Elizabeth Francis Simmons
Nov 23, 1989
Elizabeth Francis Simmons, 73, of McDowell passed away, Thursday, November 23, 1989 at her home.
She was born December 6, 1915, a daughter of Graham and Francis Louis (Smith) Hamilton.
On April 13, 1935, she married Virgil Roscoe Simmons, who survives.
She was a member of the McDowell Presbyterian Church and the church circle.
In addition to her husband of McDowell, survivors include six...
Mabel Doyle Terry
Nov 21, 1989
Mabel Doyle Terry, 96, of Monterey passed away Tuesday, November 21, 1989 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 8, 1893, at Valley Center and was a daughter of the late Newton and Gradda Stulting Doyle.
Mrs. Terry was educated in Highland County public schools and Harrisonburg Teachers College, now James Madison University. She taught in Highland County schools for 21...
Nancy Carol Floyd
Nov 19, 1989
Nancy Carol Floyd, 38, passed away Sunday night, November 19, 1989 as the result of a car wreck.
She was born December 30, 1950 at McDowell, a daughter of Wilmer C. and Irene Ober Smith.
On March 20, 1971 she married Thomas Austin Floyd.
She was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition...
Galen B. Smith
Nov 18, 1989
Galen B. Smith, 39, of Fairfax passed away Saturday, November 18, 1989 in Fairfax Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1950 at Head Waters, a son of John and Jannie (Smith) Wise.
He was a roofer in Fairfax.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Smith of Baltimore, MD; and a brother, Stelman Smith of Baltimore.
A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Obaugh...
Lenwood Sylvester Armstrong
Oct 30, 1989
Lenwood Sylvester Armstrong, 50, of Churchville, passed Monday evening, October 30, 1989 as the result of a truck accident near Greenville.
He was born November 10, 1938, at Doe Hill, a son of Jessie Simmons Armstrong of Churchville and the late Melvin Armstrong.
He was a former employee of Smith's Transfer and was presently employed as a truck driver for Harris Logging.
In...
Winfree Allen Gutshall
Oct 29, 1989
Winfree Allen Gutshall, 74, of Staunton, passed away Sunday morning, October 29, 1989 in McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond.
He was born September 26, 1915 in Highland County in the Trimble (Dry Branch) area, a son of Orvie M. and Vena S. (Bussard) Gutshall.
He was a retired vocational agricultural teacher of 28 years and was a sales representative for Ralston Purina...
Edna Grace (Rexrode) Mauzy
Oct 27, 1989
Edna Grace (Rexrode) Mauzy, 95, of Hightown passed away Friday morning, October 27, 1989 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 29, 1894 at Hightown, a daughter of Ervin and Jennie Belle (Wimer) Rexrode.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Mauzy.
She was a member of Crabbottom Presbyterian Church and had lived at Pendleton Nursing Home for a...
Robert "Bob" H. Roberts Sr.
Oct 26, 1989
Robert H. "Bob" Roberts Sr., 68, of Staunton passed away Thursday morning, October 26, 1989 at his residence.
He was born March 16, 1921 in Burnsville, a son of Roy C. and Elsie (Eagle) Roberts.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Virginia Power after 35 years of service. He was a member of Staunton Moose Lodge...
Roy A. Botkin
Oct 24, 1989
Roy A. Botkin, 86, of Churchville and formerly of McDowell, passed away Tuesday morning, October 24, 1989 at his home
He was born November 9, 1902 at Doe Hill, a son of Robert T. and Cora E. Botkin.
On January 12, 1937, he married Pansy Varner, who died October 23, 1988.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Hiner Church of...
Addie Maye Robertson
Oct 15, 1989
Addie Maye Robertson, 91, of Monterey passed away Sunday evening, October 15, 1989 in Oak Hill Nursing Home in Staunton.
She was born September 22, 1898 at Bolar, a daughter of George Allen and Eliza (Carrigan) Robertson.
She was a member of Monterey Presbyterian Church, the Eastern Star and a school teacher for 45 years.
Survivors include a sister, Janet Brown of Staunton;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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