OBITUARIES

Eugene Cleveland Moats

Eugene Cleveland Moats

Oct 8, 1990

Eugene Cleveland Moats, 59, of Baltimore MD and formerly of McDowell, Va., died Monday  morning, October 8, 1990 at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Md.

He was born August 29, 1931 at McDowell, a son of John Floyd and Mattie Emma (Simmons) Moats.

He had served in the U.S. Marines and had worked as an aluminum siding contractor for a number of...

Bruce Dove Newcomb

Bruce Dove Newcomb

Sep 21, 1990

Bruce Dove Newcomb, 57, of Staunton and formerly of Highland County, died Friday, September 21, 1990 in King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1933 in Pendleton County, WV, a son of the late Don and Eula (Mullenax) Newcomb.

Mr. Newcomb was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had retired from Smith's Transfer in July 1988 where he had been...

Tasha Lynn Neil

Tasha Lynn Neil

Sep 13, 1990

Tasha Lynn Neil, 30 days old, of Bridgewater, died September 13, 1990 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Born August 14, 1990, in Harrisonburg, she was the daughter of Dwayne and Terry Turner Neil of Bridgewater.

Along with her parents, survivors include a brother, Dwayne Lee Neil Jr.; sister, Tiffani Lee Neil, both at home; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Violet Bowman of Franklin, WV;...

Alfred Dillon Crummett

Alfred Dillon Crummett

Sep 12, 1990

Alfred Dillon Crummett, 67, of Moyers, WV died Wednesday night, September 12, 1990 in Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 25, 1923 in Moyers, a son of John Floyd and Sally (Wilfond) Crummett. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Rexrode) Crummett.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth Crummett of Sugar Grove;...

Nellie Snyder Puffenbarger

Nellie Snyder Puffenbarger

Sep 11, 1990

Nellie S. Puffenbarger, 76, of Churchville died Tuesday evening, September 11, 1990 at King's Daughters' Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks.

She was born March 2, 1914 in Pendleton County, WV, a daughter of Etta (Simmons) Snyder.

On July 13, 1935 she was married to Henry Clay Puffenbarger of Churchville.

She was a member of Sangerville Church of the...

Catherine "Katie" Marie Swecker

Catherine "Katie" Marie Swecker

Sep 3, 1990

Catherine "Katie" Marie Swecker, age 84, of Waynesboro, died Monday morning, September 3, 1990 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

She was born June 9, 1906 at Smithton, PA, a daughter of the late Jacob and Julia Ann (Lipp) Schneider. She was a member of Crabbottom Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha (Swecker) and...

Bonnie Eloise Alexander

Bonnie Eloise Alexander

Sep 1, 1990

Bonnie Eloise Alexander, 94, of McDowell, died Saturday, September 1, 1990 at Sunnyside Presbyterian Home in Harrisonburg.

She was born August 24, 1896 at McDowell, a daughter of Andrew Arbuckle and Martha Price (Whitmore) Alexander.

She was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include cousin, Bill Whitmore of Natural Bridge; and many more.

A service will...

Michael Wayne Puffenbarger

Michael Wayne Puffenbarger

Aug 20, 1990

The funeral for Michael Wayne Puffenbarger, ae 19, of Route 2, Mount Solon, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell.

The Rev. Arthur Mays will conduct the service. Burial will be in Head Waters Cemetery,

Mr. Puffenbarger died August 20, 1990, on Route 727 near Bridgewater as a result of a truck accident.

He was born April...

John Arthur Smith

John Arthur Smith

Aug 16, 1990

John Arthur Smith, 57, of Staunton died Thursday, August 16, 1990 at University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born June 8, 1933 at Doe Hill, a son of William Isaac and Catherine (Smith) Smith.

On February 5, 1966 he married Ruby Ann Floyd who survives.

He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church. He had worked as a timber cutter and...

Caddie Slaven McNulty

Caddie Slaven McNulty

Aug 12, 1990

Caddie Slaven McNulty, age 95, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, August 12, 1990 at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg.

She was born June 15, 1895 at New Hampden, a daughter of Charles and Carrie (Arbogast) Slaven; and was the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Arbogast. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, A....

Grover Cleveland Moats, Sr.

Grover Cleveland Moats, Sr.

Aug 8, 1990

Grover Cleveland Moats, Sr., age 79, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 1990 at King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born May 28, 1911 in Pendleton County, WV, a son of John Floyd and Emma (Simmons) Moats.

In 1934, he married Lillie Malcolm, who survives.

He was a member of the Hiner United Brethren Church and a woodsman. He had worked as a heavy equipment...

Sibyl Ann Sowers

Sibyl Ann Sowers

Aug 7, 1990

Sibyl Ann Sowers, 76, of Staunton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 7, 1990, at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax.

She was born April 4, 1914 in Blue Grass, a daughter of Salisbury and Margaret (Newman) Mullenax.

Her husband, Elmer W. Sowers, preceded her in death in 1961.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth McCall and Patricia...

Edward Clark Eagle

Edward Clark Eagle

Aug 3, 1990

Edward Clark Eagle, age 95, of Doe Hill passed away Friday, August 3, 1990 at Pendleton Nursing Home, Franklin, WV.

He was born May 24, 1895 in Doe Hill, a son of Jonathon Clark and Mary (Crummett) Eagle.

He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church and the Highland Senior Citizens. He was a life-long maker of maple syrup.

He is survived...

William McKiffer Burns

William McKiffer Burns

Jul 25, 1990

William McKiffer Burns, age 72, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 1990 at King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born October 14, 1917 in Mill Gap, a son of Elmer Eskridge and Mattie A. (Buzzard) Burns.

He was a member of Beulah Presbyterian Church and was a farmer and logger.

Survivors include his widow, Janet L. Burns of Monterey; four daughters, Rosetta Mae...

Pauline Mae Botkin

Pauline Mae Botkin

Jul 17, 1990

Pauline Mae Botkin, 57, of Head Waters passed away Tuesday morning, July 17, 1990 at her home.

She was born September 6, 1932 at Doe Hill, a daughter of Denver C. and Nora (Armstrong) Simmons.

She was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church/

Her husband, William Harlan Botkin, Sr., died January 14, 1969.

In addition to her mother of Mt. Sidney, she is...

George Ray Helmick

George Ray Helmick

Jul 12, 1990

George Ray Helmick, 65, of Staunton, died Thursday, July 12, 1990 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.

He was born May 4, 1925 at Blue Grass, a son of the late Eli and Sally (Hederick) Helmick.

On October 24, 1951, he married Mona M. Bowers, who survives.

He was an apprentice tile setter for Standard Tile Co. in Staunton for 36...

Helen L. Powers

Helen L. Powers

Jul 8, 1990

Helen L. Powers, 81, passed away Sunday, July 8, 1990 at King's Daughters' Hospital.

She was born December 9, 1908 at Port Huron, MI, a daughter of William and Agnes (Cronkwright) Rogers.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Association of Retired Persons.

Her husband, Aubrey Powers, preceded her in death June 22, 1985.

Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy...

Maryrose (Youngblood) Wade

Maryrose (Youngblood) Wade

Jul 7, 1990

Maryrose (Youngblood) Wade, 82, of Monterey passed away Saturday, July 7, 1990 of an apparent heart attack at her home.

She was born May 14, 1908 in Prince George County, a daughter of James C. and George (Rodgers) Youngblood Sr.

She was a member of Monterey Methodist Church and Highland Retired Teachers Association. She was a graduate of James Madison University and...

Odell Simmons

Odell Simmons

Jun 30, 1990

Odell Simmons, 51, of Harrisonburg, passed away Saturday, June 30, 1990 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 15, 1939 in Monterey, a daughter of Warren T. and Lucy (Varner) Hamrick Sr.

She was a member of the Harper Chapel United Methodist Church and was employed by Harrisonburg Truck Terminal as a waitress.

Survivors include six daughters, Wanda Warner and Patty Seabolt,...

Edith Virginia Swecker

Edith Virginia Swecker

Jun 28, 1990

Edith Virginia Swecker, age 56, of Blue Grass, passed away Thursday morning, June 28, 1990 at her home.

She was born May 25, 1934 at Blue Grass, a daughter of John Meade Swecker Jr. and Gladys Mae (Mullenax) Swecker.

She was a member of Crabbottom Presbyterian Church and had been employed by Aileen Garment Co. in Monterey for 17 years and for...