OBITUARIES

Sep 24, 2022

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, William Hrovat, Jr., 68, of Monterey, passed from this life to the next with his boots on.

Born February 8, 1954, Wil (or “Willie”) grew up in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area, a son of the late William and Lucille (Bizyak) Hrovat.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. With...

Sep 10, 2022

Louise Katherine Hall, 96, of Franklin, WV, passed away, Saturday, September 10, 2022 at her home.

She was born June 10, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Voroz) Virag.

A devout Roman Catholic, Mrs. Hall was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hall was also an accomplished seamstress, who...

Sep 4, 2022

 

Bolar, VA

Mitchell Jay Lathers, 69, husband of Susan E. (Mackerer) Lathers, of Bolar, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.  

Born January 2, 1953 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Julian Harris and the late Irene June (Pixley) Lathers.  Mitchell grew up in West Lebanon, NY and graduated...

Aug 15, 2022

Sarah “Leona” White, 101, of Centre Hall, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 15, 2022 while enjoying life with family in Mill Gap, Va.

She was born July 29, 1921 in Hillsdale, a daughter of the late John Henry and Sarah Caroline (Douglas) Gromley. On June 22, 1946 she married Donald J White and moved to Juneau, where she...

Aug 7, 2022

 

Louis Edward Murray, 59, of Warm Springs, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1963 in Manassas, a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Lane) Murray.

A mechanic by trade, Louis loved restoring old cars and trucks. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting and camping. He also enjoyed time spent digging...

Aug 3, 2022

 

Dorothy “Dot” Jean (Colaw) Shepherd, 95, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.

She was born in Blue Grass, on March 25, 1927, a daughter of the late George Edward and Virgie Belle (Swecker) Colaw.

An avid basketball player, Dot attended Blue Grass Schools and would recount memories of playing...

Jul 5, 2022

 

 

Sharon Ann Lotts, 79, of Fishersville, passed away after surgery on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.

She was born on March 20, 1943 in Amsterdam, New York, a daughter of the late Francis Allen and Doris Elaine (Phillips) Wagar.

A 1960 graduate of Santa Maria High School, Sharon went on to earn...

Jun 28, 2022

 

Peggy Jean Paulette (Burns) Armstrong, 73, of Churchville passed away, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Augusta Health.

She was born August 4, 1948 in Highland County, a daughter of the late William McKeffer and Audra Madeline (Hoover) Burns. On January 10, 1969 she married Marvin “Toots” Armstrong.

An accomplished artist, Peggy loved to draw and color. She enjoyed her...

Jun 24, 2022

 

Wanda Mae (Rexrode) Carroll, 91, of Mill Gap, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

She was born January 28, 1931 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Floyd William and Lillie Mae (Wimer) Rexrode. She married James Vaiden “Amos” Carroll, who preceded her in death, August 5, 1979.

A member of...

Jun 15, 2022

Linda Carol Nipper, 71, of Monterey, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.

She was born May 20, 1951 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Okie Alexander and Elizabeth “Libby” (Grogg) Nipper.

A longtime resident of Highland County, Linda was a member of Church...

Jun 13, 2022

Diane Linda Rosebraugh Klein, 84, of Head Waters, died on Monday, June 13, 2022 at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family and her three dear canine companions, Max, Buddy, and Louie.

She was born on April 30, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Albert J. Rosebraugh and Pearl (Julien) Rosebraugh. She attended George...

Jun 8, 2022

George “Goog” Junior Colaw, 92, of Blue Grass passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in the Blue Grass home in which he was born.

Born April 11, 1930, he was a son of the late George Edward and Virgie Belle (Swecker) Colaw.

He spent his youth working on the family farm, and his free time...

May 23, 2022

Richard “Ritchie” Dale Roberts, 92,of Burnsville, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Bath County on June 22, 1929, a son of the late Clarence Lacy and Mary Virginia (Pullin) Roberts. On December 22, 1950 he married Twila Jane Burns who preceded him in death on March 27, 2006.

Ritchie...

May 16, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Kay Hiner King, 61, of Mountain Grove, passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2022 surrounded by love in her home where she has resided over the past 40 years.

She was born June 2, 1960 in Marlinton, WV, a daughter of the late Calvin Lee and Edna Marie (Wanless) Hiner. She was a graduate of...

May 11, 2022

Tracy Eugene Triplett, 58, of Blue Grass, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 22, 1963, in Dumfries, a son of the late Billy Lee and Shirley Mae (Gum) Triplett.

Tracy was a plumber by trade. He enjoyed serving the community that he loved so much, no matter the...

Apr 28, 2022

Helen “Jean” (Harper) Chestnut, 79, of Bridgewater, passed away on April 28, 2022, at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

She was born on June 27, 1942, in Cave, WV to the late Roscoe Thomas and Bessie May (Mowery) Harper.  She grew up in Franklin, WV, and graduated from Franklin High School.

Jean married Lyle Douglas Chestnut...

Apr 24, 2022

Donald “Don” Lee Rexrode, 74, of Franklin, WV, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va.

He was born in Franklin on October 9, 1947, the son of the late Mary Catherine Rexrode.

Don was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Franklin Moose Lodge and proud member of the...

Apr 17, 2022

Deborah Kay (Stuart) Miller, 66, of Pasadena, Md., passed away, Sunday, April 17, 2022 while visiting her son in Ruckersville, Va.

She was born In Staunton on February 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Weldon Allen and Laura Alice (Kiracofe) Stuart.

Debbie graduated with honors from Fort Defiance High School and Magna Cum Laude...

Apr 15, 2022

Edward Leroy "Squeecy" Blackwell, 63, of Churchville passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at UVA.

Mr. Blackwell was born in Staunton on July 27, 1958, a son of the late Homer Thomas Sr. and Mary Alice (Weaver) Blackwell.

A service representative, Eddie was employed with Lab Corp, who loved visiting with the staff in the...

Apr 15, 2022

Virginia Lee (Botkin) Kisamore, 84, of Churchville passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Highland County on February 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy A. and Pansy Elizabeth (Varner) Botkin. On February 8, 1958 she married Ray Edward Kisamore.

Mrs. Kisamore was a member of Hiner Church...