OBITUARIES

Paul Eli Rexrode

Paul Eli Rexrode

Aug 6, 1992

Paul Eli Rexrode, 73, of Pendleton Nursing Home, died Thursday evening, August 6, 1992 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.

He was born June 27, 1919, a son of the late George H. and Carrie (Botkin) Rexrode.

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

Surviving are a sister, Mary Ruth Kile of Harrisonburg, Va.; and a brother,...

Charles Edward Botkin

Charles Edward Botkin

Jul 29, 1992

Charles Edward Botkin, 50, died Thursday, July 29, 1992.

He was born June 19, 1942 in Monterey, a son of Edward and Eva (Puffenbarger) Botkin.

He was a construction worker and U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include a brother, Roger Botkin of Monterey; and one half-brother, Edward Puffenbarger of Staunton.

A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Obaugh Funeral Home by the Rev....

Janet G. Grogg

Janet G. Grogg

Jul 26, 1992

Janet G. Grogg, 85, of Hightown, died Sunday evening, July 26, 1992 in the Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin, WV.

She was born June 14, 1907 in Highland County and was the daughter of the late John Robert and Alta (Slayton) Griffin.

She was a member of Highland Baptist. She lived in Virginia  most of her life. She was a Staunton resident...

Wlmer Garnett Simmons

Wlmer Garnett Simmons

Jun 19, 1992

Elmer Garnett Simmons, 54, of Virginia Beach Medi-Center, died Friday, June 19, 1992.

He was born May 20, 1938 in Highland County, a son of Clara Simmons.

He was a member of Hiner Brethren Church and had been employed by the city of Staunton before an injury.

Survivors include three daughters, Cheryle Wright of Staunton, Patsy Clayton of Waynesboro and Donna Knuckols of...

Charles Edward Buchanan

Charles Edward Buchanan

Jun 13, 1992

Charles Edward Buchanan, 74, of Arlington died Saturday, June 13, 1992 at Arlington Hospital.

He was born February 7, 1918 at Willis Wharf, and was the son of the late Alexander J. and Lucille Belote Buchanan. On April 17, 1948 he married Frances McClung, who survives of Arlington.

Mr. Buchanan was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the...

Grace Virginia Hannah

Grace Virginia Hannah

Jun 10, 1992

Grace Virginia Hannah, 84, a retired farmer of Marlinton and formerly of Mustoe, died Wednesday night, June 10, 1992 at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 2, 1902 at Mustoe, a daughter of Charles D. and Rebecca A. Corbett. On August 24, 1930 she married Hubert H. Hannah, who died September 29, 1983.

She was a member of Victory Chapel Advent...

Woodsie L. Williams

Woodsie L. Williams

Jun 8, 1992

Woodsie L. Williams, 79, died Monday, June 8, 1992 at the Springs Nursing Center.

She was born November 8, 1912 at Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Samuel Ellis and Anna (Poage) Williams.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.

Ms. Williams was a member of the Beulah Presbyterian Church. She was the last survivor of her immediate...

Earl Letcher Gutshall

Earl Letcher Gutshall

Jun 6, 1992

Earl Letcher Gutshall, 60, of Elkhart, Ind., formerly of Highland County, Va. died Saturday, June 6, 1992 at his home.

He was born October 14, 191 at Vanderpool, Va. , a son of Ray and Florence (Corbett) Gutshall.

On November 18, 1950 he married Julia A. Johnson, who survives.

He served in the Army and was a self-employed driver for American Cargo Co.

In...

Cecil Milton Ralston

Cecil Milton Ralston

May 24, 1992

Cecil Milton Ralston, 72, of Crimora an formerly of Monterey, died Sunday evening, April 26, 1992 in King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born January 17, 1920 at McDowell, the son of the late Cecil W. and Mary (Beverage) Ralston.

On September 10, 1956 he married Pauline Rexrode, who survives.

He was a member of th the Monterey United Methodist Church, a U.S. Army...

George W. Hogshead

George W. Hogshead

May 20, 1992

George W. Hogshead, 92, died Wednesday, May 20, 1992 at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg.

He was born February 22, 1900 at Sangersville, a son of Charles Arthur and Jesse Bell (Phillips) Hogshead.

On February 20, 1926 he married Hallie Ervine, who died January 24, 1987.

He was a member and elder of McDowell Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Highland Masonic...

Mary Emma Hamilton

Mary Emma Hamilton

May 9, 1992

Mary Emma (McLaughlin) Hamilton, 98, of Mustoe died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 1992 at Springs Nursing Home, Hot Springs.

She was born on November 15, 1893 at Mustoe, a daughter of Ewen and Elizabeth (Hite) McLaughlin.

She was a member of Victory Advent Christian Church and the WHFM Society.

On June 28, 1913, when was married to Robert Kenton Hamilton who...

Geneva Simmons Propst

Geneva Simmons Propst

Apr 7, 1992

Geneva Simmons Propst, 85, of Sugar Grove, W. Va., died Tuesday night (April 7, 1992) at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

She was born February 24, 1907 at Doe Hill, Va., and was the daughter of James M. and Rebecca (Helmick) Simmons.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Propst, who died on Aug. 16, 1969, and a grandson.

She...

William Andrew Neil

William Andrew Neil

Mar 8, 1992

William Andrew Neil, 59, of McDowell, died Sunday morning, March 8, 1992 in King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born September 11, 1932 in Highland County, a son of William L. and Margaret (Bishop) Neil.

He served in the U.S. Army and had been a logger before becoming disabled. He was a member of Clover Creek Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his mother of...

R. Turner Jones

R. Turner Jones

Feb 24, 1992

R. Turner Jones, 82, of Greensboro, N.C. formerly of Monterey, died Monday (Feb. 24, 1992) in the Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

He was born Feb. 8, 1910 at Monterey and was the son of the late E.B. and Jeanette (Turner) Jones. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Randolph Macon College and the University of Virginia Law School. He practiced law...

Mary Virginia Roberts

Mary Virginia Roberts

Feb 23, 1992

Mary Virginia Roberts, 84, died Sunday afternoon (Feb. 23, 1992) in Bath County Community Hospital.

She was born March 11, 1907 in Highland County, a daughter of Robert E. Lee and Maude (Rodgers) Pullin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Roberts and was a member of Burnsville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Maudy Schurtz of McDowell;...

Arlie Simmons

Arlie Simmons

Feb 20, 1992

Arlie Simmons, 86, of Monterey, died Thursday morning, February 20, 1992 at his home.

He was born October 1, 1905 in Highland County, a son of Williams M. and Mary Catherin (Gum) Simmons.

He was a farmer and had been employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation for 30 years before retiring.

He is survived by his wife Gretta (Wimer) Simmons of Monterey;...

Joshua Lee Franklin

Joshua Lee Franklin

Feb 8, 1992

Joshua Lee Franklin, the three-day-old infant son of Dale and Deborah (Smith) Franklin, died Saturday, February 8, 1992 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Survivors include are a half-brother, Alan Dale Franklin; half-sister, Felicia Ann Smith; maternal grandmother, Virginia Smith of Monterey; paternal grandfather, Junior L. Franklin of Hot Springs; and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. John Baldwin of Monterey. 

A service will...

Elva Susan Gutshall

Elva Susan Gutshall

Feb 1, 1992

Elva Susan Gutshall, 87, of Staunton and formerly of Highland County, died Saturday night, February 1, 1992 in Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 14, 1904 at Bolar, a daughter of Mustoe and Sallie (Carpenter) Hamilton.

Her husband, Jake Gutshall, preceded her in death on July 11, 1969. 

She was a member of the Wesley Chapel Advent Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter,...

Virginia Evelyn Garrettson

Virginia Evelyn Garrettson

Jan 31, 1992

Virginia Evelyn Garrettson, 75, of Burnsville died January 31, 1992 at her home.

Mrs. Gattettson was born December 22, 1916 in Baltimore, MD a daughter of the late William and Madeline Heartig.

She was the widow of Thomas F. Garrettson Jr.

She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Lambert of Burnsville, Gloria Ratcliff of Pikeville, KY and Virginia Grubb of Longview, WA; two...

Harper Harrison Hedrick

Harper Harrison Hedrick

Jan 29, 1992

Harper Harrison Hedrick, 55, a farmer of Blue Grass, died Wednesday morning, January 29, 1992 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 11, 1936 at Cherry Grove, WV, a son of Roy and Sallie (Harper) Hedrick.

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

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy G. Hedrick of Blue Grass; two daughters, Debbie...