OBITUARIES

Earl Halterman

Earl Halterman

Jun 29, 1997

Earl "Hillybilly" Royce Halterman, 53, of Staunton, died Sunday evening, June 29, 1997 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born July 29, 1943 in Pendleton County, WV, a son of Melvin "Pete" and Opal Grace (Moyers) Halterman.

Mr. Halterman had been employed at McQuary for 31 years. He served in the US...

Arthena Griffin

Arthena Griffin

Jun 4, 1997

Arthena Elizabeth (Ray) Griffin, 74, of Staunton and formerly of Mustoe, died on Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center.

She was born on April 7, 1923 near Frost, WV, a daughter of Howard Granville and Mause Estella (Slayton) Ray.

On October 11, 1940, she married Walter L. Griffin, who died on February 8, 1983....

Annie Coursey

Annie Coursey

Jun 3, 1997

A graveside service for Annie Rooney Coursey, 87, Deerfield, will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Cloverdale Cemetery on the Revercomb Farm. The Rev. Harold Shifflett will conduct the service.

Mrs. Coursey died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at her home.

She was born September 22, 1909, in Bath County and was the daughter of the...

Virgie Rexrode

Virgie Rexrode

May 28, 1997

Virgie Tayloe Rexrode, 72, died Wednesday evening, May 28, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center.

She was born on July 11, 1924, at Renick, WV, a daughter of Lorenzo and Nina May Cutlip,

In August of 1948, she married Samuel Lee Rexrode.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Euva...

Wendell Doyle

Wendell Doyle

May 23, 1997

Wendell Holmes Doyle, 61, died Friday night, May 23, 1997 at Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born March 5, 1936 at Bolar, a son of Orvie M. and Carrie (Carpenter) Doyle.

He was self-employed grounds keeper. He was a member of the Hot Springs Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Bussard...

Dorothy Varner

Dorothy Varner

May 13, 1997

A graveside service for Dorothy Brown Varner, 80, Head Waters, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Sugar Grove, WV The Rev. Chris Weitzel will conduct the service.

Mrs. Brown died Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at bath County Community Hospital.

She was born August 18,1916, in Bath County and was...

Emmett Rexrode

Emmett Rexrode

May 3, 1997

Emmett Franklin Rexrode, 87, Moyers, WV, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at his home.

Mr. Rexrode was born December 31, 1909, in Brandywine, WV and was the son of the late Frank and Sally Puffenbarger Rexrode.

He was a farmer and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church.

On May 13, 1934,...

Jodie Simmons

Jodie Simmons

Apr 25, 1997

Jodie Blanche Simmons, 90, of Monterey, died on Friday, April 25, 1997 at Bridgewater Home, where she had been a resident for 12 years.

She was born on July 13, 1906 at Durbin, WV, a daughter of George Eunice and Luella (Simmons) Simmons.

On August 25, 1928, she was married to Perry Simmons, who died...

Lester Halterman

Lester Halterman

Apr 5, 1997

Lester Wayne Halterman, 47, of Monterey, died on Saturday, April 5, 1997 at his residence.

He was born on February 18, 1950 at Monterey, a son of Howard Lester and Marie (White) Halterman.

A member of Asbury Methodist Church, he was a farmer.

In addition to his parents of Monterey, he is survived...

Roy Robertson Sr.

Roy Robertson Sr.

Apr 3, 1997

Roy Vaiden Robertson Sr., 78, of Bolar, died on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center.

He was born on October 25, 1918 at Monterey, a son of George Allen and Daisy (Terry) Robertson.

He was a farmer, served in the Army, was on the Highland County Board of...

Clara Saville

Clara Saville

Apr 1, 1997

Clara (Ayers) Saville, 76, of Baltimore, died on April 1, 1997 at Meridian Cursing Center.

She was born on September 4, 1920 at Covington, Va, a daughter of Wilmer and Susie (Miller) Ayers.

Her husband, Jarry Saville, preceded her in death.

Surviving are three brothers, Edward K. of Fort Howard, Joe E. of...

Walter Eckard

Walter Eckard

Mar 31, 1997

Walter Edwin Eckard, 81, of Sugar Grove, WV, died Monday morning, March 31, 1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 12, 1915 at Sugar Grove, a son of James Pickney and Mary (Puffenbarger) Eckard.

He was a member of the St. Michael Lutheran Church. He was a logger. He is the last surviving member...

William "Billy" Reynolds

William "Billy" Reynolds

Mar 25, 1997

William "Billy" Robert Reynolds, 28, died Tuesday morning, March 25, 1997, at Augusta Medical Center.

He was born July 20, 1968 at Staunton, a son of John B. and Marlene (Newman) Reynolds.

He was a member of Monterey Presbyterian Church and the Highland Handy Group. He graduated from Highland High School in 1990.

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Virginia "Sis" Sullenberger

Virginia "Sis" Sullenberger

Mar 15, 1997

Virginia Vaiden "Sis" Sullenberger, of Monterey died Saturday, March 15, 1997.

She was the daughter of Algernon and Mary (Collier) Vaiden.

She was a member of Monterey Presbyterian Church; DAR, Jack Jouett Chapter, and the Monterey Garden Club.

Surviving are a son, Don Sullenbereger III of Monterey; and two grandchildren.

Her...

Hazel Smith

Hazel Smith

Mar 6, 1997

Hazel Jones Smith, 86, formerly of Harisonburg and Manor of Natural Bridge Adult Home, died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 11 a.m., where she had been a resident for one week.

She was born June 20, 1910, in Sugar Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Pinkney O. and Martha Puffenbarger Smith.

She was a...

George McWhorter

George McWhorter

Mar 1, 1997

George Ellsworth McWhorter, Jr. 78, of Monterey died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center.

He was born October 11, 1918 at Milledgeville, Georgia, the sone of George Ellsworth McWhorter and May DeSaussure.

Mr. McWhorter spent four years in the Army Air Corps during World War II and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in...

Elmer Ruckman

Elmer Ruckman

Feb 24, 1997

Elmer Lyndon Ruckman, 82, of Hightown died Monday, February 24, 1997 at Memorial Mission Hospital at Ashville, N.C.

He was born June 15, 1914 at Blue Grass, a son of John and Clemmie (Hevener) Ruckman.

He was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church and was a charter member of Blue Grass Ruritan Club...

Doris Wilson

Doris Wilson

Feb 19, 1997

Doris (Jusy) Wilson, 79, of Monterey, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

She was born on January 26, 1918 at Franklin, WV, a daughter of Charles H. and Mary Eva (Keister) Judy.

She was a member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church. She was a school teacher for 43 years in Bath and Highland counties...

Richard Steele

Richard Steele

Feb 16, 1997

Richard C. Steele, 74, of Blue Grass, died Sunday morning, February 16, 1992 at Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born August 16, 1922 at Islesboro, Maine.

Mr. Steele was a wood carver 59 years. His carvings were featured in "Camptain's Courageouse," a made-for-T.V. movie. PBS "Virginia Currents" also featured and interviewed him in September...

Kwinton King

Kwinton King

Feb 13, 1997

Kwinton Omar King, 42, formerly of Monterey, died Thursday, February 13, 1997 at King Geroge in a construction accident.

He was born November 20, 1954, at Hot Springs, a son of Omar H. and Darlie (Gutshall) King.

He was a welder and a member of Boiler Makers Local Lodge 193 in Baltimore.

Surviving...