OBITUARIES

Aug 29, 2021

Lois Jeanette Harbert passed peacefully at home on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Rockingham, VA. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel Nash on March 25, 1928 in Topeka, KS.

Mrs. Harbert attended Evanston's Township High School ('42-'46) in Evanston, Illinois. She then went on to complete a 4-year Bachelor of Art Degree at DePauw...

Aug 23, 2021

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Luther “Ashley” Gibson, 50, of Warm Springs went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 26, 1970 in Grundy, a son of Patricia Ann Hoskinson Gibson and the late Luther A. Gibson.

A...

Aug 16, 2021

Kenneth Andrew Knapp, 72, of Monterey passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at the home of his caregiver and cousin with whom he resided.

He was born November 23, 1948 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Ralph Norman and Etta Marie (Hevener) Knapp.

Kenny was raised and held membership in Monterey United Methodist...

Aug 5, 2021

Emma Louise (Mackey) Wilson, 86, of Grottoes, passed away, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.

She was born August 17, 1934 in Williamsville, a daughter of the late Howard Samuel and Margaret (Hupman) Mackey.

Mrs. Wilson had worked at Aileen, Inc. in Monterey, as well as GE...

Aug 1, 2021

Dr. Stephen Trinkle Vermillion, 82, of Monterey, passed peacefully at home in his favorite chair, Sunday August 1, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1939 in Princeton, WV, a son of the late Thomas Uriah and Emily Rebecca (Hogge) Vermillion.

He grew up in Beckley, WV and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He graduated Duke University...

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Ellen (Hefner) Hull, 77, of Doe Hill, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Mill Gap on September 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Otis John and Annie Margaret (Sheets) Hefner.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hull worked along-side her husband, June on the farm. She enjoyed being outdoors,...

Jul 20, 2021

Sheryl Leigh (Griffin) Lindsey, 42, of Mustoe, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 9, 1978 in Staunton, a daughter of Walter Lee “Rick” and Bobbie Jean (Brown) Griffin.

An avid reader and writer, Sheryl wrote many treasured poems and short stories for her high school forensics contests. She enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 18, 2021

Betty Denise Simmons, 52 of Waynesboro and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Bath County on March 20, 1969, a daughter of the late Clement Marvin “Poss” and Dorothy Lee (Coffelt) Simmons. Betty was raised in Mustoe and was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1990....

Jul 10, 2021

Phyllis Jean Barkley, 75, of Broadway, passed away July 10, 2021.

She was born in Blue Grass on May 17, 1946, a daughter of the late Alfred Lester and Meda (Hedrick) Barkley.

Having a strong work ethic, Phyllis spent 43 working in a poultry plant. She loved working in her garden and spending time watching...

Jul 10, 2021

Robert "Bobby" M. Harman, Sr., 73, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  He was born in Petersburg, WV on March 26, 1948, son of the late Ellsworth Harman and Neva (Hinkle) Harman Sites.

Bobby was a telephone technician for Bell Atlantic/Verizon for 30 years.  He spent his retirement years...

Jun 25, 2021

James “Jim” Lee Hutchison, 81, of the Vinegar Run community of Mustoe, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born June 3, 1940 in Ward, TX, the son of the late Leroy and Opal Mae (Thompson) Hutchison.

A man of great faith, Jim was a member of Monterey United Methodist...

Jun 13, 2021

Eugene Huyler Hull, 87, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, at Augusta Health, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 12, 1933, in Possum Trot, a son of the late Clyde Huyler and Mary Grace (Puffenbarger) Hull. On October 12, 1963, he married Elizabeth Bourne of Tazewell.

After graduating from...

Jun 9, 2021

John Berry Bruce, 65, of Monterey, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home. He was born Nov. 26, 1955 in Alexandria, a son of the late Robert Black and Margaret Darrough Bruce. On June 16, 1984, he married the love of his life, Carol Hogue. John had a long and stellar career as a journalist, earning...

Jun 2, 2021

Carol (Robinson) Hupman, 77, of Williamsville, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany.

She was born April 20, 1944 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Minnie (Ryder) Robinson.

A loving and devoted mother, as well as doting grandmother, Carol loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and Williamsville Presbyterian...

May 23, 2021

Jennifer Erin Hall, 38, of Harrisonburg, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born September 16, 1982 in Harrisonburg, the daughter of Susan Eleanor (Geiger) Hall of Sugar Grove, WV and the late William Aaron Hall.

Baptized and confirmed in Calvary Lutheran Church, Jennifer also attended Grace Downtown Church for several...

May 4, 2021

Charlotte Louise (Mauzy) Ritchie, 85, widow of Robert Ritchie of Verona, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab.

She was born February 8, 1936 in Hightown, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Nola Blanche (Harper) Mauzy. On June 8, 1963 she married Robert Lee Ritchie, who preceded her in death on October...

Apr 26, 2021

Gary Wayne Rexrode, 66, of Crimora, passed away April 26, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Staunton, January 5, 1955, a son of the late Andrew Wesley and Ella Nora (Rexrode) Rexrode.

Known for his strong work ethic, Gary owned and operated Rexrode Home appliance in Monterey and worked as a material handler...

Apr 22, 2021

Stuart Lee Hall, 79 of Millboro, passed away April 22, 2021 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs, after a short battle with Bulbar ALS.

He was born June 28, 1941 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Cecil “Odie” and Dorothy (Stull) Hall.

An advocate for Bath County, Stuart served as a county...

Apr 11, 2021

Sarah Ann (Carner) Samples, 91, of McDowell passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the home of her son, John, in Paducah, Ky.

She was born in Clarksburg, MS, on July 7, 1929, a daughter of the late Edna Banta (King) and John Harriss Carner. On September 9, 1948 she married Charles William Samples Jr., who preceded...

Apr 11, 2021

John William Jack, 95, of Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV and formerly of Blue Grass, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Pendleton Manor.

He was born March 30, 1926 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Evelyn (Kiser) and Robert Martin Jack.

Mr. Jack was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist...