OBITUARIES

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Ellen (Hefner) Hull, 77, of Doe Hill, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Mill Gap on September 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Otis John and Annie Margaret (Sheets) Hefner.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hull worked along-side her husband, June on the farm. She enjoyed being outdoors,...

Jul 20, 2021

Sheryl Leigh (Griffin) Lindsey, 42, of Mustoe, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 9, 1978 in Staunton, a daughter of Walter Lee “Rick” and Bobbie Jean (Brown) Griffin.

An avid reader and writer, Sheryl wrote many treasured poems and short stories for her high school forensics contests. She enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 18, 2021

Betty Denise Simmons, 52 of Waynesboro and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Bath County on March 20, 1969, a daughter of the late Clement Marvin “Poss” and Dorothy Lee (Coffelt) Simmons. Betty was raised in Mustoe and was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1990....

Jul 10, 2021

Phyllis Jean Barkley, 75, of Broadway, passed away July 10, 2021.

She was born in Blue Grass on May 17, 1946, a daughter of the late Alfred Lester and Meda (Hedrick) Barkley.

Having a strong work ethic, Phyllis spent 43 working in a poultry plant. She loved working in her garden and spending time watching...

Jul 10, 2021

Robert "Bobby" M. Harman, Sr., 73, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  He was born in Petersburg, WV on March 26, 1948, son of the late Ellsworth Harman and Neva (Hinkle) Harman Sites.

Bobby was a telephone technician for Bell Atlantic/Verizon for 30 years.  He spent his retirement years...

Jun 25, 2021

James “Jim” Lee Hutchison, 81, of the Vinegar Run community of Mustoe, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born June 3, 1940 in Ward, TX, the son of the late Leroy and Opal Mae (Thompson) Hutchison.

A man of great faith, Jim was a member of Monterey United Methodist...

Jun 13, 2021

Eugene Huyler Hull, 87, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, at Augusta Health, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 12, 1933, in Possum Trot, a son of the late Clyde Huyler and Mary Grace (Puffenbarger) Hull. On October 12, 1963, he married Elizabeth Bourne of Tazewell.

After graduating from...

Jun 9, 2021

John Berry Bruce, 65, of Monterey, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home. He was born Nov. 26, 1955 in Alexandria, a son of the late Robert Black and Margaret Darrough Bruce. On June 16, 1984, he married the love of his life, Carol Hogue. John had a long and stellar career as a journalist, earning...

Jun 2, 2021

Carol (Robinson) Hupman, 77, of Williamsville, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany.

She was born April 20, 1944 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Minnie (Ryder) Robinson.

A loving and devoted mother, as well as doting grandmother, Carol loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and Williamsville Presbyterian...

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...