Ella Rebecca "Becky" Lightner
Jan 29, 2025
Ella Rebecca “Becky” (Harold) Lightner, 93, of Monterey passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Birch Ridge Assisted Living in Staunton.
She was born August 5, 1931 in Valley Center, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Beulah Leas (Hull) Harold.
On November 22, 1950 she married Ernest Hartley Lightner, who preceded her in death October 17, 1994.
Becky had retired from...
William "Billy" Steven Stuart
Jan 22, 2025
William “Billy” Steven Stuart, age 70, of Head Waters, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born February 10, 1954 at King’s Daughters Hospital in Staunton, a son of the late Weldon Allen and Laura Alice (Kiracofe) Stuart.
Recently retired, Billy had been employed by Kjellstrom and Lee Construction Company. During his employment in the Staunton and Augusta...
Howard Steven Hise
Jan 19, 2025
**Service scheduled**
A graveside memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Warm Springs Cemetery with pastor Garland Humphries Sr. officiating.
Family to receive friends following the service during a meal of fellowship at Hot Springs Baptist Church.
Howard Steven Hise, age 82, of Warm Springs, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home.
Born April 15, 1942, he...
Jane Wilson Hough
Jan 17, 2025
Jane Wilson Hough, age 78, wife of Larry Hough, of Monterey, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born June 26, 1946 in Burlington, Wisconsin, Jane was a daughter of the late John Alexander and Ruth (Bradt) Wilson.
In 2014, Jane retired from Virginia Farm Bureau, with over thirty years of service working as an administrative assistant within...
Sarah "Sis" (Smith) Puffenbarger
Jan 15, 2025
Sarah Eloise “Sis” (Smith) Puffenbarger, age 87, of Blue Grass, passed away at her home on January 15, 2025.
Born on April 8, 1937, in the Little Egypt area of Mill Gap, she was the beloved daughter of Loy Milburn and Mary Catherine (Bird) Smith.
On June 4, 1955, Sis married Ivan Richard Puffenbarger in Blue Grass. Together, they shared a life...
Amanda Rae Young
Jan 12, 2025
Amanda Rae (Coyner) Young, age 42, of Lignum, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at Culpepper Hospital.
She was born at King’s Daughters Hospital on December 18th, 1982, a daughter to Tammy Lynn (Conner) Coyner and the late Donald “Cobb” Ray Coyner.
A woman of strong faith in the Lord, Amanda was baptized in and attended Loch Willow Presbyterian Church, and...
Tracie Michelle Baldwin
Jan 10, 2025
Tracie Michelle (Carter) Baldwin, 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence in Warm Springs.
She was born on January 27, 1966, a daughter to Lettie Mae (Peery) Cauley and the late Leonard Lee Carter.
Tracie, who never knew a stranger, was a familiar face to Bath County where she served as a pharmacy technician for over forty years...
Loren Joseph Noes
Jan 4, 2025
Loren Joseph Noes, 87, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 in the comfort of his home in Hot Springs, Virginia.
Born on January 22, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Smith Noes. Loren grew up in New Haven, Ohio and raised his family in Harrison, Ohio before becoming a snowbird with his wife, Rosa, in...
Brenda Renee Tenerowicz
Jan 2, 2025
Brenda Renee Tenerowicz, age 59, of Staunton, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.
She was born October 24, 1965 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Agnes (Hodge) Tenerowicz.
One who enjoyed football, Brenda was an avid Pittsburg Steeler fan. She also enjoyed collecting Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse items....
Lisa Jo Crigler
Dec 28, 2024
Lisa Jo Crigler, age 68, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, following a years-long journey to overcome cancer.
Born August 30, 1956 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, she was the eldest child and only daughter to the late Edwin Lee Crigler and Sue (Kimble) Dudley.
A life-long Christian, Lisa was dedicated to Christ on September 30, 1956 by her...
Lillian Elizabeth Arbogast
Dec 21, 2024
Lillian Elizabeth (Barkley) Arbogast, 89, of Blue Grass passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV.
She was born on March 8, 1935 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Ottie Brown Barkley.
On May 1, 1994 Lillian married Harold Ward Arbogast. She attended the Blue Grass United Methodist Church. Lillian loved cooking, canning, and gardening,...
Pamela Kay Deel
Dec 19, 2024
Pamela Kay (Pritt) Deel, age 71, wife of William “Billy” Dixon Deel, of Hot Springs, Va, passed away peacefully and surrounded by those she loved on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born in Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington D.C., on August 30th, 1953, Pamela was a daughter of the late Willie Marvin Pritt and Mattie Lois “Teetie” Bogan Pritt.
Ever...
William "Billy" Lee Wolfe, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
William “Billy” Lee Wolfe, Sr., age 71, of Warm Springs, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Bath Community Hospital.
Billy was born June 27, 1953 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Julian Lee and Elsie (Stanley) Wolfe.
Over the past nineteen years Billy was employed with the Omni Homestead as a CDL transportation driver, a job he excelled...
William "Mike" Michael Durham
Dec 3, 2024
William Michael “Mike” Durham, age 63, of Blue Grass, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in Richmond.
Mike was born in Pontiac, Illinois on July 1, 1961, a son of the late William Dale and Ruby “Peg” Irene (Cole) Durham. He graduated from Pontiac High School and subsequently pursued his passion for art by obtaining his...
David Clark Smith
Dec 1, 2024
David Clark Smith, age 90, of McDowell, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Brookdale Staunton.
David entered this world on December 5, 1933, in Wytheville, a son of hard-working parents, Robert Franklin and Mable Ann (Spurlock) Smith and the eldest of three sons. David grew up on a farm in Maryland. He graduated from Damascus High School and enlisted in...
Thelma Grace Bussard
Nov 28, 2024
Thelma Grace (Hevener) Bussard, age 92, of Bolar, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2024 at her home.
She was born October 29, 1932, in Highland County, a daughter of the late George Pinkney Sr. and Bonnie Marie (Rexrode) Hevener. On June 27, 1951, she married Dale Winston Bussard, who predeceased her in 1993.
Mrs. Bussard attended and held membership with Valley Bethel...
Charles "Charlie" Stuart Armstrong
Nov 26, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Stuart Armstrong, age 90, of Head Waters, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
He was born August 30, 1934 in Head Waters, a son of the late Ernest Blair and Hester Grace (Simmons) Armstrong. On August 4, 1965, he married Bonnie “Belle” Miller.
A lifelong farmer, he dedicated his days to the land he cherished, working diligently until...
Brittany Elizabeth Young
Nov 25, 2024
Brittany Elizabeth Young, 32, of Franklin, WV, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at her home.
Born July 15, 1992 in Low Moor, Va., Brittany was the daughter of Dottie Elaine (Turner) Young of Franklin.
An “outdoor country gal,” Brittany loved all things hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed attending sportsman’s shows, truck and tractor pulls, and county fairs. Additionally, she loved...
William Rushby
Nov 24, 2024
William “Bill” Fredrick Rushby, 83, of Crown Point, New York passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 during a short stay at Elderwood At Ticonderoga, New York. Bill was formerly a resident of Blue Grass, Virginia. He was born September 1, 1941 in Chever, New York, a son of the late Walter and Mary Jane (Balmer) Rushby.
Mr. Rushby attended Albany State...
Billy Lee Jones
Nov 7, 2024
Billy Lee Jones, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at his home.
Born October 1, 1940 in Doe Hill, Billy was a son of the late Charles Kenton and Bertha Lillian (Simmons) Jones. At the age of 8, he was relocated to reside at the Lynchburg Training Center, where he remained for the next 46 years....
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