Linda S. Arbogast

CHURCHVILLE – Linda Sumner Arbogast, 72, of Churchville, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Born February 9, 1954 in Staunton, she was a daughter of the late James Leaford Sumner Jr. and Mary Ella Clark Sumner. She was a 1972 graduate of Wilson Memorial High School. Linda was a long-time quality assurance technician for Hollister Incorporated prior to retirement, and was currently employed by Fisher Auto Parts as a delivery driver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Sumner. Surviving are her husband, Roger Eugene Arbogast; a son, Jonathan Phillips of Churchville; brothers James “Jimmy” Sumner of Staunton and Harold Sumner (Lelia) of Mt. Sidney; sister Patty Ergenbright of Churchville; sister-in-law Cheryl Sumner of Lynchburg; former daughter-in-law Dreama Johnson of Churchville; grandchildren Jessica Martin and Justin Martin; great-grandchildren Adelina Nicely and River Martin; and her very, very best friend, Jennifer Melton of Craigsville.

There will be no public services.

Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.bearfuneralhome.com.