Obituaries 2012

Feb 3 2012 Shirley E. Harvey, 75, of Glasgow, died January 29, 2012. Born on July 17, 1936, in Bentree, he was the son of the late Issac and Minnie Belle Harvey. He is survived by one sister, Della Mae Coleman of Belva. There will be no services. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 2 2012   Don Harvey Jr., 70, of Lizemores, entered into rest Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Born September 11, 1941 in Clay. He was the son of the late Marzee Dorsey Sigman. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by 1 granddaughter. Don is survived by his wife Carol Harvey of Lizemores, sons, William Harvey, Michael Harvey and daughter, Terisa Harvey all of Grassy Creek, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and sister, Betty Whittington of S.C.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, February 6, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Pastor Don Dobbins officiating. Burial will be in the Dorsey Cemetery, Lizemores. Friends may call from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harvey family.

Jan 29 2012  Dominick Costa of Falls View passed from his earthly home on January 6, 2012. He was born in Calatria Prov. Reggio Calabria, Italy on October 17, 1919, the youngest of four sons of Luigi and Rosa Manno Costa. Dominick joined his father at a small mining community in Greenbrier County at age 17. He was self-educated in the English language as well as life-long work in mining. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the military police branch of the U.S. Army. He served honorably as an interpreter as well. After his military service ended, he returned to the mining industry and later owned and operated coal mines in Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier and Kanawha counties. Dominick was given the gift of many years and had a passion for life, enjoying his family, work and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Cosimo, Jimmy and Joe; and a daughter, Sondra. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Wanda Lee Snodgrass; his son, Frank Lee Costa and wife, Jennifer of Morgantown; grandchildren, Francesca Lynn Costa of Surfside Beach, SC, Nikki Lee Costa of Morgantown and Chase Costa and wife, Amnee of Gauley Bridge, and their son, Dominick, named in honor of his great-grandfather. Additional survivors include grandsons, Bryan Walkup of Lake Norman, NC, Steven Walkup of Greenbrier County; granddaughters, Sherri Costa of Conway, SC and Susan Wriston of Deltona, FL along with six great-grandchildren. Dominick also cherished the love of his brother Joe’s children, Rita, Kay and Bob as well his brother Cosimo’s children residing in New Jersey. Dominick was a 40-plus year member of the Falls View Presbyterian Church, a 75-year member of the United Mine Workers of America, a member of the Masonic Bodies Gauley Bridge Lodge No. 64, Scottish Rite, York Rite and Beni Kedem Shrine. He spent many years enjoying golf at Hawks Nest Golf Club. He and his wife were also members of Kanawha Chapter No. 38, Order of Eastern Star. There will be a visitation at Pennington Funeral Home in Gauley Bridge from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, January 7, 2012. The celebration of Dominick’s life will begin at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Falls View Presbyterian Church. The service will be officiated by the Reverend Joan Stewart and Elder Kari Preslar. Masonic rites will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park in London. Immediately following the entombment, a reception will be held at the church. In lieu of floral memorials, contributions may be directed to the Children’s Home Society of WV in Dominick’s memory at PO Box 2942, Charleston, WV 25330 - Attn: Mary White. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Costa family.

Jan 24 2012  Thomas Lee Duffield, 52, of Hardy, VA., entered into rest Sunday, January 22, 2012. Born May 16, 1959 in Gassaway. He was the son of the late Janice (Drake) Burkhammer. He was a veteran of the Marine and retired from Ford Motor Company. Thomas is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Douglas) Duffield of Hardy VA., daughters, Keri Stapleton of Ritton, OH., Laura Duffield of Hardy, VA., Ellie Hursky of Hammond of LA., 2 grandchildren Ashley and Adam Stapleton, brothers, Keith Duffield , Carl Duffield and Phil Duffield all of Duck. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Pastor Cherrie Sizemore officiating. Burial will be in the McCracken cemetery, O’Brien, WV.  Friends may call 2 hour prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith funeral home is honored to be serving the Duffield family.

Jan 20 2012  Ernest Ray Blankenship, 84, of Maysel entered into rest Thursday, January 19, 2012. Born June 27, 1927 in Dundon, WV, he was the son of the late Giles and Sobina Mullins Blankenship. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lora Sampson Blankenship; sons, Ernest Ray Blankenship, Jr. and Larry Blankenship; brothers, Gerald and James; half-brothers, Dempse, Dencil, and Otis; half-sisters, Gladys and Opal. He was a retired diesel mechanic and welder with Blackrock Construction. Ernest is survived by his sons, Billy Blankenship and his children, Amanda Mullins, Miranda Salisbury, Billie Pringle and Christopher Blankenship; Stephen and Cheryl Blankenship and children, Jessica and Justin Blankenship; daughters, Peggy and Tom Dawson and their son, Danny; Kimberly and Ray Blake and children, David and Katelin Thomas; Janet and Keith Myers and children J.R. and Jody; 10 great-grandchildren, brothers, Charles Blankenship of Vero Beach, Fl., Junior Blankenship of Maysel, David Blankenship of Harpers Ferry, sister, Jean Church of Maysel. There will be no services. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Blankenship family.

Jan 19 2012    Ann Atkins, 90, of Ivydale, entered into rest Sunday, January 17, 2012. Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 17 2012  Leara Wood, 99, born 6/04/1912, died 1/14/2012, beloved wife of Gene(deceased), loving mother of Jeanette Fleischman(Rob), grandmother of Chris(Kirsten) and Robyn Fleischman, great grandmother of Tyler, Gabe, Ali and Noah. She was preceded in death by her brothers Earl, Otis and George Winebrenner and her sisters, Virginia Stevens and Ethel Milam. Leara was a life–long resident of Gauley Bridge and was recognized as Gauley’s oldest resident several years ago. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Hallmark Ornament Club of North Ridgeville, Ohio. Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 6-8PM. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wood family.

Jan 14 2012   Lawrence Lowell Parsons 77, of Hartland, WV entered through the gates of Heaven to meet his beloved wife Anna and son Eric on January 13, 2012.  He is survived by daughters, Anna Corbett (Trooper) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Benita Reed (Rick) of Tunkhannock, PA., and Vicky Davis (Henry) of Clay, WV. Also surviving Lawrence are his remaining siblings, Clifford, Clayton, and Roy Parsons.  He leaves behind four grandchildren Joshua and Caleb Jarvis, Kristian Thomas, and Amanda Raike; and two great- granddaughters Audrey and Paisley Thomas.  Honoring Lawrence's wishes, there will be no services. As a Human Gift Donor he leaves behind the greatest gift to all.  The family would like to thank the Beckley VA Medical Center staff and a very special thank you to his doctor, Dr. William C. Boyd, DO, CMD for being the most caring and supportive doctor the family ever could have asked for.

Jan 12 2012  Mary Ellen Campbell, 74, of Shelbyville, IN, entered into rest January 6, 2012, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville, IN. Born on March 12, 1937, in Quinwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late Howard Legg and Freda Mae Brown Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David A. Campbell, son, Matthew Campbell; brothers, Landon H. “Sam” Brown and Danny Johnson; and sister, Sue Keenan. Mrs. Campbell retired from Knauf Insulation after 22 years of service. She was a member of Vaughan Baptist Church,  Vaughan, WV, attended Little Blue River Baptist Church and was a 1955 graduate of Nicholas County High School in Summersville. She collected Cabbage Patch Dolls and cardinals and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her sons, David A. Campbell of Shelbyville, IN and Columbus (Patty) Campbell of Shelbyville; daughters, Melissa Frogge of Shelbyville, Stella Benefiel of Westport, IN and Freda (Tony) Swinehart of Rushville, IN; brothers, James Johnson of Ripatoe, WV, Donald Johnson of Montgomery and Tony Johnson of Buffalo Gap, TX; sisters, Becky Taylor of Vaughan, Betty Jo Stuart of Vaughan, Kathy Stuart of Vaughan and Joyce Ann Wilson of Ridgeway, SC; eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will 1 pm Friday, January 13, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV, with Minister Paul E. Young officiating. Burial will follow in Vaughan Community Cemetery, Vaughan. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Campbell family.

Jan 12 2012  Janice H. (Schoonover) Frey Macedon, NY: Mrs. Janice Frey died peacefully on January 8, 2012 surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving husband Tom Frey of 52 years; children, Jeff (Angie) Frey, Greg (Marcy) Frey, Linda (Dave) Gibbardo; 7 grandchildren, Brian, Brooke, Jordan, Chrissy, AJ, Sienna, Scarlett. Brothers – Orvil Schoonover of Coca, Florida, Walter (Evalena) Schoonover and Gilbert (Correna) Schoonover of Clay, WV; and sister, Carole Schonnover of Akron, OH; several nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call Tuesday Jan 10, 2-4 & 7-9PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon, where her Funeral will be held 2PM Wednesday, followed by her Committal Service at Macedon Village Cemetery.

Jan 7 2012 Darrell Keith Jones Jr., 34, Beechy Ridge, Bickmore, entered into rest Friday, January 6, 2012. Born February 20, 1977, in Wichita Kansas. He was the son, of Darrell Keith and step-mother Janey Jones of Bickmore. Mother, Gwin Payne of Wichita Kansas. Keith was also preceded in death by his wife Misty. He was correctional officer for the state of West Virginia. In addition to his parents, Keith is survived by his daughters, Alayna Paige and Kaylee Autumn Jones of Beechy Ridge, Bickmore, brothers, Harry Jones of Fresno, Calif, Danny Downtain and sister, Kimberly Bell both Wichita Kansas. Funeral service will be held 10:00 Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Bentree Church of God, Bentree, with Minister Mike Holcomb, Minister Mike Coleman and Jonathan Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Tanner family cemetery, Beechy Ridge. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay.  In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the Hubbard Hospice House 1001 Kennawa DR. Charleston, WV 25311 On-line condolences may be sent to www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving Jones Family

Jan 6 2012  Matthew Allen Mullins, 35, of Elkview went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He was a third class operator at West Virginia-American Water. Survivors include his son, Matthew Aiden Mullins, and daughter, Courtney Faith Mullins, both at home; parents, Ernest Gene and Sharry Roush Mullins of Clendenin; brothers, Ernest "Big Boy" Mullins II and Travis "Skip" Mullins, both of Clendenin; sisters, Debbie Jeffrey, Lanette Rouse and Katie Lupardus, all of Clendenin, and Julie Chin of South Korea; and several nieces and nephews. Matt's funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 8, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin with Pastors Toby Mitchell and Darris Barker officiating. Burial will be in Roush-Mullins Cemetery, Clendenin. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.

Jan 6 2012  Jerry Randall Powers, 60, of 5901 Charlies Dead End Road, Efland, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was born on March 23, 1951 in Kanawha County, WV, son of Patty Holstein Powers of West Virginia and the late Clarence Clyde Powers. Before moving to North Carolina, Jerry was very proud to be a coal miner. At the time of his he death he was a diesel mechanic with Petro in Mebune and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Everybody who knew Jerry had a story to tell about his sense of humor or his generosity. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back while wanting nothing in return. Nothing made Jerry any happier than spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife; Danieth Nichols Powers of the home; daughters; Mary Lane of Hillsborough, NC, Kim Bennett of Efland, NC, Jerri Fayne Neighbours of Efland, NC, and Ethel Tunnell of Hubert, NC; sisters; Ellen Eisenmann of OH and Mary Chapman of VA: brothers; James Powers of WV., Daniel Powers of OH, Bobby Powers of OH., Alfred Powers of WV., and Timmy Powers of WV., 11 grandchildren and one great grandson also survives.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Saturday, January 7, 2012 with services by the Rev. John Osborne following at 7:00 pm at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, 154 Main Street, Clay, WV. The family will also receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, January 9, 2012 at Walker’s Funeral Home of Mebane, 304 W. Center Street, Mebane, NC and services to be held at 10:00 am Tuesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Morrison. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.walkersfuneralservice.com or www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Walker’s Funeral Home Mebane, NC and Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home of Clay is assisting the Powers Family Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Powers Family.