William Allen Rule Jr.
Mar 17, 2023
William “Bill” Allen Rule, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home in Monterey.
Bill was born December 18, 1929 to William Allen and Lois (Rader) Rule and raised in Clifton Forge with siblings Mavis, James, and Katherine. He graduated from Clifton Forge High School and VPISU (VA Tech) with a degree in...
Herbert Rexrode, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Herbert Franklin “J.R.” Rexrode Jr., 52, of Warm Springs, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born March 30, 1970 in Bath County, a son of Herbert Franklin “Frankie” and Ella Mae (Ryder) Rexrode of Warm Springs.
An outdoorsman, J.R. loved fishing, boating, and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren....
Vivian D. Walsh
Mar 11, 2023
Vivian "Vicki" Leigh Davidson Walsh, age 83, wife of Maywood "Tony" Walsh, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born March 5, 1940 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Davidson, Jr and wife, Thelma Cornelia (Ritchie) Davidson.
Vicki made it into medical history books when she...
Susan (Whitelaw) Murray
Mar 9, 2023
Susan D. (Whitelaw) Murray, age 78, of Eldersburg, MD, passed away on March 9, 2023 at Peak Healthcare at Copper Ridge in Sykesville, MD, following her battle with cancer.
Born in Hot Springs, VA, Mrs. Murray was raised in Monterey, VA and Edgemere, MD, a daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby Frances (Smith) Whitelaw.
She met the love of...
Gerald Wenditz
Mar 7, 2023
Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Wenditz, 91, of Doe Hill, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at The Retreat in Fishersville.
He was born June 13, 1931 in Lancaster, Pa., a son of the late Charles Albert and Grace May (Metzler) Wenditz. On December 9, 1955, he married Freda Madeline Corvin, who preceded him in death October 23, 2013.
Jerry served...
Mary Anne Bedwell
Mar 4, 2023
Mary Anne Herndon Bedwell, 92, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Augusta Health.
She was born June 28, 1930 in Dyersburg, TN, the daughter of the late William Worth and Rosa Louise (Mason) Herndon. She grew up in Springfield, TN, where she met, and in 1950, married her high school sweetheart, William Wayne “Bill” Bedwell, who predeceased her in...
DeVona (Lippard) Malcolm
Mar 3, 2023
DeVona Lippard Malcolm, 92, of Calabash, N.C. an exceptional soul, entered this world during the Great Depression on August 29, 1930 in Lane, Tennessee and peacefully departed on March 3, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Hospice in Bolivia, North Carolina surrounded by her family and friends. DeVona’s life was one of love and sharing her faith with...
Ellen Stephenson Johnson
Mar 1, 2023
Ellen Stephenson Johnson, 99, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Seaton-Chesterfield.
She was born October 9, 1923 in Monterey, the daughter of Meade White and Bonnie Kate (Maloy) Stephenson.
Mrs. Johnson graduated from Monterey High School in 1940 and would go on to Mary Washington College, earning a Business Degree. Following graduation, she worked as a legal...
Gaynelle (Patterson) Siron
Feb 23, 2023
Gaynelle (Patterson) Siron, age 82, widow of Eddie Arnold Siron, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her home.
She was born January 9, 1941 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Thomas William and Lottie Beatrice (Swisher) Patterson.
Mrs. Siron was a woman of tremendous faith and member of Highland Baptist Church. Over the years Gaynelle lovingly...
Julian Carroll Keyser
Feb 22, 2023
Julian Carroll “J.C.” Keyser, 74, of Warm Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home.
He was born August 23, 1948 in Bath County, a son of the late Hubert Marshall and Julia Ann (Hicklin) Keyser.
A heavy equipment operator, J.C. had worked for a paving company for many years. He was a former member of the...
Anna Norene Cupp
Feb 20, 2023
Anna Norene (Eckard) Cupp, 82, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Augusta Health.
She was born September 11, 1940 in Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Walter Edwin and Beulah Florence (Moats) Eckard.
Mrs. Cupp worked as a Cook Supervisor with Rockingham Memorial Hospital, several different nursing centers and ultimately retired from Ethan Allen. ...
Mary Ann Kuzniar
Feb 20, 2023
Mary Ann (McLaughlin) Kuzniar, 81, of Staunton and formerly of Alexandria, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Brookdale - Staunton.
She was born October 31, 1941 in Mustoe, a daughter of the late Clem Kenton and Clara Agnes (Terry) McLaughlin.
A member of Hamilton Chapel Church and proud native of Mustoe, Mary Ann left the area to...
Janet Imogene Hoover
Feb 18, 2023
Janet Imogene (Pitsenbarger) Hoover, 91, of Harrisonburg passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing.
She was born May 8, 1931 in Moyers, WV, a daughter of the late Benjamin Cameron and Dorothy Louella (Simmons) Pitsenbarger. She married Delbert William Hoover who preceded her in death on December 21, 2008.
Mrs. Hoover was a member of...
Mary Maxine Perkins
Feb 18, 2023
Mary Maxine (Nicholas) Perkins, 95, widow of Richard David Perkins of Staunton, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Brookdale Staunton.
She was born June 19, 1927 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Elmer Harry and Argyle Grace (Arbogast) Nicholas.
Prior to her relocation to Staunton, Maxine resided in Tampa, Fla., where she worked and retired as...
Frances Nadine (Thomas) Whittaker
Feb 17, 2023
Frances Nadine (Thomas) Whittaker, age 96, widow of Darrell Whittaker, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge.
Mrs. Whittaker was born August 25, 1926 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Houston Wallace and Fannie Zelma (Keyser) Thomas.
Frances was retired from the Homestead, where she...
Shirley (Hevener) Rexrode
Feb 16, 2023
Shirley Hevener Rexrode, 85, wife of the late Amos Rexrode went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2023.
Shirley was born January 30, 1938 to the late Elmer Richard and Lucy (Griffin) Hevener.
Shirley was a beautiful woman of God. She enjoyed reading the Bible and other inspirational books. Shirley was a member of the...
Olie Bardon Warner
Feb 10, 2023
Olie “Bardon” Warner, 88, husband of Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Gum) Warner of Blue Grass, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born October 19, 1934 in Riverton, WV a son of the late Emory John and Tena Catherine (Judy) Warner.
An active member of his community, Bardon was a member...
Thomas Albert Warner
Feb 6, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Albert Warner, 89, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1933 in Teter Gap, a son of the late Boyd Warner and Clara Susan Arbaugh.
A star athlete while attending Circleville High School, Tom played football as a running back and was even offered a...
Mary Louise Eckard
Feb 5, 2023
Mary Louise (Hiner) Eckard, 86, of Mount Sidney, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her home.
She was born December 12, 1936 in Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Vergie Mae (Hiner) Hiner. On September 23, 1955 she married Robert Kenton Eckard, who preceded her in death on August 11, 1995.
Mrs. Eckard was...
Helen Gray Leach
Jan 31, 2023
Helen Gray Leach, 91, of Head Waters, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home.
She was born March 7, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Bishop) Leach.
Ms. Leach was a member of the former Headwaters Presbyterian Chapel and enjoyed attending and visiting with McDowell Presbyterian Church in her later years.
Known as a...
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