Beatrice Karin King
Jan 14, 2023
Beatrice Karin King, 89, of Largo, Fla. passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home with family beside her.
She was born in Mill Gap, Va. on May 21, 1933 to Oscar and Pearl (Chestnut) Dill, who have preceded her in death.
Beatrice is survived by a daughter, Cleo, of Colorado Springs, Co.
A graveside memorial service in Wade...
Robbie McLaughlin Faris
Jan 12, 2023
Robbie Gill (McLaughlin) Faris, 93, of Dayton passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Bridgewater Home.
She was born in Dayton on February 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Hunter Aubrey and Marjorie May (McNeal) McLaughlin.
A homemaker, Mrs. Faris worked in Charlotte, N.C. alongside of her husband as bookkeeper in their international trade business. Additionally, she...
James Leland Swecker
Jan 12, 2023
James “Jim” Leland Swecker, 88, of Monterey passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Jim was born July 13, 1934 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Jennings Judy and Maria Tate (Sterrett) Swecker. A graduate of Blue Grass High School, Jim went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree...
Myrtle Virginia Simmons
Jan 5, 2023
Myrtle Virginia (Simmons) Simmons, 99, formerly of Staunton, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at English Meadows Assisted Living in Crozet.
She was born in Doe Hill, January 3, 1924, a daughter of the late William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons. She married Edward Charles Simmons, who predeceased her May 19, 1982.
A devout Christian, Mrs. Simmons was...
Bebe Avernell Hiner
Jan 2, 2023
**Memorial service date and time have been added**Bebe Avernell (Neal) Hiner life’s journey ended on January 2, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 13, 1930, in Albemarle, NC, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Reba Novella (Kramer) Neal. Bebe married John William Hiner on January 29, 1955, who preceded her in death.
She graduated from Monterey...
John A. Burke
Jan 2, 2023
John Allen Burke, 75, of the Back Creek Community of Highland, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 26, 1947, a son of the late John George and Eleanor (O’Hanlon) Burke. He married Susan Simpson, who predeceased him May 18, 2003.
Following his retirement as a detective with the D.C....
Ruth Marie Moyers
Dec 31, 2022
Ruth Marie Moyers, 95, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 surrounded by family at the home of her son.
She was born in West Virginia on November 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Oscar Ray and Mary Catherine (Kesner) Thorn. On July 2, 1949 she married Rembert Dewey Moyers who predeceased her on June...
Christopher William Doss
Dec 27, 2022
Christopher William Doss, 17, of Arrington, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 as the result of a vehicle accident.
He was born November 25, 2005 in Lynchburg.
Always eager to learn, Christopher was enrolled in career and technical education courses at Amherst County High School and aspired to become a hyperbaric welder. He loved to draw, read, and was...
Micah Ernest Miller
Dec 19, 2022
Micah Ernest Miller, 42, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away, Monday, December 19, 2022.
He was born March 13, 1980 the son of Basil and Dixie (Hook) Miller of Waynesboro.
A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Micah went on to serve with the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge, he worked as a marine engineer and merchant marine with several...
Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson
Dec 18, 2022
Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson, 73, of Staunton, passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born in Blue Grass on November 29, 1949, the only child of the late Samuel “Ralph” and Lois Colliene (Newman) Rexrode. On Nov. 22, 1978, she married Jennings Bryan Nelson, who predeceased her on September 11,...
Clemet Halterman
Dec 16, 2022
Clemet Halterman, 95, of Franklin, WV, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home.
He was born October 10, 1927 in Pendleton, a son of the late George Washington and Clara (Simmons) Halterman. On December 17, 1946 he married Frances Virginia Hedrick, who predeceased him July 16, 2007.
An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Halterman enjoyed time spent hunting and...
Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr., 97, formerly of Millboro, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount.
He was born in Millboro, March 16, 1925, a son of the late Frank Chaplin and Sarah Elizabeth (Shaffer) Stanley. On March 12, 1947 he married Gladys Lucille Liptrap, who preceded him in death on July...
Trenton Todd "Tiny" Varner
Dec 6, 2022
Trenton Todd “Tiny” Varner, 36, of Head Waters, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born May 15, 1986, the oldest son of Steven Eugene and Trenda Mae (Malcolm) Varner.
A 2004 graduate of Highland High School, Tiny was employed with Lakeside Book Company as a machine operator. He attended Destiny...
Elizabeth Ann Buchert
Dec 3, 2022
Elizabeth Ann (Wrobel) Buchert, 78, of Doe Hill, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by family.
She was born February 25, 1944 in Warminster, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Egner) Wrobel.
A Presbyterian, Elizabeth carried a deep love for God, which she carried through all facets of her life. Elizabeth grew up in Ambler,...
Rodney Dare Chestnut
Nov 29, 2022
Rodney Dare Chestnut, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Bath Community Hospital.
He was born March 13, 1934, in Bath County, a son of the late Ray Newton and Helen Gay (Hamilton) Chestnut.
A veteran of the US Army, Rodney served in Korea. He had been employed as a groundskeeper at The Homestead.
...
Donna Marie Keffer
Nov 18, 2022
Donna Marie (Moore) Keffer, 66, of Staunton, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Choice Healthcare at Waynesboro.
She was born in Washington, D.C. on January 17, 1956, a daughter of the late Edna and Albert Lewellyn Moore Jr.
A devoted wife and loving mother, Donna was always willing to help and support her children. She was very involved...
Gary Wayne Wimer
Nov 17, 2022
Gary Wayne Wimer, 60, of McDowell, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 17, 2022 while helping his dad in Circleville, WV.
He was born in Harrisonburg on July 25, 1962, a son of Ambers Wimer of Circleville, WV and the late Frances (Kisamore) Wimer.
One who never met a stranger or said “no,” Gary was willing to help anyone who...
Darlene Sue Malcolm
Nov 11, 2022
Darlene Sue (Steele) Malcolm, 82, of McDowell, passed away, Friday, November 11, 2022 at Augusta Health.
She was born April 1, 1940, in Roanoke, the fifth child of John Alexander and Bessie Lee (Garst) Steele. After her father passed away when she was young, she lived for several years at the Methodist Children’s Home in Richmond. Following that, she...
Roy Lee Grant
Nov 10, 2022
Roy Lee Grant, 79, of McDowell, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 30, 1943, a son of the late Charles Roy and Janet Ruth (Lockridge) Grant.
On September 26, 1964 he married Mary Mauzy, who preceded him in death on March 4, 2019.
A self-employed and accomplished mason, Roy was known for...
Aaron Mitchell Lathers
Oct 25, 2022
Aaron Mitchell Lathers, 45, of Bolar, passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 while traveling in DeWitt, NY.
He was born January 1, 1977 in Albany, NY, a son of Susan Elizabeth (Mackerer) Lathers of Bolar and the late Mitchell Jay Lathers, who preceded him in death September 4, 2022.
Aaron was an alumnus of New Lebanon High School, where...
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