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Winston "Ruben" Ervine

Winston "Ruben" Ervine

Sep 27, 2008

Winston Gilmer “Ruben” Ervine, 85, of Head Waters died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at his home. He was born December 19, 1922 near Head Waters, a son of the late Sallie Belle Ervine.  On August 12, 1978, he married Ruby (Teter) Ervine.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his first wife, Maybelline...

Homer "Frank" Widenhouse

Homer "Frank" Widenhouse

Sep 24, 2008

Homer Franklin “Frank” Widenhouse, 82, of Sugar Grove, WV and Cocoa, FL, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg, VA.  He was born September 6, 1926 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Homer Widenhouse and Ploma (Ferguson) Widenhouse Burleyson and a step-son of Grady Burleyson.

He was a...

Edith "Edie" Simmons

Edith "Edie" Simmons

Sep 13, 2008

Edith “Edie” Colaw Simmons, 73, of Hightown, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at her home.

She was born April 9, 1935 at Blue Grass, a daughter of the late Charles King and Ophelia (Mahone) Colaw.

On June 10, 1955, she married Harry “Saul” Simmons, who preceded her in death on...

Helen Moats

Helen Moats

Sep 10, 2008

Helen Audrey Moats, 87, of Monterey, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Bath Community Hospital.  She was born July 23, 1921 in Vanderpool, a daughter of the late Arthur M. and Lydia Ellen (Jones) Simmons.

On February 9, 1946, she married William Virgil “Jake” Moats, who preceded her in death on May 10, 1994. ...

Mary "Peggy" Ramsey

Mary "Peggy" Ramsey

Aug 27, 2008

Mary Elizabeth “Peggy” Ramsey, 89, of Monterey, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Pendleton Manor.  She was born February 27, 1919 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Edward Jones and Hallie Mae (Settle) Will.

On August 23, 1947, she married Curtis Charles Ramsey, who preceded her in death on February 7, 2002.

Mrs....

Elmer "Tuck" Arrington

Elmer "Tuck" Arrington

Aug 21, 2008

Elmer “Tuck” Ryland Arrington, age 85 of Covington, formerly of Monterey, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Salem V.A. Medical Center.   He was born May 4, 1923 a son of the late William and Laura (Webb) Arrington.  On July 12, 1946 Mr. Arrington was married to Alletta Opal Watson.  During WWII he served with the US Navy...

Vickie Rule

Vickie Rule

Aug 19, 2008

Vickie Lynn Rule, 46, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Giles Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 22, 1961 in Bath County a daughter of Charles Roger and Carol (Robinson) Hupman.

Mrs. Rule graduated from Bath County High School.  She had worked 15 years at Wolverine Gasket Company in Blacksburg and part...

Christine Chestnut

Christine Chestnut

Aug 18, 2008

Christine Chestnut, 83, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, August 18, 2008 at the Golden Living Center.  She was born April 15, 1925 at Mustoe a daughter of the late James Otis and Icie Gray (Gutshall) Chestnut.

Ms. Chestnut was a graduate Monterey High School and attended Dunsmore Business School.

She...

Paul Simmons

Paul Simmons

Aug 15, 2008

Paul Burton Simmons, 90, of Harrisonburg, died Friday, August 15, 2008 at Oak Lea Nursing Home.  He was born December 24, 1917 at Moyers, WV a son of the late Pearl and Dora Elizabeth (Moyers) Simmons.

Mr. Simmons was a member of St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church and past member of West Rockingham Ruritan Club. He was...

James "Pap-paw" Mines

James "Pap-paw" Mines

Aug 6, 2008

James Linwood “Pap-paw” Mines, 75, of Dayton, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1933 in Bath County, a son of the late Brock Henderson and Anna Belle (Riley) Mines.

On June 11, 1952, he married Helen L. Moats.

Jim retired from Brockway Plastics as a shipping foreman...

Clarice Armstrong

Clarice Armstrong

Jul 24, 2008

Clarice Virginia Armstrong, 94, of McDowell, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 9, 1914, in Bath County, a daughter of Warwick Kempton and Florence (Donavan) Burns.

On December 30, 1932, she married Dennis B. Armstrong, who preceded her in death on December 18, 1992.  She was...

Louie Smith

Louie Smith

Jul 13, 2008

Louie Walter Smith, 83, a.k.a. the mayor of McDowell, died Sunday July 6, 2008 enroute to Augusta Medical Center.  He was born May 9, 1925 at McDowell a son of the late Isaac Clay “Bob” and Rosie Florence (Puffenbarger) Smith.

Mr. Smith retired from Virginia Department of Transportation on September 9, 1991 after 50 years of service. ...

Gladys Stanley

Gladys Stanley

Jul 13, 2008

Gladys Liptrap Stanley, of the Williamsville Community, entered her eternal home on Sunday, July 13, 2008, with her family by her bedside.  Gladys was born April 5, 1926 in Bath County, where she spent her entire life.

She is survived by her loving husband, who so faithfully cared for her during her illness, Frank Stanley, Jr.  In...

David Cale

David Cale

Jul 8, 2008

David Odell Cale, 66, of McDowell, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the home of his brother.  He was born August 24, 1941 at Fordwick a son of the late Clayborne Worthington and Beulah Virginia (Ross) Cale.

Mr. Cale will be remembered among the community as a local craftsman and woodworker.  A career serviceman,...

Lucy Hiner

Lucy Hiner

Jul 6, 2008

Lucy Katherine Hiner, 84, of LaPlata, MD, died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Genesis Health Care.  She was born October 14, 1923 at Monterey a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Annie Rebecca (Eye) Hiner.

Mrs. Hiner retired after 30 years of service from Woodward & Lothrop.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jonathan "Ray" Eagle

Jonathan "Ray" Eagle

Jun 29, 2008

Jonathan “Ray” Eagle, age 92, of Doe Hill, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Ruxton Health Care of Staunton. Mr. Eagle was born May 24, 1916 at McDowell a son of Jonathan Clark and Ida (Blagg) Eagle.

On April 13, 1946 he married Elsie Wilfong who died August 22, 1992.

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Roy Waggoner Sr.

Roy Waggoner Sr.

Jun 28, 2008

Roy L. Waggoner, Sr., 88, of Pendleton Manor and formerly of Hightown died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his residence.  He was born July 21, 1919 at Blue Grass a son of the late Edward Clarence and Annie Belle (Stone) Waggoner.

On April 29, 1944, he married Dahlia (Ruckman) Waggoner, who preceded him in...

Rembert Moyers

Rembert Moyers

Jun 19, 2008

Rembert Dewey Moyers, 83, of Moyers, WV, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.  He was born November 29, 1924 at Doe Hill, VA a son of the late Albert Lewis and Virginia Madge (Blagg) Moyers.

Mr. Moyers, a farmer and avid outdoorsman, was a member of Totten Chapel United Methodist Church. ...

Clayton "Randy" Hylton

Clayton "Randy" Hylton

Jun 19, 2008

Clayton “Randy” Hylton, 57, of Monterey, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at his home.

He was born December 17, 1950 in Richmond a son of Ida Louise (Cox) Hylton and the late Henry Hylton.

Mr. Hylton was a maintenance engineer.  He was a member of Highland Baptist Church, where he was a regular in attendance...

Marvin "Dick" Eagle

Marvin "Dick" Eagle

Jun 18, 2008

Marvin L. “Dick” Eagle, 90, of Richmond and formerly of Monterey, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Retreat Hospital.   He was born November 9, 1917 at Monterey, a son of the late James Albert and Gertie Florence (Puffenbarger) Eagle.

On October 5, 1948, he married Mamie Harold.

Mr. Eagle owned...

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