OBITUARIES

Raymond Godsey Jr.

Raymond Godsey Jr.

Nov 21, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Elmore Godsey Jr., 73 formerly of Halterman Hollow in Monterey, passed away, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Monterey.

He was born January 8, 1947 in Richmond, the only child to the late Pearl (Taylor) and Raymond Elmore Godsey. On January 2, 1967, he married Linda Ann Lovett.

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Donald Hall

Donald Hall

Nov 19, 2020

Donald Hastings Hall, 71, of Ronceverte, WV passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg, WV.

He was born July 27, 1949 in West Chester, Penn., a son of the late Sara (Hines) and Elmer Clifford Hall.

He was a technician with Belfor USA, providing fire and water restoration. He enjoyed fishing,...

William "Bill" Hall

William "Bill" Hall

Nov 12, 2020

William “Bill” Aaron Hall, 89, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born January 13, 1931 in State College, Pa., a son of the late Martha Jeanette (Helman) and William Pearl Hall. On November 9, 1968 he married Susan Eleanor Geiger.

Mr. Hall was a graduate of...

Francis Fenn

Francis Fenn

Nov 9, 2020

Francis Livesay Fenn, 96, of Monterey passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

He was born in Prince George County, August 26, 1924, a son of the late Beulah (Livesay) and Samuel Lawrence Fenn.

A man with great faith, Mr. Fenn was a member, Sunday school teacher and Elder at Monterey Presbyterian Church, as well as a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Fenn served aboard the USS Bowers during World War II....

Fred Beverage Jr.

Fred Beverage Jr.

Nov 7, 2020

Fred Andrew Beverage, Jr., 69, husband of Debbie Beverage, of Staunton passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Born May 19, 1951 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Juanita Mae (Siron) Beverage Welcher and Fred Andrew Beverage.

Prior to his decline in health Fred attended Linden Heights Baptist...

John "Mike" Hise

John "Mike" Hise

Nov 6, 2020

John Michael “Mike” Hise, 76, of Warm Springs passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 15, 1943 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Mary Virginia (Robertson) and John Robert Hise.

A member of Chimney Run Church of the Brethren, Mike had been employed for the Homestead as...

Gilbert Moomaw

Gilbert Moomaw

Nov 4, 2020

Gilbert “Dunbar” Moomaw, 71, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital.

Dunbar was born October 4, 1949 in Charlottesville, a son of the late Gilbert Franklin and Federica (Hamlet) Moomaw.

Mr. Moomaw was a graduate of King George High School, a veteran of the United States Air Force and member...

Richard Percoco

Richard Percoco

Nov 3, 2020

Richard Steven Percoco, 78, of Raphine passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at The Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs.

He was born January 17, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late Cosmo Louis and Virginia (Rello) Percoco.

A U.S. Army veteran, Richard worked as the owner and administrator of Prospect Hill Nursing...

Adeline Hull

Adeline Hull

Oct 27, 2020

Adeline March (Armstrong) Hull, 88, of McDowell, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 1, 1932 in McDowell, a daughter of the late Hiner and Lola (Botkin) Armstrong. On March 9, 1953, she married James Hubert Hull, who predeceased her on December 9, 1987.

A member of McKendree United...

Marshall "Junior" Colvin Jr.

Marshall "Junior" Colvin Jr.

Oct 22, 2020

Marshall “Junior” Durwood Colvin, Jr., 63, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 24, 1957 in Staunton, a son of the late Marshall Durwood and Alice (Heintzleman) Colvin. On September 22, 1994, he married Nancy Lee Roberts.

A member of Burnsville United Methodist Church, Junior had...

Jeffrey McGlaughlin

Jeffrey McGlaughlin

Oct 20, 2020

Jeffrey Gale McGlaughlin, 69, of Churchville passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home.

He was born in the District of Columbia, April 28, 1951 the son of Cornelia Anne (Colaw) McGlaughlin of Hyattsville, Maryland and the late Charles Gale McGlaughlin.

A master electrician, Jeff was employed at...

Robert Ritchie

Robert Ritchie

Oct 16, 2020

Robert Lee Ritchie, 87, of Verona, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

He was born February 3, 1933 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Ivan Raymond and Leola Grace (Wimer) Ritchie.

Robert was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church.  After moving to Verona, VA, he...

Teddy Gum

Teddy Gum

Oct 15, 2020

Teddy William “Poppie” Gum, 69, of Roanoke, passed away October 15, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born February 25, 1951 in Monterey, a son of the late William Dale and Reba Irene (Varner) Gum.

Teddy was a graduate of Highland High School and Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. He retired from HCA...

Christopher "Chris" Campbell

Christopher "Chris" Campbell

Sep 27, 2020

Christopher “Chris” Allen Campbell, 21, of Churchville passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Staunton.

He was born in Augusta County on February 12, 1999.

A 2017 graduate of Buffalo Gap High School, Chris was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren, McDowell, The Little Switzerland Strutters and worked...

Steven Puffenbarger

Steven Puffenbarger

Sep 27, 2020

Steven “Steve” Blair Puffenbarger, 61, of Hightown, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Staunton on November 12, 1958, a son of Dareld Gene and Ellen Sue (Harold) Puffenbarger of Hightown.

Steve was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Highland High...

Dorcas Lohr

Dorcas Lohr

Sep 21, 2020

Dorcas Jean Lohr, 73, left this life in her beloved Highland County, on September 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

The Rev. Dr. Lohr was born in Staunton, Virginia, on August 5, 1947 to the late Ralph Revere and Nancy Jane Light Lohr. She graduated from HIghland High School and went on to Emory and...

Noel Hull

Noel Hull

Sep 1, 2020

Noel Ilo Hull, 75, of Doe Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 29, 1944 in Doe Hill, a son of the late Meredith Ilo and Elsie Mae (Harris) Hull. On July 27, 1964 he married Doris Marie Smith.

Noel was raised and held membership in Doe Hill...

Charles "C.R." Simmons

Charles "C.R." Simmons

Aug 29, 2020

Charles “C.R.” Randolph Simmons, 50, of Staunton and formerly of Monterey, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

He was born in Staunton on January 25, 1970, a son of the late Charles William and Carolyn “Maxine” (Rexrode) Simmons.

A 1988 graduate of Highland High School, C.R. worked as a...

Carol Pete

Carol Pete

Aug 20, 2020

Carol Elizabeth Pete, 76, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Bath Community Hospital, Hot Springs.

She was born in Watertown, N.Y. on July 22, 1944, a daughter of the late Harold Leonard and Helen Elizabeth (Marsh) Seymour. On August 4, 1962 she married Barry James Pete.

Carol in her younger years was...

Melvin Bowers

Melvin Bowers

Jul 15, 2020

Melvin Miller Bowers, 84, of Franklin, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

He was born July 5, 1936 in Possum Trot, Va., a son of the late Russell Edward and Mary Emma (Ervine) Bowers.

A man of great faith, Melvin loved to witness and share his...