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Rodger Dale Beverage

Rodger Dale Beverage

Dec 18, 1992

Rodger Dale Beverage, 41, of Nashville, Tn., and formally of Monterey, Va., died on Friday, December 18th, 1992 after a long illness.

 He was born on September 9th, 1951 in Staunton, Va., a son of Lawrence and Lalie (Varner) Beverage of Monterey.

He had been employed as food service manager for the Marriot Hotel in Nashville. He was a member of Seybert...

Erskine Pierce Newman

Erskine Pierce Newman

Dec 14, 1992

Erskine Pierce Newman, age 82, of Staunton, died Monday afternoon, December 14th, 1992 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.

He was born January 25th, 1910 in Blue Grass, a son of the late J. Walter and Sadie (Rexrode) Newman. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years, was a member...

Loleta Beatrice Whitelaw

Loleta Beatrice Whitelaw

Dec 13, 1992

Loleta Beatrice Whitelaw, age 64, of Ft. Howard, Md., and Mill Gap, died Sunday afternoon, December 19th, 1992 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

She was born February 28th, 1928, a daughter of Wilmer Marrion and Susie (Miller) Ayers.

On June 18th, 1946, she married John J. Whitelaw Sr.

She was a member of Green Hill United Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband,...

Thomas Edward Sprouse

Thomas Edward Sprouse

Dec 2, 1992

Thomas Edward Sprouse Sr., age 63, of Monterey, formerly of Churchville, died Wednesday evening, December 2nd, 1992 at his home.

He was born March 13, 1929 in Covington, Virginia, and was a son of the late Wilford and Theressia (Bazzrea) Sprouse.

He was a member of the Augusta Springs United Methodist Church and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War...

Donald Marshall McQuain

Donald Marshall McQuain

Nov 27, 1992

Donald Marshall McQuain, 71, of Staunton died on Friday evening, November 27th, 1992 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.

He was born on March 22, 1921 in Pendleton County, W. Va., a son of Samuel and Mary (Botkin) McQuain.

He was a member of Totten Chapel United Methodist Church and after 35 years retired from DuPont in 1983. He served in the Army in...

Elvert Harvey Puffenbarger

Elvert Harvey Puffenbarger

Nov 25, 1992

Elvert Harvey Puffenbarger, 85, of Headwaters died on Wednesday evening, November 25th, 1992 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.

He was born on February 11th, 1907 in Sugar Grove, W. Va., a son of John Frank and Annie (Moats) Puffenbarger.

His wife, Bessie Jane (Huffman) Puffenbarger, died on August 14th, 1976.

He was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren and was retired from...

Melvin Lewis Johnston

Melvin Lewis Johnston

Nov 7, 1992

Melvin Lewis Johnston, age 79, of Monterey died November 7th, 1992, at his home.

Mr. Johnston was born February 20th, 1913, in Monterey and was a son of the late Harry S. and Bessie Dickenson Johnston. 

He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation and had been a trustee of the Blue Grass Cemetery since 1946.

On July 21st, 1932, he married...

Randall Odell Roberts

Randall Odell Roberts

Nov 5, 1992

Randall Odell Roberts, age 65, of Burnsville, died on Thursday evening, November 5th, 1992 at his residence.

He was born on February 2nd, 1997 at Burnsville, a son of Clarence and Virginia (Pullin) Roberts. 

On August 22nd, 1952, he married Maxine Carter.

He served 22 years as an employee and later supervisor of CSX Railway System. He was a member of Burnsville United...

Georgia Ruth Helmick

Georgia Ruth Helmick

Nov 5, 1992

Georgia Ruth Helmick, 67, of Monterey, died on Thursday, November 5th, 1992 at her residence.

She was born on March 10, 1925 in Frost, W. Va., a daughter of Forrest and Uni Susan (Wall) Grimes.

On March 10th, 1965, she was married to Roland Helmick, who survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Doris Jean Grimes of Staunton,...

James Waverley Shifflett

James Waverley Shifflett

Oct 28, 1992

James “Nook” Waverley Shifflett Sr., of Doe Hill, age 56, died Wednesday afternoon, October 28th, 1992 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

He was born April 21st, 1936 in Hermitage, a son of Frank and Bertha Mae (Tyree) Shifflet.

He was self- employed as a painter for a number of years.

Survivors include four daughters, Cindy McDaniel of Monterey, Bonnie...

Burton McClintic Pullin

Burton McClintic Pullin

Oct 26, 1992

Burton McClintic Pullin, age 92, a retired livestock farmer of Staunton and formerly of McDowell, died Monday, October 26th, 1992, at King’s Daughters’ Hospital.

He was born May 24th, 1900 in McDowell and was a son of Frank J. and Betha Wooddell Pullin.

On October 6th, 1926, he married Emma Irene Flippo, who passed away February, 19th, 1983.

He was a member of...

Mildred Hope Hupman

Mildred Hope Hupman

Oct 23, 1992

Mildred Hope Hupman, age 55, of Mustoe died on Friday evening, October 23rd, 1992 of an apparent heart attack.

She was born on November 29th, 1936 in Headwaters, a daughter of Elsie Huffman. 

She was a member of Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the WH+FM society. She had been employed at...

Lester James Botkin

Lester James Botkin

Oct 16, 1992

Lester James Botkin, 85, a retired farmer of McDowell, died on Friday evening, October 16th, 1992 at Staunton Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on August 31st, 1907 in Doe Hill, a son of Allie McCray.

On April 16th, 1938, he married the former Beulah Varner.

He had worked at the Monterey Livestock Market for a number of years. He also did custom...

Alfred "Al" Smith McCoy

Alfred "Al" Smith McCoy

Oct 15, 1992

Alfred "Al" Smith McCoy, 63, of McDowell, died on Thursday afternoon, October 15, 1992 at Staunton Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on October 16, 1928 at Doe Hill a son of Lester E. McCoy of Liberty House Nursing Home, Harrisonburg and Rebecca Smith Summers of Harrisonburg.

He was a woodsman and had worked at the Taylor Ramsey sawmill at McDowell for...

Lucille Evans Dudley

Lucille Evans Dudley

Oct 15, 1992

Lucille Evans Dudley, 84, of Monterey died at her home in Iva, S.C., on October 15th,1992.

She was born November 11th 1907, in Iva South Carolina, and was a daughter of the late Brooks B. and Bessie Wiles Evans.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Dudley, in 1984 and her son, George Evans Dudley, in 1985.

Mrs. Dudley was...

Harness Earl Alt

Harness Earl Alt

Oct 8, 1992

Harness Earl "Jock" Alt, 90, of Verona died Thursday afternoon, October 8, 1992 in King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born August 7, 1902 in Grant County, WV, a son of the late David C. and Virginia (Kimble) Alt.

On October 9, 1927, he married Ella Viola Wagner who died December 15, 1980.

He had attended the United Methodist Church.

He was a retired farmer...

Johnny William Adkins

Johnny William Adkins

Oct 8, 1992

Johnny William Adkins, 48, of Swoope died Thursday morning, October 8, 1992 in King's Daughters' Hospital.

He was born May 19, 1944, a son of Ernest James and Lida Alice (Willis) Adkins.

He had attended the Mountain View Church of Christ and was a truck driver before his illness.

Survivors include two sons, Johnny William Jr. and Michael Wayne Adkins, both of Richmond;...

Herman Lowry

Herman Lowry

Sep 30, 1992

Herman Lowry, 81, of Waynesboro died Wednesday night, September 30, 1992 at Waynesboro Community Hospital.

He was born June 11, 1911 at Mustoe, a son of James A. and Viola (Edmund) Lowry. He was a woodsman and had retired from the city of Waynesboro in 1971.

Survivors include four sons, Berleus H. and James H., both of Waynesboro, Edward W. of Mustoe...

Charles Revercomb McCormick

Charles Revercomb McCormick

Sep 20, 1992

Charles Revercomb McCormick, 85, a farmer of Williamsville, died Sunday, September 20, 1992 at Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born June 11, 1907 at Williamsville, a son of Charles Hunter and Emma (Revercomb) McCormick. On May 19, 1943 he married Elsie Shinaberry.

He was a deacon and elder of Williamsville Presbyterian Church for many years. He had served as a member...

Mary Virginia Dudley

Mary Virginia Dudley

Sep 16, 1992

Mary Virginia Dudley, 102, of Hightown, died Wednesday evening, September 16,1992 in the Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin, WV.

She was the daughter of George David and Mary Susan (Hevener) Dudley, and was born in Hightown on September 9, 1890.

She was educated in her home and later attended Mary Baldwin College. She was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church, where...

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