Braxton Citizens
- Charles William Carr Charles William Carr, 67, of Rosedale died August 21. 2010 at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born July 29. 1943 in Braxton County a son of the late Riley and Ruby Jarvis Carr. He was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator. He was a Protestant. Surviving; wife, Vivian Goodrich Carr; son, Bobby Dale Carr of Gassaway; grandchildren, Ashley Carr, Justin Carr, Caleb Carr, Cheyenne Carr, Montanna Carr and Alexandra Carr. Service was 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Gene Miller officiating. Burial was in the Rosedale Community Cemetery. Friends called two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
- Clyde Burl Westfall, Sr. Clyde Burl Westfall, Sr., 90, of Sutton went home to be with the Lord August 23, 2010. Burl was born on November 8, 1919 in Nicholas County to the late Oley Lee and Sarah Alice Baughman Westfall. He was a Coalminer, Logger, and worked for FMC Corporation. Burl was a Methodist by faith and attended Polemic Run Baptist Church. He served his country during WW II in the U. S. Army. Burl is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Mae Ellen Conner Westfall, brothers; Ray, Lee Paul and troy, his Sisters; Ruby and Nettie. Surviving him are son; Clyde Burl “Sonny” Westfall, Jr. and wife Barbara of Durham, N. C., Daughters; Patsy Rose and husband Vernon and Alice Mae Smallwood and husband Donald all of Sutton, Carol Sue Slaton of Rogersville, AL., Florence “Topsy” Scarberry of Nitro, WV and Tiffany Westfall of Charleston, WV. also his sister; Nydda Jean Miller of Bradenton, FL. and 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Polemic Run Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hoover officiating. Burial with Military Graveside Rite by American Legion Post #33 followed in the Tinney Cemetery near Sutton, WV. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. Online condolences can be set to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com
- Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff, 65, of Burnsville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Weston: daughter of the late Fred Manley and Margie (Willis) Manley. On May 10, 1985, she married Dick Graff, who survives. In addition to her husband Mrs. Graff is survived by two daughters Leslie Sprouse (Danny) of Jane Lew, and Julie Austin (Scott) of Grafton, and two step sons Rich Graff (Linda) of Burnsville and Nick Graff (Michelle) of Walkersville. In addition to her children she is survived by five grandchildren Jalen Sprouse, Marlie Sprouse, Sophia Austin, Chance Graff and Eddie Posey. Mrs. Graff is also survived by one brother Fred Manley, Jr. of Ravenswood, and two sisters Shirley Clifford (Jim) of Centerville, OH, and Carol Fulks (Mike) of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Graff was the cashier and general manager of Graff Auction Services of Burnsville. She was a member of St. Mathew United Methodist Church of Weston. Mrs. Graff worked at many different endeavors over her lifetime. She was a secretary for Louie Craig, worked in record keeping for Dr. Trefz at General Hospital in Weston, Manley Clothing Store, Switchboard operator for the Weston State Hospital and Counselor for Appalachian Mental Health of Weston. Family received friends at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 North Main Avenue Weston on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jonathan Nettle officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Mathew United Methodist church: 120 E. 3rd Street, Weston, WV 26452 or Hospice Care Corporation: Rt. 1 Box 43 C, Burnsville, WV 26335 in memory of Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at hardman-palettifuneralhomecom Harman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff.
- Orvie Payne Memorial Services will be held for Orvie Payne, who went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends are welcome to come and share in remembering Orvie. Services will be conducted by Rev. Russell Shaw at Poplar Ridge Community Church on September 5th at 1:00
- David Joseph Hart David Joseph Hart, 27, of Sutton died August 27, 2010, from injuries received from a motorcycle accident. He was born March 30, 1983, in Buckhannon. David was a heavy equipment operator and he loved to hunt, fish, and ride motorcycles. He attended the Little Otter United Methodist Church. David is survived by daughter, Erica Faith Hart of Sutton; mother and stepfather, Cathy and Larry Grogg of Sutton; father and stepmother, Robert W. and Jeannie Hart of Sutton; brother, Bobby Hart and wife Ashley of Summersville; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Vicky Cawthon of Frametown; paternal grandparents, Revelea and Jim Lemon of Gassaway and Wes and Ann Ables of South Carolina; stepgrandmother, Norris Dean of Sutton; stepsisters, Shannon Triplett and husband Robb of Sutton, Tammy Birchard of Lake City, Fla., and Kara Conley and husband Barry of Burnsville; stepbrothers, Joe Grogg of Sutton and Tim Crites and wife Virginia of Little Birch; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Linda Cawthon; and paternal grandfather, Herbert David Hart. A private memorial service for the family will be held Monday, August 30, at Gassaway Baptist Church followed by a visitation for friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Erica Faith Hart Trust Fund, in care of the Bank of Gassaway, P.O. Box 40, Gassaway, WV 26624. Arrangements are by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
- James Lee “Sonny” Conrad James Lee “Sonny” Conrad, 94, of Crawford, WV passed away Wednesday, Aug., 25, 2010 at his home and in the care of Hospice after a short illness. Sonny was born on May 7, 1916 in Napier, WV a son of the late Boyd and Artie M. Wine Conrad. He was retired from the WV Department of Highways and a member of the Orlando Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Virginia Pearl Horner Conrad. Also preceding him in death are two grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Sonny is survived by his children; Sharon Hayhurst, Billy (Barbara) Conrad, Boyd (Nancy) Conrad, Sue (Rich) Mealey, Brenda (Gary) Hall, Bobby (Vicky) Conrad. Thirteen Grandchildren, Fifteen Great-Grandchildren and Two Great-Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Lou Young of Leivasy, WV, Rosa Sisk of Weston, WV, Reba Ratliff of Orlando, WV and Nancy Singleton of Orlando. One brother, Roy “Budge” Conrad. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV with Rev. Lonnie Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV. Friends called from 6-9:00 PM Friday evening and from 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Alta Glenn Long Jr. Alta Glenn Long Jr., 66, of Gassaway, died August 27, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston. He was born August 11, 1944 at Ansted, WV a son of the late Alta G. and Roberta Lillian McCallister Long In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by son, Douglas S. Long. He was the marketing director for Go Mart Corporation for 33 years. He was a member of the National Association of Conveniences Stores and completed the Financial Management Institute in 1983. West Virginia Lottery recognized him for his time, dedication and understanding service and was a member of the Lottery Retailer Advisory Board. He completed the Food Industry Management Program at Cornell University in 1984. He was a member of the Hillbilly Players performing in a variety of productions. He was a Methodist. He is survived by sisters, Judith Carol Isaacs of Charleston and Debra Margaret Ward of Redding, CA; brother, James Robert Long of Gassaway; nephew, Dean Ward of Redding, CA; nieces, Stephanie Bridgett of Redding, CA, Amy Jo Malleo of Surprise, AZ and Bobbie Lynn Lopez of Danese, WV. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2 at the Gassaway United Methodist Church with Rev. Harley D. Scalf officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to: Landmark Studio for the Arts, P.O. Box 74, Sutton, WV 26601
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- JAMES LINCOLN STEWART V, 58, of Coal Grove, husband of Margie Stewart, died Aug. 28, at a local health care center. He was a former employee for Ironton Iron. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday... (07-Sep) Details
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- ARTHUR PRESTON, 79, of Meally, husband of Norma Maynard Preston, died Saturday at King's Daughters Medical Center. He was a tube reducer for Internation Nickel Co. Funeral service will be 11 a.m... (07-Sep) Details
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- VIVIAN CONN HAMILTON, 56, of Banner, wife of Rocky Hamilton, died Friday at Pikeville Medical Center. She was a homemaker and former nurse at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Funeral service will be... (07-Sep) Details
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- JAKE CLARK, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. He was born March 16, 1923, in Marigold, W.Va., a son of the late Samuel and Stella Clark. He served... (07-Sep) Details HOBERT "MONK" CRUMP, 91, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Deal Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Beech Hill Cemetery... (07-Sep) Details
- RUSSELL McQUEEN, 68, of Ashton, husband of Amanda, died Sunday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. There will be no funeral services or visitation held. Burial will be at the convenience of the family... (07-Sep) Details
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- FREELIN PACK, 79, of Louisa, widower of Edith Boyce Pack, died Sunday at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was a machine operator. Funeral service will be noon Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial... (07-Sep) Details
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- Edna Carol Rollins, 73, of Charleston, formerly of Elkview, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, after a long illness. She was a graduate of Elkview High School and was a former clerk for Kanawha Valley Bank. She loved reading and playing the piano for churches and different gospel quartets. She was a member of North Hills Baptist Church, Sissonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Burdette-Brown; infant brother, Bronson Brown; and sisters, Evelyn Pauley of Kentucky and Emma Louise Bonham of South Carolina. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Billy Lee Rollins of Cross Lanes; son and his wife, Charles W. and Lucinda Cindy Rollins; and sisters, Nola Huffman of Roanoke, Va., and Elizabeth Phillips of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Radcliff officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Online condolences may be sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Naomi Evelyn Samples Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Russell McQueen, 68, of Ashton died Sept. 5, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Amanda. There will be no visitation and service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Esther Midkiff Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Rev. Bennie Blankenship, 53, of Kistler died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church, Man. Friends may call from 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the church. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Ida Mae Coyner Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Joanne Landy, formerly of Stickney, died Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Sherry's Private Home Care in Daniels, following a long illness. She was born in Rivesville, a daughter of the late Walter and Emma Smith. Joanne grew up in Ameagle, and attended Clear Fork High School. She lived most of her life and enjoyed working with many charitable organizations and helping children. Mrs. Landy was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary and VFW. She was a former secretary and treasurer of the Marsh Fork Pee Wee and Midget Football League, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Moe Landy Jr.; and a son, Fredrick; a granddaughter, Shawna; and her brother, Charles R. Smith. She is survived by two sons, Paul Landy of Daniels, and John Landy of Sutton; stepson, Larry Massey of Bridgeport; and a daughter, Mary Ann Jenkins of Sutton; three grandchildren, Joseph, Jodi and Tammy; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 9, at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, with Pastor David Minturn officiating. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to WVU Children's Hospital, Children's Miracle Network, Morgantown, W.Va. Attn: Lora Edgell. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Capt. Michael D. Leach Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Ida Mae Jackqueline Jackie Coyner, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2010. She grew up in South Charleston and lived in Charleston and Hurricane. In later years she was a resident of Sweetbrier Assisted Living. In her earlier years, she became an R.N., taking her training at St. Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Keith Coyner; parents, Carless and Marie (Julliard) Martin; and brothers, Clyde Godbey and David Martin. Surviving her are a son, James K. Coyner II and his wife Jeanna of St. Albans; grandson, Chris Coyner of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Hullah Carwithen and her husband Ron of Brooksville, Fla.; brothers, Gene Martin and his wife Rosemary of South Charleston and Arthur Martin and his wife Carol of Charleston. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to send a special thanks to Priss, Belva and Tina of Tender Heart Care Home for their excellent care of Jackie. Also, a special thank you is extended to Hospice for their care. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at the funeral home with Pastors Robert Fields and James Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jackie's name should be directed to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536. The family will accept online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Coyner family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Roger William Craig Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr., 63, of Mt. Hope died Sept. 5, 2010. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call from noon until service time Wednesday at the cemetery. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top James Corbett Picarella Jr. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Roger William Craig, 63, of Merrillville, Ind., formerly of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2010, at VAMC Beckley following a long illness. Roger, a Vietnam Army veteran, was a member of both the American Legion and VFW in Indiana, and attended the First Reformed Christian Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Earl and Ruby White Craig. Survivors include his sons, Roger William Craig Jr., and Brian Jennings Craig, both of Merrillville, Ind.; daughter, Christine Marie Craig of Merrillville, Ind.; brother, Richard Craig of Sissonville; sisters, Rita Ellen Kittner of Orange, Texas, Regina Carol Hayes of Clarkesville, Tenn., Rosalind Drake of Cottageville, Naoma Gwenn of Clendenin, and Rebecca Faye Welch of Nitro; and grandchildren, Julie and Jordan. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Reamer Gospel Tabernacle in Clendenin with Clarence Deel officiating and American Legion Post No. 61 performing military rites. Burial will be at the Myers Cemetery in Clendenin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Hobert "Monk" Crump Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Edward Taylor, 57, of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away peacefully on September 3, 2010, surrounded by his family after a courageous 3 year battle with gastric cancer. A memorial service will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, September 6, at Baldwin Fairchild in Lake Mary, Fla. There will be an additional viewing prior to the funeral mass, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 7. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the All Souls Chapel located in Sanford on the corner of West 9th and Oak Avenue. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret; daughter, Andrea; son, Grant; and daughter-in-law, Kim, all of Orlando, Fla. Survivors also include brothers, Steve, Rocky, Garry and Jerry Taylor; and sister, Constance Turley, as well as a host of dear relatives and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Deena Taylor. Mark was the director of healthcare markets at Shaw Industries until the time of his death. He spent his life working in the retail and manufacturing of flooring and was a true visionary. Mark lived his life and taught others according to his life philosophy: I will treat others the way I wish to be treated. I will do my best in all endeavors. I will be honest with myself and others. I will be responsible for my decisions and actions. Mark will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Homes and Cemeteries, Oaklawn Chapel, 5000 CR 46A, Sanford, Fla., 32773, telephone 407-322-4263, is in charge of the arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Kathleen O. Valentine Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Hobert "Monk" Crump, 91, of Point Pleasant died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will be in the Beech Hill Cemetery, Southside. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Clifford "Stanley" Elkins Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Elder Kenna E. Lilly, 98, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Terence Joseph McPartland III Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Clifford "Stanley" Elkins, 52, of Spurlockville died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Jerri Laine England Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- John L. Nelson, 75, of Pecks Mill died Sept. 5, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Karen Lynn Norvell Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Jerri Laine England, 56, of Oak Hill died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Denzil Fender Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Harry Lewis Presock Jr., 80, of Alderson, formerly of Latrobe, Pa., died Sept. 4, 2010, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a long illness. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Mary Jo Riffee Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Denzil Fender, 62, of formerly of Chapmanville died Sept. 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. Arrangements are incomplete. Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Gregory Scott Garner Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Mildred Pauline Sneed, 87, of Malden passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living in Fincastle, Va. Mildred was born in Charleston on January 18, 1923, to the late Harry and Nannie O'Conner. She was a retired surgical technician from CAMC and was a charter member of the Georges Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Her husband, David Toot Sneed, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Fonda Batts of Roanoke, Va.; sons, Timothy (Susan) Sneed of Duncan, S.C., and Jim Sneed of Malden; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Pastor Junior Holley officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at the funeral home. The online guestbook for Mrs. Sneed may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Frederick Harrison Songer III Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Gregory Scott Garner, 42, of St. Albans, passed away at home on Friday, September 3, 2010. Born April 14, 1968, he was the son of Carl E. and Phyllis Winfrey Garner. He was a 1986 graduate of St. Albans High School and a graduate of the University of Charleston, attended the West Virginia University School of Law for one year and earned a Masters from Perley Isaac School of Journalism. Greg was employed at Sedgwick in Charleston. He loved doing theatre with the Charleston Light Opera Guild and Kanawha Players. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, a pilot and a real movie Buff. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl O. and Kathryn Garner; and George and Elma Williams. He is survived by his uncles and aunts, Harold and Virginia Winfrey, Bob and Myrtle Winfrey, Norma Smith, Margaret Gore, and Robert Williams; a host of cousins; and his beloved cat, Rumpelteazer Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Charleston Light Opera Guild, 411 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311-1091 Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Danny Ray Gillispie Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Virginia Irene Allen, 75, of Marmet went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic faith. She operated the Marmet Summer Park Program for several years. She goes to join her loving husband of 54 years, Hassell E. Allen, who died on April 18, 2007; granddaughter, Sabrina Lee Anderson; parents, Homer and Venie Browning Workman; sisters, Freda Porter and Phyllis Cochran; and brother, George Workman. Surviving are daughters and their husband, Mary Jane and George Mueller of Louisville, Ky., Debbie and Allen Williamson of Alum Creek, Erma and Johnny Taylor of Clear Creek, Gena and John Dickens of Marmet and Denise and Steven Hill of Cross Lanes; sisters, Sue Vance of Winifrede and Hildred Graley and Eva Harless, both of Marmet; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Our loss is heaven's gain. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Loretta Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Rev. Bennie Blankenship Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Danny Ray Gillispie, 62, of Julian died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, MacCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Brian Keith Hall Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Capt. Michael D. Leach, 62, of Leon died unexpectedly at CAMC General Hospital on September 4, 2010. He was born November 12, 1947, in Mason County, a son to the late Hugh Leach and Betty Jo Robbins Leach. He was a retired Captain for Kanawha River Towing Company and attended the Westley Methodist Church, Flatrock. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; one sister; and his loyal canine companion, Sweetie. He is survived by his loving wife, Mona Leach of Leon; and his children he loved so much, daughter, Amy Leach of Point Pleasant; son, Tony Leach and his wife Gina Wood of Fair Plain; his special friends, Kimberly Towney of Point Pleasant, Paul LeGue of Charleston, Orpha Hager, Neal Hager and Michael Hager, all of Spring Hill; two brothers; and one sister. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery, Flatrock, Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Burial will follow with Terry Gray officiating. There was a private family viewing. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Please visit dealfuneral@suddenlinkmail.com to send condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers, because of his love of animals, the family is requesting donations be made to the Mason County Animal Shelter in memory of Capt. Leach. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Elder Kenna E. Lilly Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Brian Keith Hall, 32, of Julian died September 4, 2010, following an automobile accident. Brian was employed by Hobet Mining and a member of the UMWA. He was an assistant leader of Cub Scout Den 7, Pack 392. He is survived by his son, Blaine Hall of Julian; the love of his life, Katie Hall, also of Julian; his parents, Junior and Brenda Hall of Madison; his brother, Frank Hall and his wife Vonda of Danville; sisters, Tonia Harmon and her husband Johnny Bill, and Krista Hall, both of Madison; his nephews, Brian, Justin, Billy and Travis Harmon and Brandon and Derek Angel; also a host of family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Minnie Lenora Hamilton Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Terence Terry Joseph McPartland III, 58, died comfortably at home on September 1, 2010, after a long illness with his devoted sisters by his side. Terry was born in Teaneck, N.J., on December 19, 1951. He was the son of Terence J. Jr. and Catherine Williamson McPartland. Terry participated in the Community Bridges Program and worked at the Concord Monitor Newspaper for eleven years His greatest joy was spending time with family, participating in many activities, such as fishing, camping, bowling, cooking, and traveling to many interesting places. He also enjoyed creating room layouts. Surviving are his loving sisters, Judith A. Patterson and her husband Dale of Canterbury, N.H., Catherine J. Meo of Scott Depot, and Ann L. Skipper of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wendell J. Butt Funeral Home in Penacook, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local Special Olympics or Alzheimer's Association. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Russell McQueen Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Minnie Lenora Hamilton, 88, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, surrounded by family and friends in Hubbard Hospice House. She was born June 4, 1922, and was a daughter of the late C.T. Thaw and Myrtle Tolley. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownie Hamilton; and sisters, Virginia Thomas and Mary Hamilton Bailey. Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Becky Sayre and her husband, Ray; granddaughters, Tonya Sayre and Shawna Hudson and her husband, Mark; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Conner Hudson; sisters, Melvinia Punch Saunders and Lucille Thomas; and brother, C.T. Tolley Jr. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with Pastor Edison Hager and Pastor Charles Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Tolley Cemetery, Sissonville. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Special thanks go to family, friends, and the HospiceCare staff for their support and comfort during Minnie's illness. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Dana R. Hamrick Sr. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Esther Midkiff, 96, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2010, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Midkiff; son, Billy Midkiff; parents, Charlie and Nora McClure; sisters, Lilly Midkiff, Lota Hartwell and Mavis Dunlap; brothers, Albert, Braxton, Mayward, Forest, Ellison and Booker McClure. She is survived by daughters, Patsy Lowery, Helen (Bill) Lewis of Alum Creek, Mary Ann (Pete) Maurer of Greenville, S.C.; sons, James (Ruth) Midkiff of Alum Creek, and Jerry (Donna) Midkiff of Hamlin; daughter-in-law, Gladys Midkiff of Alum Creek; brothers, Clifford McClure of Sumerco, and Herbert McClure of South Carolina; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top John L. Nelson Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Dana R. Hamrick Sr., 67, of Augusta passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Winchester Medical Center. Born April 22, 1943 in Mollie, he was the son of the late Jesse W. and Bonnie Cash Hamrick. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Dana R. Rusty Hamrick Jr.; four brothers, Jesse Hamrick, Allen Hamrick, Harvey Hersman and Erlus Hersman; and one sister Jeneta Hersman. He worked as a mechanic for Bob Novick Chevrolet in Bridgeton, N.J., and a member of the Romney Moose No. 1371 in Romney. Surviving is his fiancee, Debra Sue McDonald; one son, Donnie M. Kozanecki (Erin) of Warrenton, Va.: two daughters, Michelle McGuigan of Vineland, N.J., and Leslie Cooper (Jay) of Charleston; two brothers, Rodney Braley (Rebecca) of Ovapa, and Denzil Hersman of Strange Creek; three sisters, Betty Chapman (Troxel) of Oak Hill, Alice O'Dell (Larry) of Bomont, and Bonnie Cook (Gary) of Left Hand; six grandchildren, Amber Hamrick, Dustin Cooper, Vicki Cooper, Zachary Kuhn, Samantha Kuhn and Liam Kozanecki. Graveside service will he held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Hamrick Cemetery in Glendon. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shenandoah Oncology, Relay for Life Team, in care of Giffin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 100, Capon Bridge, WV 26711. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hamrick family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Jerry Wayne Hendricks Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Karen Lynn Portz Norvell, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. Karen was a Protestant and homemaker and lived most of her life in Nitro. Surviving are husband, Mike, at home; son, Kevin Norvell (Kelly) of Charleston; daughter, Malinda Green (James) of Nitro; sister, Diane Cunningham of Tennessee; and four grandchildren. Service will be held at noon Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002-20th Street, Nitro, with Pastor Kevin Norvell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Tyler Mt. Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Nitro. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Jerry Wayne Hendricks, 54, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 2:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Nora Lourie Jividen Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- James Corbett Picarella Jr., known affectionately at "J.R.", passed away on September 3, 2010, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Born on October 4, 1958, in Montgomery, W.Va., he was the son of James C. and Patricia Jane Morris Picarella Sr. of Ripley. J. R. graduated from Ripley High School, Class of 1976. He was the owner/CEO of a construction company, Industrial Construction Services Inc. He loved to fish, hunt, golf, ride his motorcycle, collecting knives, playing with his buddy, and most of all, he loved to spend time with his new granddaughter, Emery. He is survived by his wife, Beth Picarella of Holly Springs N.C.; daughter, Meghan Sloan and husband Cory of Garner, N.C.; granddaughter, Emery Sloan; parents, of Ripley; brother, Steven Picarella and wife Terry of Cary, N.C.; sister, Lisa Reed and husband Bryan of Parkersburg; nieces and nephews, Erin, Casey and Ryan Picarella and Victor and T.J. Rollins; and by other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary, N.C. The family will receive friends following the service. A memorial video and online guestbook are available at www.BrownWynneCary.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Harry Lewis Presock Jr. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Nora Lourie Craig Jividen, 79, of Buffalo passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Buffalo, a homemaker, and a Christian. Born August 18, 1931, in Robertsburg, she was the daughter of the late James E. Ece and Thelma E. Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 ½ years, Osler G. Jividen. Survivors include her son, Delmas (Debby) Jividen of Barboursville; her daughter, Arlene (Gary) Tucker of Buffalo; grandchildren, Tim (Kelly) Tucker of Buffalo, Ashley Jividen of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Chris Jividen of Barboursville; great-grandchildren, Dana, Baileigh, and Preston Tucker; step-great-grandchildren, Jon (Amy) George, and James (Nikki) George; and six step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo with the Rev. Wayne Burch and Pastor Sherry Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Memorial Park in Buffalo. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Jividen family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, 2117 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Beulah Angelene Karnes Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Mary Jo Colllins Riffee, 49, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Clear Creek, died Sept. 3, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top Edna Carol Rollins Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
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- Posted: Sunday, Sep 5th, 2010 Paul H. Stewart, formerly of Summersville, passed away on August 30, 2010 at Victoria Manor Assisted Living in Buckhannon. He was a retired coal mining trucker in Nicholas County for many years. He was born September 27, 1921 at Lost Creek, to the late Frank Herman and Frankie O'Dell Stewart. He married Roberta Tinney, who preceded him in death. Also
- Posted: Saturday, Aug 28th, 2010 Bradford Michael Perry, 61, of Tallmansville, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his home. He was born June 18, 1949 in Buckhannon, a son of Richard V. and Ina Lorraine Tenney Perry of Moundsville. On August 10, 1969 he married Deloris Jean "Jeannie" Bosley who survives. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by
- Posted: Sunday, Sep 5th, 2010 Chandler Andrew Oberg, 22 months, of Buckhannon, died Monday, August 30, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born October 26, 2008 in Providence, R.I. a son of Charles Oberg of Buckhannon. In addition to his father he is survived by one sister Cara Jade Oberg of Buckhannon and paternal grandparents David and Amy
- Posted: Saturday, Aug 28th, 2010 Mary Blanche went to be with her Lord on August 25, 2010 at 12:15 a.m. after a short illness. She was residing at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar. Mary Blanche was the daughter of the late W.O. and Alpha Smith Hinkle of Buckhannon. She was born on March 23, 1924 and preceded in death by her sister
- Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010 Gail Bennett, 92, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Mansfield Place in Philippi. She was born August 24, 1918, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late James B. and Nancy Jane Channel Arbogast. She was twice married, first to Harold Marsh and then to the late Perca Bennett who preceded her in death in May, 1969.
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- John L. Nelson John L. Nelson, 75, of Pecks Mill died Sept. 5, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Karen Lynn Norvell Karen Lynn Portz Norvell, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness.
- Obituaries for 09-07-2010 Virginia Irene Allen Rev. Bennie Blankenship Ida Mae Coyner Roger William Craig Hobert "Monk" Crump Clifford "Stanley" Elkins Jerri Laine England Denzil Fender Gregory Scott Garner Danny Ray Gillispie Brian Keith Hall Minnie Lenora Hamilton Dana R. Hamrick Sr. Jerry Wayne Hendricks Nora Lourie Jividen Beulah Angelene Karnes Daniel Kline Keller Helen Mae Kinnaird Joanne Landy Capt. Michael D. Leach Elder Kenna E. Lilly Terence Joseph McPartland III Russell McQueen Esther Midkiff John L. Nelson Karen Lynn Norvell Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr. James Corbett Picarella Jr. Harry Lewis Presock Jr. Mary Jo Riffee Edna Carol Rollins Naomi Evelyn Samples Mildred Pauline Sneed Frederick Harrison Songer III Mark Edward Taylor Kathleen O. Valentine Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Virginia Irene Allen Virginia Irene Allen, 75, of Marmet went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.
- Rev. Bennie Blankenship Rev. Bennie Blankenship, 53, of Kistler died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church, Man. Friends may call from 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the church. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Ida Mae Coyner Ida Mae Jackqueline Jackie Coyner, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2010.
- Mildred Pauline Sneed Mildred Pauline Sneed, 87, of Malden passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living in Fincastle, Va.
- Roger William Craig Roger William Craig, 63, of Merrillville, Ind., formerly of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2010, at VAMC Beckley following a long illness.
- Elder Kenna E. Lilly Elder Kenna E. Lilly, 98, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Terence Joseph McPartland III Terence Terry Joseph McPartland III, 58, died comfortably at home on September 1, 2010, after a long illness with his devoted sisters by his side.
- Hobert "Monk" Crump Hobert "Monk" Crump, 91, of Point Pleasant died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will be in the Beech Hill Cemetery, Southside. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Clifford "Stanley" Elkins Clifford "Stanley" Elkins, 52, of Spurlockville died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Jerri Laine England Jerri Laine England, 56, of Oak Hill died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Denzil Fender Denzil Fender, 62, of formerly of Chapmanville died Sept. 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. Arrangements are incomplete. Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Gregory Scott Garner Gregory Scott Garner, 42, of St. Albans, passed away at home on Friday, September 3, 2010.
- Harry Lewis Presock Jr. Harry Lewis Presock Jr., 80, of Alderson, formerly of Latrobe, Pa., died Sept. 4, 2010, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a long illness. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Mary Jo Riffee Mary Jo Colllins Riffee, 49, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Clear Creek, died Sept. 3, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Edna Carol Rollins Edna Carol Rollins, 73, of Charleston, formerly of Elkview, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, after a long illness.
- Danny Ray Gillispie Danny Ray Gillispie, 62, of Julian died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, MacCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Brian Keith Hall Brian Keith Hall, 32, of Julian died September 4, 2010, following an automobile accident.
- Mark Edward Taylor Edward Taylor, 57, of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away peacefully on September 3, 2010, surrounded by his family after a courageous 3 year battle with gastric cancer.
- Minnie Lenora Hamilton Minnie Lenora Hamilton, 88, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, surrounded by family and friends in Hubbard Hospice House.
- Capt. Michael D. Leach Capt. Michael D. Leach, 62, of Leon died unexpectedly at CAMC General Hospital on September 4, 2010.
- Dana R. Hamrick Sr. Dana R. Hamrick Sr., 67, of Augusta passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Winchester Medical Center.
- Russell McQueen Russell McQueen, 68, of Ashton died Sept. 5, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Amanda. There will be no visitation and service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Esther Midkiff Esther Midkiff, 96, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2010, after a long illness.
- Jerry Wayne Hendricks Jerry Wayne Hendricks, 54, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 2:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Nora Lourie Jividen Nora Lourie Craig Jividen, 79, of Buffalo passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Buffalo, a homemaker, and a Christian.
- Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr. Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr., 63, of Mt. Hope died Sept. 5, 2010. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call from noon until service time Wednesday at the cemetery. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size James Corbett Picarella Jr. James Corbett Picarella Jr., known affectionately at "J.R.", passed away on September 3, 2010, after a brave battle with lung cancer.
- Beulah Angelene Karnes Beulah Angelene Karnes, 84, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from noon until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size Daniel Kline Keller Daniel Kline Keller, 60, of Bluffton, S.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at his home.
- Naomi Evelyn Samples Naomi Evelyn Samples, 86, of Clendenin was born December 23, 1923, and died September 6, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
- Helen Mae Kinnaird Helen Mae Dabney Kinnaird, better known to her family and friends as Punkie, surrendered her life to her Lord and Savior at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Helen was a dear saintly mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.
- Frederick Harrison Songer III Frederick Harrison Freddy Songer III, 37, of South Charleston passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010, at home after a short illness.
- Joanne Landy Joanne Landy, formerly of Stickney, died Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Sherry's Private Home Care in Daniels, following a long illness.
- Kathleen O. Valentine Kathleen O. Valentine, 89, of Vienna died Saturday, September 4, 2010, after a sudden illness.
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- Harry Lewis Presock Jr. Harry Lewis Presock Jr., 80, of Alderson, formerly of Latrobe, Pa., died Sept. 4, 2010, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a long illness. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Elder Kenna E. Lilly Elder Kenna E. Lilly, 98, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Ida Mae Coyner Ida Mae Jackqueline Jackie Coyner, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2010. She grew up in South Charleston and lived in Charleston and Hurricane. In later years she was a resident of Sweetbrier Assisted Living. In her earlier years, she became an R.N., taking her training at St. Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Keith Coyner; parents, Carless and Marie (Julliard) Martin; and brothers, Clyde Godbey and David Martin. Surviving her are a son, James K. Coyner II and his wife Jeanna of St. Albans; grandson, Chris Coyner of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Hullah Carwithen and her husband Ron of Brooksville, Fla.; brothers, Gene Martin and his wife Rosemary of South Charleston and Arthur Martin and his wife Carol of Charleston. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to send a special thanks to Priss, Belva and Tina of Tender Heart Care Home for their excellent care of Jackie. Also, a special thank you is extended to Hospice for their care. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at the funeral home with Pastors Robert Fields and James Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jackie's name should be directed to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536. The family will accept online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Coyner family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Virginia Irene Allen Virginia Irene Allen, 75, of Marmet went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic faith. She operated the Marmet Summer Park Program for several years. She goes to join her loving husband of 54 years, Hassell E. Allen, who died on April 18, 2007; granddaughter, Sabrina Lee Anderson; parents, Homer and Venie Browning Workman; sisters, Freda Porter and Phyllis Cochran; and brother, George Workman. Surviving are daughters and their husband, Mary Jane and George Mueller of Louisville, Ky., Debbie and Allen Williamson of Alum Creek, Erma and Johnny Taylor of Clear Creek, Gena and John Dickens of Marmet and Denise and Steven Hill of Cross Lanes; sisters, Sue Vance of Winifrede and Hildred Graley and Eva Harless, both of Marmet; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Our loss is heaven's gain. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Loretta Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Hobert "Monk" Crump Hobert "Monk" Crump, 91, of Point Pleasant died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will be in the Beech Hill Cemetery, Southside. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- John L. Nelson John L. Nelson, 75, of Pecks Mill died Sept. 5, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Jerri Laine England Jerri Laine England, 56, of Oak Hill died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Mildred Pauline Sneed Mildred Pauline Sneed, 87, of Malden passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living in Fincastle, Va. Mildred was born in Charleston on January 18, 1923, to the late Harry and Nannie O'Conner. She was a retired surgical technician from CAMC and was a charter member of the Georges Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Her husband, David Toot Sneed, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Fonda Batts of Roanoke, Va.; sons, Timothy (Susan) Sneed of Duncan, S.C., and Jim Sneed of Malden; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Pastor Junior Holley officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at the funeral home. The online guestbook for Mrs. Sneed may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Gregory Scott Garner Gregory Scott Garner, 42, of St. Albans, passed away at home on Friday, September 3, 2010. Born April 14, 1968, he was the son of Carl E. and Phyllis Winfrey Garner. He was a 1986 graduate of St. Albans High School and a graduate of the University of Charleston, attended the West Virginia University School of Law for one year and earned a Masters from Perley Isaac School of Journalism. Greg was employed at Sedgwick in Charleston. He loved doing theatre with the Charleston Light Opera Guild and Kanawha Players. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, a pilot and a real movie Buff. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl O. and Kathryn Garner; and George and Elma Williams. He is survived by his uncles and aunts, Harold and Virginia Winfrey, Bob and Myrtle Winfrey, Norma Smith, Margaret Gore, and Robert Williams; a host of cousins; and his beloved cat, Rumpelteazer Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Charleston Light Opera Guild, 411 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311-1091 Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Joanne Landy Joanne Landy, formerly of Stickney, died Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Sherry's Private Home Care in Daniels, following a long illness. She was born in Rivesville, a daughter of the late Walter and Emma Smith. Joanne grew up in Ameagle, and attended Clear Fork High School. She lived most of her life and enjoyed working with many charitable organizations and helping children. Mrs. Landy was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary and VFW. She was a former secretary and treasurer of the Marsh Fork Pee Wee and Midget Football League, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Moe Landy Jr.; and a son, Fredrick; a granddaughter, Shawna; and her brother, Charles R. Smith. She is survived by two sons, Paul Landy of Daniels, and John Landy of Sutton; stepson, Larry Massey of Bridgeport; and a daughter, Mary Ann Jenkins of Sutton; three grandchildren, Joseph, Jodi and Tammy; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 9, at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, with Pastor David Minturn officiating. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to WVU Children's Hospital, Children's Miracle Network, Morgantown, W.Va. Attn: Lora Edgell. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Brian Keith Hall Brian Keith Hall, 32, of Julian died September 4, 2010, following an automobile accident. Brian was employed by Hobet Mining and a member of the UMWA. He was an assistant leader of Cub Scout Den 7, Pack 392. He is survived by his son, Blaine Hall of Julian; the love of his life, Katie Hall, also of Julian; his parents, Junior and Brenda Hall of Madison; his brother, Frank Hall and his wife Vonda of Danville; sisters, Tonia Harmon and her husband Johnny Bill, and Krista Hall, both of Madison; his nephews, Brian, Justin, Billy and Travis Harmon and Brandon and Derek Angel; also a host of family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Russell McQueen Russell McQueen, 68, of Ashton died Sept. 5, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Amanda. There will be no visitation and service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Dana R. Hamrick Sr. Dana R. Hamrick Sr., 67, of Augusta passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Winchester Medical Center. Born April 22, 1943 in Mollie, he was the son of the late Jesse W. and Bonnie Cash Hamrick. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Dana R. Rusty Hamrick Jr.; four brothers, Jesse Hamrick, Allen Hamrick, Harvey Hersman and Erlus Hersman; and one sister Jeneta Hersman. He worked as a mechanic for Bob Novick Chevrolet in Bridgeton, N.J., and a member of the Romney Moose No. 1371 in Romney. Surviving is his fiancee, Debra Sue McDonald; one son, Donnie M. Kozanecki (Erin) of Warrenton, Va.: two daughters, Michelle McGuigan of Vineland, N.J., and Leslie Cooper (Jay) of Charleston; two brothers, Rodney Braley (Rebecca) of Ovapa, and Denzil Hersman of Strange Creek; three sisters, Betty Chapman (Troxel) of Oak Hill, Alice O'Dell (Larry) of Bomont, and Bonnie Cook (Gary) of Left Hand; six grandchildren, Amber Hamrick, Dustin Cooper, Vicki Cooper, Zachary Kuhn, Samantha Kuhn and Liam Kozanecki. Graveside service will he held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Hamrick Cemetery in Glendon. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shenandoah Oncology, Relay for Life Team, in care of Giffin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 100, Capon Bridge, WV 26711. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hamrick family. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr. Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr., 63, of Mt. Hope died Sept. 5, 2010. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call from noon until service time Wednesday at the cemetery. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Nora Lourie Jividen Nora Lourie Craig Jividen, 79, of Buffalo passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Buffalo, a homemaker, and a Christian. Born August 18, 1931, in Robertsburg, she was the daughter of the late James E. Ece and Thelma E. Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 ½ years, Osler G. Jividen. Survivors include her son, Delmas (Debby) Jividen of Barboursville; her daughter, Arlene (Gary) Tucker of Buffalo; grandchildren, Tim (Kelly) Tucker of Buffalo, Ashley Jividen of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Chris Jividen of Barboursville; great-grandchildren, Dana, Baileigh, and Preston Tucker; step-great-grandchildren, Jon (Amy) George, and James (Nikki) George; and six step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo with the Rev. Wayne Burch and Pastor Sherry Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Memorial Park in Buffalo. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Jividen family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, 2117 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Edna Carol Rollins Edna Carol Rollins, 73, of Charleston, formerly of Elkview, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, after a long illness. She was a graduate of Elkview High School and was a former clerk for Kanawha Valley Bank. She loved reading and playing the piano for churches and different gospel quartets. She was a member of North Hills Baptist Church, Sissonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Burdette-Brown; infant brother, Bronson Brown; and sisters, Evelyn Pauley of Kentucky and Emma Louise Bonham of South Carolina. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Billy Lee Rollins of Cross Lanes; son and his wife, Charles W. and Lucinda Cindy Rollins; and sisters, Nola Huffman of Roanoke, Va., and Elizabeth Phillips of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Radcliff officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Online condolences may be sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Daniel Kline Keller Daniel Kline Keller, 60, of Bluffton, S.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at his home. He was born in Charleston, W.Va., on August 2, 1950. He was the son of Claude Keller Jr. and the late Mary Carol Kline Keller. He was a member of the Church of The Cross. He loved West Virginia University sports, golf, tennis and snow skiing. In his earlier years, he was a tennis pro and ski instructor at Snowshoe Ski Resort in West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Bev Osborne-Keller of Bluffton, S.C.; stepdaughter, Jamey Vincent of Baton Rouge, La.; stepson, Chris Cavacini of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; brothers, Punky Keller of Charleston, and Phil Keller of California; sister, Carol Ann Kingston of Wilmington, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2010, at the Church of The Cross, 110 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, S.C. The family requests memorial donations be made to Island Hospice, 300 New River Parkway, Suite 6, Hardeeville, SC 29927. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, S.C., is assisting the family with their arrangements (www.saulsfh.com). Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
- Mark Edward Taylor Edward Taylor, 57, of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away peacefully on September 3, 2010, surrounded by his family after a courageous 3 year battle with gastric cancer. A memorial service will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, September 6, at Baldwin Fairchild in Lake Mary, Fla. There will be an additional viewing prior to the funeral mass, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 7. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the All Souls Chapel located in Sanford on the corner of West 9th and Oak Avenue. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret; daughter, Andrea; son, Grant; and daughter-in-law, Kim, all of Orlando, Fla. Survivors also include brothers, Steve, Rocky, Garry and Jerry Taylor; and sister, Constance Turley, as well as a host of dear relatives and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Deena Taylor. Mark was the director of healthcare markets at Shaw Industries until the time of his death. He spent his life working in the retail and manufacturing of flooring and was a true visionary. Mark lived his life and taught others according to his life philosophy: I will treat others the way I wish to be treated. I will do my best in all endeavors. I will be honest with myself and others. I will be responsible for my decisions and actions. Mark will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Homes and Cemeteries, Oaklawn Chapel, 5000 CR 46A, Sanford, Fla., 32773, telephone 407-322-4263, is in charge of the arrangements. Print | Email | GuestBook | Back to Top | size
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- Clinton F. Murphy Clinton F. Murphy, age 83, of Beckley, West Virginia, died at 7:34 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born August 24, 1926, in Slab Fork, he was the son of the late Fred and Josephine Bailey Murphy. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Glenna Paisley Murphy, his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Lynne living in Budapest, Hungary; grandchildren, Jackie of Whitefish, MT, Sherri of North Fort Myers, FL, Paula of Rumsford, ME, and Ron of Atlanta, GA, and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Murphy is also survived by sisters, Truby Davis of Midway, NC, and Eva Lou Phelps of Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by brothers, Earl Murphy of Galax, VA, and Curtis Murphy of St. Joseph, MO. An uncle, Everett Bailey of Spring Hill, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by two sisters, Virgie Meakin of Arlington, TX, and Elizabeth, who died as an infant. Clinton received Christ as his personal Savior in November 1965. He will be remembered as a man of integrity. Mr. Murphy worked as a maintenance supervisor for Beckley Mining Company and area coal mines in West Virginia and Kentucky. He retired from Cleveland Cliffs Coal Company. A veteran of World War II, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, in memory of Clinton Murphy. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Reverends Wayne Peters, George Smith, and Eric Murphy officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Prosperity, WV. There will be no evening visitation; however, friends may call from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until service time. Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Pallbearers will be Clyde Bare, Russell Cook, Gary Kershner, Tom McKinney, Joel Tilley and Brandon Williams. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, West Virginia.
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- Thelma Marie Coleman Shifflett Baker Thelma Marie Coleman Shifflett Baker, 87, of Slaughterville, OK, formerly of Oak Hill, WV, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Noble Health Care Center in Noble, OK. Born July 17, 1922, at Mossy, WV, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Henry and Essie Pearl Ingram Coleman. She was a charter member of the Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle and a retired seamstress. Thelma moved to Oklahoma five years ago to be near her daughter. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her first husband, Raymond Shifflett, to whom she was married on October 1939, second husband, Ralph Ludell Baker, to whom she was married on June 1966, as well as three brothers, Homer Coleman, Richard Coleman and Thadeus Coleman, and a sister, Daisy Pungen, preceded her in death. Survivors include Nancy Shifflett Plunkett of Slaughterville, OK; a son, Ronald Shifflett of Holcomb, WI; sisters, Carolyn O’Dell and husband, Woodie, of Fayetteville, Dorothy Entsminger of Oak Hill and Mary Treadway and husband, Jimmy, of Lakeland, FL, and a brother, Ray Coleman and wife, Betty, of Navarre, OH. Two sisters-in-law, Catherine Coleman of Fayetteville and Vada Ellison of Scarbro. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Ronnie Plunkett and Jerrilynn Plunkett both of Slaughterville, OK, Will Plunkett of Norman, OK, Karen Cracker and Donna Shifflett both of Wisconsin; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle with Rev. Allen Gallimore officiating. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call at the Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the service hour of 2 p.m. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.
- Audrey Ruth Sturgill CLEAR FORK — Audrey Ruth Sturgill, 79, of Clear Fork, passed away at Bowers Hospice House on Sunday, July 11, 2010. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
- Patricia Joy Eddy Elder Patricia Joy Eddy Elder, age 77, of Farley Branch Road, Cool Ridge, West Virginia, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at her home following a short illness. Born on February 8, 1933, at Gassaway, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Hampton Eddy and Ethel Little Eddy. Mrs. Elder was a homemaker, and was a member of The Church of God of North Carolina. She had made her home at Cool Ridge for nearly 3 years, having been a former resident of Shady Spring. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Donald Wayne Elder, and by a granddaughter, Ceira Elder. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Rev. Harry D. Elder; 2 sons, Ronald Leo Elder and his wife Debra of Nashville, Tennessee; Harry Howard Elder and his wife DeAnna of Smithville, Tennessee; 3 daughters: Sonia Rosemary Huffman of Shady Spring, West Virginia; Diana Lynn Wilson and her husband Scott Paul Wilson of Salisbury, North Carolina; Sheila Kay Walter and her husband Donald of Shady Spring, West Virginia; 3 brothers: Delano Maynard Eddy and his wife Millie of Barberton, Ohio; Hampton O’Dell Eddy and his wife Becky of Green, Ohio; Floyd Delvin Eddy of Orrville, Ohio; 2 sisters: Carolyn Kelly and her husband Chuck of Green, Ohio; Shirlene Cultrona and her husband Bob of Magadore, Ohio; Half brother, Lloyd Eddy and his wife Eula of Chelsea, Michigan, 3 half sisters, Penny Romine of Chelsea, Michigan; Rosie Burkes and her husband Kenny of Dexter, Michigan; Betty Minix of Kentucky; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, West Virginia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Delano Eddy, O’Dell Eddy, Ronald Elder, Harry Elder, Brandon Elder, Chad Michael, Jeremy Elder, and Brandon Walter. Online condolences may be sent to guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, West Virginia.
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- Margaret Johnston Ford LEWISBURG — Margaret Johnston Ford passed away July 9, 2010, at her home in Lewisburg. A private graveside service was Sunday, July 11, at Rosewood Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions should be made to the Family Refuge Center, 117 E. Washington St., Lewisburg, WV 24901. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
- Al Roy Sellers CRAIGSVILLE — Al Roy Sellers, 81, of Craigsville (Nicholas County) passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the White Funeral Home in Craigsville with Father Jerome Rawa officiating. Interment will follow in the West Virginia Memorial Gardens in Calvin. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sheltered Workshop of Nicholas County, PO Box Drawer 730, Craigsville, WV 26205.
- Anna Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Forren LEWISBURG — Anna Elizabeth “Libby” Forren, 87, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, in The Seasons, Lewisburg, after a long illness. Born May 19, 1923, in Mt. Hope, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lynn A. and Wilma Stokes Marlowe Anderson. Mrs. Forren had been a resident of Charlottesville, Va., for 33 years, Staunton, Va., for 11 years and a resident of Lewisburg for several years, member of the Lewisburg Church of Christ and retired as bookkeeper for L.A. Lacy, Inc., and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Walter H. Forren, in 2008. Survivors include daughter, Wilma McMillion and husband, Marshall W., of Lewisburg; son, Marshall Forren and wife, Sue, of Louisa, Va.; sister, Jean Dudley of Fairlea; brother, Lynn H. Anderson of Salem, Va.; four grandchildren, Neil McMillion of Birmingham, Ala., Eddie Forren of Palmyra, Va., Stacy Forren of Louisa, Va., and Douglas Forren of Louisa, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Savannah Forren, Sydney Forren and Emilie Forren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Lewisburg Church of Christ with Evangelist Adam Blaney officiating. Entombment will be in the Greenbrier Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Lewisburg. Friends may call 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea, and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Harlan Wickline, Joe Hayes, Sam Banton, Eddie Forren, Roger Dilley and Ralph Himelrick. Arrangements by Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea, WV.
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- Emory Joe Glover Sr. HOLLYWOOD — Emory Joe Glover, Sr., 78 of Hollywood, WV, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, at his home following a long illness. Mr. Glover was born at Hollywood, WV, October 20, 1931, a son of the late Samuel Glenn and Blanche King Glover. He was a retired carpenter and millwright with over 35 years service with Local # 90 Carpenter and Millwright Union in Evansville, Ind., a veteran of the Korean War having served with the 2nd Indianhead Division 2nd Battalion 38th Infantry Regiment H Company Regular Army, a member of the VFW Post at Evansville, Ind., a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a recipient of the Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. Mr. Glover was preceded in death by a son, Emory Joe Glover, Jr.; 3 sisters, Ruby Ferguson, Glenna Feury and Frances South; 3 brothers, Pete, Bailes and Bob Glover. Surviving are his wife, Wilda K. Bailes Glover of Hollywood; a daughter, Carol Glover Isaacs and her husband, John, of Boonville, Ind.; 2 sons, Roger Tompkins and his wife, Terri, of Evansville, Ind., and Sam Caperton and his wife, Vicki, of Union; 2 stepchildren, Barbara Hughes and her husband, Benny, of Hollywood, Mark Henson and his companion, Ellen, of White Sulphur Springs; 14 grandchildren, Traci Williams and her husband, Adam, Emory Joe Glover, III, Jessica Slocum, Katie Glover, Derek Tompkins, Holly Tompkins, Layne Tompkins, Timmy Hughes, Abigail Hughes, Courtney Blake, Mindy Voegel, Brian Isaacs, Brad Sartore and Jason Sartore; 3 great-grandchildren; Gabe Sartore, Kiersten Slocum and Elijah Slocum; a brother, Jack Glover and his wife, Pat, of Evansville, Ind.; 2 sisters, Margie Wickline and her husband, Herndon, of Union and Irene Hancock of Lewisburg; 2 sisters-in-law, Linda Glover of Evansville, Ind., and Joyce Glover of Gap Mills. Numerous nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Groves Funeral Home Chapel in Union with the Rev. Don Trent officiating. Burial will follow in the Hollywood Cemetery at Hollywood. Friends may call at the Groves Funeral Home in Union from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the West Virginia Honor Guard, Peterstown American Legion Post 145, Narrows American Legion Post 68, Pembroke American Legion Post 311 and Narrows VFW Post 6000. Groves Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements.
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- PETERSTOWN — James Manos, age 87, of Peterstown, passed away Saturday September 4, 2010 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, W.Va.
- RICHLANDS, Va. — Roger Dale Billips, age 61, of Richlands, Va., died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his home.
- RICHLANDS, Va. — Mrs. Virginia Ruth Conley, age 82, of Richlands, Va., passed away Monday, September 06, 2010 in a Richlands, Va. hospital following a brief illness.
- EGGLESTON, Va. — Arvil (Bill) Lee Warner, 91, of Eggleston, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem, Va.
- NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. — Winnie Mae Sawyers Case, age 92, of the Stoney Ridge community in North Tazewell, Va., passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at her home.
- PRINCETON — Clarence Allen Pritchett, 48, of 412 Oliver Ave. in Princeton, died Sunday, September 5, 2010, at the home of his sister in Boonville, N.C.
- BLUEFIELD, Va. — Reese T. Farmer, 90, of Bluefield, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Westwood Health Care Center.
- NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. — Billie Agnew Ledford, age 82, of North Tazewell, Va., died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va.
- WELCH — Marie Rotenberry, age 85, of the Golden Harvest Center, Welch Community Hospital, formerly of Keystone, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, September 4, 2010 at the Golden Harvest Unit after a long illness.
- NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. — Harriett Louise Spurgeon, age 92, of North Tazewell, Va., passed this life to a better home, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell, Va.
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- Garnette Helen Kniceley Garnette Helen Wilkinson Kniceley, of Flatwoods, passed away peacefully on Aug 24, 2010. She was born in Nitro, WV a daughter of the late Rev. Guy D. and Alemeda Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claris O. Kniceley. Mrs. Kniceley was a Methodist by faith. Upon her request, there were no services. She was laid to rest beside her husband Claris in Morrison Ridge Cemetery near Sutton, WV on Aug. 26, 2010. Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of the arrangements.
- Charles William Carr Charles William Carr, 67, of Rosedale died August 21. 2010 at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born July 29. 1943 in Braxton County a son of the late Riley and Ruby Jarvis Carr. He was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator. He was a Protestant. Surviving; wife, Vivian Goodrich Carr; son, Bobby Dale Carr of Gassaway; grandchildren, Ashley Carr, Justin Carr, Caleb Carr, Cheyenne Carr, Montanna Carr and Alexandra Carr. Service was 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Gene Miller officiating. Burial was in the Rosedale Community Cemetery. Friends called two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
- David Joseph Hart David Joseph Hart, 27, of Sutton died August 27, 2010, from injuries received from a motorcycle accident. He was born March 30, 1983, in Buckhannon. David was a heavy equipment operator and he loved to hunt, fish, and ride motorcycles. He attended the Little Otter United Methodist Church. David is survived by daughter, Erica Faith Hart of Sutton; mother and stepfather, Cathy and Larry Grogg of Sutton; father and stepmother, Robert W. and Jeannie Hart of Sutton; brother, Bobby Hart and wife Ashley of Summersville; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Vicky Cawthon of Frametown; paternal grandparents, Revelea and Jim Lemon of Gassaway and Wes and Ann Ables of South Carolina; stepgrandmother, Norris Dean of Sutton; stepsisters, Shannon Triplett and husband Robb of Sutton, Tammy Birchard of Lake City, Fla., and Kara Conley and husband Barry of Burnsville; stepbrothers, Joe Grogg of Sutton and Tim Crites and wife Virginia of Little Birch; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Linda Cawthon; and paternal grandfather, Herbert David Hart. A private memorial service for the family will be held Monday, August 30, at Gassaway Baptist Church followed by a visitation for friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Erica Faith Hart Trust Fund, in care of the Bank of Gassaway, P.O. Box 40, Gassaway, WV 26624. Arrangements are by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
- Clyde Burl Westfall, Sr. Clyde Burl Westfall, Sr., 90, of Sutton went home to be with the Lord August 23, 2010. Burl was born on November 8, 1919 in Nicholas County to the late Oley Lee and Sarah Alice Baughman Westfall. He was a Coalminer, Logger, and worked for FMC Corporation. Burl was a Methodist by faith and attended Polemic Run Baptist Church. He served his country during WW II in the U. S. Army. Burl is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Mae Ellen Conner Westfall, brothers; Ray, Lee Paul and troy, his Sisters; Ruby and Nettie. Surviving him are son; Clyde Burl “Sonny” Westfall, Jr. and wife Barbara of Durham, N. C., Daughters; Patsy Rose and husband Vernon and Alice Mae Smallwood and husband Donald all of Sutton, Carol Sue Slaton of Rogersville, AL., Florence “Topsy” Scarberry of Nitro, WV and Tiffany Westfall of Charleston, WV. also his sister; Nydda Jean Miller of Bradenton, FL. and 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Polemic Run Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hoover officiating. Burial with Military Graveside Rite by American Legion Post #33 followed in the Tinney Cemetery near Sutton, WV. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. Online condolences can be set to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com
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- Orvie Payne Memorial Services will be held for Orvie Payne, who went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends are welcome to come and share in remembering Orvie. Services will be conducted by Rev. Russell Shaw at Poplar Ridge Community Church on September 5th at 1:00
- Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff, 65, of Burnsville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Weston: daughter of the late Fred Manley and Margie (Willis) Manley. On May 10, 1985, she married Dick Graff, who survives. In addition to her husband Mrs. Graff is survived by two daughters Leslie Sprouse (Danny) of Jane Lew, and Julie Austin (Scott) of Grafton, and two step sons Rich Graff (Linda) of Burnsville and Nick Graff (Michelle) of Walkersville. In addition to her children she is survived by five grandchildren Jalen Sprouse, Marlie Sprouse, Sophia Austin, Chance Graff and Eddie Posey. Mrs. Graff is also survived by one brother Fred Manley, Jr. of Ravenswood, and two sisters Shirley Clifford (Jim) of Centerville, OH, and Carol Fulks (Mike) of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Graff was the cashier and general manager of Graff Auction Services of Burnsville. She was a member of St. Mathew United Methodist Church of Weston. Mrs. Graff worked at many different endeavors over her lifetime. She was a secretary for Louie Craig, worked in record keeping for Dr. Trefz at General Hospital in Weston, Manley Clothing Store, Switchboard operator for the Weston State Hospital and Counselor for Appalachian Mental Health of Weston. Family received friends at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 North Main Avenue Weston on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jonathan Nettle officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Mathew United Methodist church: 120 E. 3rd Street, Weston, WV 26452 or Hospice Care Corporation: Rt. 1 Box 43 C, Burnsville, WV 26335 in memory of Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at hardman-palettifuneralhomecom Harman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff.
- James Lee “Sonny” Conrad James Lee “Sonny” Conrad, 94, of Crawford, WV passed away Wednesday, Aug., 25, 2010 at his home and in the care of Hospice after a short illness. Sonny was born on May 7, 1916 in Napier, WV a son of the late Boyd and Artie M. Wine Conrad. He was retired from the WV Department of Highways and a member of the Orlando Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Virginia Pearl Horner Conrad. Also preceding him in death are two grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Sonny is survived by his children; Sharon Hayhurst, Billy (Barbara) Conrad, Boyd (Nancy) Conrad, Sue (Rich) Mealey, Brenda (Gary) Hall, Bobby (Vicky) Conrad. Thirteen Grandchildren, Fifteen Great-Grandchildren and Two Great-Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Lou Young of Leivasy, WV, Rosa Sisk of Weston, WV, Reba Ratliff of Orlando, WV and Nancy Singleton of Orlando. One brother, Roy “Budge” Conrad. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV with Rev. Lonnie Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV. Friends called from 6-9:00 PM Friday evening and from 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Alta Glenn Long Jr. Alta Glenn Long Jr., 66, of Gassaway, died August 27, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston. He was born August 11, 1944 at Ansted, WV a son of the late Alta G. and Roberta Lillian McCallister Long In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by son, Douglas S. Long. He was the marketing director for Go Mart Corporation for 33 years. He was a member of the National Association of Conveniences Stores and completed the Financial Management Institute in 1983. West Virginia Lottery recognized him for his time, dedication and understanding service and was a member of the Lottery Retailer Advisory Board. He completed the Food Industry Management Program at Cornell University in 1984. He was a member of the Hillbilly Players performing in a variety of productions. He was a Methodist. He is survived by sisters, Judith Carol Isaacs of Charleston and Debra Margaret Ward of Redding, CA; brother, James Robert Long of Gassaway; nephew, Dean Ward of Redding, CA; nieces, Stephanie Bridgett of Redding, CA, Amy Jo Malleo of Surprise, AZ and Bobbie Lynn Lopez of Danese, WV. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2 at the Gassaway United Methodist Church with Rev. Harley D. Scalf officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to: Landmark Studio for the Arts, P.O. Box 74, Sutton, WV 26601
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- Edna Carol Rollins, 73, of Charleston, formerly of Elkview, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, after a long illness. She was a graduate of Elkview High School and was a former clerk for Kanawha Valley Bank. She loved reading and playing the piano for churches and different gospel quartets. She was a member of North Hills Baptist Church, Sissonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Burdette-Brown; infant brother, Bronson Brown; and sisters, Evelyn Pauley of Kentucky and Emma Louise Bonham of South Carolina. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Billy Lee Rollins of Cross Lanes; son and his wife, Charles W. and Lucinda Cindy Rollins; and sisters, Nola Huffman of Roanoke, Va., and Elizabeth Phillips of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Radcliff officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Online condolences may be sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements. Print
- Russell McQueen, 68, of Ashton died Sept. 5, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Amanda. There will be no visitation and service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Print
- Rev. Bennie Blankenship, 53, of Kistler died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church, Man. Friends may call from 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the church. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, is in charge of arrangements. Print
- Joanne Landy, formerly of Stickney, died Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Sherry's Private Home Care in Daniels, following a long illness. She was born in Rivesville, a daughter of the late Walter and Emma Smith. Joanne grew up in Ameagle, and attended Clear Fork High School. She lived most of her life and enjoyed working with many charitable organizations and helping children. Mrs. Landy was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary and VFW. She was a former secretary and treasurer of the Marsh Fork Pee Wee and Midget Football League, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Moe Landy Jr.; and a son, Fredrick; a granddaughter, Shawna; and her brother, Charles R. Smith. She is survived by two sons, Paul Landy of Daniels, and John Landy of Sutton; stepson, Larry Massey of Bridgeport; and a daughter, Mary Ann Jenkins of Sutton; three grandchildren, Joseph, Jodi and Tammy; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 9, at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, with Pastor David Minturn officiating. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to WVU Children's Hospital, Children's Miracle Network, Morgantown, W.Va. Attn: Lora Edgell. Print
- Ida Mae Jackqueline Jackie Coyner, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2010. She grew up in South Charleston and lived in Charleston and Hurricane. In later years she was a resident of Sweetbrier Assisted Living. In her earlier years, she became an R.N., taking her training at St. Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Keith Coyner; parents, Carless and Marie (Julliard) Martin; and brothers, Clyde Godbey and David Martin. Surviving her are a son, James K. Coyner II and his wife Jeanna of St. Albans; grandson, Chris Coyner of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Hullah Carwithen and her husband Ron of Brooksville, Fla.; brothers, Gene Martin and his wife Rosemary of South Charleston and Arthur Martin and his wife Carol of Charleston. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to send a special thanks to Priss, Belva and Tina of Tender Heart Care Home for their excellent care of Jackie. Also, a special thank you is extended to Hospice for their care. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at the funeral home with Pastors Robert Fields and James Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jackie's name should be directed to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536. The family will accept online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Coyner family. Print
- Ronnie Eugene Pack Sr., 63, of Mt. Hope died Sept. 5, 2010. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call from noon until service time Wednesday at the cemetery. Print
- Roger William Craig, 63, of Merrillville, Ind., formerly of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2010, at VAMC Beckley following a long illness. Roger, a Vietnam Army veteran, was a member of both the American Legion and VFW in Indiana, and attended the First Reformed Christian Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Earl and Ruby White Craig. Survivors include his sons, Roger William Craig Jr., and Brian Jennings Craig, both of Merrillville, Ind.; daughter, Christine Marie Craig of Merrillville, Ind.; brother, Richard Craig of Sissonville; sisters, Rita Ellen Kittner of Orange, Texas, Regina Carol Hayes of Clarkesville, Tenn., Rosalind Drake of Cottageville, Naoma Gwenn of Clendenin, and Rebecca Faye Welch of Nitro; and grandchildren, Julie and Jordan. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Reamer Gospel Tabernacle in Clendenin with Clarence Deel officiating and American Legion Post No. 61 performing military rites. Burial will be at the Myers Cemetery in Clendenin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com. Print
- Edward Taylor, 57, of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away peacefully on September 3, 2010, surrounded by his family after a courageous 3 year battle with gastric cancer. A memorial service will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, September 6, at Baldwin Fairchild in Lake Mary, Fla. There will be an additional viewing prior to the funeral mass, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 7. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the All Souls Chapel located in Sanford on the corner of West 9th and Oak Avenue. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret; daughter, Andrea; son, Grant; and daughter-in-law, Kim, all of Orlando, Fla. Survivors also include brothers, Steve, Rocky, Garry and Jerry Taylor; and sister, Constance Turley, as well as a host of dear relatives and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Deena Taylor. Mark was the director of healthcare markets at Shaw Industries until the time of his death. He spent his life working in the retail and manufacturing of flooring and was a true visionary. Mark lived his life and taught others according to his life philosophy: I will treat others the way I wish to be treated. I will do my best in all endeavors. I will be honest with myself and others. I will be responsible for my decisions and actions. Mark will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Homes and Cemeteries, Oaklawn Chapel, 5000 CR 46A, Sanford, Fla., 32773, telephone 407-322-4263, is in charge of the arrangements. Print
- Hobert "Monk" Crump, 91, of Point Pleasant died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will be in the Beech Hill Cemetery, Southside. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Print
- Elder Kenna E. Lilly, 98, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Print
- Clifford "Stanley" Elkins, 52, of Spurlockville died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the funeral home. Print
- John L. Nelson, 75, of Pecks Mill died Sept. 5, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Print
- Jerri Laine England, 56, of Oak Hill died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Print
- Harry Lewis Presock Jr., 80, of Alderson, formerly of Latrobe, Pa., died Sept. 4, 2010, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a long illness. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, is in charge of arrangements. Print
- Denzil Fender, 62, of formerly of Chapmanville died Sept. 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. Arrangements are incomplete. Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements. Print
- Mildred Pauline Sneed, 87, of Malden passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living in Fincastle, Va. Mildred was born in Charleston on January 18, 1923, to the late Harry and Nannie O'Conner. She was a retired surgical technician from CAMC and was a charter member of the Georges Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Her husband, David Toot Sneed, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Fonda Batts of Roanoke, Va.; sons, Timothy (Susan) Sneed of Duncan, S.C., and Jim Sneed of Malden; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Pastor Junior Holley officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at the funeral home. The online guestbook for Mrs. Sneed may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com. Print
- Gregory Scott Garner, 42, of St. Albans, passed away at home on Friday, September 3, 2010. Born April 14, 1968, he was the son of Carl E. and Phyllis Winfrey Garner. He was a 1986 graduate of St. Albans High School and a graduate of the University of Charleston, attended the West Virginia University School of Law for one year and earned a Masters from Perley Isaac School of Journalism. Greg was employed at Sedgwick in Charleston. He loved doing theatre with the Charleston Light Opera Guild and Kanawha Players. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, a pilot and a real movie Buff. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl O. and Kathryn Garner; and George and Elma Williams. He is survived by his uncles and aunts, Harold and Virginia Winfrey, Bob and Myrtle Winfrey, Norma Smith, Margaret Gore, and Robert Williams; a host of cousins; and his beloved cat, Rumpelteazer Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Charleston Light Opera Guild, 411 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311-1091 Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements. Print
- Virginia Irene Allen, 75, of Marmet went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic faith. She operated the Marmet Summer Park Program for several years. She goes to join her loving husband of 54 years, Hassell E. Allen, who died on April 18, 2007; granddaughter, Sabrina Lee Anderson; parents, Homer and Venie Browning Workman; sisters, Freda Porter and Phyllis Cochran; and brother, George Workman. Surviving are daughters and their husband, Mary Jane and George Mueller of Louisville, Ky., Debbie and Allen Williamson of Alum Creek, Erma and Johnny Taylor of Clear Creek, Gena and John Dickens of Marmet and Denise and Steven Hill of Cross Lanes; sisters, Sue Vance of Winifrede and Hildred Graley and Eva Harless, both of Marmet; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Our loss is heaven's gain. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Loretta Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Print
- Danny Ray Gillispie, 62, of Julian died Sept. 4, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, MacCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Print
- Capt. Michael D. Leach, 62, of Leon died unexpectedly at CAMC General Hospital on September 4, 2010. He was born November 12, 1947, in Mason County, a son to the late Hugh Leach and Betty Jo Robbins Leach. He was a retired Captain for Kanawha River Towing Company and attended the Westley Methodist Church, Flatrock. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; one sister; and his loyal canine companion, Sweetie. He is survived by his loving wife, Mona Leach of Leon; and his children he loved so much, daughter, Amy Leach of Point Pleasant; son, Tony Leach and his wife Gina Wood of Fair Plain; his special friends, Kimberly Towney of Point Pleasant, Paul LeGue of Charleston, Orpha Hager, Neal Hager and Michael Hager, all of Spring Hill; two brothers; and one sister. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery, Flatrock, Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Burial will follow with Terry Gray officiating. There was a private family viewing. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Please visit dealfuneral@suddenlinkmail.com to send condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers, because of his love of animals, the family is requesting donations be made to the Mason County Animal Shelter in memory of Capt. Leach. Print
- Brian Keith Hall, 32, of Julian died September 4, 2010, following an automobile accident. Brian was employed by Hobet Mining and a member of the UMWA. He was an assistant leader of Cub Scout Den 7, Pack 392. He is survived by his son, Blaine Hall of Julian; the love of his life, Katie Hall, also of Julian; his parents, Junior and Brenda Hall of Madison; his brother, Frank Hall and his wife Vonda of Danville; sisters, Tonia Harmon and her husband Johnny Bill, and Krista Hall, both of Madison; his nephews, Brian, Justin, Billy and Travis Harmon and Brandon and Derek Angel; also a host of family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com. Print
- Terence Terry Joseph McPartland III, 58, died comfortably at home on September 1, 2010, after a long illness with his devoted sisters by his side. Terry was born in Teaneck, N.J., on December 19, 1951. He was the son of Terence J. Jr. and Catherine Williamson McPartland. Terry participated in the Community Bridges Program and worked at the Concord Monitor Newspaper for eleven years His greatest joy was spending time with family, participating in many activities, such as fishing, camping, bowling, cooking, and traveling to many interesting places. He also enjoyed creating room layouts. Surviving are his loving sisters, Judith A. Patterson and her husband Dale of Canterbury, N.H., Catherine J. Meo of Scott Depot, and Ann L. Skipper of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wendell J. Butt Funeral Home in Penacook, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local Special Olympics or Alzheimer's Association. Print
- Minnie Lenora Hamilton, 88, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2010, surrounded by family and friends in Hubbard Hospice House. She was born June 4, 1922, and was a daughter of the late C.T. Thaw and Myrtle Tolley. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownie Hamilton; and sisters, Virginia Thomas and Mary Hamilton Bailey. Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Becky Sayre and her husband, Ray; granddaughters, Tonya Sayre and Shawna Hudson and her husband, Mark; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Conner Hudson; sisters, Melvinia Punch Saunders and Lucille Thomas; and brother, C.T. Tolley Jr. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with Pastor Edison Hager and Pastor Charles Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Tolley Cemetery, Sissonville. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Special thanks go to family, friends, and the HospiceCare staff for their support and comfort during Minnie's illness. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com. Print
- Esther Midkiff, 96, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2010, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Midkiff; son, Billy Midkiff; parents, Charlie and Nora McClure; sisters, Lilly Midkiff, Lota Hartwell and Mavis Dunlap; brothers, Albert, Braxton, Mayward, Forest, Ellison and Booker McClure. She is survived by daughters, Patsy Lowery, Helen (Bill) Lewis of Alum Creek, Mary Ann (Pete) Maurer of Greenville, S.C.; sons, James (Ruth) Midkiff of Alum Creek, and Jerry (Donna) Midkiff of Hamlin; daughter-in-law, Gladys Midkiff of Alum Creek; brothers, Clifford McClure of Sumerco, and Herbert McClure of South Carolina; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Print
- Dana R. Hamrick Sr., 67, of Augusta passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Winchester Medical Center. Born April 22, 1943 in Mollie, he was the son of the late Jesse W. and Bonnie Cash Hamrick. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Dana R. Rusty Hamrick Jr.; four brothers, Jesse Hamrick, Allen Hamrick, Harvey Hersman and Erlus Hersman; and one sister Jeneta Hersman. He worked as a mechanic for Bob Novick Chevrolet in Bridgeton, N.J., and a member of the Romney Moose No. 1371 in Romney. Surviving is his fiancee, Debra Sue McDonald; one son, Donnie M. Kozanecki (Erin) of Warrenton, Va.: two daughters, Michelle McGuigan of Vineland, N.J., and Leslie Cooper (Jay) of Charleston; two brothers, Rodney Braley (Rebecca) of Ovapa, and Denzil Hersman of Strange Creek; three sisters, Betty Chapman (Troxel) of Oak Hill, Alice O'Dell (Larry) of Bomont, and Bonnie Cook (Gary) of Left Hand; six grandchildren, Amber Hamrick, Dustin Cooper, Vicki Cooper, Zachary Kuhn, Samantha Kuhn and Liam Kozanecki. Graveside service will he held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Hamrick Cemetery in Glendon. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shenandoah Oncology, Relay for Life Team, in care of Giffin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 100, Capon Bridge, WV 26711. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hamrick family. Print
- Karen Lynn Portz Norvell, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. Karen was a Protestant and homemaker and lived most of her life in Nitro. Surviving are husband, Mike, at home; son, Kevin Norvell (Kelly) of Charleston; daughter, Malinda Green (James) of Nitro; sister, Diane Cunningham of Tennessee; and four grandchildren. Service will be held at noon Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002-20th Street, Nitro, with Pastor Kevin Norvell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Tyler Mt. Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Nitro. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements. Print
- Jerry Wayne Hendricks, 54, of Beckley died Sept. 5, 2010. Service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 2:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Print
- James Corbett Picarella Jr., known affectionately at "J.R.", passed away on September 3, 2010, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Born on October 4, 1958, in Montgomery, W.Va., he was the son of James C. and Patricia Jane Morris Picarella Sr. of Ripley. J. R. graduated from Ripley High School, Class of 1976. He was the owner/CEO of a construction company, Industrial Construction Services Inc. He loved to fish, hunt, golf, ride his motorcycle, collecting knives, playing with his buddy, and most of all, he loved to spend time with his new granddaughter, Emery. He is survived by his wife, Beth Picarella of Holly Springs N.C.; daughter, Meghan Sloan and husband Cory of Garner, N.C.; granddaughter, Emery Sloan; parents, of Ripley; brother, Steven Picarella and wife Terry of Cary, N.C.; sister, Lisa Reed and husband Bryan of Parkersburg; nieces and nephews, Erin, Casey and Ryan Picarella and Victor and T.J. Rollins; and by other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary, N.C. The family will receive friends following the service. A memorial video and online guestbook are available at www.BrownWynneCary.com. Print
- Nora Lourie Craig Jividen, 79, of Buffalo passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Buffalo, a homemaker, and a Christian. Born August 18, 1931, in Robertsburg, she was the daughter of the late James E. Ece and Thelma E. Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 ½ years, Osler G. Jividen. Survivors include her son, Delmas (Debby) Jividen of Barboursville; her daughter, Arlene (Gary) Tucker of Buffalo; grandchildren, Tim (Kelly) Tucker of Buffalo, Ashley Jividen of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Chris Jividen of Barboursville; great-grandchildren, Dana, Baileigh, and Preston Tucker; step-great-grandchildren, Jon (Amy) George, and James (Nikki) George; and six step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo with the Rev. Wayne Burch and Pastor Sherry Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Memorial Park in Buffalo. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Jividen family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, 2117 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements. Print
- Mary Jo Colllins Riffee, 49, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Clear Creek, died Sept. 3, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. Print
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- Michael Sims “Trapper” Harvey, 35, of Oakland, Md., died Monday, July 26
- David Curtis Alt, 53, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 21
- Evelyn Darlene (Kohne) Dolly Fitzwater, 64, of Moorefield, died Tuesday, Aug. 24
- Fannie Virginia Aronhalt, 90, of Mount Storm, died Saturday, Aug. 14
- Harold Allen Bible, 64, of Arthur, died Sunday, July 25
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- JOHN NELSON LAKE , W.Va. — Mr. John L. Nelson, 75, of Lake, was born August 21, 1935, at Yolyn a son of the late Elza and Leva Baisden Nelson. He departed this life Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Logan Region... 1 hr 45 mins ago | 0 | 0 |
- _summary"> KISTLER, W.Va. — Rev. Bennie Blankenship, 53, of Kistler, died Saturday, September 4, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home of Man is in charge of the arrangements.
- DENZIL FENDER HUNTINGTON , W.Va. — Mr. Denzil Fender, 62, formerly of Chapmanville, died Sunday, September 5, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in ... 1 hr 46 mins ago | 0 | 0 |
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- REBECCA HAMPTON VERDUNVILLE , W.Va. — Rebecca Hampton, 87, of Verdunville, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010, at Trinity Healthcare Services in Williamson. Arrangements are incomplete. James Funeral Home of ... 1 hr 54 mins ago | 0 | 0 |
- _summary"> HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Mrs. Kathy Mae Moore, 48, of Huntington, departed this life Thursday, September 2, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born May 24, 1962, in Logan, she was a daughter of the late...
- HENRY ADKINS WAYNE , W.Va. — Henry Adkins, 72, of Wayne, who was led to the Lord by Jerry and Joe Trautwein in the spring of this year, joined Him Friday, September 3, 2010, at Huntington Health and Rehabilit... 1 day 4 hrs ago | 0 | 1 |
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- REBECCA ELY ETHEL , W.Va. — Mrs. Rebecca Lynn McCloud Ely, 60, of Ethel, was born October 24, 1949, at Lake, a daughter of the late Chester and Dixie Burgess Jeffrey. She departed this life on Friday, Septem... 1 day 4 hrs ago | 0 | 1 |
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- _summary"> LOGAN, W.Va. — Billie Jewell Mills, 81, of Logan, died Saturday, September 4, 2010. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 5, at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Freeman Funeral ...
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- _summary"> LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dorothy “Dotte” Hanley, 86, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of West Logan, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010, in her sleep.. Born November 18, 1923, in Logan, she was a daught...
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- _summary"> OMAR, W.Va. — Denvis Williams, 56, of Omar, died Saturday, September 4, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete. Honaker Funeral Home of Logan is in charge of the arrangements.
Madison Coal Valley News
- Dorthy Eleen Cook Dorothy Eleen Cook, 83, of Madison passed away on August 16, 2010 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane. She was born September 5, 1926 and was a daughter of the late, Kiefe... 13 days ago | 0 | 2 |
- Leonra Adkins Leonra Adkins passed away July 9, 2010. Per her wishes, a graveside service was held Sunday afternoon, July 11, 2010, in the Pineview Cemetery in Orgas. Clergy was Dr. Linda With... 1 month ago | 0 | 3 |
- Christopher Todd Ryan Christopher Todd “Chris” Ryan, 41, of Danville passed away Sunday evening, July 25, 2010, in an accidental drowning. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, the Rev. Ji... 1 month ago | 0 | 4 |
- Thomas Clay Mitchell Thomas Clay Mitchell, 31, of Danville died July 17, 2010. Service was held Tuesday, July 20, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial followed at Stanley Cemetery, Mud River.... 1 month ago | 0 | 5 |
- Bill Wallace Bill Wallace, 90 years, 8 months, was born in Stark, Boone County, WV, died June 7, 2010. He spent most of his life in or near the Army having enlisted in 1937 near the time his twin ... 1 month ago | 0 | 5 |
- Sen. Robert C. Byrd On Monday, June 28, 2010, Senator Robert C. Byrd, 92, of West Virginia passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Erma O. Byrd; loving father of Mona Carol Fatemi and ... 2 months ago | 0 | 4 |
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- John Ellsworth McDowell, of Deltona, Fla., died Saturday (Aug. 28, 2010). John was born in Brady on April 8, 1928, the son of the late Samuel William and the late Gwenvyl Davies McDowell.
- Millard Henry Villers, 76, of Burton, passed away Friday (Sept. 3, 2010) at his residence. He was born Aug. 26, 1934 at Drakes Run, Mannington, a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Martha Jane Efaw Villers.
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- Martin Turnbull Allan Jr., 79, of Monumental Community, Fairmont, passed away Thursday (Sept. 2, 2010) at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born in Fairmont on July 15, 1931, a son of the late Martin Turnbull Allan Sr. and Doris Love (Parrish) Allan.
- Virgil Roman Vingle, 90, passed away Saturday (Aug. 28, 2010). Virgil was born June 4, 1920, a World War II veteran who served with the Marines.
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- Betty L. Summers Betty L. (Perkey) Summers, age 83, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of West Virginia and Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 4:15 a.m. from cancer and other illnesses at Mercy Hospice. She born on March 25, 1927, daughter of Noah Bryan and Wilma Pearl (Clark) Perkey. She was preceded in death by son, James M. Summers: sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Daril Stalnaker; brother, James Alan Perkey; nephew, Thomas Spotnitz and ex-husband, Maple H. Summers. Surviving are fiancé, Tressler Hardin of Lenoir City, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Weaver of Tellico Village, TN; daughter, Sharon Williams of Weston; six grandchildren, David Weaver of Chantilly, VA, Jim (Darcy) Weaver of Tellico Village, TN, Heath (Tracy) Summers and Kirk (Teresa) Summers of Buckhannon, Jill (Mike) Shaffer of Aurora, CO, and Jeff (Kim) Williams of Jane Lew; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Murray and Madeline Spotnitz of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Elbert Perkey of Mansfield, TX; sister-in-law, Marlene Perkey of Weston; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Summers was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was an active church member as long as her health permitted having last served a two year term as President of the United Methodist Women at the Springboro United Methodist Church in Ohio. A native of Lewis County and a graduate of Weston High School in Weston; she was employed by NL Basin Surveys and later retired from Union Drilling, Inc. (oil and gas industries). In Ohio, she was employed at Kettering Medical Center until her resignation due to ill health in 1998. She had served as a 4-H Leader for 7 years, President of 4-H Leaders Association, President of Home Demonstration Club in both Lewis and Upshur County also, served as County Vice President in both counties, President of Desk and Derrick Club (organization for women employed in the Oil & Gas industry), member of Fred Brooks Garden Club, ten year member and president of Buckhannon Business and Professional Womens Club who honored her as "Woman of the Year" in 1984. During her tenure she won the honor of being selected as 1st Place President in the State. She also served as State BPW Convention Chairman held in Charleston, WV as well as Upshur County BPW District chairman and was awarded recognition for excellence and Traveling Nike as Outstanding District. She had served as State BPW Recording Secretary and State Second Vice President prior to moving to Ohio.
- Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff, 65, of Burnsville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010, at 11:45 a.m. at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Weston; daughter of the late Fred Manley and Margie (Willis) Manley. On May 10, 1985, she married Dick Graff, who survives. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Graff is survived by two daughters, Leslie Sprouse (Danny) of Jane Lew, and Julie Austin (Scott) of Grafton; and two step sons, Rich Graff (Linda) of Burnsville and Nick Graff (Michelle) of Walkersville. In addition to her children she is survived by five grandchildren, Jalen Sprouse, Marlie Sprouse, Sophia Austin, Chance Graff, and Eddie Posey. Mrs. Graff is also survived by one brother, Fred Manley, Jr. of Ravenswood; and two sisters, Shirley Clifford (Jim) of Centerville, OH, and Carol Fulks (Mike) of Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Graff was the cashier and general manager of Graff Auction Services of Burnsville. She was a member of St. Mathew United Methodist Church of Weston. Mrs. Graff worked at many different endeavors over her life time she was a secretary for Louie Craig, worked in record keeping for Dr. Trefz at General Hospital in Weston, Manley Clothing Store, Switch board operator for the Weston State Hospital, and Counselor for Appalachian Mental Health of Weston. Family received friends at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, Weston, on Monday, August 30, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jonathan Nettles officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the St. Mathew United Methodist Church: 120 E. 3rd Street, Weston, WV 26452 or Hospice Care Corporation: Rt. 1 Box 43 C, Burnsville, WV 26335 in memory of Mrs. Wanda Mae Graff. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at hardman-palettifuneralhome.com.
- James Lee Conrad James Lee “Sonny” Conrad, 94, of Crawford, passed away Wednesday, Aug., 25, 2010, at his home and in the care of Hospice after a short illness. Sonny was born on May 7, 1916, in Napier, a son of the late Boyd and Artie M. Wine Conrad. He was retired from the WV Department of Highways and a member of the Orlando Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Pearl Horner Conrad. Also preceding him in death are two grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Sonny is survived by his children: Sharon Hayhurst, Billy (Barbara) Conrad, Boyd (Nancy) Conrad, Sue (Rich) Mealey, Brenda (Gary) Hall, Bobby (Vicky) Conrad.Thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Also surviving are sisters, Lou Young of Leivasy, Rosa Sisk of Weston, Reba Ratliff of Orlando, and Nancy Singleton of Orlando. One brother, Roy “Budge” Conrad. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home in Flatwoods, with Rev. Lonnie Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters.
- Stella Lura Goldsmith Riffle Stella Lura Goldsmith Riffle, 83, of Hackers Creek Road, Jane Lew, died August 28, 2010, at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. She was born March 19, 1927 in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Patterson Goldsmith. She was married in Weston July 1, 1944, to Warren (Bud) Riffle, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, David Riffle and his wife Carol of Jane Lew; two daughters, Emma Riffle Straley of Weston, Debra Riffle Posey and her husband Bernard of Jane Lew; one brother, John Goldsmith and his wife Marie of Jane Lew; and one sister, Lela Daughtery of Churchville. Mrs. Riffle was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Riffle, October 1999; one granddaughter, Amanda Riffle; and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Riffle had worked or Lewis County Glass for many years. She loved her flowers, her garden and The Swap Shop over the Weston radio stations. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and a friend to all. Friends were received at the Morris Funeral Home, Jane Lew, Tuesday evening, August 31, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ronald Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview I.O.O.F Cemetery.
- Betty Louise Wilson Betty Louise (Dean) Wilson, 75, of Weston joined our heavenly Father at 6:25 a.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Copley on November 8, 1934; the daughter of the late Bunnell Dean and Hazel (Butcher) Dean. On September 2, 1953, she married James Herbert Wilson, who survives. Mrs. Wilson is also survived by two sons: J. Stephen Wilson and wife Tamara of Weston and Michael H. Wilson and wife Anita of Black River Falls, WI; thee grandchildren: Lt. Joshua H. Wilson, serving in Iraq, Rebecca M. Strader and husband Brian of Ashland, VA, and Justin H. Wilson; and two great-grandchildren: Caelin and Isaac Strader. She is also survived by five sisters: Irene Fulton (Art), Florida Waugh, Alma Heckert (Jerry) , Elsie Metz (Jack) and Connie Fordyce (John); a special niece: Connie Fordyce; and a special nephew: Danny L. Neal, who helped with Betty’s care. Betty is also survived by one sister-in-law: Betty Dean; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by one brother: Roy Dean; and one sister: Geneva Singleton. Mrs. Wilson had 25 years of service with the Substance Abuse Unit at Weston State Hospital, later was a counselor with the United Summit Center and was an Avon Sales representative. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weston. Mrs. Wilson was a Past Worthy Matron and member of Weston Chapter#40 Order of Eastern Star. She was a volunteer with the Theresa Snaith Auxillary of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston. She was a graduate of Weston High School with the “Class of 1953.” Betty cherished her family and loved the outdoors. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, 730 N. Main Avenue Weston, on Friday, September 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Kenneth Miller officiating. Interment will follow services in the Weston Masonic Cemetery. Weston Chapter #40 Order of Eastern Star will hold evening services on Friday at 7:00 p.m. from the funeral home chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at hardman-palettifuneralhome.com.
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- BALLOG, Laura Ann, 96, formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio died September 4, 2010 at the Edward Ballog residence Strongsville, Ohio. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. » Full Story
- ARMSTRONG, Beverly Georgeann “Annie” Wallace, 67, of Wheeling died Saturday September 4, 2010 in Lisa’s Place Wheeling. Friends received on Tuesday September 7, 2010 from 10 a.m. » Full Story
- REINHARD, Donald “Bones,” 79, of McMechen, W.Va. passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice, in Wheeling, W.Va. surrounded by his loving famil. » Full Story
- WIDMOR, Philip, 88, of Blaine, Ohio died Sunday September 5, 2010. Arrangements are pending at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio. » Full Story
- HOFFMAN, Florence M. (Bourdess), 94, of Boggs Run Road, Benwood, W.Va., formerly of St. Michael / Salix area, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her home. » Full Story
- HODGSON, John W., 64, of Thornville, Ohio, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, in Romeo, Michigan. He was an electrician for Mid-American Amusement with 46 years of service. » Full Story
- VANDRUFF, George F., age 49, of Stratton, Ohio passed away Saturday September 4, 2010. Arrangements by Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto. » Full Story
- CHURCH, Mary Martha Coulter, 77, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Valley Haven Geriatric Center. » Full Story
- HARDY, John Ronald, 82, of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Friday September 3, 2010 at Solon, Ohio. He was born in Dillon-vale on March 16, 1928, a son of the late John and Josephine Zerla Hardy. » Full Story
- TIPPINS, Robert Gene, 77, of Sistersville, W.Va. departed this life on September 4, 2010 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born March 25, 1933, in Paden City, W.Va. » Full Story
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