Obituaries 2012

May 18 2012  Eleanor Walker Butcher of Procious passed away on May 3,2012 at the age of 62 of a long term illness.  She was a graduate of West Virginia State College with a masters + in Special Education and was retired from Kanawaha County Schools.  She is survived by two daughters, Coburn and Jessie Todd Conle. of Newton, WV and Jaime and Robert Frizzell of Louisville KY.  Also two granddaughters Shelby Conley and Kayelee Frizzell.  She was preceded in death by her mother Dora Jean Jarvis, Father William Walker Sr., and Granddaughter Madalyn Frizzell.  There will be a memorial dinner on May 26,2012 at the Amma Senior Center at 2 p.m.  Please bring a covered dish and photos to share.

May 18 2012  John Kevin Elliott, 52, of Adonijah, entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2012. Born on December 30, 1959, in (Adonijah), Lizemores, he was the son of George and Jewell Elliott ofAdonijah. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers and their wives, Frank and Joyce of Adonijah, Larry and Debbie of Boomer, Doug and Mary of Pond Gap and Georgie and Tera of Campbells Creek. He was preceded in death by his sister, Pamela K. Rader. Funeral service will be 1pm Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Adonijah, with Pastor Earl Elliott and Ministers Naaman Moore, Jason Moore and Thurman Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery, Adonijah. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Church.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Elliott family.

May 14 2012 Evelyn Ellison, 64, of Maysel, entered into rest Friday, May 11, 2012. Born April 1, 1948 in Clay County.   She was the daughter of the late Dan and Sylvia (Legg) Naylor. In addition to her parents; Evelyn was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dallas and Paul Naylor and sister, Charlotte Hyer.  She was a retired school teacher from Clay County and was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Evelyn is survived by her husband David Ellison of Maysel, sons,  Joshua Ellison of New Orleans, LA., John David Barton of Milton, brothers, Kent Naylor of Randolph, OH., Blaine Naylor of Elyria, OH., Joe Naylor of S.C., Mike Naylor of Wallback, sisters, Garnett Primm of Newport, OH., Wilma Sharpnack of Newport, OH., Margie Nicholas of Navarre, OH., Margaret Shelton of Lakeview, OH., and  three grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with Minister Clifford Samples officiating.  Burial will be in the Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville, WV. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com   Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral is honored to be serving the Ellison family.

May 4 2012   Sandra Gay Brown 49 of Ovapa, WV went home to be with the Lord Friday May 4, 2012 after a long illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  A very special angel has joined God’s army.  We all love you and miss you forever and always.  You are always in our thoughts. Surviving:  husband, Chester Lakin Brown; parents, Raymond Wilson and Irene May Shay Wilson; daughter, Vanessa Jean Brown; brothers, James (Nora) Parsons and Wayne (Debbie) Parsons; sister, Cindy Wilhoite; grandchildren, Coral Jean Brown, Lakin Brown and Bella Brown; niece, Jennifer Wilhoite and children; pets, Baby Cujo and Daisy Mae. As per Sandra’s request there will be private family services.

May 4 2012  Orvis “Chick” Moore, 85, of Duck, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from an accidental drowning in the Elk River. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Freda and his parents, Cecil and Maysel Moore. He was retired from the WV Dept of Highways. Chick is survived by his daughters, Shelia Robeson and her husband Les of Woodstown, NJ., Connie Walker and her husband Leonard of Mount Carbon, WV., Beverly Smith of Quicksburg, Va., and Angie Nicholas and her husband Nick of Stockton, CA.; grandchildren Frankie and David Childers, Mark, Ashley and Michael Rose, Natalie Kern and Joey Prendergast;  great-grandchildren Isaac and Gabriel Childers, Ella Brooke and Jasmine Rose and Ava Kern, sisters, Dorcas McVickers, Dorothy Darrah and Mary Moss; brothers, Calvin, Broaddus, Virgil, Pete and Clayton. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Herb Vance officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Our hearts are broken and words cannot express the sadness we feel at the loss of our kind, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He made is so easy for anyone who knew him to love. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Moore family.

May 2 2012  Robert Arnold Tanner, 82, of Nebo passed on to glory Sunday, April 29, 2012 while riding his 4-wheeler near Big Otter. He was born February 3, 1930, at South Charleston, WV. He was the son of the late French and Amy Tucker Tanner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Starcher Tanner, his daughter Judy Thayer; brothers, Buster and Arnett. Known as “Bob” to his friends and family in Ohio, and as Arnold to his West Virginia childhood friends and family, he was reared in South Charleston, Nebo in Clay County and Zona in Roane County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and he and Mary lived 50 years and raised their children in Akron OH. He was retired from Springfield Local School District and later worked at Hertz. He was a beloved member of Unity Gospel Tabernacle and loved living back in his home state of WV. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Marlene Cooper Potasnik, son, Jeffrey; stepdaughter Becky (Jim) Proctor; grandson, Corey Shafer; granddaughters, Amber Potasnik; Kuphal and Quincy Potasnik Reiter; great-granddaughter Sparrow; brother Norval Tanner; daughter-in-law Sandy Potasnik; son-in-law Steve Thayer. In accordance with ArnoldÂ’s final wishes, his body was donated to the WV Human Gift Registry. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:30 am at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, RT 16, Stinson, WV, with Pastor Geoff Hamrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Unity Gospel Tabernacle P.O. Box 51, Nebo, WV 25141. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay is honored to be serving the Tanner family.

May 2 2012  Ward Eugene Rose, 80, of Bickmore, entered into rest Sunday, April 29, 2012. Born April 10, 1932 in Clay. He was the son of the late David and Anne (Boggs) Rose. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife (Katy) Emmabell Katherine Rose, brothers, Marvin, Rockford and Murl, sisters, Rebecca and Gertha.He was a retired logger and an Army Veteran. Ward is survived by his children David, Kenneth, Barbara, Patricia, Timothy, Terry, Tommy, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brother, Norman of Ripley, sisters Bessie Atkins of Akron, OH, and Charlotte Burgess of Texas. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 4, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddy Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will be in the Chapman Cemetery, Duck.Friends may call 1 hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.comWilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rose family.

April 30 2012  Kenton Leon “Kenny” Mosley, II, 54, of Newton, died at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the home of his brother, after an extended illness.   He was born February 26, 1958, in Huntington, a son of the late Kenton Leon and Dove Keen Mosley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.  Kenny was a retired auto body technician.  He enjoyed playing his guitar and country music.  Survivors include a son, Kenton Mosley; daughters, Randee, Stephanie, Amber and Savannah Mosley; brothers, Willie, John and Joseph Mosley; sisters, Joyce Mechling, Carol Adkins and Nancy Hager; four grandchildren.  A graveside service was held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wayne, with Pastor Jerry Hanshaw officiating.  There was no visitation.  John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, was in charge of arrangements.
 Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com

Gregory Gibson, 51, born Feb 6, 1961, passed away April 9, 2012. He was a long haul trucker and an avid fisherman. He was the son of Genevieve and Charles Gibson. Preceeded in death by his grandparents, Richmond and Esta Holcomb if Indore and Owen and Mary Gibson. Survived by sisters Linda Hamrick and Cindy Gibson; brother, Stacy, Roger, and Marty Gibsona; and, 13 nieces and nephews. Services held at Lickfork Freewill Baptist Church  in Maysel. Burial in Holcomb Cemetery.

April 22 2012  Richard Elmer Paintiff, 86, of Duck, entered into rest Wednesday, April 18, 2012.  Born February 13, 1926 in Clay County. He was the son of the late James and Lucpetia (Tanner) Paintiff. In addition to his parents Richard was also preceded in death by his grandson, Miles Alan Paintiff.  He was UMWA retired coal miner, a army veteran of WWII and a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.  Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years Elna Paintiff, son, Richard Paintiff Jr. of Spencer, OH., Carol (Ronnie) Ramsey of Burbank, OH., Carla Carnes and Connie (Mike) Botkins all of Charleston, Yalawna (Keith) Kirkland of Cuyahoga Falls, OH., Marlene Paintiff of Pocasset, Mass, Keyota (Don) Jarvis of Maysel, 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, brother Russell Paintiff of Heartwell, GA., sisters, Betty Jarvis of Gassaway, Bessie Rice of Richwood. Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 23,2012 at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Walnut Grove, with Minister Danny Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the church. On-line condolences may be sent to the family www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com   Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Paintiff family

Phyllis Lucille (Sutton) Woodrum, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 at home peacefully with family by her side. She was born in West Virginia to the late Newlon A Sutton and Wula (Hardway) Sutton, She is survived by her son David (Darlene) A Woodrum of Lorain; daughters, Sarah L (Bart) Cricks of Elyria and Susan (Robert) Ownes of Elyrua; brother, Kent N Sutton, sisters, Lois Wilson, Virginia Carr, and Alice Webster. She was precedeted in death by her husband, Charles R Woodrum in 2001; and her son Robert L and P Gary both of Florida. Phyllis was an avid gardner, she loced the outdoors, nature, and collectin dolls. She will be deeply missed by all those that loved her. The family suggest that memorial donations be made to the Animal Humane Society.

Rebecca Junie Myers, 87, of Harrison, entered into rest Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Born in Widen, on December 22, 1924 to the late Thomas and Nancy ( Dobson) Ratliff. In addition to her parents Junie was also preceded in death by her husband Lee W. Myers, one granddaughter Rebecca; brother, Ishmel, Charlie, Luther, Norman and Ervin; and sister Orpha. She won the West Virginia State Spelling Bee in 1939 and graduated from Widen High School in 1943. She entered into matrimony with Lee on July 21, 1945. They were married for 62 years.  Junie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Maggie Myers of Cleveland, OH., Rodger and Donna Myers of Harrison, Ronald Myers of Harrison, daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and John O’Donnell of Cleveland, OH., grandchildren; Patrick, Richard, Joseph, Penelope, Rodger Jr., Eric, Melinda, Thomas, Wade, Jennifer, Katie, Kari and Kelly, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother, Thurman Ratliff, sisters, Norma Houghton and Enna Harvey. Funeral service will be held 1:00 P.M. Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Charles Hardy officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home. A Church service will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 m Saturday with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay is honored to be serving the Myers family.

April 18 2012  John Henry Ghee, 63, of Lizemores entered into rest Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Born June 20.1948. He was the son of the late Morris and Elvia Ghee.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill, sisters, Mary, Ida, Virginia and Katherine. John is survived by his sons, David Neal, Joe Ghee, James Ghee all of Virginia, Jessie Ghee of Lizemores, daughter, Sabrina Smith of N.C. 2 grandchildren Hayley and Conner, brothers, Willard Ghee of Bickmore and Tom Ghee of OH., sister, Shirley Hafer of OH.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay.  Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Ghee family.

April 16 2012  David Lonnie “Redneck” Douglas, 58, of Ivydale, entered into rest Saturday, April 14, 2012. Born March 12, 1954 in Ivydale. He was the son of Maysel Douglas Salisbury of Dog Run and the late John E. Douglas. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his first wife Susie Wilmoth Douglas. David was truck driver for Slurry Paving and Kenton Meadows Trucking. In addition to his mother, David is survived by his wife Loretta Douglas of Ivydale, son, Robby John Douglas of Ivydale, daughter, Rachel Douglas (Jake Fredeking) of Dunbar, sister, Teresa Simons and husband Joe of Winfield, sister-in-law Kathy and Terry Tanner of Ivydale, brothers-in-law James Cain of Charleston, Arza Cain of Ivydale, several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, loving friends Chrissy Summers, Jill, John, Jathan, Jaylen Stutler, Doghouse and Karen Ryan and Kids and Zach Ryan. The family would like to express a special thanks to Hospice, Hubbard Hospice House Staff. Per his request there will be no service or visitation.  On line condolences may be sent to www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral home is honored to be serving the Douglas family.

April 13 2012  Anna Jean Cofery, 77, of Ravenswood, entered into rest Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Born June 10, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Myrtle (Crowder) Stewart. Anna is survived by her husband, Willard Cofery of Ravenswood, sons, Jessie Cofery of Ravenswood, Franklin (Leilani) Cofery of Ripley, brothers, Houston, Tommy and David Stewart. Graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, April 13, 2012 at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister Bret Wiley officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cofery family.

April 8 2012 Delbert W. Murphy, 88, of Maysel, WV, entered into rest, Friday, April 6, 2012.  Born on August 27, 1923. He was the son of the late French and Ida Murphy. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Delbert is survived by, Dallas Murphy of Wooster, OH, sisters Edith Booth of Akron, OH, Becky Summers of Painsville, OH and close friend Sally Rhodes of Duck, WV. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, April 9 , 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call one hour prior to service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Murphy family.

April 1 2012  Dennie “Boots” VanMeter, 84, of Bentree, entered into rest March 30, 2012, at Johnson’s Care Home, Belva, WV Born on April 24, 1947, in Bentree, he was the son of the late Johnny and Eva Virginia Vanmeter.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Naoma “Bobbie” Vanmeter. He was a coal miner for Cannelton Coal Company and a member of the UMWA.  Survivors include his sister, Myrtle Coleman of Cedar Grove and niece, Felicia Cogar of Dixie.  Graveside service will be 2 pm Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Ward Cemetery, Kelly’s Creek.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is honored to be serving the VanMeter family.

March 29 2012  Junior Holcomb, 86, of Clay, entered into rest Monday, March 26, 2012. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay is in charge of arrangements. There will be no public service

March 29 2012  Sharon “Elaine” Mullins, 57, of Ivydale, went to be with God, Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Born on December 7, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Mabel (Rush) Mullins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one great-niece, Rebekah Anne Rush. Elaine is survived by her longtime companion, of over 40 years, Larry Hash of Ivydale, brothers and sisters-in-law, Archie and Margaret (Brown) Rush of Loudonville, OH, James B. Mullins and Donna Hill of Widen, Dallas L. and Lori Mullins of Bickmore, Robert “Fitz” and Robin (Cash) Mullins of Elkview, and sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Delbert “Shorty” Crites of Nitro. Elaine is also survived by nephews Timothy and Tony Rush of Loudonville, OH, Robert “Bobby” Pauley of Nitro, and Jonathan L. Mullins of Elkview, and nieces Jennifer (Mullins) Ramsey of Maysel, Jamie Mullins of Glenville Jeana Mullins of Elkview, Destiny Mullins of Bickmore, along with one great-nephew and five great-nieces. Elaine will be missed but never forgotten by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

March 28 2012  James Fitzwater, 94, of Harrison, died Monday, March 26, 2012 after a six month battle with cancer.James was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Pearl Ramsey  Fitzwater on April 11, 2011. He was a retired school bus driver with the Clay County Board of Education and a member of Flat Fork Baptist Church.  James is survived by his sons, Jake (Juanita) of Tornedo, Scott (Marleen) of Clay, Tommy (Rita) of Clay, daughters, Lucy (Gary) Cox of Charleston, Nancy (Dan) Eller of Mt. Airy, Ga., Jeanette (Steve) Canfield of Cross Lanes, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Friday, March 30, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers Wayne Litton and Danny Taylor officiating.  Burial will be in the Bud Ramsey family cemetery, Harrison.  Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Flat Fork Baptist Church, 5086 Widen Ridge Road, Duck, WV 25063.  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral home is honored to be serving the Fitzwater family.

March 22 2012  Judy Carolyn Parcell, 63, of Bickmore, entered into rest Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Born February 22, 1949. She is the daughter of Susie Bailey and the late Franklin Childers. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Childers and sister Joyce Childers. She was the owner of Quitted Treasures and attended Middle Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, Judy is survived by her husband of 36 years James Parcell, daughters, Lisa and her husband Ronald Lay of Wilmont, OH, Michelle and her husband Shannon Clark of Maysel, Connie Parcell of Charleston, grandchildren, Megan Thompson, Mason Clark, Sydney Clark, Manuel Lay, Anna Lay, Camron Mitchell, Cristopher, Caleb Holcomb and great-grandchildren Adrianna, Lainee and Maddox. Funeral service will be held 11:00 Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jerry Bodkins officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Friday at the funeral home On-condolences may be sent to thefamilyatwww.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral home is honored to be serving the Parcell family.

March 19 2012  Gary Lee Humphrey, 63 of Belva, died March 17, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was born February 6, 1949 in Gauley Bridge, WV to Clifford E. and Grace V. Humphrey He was a former Minister at Jodie Church of God, a coal miner for Frazier Creek Coal Company and a Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents He is survived by his loving wife, Luella Kay Humphrey of Belva; sons, Matthew Humphrey of Arlingotn, VA, and John Humphrey of Belva, WV; brother, Michael Humphrey of Clendenin, WV; Three Granddaughters.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge,
with Rev. J. W. Hill and Rev. Paul Young officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gadens, Victor. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Humphrey family.

March 17 2012  Ruth Ann (Nichols) Mullins, 71, of Nallen Formerly of Kenova WV., entered into rest Friday, March 16, 2012. Born February 2, 1941 in Otter Lick. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Gladys Nichols.  She was a member of Shepherds Fold Baptist Church.  Ruth is survived by her husband, James Mullins of Nallen, sons, James “Jimmy” and wife Tracey of Nallen, John Mullins of Mt. Nebo, 3grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, brothers Danny Nichols of Ivydale, Donald Nichols of Akron, OH, David “Pete” Nichols of Duck, Randy Nichols of Ivydale, Eddie Nichols of Ivydale and sister Carla Chandler of Pansy Alabama. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jeff Lykins officiating. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery, Otter Lick, WV. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Mullins.

March 17 2012   David Dillon, 50, of Clay, entered into rest Thursday, March 15, 2012. Born December 20, 1961 Columbus Ohio. He is the son of Johnnie Dillion of The Villages, FL., and Beulah Gill Dillon of Clay.  There will be no service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dillon family.

March 17 2012  Maysel Mae Holcomb Taylor, 91, formerly of Clay, entered into rest Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Oakland Maryland. Born December 6,1920, in Chelyan, WV. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Suzanne Sanders. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband Troy Holcomb and second husband Walter Taylor, two sons, Jackie and Teddy Holcomb, two brothers Robert and Preston Sanders. She was a homemaker and member of Lizemores United Methodist Church. She was a loving care giver, mother, grandmother devoted to her family. Mae is survived by her sons, Robert Holcomb of Oakland, MD., Ray Holcomb of Lizemores, daughters, Charlotte Taylor and Carolyn Neal both of Lizemores, Patty Bachedler of South Rockwood, MI., Donna Holcomb Vaughan, WV., 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. A special step daughter, April Sullivan of Jodie, WV. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, March 19, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor Bobby Holcomb and Evangelist Ray Holcomb officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Taylor family.

March 13 2012  Dillon Ray Dawson, 15, of Nebo, Clay County, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 10, 2012. Born February 7, 1997 in Charleston. He was the son of Ray Dawson Jr. and Samantha Dawson of Nebo. Dillon was a 9th grader at Clay County High School. He was a great kid that loved the Lord with all of his heart. Everyone that knew Dillon “Loved Dillon“. He loved hunting, fishing and going to the dirt track and watching NASCAR races. In addition to his parents, Dillon is survived by his sister, Kassidy Dawson of Nebo, grandparents, John and Irene Shafer of Ovapa, Ray and Karen Dawson of Nebo, Ernest and Suzzane Pritt of Reed Fork, aunts and uncles; Karrie and Adam Vititoe of Nebo, Vicky and Michael Lynch of Ovapa, Sherman and Stacy Pritt of Maysel, Clint Dawson of San Diego, CA., Larry Hayes of Charleston, Scott Proctor of Amma, Jerry and Sherri Shafter of Elkview, Johnny and Aura Shafer of Lexington Ky., Hank and Amy Shafter of Washington, several cousins and friends  Funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Toby Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Hardman Cemetery, Nebo.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, March 14 at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday .  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith is honored to be serving the Dawson family.

March 9 2012  Joyce Ann Burton Smith, 67, of Strongsville, OH, formerly of Glen Ferris, WV, entered into rest March 6, 2012, at Metrohealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH. Born on November 28, 1944, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Owen C. “Paddy“ Burton and Gretis Lucille Raines Burton. She retired from National City Bank as a loan processor, and enjoyed spending time with her family.  Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey (Jacqueline) and David (Tami); grandchildren, Robert, Molly, Rachel, Ryan, Nathan and Nicholas; sisters, Betty Crites and Carol (Fred) Mays. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Rev. Joan Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Ansted.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Burton/Smith family.

March 8 2012 Harry Lewis Larch, 85, of Wallback entered into rest March 6, 2012. Born April 6, 1926 in Wallback. He was the son of the late Tryphosa and Julie Larch. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Larch and Lloyd Larch. He was a member of White Pilgrim United Methodist Church.  He was also retired from the United States Army with over 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam War. Harry is survived by his wife Dolly Larch of Wallback, sons, Harry Larch Jr. of Colonial Heights VA., Terry Larch of South Hill, VA., 5 grandchildren, Harry Larch III, Julie Ann Larch, Terry Larch Jr., Lorie Ann Larch, John Larch, brother, Lonnie Larch, Streetsboro, OH. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback with Military Graveside Rites with the VFW Post 4419 Clay. Friends may call 2 hour prior to the service at the funeral home On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Larch family.

March 4 2012  Virgil Falls, 92, of Ivydale, entered into rest March 2, 2012. Born June 3, 1919 in Clay County. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ida Falls. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Bertha Falls. Virgil is survived by his daughter and son In-law, Loretta and Dana Hall of Big Otter, brother, Arthur Fall of Oak Hill, grandchildren, Amber Hall of Ivydale, Ashley Holmes of Gassaway, great-grandchildren, Cletis Holmes Jr and Arianne Holmes. Graveside service 12:00 pm March, Tuesday 6, 2012 at Pleasant Church Cemetery with Minister Gay Manor officiating. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Falls family.

March 4 2012  Fredrick Wayne Brown, 64, of Charlton Heights, entered into rest February 27, 2012. Born on March 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Elbert and Blendine McClung Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Wallace and his brother, Joe Brown. He was an electrician for AEP for 39 years, a member of Boomer Baptist Church and an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era. After his family, his special love was hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Judith Kay Brown; children, Stacy Moses of Oak Hill, Chanda Brown of Hillsville, VA, and Michael Wallace of Oak Hill; granddaughter, Ariel Wallace of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; brother and sister, Cheryl (Jerry) Kirk of Mt. Nebo and Sam (Peggy) Brown of Beckley; sister-in-law, Nancy Brown of Prosperity, SC; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service will be 1 pm Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Pastor James Neeson officiating. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery, Summersville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, Suite #3, Charleston, WV 25314. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Brown family.

Feb 17 2012  Georgia Ellen Foster, 81, of Dixie, entered into rest February 15, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Born on November 23, 1930, inWendell, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Lillie Elliott Foster. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Libby Long; sisters, Rose Holcomb, Glenva Blanchfield, Virginia Foster and Clara Foster; and brothers, J. D. Foster, Robert Foster and Denny Foster. She was a graduate of Gauley Bridge High School and WVU Tech School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse, working in area hospitals and nursing homes and was a member of Bell Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her sons, Matt (Alma) Lloyd of Dixie and Mike (Nancy) Lloyd of Smithers; grandchildren, Tony Long, Jason (Amanda) Lloyd, Robbie Lloyd, Cheryl (Todd) Bush and Tiffany Lloyd; great-granchildren, Melanie Long, Elizabeth Lloyd, Abigail Long and Ivalynn Long; brother, Joe Foster of Mt. Olive; sisters, Shirley Harold of Mt. Olive and Pat Begley of Cannelton; step-grandchildren, Beth, Sydney and William. Funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Rev. Richard Harold and Rev. Lee Holliday officiating. Burial will follow in the Hill Cemetery, Belva. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Foster family.

Feb 14 2012  Kenneth Fitzwater, 87, of Indore, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born June 28, 1924 in Fola. He was the son of the late Jesse and Della Fitzwater. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Reba Legg, Madeline Bell and Maxine Smith, brother, Rufus Fitzwater, Donald Fitzwater and Bill Joe Fitzwater. He was a WWII Veteran and was retired from the coal mines and was a lumber mill worker and carpenter. Kenneth was a Christian having previously attended the Fola Baptist Church. Kenneth is survived by his sister Wanda Morene Outten, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, February 17, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Minister Paul Stepp officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fitzwater family.

Feb 14 2012   Karen Kay Morton, 58, of Lizemores, entered into rest Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born February 5, 1954 in Oak Hill. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Carrie Cody.  She was Homemaker  Karen is survived by her husband, Philip Morton of Lizemores, son, Randolph Morton of Lizemores, daughter, Katie Morton of Oak Hill, 6 grandchildren, Caleb, Bethany, James, Logan, Owen and Evan and sister, Sharon Morton Elyria, OH.  Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Lizemores Methodist Church, Lizemores, with Minister James Spack officiating. Burial will be in the Morton Family Cemetery, Lizemores.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church. On-line condolences may be sent to carlwilsonfuneralhome.com  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Morton Family.

Feb 14 2012   Peggy Dean Murphy, 74, of Clay, went home to be with the Jesus Monday, February 13, 2012. Born July 2, 1937 in Roane County. She was the daughter of the late Clayton and Goldie Carr. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by brothers, Daris, Ray, Darrell and Larry Carr. Peggy is survived by her daughters, Kim Murphy of Charleston, Bobbie (Rick) Ross of Kenna, sons, Robert Murphy and Mike Murphy both of Amma, 7 grandchildren and 3great grandchildren, brothers, Donnie Carr of Ivydale, Richard Carr of Wallback, sisters, Sue Stuckey of Orville, OH., Brenda Gilbert and Helen Walker both of Wallback and Patrice Paxton of Valley Fork.  Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister David McGlothin officiating. Burial will be in the Moore Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call 2 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com    Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Murphy family.

Feb 13 2012  Jeff E. Hildebrand, 51, of Chimney Corner, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, from a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold “Squack” Hildebrand of Dixie. Jeff is survived by his wife, Annette of Chimney Corner; sons, Derek (Amanda) of Fayetteville, Matt (Brittany) of Cross Lanes and Cody of Ansted; step-son, Scott Richards of Charleston; mother, Phala and sister, Becky of Dixie and grandchildren, Kiersten, Baylee and Kinslee of Fayetteville.  Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, February 13, 2012 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with Minister Wayne Litton officiating. Burial will follow in the Craigsville Cemetery at Craigsville.  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. Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hildebrand family.

Feb 11 2012  Margaret Morton Long, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.  Born on April 4, 1960 at Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Violet Johnston Morton.  Mrs. Long was a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church where she continued her work with children making it her career goal to work Early Childhood Development. She enjoyed being on the sidelines of every ball game her children played and was known by everyone as “Aunt Margie”.   Left to cherish her memory includes her husband, William “Bill” Long; daughter, Erin Long at home; son, Joshua Long at home; brother, Elbert Morton and his wife, Sally of Lizemores; two sisters, Ellen Click and her husband, Curtie of Gauley Bridge, and Nadine Hamilton and her husband, Ron of Lizemores; one niece, Mary Hamilton; four nephews, Jeff Hamilton, Brian, David and Jamie Click; one great-niece, Ryleigh Click and a host of other family and friends.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Fayetteville Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Rev. Ron George officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Fayetteville Baptist Memorial Scholarship Fund, 104 Ankrom Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840.  Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com  Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Ave., Fayetteville, WV will be assisting the family.

Feb 11 2012  Harold Salisbury, 72, Triplett Ridge, Clay, entered into rest Thursday, February 9, 2012. Born on September 7, 1939 in Clay Co. He was the son of the late Russell and Velma Salisbury. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Larry Salisbury. Harold is survived by his sisters, Janet Huff of St. Collage, PA., and Doris Townsend of Charleston, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Monday, February 13, 2012 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister John Priutt officiating. Burial will be in the Koch Salisbury Cemetery, Triplett Ridge, Clay. 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 Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Salisbury family.

Feb 9 2012  Kenneth Keith Naylor, 81, of Elkhurst, entered into rest Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Sunbridge Rehab Facility after a long illness. Born July 3, 1930 in Elkhurst, Clay County. He was the son of the late Patrick and Lura Naylor. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was also preceded in brothers, John “Cotton” Naylor, William “Buck” Naylor, Garrett “Tommy” Naylor and sisters, Virginia Athelene Naylor, and Marie Jarrett He served his country in the US Army in the Korean War.  Kenneth is survived by several nieces and nephews and lifelong friend Mark Davis. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ronnie Holley officiating. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Naylor family.

Feb 8 2012  Sylvia G. Wine, 75, of Parkersburg, died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012, at the home of her son, Tony, after an extended illness.  She was born April 17, 1936 at Sissonville, a daughter of the late Arthur G. and Melissa O. Godbey Collins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel Brewer, Sharon Collins and Ruby Collins; three brothers, Junior, Clifford and Braden Collins.   Mrs. Wine was a retired LPN.  She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, knitting and quilting. Survivors include four children, David McGuire of Charleston, Patricia Taylor of Newton, Robert McGuire of Marlinton and Tony Wine of Parkersburg; six grandchildren, one great grandchild and six step grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth Burdette of Sissonville, Betty Smith of Newton, Reba Streber of Beach City, OH and Anna Boggess of LeRoy; eight brothers, Roy Collins of Hillsboro, OH, James, Leonard and Mike Collins all of Newton, Gerald Collins of Clay, General and Rondal Collins both of Spencer, Roger Collins of LeRoy.  A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Dave Cumpston officiating.  Burial will be in the King Cemetery, Newton. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com

Feb 6 2012 Rosa Sharon Adkins, 57, of Leatherwood Road, Bickmore, entered into rest Saturday, February 4, 2012. Born November 19, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Georgia Neff. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a brothers, Allen Neff and Charlie Neff and sister, Linda Neff.  She was a member of Leatherwood Freewill Baptist Church. Rosa is survived by her husband, William Lee Adkins, son, William Lee Adkins Jr., and daughter, Wilma and her husband Joey Foster all of Bickmore, ( the little princes) brothers and sister-in-laws, Junior Neff of N.Y., Woodrow and Jan Neff of TN., Willis Neff of PA., Clarence and Monia Shamblin of Oak Hill, sisters and brother-in-laws, Virginia and the late Ralph Schoolcraft of Scarbro, Ruby and James Ramsey of Fayetteville, Sally and Oscar Pennington of Scarbro, Krista and Samuel Smith of Scarbro. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Samuel Smith officiating . Burial will be 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  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Adkins family.

Donald Lee Morris of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 3, 2012, after a very courageous nine year battle with cancer. He was a devoted son and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on February 18, 1931, in Glen Ferris, WV, he was the son of the late Edgar C. Morris and Evelyn Fugate Morris and later moved to Scrabble Creek with his parents in 1938. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Ezelle Ramsey Morris, brother, William Hansford Morris, infant granddaughter Morris and his great-grandson, Alexander Thomas Mitchell. Donald strongly believed in the value of hard work and had his first job at the Gauley Bridge Texaco station while he was still a student at Gauley Bridge High School. After his high school graduation in 1949, he went to work for the Union Carbide Alloy Plant. In 1951 he married Mary Helen Cogar and then in 1954, he purchased land on Scrabble Creek where he built a home for his growing family. In 1963, he joined the Food Machinery Corporation as a certified welder. In 1964, he went on to study industrial arts and teaching at West Virginia Institute of Technology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968 and taught briefly for Columbus Public Schools and then returned to Gauley Bridge where he served his community as an industrial arts teacher at Gauley Bridge High School until his retirement in 1989. After retirement, he continued to enjoy woodworking, gardening, blue grass music, and spending time in the garage fixing anything and everything. In August of 1949 he became an active member of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church. For many years, he taught the Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was also a member of the Pulpit Committee and helped his wife coordinate Vacation Bible School for twenty years. Donald is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Mary Helen Morris; children, Edgar (Rebecca) Morris of Gauley Bridge, Robert (Dee Ann) Morris of Simpsonville, SC, James (Tamera) Morris of Conway, SC and Mary (Robert) Scott of Gauley Bridge; grandchildren, Ashley (John) Sagona, Jennifer (Nathan) Mitchell, Edgar (Terri) Morris, Elizabeth (Nathan) Ball, Bradley Morris, Matthew (Cody) Morris and Logan Scott; great-grandchildren, Jacob Sagona, Maylee Morris and Nicholas Cooper Ball; in-laws, Norma Morris of Ashland, KY, JoAnn Vance of Sanford, NC, Marie (Don)Walker of Ravenswood and Gerald Cogar of Ravenswood; many nieces and nephews. Donald’s family would like to thank Pat Elswick, RN and the Hospice Staff, and daytime caregivers, Debbie Elswick and Gladys Kauff for the exceptional loving care they gave to him during his final days. In lieu of flowers, he requested that memorial donations be made to the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church or Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. Funeral service will be 12 noon Monday, February 6, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Reverend Ron George and Reverend Craig Gee officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Morris family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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