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Cletus Roberts Sr.

Cletus Roberts Sr.

Feb 7, 2003

Cletus Anderson Roberts Sr., 64, of Burnsville, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at his residence.

He was born August 31, 1938 in Bath County, a son of the late Clarence Lacy and Mary Virginia Pullin Roberts.

On September 30, 1961, he married Ester Lorraine Wooddell.

Before his illness, he was employed at the...

Harlan "Shorty" Gutshall

Harlan "Shorty" Gutshall

Feb 5, 2003

Harlan “Shorty” Lakewood Gutshall, 68, of Richmond, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond.

He was born September 12, 1934 in Vanderpool, a son of John W.D. and Hazel C. Woods Gutshall.

He retired from Dixie Electric Supply in Richmond. He served two tours in Germany and one in Korea with...

Doreen Ralston

Doreen Ralston

Jan 26, 2003

Doreen Alberta Ralston, 85, of the Meadowdale community of Highland County, died Sunday, January 26, 2003 at The Springs Nursing Center.

She was born June 20, 1917 at Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Lawrence B. and Maude Gum Ralston.

Miss Ralston was a local artist. She owned and operated Woodlane, an antique and...

James Hevener

James Hevener

Jan 17, 2003

James Boice Hevener, 76, of Monterey, died Friday, January 17, 2003 at his residence.

He was born January 3, 1927 at Glen Ridge, N.J., a son of the late Sommers F. and Helene Boice Hevener.

On May 3, 1952, he married Barbara J. Klein.

Mr. Hevener was a self-employed artist. He was a...

Minnie Brogran

Minnie Brogran

Dec 19, 2002

Minnie E. Brogan, 93, of Oak Grove Manor in Waynesboro, died Thursday, December 19, 2002, at Augusta Medical Center.

She was born July 11, 1909 in the Trimble community of Highland County, a daughter of the late Harvey and Lydia Crummett Waggy.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Edward "Jake" Simmons

Edward "Jake" Simmons

Dec 17, 2002

Edward R. “Jake” Simmons, 71 of McDowell, died Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at his home.

He was born April 5, 1931 at Doe Hill, a son of the late William A. and Lydia Crummett Simmons. On February 3, 1953 he married Jean Hatcher. He was a retired bus driver for the Highland County Public...

Grace Griffin

Grace Griffin

Dec 6, 2002

Grace Margaret Griffin, 89, of the Vanderpool Community of Highland County, died Friday, December 6, 2002 at The Springs Nursing Center.

She was born December 4, 1913 at Mustoe a daughter of the late J. Robert and Altie Slayton Griffin.

Miss Griffin was a member of The Highland Baptist Church. After retiring from a position...

Robert "Bob" Duncan

Robert "Bob" Duncan

Dec 2, 2002

Robert “Bob” Hulcher Duncan, 68, of the Back Creek Community of Highland County went to be with his Lord, Monday, December 2, 2002.

He was born August 14, 1934 in Richmond, a son of the late James Alexander and Lorene Gladys McClung Duncan.

On August 27, 1960, he married Nancy...

Margaret Shanks

Margaret Shanks

Nov 16, 2002

Margaret “Faye” Arbogast Shanks, 52, of Charles City died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Memorial Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Shanks was born April 2, 1950, in Monterey, and was the daughter of Thelma Bowers Arbogast of Highland Springs and the late Delbert Arbogast.

She was an assistant manager and cashier at FasMart.

On...

Emory Fleisher Sr.

Emory Fleisher Sr.

Oct 30, 2002

Emory Dean Fleisher Sr., 71 of Franklin, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.

He was born July 6, 1931, in Franklin and was a son of Charles William and Daisy Nell Harper Fleisher.

He had worked in the maintenance department at Hanover Shoe Company for 16 years. He was...

J. Grant Woods

J. Grant Woods

Oct 29, 2002

J. Grant Woods, 97, of Monterey, died Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at the Springs Nursing Center.

Mr. Woods was born March 4, 1905, in the Mill Gap community of Highland County, and was a son of James Harmon and Lizzie Wade Woods.

He retired from the Virginia Department of Highways with 30 years of service....

Marianne Steele

Marianne Steele

Oct 24, 2002

Marianne F. Steele, 67, of Blue Grass, died Thursday, October 24, 2002, at her home.

Mrs. Steele was born April 20, 1935, in Washington, D.C., and was a daughter of the late Ramos Chapman and Margaret Tench Benham Feehan.

She was an executive secretary in Washington, D.C., before retiring and was a member of the...

Charles "Buck" Bodkin

Charles "Buck" Bodkin

Oct 21, 2002

Charles “Buck” Allen Bodkin, 58, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, October 21, 2002 at his residence.

He was born October 1, 1944 at Moyers, a son of Faye Rexrode Bodkin of Sugar Grove and the late Raymond S. Bodkin.

Mr. Bodkin worked at Wampler Foods for 31 years until his...

Julia Pennybacker

Julia Pennybacker

Oct 18, 2002

Julia Jane Pennybacker, 67, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, October 18, 2002 at her residence.

She was born March 24, 1935 at Sugar Grove, a daughter of the late Courtney Boyd and Lydia F. Puffenbarger Pennybacker.

Miss Pennybacker was a homemaker. She was a member of the Brushy Fork Full Gospel Church.

She...

Mazie Moyers

Mazie Moyers

Oct 17, 2002

Mazie Simmons Moyers, 82, of Monterey, died Thursday, October 17, 2002 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1920 at Mustoe a daughter of Luthur and Rachael Simmons Simmons.

On October 14, 1939, she married Harry Edward Moyers.

Mrs. Moyers was a member of Highland Baptist Church and the Presbyterian Womens Circle. She retired...

John Lockridge

John Lockridge

Oct 5, 2002

John Ervin Lockridge, 54, of Williamsville, died Saturday, October 5, 2002 in a farm related accident. He was born Augusta 18, 1948 at Hot Springs a son of the late John Leo and Ann McClintic Lockridge.

On May 1, 2002 he married Mae Loan.

Mr. Lockridge was a farmer. He was a member of the...

Marty Swartz Sr.

Marty Swartz Sr.

Oct 3, 2002

Marty James Swartz Sr., 91, of Bolar, died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at Alleghany Regional Hospital.

He was born November 6, 1910 at Madera, Pa., a son of Joseph and Annie Swartz.

He retired from Bratton Tie & Die in Detroit, Mich.

He is survived by...

Elmer Helmick

Elmer Helmick

Oct 1, 2002

Elmer Lee Helmick, 75, of Monterey, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Augusta Medical Center.

He was born October 18, 1926 in Durbin, W.Va., a son of Early and Betty Jane Simmons Helmick.

On June 22, 1946, he married Eva Louise Simmons.

Mr. Helmick retired in...

Pauline Sullenberger

Pauline Sullenberger

Sep 17, 2002

Pauline Siron Sullenberger, 80, of Monterey, died Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1922 at Doe Hill a daughter of Lloyd and Ruth Ferrote Siron.

Mrs. Sullenberger retired from Virginia Electric and Power Company. She had been employed by the Highland County Crafts for 10 years. She was a past member...

Carl Gutshall

Carl Gutshall

Sep 10, 2002

Carl Willard Gutshall, 90, of Monterey, died Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at Augusta Medical Center.

He was born on October 30, 1911 at Mustoe, the son of Clinton R. and Mamie Hite Gutshall.

He was preceded in death in 1985 by his wife, Mabel Armstrong Gutshall, and also by three...

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