Ward Gay Whitesell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ward Gay Whitesell of Staunton, Virginia, who passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ward Gay Whitesell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond William and Charlotte Estelle Whitesell (Griffin); and his siblings, Hansford L. Whitesell, Elmer J. Griffin and Phyllis Gill (Whitesell).
He is survived by: his wife Sondra Ann Whitesell (Keyser) of Staunton; his daughter Becky Kidd (Mike) of Waynesboro; his grandchildren, Somere Cline of Fishersville and Cody Cline of Stuarts Draft; his great grandchildren, Adalynn, Levi, Jensen and Brixley; his brother David Whitesell of Staunton; his brother-in-law Johnny Gill of Staunton; and his pet Emma Grace.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory (230 Frontier Dr, Staunton, VA 24401). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel (230 Frontier Dr, Staunton, VA 24401).