Harry Wiegandt and Ruth Vaughn. Mary was a dog groomer by trade and for many years was the owner of TJ’s Grooming Shop.  She participated in “Relay for Life” and was herself a cancer survivor. She enjoyed cooking and baking and sharing with other residents of Springdale Place. In addition to her...

Charles L. "Deacon" Smith, 85, went to his eternal Home on April 25, 2021. Born on November 25, 1935, in Northampton, Mass., he leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Rose Marie; three sons, Charles III (Rosa), Nathan (Melody), and Thomas (Dania), ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a sister, Jeanne Willis of Tampa, Fla., and numerous nieces and nephews. A graduate of The Citadel, he had a varied career serving as an officer in the Coast Guard and administrator in the USDA and...

Sarah Elizabeth Fleming, 51, of Waynesboro, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born September 6, 1969 in Waynesboro to Samuel Scorefield Cabell, Sr. and Thelma Louise Cabell. Sarah graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1987 with honors. She worked for 17 years of  with State Farm Insurance in Stuarts Draft as a Multiple-Line Representative providing insurance and financial services. She was a member of the East Waynesboro Congregation...