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Julian Carroll Keyser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ronald Douglas "R.D." Robinson

Ronald Douglas "R.D." Robinson

Jan 28, 2023

 

 

Ronald Douglas "R.D." Robinson, age 83, widower of Sandra Neill Robinson, of the Williamsville community in Highland County, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Born October 30, 1939, in West Palm Beach, Florida, he was the son of the late Belo Gurdon and Margaret Paulene (Mitchell) Robinson.

In 1972 R.D. moved his...

Michael Craig Veasey

Michael Craig Veasey

Jan 24, 2023

 

Michael Craig Veasey, 85, died peacefully on January 24, 2023 in Monterey, at home with his family. 

He was born in Virginia, December 31, 1937, a son of the late Captain Alexander Craig Veasey, USN, of Philadelphia, Pa. and Frances Guy Davis Veasey of Norfolk. Families of both of his parents were descendants of early settlers in the Eastern...

Edward Joseph Murray

Edward Joseph Murray

Jan 23, 2023

 

On January 23, 2023, Edward Joseph Murray, Jr. passed away at age 78. Born in Baltimore, Edward was raised in Brooklyn Park, Maryland and married Susan Murray Whitelaw on February 19, 1966. He retired from Continental Can Company where he worked for 40 years as a machinist. Edward was an avid fan of professional wrestling and professional bowling. He...

Eddie Wayne Malcolm

Eddie Wayne Malcolm

Jan 16, 2023

 

Eddie Wayne Malcolm, 68, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 30, 1954 in Staunton, a son of the late Clement Guy Malcolm and the late Mary Virginia (Simmons) Bosserman.

A Christian man, Eddie was baptized and raised in St. Paul Church and over the past several years...

Beatrice Karin King

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

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

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

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

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...