OBITUARIES

Lester Calhoun Mullenax

Lester Calhoun Mullenax

Oct 1, 1989

Lester Calhoun Mullenax, 79, of Bartow, WV passed away Sunday night, October 1, 1989 in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, WV.

He was born April 15, 1910 at Blue Grass, a son of Aaron and Bella (Wimer) Mullenax.

In September 1934, he married Hazel Mullenax of Bartow, who survives.

He was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy, was a retired...

Hester Grace Armstrong

Hester Grace Armstrong

Sep 30, 1989

Hester Grace Armstrong, 92, died Saturday evening, September 30, 1989 at Sunnyside Presbyterian Home in Harrisonburg.

She was born February 5, 1897 in Highland County, a daughter of John C. and Amanda Jane (Siron) Simmons. Her husband, Blair Armstrong, preceded her in death January 12, 1960.

She was a member of Head Waters Presbyterian Church, the Women of the Church, and the...

Lillian Hull Swecker

Lillian Hull Swecker

Sep 6, 1989

Lillian Hull Swecker, 92, of Blue Grass passed away Wednesday evening, September 6, 1989 in Alleghany Hospital in Clifton Forge.

She was born January 6, 1897 at Hightown, a daughter of Luther C. and Artie (Rexrode) Hull.

She was a member of Crabbottom Presbyterian and the Women of the Church. Her husband, Dr. Berlie T. Swecker, died February 10, 1967.

Survivors include a...

Dr. Ralph Roy Landes

Dr. Ralph Roy Landes

Sep 5, 1989

Dr. Ralph Roy Landes, 78, of Monterey and Chicago, Ill., formerly of Danville, passed away Thursday evening, September 5, 1989.

Dr. Landes practiced urology in Danville from 1949 until 1985 and was the senior partner in the Danville Urologic Clinic until his retirement.

A native of Milwaukee, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin and from Rush Medical College of the University...

William Homer Siron

William Homer Siron

Sep 2, 1989

William Homer Siron, 79, of McDowell passed away Saturday night, September 2, 1989 in King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born June 25, 1910 at McDowell, a son of William Lyman and Sarah Margaret (McCoy) Siron.

On January 14, 1933, he married Della Mae Simmons, who survives.

He was a farmer and retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation.

In addition to his wife of...

Samuel Everett Hoover

Samuel Everett Hoover

Aug 29, 1989

Samuel Everett Hoover, 76, of Gainesville and formerly of McDowell, passed away Tuesday morning, August 29, 1989 at his home.

He was born June 22, 1913 at Doe Hill, a son of Cameron W. and Bertie Snyder Hoover.

He was a member of Doe Hill United Methodist Church. He had operated Hoover's Service Station at McDowell before moving to Gainesville where he...

Emmett Hutton Crummett

Emmett Hutton Crummett

Aug 27, 1989

Emmett Hutton Crummett, 84, of Monterey, died Sunday night, August 27, 1989 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

He was born January 10, 1905 at Valley Center, a son of William A. and Mary Ella (Doyle) Crummett.

He was a member of Hebron Presbyterian Church and Mill Gap Ruritan Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Harlow of Waynesboro and Deborah...

Anna Elizabeth Hoover

Anna Elizabeth Hoover

Aug 24, 1989

Anna Elizabeth Hoover, 88. of Doe Hill passed away Thursday, August 24, 1989 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home where she had been a guest for nine years.

She was born February 6, 1901 at Pendleton County, WV, a daughter of James Moats.

She was a member of and Sunday school teacher at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Her husband, Henry Albert Hoover, died October...

Joe Arch Simmons

Joe Arch Simmons

Aug 21, 1989

Joe Arch Simmons, 55, of Staunton passed away Monday evening, August 21, 1989 at King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1933 at Doe Hill, a son of William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons.

On June 30, 1962, he married Margaret Varner who survives.

He was a member of Doe Hill United Methodist Church and attended Hiner Brethren Church. He had...

Bill Bird

Bill Bird

Aug 21, 1989

Bill Bird, 77, of Monterey passed away Monday night, August 21, 1989 at Bridgewater Home.

He was born July 8, 1912, a don of Clarence and WIlda (Rexrode) Bird.

He was a member of Green Hill United Methodist Church. Before his illness, he was a carpenter.

Survivors include his widow, Freda Bird of Monterey; daughter, Tammy Hoover of Fairlea, WV; two step-daughters, Dottie...

Alfred "Aps" Richard Eckard

Alfred "Aps" Richard Eckard

Aug 19, 1989

Alfred Richard "Aps" Eckard, 74 of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Saturday, August 19, 1989 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va.

He was born June 5, 1915 at Sugar Grove, a son of Daniel Franklin and Ida Florence (Fleisher) Eckard.

His wife, Annie Mae (King) Eckard, died May 29, 1959. He was also preceded in death by a son Norvell Henry Eckard...

Paul Littleton Bussard

Paul Littleton Bussard

Aug 16, 1989

Paul Littleton Bussard, 64, of Mountain Grove passed away Wednesday morning, August 16, 1986 at his home.

He was born August 29, 1924 at Bolaw, a son of Boyd L. and Carrie Hamilton Bussard.

His wife, Retha M. Bussard died January 30, 1965.

He was a member of Hamilton Chapel Advent Christian Church, and was employed as a truck driver for the Homestead...

Zelma Jane Wimer

Zelma Jane Wimer

Aug 15, 1989

Zelma Jane Wimer, 49, of Monterey passed away Tuesday, August 15, 1989 in Pendleton County, WV, as a result of a car accident.

She was born July 19, 1940 at Mustoe, a daughter of Jake and Elva (Hamilton) Gutshall.

She attended Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church.

Her husband, Ronald D. Wimer, died September 9, 1979.

She was employed at the Highland Inn and the...

Clem Kenton McLaughlin

Clem Kenton McLaughlin

Jul 24, 1989

Clem Kenton McLaughlin, 75, of Mustoe passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 1989 at Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born November 28, 1913 at Mustoe, a son of John Boyd and Indiana Mae (Corbett) McLaughlin.

On April 13, 1934, he married Clara Agnes Terry, who survives.

He was a member of Hamilton Chapel Advent Christian Church, VFW Post 4989, and had served...

Ralph Norman Knapp

Ralph Norman Knapp

Jul 24, 1989

Ralph Norman Knapp, 69, of Monterey passed away Monday afternoon, July 24, 1989 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Staunton.

He was born January 5, 1920 at Moore, WV, and was the son of the late Lorenza Dow and Sarah E. (Harper) Knapp.

He was a member of Monterey United Methodist Church and the American Legion. He served in the Army during World...

Maggie Jane Rexrode

Maggie Jane Rexrode

Jul 23, 1989

Maggie Jane Rexrode, 87, of Monterey, died Sunday, July 23, 1989 at the home of her son in Monterey.

She was born January 16, 1902 in Highland County, a daughter of Thomas John and Mary Etta (Vandevander) Rexrode. 

She was a member of Monterey United Methodist Church.

Her husband, Ira W. Rexrode, preceded her in death August 4, 1943. She was also preceded...

James Edward Mullenax

James Edward Mullenax

Jul 12, 1989

James Edward Mullenax, 89, of Blue Grass passed away Wednesday morning, July 12, 1989 at Camelot Nursing Home in Harrisonburg.

He was born February 13, 1900 at Cherry Grove, WV, a son of William Jackson and Annie Elizabeth (Waybright) Mullenax.

On August 5, 1926, he married Tudie Lee Waybright, who survives. 

He was a member of the Circleville Presbyterian Church and was employed...

Gladie Mae Hull

Gladie Mae Hull

Jun 25, 1989

Gladie Mae Hull, 88, formerly of Hightown, passed away Sunday morning, June 25, 1989 at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg.

She was born March 31, 1901 at Hightown, a daughter of Henry Morgan and Sarah Etta (Rexrode) Hevener.

She was a member of Hightown United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Margie Bird of Hightown, with whom she had made her home before...

Viola Frances Armstrong

Viola Frances Armstrong

Jun 19, 1989

Viola Frances Armstrong, 99, a residents of Pendleton Nursing Home, passed away Monday morning, June 19, 1989 at Franklin.

She was born October 30, 1889 at Moyers, WV, a daughter of J. Riley and Hannah (Simmons) Armstrong.

Formerly of Washington, DC, she was a retired Civil Service employee.

Survivors include a sister, Louie J. Kavanaugh of Pendleton Nursing Home; one brother, Dice S....

Charles Leon Ralston

Charles Leon Ralston

Jun 17, 1989

Charles Leon Ralston, 60, of Monterey, passed away Saturday evening, June 17, 1989 at King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born January 22, 1929 at Mustoe, a don of Louie R. and Mazie (Robertson) Ralston. His wife, Louise (Pugh) Ralston, preceded him in death June 26, 1986.

He was a member of the Green Hill United Methodist Church, the Mill Gap Ruritan Club...