Few lives span the breadth of nearly a hundred years as fully as that of Robert Steagall, who was born on December 10, 1925, and passed away on November 6, 2025. As a tribute, this obituary recognizes his remarkable timeline and the legacy he leaves behind.

Bertha Verseline (Dickerson) Phibbs lived to the remarkable age of 103 in Bridgewater, Virginia. She passed away on November 17, 2025, at the Bridgewater Retirement Community, leaving her community in quiet reflection.

Dayton, Virginia, pauses to remember a life spanning more than a century. On November 9, 2025, 101-year-old Betty Jo Meyerhoeffer passed away peacefully at her home, leaving a legacy cherished by her community.

Rutha Elizabeth “Bette” Helfrich of Belmont, who for years vowed she would live to be 100, proudly celebrated that milestone last October. She passed away on May 24, leaving behind a legacy of determination and fulfilled promises.

As Dorothy Rowley reaches her 100th birthday on May 18, her family invites the community to celebrate her remarkable milestone at an open house on May 25 at Gilman Park in Pierce.