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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...

Anita Billingsley

Anita Billingsley

Dec 17, 2017

The memorial service for Mrs. Billingsley will be held 12 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Monterey United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Tongue and Pastor Bobbie Jo Gardner officiating.  Following the service a reception will be held where the family will receive friends and share a meal in fellowship.

Anita Moore Billingsley died early on December...

Frances Nunn

Frances Nunn

Dec 17, 2017

Rev. Frances Louise Nunn, 92, of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at King’s Daughters Health and Rehab in Staunton.

Ms. Nunn was born March 29, 1925 in Washington, DC, the only child of the late Admiral Ira Hudson and Esther Wagner Nunn.

An admiral’s daughter, Frances’ early years were spent living and...

Belinda Jones

Belinda Jones

Dec 8, 2017

Belinda Irene Jones, 53, of Fishersville, VA, passed away at her home, Friday, December 8, 2017.

She was born June 24, 1964 in Elkins, W.Va. a daughter of Sharon Faye (Rowan) Doyle, of Crimora, VA and the late Leslie Carl Jones Jr.

Belinda attended Elkins High School. A private person,...

Cleta McCray

Cleta McCray

Dec 4, 2017

Cleta Jane McCray, 92, of Staunton, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Oak Grove Manor in Waynesboro.

She was born in McDowell on August 29, 1925, a daughter of the late Eli and Ida Jane (Eckard) Puffenbarger.

Mrs. McCray was a seamstress for Genesco for 42 years, retiring in...

Dora Casey

Dora Casey

Nov 14, 2017

Dora B. Casey, of McDowell and Satellite Beach, Fla., passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton.

She was born September 20, 1920 in Chicago, Ill., the only child of the late George Walter and Dora (Bundi) Neubert.

On January 9, 1943 she married Justice Buttala,...

Clemet "Mike" Halterman

Clemet "Mike" Halterman

Nov 10, 2017

Clemet “Mike” Michael Halterman, 65, of Franklin, W.Va. passed away, Friday, November 10, 2017 at Pendleton Manor.

He was born April 29, 1952 in Petersburg, a son of Clemet Halterman of Franklin and the late Frances (Hedrick) Halterman.

Mike was a carpenter and loved to hunt and fish. He will...

Bedford "Buck" Lowry

Bedford "Buck" Lowry

Nov 7, 2017

Bedford “Buck” A. Lowry, 85, husband of Betty Lowry, of Waynesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab.

He was born July 15, 1932, in Mustoe, a son of the late James Augustis and Viola (Edmond) Lowry.

For 26 years, Buck served as a...

Elbert Rexrode

Elbert Rexrode

Nov 4, 2017

Elbert Hugh Rexrode, 77, of Waynesboro, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 15, 1940 in Monterey, a son of late Ira Wilbur and Maggie Jane (Rexrode) Rexrode. On July 3, 1965 he married Eleanore B. Hiner.

Elbert graduated...

Jennifer Richardson

Jennifer Richardson

Nov 2, 2017

Jennifer Richardson, 67, of Charlottesville and formerly of Monterey, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born May 18, 1950 in Hot Springs, a daughter of the late Mary Madge (Sullenberger) and Bruce Rice Richardson Jr.

“Jenny”, alongside her mother, was a devoted...

Virginia Rexrode

Virginia Rexrode

Nov 2, 2017

Virginia Ella Rexrode, 92, of Swoope and formerly of Blue Grass, passed away at the home of her daughter, on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

She was born May 23, 1925 in Cherry Grove, W.Va., the daughter of Waitman and Geneva (Wimer) Bennett. On October 16, 1944 she married William “Junior” Clyde Rexrode, who after 67...

Richard Blankenship

Richard Blankenship

Oct 18, 2017

The celebration of life for Richard Wayne Blankenship, 73, husband of Mary Susan Blankenship, who passed away October 18, 2017, will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 on the farm at Whip-Poor-Will Hollow in Warm Springs.  The celebration of Richards’s life will begin with a memorial service at 1 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m. with fellowship, food and...

William Dunlap III

William Dunlap III

Oct 7, 2017

William McCluer Dunlap III, 63, of Glen Allen, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Cookeville, Tenn.

He was born August 3, 1954 in Roanoke, a son of the late Rita “Betsy” Margaret (Brock) and William McCluer Dunlap Jr.

On September 11, 1993 he married Annette Lynne Skinner.

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Hazel "Rean" Rexrode

Hazel "Rean" Rexrode

Oct 1, 2017

Hazel “Rean” Dorean Rexrode, 86, of Pendleton Manor, where she had resided since November 2009, and formerly of the Halterman Hollow area of Highland County, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.

She was born April 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Mary Kisiah (Page) and Sidney Gilmore Lowry.

On December 24, 1949, Rean joined...

Cora Carroll

Cora Carroll

Sep 11, 2017

Cora Lee Carroll, 79, of 405 Straith Street, Staunton passed away, Monday, September 11, 2017 at Augusta Health, Fishersville.

She was born March 28, 1938 in Vanderpool, a daughter of the late Sadie (Gutshall) and Robert Wilbert Moyers.

On February 16, 1955 she married Howard Elwood “Buck” Carroll at the Three Gables in McDowell, who...

Berlie "Buddy" Swecker

Berlie "Buddy" Swecker

Sep 10, 2017

Berlie “Buddy” Trawick Swecker Jr., 86, of Bridgewater and formerly of Blue Grass, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia.

He was born August 14, 1931 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Lillian C. (Hull) and Dr. Berlie Trawick Swecker.

On February 25, 1956 he...

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