OBITUARIES

May 23, 2021

Jennifer Erin Hall, 38, of Harrisonburg, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born September 16, 1982 in Harrisonburg, the daughter of Susan Eleanor (Geiger) Hall of Sugar Grove, WV and the late William Aaron Hall.

Baptized and confirmed in Calvary Lutheran Church, Jennifer also attended Grace Downtown Church for several...

May 4, 2021

Charlotte Louise (Mauzy) Ritchie, 85, widow of Robert Ritchie of Verona, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab.

She was born February 8, 1936 in Hightown, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Nola Blanche (Harper) Mauzy. On June 8, 1963 she married Robert Lee Ritchie, who preceded her in death on October...

Apr 26, 2021

Gary Wayne Rexrode, 66, of Crimora, passed away April 26, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Staunton, January 5, 1955, a son of the late Andrew Wesley and Ella Nora (Rexrode) Rexrode.

Known for his strong work ethic, Gary owned and operated Rexrode Home appliance in Monterey and worked as a material handler...

Apr 22, 2021

Stuart Lee Hall, 79 of Millboro, passed away April 22, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs, after a short battle with Bulbar ALS.

He was born June 28, 1941 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Cecil “Odie” and Dorothy (Stull) Hall.

An advocate for Bath County, Stuart served as a county...

Apr 11, 2021

Sarah Ann (Carner) Samples, 91, of McDowell passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the home of her son, John, in Paducah, Ky.

She was born in Clarksburg, MS, on July 7, 1929, a daughter of the late Edna Banta (King) and John Harriss Carner. On September 9, 1948 she married Charles William Samples Jr., who preceded...

Apr 11, 2021

John William Jack, 95, of Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV and formerly of Blue Grass, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Pendleton Manor.

He was born March 30, 1926 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Evelyn (Kiser) and Robert Martin Jack.

Mr. Jack was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist...

Apr 10, 2021

Ellen Sue (Harold) Puffenbarger, 82, of Hightown, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, surrounded by family at her home.

She was born in Monterey on December 17, 1938, a daughter of the late Daisy Enid (Hull) and Charles Roscoe Harold. On December 25, 1954, Sue married the love of her life, Dareld Gene Puffenbarger.

Sue...

Apr 5, 2021

Mary Hilda Jack, 91, of Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV and formerly of Blue Grass, Va., passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

She was born September 13, 1929 in Durbin, WV, a daughter of the late Virgie (Dickerson) and Samuel Lemasters.

Mrs. Jack was a woman of great faith and...

Apr 5, 2021

James Michael “Mike” Kirkpatrick, 51, of Staunton, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 31, 1969, a son of the late Glenna Dale (Puffenbarger) and Dean Shannon Kirkpatrick.

A doting father, Michael loved to spend time baking, watching movies and playing board games with...

Mar 13, 2021

Nevin Wilson Davis, 78, of Williamsville, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his home.

He was born June 7, 1942 in Altoona, Pa., a son of the late Thelma Ruth (Wilson) and Nevin Cryder Davis. One December 21, 1963 he married Judith Ann Frable.

An electrical engineer, Mr. Davis was employed with HRB-Singer and...

Mar 12, 2021

Helen Freda Bird, 88, of Franklin, WV and formerly of Blue Grass, Va. passed away, Friday, March 12, 2021 at Pocahontas Center in Marlinton.

She was born July 31, 1932 in Mill Gap, Va., daughter of the late Lottie May (Doyle) and Moffett “Doc” Brown Turner. On August 3, 1957, she married Bill Bird, who preceded her...

Mar 6, 2021

Edith Mae Fleisher 86, of Franklin, WV, passed away, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, where she had been a resident.

She was born in Blue Grass, Va. on March 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Lucinda Jane (Hedrick) and William Garnet Waybright. On July 30, 1955 she married Emory Dean Fleisher,...

Mar 3, 2021

Robert “Bob” Eugene Whitelaw, 86, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born October 26, 1934 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Eugene Kramer and Ruby Frances (Smith) Whitelaw.

A veteran of the United States Army, Bob was drafted into service and had been stationed in...

Feb 25, 2021

Clellon Clay “Hoppie” Hise, 85, of Bartow, WV passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Hightown, Va., on April 18, 1935, a son of the late Viola (Washburn) and Clay Andrew Hise.

A heavy equipment operator, Hoppie moved his family from Arbovale to the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland area...

Feb 22, 2021

Irene Corbett McAllister, 97, widow of William T. McAllister, of Roanoke, formerly of Mustoe passed away, Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. McAllister was born January 29, 1924 in Mustoe, a daughter of the late Janet Lillian (Gutshall) and Russell Glenn Corbett Sr.

A devout Christian, Mrs. McAllister was a member of Victory...

Feb 19, 2021

BLUE GRASS — Christopher John Royal, 59, passed away suddenly on Feb 19, 2021, at his favorite place in the world, the family farmhouse in Blue Grass.

His passing has caused his family and friends to reflect on his wonderful spirit and his boundless kindness and generosity. Chris was an artist, entrepreneur, adventurer, chef, volunteer, author, vintage...

Feb 10, 2021

Vernon “Harold” Newman, 89, of Blue Grass passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Blue Grass on June 16, 1931, a son of the late Marie (Hammer) and Walter Vernon Newman.

Following graduation from Blue Grass High School, Harold, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as...

Feb 7, 2021

Patsy Lou Malcolm, formally known as Patsy Lou Puffenbarger, 73, of Churchville, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 1, 1947 in Cherry Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Hazel Bell (Arbogast) and Olen Faircloth Malcolm.

Ms. Malcolm was a homemaker who very much enjoyed her family, especially...

Feb 7, 2021

David “ Pee-Wee” Wayne Botkin, 60, widower of Kelly (Siron) Botkin of Monterey, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.

Born in Staunton, July 2, 1960, he was a son of the late Randolph Lewis and Susie Adeline (Simmons) Botkin.

Known for his entrepreneurial endeavors and work ethic, David was the former co-owner...

Feb 3, 2021

Thomas John Kirchner, 80, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born October 11, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Marjorie (Rowan) and Walter Kirchner.

Tom was a member of Warm Springs Presbyterian Church and formerly attended Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church,...