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Gaynelle Dietrich

Gaynelle Dietrich

Mar 23, 2018

Gaynelle “Susan” (Rexrode) Dietrich, 90, of Boca Raton, Fla, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018.

She was born July 9, 1927 in Cass, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lon and Ethel Rexrode. She married Conrad Dietrich on March 27, 1982 who preceded her in death on April 15,...

Katherine Gutshall

Katherine Gutshall

Mar 18, 2018

*** At the request of the Gutshall family all services will proceed as scheduled***

Katherine “Karen” Hammer Gutshall, 78, of Mustoe, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Bath Community Hospital.

She was born September 18, 1939, a daughter of the late Jay and Sallie Kate (Rexrode) Hammer.

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Carolyn Hise

Carolyn Hise

Mar 17, 2018

Carolyn Sue Hise, 56, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home.

She was born November 6, 1961, in Clermont, Fla., the only daughter of the late David White and Ethel Mae (Tolliver) Robinson.

On November 16, 1989 she married Michael “Mike” Hise.

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John "J.D." Brock

John "J.D." Brock

Mar 16, 2018

John “J.D.” Douglas Brock, 73, of the Mill Gap community of Highland County, passed away at his home on Friday, March 16, 2018.

He was born in Mill Gap, November 16, 1944, a son of the late Adam Hevener Brock and Alta (Crummett) Brock.

A 1963 graduate of Monterey High...

Sandra Bratton

Sandra Bratton

Feb 25, 2018

Sandra Jean Bratton, 75, wife of William “Bill” Bratton, of Warm Springs, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville.  She was born September 14, 1942 in Crabbottom, VA (Blue Grass), a daughter of the late Leonard Harper and Virginia (Wimer) Hammer.

Mrs. Bratton was a graduate of Monterey High School,...

Wyatt Armstrong

Wyatt Armstrong

Feb 25, 2018

Wyatt Dane Armstrong, 20, of Sugar Grove, W.Va., passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Franklin W.Va. as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born June 25, 1997 in Harrisonburg, Va. a son of Barry M. Armstrong and Linda (Copley) Wimer.

Wyatt was a 2016 graduate of Pendleton County High School and attended...

Elizabeth McCall

Elizabeth McCall

Feb 21, 2018

In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann McCall, 79, of Winchester, who passed away Wednesday, February 21 , 2018 at Winchester Medical Center.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on September 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Elmer Theodore Sowers and Sibil (Mullenax) Sowers.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Amber Whitelaw

Amber Whitelaw

Feb 18, 2018

Amber Hope (Ervin) Whitelaw, 32, of Hightown passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her home.

She was born on December 30, 1985, the middle daughter of Linda “Gail” (Roberts) and Samuel Revercomb Ervin Jr., in Staunton.

A thrill seeker, Amber will be remembered as enjoying life to its fullest and always looking ahead to...

Lois Johnson

Lois Johnson

Feb 18, 2018

Lois Hope Johnson, age 86, widow of James Johnson, of Alpharetta, GA and formerly Monterey, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Ivy Hall Assisted Living.

Hope was born November 15, 1931in Vanderpool, a daughter of the late Wallace and Virginia (Ervine) Guthall.

She grew up in Highland County, graduated high school, and then moved...

Thelma Hoover

Thelma Hoover

Feb 17, 2018

Thelma Hicklin Hoover, 87, of McDowell, passed away in Afton Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by loving family.

She was born December 22, 1930 to William and Nettie (Phillips) Hicklin, in McDowell.

On October 12, 1946, she married Eugene Hoover, who preceded her in death on June 10, 2001....

Billy Pritt

Billy Pritt

Feb 13, 2018

Billy Blair Pritt, 82, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.

He was born August 28, 1935 in a Bolar, a son of the late Thelma Pauline Pritt.

On July 2, 1977 he married Louise Maxine Colaw.

Billy...

Lewis Shumate

Lewis Shumate

Feb 5, 2018

Lewis Wilson Shumate, 81, of McDowell, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at his home and surrounded by his family.

He was born March 30, 1936 in McDowell, the only child of the late Lewis Miles and Martha “Mae” (Wilson) Shumate. On October 29, 1960, he married Mildred “Millie” Lillian Colaw.

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Donna Lotts

Donna Lotts

Jan 26, 2018

Donna Lynn (Varner) Lotts, 58, of Monterey passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Augusta Health Center in Fishersville, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born November 18, 1959, in Hot Springs, a daughter of Martha Mae (Wimer) Varner of Monterey and the late Douglas B. Varner.

Donna was a member of Asbury...

Gale Jessee

Gale Jessee

Jan 22, 2018

Gale Edward Jessee, 90, of Monterey passed away, Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home.

He was born June 9, 1927, in Wise County, a son of the late George Washington and Hettie (Wheatley) Jessee.

On October 21, 1961 he married Rebecca “Susie” Lynn (Sullenberger) Jessee.

Gale was a member of Highland Baptist...

Daniel "Danny" Waybright

Daniel "Danny" Waybright

Jan 21, 2018

Daniel “Danny” Dee Waybright, 64, of Staunton passed away, Sunday, January 21, 2018.

He was born March 24, 1953 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Iris Gevena (Ratcliffe) and Vivian Richard Waybright. He married Betty (Welch) Waybright, who preceded him in death in 2015. In addition to his parent and wife he was predeceased by...

Betty Simmons

Betty Simmons

Jan 19, 2018

Betty Lee Simmons, 83, of Doe Hill passed away Friday, January 19, 2018.

She was born September 9, 1934 in Sugar Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Roy Franklin and  Alice Lubertie (Mitchell) Wilfong.

On October 14, 1954, she married Whitney “Randy” Simmons, who preceded her in death on April 8,...

William "Buck" Stuart

William "Buck" Stuart

Jan 7, 2018

William “Buck” Lenva Stuart, 90, of McDowell, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

He was born February 22, 1927, a son of Weldon Allen and Josephine (Hook) Stuart. He was the last member of his immediate family.

Buck graduated McDowell High School in 1944. He was a U.S....

Mary Rexrode

Mary Rexrode

Jan 2, 2018

Mary Chloe Rexrode, of Harrisonburg, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Sugar Grove, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ella Ruth (Rexrode) and John William Rexrode.

Miss Rexrode was baptized and raised in Crummett Run Church of the Brethren and there remained a lifelong member.  A live-in caregiver...

Charles Tennant

Charles Tennant

Dec 24, 2017

Charles “Hotsie” Monroe Tennant, 88, widower of Marjorie (Kincaid) Tennant, of Luray and formerly Dayton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Hawksbill Assisted Living in Luray.

He was born in Williamsville on February 12, 1929, a son of the late Gertha Belle (McCall) and William Moses Tennant Sr.

On March 19, 1966...

Alice Will

Alice Will

Dec 18, 2017

Alice Wanda (Harper) Will, 92, of Blue Grass, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.

She was born August 3, 1925 in Circleville, W.Va., a daughter of the late "Kitty" Leoda  Kate (Weiford) and Boyd Harper. On December 21, 1946 she married William C. Will.

Alice will be remembered for her hard work ethic, who at...

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