Billy Ephriam Bennett
Oct 24, 1987
Billy Ephriam Bennett 46, of McDowell, died Saturday afternoon, October 24, 1987 while cutting wood near his home.
He was born March 2, 1941 at Cherry Grave, W.Va., a son of Ephriam Vandevander of McDowell and Joy Bennett Vandevander.
He was employed by Taylor-Ramsey Lumber Co. in McDowell.
On September 5,1981, he married Nora Lee (Helmick) Frampton.
In addition to his widow and father,...
Eleanor B. Coburn
Oct 23, 1987
Eleanor B. Coburn, 78, of Monterey died Friday, October 23, 1987 at her home.
She was born May 25,1909 in Norfolk, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Grey Coburn.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church.
She is the last survivor of her family and her special friends were Carla P. Folks and Mrs. Fleta Gum, with whom she...
James Aldebo
Oct 18, 1987
James Aldebo, 73, of Mustoe died Sunday, October 18, 1987 at his home.
Mr. Aldebo was born April 7, 1913 in Piney, WV, and was a son of the alte Ernest and Consuelo Puigh Aldebo.
He was an Army veteran.
Surviving is a brother, Andrew Aldebo of Mustoe.
A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday in Germonds Cemetery in New City, NY.
The...
Carl Pinckney Armstrong
Oct 15, 1987
Carl Pinckney Armstrong, 71, of Monterey died Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 1987 in King's Daughters' Hospital.
He was born June 2, 1916 at Laurel Gap, a son of Charles T. and Edmonia Stephenson Armstrong. On Aug. 26,1939 he married Janet Hull, who survives.
He was a member and trustee of Monterey United Methodist Church, a member of the Monterey Lions Club, secretary...
Gertrude Simmons Snyder
Oct 13, 1987
Gertrude Simmons Snyder, 92, formerly of Doe Hill, died Wednesday, October 13,1987 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Harrisonburg.
She was born April 16, 1895 at Doe Hill, a daughter of Jame Madison and Lucy Alice Cayton Simmons. S
he was a member of Doe Hill United Methodist Church. On Jan. 7, 1920 she married Henry Clay Snyder, who die Jan. 6,1969.
Surviving...
Elizabeth Ryder Beverage
Oct 10, 1987
Elizabeth Ryder Beverage, 84, of Monterey died Saturday night, October 10, 1987 after an extended illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Hiner, with whom she had been residing.
She was born October 30, 1902 in Hightown, a daughter of Walter Bruce and Mary Alice (Wilfong) Ryder.
On November 27, 1924, she married Walter Ralph Beverage, who died June 13,...
Ida Jane Puffenbarger
Sep 30, 1987
Ida Jane Puffenbarger, 84, of Staunton, formerly of McDowell, died Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 1987, at the University of Virginia Medical Center at Charlottesville.
She was born February 18, 1903 at Sugar Grove, W. Va., a daughter of the late Aninias & Lary Eckard.
Her husband Eli Puffenbarger died November 9, 1975.
She was a member of the McDowell United Methodist Church, after...
Stephen Adam Pitsenbarger
Sep 15, 1987
Stephen Adam Pitsenbarger, 2 months, of Monterey, died Tuesday morning, Sept 15, 1987 at his home of sudden infant death syndrome.
He was born July 16,1987 in Staunton, a son of Stephen Lee and Theresa Simmons Pitsenbarger of Monterey.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Alisha Janelle and Malorie Nicole Pitsenbarger, both at home; maternal grandparents, Mr....
Fred Wilson Hull
Sep 13, 1987
Fred Wilson Hull 81, of Blue Grass. died Sunday, September 13, 1987 in the Pendleton Nursing Home.He was born June 20, 1906 at Hightown, Virginia, a son of Luther C. and Artie Rexrode Hull. He was a member of the Central Methodist Church and was a mail carrier for many years.Surviving are his widow, Margaret Wimer Hull of Pendleton Nursing...
Martha Helmick
Aug 3, 1973
Martha Tobitha (Smith) Helmick, 57, who had resided in Monterey, left for a trip to Kentucky with her sister, Flora Helmick, and Flora’s friend, John Keyton on August 3, 1973, the trio never met their destination.
After decades of unanswered questions and endless searching, Martha’s remains were recovered from the Kentucky River near Clay Ferry Crossing in Lexington, Ky., on October...
Leah Keckley
Dec 31, 1969
Leah Swecker Keckley, 98, of Blue Grass, died on Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at Pendleton Nursing Home.
She was born on January 15, 1900, at Blue Grass, a daughter of Eldridge and Almeda (Colaw) Swecker.
She was a member of Crabbottom Presbyterian Church. She attended James Madison University and taught school at Blue Grass.
...
Henry Babcock
Dec 31, 1969
Henry Ame Babcock of Monterey died at his home on Thursday, October 23, 2003.
Mr. Babcock was born in Rushville, Ill. On February 23, 1917, the son of Caroline G. and Henry Ame Babcock. He had no siblings.
He attended the Colorado School of Mines, where he later taught basic...
Lura Hook
Dec 31, 1969
Lura Dyer (Hiner) Hook, 94, of Doe Hill, died Wednesday morning, May 31, 1995 in the Bridgewater Home.
She was born February 6, 1901 in Doe Hill, a daughter of Jared A. and Rebecca (Judy) Hiner.
In 1929, she married H. Burton Hook, who preceded here in death on June 5, 1959.
She...
Kenneth Eugene Lambert
Jan 2, 1969
Kenneth Eugene Lambert, 24, of Burnsville was found dead Monday, January 2, 1989 in Maryland.
He had been missing since the first of November.
He was born September 2, 1964 at Cheverley, Md., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel DeWitt Lambert Sr. of Burnsville.
He was a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Suitland, Md., Local 77 Operating Engineers.
In...
Nellie Susan Waybright
Dec 4, 1943
Nellie Susan (Mullenax) Waybright, 81, died Saturday, December 4, 1993 at Waynesboro Community Hospital.
She was born June 6, 1912 at Blue Grass, a daughter of Arron and Belia (Wimer) Mullenax.
She was a member of Forks of the Water United Brethren church, Highland County Senior Citizens and was retired from Aileen Inc. at Monterey.
Her husband, Ray Waybright, died...
Randolph Wilfong
Aug 23, 1939
Randolph Wilfong, 57, of Woodbridge passed away Wednesday, August 23, 1939 at his home.
He was born August 21, 1932 in Sugar Grove, WV, a son of Roy Franklin and Alice (Mitchell) Wilfong.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was an Army veteran.
Survivors include five daughters Debbie Caudle of Manassas, Tammy Mease of Hummelstown, PA, Terry Costello, Paula...
James Edward Smith
Nov 19, 1935
James Edward Smith, 53, of Staunton passed away at his home Sunday, February 19, 1989.
He was born November 19m 1935 in Highland County, a son of Mary Cathrine (Bird) Smith of Mill Gap and L. Milburn Smith.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was retired from Smith's transfer with 22 years of service.
At the time of his...
Meda Martha Puffebarger
Sep 6, 1917
Meda Martha Puffenbarger, 70, of Head Waters, died of an apparent heart attack Saturday afternoon, July 9, 1988 at her home.
She was born Sept 6, 1917, near Headwaters, a daughter of George and Dorothy Catherine (McCray) Puffenbarger.
She was a member of the Crummett's Run Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are a daughter, Isabelle Kincaid of Crimora, Va; a sister, Janie Grant...
William Moffett Hull
Apr 2, 1909
William Moffett Hull, 78, of Monterey died Friday morning, Dec. 25, 1987 in King's Daughters' Hospital.
He was born April 2, 1909 at Mill Gap, Va., a son of the late William Glen and Stella Stover Hull.
On June 2, 1930 he married the former Alma Gutshall, of Monterey, who died Dec. 31, 1987.
He was a member of the Monterey United Methodist...
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