Elvert Harvey Puffenbarger
Nov 25, 1992
Elvert Harvey Puffenbarger, 85, of Headwaters died on Wednesday evening, November 25th, 1992 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.
He was born on February 11th, 1907 in Sugar Grove, W. Va., a son of John Frank and Annie (Moats) Puffenbarger.
His wife, Bessie Jane (Huffman) Puffenbarger, died on August 14th, 1976.
He was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren and was retired from...
Melvin Lewis Johnston
Nov 7, 1992
Melvin Lewis Johnston, age 79, of Monterey died November 7th, 1992, at his home.
Mr. Johnston was born February 20th, 1913, in Monterey and was a son of the late Harry S. and Bessie Dickenson Johnston.
He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation and had been a trustee of the Blue Grass Cemetery since 1946.
On July 21st, 1932, he married...
Randall Odell Roberts
Nov 5, 1992
Randall Odell Roberts, age 65, of Burnsville, died on Thursday evening, November 5th, 1992 at his residence.
He was born on February 2nd, 1927 at Burnsville, a son of Clarence and Virginia (Pullin) Roberts.
On August 22nd, 1952, he married Maxine Carter.
He served 22 years as an employee and later supervisor of CSX Railway System. He was a member of Burnsville United...
Georgia Ruth Helmick
Nov 5, 1992
Georgia Ruth Helmick, 67, of Monterey, died on Thursday, November 5th, 1992 at her residence.
She was born on March 10, 1925 in Frost, W. Va., a daughter of Forrest and Uni Susan (Wall) Grimes.
On March 10th, 1965, she was married to Roland Helmick, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Doris Jean Grimes of Staunton,...
James Waverley Shifflett
Oct 28, 1992
James “Nook” Waverley Shifflett Sr., of Doe Hill, age 56, died Wednesday afternoon, October 28th, 1992 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born April 21st, 1936 in Hermitage, a son of Frank and Bertha Mae (Tyree) Shifflet.
He was self- employed as a painter for a number of years.
Survivors include four daughters, Cindy McDaniel of Monterey, Bonnie...
Burton McClintic Pullin
Oct 26, 1992
Burton McClintic Pullin, age 92, a retired livestock farmer of Staunton and formerly of McDowell, died Monday, October 26th, 1992, at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.
He was born May 24th, 1900 in McDowell and was a son of Frank J. and Betha Wooddell Pullin.
On October 6th, 1926, he married Emma Irene Flippo, who passed away February, 19th, 1983.
He was a member of...
Mildred Hope Hupman
Oct 23, 1992
Mildred Hope Hupman, age 55, of Mustoe died on Friday evening, October 23rd, 1992 of an apparent heart attack.
She was born on November 29th, 1936 in Headwaters, a daughter of Elsie Huffman.
She was a member of Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the WH+FM society. She had been employed at...
Lester James Botkin
Oct 16, 1992
Lester James Botkin, 85, a retired farmer of McDowell, died on Friday evening, October 16th, 1992 at Staunton Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on August 31st, 1907 in Doe Hill, a son of Allie McCray.
On April 16th, 1938, he married the former Beulah Varner.
He had worked at the Monterey Livestock Market for a number of years. He also did custom...
Alfred "Al" Smith McCoy
Oct 15, 1992
Alfred "Al" Smith McCoy, 63, of McDowell, died on Thursday afternoon, October 15, 1992 at Staunton Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on October 16, 1928 at Doe Hill a son of Lester E. McCoy of Liberty House Nursing Home, Harrisonburg and Rebecca Smith Summers of Harrisonburg.
He was a woodsman and had worked at the Taylor Ramsey sawmill at McDowell for...
Lucille Evans Dudley
Oct 15, 1992
Lucille Evans Dudley, 84, of Monterey died at her home in Iva, S.C., on October 15th,1992.
She was born November 11th 1907, in Iva South Carolina, and was a daughter of the late Brooks B. and Bessie Wiles Evans.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Dudley, in 1984 and her son, George Evans Dudley, in 1985.
Mrs. Dudley was...
Harness Earl Alt
Oct 8, 1992
Harness Earl "Jock" Alt, 90, of Verona died Thursday afternoon, October 8, 1992 in King's Daughters' Hospital.
He was born August 7, 1902 in Grant County, WV, a son of the late David C. and Virginia (Kimble) Alt.
On October 9, 1927, he married Ella Viola Wagner who died December 15, 1980.
He had attended the United Methodist Church.
He was a retired farmer...
Johnny William Adkins
Oct 8, 1992
Johnny William Adkins, 48, of Swoope died Thursday morning, October 8, 1992 in King's Daughters' Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1944, a son of Ernest James and Lida Alice (Willis) Adkins.
He had attended the Mountain View Church of Christ and was a truck driver before his illness.
Survivors include two sons, Johnny William Jr. and Michael Wayne Adkins, both of Richmond;...
Herman Lowry
Sep 30, 1992
Herman Lowry, 81, of Waynesboro died Wednesday night, September 30, 1992 at Waynesboro Community Hospital.
He was born June 11, 1911 at Mustoe, a son of James A. and Viola (Edmund) Lowry. He was a woodsman and had retired from the city of Waynesboro in 1971.
Survivors include four sons, Berleus H. and James H., both of Waynesboro, Edward W. of Mustoe...
Charles Revercomb McCormick
Sep 20, 1992
Charles Revercomb McCormick, 85, a farmer of Williamsville, died Sunday, September 20, 1992 at Bath County Community Hospital.
He was born June 11, 1907 at Williamsville, a son of Charles Hunter and Emma (Revercomb) McCormick. On May 19, 1943 he married Elsie Shinaberry.
He was a deacon and elder of Williamsville Presbyterian Church for many years. He had served as a member...
Mary Virginia Dudley
Sep 16, 1992
Mary Virginia Dudley, 102, of Hightown, died Wednesday evening, September 16,1992 in the Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin, WV.
She was the daughter of George David and Mary Susan (Hevener) Dudley, and was born in Hightown on September 9, 1890.
She was educated in her home and later attended Mary Baldwin College. She was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church, where...
William Theodore Anderson
Sep 12, 1992
The funeral for William Theodore Anderson, 50, of Staunton, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell.
The Rev. David Schill will conduct the service. Burial, with military rites, will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson died September 12, 1992 at his home.
He was born August 17, 1942, at Monterey and was a son of Charles...
Ethel Mae Botkin
Sep 8, 1992
Ethel Mae (Puffenbarger) Botkin, 87. formerly of McDowell, died Sunday, June 28, 1992 at King's Daughters' Hospital.
She was born April 17, 1905 at McDowell, a daughter of Emory and Sarah (Crummett) Puffenbarger. She was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren.
Her husband, Harvey Cameron Botkin, , died December 25, 1964. She was also preceded in death by two sons,...
Lawrence Lawson Lowry
Sep 4, 1992
Lawrence Lawson Lowry, 68, of Blue Grass died on Friday morning, September 4, 1992 at Bath County Community Hospital.
He was born on August 17, 1924 at Mustoe, a son of James and Viola (Edmund) Lowry.
He had worked as a woodsman and for the city of Waynesboro for 11 years. He was baptized in the United Methodist Church.
He is survived by...
Lucy Ellen Siron
Aug 27, 1992
Lucy Ellen Siron, 52, died Thursday morning, August 27, 1992 at her home.
She was born December 17, 1939 at Monterey, a daughter of Lloyd and Margie (Beverage) Samples.
On December 31, 1959, she married Rudolph Siron. She was a member of Seybert Chapel United Methodist Church. She had suffered with multiple sclerosis for over 32 years.
In addition to her husband of...
Elsie W. Eagle
Aug 22, 1992
Elise W. Eagle, 82, of Doe Hill, died Saturday morning, August 22, 1992 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Harrisonburg.
She was born on October 29, 1909 at Sugar Grove, WV, a daughter of Emory and Elva (Puffenbarger) Wilfong.
She was a member of Doe Hill United Methodist Church, the Women's Society and Highland County Senior Citizens. She had been a guest at...
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