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Trenton Todd "Tiny" Varner

Trenton Todd "Tiny" Varner

Dec 6, 2022

 

Trenton Todd “Tiny” Varner, 36, of Head Waters, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born May 15, 1986, the oldest son of Steven Eugene and Trenda Mae (Malcolm) Varner.

A 2004 graduate of Highland High School, Tiny was employed with Lakeside Book Company as a machine operator. He attended Destiny...

Elizabeth Ann Buchert

Elizabeth Ann Buchert

Dec 3, 2022

 

Elizabeth Ann (Wrobel) Buchert, 78, of Doe Hill, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by family. 

She was born February 25, 1944 in Warminster, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Egner) Wrobel.

A Presbyterian, Elizabeth carried a deep love for God, which she carried through all facets of her life. Elizabeth grew up in Ambler,...

Rodney Dare Chestnut

Rodney Dare Chestnut

Nov 29, 2022

 

 

Rodney Dare Chestnut, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born March 13, 1934, in Bath County, a son of the late Ray Newton and Helen Gay (Hamilton) Chestnut.

A veteran of the US Army, Rodney served in Korea. He had been employed as a groundskeeper at The Homestead.

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Donna Marie Keffer

Donna Marie Keffer

Nov 18, 2022

 

Donna Marie (Moore) Keffer, 66, of Staunton, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Choice Healthcare at Waynesboro.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on January 17, 1956, a daughter of the late Edna and Albert Lewellyn Moore Jr.

A devoted wife and loving mother, Donna was always willing to help and support her children. She was very involved...

Gary Wayne Wimer

Gary Wayne Wimer

Nov 17, 2022

 

Gary Wayne Wimer, 60, of McDowell, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 17, 2022 while helping his dad in Circleville, WV.

He was born in Harrisonburg on July 25, 1962, a son of Ambers Wimer of Circleville, WV and the late Frances (Kisamore) Wimer.

One who never met a stranger or said “no,” Gary was willing to help anyone who...

Darlene Sue Malcolm

Darlene Sue Malcolm

Nov 11, 2022

 

Darlene Sue (Steele) Malcolm, 82, of McDowell, passed away, Friday, November 11, 2022 at Augusta Health.

She was born April 1, 1940, in Roanoke, the fifth child of John Alexander and Bessie Lee (Garst) Steele. After her father passed away when she was young, she lived for several years at the Methodist Children’s Home in Richmond. Following that, she...

Roy Lee Grant

Roy Lee Grant

Nov 10, 2022

 

Roy Lee Grant, 79, of McDowell, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 30, 1943, a son of the late Charles Roy and Janet Ruth (Lockridge) Grant.

On September 26, 1964 he married Mary Mauzy, who preceded him in death on March 4, 2019.

A self-employed and accomplished mason, Roy was known for...

Aaron Mitchell Lathers

Aaron Mitchell Lathers

Oct 25, 2022

 

Aaron Mitchell Lathers, 45, of Bolar, passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 while traveling in DeWitt, NY.

He was born January 1, 1977 in Albany, NY, a son of Susan Elizabeth (Mackerer) Lathers of Bolar and the late Mitchell Jay Lathers, who preceded him in death September 4, 2022.

Aaron was an alumnus of New Lebanon High School, where...

Darlene Frances Hise

Darlene Frances Hise

Oct 20, 2022

**Memorial Service has been added**

 

Darlene Frances (Hodge) Hise, 70, of Hot Springs passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Bath Community Hospital.

She was born in Bath County, April 9, 1952, a daughter of the late James Henry Marshall and Elizabeth (Jacobs) Hodge.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hise also babysat for countless parents, worked 13 years at The Homestead,...

Jessor Hupman

Jessor Hupman

Oct 9, 2022

 

Jessor Leroy Hupman, 57, of Williamsville and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022.

He was born in Bath County on August 31, 1965, a son of the late James Leonard and Mildred “Tune” Hope (Huffman) Hupman.

A life-long truck driver, Jessor had been employed with Hooke Brothers, Ruddle Trucking, Rasnake Trucking, Hinkle Trucking and most recently R...

Lonnie Eugene Arbaugh

Lonnie Eugene Arbaugh

Oct 7, 2022

 

Lonnie Eugene Arbaugh, age 71, of Monterey, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Shenandoah House-Augusta Health. 

He was born April 15, 1951 in Circleville, WV, a son of the late Willie David and Regana (Wimer) Arbaugh. He married Betty Lou Beverage on December 21, 1969.

A hard worker, Lonnie worked for Howe’s Leather for 22 ½ years and...

Lena Faye (Armstrong) Colaw

Lena Faye (Armstrong) Colaw

Oct 2, 2022

 

Lena “Faye” (Armstrong) Colaw, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 6, 1938 in Williamsville, a daughter of the late William Arlie and Margie Mae (Ervine) Armstrong. On October 14, 1961 she married Conley McKendrie Colaw.

Faye was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church and enjoyed...

John David Colaw

John David Colaw

Sep 25, 2022

 

John David Colaw, 90, of Big Valley, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was the husband of Christene (Terry) Colaw, “Chrissie”, whom he married on March 6, 1953 in Hot Springs. He was born on July 13,1932 in Blue Grass, the son of the late George Edward Colaw and Virgie Belle (Swecker) Colaw.

John David graduated from Blue...

William Hrovat, Jr.

William Hrovat, Jr.

Sep 24, 2022

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, William Hrovat, Jr., 68, of Monterey, passed from this life to the next with his boots on.

Born February 8, 1954, Wil (or “Willie”) grew up in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area, a son of the late William and Lucille (Bizyak) Hrovat.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. With...

Louise Katherine Hall

Louise Katherine Hall

Sep 10, 2022

Louise Katherine Hall, 96, of Franklin, WV, passed away, Saturday, September 10, 2022 at her home.

She was born June 10, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Voroz) Virag.

A devout Roman Catholic, Mrs. Hall was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hall was also an accomplished seamstress, who...

Mitchell Jay Lathers

Mitchell Jay Lathers

Sep 4, 2022

 

Bolar, VA

Mitchell Jay Lathers, 69, husband of Susan E. (Mackerer) Lathers, of Bolar, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.  

Born January 2, 1953 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Julian Harris and the late Irene June (Pixley) Lathers.  Mitchell grew up in West Lebanon, NY and graduated...

Sarah "Leona" White

Sarah "Leona" White

Aug 15, 2022

Sarah “Leona” White, 101, of Centre Hall, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 15, 2022 while enjoying life with family in Mill Gap, Va.

She was born July 29, 1921 in Hillsdale, a daughter of the late John Henry and Sarah Caroline (Douglas) Gromley. On June 22, 1946 she married Donald J White and moved to Juneau, where she...

Louis Edward Murray

Louis Edward Murray

Aug 7, 2022

 

Louis Edward Murray, 59, of Warm Springs, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1963 in Manassas, a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Lane) Murray.

A mechanic by trade, Louis loved restoring old cars and trucks. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting and camping. He also enjoyed time spent digging...

Dorothy Jean Shepherd

Dorothy Jean Shepherd

Aug 3, 2022

 

Dorothy “Dot” Jean (Colaw) Shepherd, 95, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton.

She was born in Blue Grass, on March 25, 1927, a daughter of the late George Edward and Virgie Belle (Swecker) Colaw.

An avid basketball player, Dot attended Blue Grass Schools and would recount memories of playing...

Sharon Ann Lotts

Sharon Ann Lotts

Jul 5, 2022

 

 

Sharon Ann Lotts, 79, of Fishersville, passed away after surgery on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.

She was born on March 20, 1943 in Amsterdam, New York, a daughter of the late Francis Allen and Doris Elaine (Phillips) Wagar.

A 1960 graduate of Santa Maria High School, Sharon went on to earn...

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