2005 OBITUARIES

Dec 29 2005  Dana Delbert Sears, 38, of Chloe, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at CAMC-General Division. Born on August 27, 1967, in Braxton County, he was the son of the late Dallas Lee Sears and Evelyn Hall Sears of Chloe. He was a laborer for S & T Pipeline, a member of the Steel Workers Union and Laborers International Union. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his brothers, Denzil, Ronnie, Zyndall, and Donnie, all of Chloe and Dennis of Nicut; sisters, Rosalee King, Norma Seabolt, and Sharon Sears, all of Chloe. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, January 1, 2006, at the Sears Cemetery, Nebo, with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 28 2005  Thelma Lorraine Thomas, 36, of Maysel, died Monday, December 26, 2005, at her home. Born on June 2, 1969, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lowell Thomas and Brenda Thomas of Maysel. She was a home care giver for Clay Development Corp. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Brian Matthew Blackburn of Columbus, OH, Timothy Lowell Thomas and Cody Alan Thomas, both of Maysel; sisters, Ruby Marie Thomas of Greenup, KY, and Barbara Kay Shamblin of Procious; grandson, Collin Blackburn of Columbus. Thelma was loved by many. Graveside service will be 11 am Friday, December 30, 2005, at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Minister John Day officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 28 2005  Elizabeth Jones Manning, 86, of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Clay County, WV, entered into rest Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Advanced Care Hospital in Hot Springs. Born on May 26, 1919, in Bomont, WV, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Lillie Mullins Jones. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clay Manning, her brothers, Perry, Earl, Tillman and Mac, and her sister, Retha. She was a retired food service worker. Survivors include her sons, Jimmy of Waco, TX, and Robert Clay II of Elkton, MD; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Fred Waites of Hot Springs Village, AR, and Sharon and Charles Evers of Midland, TX; 9 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, December 31, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.

Dec 28 2005  Harriett Murphy, 78, of Maysel, entered into rest Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,  Ivydale. Born on February 7, 1927, at Hansford Fork, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Louise Moore Griffith. She was a substitute school teacher, and former co-owner of the Fashion Shop in Clay. Her husband, Delbert Murphy, survives her. Graveside service will be 2 pm Friday, December 30, 2005, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.

Dec 27 2005 Mavis Runion, 94,  During her 42-year career as a school teacher, Mrs. Mavis S. Runion always put a major emphasis on reading. "She said that if they didn't learn how to read then they couldn't comprehend and learn other subjects," her daughter, Marcella Ruel of Lakeland, said. The retired first grade teacher at Combee Elementary School died of complications following a stroke Thursday (Dec. 15, 2005) in Lakeland. She was 94. Born in Dille, W.Va., on Sept. 25, 1911, she was raised on a farm in West Virginia.  She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and obtained her teaching degree from Glenville State Teachers College in West Virginia. Mrs. Runion began her career in 1933, teaching in a two-room school house in West Virginia. Mrs. Runion loved children and had eight of her own and one on the way when her husband of 15 years passed away in 1947.  She came to Lakeland from Clay, W.Va., in 1956.  Her career with the Polk County School Board teaching first grade started at John Cox Elementary School. She later taught at Lime Street Elementary and Combee Elementary School. She was an artist and enjoyed painting and making quilts.  She was a member of Bonny Baptist Church. Mrs. Runion was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Streets, and second husband, James Runion, in the mid 1960s. In addition to her daughter, Marcella Ruel, she is survived by her sons, Duane Streets, Haines City, Kenneth Streets,  Thomasville, Ga., Dane Streets, Lakeland; stepson, Robert Johnson, Lakeland; daughters, Patsy Carroll, Sandra Dean, Shirley Murray and Carol Adams, all of Lakeland; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-granchildren.
Reprinted from the Ledger, Lakeland Florida

Dec 21 2005  John Lester Dozer, Sr., 68, of Bickmore, entered into life ever after peaceably at home Monday, December 19, 2005. He was born June 25, 1937, in Zanesville, OH, to the late Ernest and Edna Dozer.  He was a retired Whirlpool Technician from Sears, and retired Military.  He resided in Fola, WV. He was a loving husband and father, a dedicated member and Trustee of Fola Missionary Baptist Church, and always a friend to everyone he met.  He is survived by his wife, Gloria J. (Workman) Dozer of Fola; daughter, Jeanna Marie of Fola; sons, John L. Jr. and Rachell Dozer of Weston and James E. Dozer of Fola; 7 grandchildren, Joseph and Willa Dozer of NC, Corey Dobbins of Left Hand, James Jr., Alexander, and Kayla Dozer of Fola, Jacee and Elijah Dozer of Weston.  Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, December 23, 2005, at Fola Missionary Baptist Church, Fola Road, with Ministers Teddy Legg and
and Tony Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Workman family Cemetery, Fola.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 19 2005  Ceril McClistle Fitzwater , 82, of Clendenin, formerly of Clay, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer?s Disease. He died Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 25, 1923, in Clay County WV, he was the son of the late Morgan Shafter and Mary Ursula Price Fitzwater. He brothers, Creedis and Edsel, and his sister Ermel Taylor, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Willadene Hope Fitzwater of Clendenin, his children and their spouses, Preston and Teresa Fitzwater of Clendenin, Valerie and Keith Brown of Fola, Chris and Elba Fitzwater of New Hampshire and Danita and Dwayne Mullins of Fola. He is survived by nine grandchildren that he adored: Amanda and her husband Mark, Grayam and Amelia Fitzwater, Jeremy and Jessie Mullins, Caleb and Sam Brown, and Fernando, Jonathan and Vanita Fitzwater; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Nicholas Grayam and Jayden Randolph. He is also survived by his brother Carmel Fitzwater of Fola, and his sister Vernal Taylor of Bickmore. Ceril was a life-long member of the Fola Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and Choir Director. He helped develop the annual Christmas nativity that has been presented at the church on Christmas Eve for 44 years. In the 1960?s he directed the Fola Missionary Baptist Church Girls Chorus who traveled throughout the state. He was also a former Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 130, which the church sponsored. He was retired from the Clay County Schools where he taught at several schools throughout the county over his long career and where he was the first Principal of Clay County Junior High School, serving for 9 years. Ceril finished his career as an educator doing what he loved most, teaching English at Clay County High School. Ceril epitomized the Greatest Generation. He served in the Pacific Theater as a deep-sea demolition diver and signalman with the U.S. Navy in World War II. During the war Ceril participated in campaigns such as Iwo Jima and Saipan, and survived his ship being sunk by a typhoon, another by an enemy torpedo, and a transport plane ditching at sea. He was also a Pacific Golden Gloves boxer.
After his discharge, he attended the Stamps-Baxter School of Music in Dallas Texas, and for a short while toured throughout the south east with the Four States gospel quartet. On his return home to Fola, WV, he taught singing schools and worked in his family?s logging business until he began his teaching career while attending college on the GI bill. He attended Glenville State College, received his BA degree from Morris Harvey College, and his MA degree from WVCOGS in Charleston. The Rev. Tom Price and the Rev. Rodney Smith will conduct the funeral services Wednesday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fola Missionary Baptist Church, Fola, WV. Burial will follow in the Fitzwater Family Cemetery, Fola.  A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. The family would like to thank the kind, dedicated and professional staff of Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Big Otter for the loving care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ceril?s memory to the West Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer?s Association. The family requests that all former members of the Fola Missionary Baptist Church Girls Chorus contact Mrs. Greta Brown at 304-587-2934.  Carl Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 19 2005  Karl O. Morton, Sr.  Chesapeake, Virginia - Karl Okey "Skip" Morton Sr., 70, died Friday, December 9, 2005. Mr. Morton was born in Widen, WV to the late Okey and Columbia Givens Morton. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy for 31 years and obtaining the rank of Petty Officer, First Class. During his naval career, he served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam and had worked as a deep sea diver for 16 years. Upon retiring, Mr. Morton worked as a maintenance engineer for a large property management group and as a volunteer E.M.T. for the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, where he was later retired as an honorary captain.  Left to cherish his memory  are his wife of 48 years, Carol Morton; daughter Carolyn S. Morton-Booker and husband Robert of Virginia Beach, Va; sons Karl Okey Morton, II of  Virginia Beach, Va; Ronald B. Morton and wife Regina of Chesapeake, Va; and John Morton and wife Mary of Chesapeake, Va; sisters Jincy Rouse and Peggy Miller both of Charleston, WV; and thirteen grandchildren.  The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 5674, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Dec 19 2005   D. Nadine McKown, 66, of Spencer, died at her residence Thursday following an extended illness.  McKown retired in 1995 after 30 years of service in education. At the time of her retirement, she was Director of Personnel and Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the Roane County Board of Education.  Among her accomplishments were starting kindergarten classes in Linden, Newton, Left Hand and Walton schools. She was the first principal of the Geary School, Left Hand. She formerly taught classes at Glenville State College and was an adjunct professor at COGS. She was a member of the W.Va. Association of Retired Teachers.  She earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Morris Harvey College; a Masters Degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Education Administration from COGS.  She was also a member of the Roane County Republican Executive Committee and the Roane County Republican Women’s Club; a member of the Newton Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was a past member of the Delta Kappa Gamma.  McKown was active in 4-H, serving as club leader and various other capacities.  She was born February 28, 1939, in Clay County, a daughter of the late Tommy A. and Ruby A. Samples. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.I. “Buddy” McKown, Sr., and one brother, Neal Samples.   Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, C.I. “Sam” and Feli McKown of Newton; three grandchildren, Isaac, Quincy and Victoria McKown; brother, Garrett Samples of Clendenin; two sisters, Emogene Morris of Jacksonville, FL and Karen Dawson of Ovapa; a godchild, Jill Jett of Little Hocking, OH.  A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. in the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Ronald W. Fisher officiating. Eulogies will be given by Joe Evans, (former Roane County schools superintendent), Carmel Morris, (classmate and brother-in-law), and Donna Dunn, (longtime friend and colleague).  Burial will be in the King-Kirkhart Cemetery, Newton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either HospiceCare, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064 or the Campaign for Roane General Hospital, c/o Roane General Hospital Foundation, 200 Hospital Drive, Spencer, WV 25276.

Dec 18 2005 Alton Oscar Legg, 70, of Lizemores, entered into rest December 15, 2005, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 23, 1935, in Indore to the late Robert Jackson and Donnie Legg. He was a retired custodian from the Clay County Board of Education, and also worked 16 years with Ford Motor Company. He was an Army Veteran, and a member of Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Judy Nichols Legg of Lizemores; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Seth Fener of Jacksonville, NC; step-son, Timmy Stone of Lizemores; step-daughter, Tammy Craze of Kimberly; brother, Kline Arris Legg of Great Bend, KA; sister, Jo Ann Reed of Canton, OH; 4 step-grandchildren, l step-great- granddaughter. The family would like to thank the staff of Kanawha Hubbard Hospice. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, December 18, 2005, at Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Adonijah Road, Lizemores, with Minister Dennis Legg and Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Adonijah Community Cemetery, Adonijah Road. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday, December 17, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.

Dec 14 2005   Maredith Margaret Hall, 75, of Clay, passed away December 9, 2005, after a brief illness. Born on April 23, 1930, in Nicholas County, she was the daughter of the late Giles and Lillie Adkins Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Murl E. Hall. Survivors include her children; Larry E. Hall of Harrison, Carol Weekly of Elyria, OH, Connie Gill of LaGrange, OH, Debra McKinney of Clay, Randy Hall of Bidwell, OH, and Ronnie Hall of Walton; brother, Arden Wood of Amarillo, TX; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will be greatly missed by all of us who loved her dearly. Funeral service will be 10 am Monday, December 12, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister James Paxton officiating. Burial will follow in the Wood-Keener Cemetery, Morris. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. The family will gather at the home of Mrs. Hall's daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Roy McKinney of Clay.

Dec 9 2005  Dennis Berlin James, 63, of Big Otter, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2005, at his workshop at home. Born on May 26, 1942, at Dink, WV, he was the son of the late Fred and Dessie Ashley James. He retired from General Motors in 1993. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, and restoring antiques. He was a founding member of the Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department, an active member of the Nebo Baptist Church, and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Phyllis Matheney James; sons, Allen and family of Fitzgerald, GA and David and wife, Brandie, of Horner, WV; daughters, Dorene Crawford and family of Akron, OH and Denise and John of Dearing, GA; brother, Gary of Mogadore, OH, and his mother-in-law, Marie Matheney of Ivydale; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department in his honor. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, December 11, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold and Pastor Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the McLaughlin Cemetery, Rush Fork. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Dec 8 2005   Ramona Ann Miller, 54, of Salinesville, OH, entered into rest Saturday, December 3, 2005, at East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH. Born on February 24, 1951, in Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lovell R. and Jenny June Stalnaker Nutter. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Larry J. Seiver, Jr. of Clay; daughters, Sherry Adkins of Clay and Michelle Seiver of Cleveland, OH; sister, Tremma Dancey of Salinesville; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 8 2005  Annie Myrtle Marling, 92, of Bickmore, entered into rest on December 6, 2005, at Montgomery General Hospital. Born on March 20, 1913, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late James and Samantha Keith Nottingham. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Phillip Marling and two sons, George W. Marling and Henry L. (Doc) Marling. She was a homemaker, and a Baptist. Survivors include sons, James P. Marling of Bickmore and Luther K. (Peewee) Nottingham of Duck; daughters, Maggie V. (Toots) Neff of Bickmore, Ollie S. Neff of Bickmore, Abbie K. Grose of Duck, Linda Sue Blankenship of Frametown, and Hazel F. Boggs of Clay; 27 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, l great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, December 10, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 8 2005   Carol Joy Facemire, age 70, of Sutton, W.Va. departed this life on Dec. 6, 2005, after a long struggle with diabetes and heart disease. She was born April 24, 1935, in Sutton, Braxton County, W.Va.   She was a lifelong resident of Braxton County and a graduate from Sutton High School. She worked as a cashier at IGA, in Sutton, and the Sutton Foodland for many years until her retirement from the latter. A homemaker and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she was extremely proud of her family especially her children and grandchildren. During her lifetime, she touched the lives and the hearts of many individuals in Braxton County and central West Virginia and cherished her friends and family.   Preceding her in death were one son, James R. Facemire; her parents, Rev. Leslie Skidmore and Irene (Sutton) Skidmore; and two sisters, Sue Jewett and Colleen Payne.   She is survived by her husband, Russell A. Facemire; three sons, Richard A. Facemire and wife Patricia (Pat) Facemire, of Gassaway, W.Va., David N. Facemire and wife, Christina (Tena), of Sutton, W.Va., and John D. Facemire of Sutton, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Nacoal Ransbottom and husband, Joey, of Sutton, W.Va., Amanda Payne and husband, B.J., of Sutton, W.Va., Isaac Facemire of Sutton, W.Va., Kylan Facemire of Charleston, W.Va., Andrew Facemire, Patrick Facemire, and Christian Facemire of Gassaway; two great-grandchildren, Sydney Ransbottom of Sutton, W.Va. and Brylee Facemire of Charleston, W.Va. She is also survived by one sister, Donna S. Miller and husband, Rex, of Solomons, Md.; two brothers, Albert (John) Skidmore and wife, Rhonda, of Sutton, W.Va. and James L. Skidmore and wife, Karen, of Charleston, W.Va.; and one aunt, who was more like a sister, Alberta (Sutton) Skidmore and husband, Harold Skidmore, of Heaters, W.Va.   Service will be on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, W.Va. with Rev. Bill Griffin and Rev. Bill Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, Sutton, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Riverview Drive, Sutton, W.Va.   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to American Diabetes Association, Member and Honor Program, P. O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 3959 Electric Rd., Suite 222, Roanoke, VA 24018.   Funeral arrangements by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, W.Va.

Dec 7 2005  Dencil Marble "Dink" Fugate, 49, of Clay, entered into rest December 5, 2005, at his home. Born on September 26, 1956, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Dencil M. and Hazel V. Brown Fugate. He is survived by his son, Dylan Travis Fugate of Bickmore and his daughter, Evelena Ann Fugate of Bickmore; brothers, Roger L. Fugate of Bickmore, Cletis O. Fugate of Bickmore, Craig D. Fugate of Montgomery, Gregory D. Fugate of Bickmore, and Gallard D. Fugate of Big Otter; sister, Judy K. Smith of Clay.
Graveside service will be 2 pm Thursday, December 8, 2005, at the Holcomb Cemetery, Indore, with Minister Michael Shamblin officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 7 2005 Ernest Gary Carte, 68, of Clay, entered into rest Saturday, December 3, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on June 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Drake and Holly Carte. He was retired from West Virginia Paving. Ernest is survived by his wife, Sherrie (Pritt) Carte of Clay; two sons, Shannon of FL, Travis of Clay; and one daughter, Amber of Clay; one grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, December 9, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. There will be no visitation. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 4 2005  Janie Stephenson Coulter, 90, of Charleston died November 30, 2005, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV, following a brief illness.b She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Emil Coulter; sons, Steve and Arthur; and daughter, Linda Coulter Grimes. Janie was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devout Christian and member of the Elk River Nazarene Church. She was a staunch Democrat. She was an avid genealogist and a contributing writer to the History of Clay County. She was a past Member of the John Young Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia Genealogy Society, Clay County Landmarks Commission and Historical Society, Eastern Star and Rebecca?s Lodge.   Janie was born at Clay, WV, on November 22, 1915, the eldest of 11 children. Her father was Martin Van Buren Stephenson, son of Sherman Stephenson and Janie?s beloved grandmother, Sarah Legg Stephenson. Her mother was Florence Sizemore Stephenson, daughter of Janie?s beloved grandfather, John A. Sizemore and Lucy Morton Sizemore. She grew up and lived most of her life in the town of Clay. Starting at age 19 in a one-room school, the youngest teacher in the county, Janie taught for 31 years in Clay and Kanawha County Schools. She began her college education at Marshall College and attended Glenville State, where she met her husband, Emil. She graduated at age 55 from Morris Harvey College. Janie is survived by sons, John and wife, Judy of Charleston, Martin (Buck) and wife, Ellie of Westminster, CA, and Jeffrey and wife, Patty of Charleston; daughters, Reba of Idylwild, CA, and Krista and husband, Ray Green of Charleston; sister, Mary Hensley of Wallback; 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The service will be held at l:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at the Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston, with the Rev. Randy Ledsome officiating. Burial will follow in the Reed-Stephenson Cemetery in Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Nazarene Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Janie be made to the Clay County Landmarks and Historical Society, PO Box 670, Clay, WV 25043. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is handling the arrangements.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Dec 1 2005  Billie Jane Pierson Zegeer, 76, of Clay, died Nov. 29, 2005 at Charleston's CAMC General Hospital following complications from lung cancer. Zegeer was a landlady and Clay United Methodist Church member. She was a former member of the Clay County Library Board of Trustees and Clay Town Council.   She traveled extensively with her late husband, Arthur W. Zegeer. While living in the Republic of South Africa 1977-80, she served as editor of a community newsletter. Zegeer attended West Virginia University.    She is survived by her children: Michael D. (Marsha) Zegeer of Cincinnati, Richard B. (Marge Michau) Zegeer of Kanawha City and Jill Zegeer (Patrick) Dunn of Tuscaloosa, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.S.D. and J.A. Pierson of Clay. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. Friends may also call one hour before the funeral service, which will be noon Friday at Clay United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at Reed-Pierson Cemetery, Clay. In lieu of flowers, contribute to your choice of charities.

Nov 29 2005Mr. William Paul Rogers, 87, of Wallback, WV, died Sunday, November 27, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV, after a valiant battle with cancer.  Born on May 19, 1918, he was the son of the late Adam Sheridan and Maggie Keeney Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, William Paul Rogers, Jr., who was killed in action in the Vietnam War in 1967. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mrs. Gladys Rogers; his sons, Ransford Rogers and his wife, July, of Columbus, OH, James Rogers and his wife, Margaret of Tacoma, WA, Randall Rogers and his wife Marianne of Coolville, OH; daughter, Mrs. Paula Cline and her husband Bill of Elkview; sister, Betty Mooney of Charleston; brother, Eugene Rogers of Akron, OH; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.  Mr. Rogers was a heavy equipment operator and part time farmer for many years and retired from Vecillio & Grogan and the United Steelworkers of America Local 714614 in 1983. During his career in construction, he helped build many of the interstate highways we all enjoy today.  He was heavily involved in his community throughout his lifetime having been one of the founders of the Clay-Roane Public Service District that brought water service to western Clay County and eastern Roane County. He served on its Board of Directors for several years having held a variety of offices. He was also involved in the creation and construction of the Clay County Health Clinic that helped bring quality health care to the people of Clay and surrounding counties. He served on the Board of Directors of Multi-Cap of Charleston and as a delegate to the Silver Haired Legislature. He and his wife, Gladys, organized the first 4-H club in Clay County.  He was a Christian and faithfully attended the Wallback Methodist Church in Wallback, where he served as its Superintendent for seventeen years. Mr. Rogers practiced his religion everyday and was always there when his family or someone in the community needed help.   The family of William Paul Rogers would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hubbard Hospice House and to the doctors, nurses and other staff at Charleston Area Medical Center (fifth floor) for their compassionate care given to him in his hour of need.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Rogers? name to either Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311 or to the Wallback Methodist Church, Mr. David Wayne, Treasurer, Wallback, WV 25285.   Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, December 1, 2005, at Wallback Methodist Church, with Minister Ralph Keener officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Wallback.   Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, and one hour prior to the service at the Church. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Nov 27 2005  Ernest Monroe "Blackjack" Nicholas, 74, of Clay entered into rest on November 23, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House in Kanawha City.  Born on March 15, 1931, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Richard and Elsie (Triplett) Nicholas. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, John ?Orda? Nicholas. He was a truck driver for Buffalo Trucking Company, a school bus driver, worked and retired from Carl Kelley Paving, Inc., out of Parkersburg, WV. On October 8, 1960, he married Phyllis Jean McGlothlin, his wife of 45 years, who survives him. They had three children together, Diane (Donald) Woody of Procious, Mike Nicholas of Pinch, and Melissa (Hansford) Justice, II, of Clay; two sisters, Edna (Bob) Schamp of Cleveland, OH and Betty Walker of Alliance, OH; two grandchildren, David and Megan Woody, both of Procious; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Graveside service will be 11 am Monday, November 28, 2005, at the Triplett Cemetery, Triplett Ridge, with Minister Wayne Litton and Minister Rick Canfield officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bank of Gassaway, Clay County Branch, Clay, WV, 25043 c/o Ernest Nicholas.

Nov 25 2005  Robert Elzia "Bob" Killingsworth, 57, of Ivydale, entered into rest November 23, 2005, at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Born on July 19, 1948, in Elsworth, PA, he was the son of the late Orville and Savannah Killingsworth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lindy, Albert and Junior, and sister, Mary Jane Kirkland. He was the owner/operator on Bob?s Muffler Shop in Ivydale, and a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam era.  Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend, Marni Killingsworth of Ivydale; beloved step-daughter, Holly Cunningham of Ivydale; daughter, Crystal Tanner of Ivydale; sister, Betty Steinstraw of Mobile, AL; granddaughter, Alexia Tanner of Ivydale, and his beloved dog, Paco. Bob had many friends and was loved by all who knew him.  Funeral service will be 11:30 pm Sunday, November 27, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Sears Cemetery, Hallburg, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419.  Friends may call from 5 to 9 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Nov 25 2005  Dorlene Ann Workman, 63, of Wallback, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2205 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.   Born on September 12, 1942, in Widen, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sherman and Polly Ann Hamrick McKinney.  She was a homemaker, a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church, and a cook for Clay County Senior Center.  She is survived by her husband, Lanty Phillip Workman of Wallback; daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Chris Dean of Burnsville, WV, Meloanie and Dale Morris of Bickmore, Mona and Gary Williams of Ivydale, Mary Rogers of Fayette County, WV, and Marleen and Scotty Fitzwater of Ovapa; brothers, Jimmy and Dale McKinney of Enoch; sisters, Erma Ramsey of Enoch, Delores Adkins of Clay, Sandra Gray of Harrison, Lucille James of Enoch, Brenda Kyle of Mt. Nebo, and Nova Young of Harrison; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, November 26, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister David McLaughlin officiating, assisted by Minister Wayne Litton. Burial will follow in the Ramsey Cemetery, Dog Run.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Nov 16 2005  Gene Ray Lane, 77, of Big Otter, entered into rest on November 15, 2005, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1928, in Widen, WV, to the late Hubert and Roxie Mays Lane. Survivors include his sister, Dimple Leah Legg of Harrison. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, November 19, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Nov 16 2005  Rosetta Maye King, 57, of Clay entered into rest November 14, 2005. She was born on August 22, 1948, to the late Lloyd and Audrey Schoolcraft. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Duke Schoolcraft, step-son, Randy King, and step-daughter, Drema Jones.  Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Thomas Franklin King, Sr. of Clay; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Lynn King Brown and Lyndon Metheney of Hartland; son, Thomas Franklin King, Jr. of Clay; grandchildren, Ashley Christine Brown of Hartland, Deanna Woodby of Valley Fork, and Thomas King Coleman of Bomont; step-daughters, Ruth Field of Eleanor, Marlene Bryant of Cairo, and Darlene King of Clarksburg; sisters, Wilda Schoolcraft, Juanita Huffman, and Pauline Dye, all of Clendenin, Eloise Parker of Walton; brothers, David Schoolcraft of Virginia, Wayne Schoolcraft of Clendenin, and Jim Schoolcraft of Elkview; 17 step-grandchildren, 30 step-great-grandchildren.  Graveside service will be 1 pm Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Maysel, with Bill Burdette and Adam Burdette officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Nov 16 2005  Roxie Jane McKinney, 67, of Clay, entered into rest November 14, 2005, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1938, in Newton to the late Howard and Bessie Adkins Miller. She was a homemaker and attended Rogers Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Russell McKinney of Clay; sons, Terry Lee of Clay and Russell (Rusty), Jr. of Ivydale; daughters, Janet Eleanor McGlothlin of Harrison, Rita Faye McKinney of Clay, Deloras Jean White of Floral City, FL, and Rachel June Thorne of Ivydale; brothers, Orgil Miller of Ohio and Elmer Miller of Virginia; sister, Rosemary Caroland of Georgia; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, November 18, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Duke Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Adair Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. On- line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Nov 15 2005   Morgan Dorr Skidmore, 93, of Ivydale, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2005, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway, W.Va., after an extended illness.   He was born April 22, 1912, to the late Frank and Eva Berry Skidmore. He was a retired professional driver for Greyhound Coach Company with over 30 years of service, and a fifty-year member of Amalgamated Transit Union. Dorr was a member of Morrison Ridge United Methodist Church.    He is survived by one son, Larry Skidmore of Grandlodge, Mich.; Dorr's companion, Mavis Stout of Ivydale, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Myrtle Skidmore of Jane Lew, W.Va.; and his grandchildren, Keith Skidmore, Jeff Skidmore, Rick Skidmore, Beth Skidmore, and Debbie Dunn.   The funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, with the Rev. Ressie Robison officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Morrison Ridge Church Cemetery near Sutton, W.Va.

Nov 7 2005   Nettie Jean (Sears) Mollohan, 77, of Nebo, entered into rest Sunday, November 6, 2005. She was born to the late Martin and Gay (Burnside) Sears.  Nettie is survived by her husband Otis Camden Mollohan, two sons and their wives Hubert and Patty Mollohan of Nebo, WV., Bernard and Sharon Mollohan of Gallipolis OH. One daughter Dorma Dawson of Nebo WV., one brother Buel Sears of Ravenna OH., 6   grand children and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 9, beginning at 11:00 a.m at the Nebo Baptist Church with the Elder Stanley Cadle officiating.Burial will follow at Sears Cemetery, Nebo, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, WV.  Online condolences may be sent to www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Oct 30 2005 Gae Rogers, 90, of Nebo, entered into rest Friday, October 28, 2005 at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville, WV.  Gae was born February 12, 1915 to the late Lee and Dora Mollohan. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Rogers, and by two brothers Roy and Doy Mollohan. Gae is survived by three sons Howard Gale Rogers of Sand Ridge, WV., George Dale Rogers of Orma, WV., James Edward Rogers of Pennsboro, WV., one daughter Geneva Smothers, of Cleveland, OH., 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Funeral service will be will be 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dewey Tanner and Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will following in Sear Cemetery, Nebo, WV. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Oct 24 2005  Mary Freda Moore, 76 of Duck, died October 22, 2005, at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was born April 11,1929 at Big Otter, WV to the late Oscar and Josephine Hamric. She was the youngest of 10 children and is survived by one sister, Dallis Eppley of Barberton OH. Freda is also survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years Orvis ?Chick? Moore, daughters and their spouses Shelia and Les Robeson of Woodstown, NJ., Connie and Leonard Walker of Clay, WV., Beverly and companion Jerry of Quicksburg, VA., and Angie and Nick Nicholas of Stockton, CA. Grandchildren Natalie Robeson, Frankie and David Childers, Mark, Ashley, Michael Rose, and Joey Prendergast . Grand Children Isaac Childers and Emma Brooke Rose.  The family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness and care given by the wonderful staff of Hospice and to Dr Jim Boggs. In lieu of Flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hospice. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Buck Mollohan officiating. Burial will following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. On- line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Oct 24 2005 Mary Gene Fitzwater of Bickmore, WV., went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 22, 2005. Born to the late Howard and Rhoda Keith, Mrs. Fitzwater was a retired schoolteacher for the Clay County School Board for 42 years. She was also a member of the Fola Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Carmel L. Fitzwater of Bickmore, WV., her son, Greg Fitzwater, also of Bickmore, WV., and by a host of other loving friends and family. The funeral service will be held Tuesday October 25, 2005, beginning at 1 p.m. at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Rodney Smith and Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Fola, WV. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Oct 15 2005  Doyle "Dickie" Brown, 74, of Walton, died October 13, 2005, at The Walton Inn, Walton. Born on January 15, 1931, at Indore, WV, he was the son of the late Jonathan and Sybil Reedy Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Madge Baker, and his step-father, Elkin Osborne. He was a welder for NASA, and a Corporal with the US Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his brothers, Gerald Brown, Dale Brown, and Jimmy Osborne, all of Indore, and Bobby Osborne of Belva; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, October 16, 2005, at the Jarrett Cemetery, Indore, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm  on Saturday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Oct 13 2005   James Edward Mosley, Sr., 55, of Ovapa, died October 12, 2005, at home. He was born on December 23, 1949, in Floyd Co., KY, to the late Kenton Leon Mosley, Sr., and Dove Harden (Keen) Mosley, of Ovapa. He was a self-employed mechanic. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Patsy Jean Mosley of Ovapa; sons, James Andrew Reed of Cleveland, OH, Christopher Michael Mosley of Amma, WV, and James Edward Mosley, Jr., of Lorain, OH; step-son, Hillard Tackett, Jr. of Florida; step-daughter, Lovara Tackett of Florida; brothers, Willie Mosley of Looneyville, WV, Kenton Mosley, II of Kentucky, Joseph Mosley of Clay, and John Mosley of Belmont, OH; sisters, Joyce Mechling of Rosedale, Carol Adkins of Ovapa, and Nancy Hager   of Cleve-land; 11 grandchildren. Funeral service will be 12 noon on Saturday, October 15, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens, East Lynn, Wayne County, WV. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Sept 28 2005    Earnest Herbert Sirk, 56, of Ivydale, died Monday, September 26, 2005, at his home. He was born on December 8, 1948, to the late Cecil and and Oleta Thorn Sirk. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Sirk. He was previously employed by the Department of Highways. Survivors include his son Justin Chad Sirk, and Granddaughter Makayla Skye Sirk of Parkersburg. brother, Steve of Ivydale, and his sisters, Joyce and Karen, both of New York. There will be no services.

Sept 18  2005   Rev. William R. (Bob) Neal, 69, of Indore, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 17, 2005. Born May 22, 1936 to the late George and Lula Nottingham Neal. Preceded in death by his one son Verdis B. Neal. Bob is survived by his wife Omie Evelyn Neal of Indore, son's Rocky of Wauchula Fl., Kenneth of Indore, William of Indore, Nick of Indore, daughters Connie Vance of Lizemore, Freda Berry of Indore, Mary Truman of Indore, Cindy Elliott of Chloe, and Dixie Nottingham of Indore 26  grand children, 26 great grandchildren and brother Homer L. Neal of Indore. He was loved by many nieces and nephews and friends. Service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 21, at Sycamore Community Baptist Church with minister Paul Young officiating . Burial will follow in Neal Cemetery, Sycamore . Friends may call from 6 to 9 Tuesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfunerlhome.com.

Sept 14 2005 Daniel Wheeler, 77, of Nebo, died Sept 13, 2005 in Braxton Memorial Hospital. He was retired from the Chevrolet Plant in Cleveland, OH. Survivors include his wife, Delena Wheeler, of Nebo; 4 brothers, John, Mark, Jim and Dave; 2 step-sons, Charles and Harold Cottrell of Ohio. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the Nebo Baptist Church with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardman Cemetery, Nebo. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Nebo Baptist Church.

Sept 13 2005 Jordan Varney of Maysel, "Bravest of All" 15 year old beloved son , brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, ended his 9 year battle with brain cancer Sunday September 11, 2005. He is now in peace, the people he leaves behind will forever be better people for knowing him. He will live in our hearts forever, he has taught us to make the most of what you have, don?t complain, be happy and do what you have to do. Welcoming Jordan to heaven are grandparents Bob and Edith Varney, aunt Nancy Varney, uncle Lawrence
Davis, and two special angels Kathryn and Rachel Adkins. Jordan is survived by his parents Bill and Karen Varney of Maysel ,Three brothers Billy wife Tammy ,and daughter Tailynn of Bomont, Joshua, and Nicholas at home, and one sister Katelyn at home. Aunts Ann Davis of Pinch, Sue Varney of Maysel, Mary Vaughn of Maysel, uncle John Varney of Miami Fl., several cousins Bobby, Tony, Paul Vaughn and families, special cousins Derek and Rinda Milewski (Aunt Nancy). Special friends Danny and Dawn Fitzwater, Shawna and Juston, and Aiden Taylor, Angela and Greg Brown. God has been with us through this long journey. We would like to thank the churches and the people of the community of Clay County and beyond. We had a very special lady that gave us the peace that we had
done everything possible to help Jordan here on earth. We will always keep her in our hearts, Dr. Kathy Warren of NCI, we love you. We would like to thank the staff of Women and Children Hospital, NIH, Hospice House, and the hospice staff Amy and Richie. Also a special thanks to Kathy Linkinoggor and Vicki Perdue for watching over him. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home with Minister Hubert Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Knob Church Cemetery,  Blue Knob Rd, Maysel. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flower?s you may make a donation
to Children?s Inn of NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814 (Jordan's home away from home) or Hospice House of Charleston.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Sept 9 2005  Garnie Wilma (Hanshaw) Hamrick, 81, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Clay, entered into rest on September 6, 2005, in Clearwater. Born on Feb. 10, 1924, in Clay County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harmon and Salina Hanshaw. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert C. Hamrick, Sr., and 3 sisters, Becky Kyle, Ollie Rhodes, and Chattie Stickel. She was a member of Fariview Baptist Church in Clay and Sky Crest Baptist Church in Clearwater, FL, past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a seamstress. Survivors include her son, Herbert C. Hamrick, Jr. and daughter, Josephine Carol Seese, both of Clearwater; brothers, Pat Hanshaw of Cottageville, WV, Gerald Hanshaw of Roswell, GA, William Hanshaw of Alabama, and Jack Hanshaw; sisters, Lenna Sumner of North Carolina, Beulah Woods and Iris Shimer, both of West Virginia; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September l0, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dennis Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Sept 7 2005  Leo Clarence Williams, 77, of Clay, passed away at home on Saturday, September 3, 2005, after a long illness. He was born on December 26, 1927 to the late Ray and Lue Williams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son  Frederick, brothers Richard, Charles, Paul, and Kenneth.  Clarence was a retired coal miner from Central Appalachian Coal Company, a World War II Veteran, member of the Clay Volunteer Fire Department, and the Reserve Deputies of Clay for 29 years. After retirement, Clarence worked as a handyman and helped those in need, especially the widows.  He is survived by his wife Zella Jean of 56 years, daughters Linda Dawson of Hartland, Patricia of Elkview, sons Thomas of Perry OH, and James of Valley Fork, sisters Leah Galyiano of Atco, NJ, Hazel Totten of King George, VA, Tressie White of Shrewsbury, brothers Harold of Stone Mountain, GA, Jarrell of Woodlawn VA, and Leonard of Clay. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Fairview Baptist Temple, Two Run, with minister Dennis Legg officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery, Two Run, with full VFW military rites.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.

Sept 7 2005 Alfred Lee "Pete" Underwood, 66, of Lizemores, formerly of Mt. Hope, lost his courageous battle with cancer on
Thursday, September 1, 2005, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on November 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Alfred
Sr. and Julia Underwood. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, David, and Robert, and one sister, Bobbie Jo.  He was retired from Eastern Hardwood at Mt. Hope and was a World War II Air Force veteran.  Survivors include his wife, Betty Foreman Underwood of Lizemores; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Gene Goins of Alderson, Kim and Mark Nedelco of Florida, and Julia and Henry Miller of Northport, AL; step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Jerry and Charlotte McCune of Stonewall, LA, Barry and Patsy McCune and Derrick and Arlena McCune, all of Lizemores, and Michael and Christine McCune of Indore; brothers, Walter, Thomas, and Randall Underwood, all of Mt. Hope; sisters, Carol of Mt. Hope and Judith of Ohio; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, September, 4, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Edward McNeely officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Sept 7 2005   Virginia Ferrebee Blankenship, 69, of 363 Shaw Rd. Harmony, NC, entered into rest on August 30, 2005, as a result of
an automobile accident.  She was born on February 25, 1936, in Clay County, WV, to the late Basil and Zelma Ferrebee. In addition to
her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Orvis ?O. C.? Ferrebee and 2 sisters,Beatrice Burdette and  Anna Davis. She was homemaker.  Survivors include her husband, Junior Ralph Blankenship of Harmony, NC; daughter and son-in-law, Zelma Sharon
and Kermit Cruikshanks of Harmony; two grandchildren, Rick Murphy and Stacy Warner and one great grandchild, Mallory Warner; six
brothers, Andrew "Bud" Ferrebee of Maysel, Earl ?Jim? Ferrebee of Valley Fork, William Paul Ferrebee of Maysel, David J. Ferrebee
of Spencer, Basil J. Ferrebee of Elkview,and Woodrow ?Dickie? Ferrebee of Harrison; sisters, Helen Cottrell of Wallback and Jane
Burkhamer of Wallback; uncles, John Summers of Perry OH, and Walter Ferrebee of Elyria, OH.  Funeral service will be 11 am Friday,
September 2, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Spencer Ferrebee officiating. Burial will follow in the Summers
Cemetery, Maysel, WV.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the
family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Sept 7 2005  Harold Ray Fitzwater, Sr., 55, of Somerset, KY, died August 24, 2005.  Born on February 7, 1950, in Clay County,
WV, he was the son of the late George Delbert Fitzwater and Mary Summers Fitzwater.  He was a truck driver.  Survivors include his
wife, Carolyn Sue Fitzwater of Somerset; children, Raymond A Coreno (Ray Jr)., Harold II, Michael, Dale Hudson, Kimberly
Wachovec, Wanda Jenkins, Carolyn Renee Fitzwater; Amy Truman; one step son, three step daughters twenty five grandchildren.
Brother Carl Fitzwater, sister June Triplett  Funeral service will be 12 noon Monday, August 29, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home,
Clay. Burial will be in the Summers Cemetery, Maysel.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday at the funeral home

NOTE: Around Sept 2nd, our web host provider (WireFire in Vienna WV) pooted out and lost all Obituary listinge from March 15th thru Sept 2005. Since then,  we have retrieved/found some of the listings  Sorry for the lack of info and we are
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Aug 28 2005   Harold Ray Fitzwater, Sr., 55, of Somerset, KY, died August 24, 2005.  Born on February 7, 1950, in Clay County, WV, he was the son of the late George Delbert Fitzwater and Mary Summers Fitzwater.  He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Fitzwater of Somerset; children, Raymond, Ray Jr., Harold II, Michael, Dale Hudson, Kimberly Wachovec, Wanda Jenkins, Carolyn Renee Fitzwater; stepchildren, Jennifer Rogers, Rebecca Smith, Joelle Dobbins, and Terry Hudson. Funeral service will be 12 noon Monday, August 29, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will be in the Summers Cemetery, Maysel.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.

Aug 26 2005   Mary 'Mable' Ward Douglas, 90, of Ivydale, entered into rest on August 24, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Division. She was born in Clay County on January 23, 1915, to George W. Ward (11/29/1888 - 5/22/1947) and Beulah L. Hager Ward (1/29/1895 - 5/30/1943) In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Darrel Franklin Douglas (5/7/1912 - 2/13/1979), brothers, Clarence, Joe and Walter Ward; sisters, Emma P?Simer, Beulah Mollahan and Charlotte Sears. She dedicated her life to caring for her family. Survivors include her son, David F. Douglas of Parkersburg; daughters, Beulah LaVaughan Douglas of Charleston and Beverly Louise Schoonover of Ivydale; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, August 27, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Mike Schoonover officiating. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Aug 25 2005   Paul Harvard Sirk, 89, of Duck, entered into rest on August 23, 2005, at his home. Born on March 29, 1916, in O'Brion, WV, he was the son of the late Curtis Gary and Oma Sirk. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Sirk. He was a retired coal miner from Valley Camp Coal Company, a member of the O?Brion Advent Christian Church, the UMWA, and a World War II Navy Veteran. Survivors include his son, Louie Sirk; daughters, Leah Dawson, Connie Willison, and Linda Ficarra; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10:30 am on Friday, August 26, 2005, at the O'Brion Advent Christian Church, Duck, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the O?Brion Advent Christian Church Cemetery at Duck. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Aug 18 2005 James Ray Holcomb, 82, of Clay entered into rest on August 17, 2005, at his home. Born on June 21, 1923, he was the son of the late James Franklin and Chessie Holcomb. He was a retired coal miner from Hill Enterprises. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dulcie Brown Holcomb; sons, Bobby R, David, and Larry Holcomb, all of Clay, Jerry of Oak Hill, and Richard of Cleveland, OH; daughters, Betty Berry of Clay, Louise Myers of Cleveland, Kimberly Smith of Charleston, and Teresa Frame of Wallback; brother, Junior Holcomb of Clay; sisters, Madeline Lane of Fola, and Eva June of Jacksonville, FL; 21 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, August 20, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Aug 18 2005  James Oral Whaling, 91, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Clay passed away August 16, 2005 at home. He was born on July 27, 1914 to the late Zachariah T. (Bud) and Ruth Whaling. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; daughter, Brenda Cheraso; brother, Ellis; sister, Sylvia White; and one granddaughter. He was a retired steelworker from Republic Steel Company. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Reva Whaling of Valley Fork, WV, and Harry and Dorothy Whaling of Willoughby, OH; daughters and sons-in-law, Muriel and Carl Sizemore of Mineral Wells, WV, Phala Coulter of Cleveland, Frances and Joe Flama of Garfield Heights, OH, and Sam Cheraso of Ohio; sisters, Hazel Stover and Ruth Brown, both of Clay; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, August 19, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Elder Hubert Sears and Elder Ron Sargent presiding.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Aug 16 2005  Evalene Friend Ward, (Ma Ward), 82, of Ivydale, walked through Heaven?s gates hand in hand with Jesus on August 15, 2005.   She was born on October 8, 1922, in Clay County to the late Marion and Laura Friend. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Joe" Ward, and her brother, Cecil Friend.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend to all and a member of the Ivydale United Methodist Church.  Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, John J. and Ruth Ward, Steven Ward, and Roger and Diane Ward, all of Ivydale; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Andy Rogers of South Charleston, Joyce and Sonny (Gary) Butcher of Ivydale, and Cathy and Junior Samples of Procious; brother and sister-in-law, Lantie and Betty Friend of Ivydale; sister and brother-in-law, Jo Ann and Bud Streets of Lakeland, FL; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and special caregivers, Sally Rhodes, Charlotte McCracken, and Teresa Bass.   Funeral service will be 10 am Thursday, August 18, 2005, at the Ivydale United Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmy Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Ward Cemetery, Ivydale.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Aug 16 2005   Harley Lee White, 80, of Valley Fork, entered into rest Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Braxton Health Care. He was born August 12, 1925 to the late Frances and Hattie White. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son Johnny White.  He was retired machinest for Mills Metal Company. Harley is survived by one son Roger C. White of Frametown, WV. Sister Lona Drake of Grand Island, NY. 9 Grandchildren and several Great- Grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Little Laurel Cemetery Maysel. Friends may call 6 to 8 pm Monday, at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Aug 10 2005  Imogene Miller, 71, of Maysel, Entered into rest August 6, 2005 at home. She was born April 10, 1934 to the late James and Ida Holcomb. Imogene is survived by her daughter Sandra K. Smith of Akron OH; Sons Jeffrey, Calvin, and Gregory Miller all of Akron OH; Brothers Charles Holcomb of Maysel, WV; Bob Holcomb of Canton OH; sister Lydia Schafstall of Maysel, WV.; 6 Grandchildren 9 Great-Grandchildren The body will be cremated. There will be a memorial service announced at a later date. Carl Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Aug 4 2005  Larry Gene(Two Gun) Kelley, Sr, 61, of Ivydale, died July 27, 2005, at home. Born on July 4, 1944, he was the son of the late Lewis and Arlene Kelley. He was a retired typesetter, and a Navy Veteran. Survivors include his son, Larry G. Kelley, Jr. of Ovapa; daughters, Angela Hodge of Bomont and Carla Gneiting of Glen Burnie, MD; brother, Denzil Kelley of WV; sisters, Debbie Latham of Ohio, Alberta Conrad of North Carolina, and Shelia ?Sam? Kelley of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Jeffrey Taylor and Ashton Kelley of Morgantown, Erica Taylor of Bomont, Alexander Kelley of Ovapa, Taylor, Aaron and Brianne Gneiting of Glen Burnie, MD.
A memorial service will be 1 pm Thursday, August 4, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Matt Tanner officiating.

August 3 2005  Benjamin "Benny" Stephenson, 57, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Dixie, WV, died July 28, 2005, at  Franklin Square Hospital in Balitmore following a short illness. He was the son of the late Benjamin "Hub" Stephenson and Donna M. Stephenson of Dixie, WV. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Rebecca Bess Stephenson, and one nephew, John D. Mullins, Jr.  Surviving are his companion, Carol Madigan of Baltimore; son, Jeff Stephenson and his wife, Debra, of Belleville, WV; daughter, Donna Jo Elswick and her husband, Jonathan, of Dixie; grandsons, Dalton and Corey Elswick; brothers, Zane Stephenson of Shrewsbury and Roger Stephenson of Dundalk, MD; sisters, Rena Mullins of Dundalk, Naomi Rutledge, Mitzy O?Dell, and Rachel Bird, all of Dixie; 8 nieces and nephews and 7 great- nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday, August 1, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Lonnie Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.  Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 26 2005  Tina Lynn Hill, 36, of Widen WV, originally of Roanoke VA, passed away at the home of her sister Donna Hills on Sunday July 24, 2005 She was born January 29, 1969, in Columbus, OH. Tina is survived by her mother Bertha Hill of Widen, WV., two sons Nathainel Dale Hill of Charmco, WV., Adryan Ray Hill of Canvas, WV., daughter Trista Renee Lipps of Charmco. WV., sisters Deloris Tinney of Summersville, WV., Donna Hill of Widen, WV., Joann Clemente and Cindy Reyes of Fredericksburg, VA., Melinda Jones of Stafford, VA., brothers Gary Hill of Summerville, WV., James Hill of Fredericksburg, VA., Larry Hill of Triangle, VA., and Jerry Hill of Widen, WV. Funeral service will be 2:00p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, with Minister Gary Butcher of Roanoke VA., officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Wilson Ridge, Widen. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilosnfuneralhome.com

July 22 2005  Angela Mae (Copen) Rhodes, 27, of Duck, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at CAMC-General Division. She was born on November 17, 1977, to Larry and Linda Copen. She was a homemaker.  Survivors include her son, Jacob R. Rhodes of Duck; daughter, Chelsey M. Rhodes of Duck; father and mother, Larry L. and Linda Copen of Duck; brother, Larry T. Copen of Duck; sister, Gelinda Jean Skaggs of Newton.  Graveside service will be l pm Sunday, July 24, 2005, at King Cemetery, Calhoun County, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

July 21 2005  Virginia Williams, 71, of Fola, WV entered into rest on Monday, July 18, 2005, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter, WV. She was born on May 26, 1934, at Bickmore to the late Bill Duncan and Goldie Hycel Duncan. Virginia was a homemaker and a member of Fola Missionary Baptist Church, Fola. She is survived by her children, Joyce Paintiff, Gary Williams, Ronald Williams, Romie Williams, Dorothy Williams, Peggy DeBoard, Ruth Truman, Homer Williams, Lori Hamrick, George Williams, Terrie Williams, Karen Williams, Shasana Quinn, Wilbert Brown, Dawn Moore, and Terry Brown; 34 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren; brothers, Romie Duncan of Carolton, TX, and Oscar Keith of Flatwoods, WV; sisters, Bonnie Lytle of Frametown, Ruby Legg of Indore, and Norma Speth of Medina, OH. Graveside service will be 2:30 Friday, July 22, 2005.at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, WV. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 21 2005 Robert D. Faulkner, 63, of Bomont, died July 20, 2005, at home.  Born on December 3, 1941, in Rainelle, he was the son of the late Eugene Klaun Faulkner and Glenna Jane Osborne Faulkner of Dupont City. He was a conductor for the Norfolk and Southen Railroad, an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Dupont City. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Shirley May Mitchell Faulkner of Bomont; sons, Samuel Eugene Faulkner of Bomont and Scott Clyde Faulkner of Mill Creek, WV; daughters, Toni Lynn Phillips of Sanford, NC and Pamela Diane Holbert of Clendenin, WV; brother, Larry Clyde Faulkner of Charleston, WV; sisters, Eugena Rose McCallister of Myrtle Beach, SC and Linda Jane Dugan of Leesburg, VA; grandchildren, Scott Phillips, Greg Phillips, Brittani Holbert, Chelsea Holbert, Ashley Holbert, Caleb Childers, Jacob Conrad, Zachary Faulkner, and Tanner Faulkner. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm, conducted by Minister Darris Barker. The body will be cremated.
Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

July 21 2005  John C. Legg, Jr., 75, of Naples, FL, died July 12, 2005 in Naples. He was born on November 19, 1929, in West Virginia, to the late John Curtis Sr. and Hattie Legg. He had lived and worked in New Jersey until moving to Naples in 1989. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and a retired Air Traffic Controller, specializing in research and development for the industry, and a member of the Fola Missionary Baptist Church, Fola, WV. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Margaret of Naples; children, Mary Jane of New Jersey, John III of Oklahoma, Jeff and Joe of New Jersey, Jerry of California, and Judy of Florida; brothers, Elbert Legg of Pinehurst, NC, Harold Legg of Cambridge, OH, Max Legg of Morton, WA, Ned Legg of Bremerton, WA, and Kenneth Legg of Robertsdale of AL; sisters, Bernice Hughes of Accoville, WV, Grace and Great Brown of Bickmore, Mary Hess of St. Louis, MO, and Nancy Tucker of Palm Coast, FL; and numerous grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 pm Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Donations in John?s memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

July 20 2005  Georgie Marie Foreman, 85, of Lizemores went home to be with the lord and her loving husband of 53 year Gordan David Foreman on Monday July 18, 2005. She was born June 18, 1920 to the late Ben and Lonnie Taylor Ramsey. Sons and daughter in law Gordan and Linda Foreman of Pelican, La, Charles Foreman of Converse, La, Carl and Janice Foreman of Tampa, Fl, Robert and Charlotte Foreman of Apple Grove, WV, Thomas and Wanda Foreman of Titus, AL daughters and son in laws Dana Kay Foreman of Amelia, VA, Jo Ann and Hans Kerbetz of Alexandra City, Al, Betty and Alfred Underwood of Lizemores, WV. 17 Grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 22, 2005 at United Methodist Church Lizemores, with minister Herb Vance and Carl Burrows officiating. Burial will follow in Morton Cemetery, Lizemores. Friend may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 18 2005 Ora E. Rogers Strickland, 99, of Clay died July 16, 2005, at home after a long illness. Her Caretakers were Barbara Hill and Kay Hubbard. She was homemaker. Ora was preceded in death by her husband, Loran Boone Strickland. Surviving daughters Geneva Skean of Welcome, NC; Doris Hostetter of Columbus, OH; Evelyn Will of Easton, MD; Edna Brown of Clay, WV; Wanda Eagle of Valley City, OH; sons Keith of South Charleston, WV; Steve of Dillon Co, WV; Rodney G. of Bend, OR; 24 Grandchildren, 48 Great Grand Children and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.; Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Mike Schoonover officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 18 2005 Gladys Burnside Metz Moore, 93, of Clay, entered into rest on July 15, 2005, at Oak Ridge Center, Charleston.  Born on June 3, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Amos Burnside and Minnie Lance Burnside Cogar. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Metz and Shawkey Moore; brothers, Lawrence, Harl, Oak, Arnold ?Bum? and Hobert Burnside, sister, Etta Lyons, and step-son, Pete Moore.  She was a homemaker .   Survivors include her son, Carl A. ?Jimmy? Metz of Parkersburg; daughter, Jo Ann Osborne of Wallback; step-son, Jim Moore of Stafford, VA; step-daughters, Ellen ?Boots? Sizemore of Dale City, VA, and Cindy Mullins of Hartland; half-sister, Alva McGlothlin of Hartland; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren.   Funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, July 18, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Paul Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 18 2005  Blanch G. Tawney, 66, of Clay, entered into rest on July 15, 2005, at home after a short illness. Born on July 26, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lawson and Vesta Shamblin. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her children, Sherry Lynn Fewell, Melinda S. Habjan, Pamela Pross, and James Tawney; sister, Sarah Goode; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Lorene Shamblin and Albert (Buck) and Jean Shamblin, Jr; grandchildren, Jason and Tyler Fewell, Isaiah Murphy and Kaitlyn Habjan, Joshua and Jonathan Pross. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

July 14 2005  William Garrett King, 72, of Valley Fork, died July 11, 2005 at home. He was born on October 19, 1932, to the late Robert Preston and Mammie Ethel Woodrum King. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved pet, Crocket, and sister, Nina Faye King. He retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., Coco, after 34 years of service, was an Army Veteran, a member of Local OCAW-Pace, and Local Union 628. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Brenda Keen King of Valley Fork; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sandy Moore King of Pt. Pleasant; daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and David Duffield of Valley Fork; grandson, Justin King of Florence, KY; sisters, Irene Hardman of St. Albans, Ivy Wells of Fairmont, Agnes Beckett of Amma, and Audrey Oxley of Newton; brothers, Gene King of Clay, Earl King of Valley Fork, and Jerry King of Spencer. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 15, 2005, from 6 to 8 pm at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kanawha County Animal Shelter, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 11 2005  Cecil A. Brown, 86, of Indore entered into rest July 9, 2005 at Montgomery Elderly Care Home.  He was born to the late Benjamin and Ursely Brown.  Three Daughters Nora Brown of Indore, WV; Evelyn Neal of Belva, WV;  Nona Brannan of Glen Dale, MD. Brothers Howard Brown Vaughan, WV;  Ernest Brown of Vaughan, WV; Robert Brown of Belva, WV sister Irene Neal of Vaughan, WV; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.  Services will be 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, Graveside service will be at the Pugh Winnell Cemetery Indore, WV at 11:30 with Minister William Johnson officiating.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 10 2005   Mary M. Nottingham Withrow, 83, of Indore, entered into rest on July 9, 2005, at CAMC General Hospital. Born on March 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James Rice and Ollie Tucker Morton. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Romey Nottingham and Ray Nottingham, both of Indore, and Leroy Nottingham of Cedar Grove; daughter, Marie Taylor of Indore; 13 Grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 4 pm Monday, July 11, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dennis Preast officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, Indore. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm on Monday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 10 2005  Evelyn Carol Backus, 68, of Valley Fork, Clay County, passed away July 8, 2005, at Roane General Hospital after an extended illness. Born on September 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Rebecca Mae Salisbury Summers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Dortha Ann Summers, and one brother, Walter R. "Bud"Summers.
She retired as a cook from Roane General Hospital after 18 years of service. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Terri Backus of Scott Depot; daughters and sons-in-law, June and Jim Brannon of Spencer, Shelia and Richard Harold of Spencer, and Kim and MSGT. Jerri Rogers of RAF Mildenhall, UK; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte Kay and Harry Grimmet of Sun City, AZ and sister-in-law, Terry Summers of Valley Fork. Funeral service will be 12 noon Monday, July 11, 2005, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Wallback. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 am to 12 noon at the Church on Monday. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

July 9 2005  Mildred Irene Sizemore, 92, of Lizemores, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2005, at CAMC-General Division.
She was born on May 24, 1913, in Lizemores, to the late James Griffie and Lola Morton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Beth Jarvis. She was a retired teacher from the Clay County Board of Education, a former member of the National Education Association, and a member of the Lizemores United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, C. Evans Sizemore of Lizemores; son, Joe Sizemore of Sherrills Ford, NC; daughter, Lola Jean Tornabene of Canonsburg, PA; sisters, Nina Murphy and Edith Caldwell, both of Lizemores; grandchildren, Billy Tornabene, Matthew Tornabene, Kim Davis, Melissa Jarvis, and Denny Jarvis; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, July 10, 2005, at the Lizemores United Methodist Church, Lizemores, with Minister Carl Burrows officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Saturday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

July 6 2005   Retta Kathryn (George) McCain, 78, of St. Albans, entered into rest on July 3, 2005, at her residence. She was born on December 4, 1926, to the late John A. and Rosella Hamrick George. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Robert E. Herold of St. Albans, and Bedford A. Herold of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter, Stephanie Rose Lane of Naples, FL; 3 grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 3 pm Friday, July 8, 2005, at the Reed Cemetery, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. There will be no visitation. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 6 2005  Waldo C. Boggs, 77, died after a short illness in Cleveland, Ohio on July 4, 2005. Mr. Boggs was born in Big Otter, WV on May 30, 1928, to Owen and Emma Boggs. He was the youngest of 12 children. Mr. Boggs is survived by his loving wife 53 years, Dorma Olive Myers Jones Boggs of Cleveland, Ohio; daughters, Carol Elaine Zannino Jones of Clarksburg, Jo Ann Boggs Greenberg and son-in-law, Robert S. Greenberg, of Morristown, N.J.; and former son-in-law, Larry J. Zannino.  Also surviving are grandsons, John T. Saucer, Jonathan C.J. Zannino, Brian Zannino of Clarksburg; granddaughters, Rachel Letty Boggs Greenberg and Rebekah Celia Boggs Greenberg of Morristown, N.J.; great-grandchildren, John T. Saucer, Brandon Zannino, Travis Zannino, Anthony Zannino, and James S. Saucer of Clarksburg; sister, Emma Methaney of Big Otter; and numerous other relatives in the Clay County, Akron and Cleveland, Ohio areas.   Friends and family are invited to call at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Main Street, Clay, WV on Thursday, July 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, July 8. Burial will follow immediately at Clay Memorial Gardens.  A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date for Cleveland area friends. The family asks that donations be sent to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 in lieu of flowers.
On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

July 2 2005  Denvial S. "Denver" Sizemore, 63, of Glen went home to be with his Lord June 30, 2005, at home. He was born on July 26, 1941, at Lizemores, Clay County, the son of Sheridan E. and Alpha Lee Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister. He was a retired custodian for Elkem Metals of Alloy, and attended the Christian Church of Lizemores.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret ?Kathy? Sizemore of Glen; brothers, Thurman (Patty) of Dixie, Clarence of Drennen, Kester (Connie) of Kimberly; sisters, Thelma Pritt of Mt. Nebo, Sendia (Carl) Anderson of Clendenin, Donnie (Don) Pritt of Swiss; several nieces and nephews and a lot of special friends and neighbors. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Kingfield Cemetery, Glen. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

June 30 2005  David Chilton Loving, 77, of Clay, entered into rest on June 28, 2005, at Summersville Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1927, son of the late James and Rosie Loving. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Loving. He was a retired millwright from Elk River Coal and Lumber Company. Survivors include his sons, James Loving of Clay and Jackie Loving of Dille; daughters, Ellen Lambey of Ivydale and Christine McCune of Indore; 9 grandchildren, 6 great- grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 am Saturday, July 2, 2005, at the Loving Cemetery, Harrison, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

June 27 2005  Georgia E. Morris 83, of Ivydale WV entered into rest on Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Laurel Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.   Born July 7, 1921, in Clay County to the late Edward M. Lambey and Lula Jane Hughes Lambey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Pete Morris. She was a retired Post Master.  Georgia is survived by eight children, Robert Morris of Stowe, Ohio; Frank Morris of Wallback, WV; Ruth Ann Monahan, of Basye, VA; Lula Mae Smith, of Ripley, WV; Samuel Morris of Martinsburg, WV; Judy Lynn Morris; of Martinsburg, WV; Randy Morris of White Plains, MD; Jeffery Morris of Waldorf, MD; four daughter in laws and two son in laws; seventeen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. brothers Nolan Lambey and Ted Lambey of Ivydale, WV, sisters, Leota McConkey of Elkview, WV and Thelma Helmick of Gassaway, WV, a host of nephews and nieces.   Funeral service will be 10:00a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with the Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Morris Cemetery at Rush Fork. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

June 20 2005   Dewey Franklin Sharp, 90, eldest son of the late Marion and Della Jackson Sharp, died Friday, June 17, 2005, at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, Buckeye, after a long illness. He had been under the care of Pocahontas Center for the past 2½ years. Born May 23, 1915, at Fairview, Dewey spent his earlier years working in numerous logging camps in and around Pocahontas County before serving his country in World War II. There, he met and married Irene Lipps of Meridian, Miss. He returned to Pocahontas County where he lived the remainder of his life. Dewey served as Buckskin Scout camp ranger from 1960 to 1986, in a job he truly loved, meeting people and developing friendships that would last a lifetime. Dewey was a longtime member of the Marlinton Rotary Club, Greenbrier Valley Soil Conservation District and various other volunteer positions throughout Pocahontas County. Preceding him in death were his wife, Irene; brothers, Denny, Dock, Oley and Wade; and sisters, Ruby McCarty, Lillian Nizolek and Geraldine Wilfong. Survivors include a brother, Willie “Bill” Sharp of Richmond, Va.; along with many nieces and nephews. The Rev. Robert Mann will hold funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

June 20 2005  Emmett "Buck" Junior Schoolcraft of Powellton, WV entered into rest on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at his home. He was Preceded in death by his father Johnny Schoolcraft and Sister Alma Albaugh. Buck is survived by his wife Bernice Schoolcraft of Powellton, WV, mother Linda Schoolcraft of Powellton, WV, sons Randy E. Schoolcraft of Powellton, WV, Michael Schoolcraft of Powellton, WV, brothers William Schoolcraft of Duck, WV, Freddy Schoolcraft of Groves Creek, WV, Bill Pennington of Mink Shoals, WV, sisters Linda Lambey of Big Otter, WV, Nancy Loving of Widen Ridge, WV, Mahalia Cantrell of Duck, WV, Shirley Butcher of Deanse, WV, Rotha Kowska of Michigan, Emilee Duncan of Newport News WV, Mary Ward of Phelps, KY, Josephine Nelisher of Canton, OH, Jean Marcum of St. Albans, WV and Louis Bartley of Chesapeake, WV. 3 Grandchildren.   Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Freddy Schoolcraft Officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapman Cemetery.   Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at the funeral home.   On-line condolences may be sent www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com .

June 12 2005  Dick Starcher, 81, of Akron, OH, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2005, at City Hospital in Akron. He was born on April 9, 1924, in Clay, to the late Lash Starcher and Mary Green Rolyson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Sue and Danita Ann.  He was a retired landscaper for Starrs Lawnservice, and a World War II  Navy Veteran.  Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Deloris (Duffield) Starcher of Akron; step-son, Rick (Kathy) Duffield of Norton, OH; sons, Daniel Starcher and Joseph Starcher, both of Akron; daughters, Ellen (Paul) Jackson of Virginia, Daisy (Carlson) Boyce of West Virginia, Carol (Don) Falls of West Virginia, Vickie Adams of Akron, Joyce (Robert) Stouffer of Pennsylvania, Penny Bishop of Akron, Teresa (John) Wolfe of Barberton; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, June 13, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Cemetery, O?Brion, Duck, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Zion Assembly Church of God, 126 21st St., NW, Barberton, OH 44203, in care of Rick Duffield.

June 8 2005  Norma J. Mitchell, 64, of Bomont,entered into rest June 6, 2005 at her home. She was born December 31, 1940 to the late George and Myrtle Williams Rollins. Survivors include her husband Allen W. Mitchell of Bomont; son Allen W. Mitchell Jr. of Bomont. Brother Ralph Rollins of Columbus OH, sisters Virginia Bradley and Ruth Mosley both of Portsmouth OH. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the Schoonover Cemetery Bomont WV, with the Minister Estil Myers officiating.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

June 6 2005 Loren William Cox, 32, of Rainelle passed away Saturday, June 4, at home after an apparent heart attack. Born April 5, 1973, at Charleston, he was the son of Jim and Betty Cox of Rainelle.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Loren H. Cox of Meadow Bridge; and his maternal grandparents, Dilford and Belvia Javins of Ashford-Rumble.
Loren was a 1991 graduate of Greenbrier West High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Veva Cox of Meadow Bridge; three brothers and their wives, Curtis and Sandra Cox of Rainelle, Kevin and Kim Cox of Smoot and Johnny Cox of Rainelle; a nephew, Corey Cox of Rainelle; and three nieces, Samantha and Heather Cox of Rainelle and Karissa Cox of Smoot. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Cox Cemetery, Meadow Bridge, with Evangelist George Deitz officiating.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

June 2 2005 SSG/E6 Fredrick E. Gene Koch, retired from the US Army, passed away on May 31, 2005 after a long illness of heart desease. He was born July 5 1941 at Blue Knob, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father Curtis H Koch Sr of Maysel and two sisters, Shirley Case and Regina Koch of Maysel, WV He is survived by two daughters, Stefanie Koch and Jolene Koch of Banburg Germany. His mother Wanita Koch of Maysel, long time friend Ruby DeMoss of Procious, one brother Curtis H Koch, five sisters , Judy Hall of Clendenin, Addies Palececk of Cleveland OH, Joan Rose of Maysel, Betty Greenawald of Spencer, and Becky Koch. Graceside service will be held at Blue Knob Cemetary , Saturday June 4 2005 at 11am. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

May 26 2005  Eleanor L. King, 83, of St. Albans, died May 25, 2005, at Valley Center Nursing Home, St. Albans, WV. She was born on October 20, 1921, in Clay County to the late William Hansford King and Sarah Alice Eagle King. She was a bottle selector for Owens-Illinois in Kanawha City. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the King Cemetery, Maysel, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

May 25 2005   Woodrow Wilson Cutlip, 78, of Duck, entered into rest on May 24, 3005 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1927, at Servia, WV, to the late Frederick Isaac and Sarah Bertha White Cutlip. He was a retired school bus driver and a member of the Otter Lick Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae Tanner Cutlip of Duck; son, Woodrow Ray Cutlip of Duck; daughters, Carolyn Sue Burkhammer of Duck, Dottie Lou Rider of Clay, Deborah Kay Burnside of Ivydale, Rosemary Grose of Duck and Tamela June Ross of Duck; brother, Eugene Mason Cutlip of Big Otter; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; foster children, Channing Cutlip of Ivydale and Iva Rozella Cutlip of Charleston. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Fork Cemetery, Big Otter. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

May 21 2005   Torrett Donald Adams, 81, of Ivydale, went home to be with the Lord May 20, 2005, after a long illness. He was born on August 21, 1923, to the late Ernest Dwight Adams and Lilly Edith Conley Adams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Allen and Darrius Wayne Adams. He graduated from Clay County High School, was an all star football player and four-year letterman, was an Army Veteran of World War II, having been a combat veteran of the South Pacific Theatre. He retired from Valley Camp Coal Company, was a member of the UMWA, a member of the Big Otter Baptist Church, Ivydale, and a member of the VFW. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Irene Fields Adams of Ivydale; sons and daughters-in-law, Verlin Ray and Margaret Davis Adams of Ivydale, Garrett Don and Laura Crouse Adams of Ivydale; grandchildren,
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Adams, Mandi White and Matthew White; six great-grandchildren. He will be loved and missed by all that knew him.  Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Rick Canfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Adams Family Cemetery, Ivydale, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419.   Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

May 19 2005   Virgle E. Nelson, 82, of Maysel, passed away at Charleston Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 17th, just eight months after the tragic death of his youngest daughter, Nancy. He was born on July 25, 1922, the oldest son of the late Herman and Chessie Mullins Nelson of Clay. In addition to his parents and his daughter, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Madeline Adams of Valley Fork. Virgle was a World War II veteran and was wounded in the invasion of Normandy. He received the purple heart and other medals. Survivors include his wife of 56+ years, Irene Triplett Nelson of Maysel; son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Janandra Nelson of Maysel; daughters and sons-in-laws, Vivian and Kenny Knotts, Sharon and Ray James, and Betty Nelson, all of Maysel; brothers, Byrl Nelson of Valley City, OH, and Jerry Nelson of Clay; sisters, Reva Snodgrass of Spencer, Dorothy Keener and Glada Lanham, both of Clay, Myrl Bailey of Spencer, Cathryn Bargar of Valley Fork, and Nancy Lambey of North Wilksboro, NC; eight grandchildren, David Nelson of Maysel, Clarissa Nelson McClellan of Elkview, Craig Knotts of Johnstown, OH, Carla Knotts Evans of Gahana, OH, Sandra James Stack of Beckley, John James of Maysel, Stephanie Givens Rogers of Norwalk, OH, and Whitney Irene Nelson of Maysel; four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers Dewey Tanner and Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Nelson Cemetery on Dundon Hill, Clay, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

May 14 2005  Norman D. Wilson, 82, of Clay, WV, passed away peacefully, May 13, 2005, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was the youngest son of Loring and Della Ward Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James (Jim P), and two sisters, Lucy Wilson and Roxie Knapp. Surviving is one sister, Sarah Bergman of Lewisville, North Carolina.  He was born at Strange Creek, West Virginia, graduated from Clay County High School, and was a WWII Army Veteran, having served as a Staff Sergeant with the 45th Infantry Division, the 180th Regiment. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star for bravery at Anzio Beachhead.   Upon his return home, he was employed by the B C & G Railroad, was a self employed building contractor, and owned and operated The Clay Lumber Company, retiring in 1979. He established and operated the Locust Mobile Manor. He served two terms as the Mayor of Clay. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8366 at Gauley Bridge. He was instrumental in the institution and organization of VFW Post 4419 in Clay, and served several terms as Post Commander and other various post positions. He served as the 9th District Commander, achieving ?All State Team Post Commander for 1974-1975?. He was very proud of obtaining the distinguished award of Outstanding District Commander 1978-1979?.  He was married to Alice Wilson for over 51 years. Preceded in death by his wife, he leaves behind to mourn his passing, two daughters, Susie Metheney (Jerry) of Akron, OH, and Lori Burford (Lee) of Clay, WV. He also leaves two grandchildren, Sherry L. Swisher (Scott) of Akron and Michael Knopp Jr. (Sandra) of Clay. The joy of his life was his great-grandchildren, Steven Thomas Swisher of Akron, and Micah Dawn and Mariah Lee Knopp of Clay, and of course, his little dog and faithful companion, Brownie.  We want to express our deepest thanks to his nephew, Dr. James Bergman, and to his attending physicians, Dr. Su, Dr. Hossino, Dr. Khalid, and especially to Kanawha Valley Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to our dad.  Calling hours for friends and family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carl Wilson Funeral Home in Clay on Monday, May 16, 2005.   The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the funeral home with Minister Herbert Vance officiating, followed by burial at the Walnut Grove Cemetery.   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

DALZELL, SC -- David Charles Wilson, 63, husband of Sandra L. Wilson, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter, SC.  Mr. Wilson formerly was a resident of Widen,WV and graduated from Widen High School in Clay County. Mr. Wilson was born in Charleston, W.Va., the son of Reva T. Wilson and the late Charles A. Wilson. He retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service and later served as the general manager of the Genesis Center. He was also a longtime member of the Masonic Organization, serving at Lodge No. 364. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Wilson is survived by one son, Leslie C. Wilson and his wife, Dana, of Ft. Hauchucha, Ariz.; two daughters, Kimberly Wilson and Donna M. Moseley and her husband, Clint, of Camden; five grandchildren, Andrew Wilson, Charlotte Wilson, Christiana Wilson, Lindsey Moseley and Warren Moseley; two brothers, Roscoe Wilson and his wife, Billie, of Rosmon, N.C., and Jack Wilson of Gassaway, W.Va.   Memorial services with full military honors were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Bullock Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Knight officiating.  Friends were received following the service and at other times at the residence.   In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

May 10 2005  Ronald "Ramp" Gene Samples of Hartland, WV entered into rest at his home on Friday, May 6, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father James Lee Samples . Grandson Matthew Nance, Nephew Richard Huguenot and John Samples. He is survived by his wife Carol Sue Samples of Hartland. Mother Chessie Edna Samples Brown of Hartland. Sons Mike Samples of Golden Meadow LA, and Step Son John Nance of Gallipolis OH. Daughters Patty Jenkins of Hanging Rock, OH, and Rhonda Stevens of Kits Hill, OH. Brothers Glenn Samples of Ladysmith VA, and Richard Samples of Rising Sun MD. Sister Sandra Raymond of Waynesburg OH.   6 Grandchildren Carrie Jenkins, J.D. Stevens, Lee Samples, Robbie Nance, Mark Nance and Kimberly Swain. 3 Great- Grandchildren. Special friend BB Dawson. Graveside Services will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Clay Memorial Gardens with the minister Herb Vance officiating.  Friends may call at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, Monday, May 9 from 6 to 8 pm. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

May 4 2005  Terry Mitchell "Nig" Phillips, 46, of Bickmore, died May 3, 2005, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Terry is survived by his loving mother, Helen Hubbard of Bickmore; son, Joshua Seth Phillips of Bickmore; grandson, Hunter Phillips of Clay; companion, Michelle Lane Moore of Bickmore; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie Kay and Denny Scott of Bickmore; Alice Miller of Bickmore; Vickie and Terry Cottrell of Canton, OH; Kathy Phillips Taylor of Bickmore and Tayma and Allen Legg of Maysel; brothers, Roger Phillips of Bickmore and Frankie Phillips of Huttonsville; three nieces and four nephews and their spouses. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, May 6, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister John Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

May  3 2005   Donald David Belt, 75, of Dog Run, passed away April 30, 2005 at Laurel Nursing Home. He was born October 21, 1929, to the late Silas and Dessie Belt. He was a retired Electrician from Alum Creek Coal Company, Attended Pleasant Dale church.
Donald is survived by his wife Mildred Belt of Dog Run, sons David A Belt of Dog Run, Mike Belt of Ashland, OH, Keith Belt, of Dog Run, WV, daughters Judy Workman, of Burbank, OH, Kathy Williams of Dog Run, Karen Thomas of Maysel, Kim Mullins of Dog Run, and Stacy Dorsey of Maysel . Brothers Ovid Belt of Elkins, Joe Belt of Birch River, and Bronce Belt of Clay, sisters Kay Rhodes of Greenwood, IN, and Sharon Belt of Greenwood, IN. Grand-children, Lisa Slack, Jo Taylor, Crystal Billups, Julie Horrocks, Aaron Belt, Mark Belt, Michael Belt, Ashley Belt, Zach Thomas, Chelsie Dorsey, Evan Dorsey, Jami Belt, Sabrina Mullins Corwell, Justin Mullins, Heather Mullins, Christopher Williams, Tammy Williams, and Jeff Williams. Great-Grand-Grandchildren Fallon Pierson, Madison Neal, Noah Taylor, Allison Taylor, Derek Billups, Taylor Rogers, Katelyn Horracks, Makayla Horrocks, Cheyenne Belt, Parris Williams, Leah Belt, and Kirsten Belt. Funeral Service will 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 4, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel Clay, WV with the Minister Gary Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Belt Cemetery, Dog Run, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

May 1 2005   Cheryl Jean Stone Neal, 54, of Indore, entered into rest on April 29, 2005, at her home.  She was born on January 1, 1951, in Lizemores to Grace Reedy Stone and the late Carl Jackson Stone. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Moore, and her brother, Hugh Stone. She was a self-employed beautician, of the Christian faith attending the Middle Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Orval Neal of Indore; sons, Steven Neal of Fayetteville and Carl Mark Neal of Indore; daughter, Rebecca Boggs of Indore; mother, Grace Stone of Quaker City, OH; brothers, Tyrus ?Jr.? Stone and Jack Stone, both of Indore; sisters, Josephine Theriault of St. Petersburg, FL, Janet Stickley of Quaker City, OH, and Doris Neal of Indore; grandchildren, Garin Osburn, Madison Neal, Savannah Boggs, Wayne Johnson, Matthew Boggs, Serena Neal, and Paige Neal.
Her greatest earthly joy came from her family and especially her grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Middle Creek Baptist Church, Bickmore, with Minister John Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in the Neal Cemetery, Indore.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. There will be a private family viewing from 5 to 6 pm.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Donald John McLaughlin, 78, of Procious, died Thursday, April 28, 2005 at home after a long illness.  He was the son of the late Ralph Newton and Stella Maud Cutlip McLaughlin.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Stewart and Wilber McLaughlin.
Don was a World War II and Korean Conflict Marine veteran.  He was also a former employee of Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, employee of Marathon Industries Bridgeport and a former employee of Union Carbide. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Evelyne Eagle McLaughlin; sons Donald Bradley McLaughlin of Clay and Rodney Allen McLaughlin of Procious; daughter Ellyn Dawne McLaughlin of Annapolis, Maryland; brother James McLaughlin of St. Mary’s, WV; sisters Shonette Shearer of Phoenix, Arizona and Nell Foreman of Charleston, WV; grandchildren Miranda Rae and Caleb Ian McLaughlin.   Funeral service was Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Matics Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Legg officiating.  Burial was in the A.J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, WV.

April 28 2005  Sarah Jane Gibson Salisbury, 79, of Clay, entered into rest on April 26, 2005, at CAMC-General Division after a long illness.  She was the daughter of the late Harlen and Laura Krantz Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harley Salisbury; brothers, James and Bill Gibson, and sisters, Ida Hamrick and Tessie Fitzgerald. She was a born-again believer, attended Lick Fork Baptist Church, and was a volunteer at the Christian Clothing Center, Clay. Survivors include one son, Denver Salisbury and his wife, Connie, of Newton Falls, OH; three daughters, Carolyn and husband, Alva Blankenship, of Canvas, WV; Sharon Ramsey of Bomont, Charlotte and husband, Lloyd Davis, of Maysel; sisters, Marie Irvin of Lake Placid, FL, Genneive Eagle of Ashtabula OH, and Delphia Meadows of Richwood; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be 1 pm Friday, April 29, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Alva Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Salisbury Cemetery, Enoch. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com

April 25 2005  Joyce Cunningham 55, of Ivydale WV, entered into rest Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Hubbard Hospice House after a extended illness. Joyce was born on Sept. 16, 1949 to Arley and Rosalee Gray of Ivydale, WV. Joyce was a Member of the Ivydale United Methodist Church, she was a former Postmaster at the Ivydale Post Office. She is survived by her husband Jerry Cunningham, of Ivydale, WV. Son Brian Allen Cunningham of Charleston, WV and Daughter Sara Cunningham Chamseddin of Lodi, NJ. Sister Sharon Gray Kelley of Elkview, WV. And Brother James Arley Gray of Charleston.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Minister Wilma Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery Ivydale, WV.   Friends may call from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, April 25, 2005 at the Carl Wilson Funeral home Chapel.  In Lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Or to the Ivydale United Methodist Church, Ivydale, WV.

April 23 2005  John D. Butler, 95, of Nebo, WV, passed away Friday, April 22, 2005 at CAMC-Memorial Division. He was born on Feb. 23, 1910, in Wallback to the late James W. Butler and Minnie Barnes Butler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Nicholas Butler; infant son and daughter, Jackie Lee and Karen Sue Butler; second wife, Halsie Dawson Tanner Butler; brothers, Verily ?Boone? Butler and Lemon Butler; and sisters, Lula Nichols and Lena Osborne. He was a self-employed automobile collision repair technician, attended Nebo Baptist Church, and was a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by his sister, Maggie Butler of Helena, OH; step-sons, Charles Tanner and Harold Tanner, both of Nebo, and Ronald Tanner of Big Otter; several step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Ovapa Church of God Cemetery, Ovapa. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

April 21 2005   Sara N. Coon, 89 of Clay, WV, died Monday, April 18, 2005 at Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center, Pomeroy, Ohio. She was born on December 27, 1915 in Villanova, WV, to the late William and Belle Nottingham of Glenville, WV. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Johnny, husband, Hoyt Lakin Coon Jr., and two brothers, Herbert and Ray Nottingham. Sara was a retired school teacher from Clay County Schools, where she had taught 37 years. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Temple in Two Run, where she also taught Sunday School and Bible School for several years. She was a member of the Clay County Retired Teachers Assoc. and a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Charlotte Coon of New Haven, WV, granddaughter and her husband, Stacy and Royce Bissell of New Haven; grandson, Craig Coon of Mason, WV, granddaughter-in-law, Tracy Coon of New Haven; great-granddaughters, Lakin, Logan, and Lauren Bissell and Ashley Coon, all of New Haven; sisters, Lucille Gillespie of Procious, WV, and Jean Eakle of Ft. Washington, MD; several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 pm Friday, April 22, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dennis Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, April 21, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home in Clay.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

April 20 2005 ( Belated) William Haskell Campbell, 78, of Union passed away Wednesday morning april 20 2005 at the Greenbrier VAlley Medical Center following ashort illness. He was born in Union WV May 13 1926 a son of the late William Clarence and Ella McNeil Campbell. He spent his entire life at Hillcrest, the home his father and grandfather built. He was preceeded in death by a sister, Genevieve Sarrell and three brothers, Edward, John, and James. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, June Wallace Campbell, a brother, Emerson, and sister in law of Elda Campbell , several neices including Janis Eyre Campbell Derby of Clay WV.

April 15 2005  Dora A. Tanner, 83, of Clay, entered into rest on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Divison. She was born on December 22, 1921, in Nitro, WV, to the late Henry and Martha Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Tanner. She was a homemaker for Mary Ward and Helen Reed. Survivors include her sons, Bobby Keener of Buffalo, Ronnie Moore of Summersville, and Bill Tanner of Hartland; daughter, Charlotte Montana of Carol Stream, IL; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Monday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

April 12 2005   James Cameron "J.C." Carnes, 32, of Elkview entered into rest on Saturday, April 9, 2005, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Poca Fork Rd., Elkview.   He was born on June 20, 1972, in Montgomery, WV, to Karen Sue Pedro Carnes and the late Romie Dale Carnes. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jonathan Dale Carnes, and his grandfathers, Virgil Pedro and Romie Henry Carnes.  He was a belt splicer for National Belt Service. Survivors include his wife; Michele Jeanette Mitchell Carnes of Clendenin; mother, Karen Sue Carnes of Elkview; children, Nicolas, Brittany, Andren, Brendan, Dale, Kassy, and Michael; sisters, Carmela Peters of Parkersburg and Tonya Carnes of Elkview; brother, John ?Bub? Carnes of Elkview; grandmothers, Edith Pedro of Montgomery and Ruth Carnes of Elkview; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday April 12, 2005 at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, WV. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Monday April 11, 2005 at the funeral home. Carl Wilson Funeral Home of Clay, will be in charge of these arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

April 8 2005   Russell Brooks Legg, Sr., 92, of Indore entered into rest on April 6, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Division. He was born on September 1, 1912, to Bernard Breckenridge Legg and Lilly Cline Legg. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Monica Marie Moore Legg; daughter, Carolyn Cruikshank; infant son, Frederick Wayne Legg, five brothers and four sisters.
For many years, he was owner/operator of Brooks Legg General Merchandise Store at Indore. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a deacon in the Indore Baptist Church, a master turkey hunter, and had hunted big game in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. He had also served on the Clay County Board of Education for 14 years.  He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-laws, Dr. R. Brooks Legg, Jr. and Diann of Lizemores and Kenneth Duane Legg, Sr. and Kathy of Indore; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and James Blaney, son-in-law, Telford Cruikshank of Big Otter; grandchildren, T. G. Cruikshank and his wife, Angie, Duane Legg, Jeanne Carson and her husband, Eric, Jonathan Legg, Sally Ann Cruikshank, Lydia Legg and James Brooks Legg; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Paige, Sierra, and Tyler; brother, William Legg of Burford, GA; and sister, Pauline Pratt of Montgomery. Graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the Cline Cemetery, Indore, with Minister Paul Stepp officiating, followed by military rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. There will be no visitation. The funeral procession will leave the Indore Baptist Church at 12:45 p.m.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Share the Harvest, Hunters Helping the Hungry, HHH, Mountaineer Food Bank, 180 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624.

April 6 2005  Shawn Michael Roat, 15, of Clay, entered into rest on April 4, 2005. He was born on August 29, 1989, in Charleston, WV. He was a 10th grade student at Clay County High School, and a member of the FFA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Lee Roat; and great-grandparents, Kathryn Snyder, Stella Shaver and Judge and Glenna Rogers. He is survived by his father, Jerry Wayne Roat of Indore; mother and "dad", Dawn and Russ Whiteley of Clay; sisters, Morgan Rene Whiteley and Carlie Jean Roat; grandparents, Earnest and Sharon Rogers of Clay; Sharon Kay Truman of Indore; great-grandparents, George and Emma Roat and Ralph Shaver. Graveside service will be l pm Friday, April 8, 2005, at the Asbury Cemetery, Dog Run, with Minister Jim Blankenship officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

April 3 2005  Levi Porter Harrison, 83, of Clay, entered into rest on Friday, April 1, 2005, at Beckley VA Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1922, in Nicholas County to the late Benjamin "Bert" Harrison and Goldie Hamrick Harrison. He was a logger, and an Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his son, Elton Workman of Clay; brothers, Ishmael Harrison of Duck, Ellis Harrison of Duck, Ralph Harrison of Clay; sister, Violet Mullins of Clay; grandsons, Elton B. Workman, Jr., Philip D. Workman, and William D. Workman, all of Clay.  Graveside funeral service will be l pm Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at the Rhodes Cemetery, Enoch, with Minister Kenneth Adkins officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, April 4, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

March 31  2005   Henry F. (Bud) Smith, 73, of South Charleston, entered into rest on March 31, 2005, at Beverly Health Care Center, Glasgow.  He was born on Dec. 31, 1931, in Clay County to the late Oscar Henry and Blanch Hosey Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James Albert Smith; daughter, Debra Lynn Thornton, and granddaughter, Molly Francys Smith. He attended Sutton High School. He served in the Korean War in 1950-1951 in five campaigns, receiving the Silver Star, the nation's third highest decoration for bravery, the Bronze Star with V device for valor, the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters and the Korean Campaign Metal with 5 bronze stars. He was a survivor of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. He was a maintenance machinist for Ford Motor Company, a car salesman for Telford?s Chevrolet, Clay, and Patrick Plaza Dodge, Charleston. He attended Big Otter Baptist Church, was a member of the VFW and the Fraternal Order of Police, South Charleston. Henry is survived by his wife, Joyce Hickman Smith of South Charleston; sons, Thomas Wayne Smith of Dunbar, Robin Murry Smith of Barboursville, Jerry Lee Smith and wife, Jaime Dawson Smith, and James Franklin Smith and wife, Rita Runion Smith, both of Ivydale; daughter, Sharon Renee Smith Collins and husband, Roger, of Auxier, KY; grandchildren, Autumn Renee Thornton McCallister, Erin Page Thornton, Michael Ryan Smith, Roger Lee Collins, Patrick Jordan Collins, Justin Scott Smith, Jalen Brody Smith, Derek Lee Smith, Morgan Paige Smith, and Mason Lee Smith; brothers, Oscar Junior (JB) Smith of Stuart, FL, and Jack Denning Smith of New Matamoris, OH; sisters, Betty Margarete Smith Hunter of Leesburg, FL, Lorraine Rae Smith Fletcher of Ambia, IN, Martha Jane Smith Carter of Stuart, FL, and Norma Jean Smith Blakely of Umitilla, FL. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Big Otter Baptist Church, Ivydale, with Pastor Rick Canfield officiating, assisted by Minister Darius Arnold. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, with Military Graveside Rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Saturday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 28 2005  Jeannette Isabella Conley, 2 months old, of Raleigh, NC, died March 22, 2005, at Andrew Center in Raleigh of viral infection and Trisomy 18 complications. She was born in Raleigh, NC, of January 12, 2005. Surviving are her parents, Kevin J. and Patricia Brown Conley; brothers, William and Jack; sisters, Jamie, Regina, Angela, Lucy, and Susan, all of Raleigh; maternal grandparents, Gale and Delores Brown of Indore; paternal grandparents, John and Irene Conley of Stanford, CT; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Graveside service will be 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at the Brown Cemetery, Indore, WV, with Father David Hudgins, Pastor of St. Joseph?s Catholic Church in Adrian, MI, as celebrant, assisted by Msgr. Williams of Raleigh, NC. The cemetery is located at Indore going up Brown School Hollow to the top of the mountain.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

March 28 2005 Sarah Evelyn Cutlip Cook, 63 of Litchfield, OH, passed away after a long illness, Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Medina County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack & Mary Cutlip of Clay, WV. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 38 years, Clyde Cook of Litchfield, OH. Her son, Curtis Cook of Indianapolis, IN; her daughters, Mary Gibson of Litchfield, OH, Roberta Payne of Perrysville, OH and Sandra Kraus of Parma Heights, OH and 8 grandchildren.  Also surviving Evelyn are her sisters, Avis Davis of Lansing, IA and Freda Coad of Procious, WV and her brothers, James Cutlip of LaCrosse, WI and Delmar Cutlip of Cleveland, OH.   Viewing will be Monday, March 28th from 7pm-9pm at Parker Funeral Home in Lodi, OH.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 28th at Parker Funeral Home at 11am with burial following at Litchfield Cemetary in Litchfield, OH.

March 23 2005  Orval Elijah Brown, 97, died Sunday, March 20,2005, at Dovie?s Retirement Home in Walton, WV.  Orval, Clay County?s ?Wild Man?, grew up on Sycamore Creek at Indore, WV. He was a veteran of the US Army and a WWII veteran of the US Navy. Orval is preceded in death by his parents, John Logan and Elizabeth ?Lizzie? (Mitchell) Brown; his brothers, Alva and Thad; and his sisters, Erma Brown Siers and Doris Brown Dorsey.  Surviving family members include a sister-in-law, Amma Brown of Indore, a brother-in-law, Tilden Siers of Nicholas County, six nephews, eleven nieces, and hundreds of cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.  Friends may share in our memories of Orval by calling from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, March 25, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. A Graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 26, in the yard of Amma Brown?s home at Indore. Burial will be in the Brown Cemetery at Indore. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

March 23 2005   Daniel Patrick "Pat" Burdette, 53, of Procious entered into rest on March 21, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Division after a long illness.  He was born on June 6, 1951, in Clay County to the late James P. and Anna Emily Burdette. Pat was a retired laborer for the WV Department of Highways, and attended the Freewill Baptist Church of Pisgah. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, William "Bill" and Beverly Burdette of Procious; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Larry Truman of Maysel and Darlene and J. B. Butcher of Clay; and nieces and nephews, Betty Ann Lowther of Hurricane, Christy Burdette, Adam Burdette, and Dusty Rose Burdette, all of Procious, Michael Burdette of Thomasville, NC, Larry Truman, Jr. of Lexington, NC, J. B. Butcher, Jr. of Summersville, and Brandi Crawn of Oak Harbor, WA .  Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, March 25, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Basil Hershberger officiating. Burial will follow in the Sams Cemetery, Procious. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

March 23 2005  Betty Moore, 94, of Bentree, entered into rest on Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Montgomery General Hospital.  She was born on April 16, 1910, at Mammoth, WV, to the late George Isaac and Emily Moore. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Ida Baptist Church, Bentree. She is survived by her son, Russell Moore of Bentree; grandchildren, Russell Moore, Jr. and Rebecca Sizemore; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Vita Laxton of Fayetteville; half-sister, Eileen Sizemore of Dixie; half-brothers, Marlin Moore of Alexander, VA, and John Moore of Mt. Lookout, WV. Funeral service will be 2 pm Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Ida Baptist Church, Bentree. Burial will follow in the Ida Baptist Church Cemetery, Bentree, with Minister Naaman Moore officiating. There will be no visitation.  Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

March 21  2005   Mae June Jarvis, Eagle, 84, formerly of Widen, Clay County, went to be with the Lord Friday March 18, 2005 at Laurel Nursing Center, Ivydale, WV, after an extended illness. Her family and many friends, referred to her as Mamaw Mae. Born Dec. 16,1920 at Dingy, in Braxton County, she resided in Widen and the surrounding area for many years before moving to Lodi, Ohio, where she worked as a screw machine operator. Surviving her are Brothers; Donval of Akron, OH, and Bude of Cedar Grove, WV. Sister; Ella Braley Legg of Summersville, WV. Daughters and Son-in-Laws; Reba and Earl Given of Summersville, WV, Barbara and Jim Ward of Ivydale, WV. Sonja Eagle of Austin, TX.
Sons and Daughter-in-Laws; Leonard and Sandy Eagle of Parma, OH. Gary and Candi Eagle of El Paso, TX. 14 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Graveside Service will be Monday, March 21, 2005 beginning at 3:00 PM   At the Jarvis Cemetery, Strange Creek, WV.
Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, WV, with the Minister Jim Adkins officiating.
Mae was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Truth Baptist Church in West Salem, Ohio and a dedicated Christian for many years. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

March 15 2005   Anna H. Morris, 92, of Ivydale,entered into rest on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at home.  She was born on Nov. 13, 1912, at Strange Creek, WV, to the late Willis and Lula Hill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dallas, and an infant son, Lowell Ferrell Morris.  She was a school teacher for 41 years for the Clay County Board of Education, and attended the Otter Vale Advent Christian Church. During World War II, she and her husband lived and worked in Akron, OH, and Baltimore, MD, contributing to the war effort.  She is survived by her sons; John D. Morris of Ivydale, and David Morris of Ohio; brother, John Hill of Texas; 2 grandchildren; care givers, Brenda Sirk and Woodrow and Lula Cutlip. A special thanks to her grandson, John Amos, who has devoted his time the last two years to be at his grandmother’s side whenever and in whatever capacity he was needed. A special tribute also to the Tanner family of Nebo for the love, compassion, and care they have shown to Mom during her illness; coming to visit, sing, and fellowship.  Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. time of service at the funeral home.   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

March 15 2005 Teddy Mark Taylor of Bickmore, passed away Monday, March 14, 2005 at home. He was a retired logger. Teddy is survived by his wife Judy; 3 sons Teddy Mark. Taylor II , Jeremiah John Taylor , and Jessie James Taylor of Fola , Daughter and son in law in Victoria Belle and Ronald Dennis Williams II of Elkhurst. Grandchildren Ronald Devon and Koda Dennis of Elkhurst. Bothers Gene Taylor of Sycamore, Jackie Taylor of Elkhurst; sisters Connie Moore of Sycamore and Faye Sargent of Elkhurst.  Graveside Service will be Wednesday, March 16, at 2:00 at the Taylor Cemetery, Beechy Ridge.

March 11 2005   Gail Andrew Samples, 84, of Procious, entered into rest on Thursday, March 10, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  He was born on March 28, 1920, in Clendenin to the late Lonnie B. and Bessie Hart Samples. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in August 2004; two grandsons, Jeffrey Scott Samples and Roger Bub Samples, Jr; brother, Glen Samples, and sister, Helen Markle.  He was the retired owner of Samples Texaco, a retired mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service, and a member of Horner’s Fork Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Jack and Mary Samples, Peggy and Oscar King, Teddy and Beth Samples, and David and Connie Samples, all of Procious, Roger and Paula Samples  of Hometown, WV, Nancy and Larry Beezel of Clarksburg, Lonnie and Lita Samples of Bomont, and Bobbi and Kenneth Nichols of Cincinnati, OH; step-mother, Goldie Samples of Procious; brothers, Lester Samples of Elkview, Kester Samples of Grafton, OH, Romie Samples of Charleston, Lonnie B. Samples, Jr. of Procious; sisters, Faye Grose and Jean Smith, both of Procious; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the Long Sam Samples Cemetery, Procious. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.  E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 3 2005   Matthew Rose, 20 of Duck, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at home. He is survived by his parents Richard and Miki Rose of Duck, one brother Christopter Rose of Duck. Maternal Grand parents David and Patricia Legg of Duck, Paternal Grandparents Samuel and Kathleen Rose of Strange Creek.  Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay with minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in the Hollow Cemetery, Duck, WV.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at  www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Feb 22 2005   Janice Grace (Metz) Morris of Wallback entered into rest February 19, 2005.  She was born September 11, 1934 in Walker WV, to the late Dwight and Syntha Metz.  She is survived by her husband Charles L. Morris, 3 sons Charles Morris Jr. of Butler, PA, Roger Morris of Clay WV, Ronnie Morris of Ivydale, WV  2 Daughters Brenda Duncan of Bartlett Ohio, and Susan Fields of Ivydale, WV, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 brothers Paul Metz, and Dale Gene Metz of St. Marys WV, 1 sister Opal Burroughs of Belmont, WV. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 2 Infant Children.  Janice was a retired cook from Ivydale elementary with 20 years of service. She will be remembered fondly and severely missed by many.  Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at the McGlothin Cemetery Rush Fork Road . With the minister Gary Roger officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday at Carl Wilson funeral home chapel Clay WV.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Feb 19 2005  Willis “Dusty” Dolan Rhodes, 70, of Lorain, OH, died Feb. 17, 2005, at his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born Sept. 26, 1934, in Widen to the late Jay Dolan and Daisy Bell  Rhodes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Rhodes in 1997, and infant daughter, Susan Diona Rhodes in 1970.  Dusty moved to Lorain over 40 years ago. He was employed at Kroger’s for nearly 30 years, and began working at Rite-Aid Corp. in 1985, retiring in 2002.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing poker and bowling.  Survivors include his sons, Jay D. Rhodes of Lorain, OH, David W. Rhodes of Parma Heights, and Robert D. Rhodes of Lorain; daughter, Deborah A. Phillips of Vermilion, OH; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; five brothers; one sister, many nieces and nephews.  Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2005, at the Rhodes Cemetery, Enoch.  Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.

FEb 16 2005   James Arthur Moore, 73, of Ansted, entered into rest on February 16, 2005,  at CAMC-Memorial Division.   He was born on Feb. 22, 1931, at Smithers to the late James Irvin and Pearlie Moore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet M. Moore.
He was retired from Rochester Products, an Army Veteran, and a deacon of Evergreen Baptist Church, Ansted.    He is survived by his sons; Billy A. Moore of Smithers, Terry A. Moore of Charleston, Kenneth W. Moore of Owingsville, KY, Douglas R. Moore of Jacksonville, FL, Ervin J. Moore at home; daughters, Kathy A. Boykin of Sylvania, GA, Karen J. Gordon and Leah J. Taylor, both of Ansted; 25 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jo, Betty, and Gerri.    Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, February 18, 2005, at Sycamore Community Church with Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, Indore.   Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Church.   Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Feb 16 2005  Roy N. Hamrick, 81, of North Palm Beach, FL, died Monday, February 14, 2005.
He was born on February 17, 1924, in Ivydale, WV.  He served his country in the U. S. Navy during WWII, completing two tours of duty, first in the South Pacific and then Japan.  He was married to the late Phyllis June Lambert of Bud, WV. They moved to Riviera Beach, FL, in 1955, where he owned Roy’s Barber Shop in Lake Park, Western Auto of Indiantown, and the Island Queen Motel and apartments on Singer Island. Roy had a lifelong love of bowling, competing in league play at Garden Lanes, Riviera Lanes and Verdes in West Palm Beach. He progressed to Senior bowling champion.
Surviving are his beloved daughter, Terri Lynn Hopper; three adored grandchildren, Thomas Martin Hopper II, Elissa Roi Hopper, and Brianna Lynne Hopper; his favorite baby sister, Betty Friend and husband, Lantie, of Ivydale; James A. and Mary Lambert of Moundsville, WV, Bobby and Gaye Murray of Spring Lake, NC, Jim and Virgie Woods of Yellowsprings, OH.  He was endearingly known as “Uncle Roy” to many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2:30 pm on Friday, February 18, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Feb 11 2005    Beatrice M. Tucker, 87, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Maysel, WV, passed peacefully into death on Thursday, February 10, 2005, at Hospice House in Williamsburg, VA.  She was born on October 15, 1917, at Maysel to the late Elizabeth Woodrum Butcher and Ballard Preston Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Estep; brothers, Thomas and Robert Lee Butcher, all of Clay County, and two grandchildren, Richard and James Baldwin.
She was a homemaker and mother figure to all who came in contact with her.  Beatrice had a full life, having lived and traveled throughout Europe and the United States with her daughter and son-in-law. She is remembered for her positive outlook on life, her desire to help all in need, and the love and friendship she freely gave to all. She is missed.  She is survived by one son, Ernest L. Wyatt and wife, Susie, of Fredericksburg, VA; two daughters, Marlene Kern and friend, Maurice, of Massillon, OH, and Jessie Rush and husband, Jarret, with whom she spent her last 29 years; grandchildren, Lisa (Wyatt) Karr, Donna Wyatt, Timothy and Roger Kern, and Esther Rush; brother, Clarence Butcher of Florida and sister, Lucretia Mullins of Blue Knob Rd., Clay.  Graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, February 13, 2005, at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends can pay respects at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, from 12-2pm on Sunday.   The family would prefer condolences, if offered, to be in the from of a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in the name of Beatrice Tucker.

FEb 10 2005   Stanley Lee Samples, 80, of Valley Fork, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2005. He was born on September 28, 1924, to the late Raymond and Pearl Samples. He was a mechanic by trade, a faithful Christian by choice, and attended Wings of Deliverance. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Martha Samples; brother, George James Samples (Bucky) of Valley City, OH; sisters, Opal Cathy Mullins of Laurel Nursing Home, Big Otter, Ella Hanshaw of Maysel, Ethel Mullins of Grassy Creek, Lizemores, and Pearl (Pug) DeBoard of Fredericksburg, OH; children, Ona Shamblin and husband, Darrel,  of Procious, Vincent Samples of Sutton; step-son, Robert Waugh and his wife, Melodie, of Marietta, OH; grandchildren, Darrel Shamblin, Jr. (D.J.) and Jeremy Shamblin, both of Procious, Vincent Samples, Jr. (JR) of Wooster, OH, and several nieces and nephews.  He will be sadly missed by many friends and family. His nephew, the Rev. Jerry Hanshaw, was his pastor.  Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev. Perry Hagg officiating. Interment will be in the Walls Cemetery, Reed Fork, WV.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

Jan 27 2005   Bobby Kent Dorsey, 47, of Indore, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at his home.  He was born on October 11, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, to Bobby and Patsy Dorsey of Lizemores.  Kent was a stock clerk for Krogers, a member of VFCW Union for 28 years, and attended Fola Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, Kent is survived by his wife, Barbara Osborne Dorsey of Indore; sons, Christopher Kent Dorsey and Tyler Shawn Dorsey, both at home; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Danny Young of Harrison; granddaughter, Larissa Anne Young; brothers and  sisters- in-law, Roger and Candy Dorsey of Lizemores and Timmy and Jill Dorsey of Bickmore; sister, Beverly Duffield of Indore; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.  Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, January 29, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home with Minister John Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at the funeral home.    On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 25 2005   Dulcie Truman, 87, of Maysel, entered into rest on Monday, January 24, 2005, at home after a long illness. She was of the Christian Faith.  Dulcie was born October 21, 1917, at Wallback to the late Sherman and Marchie Rogers, she was also preceded in death by her husband Ray Allen Truman, sister Vesta West, brothers Beecher, Calvin and Howard Rogers.  Survivors include her sons Virgil R. and Bobbie Kay and Jerry L. and Mary Truman, both of Maysel, WV daughters Phyllis Jean and Jimmie Legg, and Ella Mae and Broadus Markle of Maysel, WV; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Sisters Roxie Nutter of Bickmore and Blanche Shamblin Of Wallback.  Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay with Minister John Day officiating . Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfunralhome.com

Jan 21 2005    Gruder Lee Tanner, 93, of Nebo, entered into rest on January 20, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born on June 27, 1911, at Nebo to the late Frank and Judy Tanner.
He was a retired pipe fitter from Union Carbide.  Survivors include his son, Henry Lee Tanner of Duluth, MN; daughters, Ruth Myles of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Audrey Ann Healy of Columbia, MD; brother, Roy Tanner of Ivydale; 2 grandchildren, l great-grandchild.  Funeral service will be l pm Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Frank Allen officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hardman Cemetery, Nebo.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 21 2005   Robert (Bob) Caruthers, 79, of Dundon, WV, died January 20, 2005, at Braxton Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  He was born on October 23, 1925, to the late Samuel and Euna Caruthers.  He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, having served from December, 1943, to May 22, 1945.  Bob worked for B & O, BC & G Railroad and retired a>

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t Widen, WV.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Iona; daughter Linda Holcomb of Clay; son, Bobby Caruthers of Clay; 3 grandchildren, Lisa Truman, Renee Holcomb and Tyler Caruthers; 3 great-grandchildren, Kayla and Marissa Truman and Laken Ty Holcomb; sister, Lolly Rose of South Charleston; brother, Jack Caruthers of Erie, PA.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, January 23, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor John Day officiating. Burial will follow at Clay Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 20 2005  Wanda Lee Brown, 75, of Bickmore, entered into rest on January 18, 2005,  at CAMC-General Division.  She was born on November 27, 1929, at Fola to the late David and Lucille Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Junior G. Brown; brothers, Joey and Junior; sister, Connie.  She was a janitor from Brown Elementary School in Clay County, and attended Maysel Community Church.  Survivors include her sons; David J. Brown and Tony A. Brown, both of Bickmore; daughter, Sheila Jarrett of Bickmore; brothers, Brodis Brown of Fola, Billy Brown of Burton, Oh, and Michael Brown of Fola; sisters, Virgie Brown and Shirley Ramsey of Fola, Susie Brown and Patty Brown of Hartland; 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, l step-grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, January 22, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Bruce Cubbedge officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Friday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 18 2005   Judith Faye Cottrell, 64, of Bickmore, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Division.   She was born on May 20, 1940, in Wadsworth, OH, to the late David Henry and Blanche Rock.  She was a cook for Tudor’s Biscuit World.  Survivors include her husband, Harold Glenn Cottrell of Bickmore; sons, William Benjamin Keith of NC, Robert Dale Keith of Rittman, OH, and Harold Cottrell, Jr. of Bickmore; daughters, Brenda Sue Moore of Bickmore, Tina Marie McKinney of Clay, and Glenda Faye Paige of Clay; brothers, David Arthur Rock of Phoenix, AZ, and James Rock of Ohio; sisters, Nancy Jane Patton of NC, and Beverly Sue Osborne of OH; 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be l pm Friday at the Cottrell Cemetery in Calhoun County with Minister Gary Rogers officiating.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 15 2005   Vera Dean Holcomb, 71, of Lizemores entered into rest on Thusday, January 13, 2005, at home.  She was born on November 27, 1933, at Ovapa to the late Vernon Ferris and Lena Gladys Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Holcomb; daughter, Doreen Holcomb; son, Barry Holcomb; sisters, Sylvia Williams, and Betty Taylor.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Lizemores Church of the Nazarene.  She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Osborne of Dixie; sisters, Kathleen Morris of Bickmore and Bonnie Hill of Belle; step-son, Donald Holcomb of Bickmore; uncle, John Butler of Nebo; aunt, Maggie Drake of Mansfield, OH; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, January 16, 2005,at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor Robert Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 12 2005   Nykan Ezekiel Detamore, beloved son of Shawn and Jessica Lynn (Taylor) Detamore, returned to his Lord on Friday, January 7, 2005, at Columbus Children’s Hospital while waiting for a heart transplant.  He was born on May 9, 2004, at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.  Nykan is survived by his parents, Shawn and Jessica of Westerville, OH; grandparents, Olive Moore of New Martinsville, WV, Gregory Detamore of Columbus, OH, Larry and Elaine Taylor of Lizemores, WV; great-grandparents, Jane Moore of Arnold, MD, Constance Dodson of Cambridge, MD, Escar and Betty Taylor of Lizemores, WV and many aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives.  Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Lizemores Church of the Nazarene with Minister Robert Thomas officiating . Burial will follow in the Morton Cemetery at Lizemores.  Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  He will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew him. Those who wish to honor his memory may choose to become organ donors.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Life Line of Ohio for the Awareness of Organ and Tissue Donation, 770 Kinnear Rd., Suite 200, Columbus OH 43212-1440, Phone #1-800-525-5667, www.lifelineofohio.org  E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 12 2005   Dennie Allen Pringle, 54, of Ivydale, WV, passed away January 9, 2005 at home.
He was born February 16, 1950, to the late Roland and Verna Pringle of Ivydale.  He was a truck driver for Great American Lines, Ravenswood; an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era; and of the Baptist faith.
Dennie is survived by his wife ,Wilma Pringle of Ivydale; daughters, Angel Hanshaw of Ivydale, and Elizabeth Meadows of Clay; stepsons, Jimmy Barnette of Clay, and John Sears, Jr. of Ivydale; stepdaughters, Sandy Sears of Widen, and Jennifer Belt of Camden on Gauley; brothers, Kenneth Pringle and John Pringle, both of Ivydale; sisters, Alice Robinette of Hamlet, NC, Velma Estrathers of Omar, WV, and Valerie Holcomb of Ivydale, 10 grandchildren.  Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dave Beckel officiating. Burial will follow in Canaan Cemetery, Canaan, WV.  Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Jan 3 2005 Johnathan Daniels of Prosperity, WV. Entered into rest January 2, 2005. He was Coal Miner, he attended Bradley Freewill Baptist Church. Johnathan was Born to Vera Lee Daniel and the late Vermon D. Daniels.  He is survived by 4 sisters Vera Lynn Jarrett of Myrtle Beach. SC., Patricia Hoskins of Beckley, WV., Debbie Daniels of Prosperity, WV., and Rita Williams of Prosperity, WV. Five nieces and Five nephews.  Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home in Clay. With the minister Roy Boyd officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to Funeral Service. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Garden, Clay WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhom.com.