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
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
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
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...
Carole Shoemaker Swartz
Dec 8, 2025
Carole Shoemaker Swartz passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, with family by her side. The love of her life, her husband Marty James Swartz, Jr., predeceased her.
Carole was born March 24, 1945, in Columbus, OH. A gifted and devoted artist, Carole traveled and lived throughout the world to study, create, and exhibit her work, and her art resides in...
Lawrence "Larry" Arthur Hoskins
Dec 8, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Arthur Hoskins, age 92, of Monterey, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at The Springs Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born January 11, 1933 in New Jersey, a native son of Metuchen. Larry served in the Army, and was stationed in Germany during the 1950s. He later lived in Southern California for several decades before relocating to Virginia...
Dawn Ann Armstrong
Dec 2, 2025
Dawn (Smith) Armstrong, age 63, of Head Waters, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at UVA Medical Center.
She was born April 23, 1962, a daughter of the late John Clyde and Joy Ann (Mitchell) Smith.
Dawn was a graduate of Highland High School’s Class of 1980 and also Berea College, where she studied nursing. As a registered nurse, Dawn worked for...
Barrie L. Wolf
Dec 1, 2025
Barrie L. Wolf, 78, of Warm Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025 with his wife, Anita and son, Jesse by his side.
In accordance with his wishes, Barrie’s body was cremated. The family will commemorate his life privately at a later time.
Marguerite “Pete" Louise Ryder
Nov 22, 2025
Marguerite “Pete” Louise (Hickman) Ryder, 87, of Warm Springs, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born May 21, 1938 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Gary Mackchain Hickman and Virginia Louise (Hise) Hickman.
On May 23, 1955, she married Leroy William Ryder Sr. and the couple spent 57 years together until his passing in 2013. Mrs. Ryder...
Dr. Alan Craig Harris
Nov 17, 2025
Dr. Alan Craig Harris, 69, of Norfolk, passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 18, 1956, in Luray, son of the late William Floyd and Hallie Hiner Harris.
He graduated from Henrico High School in 1974. In junior high, he relished playing the trumpet and was always first or second chair. Throughout his high school...
Ezra Gay Halterman
Nov 16, 2025
Ezra “Ez” Gay Halterman, age 88, husband of Dorothy “Dottie” (Hiner) Halterman of Monterey, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home.
Born on September 15, 1937 in Monterey, he was a son of the late Albert Mercer and Effie Annice (Key) Halterman. Ez retired from Mead Westvaco, as an equipment operator, after 28 years of service.
A devout Christian, Ez...
Gaylon Charles Sponaugle
Nov 8, 2025
Gaylon Charles Sponaugle, 90, of Franklin, WV, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV.
Gaylon was born on January 27, 1935 in Pendleton County, West Virginia, a son of the late Ray and Pauline (Wimer) Sponaugle. On June 22, 1958 he was married to Ruby Gail Harper.
Gaylon attended West Virginia University, where he received a Bachelor...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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