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David Eugene Puffenbarger

David Eugene Puffenbarger

Jan 29, 2024

David Eugene Puffenbarger, age 80, of Hot Springs passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at his residence.

He was born September 8, 1943 in Warm Springs, a son of the late Ralph Sr. and Englith Rebecca (Jackson) Puffenbarger. On February 27, 1968, he married Audrey Marie Pullin.

A former construction foreman, he had worked in the tunnels during the construction of the...

Virginia (Rexrode) Pitsenbarger

Virginia (Rexrode) Pitsenbarger

Jan 27, 2024

Virginia Mae (Rexrode) Pitsenbarger, 97, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehab.

She was born June 6, 1926 in Doe Hill, a daughter of the late William Ernest and Dora (Simmons) Rexrode.

The eldest child, Virginia grew up between Doe Hill and Moyers, WV where she helped both her dad on the farm, as well...

Lillian (Simmons) Dever

Lillian (Simmons) Dever

Jan 13, 2024

Lillian Jean (Simmons) Dever, age 88, of Monterey, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab Center in Buena Vista.

She was born on September 8, 1935, in Doe Hill, a daughter of the late Thomas and Leta Belle (Mitchell) Simmons.

Lillian was a member and elder of the Monterey Presbyterian Church. She operated a bakery on Main...

Carl Albert Whitesell

Carl Albert Whitesell

Jan 5, 2024

Carl Albert Whitesell Sr., age 72, husband of Connie Whitesell, of McDowell, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.  He was deeply devoted to his family, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Carl was born on February 19th, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Ruth Ann (Osterman) and Reverend Hugh...

Maywood Anthony "Tony" Walsh

Maywood Anthony "Tony" Walsh

Jan 1, 2024

Maywood "Tony" Anthony Walsh, Jr., 86, of Blue Grass, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at The Retreat at Fishersville.

He was born June 21, 1937 in Portsmouth, the son of the late Maywood Anthony Walsh, Sr. and Mabel Virginia (Davis) Walsh. He married Vivian Leigh (Davidson) Walsh who preceded him in death on March 11, 2023.

Tony was an...

Steven Edward Cale

Steven Edward Cale

Dec 26, 2023

 

Steven “Steve” Edward Cale, 79, of Cross Junction, greatly blessed by the Lord with a long life, good health and sound mind, passed away, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center.

He was born July 6, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, and was further blessed with many people including Daniel and Ann Clemons and Don and Margaret Buchanan, who...

Faye Douglas (Truxell) Woods

Faye Douglas (Truxell) Woods

Dec 26, 2023

 

Faye Douglas (Truxell) Woods, 80, of Staunton, passed away, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg.

She was born August 14, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Clarence Douglas and Cleta Frances (Link) Truxell.

Faye had worked at Effie Ann Johnson Nursery and then at Community Child Care Center.  Faye was an active member...

Mary Kathryn Puffenbarger

Mary Kathryn Puffenbarger

Dec 17, 2023

 

Mary Kathryn (Terry) Puffenbarger, 78, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Staunton, Va., September 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Garland Rio and Myrtle Kathryn (Carroll) Terry.  On August 2, 1970, she married Elden “Butch” Puffenbarger.

The true definition of a homemaker, Mary...

Francis "Ray" Wilson

Francis "Ray" Wilson

Dec 16, 2023

Francis “Ray” Wilson, 71, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Augusta Health Shenandoah House.

He was born in Hot Springs on September 2, 1952, the son of the late George Osborne and Bonnie Grace (Gum) Wilson.

A Christian, Ray was raised and attended Monterey United Methodist Church throughout his youth. A veteran, he served with the U.S....

Roscoe Roberts

Roscoe Roberts

Dec 10, 2023

Roscoe Hamilton Roberts, 83, of Burnsville passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born February 14, 1940 in Bath County, a son of the late Clarence Lacy and Mary Virginia (Pullin) Roberts. On April 19, 1963, he married Wanda Mae (Propst) Roberts who preceded him in death on November 20, 2023.

A very active member of...

Richard Eugene Raemsch

Richard Eugene Raemsch

Dec 7, 2023

Richard Eugene “Boogieman” Raemsch, 82, Hot Springs, and formerly Waynesboro, got on that train bound for Glory on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Springs Nursing Center.

Boogieman was born March 15, 1941 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Elsie Mae (Raemsch) Swartz.

Richard attended and held membership with The New Bethel United Methodist Church in the Woodridge...

Thomas "Tom" Elliott Wilson

Thomas "Tom" Elliott Wilson

Dec 1, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Elliott Wilson, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home in Monterey. Tom was born in Richmond on June 1, 1943, a son of the late George Osborne and Bonnie Grace (Gum) Wilson.

He grew up in Monterey and attended the Music Conservatory at Shenandoah University, where he...

Edward Charles Piotrowski

Edward Charles Piotrowski

Nov 25, 2023

Edward Charles Piotrowski, 75, of Franklin, WV and formerly of Brandywine, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Pendleton Manor.

He was born July 15, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Judas Edward and Opal (Bailey) Piotrowski.

Mr. Piotrowski had retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he had worked as a correctional officer for many...

Dorotha "Dot" Belle (Wimer) Stone

Dorotha "Dot" Belle (Wimer) Stone

Nov 23, 2023

 

Dorotha “Dot” Wimer Stone, 94, of Franklin, WV passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Pendleton Manor.

She was born on October 7, 1929 in Durbin, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Margie R. Wimer of Blue Grass, Va. On February 18, 1955 she married Ivan L. Stone, who predeceased her in November of 1985, when he...

Wanda Mae (Propst) Roberts

Wanda Mae (Propst) Roberts

Nov 20, 2023

 

Wanda Mae (Propst) Roberts, 79, of Burnsville passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Bath Community Hospital.

She was born October 25, 1944 in Franklin, WV, a daughter of the late William Cecil and Beulah M. (Hoover) Propst.

A Christian, Wanda formerly attended Burnsville United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Burnsville Community Center prior to...

Phyllis Stinnett Lanier

Phyllis Stinnett Lanier

Nov 11, 2023

 

Phyllis (Stinnett) Lanier, age 81, of Doe Hill, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her residence.  She was born October 25, 1942 in Buena Vista, the last surviving child of the late Lewis and Banner (Staton) Stinnett.

Mrs. Lanier was baptized in and held membership with Victory Baptist Church in Buena Vista. Phyllis retired from Mohawk Industries after...

Garland Stewart Dever

Garland Stewart Dever

Nov 7, 2023

 

Garland Stewart Dever, 96, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Golden Living Center – Shenandoah Valley in Buena Vista.

He was born May 4, 1926 in Little Egypt, the son of the late Charles Stanley and Evelyn Mary (Crummett) Dever. On September 26, 1953, he married Lillian Jean Simmons.

A 16-year-old graduate of Monterey High School,...

Stephen "Ricky Bobby" Eric Myers

Stephen "Ricky Bobby" Eric Myers

Oct 19, 2023

 

Stephen “Ricky Bobby” Eric Myers, 52, of Blue Grass, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023.

He was born March 30, 1971 in Keyser WV, a son of Floyd “Butch” Myers and the late Shirley Jane (Powell) Myers.

Strong-willed and selfless, Ricky Bobby loved helping others as well as just chilling and hanging out. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and spoiling...

Robert "Bobby" Darrell Burns, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Darrell Burns, Jr.

Oct 11, 2023

 

Robert “Bobby” Darrell Burns Jr., 67, a lifelong resident of Bacova, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 after an extended battle with cancer.

He was born in Hot Springs on Monday, July 9, 1956, the eldest son of the late Robert Sr. and Stella Merle (Waugh) Burns.

Bobby was a graduate of Bath County High School, Class of 1975....

John Hammer Mauzy

John Hammer Mauzy

Oct 10, 2023

 

 

John Hammer Mauzy, 78, of Churchville passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

He was born January 20, 1945 in Highland County, a son of the late William Whitfield and Lily Grace (Harper) Mauzy. On October 30, 1971 he married Teresa Louise (Warner) who preceded him in death April 11, 2011.

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