OBITUARIES

Madge Blagg Moyers

Madge Blagg Moyers

Jul 6, 1988

Madge Blagg Moyers, 87, of Doe Hill, died Wednesday, June 8, 1988 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. 

She was born February 9, 1901 at Doe Hill, a daughter of John H. and Nannie Bell (Bradshaw) Blagg. 

She was a member of Doe Hill United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for a number of years and was also a member...

Amy Waybright Rexrode

Amy Waybright Rexrode

Jun 1, 1988

Amy W. Rexrode, 95, of Waynesboro and formerly of Franklin, W. Va., died Wednesday, June 1, 1988 in Waynesboro Community Hospital. 

She was born Feb. 18, 1893 at Pendleton County, W. Va., a daughter of Alvie and Hannah Susan (Arbogast) Waybright. Her husband, Eddie B. Rexrode, died in August 1970.Surviving are a son, Arval Rexrode of Waynesboro; five grandchildren; and seven...

Woodsie Rachel Devericks

Woodsie Rachel Devericks

May 31, 1988

Woodsie Rachel Devericks, 93, of Monterey died Tuesday morning, May 31, 1988 at her home. 

She was born Aug. 9, 1894 at Green Bank, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles Melvin and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Gum. 

On Jan. 6, 1916, she married Elliott C. Devericks, who died March 27, 1963. 

She was a member of Monterey United Methodist Church. In 1940, she...

Ray Newton Chestnut

Ray Newton Chestnut

May 23, 1988

Ray Newton Chestnut, 83, a retired farmer of Warm Springs, died Monday afternoon, May 23, 1988 in Bath County Community Hospital. 

He was born June 7,1904, in Highland County, a son of Bessie Chestnut. On January 1, 1929, he married the former Helen G. Hamilton of Warm Springs, who survives. 

 Also surviving are five daughters, Lois Cauley, Caroline Pritt, and Virginia Martin,...

Sudie E. Rexrode

Sudie E. Rexrode

May 20, 1988

Sudie E. Rexrode. 94. of Hightown died Friday, May 20.1988 at Pendleton Nursing Horde, Franklin, W. Va. 

She was born Alig. 4, 1893 at Blue Grass, a daughter of Minor and Martha Artn Mullenax Simmons. On June 3, 1912 she was married to E. Russell Rexrode who died Feb. 19, 1973. 

She was a member and primary Sunday school teacher at Blue...

Worley "Tom" H. Thomas

Worley "Tom" H. Thomas

May 12, 1988

Worely H. "Tom" Thomas, 84, of Monterey died Thursday morning, May 12, 1988 at his residence. 

He was born Oct 2, 1903 at Burnsville, N.C., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Z. B. Thomas.

 He was a retired superintendent of Rust Engineering Co., a member of the Baptist Church and Mill Gap Ruritan Club. 

Survivors include his widow, Rebecca E. Thomas of Monterey,...

Russell Glenn Corbett Jr.

Russell Glenn Corbett Jr.

May 10, 1988

Russell Glenn Corbett, Jr., 62, of Mustoe, died Tuesday afternoon. May 10, 1988 in Rockingham Memorial Hospital. 

He was born August 14, 1925 at Mustoe, a son of the late Russell Glenn and Janet Lillian Gutshall Corbett, Sr. 

Mr. Corbett was a retired purebred Hereford cattleman and was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Highland VFW...

Martin Ellis King

Martin Ellis King

Apr 29, 1988

Martin Ellis King, 93, of Monterey died Friday evening, April 29, 1988 in the Veterans Hospital, Salem.

He was born September 7, 1894 in Botetourt County, a son of William Jasper and Virginia Catherine (Crawford) King.

On October 18, 1922 he married Grace Page. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year.

He was a member and elder of Beulah Presbyterian Church. He...

Andrew W. Lockridge

Andrew W. Lockridge

Apr 23, 1988

Andrew W. Lockridge, 73, of McDowell, died Saturday morning, April 23, 1988 in the Veterans Hospital in Salem.

He was born February 9, 1915, in McDowell a son of Lucius H. and Minnie Sue (Terry) Lockridge.

Mr. Lockridge was a member of the Verona United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was an Army...

Marjorie Jane Bouldin

Marjorie Jane Bouldin

Apr 14, 1988

Marjorie Jane Bouldin, 85, of Charles Town, died Thursday night, April 14, 1988 at her home.

She was born December 5, 1902 at McDowell, Va., a daughter of the late James A. and Mary (Armstrong)  Michael. 

Ms. Bouldin lived most of her adult life in Washington, D.C. and was employed by the Credit Bureau.

She was a member of the McDowell Presbyterian Church.

Surviving...

Hubert Wilson Mitchell

Hubert Wilson Mitchell

Apr 3, 1988

Hubert Wilson Mitchell, age 70, of Sugar Grove died Sunday evening, April 3, 1988 at the Veterans Hospital in RIchmond, Vv.a 

He was born February 15, 1918 at Sugar Grove, a son of James Harvey and Nadie (Wilfong) Mitchell.

On January 13, 1947 he married Alma Hicks of Sugar Grove, who survives.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a retired farmer,...

Nellie Botkin Moyers

Nellie Botkin Moyers

Mar 29, 1988

Nellie Botkin Moyers, 73, of Churchville, formerly of McDowell, died Tuesday night, March 29, 1988 at Liberty House Nursing Home in Harrisonburg.

She was born March 30, 1914 at McDowell, a daughter of the late Joseph Miller and Malinda Propst Botking.

Her husband, Raymond Moyers, preceded her in death July 15, 1967.

Mrs. Moyers was a member of the Hiner Church of the...

Meredith Ilo Hull

Meredith Ilo Hull

Mar 27, 1988

Meredith Ilo Hull, 71, a retired woodsman, died Sunday morning, March 27, 1988 at his home in Doe Hill.

He wa born September 5, 1916 in Doe Hill, a son of William Isaac and Polly Ann (Pitsenbarger) Hull.

He was a member of Doe Hill United Methodist Church, served in the South Pacific with the Navy during WWII and was a mechanic...

William Allen Stuart

William Allen Stuart

Mar 18, 1988

William Allen Stuart, 88, a retired Head Waters farmer, died Friday morning, March 18, 1988 in Staunton manor Nursing Home.

He was born August 2, 1899 at Head Waters, a son of William Blair, a confederate soldier,  and Margaret E. (Armstrong) Stuart.

On July 20, 1923, he married Josephine Cathering Hook, who died January 7, 1982.

He was a member of Head Waters...

Dwight Herman McAllister

Dwight Herman McAllister

Mar 16, 1988

Dwight Herman McAllister, 70, of Staunton, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1988 in the Waynesboro Community Hospital.

He ws born on June 9, 1917, a son of David herman and Janie (Myers) McAllister.

Prior to retiring, Mr. McAllister was manager of the processing division of Augusta Frozen Foods Co-Operative, Inc.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and...

Virgie (Colaw) Nicholas

Virgie (Colaw) Nicholas

Feb 25, 1988

Mrs. Virgie Colaw Nicholas, 100, of Blue Grass died Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 1988 in King's Daughters' Hospital. 

She was born Aug. 17,1887 at Blue Grass, a daughter of Henry and Mattie Arbogast Colaw. 

She attended Bridgewater College and taught music for a number of years. She was active in many community affairs. 

In 1913, she was married to I. W. Nicholas, who...

Mary Kate Ruckman

Mary Kate Ruckman

Feb 14, 1988

Mary Kate Ruckman, 66, of Hightown, died Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 1988 at her home. 

She was born December 12,1921 at Cherry Grove, W.Va., a daughter of the late Darlie A. and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Bennett. 

On June 28, 1939 she married Elmer Lyndon Ruckman of Hightown, who survives. 

Mrs. Ruckman was a member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church, the Women...

Joe Delbert Rexrode

Joe Delbert Rexrode

Feb 11, 1988

Joe Delbert Rexrode, 47, of Head Waters died Thursday night, Feb. 11, 1988 at his residence. 

He was born May 18,1940 in Highland County, a son of Lillie Jane Smith Rexrode of Head Waters and the late Mason Henry Rexrode. 

Survivors in addition to his - mother are his widow, Mrs. Eva I Frances Rexrode of Head Waters; three daughters, Betty Rexrode...

William Bryan Folks

William Bryan Folks

Feb 10, 1988

William Bryan Folks, 92, of Blue Grass died Wednesday evening, Feb. 10,1988 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. 

He was born Nov. 15,1896 at Blue Grass, a son of Reuben Dice and Martha Jack Folks. 

On Sept. 1, 1925 he married Mary Eveline Pratt Folks, now a resident of Pendleton Nursing Home, Franklin, W.V. 

He was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church and...

Charles Henry Hogshead

Charles Henry Hogshead

Jan 26, 1988

Charles Henry Hogshead, 61, of McDowell died Tuesday morning, January 26,1988 at his home. 

Mr. Hogshead was born December 22, 1926, in McDowell and was a son of George W. Hogshead of McDowell and the late Hallie Ervin Hogshead. 

He was a member of the McDowell Presbyterian Church and the Highland Masonic Lodge. Mr. Hogshead retired from the U. S. Postal Service...