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Charles "Charlie" Clifford Hotcaveg III

Charles "Charlie" Clifford Hotcaveg III

Nov 1, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Clifford Hotcaveg III, age 84, of Burnsville, passed away on November 1, 2025 surrounded by family.

He was born on March 11, 1941 in Port Jefferson, New York, a son of the late Charles Hotcaveg and Helen (Depta) Hotcaveg Remski. He graduated from Port Jefferson High School in 1959. On June 29, 1974, he married Elaine Teuber.

Charlie gave his...

Larry Nelson Morris

Larry Nelson Morris

Nov 1, 2025

Larry Nelson Morris, age 76, of McDowell, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home.

He was born February 17, 1949, a son of the late Ray and Connie Faye (Garber) Morris. On September 14, 1973, he married Sharon Elaine Puffenbarger.

A retired truck driver, Larry had also worked as a heavy equipment operator and well driller. A simple man, Larry...

Amy Nichole (Hull) Vaus

Amy Nichole (Hull) Vaus

Oct 29, 2025

Amy Nichole (Hull) Vaus, age 29, of Monterey, passed away, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the home of her mother-in-law, Lorrie Vaus, in Monterey.

She was born April 19, 1996 in Harrisonburg, the second daughter to Melissa (Wright) Hull and the late Russell “Beatle” Lee Hull. On October 6, 2018 she married her high school sweetheart, Evan Alan Vaus, and in...

Karla Anne Moats

Karla Anne Moats

Oct 27, 2025

Karla Anne (Koenig) Moats, age 61, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 27, 2025 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

She was born June 2, 1964 in St. Albans, New York, a daughter of Geraldine Reginald (Youmans) Koenig of Tucson, AZ and the late Charles Edward Koenig.

On April 2, 1983, she married James “Jim” Monroe Moats, her high school...

Isabelle (Hise) Bussard

Isabelle (Hise) Bussard

Oct 14, 2025

Isabelle Fay (Hise) Bussard, age 66, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at The Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Hot Springs following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born December 6, 1958 in Hot Springs, the youngest child of the late Clem Richard "Dick" and Mary Irene (Lowry) Hise. Isabelle was a member of Church of God...

Tyler Fleming Folks-Nelson

Tyler Fleming Folks-Nelson

Sep 30, 2025

Tyler Fleming Folks-Nelson, age 29, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born February 13, 1996, the only son of Kenny Nelson and Carla Folks of Franklin.

Tyler was a graduate of Franklin High School and New River Community and Technical College, where he earned his degree in Welding Technology....

Wilma Hodge Obaugh

Wilma Hodge Obaugh

Sep 22, 2025

Wilma (Hodge) Obaugh, age 97, of McDowell, passed away September 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

Born July 31, 1928 in Highland County, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Camilla (Hupman) Hodge. Raised by her father in Salem, she was a graduate of the former Andrew Lewis High School and would go on to attend...

Stephen James Gallager

Stephen James Gallager

Sep 22, 2025

 Stephen James Gallager, age 71, of Doe Hill, passed away quietly at home with loved ones Sunday, September 21, 2025.

He was born March 19, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Donald Alexander and Sarah (Grundy) Gallager.

After graduating from Elmira College with a history degree, Stephen traveled extensively, eventually meeting his first wife, Leigh Deering in 1978. They...

Wanda (Gutshall) Folks

Wanda (Gutshall) Folks

Sep 21, 2025

Wanda Geraldine (Gutshall) Folks, age 94, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Vanderpool, November 11, 1930, a daughter of the late Hubert Wallace and Virginia Margaret (Ervine) Gutshall.

A graduate of Highland High School, Wanda married Porter Fleming Folks before the Korean War. At war’s end they began their family in suburban Maryland,...

Lee Roy Jones

Lee Roy Jones

Sep 18, 2025

Lee Roy Jones, age 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

He was born in Bath County on March 25, 1937, a son of the late Andrew Harrison and Ettie Pearl (Sevey) Jones.

Mr. Jones began his working career working for Holmes McLaughlin as a truck driver and funeral attendant. Additionally,...

Twila Mae Grogg Phillips

Twila Mae Grogg Phillips

Sep 18, 2025

Twila Mae Grogg-Phillips, age 95, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away September 18, 2025, following an extended illness. She was at peace with her declining health and firmly trusted in God to watch over her throughout her life. She was deeply devoted to her husband of 67 years, Leonard Edmond Phillips, Jr., who preceded her in death in December of 2021.

Twila...

Herman Leon Puffenbarger

Herman Leon Puffenbarger

Sep 15, 2025

Herman Leon Puffenbarger, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, in Monterey.

He was born August 21, 1941, in Blue Grass, the only child of the late Clarence Ivan “C.I.” and Eva Lillian (Rexrode) Puffenbarger. He attended grade school in Blue Grass and finished out his junior year in...

Lincoln Joseph Smith

Lincoln Joseph Smith

Sep 4, 2025

Lincoln Joseph Smith, age 84, of Monterey passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.

He was born in San Diego, CA, on February 24, 1941, a son of the late Joseph Grant Smith and Bertha (Barker) Smith.

A software engineer, Mr. Smith worked and retired from IBM. In his retirement, he enjoyed helping others as...

William "Bill" Berlie Huffman

William "Bill" Berlie Huffman

Sep 3, 2025

William “Bill” Berlie Huffman, age 82, of McDowell, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 10, 1943 in McDowell, a son of the late William Rankin and Alma Virginia (Bodkin) Huffman.

On December 4, 1964, he married Maxine Jamison, who predeceased him in death March 1, 2014.

A community pillar, Bill was a charter member of the...

Edith Faye Jackson

Edith Faye Jackson

Sep 1, 2025

Edith Faye (Burns) Falls Jackson, age 96, of Churchville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at the home of her daughter.

She was born July 28, 1929 in Burnsville, a daughter of the late Thomas Hackman and Leta Jones (Folks) Burns.

A Christian, Edith was raised in and attended Burnsville United Methodist Church. She had spent twenty-five years as a quality control...

George Benjamin "Ben" Schooler

George Benjamin "Ben" Schooler

Aug 20, 2025

George Benjamin "Ben" Schooler, age 47, of Marlinton, WV, and formerly of Blue Grass, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as the result of a trucking accident on Snowy Mountain Road, Circleville, WV.

He was born December 13, 1977 in Lexington, SC, a son of Jack Lee and Mary (Davis) Schooler of Blue Grass.

Ben was preceded in death by a brother,...

Carroll "Monk" Hinkle, Sr.

Carroll "Monk" Hinkle, Sr.

Aug 14, 2025

Carroll Hinkle, Sr., age 88, of Blue Grass, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 7, 1936 in the Hardscrabble community of Highland County, a son of the late George Ray and Mary (Warner) Hinkle.

On August 15, 1956, he married Ruby Grace Hamrick, who preceded him in death on January 30, 2011.

Carroll, or “Monk”...

Charlene Ellen Bailey

Charlene Ellen Bailey

Aug 6, 2025

Charlene Ellen Bailey, age 71, of Lewisburg, WV passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.

She was born September 13, 1953, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Washburn) Baker.

Always a selfless woman, Charlene spent her life serving those around her. Whether it be the residents of a nursing home or her family,...

Leoda Frances (Simmons) Green

Leoda Frances (Simmons) Green

Aug 4, 2025

Leoda Frances (Simmons) Green, age 89, of Harrisonburg, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at home.

She was born October 23, 1935 in Doe Hill, a daughter of the late William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons.

On May 24, 1955, she married John H. Green, who preceded her in death on January 7, 2007.

A Christian, Mrs. Green was a member of...

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Pleasant

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Pleasant

Aug 3, 2025

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” (Robertson) Pleasant, age 39, of Bath County, was welcomed peacefully into her heavenly home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born April 11, 1986, a daughter of Glenn and Sherrill (Collins) Robertson of Williamsville. Throughout her life, Rebecca dedicated herself to caregiving, extending her dedication not just to the elderly, but also to...