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Feb 25 2010  Anna Faye (Osborne) Rose, 78, of Lutz Florida, formerly of Clay, entered into rest Sunday, February 21, 2010. Born February 7, 1932, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Layton and Rebecca (Cline) Osborne.Anna is survived by her sons John Rose of Lute, Fl., Jack Rose of Lakeland, Fl., Glen Rose and Kelley Rose both of Lutz, Fl., daughters Leona Ward of Plant City, Fl., Shirley Potter of Xenia, OH., brothers John C. Osborne of Tampa, Fl., sisters Evalee Williams of Lutz, Fl., Pearl Paxton of Wallback, Starling Birchfield of Charleston, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 29, 2010, at Blankenship/Osborne Cemetery, Ovapa. On-line condolences may be sent to www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Feb 25 2010  Hazel Maxine Fitzwater, 82, of Boomer passed away Monday February 22, 2010, of natural causes at Montgomery General Elderly Care, Montgomery. Hazel was born July 8, 1927, the daughter of Alfred Bruce Hanshaw and Allie Winnie (Rogers) Hanshaw, in Clay County. She had four brothers, Homer, Leamon, Romie, and Wannie. She also had five sisters, Alice, Gilberta “Sis”, Lona, Maysel, and Stella. She was the postmaster at Valley Fork and also worked for Montgomery Ward in Charleston. She enjoyed sewing, yard sales, flea marketing, and playing with her grandchildren. She always saw the positive in everything and everyone and her motto was “Where there is a will, there is a way.”  She is survived by sons, Randy (Nancy) Fitzwater of Boomer, David (Karen) Fitzwater of Charleston and John Fitzwater of Boomer; four grandchildren, Brittany Long, Joshua Fitzwater, Johnathan Fitzwater and Lindsey Fitzwater; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Hazel was a member of the Boomer Baptist Church. Her family would like to express their appreciation to Mrs. Reba Jenkins for her loving care of their mother during her illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ray Fitzwater; infant son, David Ray Fitzwater; her parents; five sisters and four brothers. Her remains have been gifted to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine for Alzheimer's disease research. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be sent to the Human Gift Registry, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 400 North Lee St., Lewisburg, WV 24901, in memory of Mrs. Fitzwater.  A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday March 20th, at Boomer Baptist Church, Boomer. Friends and family are invited to attend in celebration of her life.

Arthur McCoy Morton, 90, of Lizemores went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at home, with his loving wife by his side, after a long illness. Arthur was born on January 29, 1920, in Lizemores and was the son of the late Luther and Flora Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ernestine; son, Ron; brothers, Curtis and Homer; sisters, Reba Dorsey, Georgia Dorsey and Ottovie Ramsey; and stepson, Fred Grose. He was a former trustee and member of the Lizemores United Methodist Church and retired from Union Carbide Mine after 34 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran. Arthur was a devoted Christian. He was a quiet and soft-spoken man who had two families that loved him very much.Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 15 years, Jeanette Morton; daughter, Susan (Norris) Ellison of Sebring, Fla.; sons, Rick (Sandra) Morton of Lizemores and Kermit (Faye) Morton of Winfield; sisters, Dena Fitzwater of Dixie, Flora Jo Kilburn of Kanawha Falls and Arlene Slusher of Bedford, Ind.; stepchildren, Pamela (David) Wilson of Victor, Roger (Sharon) Grose of Marietta, Ohio, and Bob (Debra) Grose of Bentree; eight grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 14 step great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, at Lizemores United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl Burrows and the Rev. Don Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of the arrangements.

Andrew George Guthrie, 47, of St. Albans, formerly of Gauley Bridge, died Friday, February 19, 2010. Andrew was born February 18, 1963, in Clay and was a son of the late Leonard E. and Elsie Faye Workman Guthrie. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, a CAD operator for Whirlpool and attended Brownsville Holiness Church. He also was an Army veteran and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by fiancée, Jane Davis of St. Albans; daughter, Michaela Guthrie of Manchester, N.H.; brother, Randy Guthrie of Belle; sister, Ruth Ann Guthrie of Roanoke, Va.; and granddaughter, Lora. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 25, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Vada M. Lykins, 90, of Summersville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2010. She was the loving wife of the late Radford Lykins, and the mother of three sons, Jerry Lykins of Millsboro, Del., Stephen Lykins of Summersville, and Joe Lee Lykins, who died as an infant. She was also blessed with four grandchildren, Deanna Swearer of Newark, Del., Cheryl Fuhrman and Eric Lykins, both of Knoxville, Tenn., and Brian Withrow of St. Albans; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsy and Abby Swearer, Chris Foster Jr., Shania Fuhrman, and Andrew Withrow. She was born in Dille on June 10, 1919, and was one of 10 children of the late Lanty and Lucy Butcher Facemire. She is survived by two brothers, Bill Facemire of Dille and Delano Facemire of Summersville; two sisters, Athelene Ashley of Cowen and Carlene Triplett of Adairsville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Vada attended schools in both Dille and Widen, was a member of Big Union Baptist Church, Dille, and, in her later years, attended the Bennett Memorial Methodist Church, Glade Creek. She was gifted with many talents, was an excellent seamstress, cook, homemaker, and had a beautiful tenor voice. Besides being a dedicated wife and mother, she also worked at several different jobs outside the home, the last of which was the shoe factory. A special thank you goes to all the dedicated workers at the Summersville Extended Care Facility for the loving care they gave during her stay there. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 18, in the White Funeral Home, Summersville, with Pastor Danny Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday one hour prior to the funeral services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Big Union Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Dille, WV 26617.

Feb 14 2010   Andy Subrick, 79, of Charleston passed away in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Andy had lived in Charleston for 60 years and was a native of Widen, Clay County. He retired from general engineering and had formerly worked on freighters transporting goods on the Great Lakes. He was an Air Force veteran and supported St. Stephen's United Methodist Church on Twilight Drive. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Mary Subrick; and two brothers, Joe and John “Nick” Subrick. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda J. Subrick; daughters, Connie Wood and husband Chris of Charleston and Angel Cincinnati and husband Steve of Dunbar; grandchildren, Alan Riley, Miranda Riley, Britney Beasley, and Brandon Beasley. He is also survived by one niece; and three nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Andy will be held at noon Monday, February 15, 2010, in the chapel of Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313, with Pastor Larry Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Andy's memory be made to St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, in care of Angel Cincinnati, 100  Dogwood Lane, Dunbar, WV 25064. You may express online condolences at tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

Feb 10 2010 Roger D. Hartwell, 63, of Charleston, previously of Clay, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. Born in Powellton, to Dolores and James Hartwell, Roger retired from WVU Tech in Montgomery. He was a member of Dry Branch Community Church and devoted his life to Christ. Roger is survived by family members and friends that will remember him for his kind heart, warm smile and wonderful sense of humor. He enriched the lives of all who knew him. A celebration of Roger's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Dry Branch Community Church, Dry Branch Road, Charleston. (Weather permitting) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rogers honor to the church. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.

Feb 9 2010  Holly Ray Chapman, 59, of Newton, died Sunday, February 7, 2010, at his home.  He was born June 15, 1950, at Newton, a son of Hester Gladys Drake Chapman of Newton and the late Howard Lewis Chapman.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Harlan Chapman; a grandson, Christopher Caleb Chapman.  Holly was an active member of the Three Forks Community Association, Newton.  He was a former Roane County deputy sheriff, a former employee of the Louie Glass Plant, Weston, a former truck driver for CRST, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and a carpenter.  In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Holly Keith Chapman of Weston and Christopher Shawn Chapman of Jane Lew; a daughter, Stacy Leigh Chapman of Buckhannon; seven grandchildren, David Cory Chapman, Kenda Nicole Chapman, Madison Paige Chapman, Chayten Shawn Chapman, Mason Ray Chapman, Chasity Brianna Shipman and John Michael “Mikey” Shipman; girlfriend, Nina Carter of Clendenin; a brother, Harold Lee Chapman of Amma; six sisters, Wanda Jefferys of London, Ohio, Barbara Nottingham of Temperance, Mich., Ann Shaw of Barberton, Ohio, Wilma Benson and Leona McCabe both of Akron, Ohio and Amy Cronin of Spencer. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with the Rev. Ron Fisher officiating.  Burial will be in the Chapman Cemetery, Newton.  Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer.

Feb 7 2010  Johnny Michael Waugh, 58 of Lockwood, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at CAMC General Division. He was born April 12, 1951 at Clay County, West Vriginia to Flora Masel Moore Waugh of Scrabble Creek and the late Dayton Andrew Waugh. He was a member of the Scrabble Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church and a Coal Miner for Emily Trucking. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Connie Underwood Waugh of Lockwood; three Daughters; two Step-Daughters; three Step-Sons; four Brothers; two Sisters; 8 Grandsons; 8 Granddaughters  Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. Burial will follow in the Vencill Cemetery, Dixie. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Feb 7 2010  Gertrude Stella Ramsey, 85, of Nebo, entered into rest February 5, 2010, at home. Born on April 29, 1924, in Nebo, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Alice Sears Dawson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Andy Tanner and Arnold Ramsey; sons, Russell and Dana Tanner; brothers, Robert and Harley Dawson; sisters, Della Shreve and Ada Churney; and grandson, Scotty Copen. She was a homemaker and the oldest member of Nebo Baptist Church.  Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dewey and Janet Tanner and Carmel and Deloris Tanner, both of Nebo; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Walter Watkins and Carol and Gene Copen, both of Nebo; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Tanner of Clendenin; brothers, Donald Dawson of Big Otter and Ronzel Dawson of Akron, OH; sister, Delena Wheeler of Nebo; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, February 8, 2010, at Nebo Baptist Church with her grandson, Minister Scott Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardman Cemetery, Nebo. 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 in charge of arrangements.

Feb 5 2010 Margaret “Maggie” King, 20, of Clay, died of injuries received in an automobile accident on February 4, 2010. She was valedictorian of the 2007 graduating class of Clay County High School, was an honor student at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and was a member of Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother, Linda Beth Brown King of Clay; sisters, Lindsey Annette King of Clay and Sarah Beth King and her companion, Nicholas Andrew, of Charleston; brother, Michael Brooks King of Clay; grandmother, Margaret Brown of Cannelton; the love of her life, Bronson Brown of Belva; uncles and aunts, R. B. and Diann Legg of Lizemores and their children, Jeanne Carson of Weston, Lydia Legg of Pinch and James Brooks Legg of Charleston; Donna and George Clonch and their children, Mary and Crystal, of Rio Grande, OH; Ray Brown of Charleston and Steven Brown of Kearneysville; cousins, Samantha Brown King of Montgomery and Eric and Missy Bess of Charleston. Preceding her in death were her grandpa, Clinton Ray Brown and her uncle, Jerry Brown.Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin- Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor John Pruitt and Dr. R. B. Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. 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.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Maggie King Book Scholarship Fund, c/o Clay County High School, 1 Panther Drive, PO Box 729, Clay, WV 25043

Feb 3 2010  Ruth Elizabeth Simmons, 88, of Clay, quietly went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Monday, February 1, 2010, at CAMC, after a short illness. Born October 11, 1921, in Lake City, Tennessee, she was the wife of the late Sidney H. Simmons and the daughter of the late Timothy and Annie Hendren of Curtain, WV. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thurman and William (Sam), and sister, Lillie Hendren. Ruth was a loving mother and homemaker as well as an active participant in her community for many years. She became the director the Christian Service Center following years as a volunteer. In 2003 she founded and directed the Heart to Heart Service Center until retiring in 2009. These non-profit agencies are based in Clay and dedicated to assisting the community with medical necessities and emergency expenses. She earned the coveted Jefferson Award for her selfless actions in the field of volunteering.  Through her 45 years in Clay County she was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lions Club, and Widows Circle. She was nominated and selected Belle of the 2006 Golden Delicious Apple Festival. She was an avid bingo player for many years. Her most joyous hours were spent visiting with her family and friends. Surviving her are daughters and sons-in-laws, Linda and Earl Given of Strange Creek, WV, Sharon and Peter Turcic, Donna and Mitchell (Mick) Samples, and Rosalea Jackson, all of Charleston, WV; grandsons and daughter-in-law William (Billy) and Kelly Morehead of Looneyville WV, Sidney Jackson of Charleston WV, Matthew Jackson of Bremerton WA; granddaughter Kellie Morehead of Pinch, WV; five great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Ruth’s family will receive friends at Wilson Shamblin Smith Funeral Home in Clay from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010, for a celebration of Miss Ruthie’s life through memories and recollections. Services will be held on February 4, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at Wilson Shamblin Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Vance officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Fola, WV.

Feb 3 2010  Lenore S. Hardman, 80, died early in the morning on Sunday, January 31, 2010, after a long illness.  She was born Olivia Lenore Samples in Procious, WV to the late Grover and Eva Samples.  She graduated from Clay High School in Clay, WV.  In 1946 she married Ervin Ray Hardman after he returned from serving in the Navy during WWII.  They were married for 58 years until his death in 2004.  She was employed for thirty years in the Kanawha County school system, first as a cook at J. E. Robins Elementary School and later as supply and equipment manager at the school facility services office in Crede.  She held a variety of leadership positions in the Kanawha County School Service Personnel Association, Greyhound Retirees Club, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.  More recently, she was also a member of the Red Hat Society and held a lifetime membership in the PTA.  She was a member of the Charleston First Church of the Nazarene, whose members supported her with much love and prayer and many cards during her long illness.  She is survived by a daughter, Cidney Keith and her husband, John, and grandchildren Lauren and David Keith of Erie, PA.  She is also survived by a son, Edward R. Hardman and his wife, Dianna, grandson Michael Hardman and his wife Courtney, and two great grandchildren, Taylor and Ashton, all of Winston Salem, NC. She is also survived by three sisters, Virginia E. Boggs of Procious, WV, Norma Johnson of Cordova, TN, and Dixie Hill and her husband, John, of Rockwall, TX.   A Service to Honor the Life of Lenore S. Hardman was held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Pastor Randy D. Lanham presiding.  Entombment in the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston followed the service. Online condolences may be sent through the Honoring Life Condolence Center at snodgrassfuneral.com    Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, handled the arrangements.

Feb 1 2010  Archie Graham Schoonover, 94, a resident of South Charleston for over 65 years, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010. Archie was born November 11, 1915, in Elkurst, Clay County. He was the 7th of 12 children born to Winson and Ruth Davis Schoonover. Archie was a strong family man who believed in devoting time to his family, his city and his church. Archie retired as a senior chemist from Union Carbide in 1976 after 43 years of service and held several U.S. and foreign patents. First elected to the South Charleston City Council in 1958, he served 5 terms. He was the chairman of every major council committee, positions that included finance chairman and council president. He served as operational manager for the State Republican Headquarters and served on the Police Civil Service Commission. He also served as an installation officer of the first library board.  He was active in the South Charleston Lions club for 20 years, serving as treasurer, vice president and then president in 1983-1984. In 1991, the Lions Club named him “Citizen of the Year”. Archie received a Bachelors degree in chemistry from Morris Harvey College, served as president of the Alumni Council, and served on the College Board of Trustees. He was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of South Charleston. He sang in the choir and was a member of the Board of Deacons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Dessel Harold, Sylvia Shamblen, Goldie Blake, and Christine Sizemore; four brothers, Wershel, Hubert, Ralph, and Winson Schoonover; and his daughter, Cora Virginia Phillips. Mr. Schoonover is survived by his wife of 69 years, Cora Virginia Hughes; three of four daughters, Elizabeth Wansley, Carol Smith, and Debra S. (Robert) Shoun; eight grandchildren, William C. Wansley, Lisa Wansley, David Wansley, Ashton (Laura) Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Kathryn DeCarlo, Michael DeCarlo, and Robert DeCarlo; one great-grandchild, Connor Lane; two sisters, Pauline Parsons and Kathleen Bowen; one brother, Daniel Schoonover; one sister-in-law, Mary Price; and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, 335 Fifth Avenue, South Charleston, with the Rev. Jody Pistore officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. The family would like to express their appreciation to the incredible, caring and compassionate staff of Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25312.

Feb 1 2010   Carl Wayne Hudnall Sr., 51 of Indore, left this world to be with his son, Carl Wayne Hudnall Jr, on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Montgomery General Hospital. He was born October 16, 1958 at Charleston, WV to the late Ernest Edward Hudnall and Eva Geraldine Pritt Duncan. In addition to his son and parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Hudnall.  He cherished his granddaughter, Brooklyn and loved all his grandchildren. He is survived by, wife, Patricia Ann Duncan Hudnall of Indore; daughters and son-in-law, Tasha Hudnall and Kenny Brown of Gauley Bridge; Stephanie Price of Indore; son, Bryan Palacky of Indore; brothers, Kenny and Carlos Jr Duncan both of Indore; sisters, Virginia Brooks of Elkton, Md; Debbie Gilbert of North East, Md and Vickie Harvey of Sissonville; step-father, Carlos Duncan Sr. of Indore; grandchildren, Kaylin and Yvonne Hudnall both of Poca; Jared and Brooklyn Brown both of Gauley Bridge. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 5, 2010 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with minister Billy Holliday officiating. Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery, Lizemores. Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the funeral home. on-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome@hotmail.com Pennington Funeral Home Gauley Bridge is in charge of the arrangements.

Jan 30 2010  James M. King, 80, of Marion, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving and devoted family Thursday, January 28 , 2010. Born September 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Okey M. and Savannah M. King. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Rocky and Roger King and his siblings, Howard E. King, Carl D. King and Lillian Ruth Shamblin, James was deeply religious of the Baptist Faith and attended First Freewill-Crissinger Rd when able. While living in WV, he worked in the coal mines. After coming to Marion in 1960, he worked for Glen-Gary Brick Company in Caledonia, OH, as a shift supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Virginia King, of Marion, OH, whom he married on July 24, 1948; their children, Beverly Bunker, James C. (Linda) King, Vivian (Terry) Beck, Mark E. (Teresa) King; grandsons, Robin Van meter, James C. King II, Jeremy Bunker, Shane King, Jason Bunker, Justin Beck and Kyle King; granddaughters, Terrie Robinson and Taylor King; foster children, Jean Ann Davis and Scott Emmons; 22 great-grandchildren, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Wednesday, Feburary 3, 2010 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will be in Rhodes-Thompson Cemetery, Maysel, WV. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Jan 30 2010  Wanda Faye Young 69, of Bentree died, January 27, 2010 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was born April 16, 1940 at Beards Fork, WV to the late Russell and Retha Landers Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Russell Young; brother, Kenneth Young. She was a in home caretaker and dispatcher for Valley Ambulance. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-laws, Jim and Sandy Young of Dixie; Paul and Barbara Smith of Cherryville, NC; Russell and Sis Young of Lizemores; daughter and son-in-law, Sonja and Steve Bolen of Jacksonville, FL; sisters and brother-In-law, Dorothy and Ed Voiers of Gallipolis Ferry, WV; Brenda Guest of Berea, OH; 16 Grandchildren; 16 Great-Grandchildren; special friend, Bob Dickerson of Aurora, OH. The family would like to thank the SICU Staff at CAMC Memorial Division. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Pennington Funeral Home with minister Bobby Dulaney officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay Memorial Gardens. 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 the arrangements.

Jan 24 2010   Kathleen (Bailes) Taylor, 85, of Elyria, Ohio, entered into rest on January 19, 2010. She was born November 22, 1924, in Clay County, West Virginia. Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed her family. She served as a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital with Navy mothers. She is survived by her children, Gary and Brenda of Dayton, Ohio, Pat of LaGrange, Ohio, and Nancy and Mary Kay of North Olmsted, Ohio. She has 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, June and brother-in-law, Royal, of Hurricane, W.Va.; and brother-in-law, Bob Hudnall of Amherst, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James; her twin, Kenneth; brothers, Carl and Bud and sisters, Janice, Sis, and Doris. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, in the Sunset Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Sunset Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1689 E. 115th St., Cleveland, OH 44106. Arrangements are by Dostal Funeral Service, North Olmsted, Ohio. dostalfuneralservices.com

Jan 21 2010 Linda Sue Stephenson, 61, of Clay, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. Born on May 22, 1948, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late C. Earl Carte and Ruby Gray Carte. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Rogers and grandson, Aaron Blake Nottingham. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and attended Jubilee Mountain Church in Clay. Survivors include her husband, Allen Ray Stephenson of Clay; sons, Ronald Keith Blankenship of Clay, Patrick Joe Blankenship of Clay, Richard Scott Blankenship of Widen and James Ray Cummings of Clay; daughters, Tammy Sue Nottingham of Ovapa and Teresa Lynn Woodrum of Clay; brother, Robert Earl Carte of Indore; sisters, Sandra Lee Carte of Clay, Wanda Kay Chapman of Amma, Beverly Jo Stewart of Clay and Ronda Dennis of Clay; 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ann Huddleston officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. 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 21 2010  Arnold Jerry Triplett, 71, of Clay died January 20, 2010, at home. Born on August 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Banes and Mary Triplett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Helen Nutter, and his brothers, Clifford, Carl Hedgeman “Budge”, Arch, Walter, and Bobbie Damon. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughters, Jeanie and Mary Ann; son-in-law, Rick Young; sisters, Maysel Davis of Franklin, IN, Mable Owens of Piqua, OH, and Mamie Williams of Madison, WV; brothers, Jake of Akron, OH, Earl Glen “Bill” and Banes Franklin, both of Clay; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 1 pm Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister John Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in Triplett Cemetery, Clay, with Masonic graveside services conducted by Clay County Lodge #97. 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.

Jan 17 2010  Ida Augusta (Boggs) Drake, 89, of Ivydale, entered into rest Saturday, January 16, 2010, in CAMC Hospital General Division. Born July 5, 1920 in Nebo, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Boggs. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her children Ellen Wells, Jerry Paul Bragg, and Ailean Bragg. She was retired chief telephone operator for John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore MD. Gusta is survived by her sons Phillip Allan and Shirley H. Bragg of Myrtle Beach SC, Gary Lynn and Patrice A Bragg of Newton, Stephen Jeffery and Laura Drake of Belair, MD., several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Service will be 6 to 8 pm Monday, January 18, 2010 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 17 2010  Doris Jean Taylor, 74, of Clay died Jan. 15, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m.  Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home

Jan 17 2010  Edith Maude Kauff, 87 of Alta, died, Friday, January 15, 2010 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born Febraury 20, 1922 in Elberton, Fayette County, WV to the late Wallace M. and Elizabeth Helen Smithson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by Her husband, Stanley John Kauff. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, Belva and a homemaker. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, John "Burr" and Gladys Kauff of Gauley Bridge, Kenny Kauff of Beech Glen; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Eugene Highlander of Waynesville, OH, Sandra Sue and Wayne Musick of Bluefield, Dorothy and Max Harvey of Summersville, Margie and Glenn Acker of Cross Lanes; 13 Grandchildren,26 Great-Grandchildren, Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with Minister Mike Lanham officiaiting. Burial will follow in the 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 Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of the arrangements.

Jan 17 2010  Berkley E. “Gene“ Holcomb, 83, of Indore, entered into rest January 14, 2010, at home. Born on May 21, 1926, in Amma, WV, he was the son of the late Dewitt Rucker and Pearlie O. (Hysell) Holcomb. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, T. Lanford “Ford” Holcomb. He accepted the Lord as his Savior, publicly announcing this fact on December 29, 2009. Gene was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA, a World War II Army veteran, and a member of the Clay VFW Post 4419. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Holcomb of Indore; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Gerry Jarrett of Charleston, Nancy and Danny Thomas of Dixie, Joyce and Pat Shearer of Indore, Brenda and George Parcell of Indore and Judy and Tony Buzzard of Ivydale; brother, Lanvin E. Nichols of Brighton, MI; sister, Anna Bea Nottingham of Indore; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Reedy Cemetery, Bickmore, WV. 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.

Jan 13 2010  Harold G. Sears, 69, of Duck died Jan. 10, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Friends may call two hours prior to service.

Jan 13 2010  Kenneth Hibbitts Stewart, 88, of Surprise, AZ, formerly of Spencer, WV, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, at home. He was born September 14, 1921, at Bucyrus, OH, a son of the late Francis and Nina (Oberlander) Stewart.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Veronica Stewart.  Ken was a retired district manager of Prudential Insurance Company, former co-owner of the Queen Bee Restaurant and the Kwik Shop in Spencer, and former member and Past President of the Roane County Commission from January 1983 until December 1988.  He was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Spencer and the Knights of Columbus.   He was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the West Virginia American Legion Post 21.  Ken was an avid bowler and golfer, and a member of the Roane County Country Club.  Survivors include a daughter, Charlene L. Lockitski of Goodyear, AZ; two sons, Ronald K. Stewart of Spencer and Dr. James A. Stewart of Portsmouth, VA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Spencer, with the Rev. Thomas Chacko, as celebrant.  Burial, with military graveside rites, will be in the Eventide Cemetery, Spencer.  Friends may call at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, Saturday, February 13 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:40 a.m.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kenneth H. Stewart’s name to the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Spencer or the American Lung Association. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be sent to the family online at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

Jan 13 2010  Kathryn S. Noon Smith, 61, of Moundsville, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born May 5, 1948 in Glen Dale, WV. She was the daughter of the late William T. Noon and A. Moynelle Noon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 38 years Keith Smith of Moundsville; daughters, Keri (Gordon) Smith Phillips of Martins Ferry, OH., Kelley Smith of St. Clairsville OH; sister, Linda Noon of Moundsville; grandson Zane Phillips of Martins Ferry; and several other family members. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at CARE Funeral & Cremation Service, 1500 Second Street, Moundsville. Service will be held Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Little Laurel Cemetery, Hansfork Road, in Clay, WV with Pastor Wayne Smith officiating. Out of town arrangements are entrusted to Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home in Clay, WV. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 10 2010  Thomas Gerald Browning Sr., 71, of Bomont, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at home after a long illness. Tom was an Army veteran, a retired truck driver, coach of the Elk District girls' softball team, a member of the North American Fishing and Hunting Club and his favorite pastime was pitching horseshoes with his Blue Creek buddies. He was loved by all and never knew an enemy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman Browning and Dollie (Goodwin) Cottrell; brothers, William, Cebert, Paul, Carl, and Arthur Browning. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette (Shea) Browning; son, Thomas G. Browning Jr. and wife Julie of Canon City, Colo.; daughters, Nancy Weber and husband Tony of Spring Lake, N.C., Shari Workman and husband Mike of Ashford, Dolly Lauro and husband Fred of St. Pete Beach, Fla., Robin Crum and husband Bill of Inez, Ky.; brother, Gay A. Browning; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; special friends, Shawn Butler, Red and Kathy Holley and their boys; and beloved dog, Dingo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25312. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin, with American Legion Post 61 performing funeral rites. Burial will be at the Goodwin Cemetery in Procious. 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.

Jan 9 2010  Dorothy Y. "Dot" Walker, 91 of Lizemores went to her heavenly home, Friday, January 8, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Earl And Zora Stone Hypes she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Walker she was a Charter Member of the Ida Baptist Church of Bentree. She is survived by her son, Leonard (Connie) Walker of MountCarbon, daughters, Phyllis (Homer) Morton of Lizemores, Dorma (Paul) Moore of Lizemores, Peggy (Denver deaceased) Moore of Oak Hill, Ann (Richard) Skaggs of Mount Carbon, Wanda (Emery) Taylor of Dalton, OH, Debbie (Kelvin) VanMeter of Lizemores, 16 Grandchildren, 24  Great- Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Great- Grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Pennington Funeral Home with Rev. John Cole and Rev. Dennis Preast officiating. Burial will follow in the Stone Cemetery, Lizemores. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice nurse, Lucy Tedder. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice 1606 Kanwha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25302 On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of the arrangments.

Jan 7 2010  James Dana Bailey, 90, of Newton, died Monday, January 4, 2010, in the CAMC – Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born September 25, 1919, in Calhoun County, a son of the late Henderson Calvert and Lillie Ann Hunt Bailey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia P. Greathouse Bailey; a son, James Dana “Jim” Bailey, II; sisters, Tressie Bailey, Delphia Brannon, Eva Spencer  and Dessie Noe; brothers, Bruce, Woody, Clifford and H.C. Bailey, Jr.  Mr. Bailey retired in 1980, from Union Carbide Corp., Alloy, WV.  He was a longtime member of the Newton Baptist Church, Newton, where he served many years as Sunday school superintendent.  Also, he enjoyed baseball.  Survivors include a daughter, Dawne Ann Church of Kerrville, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Ruth Bailey of Cross Lanes; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
 A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with the Rev. Ronald Fisher officiating.  Burial will be in the Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton.  Friends may call Thursday, two hours prior to the service, at the church.  John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 7 2010 Oleta Acree Pauley, On Monday, January 4, 2010, the World, the United States, West Virginia and Clay County lost a Great Educator, Oleta Acree Pauley., 91, of Wallback, WV. Born February 16, 1918 in Swandale, WV. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Verner Acree and Nancy Margaret Woods. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband James (Max) Pauley and a sister, Jeraldine Acree Bays. Oleta was a retired educator for over 30 years, an artist, a published author and world traveler. She is survived by her son, James M. Pauley Jr., and his wife Corazon A. Pauley of Lewisburg, WV., grandchildren, Soni Michelle Pauley, Sherry Lea Pauley and Kevin James Pauley all of Roanoke, VA., brothers, Charles Ovid Acree of Enoch, Leonard Verner Acree of Summersville, WV., and her beloved cat, Ebby. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Mike Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. 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

Jan 7 2010 Danny Michael Miller, 5 days old, of Summerville, entered into the waiting arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Born December 29, 2009, in Charleston. He was the son of Joshua and Ashley (Johnson) Miller of Summersville. In addition to his parents Danny is survived by his maternal grandparents Mike and Terry Johnson of Harrison, paternal grandparents are Linda and Danny Mick of Summersville. Graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, January 8, 2010 at Hardway Cemetery, Harrison, with Minister Wayne Litton 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

Jan 7 2010  Loretta K. McClung, 67 of Jodie entered into rest Sunday, January 3, 2010. she was born July 22, 1942 in Jodie and was the daughter of the late Basil and Vella Krise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. McClung. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of God, Jodie. She is survived by her sons, Charles McClung and wife Allison, and William Clayton Krise and wife, Joy all of Jodie; grandchildren, Justin McClung of Swiss, Ashley and Hannah McClung of Jodie; and sisters, Charlotte Krise and Karla Horrocks both of Jodie; Mary Kendle of Elyria, OH  Graveside services will 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Rich Creek Community Cemetery, Jodie with Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of the arrangements.

Jan 4 2010 Iona Mae Reed Bird, 75, of Gauley Bridge, WV, entered into rest January 1, 2010, at Montgomery General Extended Care Unit.  Born on March 3, 1934, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late George and Hazel Davis Reed. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons, Steven Keith, on December 30, 2009, Paul Lee and Michael David. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Junior Lee Bird of Gauley Bridge; son, Mark Nathan Bird of Orgas, WV; brother, Paul Reed of Sandston, VA; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A joint funeral service with her son will be 2 pm Monday, January 4, 2010, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV, with Ministers Billy E. Morris, Lee Holliday, and Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. 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.