OBITUARIES

Jun 18, 1993

Douglas Edward "Will" Bitzer, 44, of Moyers, WV, died Friday, June 18, 1993 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 28, 1948 at Reisterstown, MD, a don of Arthur C. and Lennie (Adkins) Bitzer.

Survivors include two daughters, Lennie Ann and Amanda Bitzer, both at home; four sons, Robert of Harrisonburg, Michael R. of Sugar Grove, WV and Douglas A. and...

Jun 13, 1993

Edith Virginia Mullenax, 81, formerly of Blue Grass, died Sunday night, June 13, 1993 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington.

She was born November 5, 1911 in Highland County, a daughter of Henry Walter and Mamie (Collins) Mullenax.

She had resided at The Manor nursing home of Natural Bridge. She was a member of New Church United Methodist Church of Blue Grass.

Survivors...

Jun 11, 1993

Melvin Rogar "Pete" Halterman, 74, of Franklin, WV died on Friday evening, June 11, 1993 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 23, 1918 at Blue Grass, Va., a son of William and Elsie (Propst) Halterman.

He attended Thorny Bottom Church and was a retired farmer.

Surviving are a daughter, Carolee Wimer; a son, Earl R. Halterman, both of Staunton, Va.;...

Jun 10, 1993

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Hull, 56, of Blue Grass died June 10, 1993, at the University of Virginia Hospital.

She was born Jan. 15, 1937, in Blue Grass and was a daughter of the late George E. and Virgie Bell Swecker Colaw.

She was a member of New Church United Methodist Church and was a bookkeeper for Hull’s Machine Shop for 30 years....

Jun 6, 1993

Michael Leonard Helmick, 40, of Verona, died Sunday (June 6, 1993) in King’s Daughters’ Hospital.

He was born Dec. 20, 1952 at Hot Springs, a son of Homer and Lillian (Tudor) Helmick.

On March 24, 1978 he married Linda Wade, who survives, of Verona.

He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and was a self-employed trucker.

In addition to his wife...

May 31, 1993

Fred Clifton “Buzz” Armstrong, 72, of Deerfield, died Monday evening (May 31, 1993) at Alleghany Regional Hospital.

He was born May 2, 1921 at McDowell, a son of Jacob H. and Louie (Siple) Armstrong.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He retired from the U.S Navy after 25 years of service and was a member of the Staunton Loyal Order...

May 25, 1993

Reefa Bell (Hoover) McGuffin, 86, of Bath County, Va., died May 25,1993, at Community House Hospital at Hot Springs, Va.

Mrs. McGuffin was born Feb. 19, 1907, at Timberville in Rockingham County. The youngest daughter of Rev. W.C and Maggie Miller Hoover. She was predeceased by her husband, William Hoover, and a sister, Ferne R. Hoover.

Survivors include a sister, Violette Brooks,...

Apr 14, 1993

Oliver Luther Mullenax, 98, of Staunton, died Wednesday night (April 14, 1993) in Staunton Manor Nursing Home.

He was born Jan. 23, 1895 in Highland County, a son of Arthur and Harriett (Sponaugle) Mullenax.

His’ wife, Elva Katherine Mullenax, died Nov. 9, 1975.

He attended the Church of God in Durbin, W. Va., and was a veteran of World War 1.

Survivors include two...

Apr 12, 1993

Robert Byron Pitsenbarger, 75, a livestock farmer of Head Waters, died Monday evening (April 12, 1993) at his home.

He was born Feb. 12, 1918 at Headwaters, a son of Kenni G. and Rachel (Snyder) Pitsenbarger.

On June 23, 1956 he married Leona Simmons.

He was a member of the Church of the Brethren.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a brother, Gilbert...

Apr 11, 1993

Apr 6, 1993

Willis Mustoe Hamilton, 85, died Tuesday morning (April 6, 1993) in Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born Aug. 3, 1907 at Mustoe, a son of Mustoe and Sallie (Carpenter) Hamilton. He was a member of Hamilton Chapel Advent Christian Church, a U.S Army Veteran of World War 2, and a retired farmer.

He had worked for the Homestead Company in Hot...

Mar 30, 1993

Fannie C. Helmick Wolfe, 86, died Tuesday morning, March 30, 1993 at her home.

She was born March 24, 1907 at Monterey, a daughter of Harvey and Lucy Ann Moats Helmick.

Her husband, George Dewey Wolfe, died May 5, 1956.

She was a member of Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church.

 Survivors include three daughters, Annie M. Wolfe of Lynchburg, Charlotte M. Lowry of Hot...

Mar 26, 1993

Walter Martin Rexrode, 65, of Blue Grass died March 26, 1993 at his home.

He was born Jan. 25, 1928 at Cave, W. Va., a son of George M. Rexrode and Elva Harper Bowers, both of Franklin, W. Va.

He was a member of the Forks of the Water United Brethren Church.

 In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife,...

Mar 22, 1993

Kathleen "Bunn" (Herold) Lunsford, 85, a retired jazz pianist, church organist and band leader, died Monday, March 22, 1993 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.She was a resident of the Bridgewater Home and had lived in the Staunton area for many years.She was born in Mill Gap, a daughter of Horace and Millie (Gilmore) Herold. She attended West Virginia University and was...

Mar 18, 1993

Charles Milton "Fuzzy" Ralston Sr., 69, of McDowell, died on Thursday morning, March 18, 1993 at his residence.He was born on March 8, 1924 at McDowell, a son of Eddison V. and Mabel (Varner) Ralston.On Nov. 7, 1947, he married Bonnie Marie Sponaugle, who survives.He was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren and the AARP. He had worked...

Mar 18, 1993

Ruth B. Roberts, 100, of Monterey, died Thursday, March 18, 1993 at the Bridgewater Home. She was born March 16, 1893 in Highland County, a daughter of Andrew and Mary Etta (Hull) Beverage.Her husband, Grover E. Roberts, died July 7, 1946. She was the oldest member of Monterey United Methodist Church.She graduated from Business College in Richmond and had worked in...

Mar 17, 1993

Betty Ann (Hammer) Hogshead, 59, of McDowell, died Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 1993 at the University of Virginia Hospital.She was born October 18, 1933 at Blue Grass, a daughter of Virginia (Wimer) Hammer of Monterey and the late Leonard Hammer.On June 15, 1953, she married Charles H. Hogshead, who died January 26, 1988.Mrs. Hogshead was an elder and choir member...

Mar 12, 1993

Henry Crawford Ratcliff, 85, of Martinsburg, WV, died March 12, 1993 at the Heartland of Martinsburg Nursing Mr. Ratcliff was born Feb. 4, 1908, at Mustoe and was a son of the late John and Dora Ryder Ratcliff.

He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a stepdaughter, Diana Lee of Ojai, CA; sister, Edna Simmons of Mustoe; brother,...

Mar 10, 1993

Vernie M. Bussard, 96, died Wednesday morning, March 10, 1993 at bath County Community Hospital.She was born February 10, 1897 at Sugar Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Peter and Maria Miller. In 1924, she married Eutis W. Bussard, who died Nov. 20, 1957.She was a member of Valley bethel Church of the Brethren, the Women's Fellowship and the...

Mar 3, 1993

Curtis A. Moyers, 61, of Franklin, WV, died Wednesday, March 3, 1993 at his home.

He was born March 18, 1931 at Cave,, a son of Frank P. and Edna (Fleisher) Moyers.

On September 4, 1952, he married Bertha Pitsenbarger. He was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Wanda M. Townsend of Franklin, and...