Diane (Denham) Steely
Apr 21, 2025
Diane Denham Steely, 78, of Blue Grass, formerly of Eufaula, AL, peacefully passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born January 9, 1947 in Clayton, AL, the youngest daughter of the late Jasper Lavert and Bettie (Williams) Denham.
A 1965 graduate of Clayton High School, Diane worked various jobs throughout her career ending...
Fr. Mario Richard Claro
Apr 19, 2025
Fr. Mario Richard Claro, 84, of Franklin, WV, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.
He was born September 19, 1940 in New York, NY, a son of the late Mario Gaetano and Margaret Mary (Duffy) Claro.
Fr. Mario, as he was most often referred, attended Immaculate Conception College of Philosophy in Troy, NY...
Leonard Dale Simmons
Apr 7, 2025
God said, “suffer no more my son, come home,” and so in the early morning hours of Monday, April 7, 2025, Leonard “Buck” Dale Simmons, age 66, of McDowell, passed away at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born August 25, 1958 in Staunton, he was a son of the late Edward “Jake” Roscoe Simmons and Erma “Jean” (Hatcher) Simmons of McDowell.
To give...
James Russell Hiner
Apr 1, 2025
James “Jimmy” Russell Hiner, age 91, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.
Born on September 12, 1933 in the Dry Branch area of Mustoe, Jimmy was a son of the late Forest Taylor and Mary Susan (Waggy) Hiner. On January 4, 1964, he married Mary “Jean” Ferguson.
A veteran of the US Army, Jimmy was stationed in...
Kevin Leonard Armstrong
Mar 31, 2025
Kevin Leonard Armstrong, age 63, of New Hope, ran through the gates of heaven and straight into the loving arms of his Savior and Heavenly Father on Monday, March 31, 2025.
He was born March 19, 1962 in Staunton, a son of Benny Welton Armstrong of Churchville and the late Nancy Lee (Siron) Armstrong.
Kevin was raised on a farm in McDowell,...
Fred Michael Hise
Mar 29, 2025
Fred Michael Hise, age 38, of Glasgow, and formerly of Hot Springs, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his residence.
He was born February 16, 1987, a son of the late Carolyn Sue (Robinson) Hise and Michael Harold Hise.
Fred was a member of Hot Springs Baptist Church and a graduate of Bath County High School. Always known for his...
Louise Maxine (Colaw) Pritt
Mar 29, 2025
Louise Maxine (Colaw) Pritt, 92, of Monterey, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home and surrounded by family.
She was born on November 20, 1932 in Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Dotson R. and Virginia (Hevener) Colaw. On July 2, 1977 she married the late Billy Blair Pritt.
Louise was a member of Victory Chapel Advent Christian...
Richard "Rich" Steve Holman
Mar 23, 2025
Richard “Rich” Steve Holman, 77, of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge.
He was born June 25, 1947, in Frogue, Ky., a son of the late Robert Hoy and Lilly Hazel Whitley Holman.
At age 11, Rich’s mother and sister died in a tragic accident, and he was lovingly raised by his...
Joanie Marie Heavenrich
Mar 22, 2025
Joan “Joanie” Marie Heavenrich, age 80, wife of Kenny Armstrong of Doe Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Augusta Medical in Fishersville.
She was born on March 2, 1945 in Newport News, VA, a daughter of the late Alvin Paul and Dorothy Alma (Leibzeit) Pribbernow.
Joanie had retired from Stonewall Grocery, where she was well regarded and known for...
Joshua Adam Brock
Mar 14, 2025
Joshua Adam Brock, age 31, of Clemmons, NC, left this world to rest in peace on Friday, March 14th, 2025 as a result of a tractor trailer accident in Chappell, Nebraska.
He was born October 9th, 1993 in South Hill, VA to Sheryl Y. Brock and David A. Herber.
A man of strong faith, Joshua attended Revo Church in Winston-Salem. When not...
Mary Frances Pennybacker
Mar 7, 2025
Mary Frances Pennybacker, 91, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV.
She was born on November 14, 1933 in Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Courtney and Lydia (Puffenbarger) Pennybacker.
She was a member of the former Brushy Fork Full Gospel Church and enjoyed attending services at Brandywine Baptist Church.
A homemaker, she...
Richard "Huie" Dale Mullenax
Mar 5, 2025
Richard Dale “Huie” Mullenax, age 71, of Blue Grass, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home.
He was born August 23, 1953 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Joseph Thayer and Mildred Mae (Mullenax) Mullenax.
A mechanic, Huie had worked at Hull’s Shop in Blue Grass for over 20 years and was exceptional with wiring. He was a...
Carroll Reid Eckard
Feb 28, 2025
Carroll Reid Eckard, 81, of Churchville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born on September 7, 1943 in Moyers, WV, Carroll was a son of the late Denver Ray and Bessie Mabel (Hoover) Eckard. Married in 1969, Carroll spent 51 wonderful years with his wife, Joyce (Hull) Eckard before her passing in 2020.
Carroll was raised in...
Thomas Rubert DeByl
Feb 26, 2025
Thomas Rubert DeByl, Captain, USNR, Retired, age 83, of Moyers, WV, joined our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Sentara RMH Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Frances, and family members.
Born October 14, 1941, Tom was the oldest child of the late Bertram F. and Irene M. (Sandholm) DeByl. He grew up in Minocqua, Wisconsin where he attended...
Cornelia Ruth (Bible) Nelson
Feb 7, 2025
Cornelia Ruth (Bible) Nelson, 86, of Franklin, WV passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV.
She was born November 29, 1938, a daughter of the late George W. and Ethel Mae (Beverage) Bible.
A Christian, Mrs. Nelson was a member of the former Harper Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also a homemaker and a typical...
Junior Lee Franklin
Feb 5, 2025
Junior Lee Franklin, 97, of Mountain Grove, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at The Springs Nursing Center.
He was born March 31, 1927 in Clifton Forge and was raised by his aunt, Nellie Franklin.
Mr. Franklin retired from The Homestead, where he had worked in the power house. Quite the outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, working in his garden, golfing,...
Ella Rebecca "Becky" Lightner
Jan 29, 2025
Ella Rebecca “Becky” (Harold) Lightner, 93, of Monterey passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Birch Ridge Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born August 5, 1931 in Valley Center, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Beulah Leas (Hull) Harold.
On November 22, 1950 she married Ernest Hartley Lightner, who preceded her in death October 17, 1994.
Becky had retired from...
William "Billy" Steven Stuart
Jan 22, 2025
William “Billy” Steven Stuart, age 70, of Head Waters, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born February 10, 1954 at King’s Daughters Hospital in Staunton, a son of the late Weldon Allen and Laura Alice (Kiracofe) Stuart.
Recently retired, Billy had been employed by Kjellstrom and Lee Construction Company. During his employment in the Staunton and Augusta...
Howard Steven Hise
Jan 19, 2025
Howard Steven Hise, age 82, of Warm Springs, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home.
Born April 15, 1942, he was a son of the late Elzy Lee and Elizabeth Lillian (Inscore) Hise. Howard was the last living member of his immediate family. He was married to Bertha (Pritt) Hise and the couple spent forty-three loving years together until...
Jane Wilson Hough
Jan 17, 2025
Jane Wilson Hough, age 78, wife of Larry Hough, of Monterey, passed away Friday, January 17, 2024 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born June 26, 1946 in Burlington, Wisconsin, Jane was a daughter of the late John Alexander and Ruth (Bradt) Wilson.
In 2014, Jane retired from Virginia Farm Bureau, with over thirty years of service working as an administrative assistant within...
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