Velda Rohrbaugh

Velda Simmons Rohrbaugh, 71 of Beverly, W.Va. and formerly of Highland County, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at David Memorial Hospital in Elkins, W.Va.

Mrs. Rohrbaugh was born May 26, 1931, near Monterey and was the daughter of the Arlie and Gretta Wimer Simmons.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church.

On December 9, 1950, she married Blondail “Sam” Rohrbaugh, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Donna Hess of Junior, W.Va.; a son, Danny Rohrbaugh of Mill Creek, W.Va.; a sister, Virginia Simmons of Staunton, Va.; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

The Rev. Chip Hill will conduct the funeral noon on Saturday at Obaugh Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Simmons Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends two hours before the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250.