OBITUARIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Melvin "Pete" Echard

May 25, 2020

Melvin “Pete” Lee Echard, 93, of Monterey passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born January 4, 1927 in Highland County to the late William and Rosie (Halterman) Echard. On December 29, 1948 he married Norma Jean Rexrode.

A World War II Army Veteran and lifelong farmer, Pete was well known...

Timothy "Timmy" Wales

May 24, 2020

Timothy "Timmy" William Wales, 51, of Staunton and formerly West Augusta, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born January 28, 1969 in Augusta County, a son of June (Grimm) Davis of Staunton and the late Samuel Smythe Wales, Jr.

Timmy had worked as an electrician, but more...

Betty Kelley

May 23, 2020

Betty Jane (Lowry) Kelley, 63, wife of Franklin “F.D.” Delano Kelley of Millboro passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Hospice of the Piedmont’s Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville.

She was born March 8, 1957 in Hot Springs, a daughter of Charlotte Mae (Wolfe) Lowry of Millboro and the late Paul Brycen Lowry.

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Arch Simmons

May 10, 2020

Arch Leach Simmons, 93, of Staunton crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees on Sunday, May 10, 2020.  His family supported him on his journey from his home.

He was born March 20, 1927 in the Totten Community of Pendleton County, WV, a son of Clarence and Ella (Leach) Simmons.

He was a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in Swoope. Mr....

Dennis "Petey" Armstrong Jr.

May 3, 2020

Dennis “Petey” Brown Armstrong Jr., 85, widower of Gladys “Fay” (Botkin) Armstrong, of Deerfield, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 3, 1934, a son of the late Dennis Brown and Clarice Virginia (Burns) Armstrong.

Mr. Armstrong was a graduate of Covington High School, veteran of the U.S. Army...

Dawn Field

May 2, 2020

Dawn Field of Monterey, Virginia died May 2 nd 2020 at University of Virginia Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois.

She is survived by her son Ryan Matthew Gonzalez-Field; her parents, John M. and Suse Bauser Field, all of Monterey; and her friend and former husband, Felipe O. Gonzalez of the U.K....

Larry Ryder

Apr 30, 2020

Larry Mason Ryder, 76, of Warm Springs, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Salem Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

He was born in Bath County on October 19, 1943, a son of the late Charles William and Mabel Blanche (Martin) Ryder.

A proud veteran, Larry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War,...

Jerry Rexrode

Apr 22, 2020

Jerry Austin Rexrode, 73, of Monterey, passed away, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Augusta Health.

He was born July 29, 1946 in Mustoe, a son of the late Charles Richard and Maysie (Kelley) Rexrode.

A US Army Veteran, Mr. Rexrode was drafted into service in 1965 and served during the Vietnam War in both Germany...

Charles "Duke" Rexrode

Apr 17, 2020

Charles “Duke” Eugene Rexrode, 62, of Staunton passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 in Swoope.

He was born January 31, 1958, in Petersburg, WV, a son of Charles Elbert Rexrode of Moyers, WV and the late Martha Elizabeth (Rexrode) Rexrode. On April 10, 1982 he married Rebecca Jean Armstrong in Doe Hill.

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Carl Hull

Apr 15, 2020

The sun set upon Carl Wilson Hull, 84, of Blue Grass, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, surrounded by his granddaughters, at the home of his son.

The sun rose upon his life on September 1, 1935, a son of the late Clyde Huyler and Mary Grace (Puffenbarger) Hull.

An accomplished welder...