Mary “Syd” Buynacek died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 86. She was born on May 22, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Harold and Marcella Riggs. She earned a BS in Art at the University of Cincinnati in 1957. Soon after graduation Syd married the love of her life, the late Edward Buynacek. They began their life together on a cross county honeymoon trip to California, retiring many years later in the Wintergreen Resort Community in Nellysford, VA. Syd...

Delores (Dee) Emberson, age 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 18, 2020 in Fishersville, Virginia. Her husband, Curt, preceded her in death in February of 2005, after 54 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents Mandus and Ella Johnson, and her brothers Curtis, Everett, Milford and Herbert as well as two of her children Mark and Pam. She was born in New York Mills, MN in 1931. She graduated from high school at New York Mills High School. She attended college...

Cinda Morgan, age 69, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1950 in Portsmouth, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Henry Mason and Marie Hyman Mason. She received her diploma from Norfolk General Hospital School of Nursing and her BSN from Old Dominion University; Cinda worked as a registered nurse for many years. She was a member of Sandston Baptist Church in Varina, VA.  Cinda’s main hobby was working with...

Noellene L. Hare, 71, of Stuarts Draft, passed away, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at her home. She was born February 8, 1949 in Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of the late Noel W. Hare and Doris Stewart Hare. Noellene retired in 2011 with 42 years of service from AT&T and from Target Distribution where she worked in shipping and receiving. She was a member of Sherando United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers and was a “brain” on crossword...

Robert Shaw Geigle, age 76, of Fishersville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born on February 18, 1944 in New York and was the son of John Frederick and Rhoda (Shaw) Geigle. Robert lived in Oregon where he worked as a firefighter for many years. He also worked as a car detailer in the area. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Rhoda Geigle, his twin brother John Geigle, and his sister Joan Acosta. He is survived by his life partner Virginia...

Mary Gerline Washington, 89, of Waynesboro, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Accordius Nursing Home, Waynesboro. She was born August 22, 1930 in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Nelson Sims and Madeline Carr Sims. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and she loved the ministry and teaching people about the Bible. She enjoyed playing guitar, watching softball and football and cookouts with her family. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of...

Nelson Dean Carter, 58, of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born August 13, 1961 in Arizona, a son of the late Nina Jean Isaacson. Nelson was an asphalt plant operator with P&S Paving of Florida. He loved NASCAR Racing, Roberson Dirt Track Racing and collecting and restoring antique furniture. The family would like to express special appreciation to Danny Cline, Greg Roberson and Logan Roberson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Carter; four...

Linda Pugh Siple, 70, of Staunton, passed away, Monday, March 9, 2020 at Augusta Health. She was born in Staunton on March 4, 1950. Linda is retired as a CNA from Augusta Health She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons and a brother and a sister. Survivors include two sisters, Brenda Henderson of Waynesboro and Glenda Potter of Mt. Solon and several nieces and nephews. She requested that she be cremated and that there be no services. In lieu of flowers the family...

Waynesboro – Miriam "Mim" Showalter Wenger, 71, moved to her new home in heaven on March 5, 2020.  Mim was born on December 15, 1948 in Broadway, Virginia, the daughter of Clayton D. and Thelma Getz Showalter.  She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School where she met her beloved friend for life, David Weaver Wenger. They were united in marriage in 1968. She attended Eastern Mennonite College, and graduated with a nursing degree from the University of Virginia...

Wallace Ray Harris, 61, of Lyndhurst, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home. He was born November 3, 1958 in Beaverdam, Virginia to the late Charley Louis Harris and the late Ruby Ann Legay. He was a member of Lyndhurst Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Wallace will be truly missed by all his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Wonda, Willamina and several other sister and...