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Janet G. Grogg

Janet G. Grogg

Jul 26, 1992

Janet G. Grogg, 85, of Hightown, died Sunday evening, July 26, 1992 in the Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin, WV.

She was born June 14, 1907 in Highland County and was the daughter of the late John Robert and Alta (Slayton) Griffin.

She was a member of Highland Baptist. She lived in Virginia  most of her life. She was a Staunton resident...

Wlmer Garnett Simmons

Wlmer Garnett Simmons

Jun 19, 1992

Elmer Garnett Simmons, 54, of Virginia Beach Medi-Center, died Friday, June 19, 1992.

He was born May 20, 1938 in Highland County, a son of Clara Simmons.

He was a member of Hiner Brethren Church and had been employed by the city of Staunton before an injury.

Survivors include three daughters, Cheryle Wright of Staunton, Patsy Clayton of Waynesboro and Donna Knuckols of...

Charles Edward Buchanan

Charles Edward Buchanan

Jun 13, 1992

Charles Edward Buchanan, 74, of Arlington died Saturday, June 13, 1992 at Arlington Hospital.

He was born February 7, 1918 at Willis Wharf, and was the son of the late Alexander J. and Lucille Belote Buchanan. On April 17, 1948 he married Frances McClung, who survives of Arlington.

Mr. Buchanan was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the...

Grace Virginia Hannah

Grace Virginia Hannah

Jun 10, 1992

Grace Virginia Hannah, 84, a retired farmer of Marlinton and formerly of Mustoe, died Wednesday night, June 10, 1992 at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 2, 1902 at Mustoe, a daughter of Charles D. and Rebecca A. Corbett. On August 24, 1930 she married Hubert H. Hannah, who died September 29, 1983.

She was a member of Victory Chapel Advent...

Woodsie L. Williams

Woodsie L. Williams

Jun 8, 1992

Woodsie L. Williams, 79, died Monday, June 8, 1992 at the Springs Nursing Center.

She was born November 8, 1912 at Mill Gap, a daughter of the late Samuel Ellis and Anna (Poage) Williams.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.

Ms. Williams was a member of the Beulah Presbyterian Church. She was the last survivor of her immediate...

Earl Letcher Gutshall

Earl Letcher Gutshall

Jun 6, 1992

Earl Letcher Gutshall, 60, of Elkhart, Ind., formerly of Highland County, Va. died Saturday, June 6, 1992 at his home.

He was born October 14, 191 at Vanderpool, Va. , a son of Ray and Florence (Corbett) Gutshall.

On November 18, 1950 he married Julia A. Johnson, who survives.

He served in the Army and was a self-employed driver for American Cargo Co.

In...

George W. Hogshead

George W. Hogshead

May 20, 1992

George W. Hogshead, 92, died Wednesday, May 20, 1992 at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg.

He was born February 22, 1900 at Sangersville, a son of Charles Arthur and Jesse Bell (Phillips) Hogshead.

On February 20, 1926 he married Hallie Ervine, who died January 24, 1987.

He was a member and elder of McDowell Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Highland Masonic...

Mary Emma Hamilton

Mary Emma Hamilton

May 9, 1992

Mary Emma (McLaughlin) Hamilton, 98, of Mustoe died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 1992 at Springs Nursing Home, Hot Springs.

She was born on November 15, 1893 at Mustoe, a daughter of Ewen and Elizabeth (Hite) McLaughlin.

She was a member of Victory Advent Christian Church and the WHFM Society.

On June 28, 1913, when was married to Robert Kenton Hamilton who...

Martha Helmick

Martha Helmick

Aug 3, 1973

Martha Tobitha (Smith) Helmick, 57, who had resided in Monterey, left for a trip to Kentucky with her sister, Flora Helmick, and Flora’s friend, John Keyton on August 3, 1973, the trio never met their destination.

After decades of unanswered questions and endless searching, Martha’s remains were recovered from the Kentucky River near Clay Ferry Crossing in Lexington, Ky., on October...

Leah Keckley

Leah Keckley

Dec 31, 1969

Leah Swecker Keckley, 98, of Blue Grass, died on Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at Pendleton Nursing Home.

She was born on January 15, 1900, at Blue Grass, a daughter of Eldridge and Almeda (Colaw) Swecker.

She was a member of Crabbottom Presbyterian Church. She attended James Madison University and taught school at Blue Grass.

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Lura Hook

Lura Hook

Dec 31, 1969

Lura Dyer (Hiner) Hook, 94, of Doe Hill, died Wednesday morning, May 31, 1995 in the Bridgewater Home.

She was born February 6, 1901 in Doe Hill, a daughter of Jared A. and Rebecca (Judy) Hiner.

In 1929, she married H. Burton Hook, who preceded here in death on June 5, 1959.

She...

Henry Babcock

Henry Babcock

Dec 31, 1969

Henry Ame Babcock of Monterey died at his home on Thursday, October 23, 2003.

Mr. Babcock was born in Rushville, Ill. On February 23, 1917, the son of Caroline G. and Henry Ame Babcock. He had no siblings.

He attended the Colorado School of Mines, where he later taught basic...

Nellie Susan Waybright

Nellie Susan Waybright

Dec 4, 1943

Nellie Susan (Mullenax) Waybright, 81, died Saturday, December 4, 1993 at Waynesboro Community Hospital.

She was born June 6, 1912 at Blue Grass, a daughter of Arron and Belia (Wimer) Mullenax.

She was a member of Forks of the Water United Brethren church, Highland County Senior Citizens and was retired from Aileen Inc. at Monterey.

Her husband, Ray Waybright, died...

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