OBITUARIES

Sep 21, 2020

Dorcas Jean Lohr, 73, left this life in her beloved Highland County, on September 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

The Rev. Dr. Lohr was born in Staunton, Virginia, on August 5, 1947 to the late Ralph Revere and Nancy Jane Light Lohr. She graduated from HIghland High School and went on to Emory and...

Sep 1, 2020

Noel Ilo Hull, 75, of Doe Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 29, 1944 in Doe Hill, a son of the late Meredith Ilo and Elsie Mae (Harris) Hull. On July 27, 1964 he married Doris Marie Smith.

Noel was raised and held membership in Doe Hill...

Aug 29, 2020

Charles “C.R.” Randolph Simmons, 50, of Staunton and formerly of Monterey, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

He was born in Staunton on January 25, 1970, a son of the late Charles William and Carolyn “Maxine” (Rexrode) Simmons.

A 1988 graduate of Highland High School, C.R. worked as a...

Aug 20, 2020

Carol Elizabeth Pete, 76, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Bath Community Hospital, Hot Springs.

She was born in Watertown, N.Y. on July 22, 1944, a daughter of the late Harold Leonard and Helen Elizabeth (Marsh) Seymour. On August 4, 1962 she married Barry James Pete.

Carol in her younger years was...

Jul 15, 2020

Melvin Miller Bowers, 84, of Franklin, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

He was born July 5, 1936 in Possum Trot, Va., a son of the late Russell Edward and Mary Emma (Ervine) Bowers.

A man of great faith, Melvin loved to witness and share his...

Jul 1, 2020

Connel "Toby" Hansford Conner, Jr., 86, of Churchville passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Bath County on November 9, 1933, a son of the late Connel Hansford and Pearl Kathleen (Keyser) Conner. On March 14, 1953, he married Vera Katherine Rexrode, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2016....

Jun 28, 2020

Dwala Lynn McQuain, 55, formerly of Moyers, WV passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Pendleton Manor.

She was born in Fairfax, Va. on January 21, 1965, a daughter of Donna Raye (Perry) McQuain of Woodbridge and the late Russell Lee McQuain Sr.

A selfless person, Dwala was always willing to place others’ needs ahead...

Jun 23, 2020

Randolph “Randy” Lee Dennis, 70, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 28, 1949 in Alexandria, Virginia, a son of the late Clyde Lee and Della Marie (Simpson) Dennis.

A senior groundskeeper at Fort Belvoir Golf Club, Randy retired after 38 years of service. He was a...

Jun 17, 2020

Thomas William Riggle, 89, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Pendleton Manor, Franklin.

He was born May 18, 1931, in Wheeling, a son of the late Albert Leroy and Florence Ellen (Kelly) Riggle. On September 29, 1950, he married Roberta Ann McCardle.

Mr. Riggle worked and retired after 35 years...

Jun 5, 2020

Joyce Lee (Hull) Eckard, 71, wife of Carroll Reid Eckard of Churchville, passed peacefully in her sleep, Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1949 in Doe Hill, the daughter to the late Henry Harrison and Mary Virginia (Pitsenbarger) Hull.

Mrs. Eckard was a member of Glossbrenner United Methodist Church,...

Jun 2, 2020

Doyle “Pat” Eugene Patterson, 84, of Stuarts Draft and formerly Monterey, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 8, 1935, in Wooster, Ohio, a son to the late Ernest and Clista Arverst (Aukerman) Patterson.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Pat honorably served from 1954 until 1957. Following his discharge, Pat...

Jun 1, 2020

Vada Mae Waybright, 86, of Franklin, WV, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Hampshire Center in Romney, WV.

She was born May 21, 1934 in Smoke Holes, WV, a daughter of the late Oas and Gerna Katherine (Vanmeter) Judy. On February 28, 1948 she married Carl Waybright.

Mrs. Waybright was a past member of...

May 27, 2020

Stephen “Stevie” Franklin Hodge, 69, of Warm Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Bath Community Hospital.

He was born April 10, 1951 in Bath County, a son of the late Arnold Harnesbarger and Reba (Smith) Hodge.

Stevie attended and held membership with Life Line Ministry Church, which he joined in 1980. Mr. Hodge...

May 26, 2020

A celebration of life for both the late Albert and Maxine Shultz will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Beulah Presbyterian Church grounds. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and will be asked to practice social distancing during the service. A private family committal service will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

Maxine...

May 25, 2020

Melvin “Pete” Lee Echard, 93, of Monterey passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born January 4, 1927 in Highland County to the late William and Rosie (Halterman) Echard. On December 29, 1948 he married Norma Jean Rexrode.

A World War II Army Veteran and lifelong farmer, Pete was well known...

May 24, 2020

Timothy "Timmy" William Wales, 51, of Staunton and formerly West Augusta, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born January 28, 1969 in Augusta County, a son of June (Grimm) Davis of Staunton and the late Samuel Smythe Wales, Jr.

Timmy had worked as an electrician, but more...

May 23, 2020

Betty Jane (Lowry) Kelley, 63, wife of Franklin “F.D.” Delano Kelley of Millboro passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Hospice of the Piedmont’s Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville.

She was born March 8, 1957 in Hot Springs, a daughter of Charlotte Mae (Wolfe) Lowry of Millboro and the late Paul Brycen Lowry.

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May 10, 2020

Arch Leach Simmons, 93, of Staunton crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees on Sunday, May 10, 2020.  His family supported him on his journey from his home.

He was born March 20, 1927 in the Totten Community of Pendleton County, WV, a son of Clarence and Ella (Leach) Simmons.

He was a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in Swoope. Mr....

May 3, 2020

Dennis “Petey” Brown Armstrong Jr., 85, widower of Gladys “Fay” (Botkin) Armstrong, of Deerfield, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 3, 1934, a son of the late Dennis Brown and Clarice Virginia (Burns) Armstrong.

Mr. Armstrong was a graduate of Covington High School, veteran of the U.S. Army...