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Billy Lee Jones

Billy Lee Jones

Nov 7, 2024

Billy Lee Jones, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at his home.

Born October 1, 1940 in Doe Hill, Billy was a son of the late Charles Kenton and Bertha Lillian (Simmons) Jones. At the age of 8, he was relocated to reside at the Lynchburg Training Center, where he remained for the next 46 years....

Vickie (Puffenbarger) Newton

Vickie (Puffenbarger) Newton

Nov 5, 2024

Vickie Gail Puffenbarger Newton, age 64, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 3, 1960 in Staunton, a daughter of Nancy Louise (Hise) Newman and Herman Leon Puffenbarger, both of Blue Grass. She was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1978 and National Business College, Roanoke, 1980 with a...

Evelyn Mae Waybright

Evelyn Mae Waybright

Nov 4, 2024

Evelyn Mae (Ryder) Waybright, age 76, of Franklin, WV passed away, Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born May 16, 1948 in Spotsylvania, Va., a daughter of the late Ernest and Gussie (Leake) Ryder.

Prior to retirement, Evelyn had been a successful entrepreneur and franchisee of multiple 7-Eleven locations. Additionally, she held membership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Mark Thomas Neebe

Mark Thomas Neebe

Nov 2, 2024

Mark Thomas Neebe, age 63, of Catonsville, MD, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.  Obaugh Funeral Home will announce complete arrangements. 

Stacie Ann Hooke

Stacie Ann Hooke

Oct 31, 2024

Stacie Ann (Krankoski) Hooke, age 51, of Staunton, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Chicago, IL on April 16, 1973, a daughter of Richard Paul Krankoski of Southern Pines, NC and the late Kathleen Marie (Vuchichevich) Krankoski.

A 1991 graduate of Elk Grove High School, Stacie continued her education at Sandhills Community...

Elizabeth Lee Evans

Elizabeth Lee Evans

Oct 31, 2024

Elizabeth Lee (Bradley) Evans, age 81, of Spotsylvania, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 12, 1942, a daughter of the late William and Lunora (Messer) Bradley.

One who always made family a priority, Elizabeth cherished every moment spent with her family. She was extremely stylish and very skilled at crafting. She enjoyed traveling home to...

Sheila R. Hull

Sheila R. Hull

Oct 27, 2024

Sheila R. Hull, age 75, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. 

Born November 9, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Rembert “Jimmy” and Audrey (Armstrong) Corbett.

Sheila was a member of Winchester Church of God and truly loved her Lord Jesus Christ. Additionally, she enjoyed watching televangelists, most notably the ministry...

Stephanie Renee Conner

Stephanie Renee Conner

Oct 22, 2024

Stephanie Renee Conner, age 55, of Bacova, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Texas, May 9, 1969, a daughter of Wayne Edward Conner and Alice Marie (Johnson) Fisher.

Stephanie treated everyone as a potential friend and would readily strike up a conversation with anyone – she never met a stranger. She enjoyed time spent working...

Nellie Lee Fleisher

Nellie Lee Fleisher

Oct 20, 2024

Nellie Lee (Waybright) Fleisher, 85, of Harrisonburg, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Life Care Center, New Market.

She was born June 23, 1939 in Highland County, a daughter of the late William Garnett and Lucinda Jane (Hedrick) Waybright.

Following graduation from Monterey High School, on August 10, 1957 she would marry John Raymond Fleisher.

Mrs. Fleisher was retired from “the old”...

Jeanette Lynn Jamison

Jeanette Lynn Jamison

Oct 18, 2024

Jeanette Lynn (Echard) Jamison, 74, of Monterey, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home.

Born October 30, 1949 in Highland County, she was a daughter of Norma Jean Echard and the late Melvin “Pete” Lee Echard.

In addition to her father, Jeanette was predeceased by two husbands, Charles Henry Jamison who passed in 1993, and Kerry Gale Sponaugle in 2015;...

Eddie Frank Gutshall

Eddie Frank Gutshall

Oct 12, 2024

Eddie Frank Gutshall, 75, of Goochland, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home. 

He was born December 17, 1948 in Highland County, a son of the late Arnet Gutshall and Kathleen (Hensley) Gum. 

Eddie grew up in Highland and Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, Florida. After graduating from Highland High in 1967, he went to school to become...

Judy Eye Gray

Judy Eye Gray

Oct 9, 2024

Judy Eye Gray, 57, of the Hermitage community of Augusta County, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Augusta County, August 24, 1967, a daughter of the late Duaine “Bud” Judy and June Ola (Marrs) Eye. On May 17, 1997 Judy married Mark Alan Gray.

Judy grew up on her family’s poultry farm....

Ruth Agnes King

Ruth Agnes King

Sep 26, 2024

Ruth Agnes “Becky” King, 84, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, after a brief illness, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond.

She was born in Patrick County, Virginia, on September 2, 1940, the youngest child of the late Omar Savannah and Ruth (Hamilton) King. She grew up in Highland County and graduated from Highland High School in 1958, with her best friend...

Patricia "Ann" Grogg

Patricia "Ann" Grogg

Sep 19, 2024

Patricia “Ann” Grogg, 67, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Waynesboro.

She was born May 18, 1957 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Edward Homer and Elva “Bucky” Grace (Puffenbarger) Grogg.

A beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, taking photos, and making memories. She...

Karen Adele Praeg

Karen Adele Praeg

Aug 23, 2024

Karen Adele Praeg, 79, of Bolar, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 5, 1945 in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Delbert Harry and Pauline Stoner (Gage) Praeg.

Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts in 1969 and her Masters of Arts the subsequent year, both from Montclair State College, New Jersey. An educator, she...

Anna Gale Terry

Anna Gale Terry

Aug 22, 2024

Anna Gale (Anderson) McDaniel Terry, 83, of Bolar, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Alleghany Health and Rehab, Clifton Forge.

She was born October 14, 1940 in Mountain Grove, a daughter of the late Roy Wanamaker and Flossie Hannah (Sheets) Anderson. She married the love of her life, Charles “Lowell” Terry, on December 20,...

Matthew Robert Sylvain

Matthew Robert Sylvain

Aug 21, 2024

Matthew Robert Sylvain, 53, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at his home.

Born March 26, 1971 in Manchester, N.H., he was a son of Elaine Ruth (Kelsea) Sylvain and the late Sidney Antonio Sylvain. On February 20, 1993, he married Heather Shades Smith.

Originally from Barnstead, N.H., Matthew attended school in New Hampshire, as well as Madison, Va., and...

Grace Virginia (Selvey) Moon

Grace Virginia (Selvey) Moon

Aug 18, 2024

Grace Virginia (Selvey) Moon, 93, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home.

Mrs. Moon was born August 24, 1930 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late John Loftus and Virginia (Henderson) Selvey. Her late husband, James W. Moon, who predeceased her in 1984, was Principal of Highland County High School and subsequently Superintendent of...

Betty Louise (Mayes) Hotz

Betty Louise (Mayes) Hotz

Aug 14, 2024

Betty Louise (Mayes) Hotz, 83, of Monterey passed away, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 31, 1941, a daughter of the late Mae Mayes Davis. On May 1, 1958 she married Richard Albert Hotz.

A devout Christian, Mrs. Hotz belonged to many independent congregations over the years, but most recently held membership with Old Paths Baptist Church...

Michael Lee Cauley

Michael Lee Cauley

Aug 14, 2024

Michael Lee Cauley, age 67, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

A son of the late Eunice Marie Cauley, he was born February 13, 1957 in Bath County.

Following high school, Michael began his career with The Homestead, initially working within the golf maintenance department and ultimately as a cook. His tenure with The Homestead...

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