Isabelle (Hise) Bussard
Oct 14, 2025
Isabelle Fay (Hise) Bussard, age 66, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at The Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Hot Springs following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born December 6, 1958 in Hot Springs, the youngest child of the late Clem Richard "Dick" and Mary Irene (Lowry) Hise. Isabelle was a member of Church of God...
Tyler Fleming Folks-Nelson
Sep 30, 2025
Tyler Fleming Folks-Nelson, age 29, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born February 13, 1996, the only son of Kenny Nelson and Carla Folks of Franklin.
Tyler was a graduate of Franklin High School and New River Community and Technical College, where he earned his degree in Welding Technology....
Wilma Hodge Obaugh
Sep 22, 2025
Wilma (Hodge) Obaugh, age 97, of McDowell, passed away September 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Born July 31, 1928 in Highland County, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Camilla (Hupman) Hodge. Raised by her father in Salem, she was a graduate of the former Andrew Lewis High School and would go on to attend...
Stephen James Gallager
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen James Gallager, age 71, of Doe Hill, passed away quietly at home with loved ones Sunday, September 21, 2025.
He was born March 19, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Donald Alexander and Sarah (Grundy) Gallager.
After graduating from Elmira College with a history degree, Stephen traveled extensively, eventually meeting his first wife, Leigh Deering in 1978. They...
Wanda (Gutshall) Folks
Sep 21, 2025
Wanda Geraldine (Gutshall) Folks, age 94, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Vanderpool, November 11, 1930, a daughter of the late Hubert Wallace and Virginia Margaret (Ervine) Gutshall.
A graduate of Highland High School, Wanda married Porter Fleming Folks before the Korean War. At war’s end they began their family in suburban Maryland,...
Lee Roy Jones
Sep 18, 2025
Lee Roy Jones, age 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.
He was born in Bath County on March 25, 1937, a son of the late Andrew Harrison and Ettie Pearl (Sevey) Jones.
Mr. Jones began his working career working for Holmes McLaughlin as a truck driver and funeral attendant. Additionally,...
Twila Mae Grogg Phillips
Sep 18, 2025
Twila Mae Grogg-Phillips, age 95, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away September 18, 2025, following an extended illness. She was at peace with her declining health and firmly trusted in God to watch over her throughout her life. She was deeply devoted to her husband of 67 years, Leonard Edmond Phillips, Jr., who preceded her in death in December of 2021.
Twila...
Herman Leon Puffenbarger
Sep 15, 2025
Herman Leon Puffenbarger, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, in Monterey.
He was born August 21, 1941, in Blue Grass, the only child of the late Clarence Ivan “C.I.” and Eva Lillian (Rexrode) Puffenbarger. He attended grade school in Blue Grass and finished out his junior year in...
Lincoln Joseph Smith
Sep 4, 2025
Lincoln Joseph Smith, age 84, of Monterey passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.
He was born in San Diego, CA, on February 24, 1941, a son of the late Joseph Grant Smith and Bertha (Barker) Smith.
A software engineer, Mr. Smith worked and retired from IBM. In his retirement, he enjoyed helping others as...
William "Bill" Berlie Huffman
Sep 3, 2025
William “Bill” Berlie Huffman, age 82, of McDowell, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 10, 1943 in McDowell, a son of the late William Rankin and Alma Virginia (Bodkin) Huffman.
On December 4, 1964, he married Maxine Jamison, who predeceased him in death March 1, 2014.
A community pillar, Bill was a charter member of the...
Edith Faye Jackson
Sep 1, 2025
Edith Faye (Burns) Falls Jackson, age 96, of Churchville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at the home of her daughter.
She was born July 28, 1929 in Burnsville, a daughter of the late Thomas Hackman and Leta Jones (Folks) Burns.
A Christian, Edith was raised in and attended Burnsville United Methodist Church. She had spent twenty-five years as a quality control...
George Benjamin "Ben" Schooler
Aug 20, 2025
George Benjamin "Ben" Schooler, age 47, of Marlinton, WV, and formerly of Blue Grass, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as the result of a trucking accident on Snowy Mountain Road, Circleville, WV.
He was born December 13, 1977 in Lexington, SC, a son of Jack Lee and Mary (Davis) Schooler of Blue Grass.
Ben was preceded in death by a brother,...
Carroll "Monk" Hinkle, Sr.
Aug 14, 2025
Carroll Hinkle, Sr., age 88, of Blue Grass, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 7, 1936 in the Hardscrabble community of Highland County, a son of the late George Ray and Mary (Warner) Hinkle.
On August 15, 1956, he married Ruby Grace Hamrick, who preceded him in death on January 30, 2011.
Carroll, or “Monk”...
Charlene Ellen Bailey
Aug 6, 2025
Charlene Ellen Bailey, age 71, of Lewisburg, WV passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.
She was born September 13, 1953, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Washburn) Baker.
Always a selfless woman, Charlene spent her life serving those around her. Whether it be the residents of a nursing home or her family,...
Leoda Frances (Simmons) Green
Aug 4, 2025
Leoda Frances (Simmons) Green, age 89, of Harrisonburg, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at home.
She was born October 23, 1935 in Doe Hill, a daughter of the late William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons.
On May 24, 1955, she married John H. Green, who preceded her in death on January 7, 2007.
A Christian, Mrs. Green was a member of...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Pleasant
Aug 3, 2025
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” (Robertson) Pleasant, age 39, of Bath County, was welcomed peacefully into her heavenly home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born April 11, 1986, a daughter of Glenn and Sherrill (Collins) Robertson of Williamsville. Throughout her life, Rebecca dedicated herself to caregiving, extending her dedication not just to the elderly, but also to...
Jeffrey Graham Chandler
Jul 30, 2025
Jeffrey Graham Chandler, age 69, of Mustoe, was called home and healed by his Heavenly Father and his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
He was born June 23, 1956 in Manning, Iowa to Carolyn Ann (Graham) Chandler and the late Clifford Cogswell Chandler. He was raised in Colorado and...
Robert "Bob" Cameron Swadley
Jul 12, 2025
Robert “Bob” Cameron Swadley, age 68, of Staunton, passed away July 12, 2025 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.
Born in Hot Springs on August 20, 1956, Bob was the son of the late Raymond Dice and Doris (Siron) Swadley.
Bob enjoyed time spent outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He had previously worked as a farmer and truck driver during the...
Walter “Rick" Lee Griffin
Jul 5, 2025
Walter “Rick” Lee Griffin, age 75, of Mustoe, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 25, 1950 in Mustoe, the son of the late Walter Lawrence and Arthena Elizabeth (Ray) Griffin.
An avid drag racer, Rick enjoyed racing his 1968 AMC Javelin at East Side Speedway and was the 1975 Footbrake track champion. He enjoyed being...
Julian "JP" Pulley
Jun 28, 2025
Julian “JP” Pulley, age 82 of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, JP served during the Vietnam War. He was an engineer with top level security clearance with Verizon Communications for 29 years, working in the Washington DC area.
JP loved automobiles and probably owned thirty different models in his lifetime. He...
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