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Olie Bardon Warner

Olie Bardon Warner

Feb 10, 2023

 

 

Olie “Bardon” Warner, 88, husband of Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Gum) Warner of Blue Grass, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 19, 1934 in Riverton, WV a son of the late Emory John and Tena Catherine (Judy) Warner.

An active member of his community, Bardon was a member...

Thomas Albert Warner

Thomas Albert Warner

Feb 6, 2023

 

 

Thomas “Tom” Albert Warner, 89, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1933 in Teter Gap, a son of the late Boyd Warner and Clara Susan Arbaugh.

A star athlete while attending Circleville High School, Tom played football as a running back and was even offered a...

Mary Louise Eckard

Mary Louise Eckard

Feb 5, 2023

 

Mary Louise (Hiner) Eckard, 86, of Mount Sidney, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her home.

She was born December 12, 1936 in Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Vergie Mae (Hiner) Hiner. On September 23, 1955 she married Robert Kenton Eckard, who preceded her in death on August 11, 1995.

Mrs. Eckard was...

Helen Gray Leach

Helen Gray Leach

Jan 31, 2023

 

Helen Gray Leach, 91, of Head Waters, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home.

She was born March 7, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Bishop) Leach.

Ms. Leach was a member of the former Headwaters Presbyterian Chapel and enjoyed attending and visiting with McDowell Presbyterian Church in her later years.

Known as a...

Ronald Douglas "R.D." Robinson

Ronald Douglas "R.D." Robinson

Jan 28, 2023

 

 

Ronald Douglas "R.D." Robinson, age 83, widower of Sandra Neill Robinson, of the Williamsville community in Highland County, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Born October 30, 1939, in West Palm Beach, Florida, he was the son of the late Belo Gurdon and Margaret Paulene (Mitchell) Robinson.

In 1972 R.D. moved his...

Michael Craig Veasey

Michael Craig Veasey

Jan 24, 2023

 

Michael Craig Veasey, 85, died peacefully on January 24, 2023 in Monterey, at home with his family. 

He was born in Virginia, December 31, 1937, a son of the late Captain Alexander Craig Veasey, USN, of Philadelphia, Pa. and Frances Guy Davis Veasey of Norfolk. Families of both of his parents were descendants of early settlers in the Eastern...

Edward Joseph Murray

Edward Joseph Murray

Jan 23, 2023

 

On January 23, 2023, Edward Joseph Murray, Jr. passed away at age 78. Born in Baltimore, Edward was raised in Brooklyn Park, Maryland and married Susan Murray Whitelaw on February 19, 1966. He retired from Continental Can Company where he worked for 40 years as a machinist. Edward was an avid fan of professional wrestling and professional bowling. He...

Eddie Wayne Malcolm

Eddie Wayne Malcolm

Jan 16, 2023

 

Eddie Wayne Malcolm, 68, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 30, 1954 in Staunton, a son of the late Clement Guy Malcolm and the late Mary Virginia (Simmons) Bosserman.

A Christian man, Eddie was baptized and raised in St. Paul Church and over the past several years...

Beatrice Karin King

Beatrice Karin King

Jan 14, 2023

 

Beatrice Karin King, 89, of Largo, Fla. passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home with family beside her.

She was born in Mill Gap, Va. on May 21, 1933 to Oscar and Pearl (Chestnut) Dill, who have preceded her in death.

Beatrice is survived by a daughter, Cleo, of Colorado Springs, Co.

A graveside memorial service in Wade...

Robbie McLaughlin Faris

Robbie McLaughlin Faris

Jan 12, 2023

 

 

Robbie Gill (McLaughlin) Faris, 93, of Dayton passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Bridgewater Home.

She was born in Dayton on February 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Hunter Aubrey and Marjorie May (McNeal) McLaughlin.

A homemaker, Mrs. Faris worked in Charlotte, N.C. alongside of her husband as bookkeeper in their international trade business. Additionally, she...

James Leland Swecker

James Leland Swecker

Jan 12, 2023

 

James “Jim” Leland Swecker, 88, of Monterey passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born July 13, 1934 in Blue Grass, a son of the late Jennings Judy and Maria Tate (Sterrett) Swecker. A graduate of Blue Grass High School, Jim went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree...

Myrtle Virginia Simmons

Myrtle Virginia Simmons

Jan 5, 2023

 

Myrtle Virginia (Simmons) Simmons, 99, formerly of Staunton, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at English Meadows Assisted Living in Crozet.

She was born in Doe Hill, January 3, 1924, a daughter of the late William Albert and Lydia Frances (Crummett) Simmons. She married Edward Charles Simmons, who predeceased her May 19, 1982.

A devout Christian, Mrs. Simmons was...

Bebe Avernell Hiner

Bebe Avernell Hiner

Jan 2, 2023

**Memorial service date and time have been added**Bebe Avernell (Neal) Hiner life’s journey ended on January 2, 2023, after a brief illness.

She was born on July 13, 1930, in Albemarle, NC, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Reba Novella (Kramer) Neal. Bebe married John William Hiner on January 29, 1955, who preceded her in death.

She graduated from Monterey...

John A. Burke

John A. Burke

Jan 2, 2023

 

John Allen Burke, 75, of the Back Creek Community of Highland, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 26, 1947, a son of the late John George and Eleanor (O’Hanlon) Burke. He married Susan Simpson, who predeceased him May 18, 2003.

Following his retirement as a detective with the D.C....

Ruth Marie Moyers

Ruth Marie Moyers

Dec 31, 2022

 

Ruth Marie Moyers, 95, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 surrounded by family at the home of her son.

She was born in West Virginia on November 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Oscar Ray and Mary Catherine (Kesner) Thorn. On July 2, 1949 she married Rembert Dewey Moyers who predeceased her on June...

Christopher William Doss

Christopher William Doss

Dec 27, 2022

 

Christopher William Doss, 17, of Arrington, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 as the result of a vehicle accident.

He was born November 25, 2005 in Lynchburg.

Always eager to learn, Christopher was enrolled in career and technical education courses at Amherst County High School and aspired to become a hyperbaric welder. He loved to draw, read, and was...

Micah Ernest Miller

Micah Ernest Miller

Dec 19, 2022

 

Micah Ernest Miller, 42, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away, Monday, December 19, 2022.

He was born March 13, 1980 the son of Basil and Dixie (Hook) Miller of Waynesboro.

A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Micah went on to serve with the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge, he worked as a marine engineer and merchant marine with several...

Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson

Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson

Dec 18, 2022

 

Sharon Faye (Rexrode) Nelson, 73, of Staunton, passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

She was born in Blue Grass on November 29, 1949, the only child of the late Samuel “Ralph” and Lois Colliene (Newman) Rexrode. On Nov. 22, 1978, she married Jennings Bryan Nelson, who predeceased her on September 11,...

Clemet Halterman

Clemet Halterman

Dec 16, 2022

 

Clemet Halterman, 95, of Franklin, WV, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1927 in Pendleton, a son of the late George Washington and Clara (Simmons) Halterman. On December 17, 1946 he married Frances Virginia Hedrick, who predeceased him July 16, 2007.

An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Halterman enjoyed time spent hunting and...

Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr.

Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr.

Dec 14, 2022

 

Frank Chaplin Stanley Jr., 97, formerly of Millboro, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount.

He was born in Millboro, March 16, 1925, a son of the late Frank Chaplin and Sarah Elizabeth (Shaffer) Stanley. On March 12, 1947 he married Gladys Lucille Liptrap, who preceded him in death on July...

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