Walter Mahlon Pitsenbarger
Jun 9, 2023
Walter Mahlon Pitsenbarger, 85, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home in Garner, NC.
He was born January 21, 1938, in Brandywine, WV. He was the son of the late J. Luther and Flora Mitchell Pitsenbarger, and was the youngest of seven children. He was preceded in death by all six siblings.
He was a 1955 graduate of...
Martha Mae (Wimer) Varner
May 31, 2023
Martha Mae (Wimer) Varner, 83, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond.
She was born August 8, 1939 in the Pines area of Highland County, a daughter of the late Clarence Eldridge and Duffie Madeline (Withrow) Wimer.
On May 16, 1959, she married Douglas B. Varner, who preceded her in death on November...
Garry Dale Smith
May 12, 2023
Garry Dale Smith, 60, of Monterey, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born July 25, 1962 in Alexandria, a son of Bernice Louise (Shifflett) Smith of Monterey and the late Emmett Dale Smith.
One who loved cooking, Garry was the chef at the Highland Inn for many years. He then became the...
Mary Ellen Gutshall
May 11, 2023
Mary Ellen (Gum) Gutshall, 82, of Waynesboro and formerly Monterey, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing.
She was born July 20, 1940 in Mustoe, a daughter of the late Alfred Sylvester and Margaret Katherine (Simmons) Gum. On December 14, 1962, she married Arnet Emory Gutshall, who preceded her in death on April 6,...
Samuel Hayden Fawley
May 6, 2023
Samuel Hayden Fawley, 23, of McDowell, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, as a result of a vehicle accident.
He was born July 15,1999 in Charlotte, North Carolina, a beloved son of Lance and Melissa (Carpenter) Fawley.
Sam was a member of Horizon Christian Fellowship in Harrisonburg. Sam loved spending time with his family and many friends. He enjoyed...
Helen Mae McCune
May 1, 2023
Helen Mae (Webb) McCune, 87, of Millboro, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home.
She was born January 14, 1936 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Harris Preston and Millie Delphie (Marcum) Webb.
A Christian, who loved her Lord fiercely, Helen was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She spent her days painting, crocheting,...
Burley Elzy Hise
Apr 27, 2023
Burley Elzy Hise, 76, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Mustoe, April 29, 1946, a son of the late Elzy Lee and Elizabeth Lillian (Inscore) Hise.
Owner and operator of “Burley’s Plumbing and Heating,” Burley was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his community throughout his career....
Gary Eugene Mitchell
Apr 24, 2023
Gary Eugene Mitchell, 62, of Monterey passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Augusta Health.
He was born September 16, 1960 in Fort Riley, KS, a son of the late Curtis Eugene and Barbara Jean (Rexrode) Mitchell.
One who enjoyed time spent outside, Gary could most often be found working in his garden, deer hunting and trout fishing. As...
Karen Elizabeth (Duke) Goff
Apr 17, 2023
Karen Elizabeth (Duke) Goff, 66, a resident of Stephens City, passed away on April 17, 2023, at the home of her daughter, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born on February 21, 1957 in Richmond, a daughter of the late Coy Dayne and Norma Jean Duke.
Karen graduated from Fauquier High School in 1975 and from...
Robert "Bobby" Newton Keyser
Apr 12, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Newton Keyser, 58, of Williamsville, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge.
He was born January 31, 1965 a son of the late Rodney Erwin and Judy Carol (Hodge) Kincaid.
Retired from BTS Inc. in Fishersville, Bobby worked many years as a mechanic and tow truck driver. He enjoyed riding...
William "Ballard" Preston
Apr 10, 2023
William “Ballard” Preston, Jr, 96, died in his home, The Old Mauzy Home Place, in his beloved Blue Grass Valley, Hightown. He was the son of Lelia Dew Preston and William Ballard Preston, Sr.
Ballard was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ann “Pooh” Marshall Preston, and his sister, Betty “Biggie” Braxton Preston.
He is...
Olin "Shorty" Guy Waybright
Apr 3, 2023
Olin "Shorty" Guy Waybright, 86, of Monterey, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023.
He was born August 9, 1936 in Cave, WV, a son of the late Ray and Nellie Susan (Mullenax) Waybright. On August 20, 1958 he married Judith “Judy” Maxine Siron.
Shorty served his country in the Virginia National Guard for six...
Patsy (Kincaid) Woodzell
Mar 31, 2023
Patsy Ann (Kincaid) Woodzell, 76, of Hot Springs, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Bath Community Hospital.
She was born August 27, 1946 in Mustoe, a daughter of the late Guy Leslie and Lillian (Doyle) Kincaid.
Patsy had worked at Aileen in Monterey and was the book keeper for her husband’s business “Jack’s Trash and Trucking.” She was...
John William Doores
Mar 24, 2023
John William Doores, 55, of Bastian and formerly of Mustoe, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Bland County Nursing and Rehab.
He was born August 21, 1967 in Fairfax, a son of William Harold Doores of Warrenton and Martha Mae (Murray) Hutchison of Mustoe.
John, with his easy-going nature and wonderful sense of humor, got along with nearly everyone...
Richard Thompson
Mar 21, 2023
Richard Sherm Thompson, age 77, husband of Beverly “Bev” Thompson, of McDowell, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born June 7, 1945 in Hanover, NH, a son of the late Sherm John and Genette Genevea (Cheney) Thompson.
A faithful Christian, Richard was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren and former member...
Wesley Dean Acord
Mar 19, 2023
Wesley Dean Acord, 42, of Churchville, passed away, Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home.
He was born September 7, 1980 in Staunton, a son of Frankie Marie (Pullin) Campbell of Swoope and the late Robert Mitchell “Pi” Acord.
From a young age, Wesley loved cars and retained that love throughout his life, going as far as attending and...
William Allen Rule Jr.
Mar 17, 2023
William “Bill” Allen Rule, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home in Monterey.
Bill was born December 18, 1929 to William Allen and Lois (Rader) Rule and raised in Clifton Forge with siblings Mavis, James, and Katherine. He graduated from Clifton Forge High School and VPISU (VA Tech) with a degree in...
Herbert Rexrode, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Herbert Franklin “J.R.” Rexrode Jr., 52, of Warm Springs, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born March 30, 1970 in Bath County, a son of Herbert Franklin “Frankie” and Ella Mae (Ryder) Rexrode of Warm Springs.
An outdoorsman, J.R. loved fishing, boating, and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren....
Vivian D. Walsh
Mar 11, 2023
Vivian "Vicki" Leigh Davidson Walsh, age 83, wife of Maywood "Tony" Walsh, of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born March 5, 1940 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Davidson, Jr and wife, Thelma Cornelia (Ritchie) Davidson.
Vicki made it into medical history books when she...
Susan (Whitelaw) Murray
Mar 9, 2023
Susan D. (Whitelaw) Murray, age 78, of Eldersburg, MD, passed away on March 9, 2023 at Peak Healthcare at Copper Ridge in Sykesville, MD, following her battle with cancer.
Born in Hot Springs, VA, Mrs. Murray was raised in Monterey, VA and Edgemere, MD, a daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby Frances (Smith) Whitelaw.
She met the love of...
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