2009 OBITUARIES
Pauline
F. “Pod” Eagle of Big Chimney passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30,
2009, after a short illness. She was born and raised in Clay County, WV. She
was employed by the Kanawha County Assessors office as a clerk. She preceded in
death by her beloved mother, Mary Effie Sampson; father, John Riley Sampson;
brothers, Paul “Pib” and Richard “Rick”; sisters, Lora “Dahl,” Ora “Chug” and
Doris “Dork”. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 53
years, Virgil; daughter, Tamra and husband Edward of Pilot, Virginia; son, Tony
and wife Renea of Pinch; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
sisters, Evelyn Holt of Wilmington, Ohio, and Mary Jane Blankenship of Maysel,
WV; lifelong friend, Sarah “Dink” Igo of Youngs Bottom, WV; and numerous nieces
and nephews Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2009, at the Hafer
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big
Chimney. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day of service at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Sand Run
Ladies Circle, Elkview, WV. Online condolences may be sent to
www.haferfuneralhome.net. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview is in charge of the
arrangements.
Dec
30 2009 Bobby Daren DeMoss, 45, of Clay, went
home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House
after a long battle with AIDS. He was never ashamed of having AIDS. He always
felt that if by telling his story to others they could be helped or even lives
saved, it was worth talking about. He preached safe sex after contracted AIDS.
Born December 15, 1964 in Clay Co, to Anna Mae DeMoss of Clay, He was a retired
experienced tree climber for Davey Trees, and DeMoss tree service for 16 years.
In addition to his mother Bobby is survived by his brothers, Marshall Runnion
Sr. and wife Margaret of Widen, Willie Runnion of Clay, sisters, Patricia and
husband Ricky Evans of Middleburg, Fla., Frances and husband Paul Hanshaw of
Clay, Debbie DeMoss and husband David Pritt of Cross Lanes, nephews, Michael
Evans and Ricky Evans both of Middleburg, Fla., Matthew DeMoss of Milton,
Justin Canaday of Clay, Jason Padgett of Clay, Eric DeMoss of Cross Lanes,
Marshall Runnion Jr., of Widen, nieces, Tiffany Pilarczyk of Middleburg, Fla.,
Brandy Runnion of South Carolina, great nieces and nephews, Jasman and Victoria
Pilarczyk, Kaylie and Ricky Evans all of Middleburg, Fla., Hunter and Jourdan
DeMoss of Milton. Bobby was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was
loved by all who knew him. He will be missed by all. Funeral service will be
7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home,
Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 at the funeral home. On-line condolences
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
28 2009 Rev. Dairus Arnold, 74, of Nebo, is now at rest
and awaiting the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ after 43 yr. in God’s service. He
passed away the morning of December 22, 2009 at home. Born August 12, 1935 he
was the son the late William Granville (W.G.) and Millie (Deal) Arnold, In
addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his only sister,
Genevieve Cooper. Dairus was pastor of O’Brion Advent Christian Church for over
35 years, President of the 4th district WV Advent Christian Conference, retired
school bus driver, member of Linden Lodge #83 &AM and assistant chief of
Big Otter Fire Dept. Dairus is survived by his wife of 55 years Libby Arnold of
Nebo, son, James (Mike) and wife Abi of Canby, OR., daughter, Kathy Murphy of
Clay. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral
service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Wilson-
Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Terry Johnson and Rev James
Balser officiating. Burial will be in Coen Cemetery, Chloe. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
28 2009 Bernice E. Waugh, 84 of Gauley Bridge,
passed away, Friday, December 25, 2009 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. She
was born February 23, 1925 in Gauley Bridge, to the late William E. and Mary E.
Backus Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Estel Hamilton,
Guy H. Waugh, and son, Larry K. Waugh. She was a member of the Gauley Bridge
Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir. She was also a former member
of the Ida Baptist Church and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary. She is
survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Shirley Kincaid of Gauley
Bridge; Trent Waugh of Falls View; Ron and Nadine Hamilton of Lizemores;
daughters and sons-in-law, Keva Hamilton of Cross Lanes; Sue Greathouse of
Cleveland, OH; Kay Murawski of Parma, OH; Kathy and Lloyd Arbogast of Buckeye;
20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two God daughters, Katie Arbogast and
Sarajha Davis. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at
the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with Minister Dennis Preast
officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. Friends may
call two hours prior to the service at the funeral Home. The Family
extends a "special thanks" to the Bowers Hospice House Staff and
Hilltop Nursing Home.On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is
in charge of the arrangemnets.
Dec
26 2009 Virginia K. Petry, 93, of Swiss, WV, died
December 23, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was born November 25,
1916 in Prince, WV to the late John Kenna and Lula Schoolcraft Willard.
She was a member of the Swiss Missionary Baptist Church and a Homemaker. She is
survived by son and daughter-in-law, James H. and Debra Petry of Birmingham,
AL; dauther, Judith K. Grimmett of Swiss; four grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services will be noon, Monday, December 28, 2009 at the
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with Minister Dennis Preast officiating.
Burial will follow in the Montgomery Memorial Park. London. Friends may call
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. on-line condolences may be
sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home,
Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangments.
Dec
23 2009 Kenneth Ray Carson, 74, of Gauley Bridge, died
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at home. He was born August 31, 1935 at Gauley Bridge
to the late James Franklin and Carol Viola Kincaid Carson. He was also preceded
in death by his brother, James Carrol Carson. He was a retired Teacher,
Principal, Associate Superintendent and Superintendent for Fayette County
Schools with more than 44 years of service. He was the president of the
Association of Business Leaders of America and served on the Board of
Directors, was a member and deacon of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, a
member of the Gauley Bridge Masonic Lodge # 64 A.F & A.M., and a former
member of the Gauley Bridge Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Janet
Ramsey Carson of Gauley Bridge; daughter and son-in-law, Susan Lynn and Royal
L. Casto, Jr; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Jerry Atkins of Charlton
Heights; grandson, Tyler Clay; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services
will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral
Home, with Minister Craig Gee officiating. Burial will follow in the Montgomery
Memorial Park, London. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to the Gauley Bridge
Baptist Church Memorial Fund c/o Ruthie Nicholas P.O. Box 93 Gauley Bridge, WV
25085. On-line condolences may be made to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
18 2009 Bambi Jill Boggs, 53, of Ivydale, died December 16,
2009. Born on July 30, 1956, she was the daughter of James E. and Barbara Boggs
of Ivydale. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is survived by
her son, Luke Bailey of Ivydale; daughter, Ashley Greene of Ivydale; sisters,
Debbie Messer of Charleston, Rebecca Hill of Union, KY, and Dr. Kimberly Pugh
of Charleston, SC, and several nieces and nephews. At the family’s request,
there will be a private family service officiated by Gary Kendall. Burial
will be in the Douglas Cemetery at Ivydale. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Ivydale United Methodist Church. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral
Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Dec
16 2009 Elzie Daniel Wilson, 72 of Lockwood, died,
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at home. He was a retired disabled coal miner,
having worked for various mines throughout WV. He was born February 7, 1937 at
Calhoun Co. to the late Tom And Dottie Tucker Wilson. He was also preceded in
death by his brothers, Delbert, Lennie, and Ronzel Wilson; sister, Ina Foster.
He is survived by, son and daughter-in-law, Rocky Wilson and Karen Bell of
Lockwood; brother, Albert F. Wilson of Lansing, WV; sister; Mini Morrison of
Mt. Nebo WV; Three Grandchildren; Four Great-Grandchildren Funeral
Services will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 18, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral
Home, with Minister Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the
Simms Memorial Church Cemetery, Swiss. Friends may call two hours prior to the
funeral at the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
13 2009 Jeffrey Wayne Keith, 45 of Swiss, died, Friday,
December 11, 2009 from injuries received from an automobile accident, while
working in Oakland, MD. He was born March 6, 1964 at Riverdale, MD to tha late
James Clark and Norma Lou Backus Keith of Swiss. He was a heavy equipment
operator for Hanigan Reclamation. In addition to his mother, he is survived by,
son, Trevor Wayne Keith of Swiss; sister, Anita Canterbury of Swiss; step-son,
Tyler Blankenship of Swiss; nephews, Jason, Cody and Ryan; nieces, Chrissy and
Tavia Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Phil Hickman officiating.
Burial will follow in the Simms Memorial Church Cemetery, Swiss. Friends may
call from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the funeral home
chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
Dec
11 2009 Roy Ivan "Preacher" Harvey, 87 of
Jodie went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Hubbard
Hospice House. He was born May 31, 1922 at Bentree, WV to the late John Scott
and Martha Morton Harvey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers,
Seldon, William, Don and Frank Harvey; sisters, Nell Murphy and Joy Phillips.
He was a retired coal miner for Harewood and various other mines in WV, a
member of the Jodie Baptist Church where he was superintendent of the sunday
school, a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the VFW. He is survived by
his wife of 66 years Elenora Virginia Gray Harvey of Jodie; son, Scott Harvey
of St. Albans; daughter, Annagayle Stevens of Charleston; sister, Dorothy Hess
of Jodie; two granddaughters, Aymee Combs and Connie Sue Stevens; one great-grandson,
Brandon Combs. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, December 14, 2009 at the
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with Minister Gerald Proctor
officiating. Burial will follow in the Rich Creek Cemetery, Jodie. Friends may
call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers
family suggests donations to the Jodie Baptist Church 8685 Rich Creek Road
Jodie, WV 26690. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
10 2009 Doris M. Coulter, 72 of Ansted, formerly of
Gauley Bridge, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Ansted Center. She was born
October 15, 1937 to the late Lloyd James and Marie Wolfe Ritchie. She was also
preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Ritchie. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Brownsville Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband,
William H. "Jack" Coulter of Gauley Bridge; sister, Patsy Ann Peck of
Lexington Park, MD Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 12,
2009 at the Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Rev. Charles
Blankenship officiating. Burial will folow in the Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dec
8 2009 Nancy Brown, 61, of Ovapa went home to be with
Jesus on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after
a long illness. Nancy was a Christian and attended the Bethel M.E . Church,
Ovapa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemon Ule and Hettie (Hanshaw)
Brown; brother, Charles U. Brown; and sister, Rosalie Burdette. Survivors
include her brother, James P. Brown of Hemet, Calif.; sisters, Nina F.
Whittington of Gandeeville and Anna M. Payne of South Charleston; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. The funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Jim
Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences
may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Dec
8 2009 Lessie Jones, 85, of Charleston died Dec.
5, 2009, in CAMC General Hospital. Born April 1, 1924, in Clay County, she was
a daughter of the late George Adkins and Florida Blankenship. Her husband, Ike
Jones, also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a Methodist by
faith. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Diana Jones
of Charleston; grand children, Dawn Jones of Charleston and Michael Jones of
Elkview; and great-grandson, Jacob Jones of Charleston. As requested by Lessie,
there will be no services held. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery,
Charleston. Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of
arrangements.
Dec
7 2009 Eli Hunter Hamrick, 3 months old, of Nebo, entered
into the waiting arms of Jesus on Friday, December 4, 2009. Born August 7, 2009
in Summersville, he was the son of John Allen and Nicole Ann (McKinney) Hamrick
of Nebo. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Lillian Daun
Hamrick of Nebo; maternal grandparents James McKinney and step grandmother Judy
Smith of Widen, paternal grandparents John and Regina Hamrick of Clay. Funeral
service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Wayne Litton
officiating. Burial will follow in Hamrick Family cemetery, Triplett Ridge.
Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
6 2009 Harvey Franklin Hersman, 57, of Mt. Nebo, died
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at his home. He was born November 11, 1952
in West Virginia, a son of the late Dencle and Bonnie Cash Hersman. In
addition to h is parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse
Hamrick and Earlus Ray Hersman; one sister, Jeneta Hersman. Harvey was a
retired carpenter and 1971 graduate of Clay County High School. Survivors
include a sister, Kathy Drake of Newton; a brother, Dencle “Sonny” Hersman of
Charleston; a daughter, Tonya Wagoner of Nettie; a son Lucas Hersman of
Florida; brothers, Dana Hamrick of Augusta and Rodney Braley of Ovapa; sisters,
Betty Chapman of Oak Hill, Alice O’Dell of Glen, Bonnie Cook of Left Hand,
Brenda Funk of Newton and Carolyn Larch of Spencer; three grandchildren.
There will be no service. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in
charge of arrangements.
Dec
5 2009 Blaine Dale Moore, 78, of Bentree, entered into rest
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at his home. Born on August 17, 1931, in Clay
County, he was the son of the late Early and Velma Rogers Moore. In addition to
his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dean, J.D., Robert
and Jerry. He was the owner/operator of Moore’s Texaco in Bentree and a Army
Veteran, having served in Korea. Survivors include his sons, Allen Moore of
South Charleston and Tony Moore of Bentree; daughter, Lisa Plumber of Roanoke,
VA; brothers, Trellis Moore of Oak Hill, and Eric Moore of Indore; sisters,
Correna Schoonover of Elkhurst, Geneva Duckworth of Zoar, OH, Charlotte Deems
of Indore and Janet Johnson of Indore; grandchildren, Denice Moore Peters of
Fairmont, WV, Candice Cobado of Benson, NC, Nicholas and Michael Poole of
Roanoke, VA ; great-grandchild, Tyler Cobado of Benson, NC, and long time
companion and care-giver, Dorothy Facemyers. Funeral service will be 11 am
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Michael Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley
Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with graveside military rites conducted by Clay VFW
Post 4419. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec
5 2009 Oscar O. Bragg, 90, of Ivydale, formerly of Portsmouth
Ohio, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, in CAMC-General Division. Born November
6, 1919, in Ivydale, he was the son of the late Thurman Jonas and Ivy Pearl (
Jarvis) Bragg. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his
only child, Virginia Carol Bragg Jones and her mother, Geraldine Bragg; sister,
Hester Bragg Douglas; brother, Chester Milton Bragg; wives, Roberta Bragg and
Gladys Bragg. Survivors include his granddaughter, Rachel Jones of Ohio;
nephews, David Bragg and his wife of Akron, OH, Carroll Martin Douglas and
wife, Doris, of Ivydale, Clarence O. Douglas and wife, Jannette, of Ivydale,
Sammy Ray Douglas and wife, Sandra, of Clendenin; nieces, Evelyn Douglas Boone
and husband, Jim, of Elm City, NC, Margaret Delashment and husband, Howell, of
Kenansville, FL; Genelle Flippin and husband, Paul, of Renick; many great
nieces and nephews, along with several great-great nieces and a great-great nephew;
and a special friend, Anna Mae Vallance of Columbus, OH. He was Christian and a
member of the Ottervale Advent Church. In Portsmouth, he attended and was a
member of the Christ Brethren Church. Before retiring, he was employed by the
City of Akron. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific.
He enjoyed fishing, refinishing antique cars and showing them.. Funeral service
will be 2 pm Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home,
Clay, with Minister Bob Davis and Minister Rick Sams officiating. Burial will
follow in the Starcher Cemetery, Big Otter, where he contributed time and money
to the enlargement of the cemetery with the addition of landscaping and
fencing. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec
3 2009 Robert Shannon Foster, Sr. 70, of Alta, entered into
rest, Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his home. Born on September 11, 1939, in
Fayette County, he was the son of the late Guy Phillip and Emma Foster. In
addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 36 years,
Charlotte Mae (Pritt) Foster. He was a member of Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist
Church. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-laws, Robert S. Foster, Jr.
and Condeda of Belva and Timothy Wayne Foster and Mary of Kanawha Falls;
daughter and son-in-law, Chubetta and Chuck Pritt of Alta; 8 grandchildren and
5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Guy Phillip “Jr.” and wife, Julie, of
Lizemores, Jackie Lee Foster and wife, Faye, of Lizemores and Johnny Foster of
Bickmore. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, December 5, 2009, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Jadie Morris officiating.
Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call two hours
prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec
3 2009 Janet Marie Stickley, 68, Quaker City, died Wed
Nov 25 2009 at her home. She was born May 9 1941 in Bentree W Va daughter of
the late Tyrus H Stone and Grace E Stone. She was proceeded in death by
brother Hugh Carrol and two sisters, Cynthia Ann Moore and Cheryl Neal.
She is survived by her husband Paul L Stickley who she married May 28 1958;
four sons, John P, D Gail, David C and Howard A.,; two daughters Patricia D
Otto and Eva L Martin; two brothers. Tyrus H Stone and Jack Stone; two sisters
Josephine Thierault and Doris Neal; 11 grand children and 16 great grand children.
Nov
27 2009 Ruth Butcher, 94, entered into the loving
care of Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. She had been a resident
of Laurel Nursing and Rehab since January, 2007. Ruth was the daughter of the
late Gay Phillips and Blanche Lee Hall Phillips. Born on January 14, 1915, she
was the only surviving of 6 children. Ruth had been a resident of Clay for over
50 years and enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. She loved to cook, bake, garden
and enjoy her family. She was employed as a cook for Clay County School systems
for many years. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Temple of Clay. Her
husband, Loyd, and sons, Loyd, Jr “Tubby” and Ronald, preceded Ruth in death.
Loyd and Ruth were known as owners and operators of Butcher’s Garage and
Wrecker Service of Clay for many years. Ruth leaves many cherished sweet
memories for her children and their extended families to hold close to their
hearts. Surviving daughters are Zella Jean Williams of Clay, Virginia “Jenny”
Moore of LaVergne, TN, Judith Ann Cantrell (Bruce) of Medina, OH, Janet Ruth
Veith (Jim) of Bellevue, OH, Phyllis Dawne Sheidler (Duane) of Bloomville, OH,
and Sharon Oxley (Kermit) of Canton, MI; sons, Robert Lee “Bob” and Phillip
David “Buckshot “Butcher (Fonda) of Clay; 24 grandchildren, 54 great-grand
children and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am
Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Dennis Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Strange Creek, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral
home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov
27 2009 Carol R. Myers of Coco Road, Elkview,
went home to be with the Lord Nov. 24, 2009, after a long illness. She was born
Feb. 9, 1939, in Clay County. Carol was a homemaker who was known by her family
and friends as a warm, loving and giving wife, mother and grandmother who
enjoyed many interests, especially flower gardening and crafts, but who was
happiest when surrounded by her family, as she was at the time of her passing.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Rhodes; sister, JoAnn Sparks;
and brother, Charles Dorsey. Carol was a member of the Advent Christian Church
in Coco. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ronald Myers of Coco; son,
Michael Huffman of Elkview; daughters, Pat Hanson of Elkview, Sandy Fisher of
Flatwoods and Misty Martin of Hurricane; brother, Bill Rhodes of Mill Creek; 10
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a
host of friends. Carol was loved by her family and friends and will be missed
by all. The family would like to thank the staff of Laurel Nursing Facility,
Big Otter, the staff of Oak Ridge Nursing Home, Charleston, and HospiceCare,
Charleston, for their assistance and kindness during the past two years,
especially the last month. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 27, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. H.G. Woods officiating.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.
Nov
27 2009 Verlin D. Frame, 68, of Doylestown, Ohio,
died unexpectedly on November 22, 2009, at his home. Born on April 1, 1941, in
Clay County, W.Va., to Buster and Nola (Adams) Frame, he was a life resident of
Doylestown. Verlin spent his winters in Florida and loved to be with family on
the farm in West Virginia. He was a tire builder in the giants tire division of
General Tire and Rubber. Verlin also worked at M.B. Guran Concrete Company and
was an Eagle Scout. He attended Little Laurel Missionary Baptist Church in West
Virginia and also Victory Chapel in Akron. Preceded in death by his parents, he
is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia; sons, Joel of Doylestown and
Damon (Lisa) of Marshallville, Ohio; grandchildren, Reece, Emmitt, and Gage;
sisters, Connie (Ron) Rush of Akron and Karen (Charles) Perry of Elkhart, Ind.;
and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held graveside at 1
p.m. Saturday, December 5, in the Adams family cemetery (third turn off of Two
Run Road in Ivydale, W.Va.) Pastor David McLaughlin will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Sarah Swoape Fund, c/o Zak-Thacker & Monbarren
Funeral Home, Doylestown, OH 44230, (330) 658-2211.
Aulene
Faye Samples passed away Monday Nov 23 2009 at Hubbard
Hospice House, Charleston after a long and highly symptomatic battle with
cancer. Aulene was born March 29 1937 and was the daughter of the late Odbert H
and Grace Samples Hart in Odessa, now Bomont. She grew up in Bomont and
graduated from Clay High School in 1955. She attended Southern Illinois
University in Carbonville. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,
Dr Fleary P Sam Samples. Ms Samples is survived by a sister Mrs Nina
Crosby and husband Rev Bruce Crosby of Concord NC, brother Dr Robert C Hart and
wife Sue, of Wilmington NC, stepsisters Erma Samples of Bomont and Brenda
Fields of Clendenin. In addition to her parents, Aulene was preceeded in death
by a sister, Juanita Rucker, brother Edward Hart, an infant brother and infant
sister. Mrs Samples was a Christian and has gone to a much better place.
She was a member of Elkview Baptist Church. A funeral service will be 1pm Wed.,
Nov 25 2009, at Elkview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Elk Hills
Memorial Park, Big Chimney. There will be no public visitation.
Nov
23 2009 Mary Elizabeth Morton, 88 of Belva, passed away
Monday, November 23, 2009 at Montgomery General Hospital. She was born March
15, 1921 at Belva to the late James Henry Jr and Grace Olive Skaggs Elswick.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Dennis Morton Sr; brothers,
Robert, Jimmy and Paul Elswick.She is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws,
Joan E. and Bob Akers of Ashland, KY; Mary Jane and Floyd West of Glen Ferris,
WV; Barbara Ann and Bill Helmick of Parkersburg, WV; Linda Sue and Rommel Slack
of Pontiac, MI; Ruth O. and John Nicholas of Gauley Bridge, WV; sons and
daughters-in-laws, John Dennis Jr and Peggy Morton of Summersville, WV; Michael
David and Debbie Morton of Angier, NC; brother, Everett Elswick of Flint, MI;
sisters, Stella Auxier of Bell Creek, WV; Della Brannon of Dixie, WV; Naomi
Myers of Ansted, WV; Eva Miller of Dixie, WV; Ruth Buckley of Belpre, OH;
Evelyn Ellis of Greenbrier, Co.; 23 Grandchildren; 42 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Pennington
Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Law officiating. Burial will follow in
Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. Friends may call two hours prior to the
service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley
Bridge is in charge of the arrangements.
Nov
23 2009 Larry K. Waugh, 58 of Gauley Bridge, passed
away Friday, November 20, 2009 at Raleigh General Hospital. He was born
December 19, 1950 at Montgomery to the late Guy H. Waugh and Ruby Kincaid of
Maple Heights, Ohio. He was a owner of the Mountain State Tees, Gauley Bridge,
a former Fayette County school bus driver, former baseball coach at Gauley
Bridge High School, and a Baptist by faith. He is survived by wife, Trudy L.
Waugh of Gauley Bridge; Daughter, Sherri Waugh of Mt. Carbon; Sons and
daughter-in-law, Jason and Toni Workman of Mt. Nebo; Mikell Workman of Charlton
Heights; Grandsons, Jared Jones and Cayden Carelli both of Mt. Carbon; Brother,
Trent Waugh of Falls View; Sisters, Sue Greathouse of Maple Heights, OH; Kay
Muralski of Parma, OH; Half-Brother, Rev. Bill Kincaid of Gauley Bridge, WV;
Step-Brother, Ron Hamilton of Lizemores; Step-Sisters, Kathy Arbogast of
Hillsboro, WV; Keva Hamilton of Cross Lanes, WV; Nephew, Trent Waugh II of
Belva, WV; Sevaral other Neices and Nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge,
with Rev. Bill Kincaid officiating. Burial will follow in the Gauley Bridge
Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home
Gauley Bridge is in care of the arrangements.
Nov
20 2009 Blanche M. Walker Harvey, 97 of Jodie, passed
away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Johnson’s Elderly Care, Belva. She
was born on May 22, 1912, to the late Lee and Sarah Morton Walker. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Fred Seldon Harvey; brother, Glen Walker;
sisters, Zela Bandy and Della Rider; infant son, Clifford "Pat"
Harvey. She was a member of the Jodie Baptist Church. She is survived by
her daughter and son-in-law, Gaynell and Austin Boles of Jodie, W.Va.; sons and
daughters-in-law, Curtis and Betty Harvey of Jodie, W.Va, Fred Jr. and Janet
Harvey of Brandon, Vt., Jack and Christina Harvey of Raleigh, N.C., John and Roxana
Harvey of Fredericksburg, Va.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six step-great
grandchildren Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2009,
at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Ministers Jadie Morris and Gary
Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens,
Glasgow. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the
funeral home. The family would like to express a special "Thank
You" to Jack and Betty Johnson and the staff of Johnsons Elderly
Care. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com
Nov
20 2009 Misty Jones, 28, of Beechy Ridge, Bickmore, entered
into rest Thursday, November 19, 2009, at CAMC-Memorial Division after battling
with leukemia. Born on March 25, 1981, in Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter
of Jerry and Jeanetta Tanner of Beechy Ridge. She was a deputy assessor for
Clay County. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her husband, D
arrell Keith Jones, Jr. of Beechy Ridge; daughters, Alanna Paige and Kaylee
Autumn Jones at home: sister, Tisha Tanner of Beechy Ridge; niece and nephew,
Sierra and Ethan Marlin of Beechy Ridge; grandmother, Kathleen Tanner of Beechy
Ridge and several aunts, uncles, and friends. Funeral service will be 1 pm
Monday, November 23, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Mike Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in the Tanner family
Cemetery, Beechy Ridge. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay
Nov
20 2009 Blanche M. Walker Harvey, 97 of
Jodie, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Johnsons Elderly Care, Belva.
She was born on May 22, 1912 to the late Lee and Sarah Morton Walker. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Seldon Harvey, brother, Glen
Walker; Sisters, Zela Bandy and Della Rider; Infant son, Clifford
"Pat" Harvey. She was a member of the Jodie Baptist Church. She is
survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gaynell and Austin Boles of Jodie, WV;
Sons and daughters-in-laws, Curtis and Betty Harvey of Jodie, WV, Fred Jr. and
Janet Harvey of Brandon, Vermont, Jack and Christina Harvey of Raleigh, NC,
John and Roxana Harvey of Fredericksburg, VA. 10 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; 3 step- grandchildren;
6 step-great grandchildren Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday,
November 23, 2009 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Ministers
Jadie Morris and Gary Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley
Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Sunday,
November 22, 2009 at the funeral home. The family would like to express a
special "Thank You" to Jack and Betty Johnson and the staff of
Johnsons Eldery Care. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com Pennington Funeral Home is in care of
the arrangements
Nov
19 2009 Sabra Katherine “Kathy” Reed, 61, of Strange Creek, entered
into rest Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Thomas Memorial Hospital,
Charleston. Born on March 28, 1948, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the
late William J. and Letha Reed. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her
companion, Jimmy “Pistol” Rapp of Strange Creek; sons, James Richard Cain of
Charleston and Arza Cain of Wallback; daughters, Dianne Tanner and Loretta Douglas,
both of Clay; grandchildren, Michael W. Tanner II of Gassaway and Carshayla
Tanner of Lucas, OH; sisters, Kaye Gill of Valley Fork and Dottie Bowan of
Philadelphia, PA. Graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday, November 21, 2009,
at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister Fred Walker officiating.
Arrangements are in care of Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov
16 2009 William T. Summers, 59, of Strange Creek,
entered into rest Sunday, November 15, 2009. Born July 9, 1950 in Wallback. He
was the son of the late William H. and Bonnie Mae (Brady) Summers. In addition
to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sister, Linda and brother
Delbert William was a retired welder. He is survived by his brothers, Emery V.
Summers of Beallsville, OH, Danny R. Summers of Duck, Robert L. Summers of
Duck, Joe Summers of Beallsville, OH., John Yonce of OH, sisters, Hazel L.
Maloy of OH, Mary F. Darnell of Elyria, OH, and Eva Jane Tinney of Widen. There
will be no services by request of William. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov
16 2009 Elma E. Butcher, 81, of Clay, and formerly of Gauley
Bridge, passed away at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday,
November 14, 2009 after a long illness. Born August 15, 1928, she was the
daughter of the late Oscar and Gertie Paxton. In addition to her parents she
was also preceded in death by her husband Cecil, an infant son Terry Craig
Butcher, daughter Linda Kay Jones, brothers David, Oscar Junior, and Orval
(Smokey) Paxton. She was a retired waitress and cook from Gauley Bridge Bus
Station. Surviving are her son, Michael Butcher and wife Hilda of Maysel,
nephew; Tommy Butcher and wife Dorothy of Elkview, grand daughter, Carrie
McCumbers and husband Joey of Maysel, Grandsons, David Jones II of Gauley
Bridge, Terry Jones and wife Kim of West Palm Beach Florida, brothers, Ralph
Paxton and wife Carol of Clermont Florida, son-in-law; David Jones and wife
Connie of Evans, and 5 great-grandchildren. The family would like to send a
special thank you to the staff of Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation center for
the excellent and loving care they gave to Elma. Funeral service will be held 11
am Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay,
with Minister Dennis Legg officiating. Burial will be in Butcher Family
Cemetery, Maysel. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Nov
15 2009 Rev. Cary D. Summers, 85 of Kincaid, Died on
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Plateau Medical Center. He was born March 6,
1924 at Ivydale, WV to the late Samuel David and Dolphia Paxton Summers. He was
also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Tribble Summers; son, Cary David
Summers Jr, and brothers, Carl Summers, and Paris Dulaney; great grandson,
David Andrew Nelson. He attended Laurel Fork Advent Christian Church, Laurel
Fork, was retired from Union Carbide Corporation, Metals Division, at Alloy and
was a Navy Veteran of WW II. He was a Advent Christian Minister for 52 years
having served throughout West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Irene
Morton Summers of Kincaid, WV; Son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Dwight and
Joyce Carmen Summers of Beaver, WV; Daughters and sons-in-law, June and Malachi
Proctor of Fayetteville, WV, and Joy and Larry Nelson of Williams Mountain, WV;
step-son and step daughter-in-law, Robert and Janet Morton of Mooresville, NC;
step-daughter, Sharon Morton of PA, 13 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren;
Two Step Grandhildren and One Step Great-Grandchild. He is also survived by a
very special aunt, Rena Nicholas Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday,
November 18, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Rev.
Terry Johnson and Rev. Roy Runion officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore
Fork Cemetery, Big Otter. with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post
4419. Friends may call from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the
funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV.
Nov
11 2009 Janet Christine Cornell, 44, of Elyria, Ohio,
entered into rest Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Elyria Medical Center. Born
August 22, 1965, in Elyria, Ohio, she was the daughter of Linda (Thompson)
White, of Elyria, and the late Charles Allen White She was homemaker. In
addition to her mother, Janet is survived by her son, Timothy White of Elyria,
brother, Robert White of Elyria, sister, Tammi White of Elyria and 5
grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2009
at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Larry Thompson
officiating. Burial will be in Rhodes Cemetery, Maysel. Friends may call from 6
to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family
at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Nov
9 2009 Clark D. “Chuck” Dotson, 58, of Glen was
at the Rosenbaum family house, Morgantown, when he went home to be with the
Lord Thursday November 5, 2009. He was the son of the late Daniel E. and
Bonnie Darnell Dotson. Chuck attended Young's Memorial Church, Bomont, and was
retired from Dotson Heating and Cooling. He is survived by fiancée, Brenda
Dotson of Glen; daughter, Tanya Miller of New Haven; brother, Daniel E. Dotson
Jr. of Glen; sister, Violet Bear of Houlton, Maine; two grandchildren, Colby G.
Dotson and Teawna Marcum; and several loving aunts; uncles; nephews; nieces;
and friends. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10,
2009, at Matics Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor
Allen Jones officiating. A private burial will be held at Dotson family
cemetery, Glen, the following day. Online condolences may be expressed at
maticsfuneralhome@suddenlink.com.
Nov
6 2009 Eula Mae Kemper Cole, 80, of Procious, formerly
of Gassaway, passed away on Nov. 3, 2009, at home.Born June 22, 1929, in
Notamine, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Glenna Kemper. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Jesse U. Cole. She was the loving mother of
one son, Larry Wayne (Natalie) Cole and wife NAtalie of Procious; and the
beloved grandmother of grandsons, Austin Lee Cole and Dillon Montie Cole of
Procious, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Megan Thorne of Beckley. She is also
survived by three brothers, Eugene (Georgie) Kemper of Scott Depot, Elbert
(Iris) Kemper of Goshen, Ind., and Brycie (Linda) Kemper of Osceola, Ind. She
possessed a reverent heart and chose a personal relationship with her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. “Mamaw Cole” touched many parts of her community as an
advocate and brought true meaning to the term “the good Samaritan.” She knew no
strangers. She unselfishly gave her time and talents to the Union Mission,
cooked and served numerous times for Sojourners and was involved with the
United States veterans activities. Being a member of the Greatest Generation
was one of the attributes that propelled her in involvement with scouting. She
was a den mother and can be attributed towards many a young man who went on to
be Eagle Scouts. With her hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and many years
of service, she was a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America's coveted Silver
Beaver Award that is given to those who do not actively seek it. Mrs. Cole
worked many times behind the scenes, nurturing children of all ages in various
aspects of life. She was also known as the cook for Davis Elementary
School for over 24 years. Mrs. Cole was a member of the Gassaway Volunteer
Volunteer Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, was one of the state's initial
emergency medical technicians and volunteered for many years. Mrs. Cole not
only had a passion for helping her fellow man; she volunteered for various
organizations in caring for pets and wildlife. With all that she accomplished,
her greatest achievement was her family. Mamaw was the cornerstone of her brood
and loved them and tended to them. She instilled traditional family values and
in so many ways has passed that torch to her boys, namely Dillon and Austin.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home,
Gassaway, with Chaplain Mike Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in Bealls Mill
Cemetery, Gassaway. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Nov
5 2009 Arrene A. Sears, of Ivydale, a beloved mother and
grandma went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Born on January
17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Mary (Reed) Woods. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Sears
son, David Sears, brother, Elmer Woods and sister, Alice Coleman. She leaves behind
her loving son, Steve Sears of Newton, his daughter Billie and husband Jeff
Burris, their children, Matt, Josh and Tes; his daughter Amy and husband Tim
Davis, and their children Sean, Sara, Zach and Zoe; deceased son David’s son,
Greg and wife Selena Sears, and their children Niki and Danika. Graveside
service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, November 6, 2009, at Hardman Cemetery,
Nebo. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral
Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Ercil
Lillian Ford, 88, of Milton, formerly of Jodie passed away,
Monday, November 2, 2009 at CAMC Teays Valley. She was born September 21, 1921
at Alta to the late Harry and Mamie Clark Kauff. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Howard Darrell Ford; son-in-law, Kenneth Cook; grandson, Jay
Ford. She was a retired waitress and cook at various restaurants, and was of
the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She is survived by her daughters and
sons-in-laws, Kay Cook of Indianapolis, IN; Elizabeth and Archie Preast of Palm
Harbor, FL; Nancy and Charlie Schoenwetter of Myrtle Beach, SC; Diana Thomas
and Bill Browning of Scott Depot, WV; Patricia and Clyde Legg of Winfield, WV;
Deborah and Arnold Legg of Ansted, WV; Angela and Jimmy Nottingham of Scott
Depot, WV; sons, Richard Ford of Charleston, WV; John L. Ford of Myrtle Beach,
SC; grandchildren, Lisa and Karen Cook, Michael, Kimberly and Kevin Preast,
Donna and Jennifer Mays, Brian and Sheri Thomas, Justin and James Nottingham,
Tiffany and Hannah Legg, Stephanie and Amanda Ford; Eightteen
Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Servcies will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 4,
2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Rev. Mike Lanham and
Rev. Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Montgomery
Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, November
3, 2009 at the funeral home. On-Line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge.
Nov
5 2009 Dempsey E.” Buck” Coleman, 67, of Bomont, died
Monday, October 26, 2009, at home surrounded by his family, along with care of
Hospice Care of Charleston. Buck departed with a courageous battle with
pneumonia, and a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. He was born August 28, 1942,
to the late Lonnie C. and Margaret E. (Reed) Coleman. In addition to his
parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Lucille, and three
brothers, Lonnie, Charles, and Johnny. Survivors include his wife of 45 years,
Anna Mae (Townsend) Coleman,; children, Randy of Bomont, Kelly of Charleston,
Wilbur (Cynthia) of Sissonville, Diane of Bomont, and Carrie (Gary Allen) of
Clay; nine grandchildren, Angel, Jessica, Brittany, Jordan, James, Brian, Mika,
Savanna, and Brody; four great-grandchildren, Amber, Brianna, Dylan, and
Malory; sister, Geneva of Ohio and brother Jack, of Bomont. He quit school as a
young teenager to go to work to help support his family, whom he took pride in
caring for till their deaths. Buck was a retired laborer from Evans Lumber
Company in South Charleston with 36 years of service, from 1969 to 2005. He
worked many years at the saw mill of Evans Lumber Company on the Kanawha /Clay
County border as a laborer and truck driver until the mill was shut down, and
brief periods of work prior to 1969 for Pierson Lumber Company in Clay. Buck
loved to hunt, fish, and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible before his
passing. He loved being around his grandchildren, giving them candy, and
visiting his neighbors for coffee. On his 67th birthday, Buck enjoyed a grand
adventure by going on his last trip to Canada fishing with his son, Wilbur and
brother-in-law, Raymond. “Buck looked so happy catching all those fish…that he
smiled when we returned home bigger than ever.” Buck was easily described as
easy going, never saying a cross word, friendly, courageous. hard working,
devoted, caring, compassionate, and always helping others in need. Prior to
coming home from the hospital Buck was saved by our Lord and Savior.
Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall
into the heart of the sea. John 14:1-4 Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were
not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with
me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am
going. Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be
no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has
passed away. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not
give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not
be afraid. Buck donated his body to WVU School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV,
always stating, “Maybe my body will help others find a cure, or help the young
doctors.” In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to
Hospice Care of Charleston, or WV Health Right in Charleston to help others in
need. A memorial service will be held 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Friday, November 13,
2009 at Burke Memorial Church, Camp Creek, WV. The family would like to thank
the Hospice nurses, Lucy, RN, Connie, RN and Lisa, CNA, for so tenderly and
compassionately offering care and comfort to Buck and his family.. A special
thank you goes out to each and every person that stopped and visited us or
those that held us up in their prayers. We want to commend on the care he
received at CAMC Memorial to the SICU Unit, Dr. Al-Asadi, and the Family
Medicine Practice. Thank you to Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, for
helping us with our arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family
at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Nov
1 2009 John William Gency, 89 of Clay, passed away
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a
long illness. John was a loving father and grandfather, he was a retired coal
miner and mine foreman with Allied Chemical Semet-Solvay Harewood Mines,
Montgomery. He was a World War II Veteran and First Sergeant in the US Army, serving
in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He also served at Fort Myers Virginia in the
honor guard at Arlington National Cemetery; with Battery "C"
Sixteenth Field Artillary Gray Horse Battery, which performed at Madison Square
Gardens and other parade sites, with the Battery "A" 306th Field
Artillary Battalion and Battery "A" 28th Field Artillary
Battalion. He was preceded in death by his wife; Maxine Osborne, mother
and father Margaret Marie and John J. Gency; Sister, Freda L. Griffin;
Grandson, James Donald "Jamie" Gency. He is survived by one son, John
Walter Gency (Sharon) of Elkview, WV; one grandson, Greg (Vickie) Gency of
Clay; and two great grandchildren, Jonathan and Jennifer Gency of Clay; three
sisters, Dorothy Cleo Cobb of McKees Rocks, PA; Erma Baker of Carmichaels, PA;
Peggy Goda of Lakewood, OH; one brother, James "Jimmy" Gency of
Brunswick, OH Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home Clay with Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial will
Follow in the Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, WV. with military graveside rites
conducted by the Clay VFW post 4419. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service. The family would like to say a special
"thanks" to the CNA's, Nurses, and Staff for the care they provided
John during his stay at Laurel Nursing and Rahb Center Arrangements are
in the care of the Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct
31 2009 Patrick Arnold Friend, 51, of Scrabble
Creek, entered into rest Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born November 8, 1957, in
Seattle Washington, he was the son of the late Jack Friend He is survived by
his mother, Juanita and step father, Thomas Makens of Seattle, Washington;
wife, Rebecca Ann (Harris) Friend of Scrabble Creek; daughters Erin Garcia and
husband, Roberto, of Mt. Lake Terrace, Washington; sons Christopher Lyle of
Marysville, Washington, Wesley and Meagan Russell of Bath, PA.; brothers,
Michael Friend and Mitchell Friend, both of Seattle Washington; grandchildren,
Devon Friend, Marco, Patricia , Carlos, Teresa,, Carmen Garcia, Henry Russell
and Adrianna Lyle. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday 28, 2009, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister David Bounds officiating.
Friends may call 1 hour to prior to service. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct
30 2009 Raymond E. Pauley, 40, of Clendenin, passed
away on October 28, 2009, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Ray was a
former welder and heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by
his father, Daris Ray Pauley; brother, Kenny Pauley; and sister, Sharon Pauley;
both maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors include his mother and
best friend, Rhonda Pauley-McClain of Amma; sister and brother-in-law, Mandy
and Josh White of Walton; two children, Joshua and Amber Pauley of New Haven;
two nieces, Courtney and Whitney Pauley; three nephews, Mike Pauley, Chase and
Cody White; stepfather, Alan McClain of Spencer; former wife, Sarah Pauley, of
New Haven; companion, Paula McCracken, and her daughter, Hallie Smith of
Clendenin. Ray was loved and cared for deeply by all of his friends and
family. He was a 1988 graduate of Spencer High School. He was known for
being a very humorous and fun-loving man, whose smile could brighten “anyone’s”
day. He was one of a kind and will be sadly missed and always
loved. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the John H.
Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial will be in the Clover Cemetery,
Clover. Friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Raymond E. Pauley Fund, c/o Carol Ann
Fisher, 107 Martha Avenue, Spencer, WV 25276. Send condolences and
expressions of sympathy to the family online at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
Oct
30 2009 Patrick Arnold Friend, 51, of Scrabble
Creek, entered into rest Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born November 8, 1957, in
Seattle Washington, he was the son of the late Jack Friend He is survived by
his mother, Juanita and step father, Thomas Makens of Seattle, Washington;
wife, Rebecca Ann (Harris) Friend of Scrabble Creek; daughters Erin Garcia and
husband, Roberto, of Mt. Lake Terrace, Washington; sons Christopher Lyle of
Marysville, Washington, Wesley and Meagan Russell of Bath, PA.; brothers,
Michael Friend and Mitchell Friend, both of Seattle Washington; grandchildren,
Devon Friend, Marco, Patricia , Carlos, Teresa,, Carmen Garcia, Henry Russell and
Adrianna Lyle. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday 28, 2009, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister David Bounds officiating.
Friends may call 1 hour to prior to service. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct
23 2009 Joyce Ann White, 76, of Servia, formerly of
Ivydale, Clay County, went to be with her Lord on Oct. 21, 2009, at home with
her family by her side. She was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Boone County, a daughter
of the late Delbert and Arbutus Thompson White. She was a homemaker and a
precious and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved to garden, feed the
birds and draw. She is survived by children, Carl David Duffield and wife,
Judy, of Springfield, Ohio; Dianna Chapman and husband, Mickey, of Servia;
Dwayne Duffield and wife, Jo Ann, of Palestine; Donna Duffield Wilmoth of
Ivydale; Gary Duffield and wife, Beth, of Ivydale; 14 grandchildren and one
great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by son, Dale Duffield; and sisters,
Carol and Linda Kay. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Richard M.
Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Pastor Richard Cook officiating. Burial will
be in the Chapman Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Oct
22 2009 Walter Ray Adkins, 60, of Procious, entered into rest
Monday, October 19, 2009. Born January 23, 1949, in Indore, he was the son of
the late Tilda Keiffer. In addition to his mother he was also preceded in death
by son, Walter Ray Adkins Jr. Walter is survived by his son, Christopher
(Misty) Adkins of Lyndonville, N.Y.; daughters, Penny (Chuck) Wilcox of Byron,
N.Y., Angela Adkins of Kansas City, MO., Jenny Marie Adkins of Wallback;
brother, James Adkins of Medina, N.Y,; sisters, Debra Procious of Procious,
Betty Nichols of Clay; grandchildren Allie, Nicholas, Andrew, and Mika. Funeral
service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Gene Copen officiating. Friends may call from
10 to 11 at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct
20 2009 Larry Joe Brown, 61, of Ocala, Fla., died
Saturday, October 17, 2009, in the West Marion Community Hospital, Ocala. He
was born Saturday, March 27, 1948, at O’Brien, Clay County, a son of the late
Orba Lee and Myrtle Grose Brown. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and Williard Brown; one grandson,
Christian Cubbedge. Mr. Brown was a 23 year resident of Florida, a former coal
miner and a self employed carpenter. Survivors include his daughter and
son-in-law, Angelia and Bruce Cubbedge of Hilliard, Fla.; three grandsons,
Graylin, Dean and Adam Cubbedge; the mother of his child, Judy Brown of Hilliard;
a devoted friend, Jean McGrail of Ocala; one sister, Patty Brown of Wallback;
one brother, James Brown of Hartland. A funeral service will be conducted
Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the Maysel Community Church, Maysel, with
Pastor Bruce Cubbedge officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery,
Bickmore. Friends may call Thursday thirty minutes prior to the service
at the church. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of
arrangements.
Oct
17 2009 Etta V. Ramsey, 64, of Duck, entered into rest
October 16, 2009. Born April 3, 1945 in Clay County, she was the daughter of
the late Charles Erman and Etta Bell (Metheny) Cart. In addition to her parents
she was preceded in death by a daughter Vonnie Marie Dawson, son Emmett Russell
Ramsey, brothers Emmett Clyde Cart, Jackie Russell Cart and grandson Anthony
Duffield. Etta was a teacher for the Head Start school in Clay Co. She is
survived by son Roy Lee Ramsey of Moore Fork, daughters Mary Lou (Ronnie)
Morris of Ivydale, Linda Fay (Russell Friend)Deems of Ivydale Virginia Ann
(Dayton)Thomas of Duck, daughter-in-law Sandra Starcher of Ivydale, brother
Jerry Cart of Chloe, sisters Janet Holcomb of Georgia, Emogene Wilkinson of
Moore fork, Susie Rhodes of Maysel, Ruby Grose, Vonnie Grose, both of Duck, 15
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Perry Haag officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Fork Cemetery, Big
Otter. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Monday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct
12 2009 James Monroe Tanner, 86, of Newton went
home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2009, at Braley Care Home in St. Albans
after a long illness. Joyfully greeting him in Heaven is his wife of 55 years,
Margaret Pauline Rogers Tanner. He was also preceded in death by his parents,
Odie James and Glendora Arbogast Tanner; brothers, Roy Tanner, Odie James
Tanner Jr., and Calvin Tanner; and sister, Chris Holcomb. Survivors
include his son, Wesley Monroe Tanner at home; daughters, Barbara Ann Means and
husband Steven of Poca, Joan Lee Tanner of Newton, Lori Jane Miller and husband
Ron of Charleston; brothers, Melvin Tanner of Virginia Beach, VA, Paul Tanner
of Friendship, WI; sisters, Naomi Hewitt of Dunbar, Sylvia Nader of Warren, OH;
granddaughter, Jessica Ann Means of St. Albans; brother-in-law and former
caregiver, James Carl Rogers of Spencer; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was
born December 30, 1922, in Clendenin and grew up on Sycamore Creek in Clay
County. He started working from the time he was a teenager during the Great
Depression. He worked in Ohio as part of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
He worked at various sawmills and coalmines throughout Clay County and the
Kanawha Valley. In December 1952, Jim met the love of his life, Margaret
Rogers, and less than four months later, they were married. He worked in Ohio
in the steel mills and after the coal industry downturn of the 1950s, he and
Margaret went to Grants, NM, where he worked in the uranium mines. He returned
to West Virginia and then went to Kenosha, WI, to work at the American Motors
auto plant. It was while in Kenosha that Jim and Margaret started their family.
He worked there almost ten years, until he could take the harsh snows no longer
and returned to West Virginia. He worked at the Union Carbide mines near
Buffalo until their closure. He then was hired at the Southern Ohio Coal
Company, Meigs Mines, Meigs County, OH. He remained there until his retirement
in 1985. Jim was a member of the United Mine Workers of American and served
briefly as president of his local. In 1985, Jim and Margaret returned home to
West Virginia. They settled in Newton, Roane County. During retirement Jim
enjoyed working on his cars and picking up aluminum cans. He enjoyed taking his
son Wesley for long car rides. He always had to be working at something. He was
an avid reader and read the Bible several times. He was a Chicago Cubs baseball
fan. A strong Democrat, Jim loved watching political shows and CNN. He loved
his children dearly and continued to introduce us as his “babies” even though
we were adults. He always made up funny words and made silly faces at his kids.
Jim was a Christian of the Southern Baptist faith, having turned his life over
to Christ in the early 1960s. The family would like to offer special thanks to
the staff of Braley Care Home in St. Albans and to Hospice. You have taken such
good care of daddy; you have been angels. The funeral service will be held at 1
p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin with the
Rev. Doug Minnerly officiating. Burial will be at Hively Cemetery in Valley
Fork. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Oct
12 2009 Beverly A. Hudson, 66, of Dixie, formerly of
Powellton, died October 10, 2009, at home. She was born July 24, 1943, in
Montgomery and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Anna Cook Capps. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Hudson Sr. She was a retired LPN
from Montgomery General Hospital and was of the Holiness faith. Surviving are
children, Pam Diviley and her husband Charles of Lizemores, Cheryl Sloan and
her husband Dennis of Salisbury, N.C., Clayton Hudson Jr. and his wife Karen of
Pennsylvania, Richard Hudson and his wife Tina of Falls View and Jason Hudson
and his wife Carrie of Dixie; brother, Cecil Capps Jr. of Smithers; sisters,
Delores Campbell of Montgomery and Shirley Capps of Montgomery; six
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Service will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. David Bounds
officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. Friends
may call from 6 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of
sympathy may be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
Okla
Gordon Duffield, 67, of Duck passed away October 5,
2009, at the home of his sister, Opal Duffield. He was born October 13, 1941,
in Clay County, a son of the late Kelley Okla and Callie Belle Hayes Duffield.
He was a coalminer, worked in a sawmill and for the West Virginia Division of
Natural Resources. He is survived by wife, Matilda Ruth Jarvis Duffield; sons,
Okla Lee of Duck, Hollins Wayne of Chloe and Gordon Dwayne "Boogie"
of Duck; daughters, Katherine Louise Cutlip and Hope Gay Duffield, both of
Duck; brother, Louis Duffield of Duck; sisters, Opal Duffield of Duck,
Elizabeth Manning of Sarasota, Fla., Evelyn Self of Fayetteville, Edna
Snodgrass of Tornado, Blanch McCracken, Blandus Keener, Irene Sears and Pauline
Vest, all of Duck; grand children, Joshua Wayne Duffield, Coty Allen Duffield,
Shondra Jo Duffield, Brittany Nicole Duffield, Chaseton Ray Cutlip, Kylie
Lashelle Duffield, Monica Brook Duffield, Kashayla Rae Cutlip and Coalton Ray
Cutlip. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers,
Okla Glenn and Scott Duffield. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday,
October 11, at Duffield Cemetery, Duck, with Pastors Paul Frame and George
Frame officiating. Arrangements are by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Erwin
Darrell Sattler born 11-15-1932 on Sattlers Mtn.W.V. passed
away on 9-18-2009.He is survied by daughters,Regina Faye Hileman and partner
Bill Murray,and Tracy Fraizer,sons Terry Lee and Tim Sattler,several
grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son
Rodney on 9-11-2009.Graveside services were held on 10-4-2009 for both Darrell
and Rodney on Sattlers Mtn.
Oct
10 2009 Virginia Lee Jarvis, 97, of Ivydale, entered into rest
Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on August
14, 1912, in Ivydale, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary V.
Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Filbert C. Jarvis. She was a member of Big Otter Baptist Church, the
Golden Age Club, and worked as a nursing assistant for CAMC-General Division.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Carol Jarvis of
Courtland, VA and Edsel and Billie Jarvis of Charleston; daughter and
son-in-law, Sandra and Carl Baker of Ivydale; 5 grandchildren, 9
great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren
and 1 step-great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday October
11, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister John Cole
officiating. Burial will follow in the Boggs Cemetery, Mt. Home Road, Ivydale.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct
7 2009 Timothy Ray Roberts, 36, of Leon, formerly of
Twenty Mile, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, due to injuries sustained in
an automobile accident. He was a 1991 graduate of Nicholas County High School
and served his country four years in the United States Marine Corps. He was an
11-year employee of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Buffalo in the Facilities
Maintenance Department. Born January 17, 1973, he was the son of Bobby and
Deloris (Malcolm) Roberts of Twenty Mile. He was an outdoorsman who loved to
hunt, fish, and camp. He was a loving father, son, and brother, and will be
deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by maternal
grandparents, Preston and Viola Malcolm of Keslers Cross Lanes. In addition to
his parents, he is survived by a son, Timothy Dylan Roberts of Jodie; sisters,
Lisa Roberts of London and Teresa Roberts of Twenty Mile; paternal grandmother,
Odessa Carpenter of Swiss; and niece, LaShay White of London; as well as many
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Lee Holliday
officiating. Burial will follow in the Roberts family cemetery, Leon. Friends
may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences
may be sent to the Roberts family and the online guestbook signed by visiting
www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, 2117 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, is
in charge of arrangements.
Oct
6 2009 William P. Dennis, 64, of Clay went home to be with the
Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at CAMC Memorial in Charleston after a short
illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan W. and Nellie E (Runion)
Dennis; brothers, Raymond, Clyde, Harry, Glen, Don, Curtis, and John; sisters,
Hazel M. Nicholas and Agnes Starcher. Survivors include his companion, Vicky
Auler; sons, Kevin Dennis, William P. Dennis Jr., and John Nine; daughters,
Sara Childers, Robin Shamblin, and Charla Jones; brother, Harold (Bob) Dennis;
sisters, Anna M. Kowalczak, Sue Bostic, and Brenda Williams; 18 grandchildren;
13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Oct
5 2009 Michael (Mike) L. Dawson, 53, of Clay, entered
into rest Monday, October 5, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House. Born December 28,
1955 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Delmer and Mildred (Hysel)
Dawson, in addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers
Author Chuck, Larry and Buster Dawson, and nephew Scotty Dawson. Mike worked
for Asplundh. He was survived by his brothers Ernie “BB” Dawson of Clay, Eddie
D. (Wanda) Dawson of Clarksburg, sister Betty Jean ( Shannon) Fankhouser of
Scotts Depot, many nieces, nephews and friend. The family would like to thank
Hubbard Hospice House, for there care and kindness. Funeral service will be
held 1:00 pm Thursday 8, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with
Minister Paul Parsons and Tom Price officiating. Burial will be in the King
Cemetery, Bomont, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday at the funeral
home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct
1 2009 Dorma E. Simons, 81,of Newton, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009, in
the Miletree Center, Spencer, after an extended illness. She was born
Thursday, August 23, 1928, in Roane County, a daughter of the late Yale and
Elizabeth Smith Dye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Charles Ofa Simons; five brothers, Robey, Coy, Arnold,
Doy and Harold Dye. Mrs. Simons was a homemaker and mother. She was
a member of the Newton Baptist Church, Newton. Survivors include two
sons, Roger Simons of Spencer and Larry Simons of Maysel; five stepsons, Tony
Simons of Georgia, Marshall Simons of Ohio, Gordon Simons of Alabama, Averill
Simons of Ohio and David Simons of Florida; three brothers, Bettes Dye of
Spencer, Jim Dye of Newton and Lowell Dye of Ohio; one sister Catherine
Cunningham of Ohio; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A
funeral service will be conducted Saturday, October 3 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with the Rev. Ron Fisher officiating.
Burial will be in the Keen Cemetery, Newton. Friends may call Saturday
one hour prior to the service at the church. John H. Taylor Funeral Home,
Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
Oct
1 2009 Donald Wayne Taylor, 55, of Elkview, entered into
rest Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Born April 6, 1954 in Eldorado, Illinois, he was the son of the late George J.
and Norma M. Phelps Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in
death by his daughter, Stephanie Louise Pettry and a sister, Sharon June
Taylor. Donald was a welder for Cook Welding in Winfield, a US Air Force
Veteran and a member of the Reamer Gospel Tabernacle, Clendenin. Survivors
include his children, Nathan Allen Taylor of Elkview, Stacey Michelle (Ronald)
Moore of Big Chimney; brothers, Rex Dean Taylor and Tracy Taylor, both of
Elkview; sisters, Jeanie Taylor of Elkview, Judy (Conard) Summerfield of Nitro
and Donna (Eddie) Stonestreet of Sissonville; grandchildren, Taylan Crowder,
Maxwell Moore, and Trey Pettry. The family would like to thank Dr. Nicholas
Cassis Jr. MD, for more than 26 years of care and devotion to our father and
brother. Funeral service will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009 at Poca Fork
Baptist Church, Frame Road, Elkview with Minister Daniel McClung officiating.
Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Church. Graveside service
will be 2:00 pm Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Douglas Cemetery, Eldorado,
Illinois. The family suggest donations be made to Brain Injury Association of
West Virginia P.O. Box 574, Institute, WV 25112-0574. On-line condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be handling the arrangements for the family
of Mr. Donald Taylor.
Sept
27 2009 Bennie C. Cruikshanks Sr., 89 of Glen Ferris,
died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was born
November 25, 1919 in Roane County, WV to the late Luther and Willow Rogers
Cruikshanks. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mae Cruikshanks;
Sisters, Sharon Elswick, Kate Mishlan; Brothers, John, Clifton, Charles and
Harold Cruikshanks; great- grandchildren, Kirby Betzler, and Brian Cameron. He
was a member of the Riverview United Methodist Church, Glen Ferris, a retired
employee from Union Carbide Corp, Alloy and a 50 year member of the Gauley
Bridge Masonic Lodge #64. He is survived by, Son, Bennie C. Cruikshanks, Jr.
and wife, Carolyn of Fayetteville, WV. Daughter, Linda Diesh and Husband,
Dennis of Hamilton, OH. Brothers, Paul Cruikshanks of Teays Valley, WV. Bob
Cruikshanks of New Orleans, LA. and Ralph Cruikshanks of Belle Vally, OH.
Sister, Marge Jarvis of Montgomery, WV. Grandchildren, Charlene Betzler, Adrian
Bragg, Sarah Cerar, Tiffany Stover and Amanda Cameron Great-Grandchildren,
Hillary Betzler, Adrian Bragg Jr., Holly Bragg, Nathan Stover and Aiden
Cameron Funeral Services will be11:00am Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at
the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Jarvis officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. with Masonic
Graveside Rites conducted by Masonic Lodge. Friends may call one hour prior to
the service at the Funeral Home Chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
27 2009 Richard Anthony Cavender, 35 of Dixie, passed away
surrounded by his family on September 25, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Division, after
a Life-long battle with juvenile diabetes. Ricky was a graduate of Clay County
High School and held degrees in both horticulture and computer electronics.
Ricky was an avid card player and was always laughing and telling jokes. He was
a very proud and loving uncle and adored his puppy Trixxie. Ricky left behind
his wife Chasity Akers Cavender of Kimberly; His parents, Richard L. Cavender
of Dixie, and Audrey Bowe of Bentree; Three little brothers, Jason Cavender and
Erica Moore of Cannelton; Jonathan and Tina Cavender of Mount Carbon; Steven
and Christina Cavender of Mount Carbon; Nieces and Nephews Alexxis Faith
Cavender, Brittany, Conor, Dekodah, and Brianna Irene Akers, Levi Kyle Moore
Cavender, Trenton James Stewart and coming soon Elijah Cavender. Services will
be 11:00 am Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home Gauley
Bridge, with Rev. Danny Sears officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramsey
Cemetery, Bell Creek. Committal service will be conducted by Rev. Thurman
Sizemore. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at mrscavender2009 @yahoo.com
Sept
27 2009 Howard Lee Thomas, 77, of Gauley Bridge passed
away September 25 in Charleston Area Medical Center General Division after a
short illness. He was born September 3, 1932 in Lockwood, WV, the son of the
late Wirt and Gertrude Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a 1951 graduate of Nicholas
County High School and a 1955 graduate of West Virginia Tech. He was a retired
teacher and administrator with the Fayette County School System and a veteran
of the United States Army. He was a member of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church,
where he was recently honored as Deacon Emeritus. He was a member of the Ammiel
Class and founder of the Class’s Ammiel on Wheels program, providing warm meals
to those in the community several times per year. Mr. Thomas served as a
charter member of the Gauley Bridge Lions Club, member of the Gideon’s
International – Fayette Camp, member of the WV Baptist Convention Executive
Board, and former member of the General Board of the American Baptist Churches
– USA. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and woodworker. He was a longtime
resident of Gauley Bridge, where everyone knew and loved him. His life was
lived for the glory of the Master with a simple and disciplined faith and a
willingness to give himself unselfishly to others. Preceding him in death was
his brother Eugene of Lockwood. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years,
Thelma Sizemore; his daughter Carla Brown and her husband Kevin of Ripley; and
his daughter Lisa Fry and her husband Chuck of Huntington. He leaves behind two
precious granddaughters, Ashton and Chloe Brown. Friends may call from 6 to 8
pm on Monday, September 28 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 29 at the Gauley Bridge
Baptist Church, with Rev. Jack Eades and Rev. Craig Gee officiating. Burial
will follow in the Montgomery Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to the Howard and Thelma Thomas Endowed Scholarship
Fund at Alderson-Broaddus College, the Memorial Fund of the Gauley Bridge
Baptist Church, or the Gideon Memorial Bible program. On-line condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
27 2009 Wanda Lea Dawson Nichols, 66, of Duck, WV., was
welcomed into Heaven by Jesus, her husband Stanley, her son Trenton, and host
of other Angels on September 25, 2009. She is watching over and waiting on
daughter/sister Deloris Jena Phillips of Charleston, daughter Bev Nichols of
Duck, son Terry and Amanda Nichols of St. Mary’s, daughter Tiffany and Mark
Moore of Duck, brother Elmer Dawson and family of Bentree, sister Dorma Dawson
and family of Nebo, sister in law Judy Legg and family of Lizemores, brother in
law Leo Ingram and family of Cedar Grove, aunts Velma, Thelma, Madeline,
Mildred, Cindy, Uncle Buel and many family and friends. For those of you who
did not have the pleasure of knowing her, she was quick to tell you about God’s
love, her family, friends, and the joy of her life - her grandchildren: Kandi,
Derrick, Josh, Jessica, Tristan, Jared, Sydney, Angelina, and Kamryn. She was
retired cook with the Clay County School System, a member of the Villanova
Missionary Baptist Church, and one of the kindest people you would have ever
met. We will celebrate her life on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 11:00 am at
the Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Adonijah, with Ministers John Cole,
Naamon Moore and Earl Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Adonijah
Community Cemetery, Adonijah. Family and friends may visit 1 hour prior to the
service at the church. In lieu of flowers, Wanda’s wish was for donations to be
made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home,
Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolence may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
25 p Beulah LaVaughan Douglas, 61, of Ivydale, entered
into rest September 23, 2009, at CAMC-General Division. Born on November 18,
1947, in Ivydale, she was the daughter of the late Darrel F. and Mary M. Ward
Douglas. She was a member of Ivydale Methodist Church and truly enjoyed being
able to go to Church and fellowship with her Church family. Survivors include
her brother and sister-in-law, David F. and Mavis Douglas of Parkersburg;
sister and brother-in-law, with whom she made her home, Beverly and Jok
Schoonover of Ivydale; 2 nieces and 4 nephews. The family would like to extend
their sincere appreciation to Beulah’s care-giver, Rita McKinney for all her
compassion and tender loving care. We would also like to extend a well-deserved
thank you to the MICU unit at Charleston General for their comfort and support
to both the family and Beulah during her illness. Funeral service will be 11 am
Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery,
Ivydale. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
24 2009 Bernice Pauline Workman Sparks Elliott, 81 of
Dixie, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, September 23, 2009 at Hubbard
Hospice House, Charleston. She was born November 12, 1927 to the Late John
Jacob and Mary Ellen Hughes Brady. she was also preceded in death by her
husbands, Eugene Workman and Denver Sparks; son, Bradford Kent Workman;
daughter-in-law, Carmen Workman Landers. She was a loving housewife and mother
and a Member of the Ida Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Willam
B. Elliott of Dixie; sons and daughters - in- laws, Randall and Ruth Ann
Workman of Dixie; Earnest and Trudy Workman of Lizemores; Calvin and Kim
Workman of Bentree; Tommy and Mya Workman of Sandyville; Neal and Charlotte Workman
of Monroe, NC; David and Robin Workman of Monroe, NC; Daughters and
sons-in-laws, Shelia and Danny Sears of Dixie; Daisy and Dave Shrewsbury of
Belva; and Charlotte Facemire of Bentree. she is also survived by, five Step
Children; 26 Grandchildren; 31 Great Grandchildren; and 17 Step
Grandchildren Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, September
26, 2009 at the Ida Baptist Church with Minister Mike Long officiating. Burial
will follow in the Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call
from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home
Chapel, Gauley Bridge. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to
Hubbard Hospice House 1001 Kennawa Drive Charleston, WV 25311 On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
24 2009 Lonzo Willie Jarvis, 86, of Ivydale, entered
into rest September 22, 2009, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on October 9,
1922, in Calhoun County, he was the son of the late Alfred and Effie Jarvis. He
attended Walnut Grove Memorial Church, Chloe, and was a retired laborer for
Barten’s Farm in Winchester, VA. Surviving Lonzo is his sister, Roxie
Schoolcraft of Procious.At Lonzo’s request the body was cremated.A service will
be scheduled at a later date. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in
charge of arrangements.
Sept
23 2009 Frances Leann Smith born August 8, 1940
entered into rest on September 7, 2009 peacefully at her home in Waco Texas.
She is the daughter of Oakey Collins and the late Goldie Gibson. She is
preceeded in death by her first husband James Bud Deal and two sisters and a
brother. She was survived by six sons and six daughter, twenty eight
grandchildren, and twenty three great grandchildren. She was also survived by 3
brothers and one sister. Her wish was to be crème mated. A small memorial
service will be held at upper Sycamore Community Baptist Church at 1:00pm on
the 26 of September. Burial will follow at the walker cemetery in Summersville
West Virginia. She is greatly loved and sadly missed
Sept
23 2009 Jessie Kay "Peachie" Thompson, 64, of Procious went
home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, after a long illness.
She was a floral designer for many years at Village Floral in South Charleston.
She was the daughter of the late William A. and Sarah Lyons Shamblin. Peachie
was preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Jo Thompson; and brothers,
Virgil, Delmar and Perry Shamblin. Survivors include her daughters, Carrie Adkins
and her husband, Andy, of Procious and Cherie Marks and her husband, Kevin, of
Duck; son, Gerald Thompson Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Procious; sisters,
Ruby Jamison of Hubbard, Ohio, Sylvia Isaacs of Ragley, La., Clarice Parsons
and husband, Ledora, of Hubbard, Ohio, and Shirley King and husband, James, of
Ovapa; brothers, Junior Shamblin and wife, Mary, of Procious, Okey Shamblin of
Kentucky and Roscoe Shamblin and wife, Carol, of Girard, Ohio; grandchildren,
Kaden Thompson and Brittany Jett; 15 nephews and six nieces. The funeral
service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept 25, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with
Steve Arbogast officiating. Burial will be in Sam's Cemetery, Procious. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to hospice.
Condolences may be expressed on line at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Sept
23 2009 Caitlyn McKenna Morton, 21 months old, of
Indore, entered into the waiting arms of Jesus on September 21, 2009. Born on
December 17, 2007, in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of Randy Morton of
Lizemores and Emily Morton of Indore. In addition to her parents, she is also
survived by her brother, Caleb of Indore; maternal grandparents, James Dana and
Mary J. Truman of Indore; paternal grandparents, Philip and Karen Morton of
Lizemores; maternal great-grandmothers, Della Truman and Evelyn Neal, both of
Indore; paternal great-grandmother, Kathleen Basye of Lizemores, and many
aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September
25, 2009, at the Sycamore Community Baptist Church, Indore, with Ministers Paul
Brown and Danny Foster officiating. Burial will follow in the Neal Cemetery,
Indore. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Church. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is handling the arrangements for the
family.
Sept
21 20009 June Snider Holland 78, of Falls View, WV departed
this life Saturday, September 19, 2009. Her family and friends celebrate her
life and love as she enters the glorious presence of her Lord and God in
heaven. Born August 31, 1931 in Freed, WV, she was the daughter of the late
Burl L. and Ada Maze Snider. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by her husband, John S. Holland Jr. A registered nurse, June
received her trainging at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg and served
generations of children as a school nurse in Fayette County. She was a member
of the Falls View Presbyterian Church and served faithfully as an Elder of the
church. June worked to ease the suffering of those in need by working
tirelessly at the Fayette Food Pantry and clothes closet at Montgomery
Presbyterian Church. She always had a smile, a kind word, and a hug to all she
knew and met. June was also a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star,
Guiding Star Chapter 72 and Kanawha Chapter 38. June loved her family and
friends, her church and church family, the Bluestone Conference Center,
fishing, riding jet skis, driving Sally's convertible through the mountains,
whitewater rafting, the ocean and the beach, WVU sports and the Mountaineer
Marching Band, and sitting on the front porch swing where she often visited with
her neighbors. She taught her children to love their neighbors throughout the
world with selfless acts of hospitality and generosity. June is survived by her
children and their spouses, Rev. John S. Holland III and Judy of Point
Pleasant, WV; Sally Holland Kline and Joe of Minneapolis, MN; Flora Holland
McCarthy and Jim of Gastonia, NC; her sister Joan Myers and husband Gene of
Parkersbug, WV; and her beloved grandchildren Ross, Lucy, and Quinn Holland and
Emily Kline. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 22, 2009
at the Falls View Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joan Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow in Motngomery Memorial Park, London, WV. Friends may call
from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Pennington Funeral Home 331 Main Street Gauley Bridge,
WV, where a Order of Eastern Star service will be conducted at 8:30 pm. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Falls View
Presbyterian Church; ATTN: June Purdue, Treasurer; P.O. Box 5 Charlton Heights,
WV 25040. On line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilssonfuneralhome.com
Sept
17 2009 Hobert Arnold Osborne, 85, beloved husband
of Fern Osborne for 62 years entered into his Heavenly home to be with Jesus on
September 15th. 2009, from his home in Belva, WV, with his dear family and
long-time friends at his side. Born on December 3, 1923, in Cranberry, WV, he
is the last remaining son of McKinley and Maggie Sanford Osborne. Brothers,
Melvin and Delvin and sister, Margie, and infant daughter, Geraldine, awaited
him. Survivors include a dear daughter, Judy Eggleston of Stephens City, VA;
son, Joey Lanham at home; precious grandchildren, Kara Brooks and husband,
Jason, of Richmond, VA and Bradley Eggleston, student in Blacksburg, VA; one
great-grandchild, Cohl Peyton Brooks; special feline friend, Annie; 4 nieces, 9
nephews and a host of dear friends. Hobert was a retired supervisor for
the Charleston Gazette with 24 years of service and a construction worker thru
Laborer’s Local 1353. He served in World War II and served in the Battle of
Normandy. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945. A celebration of his
life with be at 10 am Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Jodie Missionary Baptist
Church with Reverends Gerald Proctor, Lee Swor and Larry Halsey officiating.
Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Victor, WV, with Ansted VFW
Post 7695 conducting military rites. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday
at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W,
Charleston, WV 25312-2536.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Roger Taylor, Corkey Harvey,
Charles Coleman, Bob Bush, Curtis Harvey, Wayne Cole, Bradley Eggleston, Jason
Brooks, Kerry Tincher and Bubby Simms.
Sept
17 2009 Arnold E. Chapman, 78, of Servia died Sept. 15,
2009, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 29, 1930, in Clay County, he was a
son of the late Roscoe and Glenna Arnold Chapman. Arnold was a construction
worker and a truck driver. He was an avid New York Yankees fan. He is survived
by his wife, Carolyn Burnside Chapman; sons and their wives, Bob of Spencer,
Mickey and Dianna and Mike and Molly, all of Servia; stepdaughters, Kimberly
Murphy of Charleston and Kathy Murphy of Tucson, Ariz.; stepson, Charlie Murphy
of Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Robert Chapman of Hockingport, Ohio; grandsons,
Derek, Chris, Channing and Chance Chapman; granddaughters, Samantha Cottrell
and Erica Hobbs; and great-granddaughters, Ember and Haley Chapman. Service
will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home,
Gassaway, with Pastor Joseph Truman officiating. Burial will be in the Chapman
Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Sept
16 2009 Hobert Arnold Osborne, 85, beloved husband
of Fern Osborne for 62 years entered into his Heavenly home to be with Jesus on
September 15th. 2009, from his home in Belva, WV, with his dear family and
long-time friends at his side. Born on December 3, 1933, in Cranberry, WV, he
is the last remaining son of McKinley and Maggie Sanford Osborne. Brothers,
Melvin and Delvin and sister, Margie, and infant daughter, Geraldine, awaited
him. Survivors include a dear daughter, Judy Eggleston of Stephens City, VA;
son, Joey Lanham at home; precious grandchildren, Kara Brooks and husband,
Jason, of Richmond, VA and Bradley Eggleston, student in Blacksburg, VA; one
great-grandchild, Cohl Peyton Brooks; special feline friend, Annie; 4 nieces, 9
nephews and a host of dear friends. Hobert was a retired supervisor for the
Charleston Gazette with 24 years of service and a construction worker thru
Laborer’s Local 1353. He served in World War II and served in the Battle of
Normandy. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945. A celebration of his
life with be at 10 am Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Jodie Missionary Baptist
Church with Reverends Gerald Proctor, Lee Swor and Larry Halsey officiating.
Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Victor, WV, with Ansted VFW
Post 7695 conducting military rites. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday
at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W,
Charleston, WV 25312-2536.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Roger Taylor, Corkey Harvey,
Charles Coleman, Bob Bush, Curtis Harvey, Wayne Cole, Bradley Eggleston, Jason
Brooks, Kerry Tincher and Bubby Simms.
Sept
15 2009 Lawrence Edward “Eddie” Mullins, 73, of Procious, entered
into rest Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at home. Born on March 24, 1936, in
Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Jonas and Katherine Mullins. In
addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean
Mullins. He was retired from the Coast Guard and was an Army Veteran. He is
survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul E. and Verena Mullins of Charleston;
grandson, Hadrian Mullins. Funeral service will be l pm Friday, September 18,
2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the
Herold Cemetery, Procious. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at
the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
14 2009 Hazel Gay Woods, 71, of Leatherwood, entered into rest
Sunday, September 13, 2009. Born September 5, 1938 in Leatherwood, she was the
daughter of the late Lovell Dencil and Pansy Leeoda Daniels in addition to her
parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Howard Quentin Woods and
son Johnny Woods. Hazel is survived by her sons Jimmy A. Wood and Todd C. Wood
both Bickmore, brothers Bus Daniels of Jackson, OH, Pete Daniels, and Ronald
Glen Daniels both of Cortland, NY., Mark Daniels of Harland, sisters Patty
Frisk, Bonnie Muge, Judy Daniels all of Cortland, NY., Betty Hubbard of Clay,
Effie Butcher of Ripley, Peggy Cottrell and Jewel Tanner both of Bickmore, 4
grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren. Services are pending.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Sept
14 2009 Esta Jane Bird, 87, of Procious, entered into rest
September 14, 2009 at her home. Born March 23, 1922, in Widen, she was the
daughter of the late Worick and Lula Ramsey. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her brothers Russell, Seth, Willie, Bobby, sisters Sarah
Elizabeth Ferrell, and Etta Jean Ramsey. She was member of the Horner Fork
Baptist Church. Esta is survived by her husband Robert T. Bird of Procious,
step-children Richard Bird Roberta of Elkview, Vickey Bird of Charlotte. NC,
Argatha Preast and Gary of Lakeland Fl., Nickey Bird and Juanita of Clendenin,
sister in law Joyce Ramsey of Warsaw MO., many step-grandchildren
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 11:00 am
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Horner Fork Baptist Church, Procious, with
Minister Joe Dawson and Minister Nickey Bird officiating. Burial will follow in
the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm
Wednesday, September 16, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. In lieu
of flower the request donation be made to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W.,
Charleston WV 25312. On-line condolence may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept
11 2009 Effie Rosella “Rose” Nottingham-Anderson, 70, of
Stafford Va., passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Montgomery
General Elderly Care Center. Rose was born on September 9, 1939, in Jodie and
was the daughter of the late Claude and Ethel Nottingham of Fayette County.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Clinton Wolfe Anderson; her
daughter, Julia Kay Walsh; sons, Roy Thomas Kincaid and Lyle Elwood Terry II;
sisters, Arlene Mullins, Faye Ferrell, and Shirley Maynard; grandchildren,
Larry Boggs Jr., Andrea Boggs, Matthew Cornell, Michael Kincaid, Heather
Kincaid, Mark Kincaid, Timothy Kincaid, and Tammy Terry; and great-grand children,
Austin Owens, Trevor Owens, and Blake Boggs. Rose was a loving mother to her
children and a devoted wife. Rose had a larger-than-life presence and was loved
and cherished by everyone who knew her. Her outgoing personality endeared her
to her family and friends who formed lifelong friendships with her that will be
with us always. We will miss most her enthusiastic hugs and her contagious
laughter, which have filled our memories of her always. Our dear mother will be
greatly missed by her friends and family alike. We would like to give special
thanks to Dr Attasi, the staff at Montgomery General Elderly Care Center, and
supporting family members and friends who have helped us so much during this
difficult time. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September
12, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Charles
Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnston family cemetery,
Dutch Ridge. Family will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to the National Alzheimer's Foundation.
Sept
9 2009 Pete Robert Bishop, 52, of Bomont went home to be
with the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at home, surrounded by his
family. Pete was a member of Little Sycamore Pentecostal Holiness Church, Glen,
and a pipefitter by trade. Survivors include his daughters, Rachele Allen and
Hollie Bishop, both of Elkhart, Ind.; stepdaughter, Ashley Cummings of Clay;
parents, Elvin Junior and Lura May (Darnell) Bishop of Glen; brothers, Ervin
Bishop of Glen, James Bishop of Elkhart, Ind., and Rick Bishop, Jerry Bishop,
and Geary Bishop, all of Bomont; sisters, Sharon Bishop of Glen, Annabelle Lyle
of Alabama and Betty Johnson of Gauley Bridge; and five grandchildren. The
funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 10, at Little Sycamore
Pentecostal Holiness Church, Glen, with Pastor Charles Blankenship officiating.
Burial will be in the Elvin Bishop Cemetery, Glen. The family will receive
friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed online at
www.maticsfuneralhome.com
Sept
9 2009 Bill Taylor, 80, of Charleston passed
away September 5, 2009, at Valley Center in South Charleston. He was born
December 24, 1928, and was a son of the late French and Elva Taylor of Clay,
WV. Also preceding him in death was brother, Alex Taylor. Bill graduated from
Clay County High School in 1947. He completed an accounting degree at Capital
City Commercial College in 1949. He was in sales at Royal Typewriter Company
until 1969 when he became owner of Taylor Typewriter Company. He operated this
business for 24 years. Bill was an avid golfer. He was a member of Sleepy
Hollow Golf Club and served on the board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
traveling. Bill was also a member of the Charleston, WV, No. 202 Elks. He is
survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Layne Taylor. Other survivors are his
sisters, Rosalee Gray of Charleston, Noda Gay (Larry) of Arizona, Betty Murphy
(Frank) of Clay, WV; and sister-in-law, Barbara Taylor, also of Clay. Bill also
had a number of nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all. A service
to honor the life of Bill Taylor will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September
9, 2009, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with the Rev. Terry Yahr
officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery,
Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, at the
funeral home. Online condolences may be sent through the Honoring Life
Condolence Center at snodgrassfuneral.com.
Sept
7 2009 Dale Robert Duffield, 39, of Ivydale entered
into rest Saturday, September 5, 2009 from injuries received in a 4 wheeler
accident. Born December 6, 1969 in Ivydale, he was the son of Joyce White of
Servia, and the late Denzel Duffield. Dale was a foreman for Asplundh. In
addition to his mother Dale is survived by his son Tyler Boone Duffield of
Ivydale, daughter Kaitlyn Nicole Duffield of Ivydale, brothers Carl D. Duffield
of Springfield Oh., Dwayne W. Duffield of Palestine, Gary L. Duffield of
Ivydale, Denny Pepples of Summersville, sisters Dianna K. Chapman of Servia,
Donna L. Duffield Wilmoth of Ivydale. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Ronnie Holly officiating. Burial will be in the Ramsey Cemetery, Ivydale.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences
may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Mary
Louise Laxton, 58, of Evans, died Monday, September 7, 2009, in the
CAMC-Teays Valley Hospital, Teays Valley, after an extended illness. She
was born Monday, December 4, 1950, at Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late
Kenneth Chester and Mary Pansy Lavely Wilt. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Ann Laxton. Mrs.
Laxton was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Danny E. Laxton of Evans; two
daughters, Jennifer Rogers and Jessica Laxton both of Evans; one son, Steven McGinnis
of Amma; one stepson, Danny E. Laxton, Jr. of Jefferson, OH; five grandchildren
and one step grandchild. A graveside service will be held Friday,
September 11 at 1:00 p.m. in the Dundon Cemetery, Dundon, with the Rev. David
James officiating. There will be no visitation. John H. Taylor
Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
Sept
5 2009 Helen Hazel Flinn, 77, of Clay, entered into rest
Friday, September 4, 2009. Born September 4, 1932, in Newton, she was daughter
of the late Rev Maynard and Annie Parsons. In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband Howard Flinn, daughter Clara Ann McGlothin and
two sisters Imogene and Goldie. She attended Rogers Fork Baptist Church,
Newton. She was loving mother and grandmother who did the best she could. Helen
is survived by her two sons William Blankenship of Charleston, Michael
Blankenship of Newton, two daughters Darlene Carpenter of Benton Harbors,
Mich., Naomi Blankenship of Vermont, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 7:30 pm Monday, September 7, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Paul Parsons officiating
Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 pm Monday at the funeral home. On-line condoles
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
5 2009 Verna Lou Wright, 74, of Swiss, died September
1, 2009, at her home. Born on September 10, 1934, in Swiss, she was the
daughter of the late Donavan "Don" Parsons and Beulah Parsons. She
was a vocational licensed practical nurse, and a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star. Survivors include her brother, Donavan D. Parsons, Jr. of
Nacogdoches, TX; niece, Beth and Hal Cooper and family; nephews, John and Jill
Parsons and family and Cabot and Melanie Parsons. Funeral service will be 10 am
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with
Minister Paul Young officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery
Memorial Park, London. There will be no visitation. On-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept
5 2009 Jon-Cody Phillips, 25, of Lizemores, entered into rest
August 29, 2009, at his home. Born on April 16, 1984, in Charleston, WV, he was
the son of the late Stephen Paul Phillips and Tom and Priscilla Vance of
Lizemores He was a self-employed carpenter and attended Middle Creek Baptist
Church. In addition to Tom and Priscilla, he is also survived by his daughter,
Hanna States of Seaford, Delaware; brothers and sisters-in-law, Trinity and
Kelli Vance of Indore, Aaron and Beth Vance of Hurricane and Jese Vance of
Lizemores; maternal grandparents, John and Bessie Fore of Poca; maternal
great-grandmother, Irene Duncan of Cross Lanes; paternal grandmother, Irene
Vance of Lizemores; aunt, Becky Meadows of Marmet, aunts and uncles, Tim and
Elonda Morgan of Walton and Rodney and Connie Vance of Lizemores; nephew, Chase
Vance and nieces, Emma Vance and Gracie Vance. Funeral service will be 3 pm
Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Middle Creek Baptist Church, Bickmore, with
Minister John Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in the Vance-Jarrett
Cemetery, Indore. Friends may call from l pm until service time at Middle Creek
Baptist Church.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug
29 2009 Jackie W. Salisbury, 57, of Elkview, WV, formerly
of Clay, WV, died August 28, 2009, at home Born on May l7, 1952, in
Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Myrtle Salisbury. In addition to his
mother, he was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Salisbury. He was a
retired coal miner. Survivors include his sons, Mitchell and Matthew Salisbury;
daughter, Eva Salisbury; companion, Myra Williams and brothers, William (Dugan)
and Jerry Salisbury, both of Clay. Graveside service will be 2 pm Monday,
August 31, 2009, at the Koch/Salisbury Cemetery, Clay. There will be no
visitation. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of
arrangements.
Aug
18 2009 Monica Lynn Miller, 36, of Bickmore, entered
into rest Friday, August 14, 2009, at Montgomery General Hospital. Born on
September 8, 1972, at Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of Jerry Starcher
and his wife, Mary, of Maysel, and Charlotte Neal and her husband, Donald, of
Bickmore, She was a homemaker and attended Lickfork Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her companion, Arthur
Ramsey of Bickmore; son, John Lee Ramsey of Bickmore and sister, Junie Adkins
of Lizemores. Graveside service will be l:00 pm Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Sunset
Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister John Osborne officiating. There will be no
visitation. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of
arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug
18 2009 Shirley June Kinkead, 73 of Charlton Heights
died August 16, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Divison. She was a CNA for Charlotte
Nursing Home and Green Acres Nursing Home, and also provided private in home
care. She was born June 22, 1936 in Newberry Michigan to the late Seal and Ada
Morse, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Judson
"Chopper" Kinkead. She is survived by her daughters, Debora Ann
Vergara of Charlton Heights, Bonnnie Ferrell of Macon, Georgia, son, Homer
Downie of Ohio, brothers, Norman Morse, Arnold Morse, sister, Mary Ann Nunisto
of Kingsville, Ohio, eight grandchildren, and five great-grand children.
A memorial service will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursdsay, August 20, 2009
at the Scrabble Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church, Gauley Bridge with Rev. Mike
Lanham officiating. Her wishes were to be cremated. Pennington Funeral Home,
Gauley Bridge, WV is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent
to www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Aug
18 2009 Christopher Lee Jones, 25, of Mink Shoals went
home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2009. Christopher graduated from Clay
County High School in 2001 and went on to earn an accounting degree from West
Virginia State College in 2005. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Clendenin and was also a member of the Charleston YMCA. Christopher loved to
hunt, fish, ride his four-wheeler and, most of all, spend time with his son,
Gage. Christopher was preceded in death by his grandmother, Blanche Jones; and
maternal grandparents, Dow and Evelena Bird.He is survived by his son, Gage
Matthew Jones; parents, Michael Lee and Sheila Jo (Bird) Jones; former wife,
Emily Kathryn Jones; grandfather, Donal Jones; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at Matics
Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Kevin Jennings officiating. Burial will
be in Clay County Memorial Gardens, Clay. The family will receive friends from
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed online at
www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Aug
8 2009 Margie Jane Greathouse Adams, 62, of Ivydale, entered
into rest August 6, 2009, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on January
18, 1947, at Harrison, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Greathouse.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her half-brother,
Aubry McCracken. She was a housewife and a member of Maysel Baptist Church. She
enjoyed bluegrass music and frequently attended West Fork and Big Otter
Community Centers. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki
and David Brackett of Shepherdstown, WV, Debbie and Larry Childers of South
Charleston, Nova Adams of Ivydale, and Tammy and David Pritt of Martinsburg,
WV; grandchildren, Kristen, Jason, Josh, Gabby, Nerys, Kendra and Ethan.
Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold
officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Monday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug
6 2009 Steven Edward Childers, 53, of Bickmore, went
home to be with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at his residence.
Born on July 10, 1956, in Charleston, he was the son of Susie Bailey of Clay
and the late Franklin Childers. In addition to his father, he was also preceded
in death by his sister, Joyce E. Childers and his step-father, Bill Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Linda L. Childers of Bickmore; sons, William E.
Childers of Falls View, Emmett Rhodes, Jr. of Bickmore and Billy Rhodes of
Maysel; daughters, Heather R. Childers Roberts of Wooster, OH and Angel and
Misty Rhodes, both of Maysel; brother, Franklin Childers, Jr. of Bomont;
sister, Judy Parcell of Clay; 4 grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm
Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Garry Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug
6 2009 Donald “Duck” Lee Johnson 62, of Drennen passed
away August 4, 2009. Born May 14, 1947, in Clay County, he was a son of the
late Liddy DeBoard. He was a retired coal miner and an avid antique car lover.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Johnson; children, Jr. Burgess, Brenda
Evans, Darralla Burgess, Russel Burgess, Betty Joe Hoststed, Donald Johnson,
Ronald Johnson, Mary Roberts, and Nancy Casteel; sisters, Brenda Kerr, Linda
Stone, Susie Hanshaw, Phyllis Hunt, Mary Hamrick, and Marilyn Hickman;
brothers, Tony Bullard, Buck Johnson, and Donald Bullard; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 9, at White Funeral
Home, Summersville, with Pastor William Johnson officiating. Interment will
follow in the Johnson family cemetery, Drennen. Friends may call from 6 to 8
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Aug
6 2009 William “Bill” B. Samples Sr., 69, of Procious died
peacefully at his son's home in Sheffield Township, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 4,
2009. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Procious. He had moved to Lorain, Ohio,
where he worked for 31 years at the Avon Lake Ford plant. After retirement, he
returned home to West Virginia. He was a member of the UAW Local 2000. Bill
enjoyed fishing and hunting and his real passion was for cars. He loved to
restore antique cars. Most of all, he enjoyed spending quality time with his
children and grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, Barry (Cheri) of
Sullivan, Ohio, William B. Jr. (Leslie) of Berlin Heights, Ohio, and Russell L.
(Debbie) of Lorain, Ohio; daughters, Laura M. Samples of North Ridgeville,
Ohio, Tina (Bill) Samples-Godair, of Salisbury, N.C., and Jessica D. Samples of
Procious; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Barbara
Farley of Ocala, Fla., Carol Rush of Lorain, Ohio, Christine Crider and
Jacqueline Samples, both of Procious, Connie Ferrell of Ocala, Fla., and Sharon
McKown of Spencer. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lauren Ashley
A. Kirk; his parents, Harvey S. and Lenore C. (Massey) Samples; and brothers,
Buddy G. and Harvey S. Sr. Samples. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday,
August 8, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Wayne
Litton officiating. Burial will follow in the Samples Cemetery, Procious.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug
5 2009 Richard T. Paxton, 74, died August 3, 2009, at
Thomas Memorial Hospital of a massive heart attack. Richard was born in Clay
County on July 24, 1935, the only child of Gilmer and Thelma Paxton, who
preceded him in death. His first wife, Mildred, also preceded him in death.
Richard had many business interests throughout the years. He was owner of
Mountain State Vending and has turned that business over to his son, James. He
was involved with the West Virginia State Video Lottery for many years and was
currently involved with a new enterprise, R&S ATM Service. Richard was a
Christian and had rededicated himself to the Lord on July 29, 2007. He attended
Dunbar Mountain Mission. He was a member of the American Trap Shooters
Association where he and Mildred were winners in all classifications. He was an
avid fisherman and hunter but, most of all, had a great love of family. He is
survived by his wife, Shirley Stone Paxton, who shared each new adventure with
him; sons, James Paxton and his wife, Joann, of Charleston and Richard D.
Paxton of Charleston; and daughter, Diane Boso and her husband, Bill, of
Dunbar. He is also survived by stepson, Michael Stone of Charleston;
stepdaughters, Nicole King and her husband, Jeff, of St. Albans and Kelly Stone
of Philadelphia, Pa. Richard had seven grandchildren, Dennis, Robert, Daniel,
Kristin, Amber and Rebecca and the new love of his life, Ava Cathryn; and five
great- grandchildren, Brandon, Rachel, Krissy, Destiny and Jada. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, at Dunbar Mountain Mission
with the Rev. James Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain
Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at
Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, and one prior to the service at the church. In
lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa
Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. The family would also like to give a special
thanks for the kind compassionate care Richard received at Thomas Memorial
Emergency room.
July
30 2009 Branty H. Martin, 95, passed away at
home on July 27, 2009. Born in 1914 in Dille, he was employed at Union Carbide
in the accounting department from 1939 until 1974, when he retired. He was a
member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church since 1993. Preceded in death by wife of
64 years, EmmaLee Hamrick Martin; daughter, Connie Martin Carr; parents, Ashby
and Ursla Tinnel Martin; brothers, Levi and Ira Martin of Birch River, Branard
Martin of Victoria, Texas, and Richard H. Martin of St. Albans; and sisters,
Bessie Morris and Lenna Bailes of Dille and Edith Carter of Charleston. He is
survived by his wife, Anne Reed Martin; sister, Gladys Rapp of Summersville;
stepchildren, Patrick D. Reed and wife, Opal, of Elkview and Jan R. Hoover of
Teays Valley; stepgrandchildren, Christopher, Kasey, and Chase Hoover of Teays
Valley and Travis, and wife, Stacy, and Brittany Reed of Elkview;
stepgreat-grandchildren, Ethan Barker and Rileigh Reed of Elkview; and several
nieces and nephews. He was an active member of the Awanas. His body was donated
to West Virginia University Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at
2 p.m. Saturday, August 1, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Bigley Avenue,
Charleston, with Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Friends may call one hour
prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mount Calvary
Baptist Church Yough Ministries, 1509 Bigley Ave., Charleston, WV 25302. Condolences
may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Harding
Funerals & Cremations is serving the Martin family.
July
30 2009 Rosemary Mollohan, 63, of Buffalo Township,
Pa., passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia,
Cabot, Pa. Born April 9, 1946, in Procious, W.Va., she was the daughter of the
late Marshall W. and Magdaline V. King Samms. Rosemary moved to the area in
1970. She worked as a clerk for the former Gee Bee Department Store in Natrona
Heights, Pa., for 20 years. Rosemary was of the Christian faith and enjoyed
reading. She is survived by her two sons, Brian Mollohan of Morgantown, W.Va.,
and Shawn (Renal) Mollohan of Killeen, Texas; brothers, Jerry (Dee) Samms of
Charleston, W.Va., and Marshall Samms of Clay County, W.Va.; and by her
companion, Joseph Behrik of Buffalo Township. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Samms. Services and burial for
Rosemary were private. Arrangements were under the care of the Cicholski-Zidek
Funeral Home Inc., Natrona Heights, (724) 224-8688. To send an online
condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.
July
27 2009 Cyrus James “CJ“ Rose, 17, of Strange Creek, passed
away Sunday, July 26, 2009, after a boating accident near Gauley Bridge. Born
November 28, 1991, in Weston, he was the son of Samuel and Dayle Rose of
Strange Creek. CJ was preceded in death by his grandmother Lorraine Rowe and
grandfather Samuel Rose. He was a student at Clay County High School. In addition
to his parent CJ is survived by his fiancée Mitia Grose of Nebo, sister Nisa
Rose, brother, Jesse Rose, both of Strange Creek, grandparents Dale Jarvis of
Elmira, WV and step grandmother Lorene Singleton of Frametown, Kathleen Rose of
Strange Creek CJ leaves behind many friends and family. He will be greatly
missed. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 31, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin- Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft
officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Cemetery, Strange Creek. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
July
26 2009 Joseph Junior “Joe” Belcher, 86, of
Parkersburg passed away July 23, 2009, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He
was born June 12, 1923, at Ovapa, Clay County, a son of the late Joseph and
Julia Igo Belcher. Joe was a graduate of Clay High School and attended the
Broadway Baptist Church in Parkersburg. He retired from EI DuPont, Washington
works, with 39 years of service. He served in the First Army during World War
II. He served at the Normandy landing and served in Paris, France, after the
Paris Liberation, and he was a lifetime member of the VFW. Surviving are his
sister, Hattie Garrett of Vienna; five persons that he considered as his
grandchildren, David Martin, Joe Martin, Kriston Hubler Cathy Hart and Becky
Leap; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Thelma Mull, Bill
Henderson, JoAnn Morrison, Harlan Hensley, Kay Large, George Belcher Jr.,
Rondell Belcher, Joan Smith, Patsy Garrett, Wanda Wamsley and Glenda Diller;
several great-nieces and nephews; and several cousins, including Kaye Jett and
friend, Jerry Plougher, and Jill Jett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his life companion of 44 years, Wana Martin; six brothers, William
“Billy” Belcher, Eddie Belcher, Ira Belcher, George Belcher, Charles Belcher
and Virgil Belcher; five sisters, Joda Butcher, Bessie Henderson, Blanche
Porter, Violet Markle and Zelma Irene Parks. The funeral service will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th St., Parkersburg. The Rev.
Don Yeager will officiate. Burial will be at the Belcher family cemetery in
Clay County with graveside services to be held at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Monday with military rites. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
this evening at the funeral home. Online condolence messages may be sent to the
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com.
July
21 2009 Kathleen Dixie (Osborne) Morris, 81, of Bickmore entered
into rest Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born July 24, 1927, in Ovapa, she was the
daughter of the late Vernon F. and Lena G. (Butler) Osborne. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Morris and her sons,
James "Jimmy" Morris and Tyrone "Tykie" Morris. She
was a retired cook and a member of Leatherwood Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Dale, Mike, Jeff and Brent Morris, al of Bickmore;
daughters, Shonnie Taylor of Bickmore, Judy Smith of Beckley, Jill Messinger of
South Charleston, Joyce Morris of Beckley and Cassandra Boggs of Bickmore;
brother, Kenneth Osborne of Dixie; sister, Bonnie Hill of Belle; 21
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm
Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Dennis Legg oficiating. Burial willl be in James K. Cemetery,
Leatherwood Road. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral
home.
July
19 2009 Rickey Ben Hamrick, 46, of Clay,
entered into rest Friday, July 17, 2009, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on
December 13, 1962, in Gassaway, he was the son of Denzil Jennings and Ruth Ann
Lane Hamrick of Patty Ridge. He was the head sawyer for Coastal Lumber Company
and attended Peoples Community Church. In addition to his parents, he is also
survived by his wife, Charlene Hamrick of Clay; son, Matthew Hamrick of New
Martinsville; daughter, Kelly Jeffrey of Birch River; brothers, Rocky Hamrick
of Dille, Robert Hamrick of Patty Ridge, and Ronny of Tennessee; sister, Peggy
Moran of Harriman, Tennessee. Graveside service will be l pm Monday, July 20,
2009, at the Adkins Cemetery, Dog Run, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft
officiating. There will be no visitation. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home,
Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. “It’s gonna take time, for all of us
to heal. You were a hard-working man, and strong as steel. You battled this disease,
and had a rough road. God took you in his hands, and knew it was your time to
go. One of these days, we will meet again. We all love you, forever end.” Poem
written by Kelly (Hamrick) Jeffrey in honor of her dad.
July
17 2009 Freddie D. Morris, 59, formerly of
Lizemores, died July 12, 2009. Graveside service will be noon Saturday, July
18, in the Morris family cemetery, Lizemores. Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home,
Fayetteville, is in charge of arrangements
July
15 2009 Brady Joseph “Joe” Moore Sr., 84,
of Shinnston passed from this life Sunday, July 12, 2009, at the Louis A.
Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Clay on February 15,
1925, and was a son of the late Silas Marion and Lily Ellen Rogers Moore. Mr.
Moore is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bertie E. Ford Moore; his daughter
and son-in-law, Linda and Greg Henline of Fairmont; three sons Gary L. Moore,
Dennis “Rod” Moore and Brady J. “Joey” Moore Jr.; and three grandchildren. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters,
and a grandson. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in the
Historic Chapel of Frey Home for Funerals, 320 Madison St., Fairmont. Friends
may call two hours prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at FHFF320@aol.com.
July
15 2009 Rosalie Miller, 91, of Bolivar, Ohio and
formerly of Frametown, West Virginia, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 in the
Hennis Care Center at Bolivar. Born on April 20, 1918 in Ira, West Virginia,
she was the daughter of the late Willis and Mattie Duffield McMorrow. She was
also preceded in death by her husband Samuel B. Miller who died in 1988; son,
Willis Miller; two brothers and four sisters. Rosalie is survived by two sons,
James (wife, Treva) Miller of Montgomery, Alabama and Chester Miller of
Collins, Ohio; daughter, Mary Lou (husband, Joseph) Hayes of Strasburg, Ohio;
four sisters, Opal Ramsey of Duck, West Virginia, Maryetta Duffield and Joan
Nutter both of Norwalk, Ohio, Edna Butler of Fort Meyers, Florida; brother,
Paul McMorrow of Duck, West Virginia; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren
and 20 great-great grandchildren. A celebration of Rosalie’s life will be held
on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home
at Clay, West Virginia with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Interment will be
in the Duffield Cemetery at Duck, West Virginia. Friends can call at the
funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be
sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
July
11 2009 Alice Faye Adkins, 62, of Clay, entered into rest
Thursday, July 9, 2009, at home. Born on May 15, 1947, in Harrison, she
was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Vida Taylor. In addition to her parents,
she was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Barnett. She was a homemaker
and a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband,
Roy David Adkins of Clay; sons and daughter-in-law, Chris Allen Sr. and Trina
Adkins of Clay and Dana James Adkins of Indore; daughter and son-in-law,
Virginia Ann and Jerry Johnson of Clay; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and
Patty Taylor of Birch River and Kenneth and Bunny Taylor of Dille; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Helen Atkinson of Kentucky, Genevie Selby of Campbells Creek,
Hester McKinney of Widen, Nettie Jean and Albert Salisbury of North Carolina,
Hettie Mable Jarvis of Ohio, and Ora and Mack Hamrick of Clay; grandchildren,
Katrina, Chris Jr., Cody, Khloe, Samantha and Megan. Funeral service will be 2
pm Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Ministers Wayne Litton and Kenneth Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in
the Adkins Cemetery, Enoch. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
July
9 2009 Janine P. Brown, 41, of Elkview became an
angel on July 7, 2009, at CAMC General Hospital after a short illness. She was
a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Born June 20, 1968, she
was a daughter of William K. Shaffer and the late Mildred Jett Shaffer. She was
preceded in death by her brother, Raymond L. Shaffer; niece, Kayla Ann Shaffer;
and mother-in-law, Bertha Brown. She is survived by her husband, Kevin A.
Brown; daughter, Jennifer Rose Brown at home; stepchildren, Jeremy Brown of
Elkview, Ashley Brown and Jessica Burdette, both of Virginia, and Hanna Stuber
of Ohio; brothers, Hank and Ray Shaffer of Webster; sisters, Helen Estep and
Nora Myers of Elkview, Ann Welch of Virginia, Norma Snead of Clendenin, Loretta
Brown of Clay and Bonnie George of Elkview; father-in-law, George S. Brown of
Maysel; six grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Funeral service
will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview. Burial will be
in the Shaffer family cemetery, Pinch Ridge Road, Elkview. Friends
may call one hour prior to the service. Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, is
in charge of arrangements.
July
6 2009 Cletus Lancing Winebrenner, 90, of Gauley Bridge,
entered into rest Saturday, July 4, 2009. Born December 24, 1918, to the late
Jack and Amy Winebrenner. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Oppie
Winebrenner, and one great-grandson, Brian Cameron. He served in the military
in World War II and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Cletus was a
Christian, a member of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon,
sang in the choir, and a member of the Ammiel Sunday School Class. He drove a
school bus for the Board of Education in Gauley Bridge for 35 years, did odd
jobs, such as; house painting, plumbing, etc. with his wife by his side. Music
was his passion; he played different instruments, mainly the guitar, and was in
a band called “The Four Squares”. He bowled on a league every week at White Oak
Lanes in Oak Hill, WV. Cletus is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen
Winebrenner of Gauley Bridge; daughter, Carolyn Cruikshanks and husband, Bennie
Jr., of Fayetteville, granddaughters, Tiffany Stover and husband, Larry of
Melbourne, Florida, Amanda Cameron and husband, Jason of Oak Hill;
great-grandsons, Nathan Stover, Aiden Cameron; brother; Willis Winebrenner and
companion Ruby of Gauley Bridge, and lots of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
and cousins. He was a good man and will be missed greatly by his family,
friends and community.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at
Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Ron George and
Minister Craig Gee officiating. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memory Gardens,
Victor, with military graveside rites by VFW post 7695, Ansted. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. In
lieu of flowers donations, may be made to the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church in
his memory or Gideon’s Bibles. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July
5 09 Gary Hugh Butcher, 61, of Widen died July 2,
2009. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Waters Funeral Chapel,
Summersville. Burial will follow at Cox Cemetery, Birch River. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home
July
2 2009 Ora Lee Swindler “Penney”, 78 of Dunbar adored
mother, sister, and grandmother passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009. Penney was
born August 8, 1930 to the late Wick and Goldie Caldwell of Alta. At a young
age working in Gauley Bridge Penny met the love of her life the late James
“Jim” Swindler. The two were soon married in the Swindler home in Nicholas
County. Penny and Jim soon started a family and moved to Boomer. Penney worked
at the State Auditors Office, Elk Furniture, Gauley Bridge Visitors Center, and
finally retiring from WV Tech Library. Family is what gave Penney the most joy
and happiness; she loved to share in the stories and events that shaped the
lives of her three great grandchildren. She also kept up with current events
and loved to talk politics. Penney had great strength, and determination which
allowed her to persevere through all of life’s difficulties. She was preceded
in death by her husband James Grafton Swindler. She is survived by her
children, Vicki Lee Clausen of Dunbar, Erin Elise Buffington and husband Neil
of Spring Hill, TN; Grand Children, Jami Ann Cipriani, Tracey Lee Clausen and
three great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 7:00PM Thursday, July 2,
2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call one hour prior to
the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family
at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July
2 2009 Jason Charles Underwood, 31 of
Dixie ran through the gates of Heaven into the arms of his sister on June 28,
2009. He is preceded in death by his sister Selena Faye Underwood. He was a
member of the Bell Creek Baptist Church, and also attended Boomer Christian
Academy. He was a 1996 graduate of Nicholas County High School, He earned a
Bachelors degree from WVU Tech, and was 3 hours from receiving his Matsers
Degree from Marshall University. He was an avid runner, before an accident took
this away.He is survived by his wife Brittney Starr Hamrick Underwood of Dixie,
parents Larry and Emily VanMeter Underwood of Dixie, his sister Christena
Johnson and her husband Gary of Charlottesville, VA, his brothers Nathan of
Dixie and James "Dutch" and his wife Danielle of Charlton Heights,
his grandmother Lenore "Nanny" VanMeter Elliott of Dixie, and his
nieces Leanna, Lauren and Lindsay Johnson. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge
with Pastor Eddie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial
Park, London. Friends may call from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2009
at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. on-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July
2 2009 Sarah Dawne (Mullins) Gill, 44, of Salem, WV, entered
into rest Monday, June 29, 2009, at Presbyterian University Hospital in
Pittsburgh, PA. Born on March 12, 1965, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter
of the late Roy G. Sr . and Mary Frances Mullins. She was a counselor for Job
Corps and a member of Harvest Time Ministries. Survivors include her husband,
Jeff Gill of Salem; sons, Joshua Gill and Nathan Gill, both of Salem;
daughters, Joni N. Graley of Ft. Riley, KS, Mindi Lynne Marshall of Shinnston
and Brittany Gill of Parkersburg; brother, JR Mullins of Louisville, KY; 4
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday,
July 3, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph
Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery, Maysel. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the funeral home at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
29 2009 Tim “Timbo” Rhodes, 52, of Spencer, formerly of
Clay, entered into rest Saturday, June 27, 2009, in CAMC-General Division after
a long four year battle with cancer. Born on October 18, 1956, in Charleston,
he was the son of the late Horace Henry and Nellie Rhodes. He was a retired oil
rigger for M & M Drilling. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of Spencer;
son, John Rhodes of Maysel; daughter, Annie Rhodes of Maysel; step-sons and
their wives, Adam and Satin Holcomb of St. Marys and Clint and Misty Holcomb of
Martinsburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Susie Rhodes, Terry and
Darlene Rhodes and Oliver and Lisa Rhodes, all of Maysel; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Frances and Richard White of Ovapa, Vera Truman of Clay, Kim
and George Brown of Maysel and Kitty and Billy Collins of Newton; half-sister
and her husband, Helen and Harold Huckleberry of Meadville, PA; grandchildren,
Asiah Thomas, Timothy Rhodes and Savannah Rhodes, all of Maysel; step-
grandchildren, Rachael, Gabrielle and Amber Flannigan of St. Marys and Kyan and
Rayn Holcomb of Martinsburg and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service
will be 10 am Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home,
Clay, with Minister Earl Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in the Rhodes
Cemetery, Maysel. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral
home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
28 2009 Emma L. Rogers, born April 27, 1933,
passed away peacefully on June 27, 2009 at the home of her daughter, Connie,
who lovingly cared for her during her final years. Emma was a strong woman who
was determined to make something good of any obstacle. She was an avid reader
and writer who could work most any crossword puzzle. She was most proud of her
six children’s accomplishments - all obtaining post high school educations.
Emma was a gardener, a quilter, and a mother whose will to instill good
character in her children far exceeded any personal desires. She absolutely
forbade any of her children to belittle the less fortunate or to waste
anything. She was quick to share produce from her garden, cellar, or table with
anyone, and “pieced together” scraps of fabric into award-winning quilts.
During her lifetime, she worked at various jobs including sweater factory
seamstress and grocery store clerk.
Emma was married to the late Arthur L. Rogers of Clay County, WV,
for 44 years. Their children include: Connie Looney (John) of Newton; Darlena
Reynolds (Bill) of Charleston; Arthur, Jr. “A.J” Rogers (Susie) of Craigsville;
Henry Rogers of Craigsville; Brenda Brown (Gary) of Sissonville; and John Paul
Rogers (Becky) of Pinch. Grandchildren include: Kristopher Looney of Indiana,
Heather Dunn of Alaska, Jennifer Looney of Georgia, Dr. Billy Reynolds of Cross
Lanes, Dr. Kristina Beardsley of Pennsylvania, Ashley Reynolds of Charleston,
Melissa Rogers of Craigsville, Jason Rogers of Craigsville, Hank Rogers of Big
Chimney, Justin Brown of North Carolina, Erica Brown of Sissonville, Cameron Rogers
of Pinch and Colleen Rogers of Pinch. Also surviving are six
great-grandchildren, three surviving sisters, Mary Moats, Desta Norris, and
Letha Cantrell, and special niece, Linda Braley. Emma was not a lover of
ceremony, and her final wishes reflect this. There will be a visitation for
family and friends from 1:00-3:00pm Sunday, June 28, 2009, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, followed by a simple graveside
service at the Gandeeville Cemetery, officiated by son-in-law, Bill Reynolds. A
gathering of family and friends will follow at the home of Connie, daughter of
the deceased, with food and refreshments. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
June
22 2009 Gerald “Jerry” Butcher Sr, 60, of Clay, entered
into rest Saturday, June 20, 2009. Born July 14, 1948 in Charleston, WV, He was
the son of the late Howard and Vida (Samples) Butcher. In addition to his
parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law James Roop Jr.; and
brother Russell Butcher. Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dorothy
Butcher of Clay, children and their spouses daughter, JoAnn and Tracy Metheney
of Ovapa, sons, Gerald “Butch” Jr. and Riki Lynn Butcher of Valley Fork, James
and LaVon Butcher of Fayetteville, Richard Butcher and Matthew Butcher both of
Clay, brothers, David Butcher and wife Jo of Oak Hill, Jason Butcher of Iowa,
mother -in-law Dahlia Roop of Clay, grandchildren Nikki and Kacey Butcher both
of Clay, Hannah M Butcher, Hannah L. Baker (Butcher), Deborah M. Butcher and
Mary Beth Widdowson (Butcher) all of Fayetteville, Emilee and Ashlee Butcher
both of Clay. Gabriellen and Julianna Metheney both of Ovapa, and Temmeria
Nicholas of Clay. Memorial service will be held Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8:30
P.M. at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Friends may call from 7 to
8:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers , make donation to the
family to help with Memorial Fund. On-line condolence may be sent to the family
at wwwcarlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
21 2009 Oleta Pearl (Salisbury) Mullins, 87, of Dog Run, entered
into rest Friday, June 19, 2009. Born June 30, 1921 in Clay, she was the
daughter of the late Ben and Barbara (Hamrick) Salisbury. In addition to her
parents she was also preceded in death by her husband William E. Mullins. Oleta
was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church. She is survived
by her sons, Arthur Mullins of Charleston, Charles Mullins of Nitro, James
Mullins of Clay, daughters, Linda Mullins of Bedford Ky., Margie Taylor of
Ivydale, Elizabeth Rhodes of Westminster, Md., Susan Call of White Oak, N.C.
Roma Salisbury of Maysel, brother, Bradford Salisbury of Clay, sisters, Mavis
Adkins of Dixie, Edith Lamb of Alburn, WV., 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren
and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm
Monday, June 22, 2009 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Kenneth Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Mullins Cemetery, Dog
Run. Friends may call 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
June
20 2009 Sarah M. Butcher, 70, of Dille died June 17,
2009. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Waters Funeral Chapel,
Summersville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Cox
Cemetery, Birch River.
June
20 2009 Dorothy V. Truman of Bentree, Clay County, died
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at her home. Dorothy was born June 25, 1934, in Crosby
and was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Alpha Holcomb Pritt. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Wyatte Franklin Truman, on January 1, 1984.
Dorothy was a homemaker, a member of the Ansted VFW Auxiliary, and attended
Bentree Church of God. Surviving: companion, Hilton Bowe Jr.; son, Wyatte
Junior Truman and wife, Gloria, of Mount Nebo, who have four children and eight
grandchildren, all of North Carolina; daughter, Bonnie Truman Eagle and
husband, Lawrence, of Bentree, who have two children, four grandchildren and
three stepgrandchildren; grandson, Matt Evans and wife, Patty, of Bentree and
their two children, TJ and Mandy Evans, of North Carolina; two stepchildren
Maria and Lucus Dunlap of Bentree; granddaughter, Dianne Evans Belt and
husband, Ernie, of Cleveland, N.C., and their two children, Haleigh and Colton
Evans; and stepson, Daniel Belt, all of Cleveland, N.C.; brothers, Stanley
Pritt of Ansted and Jesse Pritt of Beech Glen; and sisters, Emma Lou Mullins
and Anna Bell Taylor, both of Bentree. Dorothy's caregivers were daughter,
Bonnie Eagle, and granddaughter, Diana Belt. Graveside services will be held at
noon Saturday, June 20, in Sunset Cemetery, Fola, with the Rev. Charles
Blankenship officiating. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in
charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
18 2009 Inez Viola (DeMoss) Sample, 77, of Clay, entered
into rest Thursday, June 18, 2009. Born June 2, 1932 in Clay, she was the
daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Shamblin) Demoss. In addition to her
parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Samples, one
sister and 3 brothers. Inez is survived by her son, Terry Samples of Spencer,
daughters, Norma Miller, and Mary Uldrich both of Elkview, Helen Priest
of Smmersville, Loetta Adkins of Clay, brothers, Denver DeMoss of
Winchester Ky., Charles DeMoss of Greenville, Pa., Dorn DeMoss of Dorset Oh., 15
grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Extended family Tim, Amy, Jared, and
Kaitlyn Legg. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Lee Swor officiating.
Burial will be in DeMoss Cemetery, Procious. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
June
18 2009 Nina M. Truman, 88, of Bickmore passed
away Monday, June 15, 2009, at Laurel Nursing Home. She was a housewife, a
homemaker and a member of Fola Baptist Church. Nina was a kind, loving person.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Truman; parents, Hollis and
Louisa Holcomb Legg; three brothers and four sisters. Surviving are her sons,
Tommy (Merril Lee) Truman of Mint Hill, N.C., Kermit (Karen) Truman of
Fullerton, Calif., and Charles (Pokhui) Truman of Enterprise, Ala.; daughters,
Jean Morton of Cedar Grove, Charlene (Kellis) Happney of Clinton, Tenn., and Gayle
(Michael) Asbury of Bickmore; sister, Janet Graham of Indore; 14 grandchildren,
21 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. The service will be
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Fola Baptist Church with the Rev. John
Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Clay.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Condolences
may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.
June
13 2009 Kathleen Samples, 85, of Procious went
to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2009. She attended Horners Fork
Missionary Baptist Church of Procious and was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Ward and Zella Starks Smith. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Samples; sons, Robert “Bob”
and Roger Samples; brothers, Bill, Erwin, Earl, Clifford, Jerry and Kenneth
Smith; and sisters, June Smith and Phyllis Deaner. She is survived by sons,
Steve and wife Joyce Samples, Wade and Randy Samples; daughters, Joan and husband
Mel Hobbs, Teresa and husband Keith Burdette, all of Procious, Susan and
husband Wayne Townsend of Corton, Darlene and husband David Walker, Robin and
husband Robert Boggs, all of Procious; brothers, Ike and Robert Smith; sister,
Hazel Statts; and grandchildren, Tammy, Penny, Stephanie, Wade Jr., Melinda,
Dusty, Mark, Aaron, Keith Jr., Cindi, Darlinda, David Jr., and Chesney;
great-grandchildren, Amanda, Alyssa, Max, Evan, Brennen, Cruz, Wade Lee III,
Sherry, Emily, Marcus, Marquise, Holly Katelyn, ReEnna, and Lexie. The funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Horners Fork
Missionary Baptist Church, Procious, with Pastor Joe Dawson officiating. Burial
will be at Smith Cemetery, Corton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. Online
condolences may be expressed at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
June
13 2009 Anthony “Tony” Charles Duffield, 24, of Duck, entered
into rest June 9, 2009, in Toledo, OH. Born on August 3, 1984, in Charleston,
he was the son of Dayton and Virginia Thomas and Phillip Duffield. Tony loved
the outdoors and was an avid hunter and sportsman, and a very hard worker. Tony
was a beloved son, father, companion, brother and uncle and was truly everyone’s
friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a general foreman
for Pennline Corporation. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by
his son, Bryce Alexander and his significant other and best friend, Bryanna Lea
Baker of Wilson Ridge; brothers, Phillip Duffield, Jr. and his wife, Rita, of
Summersville, Dayton James Thomas, Jr. and girlfriend, Abby, and Eric Duffield,
both of Duck; sister, Crystal Byers and husband, Tracy, of Denver, NC; maternal
grandmother, Etta Ramsey of Ivydale; paternal grandparents, Dorsey and Eunice
Thomas of Harrison, one nephew, Thorton and two nieces, Cassidy and Olivia.
Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, June 15, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will
follow in the Thomas Cemetery, Duck. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday
at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
June
12 2009 Ronnie Marvin Moore, 60, of Point Pleasant, died
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Point Pleasant Valley Hospital. Born on August 7,
1948, he was the son of Marvin Moore and Dora Hughes Tanner. Survivors include
his son, Daniel Moore of El Paso, TX; granddaughters, Kathleen Marie and Leah
Marie Moore of El Paso; brothers, Bill Tanner of Hartland and Bobby Keener of
Buffalo, WV; sister, Charlotte Montana of Carol Stream, IL. A memorial service
will be held from 6 to 7:30 pm on Monday, June 15, 2009, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with a funeral service to follow at 8
p.m. with Minister Dennis Legg officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
12 2009 Mildred C. Belt, 77, of Dog Run, entered into rest
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at CAMC-General Division. Born on April 8, 1932 in
Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Dora Miller
Moore. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Donald David Belt. She was a retired contract school bus driver for
the Clay County School Board, and was a Christian. Survivors include her sons,
David Belt of Dog Run, Mike Belt of Ashland, OH, and Keith Belt of Dog Run;
daughters, Judy Workman of Burbank, OH, Kathy Williams of Dog Run, Karen Thomas
of Maysel, Kim Mullins of Dog Run and Stacy Dorsey of Maysel; 18 grandchildren
and l8 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be l pm Sunday, June 14, 2009,
at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Garry Rogers
officiating. Burial will follow in the Belt Cemetery, Dog Run. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
10 2009 Pam Ramsey, 58, of Rock Camp, Fayette
County, died June 9, 2009, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. Born June 22,
1950, in Smithers, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Delores Fauber. She
was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Joe Ramsey; sons, Rusty Ramsey
and companion, Holli of Bell Creek and Freddy Ramsey and wife, Cathy, of
Indore; several brothers and sisters; and grandchildren, Marissa, Mason,
Joseph, Hayley, Janet and Axle. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, in
Ramsey Cemetery, Dixie, with the Rev. Jadie Morris officiating. Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences
may be made at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
10 2009 Samuel Van Rose, 68, of Strange Creek, entered
into rest June 10, 2009. Born on August 17, 1940, in Clay County, he was the
son of late Estel Allen and Della Rose. In addition to his parents, he was also
preceded in death by his brothers, John and Ford Rose; sisters, Faye Adkins and
Garnet Perry; two grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Rose. He was a retired
construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Ruby Rose of Strange
Creek; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Miki Rose of Duck, Robert and
Samuel D. and Dayle Rose, both of Strange Creek and Steve Junior Rose of
Beaver; daughters and son-in-law, Laura and Lonnie Duffield of Duck and Sandra
Rose of Strange Creek; brothers, Arden, Wadie and Marsh Rose, all of Strange
Creek; sisters, Lanora Butcher and Bell Demario, both of Kimbolton, OH and Etta
Nottingham of Gassaway; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Danny Richardson officiating. Burial will
follow in the Rose Cemetery, Strange Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on
Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
8 2009 DANIEL LANE WESTFALL, age 24, Cynthiana, died
Sunday, June 7, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born
in Iron Mountain, Michigan, December 28, 1984, to David Lane Westfall of
Harrison County and Lorna Edwards Westfall of Clay County, West Virginia, he
was a United States Iraqi Freedom Army veteran stationed in Afghanistan and a
member of the National Guard. Daniel was a graduate of Harrison County High
School and a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
grandfather, Clyde Westfall; his grandmother, Opal Edwards; an uncle, Douglas
Westfall and two nephews, Wesley Ritchie and Noah Patrick Westfall.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Lori (Craig) Ritchie,
Christina (Brian Nickerson) Westfall and April (Shane) Holbert, all of
Cynthiana; his grandfather, Carl Edwards, Clay, West Virginia; his grandmother,
Lucille Osborne Westfall, Clendenin, West Virginia and four nieces, Nona Paige
Hutchison, Shelby Holbert, Autumn Holbert and Bailey Holbert. Visitation
will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 Thursday at Matics Funeral Home in
Clendenin, West Virginia with visitation at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in
Westfall Cemetery in Clay County, West Virginia.
www.warefuneralhome.com
June
8 2009 Horace Benton Perdue, 88, of Alloy, entered into
rest Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Montgomery General Elderly Care. Born on
September 14, 1920, in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late John M. and
Wavie Perdue. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his
first wife, Mary Hope Austin Perdue and his brother, Charles. He was retired
from C & P Telephone Company with 45 years of service, and was a member of
Falls View Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, June Perdue of
Alloy; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert K. and Kim Perdue of Pittsburgh, PA and
John M. Perdue II of Huntington; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Charles
Bracken of Scott Depot and Sara and Tim Markley of Newton, NC; step-son, Jack
and Louise Case of Fayetteville, WV; brother, Robert and Pat Perdue of
Escondido, CA; sister-in-law, Frances Perdue of Charleston, WV; grandchildren,
Julia H. Bracken, Charles Bracken IV, Michael Perdue, Megan Konder, John
Markley and step-granddaughter, Kristie Case; 5 great- grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be l pm Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Falls
View Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joan Stewart officiating. Burial will follow
at 5:00 p.m. in the Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV. Friends may call from 6
to 8 pm on Saturday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made to Falls View Presbyterian
Memorial Fund, PO Box 5, Charlton Heights, WV 25040 or to the National
Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
7 2009 Wanda Jane (England) Bishop, 71, of Bomont, went
home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2009, at CAMC General Hospital in
Charleston. Wanda was a member of the Queen Shoals Full Gospel Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bulah (Blackwell) England; and
son, Kenneth Eugene England. Survivors include her husband, Eddie D. Bishop;
son, Gary Dean England and wife Lisa of Clendenin; daughters, Deborah Jane
Burns and husband Bruce of Elkview, Diana Lynn Burns and husband Terry of
Charleston, and Loretta Dawn Davis and husband Kenny of Bomont; brother>
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oth of Blue Creek, and Larry England of Charleston; sister, Pat
Young of Ark.; grandchildren, Gary, April, Kenny, David, Brandon, and Kara; and
great-grandchild, Levi. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June
8, 2009, at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin with Pastor Scott Means officiating.
Burial will be at the Bishop Family Cemetery in Bomont. The family will receive
friends two hours prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed online at
www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
June
7 2009 Grey Max McLaughlin, 88, formerly of Duck died
June 2, 2009. Service will be noon Monday, June 8, at Richard M. Roach Funeral
Home, Gassaway. Burial will be at Duffield Cemetery, Duck. Friends may call one
hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
June
7 2009 Horace Benton Perdue, 88, of Alloy, entered into
rest Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Montgomery General Elderly Care. Born on
September 14, 1920, in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late John M. and
Wavie Perdue. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his
first wife, Mary Hope Austin Perdue and his brother, Charles. He was retired
from C & P Telephone Company with 45 years of service, and was a member of
Falls View Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, June Perdue of
Alloy; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert K. and Kim Perdue of Pittsburgh, PA and
John M. Perdue II of Huntington; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Charles
Bracken of Scott Depot and Sara and Tim Markley of Newton, NC; step-son, Jack
and Louise Case of Fayetteville, WV; brother, Robert and Pat Perdue of
Escondido, CA; sister-in-law, Frances Perdue of Charleston, WV; grandchildren,
Julia H. Bracken, Charles Bracken IV, Michael Perdue, Megan Konder, John
Markley and step-granddaughter, Kristie Case; 5 great-grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be l pm Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Falls
View Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joan Stewart officiating. Burial will follow
at 5:00 p.m. in the Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV. Friends may call from 6
to 8 pm on Saturday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made to Falls View Presbyterian
Memorial Fund, PO Box 5, Charlton Heights, WV 25040 or to the National
Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
7 2009 Freddy Monroe White, 64, of Indore, entered
into rest Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at CAMC-General Division.Born on December
17, 1944, in Indore, he was the son of the late French and Leona White.He was a
retired security guard.Survivors include his wife, Teresa White of Indore; son,
Justin White of Indore; sisters, Evelyn Dubaugh of Ashtabula, OH and Shirley
Ramsey of Cincinnati, OH.A graveside service will be 9:00 am Friday, June 5,
2009 at the Holcomb Cemetery, Indore, with Minister Danny Foster
officiating. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of
arrangements.On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
7 2009 Janie Bell Patterson,75, of Clay, entered
into rest Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Born March 25, 1934 in Clay County, she was
the daughter of the late Okey Carl and Ora Pearl (Comer) Smith. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Patterson, daughter
Joan, brothers Keith, Jack, and Cliff Smith. She was homemaker and attended
Peoples Community Church at Groves Creek. She is survived by her brothers
James Smith of Big Otter, Wallace Smith of Gassaway, Jerry W. Smith of
Columbus, OH, Okey Carl Smith Jr. Ripley, Gary Smith of Summersville, sisters
Ariel Young of Huntington, Janet Wolf of Dunbar and Mary Jane Burns of Newport
News, VA. Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, June 6, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Dewey Tanner
officiating. Burial will be in Chapman Cemetery, Harrison. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 Friday, June 5, at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be
sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June
4 2009 Mrs. Emma I. Metheney, 89, of Duck went
home to be with Lord on June 1, 2009, at Ridgewood Hospice Care Center in
Akron, Ohio. She was born in Clay County, and was a daughter of the late Owen
and Emma Boggs. She was a housewife who loved her family coming home to visit
and she enjoyed working in her garden. She was a member of Ottervale Advent
Christian Church. Surviving relatives include daughters, Syble (Charles) James
and Wilma Epling Cockrell, both of Akron, Ohio; and son, Jerry (Susie)
Metheney, also of Akron. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; David Burch, whom she raised since infancy; and many
loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband of 37 years, Olaf “Tom” Metheney; sisters, Thelma Dickey,
Lona Smith, Mae Blevins, Lydia Collins, Lina Hardway, and Sarah Boggs; and
brothers, Anderson, Nathan, Raymond, Waldo, and Willie Boggs. Services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay,
with the Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Boggs
Cemetery, Big Otter. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
June
4 2009 Orgil L. Miller, 87, of 1063 Schrock Road,
Orrville, and formerly of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday
June 1, 2009, at Akron City Hospital, following a sudden illness at his home.
Services will be held at Auble Funeral Home, 512 East Oak Street, Orrville, on
Friday, June 5, 2009, at 11:00 AM with Pastor David Greegor officiating. Burial
will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens near Wooster, where military rites
will be conducted. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening,
June 4, 2009, from 6-8 PM. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be
left at the funeral home’s Web site, www.aublefuneralhome.com. Memorial
donations may be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice. Orgil was born on
February 15, 1922, in Clay, West Virginia, the son of Howard and Bessie
(Adkins) Miller. He was united in marriage to Pansy L. Young on October 2, 1948
in Clay,WV. She survives. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the
US Army from 1942- 1945. He had worked at Crown Steel for eighteen years,
retiring in 1987. Orgil had attended the Dalton Baptist Church, and previously
attended the Highland Church of God in Wooster. He will be greatly missed by
his family and all that knew and loved him. Surviving in addition to his wife,
Pansy Miller, are sons, Jerry (Mary) Miller of Orrville, Damon (Sue) Miller of
Wooster; daughters, Brenda (Mark) Moser of Orrville and Tammy (Destery)
Pumphrey of Orrville; thirteen grandchildren, Jeff Welty, Tricia (Keith)
Fetzer, Chad Miller, Brad (Julie) Welty, Kevin (Kate) Miller, Tim (Roxie)
Moser, Todd Miller, Melissa (Steve) Kulich, Brent Miller, Brittney, Corey,
Courtney and Christina Pumphrey; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary
Caroland of Georgia; and a brother, Elmer Miller of Virginia. Orgil was
preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger Miller; three brothers, Jim, Roy
and Spencer Miller; and two sisters, Roxie McKinney and Orphie Allen.
June
1 2009 Mary Lou Thomas, 80, of Dille, entered into rest
Sunday, May 31, 2009. Born April 15, 1929 in Swandale, she was the
daughter of the late Herbert C. and Gladys (Smith) Butcher. She was retired from
Bright of America and attended Big Union Baptist Church, Dille. Mary is
survived by her sons Joe F. and wife Frances Thomas of Mechanicsville, Va.,
James (Jim) E. Thomas Dille, WV., brothers Harold Butcher of Pomeroy, OH., and
one grandson Ryan and wife Ressie Thomas of Summersville, WV. Funeral service
will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Big Union Baptist Church, Dille,
with Minister Danny Richards officiating. Burial will be in Butcher Cemetery,
Dille. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
May
30 2009 Chad Allen Duffield, 28, of Lizemores, passed
away Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Born on July 10, 1980, in Montgomery, WV, he was
the stepson of Leslie Davis and the son of Tammy Davis of Gauley Bridge. He was
the son of Robin (Bob) White of Dutch Ridge. In addition to his parents, he is
also survived by his daughter, Kyra Elaine Duffield of Boomer; brothers,
Nicholas Davis of Gauley Bridge and Teddy Nicholson of Dutch Ridge; sister,
Cassandra Foster of Lizemores; grandparents, Thurman and Macil Bird of
Lizemores and Pauline Taylor of Bentree. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday,
May 31, 2009, at the Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Adonijah Road,
Lizemores. Burial will follow in the Kingfield Cemetery, Holcomb Ridge. Friends
may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pennington Funeral
Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of the arrangements.
May
30 2009 Hazel Elkins, 95, of Swiss, entered into
rest May 27, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Born on December 7,
1913, in Nicholas County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ellen
Keith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Howard Elkins; son, Carl Elkins; and grandsons, Stevie Elkins, Jessie
Brooks Stewart and Martin Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of Vaughan
Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Wanda Stewart of Swiss, Howard
Elkins of Salisbury, NC, Elmer Elkins of Gilboa, WV, Ronald Elkins of Roaming
Shores, OH, Hoye Elkins of Craigsville, Barbara Holaroid of Inverness, Fl and
Nadine Preast of Locust, NC; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, June 1, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home,
Gauley Bridge, WV. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
27 2009 Clara E Cadle, 85, of Procious, died
Monday May 25 2009 at Southeastern Medical. She was born April 17 1924 in
Nallen, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ronnie Grose and Lula Short Grose.
Mrs Cadle was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Joseph Cadle and a
brother Jack Grose. Surviving are two daughters Patsy Cadle and Evelyn
Hopkins and four sons, Luther (Ed) Cadle, Rex Grose, James Cadle and David
Cadle, two sisters, Wanda and Nellie and four brothers, Artie, Chester, Clyde,
and Ernie Lee and many grand children and great grand children. Visitation
will be from noon to 2pm Friday at Procious Community Church in Procious where
the service will be at 2pm with Rev Bill Burdette officiating.
May
26 2009 Ernest Love, 88, of Clay, entered into rest May
25, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born on June 2, 1920, in Clay,
he was the son of the late Bertram and Glendora Love. In addition to his
parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, James Edward; eight brothers
and one sister. He was a retired coal miner from Imperial Coal Company.
Survivors include his wife, Lahoma A. “Peggy” Love of Clay; sons and
daughters-in-law, Roy Leo and Yvonne Ruth Love of Vermillion, OH and
Dennie Ernest and Regina Love of St. Albans; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and
Leonard Williams of Clay; daughter-in-law, Patricia Love of Omaha, NE; 12
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am
Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Alva Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery,
Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
In-lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Salvation
Army, 301 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302. On-line condolences may be
sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
26 2009 Elizabeth “Betty” Cincinnati Simpson, 79, of
Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Montgomery, WV, Sunrise May 23, 1929 - Sunset May
22, 2009, Mother passed away with her family by her side and her Lord in sight.
Praise be to God! Born in Clay, WV, to the late Cluster and Velma Grose, Betty
was a Christian and faithful member of Wayfarers Apostolic Church, Columbus,
Ohio, where she served as the church mother. Besides her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Simpson Sr.; daughters, Barbara Ann
and Dawn Annette Cincinnati; sister, Doris Zychek; brother, Clifton Grose; and
grandson, Jonathan Robert McCune. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters,
Constance (Clinton) Dalporta of Winston-Salem, NC, Julia (Samuel) Ferguson and
Pamela Cincinnati of Columbus, Ohio; sons, Joseph (Christy) of Sharpsburg, NC,
Michael (Vicki) of Boomer, WV, Robert of Columbus, Charles “Steven” (Angel) of
Dunbar, WV, Patrick Cincinnati of Charleston, WV and Warren G. (Lori) Simpson
Jr. of Kingsland, GA; sisters, Wanda (Dexter) Joyner of Raleigh, NC, and
Patricia (Robert) Walters of Cullman, AL; brother, Paul (Sherry) Grose of Clay,
WV; 29 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and other relatives and
friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and faculty
of Eastland Care Center and The Ohio State University Hospital East. Visitation
will be held at noon, with homegoing service held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 28,
2009, at Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, 2500 Cleveland Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio. Burial will be at Evergreen Burial Park, Columbus, Ohio. Go
online to www.MARLANGARY.com to offer condolences to the Cinncinnati/Simpson
family.
May
26 2009 Ruby Opal Petry, 86, of Cannelton, died Tuesday
evening, May 19, 2009. Mrs. Petry was the widow of the late Homer Jay Petry,
Sr., and the daughter of the late Haymond and Anna Blankenship Boggs. She was
also preceded in death by sisters Macil Boggs and Daisy Frye and a brother,
Leonard Boggs. Survivors include sons, Homer Jay Petry, Jr, and wife, Donna, of
Cannelton, and Gene Petry and Steve Shamblin of Charleston; grandchildren, Dodi
and John Bowen, and Craig and Andrea Petry; great-grandchildren, Jared,
Samantha, and Amanda Bowen, and Jacob and Eli Petry. Also, a brother, Bobby
Boggs and wife, Jennie, of Taylor, MI; a sister- in-law, Karen Boggs of Severn,
MD; brother-in-law, Junior and Dorothy Petry of Cannelton; nieces, Kara (Rob)
McWilliams, Michelle Boggs, and Sharon Benda; nephew, Lennie Boggs;
grandnieces, Kaitlin and Sarah McWilliams; and grandnephew, Kyle McWilliams. A
private graveside service was held at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, on
Thursday, May 21. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hubbard Hospice
House, Charleston, WV. Pennington Funeral Home is serving the Petry family.
May
24 2009 William Mark Triplett, 56, of Summersville,
entered into rest Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Summersville Memorial Hospital.
Born March 3, 1953 in Charleston, he was the son of Dennis Triplett of Summersville,
and the late Nina Murphy Triplett. He was a disabled Carpenter. In addition to
his father, he is survived by daughters Heather Triplett, Amanda McClure both
of Summersville, sisters Jane Dishman of Summersville, Joan McDonald, Karen
Butcher both of Dille, and 6 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at
a later date. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
May
24 2009 Nellie Isabelle Poff, 90, died, Wednesday, May
20, 2009 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Poff was a native of West Virginia and has lived alone in Ludowici for the
past 6 years. She was a homemaker who lived her life through her children and
grandchildren. Mrs. Poff was of the Methodist faith and was a life long
resident of Glen Ferris, West Virginia until health problems brought her
to Georgia in 2002, where she spent some of the best years of her life
surrounded by her family and new friends.. She was preceded in death by her
late husband William J. Poff, who died in 1970 and her son, William Nile Poff
who died in 1983. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Nordene (Charles) White of Hinesville,
Sharon (Leon) Kennedy of Columbus, Ga., Marjorie (Gilmer) Dorsey of
Cottageville, W.V; Brother, Warren Clark of Meridian, Miss.; Eleven
Grandchildren, sixteen Great-Grandchildren, thirteen Great Great-Grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: The family will receive friends and
family Monday, May 25, 2009, from 1 pm to 2 pm at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley
Bridge, WV. FUNERAL: Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday, May 25, 2009, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV. Burial will follow in Montgomery
Memorial Park in London, WV. PALLBEARERS: Family Members The family wishes to
thank all neighbors in West Virginia that assisted and cared for her in WV, the
manager of Sandlewood Apartments, and those that assisted in her daily care and
housekeeping in Ludowici, GA. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
24 2009 Ruby Opal Petry, 86, of Cannelton, died
Tuesday evening, May 19, 2009. Mrs. Petry was the widow of the late Homer Jay
Petry, Sr., and the daughter of the late Haymond and Anna Blankenship Boggs.
She was also preceded in death by sisters Macil Boggs and Daisy Frye and a
brother, Leonard Boggs. Survivors include sons, Homer Jay Petry, Jr, and wife,
Donna, of Cannelton, and Gene Petry and Steve Shamblin of Charleston; grand
children, Dodi and John Bowen, and Craig and Andrea Petry; great-grandchildren,
Jared, Samantha, and Amanda Bowen, and Jacob and Eli Petry. Also, a brother,
Bobby Boggs and wife, Jennie, of Taylor, MI; a sister- in-law, Karen
Boggs of Severn, MD; brother-in-law, Junior and Dorothy Petry of Cannelton;
nieces, Kara (Rob) McWilliams, Michelle Boggs, and Sharon Benda; nephew, Lennie
Boggs; grandnieces, Kaitlin and Sarah McWilliams; and grandnephew, Kyle
McWilliams. A private graveside service was held at Montgomery Memorial
Park, London, on Thursday, May 21. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Pennington Funeral Home is serving the
Petry family. On-line Condolences my be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
21 2009 Donna Jean (Mitchell) Hall, 66, of Bomont, went
home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at CAMC General Hospital in
Charleston after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Dempsie and Amanda Mae (Johnson) Mitchell; brothers, Alfred Mitchell, Edward
Mitchell, Allan W. Mitchell. Survivors include her husband, Harold Hall; sons,
Tony Hall, Jeffrey Hall and wife, Crystal, all of Bomont, Timothy Hall of
Clendenin; daughters, Connie Gandee and husband, Joey, Janet Darves and
husband, Tom, Nadine Lane and husband, Tim, all of Clendenin, Sharon Mullins
and husband, Scott, of Queen Shoals; brothers, Vincent Mitchell of
Falling Rock, Chilton Mitchell of Bomont; sisters, Phyllis Taylor, Shirley
Faulkner, Carolyn Barker, all of Bomont; grandchildren, Anika Darves, Michael
Hall, Kandi Hammons, Joshua Hall, Joey Gandee Jr., Chris Hall, Brian Hall,
Jeremy Hall, Cora Hall, Anthony Bishop, Dillon Lane, Hannah Lane, Amber
Mullins, Adam Mullins, Damian Hall; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral
service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at Matics Funeral Home in
Clendenin with the Rev. Toby Mitchell and the Rev. Junior Davis officiating.
Burial will be at King-Mullins Cemetery in Bomont. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be
expressed on line at www.maticsfuneralhome.com
May
21 2009 Cindy Lee Deering, 52 of Swiss died, May 18,
2009 at CAMC General. She was born April 19, 1957 in Havre, Montanna. She was
preceded in death by her Mother, Mary Ellen Howard Sergent, she was also
preceded in death by her Sister, Sharon Sergent. She was a homemaker, a member
of the Swiss Baptist Church, and vice-president of the Gauneka Ruritan Club.
She is survived by, Husband, Michael Glen Deering of Swiss, WV. Sons,Harley
Michael Derring of Swiss, WV, Michael O'Neil of Montanna. Daughter, Mary
Derring of Swiss WV. Brother, Robert Sergent of Spokane, Washington Sisters,
Destiny Cameron of Mountlooking Glass, Montanna, Sheila Sergent of Montanna,
and Sandy Sergent of Colby, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 2:00pm, Sunday,
May 24, 2009 at the Swiss Baptist Church, with Ministers Jeremy Jones and Kenny
Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the WV Memorial Gardens, Calvin.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church. Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of arrangements. online condolences
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
May
21 2009 William Edward Talbert, 74, of Duck,
entered into rest Saturday, May 16, 2009, at his home. Born on June 24, 1934,
in Walden, WV, he was the son of the late Dexter and Myrtle Talbert. In
addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine. He
was a retired machinist from General Electric, and a member of Walnut Grove
Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, David W. Talbert of Medina, OH;
brother Robert Johnson of Lakeland, FL, and 2 grandchildren. At Mr. Talbert’s
request, there will be no services. His body will be cremated.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
May
17 2009 Evelyn G. Garrett, 92, of Elana, died Friday,
May 15, 2009, at her home. She was born Friday, January 19, 1917 at
Elana, a daughter of the late J. Henry and Ninia McClain Hunt. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John
Garrett; sister, Erma Boggs; and niece, Dorma Boggs. She was a homemaker
and formerly attended the Mud Fork Church, Stinson. Survivors include
several cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held Sunday, May
17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana, with the Rev. John B. Smith
officiating. Friends may call at the graveside thirty minutes prior to
the service. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of
arrangements.
May
15 2009 Levi Abbott, 46, of Glenferris passed
away Monday, May 11, 2009 at his home. Arrangements are pending. Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements.
May
13 2009 Linda Lou Deems, 57, of Procious, went home to be
with the Lord on May 13, 2009, at her home in the company of family and
friends. Born on April 3, 1952, in Granny’s Creek, she was the daughter of
Raymond Starcher of Jonesville, VA, and the late Dora Starcher. She was a
teacher’s aide for Clay County Headstart, and a member of Mt. Olive Freewill
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Deems, whom she loved
with all of her heart; children, Gary Smith of Dog Run, Linda Sears of Nebo,
Bobbie Jo Deems of Blue Knob, and Donna Brown of Pumpkin Ridge; brother, Jimmy
Starcher of Willoughby, OH; sister, Connie Evans of Daytona, FL; eight
grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, May 16, 2009, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Doug Burdette
officiating. Burial will follow in the Eagle Cemetery, Blue Knob. Friends may
call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. The family would
like to thank Hospice, and a special thanks to her nurses, Lucy Tedder and
Darlene Hayes, who provided great care and support.
May
13 2009 Geraline (Sis) Brown Samples, 80, of Ovapa, WV entered
into eternal rest on May 11, 2009. She left behind her husband of 59
years, Gerald, her son Gerald Jr. (Jerry) of Orangeburg, SC, her daughters and
sons-in-law, Lorraine and George Rose of Ovapa, WV, and Cathy and Frank Harmon
of Cana, VA. She has seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Earley and Dicy
Park Brown. She is also survived by her brothers Otto of Fola, WV and
Ronald of Eleanor, WV, and sisters Audra Hopkins and Sylvia Summers of Ovapa,
WV, Myrtle Belle Arbogast of Elkview, WV, and Arlene Kaye Jett of Little
Hocking, OH. No services are planned.
May
13 2009 Ralph Mitchell “Mickey” Lane, 47, of Harrison, entered
into rest May 11, 2009. Born on April 3, 1962, in Gassaway, he is the son of
John H. and Wilma Lane of Clay. He was a disabled Iron worker from TKS
Construction Company, and a member of Birch River Baptist Church. In addition
to his parents, he is also survived by 3 sons, Ryan and William Lane, both of
Cowen, and Benjamin J. Lane of Wadsworth, OH; brothers, Ray Ferrell of
Hurricane, Dennis Ferrell of Whitesville, John Lane II of Valley Fork, and
Carmel D. Lane of Virginia Beach, VA; granddaughter, Taylor M. Lane of Cowen.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at Wilson-
Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating.
Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8
pm on Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
10 2009 Lauretta Osborne Blankenship, 66, of Paintersville,
OH, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Becky Osborne; sister, Meryle
Rodgers of Tampa, FL; brothers, Bud Osborne of Tampa, FL, Doy Osborne of
Wellston, OH, and Hollis Osborne of Clay, WV. Lauretta is survived by her
husband, Terry Blankenship of Paintersville, OH; sons, William Gerald (Junior)
Stewart and wife, Angie, of Bellbrook, OH, and Terry Evan Blankenship and
friend, Beth, of Crested Butte, Colorado; special niece and caregiver, Shirley
Porter of Paintersville, OH, and special nephew, John Rose of Tampa;
grandchildren, Tyler, Trey, Savannah, and Sierra Stewart, and three
great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Tanner, and Saige Stewart, all of Bellbrook;
brother, John Osborne of Tampa; sisters, Anna Faye (Kackie) Rose of Tampa, FL,
Eva Lee Williams (Tommy) of Tampa, Starling (George) Birchfield of Charleston,
and Pearl (Tea) Paxton of Wallback; special friend and coupon buddy, Barb
Butler. A special thanks to Dr. Robert Barker and staff at Acute Care Consultants
for all the loving care over the years. A private viewing and service will be
held at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, on Sunday, May 10, 2009.
Burial will be in the Blankenship-Osborne Cemetery at Valley Fork, WV. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
8 2009 Marvin L. Proctor, 79, of Vaughan, entered into
rest Thursday, May 7, 2009 after a long illness. Born May 2, 1930 in Hughes
Creek, he was the son of the late William H. and Ada Brown Proctor. In addition
to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers and two
sisters, Kenneth, Carlos, and Thomas Proctor, Wilma Park and Grace Berry.Marvin
retired from the United States Navy with 30 years of service, where he obtained
the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He served at various stations and
ships, including aircraft carriers, destroyers and cruisers. During his time in
service, he was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Vietnam Service
Medal (2 tours), Vietnam Campaign Medal with two stars, Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (Korea), National Defense Service Medal, Occupation Medal
(Europe-World War II), the Good Conduct Medal, and a Cold War Certificate.He
was a member of Norview Masonic Lodge, AF & AM, No. 113, of Norfolk, VA,
and a 32nd degree Mason of Scottish Rite, Charleston, WV.Marvin is served by
his wife of 50 years, Margie E. Proctor of Vaughan; daughter, Cynthia L.
Moccabee of Piketon, OH; brother, Clayton (Mickey) Proctor of Hughes Creek;
stepchildren, Sandra Evans of Uneeda, Larry Heater and Rusty Heater, both of
Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Mike Evans, Penny Alderson, Curtis Evans, Roxsanna
Pence, David Roberts, Larry Heater Jr., Sandra Burdette, Wando Neal Jr.;
great-grandchildren, Savannah Smith, Steve Smith, Tekala Roberts, Taylor
Muncey, Trisha Smith, Jamie Burdette, Nolan Neal, Landon Neal, and Jaron
Burdette; great-great-grandchildren, Hannah Smith and Evelyn Roberts. Funeral
service will be 1:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley
Bridge, with Minister Delmer Sizemore and Minister Naaman Moore officiating.
Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with rites from the
Gauley Bridge Masonic Lodge, and the VFW Boone Co. Post. Friends may call from
6 to 8 Sunday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.calwilsonfuneralhome.com .
May
6 2009 Helen Irene Douglas, 80, entered into rest early
May 5, 2009 at home with her family. Born February 22, 1929, in Greenbrier
County, WV, she was preceded in death by: Loving husband, Troy Douglas; Father,
Greene Loudermilk; Mother, Sarah Loudermilk Martin; Sep-father, Columbus
Martin; Brother, Milton Martin; Sister, Noreda Coakley: and son-in-law, Lloyd
Culberson. She was a homemaker, former secretary of the treasury and member of
Unity Gospel Tabernacle, but those who knew her best will remember her as so
much more: advisor, confidant, friend. Her grandchildren will remember her
fierce love and delicious peanut butter cookies. She was full of love and
laughter and life and the only thing sweeter than her smile was her heart. She
was a life-long Christian and gave completely of herself to those lucky enough
to call her their own. She will always be loved and missed, but Heaven is so
much sweeter with her there. She is survived by her sons and daughters, Loretta
Maude and Gary Lance of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Art and Brenda Douglas of Ivydale,
Juanita and Joe Graves of Charleston, Kathryn Culberson of Cross Lanes, Martin
David Douglas of Ivydale, and Janet and Steve Taylor of Sissonville; brothers,
Harold Loudermilk of Elkhart, IN, Thomas Martin of Orange City, FL and Roy
Martin of Elkhart, IN; sisters, Zenna Goldman of Dunbar, Carol Miley of Cross
Lanes, Joyce Lafferty of Corbin, KY, Brenda Davis of Charleston, and Melissa
Wilson of Frame; 10 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. Funeral
service will be 1 pm Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin- Smith Funeral
Home, Clay, with Minister Geoff Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in the
Hardway Cemetery, Rush Fork.Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May
3 2009 Dewayne Roy Cottrell, 43, of Loveland, OH,
formerly of Ivydale, entered into rest April 29, 2009. Born June 27, 1965, in
Weston, WV, he was the son of the late Leroy and Gladys Cottrell. In addition
to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Darrell and Dwight
Cottrell. He worked for Haddix Tree Service. Dewayne is survived by two
daughters Jenita Marie Cottrell and Desiree Grace Phillips both of Frametown,
brothers David Cottrell of Big Otter, Dale Cottrell of Ivydale, Michael
Greenleaf of Big Otter, Gary Cutlip of Erbacon, Donald Cottrell of Roanoke ,
James Cottrell of Ivydale, Dennis Jarrell of Gassaway, grandchildren Mathew
Alan Fritz and Madison Jenae Fritz of Frametown, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Monday, May 4, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating.
Burial will be in Stockwell Cemetery, Ivydale. Visitation 11:00 am until
service time Monday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
May
1 2009 Wesley Kent Ellis, 72, of Newton, died
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.
Kent was born Sunday, November 22, 1936, at Newton, a son of the late Lee and
Nannie Nester Ellis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by an infant sister; three brothers, Delano, Roy and Dan Ellis. He was a
retired farmer, a 1955 graduate of Spencer High School and a member of the
Newton Baptist Church, Newton. Survivors include six sisters, Ronda Smith
of Newton, Joyce Fanaza of Boardman, OH, Jean Brannon of Dillsburg, PA, Martha
Cox of Charleston, Judy DePue of Winfield and Sheila Minardi of Daytona Beach
Shores, FL; two brothers, Lane Ellis of White Sulphur Springs and Frank Ellis
of Bellevue, OH; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be
held Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with
Pastor Ron Fisher, Pastor Roy Huffman and Pastor John Smith officiating.
Burial will be in the Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton. Friends may call at
the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made
to the Newton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 814, Newton, WV 25266. John H.
Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
April
29 2009 Betty Jane Sutton Bush, 81, of Oklahoma City, entered
into rest April 27, 2009 in Kindred Hospital. Born March 1, 1928 in Big Otter,
WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Tinsa Sutton. In addition to her
parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Bush Jr., in June
of 1998, and brother Bob. Betty Moved to Mustang, Oklahoma to be near her
children. She was a member of the VFW, Ladies Aux, Post #4419. She drove a
school bus in Baltimore County where she raised 3 children: Robert G Bush of
Mustang, Mary A. Bush-Hill and Marie Enderton of Blanchard, Oklahoma; sister,
Helen of Valley Fork, 5 grandchildren Angel Mitchell, Charles Saunders, Robert
Jr., Scotty and Tabitha Bush. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday,
May 2, 2009 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will be
in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call form 6 to 8 pm Friday at
the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Leona
Winters 89 formerly of Rt. 4 Grafton passed away Saturday April 25,
2009 at Wallas B. Murphy Nursing Facility in Grafton. Leona was born October
24, 1919 in Clay Co. WV daughter of the late Arkie Clevenger and Bertha (Rose)
Clevenger. Leona was a former employee of Five Mile House, Hauge’s Flower Store
and Garden Center, and Domico Funeral Home. She was a former member of Eldora
United Methodist Church, White Hall Lion Club and Middletown Community Center
where she was active in fund raising. Survivors includes her daughter Tammy
Shaw and husband Mark of Moatsville, WV; a son Roger Rohr of Fairmont; five
grandchildren Mary Lynn Westfall, Roger Edward Rohr II, Joseph Curtis Bunner,
Adam Shaw, and Rebecca Shaw; three great grandchildren Kiley Westfall, Jonathan
Bunner, and Kason Westfall; two sisters Eve Hursey of Grafton, and Josephine
Telarski of Sun Ciry, AZ. In addition to her parents Leona was preceded in
death by her husband Joseph Bayard Winters; a daughter Linda Bunner, and an
infant daughter Louise; two brothers Ralph Clevenger, and Harley Clevenger; and
a sister Arthur McCartney. Family were received friends at Domico Funeral Home
414 Gaston Ave. Fairmont Tuesday from 2 until 8 p.m. and will receive friends
on Wednesday from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday
1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Cartwright officiating. Interment
will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to
the family at domicofhinc@aol.com.
April
29 2009 Robert D. "Buddy" Shelton, 71, of
Belle Center, OH., formerly of Clay, entered into rest Saturday, April 25,
2009. Born January 17, 1938 in Swandale, he was the son of Iva (Rhodes) Shelton
of Belle Center, OH., and the late Robert G. Shelton. In addition to his
mother, Robert is survived by his sister, Hope Noe of Huntsville, OH; brothers,
Frank Shelton of Lakeview, OH., and Stephen (Steve) Shelton of Bickmore.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, April 30, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev Robert Crook officiating.
Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call 1 hr prior to the
service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome. com
April
26 2009 Jerry Ryan Sizemore, 65, of Summersville, passed
away Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown,
following a long illness. Jerry was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Fayette County and
was a son of the late William Sizemore and Opal Morton Sizemore. He was
preceded in death by his son, Jeffery in 1986; his parents, William and Opal
Sizemore; a sister, Janet Maria Sizemore; and a brother, Guy Hayden Sizemore.
He was a beloved father and grandfather. He was a Baptist and attended the
Summersville Presbyterian Church. He also enjoyed being a talented
carpenter and jack-of-all-trades, who loved to help others. He was a graduate
of Clay County High School, where he excelled in many sports. He received a
master's degree from Marshall Graduate College in educational administration
and retired from Fayette County Schools, where he served as a teacher, principal
and director of vocational programs at Fayette Plateau Vo-Tech Center in Oak
Hill
and Valley High School in Smithers. After his
"retirement" he continued his career as an assistant director for the
Jobs for America's Graduate Program, and an administrator for the Regional
Education Service Agency (RESA) in Summersville and Oak Hill. He was a Golden
Gloves State Champion and was invited to try out for the Cincinnati Reds
baseball team. He coached the Midland Trail girls basketball team to many West Virginia
State Tournaments and spent many years as a volunteer coach for youth sports in
Summersville. He served as an executive director of the Central Appalachia
Empowerment Zone (CAEZ), serving Clay County and portions of Fayette, Nicholas,
Braxton and Roane counties. He was the owner of Jentree Forest Products and was
a contractor for the Army Corps of Engineers for Sutton and Summersville Lakes.
He was a pilot.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sizemore; and
four children, James and Denise Sizemore of Mount Hope, Jerri "Missy"
and Tim Kirkland of Keslers Cross Lanes, Jesse and Amy Sizemore of Dille and
Jenna Sizemore of Keslers Cross Lanes; a stepdaughter, Jillian Gaughan Nutter
of Louisville, Ky.; a stepson, Jeremy Gaughan of Morgantown; three sisters,
Rose Jone of Ohio, Margaret Belairs of Kimberly and Mildred Maynard of
Fayetteville; seven brothers, William Sizemore of Guam, Hayden Sizemore of
Scarbro, Austin Sizemore of Harrisonburg, Va., Henry Sizemore of Tennessee,
Mitchell Sizemore of Louisville, Ky., Ray Sizemore of Ohio, and Charles
Sizemore of Dixie; a grandchild, Kelsianne Sizemore of Mount Hope; four
step-grandchildren, Andrew, Samuel, Phillip and Joshua Dickerson of
Dille. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Restlawn Memory Gardens
Cemetery in Victor with the Rev. Jim Crouch officiating. Burial will follow in
the cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral
home.Wallace & Wallace of Ansted is in charge of the arrangements.
Eva
Deloris Brown Baker, 73, of Jodie died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at home.
She was born February 24, 1936 in Clay County and was a daughter of the late
William Walter and Dola Macel White Brown. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Ray Baker; stepfather, Benjamin Franklin Foster; and brothers,
K.D., Bern, and Okey Brown. She was a member of the First Church of God, Jodie,
and retired from the dietary section of Montgomery General Hospital. She is
survived by sons and their wives, Daniel and Patricia and Gary and Leah Baker,
all of Jodie, Roger Baker of Summersville and Ronnie Baker of Tornado;
daughters and their husbands, Diana and Richard White of Clendenin and Edna and
Ed Barker of Summersville; sister, Imogene Craze of Summersville;
grandchildren, Cindy Bowles, Mike Baker, Nikki and Eddie Davis, Jared Baker,
Joey and Chrissy White, Jerome and Amber White, Doug and Amanda Jenkins, Casey
Baker and Ryan and Angie Barker; and great-grandchildren, Josh Bowles, Spencer
White, Natalie White, Katie White, Rease Davis, Kelsey Baker, Rylee Jenkins and
Zachary Barker. Funeral services will 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the
Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Billy Morris
officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to
extend a special thank you to HospiceCare and to caregiver, Heather Backus.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests that donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606
Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.
April
24 2009 Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Lambert 46, of Strange Creek entered
into eternal rest with his Savior on April 21, 2009, as the result of a tragic
vehicle accident. He was born Feb. 7, 1963, in Gassaway to Arthur and Hallie
Lambert. Ronnie was the owner and operator of Lambert's Body Shop, Duck. He was
a devoted member, treasurer and Christian leader of Faith Baptist Church,
Servia. Ronnie loved classic cars and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He
enjoyed working and demonstrating his talents of auto painting and repair. His
favorite pastime was viewing a Yankee game with his dad. His unique gift of
caring for others will always be remembered. He was a loving son, brother,
uncle and friend. Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Hallie Lambert.
He is survived by his father, Arthur Lambert; brothers, Arthur Jr. and Roger;
sisters, Patsy Rhodes and Terri Carr; and many nieces and nephews. Services
will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home,
Gassaway, with the Rev. Danny Foster conducting the service. Interment will be
in Strange Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one
hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Ronnie Lambert Memorial Fund, c/o
Bank of Gassaway, P.O. Box 40, Gassaway, WV 26624.
Eugene
W. Willard, 87, of Gay, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at his
farm, from injuries received in an ATV accident. He was born July 7, 1921, at
Swiss, Nicholas County, a son of the late John Kenna and Lula Ann Schoolcraft
Willard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Lucille E. Willard; sisters, Thelma Cressorn and Georgia Smith; brothers,
James and John Willard. Mr. Willard was a retired employee of the Armour
Meat Company, Atlanta, GA. Survivors include a sister, Virginia Petry of
Swiss; several nieces and nephews. Entombment was in the Florida Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, Rockledge, FL. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer,
was in charge of local arrangements.
April
21 2009 Nolan Edward Lambey, 91, of Ivydale, entered into rest
Monday, April 20, 2009. Born December 15, 1917, in Rush Fork, he was the son of
the late Edward and Lula Hughes Lambey. He was retired from Elkem Metal, a WWII
Army Veteran, was a member of Rush Fork Community Church and a member of the
VFW of Gauley Bridge. Nolan is survived by his wife ,Corinne Ann Hardway Lambey
of Ivydale; son, John (Grace) Lambey of Ivydale; daughter, Mary Jane Hendrick
of Rush Fork; brother, Ted Lambey of Rush Fork; sisters, Thelma Helmick
of Buckhannon, Leota McConkey of Elkview and one granddaughter, Catherine
(Jeff) Kogar of Glasgow., Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday, April 22,
2009 at Rush Fork Community Church, Rush Fork, with Minister Dewey Tanner
officiating, Burial will be in McLaughlin Cemetery, Rush Fork. Friends may call
one hour prior to the service at the church. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral
Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
April
19 2009 Sylvia Genevieve King Grogg, 94, of Duck, went
home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 17, 2009. Born November 4,
1914 in Widen, WV., she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Ivy
Pearl Facemire King. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by
her husband Dorsel Grogg, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a graduate of Widen
High School, Class of 1933 and a member of Fairview Baptist Temple. Sylvia is
survived by her son and daughter-in-law James G. and Joan Dawson of Duck,
grandchildren and their spouses Cindy and Rick Willis, Gary Dawson, Joseph and
April Dawson all of Duck, great-grandchildren Joe Dawson, Mike Willis, Clare
Dawson and Holt Dawson. Graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Monday, April
20, 2009 at Jack Point Cemetery, Servia, Braxton County, WV., with Minister Joe
Dawson officiating. Friends may call Monday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com
April
19 2009 Nathan L. Triplett, 75, of Maysel, died
April 16, 2009, at home. Born on April 7, 1934, in Widen, he was the son
of the late Richard Monroe and Mary Frances Triplett. In addition to his
parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mauddie May Triplett. He
was a construction worker, an Army veteran of the Korean war, was a member of
the North American Fishing Club, and attended Indore Baptist Church. Survivors
include his daughter, Janet Schafstall of Clay; sisters, Barbara T. Blankenship
of Indore, Nancy Pritt of Clay, and Misty Warnell of Pittsburgh, TX; grandson,
Steven Schafstall of Clay. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, April 21,
2009, at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the
Ramsey Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
April
16 2009 Mary Hanshaw, 89, of Ashland, OH, formerly of Valley Fork, entered
into rest Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Born August 25, 1919, in Clay County to the
late William Ernest and Susie (Lyons) Sutton. In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband Homer Hanshaw, sons Billy Hanshaw, Jim
Hanshaw, grandson Brian Darr, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Mary was a retired cook
for Valley Fork grade school, Valley Fork, WV. She is survived by her daughters
Dee (Dale) Satterfield of Ashland, OH., Carol (Ronnie) Causey of Richfield,
OH., Norma (Richard) Darr of Medina, OH., sons Paul Hanshaw of Valdese, N.C.,
Henry (Karen) Hanshaw of Tallmadge, OH., Spencer Hanshaw of Vinton, Va., 12
grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sister Willa (Ed) Williams of Stow, Oh.,
and John P. (Emma) Sutton, Orlando, Fla., Graveside service will be 12:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2009 at Hively Cemetery, Valley Fork, WV., with Minister
Jerry Hanshaw officiating. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in
charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
April
13 2009 Josephine Sanders Childers, 79, a
loving wife and mother, of Ivydale, formerly of Indore, passed away Easter
Sunday, April 12, 2009 from a short illness. She was preceded in death by her
parents Roscoe Sanders and Clara Sanders Townsend, one grandson Jon Eric
Childers and son-in-law Bill Thoms. Josephine loved to laugh and enjoyed being
with people, she leaves behind a legacy of love. She was a seamstress having
worked for Cabin Creek Quilts and a member of the Big Sycamore Baptist Church.
She is survived by a family she dearly loved, her husband of 61 years Jessie
Childers , children Donetta (David) Looney of Tupelo Miss., Jenetta Thoms of
Sistersville, WV., Roger (Marilyn) Childers of Fairmont, WV., Joetta (Billy
Joe) Linville Charleston, WV., Timmy (Sandi) Childers of Heaters, WV., several
grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers Carl (Jackie) Sanders of
Columbus, IN., Don ( Dolla) Sanders of Conway, S.C. and many nieces and
nephews. She will be in our heart forever. Funeral service will be held 1:00
p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with
Minister Herb Vance officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.
Friends may call 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
April
12 2009 Mary L. Dodrill, 95, of Young's Bottom went
home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Hubbard Hospice
House, Charleston. She worked for Humphreys Dairy Bar and Houghton's Motel
& Restaurant in Gauley Bridge. Mary was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Lee Dodrill Sr.;
daughter, Helen Dawson of Lakeland, Fla.; son, Lewis “Tex” Dodd Jr. of Africa;
and six brothers and sisters. Surviving are son, David Dodrill of
Arlington, Va.; daughters, Janet Hamrick of Elkview, Sharon Perry of Spokane,
Wash., Drema Miller of Charleston, Deanna Burgess of Big Chimney, and Mary
Shafer of Elkview; sister, Louise Reaner of Missouri; 27 grandchildren; 45
great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great grandchildren. Service will be
held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
with Pastor Lee Swor and Pastor Johnny Houghton officiating. Burial will follow
at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Clay County. Friends may call one hour prior to the
service at the church. Online condolences may be sent www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements.
April
12 2009 Betty Jean Rhodes, 85, died Friday, April 10,
2009, at Bowers Hospice House on Cranberry Drive in Beckley, WV, following a
long illness. Betty was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and previously
worked for Montgomery General Hospital and Enrique Aguilar, MD. She was a
member of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church where she previously taught
children’s Sunday School classes. She was preceded in death by her father and mother,
William Sr. and Leoda Thompson of Falls View; husband, Wade O. Rhodes of Gauley
Bridge; daughters, Linda Winebrenner of Lewisburg and Renae White of Rand, and
son, Thomas E. Rhodes of Fayetteville. Those left to cherish her memory are her
brother, William D. Thompson, Jr. and wife, Shelva Jean of Beckley;
daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Rhodes of Fayetteville; sons-in-law, Maurice White
of Rand and Clarence Eugene Winebrenner of Lewisburg; grandsons; Darren
Winebrenner of White Sulphur Springs and Todd Winebrenner of Lewisburg; grand
daughters, Valeria Carte and husband, Kenneth, of Hico and Cheryl Rhodes of
Bluefield; great- grandchildren, Caleb and Faith Bailes and Corey Lemons;
niece, Jan Porter of Charlotte, NC; nephew, Jeff Thompson of Charleston; great-nieces
and nephews, Justin, Garrett, and Allison. Funeral service will be 12 noon
Monday, April 13, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home in Gauley Bridge with Rev.
Ron George, Sr. of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church and Rev. Ron George, Jr. of
the Fayetteville Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn
Memory Gardens in Victor. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to
Bowers Hospice House, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
April
8 2009 Lester Tanner, 91, of Elkview, WV, died
April 3, 2009, in Phoenix, AZ. Born on August 30, 1917, in Clay County, he was
the son of the late Lee Tanner and Mary Morris Tanner. He was retired from
General Motors, was a member of Paradise Valley First Southern Baptist Church,
and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Violet
(Jarrett) Tanner of Elkview; sons, Lester Larry Tanner of Burton, MI, and
Gregory Allen Tanner of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Edith Martin of Spencer, WV; 2
grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 pm Friday, April 10, 2009, at Nebo
Baptist Church, Nebo, with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will
follow in the Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo, with graveside military rites
conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call two hours prior to the
service at the Church. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge
of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
April
8 2009 Emilou Morris, 78, of Dixie, WV, passed away
at CAMC, General Division, on Monday, April 6, 2009 after a short illness. Born
on March 31, 1931, in Bentree, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and
Allie O’Dell Morris of Dixie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her brothers, Herbie and Audrey Morris, and a sister, Evelyn Craze.
Survivors include her brother and his wife, Bill and Maysel Morris of Dixie;
sister and her husband, Betty and H. B. Kuntz of Del Rio, TX; nephews, Guy
Craze, Billy Morris, Edward Craze, Ronnie Craze, Bruce Morris and Herb (Buster)
Kuntz and nieces, June Trimbur, Aylene Johnston, Carolyn Morris, Linda Coleman
and Loria Neal. She also has several great-nephews and nieces as well as
great-great nephews and nieces, and one very special great-great-great nephew,
Adrian Morris. She was a member of and pianist for Bell Creek Community Baptist
Church in Dixie. She loved to sing alto with the choir at the WV State Gospel
Singing Convention each July. She loved everyone, especially children. She will
be truly missed by her loved ones and many, many friends. Funeral service will
be l pm Friday, April 10, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV,
with Rev. Billy Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial
Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral
home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
April
5 2009 William W. “Bill” Eagle, 142 S. Cottage
Road, Mercer, PA (Jackson Twp.) died at 3:05 PM, Friday (4-3-09) in Sharon
Regional Health System after a short illness. He was 67. Born June 14, 1941 in
Procious, West Virginia he was the son of William Bircher and Adelyn F. Samples
Eagle. He was a 1959 graduate of Clay County High School. He worked at
National Castings for over 17 years in the foundry. He was of the
protestant faith. He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting and visiting with friends.
He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Bill married Allie C. Boggs on
May 10, 1964 and she preceded him in death June 14, 2008. He is survived by a
Daughter: Renee Nickel of Farrell, PA; four grandchildren: Jones W. Philson;
Jacob “Jake” Philson; Shayna Nickel and Adam Nickel. Two sisters: Evelyne
McLaughlin and late Donald of Procious; and Charlotte Steed and husband Jim of
Charleston, West Virginia. One brother: Roland Eagle and wife Patty of
Charleston, West Virginia. Preceded in death by: His mother Adelyn (Joe)
Dawson; his father Bircher (Corda Goad) Eagle; his wife Allie; a
daughter: Carol Ann Eagle; a grandson Kenneth Nickel; and a sister: Carol Ann
Eagle. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to: Carol Ann Eagle
Scholarship Fund, C/O The Shenango Valley Foundation, 41 Chestnut St., Sharon,
PA 16146 Calling Hours: 6 – 8 PM, Sunday (4-5-09) in the
Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, PA. Funeral Service:
8:00 PM, Sunday (4-5-09) in the funeral home with Rev. James C. Steed, brother-in-law
of the decedent, officiating.
April
1 2009 Clifford Ray Ramsey, 54, of Procious, formerly of Bell
Creek, entered into rest Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Born November 26, 1954, he
was the son of the late James and Sarah Ramsey. Clifford is survived by his
brothers; Arnold Ramsey, Russell Ramsey both of Dixie, sisters Violet Simpson
of Fredericksburg, VA., and Margaret Jarrell of Procious, with whom he made his
home. Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009 at Wilson-
Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will be in Clonch and Ramsey
Cemetery, Bell Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral
home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
April
1 2009 Emmett Russell Ramsey, 40, of Ivydale entered
into rest Saturday, March 28, 2009. Born on July 23, 1968 in Bedford Oh., he
was the son of Etta Ramsey of Ivydale and the late Leroy Ramsey . In addition
to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Vonnie Marie Dawson. He
was a Laborer for Truss America. In addition to his mother Emmett is survived
by his companion Sandra Starcher, of Ivydale, son Justin Allen Ramsey of FL.,
daughters Antoinette Zappia of PA., Danielle Marie Ramsey of FL., brother Roy
Lee Ramsey of Duck, sisters Mary Lou Morris of Ivydale, Linda Fay Deems of
Ivydale, Virginia Ann Thomas of Duck, one grandson, 11 nephews, 3 nieces, 6
great nieces, and 5 great nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Saturday, April
4, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. There will be no funeral
service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
29 2009 Jenevie Brown, 84, of Indore, entered into rest
Friday, March 27, 2009. Born on October 11, 1924, in Clay County, she was the
daughter of the late Rev. Tom and Minerva “Deed” Jones. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Brown; sisters,
Chessie, Mary, Clara, Virgie, Bert, Midge, Maude, Weltha and Marie; brothers,
Granville, Woody, George and Junior. She was a homemaker, a member of Ida
Baptist Church, and the Clay VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her
daughter and son-in-law, Deloris and George Perry of Newport News, VA;
grandchildren, Tammy (Todd) Dorsey of Indore, Trina (James) Overstreet of
Newport News, Charity Evans of Newport News, and Brian (Tiare) Perry of San
Diego, CA; 8 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral
service will be 1 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral
Home, Clay, with Minister Larry Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in the
Reedy Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
March
27 2009 William Nutter was the oldest child of the late Clarence E. and
Nellie Mae Myers Nutter, born in Clay County on July 4, 1929. He went home to
be with the Lord on March 25, 2009, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a
courageous fight with a short illness. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a
1948 graduate of Charleston High School. He was a retired employee of Wright
Thomas Heavy Equipment where he was an employee for 25 years. He was a member
of the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a military policeman in both San
Diego, California, and Alaska. The man who we have lost is so genuine and
unique in character that words alone cannot console our loss. To know him was
to love him. He was more than family or friend. He was the keeper of our history;
our lives. He was loyal to country, family and friend, alike. A loving son,
father, husband, brother, and grandparent, he gave so much, never asking or
expecting anything in return. He was a talented mechanic and loved to hunt,
garden, and cook and family reunions. He “never met a stranger.” It breaks our
hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the
day God called you home. You've left us peaceful memories. Your love is still
our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. He was
preceded in death by his baby sister, Shirley Jean Nutter. Surviving are a
daughter, Loretta Lynn (Ignacio) Gomez of Charleston and Dallas, Texas; sons
and their wives, William “Bill” W. Nutter of Conway, S.C., Charles C. and Ellie
Nutter of Charleston and Roger and Diana Talkington of Newport News, Va.;
former wife, Loretta K. Nutter of Charleston; brothers, Thomas W. Nutter of
Nitro and Clarence Jr. Nutter of Woodbridge, Va.; sisters, Mary Jane Cunningham
of Charleston, Annette Lemasters of Elkview, Rebecca Parker of Charleston,
Delphia Rhodes of Vienna, Va., and Charlotte Withrow of Manassas, Va.;
grandchildren, Carlos C. Gomez of Columbus, Ohio, Alicia Gomez, Yolanda
Gomez-Boss and husband, Chris, and Cody Gomez, all of Charleston, Veronica
Gomez, Eric Gomez, and Mathew Gomez, all of Dallas, Texas, Kelly Jo Nutter of
Charleston, Nathan Nutter, Alicia Nutter and Dalton Nutter, all of Charleston,
and Tiffany Talkington and Stacey Talkington, both of Newport News, Va.;
great-grandchildren, Aliana Nickole Gomez-Ashworth, Chance Dakota Gomez, Kadein
Gomez, Harley Jo Davis, Larissa Ramsey, Loner, and Charles Joseph; special
great-niece, Brooke “Peach” Hudnau; and beloved friend, Luke, his beagle,
always by his side. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hafer Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow in the Old Melton Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be
sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of
the arrangements.
Cecil
Zickafoose, 92, of Dixie passed away March 22, 2009. He was a
born-again Christian, baptized at Campbell Memorial Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Corretta Zickafoose. He is survived by a daughter,
Penny Coleman and her husband, Paul; brother, Charles Zickafoose; grandsons,
Joe Coleman and his wife, Stacy and Terry Coleman and his wife, Deidre; and
great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kirsten, and Zachary. Cecil was a World War II
veteran. He served in Germany, France, Africa and Austria and he was a member
of the VFW. He retired from Semet Solvay at Harewood with 45 years of service
and he was a member of the UMWA. Service will be 1 p.m. on Wed. at Kanawha
Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Chester Bird
officiating. Burial will follow in the memorial park with military honors
presented by the Ansted Veterans of Foreign War Post. Friends may call one hour
prior to the service at the mausoleum chapel. O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery,
is in charge of arrangements
March
23 2009 Betty Hamrick Friend, of Ivydale, a beloved wife,
mother, granny and friend went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2009.
She was born May 4, 1925, the daughter of the late Dr. Edward and Eudora
Hamrick. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son,
Charlie Friend; and one granddaughter, Christy Lee Morris.She attended Ivydale
Methodist Church. She leaves behind her loving husband, Lantie Friend of
Ivydale; daughter, Vicki Douglas; her daughter, Billie and husband Jeff Burris,
children, Matt, Josh and Tes; daughter Amy and husband Tim Davis,and their
children Sean, Sara, Zach and Zoe; daughter Bobbi and husband Mike Morris; son,
Patrick; daughter; Debra, her daughter Catie, son, Michael Jr. and wife Brandi,
their children Luke and Riley Jean; daughter Nancy and husband Paul Douglas;
daughters, Kelly, Crissy and husband Jeff Summers, and their children Seth and
Asia; deceased son Charlie's children, son, Donnie Allen; daughter, Missy and husband
Kevin Cottrill, their sons, Kalep and Charlie Allen. Graveside service will be
held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, with
Minister Paul Daggett officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Monday at
Wilson-Shamblin -Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolence may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
22 2009 Mabel R. Mullins, 85, of Bickmore, entered
into rest Friday, March 20, 2009. Born March 29, 1923, in Nicholas County, she
was the daughter of the late William Bill and Maggie (Christian) Rush. In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Earnest Rush,
Evert Rush and one great granddaughter Rebekah Anne Rush. She was a member of
Buffalo Valley Baptist Church and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary since
1979. Mabel is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law Archie and Margaret
(Brown) Rush of Loudonville, OH., James B. Mullins and Donna Hill of Widen,
Dallas L. and Lori Mullins of Bickmore, Robert (Fitz) and Robin (Cash) Mullins
of Young Bottom Elkview, daughters and son-in-law Barbara and Delbert (Shorty)
Crites of Nitro, Elaine Mullins and Larry Hash of Ivydale, sister-in-law Alma
Rush of Burnsville, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She will be
missed by her family and friends. Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday,
March 23, 2009 at Middle Creek Baptist Church, Bickmore, with Minister John
Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 Sunday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line
condolences may be sent to www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
22 2009 Harry Bruce Clark, Jr., 82, of Kanawha Falls, WV,
entered into rest Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Montgomery General Hospital. Born
on June 2, 1926, in Glen Ferris, he was the son of the late Harry B. and Celia
Clark. He was retired from Elkem Metals, and was a World War II Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Clark of Kanawha Falls; son, Harry B. Clark,
III, of Ohio; daughters, Belenda Peterson of Kanawha Falls, Cynthia Capps of
Virginia Beach, VA, Beverly A. Clark of London, WV and Diana Duty of Virginia
Beach, VA; brother, Franklin Clark of Kanawha Falls; sisters, Sue Kirby of
Kanawha Falls and Emmogene Jones of North Carolina; 4 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, March 21, 2009, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV, with Minister Bill Kincaid
officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, with
Military graveside rites conducted by the West Virginia Honor Guard. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
19 2009 Warren Lee Comer, 86, a native of Clay County, passed
away March 15, 2009. He was a caring husband, devoted father, loving
grandfather and great-grandfather, and dedicated friend. He will be remembered
by all who knew him as a man of strong faith, outstanding integrity and a great
sense of humor. Valiantly serving our country in the Army Infantry from 1943 to
1946, he was awarded the Purple Heart. A 1942 graduate of Clay County High
School, he attended Morris Harvey College, Charleston, where he earned a
bachelor's degree in accounting. In 1967, he became the comptroller and
treasurer for the B.F. Goodrich plant in Orange, Texas. He was a member of the
National Association of Accountants. He is survived by his loving wife of 62
years, Ruth Seafler Comer of Hendersonville, Tenn.; three children and their
spouses, Clarence and Stacey Comer of Breckenridge, Colo., David and Gwen Comer
of Irving, Texas, and Suzette and Kenny Sanderfer of Nashville, Tenn.; seven
grandchildren and five great-grand children; sisters, Ruth Ramsey and Betty
Butler; and one brother, James Comer. Graveside services were conducted
Wednesday, March 18, in Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
March
17 2009 Donna Joyce Holstein, 76, of Bentree, WV,
passed away at home on March 16, 2009. Donnie, or Sissy, to all who knew her
and loved her, was born September 27, 1932, in Glen Jean, Fayette County, WV,
to the late Clisie Ezra and Sadie Elizabeth Holstein. In addition to her
parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Loyd Festus and Jerry
Gerald, and her nephew, Sheldon Clisie Holstien. Sissy loved comedy shows on
TV. She visited her family in Florida in the summers and she loved going to
Disney World. Left to cherish Donnie’s memory are her brothers and
sisters-in-law, Romie and Alberta of Inverness, Florida, Larry and Christine of
Swiss, Gary and Millie of Charleston; sisters and brother-in-law, Billie and
Danny Webb of Bentree (formerly of Roanoke, VA), and Carol Holstein of
Ansted; several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Donnie will
be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service will be 1 pm
Friday, March 20, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with
Minister Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Holstein
Family Cemetery, Glen, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
March
17, 2009 Cathryn Melissa “Catty” (Nelson) Barger,76,of Wallback entered
into rest, Monday, March 16, 2009 at her home. Born May 28, 1932 in Clay Co,
she was the daughter of the late Herman and Chessie (Mullins) Nelson. In
addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband John
Barger, daughter Deana Cheryl Thorne, brother Virgil Nelson, sister Madeline
Adams. Catty was a retired beautician. She is survived by her sons Herman
Howard Thorne of Ivydale, Gregory B. (Sheila) Thorne of Valley Fork,
daughter-in-law Sharon Thorne, brothers Jerry Nelson of Clay, Byrl Nelson of
Brunswick, OH., sisters Reva Snodgrass of Spencer, Dorothy Keener of Clay,
Glada Lanham of Clay, Merle Bailey of Spencer, Nancy Lambey of Wilkesboro, NC,
grandchildren Tony Howard Thorne, Brandi Shae McKinney, Bruce Allen Thorne,
Tiffany Nicole Thorne, Jennifer Renee Thorne, great- grandchildren Slade Thorne,
Destiny Thorne, Kashaela McKinney and Corey McKinney. Graveside service will be
held 10 am Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Nelson Cemetery, Clay, with Minister
Darius Arnold officiating. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in
charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
13 2009 Rex Leroy Skinner, 81, of Duck, WV., entered
into rest Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was born October 1, 1927 in Trimble OH.
He was the son of the late John and Lucille Skinner. Rex was retired mechanic
from P I E Trucking, served in the Navy and the Merchant Marines, and member of
the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife Yvonne (Gray) Skinner, of Duck,
son Dan E. Skinner of Jacksonville FL., daughters LuAnn Goodwyne of
Jacksonville, FL., Nancy Skinner of Colorado Springs, CO., step-sons Roger
(Sherry) Burkhamer Akron, OH., Ricky (Amie) Burkhamer of Duck, Jerry Burkhamer
of Duck, step-daughters Debora Marlin of Duck, Tammy (Cecil) Shepherd of Clay,
Pamela McPerry of Akron, OH., 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, brother
Thomas Skinner of Akron, OH., sister Janice Walker of Akron, OH., and several
nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Saturday, March 14, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft
officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 9 pm Monday, March 16, 2009 at Kucko
Anthony Kertesz Funeral Home, Akron, OH., with Masonic rites.
Funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday at Kucko Anthony
Kertesz Funeral Home, Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, OH. On-line
condolence may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
13 2009 Johnny Samuel McDonald, Jr., 50, of
Deepwater, entered into rest, Monday, March 9, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown, WV. Born on May 3, 1958, in Cabell County, he was the son of
Johnnie Samuel McDonald, Sr. and Carol Atha McDonald of Deepwater. He was a TV
cable technician/lineman for Econoco Cable Company, and a member of Deepwater
Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Samantha McDonald of Lindside, WV, and Jeremy
McDonald of Gauley Bridge; sisters, Bonnie Smallman and Donna Johnson, both of
Deepwater; brother, Brian McDonald of Deepwater; adopted granddaughter, Lilly;
beloved dog, Little Deb, and an extended loving family. Funeral service will be
11 am Friday, March 13, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with
Minister Steven Murphy and Evangelist Gary Johnston officiating. Burial will
follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 6 to
9 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfunerlahome.com.
March
11 2009 Earl E. Pardue, 84, went to be with his Lord
on Sunday, March 8, 2009, in Orange Park, Fla. Mr. Pardue, a graduate of
Clay County High School's class of 1941 and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran,
moved from Gassaway, West Virginia, to Callahan, Florida, in 2005 to be close to
his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eleanor Pardue; a
son, Bill (Karen) Pardue of Rochester, N.Y.; and a daughter, Lynn (Joe) Haskew
of Callahan, Fla. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March
11, at Calvary Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Fla., with the Rev. George
Kratochvil officiating. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Mission
Fund at Calvary Baptist Church, 4040 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218.
Arrangements are by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave., Jacksonville, FL
32208.
March
11 2009 Johnny Samuel McDonald, Jr., 50, of
Deepwater, entered into rest, Monday, March 9, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown, WV. Born on May 3, 1958, in Cabell County, he was the son of
Johnnie Samuel McDonald, Sr. and Carol Atha McDonald of Deepwater. He was a TV
cable technician/lineman for Econoco Cable Company, and a member of Deepwater
Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Samantha McDonald of Lindside, WV, and Jeremy
McDonald of Gauley Bridge; sisters, Bonnie Smallman and Donna Johnson, both of
Deepwater; brother, Brian McDonald of Deepwater; adopted granddaughter, Lilly;
beloved dog, Little Deb, and an extended loving family. Funeral service
will be 11 am Friday, March 13, 2009, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley
Bridge, with Minister Steven Murphy and Evangelist Gary Johnston officiating.
Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.Friends may call
from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfunerlahome.com.
March
7 2009 Lucy Maude West, 99, of Wallback,
entered into rest Friday, March 6, 2009. Born February 17, 1910 in Booger Hole,
Clay, Co. She was daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Hoover) Beckett, in
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Evert
West. She attended Little Laurel Baptist Church. Lucy is survived by her
daughters Dolly Walker of Canton, OH., Ines Rogers of Wallback, Dorothy Wilmoth
of Laurelville, OH., sons Wilson West of Brinkhaven, OH., Arnold West of Azle,
TX., Launie West of Laurelville, OH., sister Norma King of Valley Fork, 19
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Ralph Davis officiating.
Burial will be in the Moore Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call 6 to 9 Monday
at the funeral home On- line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
7 2009 Eula Lee Craze, 86, of Mt. Olive, entered
into rest Friday, March 6, 2009. Born on July 12, 1922, she was the daughter of
the late Arthur Samuel and Lula M (Backus) Craze, she was also preceded in
death by her brothers Guy Craze, Nick Craze, Enod Craze, Bill Craze, Jerry
Craze, sisters Ruth C. Skaggs with whom she may her home and Maysel Glenn. She
was member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Mount Olive. Survivors include
Carol James of Hugheston, Donna Petry of Cannelton, and Edward Skaggs of Mt.
Olive. Graveside service will be held 1 P.M. Sunday, March 8, 2009 at
Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, London, with Minister Dennis Preast
officiating. On-line condolence may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
March
6 2009 Connie J. Simon, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, SC,
entered into rest Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at her home. Born on September 26,
1951, in Alliance, OH, she was the daughter of Glenna White of Mt. Pleasant and
the late Edward White. She was a retired secretary from the Fairfax County
Public School District, Fairfax, VA. In addition to her mother, she is survived
by her son, Mark Simon of Farmville, VA; daughters, Rebecca Riefenstahl of
Pottstown, PA and Leigh-Ann Simon of Jackson, MS; brother, Steve White of Mt.
Pleasant, SC; 4 grand children. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, March 7,
2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in Laurel
Point Cemetery, Newton. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to
Odyssey Health Care, 5965 Core Rd., Suite 603, North Charleston, SC 29406.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
March
5 2009 Pearl Virginia (Morris) Love, was born in Clay
County on July 22, 1910. She completed eight years of education. As a girl, she
worked on her family’s farm at Big Laurel and earned pocket money by starting
the fire on cold days at the school house. As a young woman, she married and
raised four children, whom she adored. She worked as a waitress and cook at the
Clay Hotel and Kitchen Restaurant for many years. She once got the opportunity
to cook for Senator Robert C. Byrd. She loved to garden and usually had fresh
tomatoes on hand from her garden. As she grew older and had
more free time, she loved to take walks, read Western novels and visit with her
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She often
picked blackberries with her husband, George, on the hill at Big Otter to make
blackberry jam for her grandchildren. She was always proud of her kids and
their families. If you happened to visit Pearl you would’ve heard her bragging
about her family and tasted her home cooking. She was famous for her scratch
made biscuits, cornbread and beans. A guest never left her house
hungry! In 1986, Pearl moved to Hilliard, Florida to be
near her son’s (Cecil’s) family. Then, in 2003, she moved to Fayetteville,
North Carolina where her youngest son “Sonny” resides. Although she was away from
Clay for many years, her love of the “hills” of West Virginia never faltered.
Pearl even continued to subscribe to the Clay County Free Press to keep up with
the goings-on in her hometown. She enjoyed returning to Clay for family
reunions and the Apple Festival where she was able to renew friendships and
visit with extended family. She passed away at a rehabilitation facility
in Fayetteville, North Carolina from complications of a stroke on February
25th. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Luther Morris and Mary
Elizabeth (Rogers) Morris; siblings, Lola Morris, Cora Morris, Bessie Morris,
Mamie White, Guy Morris, Blanche Morris, Howard Morris, Ernest Morris, Recil
Morris and Reedith Morris; children; Evelyn Mullins, Luther (Virginia) Mullins
and Cecil Mullins; grandchildren, Brian Mullins and Wanda Walker. Mrs.
Love was twice widowed. She is survived by her son, Lee “Sonny” (Linda) Mullins
of Fayetteville, NC; daughter-in-law, Ethel Mullins of Elyria, OH; eleven
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home in Clay on Friday, March 6th from five to eight pm with a funeral
service and burial to follow on Saturday, March 7th at ten thirty am. In lieu
of flowers, please make donations to Hawks Nest State Park, P. O. Box 857, 177
West Main Street, Ansted, WV 25812.
March
4 2009 Nina “Lucille” Morris, 84, of Clay entered
into rest Monday, March 2, 2009, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
Ivydale. Born on April 6, 1924, in Clay, she was the daughter of the late Clay
and Effie Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, John B. Morris; and her son, Ricky DeWayne Morris. She was a teacher's
aide for Clay County schools. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law,
Jonny R. and Terry Morris of Brandywine, Md.; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty
Jo and Bob King of Crofton, Md., Kay and Wayne Tyler of Brandy Station, Va.,
and Deana and Phillip Carte of Maysel; grandchildren, Terry Wayne Tyler, Brandy
Morris Tagert, Jessica Morris Hudson, Sherica Dawn Duffey, Mandy Joe Carte and
Matthew DeWayne Carte; and great-grandchildren, Jacob D. Hudson and Gavin
Adrian Reynolds. Funeral service will be l p.m. Thursday, March 5, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Buddy Truman
officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may
call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
March
4 2009 Rev. James Alfred “Jim” Blankenship Sr. 67, of
Maysel, entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2009. Born November 21, 1941 in
Maysel, he was the son of the late Giles and Sobina (Mullins) Blankenship. Jim
was a retired Mechanic for Fola Coal Company and a member and former Pastor of
Big Otter Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Blankenship of
Maysel; son, James A Blankenship Jr., of Maysel, WV; daughter, Jami Blankenship
of Carlisle, PA; grandchildren, Vanessa, Kyle, Allison, Emily, and Matthew.
There will be no services. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in
charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
wwwcarlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
4 2009 Donald Ray Goodwin, 53, of Amma went home to be
with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Laurel Nursing and Rehab Center,
Ivydale, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph W.
Goodwin. Survivors include his mother, Nancy Bailey Goodwin; sisters, Georgie
Goodwin of Amma and Donna Whitlatch and husband, John, of Parkersburg; nephew,
Daniel Lemon; niece, Rita Parker; great-nephews, Levi and Holden Parker;
great-niece, Haylee Lemon; and many friends and special relatives. A graveside
service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, in Carpers Cemetery, Amma, with
Pastor David Goodwin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. Condolences may be expressed
online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
March
4 2009 Johnnie Holbert Smith, 75, of Procious went
home to be with our Lord on March 1, 2009. He was surrounded by family and
friends and passed in peace. He was born March 25, 1933, and was a son of the
late Othella and William Smith. Johnnie was a United States Navy veteran who
served on the USS Achernar as a boatswain's mate third class ranking officer.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his courageous service in
the Korean War. Johnnie, after decades of service, retired as a service
technician from Sears, Roebuck & Company in 1995. He was a devoted
Christian and a longtime member of Horner's Fork Baptist Church. Johnnie was
preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Bill Smith; and his sisters,
Delsie Nivision, Dessie Chandler, Dorothy Hill and Kathleen Gandee. Johnnie is
survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lola Jean Smith of Procious; son, Greg
Smith and wife, Carmela; daughter, Jan Anderson-Simons and husband, L.D.;
grandsons, Dustin Anderson and Trevor John Anderson; and great-grandson, Tyler
Anderson and his mother, Erica Merrifield. Johnnie is also survived by many
loving siblings, including his brothers, Cue Smith and the Rev. Doyle Smith;
and sisters, Patricia Humphries, Betty Kittinger, Phyllis Hunt and Sherry Chalice.
Johnnie was loved and will always be adored by his many nieces and nephews.
Johnnie's family would like to thank the Hubbard Hospice House staff for the
love, care and comfort they provided in his final moments. A graveside service
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in Long Sam Samples Cemetery, off
Elkhurst Road, Clay County, with the Rev. Joe Dawson delivering the eulogy and
American Legion Post 61 performing full military rites at the service. Funeral
arrangements are being handled by Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. Flowers may
be delivered to the funeral home and online condolences may be expressed at
www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
March
4 2009 Harry L. Martin, 85, of Gauley Bridge,
entered into rest Saturday, February 28, 2009.
Born on December 25, 1923 he was the son of the late Columbus and
Annie Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife
Betty Martin and granddaughter Franchessca Martin. Harry is survived by his
sons Chris Martin of Crab Orchard, WV., Joe Bill Martin of Gauley Bridge,
daughter Lee Ann Martin of Gauley Bridge, grandchildren Christopher Martin of
Pittsburg PA., Phillip Martin of Crab Orchard, WV., Kenton Martin of Gauley
Bridge, Jessica Wagner of Boomer, WV., and sister Mateele Hamm, Nimitz, WV. A memorial
service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Pennington Funeral
Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Mark Skaggs officiating. Burial will be in
Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the
service. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Hubbard Hospice 1001
Kennawa Dr. Charleston, WV 25311.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
wwwcarlwilsonfuneralhome.com
March
4 2009 Elsie Mae Summers, 91, of Wallback entered into rest
Saturday, February 28, 2009.Born on September 10, 1917 in Leatherwood, WV, she
was the daughter of the late James and Ada (Nutter) Morris. In addition
to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lorenza Kester
Summers; brother, Pat Morris; sister, Anna Exline and infant sister, Merlie;
surviving sister-in-law, Kathleen Morris of Bickmore.She was a homemaker and a
member of the Wallback United Methodist Church.Elsie is survived by her son,
Lorenza K. “Joe” Jr. (Mary Lou) Summers of Wallback; daughters,
Carol (Leonard) Haught of Lakewood, OH, Nina (Earl) Tanner of Willard, OH,
Patricia (Dana-deceased) Miller of Willard, OH, Margaret (Roger) Meadows of
Lakewood, OH, and Karen (Mike) Memmer of Brecksville, OH; 13 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 4,
2009, at Wallback United Methodist Church with Ministers Wilma Dobbins and
Kenneth Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
Wallback.Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay.In-lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Wallback United Methodist Church, Wallback. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at wwwcarlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Feb
27 2009 Nova Triplett Young, 88, of Manchester, Md., died
Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Dove House in Westminster, Md. Born March
2, 1920, in Clay, she was the daughter of the late Lee Triplett and Lula Jane
Rose Triplett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Recil A. Young; son, Frances L. Young; brothers, Carl Triplett,
Jennings Triplett, Clarence Triplett and James Triplett; and sisters, Della
Salisbury, Esther McGlothin, Leona Sattler, Irene Nelson, Freda Tinwell and
June Stover. Nova is survived by her sons, Gary A. Young and wife, Dee, of
Dundalk Md., and Larry D. Young and wife, Joyce, of Rosedale, Md.; daughters,
Joyce Shindle and husband, Harold, of Upper Fairmount, Md., and Doris J.
Alexander and husband, Don, of Manchester, Md.; brother, Kenneth C. Triplett of
Clay; 27 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and six great-great-
grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay.
Burial will follow in Triplett Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call from 7 to 9
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. On line condolences may be made to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Feb
27 2009 Mabel D. Smith, 89, of Chloe passed away
February 24, 2009, at her home. Born July 29, 1919, in Clay County, she was a
daughter of the late Bert and Bell Siers Vaughn. She was a homemaker and was a
receptionist for Hackney and Lipensky, attorneys-at-law. Surviving are a
stepson, Ernest Smith and his wife, Joan, of St. Albans; four stepgrandchildren;
six stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Yost of Chloe and Geneva Snyder
and her husband, Paul, of Akron, Ohio; her caregivers, Launa and Nolan Butler
of Chloe; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ernest "Bud" Smith; a sister, Ruby Hensley; brother, Paul
Vaughan; and her stepmother, Anna Vaughan. Funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with the Rev. Robert
Shannon officiating. Interment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Friends called from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
Feb
27 2009 Gene Brooks Gregorich, 80, of Ravenswood died Feb.
25, 2009, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. Born Oct. 23, 1928, in Swandale,
he was a son of the late Frank and Lula Carte Gregorich. He was also preceded
in death by his son, Brooks; three brothers, Paul, Doyle and Fred; and a
sister, Veraline “Bea.” He was a laborer and loved gardening, hunting and
fishing. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum, Ravenswood, and had been employed
at Elk River Coal Mining and Lumber Company for 14 years. He is survived by his
wife, Geraldine Hughes Gregorich of Ravenswood; sons and their wives, Sam and
Gloria Gregorich of Murraysville and Kevin and Denise Gregorich of Ravenswood;
grandchildren, Sammy Gregorich, Jeremiah Gregorich, Stormy Weekly, Alicia
Morrison, Erika Gregorich and Lauren Gregorich; great-grandchildren, Brooke and
Iris Claire; brother, George Omer Gregorich of Chapel; and sisters, Monta
“Molly” Clingenpeel of Charleston, Mary Lou Gregorich of Frametown and Judy
Hart of Charleston. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Roush Funeral
Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Darrell Johnson officiating. Burial will be in
Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the Gregorich family by
e-mail at roush1us2000@yahoo.com.
Feb
27 2009 Jean Houghton Green, 71, of Amherst, Va., went to
be with her Lord Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at the Hospice House in Lynchburg.
She was the wife of Arnett A. Green. Born Nov. 10, 1937, in Dille, she was a
daughter of the late Rev. Charles Carl and Olive Paintiff Houghton. She was a
member of Amherst Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived
by a son, Charles Wesley Green and wife, Debbie, of Earlysville; two daughters,
Stephanie Green Ford and husband, Justin, of Chester, N.J., and Jennifer Green
Ferguson and husband, Darryl, of Strongsville, Ohio; a brother, Robert E.
Houghton and wife, Carol, of Griffin, Ga.; and eight grandchildren, Megan and
Chase Green, Jordan and Kelsey Ford and Aaron, Micah, Lydia and Caleb Ferguson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 28, at Amherst Baptist
Church. Funeral services will also be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Walnut
Grove United Methodist Church, Strange Creek, with the Rev. Johnny Conrad
officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Amherst Baptist Church Building Fund,
P.O. Box 4984, Amherst, VA 24521. Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, is
in charge of arrangements.
Feb
25 2009 Jerri Lynn Elliott, 45 of Dixie, died,
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.She was
born November 16, 1963 at Huntington, WV to Judy Justice Sarver of
Barboursville and the late Jerry Sarver.She was a homemaker, a advocate for
autistic children, a loving wife, and mother. In addition to her mother she is
survived by Husband, Ronald L. Elliott of Dixie; Daughter, Caitlin Marie
Elliott and Son, Cody Lee Elliott both at Home. Brothers, Mark and Jeremy
Sarver both of Huntington and Michael Sarver of Milton. Funeral service will be
11:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Jason Kessler and Rev. Richard Childers officiating. Burial will follow
in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday, February 27, 2009 at the funeral home chapel. Online condolences may be
sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Feb
22 2009 Wanda Lee Miller, 69 of Belva, went home to
be with the Lord, Saturday, February 21, 2009. She was born September 9, 1939
in Whitsburg, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Nora Caudill Stidham. She was
also preceded in death by her brother, Chester Lee Stidham, Sons, Lester T. and
Harrison Wayne Miller. She was a Christian and a member of the Bell Creek
Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dixie, she was also a retired School Cook for
Gauley Bridge Elementary School with 23 years of service, who loved serving the
Kids. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her
husband of 53 years LT Miller of Belva Sons, William T. Miller of Pratt, Coy W.
Miller and his wife Janeese of Barboursville. Grandsons, Raymond Fox of Pratt,
Adam P and Kevin A. Miller of Barboursville Funeral services will be 1:00 PM
Wednesday, Febraury 25, at the Everidge Funeral Home, Whitesburg, KY Burial
will follow in the Caudill Cemetery, Whitco, KY. Friends may call from 6:00 -
8:00 PM Monday, February 23, at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge,
where a service will be held at 7:30PM with Pastor Lee Holiday officiating.
Friends may call from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, at the Everidge
Funeral Home, Whitesburg, KY. Pennington Funeral Home Gauley Bridge is in
charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Feb
22 2009 Orval Kenneth “Smokey” Paxton, 82, of Wallback passed
away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at home following a short illness. Smokey was
born April 10, 1926 in Clay County, and was the son of the late Oscar Winfield
and Gertie Jane Paxton of Wallback. He was also preceded in death by his two
sons, Orval Kenneth “Joe Joe” Paxton, Jr. and Mark Allen Paxton, grandsons
Michael Butcher and Ronald Glen Holcomb Jr. He was retired for Union Carbide of
Alloy, WV. He served in the U.S. Army and was a WWII Veteran. He was a long
standing member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Clay. Smokey is survived by his
wife of 60 years Pearl Paxton of Wallback; daughters and sons-in-law Veronica
and Mike Butcher of Clay, Shelly and Jimmy Stalnaker of Wallback, Denise and
Timmy Brown of Wallback; sons Brian Paxton of Valley Fork, James Paxton of
Wallback, son and daughter-in-lawJohn Paul and Jennifer Paxton of Wallback, 12
grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brother Ralph Paxton of Florida, and
sister Elma Butcher of Big Otter. A private family service will be held.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Feb
22 2009 Lowell N. Cook, 85, of Point Pleasant, died
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington. He was a member
of New Hope Bible Baptist Church in Point Pleasant and was a retired educator
and administrator with more than 40 years of service, having been
employed in Mason, Clay, Jackson and Wirt counties. He was a 1942 graduate of
Clay County High School and a 1951 graduate of West Virginia University and the
College of Graduate Studies, where he obtained his superintendent and principal
certifications. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and served as Mason County
Fair president for several years as well as being instrumental in starting the
county fair. He was secretary of the Mason County Solid Waste Authority, a
member of the Regional Resource Conservation and Development, Point Pleasant in
Bloom Committee, Tourism Committee of Mason County Fort Randolph
Committee and the Gateway Committee of Mason and Putnam counties.
Lowell was born Sept. 3, 1923 in Birch Run to the late Patrick Burton Cook and
Lula (Estep) Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Minor Cook and Bobby Cook; and four sisters, Blondy Jarrett, Mabel
Davis and two infants sisters. Surviving are his wife, Arlene B. (Butcher) Cook
of Point Pleasant; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen J. and Wendell Bacon of
Point Pleasant; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith R. and Phyllis Cook of Easley,
S.C.; four grandchildren, Varian Cook of Easley, Ian Costelli of Elizabeth
Town, Ky., Corey (Kim) Costelli of Gulfport, Miss., and Nicolas Costelli of
Gulfport; two step-grandchildren, Daniel and Shaun Bacon of
Louisville, Ky.; a great-granddaughter, Amelia Costelli of Gallipolis, Ohio;
two sisters, Gladys King of Noblesville, Ind., and Darreline (Okey) Burroughs
of Clay; special nieces, Yvonne Barnes of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kaye Mullins
of Point Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at New Hope
Bible Baptist Church in Point Pleasant with Pastor Dean Warner officiating.
Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation
will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope Bible Baptist Church, 3 Robinson
St., Point Pleasant, WV 25550 or Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Valley
Drive, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Online condolences may be made at
www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.
Feb
15 2009 Gertrude May Bess, 80, of Dunbar went home to
be with the Lord Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at SunBridge of Dunbar. Mrs.
Bess was born in Widen, Clay County, on January 5, 1929, and was a daughter of
the late Ray and Dorothy Conner. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife>
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First Baptist Church, Dunbar, and Order of the Eastern Star
Chapter 33, Dunbar. She was very active at SunBridge and served as vice
president of the Residence Council. Her husband, David E. Bess, preceded her in
death. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David R. and Jeannie
Bess of Charleston; sisters, Nancy Jones of South Charleston and Betty Hunt of
West Union; brother, Jack Conner of Atlanta, Ga.; and grandson, Joshua Bess.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 16, at Stevens &
Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Stephen Fridenmaker officiating.
Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family and
friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests donations to the SunBridge of Dunbar Activity
Fund, 501 Caldwell Lane, Dunbar, WV 25064.
Feb
11 2009 Maggie Burchett, 83, of Indore entered into rest
Wednesday, February 10, 2009, at her home. She was born June 30, 1925, in
Sycamore, Clay County,and was the daughter of the late James and Dessie (Neal)
Nottingham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Walter N. Burchett son, Ernest Burchett; grand son, John Henry
Burchett and Matthew Henry Burchett; three brothers and four sisters. Maggie is
survived by her sons, William Burchett and Paul Burchett both of Indore,
daughters, Maggie Murray of Marion, Va., Margaret Butcher of Brockport, N.Y.,
Lois Neal of Indore, Brenda Summers of Kent N.Y.; sisters, Cora Fugate of
Indore Ethel Hood of Huntington; Eleven grandchildren and their spouses; and
eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday,
February 13, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister
Woody Grey officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home On-line condolences
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Feb
11 2009 Harold Webster Cummings Jr., 28, of Glen went
home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2009, at home. He was preceded
in death by his niece, Kelly Elizabeth Ridgeway. Survivors include his father,
Harold Webster Cummings Sr. of Glen; mother, Norma Faye Cummings of Procious;
sisters, Norma Jean Ridgeway of Pinch and Betty Jo Salisbury of Clay; nephews,
Ethan and Evan Salisbury and Michael Ridgeway; and niece, Bianca Ridgeway. The
funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 13, at Matics Funeral Home,
Clendenin, with Pastor Brett Wiley officiating. Burial will be in Cummings
Cemetery, Procious. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Feb
10 2009 Harold I. “Lefty” Summers of Procious passed
away February 8, 2009, at his home. He was born April 22, 1930. He was retired
from American Electric Power after 26 years. He was an Army Veteran and a
member of American Legion Post 23, Point Pleasant. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Margaret Cox Summers; daughter, Mary Summers; son, Michael
Silverthorne; parents, Cossie and Stella Summers; and sisters, Opal Crawford,
Lois Wieland and Mary Olive Brown. Harold will be sadly missed by his daughter
and son-in-law, Karen and Randy Hodges of Clendenin; son and daughter-in-law,
Jeff and Barbara Summers of Point Pleasant; grandchildren, Jason and Jessica
Hodges of Apopka Fla., J.D. and Melissa Hodges of Pinch and Morgan Summers of
Bethel, Ohio; great-grand children, Braedyn Hodges and Kelsie Hodges;
stepgrandchildren, Megan and T.R. Mallotte of Point Pleasant; brothers, Cossie
Summers of Burbank, Ohio, and Steve Summers of Wooster, Ohio; and sisters,
Mildred Summers of Ovapa, Imogene "Jo" Shamblin of Sissonville and
Judy Drake of South Carolina. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February
12, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview. Burial will follow in Douglas Cemetery,
Ivydale. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Myers
Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements.
Feb
10 2009 Naoma Jean "Bobbie" VanMeter, 72 of Lizemores, died
Sunday, February 8, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born April 13, 1936
at Garrison, WV to the late Homer and Gladys Mae Blankenship Holstein. She was
a homemaker. She is survived by: Husband,Dennie L. "Boots" VanMeter,
of Lizemores, WV Sister, Mary Jane "Nancy" Bradshaw of Racine,
WV Niece, Felicia and Terry Cogar of Dixie, WV; special caregiver, Elvin Bryant
of Lizemores, WV. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2009
at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister John Cole officiating.
Burial will follow in the Ward Cemetery, Kellys Creek, WV. Friends may call two
hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Feb
10 2009 Bertha Velmer Butcher Hill, 75, of Widen entered
into rest Sunday, February 8, 2009, at her home. She was born December 9, 1934,
in Clay County, and was the daughter of the late Otis and Zella Gill. She was
also preceded in death by two children Flora Mae Hill and Tina Lynn Hill.
Bertha is survived by her sons Gary Hill of Summersville, James Hill, Larry
Hill both of Fredericksburg, Va., and Jerry Hill of Widen; daughters, Delores
Tinney of Summerville, Donna Hill of Widen Joann Clements, Cynthia Reyes and
Melinda Jones all of Fredericksburg, Va.; brother, James Gill of Clay; Beulah
Dillon Clay; 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay, with Minter Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will
follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Wilson Ridge. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Feb
8 2009 Mae Cruikshanks, 83 of Glen Ferris, died,
Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Montgomery Elderly Care. She was born February
20, 1925 to the late William Bryan and Mamie D. Carper Wilmoth. She was also
preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kirby. She was a member of
the Riverview United Methodist Church, Glen Ferris and a Homemaker. She is
survived by, husband, Bennie C. Cruikshanks Sr. of Glen Ferris, WV. Son, Bennie
C. Cruikshanks, Jr. and Wife, Carolyn of Fayetteville, WV Daughter, Linda
Diesh and Husband, Dennis of Hamilton, OH Brother, Chris Wilmoth of
Florida Grandchildren, Charlene Betzler, Adrian Bragg, Sarah Cerar,
Tiffany Stover and Amanda Cameron Great-Grandchildren, Hillary Betzler,
Adrian Bragg, Jr., Holly Bragg, Nathan Stover and Aiden Cameron Funeral
Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Pennington Funeral
Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Jarvis officiating. Entombment will follow in the
Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Victor. Friends may call one hour prior to the
service on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dolly
Miller,93, passed away February 5 2009 at Green Acres
Mursing Home. She ws born Sept 19, 1915 in Bickmore West Virginia to Wyatt S.
and Della M Brown. Services will be held Tuesday Feb 10 2009 at Monahan
Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St, Gettysburg. Memorial contributions may be made
to Adyssey Health Care, 4660 Trindle Rd., Suite 204, Camp Hill PA 17011.
Feb 5 2009 Ruby Keenan Grose, 93, of
Swiss, died February 4, 2009, after a long illness. Born March 23, 1915, in
Nicholas County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Mansel Grose,
Sr. and an infant daughter, Delores.She was a longtime member of Swiss
Missionary Baptist Church.Surviving; son, F. Mansel Grose Jr. and his wife,
Shirley, of Beech Glen; granddaughters, Lisa (James Ray) Callihan of Hazard,
KY, and Tammy (John) Blackwell of Charleston; great-grandchildren, Christian
and Sarah Callihan of Hazard, and Lauren Kidd and Jonathan Blackwell of
Charleston; a special niece who was like a daughter to her, Deanna Repko of
Parma Heights, OH; special friends, Marie and Sandy Butler of Swiss; and a
number of nieces, nephews and extended family.Visitation will be Friday,
February 6, 2009, from 6 to 8 pm at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge.The
funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, February 7, at the funeral home with
Ministers Dennis Preast and Jeremy Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the
Grose Cemetery, Lockwood. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Feb
5 2009 Clyde Neal Friend, 85, of Ivydale entered
into rest Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at his home. He was born February 3,
1924, and was a son of the late Levy D. and Clemmie Ann Rogers Friend. In
addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Eugene
Friend, Arthur Friend and Kenneth Friend; and sister, Linda Adams. Clyde was
retired from Department of Highways Permit Division and was a U.S. Navy World
War II veteran. He is survived by brother, Lewis and his wife, Olive Friend, of
Maysel; sister, Rosalie and her husband, Frank Moore, of Onley, Va.; two
special cousins, Nancy Sigman and Greg Sigman, both of Ivydale; and several
nephews and nieces. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dennis Legg
officiating. Burial will follow in Friend Cemetery, Ivydale. Friends may call
one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Feb
5 2009 Edward Eugene Mitchell, 74, of Bomont, went
home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2009, at his home. He was an
Air Force veteran and a maintenance supervisor. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Dempsey and Amanda M. (Johnson) Mitchell; brothers, Alfred D.
Mitchell, Allen W. Mitchell; and step-daughter, Jeanie Rhodes. Survivors
include his wife, Retha (Kennedy) Mitchell; brothers, William Mitchell of
Bomont, Vincent Mitchell of Falling Rock; sisters, Phyllis Taylor of Clendenin,
Donna Hall, Shirley Faulkner, Carolyn Barker, all of Bomont; step-daughter, Joann
Tilka of Tennessee; step-grandchildren, Skip Young of Tennessee, Connie Rhodes
and Jerry Rhodes both of Charleston. The funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Friday, February 6, 2009, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin with the Rev. Toby
Mitchell officiating and military rites performed by American Legion Post # 61.
Burial will be at the King-Mullins Cemetery in Bomont. The family will receive
friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed
on line at www.maticsfuneralhome.com
Feb
2 2009 Gerald D. Brown, 86, of Indore, passed
away Sunday, February 1, 2009, at home. He was born September 25, 1922. He was
a Christian and faithful member of Ida Baptist Church, a WWII Veteran and a
member of Clay VFW Post 4419. Preceding him in death were his father Jonathon
Brown, mother and stepfather Sybell and Elk Osborne, sister Jean Baker,
brothers Dale Brown and Doyle Brown. Gerald is survived by his wife of 62 years
Jenevie Brown, daughter and son-in-law Deloris and George Perry of Newport
News, Va., brothers Bobby Osborne of Summersville, Jimmy Osborne of Indore,
grandchildren Tammy (Todd) Dorsey of Indore, Trina (James) Overstreet of
Newport News, Va., Charity Evans of Newport News, Va., Brian (Tiera) Perry of
San Diego, Ca., 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral
service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Ida Baptist Church,
Bentree, with Minister Larry Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in the
Reedy Cemetery, Bickmore, Friends may call 6 to 9 Tuesday at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Jan
31 2009 Elsie E. Sutton Mollohan, 91, passed away at her home
in Duck on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, surrounded by family and loved ones. “Maw”
was a devoted mother and grandmother and cherished her pets. She loved
gardening and her flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan; son,
Larry; parents, W.E. and Susan Lyons Sutton; brothers, Orville and Asa;
sisters, Clara and Margaret; and two grandchildren, Patrick Eugene and Matthew
Mollohan. She is survived by five sons and their wives, Orville “John Dee” of
Duck, George of Edgewater, Md., Clark and Fannie of Duck, Charles “Todd” and
Brenda of Sutton and Milford “Louie” and Janet of Duck. She had one daughter,
Cynthia “Cindy” Nipper and husband, Chuck, of Hedgesville; daughter-in-law,
Helen of Duck; one brother, John Paul Sutton of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters,
Mary Hanshaw of Ashland, Ohio, and Willa Williams and husband, Ed, of Stow,
Ohio; 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren who loved her very much. Graveside service will be
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in Mollohan Cemetery, Servia, with the Rev. Roger
Dunlap officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
HospiceCare, P.O. Box 323, Burnsville, WV 26335. Arrangements are by Richard M.
Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Jan
21 2009 Ethel M. Underwood, 95, of Cottle died Monday,
Jan. 19, 2009, in Summersville Memorial Hospital, Summersville. Born July 3,
1913, she was a daughter of the late Sherman and Alice McGraw Hamrick. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Underwood. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother,
great-great- great-grandmother and friend. She was a member of Alderson Baptist
Church, Craigsville. She was a Christian and loved to sing and make the rafters
ring with her beautiful alto voice. Survivors include her sons and their wives,
Junior Lee and Barbara Underwood of Summersville, Roland and Shirley Underwood
of Craigsville and Gene and Betty Underwood of Canvas; daughters and their
husbands, Mavis and Gene Bailey of Cottle and Delores and Jim Weatherford of
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two sisters, Hazel Triplett of Canton, Ohio, and Tressie
Adkins of Swandale; 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-
grandchildren, two great-great -great-grandchildren and several
stepgrandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Alderson Baptist
Church, Craigsville, with the Rev. Gary Eiseman and Pastor Eddie Groves
officiating. Interment will be in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home,
Richwood. Condolences may be sent to scfh@verizon.net. Arrangements are by
Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood.
Jan
18 2009 Neil "Bud" Keen of Big Otter, West Virginia passed
away January 14, 2009 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an
extended illness. Born January 12, 1935 at Newton (Roane County), he was
the youngest son of the late Earl and Claudine Fields Keen of Newton. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Almeta (Mrs.
Daniel) Looney of Newton and a brother Earl D. Keen of Akron, Ohio. Bud
was baptized at a young age and a member of the Newton Baptist Church.
Bud was a retired Teamster of 35 years and drove several million miles
throughout his trucking career for P.I.E., Ryder, and ABF. Some of his
favorite memories and best stories were of the time he spent working with his
son Duane as they drove for Point Logistics from Michigan to Canada and across
the United States and Mexico. Bud also served his country as a Sergeant
in the United States Marine Corps and traveled the world although he was mainly
stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii A talented singer and musician, Bud was
well known as the man who could "out sing George Jones". His
band, Bud Keen & Country Mix, drew crowds at every event with many requests
for Rocking Chair. There were also requests for Bud to sing at funerals
over the years; families especially requested him to sing Who Will Sing for Me
and Where the Roses Never Fade. Bud was very active in the community. He
was a member of the Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department and served that
organization in many ways over the years. At the time of his passing he
was the Vice-President and Assistant Chief. He joined in 1997 at the
first organizational meeting and was very proud to be part of the BOVFD and
particularly enjoyed working with the firefighters as they hauled water to help
with the construction on the new Big Otter Elementary School, which his
grandsons attend. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Frances Kay Bragg Keen of
Big Otter; son Duane Keen of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter Christy (Mrs.
Rick) and grandsons Jayrd & Jacob Keen-Funk of Big Otter; brothers Clifford
Keen of Tallmadge, Ohio and Willard of S. Euclid, Ohio; sisters: Jackie
Phillips, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Ruth Runion, Left Hand, West Virginia; and
Brenda King of Valley Fork, West Virginia; nieces & nephews and many, many
friends who will greatly miss this wonderful man. There will be no
services and a Memorial Service held at a later date. McCulla Funeral
Home in Morgantown is handling the arrangements.
Jan
16 2009 Lonnie B. Smith, 86, of Spencer died
Jan. 14, 2009. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Taylor-Vandale
Funeral Home, Spencer. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will
be in Chambers Cemetery, Spencer
Jan
16 2009 Karen Sue Darnell Lipscomb, born June 19,
1971, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, of injuries
received in an automobile accident. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt,
cousin and niece and loved the outdoors. Karen was a member of the Little
Sycamore Church, Glen. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Chilton
Darnell. She is survived by her father, Cecil D. Darnell and wife, Paula Jean,
of Frame; mother, Paula Sue Hascue Darnell of Clendenin; grandmother, Naida Fay
Darnell of Dunbar; fiancé, Spencer Troy Hopwood of Clendenin; sisters, Lois
Jarvis and husband, Steve, of Mink Shoals and Charlotte Darnell of Clendenin;
uncle, Fred Darnell of Ruckersville, Va.; aunt, Sherry Parsons and husband,
Robert, of Dunbar; cousins, Lindsay Casto of Dunbar, Chad Casto and wife, Anne,
Christian Casto and Evie Casto, all of St. Albans; niece, Morgan Jarvis of Mink
Shoals; special uncle, Mike Massaro, and her dog, Daniel. The funeral service
will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the
Rev. Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Dotson Cemetery, Glen. The
family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed on line at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Jan
15 2009 Richard Ferrell Friend, 96, of Ivydale, entered
into rest Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston.
Born on January 2, 1913, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Ellis and
Maggie King Friend. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death
by his wife, Dove Johnson Friend; sister, Fay; brothers, Virgil, Darris, and
Dallas. Friend was a colorful Charleston Gazette photographer (retired) for
several decades. He rode a train to Clay County High School daily. After
graduation, he became a deputy county clerk, bought a camera and began selling
Clay County photos to the Gazette. He was a Navy photographer in World War II,
then joined the Gazette staff. Through the decades, Friend photographed many
West Virginia events, from John Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign to the
l972 Buffalo Creek disaster and various political scandals. After retirement,
he lived in Ivydale, Clay County. He was known for convoluted comments. One of
them, “The quicker the sooner,” became the title of his illustrated biography
written by former Gazette outdoors writer Skip Johnson. Friend was still
actively taking pictures for the Clay County Free Press. He is survived by
nieces, Pat Dickson and husband, Jim, their son and his wife, Donald and Chris
Dickson, niece, Mary Penno and husband, Dan, niece, Martha Kirsey, nephew, Gary
Friend, nephew, Junior Entwistle, sister-in-law, Mattie Friend; and special
friend, Skip Johnson. Extended family includes Ruth and John Ward of Ivydale,
Jennifer and Chuck Moore and their children, Colton and Dillon, Melanie Ward,
John Ward, III, Clinton and Beverly Nichols, Rene` and Brian Moore and
daughter, Abigail, Christie and Brian Gould and their children, Tyler,
Brittany, Brooklyn, and Ballard, Aaron and Kyla Nichols and daughter, Morgandy,
Jacob Nichols and daughters, Salem and Zoey. Funeral service will be 11 am
Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Friend Cemetery,
Ivydale, with Military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Jan
15 2009 Donald Ray Grose, 81, of Ovapa, entered
into rest January 15, 2009, at his home. Born on October 7, 1927, in Hartland,
he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mamie Grose. In addition to his
parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Kalberg and
Doris Grose, and brother, Bobby. He was retired from Elkem Metals with 32 years
of service, and was a World War II Army/Air Force veteran. Survivors include
his wife, Violet Naylor Grose; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Gary O’Brien
of Ovapa; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Linda Grose of Wallback; grandson
and his wife, Brian and Sarah Legg of Ovapa; brother, Ted of Selma, AL. Funeral
service will be 2 pm Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral
Home, Clay, with Minister Roger Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow in the
Phillips Cemetery, Ovapa. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the
funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com.
Jan
13 2009 Carolyn Sue Roop Cox, 73 of Summersville, died
January 11, 2009 at Summersville Memorial Hospital. She was born December 18,
1935 to the late Walter Gordon and Icie Laurel Carr Roop. She was also preceded
in death by her husband Finnis Ralph Cox, Brother, Randall Gordon Roop and
Sister, Judy Painter. She was a member of the Lyonsville Missionary
Baptist Church. She was a published poet who never met a stranger and was very
beloved. She is survived by: Sons, Hansford Gordon Cox - Newport News,
Va, Ralph Allan Cox, and Gregory Kevin Cox both of Summersville. Daughters,
Linda Kay Roop of Jodie, Susan Yvonne Roop and Janice Louise Cornwell both of
Lyonsville, Joanna Lynn Lavender of Gauley Bridge. Brother, Kenneth Edward Roop
of Jodie, Sisters, Joanne Neil and Jane Bush both of Jodie. 16 Grandchildren,
26 Great Grandchildren and Two Great Great Grandchildren. Services will be
11:00 AM Wednesday, January 14, at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, with
Minister Dennis Preast officiating. Burial will follow in the Simms Cemetery,
Swiss. Friends may call from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. Online condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Jan
13 2009 Virgil Lee Beckett, 69, of Smithers died
peacefully at home after a long illness on January 11, 2009. He was born August
3, 1939, in Widen, Clay County, and was the son of Violet Fernatt of Pratt and
the late James Earl Beckett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris
Beckett; and his brothers, Kenneth Beckett and Randy Fernatt. He was a member
of Campbell Memorial Baptist Church, Smithers. He was a veteran of the United
States Air Force and a former manager of A&P grocery store in Montgomery.
Surviving: daughter, Darla Ann Brown of Waskom, Texas; son, Kedrick Allen Beckett
of Benton, La.; mother, Violet Fernatt of Pratt; sister, Jackie Olivent of
Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Paul Fernatt of Wesley Chapel, Fla.;
stepdaughters, Sherry Persinger of Beckley, Regina Minor of Scott Depot and
Zina Beth Steward of Scott Depot; and eight grandchildren. Service will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev.
Chester Bird and the Rev. Wallace York officiating. Burial will follow in
Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home.
Jan
9 2009 Wesley Steven Boggs, 44 of Lockwood, WV
died January 8, 2009 at Saint Francis Hospital, Charleston.He was born April
10, 1964 to Jessie Fitzwater Boggs of Belva and the late Wilmer Wesley Boggs.He
was a member of the Bell Creek Community Baptist Church, and a former coal
miner for BMJ Mining.He is survived by:Sons - Jonathan R. Boggs of St Albans
and Shawn Boggs of Lockwood. Brothers - Martin S. Boggs of Belva and Wilmer
Boggs Jr. of Summersville.Sisters - Lisa Boggs of Belva, Eva Michelle Boggs of
Summersville, Deborah Morton of Greenville, S.C. and Mary Lou Boggs of
Twilight. Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Restlawn
Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Victor, with Pastor Shawn Brannon officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Mausleum Chapel. In
lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Wesley Steven Boggs memorial
fund c/o City National Bank P.O. Box 489 Gauley Bridge, WV 25085 Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences may
be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Jan
9 2009 Benjamin Carsel Hamrick, 88, of Sutton died
January 7, 2009, at his home. He was born January 16, 1920, in Elkhurst, Clay
County, and was a son of the late Benjamin Randolph and Clara Ocie Blakney
Hamrick. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Dollie Salisbury Hamrick;
and brothers, Clarence, Clayton and Howard Hamrick. He was a conductor for the
BC&G (Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad) and an Army Air Force World War
II veteran, serving with the 515th Bombardment Squadron in 10 campaigns. He is
survived by one son, Gary Hamrick and his wife, Lynn, of Sutton; one daughter,
Connie Sue Schoonover of Ivydale; two brothers, Keith Hamrick of Widen and Dale
Hamrick of Sutton; one sister, Erma Connor of Sutton; four grandchildren,
Michelle Lace, Gregory Hamrick, Terri Scarola and Racheal Perdue; and seven
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 10,
at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with the Rev. Robey Godfrey
officiating. Burial will be in Canfield Cemetery, Sutton. Friends may call
Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at
greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by Greene-Robertson
Funeral Home, Sutton.
Jan
8 2009 Cathy Sue Nicholson, 49, of Newton, died Monday,
Jan. 5, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was born in Braxton
County, a daughter of Mildred Johnson Nicholson of Glenville and the late
Adrian Nicholson. She was a cook at Miletree Center. She is survived by her
companion, Charles Raymond Helmick; two daughters, Carol Johnson of Elkview,
and Angela Nicholson of Newton; two sisters, Barbara Watson of Spencer and
Patty Woods of Ivydale; three brothers, Frankie Nicholson of Spencer, James
Nicholson of Clendenin, and Kenneth “Junior” Nicholson of Glenville; and three
grand children. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a
brother, Donnie Nicholson. There will be no service. The body was cremated.
Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jan
5 2009 Robert Gene Igo Jr., 50, of Clendenin, passed
away Saturday, December 20, 2008, after a short illness. Left to cherish his
memory are daughter Gena, son Cory, brother Greg, and parents Betty and Robert.
He was devoted to his children throughout his life, and was also a loving
brother, son and friend. He was a previous employee of the South Charleston
Stamping Plant and in recent years continued his education at West Virginia
University Institute of Technology. Bobby, as family and friends know him, was
very active in sports activities with Clay High School. Due to the happiness in
supporting sports activities the family requests in lieu of flowers you make a
contribution to the Clay County High School Athletic Dept. 1 Panther Dr., Clay,
WV 25043 in Bobby’s name. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev.
Kevin Jennings officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Jan
5 2009 Reva June (Adkins) Coulter, 50, passed away after
a long and courageous battle with leukemia on Sunday, January 4th 2009 at Ruby
Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV surrounded by her loving family. Reva had a
creative mind and kind spirit and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Reva was proceeded in death by her parents Ancil & Freda Adkins. She
is survived by her sister, Janet (& Ellis) Harrison of Duck, WV; brother,
Glen Adkins of Dog Run, WV; son, Mark (& Crystal) Coulter of Clay, WV;
daughters, Christina (& Bruce) Belt of Clay, WV and Alicia Coulter of
Summersville, WV. Reva is also survived by her grandchildren: Tyler & Dylan
Belt of Clay, WV; Damion Coulter of Summersville, WV and Kailyn Coulter of
Clay, WV; and special niece, Sherry (& Raymond) Stewart of Heaters, WV and
special nephew, Michael (& Jennifer) Harrison of Frametown, WV. A
graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 12 PM at Kyle
Cemetery in Dog Run, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations
be made towards Reva’s final expenses at Wilson Funeral Home.
Jan
2 2009 James (T.J.) Edward Moore, Jr., of Marshville, NC,
formerly of Clay County, WV, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 31,
2008, at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews. Born April 24, 1964, in Gassaway,
WV, he was a son of James (Jim) Edward Moore, Sr. and Eva Jane Adkins Thomas.
He was the owner and operator of T.J.’s Wrecker and Recovery Service in Monroe
and was a mechanic by trade. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Ervin and Viola Moore and Vernon and Ethel Adkins; infant sister, Margaret Ann
Moore and niece, Alexandria (Allie) Nichole Moore. Left to cherish his memory
is the love of his life, his fiancée, Mandy Strickland and her son, Tyler; his
parents, James (Jim) Edward Moore, Sr. and wife, Sue, of Marshville; Eva Jane
Thomas and husband, Steve, of Clay; brother, Brian Moore and wife, Rene’, of
Clay; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sally and Elbert Morton of Lizemores, Melody
Adkins of Procious, Mary Ann and Jason Bruce of Sumter, SC, Tami and Shane
Stout of Wingate, Jeanne Marez of Rock Hill, SC, Debbie and Darryl Burd of Rock
Hill, Vicki and Chris Hill on Concord; nine nieces, Kendra Boylen, Colleen
Boylen, Michelle Boylen, Mallory Boylen, Abigail Moore, Kaitlyn Burd, Morgan
Burd, Laney Moore and Ainsleigh Bruce. Graveside service will be 2:30 pm
Sunday, January 4, 2009, at the Nichols Cemetery, Lizemores, with Minister
Kenneth Adkins officiating. Friends may call from 1 pm to 2 pm
Sunday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that donations be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 623 Lee
Street, Charleston, WV 25302. On-line condoleces may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Jan
2 2009 William Leonard Hapney Sr., 71, of Sylvester,
passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, at his home from lung caner. He was born
November 26, 1937, at Bickmore, a son of the late Glenn S. and Lydia J. Hapney.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn H. and Mike. William was
retired from the U.S. Air Force with twenty years, three months, and six days.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, William Leonard Hapney Jr., and
his wife, Michelle; a daughter, Patricia Marie Oliver and husband, Mark;
grandchildren, William Leonard Hapney III, (#3 as his Papa called him,)
Victoria “Tori” Whitten, J.D., Michael, and Zachary; brothers, Ralph Hapney and
wife, Nadine, Bernard B. Hapney, John Hapney and wife, Linda, Eddie Hapney and
wife Linda; sisters, Florece Wetzel and husband, Jerry, Patricia Lods and
husband, David, and Edith Depp and husband, Chuck and his beloved pet Jackie
Russell. William was known to most everyone as Uncle Bill. He loved the
outdoors, hunting, fishing, and riding his four-wheeler. He loved his daily
morning visits to Flints, PSD and Woodrums. He will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 2
p.m. at Sylvester Freewill Baptist Church, Sylvester. As per his wishes, Mr.
Hapney requested to be cremated and there will be no visitation. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made to the William Hapney Fund.