OBITUARIES

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...

Connel "Toby" Conner, Jr.

Connel "Toby" Conner, Jr.

Jul 1, 2020

Connel "Toby" Hansford Conner, Jr., 86, of Churchville passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Bath County on November 9, 1933, a son of the late Connel Hansford and Pearl Kathleen (Keyser) Conner. On March 14, 1953, he married Vera Katherine Rexrode, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2016....

Dwala McQuain

Dwala McQuain

Jun 28, 2020

Dwala Lynn McQuain, 55, formerly of Moyers, WV passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Pendleton Manor.

She was born in Fairfax, Va. on January 21, 1965, a daughter of Donna Raye (Perry) McQuain of Woodbridge and the late Russell Lee McQuain Sr.

A selfless person, Dwala was always willing to place others’ needs ahead...

Randolph "Randy" Dennis

Randolph "Randy" Dennis

Jun 23, 2020

Randolph “Randy” Lee Dennis, 70, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 28, 1949 in Alexandria, Virginia, a son of the late Clyde Lee and Della Marie (Simpson) Dennis.

A senior groundskeeper at Fort Belvoir Golf Club, Randy retired after 38 years of service. He was a...

Thomas Riggle

Thomas Riggle

Jun 17, 2020

Thomas William Riggle, 89, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Pendleton Manor, Franklin.

He was born May 18, 1931, in Wheeling, a son of the late Albert Leroy and Florence Ellen (Kelly) Riggle. On September 29, 1950, he married Roberta Ann McCardle.

Mr. Riggle worked and retired after 35 years...

Joyce Eckard

Joyce Eckard

Jun 5, 2020

Joyce Lee (Hull) Eckard, 71, wife of Carroll Reid Eckard of Churchville, passed peacefully in her sleep, Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1949 in Doe Hill, the daughter to the late Henry Harrison and Mary Virginia (Pitsenbarger) Hull.

Mrs. Eckard was a member of Glossbrenner United Methodist Church,...

Doyle "Pat" Patterson

Doyle "Pat" Patterson

Jun 2, 2020

Doyle “Pat” Eugene Patterson, 84, of Stuarts Draft and formerly Monterey, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 8, 1935, in Wooster, Ohio, a son to the late Ernest and Clista Arverst (Aukerman) Patterson.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Pat honorably served from 1954 until 1957. Following his discharge, Pat...

Vada Waybright

Vada Waybright

Jun 1, 2020

Vada Mae Waybright, 86, of Franklin, WV, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Hampshire Center in Romney, WV.

She was born May 21, 1934 in Smoke Holes, WV, a daughter of the late Oas and Gerna Katherine (Vanmeter) Judy. On February 28, 1948 she married Carl Waybright.

Mrs. Waybright was a past member of...

Stephen "Stevie" Hodge

Stephen "Stevie" Hodge

May 27, 2020

Stephen “Stevie” Franklin Hodge, 69, of Warm Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born April 10, 1951 in Bath County, a son of the late Arnold Harnesbarger and Reba (Smith) Hodge.

Stevie attended and held membership with Life Line Ministry Church, which he joined in 1980. Mr. Hodge...

Maxine Shultz

Maxine Shultz

May 26, 2020

A celebration of life for both the late Albert and Maxine Shultz will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Beulah Presbyterian Church grounds. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and will be asked to practice social distancing during the service. A private family committal service will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

Maxine...