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Hazel Helmick

Hazel Helmick

Mar 3, 2020

Hazel Irene Helmick, 88, formerly of Bridgewater, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Envoy of Staunton.

She was born on May 27, 1931 in Doe Hill, a daughter of the late Beulah (Smith) and John Albert Simmons. On November 20, 1947 she married Melvin Lee Helmick.

Hazel retired from Harrisonburg Travel Center. She enjoyed...

Shirley Huffman

Shirley Huffman

Feb 18, 2020

Shirley Ellen Huffman, 61, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at The Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs.

She was born May 8, 1958 in Monterey, a daughter to the late Jacob Andrew and Hilda Irene (Hiner) Huffman.

Shirley enjoyed drawing, painting and had beautiful penmanship.  She loved...

Roy Dever

Roy Dever

Feb 17, 2020

Roy Jaret Dever, 96, of the Vinegar Run community of Highland County, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Highland County, January 24, 1924, a son of the late Samuel Gilmore and Ada Elizabeth (Tingler) Dever.

A man who loved the Lord, Roy enjoyed...

Gladys Harper

Gladys Harper

Feb 12, 2020

Gladys Ruth Harper, 98, formerly of the Forks of the Water community in Highland County, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV.

She was born July 13, 1921 in Riverton, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel Showalter and Sally Ann (Teter) Warner. On June 27, 1941 she married...

Jerry Lindsay

Jerry Lindsay

Jan 26, 2020

Jerry Lewis Lindsay, 72, of Warm Springs, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.

He was born in Hot Springs, on May 2, 1947, a son of the late James Wayne and Margaret (Carpenter) Lindsay. On March 18, 1972 he married Sharon Duncan.

Jerry...

Jean Callison

Jean Callison

Jan 23, 2020

Jean Elizabeth Callison, 94, widow of Homer “Dutch” Lamme Callison of Monterey, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 20, 1925 in Covington, a daughter of the late Herman William and Bessie Hazeltine (Rogers) Campbell.

Mrs. Callison was retired from C&P Telephone Company, where she enjoyed a full and...

Retha Pitsenbarger

Retha Pitsenbarger

Jan 17, 2020

Retha Mae (Simmons) Pitsenbarger, 90, of Franklin, WV and formerly Moyers, WV passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Pendleton Manor.

She was born October 28, 1929 in Moyers, WV a daughter of the late Lona (Rexrode) and Frank Simmons. On December 2, 1950, she married William “Virgil” Pitsenbarger, who preceded her in death.

A woman...

JoAnn Hise

JoAnn Hise

Jan 17, 2020

JoAnn (Halterman) Hise, 72, widow of Walter "Bunt" Berlie Hise of Bridgewater, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Sentara RMH Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Cass, WV on August 5, 1947, a daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Louanzi Faye (Andes) Halterman.

JoAnn retired from JMU after...

Cody Hiner

Cody Hiner

Dec 29, 2019

Cody Lane Hiner, beloved son of J.D. and Kim Hiner or Monterey, created in love and eagerly wished for went to heaven Sunday, December 29, 2019 and would have entered earthly life in May 2020.

In additions to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Caleb, of the home; paternal grandparents James D. “Jim” Hiner of...

Carol Simmons

Carol Simmons

Dec 10, 2019

Carol Jean Simmons, 82, of Blue Grass, was reunited with her husband in heaven upon her passing on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

She was born in Strait Creek on October 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Audrey Lou (Harper) and Henry Martin Beverage. On September 28,...

Carl Simmons

Carl Simmons

Dec 8, 2019

Carl Lee Simmons, 90, of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

He was born in Blue Grass on June 11, 1929, a son of the late Willie Louise (Pence) and Luther Compton Simmons. On September 28, 1957 he married Carol Jean Beverage.

Mr. Simmons was a...

Sandra Phillips

Sandra Phillips

Dec 7, 2019

Sandra Carol Phillips, 69, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Hot Springs, January 19, 1950, the only child of the late Lida (Daniels) and Robert Brinkley. In January 1969, she married Rocky Phillips.

A 1969 graduate...

Carla West

Carla West

Nov 23, 2019

Carla Lousie West, 58, of Mustoe passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, following a long fight with neuropathy at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hereford, Texas on October 25, 1961 to the late Bill and Dixie Rae West.

As a young girl, Carla was active in 4-H, winning numerous awards. A graduate...

Samuel "Sam" Ruckman

Samuel "Sam" Ruckman

Nov 21, 2019

Samuel (Sam) Ruckman, 73, died peacefully November 21st in Asheville, NC.

Sam worked at M. Rosenblatt & Son inc. from 1981 to 2000. He started as a Sr. Hull Outfitting Designer and was shortly promoted to Hull Outfitting Supervisor. Sam was involved in design projects in support of modernization and alteration of U. S....

Charles "Pete" Johnson

Charles "Pete" Johnson

Nov 5, 2019

Charles Glidden “Pete” Johnson, 77, of Bridgeport, WV and Blue Grass, VA passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA.

He was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 8, 1942, the only child of Gilva Singleton and William Glidden “Tad” Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Lola Sestrap, of Bridgeport,...

Janice Wagner

Janice Wagner

Oct 28, 2019

Janice Marie (Pritchard) Wagner, 80, formerly of Monterey, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton, where she has been a resident since May.

She was born January 23, 1939 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Pauline (Hall) and Dellus W. Pritchard. On June 21, 1958 she married...

Linda Baker

Linda Baker

Oct 11, 2019

Linda Gail Baker, 75, of Williamsville, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home.

She was born January 21, 1944 in Oxford, UK, a daughter of the late Kathleen (Bell) and Donald Bradley Sr.

An avid gardener, Linda loved time spent among her flowers and plants. She was also a volunteer with Meals on...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wade

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wade

Sep 25, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” Stuart Wade, 93, formerly of Mill Gap, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

She was born in Mill Gap on December 3, 1925, a daughter of the late William Roy and Josephine Catherine (Page) Pullin. On May 3, 1947 she married Robert Bickley Wade, whom preceded her in...

James "A.J." White

James "A.J." White

Sep 21, 2019

James "A.J." Allen White, 66, of Staunton, passed away September 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Staunton, on July 26, 1953 a son of the late Jimmy and Joyce (Carter) White.

A well-established auto mechanic, he owned and operated Valley Motors for 34 years. He belonged to the NRA as well as the...

Ervin "Dale" Propst

Ervin "Dale" Propst

Sep 20, 2019

Ervin “Dale” Propst, 78, of Monterey, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born May 22, 1941, in Franklin, WV, a son of the late Grover and Mary Alice (Harper) Propst. On November 11, 1960 he married Ella Grace Clayton, who predeceased him August 3, 2018.

Dale was a...