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Mary "Ruth" Propst
May 25, 2021
Mary "Ruth" Propst, 85, of Hinton, VA and formerly of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA.
She was born June 21, 1935 at Franklin and was the daughter of the late William Harrison Kile and Dessie Mae Kesner Kile.
Ruth had worked at Wampler's, Shifflett's, Traditions and Thomas...
Ruth Marie Miller
May 22, 2021
Ruth Marie Miller, 70, of Timberville, VA died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Augusta Medical Center at Fishersville.
She was born April 8, 1951 at Whitmer, WV and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Warner and Ruby Ellen Mowery Warner.
She had worked at Metro Pants and Sun Wave and had retired from...
Fred Clinton Kimble, Jr.
May 20, 2021
Fred Clinton Kimble, Jr., 85, of Upper Tract, WV passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
He was born December 24, 1935 at Upper Tract and was the son of the late Fred Clinton Kimble, Sr. and Eula Mae Hedrick Kimble.
J.R. served in the U.S. Army. He was a truck...
Thomas Alan "Tom" Roy
May 20, 2021
Thomas Alan "Tom" Roy, 57, of Upper Tract, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home.
He was born January 1, 1964 at Fort Kent, Maine and was the son of Shirley (Jensen) Roy of Tucson, Arizona and the late Valere Roy.
Tom was a 1982 graduate of Wisdom High School in St....
Paula Jeanne Harman Raynar
May 19, 2021
Paula Jeanne Harman Raynar, beloved wife of Karl and loving mother to John and Laurel, departed this life on May 19, 2021 in State College, PA.
Paula was born on October 11, 1948 to the late John and Pauline Harman of Franklin. Growing up in Pendleton County, Paula took an early role in community service and helping...
Bessie Rae Riley
May 16, 2021
Bessie Rae Riley (Stotler), 51, of Paw Paw, WV passed away at her home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
She is survived by her husband, Craig Riley; children, Dalton Craig Riley and Delylah Sunshyne Richards; parents, Mary Skiver and stepfather, Mike Skiver, Sr., along with stepmother, Kathy Ginevan; her siblings, Shelly Brown (Ginevan), Luke Ginevan, Julie Ginevan,...
Siglinde Ullrich Bullett
May 11, 2021
Siglinde Ullrich Bullett, 85, of Paw Paw, WV passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home.
She was born March 17, 1936 at Kassel, Germany and was the daughter of the late Heinrich Ullrich and Else Riese Ullrich.
Siglinde had worked at Raygold and retired from National Fruit after 30 years. She was also...
Virginia Grace Riggleman
Apr 26, 2021
Virginia Grace Riggleman, 83, of Harrisonburg, Virginia passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Willow Estates in Penn Laird, VA.
She was born December 23, 1937 at Seneca Rocks, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Elmer Kisamore and Mabel (Sites) Kisamore.
Grace retired from the Powhatan Correctional Facility in State Farm, Virginia. ...
John Franklin Homan
Apr 11, 2021
Please join John's family as they celebrate his life, sharing stories and memories, at New Street United Methodist Church, 202 West New Street in Shepherdstown, WV on Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 PM. For the safety of all who attend, the wearing of face coverings would be most appreciated.
On Sunday, April 11, 2021, John...
Michael Lee Stotler
Apr 8, 2021
Michael Lee Stotler, 62, of Moundsville, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Douglas Robinette, in Paw Paw, West Virginia.
He was born August 21, 1958 at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia and was the son of the late Thomas Oliver Stotler and Alberta Irene Stotler.
...Tina Renee Kimble
Apr 8, 2021
Tina Renee Kimble, 57, of Flint Hill, VA, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA.
She was born July 9, 1963 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was the daughter of Ethel Irene Dow Wells of Hidden Springs Senior Assisted Living in Front Royal, Virginia, and...
James "Jim" B. Blizzard
Mar 7, 2021
James "Jim" B. Blizzard, 90, of Brandywine, WV passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV.
He was born July 9, 1930 at Dunbar, WV and was the son of the late Andrew Thomas Blizzard and Hallie May Nunley Blizzard.
Jim was a 1948 graduate of Dunbar High School...
Velda Jean Gilkeson
Mar 5, 2021
Velda Jean Gilkeson, 76, of Dayton, VA went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 5, 2021. She passed away at Bridgewater Retirement Community.
She was born July 5, 1944 at Franklin, WV and was the daughter of the late Russell Propst and Verna Hammer Propst.
Velda was a 1963 graduate of Franklin High School. ...
Avanell Bible Judy
Feb 22, 2021
Avanell Bible Judy, 96, of Franklin, West Virginia passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Born May 21, 1924 at Buffalo Hills near Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Ada Lena Bible Wimer.
Avanell worked at Hanover Shoe Company...
Thomas Harry Smith
Feb 16, 2021
Thomas Harry Smith, 64, of Paw Paw, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the home of his son, Steven.
He was born December 3, 1956 at Philadelphia, PA and was the son of the late Thomas Smith and Mary McCaffrey Smith.
He worked as a stone mason.
Surviving are –...
Rachael Louise Vanmeter
Feb 13, 2021
Rachael Louise VanMeter, 34, of Timberville, VA and formerly of Upper Tract, WV passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA.
She was born January 21, 1987 at Petersburg, WV and was the daughter of the late John Henry VanMeter and Sandra Dale (Poole) VanMeter.
Rachael was a 2005 graduate of...
Paula Miller
Feb 5, 2021
Paula Miller, 69, of Hedgesville, WV passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV.
She was born December 20, 1951 at Berkeley Springs, WV and was the daughter of the late Curtis F. Shambaugh and Joan Lorraine Albright Shambaugh.
Paula worked for American Woodmark and Morgan County Senior Life Services. ...
Martha Jane Ratliff
Jan 28, 2021
Martha Jane Ratliff, 64, of Franklin, WV passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.
She was born September 14, 1956 at Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Robert Currence and Rosalea Teter Currence.
She had managed a moving company and also worked for Naval Air Station...
Lucy G. Propst
Jan 24, 2021
Lucy G. Propst, 89, of Sugar Grove, WV passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She was born January 7, 1932 at Ruddle, WV and was the daughter of the late Olin Frederick "Poodie" Smith and Margaret Pauline Miller Smith.
Lucy graduated from Franklin High School, and retired...
Richard E. Ryan
Jan 17, 2021
Richard E. Ryan, 80, of Paw Paw, WV passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Hampshire Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Romney, WV.
He was born August 7, 1940 at Cumberland, Maryland and was the son of the late Con Ryan and Joy Sirbaugh Ryan.
He had worked for Consolidated Orchard, Vesuvius, Borderline and...
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