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.
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
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
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
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...
Jeffrey Graham Chandler
Jul 30, 2025
Jeffrey Graham Chandler, age 69, of Mustoe, was called home and healed by his Heavenly Father and his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
He was born June 23, 1956 in Manning, Iowa to Carolyn Ann (Graham) Chandler and the late Clifford Cogswell Chandler. He was raised in Colorado and...
Robert "Bob" Cameron Swadley
Jul 12, 2025
Robert “Bob” Cameron Swadley, age 68, of Staunton, passed away July 12, 2025 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Born in Hot Springs on August 20, 1956, Bob was the son of the late Raymond Dice and Doris (Siron) Swadley.
Bob enjoyed time spent outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He had previously worked as a farmer and truck driver during the...
Walter “Rick" Lee Griffin
Jul 5, 2025
Walter “Rick” Lee Griffin, age 75, of Mustoe, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 25, 1950 in Mustoe, the son of the late Walter Lawrence and Arthena Elizabeth (Ray) Griffin.
An avid drag racer, Rick enjoyed racing his 1968 AMC Javelin at East Side Speedway and was the 1975 Footbrake track champion. He enjoyed being...
Gail Tacy, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Gail George Tacy Jr., age 78, of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born August 15, 1946 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Gail George and Mary Martha (See) Tacy.
Gail Tacy was a dedicated educator, lifelong farmer, and devoted family man whose life was deeply rooted in the values of hard...
Rebecca Elizabeth (Hunt) Walker
Jun 11, 2025
The rescheduled service will be held
2 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2025
in McLaughlin Family Cemetery.
Rebecca Elizabeth (Hunt) Walker, age 70, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was born July 24, 1954, the daughter of the late Burgess Clark and Norma Elizabeth (Hamilton) Hunt.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Becky was a lithographer within...
Walter "Buddy" Lee Davis
Jun 9, 2025
Walter “Buddy” Lee Davis, age 70, of Warm Springs, moved on to be with The Lord, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence and surrounded by his loving family.
Buddy was born November 29, 1954, a son of Helen M. (Crummett) Davis of Woodbridge and the late “Teddy” R. Davis.
Foremost, Buddy was a devout Christian and the current...
Joachim "John" Karl Hermann Retzlaff
Jun 1, 2025
Joachim “John” Karl Hermann Retzlaff, 84, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Germany on May 20, 1941, a son of the late Hans Emil Reinhold and Charlotte Else (Antonie) Retzlaff.
A native of Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, “John” as he was commonly known, came to Bath County in 1973 from Washington, D.C. and...
Dennis Gene Phillips
May 12, 2025
*Updated services announced*
A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Bethel Church of the Brethren in Keezletown, with pastors Lane Turner and William Staton officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A committal service in Arlington National Cemetery will be held and announced at a later...
Larry Paul Hough
May 11, 2025
Larry Paul Hough, age 81, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Harrisonburg.
Born on November 20, 1943 in Waukegan, Illinois, Larry was a son of the late Paul Donald and Mavis Marie (Hardy) Hough.
A Navy veteran, Larry had a wide variety of interests including: photography, drawing and painting pictures, pottery, wood working, refurnishing furniture,...
Carol (Terry) Waybright
May 7, 2025
Carol Irene (Terry) Waybright, age 74, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
She was born August 6, 1950 in Big Valley, a daughter of the late Charles “Ernest” and Daisy Margaret (Doyle) Terry.
A Christian who put church first and foremost, Carol was a lifelong member of Hamilton Chapel Advent Christian Church and attended Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church. There at...
Brandon "Bubba" Moats McMillen
May 5, 2025
Brandon “Bubba” Moats McMillen, age 37, of Harrisonburg and formerly of Moyers, WV passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 26, 1987, a son of Karen (Moats) Pitsenbarger of Moyers, WV and Kenton “Mac” McMillen of Michigan.
A Christian in faith, he was a member of St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church. Brandon graduated from Franklin High...
Myrtle May (Karicofe) Hoover
May 3, 2025
Myrtle May (Karicofe) Hoover, age 94, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA.
She was born April 29, 1931 in Doe Hill, VA, a daughter of the late Jesse Booker and Viola Roxie (Botkin) Karicofe. Myrtle called Doe Hill her “hometown” during her youth.
A lifelong Methodist, Myrtle was well grounded in her...
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
Father Mario’s Mass of Christian Burial will livestream through Obaugh Funeral Home’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552000583698
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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...
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...
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