John A. Burke
Jan 2, 2023
John Allen Burke, 75, of the Back Creek Community of Highland, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 26, 1947, a son of the late John George and Eleanor (O’Hanlon) Burke. He married Susan Simpson, who predeceased him May 18, 2003.
Following his retirement as a detective with the D.C....
Ruth Marie Moyers
Dec 31, 2022
Ruth Marie Moyers, 95, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 surrounded by family at the home of her son.
She was born in West Virginia on November 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Oscar Ray and Mary Catherine (Kesner) Thorn. On July 2, 1949 she married Rembert Dewey Moyers who predeceased her on June...
Christopher William Doss
Dec 27, 2022
Christopher William Doss, 17, of Arrington, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 as the result of a vehicle accident.
He was born November 25, 2005 in Lynchburg.
Always eager to learn, Christopher was enrolled in career and technical education courses at Amherst County High School and aspired to become a hyperbaric welder. He loved to draw, read, and was...
Micah Ernest Miller
Dec 19, 2022
Micah Ernest Miller, 42, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away, Monday, December 19, 2022.
He was born March 13, 1980 the son of Basil and Dixie (Hook) Miller of Waynesboro.
A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Micah went on to serve with the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge, he worked as a marine engineer and merchant marine with several...
Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson
Dec 18, 2022
Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson, 73, of Staunton, passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born in Blue Grass on November 29, 1949, the only child of the late Samuel “Ralph” and Lois Colliene (Newman) Rexrode. On Nov. 22, 1978, she married Jennings Bryan Nelson, who predeceased her on September 11,...
Clemet Halterman
Dec 16, 2022
Clemet Halterman, 95, of Franklin, WV, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home.
He was born October 10, 1927 in Pendleton, a son of the late George Washington and Clara (Simmons) Halterman. On December 17, 1946 he married Frances Virginia Hedrick, who predeceased him July 16, 2007.
An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Halterman enjoyed time spent hunting and...
Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr., 97, formerly of Millboro, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount.
He was born in Millboro, March 16, 1925, a son of the late Frank Chaplin and Sarah Elizabeth (Shaffer) Stanley. On March 12, 1947 he married Gladys Lucille Liptrap, who preceded him in death on July...
Trenton Todd "Tiny" Varner
Dec 6, 2022
Trenton Todd “Tiny” Varner, 36, of Head Waters, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born May 15, 1986, the oldest son of Steven Eugene and Trenda Mae (Malcolm) Varner.
A 2004 graduate of Highland High School, Tiny was employed with Lakeside Book Company as a machine operator. He attended Destiny...
Elizabeth Ann Buchert
Dec 3, 2022
Elizabeth Ann (Wrobel) Buchert, 78, of Doe Hill, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by family.
She was born February 25, 1944 in Warminster, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Egner) Wrobel.
A Presbyterian, Elizabeth carried a deep love for God, which she carried through all facets of her life. Elizabeth grew up in Ambler,...
Rodney Dare Chestnut
Nov 29, 2022
Rodney Dare Chestnut, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Bath Community Hospital.
He was born March 13, 1934, in Bath County, a son of the late Ray Newton and Helen Gay (Hamilton) Chestnut.
A veteran of the US Army, Rodney served in Korea. He had been employed as a groundskeeper at The Homestead.
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Donna Marie Keffer
Nov 18, 2022
Donna Marie (Moore) Keffer, 66, of Staunton, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Choice Healthcare at Waynesboro.
She was born in Washington, D.C. on January 17, 1956, a daughter of the late Edna and Albert Lewellyn Moore Jr.
A devoted wife and loving mother, Donna was always willing to help and support her children. She was very involved...
Gary Wayne Wimer
Nov 17, 2022
Gary Wayne Wimer, 60, of McDowell, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 17, 2022 while helping his dad in Circleville, WV.
He was born in Harrisonburg on July 25, 1962, a son of Ambers Wimer of Circleville, WV and the late Frances (Kisamore) Wimer.
One who never met a stranger or said “no,” Gary was willing to help anyone who...
Darlene Sue Malcolm
Nov 11, 2022
Darlene Sue (Steele) Malcolm, 82, of McDowell, passed away, Friday, November 11, 2022 at Augusta Health.
She was born April 1, 1940, in Roanoke, the fifth child of John Alexander and Bessie Lee (Garst) Steele. After her father passed away when she was young, she lived for several years at the Methodist Children’s Home in Richmond. Following that, she...
Roy Lee Grant
Nov 10, 2022
Roy Lee Grant, 79, of McDowell, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 30, 1943, a son of the late Charles Roy and Janet Ruth (Lockridge) Grant.
On September 26, 1964 he married Mary Mauzy, who preceded him in death on March 4, 2019.
A self-employed and accomplished mason, Roy was known for...
Aaron Mitchell Lathers
Oct 25, 2022
Aaron Mitchell Lathers, 45, of Bolar, passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 while traveling in DeWitt, NY.
He was born January 1, 1977 in Albany, NY, a son of Susan Elizabeth (Mackerer) Lathers of Bolar and the late Mitchell Jay Lathers, who preceded him in death September 4, 2022.
Aaron was an alumnus of New Lebanon High School, where...
Darlene Frances Hise
Oct 20, 2022
**Memorial Service has been added**
Darlene Frances (Hodge) Hise, 70, of Hot Springs passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Bath Community Hospital.
She was born in Bath County, April 9, 1952, a daughter of the late James Henry Marshall and Elizabeth (Jacobs) Hodge.
A homemaker, Mrs. Hise also babysat for countless parents, worked 13 years at The Homestead,...
Jessor Hupman
Oct 9, 2022
Jessor Leroy Hupman, 57, of Williamsville and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022.
He was born in Bath County on August 31, 1965, a son of the late James Leonard and Mildred “Tune” Hope (Huffman) Hupman.
A life-long truck driver, Jessor had been employed with Hooke Brothers, Ruddle Trucking, Rasnake Trucking, Hinkle Trucking and most recently R...
Lonnie Eugene Arbaugh
Oct 7, 2022
Lonnie Eugene Arbaugh, age 71, of Monterey, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Shenandoah House-Augusta Health.
He was born April 15, 1951 in Circleville, WV, a son of the late Willie David and Regana (Wimer) Arbaugh. He married Betty Lou Beverage on December 21, 1969.
A hard worker, Lonnie worked for Howe’s Leather for 22 ½ years and...
Lena Faye (Armstrong) Colaw
Oct 2, 2022
Lena “Faye” (Armstrong) Colaw, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home.
She was born March 6, 1938 in Williamsville, a daughter of the late William Arlie and Margie Mae (Ervine) Armstrong. On October 14, 1961 she married Conley McKendrie Colaw.
Faye was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church and enjoyed...
John David Colaw
Sep 25, 2022
John David Colaw, 90, of Big Valley, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was the husband of Christene (Terry) Colaw, “Chrissie”, whom he married on March 6, 1953 in Hot Springs. He was born on July 13,1932 in Blue Grass, the son of the late George Edward Colaw and Virgie Belle (Swecker) Colaw.
John David graduated from Blue...
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