All Obituaries

  Walter “W.C.” Ashby, 80, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Waynesboro. W.C. was born in Augusta County on October 6, 1942 in Virginia to the late George A. Ashby and the late Anne Holtz Ashby. W.C. retired from Brown and Root after many years of service, and was a member of the Waynesboro Moose Lodge. W.C. was a bear and raccoon hunter, and an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

  Joy Angelia Wade, 66, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, surrounded by  her family. She was born in Lexington on April 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Earnest Wade and Dorothy Potter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Freddie Potter and sister, Hope Wade. Left to cherish her memory is her significant other of 15 years, Lee Myers of Stuarts Draft; daughter, Chessie Lyle and spouse, Nick of Stuarts Draft;...

Raymond (Ray) Underwood, 84, of Churchville and formerly of Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, of 24 years, Mary Alice (Terrell) Underwood. Ray was born June 29, 1938 in Suffield, Connecticut.  He was the son of Chester and Madeline (Bedore) Underwood. Also preceding him, was a brother, Richard, a brother Jack and a sister, Joy. Surviving him, beside his wife, is a sister, Jeane of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and his...

Harold Wayne Cash, 82, of Fishersville, ended his journey on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born November 27, 1940 in Waynesboro. Wayne retired from DuPont with 40 years of service and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. He is survived by the love of his life, Mabel Warren Cash; his two children, Amy Cash of Staunton and Patrick Cash of Crimora; his grandson, Taylor Cash and a special great-grandson, Waylon Wayne Cash. The family will receive friends from 5:30-8:00 pm,...

  Carol M. Black, 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home in Buena Vista, Virginia. Carol was born on July 25, 1936 in Penfield, New York to the late Edward C. and  Ella (Pike) Malcho. Carol graduated in the class of 1954 from Charlotte High School. Carol met John on New Year’s Eve at a local dance. It was love at first sight.   She worked for RG&E.  Later she worked at Woolworth's and at the Town Hall...

Cecil William “Tony” Simpson, Jr., 75, of Verona, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born in Clifton Forge on December 23, 1947, a son of the late Cecil William Simpson, Sr. and Edith Gray (Craft) Simpson. Tony graduated from Clifton Forge High School where he was a member of the 1966 State Championship Basketball Team. He later graduated from Alderson Broaddus College in Phillip, WV. Tony proudly served in the United States Army. He...

Thomas Randolph Rigby, 77, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on January 5, 2023, in Fishersville, Virginia. Thomas “Randy” Rigby was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 16, 1945 to Dorothy and Thomas Rigby, Jr. Randy grew up in Matoaca, Virginia. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as three Good Conduct Medals and a Marksman badge. Randy was a glazier and a Master NGA glass technician who continued to work in the glass...

   Johnnie Walter “John” Wimmer, 88, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at The Meadows, Stuarts Draft Retirement Community’s Assisted Living. He was born on June 7, 1934 in Narrows, Virginia, the oldest son of the late Raymond Ceward Wimmer and Ina (Warner) Wimmer.    John is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Doris Graham Kelly Wimmer of The Stuarts Draft Retirement Community, Stuarts Draft, Virginia; his son,...

Jasper L. “Jack” Strickler, Sr., 92, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, January 05, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1930, a son of the late William Strickler and Grace H. Campbell. Jack proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as an operator for Wayne Tex until his retirement.  Jack was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro. Fishing, hunting, and wood working were a few of his favorite hobbies. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in...

Virginia Tolley Hoyle Blankenship, 92, died at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville on December 30, 2022. Virginia was a native to Rockbridge County and moved to Staunton in the 1960s. Virginia provided bookkeeping and tax preparation services, as well as operated a framing studio and art gallery for many years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla, and was the last surviving member of her family.  A stoic and private person who led a simple life, Virginia...