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Wanda "Bobbie" Mae (Booth) Wimer

Wanda "Bobbie" Mae (Booth) Wimer

Mar 25, 2026

Wanda “Bobbie” Mae (Booth) Wimer, age 65, of McDowell, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her home.

She was born August 26, 1960, the daughter of the late Phillip Wayne Booth and Edna Mae (Simmons) Booth.

Always a willful and determined person, Bobbie was truly loving, especially toward her grandchildren. She enjoyed taking her children on camping trips in their youth,...

Bernice Elizabeth Eubank

Bernice Elizabeth Eubank

Mar 22, 2026

Bernice Elizabeth Eubank, age 72, of Blue Grass passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, Sunday, March 22, 2026.

She was born January 9, 1954 in Tampa, FL, a daughter of the late Patrick and Bernice (Holsinger) Eubank.

Bernice grew up in Roanoke County. After completing high school, she attended one year of community college prior to serving in the...

Charlotte Darlene (Simmons) McCray

Charlotte Darlene (Simmons) McCray

Mar 17, 2026

Charlotte Darlene (Simmons) McCray, 86, of Crozet and formerly of Doe Hill, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at English Meadows Crozet Campus Assisted Living.

She was born in Doe Hill on June 2, 1939, a daughter of the late William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons.

A Christian, Charlotte was raised, baptized, and held a life-long membership at the former Doe...

Annie Marie Wolf

Annie Marie Wolf

Mar 13, 2026

Annie Marie Wolf, age 88, of Madison Heights, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 13th, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

She born September 5, 1937 in Deerfield, the eldest daughter of the late George Dewey and Fannie Cletus (Helmick) Wolfe. Annie was raised in Mustoe, where she attended Pinegrove school and attended Monterey High School.

A lifelong caregiver,...

Lonnie Oliver Martin

Lonnie Oliver Martin

Mar 1, 2026

Lonnie Oliver Martin, age 76, of Warm Springs passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home.

He was born February 23, 1950 at the Bath Community House in Hot Springs, the son of the late Winford Clifton and Virginia Zora (Gutshall) Martin.

Lonnie proudly joined the Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department in 1971, beginning a lifetime of service to his community....

Kenneth Ray Argenbright

Kenneth Ray Argenbright

Feb 28, 2026

Kenneth Ray Argenbright, 76, of Churchville, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Harrisonburg on June 19, 1949, a son of the late Allen Clifford and Helen Virginia (Eavers) Argenbright.

A Christian, Kenneth attended West Augusta United Methodist Church, where he was baptized and held membership. Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed time spent hunting,...

Rose Marie Rexrode

Rose Marie Rexrode

Feb 28, 2026

Rose Marie Rexrode, age 68, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home.

She was born June 30, 1957, a daughter of the late George Nelson and Earlean (McDaniel) McElwee.

A Christian, Rose was a member of Wayside Baptist Church, where she was baptized and regularly attended prior to her decline in health. A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed...

James Madison Mullenax

James Madison Mullenax

Feb 26, 2026

James Madison Mullenax, age 81, of Staunton, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.

He was born September 7, 1944 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Ray and Thelma Gertrude (Mullenax) Mullenax.

A Christian, Mr. Mullenax was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was baptized and faithfully attended. In 2004, he...

Charles "Lowell" Terry

Charles "Lowell" Terry

Feb 13, 2026

Charles “Lowell” Terry, age 87, of Big Valley, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Bath Community Hospital, Hot Springs.

He was born in Big Valley March 28, 1938, a son of the late Charles “Ernest” and Daisy Margaret (Doyle) Terry.

On December 20, 1969, he married the love of his life, Anna Gale (Anderson) McDaniel, who preceded him in death in...

Vesta Fern Ruckman

Vesta Fern Ruckman

Feb 10, 2026

Vesta Fern (Bussard) Ruckman, age 102, of Bolar, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs.

Born in Bolar October 7, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Earl and Cora Elizabeth (Caricofe) Bussard. On June 10, 1950, she married James Arnold Ruckman, who preceded her in death in 1988.

A woman of great...

Murrel Calhoun Mullenax

Murrel Calhoun Mullenax

Jan 26, 2026

Murrel Calhoun Mullenax, age 89, of Arbovale, WV, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center, Bridgeport.

He was born May 31, 1936 on Allegheny Mountain in Highland County, VA, a son of the late Lester Calhoun and Hazel (Mullenax) Mullenax.

A born-again Christian, Mr. Mullenax attended Calvary Gospel Church. He was always faithful to his Lord and...

Mavis (Hodge) Plecker

Mavis (Hodge) Plecker

Jan 24, 2026

Mavis Elaine (Hodge) Plecker, wife of James “Jim” Plecker, age 83, of Millboro, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her home.

She was born February 7, 1942 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Linnea Lovisa Matilda (Franson) and Lonnie Hubert Hodge.

Mrs. Plecker was a graduate of Valley High School and from there attended the Elizabeth Brant School of...

Douglas Roy Earling

Douglas Roy Earling

Jan 19, 2026

Douglas “Doug” Roy Earling, age 67, of Williamsville passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home.

He was born December 12, 1958 in Baltimore, MD, a son of Dennis Leroy and Dolores Marie (Gray) Earling of Augusta, WV.

A lifelong carpenter, Doug’s work can be seen throughout Highland County. He enjoyed trips to the Outer Banks, as well as time spent...

James Richard Botkin

James Richard Botkin

Jan 13, 2026

James “Richard” Botkin, age 90, of Churchville, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Augusta Health, Fishersville.

He was born August 26, 1935 in McDowell, a son of the late Paul Silas and Cora Margaret (Varner) Botkin. For 85 years he lived in his home, the home where he was born, until moving to Churchville in 2020.

A devout Christian, Richard was...

Alfred Olen Armstrong

Alfred Olen Armstrong

Jan 7, 2026

Alfred Olen Armstrong, age 92, of Doe Hill passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his home, where he was born and raised.

He was born October 19, 1933, a son of the late William Mason and Edna Frances (Stogdale) Armstrong.

On August 24, 1957, he married Shirley Ruth (Nichols) Armstrong. Together they had eight children, Michael “Mike” Armstrong and wife, Georgeanne...

Carroll Charles Mitchell

Carroll Charles Mitchell

Jan 6, 2026

Carroll Charles Mitchell, age 89, of Doe Hill, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 peacefully going home to be with his Lord and Savior.

He was born June 19, 1936 in Mitchell, WV, the son of the late Pierce Emmanuel and Verna Mae (Pitsenbarger) Mitchell.

He was united in marriage to Virginia “Dottie” Dorothea Armstrong on August 12, 1959, and together they...

William "Shannon" Maloy

William "Shannon" Maloy

Dec 27, 2025

William "Shannon" Maloy, age 87, husband of Lucille Maloy of McDowell, passed away December 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by loving family.

Shannon was born July 9, 1938 in McDowell, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Patrick Shannon and Leola Margaret (Swadley) Maloy.

At the age of seventeen, Shannon assumed sole responsibility of the...

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Crisco

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Crisco

Dec 25, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Crisco, age 56, of Monterey, unexpectedly passed away December 25, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 28, 1969 in Bath County, a son of Mary June (Hise) Crisco and the late Curtis Daniel Crisco Jr.

Ronnie was one-of-a-kind, as anyone who knew him was well aware. Ronnie was a past member of the Mill Gap Ruritans and...

Mary Susan Blankenship

Mary Susan Blankenship

Dec 20, 2025

Mary Susan (Pritt) Blankenship, age 80, of Warm Springs, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home and surrounded by family.

She was born September 1, 1945 in Warm Springs, a daughter of the late Harry Edwin and Elizabeth Grey (Shaffier) Pritt.

A decades-long fixture within the Bath County Court House, Mary Susan served over 42 years within the county Treasurer’s...

Hazel Mae (Bennett) Hise

Hazel Mae (Bennett) Hise

Dec 15, 2025

Hazel Mae (Bennett) Hise, age 85, of Bartow, WV passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV, where she had been a resident for five years.

She was born January 21, 1940 in Frank, a daughter of the late Arlie and Annie Katherine (Smith) Bennett.

A woman of great faith, Hazel was a member of Berwyn Baptist Church...