2003 FUNERALS

Dec 27 2003  Mattie Rose, 93, of Charleston, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV.  She was born on September 19, 1910, in Clay County to the late Tim Rose and Harriat Rose.   Funeral service will be 2 pm on Saturday, December 27, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jerry Vance officiating.  Burial will follow in the Starcher Cemetery, Big Otter.   Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dec 24 2003  Erma June Moses Collison, 59, of Sissonville, formerly of Bomont, died Monday, December 22, 2003, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Sissonville.  She was born on July 5, 1944, to the late Oscar Cecil Moses and Katherine Virginia Ousley Moses.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Oscar Ray Moses. She was a retired cook.  She is survived by her husband, Arthur Collison of Delaware; daughter, Loretta Ramsey of Mansfield, OH; sister, Betty Layne of Bomont.  Graveside funeral service will be l0 am on Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at the Lee Cemetery, Camp Creek. There will be no visitation  Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 24 2003   Linda L. Cunningham, 59, of Mercer, PA formerly of Duck, WV, died unexpectedly, Friday, December 19, 2003 of a cerebral aneurysm in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 17, 1944 in Ivydale, WV to the late Russell G. and Orva M. Greathouse Boggs. She was a 1961 graduate of Clay County High School. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith. She liked to play bingo and loved to spend time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed helping with childrens charities, and loved helping others. Her final gift wwas being an organ donor to the Center of Organ Recovery and Education of Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Allan and Roy Kevin Cunningham; brother, Benny Boggs.  She is survived by: Fiancee'- Gene Walker- Akron, OH  Sisters and Brothers-In-Law: Patricia Meglich - Doylestown, OH  Allie and William Eagle - Mercer, PA  Sister-In-Law: Sally Boggs - Mercer, PA  Brothers and Sisters-In-Law: Danny and Lucy Boggs - Jackson Center, PA  Larry and Evelyn Boggs - Stoneboro, PA
Funeral Services will be 11:00 Am Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale. Friends may call from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at the Funeral Home. Family suggests memorial contributions to Carol Ann Eagle scholarship foundation 41 Chestnut Street Sharon, PA 16146
 

Dec 19 2003   Ruby Ellen Samples, 90, of Clay, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at the Walton Inn, Walton.  She was born on April 26, 1913, to the late Abner Jehue and Alice Dodd Samples. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy.  She was a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious, Senior Citizens Club, Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Clay County Women's Club, and Widow's Club.  Survivors include her sons, Garrett D. Samples of Clendenin and Warren Neal Samples of Cleveland, TN; daughters, Nadine McKown of Looneyville, Emogene Morris of Jacksonville, FL, and Karen Dawson of Ovapa; sister, Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.    Funeral service will be 2 pm on Saturday, December 20, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Toney Rucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Sams Cemetery, Procious.   Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
 

Dec 19 2003   Wilbur O. Lanham, 87, of Clay, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at CAMC -General Division.  He was born on May 24, 1916, in Clay County to the late Oley and Delta Lanham. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane, and his brother, Jack.  He was a retired track maintenance employee from Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad with 13 years service, from B & O Railroad with 29 years service, and was a coal miner, formerly ran motor at Pisgah.  He is survived by his sons, James, Ronald, and Gary, all of Cleveland; daughter, Carol Rose of Brunswick, OH; sister-in-law, Charlotte Susan Wolfe of Ripley; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren.
     Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, December 20, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Lanham/Markle Cemetery, Maysel.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
 

Dec 12 2003   Burnell Brown, 79, of Maysel, died December 10, 2003, of a sudden illness.
He was born on May 24, 1924, in Clay, to the late John and Annie Brown.  He was an Army Veteran of World War II.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Ruth Brown of Maysel; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sue Coulter of Woodbridge, VA; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Drought and Raymond Dalcourt of Albion, NY, Eileen and Gary Allen of Albion, Nancy and Kenneth Coombs of Sutton; sisters, Ruby Lane of Bickmore, Irene Taylor of Clay, Maggie Taylor of Albion, and Mart Rosario of Albion; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and very special nephew, David Whaling of Clay.  Funeral service will be 2 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister James Paxton officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday evening at the funeral home.

Dec 12 2003  Arnold Varius Walker of Clay, died Monday, December 8, 2003, at home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
 

Dec 5 2003   Clarence Timothy "Amos" Coleman, 24, of Lizemores, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003. He was born on July 5, 1979, at Montgomery to Clarence Coleman and Helen Adkins. He was a timber cutter for RM Logging. He is survived by his parents, Clarence Coleman and Helen Adkins of Lizemores; daughter, Summer Page Coleman of Arlington, OH; brother, Lloyd Coleman of Lizemores, and sister, Kelley Coleman of Lizemores. Funeral service will be 2 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Bob Neal officiating. Burial will follow in the Stone-Coleman Cemetery, Lizemores.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 on Friday at the funeral home.
 

Dec 5 2003  Dewey Kermit Morris, 68, of Lizemores, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. He was born on August 7, 1935, in Clay County to the late Freeman and Frances Morris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rose, and his brothers, Donald and Bobby. He was a retired coal miner from Union Carbide and attended Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons, Kevin Morris of Spencer and Jeremy Morris of Lizemores; daughters, Rebecca Metheney of Spencer and Joan Lemley of Sanford, NC; brothers, Darrell Morris of Bentree, Carmen "Mickey" Morris of Lizemores, and Freeman "Buckshot" Morris of Amherst, OH; sisters, Emma Price of South Charleston, Dorothy Cogar of Summersville, Jo Ellen Holt of Ronceverte, WV, Rose Helen Davis of Marmet, Nola Schoolcraft of Crawley, WV, and Elaine Pritt of Fayetteville; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be ll am on Friday, December 5, 2003, at Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Adonijah, with Minister Jadie Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery, Adonijah.  Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the Church.
 

Dev 4 2003    Ella Drake, 89, of Duck, died Monday, December 1, 2003, at home.  She was born on June 16, 1914, at O'Brion to the late Sherman and Mary McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Drake, her daughter, Janis Burkhamer, 5 brothers, and 6 sisters.  She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Advent Christian Church of O'Brion.  She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Duffield of Procious; sister-in-law, Dorothy McCracken; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and l great-great-grandchild.  Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, December 4, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the McCracken Cemetery, O'Brion Rd.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

Dec 1 2003   Mona Gay Butcher 92, of Maysel, died, Satruday, November 29, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was a homemaker, and a Baptist. She was born November 13, 1911 to the late French and Lucy Jarvis Harold. In addition to her parents she was also prceded in death by her Husband D.D. Butcher.  She is survived by: Sons and Daughters-In-Law: Jerry C. and Joretta Butcher - Louisville, OH; Gary H. "Sonny" Sr. and Joyce Butcher - Ivydale, WV. Sisters: Maxine Smith - Newton, WV; Burdeal Fisher - Chesapeake, VA.  Three Grandchildren  Four Great Grandchildren  Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Harold Cemetery, Euler. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at the funeral home chapel.
 
 

Nov 27 2003   Charles Kenneth Braley, 57, of Ivydale, died November 24, 2003, at home.
He was born on October 26, 1946, in Clay County to Golden and Bessie Legg Braley.  He was a construction worker.  Survivors include his father, Golden Braley of Nashville, OH; mother, Bessie Braley of Ivydale; sons, Chad A. and Dustin M. Braley of Lorain, OH; brothers, Michael Braley of Nashville, OH, James P. Braley of Lorain, OH, and Kevin Braley of Ivydale; sister, Susan Knoll of Grafton, OH; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, November 27, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Funeral service will be ll am on Friday, November 28, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Legg Cemetery, Harrison, WV
 

Nov 24 2003   Marvil Dallas Underwood, 85, of Ivydale, died Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.   He was born on May 21, 1918, at Tioga, Nicholas County, to the late Elza and Lily Elizabeth Huggard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ina Gladys Underwood, three brothers, and one sister.   He was a self-employed mechanic.
Survivors include his sons, Eddie Underwood of Barberton, OH, and Teddy Underwood of Ivydale; daughters, Joyce Knittel of Huntsville, AL, Jean Martini of Crystal Beach, FL, and Louise Nix of Arab, AL; brother, Robert Underwood of Elyria, OH; sisters, Marie Salisbury of Widen and Bessie Fitzwater of Lodi, OH; grandchildren, Michael Knittel, Jason Martini, Christopher Underwood, David Nix, Jennifer Owens, Amanda Nix, and Sherri Psimer; great-grandchildren, Jacob Owens, Kyle Psimer, and Terra Psimer.   Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, November 23, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Reverend John Barnhouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Hively Cemetery, Valley Fork.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 on Saturday at the funeral home.
 

Nov 24 2003 Mary M. Thornsbury, 70, of Wallback, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at her residence.  She was born on June 4, 1933, at Newton, to the late Delford Peter and Lyda Parsons Thornsbury.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Thornsbury, and her daughter, Sharon Juanita Pringle.  She was a homemaker and a member of Rogers Fork Baptist Church.  She is survived by her sons, Charles and Michael Thornsbury, both of Wallback, and Paul D. Thornsbury of Goshen, VA; brothers, Paul and Pete Parsons, Jr., both of Hartland, Lewis Parsons of Pinch and Charles Parsons of Canton, OH; sisters, Garnet Bane of Cowen and Nina Dunn of Stockbridge, MI; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 21, 2003, at Rogers Fork Baptist Church, Wallback, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The body will be cremated.
Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
 

Nov 19 2003 Ida Katherin Holcomb, 103, of Maysel, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at home
She was born on November 12, 1900, at Dille, Clay County, to the late Wyant and Martha Morris. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James (J. J.) Holcomb and three sons, Leon, Calvin, and Dana Holcomb.  She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.  Survivors include three sons, Bob of Bolivar, OH, Jack of Akron, and Charles of Maysel; two daughters, Lydia Schafstall and Imogene Miller, both of Maysel; half-brothers, Aundral Morris of Summersville, and Obert Morris of Birch River; half-sisters, Faye Pierson of Birch River, and Ona and Opal of Clarksburg; 30 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb Cemetery, Hansford Fork.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
 
 

Nov 9 2003  Mr. Richard M. Samples, 79, of Clay, died Saturday, November 8, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was born May 21, 1924 at Paxton, Clay County, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his Mother- Hanna Susana Wyant.  He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, and a retired Timber Cutter, and Lumber Stacker for Evans Lumber Company.  He is survived by:  Wife: Inez V. Demoss Samples - Clay, WV  Son: Terry Allen Samples - Spencer, WV  Daughters: Norma Miller - Elkview, WV Mary Uldrich - Elkview, WV  Helen Jones - Ovapa, WV  Loetta Adkins - Crestmont, WV
20 Grandchildren  33 Great-Grandchildren   Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial will be in the Pumkin Ridge Cemetery, Procious, WV. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2003 at the funeral home chapel.
 

Oct 29 2003  Roscoe Sears, 74, of Ivydale, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at CAMC General Division.  He was born on January 5, 1929, in Clay County to the late Lloyd and Ada Tanner Sears. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughters, Ellen Rose and Rita  Faye; brothers, Alpha, Darrell, Ernest; sisters, Dessie and Glendora.   He was a retired production worker for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron, Ohio, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, an accomplished Blue Grass musician, and was affiliated with the Primitive Baptist Church.  Survivors include his son, Aaron Sears - Wesley Chapel, FL. Daughters - Leigh Ann Sears - Middletown, MD, & Tammy Lynn Sears.
Sisters - Evelyn Santy and Lorena Keen   Five Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren  Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Thursday, October 30, 2003, at the Sears Cemetery, Nebo, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating.   There will be no visitation.

Helen Murdock Carper, 70, of Clay, W.Va., died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at home after a short illness. She was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Clay County, a daughter of the late Patrick O'Dell and Elizabeth Runnion O'Dell Mullins.  She was a homemaker and a mother. She was a member of the Flat Fork Baptist Church, Looneyville, W.Va., and attended the Clay Community Center. Survivors include sons, Tommy Murdock of Elkview, Roger Carper of Clay, Ricky Carper of Baltimore, Md., Benny Carper of Clover, W.Va., and Johnny Carper of Looneyville; daughters, Carolyn Bowen of Odenton, Md., Sandra Caselle of Syracuse, N.Y., Jackie Kelly of Tariff, W.Va., and Lisa Hickman of Spencer, W.Va.; sisters, Ellen Abbott Cobb of Clay and Marlene Vineyard of Arnoldsburg, W.Va.; brothers, Paul O'Dell of Hagerstown, Md., Eugene O'Dell of Tariff and Junior O'Dell of Walton; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Murdock; her second husband of 43 years, Bobby Benton Carper; great-grandson, Tay Greene; brothers, William and Leon O'Dell.  A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer with the Rev. Wayne McGlothlin officiating. Burial will be in the Clover Cemetery, Clover.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Oct 28 2003    Howard Chafin, 75, of Lizemores, died Friday, October 24, 2003 at Home. He was born January 17, 1928 to the late Jim and Betty Gore Chafin. He was a retired brakeman for the River Terminal Railway, Cleveland, Ohio, and a US Marine Corp Veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Brothers, Teddy & Charles Chafin; Step-Son, John Foster; Step-Daughters, Sherry Richmond & Deborah Foster; Step-Grandson, John Foster.  He is survived by: Companion of 30 Years - Wanda Lee Humphrey - Lizemores, WV  Daughters: Barbara (Mike) Dowhaniuk - Cleveland, Ohio. Glenna Cochran - Mechanicsburg, PA  Brother: Jack Chafin  Sisters: Goldie Mae (Sidney) Runyon - Madison, OH  Elizabeth Honaker - Ohio  StepDaughter: Elizabeth Foster - Lizemores, WV StepSons: Charles (Missy) Foster Sr. - Bentree, WV. Gerald Foster Sr. - Lizemores, WV Four Grandchildren Six Great Grandchildren 15 StepGrandchildren 9 Step-Great Grandchildren    Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Robert Thomas officiating. Burial with Military Gravesides Rites conducted by Clay VFW Post #4419 will be in the White Hill Cemetery, Indore. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.
 
 

Oct 22 2003 Esta M. Holcomb, 90, of Indore, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at home.  She was born on June 28, 1913, on Upper Sycamore to the late James S. "Duke" and Dessie Nottingham.   In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richmond Holcomb.  She was a homemaker and a member of Sycamore Community Baptist Church.  She is survived by a son, Roger Holcomb of Indore; daughters, Arlene Murphy of Lyndonville, NY, Vae Taylor of Bickmore, Lorene Boyd of Lockport, NY, Jenevieve Gibson of Buffalo, NY, Barbara Sanders of Indore, Retta Brown of Bickmore, and Judy Elkins of Craigsville; sisters, Cora Fugate and Maggie Burchett, both of Indore, and Ethel Hood of Huntington; 25 grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and several great- and great-great-grandchildren, and by a loving friend, Janey Neal.  Funeral service will be ll am on Saturday, October 25, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb Cemetery, Indore.   Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
 

Oct 22 2003   Mr. Darrell Delaney Boggs, 80, of Big Otter, died, Sunday, October 19, 2003 at the VA Medical Center, Beckley. He was born February 2, 1923 to the late Walter E. and Minnie O. Delaney Boggs. He was a World War II Marine Veteran, and a member of the Clay VFW Post #4419.  He is survived by:  Son: Philip M. Boggs - Inglewood, FL  Daughters: Marsha D. Tackett - Inglewood, FL Joyce L. Schulz - Big Otter, WV  Brothers: Martin Boggs - Elyria , OH  Alan Boggs - Coolville, OH
Sisters: Leoma Short - Athens, WV  Jean Baker - Big Otter, WV Louetta Fields - Big Otter, WV  Seven Grandchildren  Two Great-Grandchildren  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 24, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Boggs Cemetery, Big Otter. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, October 23, 2003 at the funeral home chapel.

Oct 20 2003 Vonnie "Nene" Norene Nichols, 73 of Lizemores, went home to be with Jesus, Saturday, October 18, 2003 at home. She was born September 1, 1930 to the late Von Oddis and Maysel Mae Morris Nichols. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Buddy, Carl, Stanley, Gary,& Roger. Sisters, Wanda Inghram & Sharon Morton. She was a member of the Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by: Sisters: Doris Thomas - Indore, WV Judy & Alton Legg - Adonijah, WV Brothers-In-Law: Leo Inghram - Cedar Grove, WV James Morton - Adonijah, WV Sisters-In-Law: Wanda Nichols - Duck, WV Macie King - Lizemores, WV Aunt: Vivadean Stout - Daleville, VA  Several Nieces and Nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at the Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church with Minister Jadie Morris and Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Adonijah Community Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, October 20, 2003 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.

Iva I. English "Ivy", 86, passed away Oct. 18, 2003. Born in Clay Co., W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life and was the owner of the Village Tavern in Lakemore. Preceded in death by her son, Robert Knotts, Iva is survived by her sons, Carlos (Clarice) Cottrell, Charles (Mary) Carte Sr. and Lowell (Marty) Miller; daughters, Earlene (Paul) Stephenson, Opal (Warren) Drake and Wanda (Donald) Tanner; daughter-in- law, Louise Knotts; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, with Rev. Mark O'Donnell officiating. Burial at Starchers Cemetery in West Virginia. Friends may call Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
 

Hilda Jean Frame, 75, of Strange Creek, W.Va., passed away Oct. 17, 2003, at Summersville Memorial Hospital, Summersville, W.Va., after a long illness.  She was born on Nov. 21,1927, at Birch River, W.Va., the daughter of the late George Martin and Leola Deloris Boggs Dodrill. She was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, at Strange Creek, where she taught the Adult Sunday School Class for 20 years. Mrs. Frame was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack Dodrill, and George Dodrill; and sisters, Gladys White, Lee Dodrill, and Louise Rolston.  Mrs. Frame is survived by her husband, Bill Frame; sons, Mike and Teddy, both of Strange Creek, J .B. and Billy, both of Birch River, Tony of North Carolina, Wayne of Dille, W.Va., and Brent of LaGrange, Ohio; daughters, Patsy Conrad of Strange Creek, and Marsha Garvin of Gassaway, W.Va.; and brothers, Rayburn Dodrill of Birch River, Buford Dodrill of Dille, Roscoe Dodrill of Geneva, Ohio, Sam Dodrill of Strange Creek and Sterling Dodrill of Elkton, Ky. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at 11 a.m., at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Strange Creek with the Rev. Harry Green and the Rev. Larry Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek.  Friends may call Sunday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton.
 
 
 

Oct 16 2003  Kenneth Lee Hubbard, 68, of Clay, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003,  at CAMC-Memorial Division. He was born on April 2, 1935, to the late Ralph and Ruby Legg Hubbard. He was a factory worker with Volkswagen, South Charleston Plant, and an Army Veteran.  Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Hubbard of Clay; son, Donald Glen Daniels of Cortland, NY; daughters, Cindy Ann Mullins of Clay, and Stephanie Lynn Hubbard of Belton, MD; brothers, Johnny and Jerry Hubbard, both of Clay; sisters, Peggy Stephenson and Kay Hubbard, both of Clay, Phyllis Keenan of Lorton, VA, Junie Lantz of Richmond, VA, Betty Leigh of Barberton, OH, Sue McIntyer of Akron, OH, and Jo Tulloh of Pauleys Island, SC; 5 grandchildren.  Graveside funeral service will be 2 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2003, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Reverend Bob Neal officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.
 

Oct 7 2003  Benjamin Clarence Cottrell, 62, of Wallback, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at Montgomery General Hospital.  He was born on December 26, 1940, in Calhoun County to the late James and Vesta McLaughlin Cottrell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wavalene Cottrell, and a son, Brian "Oodie" Cotrell.  He was an equipment operator for Elkem Metals, Alloy.  Survivors include a son, James Michael Cottrell of Welch, WV; daughters-in-law, Mary Keaton of Newton and Ronda Cottrell of Chloe; grandchildren, Nikita Cottrell, Jessica Cottrell, Cheri Cottrell, Chastity Cruikshank, Tabitha Seese, and Dustan Seese; great-grandchildren, Zara Cruikshank and Wesley Cruikshank.    Funeral service will be ll am Friday, October 10, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback.   Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
 
 

Oct 4 2003  Eunice L. Rhodes Thompson, 88, of Maysel, died Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Enoch on December 11, 1914, to the late Alan and Nellie Kyle Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Thompson, whom she married on October 5, 1932; two sons, Joey Thompson and Robert (Buddy) Thompson, Jr; eight grandchildren, Roger and Rocky King, James O'Dell, Michael Ewing, Dale Thompson, Elizabeth and Cheyenne Bird and Christy Jo Thompson; eight sisters, Dora Salisbury, Mamie Nichols, Gusta Ramsey, Lydia Wilson, Inez Cadle, Mary Rhodes, Rosella Rhodes, and Priscilla Mullins; four brothers, Chester Kyle, Oliver Rhodes, Horace Rhodes, and Basil Rhodes.
She was a homemaker.  She was the mother of 13 children, ll of which are surviving: Geraldine (James) King of Marion, OH, Rosalie Ewing of St. Albans, John C. Thompson of Melbourne, FL, Mark Thompson of Duck, Iris Brown of Pace, FL, Linda White of Elyria, OH, Gary (Joan) Thompson of Elyria, Larry (Linda) Thompson of Charleston, Barbara Thacker of Maysel, Shelia Pierce of Grafton, OH, Randy (Patty) Thompson of Ovapa; 62 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, 38 great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 1 pm on Sunday, October 5, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Reverend Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Rhodes Cemetery, Maysel.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
 

Oct 4 2003 Nellie Mae Moore Stephenson, 85, of Clay, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Cedar Grove Nursing Home in Parkersburg, WV.  She was born in Braxton County on December 10, 1917, to the late Emery and Betty Burroughs. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ollin C. "Brownie" Moore in 1979, her second husband, B. H. "Hub" Stephenson in 1996, and a sister, Ruby Morris in 2002. She retired in 1986 from Elk Power Company, was a charter member of Clay Community Church, and was president and an active member in numerous community clubs.  She is survived by her daughter, Betty Ann Moore Husk of Parkersburg; two sons, Ollin C. Moore II of Lawrenceville, GA, and Jonny D. Moore of Jacksonville, FL; a very special niece, Margaret Stapleton of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers, Ernest and Okey Burroughs of Clay; half-brother, Paul Johnson of Conway, SC; four step-daughters, three step-sons, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev. Ron Little and Rev. Kenneth Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
 

Sept 23 2003  Marie Richards, 72, of Bickmore, died Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at her daughters residence. She was born March 7, 1931, in Bickmore, to the late Ray Brown and Della Moore Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Richards. She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her sons, David Brown of Summersville, Fabian Brown of Valley Fork, Gary, Randy, and Jimmy Brown all of Sissonville, and Ronald Richards of Lizemores; daughters, Kay Coleman of Lizemores, Pamela Mullins, Sandra Weiland, and Lisa Rhodes all of Maysel; brothers, Harold Brown of Rand, Harry Brown of Canton, OH, and Eugene Brown of Indore; sisters, Phyllis Blake, of Flint, MI, Ninette Parsons of Hartland, and Reba Wamsley of Summersville; 20 grandchildren, Six great-grandchildren.   Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 26, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2003 at the funeral home.
 
 

Sept 22 2003  Mr. Leo Franklin Cain, 68 of Little Italy Raod, Ivydale, died Sunday, September 21, 2003 at home. He was born August 12, 1942 to the late Azra Franklin and Lula May Smith Cain. He was a retired Carpenter for Tanner Construction, and a Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by:
Wife: Daisy May Runion Cain - Ivydale, WV Son: Scott Novak - St. Albans, WV Daughters: Connie Jarrel, Doris Sigmon, Leona Lytle, and Patty Wright all of Frametown, WV Janet "Bo" Minney - Perkins, Wv Tina Morris - Murfeesboro, TN Sherri Cain - El Paso, TX Sister: Hazel Johnson - Summersville, WV 22 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, Septemebr 25, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Brady officiating. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, with Military Graveside Rites coducted by Clay VFW Post #4419. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the funeral home.
 

Sept 22 2003  Mr. Jacob McKinley Grose, 78, of Bickmore, died Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born September 24, 1924 to the late Raymond and Mae Brown Grose. He was preceded in death by: Wife- Jessie Buckbee Grose; Daughter- Peggy Jane Grose.
He was a retired coal miner having worked for Chemical Coal Co., Unio Carbide, and Majestic Mining. He was a World War II Army Veteran.  He is survived by: Sons: David Michael Grose - Woodbridge, VA Kenneth Grose - Bickmore, WV Half-Sister: Freda Six grandchildren Eight great-grandchildren
    Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jadie Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the funeral home chapel

Sept 21 2003  Ida May Boggs, formerly of Bickmore, entered into rest, Thursday, September 18, 2003, in Georgetown, Texas. She was a Homemaker.  She is survived by:  Son and Dughter-In-Law: Donald and Sue Vance of Liberty HIll, Texas Daughter and Son-In-Law: Mary "Jenny" and Roland Walker of Kent, Ohio Sisters and Brothers-In-Law: Pearl and Tom Keiffer of Indore, WV Dorothy and William Olson of San Antonio, Texas Betty Morris of Adonijah, WV 13 Grandchildren 13 Great-Grandchildren Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Herb Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarrett Cemetery, Sycamore, WV. Friends may call on hour prior to the service at the funeral home
 
 

Sept 14 2003  Mr. Charles Allen Shaffer, 53 of Wallback, died Friday, September 12, 2003 at Braxton Memorial Hospital. He was born February 24, 1950 to Ehul and Norma Summers Shaffer of Inverness, Florida.  He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a employee of United Dairy Valley Bell, and a member of the Teamsters Union.  In addition to His parents, He is survived by:
Wife: Marcella Terrill "Terrie" Shaffer - Wallback, WV  Son: Charles Allen Shaffer II at Home
Daughter: Megan Taylor Shaffer at Home  Sisters: Donna Schoonover - Danville, VA  Brenda Graham - Clifton Forge, VA  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Septmber 16, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Mike Schoonover officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, September 15, 2003 at the funeral home.
 

Sept 9 2003  Junior Lee Adkins, 69, of Lizemores, died Sunday, September 7, 2003, at The Arbors in Marietta, OH.  He was born on August 7, 1934, in Clay County to the late William and Lillie Adkins.
He was a retired coal miner from Valley Camp Coal  Company, and an Army Veteran of the Korean War.  He is survived by his wife, Evelyn I. Adkins of Lizemores; sons, Albert Lee Adkins, and William Benjamin Adkins of Chelyan; 2 grandchildren.  Funeral service will be l pm on Thursday, September 11, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

Sept 9 2003 Maggie Hope Ramsey Stewart Pepples, 52, of Bickmore, died Sunday, September 7, 2003, in Pittsburgh, PA, after a long illness. She was born on July 9, 1951, in Bickmore, WV, to the late Cornelius and Ruby Ramsey.  She was a homemaker. Suvivors include one son, Harold Benjiman Stewart of Bickmore; two daughters, Treasa Canterbury of Bickmore and Tammy Fugate of Indore; brothers, John Edward Ramsey of Bentree, Benjiman Franklin Ramsey and Jeffrey Gale Ramsey, both of Orlando, FL; sisters, Karen Kankolenski of Tampa, FL, and Veronica Nash of Salt Lake City, UT; 8 grandchildren.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. There will be no funeral service. The body will be cremated.
 

Sept 3 2003   Rhuanna M. Graham Hamrick of Procious, died September 2, 2003, in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was 79 years old.  She was born on September 21, 1923, to the late Harless and Chessie Adkins Graham. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, J. Lawrence Hamrick.   She cooked in Clay County Schools for 22 years, having cooked at both Hager Grade School and Clay County High School where she retired in 1986.  She is survived by three daughters, Irene Cantrell and husband, Charles, of Procious, Janet Dawson, Kathy Holcomb and husband, Paul, all of Clendenin, and also a loving caretaker, Barbara Osborne; grandchildren, Brad and Deliah, Vic and Kelly, Amy and Tommy, and Jared; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Bryonna; step-great-grandchildren, Katrina and Aric; step-great-great-grandchildren, Jocelyn and Arica; brothers, Sterling and Thomas Adkins, both of Enoch; half-brother, Junior Graham of Ft. Worth, TX; half sisters, Carol Giar of Orma and Jean Taylor of Parkersburg.     Funeral service will be 10 am on Friday, September 5, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor Nahum Balser officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.    Friends may call from 6 to 8 on Thursday at the funeral home.
 

Sept 1 20003  Mr. Murl Edward Hall, 74 of Harrison Road, Clay. Died Sunday, August 31, 2003 at home following a long battle with Cardiac and other health issues. He was born August 20, 1929 to the late Margaret May (Hamrick) Hall and Edward Franklin Hall. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maredith Margaret (Wood) Hall. They were married in Dille, WV on August 4, 1951. He worked in the Widen and Nicholas County Mines as a coal miner, where he became disabled in the early 1960's. He had also worked in Swandale, WV at the Old Sawmill, and a member of the Powells Mountain Baptist Church.   In addition to his wife he is survived by six children: Larry Hall- Clay, WV; Carol Weekley-Oberlin, OH; Connie Gill- LaGrange, OH; Debbie F. McKinney- Clay, WV; Randy Hall- Dalmatia, PA and Ronnie Hall- Pinch, WV    Funeral services wll be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Paxton officiating. Burial will follow in the Wood-Keener Cemetery, Morris, WV. Friends may call from 6:00PM-9:00PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at the funeral home.
 

Aug 29 2003 Carolyn W. Smith, 76, of Maysel, died Friday, August 29, 2003, at CAMC-General Division. She was born on November 20, 1926, in Virginia to the late Leslie Morris Wall and Patsy Irene Gray Wall.  She was the owner of Temporary Employment Services.  There will be no visitation. The body has been cremated.
 

Aug 28 2003  Leon Harold Holcomb, 80, of Maysel, died Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at Braxton Memorial Hospital.  He was born on April 17, 1923, in Putnam County to James Jennings Holcomb and Ida Morris Holcomb. He was preceded in death by his father, and his wife, Betty Holcomb. He was a retired miner from Majestic Coal Company and an Army Veteran of World War II.  Survivors include his mother, who resides at Maysel; sons, Ronald Holcomb of Virginia, and Robert F. and Jerry Holcomb, both of Maysel; daughters, Patti Holcomb of Gassaway, Lisa Holcomb of Maysel, and Stacy Pritt of Ovapa; brothers, Charles Holcomb of Maysel, Jack Holcomb of Akron, and Bobby Holcomb of Kenton, WV; sisters, Lydia Schafstall and Imogene Miller, both of Maysel; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.  The body will be cremated. There will be no visitation.
 
 

Aug 20 2003 Delmer Ray Shamblin, Sr., 64, of Procious, died Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at his son's residence at Procious.  He was born on August 19, 1938, in Clay County to the late William and Sara Shamblin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil "Bud" and Perry Shamblin.  He was employed as a truck driver for Smith Transfer and TNT Holland for 40 years.
He is survived by his sons, Delmer Ray Shamblin, Jr. of Procious and Rodney Harry Shamblin of Clendenin; daughters, April Lynn Dennis and Rachal Dawn Mitchell, both of Procious; brothers, Junior "Bunk" Shamblin of Procious, Okey Shamblin of Williamstown, KY, and Rosco, "Rock: Shamblin of Girard, OH; sisters, Ruby Jameson of Hubbard, OH, Sylvia Isaacs of Stillwell, OK, Claris Parsons of Hubbard, OH, Shirley King of Ovapa, and Jessie "Peachy" Thompson of Procious; 10 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be noon Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Clarence Deel officiating. Burial will follow in the Samms Cemetery, Procious.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
    Added by request from Cathy Louise Shamblin: Delmer Ray Shamblin resided in Marysville Ohio for 7 years and was married Sept 25, 1995.
 

Aug 13 2003   Parick H. Stover, 59, of Ivydale, died August 11, 2003, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, following an extended illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Holly Stover and Shirley Stover Hill.  He was raised in Cedar Grove, where he was a member of the Cedar Grove and Glasgow volunteer fire departments. He received a B.S. degree in mathematics from West Virginia Tech and master's degrees in mathematics and educational administration from West Virginia University. He was a life member of Aplha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. He was retired from Kanawha County Schools with 30 years of service, having taught mathematics at Sissonville, Herbert Hoover and Capital high schools. He held various coaching positions at Sissonville and Herbert Hoover. His hobbies were collecting Eisenhower campaign memorabilia, Dodger baseball cards and Indian artifacts, fishing, hunting, and traveling in the USA. Most importantly, he was a Christian.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia Stover; two sons and their wives, Sidney Holly II and Tina Stover of Clendenin, Patrick Andrew and Alaina Stover of Asheboro, NC.  Burial service will be ll am Thursday, August 14, 2003, in Sunset Memorial Park, Harper Road, Beckley, with Rick Canfield officiating.   Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.

Aug 10 2003  Anna Mae Triplett Loving, 64, of Clay, died Friday, August 8, 2003, at her residence. She was born on May 9, 1939, in Clay County to the late Albert and Myrtle Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a retired cook for Clay Nutrition Center, Two Run. Survivors include her husband, Norman Leonard Loving of Clay; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Loretta Triplett of Procious, and Roger and Trish Triplett of Clay; daughter and son-in-law, Sandi and Ray Bennett of Efland, NC; brother, Lester Nelson of Canton, OH; sister, Madge Walker of Powellton; 7 grandchildren, l great-grandchild.  Funeral service will be ll am on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Salisbury-Koch Cemetery, Clay.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 on Monday at the funeral home.
 
 

August 3 2003 Bessie Easter Canfield, 82, of Duck, died Friday, August 1, 2003, at CAMC-General Division.  She was born on May 25, 1921, in Harrison, to the late Andrew "Bud" Harrison Ramsey and Ophelia Hughes Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Canfield, and a granddaughter, Kelli Gilfilen.  She was a homemaker and a member of Flat Fork Baptist Church.  Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, William and Janet Canfield of Duck, Leonard Canfield of Summersville; daughers and sons-in-law, Sharon and Bob Ramsey of Cross Lanes and Deloras and Russell Triplett of Ravenswood; sister,Pearl Fitzwater of Harrison; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.   Funeral service will be ll am Monday, August 4, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dannie Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Bud Ramsey Cemetery, Harrison.   Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Flat Fork Baptist Church or the Bud Ramsey Cemetery Fund, c/o Clay County Bank, P.O. Box 239, Clay, WV 25043.
 

August 1 2003  Betty Jane Morris, 58, of Gilboa, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Montgomery General Hospital. She was born on December 3, 1944, in Clay County to the late Mary J. and Laura Burchett Brown.   She was a homemaker, attended Twenty-Mile Missionary Baptist Church, and was a member of Highland Trail 4-wheeler club.   She is survived by: Husband: Herman L. Morris - Gilboa, WV   Daughter and Companion: Connie Zean Morris and Joe Pritt - Gilboa, WV  Brothers: Brady Brown - Indore, Wv  Marion Brown - Bickmore, WV  Sister: Emabelle Rose - Bickmore, WV  Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon Sunday, August 3, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister William Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Morris Farm Cemetery, Leatherwood. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday, August 2, 2003, at the funeral home.
 

July 29, 2003 Hattie Pearl Mollohan of Duck, WV born July 20, 1917, entered into rest on Saturday July 26, 2003 at Laurel Nursing and rehabilitation. She was a member of the Hallburgh Church.
She was survide by her Son, Jimmie A. Mollohan of Duck,WV, Daughter, Anna Lea Foster of Ivydale, WV, Brothers, Nelson Mollohan of Whitesville, WV, Melton Mollohan of Akron, OH, Sisters, Maggie Mollohan of Duck, WV, Amy Mollohan of Sanderson, WV, Freda See of Duck, WV and 6 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her Husband, Dennis Mollohan and her Bothers Ray Mollohan, and Ira "Dude" Mollohan.   Funeral Service will be Tuesday July 29, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Beginning at 11:00 AM, with the Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at the Boggs Cemetery Big Otter, WV.  Friends may call 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel on Monday July 28, 2003.
 

July 25 2003  Mabel Fay (Dawson) Pringle 86, formerly of Pumpkin Ridge, Procious WV went home to be with the Lord July 25th after a long illness. She was a member of the Atha Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Lakin Pringle, daughter Marie Wade and brother Charles Schoolcraft.   She is survived by her son Frank Thomas of Mullins WV; brother Richard Samples of Swandale WV; grandchildren Sam Gray of Peytona WV,  Ed Sloan of Parkersburg WV, Margaret Graham of Powder Springs GA, Ellen Cummings of MD, Lenore Thomas of FL, James Thomas of MD, Danny Thomas of VA, Susie Monroe of MD, Timmy Thomas of MD and a host of great grandchildren, relatives and friends.   Friends may call at the Stevens Funeral Home, Madison WV 6 to 9 PM on Sunday, July 27th ,2003. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, July 28th , 2003 at the funeral home with Rev. Jim Bias officiating. Mabel will be laid to rest at the Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, WV.
 

July 23, 2003  Velma M. Douglas, 93, of Ivydale, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at Chesterwood Nursing Home, West Chester, OH.  She was born in Webster Springs, WV, on December 7, 1909, to the late Edward Hamrick and Eudora Bledsoe Hamrick. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lee Douglas, and her sister, Madis Mollohan.  She was a retired cook from the Meigs Local County Schools, Pomeroy, OH.  Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Paul Daggett of Fairfield, OH; grandchildren, Sarah Morrison of Columbus, OH, and Mark Daggett of Wilmington, Delaware; brother, Roy Hamrick of Palm Beach, FL; sister, Betty Friend of Ivydale.   Graveside funeral service will be 12 noon on Thursday, July 24, 2003, at the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, with Rev. Paul Daggett officiating. There will be no visitation.
 

July 20, 2003   Celia Fay Mullins, 88 of Bentree, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was a member of the Church of God, Bentree, and a Homemaker.  She was the daughter of the late Virgil Vivan and Bertha Ann (Holcomb) Holcomb. She was also preceded in death by: Husband - Neely Mullins Sons: Ellis "Gabby" and Ronald Mullins  She is survived by:  Son: Roger L. Mullins - Dixie, WV  Sister: Dora Ruff - Alta, WV  Four Grandchildren  12 Great-Grandchildren  Three Great-Great-Grandchildren    Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Albert Mullins and Minister Gary Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb & Williams Cemetery, Two Run, Clay. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday, July 21, 2003 at the Funeral Home.
 
 

July 9 2003    Salena Marie Leiner,92,died July 6, 2003, in Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV.
She was born December 10, 1910, in Dimple, WV, and was the first of twelve children of Anon and Allie Steorts. She was raised in Clay County, WV. "Happy" lived a rich and prosperous and giving life, always helping others. After Clay County High School, she attended Marshall College at age 17, and began her teaching career in rural Clay Schools and Clay County Elementary School. After graduation from Marshall, she married Martin Leiner of Huntington, WV, and they had 46 years together until his death in 1992. She worked many years for the Heart Association in Charleston, WV, and was active with the American Heart Association of University Women (AAUW). During WWII, she worked for Glen L. Martin Company in Baltimore, MD. In February, 1953, she and Marty moved into Edgewater Apartments on Kanawha Boulevard and lived there until their deaths. Everyone at Edgewater Apartments and Marvins (a nearby restaurant) knew Happy and Marty. Two sisters preceded her in death: Della Moore and Frances Clagg; three brothers: Delbert, Brooks, and Arnold Steorts.
Survivors include five sisters, and their husbands; Golda Langston of Spartanburg, SC, Marjorie and Kent West of Neptune Beach, FL, Loretta and Ken Ayers of Tallahassee, FL, Patricia and Clyde Casey of Ft. Myers, FL,
Roberta Legg of Lousiville, KY; brother and his wife, Robert and Gladys Steorts of Chesapeake, VA; sister-in-law, Jonnie Steorts of Winterhaven, FL, brother-in-law, Dr. Sam Clagg of Huntington, WV; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.  Graveside service and burial will be 10 am Thursday, July 10, 2003, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, WV, with Robert Steorts officiating.  Friends may call on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, from 6 to 8 pm at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 154 Main Street, Clay, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Union Mission, 700 S. Park Road, Charleston, WV 25304.
 

July 3 2003 Larry A. Dawson, Sr., 60, of Lorain, OH, died June 25, 2003, in Orlando, FL.  He was born on May 20, 1943, in Clay, WV, to the late Delmar and Mildred Hisel Dawson.  He was employed as a painter, and was a retired US  Army Veteran. Survivors include his son, Larry A. Dawson, Jr., of Tampa, FL; daughters, Misty Dawson and Michelle Dawson, both of Lorain; brothers, Dale Dawson of Clarksburg, Ernie (B.B.) and Mike, both of Clay; sister, Betty Fankhouser of Teays Valley; 4 grandchildren.  Funeral service will be Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Paul Parsons officiating. The body will be cremated.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

June 29 2003   Charles E. Duffield, 72, of Duck, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at his residence. He was born on May 17, 1931, in Widen to the late Flem and Glendora Duffield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Steve.  He was a retired construction worker, and a veteran of the US Air Force.  Survivors include his sons; Keith, Dwayne, Gerald, and Neil of Duck, Terry of Clay, Glenn of Valley Fork, and Arnold of Waynesville, NC; daughters, Tammy Singleton of Heaters, Joy Duffield and Deanna Dawson of Duck; ex-wife, Anna Elnora Duffield of Duck; sister, June Tanner of Ivydale; 15 grandchildren.   Funeral service will be l pm on Monday, June 30, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Duffield Cemetery, Duck. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday evening at the funeral home.
 
 

June 24 2003    Denver R. May, 88, of Wallback, died June 22, 2003, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. He was born on March 18, 1915, in Calhoun County to the late Henry A. and Emma Jarvis May.  He is retired from Union Carbide, a World War II Army Veteran, and a member of Rogers Fork Baptist Church.  Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Woods of Baltimore, MD, and several loving nieces and nephews.    Graveside service will be l pm on Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, with Minister Paul Parsons officiating. Military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 4419. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
 

June 19 2003   Mr. Clyde Edward McCune, 73, of Maysel, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge, Ohio. He was a retired installer for Charleston Tile & Marble Co., a Veteran of the US Army, and attended the Maysel Community Church. He was born November 20, 1929, in Charleston, to the late Ona Davis and McClellan McCune. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his Wife: Edna Marie King McCune on September 22, 1999, whom he married March 18, 1958, and a step-granddaughter, Stacy Hargrove.  He is survived by:
Sons: Donald (Cheryl) McCune - Cambridge, OH  James (Terri) McCune - Clay, WV  Robert (Wilma) McCune - Clay, WV  Step-Son: Holly King - Clay, WV  Step-daughters: Vlinda (Don) Downs-Nashville,TN  Patty Lloyd - Clay, WV  13 Grandchildren  Several Great-Grandchildren
    Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Bob Neal officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Blue Knob. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Funeral Home.
 
 

June 16 2003  Mrs. Linda Carol Summers Lane, 44 of Bickmore, died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Clay, WV. She was a Postmaster for the Bickmore Post Office. She is survived by:  Husband: John Lane - Bickmore, WV   Son: James Robert Greathouse - Dille, WV   Daughter: Jennifer Lynn Greathouse - Summersville, WV  Brothers: William T. Summers - Widen, WV  Emery Summers - Belleville, OH
Danny Ray Summers - Widen, WV  Delbert Summers - Widen, WV  Robert Lee Summers - Widen, WV  S. Joe Summers - Belleville, OH  John Yonce - Ohio  Sisters: Hazel Moore - Elyria, OH  Eva Tinney - Widen, WV  Mary Frances - Ohio  Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Ronnie Tinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Summers Cemetery, Maysel, WV. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
 
 

June 13, 2003   Donald Gene Loving, 52, of Pigeon, died Monday, June 9, 2003, at CAMC-General Division.  He was born on September 19, 1949, in Charleston to Charles E. and Mildred Loving.
He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  Survivors include his son, Michael Loving of Hamlin; daughter, Angela M. Loving of Myrtle Beach, SC; father and step-mother, Charles and Joyce Loving of Charleston; mother, Mildred Nutter of WV, step-brothers, Ricky and David K. Newcomer of Charleston; step-sister, Kathy Jo Johnson of Clarkston, WV; 4 grandchildren.   Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister James Warden, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch.   Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

June  11, 2003    Willie Lloyd Carr, 90, of Procious, entered into rest June 8, 2003, at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1913, son of the late James and Sally Carr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Violet Walker Carr.  He was a retired coal miner, and a member of Maysel Freewill Baptist Church.  He is survived by his daughter, A. Jeanie Davis of Procious; granddaughter, Nikki O'Brien of Procious; stepgrandchildren, Kim Montgomery of Columbus, OH, and Kelly Doyen of Augusta, GA.   Funeral service will be ll a.m. on Wednesday, June ll, 2003, at Maysel Freewill Baptist Church with Minister Bob Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery, Wallback.   Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.
 
 

May 18, 2003 Frank Fields of Wallback passed away May 17, 2003, at the age of 95. He was born Feb. 15, 1908, to the late Lucy and Alfred Fields. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina; son, Ray; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a retired farmer, school bus driver, and Clay County Sheriff. He was a member of the Clay County Lodge #97 AF and AM, and a life long member of the Wallback Methodist Church.  He is survived by sons, Harald of Big Otter, James of Kingwood; daughters, Ruby West of Wallback and Wanda Shamblin of Clendenin; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy, of Big Otter.   Funeral service will be l pm on Monday, May 19, 2003, at Wallback Methodist Church with Minister Wilma Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home
 

May 15, 2003 Mr. Roy "Tom" Junior Wilkinson, 56, of Cleveland, Ohio, died, Tuesday, May 13, 2003. He was the son of the late James Franklin and Florence Pauline Talkington Wilkinson. He worked in the Metropolitan General Hospital's Laundry Department. He is survived by: Brothers: Robert "Bud" Wilkinson - Duck, WV   William "Bill" Wilkinson - CA     Sisters: Mary Davis - Parkersburg, WV
Laura Ratliff - Wyandott, MI     Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Leroy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Kniceley Cemetery, Duck, WV. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2003 at the funeral home.
 

MAY 9 2003  Donald L. Hamrick, 71, of Lizemores, died Friday, May 8, 2003, at Montgomery General Hospital.  He was born on February 8, 1932, to the late Clyde Hamrick and Delphia Sizemore Hamrick. He is retired from the US Army, having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He is survived by his companion, Dorothy Facemyers of Indore; brother, William H. "Pete" Hamrick of Circleville, OH; sister, Jean Hall of Lizemores.  Graveside Service will be 2 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Minister Ricky Hall officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
 

May 6 2003 Mrs. Dollie E. Lyons, 71, of Maysel went home with the angels to be with our Lord May 4, 2003, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who will miss her deeply.
Dollie was born November 10, 1932, at Sycamore Creek to James and Locie Osborne. Today she is in Heaven with her parents. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Vernia Pritt, Reba Wyant, Beverly K. Wyant, and Mildred Brown; brother, Roscoe Gibson; and her step-father, Edward Wyant.
      She was a homemaker, formerly a driver for Anwar Eye Clinic, and also drove people back and forth from doctor's appointments. She was always readily available if any one needed her assistance, and was known by most people in and around Clay County for her willingness to help others any way she could.   Survivors include: Husand - Ronald Lyons, married 49 years  Daughter and Son-in-law - Peggy and Billy Grose of Procious,  Grandchildren - Billie Jo and Bill Baird of Barberton, OH, Billy Jr. and Judy L. Grose of Procious, Cindy and Pete Hess of Barberton, Mindy and Scott Eckberg of Barberton, and Misty and Josh Taylor of Bickmore; 11 Great-grandchildren, l great-great-grandaughter, Elexis Kulcsar; sisters, Sandy Samples of Wallback, Judith Coffrey of Sandford, NC, Brenda Summers of Kent, KY, and Madge Mullins of Bickmore; 24 nieces and nephews.
    Funeral service will be 2 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Clay, with Rev. Jack Long and Rev. Bobby Webb, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Wyant Cemetery, Ovapa.    Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

Master Sergeant USAF Ret., Alfred Carl Triplett,73, of Clay, passed away May 3, 2003, at his residence after an extended illness. He joined the Army Air Force in January, 1946, and served 26 active years and 4 years in the Reserves. He retired July 1, 1972, after serving in France, Germany, England, and Thailand. He was a veteran of WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Wars. He was the son of the late Lee "Poppy" Triplett and Lula Rose Triplett. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters.  Survivors include:   Wife - Zola Triplett, married 21 years  Son - Carl Jr. of Paris, France  Daughters - Tracy Aslanian of Voorhees, NJ  Theresa Welch of Voorhees, NJ    Stepsons - A. J. Sears of Georgia Larry Sears of Webster Springs, WV  Timothy Sears of Clay, WV  Michael Sears of Clay, WV  Brothers - James Triplett of Glendale, AZ  Kenneth Triplett of Baltimore, MD  Sisters - Nova Young of Baltimore, MD  Irene Nelson of Clay, WV  June Stover of Middletown, OH  6 Grandchildren  7 Step-Grandchildren 3 Step-Great-Grandchildren
     Funeral service will be held at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Clay, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, beginning at l p.m. with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Triplett Cemetery, Clay, WV.    Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
 
 

MAY 5 2003     Cloe Cottrell, 81, of Newton, died Thursday, May 1, 2003, at Roane General
Hospital, Spencer. She was born on Janury 24, 1922, in Oka, WV, to the late Barney and Mary Truman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her  husband, Clay; son, Shirley; grandson, Nolan, Jr; and granddaughters, Kim and Janet.  She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her daughters, Betty Sorrell of Newton, Jean Grose of Left Hand, Loretta Truman of Uler, and Evelyn Lowers of Spencer; sons, Nolan Cottrell of Jonesville, NC, Delmer Cottrell of Wooster, OH, Roy Cottrell,  Kenny Cottrell, and Richard Cottrell, all of Newton; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.   Funeral Service will be l p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Clay, with Minister Homer Hensley officiating. Burial will  follow in the Cottrell Cemetery, Oka.    Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
 

APRIL 26, 2003  Janis Lou Burkhamer, 69 of Duck, WV.    Died, April 26, 2003 at Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation, Big Otter, WV. She was a member of the O'Brien Advent Christian Church, a 1951 graduate of Clay County High School and a Homemaker. She is survived by: Mother: Ella McCracken Drake - Ivydale, WV  Sons: Carl, Robert Keith, and Phillip Duffield all of Duck, WV Thomas Duffield - Spencer, Ohio   Sister: Bonnie L. Duffield - Procious, WV   Eight Grandchildren   Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Buril will follow in the McCracken Cemetery, Duck. Friends may call from 6:00PM - 9:00PM Monday, April 28, 2003 at the funeral home
 

APRIL 19, 2003     Bernice Bea Burkhamer, 79, of Clay, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was born December 29, 2003 at Bickmore, WV to the late Clark Ezra and Margaret Verna Neal. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Samuel Burkhamer. She was the owner-operator of the U-can Restaurant. Two Run, and a Member of the Fairview Baptist Church.  She is survived by: Sons: Charles Lee Burkhamer - Duck, WV Samuel Larry Burkhamer - Clay, WV Ronald E. Burkhamer - Clendenin, WV Daughter: Sharon Ellen Truman - Clover, WV Sister: Mavis Adkins - Circleville, OH 16 Grandchildren 20 Great-Grandchildren
     Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Sunday, April 20, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pleasanthill Cemetery, Wallback, WV. Friends may call from 6:00PM - 9:00PM on Saturday, April 19, 2003 at the funeral home.
 

APRIL 14 2003     Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Young Walls, 65, of Mt. Nebo, died Monday, April 14, 2003 at Summersville Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 16, 1937 in Albion NY, to the late William and Florence Gray Young.   She was a retired Secretary for Vaughan & Sons, a member of the Gilgael Methodist Church, Mt. Nebo.   She is survived by:  Husband: Harland Lee Walls - Mt. Nebo, WV  Daughters: Carol Walton - Mt. Nebo, WV  Katherine Walton - Mt. Nebo, WV Pamela Jones - Poteet, TX  Brother: William Young - NY  Sisters: Ida Unterborn - NY  Betty Wright - TX  Helen Johnson - TX
     Seven Grandchildren Four Great - Grandchildren   Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Friday, April 18, 2003 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Roland Boggs officiating. Burial will be in the Phillip Cemetery, Grannies Creek, WV. Friends may call from 6:00PM - 9:00PM Thursday, April 17, 2003 at the funeral home chapel.
 
 

APRIL 10, 2003    Mabel E. Triplett, 77 of Clay, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at her residence.
She was born January 3, 1926, in Charleston to the late Clarence and Ora Young.  She was a homemaker, a member of the American Legion, the Clay Lions Club, and a member of the Clay VFW Post 4419 Ladies Auxillary.   She is survived by Sons: Donny, Morgan, and Peter Triplett, all of Clay, and Jim D. Asbury of Hanson, KY   Step-Daughter: Donna Tresslar of Ellijay, GA
Brother: Paul W. Young of Fletcher, NC  Sister: Marie Luciani of Sun City, AZ   Several Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
    Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 12, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with minister Herbert Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Triplett Cemetery, Triplett Ridge, Clay.   Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2003 at the funeral home.
 

APRIL 8 2003    Helen Louise Asbury, 65, of Duck, died Saturday, April 5, 2003, at CAMC General Division.  She was born on September 20, 1937, on O'Brien Creek, to the late John and Tina Beasley.  She was a homemaker.  Survivors include:  Sons: Jack L. Asbury of Ivydale, WV
James M. Asbury of Duck, WV John W. Asbury of Sutton, WV David M. Asbury of Ashland, OH Daughter: Melissa Brooks of Cripple Creek, VA Brothers: Bobbie Beasley of Asland, OH Billy Beasley of Ivydale, WV  Sisters: Mollie Lazure of Gallatin, TN  Darlie Wolfe of Ripley, WV
Vannie Harbert of Nitro, WV  Katie M. Gardner of Stafford Springs, CT  Mary Carnmore of Ashland, OH  Dorothy Summers of Wadsworth, OH  Emma Smith of Strange Creek, WV
Cheryl Brown of Front Royal, VA Four Grandchildren
     Graveside service will be 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at the Beasley Family Cemetery, Ivydale, with Minister Martin Kroll officiating.
 

March 29 2003     Rose Ann Taylor, 83, of Creston, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Mile Tree Health Care Center, Spencer.  She was born on March 29, 1919, in Clay County to the late Charlie and Genetta Cummings.   Survivors include her sons, Dale Starcher of Stinson and Joe Starcher of Leroy; daughters, Idice Conway of Saint Maries, Idaho, Juanita McCumber of Orma, Mary Durfee of Ellisville, MS, Jane Parker of Laurel, MS, and Kathleen Cash of Cremo, WV; brother, Robert Cummings of Looneyville; sister, Emma McKinney of Wallback; 42 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
    Funeral service will be held at a later date at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Fred Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the Elswick Cemetery, Clendenin.

March 28 2003    Lee W. Rhodes, 88, of Charleston, formerly of Hartland, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003,in Charleston. He was born on September 25, 1914.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; a grandson, Lenden Jeffers, Jr.; brothers, Oscar and Weldon, and sisters, Blanche and Inez. Survivors include his children and their spouses;  Lorena and Garrett Jeffers of Massillon, OH; Jewel Boyd of Canton, Robert Rhodes of Germany, Eddie Rhodes of Clay, Clarice and Howard Williams of Ohio, Roy and Patricia Rhodes of Canton, Ray and Janet Rhodes of Charleston, Randal and Bobbie Rhodes of Lizemores; 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Warren Rhodes, and sisters, Maysel Walker, Madlyn Gardner, and Chessie Brown.
     Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with his grandson, Rev. Christopher L. Rhodes, officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
 
 
 

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