Forest Lee Samples
Nov 14, 1987
Forest Lee Samples, 85, of Monterey died Saturday, November 14, 1987 at Alleghany Regional Hospital.
He was born March 30, 1902 at Monterey, a son of Isaac Harmon and Mary Rymer Samples.
He was a member of Worldwide Church of God and was a livestock farmer before his retirement.
Survivors include a brother, Ernest Harmon Samples of Clifton Forge; a niece; and a...
Donna Sue Colaw
Nov 10, 1987
Donna Sue White Colaw, 26, of Blue Grass, died Tuesday afternoon, November 10,1987 of cancer.
She was born March 20, 1961 at Elkins, W. Va., a daughter of Clara Arbogast White of Cherry Grove, W. Va. and the late Berlin White.
On June 16,1979 she was married to James B. Colaw of Blue Grass, who survives.
Mrs. Colaw was a member of Cabbottom...
Glenna Rebecca Waggoner
Nov 3, 1987
Glenna Rebecca Waggoner, 74, of Blue Grass died Tuesday, November 3, 1987 at Liberty House Nursing Home in Harrisonburg.
She was born September 12, 1913 at Blue Grass, a daughter of the late Edward C. and Annie Belle Stone Waggoner.
She was a lifelong member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church and had been a Sunday School teacher, secretary-treasurer and president...
Everett Campbell McQuain
Oct 30, 1987
Everette Campbell McQuain, 63, of Moyers, WV was found dead at his home Friday evening, October 30, 1987.
He was born April 29, 1924 at Moyers, a son of Samuel Huffer and Mary Belle (Botkin) McQuain.
He was a member of Totten Chapel United Methodist Church. He served in the Army during World War II an a member of the Sugar Grove,...
Lenora Belle Botkin
Oct 29, 1987
Lenora Belle Botkin, 74, of McDowell died early Thursday morning, October 29, 1987 at King's Daughters' Hospital.
She was born May 15,1913 at McDowell, a daughter of Berlin and Grace Ralston Hammer.
She was a member of McDowell United Methodist Church and the Women of the Church.
On April 15, 1940, she married Other W. Botkin, who survives. In addition to her husband,...
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...
Josephine E. Ervine
Sep 5, 1987
Josephine E. Ervine, 94, of Fort Valley died Saturday evening, September 5, 1987 in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital, Woodstock.
She was born April 16, 1893 at McDowell, a daughter of Joseph Henry and Estelle (Wilson) Hiner.
Her husband, Sidney Clyde Ervine, died December 7, 1931.
She was a member of Cherrydale United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Gladys E. Hogshead of Fort Valley...
Robert Lee Moats
Sep 2, 1987
Robert Lee Moats 52, of Essex, Md. and formerly McDowell, Va. died Wednesday, September 2, 1987 at his home.
He was born October 7, 1934, in McDowell, Va. and wa s ason of the late John Floyd and Emma (Simmons) Moats. On June 29, 1985, e married Grace May Cunningham, who survives.
He was a member and trustee of the brethren in...
Nathan C. Selmon
Aug 24, 1987
Nathan C. Selmon, 72, of Greenville and formerly of Highland County died Monday morning, August 24, 1987 at his home.
He was born June 17, 1915 at Bartow, WV, a son of Seth Monroe and Hattie Hester (Wilson) Selmon.
He attended Hilderbrand Mennonite Church, Waynesboro. He had worked as a logger and mechanic before becoming disabled in 1969. He served in the...
Marjorie Dean Atwell
Aug 16, 1987
Marjorie Dean Atwell, 49, of Sugar Grove, WV, died Sunday morning, August 16, 1987 in Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 15, 1938 at Hightown, a daughter of Ruth Wilfong.
She was a member of Brushy Fork Full Gospel Church and had been employed at Hanover Shoe Co. for 11 years.
He husband, Denny R. Atwell, died September 11, 1968.
Surviving are a...
Marguerite S. Kiser
Jul 27, 1987
Marguerite S. Kiser, 81, of Hightown died Monday, July 27, 1987 at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Staunton.
She was born October 18, 1905 in Highland County, a daughter of William Early and Louisa Margaret (Colaw) Snyder.
She was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church. She attended Bridgewater and William and Mary colleges and was a practical nurse at Crippled Children's...
Sallie Francis (Wilfong) Crummett
Jul 25, 1987
Sallie Francis (Wilfong) Crummett, age 88, of Moyers. WV died Saturday evening, July 25, 1987 at Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 17, 1899 in Sugar Grove, a daughter of Joseph and Eliza Jane (Simmons) Wilfong.
Her husband, Floyd Crummett, died August 11, 1977.
She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two sons, Dillon of Moyers and Leland...
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