OBITUARIES

Brandi Helmick

Brandi Helmick

Feb 13, 2006

Brandi Lynn Helmick, age 25, of Monterey, died Monday, February 13, 2006 at her home.  She was born April 9, 1980 in Staunton a daughter of the late Michael Leonard and Linda Lee (Wade) Helmick.

Miss Helmick was a member of Green Hill United Methodist Church and a member of Highland Volunteer Fire Department.  She was employed...

Jane Morrison

Jane Morrison

Feb 12, 2006

Jane Elizabeth Selecman Morrison, age 92, of 303 Hinson’s Court, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006 at Onslow Memorial Hospital.

A local funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Trinity United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, NC. The Rev. Dennis Goodwin will be officiating the services locally and another service will be...

Arthur Harper Sr.

Arthur Harper Sr.

Feb 12, 2006

Arthur “Dwight” Harper, Sr. age 85, of Monterey, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at his home.  He was born June 11, 1920 in Highland County near Forks of Water a son of the late Doc and Maggie (Lambert) Harper.

Mr. Harper spent the majority of his life as a brick mason and farmer.  He was a former...

Emma Canup

Emma Canup

Feb 3, 2006

Emma “Corean” Canup, age 70, of Churchville, died Friday, February 3, 2006 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.  She was born September 30, 1935 in Doe Hill a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Katherine (Varner) Armstrong.  On April 23, 1960, she married Farrell Eugene Canup, who preceded her in death on December 13, 2003.

Mrs. Canup...

Emma Sponaugle

Emma Sponaugle

Jan 28, 2006

Emma H. Sponaugle, age 83, of Doe Hill died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton.  She was born July 10, 1922 at Kline, WV a daughter of the late Hasper Amos and Anna Mary Ellen (Heavner) Hevener.  On February 4, 1948, she married John A. Sponaugle, who preceded her in death on March 30, 1996.  She...

Alma Simmons

Alma Simmons

Jan 20, 2006

Alma R. Simmons, age 88, of Franklin, WV and formerly of Blue Grass, died Friday, January 20, 2006 at Pendleton Nursing Home.  She was born October 20, 1917 at Hightown a daughter of the late Luther Loyd and Sadie Catherine (Hevener) Rexrode.  On October 26, 1945, she married Adam Vaiden Simmons, who preceded her in death on April 13,...

Frances "Fran" Ratcliffe

Frances "Fran" Ratcliffe

Jan 19, 2006

Frances “Fran” Elouise Ratcliffe, age 79, of Monterey, died Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born September 1, 1926 at Hot Springs a daughter of the late Gaylon D. and Lottie (Gutshall) Carpenter.

She was a member of Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church, where she served as deaconess,...

James "Jim" East IV

James "Jim" East IV

Jan 19, 2006

James “Jim” Howard East, IV, age 53, of Monterey, died Thursday, January 19, 2006 at his residence.  He was born June 10, 1952 at Baltimore, MD a son of the late James H. East, III and Elizabeth Corine (Roloff) East of Catonsville, MD.

On May 29, 1983, he married Lynda (Yingling) East.

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Dr. John Waters

Dr. John Waters

Jan 17, 2006

Dr. John Morgan Waters, age 90, of Hightown, died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at The Springs Nursing Center.  He was born May 4, 1915 at Manassas a son of the late Robert Weir and Alice Maude (Morgan) Waters.

On July 7, 1944, he married Mary Currell (Pattie) Waters, who preceded him in death on November 12, 1990....

Glenn Altizer

Glenn Altizer

Jan 10, 2006

Glenn M. Altizer, age 70, of Monterey, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the home of his son.  He was born December 4, 1935 in Staunton a son of the late Robert and Mary (Griffin) Altizer.

On October 6, 1956, he married Geneva Gray (Varner) Altizer, who preceded him in death on September 19, 1996.  He was...

Virginia Beverage

Virginia Beverage

Jan 3, 2006

Miss Virginia Beverage, age 100, of Monterey, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born February 19, 1905 a daughter of the late Isaac Luther and Clara (Seybert) Beverage.

Miss Beverage was a life-long member of Monterey United Methodist Church, where she was a past superintendent of Sunday school....

Dr. Frank Holbrook

Dr. Frank Holbrook

Dec 18, 2005

Dr. Frank Brightman Holbrook, 77, of Herndersonville, NC passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005 during a brief stay at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, N.C.

Dr. Holbrook was born in Washington DC on December 30, 1927 to the late Julius and Lousie Holbrook. He was a brilliant teacher, scholar and theologian in the Seventh-day...

Hilda Gordon

Hilda Gordon

Nov 15, 2005

Hilda Rose Gordon, 81, of Franklin, W.Va. left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va. She was born Dec. 24, 1923, at North Dry Run, a daughter of  the late Darlie and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Bennett and was reared by the loving Robert and Dobie...

Amelia Michael

Amelia Michael

Nov 13, 2005

MONTEREY – Amelia “Irene” Michael, 89, of Monterey, died Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Augusta Medical Center.

She was born May 11, 1916 at McDowell, a daughter of the late John Wellington and Ruth Crouch Vance.

On November 19, 1960, she married John Michael Jr., who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by...

Glendora Wallace

Glendora Wallace

Nov 3, 2005

Glendora T. Wallace, 83, of Blue Grass, died Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Pendleton Nursing Home.

She was born April 18, 1922 in Linn, KS, a daughter of the late Michael Charles and Della Lockas Long.

Mrs. Wallace retired as a receptionist with a doctor’s office. She was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann...

Creola Moyers

Creola Moyers

Oct 29, 2005

Creola “Alberta” Moyers, 76, of Monterey, died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was born February 23, 1929 at Marlinton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thomas and Goldie Miller.

On March 29, 1969, she married Melvin Eugene Moyers.

Mrs. Moyers was a homemaker and she was a member of Green Hill...

Joshua Hurt

Joshua Hurt

Oct 19, 2005

Joshua L. Hurt, 17, of Millboro, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at University of Virginia Hospital, as a result of an automobile accident on October 7.

He was born April 4, 1988 at Charlottesville a son of Jessica Hurt.

He was a junior at Bath County High School and attended...

Charles "Slim" Hodge

Charles "Slim" Hodge

Sep 26, 2005

Charles “Slim” Randolph Hodge, 78, of Williamsville died Monday, September 26, 2005 at the University of Virginia Hospital.

He was born April 3, 1927 in Williamsville, a son of the late Gratton Ernest and Ada Elizabeth Thrope Hodge.

Mr. Hodge was a member of the Williamsville Presbyterian Church. He had...

Howard "Buck" Carroll

Howard "Buck" Carroll

Sep 20, 2005

Howard E. “Buck” Carroll, 69, of Staunton, died Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Augusta Medical Center.

He was born November 27, 1935 at Mill Gap a son of the late Joncey Howard and Vergie Mae Fleisher Carroll.

Mr. Carroll was a former member of Green Hull United Methodist Church. He...

Katherine Pullin

Katherine Pullin

Sep 16, 2005

Katherine T. Pullin, 94, of Waynesboro, died Friday, September 16, 2005 at Augusta Medical Center.

She was born September 25, 1910 in Highland County, a daughter of the late John Alexander and Bessie Viola McAllister Terry.

Mrs. Pullin was a member of Hamilton Chapel Advent Christian Church. She was a private...