Wendell Doyle
May 23, 1997
Wendell Holmes Doyle, 61, died Friday night, May 23, 1997 at Bath County Community Hospital.
He was born March 5, 1936 at Bolar, a son of Orvie M. and Carrie (Carpenter) Doyle.
He was self-employed grounds keeper. He was a member of the Hot Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Bussard...
Dorothy Varner
May 13, 1997
A graveside service for Dorothy Brown Varner, 80, Head Waters, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Sugar Grove, WV The Rev. Chris Weitzel will conduct the service.
Mrs. Brown died Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at bath County Community Hospital.
She was born August 18,1916, in Bath County and was...
Emmett Rexrode
May 3, 1997
Emmett Franklin Rexrode, 87, Moyers, WV, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Rexrode was born December 31, 1909, in Brandywine, WV and was the son of the late Frank and Sally Puffenbarger Rexrode.
He was a farmer and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church.
On May 13, 1934,...
Jodie Simmons
Apr 25, 1997
Jodie Blanche Simmons, 90, of Monterey, died on Friday, April 25, 1997 at Bridgewater Home, where she had been a resident for 12 years.
She was born on July 13, 1906 at Durbin, WV, a daughter of George Eunice and Luella (Simmons) Simmons.
On August 25, 1928, she was married to Perry Simmons, who died...
Lester Halterman
Apr 5, 1997
Lester Wayne Halterman, 47, of Monterey, died on Saturday, April 5, 1997 at his residence.
He was born on February 18, 1950 at Monterey, a son of Howard Lester and Marie (White) Halterman.
A member of Asbury Methodist Church, he was a farmer.
In addition to his parents of Monterey, he is survived...
Roy Robertson Sr.
Apr 3, 1997
Roy Vaiden Robertson Sr., 78, of Bolar, died on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center.
He was born on October 25, 1918 at Monterey, a son of George Allen and Daisy (Terry) Robertson.
He was a farmer, served in the Army, was on the Highland County Board of...
Clara Saville
Apr 1, 1997
Clara (Ayers) Saville, 76, of Baltimore, died on April 1, 1997 at Meridian Cursing Center.
She was born on September 4, 1920 at Covington, Va, a daughter of Wilmer and Susie (Miller) Ayers.
Her husband, Jarry Saville, preceded her in death.
Surviving are three brothers, Edward K. of Fort Howard, Joe E. of...
Walter Eckard
Mar 31, 1997
Walter Edwin Eckard, 81, of Sugar Grove, WV, died Monday morning, March 31, 1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 12, 1915 at Sugar Grove, a son of James Pickney and Mary (Puffenbarger) Eckard.
He was a member of the St. Michael Lutheran Church. He was a logger. He is the last surviving member...
William "Billy" Reynolds
Mar 25, 1997
William "Billy" Robert Reynolds, 28, died Tuesday morning, March 25, 1997, at Augusta Medical Center.
He was born July 20, 1968 at Staunton, a son of John B. and Marlene (Newman) Reynolds.
He was a member of Monterey Presbyterian Church and the Highland Handy Group. He graduated from Highland High School in 1990.
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Virginia "Sis" Sullenberger
Mar 15, 1997
Virginia Vaiden "Sis" Sullenberger, of Monterey died Saturday, March 15, 1997.
She was the daughter of Algernon and Mary (Collier) Vaiden.
She was a member of Monterey Presbyterian Church; DAR, Jack Jouett Chapter, and the Monterey Garden Club.
Surviving are a son, Don Sullenbereger III of Monterey; and two grandchildren.
Her...
Hazel Smith
Mar 6, 1997
Hazel Jones Smith, 86, formerly of Harisonburg and Manor of Natural Bridge Adult Home, died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 11 a.m., where she had been a resident for one week.
She was born June 20, 1910, in Sugar Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Pinkney O. and Martha Puffenbarger Smith.
She was a...
George McWhorter
Mar 1, 1997
George Ellsworth McWhorter, Jr. 78, of Monterey died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center.
He was born October 11, 1918 at Milledgeville, Georgia, the sone of George Ellsworth McWhorter and May DeSaussure.
Mr. McWhorter spent four years in the Army Air Corps during World War II and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in...
Elmer Ruckman
Feb 24, 1997
Elmer Lyndon Ruckman, 82, of Hightown died Monday, February 24, 1997 at Memorial Mission Hospital at Ashville, N.C.
He was born June 15, 1914 at Blue Grass, a son of John and Clemmie (Hevener) Ruckman.
He was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church and was a charter member of Blue Grass Ruritan Club...
Doris Wilson
Feb 19, 1997
Doris (Jusy) Wilson, 79, of Monterey, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 26, 1918 at Franklin, WV, a daughter of Charles H. and Mary Eva (Keister) Judy.
She was a member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church. She was a school teacher for 43 years in Bath and Highland counties...
Richard Steele
Feb 16, 1997
Richard C. Steele, 74, of Blue Grass, died Sunday morning, February 16, 1992 at Bath County Community Hospital.
He was born August 16, 1922 at Islesboro, Maine.
Mr. Steele was a wood carver 59 years. His carvings were featured in "Camptain's Courageouse," a made-for-T.V. movie. PBS "Virginia Currents" also featured and interviewed him in September...
Kwinton King
Feb 13, 1997
Kwinton Omar King, 42, formerly of Monterey, died Thursday, February 13, 1997 at King Geroge in a construction accident.
He was born November 20, 1954, at Hot Springs, a son of Omar H. and Darlie (Gutshall) King.
He was a welder and a member of Boiler Makers Local Lodge 193 in Baltimore.
Surviving...
Mazie Ralston
Feb 10, 1997
Mazie Frances Ralston, 90, of Monterey died Monday evening, February 10, 1997 at Friendship Manor Nursing Center in Roanoke.
She was born October 2, 1906 at Mustoe, a daughter of Tildon ad Lillie Florence (Turner) Robertson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis R. Ralson on April 23, 1991; a son, Chales L....
Berlie Simmons
Feb 8, 1997
Berlie E. Simmons, 64, of Monterey, died on Saturday, Febuary 8, 1997 at the Springs Nursing Home.
He was born on July 3, 1932 at Highland County, a son of Charles P. and Eva Lona (Moats) Simmons.
He was plumber and a former member of the Hgihland County Volunteer Fire...
Della Powers
Feb 7, 1997
Delia Jane (Smith) Powers, 60, of Fort Washington Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Highland County, died Friday, February 7, 1997 at Fort Washington Hospital.
She was born December 5, 1937 at Highland County, a daughter of Samuel and Clara (Simmons) Smith.
She was a restaurant manager before her retirement.
Surviving are three sons, dale...
Gertrude Gwinn
Jan 28, 1997
Gertrude (Coursey) Gwinn, 98 of Deland, Fla. died on Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at Mariner Health Care of Deland.
She was born on September 27, 1898 in Williamsville, Va., a daughter of Franklin and Rose (Fransworth) Coursey.
On March 27, 1917 she was married to Layton Gwinn, who died on March 3, 1972.
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