Wilma Hodge Obaugh Obituary
We bid farewell to Wilma Hodge Obaugh of McDowell, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 22, 2025 at the age of 97. Wilma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Henry and Camilla Hodge (Hupman); her husband Bill; her great grandchild Griffin Obaugh; and her brothers, Elmer and Donald Allanson.
She is survived by: her children, George William "G. W." Obaugh of McDowell, Roy Brent Obaugh of McDowell, Donna Kay Ashby (Forrest) of Staunton and Kyle Todd Obaugh (Karla) of McDowell; her grandchildren, Bryan Obaugh (Megan) of Monterey, Ben Obaugh (Jill) of Moneta, Bryce Obaugh (Beth) of St. Paris, OH, Beth Obaugh Linkenhoker (David) of Goodview, Kelly Ashby Throckmorton (Josh) of Rockingham, Jenna Ashby MacFarland (Zack) of Natural Bridge, Kate Obaugh Sponaugle (Matthew) of McDowell, Kari Obaugh Lightner (Chad) of Head Waters, Emily Ashby Blose (Trevor) of Spokane Valley, WA and Rhonda Obaugh of McDowell; her great grandchildren, Lane Obaugh, Jackson Obaugh, Blaine DeMarco, Noah Obaugh, Savannah Linkenhoker, Eva MacFarland, Alyssa Obaugh, Olivia Obaugh, Ariella Obaugh, Liam Obaugh, Nora Linkenhoker, Kylee Lightner, Lowell Obaugh, Annalise Obaugh, Forrest MacFarland, Laurel Obaugh, Kash Lightner, Malak Obaugh, Eleanor Sponaugle, Oliver Blose, Alexander Blose, Titus Obaugh, Lilith Obaugh, Mary Sponaugle and Faith Throckmorton; and her cousin Holly Jordan.
In Wilma's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Delbert Rexrode, 527 Windrush Lane, Doe Hill, Va. 24433, or the Highland County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 268, Monterey, Va. 24465.
