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Pamela Kay Deel

Pamela Kay Deel

Dec 19, 2024

Pamela Kay (Pritt) Deel, age 71, wife of William “Billy” Dixon Deel, of Hot Springs, Va, passed away peacefully and surrounded by those she loved on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born in Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington D.C., on August 30th, 1953, Pamela was a daughter of the late Willie Marvin Pritt and Mattie Lois “Teetie” Bogan Pritt.

Ever...

William "Billy" Lee Wolfe, Sr.

William "Billy" Lee Wolfe, Sr.

Dec 4, 2024

William “Billy” Lee Wolfe, Sr., age 71, of Warm Springs, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Bath Community Hospital. 

Billy was born June 27, 1953 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Julian Lee and Elsie (Stanley) Wolfe.

Over the past nineteen years Billy was employed with the Omni Homestead as a CDL transportation driver, a job he excelled...

William "Mike" Michael Durham

William "Mike" Michael Durham

Dec 3, 2024

William Michael “Mike” Durham, age 63, of Blue Grass, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in Richmond.

Mike was born in Pontiac, Illinois on July 1, 1961, a son of the late William Dale and Ruby “Peg” Irene (Cole) Durham. He graduated from Pontiac High School and subsequently pursued his passion for art by obtaining his...

David Clark Smith

David Clark Smith

Dec 1, 2024

David Clark Smith, age 90, of McDowell, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Brookdale Staunton.

David entered this world on December 5, 1933, in Wytheville, a son of hard-working parents, Robert Franklin and Mable Ann (Spurlock) Smith and the eldest of three sons. David grew up on a farm in Maryland. He graduated from Damascus High School and enlisted in...

Thelma Grace Bussard

Thelma Grace Bussard

Nov 28, 2024

Thelma Grace (Hevener) Bussard, age 92, of Bolar, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 29, 1932, in Highland County, a daughter of the late George Pinkney Sr. and Bonnie Marie (Rexrode) Hevener. On June 27, 1951, she married Dale Winston Bussard, who predeceased her in 1993.

Mrs. Bussard attended and held membership with Valley Bethel...

Charles "Charlie" Stuart Armstrong

Charles "Charlie" Stuart Armstrong

Nov 26, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Stuart Armstrong, age 90, of Head Waters, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

He was born August 30, 1934 in Head Waters, a son of the late Ernest Blair and Hester Grace (Simmons) Armstrong. On August 4, 1965, he married Bonnie “Belle” Miller.

A lifelong farmer, he dedicated his days to the land he cherished, working diligently until...

Brittany Elizabeth Young

Brittany Elizabeth Young

Nov 25, 2024

Brittany Elizabeth Young, 32, of Franklin, WV, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at her home.

Born July 15, 1992 in Low Moor, Va., Brittany was the daughter of Dottie Elaine (Turner) Young of Franklin.

An “outdoor country gal,” Brittany loved all things hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed attending sportsman’s shows, truck and tractor pulls, and county fairs. Additionally, she loved...

William Rushby

William Rushby

Nov 24, 2024

William “Bill” Fredrick Rushby, 83, of Crown Point, New York passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 during a short stay at Elderwood At Ticonderoga, New York. Bill was formerly a resident of Blue Grass, Virginia. He was born September 1, 1941 in Chever, New York, a son of the late Walter and Mary Jane (Balmer) Rushby. 

Mr. Rushby attended Albany State...

Billy Lee Jones

Billy Lee Jones

Nov 7, 2024

Billy Lee Jones, age 84, of Blue Grass, passed away Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at his home.

Born October 1, 1940 in Doe Hill, Billy was a son of the late Charles Kenton and Bertha Lillian (Simmons) Jones. At the age of 8, he was relocated to reside at the Lynchburg Training Center, where he remained for the next 46 years....

Vickie (Puffenbarger) Newton

Vickie (Puffenbarger) Newton

Nov 5, 2024

Vickie Gail Puffenbarger Newton, age 64, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 3, 1960 in Staunton, a daughter of Nancy Louise (Hise) Newman and Herman Leon Puffenbarger, both of Blue Grass. She was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1978 and National Business College, Roanoke, 1980 with a...

Evelyn Mae Waybright

Evelyn Mae Waybright

Nov 4, 2024

Evelyn Mae (Ryder) Waybright, age 76, of Franklin, WV passed away, Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born May 16, 1948 in Spotsylvania, Va., a daughter of the late Ernest and Gussie (Leake) Ryder.

Prior to retirement, Evelyn had been a successful entrepreneur and franchisee of multiple 7-Eleven locations. Additionally, she held membership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Mark Thomas Neebe

Mark Thomas Neebe

Nov 2, 2024

Mark Thomas Neebe, age 63, of Catonsville, MD, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.  Obaugh Funeral Home will announce complete arrangements. 

Stacie Ann Hooke

Stacie Ann Hooke

Oct 31, 2024

Stacie Ann (Krankoski) Hooke, age 51, of Staunton, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Chicago, IL on April 16, 1973, a daughter of Richard Paul Krankoski of Southern Pines, NC and the late Kathleen Marie (Vuchichevich) Krankoski.

A 1991 graduate of Elk Grove High School, Stacie continued her education at Sandhills Community...

Elizabeth Lee Evans

Elizabeth Lee Evans

Oct 31, 2024

Elizabeth Lee (Bradley) Evans, age 81, of Spotsylvania, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 12, 1942, a daughter of the late William and Lunora (Messer) Bradley.

One who always made family a priority, Elizabeth cherished every moment spent with her family. She was extremely stylish and very skilled at crafting. She enjoyed traveling home to...

Sheila R. Hull

Sheila R. Hull

Oct 27, 2024

Sheila R. Hull, age 75, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. 

Born November 9, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Rembert “Jimmy” and Audrey (Armstrong) Corbett.

Sheila was a member of Winchester Church of God and truly loved her Lord Jesus Christ. Additionally, she enjoyed watching televangelists, most notably the ministry...

Stephanie Renee Conner

Stephanie Renee Conner

Oct 22, 2024

Stephanie Renee Conner, age 55, of Bacova, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Texas, May 9, 1969, a daughter of Wayne Edward Conner and Alice Marie (Johnson) Fisher.

Stephanie treated everyone as a potential friend and would readily strike up a conversation with anyone – she never met a stranger. She enjoyed time spent working...

Nellie Lee Fleisher

Nellie Lee Fleisher

Oct 20, 2024

Nellie Lee (Waybright) Fleisher, 85, of Harrisonburg, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Life Care Center, New Market.

She was born June 23, 1939 in Highland County, a daughter of the late William Garnett and Lucinda Jane (Hedrick) Waybright.

Following graduation from Monterey High School, on August 10, 1957 she would marry John Raymond Fleisher.

Mrs. Fleisher was retired from “the old”...

Jeanette Lynn Jamison

Jeanette Lynn Jamison

Oct 18, 2024

Jeanette Lynn (Echard) Jamison, 74, of Monterey, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home.

Born October 30, 1949 in Highland County, she was a daughter of Norma Jean Echard and the late Melvin “Pete” Lee Echard.

In addition to her father, Jeanette was predeceased by two husbands, Charles Henry Jamison who passed in 1993, and Kerry Gale Sponaugle in 2015;...

Eddie Frank Gutshall

Eddie Frank Gutshall

Oct 12, 2024

Eddie Frank Gutshall, 75, of Goochland, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home. 

He was born December 17, 1948 in Highland County, a son of the late Arnet Gutshall and Kathleen (Hensley) Gum. 

Eddie grew up in Highland and Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, Florida. After graduating from Highland High in 1967, he went to school to become...

Judy Eye Gray

Judy Eye Gray

Oct 9, 2024

Judy Eye Gray, 57, of the Hermitage community of Augusta County, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Augusta County, August 24, 1967, a daughter of the late Duaine “Bud” Judy and June Ola (Marrs) Eye. On May 17, 1997 Judy married Mark Alan Gray.

Judy grew up on her family’s poultry farm....

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