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Nina Smith

Nina Smith

Jan 6, 1996

Nina Virginia (Siron) Smith, 50, of McDowell, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Saturday morning, January 6, 1996.

She was born June 6, 1945 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Eva Susan Puffenbarger and James Rodney Siron.

On Octobert 9, 1946, she married Louie Watler Smith, son of the late Rosie Puffenbarger...

Darlene Botkin

Darlene Botkin

Jan 6, 1996

Darlene Benton Botkin, 61, of Sugar Grove, died January 6, 1996 at Camelot Nursing Home after an extended illness. Darlene was born April 16, 1934 at at Narrows, Va., a daughter of  Bertha Johnson and was orphaned at an early age. She was reared by an aunt, Eula Wayne, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband,...

William Obaugh

William Obaugh

Jan 1, 1996

William Gilbert Obaugh, 68, of McDowell died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, January 1, 1996 at his residence.

Born at McDowell in Highland County, September 15, 1927, the son of  of Roy Gilbert and Myrtle Flesher Obaugh. He married Wilma Hodge on January 29, 1949 at Staunton, a union of 45 years.

He...

Donald Hiner

Donald Hiner

Dec 29, 1995

Donald "Donnie" Eugene Hiner, 58, of Monterey, died Friday, December 29, 1995 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born July 7, 1937, at Monterey, a son of Mary Madeline Hiner.

He was a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church.

Donnie is survived by three aunts, Vergie Hiner, Ruth Johnson...

Lois Bird

Lois Bird

Dec 25, 1995

Lois W. Bird, 54, of Harriosnburg died Monday morning, December 25, 1995 in an automobile accident in Highland County,

She was born January 3, 1941 at New Holland, Pa., a daughter of Daniel and Marian (Rutt) Weaver.

She was a member of the Hightown United Methodist Church and affiliate member of the Asburty United Methodist...

Ann Lockridge

Ann Lockridge

Dec 19, 1995

Ann M. Lockridge, 78, of Williamsville, died on Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at Bath County Community Hospital.

She was born on February 9, 1917 at Williamsville, a daughter of Robert Glendye and Janie Belle (Ervine) McClintic.

She was a member of Williamsville Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School. She operated...

Anna Ralston

Anna Ralston

Dec 17, 1995

Anna Lou Ralston, 60, died on Sunday, December 17, 1995 at Augusta Medical Center.

She was born on February 19, 1935 at Head Waters, a daughter of Owen Reese and Louie (Armstrong) McCray.

She was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church and operated Ralston's Grocery for several years.

Surviving are her husband, Robert B. Ralston Sr.; four sons, Michael of...

Janet Grant

Janet Grant

Dec 13, 1995

The funeral for Janet Ruth Lockridge Grant, 88, of Lake Wylie, S.C. and formerly of McDowell will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell.

The Rev. Timothy Strock will conduct the service. Burial will be in the Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton.

Mrs. Grant died December 13, 1995, at the...

Glenna Puffenbarger

Glenna Puffenbarger

Dec 8, 1995

Glenna Elizabeth Puffenbarger, 78, of Sugar Grove, WV, died on Friday, December 8, 1995 at her residence.

She was born on September 8, 1917 at Sugar Grove, a daughter of Gordon and Lula (Puffenbarger) Smith.

She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, VFW Post 9666 Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens. She had been employed...

Iris Waybright

Iris Waybright

Dec 5, 1995

The funeral for Iris Geneva Ratcliffe Waybright, 75, Colonial Beach, will be held at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell.

The Rev. Jerry Ginn will conduct the service. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.

Mrs. Waybight died December 5, 1995 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

She was born December 1, 1920 in...

Daisy Arbogast

Daisy Arbogast

Dec 3, 1995

The funeral for Daisy Neil Fleisher Arbogast, 91, Franklin WV., will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, Va.

Pastor Peggy Hurlbutt will conduct the service. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.

Mrs. Arbogast died December 3, 1995, at Avante Nursing Home in Harrisonburg, Va..

She was...

Billy Triplett

Billy Triplett

Nov 24, 1995

Billy Lee Triplett, 54, of Blue Grass, died Friday, November 24, 1995 at his residence.

He was born November 25, 1940 at Boone, NC, a son of Tracy and Opal (Rhymer) Triplett.

He was a plumber for 28 years with the same company.

He is survived by his widow, Shirley (Gum) Triplett; a...

Nannie Graham

Nannie Graham

Nov 24, 1995

Nannie Catherine Graham, 79, formerly of McDowell, died Friday, November 24, 1995 at The Springs Nursing Home where she had been a resident for several years.

She was born September 29, 1916, at Bath County, a daughter of William M. and Docie L. (Conner) Karr.

She was a homemaker and a member of McDowell United...

Violet Lindsay

Violet Lindsay

Nov 14, 1995

The funeral for Violet Marie Lindsay, 81, Monterey, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Obaugh Funeral Home.

The Revs. Donald Rose and Jerry Ginn will conduct the service. Burial will be in the Monterey Cemetery.

Mrs. Lindsay died November 14, 1995, at her home.

She was born July 23, 1914, in...

Minnie Vandevander

Minnie Vandevander

Nov 12, 1995

The funeral for Minnie Catherine Vandevander, 62, McDowell, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Obaugh Funeral Home.

The Rev. Timothy Strock will conduct the service. Burial will be in the McKendree Cemetery.

Mrs. Vandevander died November 12, 1995, at her home.

She was born...

Dora Rexrode

Dora Rexrode

Nov 2, 1995

Dora S. Rexrode, 85, of Moyers, WV, died on Thursday, November 2, 1995 at Rockingham Memorial Hosptail, Harrisonbug, Va.

She was born on March 14, 1910 at Moyers, a daughter of William Edward and Louise Christina (Puffenbarger) Simmons.

She was a housewife, homemaker and member of St. Paul Lutheran Church....

John McMichael

John McMichael

Oct 29, 1995

John W. McMichael, 85, of Mustoe, died Sunday, October 29, 1995 at Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born February 21, 1910 at St. Louis, Mo., a son of John W. and Sarah Spellman McMichael.

Mr. McMichael retired as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army.

He was survived by his wife, Betty...

Alice Arbogast

Alice Arbogast

Oct 12, 1995

Alice M. Arbogast, 84, died Thursday morning, October 12, 1995 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Staunton.

She was born May 26, 1911, at Blue Grass, a daughter of Josia and Lucy (Slaton) Puffenbarger.

She was a housewife and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death...

E. Smith

E. Smith

Oct 10, 1995

E. Dale Smith, 57, of Monterey, died on Tuesday, October 10, 1995 at his residence.

He was born at Monterey, a son of Virginia Smith.

Surviving are his widow, Bernice Smith of Monterey; a sister, Patsy Varner of McDowell; and two sons, Garry and Larry Smith, both of Monterey.

A service will be...

Frances "Tessie" Nichols

Frances "Tessie" Nichols

Oct 7, 1995

Frances Louise "Tessie" Nichols, 73, of McDowell, died October 7, 1995 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Mrs. Nichols was born October 2, 1921, in Goshen and was a daughter of Audrey Martin.

She was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband, Leslie Z. Nichols; two daughters, Connie Bruce of Annandale,...

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