Is it normal to read obituaries?

We all do. I would take note of the notice on reaching the end of one section or another of the daily paper where obituaries are usually printed. Reading an obituary is not so much an act of mourning a death but of reviewing a life of notable accomplishment and celebrating it .

What should be avoided in an obituary?

Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ... Don't Focus Just on Death. ... Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ... Avoid Clichés. ... Abbreviations. ... Don't Over Describe the Funeral.

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary?

You are under no legal obligation to take out a death notice or obituary . Think of the latter as a final gift to your loved one—a celebration of who they were and the legacy they created. The former is more of a courtesy to give people information so they too can honor and memorialize the dearly departed.

Who normally reads the obituary?

This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual . The purpose of the obituary reading is to share important details about the deceased person's life, allowing everyone present to reflect on their accomplishments, relationships, and contributions.

What to say after reading an obituary?

A Short List of Appropriate Phrases: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner. With deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know our loving thoughts embrace you each and every day. More items...

Why are people so interested in obituaries when they get older?

Many obituaries describe a legacy the person leaves behind, even some details you didn't know when they were alive . That is something I have always found curious as well.

Why do I read about death?

In addition inspiring stories about the end of life can help us see beyond our fears and get comfortable with the reality of death . Books have the capacity to take us outside our usual experience and expose us to new ideas that stretch our boundaries.

Obituaries in Staunton, VA | The News Leader (2024)

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Saturday, May 04, 2024

Allen D. Byerly73, died May 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Bear Funeral Home.73, died May 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Bear Funeral Home.Bear Funeral Home

Lois Crow90, died May 2, 2024. Arrangements provided by Bear Funeral Home.90, died May 2, 2024. Arrangements provided by Bear Funeral Home.Bear Funeral Home

K. Wayne GlassAge 77K. Wayne Glass, 77, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.He was born in Lynchburg on July 7, 1946, the son of Charles Lewis Glass and...K. Wayne Glass, 77, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.He was born in Lynchburg on July 7, 1946, the son of Charles Lewis Glass and Evelyn Virginia (Coleman) Glass. He graduated from Virginia Tech...Bear Funeral Home

Friday, May 03, 2024

Emerson FikeBridgewater, VAEmerson Samuel Fike, 96, of Bridgewater, VA, entered into the more immediate presence of Jesus on April 12, 2024. He was born in Easton, MD...Emerson Samuel Fike, 96, of Bridgewater, VA, entered into the more immediate presence of Jesus on April 12, 2024. He was born in Easton, MD - the son of the late Albert Jacob Fike and...Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service

Lawrence W. NuckolesAge 78Lawrence Wesley "Pete" Nuckoles, 78, of Waynesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in his home.Pete was born in Greenville on October 16, 1945, and...Lawrence Wesley "Pete" Nuckoles, 78, of Waynesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in his home.Pete was born in Greenville on October 16, 1945, and was a son of the late Willie D. and Annie...Bear Funeral Home

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Ronald "Ron" W. EllingerWaynesboro, VA72, died April 29, 2024. Arrangements provided by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home. Services on May 10, 11:00am at Graveside Service. Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro.....72, died April 29, 2024. Arrangements provided by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home. Services on May 10, 11:00am at Graveside Service. Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro..Charlton and Groome Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Judy Clements UmbargerAge 75Churchville, VAJudy Clements Umbarger, a resident of Churchville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the age of 75. The daughter of the late...Judy Clements Umbarger, a resident of Churchville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the age of 75. The daughter of the late Barkley C. Clements Sr. and Hazel Irma Clements, she was...Kyger Funeral Home

Nancy Atkinson WheelerAge 82Verona, VANancy Atkinson Wheeler, 82, of Verona, Va., was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 25, 2024.She was predeceased by her parents, Horace and...Nancy Atkinson Wheeler, 82, of Verona, Va., was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 25, 2024.She was predeceased by her parents, Horace and Ellen Atkinson; brother, Eugene Atkinson; infant niece, Pamela Atkinson; and...

Joan Mills YoungStaunton, VAJoan Mills Young, formerly of Staunton passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.She was born November 28, 1931 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late...Joan Mills Young, formerly of Staunton passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.She was born November 28, 1931 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Gordon and Eileen Mills.Joan graduated from Pratt Institute with a...Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Staunton

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Charlotte Evelyn TolesStaunton, VA78, died April 28, 2024. Arrangements provided by McCutcheon and Jones Funeral Home. Services on May 06, 1:00pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church . Oaklawn Cemetery....78, died April 28, 2024. Arrangements provided by McCutcheon and Jones Funeral Home. Services on May 06, 1:00pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church . Oaklawn Cemetery.McCutcheon and Jones Funeral Home

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Mackie Sharon (Andrews) BrownAge 79Staunton, VAMackie Sharon (Andrews) Brown, 79, widow of her beloved husband of 60 years, Boyd Lee “Buck” Brown, of Staunton, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024...Mackie Sharon (Andrews) Brown, 79, widow of her beloved husband of 60 years, Boyd Lee “Buck” Brown, of Staunton, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 in The Regency at Augusta in Fishersville.Mrs. Brown was born...Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory

Lori Ann (Kelley) TuennermannAge 57Middlebrook, VALori Ann (Kelley) Tuennermann, 57, wife of Steven Barry Tuennermann, of Middlebrook, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, April 24,...Lori Ann (Kelley) Tuennermann, 57, wife of Steven Barry Tuennermann, of Middlebrook, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.Mrs. Tuennermann was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia...Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory

Friday, April 26, 2024

Kenneth W. Baker57, died April 19, 2024. Arrangements provided by Bear Funeral Home.57, died April 19, 2024. Arrangements provided by Bear Funeral Home.Bear Funeral Home

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Audrey Staubus Boco*ckAge 92Staunton, VAAudrey Staubus Boco*ck died on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Staunton. Daughter of the late Earl Staubus and Merle Louise Michael Staubus. Mother of Robert...Audrey Staubus Boco*ck died on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Staunton. Daughter of the late Earl Staubus and Merle Louise Michael Staubus. Mother of Robert Earl Boco*ck (Evelyn Boco*ck) (the late Judy Sweet Boco*ck), Brenda...

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