Janice Lee Phillips
Aug 12, 2024
Janice Lee Phillips, 57, of Hot Springs and formerly of Indian Trail, N.C., passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 in Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery, Blacksburg.
She was born May 27, 1967 in Landsdale, Penn., a daughter of Barbara Kay (Patterson) Phillips of Hot Springs and the late Clark Phillips Jr.
Roman Catholic in faith, she was raised in and attended school...
Della Elaine (Huck) Napier
Aug 10, 2024
Della Elaine Huck Napier, 94, passed through the gates of heaven to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
She was born on October 2, 1929 in St. Louis, MO and grew up in Illinois, the daughter of the late Joseph Louis and Anna (Dehne) Huck.
She attended and graduated from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee where she met her...
Harlan Eugene Waybright
Aug 7, 2024
Harlan Eugene Waybright, age 90, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home in Churchville.
Born November 7, 1933 in Cave, WV, he was a son of the late Ray and Nellie Susan (Mullenax) Waybright. On April 1, 1953, he married Mary Bell Wimer, who preceded him in death in 2018 after 65 years of marriage.
A carpenter by trade, Harlan...
Luther "Scott" Beverage
Jul 21, 2024
Luther “Scott” Beverage, age 70, of Charlottesville and Monterey, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.
Scott was born on May 12, 1954, in Richmond, a son of the late Charles Byron and Millie (Sullenberger) Beverage. He graduated from Douglas Freeman High School and received his associate degree from Blue Ridge Community College. He...
Ernest "Skinner" Sweitzer, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Ernest “Skinner” Sweitzer, Jr., age 78, of Monterey, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville.
He was born December 22, 1945, a son of the late Ernest Taft Sweitzer and Mary Catherine (Hammer) Sweitzer.
An equipment repair technician with the Virginia Department of Transportation, he retired in 2000 following 35 years of service. Additionally, he...
James "Jim" Harvey Pitsenbarger
Jul 8, 2024
James “Jim” Harvey Pitsenbarger, 66, of Hot Springs passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at The Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge.
He was born December 31, 1957 in Hightown, a son of the late Herbert Leo Pitsenbarger and Ina Lavelle (Warner) Pitsenbarger.
Jim was raised in Hightown United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Highland High School...
Jan Stuart (Mercer) Brown
Jul 6, 2024
Jan Stuart Mercer Brown died Friday afternoon, July 6, in McDowell, Virginia, at the home she shared with her son and daughter-in-law Cotten and Caryn Brown. She was 88.
Jan was born on April 19, 1936, to Howell P. Mercer and Mary Elizabeth Stuart Mercer in Tampa, Florida, and attended Tampa public schools. As a student at Plant High School, she...
Peggy Ann (Lowry) Weaver
Jul 5, 2024
Peggy Ann (Lowry) Weaver, 84, of Hot Springs, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at The Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge.
She was born in Highland County on August 15, 1939, a daughter of Millard Ernest and Daisy Ann (Turner) Lowry.
A Christian, she was raised in the former Wesley Chapel Advent Christian Church and a graduate of Monterey...
Joy Ann Smith
Jul 4, 2024
Joy Ann (Mitchell) Smith, 92, of Headwaters passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born in Churchville, April 18, 1932, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Lillie Kate (Armstrong) Mitchell. She married John Clyde Smith, who predeceased her on February 10, 2008.
A devout Christian, Joy was a member of the former Headwaters Presbyterian...
Caroline Helen (Chestnut) Pritt
Jun 25, 2024
Caroline Helen Chestnut Pritt, 79, of Hot Springs passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at The Springs Nursing Center.
She was born on July 27, 1944 in Mountain Grove, a daughter of the late Ray Newton Chestnut and Helen Gaye Hamilton Chestnut. She graduated from Valley High School and was employed at the Gristmill Restaurant and later the Bacova Guild.
A...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Little
Jun 18, 2024
Elizabeth “Betsy” Anderson Little, 80, of McDowell, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at The Legacy in Staunton after an extended illness.
She was born Feb. 28, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Fla., the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine McClure Anderson. She lived in Augusta County as a child.
Betsy’s career in the newspaper business began when she was the middle...
Ina Lavelle Pitsenbarger
Jun 18, 2024
Ina Lavelle (Warner) Pitsenbarger, 91, formerly of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV.
She was born in Circleville, WV on December 2, 1932, a daughter of the late Emory John and Tena Catherine (Judy) Warner. On April 11, 1952, she married Herbert Leo Pitsenbarger, who preceded her in death February 16, 1994.
A child care...
Betsy Faircloth
Jun 13, 2024
Betsy Faircloth, 94, of Jacksonville, Fla. and McDowell, Va., passed away June 13, 2024 in Jacksonville.
She was born in Highland County, Va. on January 5, 1930 to the late Harry Lee and Mary Bess (Hamilton) Marshall.
After attending college classes, she moved to Jacksonville to be with her sister and worked as a legal secretary. She met her husband of 61...
Granvil "Junior" Griffin, Jr.
Jun 11, 2024
Granvil Garland “Junior” Griffin, Jr., 68, of Stuarts Draft, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the home of his son.
He was born May 20, 1956, a son of the late Granvil “Tom” Garland and Mary “Janet” (Losh) Griffin.
A man of many talents, Junior was chiefly a self-employed contractor and carpenter. Additionally, he had been employed with Cerro Metal...
Marcia (Kelley) Cleek
Jun 6, 2024
Marcia (Kelley) Cleek, 55, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her home.
She was born July 16, 1968 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Julian Garnet and Reta Madelene (Hamilton) Kelley. On July 26, 1986 Marcia married Dale Richard Cleek.
A homemaker, Marcia loved spending time with her grandchildren and fur babies; as well as taking...
Edward "Ed" Franklin Botkin
Jun 1, 2024
Edward Franklin Botkin, 85, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Va.
He was born August 21, 1938 in Pendleton County, a son of the late Bertha Mae Botkin, and was raised by his uncle, the late Charles Pinkney “Pink” Botkin.
A simple man, Ed lived a happy life utilizing basic necessities...
James Edward Blankenship
May 18, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Blankenship, Sr., 69, of McDowell, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2024 at August Health in Fishersville.
He was born August 26, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Charles Raymond Blankenship, Jr. and wife, Mildred Cleveland (Leaf) Blankenship.
A dedicated and reliable school bus driver, Jim was employed by Highland County Public Schools, and faithfully transported...
Orion Olin "Jack" Beverage
May 16, 2024
Orion Olin "Jack" Beverage, 85, passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home, after a few years of declining health.
He was born February 25, 1939 on Strait Creek Road, a son of the late Henry Martin and Audrey Lou (Harper) Beverage. On April 13, 1962, he married Thelma Grey Gum, who predeceased him on March 25, 2024.
Jack started his...
Peter Michael Kobele
May 4, 2024
Peter Michael Kobele, 76, of the Mill Gap area of Highland County, passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Joseph Roscoe Armstrong Jr.
May 4, 2024
Joseph “Tiger” Roscoe Armstrong, Jr., age 80, of Churchville, passed away Saturday, May, 4, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Harrisonburg.
Mr. Armstrong was born April 30th, 1944, a son of the late Joseph Roscoe, Sr. and Mary Louise (Mongold) Armstrong. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Roy “R.W” Wandless and Margie Pauline (Siron) Armstrong, whom he lovingly referred...
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