Ricky Lee Simmons, Sr., 55, aka “Catfish” and “Slick”, formerly of Waynesboro passed away Saturday July 6, 2019 in Bridgeport, WV.  He was born July 23, 1963, in Staunton, a son of Ruby Dean (Bartley) Simmons of Waynesboro and the late Marvin Lee Simmons. Ricky was a member of the Greenville Full Gospel Church.  He had a passion for writing songs for the Lord.  He loved the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He was the owner and...

David Wayne Sorrels, 60, of Waynesboro, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.  He was born May 8, 1959 in Buena Vista, son of Ruth Isabelle Shoemaker Sorrels of Buena Vista and the late Herbert Eugene Sorrels. David was a graduate of Virginia Tech and Parry McCluer High School and was a maintenance mechanic with Burris Logistics, Lyndhurst, where he has been employed since 1992. He was member of the International Association of Turtles, an avid carpenter and he enjoyed archery,...

Jeannette B. Ferrell, 90, of Waynesboro, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019 at Birch Gardens, Staunton. She was born July 1, 1929 in Herndon, West Virginia, daughter of the late William L. Brown and Martha Lovett Brown. Jeannette retired from DuPont in Waynesboro with 32 years of service and was a former member of First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William “Bud” Ferrell, three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held...

Richard Clifton Lotts, 81, of Fishersville, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. Mr. Lotts was born in Rockbridge County, VA, on July 8, 1937, the son of the late Harry C. Lotts and Betty Duff Taylor.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Benson) Lotts, his brother, William Henry Lotts and his stepson, Phillip Marks. He is survived by his sister, Mary Lotts Serrett of Waynesboro; his brothers, Harry Junior Lotts of Swoope and Calvin Lotts of...

A Memorial Service for Georgann Ellen Kent Lawhorn, 73, of Staunton, who passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab, Fishersville will be scheduled for later this summer. Details will appear on this web site once the information is available. 

     Haywood McCauley, 79, of Crimora, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Augusta Health.      He was born March 17, 1940 in Augusta County, a son of the late Hiawatha McCauley, Sr. and Ollie Johnson.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters, Bertie Veney, Maggie Ann Woodson, and Charlotte Taylor, one son, David McCauley, eight brothers, Willis, Pete, Milton and Louis “Snook” Johnson,...

Donald “Donnie” Lee Clinedinst, 66, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at UVA, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born December 19, 1952, in Waynesboro, son of the late Doris Clinedinst and Frank Clinedinst. Donnie was a faithful employee of Allied Concrete and a life member of the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad. He was an avid bird watcher and loved helping others. Donnie loved people and loved to talk. He was married to the love of his life,...

Malika Renee Heatwole, 47, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born April 15, 1972 in Staunton to Stanley E. Heatwole and the late Linda Lorraine Curry Heatwole. In addition to her father, she is survived by her brother, David L. Heatwole; half-brother, Daniel A. Knott, MD and his wife, Lauren; aunt, Brenda C. Holliday; uncle, Kenneth Heatwole and wife, Ruth; uncle, Harold Heatwole and wife, Sue; nephew, Cody Bowen and numerous cousins. Malika was a graduate...

Brenda Norman Stuart, 77, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Fishersville. She was born on June 4, 1942 in Waynesboro to the late Kiddo H. Norman and the late Rachel Fisher Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her sisters, Barbara Thurston and Beverly Umbarger, brother, Randy Norman and a grandson, Justin LeBlanc. Brenda was an active member of Valley Covenant Church. She liked bluegrass music, concert, plays, her friends, family and...

Alvin “Dale” Marshall, 59, of Mt. Sidney, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. He was born June 21, 1959 in Charlottesville to the late Franklin Marshall and the late Doris Keys Marshall. He was employed with Nexus Home Division. Dale enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Martin. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rebecca Marshall; son,...