The Obituary Section

Larry Lee Mckenney

, Virginia

He was born December 14 1942 in Mill Point West Virginia the son of the late Sidney Willard McKenney and Nellie May Waugh McKenney. He is survived by his significant other of 25 years Ilona Marita Page of Hot Springs Virginia four sons Dallas Aaron McKenney of Waldorf Maryland Richard Lee McKenney of Clifton Forge Virginia Jonathan Neil McKenney of Clifton Forge Larry Foscoe of Covington Virginia grandchildren Jennifer McKenney of Staunton Dakota McKenney of Clifton Forge Nathan McKenney of Clifton Forge and Hunter Foscoe of Clifton Forge three great grandchildren sister Nancy Green of Greenbank West Virginia daughtersinlaw Mary Mundy of Eagle Rock Virginia and Crystal McKenney of Clifton Forge his former wife Peggy Carpenter of Hot Springs Virginia along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Theresa McKenney and brothers Donald Norman Ivan Kirby Victor and Gary. I am sorry to hear…

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Robert Benjamin West

, Virginia

August 30, 2026

Robert Benjamin West 75 of Hot Springs Virginia formerly of Clifton Forge passed away Monday August 31 2026 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born July 6 1951 in Clifton Forge Virginia the son of the late Ernest Earl West and Vivian Lamb West. Robert was employed at JRE Enterprise as a laborer. He loved playing baseball and the Special Olympics. A graveside service will be held 1100 a.m. Wednesday September 9 2026 at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Clifton Forge Virginia with Mr. John Young officiating.

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Phyllis Tarbox Brogan

, Virginia

July 8, 2026

Phyllis Tarbox Brogan 77 of Hot Springs Virginia passed away Thursday July 9 2026 at the Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs. Beloved wife and mother Phyllis is survived by her two sons Brian Brogan and Albert Brogan both of Radford Virginia.

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James Henry Vestal

, Virginia

Hewas bornAugust 81956inMcRoss West Virginia thesonof the lateTheodoreFrancisVestalandEdith Wright Vestal. Jimwas a retiredVirginia State Trooperwith 17 years of service. Prior to becominga state policeofficerhe was a city police officer in Lewisburg and Rupert West Virginia. Jim was a recipient of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award and was instrumental in getting this program started in Bath County. He was a loving husband father grandfather and great grandfather. He was an avid hunter and golfer. He enjoyed spending time with his family playing the guitar especially the familys favorites CCR and Journey and sang in a family gospel group in his church in Rainelle many years ago. He is survived by his wife Lisa Williams Vestal of 37 years whom he married on November 30 1988. In addition to his wife he is survived by four children Jennifer Lefler fianc Brian Cardwell of Staunton Virginia Rebekah Walthall partner Joey Whitlock of…

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Carolyn Permele Landes Boyer

, Virginia

Carolyn Permele Landes Boyer 88 of Mountain Grove Virginia passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Wednesday September 30 2026. She was born March 2 1938 in Mountain Grove the daughter of the late Warwick Juanita Ryder Landes. She was married to the late Richard Merle Boyer her husband of 62 years who preceded her in death on August 6 2021. Carolyn was a registered nurse. She received her nursing degree from the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing. She provided decades of dedicated compassionate and skilled nursing to communities in Illinois Ohio and Oklahoma. Her husband served congregations as an ordained United Methodist minister and together they enriched many lives and created treasured friendships throughout their careers. Carolyn retired from nursing while working for Dr. Tarek Naguib in Enid Oklahoma. She returned to Mountain Grove to care for her sisters. Carolyn loved spending time with her…

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Kevin Lee Mcnally

, Virginia

May 26, 2026

Kevin Lee McNally 74 of Hot Springs Virginia passed away Wednesday May 27 2026 at his residence. He was born September 8 1951 in Takoma Park Maryland the son of the late James Francis McNally and Trovilla Curtis Suhr McNally. Kevin was a law enforcement officer with the U.S. Forest Service retiring in 2006 with over 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during Vietnam. He was a member of Virginia Chapel Church and the VFW Post 4204. Kevin was a gentle soul that was kind to everyone. He was a friend to all. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Karen May McNally of Hot Springs a daughter Amanda Dawn McNally husband Michael Boyka of Erie Colorado a grandson Preston Michael Boyka of Erie three brothers John McNally of Hanover Pennsylvania James McNally wife Carol of Finksburg Maryland Shane…

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Natalie Mae Cauley

, Virginia

August 11, 2026

Natalie Mae Cauley 93 of Bacova Virginia passed away Wednesday August 12 2026 at her residence. She was born April 16 1933 in Hot Springs Virginia the daughter of the late Louis Henry Polane and Elmer Kirby Polane. Mrs. Cauley was a school teacher at Bath County Public Schools where she taught typing and shorthand for 30 years. She was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church. She was a loving mother. A graveside service will be held 200 p.m. Thursday August 20 2026 at the Warm Springs Cemetery with Reverend Katherine Doyle officiating. She was my favorite teacher and I loved shorthand. So sad to hear this. Rest in Peace Mrs. Cauley. We are so very sad Natalie had to leave us she was a dear Friend for many years a wonderful Lady in every way. Rest in peace dear Friend I am so sorry to hear this. She…

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Orlando Wilson Buck Smith

, Virginia

Orlando Wilson Buck Smith 95 of Millboro Virginia passed on to heaven to be with his Saviour Saturday June 20 2026 at Sunnyside Communities Harrisonburg Virginia. He was born March 16 1931 in Bath County Virginia the son of the late Robert Hongrover Smith and Alvah Greta Robertson Smith. After being a top salesman for Benjamin Moore Paints and having owned Richmond Paint Supply he worked side by side with his wife in the Arts N Craft Center in Richmond Virginia which he owned and operated for over twenty years. Mr. Smith was a previous member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Richmond Virginia and active as a Deacon and Elder there for almost 40 years. For the past 25 plus years he has been an active member of Windy Cove Presbyterian Church in Millboro VA where he served as an Elder. He and Barbara routinely served Meals on Wheels locally…

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