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Leon Elmer Baer

Leon Elmer Baer

Apr 11, 2024

Leon Elmer Baer, 82, of Doe Hill, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

The son of Mennie Lillian Smith and William Lurty Baer, he was born in Riverton, WV on November 7, 1941.

A beloved member of Highland and Pendleton County communities, Leon was a welder by trade. Before his retirement to Doe Hill in 2011, he had...

Westley Eugene Roberts

Westley Eugene Roberts

Apr 11, 2024

Westley Eugene Roberts, 68, of Burnsville, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born March 1, 1956, a son of the late Richard “Ritchie” Dale and Twila Jane (Burns) Roberts.

A great carpenter, Westley had worked as a carpenter at The Homestead for many years prior to starting his own business, and he was a...

Kate Beverage Hiner

Kate Beverage Hiner

Apr 8, 2024

Kate (Beverage) Hiner, 92, of McDowell, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born in the Strait Creek community of Highland County on March 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Walter Ralph and Elizabeth (Ryder) Beverage. On February 20, 1951, she married Dick Maloy Hiner.

A homemaker in every possible way, Kate enjoyed...

Charles "Billy" Grant

Charles "Billy" Grant

Apr 5, 2024

Charles “Billy” William Grant, 85, of McDowell, went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday, April 5, 2024 at the home of his sister.

He was born in Staunton, October 21, 1938, a son of the late Charles Roy and Janet Ruth (Lockridge) Grant.

A devout Christian, Billy was truly a man after God’s own heart, reaching the lost and praying for...

Margaret Heyn

Margaret Heyn

Apr 4, 2024

Margaret Beauford Warwick Heyn, 102, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. 

The daughter of the Rev. Abram Beauford Warwick, a native of Lovingston, and Phoebe Dice Jones Wilson Warwick, a native of Monterey, Margaret was born on Feb. 18, 1922, in Sinking Creek, where her father was temporarily on assignment as principal of the...

Thelma Grey Beverage

Thelma Grey Beverage

Mar 25, 2024

Thelma Grey Beverage, 81, of Monterey, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Augusta Health following a brief illness.

Born April 29, 1942, on Strait Creek Road near Monterey (where she lived her entire life), she was the daughter and only child of the late Roy A. & Argyle E. (Simmons) Gum.

On April 13, 1962, she married Orion O. “Jack”...

Harold Stuart Cupp

Harold Stuart Cupp

Mar 17, 2024

Harold Stuart Cupp, 81, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the home of his son in Bridgewater.

He was born in Rockingham County, December 1, 1942, a son of the late Leon Stuart and Pauline Catherine (Howdyshell) Cupp. On November 2, 1974, he married Anna Norene Eckard, who preceded him in death on February 20, 2023.

A...

Julie Mary Pickerill

Julie Mary Pickerill

Mar 14, 2024

Julie Mary (Haydon) Pickerill, age 67, wife of David Pickerill, of Warm Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 14,2024 at Bath Community Hospital.  Per her request there will be no formal services. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.obaughfuneralhome.com

Martha Mae (Murray) Hutchison

Martha Mae (Murray) Hutchison

Mar 10, 2024

Martha Mae (Murray) Hutchison, 79, widow of James “Jim” Hutchison, of Staunton and formerly of Mustoe, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility after a short illness.

She was born May 14, 1944 in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late John Guy Murray and Margaret (Byington) Murray.

Inspired by her brothers’ actions and prompting, Martha grew up...

Rodney Dale Redifer

Rodney Dale Redifer

Mar 9, 2024

Rodney Dale Redifer, age 73, of 501 Hankey Mountain Highway, Churchville, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab in Staunton.

He was born on October 1, 1950, in Mt. Solon, son of the late Charles “Chuck” Leonard and Reba Pauline (Moneymaker) Redifer.

He was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and received several certifications in...

Blanca Palacio Stephenson

Blanca Palacio Stephenson

Mar 6, 2024

Blanca Palacio Stephenson, 95, of Chesapeake and formerly of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

She was born Blanca Rosa Palacios y Ramirez on March 25, 1928 in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, a daughter of the late Sindulfo and Maria (Ramirez) Palacios.

In 1944 she married Harold “Mac” McClurg, who was stationed nearby with the U.S. Navy. Shortly after their marriage,...

Myra Lowry

Myra Lowry

Mar 5, 2024

Myra (Waybright) Lowry, 76, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Augusta Health.

Born on November 20, 1947, Myra was a daughter of the late Charles Pinkney Jr. and Thelma Pauline (Pritt) Waybright. On June 26, 1971, she married W. Allen Lowry.

A very versatile lady, Myra wore many hats. She served as treasurer for Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church,...

James "Jim" Lewis Ralston

James "Jim" Lewis Ralston

Mar 4, 2024

James “Jim” Lewis Ralston, age 100, of McDowell, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 surrounded by family at his home.

He was born near McDowell on April 3, 1923, the first child of the late Frank Tyler and Caroline Wilhelmina (Hess) Ralston.

In 1932 the family moved to McDowell. Mr. Ralston graduated from McDowell High School, which his mother helped to establish....

Dennis Wayne Keyser

Dennis Wayne Keyser

Mar 3, 2024

Dennis “Wayne” Keyser, 53, of Williamsville, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.

He was born December 15, 1970 in Bath County, a son of the late Hubert Dennis and Judy Carol (Hodge) Keyser.

A former tow-truck driver for Big Daddy’s Towing, Wayne enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, working on cars and lawnmowers, and fabricating metal. He also enjoyed tinkering...

Rev. Jerry Roger Wimer

Rev. Jerry Roger Wimer

Feb 24, 2024

Rev. Jerry Roger Wimer, age 75, of New Bern, NC, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

Born May 13, 1948 in Highland County, Jerry was a son of the late Johnny Lee and Lydia Ann (Propst) Wimer. He graduated from Highland High School with the...

Larry Wayne Miller

Larry Wayne Miller

Feb 23, 2024

Larry Wayne Miller, 59, of Staunton, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 13, 1964, a son of Peggy (Morris) Huffman of Staunton and the late Richard Lee Miller, Sr.

Prior to his decline in health, Larry worked as a roofing contractor and self-employed carpenter. He will be remembered for his work ethic and pride he...

Emogene Moyers Tidd

Emogene Moyers Tidd

Feb 11, 2024

Emogene (Moyers) Tidd, 86, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Augusta Health Shenandoah House in Fishersville.

She was born January 18, 1938 in Hightown, a daughter of the late John Wilber and Cathleen Edith (Duncan) Moyers. She married Aubrey Huston Tidd, who preceded her in death on October 1, 1978.

One with a strong work ethic, Emogene, along with...

Dennis Leslie Kincaid

Dennis Leslie Kincaid

Feb 8, 2024

Dennis Leslie Kincaid, 62, of the Vinegar Run community of Highland County, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 14, 1961, a son to Jane (Gutshall) Kincaid of Monterey and the late Clem Osten Kincaid. On January 14, 2014, he married Ranriang “Rain” Thongjurai.

Although his time here was short, Dennis accomplished much...

Robert "Bobby Joe" Armstrong

Robert "Bobby Joe" Armstrong

Feb 2, 2024

Robert “Bobby Joe” J. Armstrong, age 90, of Moyers, WV, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Robert, or “Bobby Joe” as he was commonly known, was born July 15, 1933 in Moyers, WV. 

He was a graduate of Franklin High School, where he excelled as an athlete and was a standout running back on the school’s...

Nancy (Simmons) Hatcher

Nancy (Simmons) Hatcher

Feb 1, 2024

Nancy Ann (Simmons) Hatcher, 75, of Churchville, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Shenandoah House of Augusta Health.

She was born June 21, 1948 in the Clover Creek Community of Highland County, a daughter of the late Virgil Roscoe and Elizabeth McDonald (Hamilton) Simmons. On December 31, 1966 she married Russell Lee Hatcher Jr., who predeceased her February 16, 2015.

Nancy...

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