Obituaries

Irene Ruth Sampson Aynes

RONCEVERTE, W.Va. — Mrs. Irene Ruth Sampson Aynes, 96, formerly of Covington, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at Lewisburg Healthcare Center, Ronceverte, W.Va. She was the wife of the late Earin Clifford Aynes. Mrs. Aynes was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Clifton Forge, the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Sampson and Elvira Wilhelm Sampson. In her youth, she attended […]

Harry Lee ‘Pete’ Alston Sr.

CLIFTON FORGE — Harry Lee “Pete” Alston Sr., 88, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Pete was born June 24, 1935, in Granville, N.C., to the late Floyd and Ethel Thorpe Alston. He worked in the maintenance department of the former Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital and also Alleghany Regional Hospital, and […]

Arnold Wayne Sparks

CLIFTON FORGE — Arnold Wayne Sparks, 75, of Clifton Forge, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born Feb. 10, 1949, in Clifton Forge, to the late Rev. William E. Sparks and Violet M. Mabry Sparks. Arnold was a lifelong firefighter, dedicating his life to serving the […]

David Oscar Bird Sr.

PROVIDENCE FORGE — David Oscar Bird Sr., 70, of Providence Forge, was born on July 13, 1953, and departed this life on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren M. and Ruth H. Bird; nephew, Cory L. Bird; and a beloved pet cat, Miss Kitty. He leaves behind a loving wife, Carolyn L Bird; […]

Kristie Ann Hayslett

CLIFTON FORGE — Kristie Anne Hayslett, 43, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born Nov. 23, 1980, in Low Moor, to Harvey F. Hayslett and the late, Kathy Anne Hostetter Dodd. She is survived by a son, Caleb Bowen; two sisters, Lorie Hayslett and Tonya Hayslett; a brother, Jamie Hayslett; her fiancé, Harold […]

Anita Hepler Redman

COVINGTON — Anita Hepler Redman, 61, of Covington, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence. Anita was born Feb. 10, 1963, in Union, W.Va., and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Charles W. Hepler Sr. and Daisy Wright Hepler. Surviving is her husband for 43 years, Paul Gary Redman; two daughters, Jennifer Hicks, and Jessica and […]

Rodney Dale Redifer

CHURCHVILLE — Rodney Dale Redifer, 73, of Churchville, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab in Staunton. He was born on Oct. 1, 1950, in Mt. Solon, son of the late Charles “Chuck” Leonard and Reba Pauline Moneymaker Redifer. He was a graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and received several certifications in construction […]

John Odd Heath

CLIFTON FORGE — John Odd Heath, 83, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his residence. John was born on April 17, 1940, in Taunton, Mass., to the late Ivan Merrel Heath and Ethel Gladys L’Heureux Christy. He was a retired communications specialist for the United States Air Force and was a family-oriented person. He loved chihuahuas, reading, […]

Martha Mae Murray Hutchison

STAUNTON — Martha Mae Murray Hutchison, 79, widow of James “Jim” Hutchison, of Staunton and formerly of Mustoe, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility after a short illness. She was born May 14, 1944, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late John Guy Murray and Margaret Byington Murray. Inspired by her brothers’ actions and […]


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