Dec 30 2006 Alva Cogar McGlothlin, 88, of Clay, entered in rest Friday, December 29, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was a member of Hartland Methodist Church and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Alva was preceded in death by her husband Cecil McGlothlin, parents Charles and Minnie Lance Cogar, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law Ruth Ann and Peter Parsons of Clay, Karen Sigman of Charleston, grandchildren Melissa and Curtis Browning of Oceana, WV., Sara and Darren Argabright of Chas S.C., Emily Sigman, Charles and April Sigman, Jason and Brooke Sigman all of Charleston, WV., great grandchildren Joshua Argabright, Jacob Argabright, Anna Sigman, Baylee Sigman, Cole Sigman, and Jordan Smith. Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Monday January 1, 2007 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Herb Vance officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.co
Dec 29 2006 Eloise Rose Carter,
77, of Cerritos, CA, passed away December 22, 2006 at Los Alamitos
Medical Center in Los Alamitas, CA. Mrs. Carter, formerly of Harrison,
WV, was memorialized December 23, 2006 in Bellflower, CA, and interred
at Artesia District Cemetery in Cerritos. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Charlie and Hattie Rose of Harrison, and a brother, Wendell
Rose of Massillon, OH. She is survived by four daughters, Carolyn
Chiappe of Henderson, Nv; Brenda Krauklis of Clay, WV; Shirley Ellerbee
of Grand Junction, CO; and Debbie D'ymitro of San Bernardino, CA; a sister,
Patty Ratterree of Bellflower; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
Dec 25 2006 V. Madeleine Bell, 86, of Clay, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale, after a long illness. Born on July 17,1920, in Lizemores, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Della Price Fitzwater. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Allen Bell; two sisters, Reba Legg of Bickmore and Mary Jean of Indore; three brothers, Donald Fitzwater of Fola, Haggard Fitzwater of Indore, and Bill Joe Fitzwater of Pensacola, FL. She was a waitress at Bell?s Restaurant in Clay for many years, and was a member of Fola Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her three children and their spouses, William "Bill" and Kay Bell of Charleston, Barbara and Larry Hubbard of Bickmore, Janandra and Glen Nelson of Maysel; five grandchildren, Etta Kenney, Sandra Hill, Larry Hubbard II, Crissy McQuillen and David Nelson; four great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Fitzwater of Indore; sisters, Freda Maxine Smith of Sissonville and Wanda Morene Outten and husband, Allen, of Williamsburg, VA. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery, 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.
Dec 19 2006 Kelly Dean Keith, 66, of Bickmore, died December 18, 2006, at his residence. Born on January 16, 1940, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Herbert James and Ida M. Keith. He was disabled and a member of Peoples Baptist Church. Survivors include his brothers, Herbert "Jackie" Keith of Big Otter and Jimmy R. Keith of Bickmore; sisters, Shelby Jarvis of Clay, Judy F. Brown of Florida and Carol Y. Pierson of Bickmore. Funeral service will be l pm Friday, December 22, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Woody Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. 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.
Dec 18 2006 Ruby “Jewel” Rogers, 53,
of Dixie, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2006,
after an extended illness. Ruby was born January 25, 1953, in Montgomery.
She was the daughter of the late Cecil H. O'Dell and Shirley Jones O'Dell
of Dixie. She was a homemaker and a member of The Christian Church of Lizemore.
Surviving are her husband, Delbert Rogers; son, Harold Rogers and wife
Lisa of Dixie; stepchildren, Delbert Lee “Bubba” Rogers of Burea, Ohio,
and Debbie Buckosh of Vermillion, Ohio; brothers, Cecil H. O'Dell Jr. of
Sandyville and Harless Elswick of Gauley Bridge; sisters, Charlotte Elberta
Foreman of Pelican, La., Debbie Lewis of Louisiana, and Corene Ryder of
Ansted; grandson, Hunter Rogers; step-grandchildren, Brooke and Bethaney
Buckosh; uncles, Okey Jones and wife Evie of Elkview, Ralph O'Dell and
wife, Mitzi, of Dixie, and Shirley G. O'Dell of Dixie; and special friends,
Anna Bell Taylor, Kathy Nottingham, and Dortha West. Ruby left a lot of
loving family and friends behind. Besides her late father,
Ruby was also preceded in death by her brother, King “Bucky” O'Dell; sister,
Beverly O'Dell; grandmother, Ruby Mayflower Jones; and grandparents, Cecil
and Myrtle O'Dell. Services for Ruby will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge, with the
Rev. Thurman E. Sizemore, the Rev. Jadie Morris, and the Rev. Kyle Rader
officiating. Burial will follow at the Hill Cemetery at Belva. Friends
will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home chapel.
Roy Arnold Keener, 76, of Kearns, Utah,
formerly of Clay, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at home after
a long illness. He served in the Air Force for eight years and retired
as a truck driver after 25 years of service. In addition to his wife, Jackie,
he is survived by his daughter, Karla Peterson-Paulson; son, Dale; mother,
Beatrice Keener of Elkview; brothers, Rensford Jr. of Texas, Pete of Florida
and Darrell of Belle; and sisters, Artie Melton of Elkview, Joan Perdew
of Ohio, Brenda Beasley of South Carolina and Norma Robinson of Elkview.
Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 18, in Valley View Memorial Park
in Utah. Information was provided by Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview.
Dec 14 2006 Roy Lee Tanner, 84,
of Duck, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Born on October 5, 1922,
in Cabin Creek, he was the son of the late Frank and Judy Tanner. He was
a self-employed carpenter, and a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived
by his wife, Frances June Tanner of Wallback; daughters, Wyma Sue Tanner
of Belle, and Beverly Lynn Harrison of Wallback; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 11 am Friday, December 15, 2006, at the Hardman
Cemetery, Nebo, with Minister Donald Dawson officiating. There will be
no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Dec 11 2006 Jimmy A. Cook, 72, of Ivydale, entered into rest Monday, December 11, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston. He was born in Widen, WV., to the late Wilbur and Dessie Cook, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Johnson. Jimmy was a retired coal miner and a member of the Ottervale Advent Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Virginia F. Cook of Ivydale, son Jimmie "Andy" Cook Jr. of Gassaway, Step-sons Kenny Wilmoth of Pinsion, TN., Glen Wilmoth of Creston, OH., Ronnie Wilmoth of Lodi, OH., Daughter Delesa Belknap of Gassaway, WV., brother Joe Cook of Brooklyn, OH., sister Mary Triplett of Summersville, WV., 4 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Moorefork Cemetery, Big Otter, WV, at 11:00 AM with Minister Darious Arnold officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Wednesday, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec 11 2006 Aaron Matthew Nottingham, 32, of Snow Camp, N.C., passed away December 7, 2006, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He enjoyed being a father and a husband. He was employed with Harris Teeter as a manager in the meat department. He was a Mason in Durham, N.C., with the Oak Grove Lodge No. 750. He was a big West Virginia University fan and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife, April Ross Nottingham; daughter, Savannah Nottingham at home; parents, Ralph and Dianne Duffield Nottingham of Duck; sisters, Rhonda Nottingham of Jacksonville, N.C., and Rachael Nottingham of Greensboro, N.C., and Amanda Hughes and husband Charles of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews. The service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with the Rev. Allen Donaldson officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be in the Duffield Family Cemetery, Duck. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Savannah Nottingham's Education Fund, 7561 Babe Ruth Trail, Snow Camp, NC 27349.
Dec 9 2006 Arnett Dale Legg, of Bickmore, entered into rest Thursday, December 7, 2006. He was born August 23, 1935 to the late Frank and Alma Alice Legg, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Joann (Brown) Legg and a son Ricky Legg. Dale is survived by his sons Rodney Legg of Callahan Fl., Rocky Legg of Webster Springs, Ruth Legg of Charleston, Ruby Legg of Bickmore, 5 grandchildren several great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. With minister Herb Vance officiating, burial will follow in Sunset cemetery, Bickmore, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec 9 2006 Ida Edith Anderson Tanner, 98, of Bomont, entered into rest Friday, December 8, 2006. She was born in Nebo, WV to the late Deckard and Millie Burnside, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Anderson brother William ? Willie? Burnside and Dorsel Burnside. Ida is survived by her sons Lee Anderson of Bomont, WV., Windell Anderson of Ivydale, WV., Darius Anderson of Chloe, WV., daughter Madeline Matheny of KY., Sister Vera Murphy Chloe, WV., 30 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at the Hardman Cemetery, Nebo, WV. Friend may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec 4 2006 Arbutus B. Brady, 82, of Ovapa, died Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the home of her daughter. She was born May 18, 1924, to Earley and Dicy Park Brown. She was a Christian, a member of Bethel Methodist Church at Ovapa, WV., and a retired teacher from the Clay County Board of Education. During her career she taught at Robinson Fork, Blue Knob, Twistabout, Hagar, and Clay Elementary Schools. She also taught Sunday School for many years. She was an avid Bible scholar and loved everyone. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Brady and a brother, Glenvil Brown. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Deward K. Dawson of Procious, granddaughters and their husbands, Michele and John Fowler of Charleston and Marla and Mark Nichols of Hurricane, great grandchildren, Serena and Scott Nichols of Hurricane, brothers, Denvil Brown of Elyria, OH., Otto Brown of Fola, and Ronald Brown of Eleanor; sisters, Audra Hopkins, Geraline Samples, and Sylvia Summers of Ovapa, Myrtle Belle Arbogast of Elkview, and Arlene Jett of Little Hocking, OH. Funeral service will be 11a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with minister Allen Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Belcher Cemetery, Ovapa. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov 29 2006 Anthony William White, 27, of Dille, died November 26, 2006. He was born on December 4, 1978, in Akron, OH. He was a stay-at-home dad. He is survived by his wife, Melissa White of Dille; daughter, Autumn Brooke White of Dille; mother and dad, Joyce and Jackie Canfield of Dille; brother, Joshua Canfield of Buckley, WA; sister, Sylvia Canfield of North Charleston, SC; grandmother, Olive Belle White of Dille. Graveside service will be 3 pm Thursday, November 30, 2006, at the Bud Ramsey Cemetery, Harrison, with Minister Danny Richardson officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Nov 29 am William "Andy" Rogers of Wallback, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2006. Born on November 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Patrick and Tilda Rogers. He was disabled from Bendex Westinghouse and a farmer. He was a member of Rogers Fork Baptist Church. Andy is survived by his wife, Ines Rogers of Wallback; sons and daughters-in-law, Delford and Kathleen West of Wallback, Wayne and Debby Rogers of Geneva, FL, Homer D. Rogers of Melbourne, FL, and Dean and Michelle Rogers of Wallback; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Mickey Kinder of Elkview, WV; brothers, Harley Rogers of Newton, Romie Rogers of Collins, OH; sister, Nellie Rogers of Orrville, OH; 19 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Duke Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfunerlhome.com
Nov 27 2006 Jarma Jean Brown, of Indore, entered into rest November 24, 2006. She was born January 1, 1957 to the late Lessel and Mildred Brown. She is survived by her daughter Francis, brothers Ron Brown of Albion, NY., Hollis Brown of Rochester, NY., and James Osborne of Kent NY., Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Mable Falls Arnold, 76, of Ivydale
died
Nov. 21, 2006, at Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter,
after a long illness. She was born Aug. 14, 1930, at Uler and was
the daughter of the late Eli William and Rosa Runion Falls. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, W.G. Arnold, and sister, Ruth M. Falls
She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Sue Reynolds; brothers, Otto, Clarence,
Willard, Roscoe, Ell Edward, Dean and Harold; sisters, Martha, Golda, Rosalee,
Nina Mae, Audry and Nancy Falls; grandchildren, James and Sara; and stepson,
Darius Arnold. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Matics
Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial
will be in the Falls family cemetery, Ivydale. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Nov 23 2006 Maisie Middleton Holcomb, 63 of Clay, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 in Cleveland Ohio. She was born on July 20, 1943 in Bury St. Edmonds, England, to the late Walter and Esther Swan Middleton. She was a house wife and a mother. She was a member of the Lick Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by: Husband - Robert Ray Holcomb - Clay, WV; Son - Mark Robert Holcomb - Clay, WV; Brothers - Robert and Peter Middleton both of Bury St. Edmonds, England; Sisters - Joan Knauss - Oroville, CA Therese Werner - Arizona Jean Collier - Laken Heith, England Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Lick Fork Baptist Church, Indore, WV, with Minister Herb Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb Cemetery, Lick fork, Indore, WV. Friends may call from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, WV.
Nov 22 2006 Darrell A. Samples, Sr. of Procious, passed away November 20, 2006, at his home after a long illness. Born on August 9, 1932, he was the son of Alta and the late Owen Samples of Bomont. He began working in the oil fields in 1950, first with Davis Oil Company in Bomont, and then with South Penn Oil Company at Walton, WV. Darrell retired from Pennzoil Oil Co. (old South Penn) in 1990 as Superintendent of Pennzoil?s central division in Spencer, WV. During his early years working in the oil fields, he moonlighted as a radio and television repairman after learning the trade via a correspondence course and pumped for other small oil companies in the evenings. Darrell was always a hard worker, a math whiz and very mechanically inclined. He could do complex math in his head and could figure out and fix about anything. The family always went to him for help repairing anything that broke. Darrell was an avid trout fisherman and loved to deer hunt and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Walton, WV. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis J. Samples of Procious; mother, Alta Samples of Clendenin; sister, Loretta Moore of Clendenin; brother, Ronald Samples of Culloden; four children, Artie Samples, Debbie Walker, Sandy Rogers, all of Procious, and Melinda Romano of Maysel; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grand-children. Graveside service will be held at l pm Friday, November 24, 2006, at Long Sam Samples Cemetery, Procious (located off Rt. 4 on Elkhurst Road, left on Samples Mountain Rd., top of hill) with Minister Roger Cummings officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.
Nov 21 2006 Maggie Mollohan Hall, 86,
of Elmira died Nov. 20, 2006, at home. Born May 26, 1920, in
Clay County, she was a daughter of the late Donnie Edward and Dona Kathryn
Tanner Mollohan. She was a homemaker and a member of Hallburg Baptist
Church. She was a member of Braxton County Senior Citizens where Maggie
and her husband were crowned Valentine Queen and King in 2006. She
is survived by her husband, Denzil Hall; sons, Branty Mollohan, Don Curtis
Mollohan and Arthur Mollohan, all of Elmira, and Bradley Mollohan of Big
Otter; daughters, Carol Sue Robuck of Elmira and Elnora Young of Jacksonville,
N.C.; brother, Milton Mollohan of Akron, Ohio; sisters, Amie Mollohan of
Quick and Mary Freda See of Hallburg; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,
Marvin Mollohan, in 1986; daughter, Phyllis Jean Durham; brothers, Nelson
Mollohan and Ira “Dude” Mollohan; and a sister, Hattie Mollohan.
Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral
Home, Gassaway, with Pastor Gary Maynor officiating. Burial will be in
Boggs Cemetery, Big Otter. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time
of service Wednesday at the funeral home
Nov 21 2006 Paul Durward Lockhart of
Charleston passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, after a long illness.
Durward was born July 21, 1922, in Clay, to the late Dr. Ralph Roy Lockhart
and Myrtle Reed Lockhart. He graduated from Clay County High School and
attended Marshall University and later served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. He worked for State Automobile Insurance Company for 36 years before
retiring in 1984. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Clay
County Bank from 1971 to 2003. He moved with his family to Charleston in
1966 and lived there until his death. In addition to his parents,
Durward was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Reba Legg
Lockhart and a brother, James Kermit Lockhart. He is survived by five children,
Connie Davis and husband, Dale, of Charleston, Jo Peters and her husband,
Geoffrey, of Fairfax, Va., Dr. James D. Lockhart and his wife, Shirley,
of New Haven, Dr. Cody Lockhart and his wife, Karen, of Beckley, and Dixie
Kellmeyer and her husband, Fred, of Charleston; eight grandchildren, Christopher
Davis and his wife, Kelli, of Alpharetta, Ga., Dr. Kara Peters of Durham,
N.C., Shawn Peters of Jersey City, N.J., Heather Lloyd and her husband,
J.T., of New Haven, Dr. Carrie Dillard and her husband, Dustin, of Hurricane,
Amy Paxton of Charleston, Amanda Campbell and her husband, Dr. John Campbell,
of Charleston, and Reed Lockhart and his wife, Sarah, of Morgantown. He
is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Kate, Maggie and Jake Davis,
Jacob and Josiah Lloyd, Luke and Katie Campbell, and Pierce Dillard.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral
Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial will follow
at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, where his grandsons and grandsons-in-law
will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
21, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that
donations be made in Durward's memory
to the Alzheimer's Association, WV Chapter, 1111 Lee St. East, Charleston,
WV 25301. Email condolences may be sent to www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Matthew Lambert, 86, of Newton, died
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., in the CAMC-Memorial Hospital,
Charleston, after an extended illness. Kenneth was a retired 25 year employee
of Betsy Ross Foods and was a member of the Teamster’s Union, Local 348,
both in Mogadore, OH. He was a decorated Army veteran of World War
II. He was awarded five medals, including the Silver Star.
He served under the command Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower during the Battle
of the Bulge. He also fought in other battles at Normandy, Northern France,
the Rhineland, Central Europe and the Ardennes. Survivors include
his wife, June A. Drake Lambert of Newton; son, David Lambert of Akron,
OH; stepson, Jeffrey Hall of Copley, OH. A graveside service will be conducted
Saturday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana, with
Pastor Ed Young officiating. There will be no visitation. John
H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
Nov 17 2006 Ella Ramsey Legg, 86, of Duck, entered into rest November 15, 2006, at home. Born on February 12, 1920, in Harrison, she was the daughter of the late S. V. Ramsey and Myrtle Woods Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Neal Legg; daughter, Jean Nottingham; brother, Carl Burton Ramsey; and sisters, Ruth Strickland, Jayne Gill and Tootie Rush. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters; H. Judy Carte of Duck and June Goodwin of Inverness, FL; brother, Allen Ramsey of Roanoke, VA; sister, Alma Rush of Burnsville; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 am Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the Ramsey Cemetery, Harrison. There will be no visitation.Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Nov 10 2006 Mauddie Mae Triplett, 55, of Maysel, died November 10, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born on October 15, 1951, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Kidd. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Swindler; son, Mark Swindler, and a grandchild. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Triplett; sons, Roger Lee Stevens II of Clendenin, Russell Dean Swindler of Bomont; daughters, Tammy Kay Swindler of Widen, Cynthia Gale Swindler of North Carolina, Kimberly Ann Swindler of North Carolina, Christie Swindler of Sissonville, and Mary Kathleen Swindler of Duck; step-sons, Arnold Dean Swindler of Kenna, William Bruce Swindler of Pocatalico; brothers, Freddie Stevens II of Ripley, and Doug Kidd of Marmet; sister, Darlene Fletcher of Dunbar; step-father, Jennings Ray Martin of Chesapeake; 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 am til 12 noon on Monday, November 13, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. The funeral procession will leave at 12:15 pm. The funeral service will be held at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens, Cross Lanes, with Minister Donald Dawson officiating.
Nov 3 2006 Emmett Arthur Miller, 76, of Cleveland, formerly of Clay County, died October 26, 2006. Born on July 30, 1930, in Clay County, he was the son of the late John and Lilly Miller. He was a forest fire warden for the Department of Natural Resources, and was an Army Veteran. He is survived by one sister, Lizzie Tinney of Webster Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 11 am Friday, November 3, 2006, at the Adair Cemetery, Clay, with Minister Donald Dawson officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Nov 3 2006 Romey Nottingham, 64, of Indore, WV, entered into rest at his home November 1, 2006. Born on January 30, 1942, in Bickmore, WV, he was the son of the late William Andrew and Mary Mildred Nottingham. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two children, James Billy Nottingham and Melinda Marie Nottingham. He was a sawmill worker, railroad worker, and coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Cloa ?Blue Eyes? Nottingham of Indore; children, James Romey Pete Nottingham of Bentree, Kenith Dale Nottingham of Bentree, Melissa Dawn Cottrell of Bentree, and Amanda Faith Hotchkiss of Clay; four grandchildren; Joshua Hunter Nottingham, Jeffery Jordan Hotchkiss, Jayla Skye Cottrell, and Christian Mark Hotchkiss; brothers and sisters, Opal Marie Taylor and Roy Nottingham, both of Indore, and Leroy Nottingham of Cedar Grove. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, November 5, 2006, at Sanders Cemetery, Indore, with Minister Dennis Preast officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Nov 1 2006 Daniel Gregory Suite, 32, of Valley Fork, died October 30, 2006. Born on June 30, 1974, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Warren and Jeanette Suite of Glen Burnie, MD. He was an auto body repairman for Mt. International, and coached the Clay County Junior Wrestling team. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Lori Ann Ahart Suite of Valley Fork; sons, Danny Suite, Jr. and Alex Suite, both of Valley Fork; brothers, Lee, and his partner, Angela Santani of Glen Burnie, and Tommy of Glen Burnie; sister and her husband, Christina and Scott Kalista of Belair, MD; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Riki Butcher of Valley Fork, Tiny and Stephanie Ahart of Valley Fork; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Shirley Dolan of Annapolis, MD; nieces and nephews, Avaier, Andrew, Shiann, Brittany, Niki, Kacey, Rick, Zack, and Kaylin. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Louise Suite. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, November 3, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers John Day and Geoff Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Lanham Cemetery, Laurel Creek Road, Valley Fork. 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 1 2006 Larry Kenneth McGlothlin, 62, of Bickmore, entered into rest October 30, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on July 13, 1944, in Amma, WV, he was the son of the late James Edward McGlothlin and Lynna Blanche Ledsome McGlothlin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by six brothers. He was a Navy veteran and attended Clay First Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Charles Kenneth McGlothlin of Bickmore and Tony McGlothlin of Clay; daughter, Rena Lynn Stewart of Bickmore, 10 grandchildren; sisters, Karen Tully of Poca, Janet Paxton of Amma and Ruth Nichols of Canton, Oh. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Oct 29 2006 Helen Smith 75, of Ivydale, entered into rest Friday, October 27, 2006 Born April 18, 1931in Clay, she was the daughter of the Raymond and Hattie Rose. Surviving are her husband Noel Smith of Ivydale, sons David Smith of Ivydale, Raymond Smith of Oak Island, NC., Kenny Smith of Ivydale, Donvil Smith of Clendenin, and daughter Mary Smith of Ivydale. Brothers George Rose of Ovapa, Garland Rose of Brandywine, Frank of Leon, sisters Elvaria Holcomb of Millersburg, OH, Alice Brannon of Charleston, Bertha Jones of Red House, Ona Gray of Maysel, and Mildred Bullard of Mink Shoal; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Salisbury Cemetery Ivydale. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct 27 2006 Lucinda Jane B. Harris, 92,
of 113 Winterhaven Ave., Princeton, died Thursday, October 26, 2006,
at Harmony House Nursing Home in Lerona. Born April 16, 1914 in Clay
County, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Henry and Carrie Rogers
Butler. She was the retired language arts supervisor for the Clay County
school system. Mrs. Harris was a member of Carr Memorial United Methodist
Church. She attended Clay County schools and graduated from Clay County
High School and Glenville State College with a B.S. degree in education.
She received her Master's degree from Marshall University, West Virginia
University and Fink University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority,
Retired Teachers Association and Valley Woman's Club and a former member
of the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, her husband,
Edward Carroll Harris; one infant son; two sisters, Biddie Brannon and
Mary Wayne; and one great-great-grandson, Shawn Dunn, preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol J. Fowler Thompson of Princeton;
three grandchildren, Charles Edward Fowler and his wife, Debbie, Teresa
Jane Kelley and her husband, Darren, and Leslie Ann Fowler; three great-grandchildren,
Dillon Fowler, Sierra Kelley and Morgan Kelley; six great-great-grandchildren,
Chad Holt, T.J. Ford, Brianna Dunn, Kiera Dunn, Shawna Dunn and Ashley
Dunn; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Patricia Ford and Tommy Dunn and his
wife, Amanda; and former son-in-law, Stephen Brian Thompson of Princeton.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28,
at the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton,
with the Rev. Ken Hilling officiating. Entombment will follow. Friends
may call at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from noon until the service
hour on Saturday. Those attending the services on Saturday are asked to
meet at Seaver Funeral Home by 12:30 p.m. Memorial contributions
may be made to Tender Mercies, P.O. Box 669, Princeton, WV 24740
Oct 26 2006 Isaac Brooks Smith, 86, went
to be with the Lord on October 25, 2006. He was born February 11,
1920 in Akron, OH, a son of the late Rex H. and Nina May Hensley Smith.
His siblings include the late Dennis Smith and the late Charles Smith;
also, Madlyn Backus of Accokeek, MD, Marion Harold and Steven Smith both
of Newton. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1938 and
after completing his teaching certification at Glenville State College,
Brooks began a teaching career at Trace Fork, a one room school, in Roane
County. Shortly, however, he was called to serve in the Army during
World War II. Upon returning from the Army, he continued to teach
and completed a Master’s Degree and Administration Certification from West
Virginia University. Brooks became a principal and superintendent
of schools in Clay County (1952-1961) and a principal and superintendent
of schools in Jackson County (1961-1967). He also served as
superintendent of schools in Mason County (1967-1971) and then moved back
to Jackson County in 1972 as director of school maintenance and retired
in 1975. He married his lifetime companion, Katie Elizabeth Vineyard in
1940. Although they grew up within three miles of each other, they did
not formally meet until they were at Glenville State College. Brooks
and Katie have three surviving children, Dr. Dennie Smith of College Station,
TX, Dr. Randy Smith of Ripley, WV, and Dr. Nina Smith of Harrisonburg,
VA; and two children deceased, Timothy William and Lorraine Kathryn. Nine
grandchildren include, Chad Smith, Niki Holman and Shannon McCarty; Raigan
Whyte, Brooke Gibson and Carrie Allen; Matthew, Nathan and Katie Greyard;
11 great grandchildren include, Zachery and Devon Holman; Riley, Tess and
Tabitha McCarty; Ashtyn, Kaitlyn and Christopher Whyte; Devin and Graeson
Gibson; and Olivia Allen; one great grandchild, due to be born December
2006, Savannah Allen. Aside from being an educator, who believed that all
children could learn, his many leadership facets were evident in other
community activities. His numerous friends and family will remember
his good spirit and his ability to tell a good story to make a defining
point. His love of gardening and helping those in need was part of
his enduring character. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. Saturday, October 28 in the Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley,
where the funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service
will follow in the Smith Cemetery, Uler, Roane County, WV. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks that donations be made to either your local hospice or
the Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley, WV 25271. John H. Taylor Funeral
Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
Oct 23 2006 Emogene McCauley Morton Stone, 81, of Lizemores entered into rest, Sunday, October 22, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Division. Born December 8, 1924, in Sutton, she was the daughter of the late Fred Grant Morton and Nona Keeney Morton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wilson Stone; sisters, Geraldine, Ernestine, and Helen; brothers, James and Milford; step-mother, Evelyn. She was a retired cook from Lizemores Elementary School and a Christian by faith. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Gary Clark of Bellevue, KY, Barbara and J.B. Bodkins, Dorothy and John Humphrey, and Christine and Frank Foster, all of Lizemores; sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Rita of Lizemores; David Stone of Logan; brothers, Homer Morton of Lizemores and Charles Morton of Kimberly; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday, October 25, 206, at Lizemores United Methodist Church, Lizemores, with Pastor Carl Burrows officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-Line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct 20 2006 Paul Herbert Brown, most
beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to his
home in Heaven Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at his residence at Indore. Born
Dec. 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Jim and Bertha Brown. He was preceded
in death by his great-granddaughter, Olivia Brooke Cliver, and sister,
Eva Faye Brown. Paul was a life member of VFW Post 4419, Clay, and
attended more bi-monthly meetings than any other member. He was a member
of the Clay Lions Club, was on the board of directors of Lizemores Fire
Department, a volunteer driver of the DAV van and a Marine Corps veteran
of the Korean Conflict. He was disabled in 1976, but that never slowed
his support for extra-curricular activities for teens in the county, especially
the Clay County High School Dance Team where he was know as the “Dance
Team Grandpa.” He was also and avid churchgoer, enjoying services of various
denominations and gospel sings. Survivors: his wife, Sonjie Childers Brown;
daughters and their husbands, Darlene and Mike Cliver of Indore, Wanda
Brown of Hurricane and Paula and CK Meadows of Gassaway; grandchildren,
Allen, Alex, Heather and Jamie Brown, Heath and Christie Cliver, Joey Brown,
Miriam “Blondie” Cliver, Kenton Meadows III and Kathryn and Kristen Meadows;
great-grandchildren, Hollie and Christopher Brown and AJ Brown; brothers,
Gale, Roy, David, Joe and Phillip Brown; and sisters, Pauline Hedrick,
Rosie Jane Lucas and Betty Pullen. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 23, at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge,
with the Rev. Robert Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Kanawha
Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with military graveside rites conducted
by VFW Post 4419, Clay. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home.
Oct 17 2006 Norman Ratliff, 75, of Clay, entered into rest Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice House. Born on February 2, 1931, at Strange Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas Thurman and Nancy Ratliff. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Luther, Orvin, and Ishmael, and one sister, Orpha Cummings. He was a former employee of Roseville Charcoal Manufacturing Company, Elswick Lumber and Georgia Pacific; an Army veteran, having served in the Korean conflict, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, one medal (Japan) and the Korean Service Medal with 4 bronze stars. and attended the Clay Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Ratliff of Clay; sons, Kenneth of Medina, OH, Thomas of Clay, Delbert of Ivydale, Steve of Clay, and Stanley of Nebo; daughter, Ruth Schomos of Brunswick, OH; brother, Thurmond of Duck Creek, WV; sisters, Norma Houghton of Strange Creek, Junie Myers of Harrison, and Enna Harvey of Canton, OH; 10 grandchildren; l great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, October 19, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Larry Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct 15 2006 Beulah Mullins Workman, 75, of Charleston, formerly of Clay, died October 13, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was retired from the Clay County Board of Education. Beulah was the daughter of the late Whirlie C. and Myrtle C. Parsons Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Darrell Mullins; son, Randall Mullins; brother, Beverly Moore; and sister, Patricia Rumbarger. She is survived by sons, Stephen Mullins of Charleston, David Mullins of Ripley, and Brian Workman of Elkview; daughters, Debra Wiley of Charleston, Connie Horne of Pensacola, Fla., and Billie McQuaid of Brownsville, Mich.; brothers, Creed Moore of Clendenin, and Bernard Moore of Weston; sisters, Betty Cohne of Virginia, Evelyn Smith of Virginia, Autiove Breutch of Ohio, Agnes Jurgensen of Ohio, and Lorna Cogar of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2006, at Matics Funeral Home with Virgil Ross officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Samuel W. Triplett, 30, of Saucier, Miss.,
died Oct. 8, 2006. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Fola.
Oct 13 2006 Gary A. Tanner, 52, of Duck, entered into rest October 11, 2006, at Braxton Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1954, in Parkersburg, WV. Gary was a school bus driver for Clay County Schools and attended Nebo Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Tanner of Duck; parents, Arnold and Shirley Tanner of Duck; sons, Gary E. and Michael Tanner, both of Duck; daughters, Suerena Tanner of Duck, Khadijah Tanner of Duck, Chasity Cloutier and husband, Joe, of Duck; grandchildren, Bailey Neal Tanner, Christ Lynn Cloutier, and Trey Joseph Cloutier; sister, Connie and husband, Greg Meany, of Philadelphia, PA. Funeral service will be l pm Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, with Minister Chris Stout officiating. Burial will follow in the Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Church. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Paul G. Duffield, 58, of Lizemores,
Clay
County, died Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Little Spruce in Kanawha County
of injuries received from a logging accident. He was born April 23,
1948, at Lizemores to the late Jack Nathan and Goldie Virginia Duffield.
He was an employee of D&R Logging Company, at Pond Gap, and a former
self-employed water well driller for 25 years. He was a member of the board
of directors of the Carbide Recreation Club, and a member of the UMWA.
He attended The Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church and The Bell Creek
Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Elswick “P-Nut” Duffield;
daughter, Virginia Ackermann and husband Mark of Wheeling; son, Daniel
Duffield and wife Denise of Lizemores; grandchildren, Joshua Duffield,
Karley Duffield, Tristan Duffield, and Edward Ackermann; sisters, Jocie
Moore of Dixie, Macil Bird of Lizemores, Martha Bird of Dixie, and Wanda
Walters of Lizemores; and brother, Jerry Duffield of Lizemores. The
funeral service will be 1 p.m. October 9, 2006, at Pennington Funeral Home
Chapel, with the Rev. Naaman H. Moore officiating. Interment will be in
King-Field Cemetery, Glen. Friends may call from 6 to
9 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home chapel.
Oct 7 2006 Orval Dennis Rogers, 83, of
Albermarle, NC, formerly of Elkview, WV, and Columbia Station, OH, entered
into rest October 4, 2006, at Stanly Regional Medical Center in Albemarle.
Born on September 17, 1923, in Valley Fork, he was the son of the late
Roy Brooks Rogers and Rosa Mae Bullard Rogers. In addition to his parents,
he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Denise Rogers.
He was a retired millwright and safety inspector for General Motors in
Brookpark, OH. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Quarry
Lodge #382 (Masonic), and a member of the VFW. Survivors include
his wife, Evelyn James Rogers of Albermarle; son, Michael Rogers and wife
Stephanie of Cairo, Egypt; daughters, Judy Ringler and husband Ken of Albermarle,
Kathy Hilton and husband Jim of Aliquippa, PA; sister, Beulah Morgan
of Westerville, OH; grandchildren, Christopher Rogers, Melissa Lawson,
Valerie Watkins, Jennifer and Erika Hilton; great-grandchildren, Joshua
and Daniel Lawson and Deakin Watkins. Funeral service will be ll
am Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial
will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from
2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, donations mey be made to Hospice of Stanly County, 960 N. First
Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Oct 2 2006 Daniel M. "Junior" Triplett, Jr., 31, of Lizemores, died September 29, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on March 30, 1975, in Montgomery, he was the son of the late Daniel M. Triplett, Sr., and Charlotte Nottingham Clardy of Indore. He was disabled and attended Belva Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Belinda Triplett of Lizemores; son, Daniel M. Triplett, III, of Indore; daughters, Tosha Triplett and Tammy Sue Triplett of Indore; brother, Samuel Wayne Triplett of Gulfport, MI; sister, Rosie Share of Indore. Funeral service will be l pm Wednesday October 4, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jim Gilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 23 2006 Cecil Francis Stover,
93, of Clay, WV, died September 21, 2006. Born on June 20, 1913,
he was the son of the late Harry and Alma Eagle Stover. In addition to
his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny, Clarence,
and W. Lawrence, and his sisters, Eva, Betty Stover Whaling, and Charlotte
Stover Naylor. He was retired from Clinchfield Coal Company at Widen,
WV. He was a member and Deacon of the Flat Fork Missionary Baptist Church
at Harrison, WV. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ethel Turner
Stover; brother, Charles E. Stover of West Jefferson, OH; sister, Arlene
Stover Jarrell of Parkersburg, WV. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday,
September, 24, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor Dannie
Taylor and Minister Lynn Sheiffer officiating. Burial will follow in the
Turner family cemetery at Harrison, WV. Friends may call from 6 to
8 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at the funeral home.
Sept 23 2006 Albert L. “Booney” Sommerville,
73, of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at
St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, after a short illness. Booney is
survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara; daughters, Jennifer and
her husband, Jerry Cutlip, of Paden City, and Jan and her husband, Mike
Smith of Hurricane; granddaughters, Milisa, Ayme, Hilary and Megan Cutlip;
grandson, Jacob Smith; sister, Mary Margaret Sommerville of Webster Springs;
uncle and aunt, Joe and Maxine Moore of Bradenton, Fla.; aunt, Joy Moore
of Webster Springs; and many cousins and friends. Booney was a lifelong
resident of Webster Springs and had a long and distinguished career of
public service. He attended Glenville State College and West Virginia University
for undergraduate studies and was a graduate of the West Virginia University
College of Law. Upon graduation from law school, he served as an assistant
attorney general under C. Donald Robertson and left that employment to
engage in the private practice of law in Webster Springs. He was first
elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1954 from Webster County
and served in the House until 1977. While in the House of Delegates, he
served as vice chairman of the Committee on Finance and chairman of the
Committee on the Judiciary. He was elected judge of the Fourteenth Judicial
Circuit, which includes Webster, Clay and Gilmer counties, serving from
1977 until his retirement on June 30, 1996, assuming senior status. While
serving in the judiciary, he was elected treasurer, secretary, vice president
and president of the West Virginia Judicial Association. In addition, he
served by special assignment on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Booney was an avid sportsman and enjoyed immensely the West Virginia natural
surrounding and his camp on the Back Fork of Elk River. He was truly a
considerate, loving person who will be missed by his family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Brandon
Moll officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made to the Webster-Addison Public Library, 331 South Main St., Webster
Springs, WV 26288, or The Webster Springs Main Street, 1 Court Square,
Webster Springs, WV 26288.
Sept 19 2006 Sheila June (Thompson) Pierce,
51, of Grafton, OH., entered into rest Saturday, September 16, 2006.
She was born in Clay County to the late Robert and Eunice Thompson.
Sheila is survived by her husband Allen Pierce, two sons Allen Pierce of
Amberst, OH, Eric Pierce of Grafton, OH., 5 brothers Gerald of Duck, WV,
Larry of Charleston WV, Gary of Elyria, OH, Randy of Ovapa, WV., Jack of
Fl, 5 sisters Geraldine King of Marion, OH, Rosalie Odell of Milton, WV,
Iris Brown of FL, Barb Thacker of Maysel, WV, Linda White of Elyria, OH,
and 4 grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September
20, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. With Minister Roger Cummings
officating. Burial will follow in the Rhodes Cemetery, Maysel. Visitation
will be from 6 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept 19 2006 Lloyd R. (Johnny) Drake,
82, of Ivydale died September 16, 2006 at Beverly Healthcare, Glasgow
after a long illness. Born August 29 1924, at Ivydale. He was retired from
the Department of Highways with 16 years of service, a member of the Odd
Fellows and a member of Rogers Fork Baptist Church. Surviving are
his wife of 56 years Frances Queen Drake of Ivydale, one daughter Llyn
Drake of Clay, four sons Johnny D. Drake of O’Brion, James and his wife
Karen Drake of Greenville PA., Ronnie A and fiancée Carolyn of Ivydale,
Robert G. (Bob) Drake of Ivydale, two sisters Betty McCracken of Sheffield
Lake OH., Donna Kruger of Camp Hill PA., 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, September 21, at Carl Wilson
Funeral Home, Clay, with Pastor Rick Canfield officiating. Burial will
follow in Roger cemetery, Ivydale. Visitation will be from 6 to 9pm
Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to
the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Sept 13 2006 Billy Hall, 72, of Lizemores, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. Born Oct. 12, 1933, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Ina Marie Hall. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elouise Vaniman. He was a retired employee from the West Virginia Division of Highways, a Navy and Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a life member of the DAV. Billy was a born-again Christian. Surviving: wife, Wanda Jean Hamric Hall; sons and their wives, The Rev. Ricky and Debra Ann Hall of Lizemores and Robert and Kelly Hall of Walton; grandchildren, Natalie Nacole Coley of Jacksonville, Fla., Elizabeth Erin Gray of Boomer and Kayla Dawn Hall of Walton; sisters, Kathryn Criss of Oak Hill and Paulette Harris of Georgia; and a brother, Arlie Hall of Clay. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. John R. Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Hamric Cemetery, Lizemores. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home, where military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 4419, Clay.
Sept 13 2006 David Franklin Legg, 70, of Duck, entered into rest September 12, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on April 16, 1936, in Harrison, he was the son of the late William Scott and Ora Josephine Legg. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Rose. He was a retired laborer with U.S. Steel with 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Legg of Duck; son, David Allen Legg of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Miki Rose, and her husband, Allen, of Duck, Janice Legg of Elyria, OH, and Monica Jo Legg of Ivydale; brothers, Norman Legg and Stanley Legg of Elyria, OH, and Denver Legg of Caldwell, OH; sisters, Ruth Hardway of Duck, Clarice Pettit of O?Brion, Eleanor Duffield of Duck, and Bessie Braley of Ivydale; 6 grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, September 17, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in the Hollow Cemetery, Duck. 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
Sept 13 2006 Avis Houghton, 92, of Strange Creek passed away Sept. 10, 2006, at the home of her daughter-in-law, Lou Houghton. She was born Oct. 11, 1913, in Braxton County and was a daughter of the late Perry and Malissa Bail Dobbins. She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Flem; son, Cledith; and sisters, Valerie Hamric and Mary Dobbins. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Lee White and husband, Dorvin, of Elizabeth; brother, Ira Dobbins of Strange Creek; granddaughters, Lisa Young and husband, Ronnie, and Beverly Young and husband, Johnny, all of Strange Creek, and Teresa Rose and husband, Donald, of Little Birch; grandson, Dorvin White Jr. and wife, Jeanette, of Elizabeth; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with the Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial will be in the Bail Cemetery, Strange Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Sept 13 2006 Ruth Fay Falls, 76, of Procious, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006, at home. She was a homemaker. She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Homer E. Falls. Surviving are daughters, Carol Grose, Patty James, and Debora Saulsgiver; brother, Henry Harper; sisters, Alma Butcher, Laura Cook, Laverne Lyall, and Dorcie Davis; grandchildren, Heather Grose, Christopher James, Jeremy James, and Nathan Saulsgiver; and great-grandchildren, Anna and Bradley Williams. The service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Harper Family Cemetery, Barren Creek Rd. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2006, at the funeral home. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements
Sept 8 2006 Jennie Morris Drake, 86,
of Ivydale,
entered into rest Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at Braxton
County Memorial Hospital. Born on January 6, 1920, in Ira, WV, she
was the daughter of the late L. Ernie Wood and Martha Helen Turner Wood.
She was a retired cook from Ivydale Elementary School, a born again Christian,
and attended Ivydale Methodist Church and Ivydale Community Church.
Survivors include her son, Sam Morris of Ivydale; daughters, Brenda Hamrick
of Calvin and Wanda Wilmoth of Ivydale; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren,
3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday,
September 9, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow
in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call one hour prior to
the service at the funeral home on Saturday. On-line condolences
may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 6 2006 Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin Metz,
51, of Glen died Sept. 4, 2006, at home after a long illness.
She was born May 21, 1955, at Charleston and was preceded in death by her
father, Wilbert P. McLaughlin, and husband, Nelson O. Metz. She is
survived by her companion, Larry Light; mother, Mary Elizabeth Myers McLaughlin;
daughters and their husbands, Betsy and Tom Keiffer of Indore and Misty
and Lou Fauber of Charleston; a son and his wife, Shawn and Tabitha Metz
of Milton; brothers, Rusty, David, Dennis “Bub,” Wilbert and John McLaughlin;
sisters, Kay Bird, Maxine Lane, Carmelia Hodge and Teresa Dunlap; and grandchildren,
Felica, Clarissa, Isaiah, Eric, Elias, Ethan, Christian and Serenity. The
visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Matics Funeral
Home, Clendenin. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral
home with the Rev. David McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be in the
Light-Westfall Cemetery, Clendenin.
Aug 31 2006 Charles Stover , 71,
of Middletown, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 8:30
a.m. at his residence. He was born March 9, 1935 in Clay County, West Virginia
and had lived in Middletown since 1966. He owned and operated Charlie's
Truck Tire Service for 22 years retiring in 1982. He was preceded in death
by mother: Elva Elicker Downey; wife: June Stover – July 15, 2006; 1 brother:
John Sherman Downey; 1 sister: Louise Moore. He is survived by: 4 children:
Douglas Nutter – Middletown, Ohio, Pamela Schafer – Middletown, Ohio, Tammy
Stover – Middletown, Ohio Charles E. Stover, Jr. – Middletown, Ohio; 3
grandchildren: Lindsey Schafer – Middletown, Ohio, Steven Brown – Middletown,
Ohio, Carl Schafer, Jr. – Middletown, Ohio. Visitation will be Saturday,
September 2, 2006 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home,
210 S. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services will be Saturday, September
2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Simonson
Chapel Cemetery, Wayne Township, Butler Co., Ohio. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs
Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.
Aug 31 2006 Mary Lydia Bullard, 76, of Wallback, entered into rest Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at her home. Born on December 11, 1929, in Poe, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sherman and Gladys Mae Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arley Bullard. She was a homemaker and attended the Clay Nutrition Center. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Kerr of Fowler, OH, Carolyn and Jerry Hanshaw of Wallback, Phyllis and Berlin Hunt, Mary and Ed Hamrick, and Marilyn and Harlow Hickman, all of Lizemores; sons, Donald Johnson of Drennen, Tony Bullard of Wallback, and Donald Bullard of Procious; 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 12 great- great-grandchildren; and special family friend, Clarence Falls of Wallback. Graveside service will be 1 pm Friday, September 1, 2006, at the Hively Cemetery, Valley Fork, with Minister Jerry Hanshaw officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Aug 25 2006 Linda Joyce (Wilmoth) Tracy,
59, of Clay, entered into rest August 23, 2006, at CAMC-Women’s and
Children’s Hospital, Charleston. Born on October 21, 1946, in Mullins,
she was the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Reba Wilmoth. In addition
to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Douglas B. Tracy.
She was a payroll supervisor for the Clay County Board of Education and
a member of Belle Creek Baptist Church, Dixie. Survivors include her husband,
Billy Joe Tracy of Clay; son, David Lee Tracy of Monroe, NC; grandson,
Sloan Douglas Tracy of Monroe, NC; brother, Keith Dewayne Wilmoth of Lizemores;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Kenneth Vanmeter of Belva, Shirley
and Kenneth Price of Lizemores, Vickie and Dean Smarr of Hurricane, and
Cynthia and Tim Moore of Oak Hill; several nieces and nephews whom she
dearly loved. Graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday, August 26,
2006, at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Minister Kenneth Tanner officiating.
Friends may call from 11 am til 1 pm on Saturday at Carl Wilson Funeral
Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Aug 17 2006 Bertha Valder, 85, of Ivydale,
entered into rest August 17, 2006. She was a retired cook from
White Castle and was a member of Elk River Baptist Church. Bertha
was born in Braxton County on May 27, 1921, to the late Garfield and Cora
McCumbers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by
her husband, Russell Copen, and one grandson. She is survived by
her son, Russell “Gene” Copen of Nebo; daughter, Corraine Woods of Ivydale;
3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will
be Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 11:00 am at the Hardman Cemetery, Nebo,
WV, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating. There will be no visitation.
Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences may be left for the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Aug 8 2006 Kevin Scott Braley, 44, of
Ivydale,
died August 4, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was born on August 19, 1961, in Elyria, OH Kevin was a self-employed
contractor, and an Army Veteran. Survivors include his father, Golden
Braley of Lakeville, OH; mother, Bessie Braley of Duck; sons, Kevin
Scott Braley II, Brandon G. Parker Braley, and Zachary E. Braley; daughter,
Shannon Nicole Braley; brothers, Michael W. Braley of Lakeville, OH, James
Braley of Wheeling, and Brian Legg of Duck; sister, Susan Knoll of Grafton.
There will be services held in Cincinnati, OH, on Thursday, August 10,
2006. Local funeral services will be 2 pm Friday, August 11, 2006,
at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Legg Cemetery,
Harrison. 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.
Aug 7 2006 Dora Jean Jarvis, 76, of Maysel,
died Saturday, August 5, 2006, at home after a long illness.
She was a retired Educator having served as Principal of Clay Elementary
School and H.E. White Elementary School in Clay County and Bridge Elementary
School in Kanawha County. After many years of teaching in both Clay and
Kanawha Counties she retired from Clay County Schools. Jean received her
B.A. in education from WV State College and attended Marshall University
then WVU where she earned her Masters Degree in Elementary Education.
She was a member and officer of Clay Lions Club where she received both
the Leonard Jarrett and the Melvin Jones awards, a member of the Clay Golden
Delicious Festival Board of Directors and it?s Treasurer, a founding member
of the Clay County Youth and Agricultural Fair, Secretary and longtime
member of Francis Chapter No. 28 Order of the Eastern Star, and a Member
of Fairview Baptist Church, Clay, WV. Jean was born May 19, 1930
to Leonidas Burton Sears and WV Engle Sears of Corton, WV. She was preceded
in death by her parents, a daughter, Jean Ann Walker and brother,
Paul Avis, William Hale, Buel, Roland Claire, Leonidas B. Jr., and John
B. Sears. Surviving Jean is her husband Donald H. Jarvis, son
William Ronald Walker Jr. of Maysel, daughter Eleanor Sue Butcher of Procious,
Stepson Jeffery Jarvis and wife Betty of Key Largo, Florida, Stepdaughter
Alice Ann Jarvis of New Castle, Delaware, Foster children Joseph Myers
of Dunbar and Janet Starcher of Maysel. Surviving are, Sisters; Virginia
Ruth Samples and husband Wayne of Procious, Billie Robinson and husband
Harry of Clendenin, Jackie Pierson and husband Bill of Clay, and Patty
Jackson and husband Clifford of Clendenin. Brother Walter Irwin Sears of
Bellevue, OH., Jean had 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Hospice, especially
Pat, Kristen and Sandy. Also we wish to thank her loving caregivers niece
Joretta Gary, Patty Dulaney, Tracy Sizemore, and all the others who helped
in any way. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 8,
2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Carl Wilson Funeral Home Clay, with Minister Dennis
Legg officiating. Burial will be in the Amma Cemetery, Amma WV. Friends
may call at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, WV from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar
Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064
Aug 5 2006 Tommy Keiffer Sr. 81, of Indore,
WV
passed away Friday, August 4, 2006.
He was a loving husband and father. For 39 years he worked hard to support
his family as a coal miner. He gave us all a name to be proud of. Tommy
honored his word and taught us how to meet challenges, accept disappointments
and enjoy life. He tickled us and spanked us, but most of all he loved
us. We all love and miss him very much. He is survived by wife Pearl
of 59 years, 14 children Evie Jones, Teddy Keiffer, Tommy Keiffer Jr.,
Kathia Shaffer, Sandra Ward, Kenneth Keiffer, Patricia MacFarland, Robert
Keiffer, Barbara Hodge, Mary Ball, Cindy McCallister, Elana Keiffer, Donald
Keiffer and Joe Keiffer. He has 31 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren,
Brothers Earl Lee Keiffer, and Bearley Snow, and sister Daisy Weathers.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 6, at Carl Wilson Funeral
Home, Clay, WV. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, August 7,
2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, with Minister Jadie Morris officiating.
Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, WV.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug 5 2006 Carolyn Elaine “Tootsie” Rogers,
56, of Clay, went home to be with the Lord at the home of her daughter,
Alisha Hamilton, in Spotsylvania, VA, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 23, 1950, in Clay, she was the daughter of the late C. Earl
and Ruby Gray Carte. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded
in death by her nephews, Robert “Robbie” Carte II, David Allen Summers,
great-nephew, Aaron Blake Nottingham. She served in the WV National
Guard. She was a waitress for many years before becoming the co-owner of
Town and Country Diner in Clay, and attended Jubilee Mountain Church in
Clay. Carolyn is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Alisha
and Jared Hamilton of Spotsylvania, VA, Joesette and Eugene Grubbs of Point,
TX, Andrea and Rob White of Spotsylvania, VA; grandchildren, Corina, Tabatha
and Conner Grubbs, Hunter Bowman, Jorja and Kyle White, Caleb, Brandon,
and Austin Hamilton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra Carte Adkins of
Clay, Linda and Allen Stephenson of Clay, Wanda and Roger Chapman of Roane
County, Beverly and Johnny Stewart of Clay, and Ronda and Kevin Dennis
of Clay; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Connie Carte of Indore,
and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside service will be 11
am Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Sister
Anne Huddleston officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge
of arrangements.
August 3 2006 Evaline Hubbard, 80, a
life long resident of Bickmore, WV, went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, August 2, 2006, after a long illness. Born of March 1,
1926, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice Marie Starcher.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband
of 51 years, Tom “Jack” Hubbard; son, Donald; sisters, Wavie, Dorthy, and
Cricket; brothers, Donald “Bud” and Paul. She was a member of Bickmore
Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was a devoted mother who loved
all her children. Surviving are her sons, Larry, Jackie, Steve, Tommy,
Ronald, and Jerry, all of Bickmore and Charles of Conover, NC; daughters,
Betty Jo of St. Albans, Gladis of Venice, FL, Connie of Lizemores, Nadine
of Kingsport, TN, and Lisa of Morganton, NC; sisters, Mary Greathouse of
Widen, Brenda Morris of Gauley Bridge, Gene Starcher of Gauley Bridge,
Donnie Hinkle of Wooster, OH; brother, Jerry Starcher of Blue Knob; 2 granddaughters,
20 grandsons, 4 great-granddaughters, 9 great-grandsons. Funeral
service will be 11 am Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral
Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Lane 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
August 1 2006 Carolene Marie Samples, 68, of
Bomont, WV entered into rest Sunday, July 30, 2006. Meeting her
at the Gates of Glory were her parents, Dorothy and Lee Shaffer and her
brothers, Edward and Lawrence Shaffer. Carolene recently returned to West
Virginia to be with her family after spending several years in California
and most recently, New Bern, NC where she was active with the Ladies Auxiliary
of the local VFW post. She leaves a void in the hearts of many dear
friends there. Carolene leaves behind her children, Donald McNeiland of
Grand Cayman Islands, Alan McNeiland of South Carolina, Rose Cantrell of
Bomont, WV, Ty Samples of Rainelle, WV, and Arthur “Sparky” Samples of
North Carolina. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Joshua,
Adam, Savannah, Melody, Montana, Bradley, Tori, Cierra, Shana, Kevin, Michael
and James as well as her sister, Kay of Texas and her brother Bill of Elkview.
Service will be 4pm Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Pine Grove Church, Fraziers
Bottom, WV with burial following in the church cemetery. Friends
may call from 2pm until service time at the church. Online condolences
may also be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society,
301 RHL Boulevard, Charleston, WV 25309. Carolene touched the hearts of
all she met and enriched the lives of many. The world is a dimmer
place without her smile in it, but Heaven just got a little brighter.
Somewhere in Heaven, our mother sings. For on this day, she earns her wings.
Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV is in charge
of arrangements.
July 31 2006 Allen "Pain" Wayne Mitchell of Bomont, WV entered into rest on Saturday July 29, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Allen was born on Feburary 28, 1951 in Odessa, WV to the late Dempsey " Tobe" and Amanda Mitchell. Allen was a retired Truck Driver, he was a Member of the Reamer Gospel Tabernacle in Clendenin, WV. He was also a Army Veteran of the Vietnam War were he recieved a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Alfered Mitchell. Allen is survived by his Son Allen W. Mitchell Jr. of Bomont, WV. Sisters, Phylis Taylor of Clendenin, WV; Donna Jean Hall of Bomont, WV; Shirly Faulkner of Bomont, WV; Carolyn Sue Barker of Bomont. Brothers, Edward Mitchell of Powell, OH; William C. Mitchell of Bomont, WV; Charles V. Mitchell of Falling Rock, WV. Also by two grandchildren Allen Wayne Mitchell III; and Riley William Funeral Service will be Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Reamer Gospel Tabernacle in Clendenin, WV with the Minister Don Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at the Schoonover Cemtery Bomont, WV; with Military Burial Rites conducted by the American Legion Post #61 Friends may call Monday July 31, 2006 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel Clay, WV from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Online condolences can be left for the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July 29 2006 Lawrence Berton Happney, 84, of Bickmore, entered into rest July 28, 2006, at home. Born on November 1, 1921, in Vaughan, he was the son of the late Albert and Nellie Happney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Jackie Leonard Happney; brother, Damon Happney, and sister, Opal Brown. He was a retired laborer from the West Virginia Department of Highways, a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII, having served in the European Theater, a member of Clay VFW Post 4419, and attended Lick Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Gay Happney of Bickmore; children, Junior Happney of Bickmore, Jimmie Happney of Fayetteville, NC, Patricia Happney of Marlinton, Alice Whipkey of Charleston, Nellie McKown of Wallback, Sharron Schrader of Lenoir City, TN, and John Happney of Hopewell, VA; 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 am Monday, July 31, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb Cemetery, Indore, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July 26 2006 Cora Evelyn Woods,
82, of Ripley, formerly of Clay, entered into rest Tuesday, July 25,
2006, at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley. Born on November 24, 1923,
in Clay, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Emma May. In addition
to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Woods;
son, Donald Woods, and 8 brothers. She was a retired cashier for
Royal Farm Stores, a member of the Homemaker’s Club and the Democratic
Club. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Evans of Saverna Park, MD;
4 brothers, 4 sisters, 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
There will be no services. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in
charge of arrangements.
July 26 2006 Lonnie Stewart, 58, of Belva
, entered into rest Saturday, July 22, 2006. Born on November
11, 1947, in Cabin Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Floyd and Jane
Stewart. He retired from Osborne Lumber and was an Army veteran. Lonnie
is survived by one brother, Arnold Eugene Stewart of Indore, and one sister,
Maxine Stewart of Missouri. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday,
July 27, at the Stewart Cemetery, Cove Hollow with Minister Herbert Vance
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 23 2006 John Louis Romano, 61, of Charleston passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 in Hubbard Hospice House. Born July 1, 1945 he was the son of the late Orlando and Virginia Romano. He was also preceded in death by a brother Paul Orlando Romano. John is survived by his loving daughter Anita Virginia Romano of Greensboro, NC, sister Paula Johnson and husband Richard of Clarksburg. and wife Lynn Romano of Maysel. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and 2 grandchildren. A graveside service will be 10:00 am Tuesday, July 25 at Long Sams Samples Cemetery, Procious, with Father Elmer Nadicksbernd officiating, Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donation may be sent to the Hubbard Hospice House 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
July 22 2006 Mary Lou Devlin, 74, of Ivydale,
died July 20, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on September 15, 1931,
she was the daughter of the late William John and Harriett Dowsett. In
addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,
James Patterson Devlin. She was a nursing instructor at Hurley School
of Nursing in Flint, MI for 15 years and University of Charleston for 20
years. She was a member and past president of the Clay Lion’s Club, and
was the first woman District Governor in WV. She volunteered many years
as a 4-H Camp Nurse for Clay County. She also served many years as the
President of the Clay County Board of Health. Survivors include her
son, Marc Randall Miller of Clay; daughters, Pamela Lynn Street of Procious,
Cynthia Lou Curtis of Procious, Marsha Lee Shirley of Casper, WY; step-daughters,
Diana Lane Slodowitz of Cazenovia, NY, and Lucinda Alice Devlin of Indianapolis,
IN; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Laura Jane and R. T. Sizemore, Jr.
and family; grandchildren, Crystal Curtiss, Jacob Shirley, Craig Shirley,
Marcy Shirley, Tommy Street, Nick Street, Jesse Street, Ginny Spingarn,
and Lilly Alexander; 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will
be 2 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Friends
may call from 12 noon til 2 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. The body
will be cremated. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July 20 2006 Jerry Lou Butcher, 58, of
Dille,
entered into rest July 18, 2006. Born on August 20, 1947,
in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the Delbert Scott and Cleo Mae Harper
Butcher. He was a coal miner for Island Creek Coal Company, and a
Vietnam Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Judy Butcher of
Dille; sons, Jeremy Butcher of Lillington, NC and Larry Nelson of Duck;
daughters, Kathryn Sue Nelson and Sandra Lawson, both of Dille and Teresa
Belt of Widen; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 7 grandchildren, Jennie Smith, Alicia
Nelson, Andrew Nelson, Erin Nelson, Jerry Nelson, Travis Belt, and Dustin
Belt. A Memorial Service will be held from 12 noon til l pm Friday,
July 21, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Danny Richardson
officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
July 20 2006 William Ferrel White,
53, of Dille, entered into rest July 19, 2006. Born on April 18, 1953,
in Sutton, WV, he was the son of the late Howard William White and Olive
Bell White of Dille. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in
death by his brother, Larry Gene White. He was a retired roofer from
Smith Roofing. In addition to his mother, Olive, he is also
survived by his sons, Roy John White and Nathan Gene White of Akron, OH;
brothers, Sylvan William White of Akron and Billey Joe White of Norton,
OH; sisters, Jewell Ann White of Akron and Joyce Sandra Canfield of Dille.
A memorial service will be 2 pm Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Big Union Baptist
Church, Dille, with Minister Danny Richardson 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 18 2006 Stover, Mrs. Flora June Age 68 of Middletown passed away Saturday morning, July 15, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Clay County, West Virginia June 4, 1938, the youngest daughter of Fitzhugh Lee and Lula (Rose) Tripplett. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Charles Stover; two daughters, Pam Schafer and Tammy Stover; two sons, Doug Nutter and Charles Stover, Jr.; three grandsons, Lindsey Schafer, Steven Brown, and Carl Schafer, Jr.; a sister, Nova Young; and a brother, Kenneth Tripplett. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Esther McGlothlin, Leona Shelton, Della Salisbury, Irene Nelson, and Freda Gerleman; and four brothers, James Triplett, Alfred Carl Triplett, Jennings Triplett, and Clarence Triplett. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. C. Nolan Phillips officiating. Friends and family called from 12 noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial followed in Simonson Chapel Cemetery
July 14 2006 C. Evans Sizemore, 89, of Salem, WV, formerly of Lizemores, entered into rest July 12, 2006, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. Born on November 20, 1916, at Lizemores, he was the son of the late Robert and Lula Elliott Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Sizemore; daughter, Linda Beth Jarvis; brother, Elmer Sizemore, and sister, Mattie King. He was a retired crane operator from Union Carbide, Alloy, with 44 years of service, a member of the Lizemores United Methodist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his son, Joe Sizemore of Sherrill?s Ford, NC; daughter, Lola Jean Tornabene of Canonsburg, PA; brother, Harold Sizemore of Summersville; sisters, Dorthea Ward and Dora Jordan, both of Lizemores; grandchildren, Billy and Matthew Tornabene, Kim Davis, Melissa and Denny Jarvis; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Lizemores United Methodist Church with Minister Carl Burrows officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
July 12 2006 Glen Reed Ellison, (Nickname Gunnee)
77,
of Dayton OH, formerly of Clay, WV., entered into rest July 8,
2006. Born on May 3, 1929, in Clay, he was the son of the late George
and Cynthia Ellison. He was also preceded in death by 6 brothers and 6
sisters He was retired from General Motors with 47 years of service,
and was a sergeant during the Korea War. Survived by his loving wife,
Bonnie Ellison of Dayton OH; a loyal Boston terrier dog (Mitsy), sons Phil,
Chris, Eric, Ronnie, and Joe; daughters Vanessa, Judy, and Robin. One sister
Vernie and husband Captain Bruno Mussetto. 20 Grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 pm Wednesday 12, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral
Home, Clay, with Minister Paul Parson Officiating. Burial will follow in
Ellison Townsend Cemetery, Blue Knob. Family and Friends may pay
their respects from 12 noon to 2pm prior to the service. On line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Letha M. Smith, 80, of Ovapa went to be with the Lord July 5, 2006, at home. Letha was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Glen Sonny Smith; brother, Bill Rhodes; and two sisters, Cynthia Bibbie and Pearl McCutcheon. Letha is survived by her children, Gilbert L. Davis and wife, Shirley L., of Antioch, Calif., and Tonya R. Sayre and husband, Danny J., of Ovapa; sisters, Phyllis Benchman of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and Janet Pignato of Greensboro, Ga.; niece, Terry Lynn Rhodes of Ovapa; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.gatensharding.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is in charge of arrangements
Olivia Brooke Cliver, infant daughter of Heath and Christie Cliver of Indore, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2006. Olivia is survived by her grandparents Mike and Darlene Cliver of Indore, Randy and Paula Peace of Pathfork, Ky. Great-grandparents Sonjie and Paul Brown of Indore and Shirley Hensley of Pathfork Ky. Aunt Miriam Cliver of Indore, Uncle and Aunt Justin and Amber Peace of Pineville, Ky. Graveside service will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Gale Brown Cemetery, Indore with the minister Dwayne Walker officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay will be in charge of arrangements. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
July 2 2006 Roy Davis, 89, of Maysel entered
into rest June 30, 2006, at home. Born on June 7, 1917, he was the
son of the late John and Glendora Davis. He was a self employed farmer,
a member of the American Legion, an Army Veteran of World War II, and attended
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen
Davis of Maysel; daughter, Reva Mae Davis of Belva; sisters, Sophie King
of Ohio, Justine Moore of Spring Hill, WV, and Hattie Keener of South Charleston;
3 grandchildren; l great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 pm
Monday, July 3, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister
Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Starcher Cemetery, Ivydale.
Friends may call from 12 to 2 pm on Monday at the funeral home. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June 19 2006 Nina Samples, 90, of Procious, entered into rest June 17, 2006. Born on January 15, 1916, in Procious, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah Jane Samples Myers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Samples. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and shopping. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Karen Samples, Jr. of Roanoke, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Elwood Cantrell of Yadkinville, NC; sister, Evelyn Mullins of Valpraiso, FL; grandchildren, Melda Arens (Vince), Gina Koppler (Ryan), Ralph Samples, III (Trish), Valerie Borgio (Bob), Gloria Davis, Chris Cantrell (Libby); great-grandchildren, Raquel Riffel, Alecia Samples, Amanda Borgio, Seth, Erica, and Jaryd Davis, Corey, Cassie and Caleb Cantrell. Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Chris Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow in Long Sam Samples Cemetery, Procious. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June 19 2006 Waitman "Bud" Samples, 81, of Bomont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his residence. He was born August 23, 1924, at Bomont, the son of the late Okey O. and Bertie Matheny Samples. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Chester; and sisters, Hallie Roberts, Vida Hill, Mabel Samples, and Opal Smith. He retired from the WV Dept. of Highways, where he worked as an assistant supervisor. He had a love for the outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Sizemore Samples; daughter, Karen Samples Sweeney and her husband Tim of Pinch; brothers, Dale, Clark, and Wayne, all of Bomont; sisters, Betty Snyder and Gertie Nichols, both of Clendenin, Maxine Mullins of Elkview, and Dottie Taylor of Indian Head, Md.; grandchildren, C.J., Hunter, and Anne Marie. The visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. The funeral will be 11 a.m
June 19 2006 Donald “PaPa” Richard Blankenship Sr. entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006. He was the son of the late Ceciel and Susie Nottingham Blankenship III. Donald was preceded in death by two brothers; and one grandson, Donald Richard Blankenship III. Donald is survived by one son, Donald Richard Blankenship Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Ann and Bobbie Spoonire of Pike Creek, Texas, and Linda and Amos Adkins of Clay; two sisters, Dorise Ramsey of Craigsville, and Bettey Robinson of Arden, N.C.; also, brother and sister-in-law, Howard Ray and Patra Steele of Asheville, N.C. Donald is also survived by eight grandchildren, Mary Sue of Baltimore, Md., Dawn Marie and Kimberly Ann of Baltimore, Md., Robert Allen Woody of Pike Creek, Texas, Michelle and Craig Griffiths of West Lake, Ohio, Jason Adkins of Clay, Shawn and Brittany Adkins of Clay, and Daniel Adkins of Clay; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Summersville, with Minister Stanley Blankenship officiating. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
June 16 2006 Woodrow D. Rider, 87, of Maysel died June 14, 2006. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Sunset Cemetery, Fola. There will be no visitation. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements.
Nora Carmin Samples The spirit of Carmin returned to God who loaned her to us for 77 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Carmin was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a wonderful friend to everyone she met. Always smiling, she especially loved her extended family. Leaving behind to cherish her memory are husband of 58 years, Donald; daughter, Vivian Maynor of Elkview; grandson, Abe Jones (whom she raised as a son) of Procious; granddaughter, Jill Grandchamp of Wilmington, N.C., and Jodi Grimm of Pinch; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Jones, Dylan Grandchamp, and Luke, Tyler, Emily, and Bryce Grimm; brothers, Dexter Dudley and Deward (Daniel) Dawson of Procious, and Dane Dawson of Shreve, Ohio; and sisters, Claudia O'Dell and Chessie McCune of Massilon, Ohio. Carmin loved to travel; during her life she visited 47 states and 11 foreign countries. Her culinary skills are known far and wide, every Sunday was feast day for family and anyone else who dropped by. The family wishes to thank Dr. George Zaldivar and Dr. Sarah Nease for the bonus years they helped to provide for her during her extended illness. Her body was cremated. There is no visitation or service at her request. The family would like that there be no flowers. Please send them to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Hafer Funeral Home of Elkview.
June 11 2006 Bobby Kermit Dorsey, 72, of Lizemores, entered into rest June 10, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on December 26, 1933, in Lizemores, he was the son of the late Sebert (Buster) and Reba Dorsey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kent Dorsey. He was a retired miner from Union Carbide, an Army Veteran, a member of the UMWA, and attended Fola Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Dorsey of Lizemores; daughter-in-law, Barbara Dorsey of Indore; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Candy Dorsey of Lizemores, Timmy and Jill Dorsey of Bickmore, daughter, Beverly Duffield and her fiance, Rex Pierson, of Clay; brothers, Shorty Dorsey of Lizemores, and Jerry Dorsey of Deerfield, OH; sisters, Elsie Lou Vance of Lizemores, Shelba Donley of Ohio, Lorena Snell of Virginia, Carolyn Sites of Maryland, Rosalea Bird of Ohio, Eva June Cottrell of Ohio, Lynn Lewis of Ohio, and Elaine Taylor of Lizemores; grandchildren, Brooke Jones, Jonathan “John Boy” Duffield, J. D. Dorsey, Stephanie Young, Christopher Dorsey, Leslie Taylor, Adam Dorsey, Cody Dorsey, Patrick Duffield, and Tyler Dorsey; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brady Jones, Haley and Chloe Jones, Larissa Young, Levi and Abagale Taylor. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Teddy Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Monday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
June 9 2006 Ruth Legg, 93, of Duck, entered into rest June 8, 2006, at her home on Paddy Ridge Road. Born on February 8, 1913, in Normantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Tina Pritt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Legg; son, Okey D. Legg, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Wilson H. Legg of Duck, 2 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 am Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Legg Cemetery, Duck, with Minister John Osborne officiating. 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
June 8 2006 Homer E. Falls, 80, of Procious, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. He retired from Dominion Oil. He was a man of many skills and talents. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Falls; daughters, Carol Grose, Patty James, and Debora Saulsgiver; granddaughter, Heather Grose; grandsons, Chris James, Jeremy James, and Nathan Saulsgiver; and great-grandchildren, Anna and Bradley Williams. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Harper Family Cemetery, Barren Creek Rd. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the funeral home.
June 8 2006 Della Marie Rider, 90, of Lizemores,
entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Montgomery General Hospital.
Born on July 12, 1915, at Lizemores, she was
the daughter of the late Lee and Sarah Walker. In addition to her parents,
she was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Stonewall Rider. She
was a homemaker, a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Golden Age Club.
Survivors include her sons, Stephen Rider of Cowen and Kenneth Rider of
Lizemores; daughters, Bonnie Phillips of Greenwood, IN, Barbara Stone of
Lizemores, and Wanda Sue Legg of Clay; sisters, Blanche Harvey of Jodie;
17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, June 9,
2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jadie Morris officiating.
Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from
6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
June 3 2006 Wilma Marie Duffield Beasley, a long time resident of Maysel, passed away at the home of Joe and Donna Nicholas at Sizemore Trailer Park, Maysel, at 11:57 pm on June 2, 2006. Born on January 28, 1920, in Clay County, she was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Cledith; sons, Dallas and Eugene; grandson, Jeffrey, and son-in-law, Earl Reed. She was a retired cook on the riverboats, and of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her daughter, Juanita Reed of Maysel; daughter, Connie Reid (John) of Dumfries, VA; sons, Tom (close friend - Pat Clark), Lloyd, and Ronnie (Donna) all of Clay; grandsons, Jimmy (Sommer) of Coxs Mills, WV, Jason (Cathy) of Middleboro, MA, (currently in active military duty in Iraq), Tommy (Dawn) of Cumberland, OH, Jeremy of Charleston, Ryan of Clay, Eric and Brandon Carte of Clay, and Brian Lee Scott (active military duty in Germany); granddaughters, Jen of Massachusetts and Amy of Clay; great-granddaughters, Autumn of Coxs Mill, Jessica of Clay, Dallas Lee, Dakota, Liberty and Patience of Massachusetts, Kara, Karissa and Jesse of Massachusetts; great-grandson, Josh of Clay. Funeral service will be 2 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Gary Butcher officiating. Burial wi>
June 3 2006 Albert Pritt. 77, of Clay entered
into rest June 2, 2006, at home. Born on September 11, 1928, in Elkins,
WV, he was the son of the late Floyd and Alice Minerva Pritt. In addition
to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Isabella Deloris
Pritt, and his brothers and sisters. He was a US Army Veteran and
a retired saw mill operator from Pierson Lumber Company. Survivors
include his son, David and his companion, Debbie DeMoss of Clay; son, Brian
Pritt of Clay; daughters, Terri Pritt, Cynthia Keen, Sherri Carte, Kelly
Gray, and Alice Pritt, all of Clay, Marcella Elswick of Summersville, Charlotte
Hall of Bomont, and Melanie Groves of Spencer; 14 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral
Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis and Minister Teddy Legg officiating.
The body will be cremated. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
June 2 2006 Donald R. “Firpo” Jones of Clay passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 31, 2006, after a long illness. He was 87 years old. Donald was a member of Lick Fork Free Will Baptist Church and the Local VFW Post 4419. Before retirement, Donald was active in the Clay County Parks and Recreation and the Clay County Garden Delicious Apple Festival. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in England and France. He was retired from Cedar Coal Company. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Newman and Virgie Jones; a brother, Casey Jones; and a grandson, James Donald Gency. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Thelma Ramsey Jones; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Joe and Bertha Jones of Red House, and Gary James and Elizabeth Jones >
May 30 2006 Darrell Lee Shamblin Sr.,
45, of Procious died at home after a sudden illness. He was born May
19, 1961, at Clay, worked as a rig hand and was an Army veteran. He is
survived by his wife, Ona Marie Samples Shamblin; sons, Darrell Lee Shamblin
Jr. and Jeremy Wayne Shamblin, both of Procious; parents, Junior L. and
Mary Carolyn Dobbins Shamblin of Procious; brothers, Herschel, Rocky and
Michael Shamblin, all of Procious, and John Shamblin of McDavid, Fla. The
graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Walls Cemetery, Procious,
with Pastor Perry Haag officiating. The Clay VFW Post will be performing
military graveside rites. Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, is in charge
of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations
be made to the Darrell Lee Shamblin Sr. fund at Chase Bank, Clendenin.
May 29 2006 James Daris “Jim” Neff, 63 , of
Lizemores
entered into rest Sunday, May 28, 2006. Born in Clay, he
was the son of the late Acie and Etta (Hamrick) Neff. In addition to his
parents he was preceded in death by two daughters Debbie Lynn and
Tina Marie Neff. He was owner of Lizemore Grocery. James is
survived by his wife, Nancy Mullins Neff, daughters Michelle (Micki)
Robinson, Tammi Moore both of Bentree, WV. 4 grandchildren, Jared,
Shayne, Jayla, and Shaylee, 3 brothers and 6 Sisters. Funeral
service will be 11:00 A.M Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral
home, Clay, with Minister Larry Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow
in the Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday
at the funeral home Online condolences may be sent to the family
at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May 29 2006 Mary Mahala Igo Triplett,
106, of Clay entered into rest Sunday, May 28, 2006 at home.
Born on September 7,1899, in Roane County, WV
she was the oldest daughter of the late Jake and Naomi Legg Igo. She was
a charter member of Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. In addition to
her parents and her siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Banes, her daughter Mary Helen Nutter, sons Clifford, Carl Hedgeman
“Budge”, Arch, and Walter, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson. She
is survived by her daughters Maysel Davis of Franklin, IN, Mabel Bragg
of Piqua OH., and Mamie Williams of Madison, WV, her sons Bobbie Damon
of Fairview, WV, Jake of Akron, OH, and Earl Glen “Bill” , Arnold Jerry,
and Banes Franklin of Clay, her caregiver Molly Hypes, 29 grandchildren,
44 great grandchildren, 27 great great grandchildren, 1 great great great
grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with
Minister John Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Triplett Cemetery,
Triplett Ridge. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral
home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
May 28 2006 Betty Virginia Laxton Duncan, 75,
of Looneyville,
entered into rest May 26, 2006, at her residence.
Born on May 15, 1931, in Clay County, she was
the daughter of the late McKinley and Cora Laxton. In addition to her parents,
she was also preceded in death by her son, William Kenny Duncan, Jr., and
5 brothers and sisters. She was retired from Grace Hospital in Cleveland,
OH, as a central supply technician. She was a born again Christian, and
attended the Wings of Deliverance Church, Maysel. Survivors include her
son, Joe Wayne Duncan of Cleveland, OH; daughters, Karen R. Mosley of Looneyville
and Marjorie C. Duncan Roberts of Rome, GA; 4 brothers and sisters, 10
grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11
am Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Dundon Cemetery, Clay, with Minister Jerry
Hanshaw 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
May 27 2006 Betty Virginia Laxton Duncan, 75, of Looneyville, entered into rest May 26, 2006, at her residence. Born on May 15, 1931, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late McKinley and Cora Laxton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, William Kenny Duncan, Jr., and 5 brothers and sisters. She was retired from Grace Hospital in Cleveland, OH, as a central supply technician. She was a born again Christian, and attended the Wings of Deliverance Church, Maysel. Survivors include her son, Joe Wayne Duncan of Cleveland, OH; daughters, Karen R. Mosley of Looneyville and Marjorie C. Duncan Roberts of Rome, GA; 4 brothers and sisters, 10 grandchil