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Dec 4, 2021

Bertha “Sandy” (Coukouma) Hevener, 76, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Augusta Health.

She was born March 7, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Richard Speros and Ida Mae (Cagle) Coukouma.

Sandy was a contributor to the Washington D.C. Color School movement of abstract expressionist artists in...

Dec 2, 2021

Betty Sue (Mauzy) Caricofe, 86, of Monterey passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.

She was born in Hightown on September 8, 1935, a daughter of the late William Whitfield and Lillie Grace (Harper) Mauzy. On October 7, 1972 she married Waide Franklin Caricofe, Jr., who predeceased her on April 6, 1992.

A woman of great faith, Betty was a member...

Nov 20, 2021

Note: Those attending the service are encouraged to arrive no later than 12:45 p.m. and wear waterproof boots as well as warm clothing.

Boyd Wilson “Steve” Stephenson Jr., 73, of West Augusta passed away, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Staunton, November 14,...

Nov 14, 2021

NOTE: AT THE FAMILY'S REQUEST THE SERVICE VENUE AS BEEN CHANGED FROM THE CEMETERY TO HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH.

June Ann (Ellsworth) Hevener, 80, of Fredericksburg and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021.

She was born in Alexandria, a daughter of the late Clarence J. and Edna B. Ellsworth

June favored...

Nov 13, 2021

Dorothy Josephine (Collins) Whitson, 91, of Deerfield, passed away, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Augusta County on October 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Roy Nicholas and Mary Ervine (Rawley) Collins. On April 29, 1950 she married Francis Leo “Bud” Whitson, who preceded her in death on June 11, 2016....

Nov 12, 2021

Robert “Benny” Ralston, 90, of McDowell, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.

He was born in McDowell on October 15, 1931, a son of the late Frank Tyler and Caroline (Hess) Ralston.

An Army veteran, Benny served in Korea from July 1952 until June 1954. He was a former member of Stonewall Ruritan Club and...

Nov 2, 2021

Chrissy Lyn Simmons, 38, of McDowell, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the home of her father, Roger Simmons.

She was born March 17, 1983, in Staunton, a daughter of Donna Marie (Moore) Keffer and Roger Allen Simmons.

A family-oriented girl, Chrissy loved spending time hunting with her dad, time spent with her niece...

Nov 1, 2021

Kevin Thomas Thornsbury, 51, of Mill Gap, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home on Back Creek.

He was born July 10, 1970, in Richlands, a son of Glenna Carolyn (Bailey) Thornsbury of Grundy and the late Billy Edward Thornsbury.

A 1988 graduate of Grundy Senior High, Kevin continued his education at Diesel...

Oct 22, 2021

Thomas “Butch” Abram Gray, 62, of Monterey, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born June 5, 1959 in Marlinton, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Bessie Ann (Cutlip) Gray.

A kind-hearted gentleman, Butch was always there to help those in need. He enjoyed mowing grass...

Oct 16, 2021

William Boyd Will, 72, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Augusta Health.

He was born November 22, 1948 in Blue Grass, a son of the late William Cyrus and Alice Wanda (Harper) Will.

A 1967 Highland High School graduate, William was drafted by the United States Army and ultimately served three...

Oct 8, 2021

Thelma Lorraine (Hiner) Townsend, 93, of Mill Gap, passed away, Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 4, 1927 in Monterey, the only child of the late Rhoda (Hiner) Evick. On December 20, 1946 she married the late Lynn Elwood Townsend and shared 71 years of marriage with him until his passing July...

Oct 6, 2021

FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED Ethel Lee Frampton, 67, of Head Waters, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 30, 1954, in Staunton. a daughter of the late Wesley and Nora Lee (Helmick) Frampton.

Ethel had worked in the cafeteria at Highland County Public School for...

Oct 2, 2021

Ralph Edward Arbogast, 80, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Blue Grass on April 30, 1941, a son of the late Abel Carl and Matie Marie (Waggoner) Arbogast. On November 7, 1969 he married Phyllis Ann Waybright.

As a boy, Ralph was raised in and remained...

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Lee (Cayton) Varner, 97, of Monterey passed Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge.

She was born October 7, 1923 in Moyers, WV., a daughter of the late William Frank and Betty (Moats) Cayton. On May 26, 1947 she married Russell Benjamin Varner, who preceded her in death on February 18,...

Sep 21, 2021

Arthur "Art " Gilliland, 81, of Sugar Grove, left this world on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 18, 1939 in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, a son of the late Cora Gertrude (Slider) and Arthur Sherman Gilliland.  As part of a very loving family, Art always said he had an ideal...

Sep 20, 2021

Terri Lee Dudley, 59, of Monterey passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs.

She was born November 4, 1961 in Washington, D.C., a daughter of Jacquelyn (Mehler) and the late William Henry Nottingham. Terri grew up in Bryans Road, Maryland and graduated from Lackey High School in 1979. After graduation, she...

Sep 15, 2021

Betty Blanche (Ryder) Robertson, 86, of Warm Springs passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 9, 1934 in Hot Springs, a daughter of the late Charles Williams and Mabel Blanche (Martin) Ryder.

Mrs. Robertson was a lifelong member of the Chimney Run Church of the Brethren, where she served...

Sep 6, 2021

Patricia “Patsy” Jane (Wilfong) Hull, 86, of Monterey, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home, after a years long battle with health issues, remaining a fighter until the end.

She was born June 12, 1935 in Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Woodrow William and Mary Margaret (Snyder) Wilfong.

A Monterey High...

Sep 1, 2021

Our beloved Beth Collins Evans, born March 11, 1959, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at UVA medical center. Beth was born in Washington, D.C. a daughter of the late Deives Daniel Collins and Constance Iona (Cosby) Collins, where her father started a TV and radio repair shop. His business then transitioned to a full line electronics distributorship...

Aug 29, 2021

Shirlene Doris (Woods) Thomas, 85, widow of James Terry Thomas, of Harrisonburg passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community.

She was born in Staunton on January 29, 1936 a daughter of the late Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Woods and Mozella (Hull) Woods Hull.

A 1955 graduate of Monterey High School, she went...