OBITUARIES 2006

 

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>


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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 >


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aw, Jackie and Pat Hoffman of Summersville, and Sharon and John Gency of Elkview; brothers, Ernest Jones of Gassaway, and Buren Jones of Charleston; sisters, Delcie Long of Gassaway, and Gloria Baldwin of Charleston; grandchildren, Jeffrey and David Hoffman, Gregory Gency, Pamela Tucker, Robert Jones, Amy Hodges, Andrea Parkins, and Jason Jones; and great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Jonathan Gency, Mason, Jake, and Zsiah Tucker, Clair and Deirdre Hoffman, Benjamin Hodges, and Willa Parkins.  Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with the Rev. Tommy Price officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with military rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419.   Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
 

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 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.  Graveside service will be 11 am Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Dund>


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May 24 2006 Lola Eloise Rhodes, 97, of Clay, entered into rest May 23, 2006, at home. Born on November 21, 1908, in Crestmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Norman Wyatt and Hettie Mariah Loving. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Branty Rhodes; brothers, Arnold, Sam and Howard, and sister, Chessie Paxton. She was the former postmaster at Enoch from Nov. 3, 1939, to May 29, 1971, and a former store owner of the Little Country Grocery. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Branty and Shirley Rhodes, Jr. of Clay; daughters and sons-in-law, Ione and Quentin Wilson of Peach Orchard Rd., Clay, Lutheria and Burl Nelson of Valley City, OH, and Verneda and Jerry Nelson of Clay; brother, Charles ?Gene? Loving  of Charleston; sisters, Radie Nicholas of Winfield, Beulah Foster of Clay, and Mary Triplett of Lodi, OH; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 8 great -great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, May 27, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister John Pruett officiating. Burial will follow in the Rhodes Cemetery, Dog Run. 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.

May 21 2006  Larry Dean McLaughlin, 60, of Ivydale, WV, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006, at CAMC from pulmonary fibrosis. He was born December 4, 1945, in Gassaway, WV, to the late Gory and Effie McLaughlin of Ivydale. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Allen McLaughlin. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his farm and his hobbies. He was retired from WCI Steel in Youngstown, OH. He was a Vietnam Veteran and an active member of Clay VFW Post 4419 where he served as Senior Vice Commander. He was on the Board of Directors of the N. H. Dyer Health Department.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce Sawyers McLaughlin; son, Larry McLaughlin, Jr and wife , Jessica, of Sharon, PA; daughter, Twila Jo Micchia and husband, Tom, of Wake Forest, NC. He leaves behind his pride and joy, his granddaughters, Ava Raine McLaughlin and Avery Lynne Micchia. He is also survived by his brother, Gory Gene McLaughlin and wife, Joni, of Charleston, WV; sister, Fran King of Ivydale, WV; nieces, Christina King of Ivydale and Genalee Moore of Charleston; and his close friends at VFW Post 4419.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday, May 22, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Larry requested that donations be made to the Clay VFW Post 4419, c/o Paul Parsons, 44 Sycamore Street, Clay, WV 25043 to help construct the new veterans memorial in Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
 

May 20 2006  Mamie L. Lyons, 75, of Canton, OH, formerly of Blue Knob, WV, entered into rest May 18, 2006, at home after an extended illness. Born on December 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Mart and Nora Lyons of Dink, WV. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her former husband, Albert Koch; four brothers, Dolph, Therl, Edward, and Clarence, and one sister, Girtie Murphy. Survivors include one son, Edward Allen Koch of Carrollton, OH, and one daughter, Pauline Janet Koch of Canton, OH; two brothers, Ronald Lyons of Clay, and Thomas Lyons of Ivydale; one sister, Maxine Drake of Ivydale; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006, at McLaughlin Cemetery, Rush Fork

May 17 2006  Ronzel Fitzwater 73, son of the late Elisha Hugh and Rosie Bell Fitzwater, died this morning,15 May 2006, at 1 AM in a Melbourne, Florida hospital.   He is survived by his wife Carol, sons Timmy, Billy and Ronnie Fitzwater all of Melbourne. Sisters Orla Bass and Olive Christy of Melbourne and Ida Faye James of Wooster, Ohio, Brothers Roy of Melbourne, Hugh of Portsmouth, Virginia, Elton of Dalton, Ohio and Donald of Anacoco, Louisiana.  There will be immediate family  services in Florida. The body will  be cremated and the ashes buried near his parents in the Starcher cemetery on Otter Creek. All of the Fitzwater Family are former residents of Clay County mainly of Valleyfork and Otter

May 16 2006  Gene Devaughan Perkins, 71, of Clay, died May 15, 2006.  Born or January 1, 1935, in Kanawha County, he was the son of the late Rayburn and Ruth Perkins. He was retired from Putnam Aging. Survivors include his brother, Dana Perkins of Clay; sisters, Paula Jo Seabolt of Nitro, and Arawana Moore of Summersville. A memorial service will be 2 pm Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Fairview Baptist Temple, Clay, with Minister John Day officiating. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of the arrangements.

May 11 2006 Larry Stephen Ramsey, 41, of Clay, died May 9, 2006.  Born on September 25, 1964, in Charleston, he was the son of David Ramsey of Clay, and the late Lona Bell Ramsey. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Joe Ramsey and his sister, Linda June Ramsey. He was a laborer for Slurry Pavers. In addition to his father, he is also survived by his brothers, David Ramsey, Jr. and Adam Scott Ramsey, both of Clay, and Ricky Lee Ramsey of Elkview; and sister, Cathy Leach of Charleston. A memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Peoples Community Church, Groves Creek, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

May 10 2006   Denvil D. “Denny” Scott, 68, of Clay passed away Monday, May 8, 2006, at home after a long illness.  Born on April 22, 1938, at Braxton Creek, he was the son of the late J. R. Scott and Gladys Duffield Scott.  He was owner/operator of DennyÂ’s Auto Parts in Clay for 34 years, a U. S. Army Veteran, and a Christian.  He is survived by his wife, Bobbie K. Scott of Clay; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Derek Jennings of Wallback; sister, Margaretta Cottrell of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; brothers, Roy Jr Scott of St. Albans, Earl “Cam” Scott of Wadsworth, OH, and John “Frank” Scott of Clay.  Funeral service will be 1 pm Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev. Tom Price 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.

May 8 2006  Helen Virginia Davis, 83, of Procious; entered into rest Sunday, May 7, 2006 at CAMC-Memorial Division. She was born on April 2, 1923 in Newton, WV to the late Henry ?Pat? and Catherine ?Kitty? Burdette. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Davis, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was member of the Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious. She is survived by her daughters, Jo-Ann Davis West of Procious, Jewell McKown of Cloverdale, IN, and Rita Kirk of Procious; grandchildren, Teresa McKown, Genette McKown, Annette Fletcher, Sandra Yvonne Lynch, and Dr. Helen Renee Kirk Schnitzer, great-grandchildren Kimberly Flannigan, Charles Lynch, Joshua Mckown, Jona Fletcher and Julia Fletcher  Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 1:30 pm at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating. Family and Friends may call 2 hour prior to the service from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be set to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

May 4 2006    Cecil Pritt, 84, of Montgomery, formerly of Lizemores, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at Montgomery Elderly Extended Care Unit. Born on October 6, 1921, in Clay County, he was the son of the late John Nathaniel Pritt and Rebecca Jane Morris Pritt. He was a retired coal miner and trucker, a World War II veteran, and attended Bethel Baptist Church.  Graveside service will be 1:30 pm Thursday, May 4, 2006, at the Elliott Cemetery, Adonijah Road, Lizemores, with Minister Jadie Morris officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon to l pm at the Bethel Baptist Church, Adonijah.  Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
 

May 1 2006  Howard Lacy Loving, 80, of Maysel,died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of VFW Clay Post No. 4419. He was retired from Gilbert Imported Hardwoods. He was the son of the late Norman W. and Hettie Hamric Loving.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ellenore Boggs Loving; daughter, Francene Tolliver and her husband Bob of Pineville; sons, Howard Loving II and wife Rhonda of Pineville, and Michael Loving and his wife Rebecca of Roanoke, Va.; sisters, Beulah Foster, Lola Rhodes, both of Clay, Mary Triplett of Ohio, and Radie Nichols of Teays Valley; brother, Eugene Loving of Charleston; grandchildren, Amanda Perry and Rachel Beth Tolliver, both of Pineville; Howard Loving III of Orlando, Fla., Norman Loving II of Pineville, Jeanie Loving of Melbourne, Fla., Hunter Loving of Melbourne, Fla., and Taylor Poff of Roanoke, Va.   The funeral service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Matics Funeral Home with the Rev. Tawny Boggs officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Matics Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with VFW military graveside rites
 

Judy Mae Carte, 61, of Strange Creek, died April 29, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Dianna Lynne Joseph of Galloway, Ohio. She was born July 27, 1944, in Franklin County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ellis and Martha Johnson Holt. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church, Strange Creek. In addition to her daughter, Dianna, she is also survived by her husband, Reggie A. Carte; daughter, Rose Marie O'Neil of Grove City, Ohio; stepchildren, Regina Gebhart, Jeffrey Carte, and Michael Carte; four brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the Mount Olive Cemetery, Strange Creek, with Pastor Ralph Keener officiating. Arrangements by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway
 

April 29 2006  Irene Nelson, 75, of Maysel, entered into rest Saturday, April 29, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on April 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lee “Poppy “ Triplett and Lula Rose Triplett. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Virgle E. Nelson, daughter, Nancy Nelson, three brothers and four sisters. She was a loving wife and mother, and a born-again Christian. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Janandra Nelson of Maysel; daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and Kenny Knotts, Sharon and Ray James, and Betty Nelson, all of Maysel; grandchildren, David Nelson of Maysel, Clarissa Nelson McQuillen of Elkview, Craig Knotts of Johnstown, OH, Carla Knotts Evans of Gahanna, OH, Sandra James Stack of Beckley, John James of Maysel, Stephanie Givens Rogers of Norwalk, OH, and Whitney Irene Nelson of Maysel; four great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Triplett of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Nova Young of Baltimore and June Stover of Middletown, OH.  Graveside service will be 12 noon Monday, May 1, 2006, at the Nelson Cemetery on Dundon Hill, Clay. 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.
 

April 29 2006  Christine Louise Lay, 83, of Indore, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Born on October 12, 1922 in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha Blake. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; stepdaughter, Doris; 10 brothers and sisters.  She was a homemaker and was a member of Sycamore Community Baptist Church.  She leaves behind one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Connie of Indore; one daughter, Carolyn Ryder and husband, Nelson of Parma, OH; 2 step-children, Morris and wife, Sally, of Maryland and Miles of Texas; one brother, Lewis (wife Thelma deceased) of Lexington, KY; 10 grandchildren (one deceased), l4 great-grandchildren, and l great-great-grandchild.  Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jerry Bodkins officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens.  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.
 

April 27 2005  William Donsel Spencer, 77, of Wallback died April 24, 2006. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London

April 20 2006  Justin Allen Young, 18, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 15,  2006, at CAMC General Hospital. Justin was a student at North Ridgeville High School. Surviving mother, Peggy Young of Elyria, Ohio; brothers, Dillon Young and Jordan Young, both of Elyria, Ohio; sisters, Sarah Young, Jasmine Young, and Alyssa Young, all of Elyria, Ohio, Emily Young of Parma, Ohio, and Raven Young of Kennedy, N.Y.; grandmother, Carolyn Young of Elyria, Ohio; and many cousins. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, at Myers Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview, with the Rev. Doyle Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Rucker Cemetery, Elkview. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Myers Funeral Home, Elkview.

April 19 2006   Jerry C. Howell, 60, of Maysel, died April 18, 2006 at home.  He was born on Feb. 15, 1946 in Martinsville, VA, and was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Howell of Maysel; son, Jerry Howell, Jr.; daughters, Gina Wood and Sharon Howell; two brothers and two sisters; eight grandchildren. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

April 16 2006  Hazel Mae Gray, 68, of Wallback entered into rest April 13, 2006, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. Born on June 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Curt West and Roxie Nutter of Bickmore. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Gray; and grandson, Eric McGlothlin. She worked at Foodland in the meat department and at Kellwood as a cutter. She attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Shirley Junior Gray of Newton and Marvin and Kevin Gray, both of Wallback; daughters, Connie McGlothlin of Amma and Leslie Gray of Wallback; brothers, Cecil and Jirl West, both of Bickmore; sisters, Maysel Carr of Valley Fork, Myrtle Brown of Charleston and Dorothy Butcher of Pinch; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jack McCune officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
 

April 10 2006  Goldie E. Hamrick of Clay, WV entered into rest on Saturday April 8, 2006 at the age of 92.  Mrs. Hamrick was a loving homemaker, she was preceded in death by her parents Lorenzo and Melissa Hughes, her husband Lvell, son Bill, and a grandson Bill (Buddy) Hamrick.  She is survived by her son Roy Hamrick of Winter Haven, FL. A daughter Barbara Starr of Wallingford, PA., and a niece Joyce Payne of Greenbrier County. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.   Funeral Service will be Tuesday April 11, 2006 beginning at 11:00 AM at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Minister John Day officiating. Burial will follow at Clay Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martha Jane Jarvis, 82, of Duck died April 6, 2006. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the funeral home.
 

March 27 2006  Robert Pringle, Jr., 65 of Ivydale, a resident of Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, entered into rest on March 27, 2006, at Braxton Memorial Hospital. Born on May 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Laken Robert Pringle and Cora Williams Pringle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Richardson; brothers, Virgil, Jesse, and Dennis Pringle. Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Carroll Douglas of Ivydale, Carolyn and Dale Butcher of Two Run; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Lucia Pringle of Parsippany, NJ; sister-in-law, Barbara Pringle of Indore; several nieces and nephews. Grave side service will be 1 pm Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Pringle Cemetery, Mt. Home Road, Ivydale, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 27 2006   Wilma Arlene Duffield Eyermann, 87, entered into final rest on Friday, March 24, 2006, at her daughter?s home in Butler Kentucky, where she has resided for the past eight years. Born on July 8, 1918, in Duck, WV, she was the daughter of the late J. Dyer Duffield and Emma Vaughn Duffield. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert B. Eyermann, four brothers and a sister. Her sister Emelyn Duffield Linkinogger of Looneyville, WV and Brother Paul Duffield of California survive her. She is also survived by her daughters Suzan, Martha and Cathy and sons Robert Jr. and Charles, 9 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.  She was long-standing member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Belpre, Ohio. She was an avid reader, gardener, cared and croquet player. She enjoyed many trips to Gatlinburg with her children. She was also able to visit many Holy Land sites in 1994. In her final months she had many visits from family and friends and passed on some of her famous cooking recipes to her children. Funeral service will be 1 pm Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Father David Huffman officiating. Burial will follow at the John M. Duffield Cemetery, Duck, located on her childhood family home site, where her husband also rests in peace.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Rd. Maysville, KY 41056. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 27 2006   Bertha Runions Falls, 77, of Ivydale, entered into rest Saturday, March 25, 2006.  She was born December 1, 1928 in Uler, WV to the late Aaron and Nora Runions. She was homemaker and attended Hallsbury Baptist Church. Bertha is survived by her husband Virgil Falls of Ivydale, daughter and son in law Loretta and Dana Hall, of Ivydale. Grandchildren Ashely Hall of Frametown, and Amber Hall of Big Otter. Graveside service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, with Minister Gary Manor Officiating. Friends may call from 9am to 10 am at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 25 2006  Vernile Truman, 84, of Maysel, entered into rest Friday, March 24, 2006, at her son?s home at Hansford Fork. Born on February 1, 1922, in Cove Hollow, she was the son of the late John and Fannie Belle Vaughan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Crawford L. Truman, her son, Charles A. Truman, Sr. and 6 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a homemaker and a member of Little Laurel Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley J. and Lucie Truman, Sr. of Maysel, Okey R. and Sandy Truman of Cleveland, OH, Larry C. and Irene Truman, Sr. of Maysel; daughter, Louella Williams of Thomasville, NC , 17 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 1 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Little Laurel Missionary Baptist Church, Maysel, with Minister Gary Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Little Laurel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the Church.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the burial fund. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com.

March 24 2006  Charles Henry Everett Triplett, 76, of Indore, entered into rest March 23, 2006, at his home . Born on May 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Frances Triplett. He was a retired auto mechanic for Ford Motor Company and attended Sycamore Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Triplett of Indore; sons, Bobby Lee Triplett of Washington and John Henry Triplett of Indore; daughters, Cheryl Lynn Smith of Ivydale and Mary Ellen Estep of Iron Station, NC; brother, Nathan Lee Triplett of Clay; sisters, Nancy Pritt of Clay, Barbara Blankenship of Ivydale, and Misty Warnell of Pittsburg, Texas; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister Paul Brown officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon til 1:30 pm at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 21 2006  Opal Minnie Brown Edwards, 85, of Fola entered into rest March 20,2006, at her home following a short illness. Born on January 4, 1921, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Florence Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard, Lymon, Lloyd, and Stanley; two grandsons, Jeremy and Benjamin Miller; grand daughter, Sarah Edwards, and great-grandson, Noah Westfall. She was a life long resident of Fola, a homemaker, wife, and a devoted mother and grandmother. She worked as a cook for Clay County High School from 1972-1982. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl Edwards of Fola; eight children, Etta of Bridgeton, NJ, Beverly Philips and her husband, Larry, of Lerona, Carl Jr. of Lake Dallas, TX, Paul and wife, Leona, of Bell Creek, Janette McGinnis and husband, Randy, of Lexington, NC, Doug and wife, Dinah, of Covel, WV, Lorna Westfall of Fola, and Larry and wife, Shelia, of Lerona; 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 6 step-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace Laird and Bob of Fort Myers, FL and Carlos and Nell Brown of Atlanta, GA.  Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, March 23, 2006, at the Fola Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 17 2006  Hollis Ray Osborne, 64, of Maysel,entered into rest March 17, 2006, at his home. Born on January 30, 2006, at Valley Fork, he was the son of the late Lawton Mack and Rebecca Jane Cline Osborne. He was a retired mechanic. Survivors include his son, Hollis Ray Osborne, Jr. of Wellsburg, WV; daughters, Tammy Lee Parsons of Pensacola, FL and Hollie Renee Osborne of Arizona; brother, John C. Osborne of Tampa, FL; sisters, Pearl Paxton of Wallback, Anna Fay Rose of Tampa, Sterling Birchfield of Charleston, Evalee Williams of Tampa, and Loretta Blankenship of Bellbrook, OH; six grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, March 19, 2006, at the Pine Ridge Cemetery, Valley Fork, with Minister John Osborne officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

CUMMINGS, JACKIE LYNN, age 49, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her home.  A 1974 graduate of Clay High School, Clay, WV, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Radford University in 1996, and a Associate in Arts and Science with a major in General Studies from New River Community College. She was a member of Draper Baptist Church where she served as choir director and a Sunday School teacher. She had been an employee of Virginia Tech and Dr. David McMillan as office manager, she was a member of the Adeline’s Singing Group she enjoyed doing needlepoint.   She is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, John Cummings; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jennifer Cummings and their son, Nathan Louis Cummings, Williamsburg, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Hope and Jake Blevins, Roanoke; her parents, Beauford and Ella Workman Trent, Dublin, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Larry Ross, Dublin, VA; special niece, Meagan Ross, Fairlawn, VA; several aunts, uncles and in-laws in West Virginia. The family would like to extend special thanks to Christie for all your help and loving care to Jackie. Also, thanks to all who touched her life and loved her for their support through this battle with “Lou Gehrigs”  Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider either the local ALS Foundation, the MDA association or the family. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Horne Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Willie Overton officiating. The Cummings family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, VA. (382-2612)

March 17 2006  Herman Sylvester Davis, 84, of Procious, entered into rest March 16, 2006, at CAMC-General Division. Born on July 9, 1921, in Elkhurst, WV, he was the son of the late Henry and Ada Alpha Davis. He was a retired mill wright with 30 years of service from E. I. Dupont in Belle, a member of Clay VFW Post 4419, a drill sergeant with the US Army during World War II, and attended Burke Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Helen Virginia Davis of Procious; daughters, Jo-Ann Davis West of Procious, Jewell McKown of Cloverdale, IN, and Rita Kirk of Procious; brother, Billy Davis of Blue Knob, WV; sisters, Freda Nichols of Lizemores and June Estep of Bloomingham, IL; grandchildren, Teresa McKown, Jeanette McKown, Annette Fletcher, Sandra Yvonne Lynch, and Dr. Renee Kirk Schnitzer; 5 grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 pm Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Disabled American Veterans, Department of West Virginia, 5074 Elk River Road N, Charleston, WV Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

March 15 2006  Ronald Gene O'Brien, 54, of Clay, died March 13, 2006, at CAMC-General Division. Born on March 16, 1951, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Kenneth and Maxine O'Brien of Maysel. He was a coal miner for Terry Eagle Coal Company, and an Army Veteran, having served two tours in Vietnam. Surviving are two sons, Joshua and his wife, Jill, of Lizemores, and Justin of Enoch; daughter, Julia Drake and her husband, Chris, of Gassaway; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Mary O?Brien of Ovapa; sister and brother-in-law, Dorma and Donvil Adkins of Enoch; grandchildren, Alexia and Skylee Drake of Gassaway. Graveside service will be 3 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at the Asbury Cemetery, Enoch, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating. There will be no visitation. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 15 2006  Edward Alton White, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of Clay County, died March 12, 2005, at his residence. Born on October 23, 1929, in Spencer, WV, he was the son of the late Seldon White and Nell Stone White. He was a retired boiler maker, a member of Newton Baptist Church, and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Glenna L. White of Mt. Pleasant, SC; daughter, Connie Simon of Mt. Pleasant, and son, Steven White of Mt. Pleasant; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, March 16, 2006, at Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton, with Minister Homer Hensley officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 13 2006  Brayton G. Young, 79, of Stevenson, Alabama, formerly of Clay, entered into rest Saturday, March 11, 2006. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Young Cemetery, Enoch, WV, with minister Franklin Young officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay is in charge of arrangements.

March 10 2006  Cora Bragg Mullins, 99, of Clay,entered into rest Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. Born on September 24, 1906, in Ira, WV, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Belle Rose Bragg. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sylvester ?Vess? Mullins, her daughter, Kay Eleanor Mullins Harrison; grandchildren, Todd and Dodd Baker; and brothers and sisters, James Freeman Bragg, Alva Jack Bragg, Sarah Bragg, Blanch Bragg Carte, Thomas L. Bragg and Irene Bragg. She was a retired school teacher, with 42 l/2 years of service. She was a member of Eastern Star Francis Chapter # 28, Delta Kappa Gamma, White Shrine, retired Teacher?s Association, former member of Rebekah Lodge, and former member of the Clay County Library Board. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Cindy Mullins of Clay; brother and sister-in-law, Owen and Mable Bragg of Piqua, OH; grandchildren and their spouses, Rodd and Virginia Baker, Robert and Cynthia Baker, Timothy and Jill Harrison, Jennifer and Donny Wehrle, and 6 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, March 13, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery, Clay. 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.

March 10 2006  Patrick Harold Adkins, 66, of Clay, entered into rest March 9, 2006, at his home.  Born on April 10, 1939, in Bentree, he was the son of the late Elvin and Evelyn Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Delano Adkins. He was a retired coal miner from Majestic Mining, a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church, and an Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Pearly Adkins of Clay; sons, Bruce, Glen, and Brian Adkins, all of Clay and Gary Adkins of Summersville; brothers, Darrell and Roy Adkins of Clay, and Jerry Adkins of Birch River; sisters, Rosalee Harlow of Hanshaw, WV; step-mother, Deloris Adkins of Clay; half brothers, Billy, Richard Adkins of Clay, and Eddy Adkins of Loudinville ,OH ; half sister, Lisa Adkins of Gilbert, WV; step-sisters, Janet McGlothlin of Clay and Janie Grosjean of Fredericksburg, OH; step brother, Roy Wood of  Clay; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, March 12, 2006, at New Antioch Church, Dog Run, with Minister Gary Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Dog Run. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements

March 2006  Robert L. "Bob" Gibson, 74, of Chloe, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after an extended illness. He was born May 16, 1931, at Floe, a son of the late Roma and Reva Knotts Gibson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mabel Jean Gibson and an infant brother, Eugene Gibson. Bob was the retired owner and operator of Town & Country General Store and Town & Country Auto Parts Store both of Spencer.  Also, he was a retired over the road truck driver and former member of the Teamster's Union.  He was a member of the Moriah Lodge No. 38, A.F. & A.M., Spencer. Survivors include his wife, Bernadette Gibson of Chloe; one son, James "Jay" Gibson of Waltham, MA; five daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Emmett Thompson of Canal Fulton, OH, Patty and Mick Moore of Chloe, Becky Starner and Pete Bowling of Manassas, VA, Karen and Kevin Frame of Uniontown, OH and Jean and Gary Gorman of Austin, TX; two sisters and brother-in-law, JoAnn Cadwell of Duck and Janet and Dewey Tanner of Nebo; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.A funeral service will be conducted Monday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, with Brother Scott Tanner officiating.  Burial will be in the Gibson Family Cemetery, Floe. Friends may call at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and at the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

March 10 2006  Emma Evelyn Gould, 62, of Bickmore, entered into rest March 8, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on May 3, 1943, in Clay County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Schoolcraft. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Letha May Jones.  She was a housewife and mother, a member of Maysel Community Church, choir member, and Church Treasurer.  Survivors include her husband, George H. Gould of Bickmore; sons, George Stanley Gould, Lloyd Eli Gould, and Alan J. Gould, all of Bickmore; daughter, Charlotte Y. Sloan of Bickmore; brothers, Bobby Schoolcraft of Coshocton, OH, and Henry L. Schoolcraft of Rittman, OH; sisters, Bonnie June Taylor and Phyllis Jean Taylor, both of Hartland, Barbara Nottingham of Lizemores, Betty Happney of Bickmore, Joyce Haas of Aurora, IN,, and Sylvia Jane Snook of Chippewa, OH; 6 grandchildren and l great-grandchild.  Funeral service will be l pm Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Bob Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

March 6 2006  Ronald Lee Sigman, 72, of Ivydale, WV entered into rest Sunday, March 5, 2006 at CAMC General Division . Born on April 28, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents Forrest and Ethel (Young) Sigman, brother Keith Sigman, and sister Brenda Sigman. Ronald was a retired steel worker and was a Air force Veteran in the Korea War . He is survived by his wife Nancy Sigman of Ivydale, son and daughter in law Gregory and Doris Sigman of Frametown, brother Dewayne Sigman of Charleston, sisters Linda Sigman of Charleston, Phyllis Ball of Blooming Rose, Mary Lou Barnette of Charleston, Judy Powell of Woodbridge, VA., Emma Jo Kyer of Daytona Beach, Fl., Lois Browning of Strange Creek, Betty Fizer of Marysville, OH., and sister in law Karen Sigman of Charleston.  2 grandchildren Jerry Sigman of Stinson, Nathan Sigman of Frametown and  3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jimmy Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
 

March 5 2006   “Poppy” Lanzo Lee Moore, 84,of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord March 3, 2006, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.   He was born July 14, 1921, in Bickmore, W.Va., a son of the late Sanford Andrew and Cilicia Mirel Hamrick Moore. Mr. Moore served in the United States Navy from August 4, 1942, until February 1948, and the United States Naval Reserves for 6 years until 1954. After serving his country he worked at Fletchers Enamel Plant in Dunbar. He went on to work for Kanawha County Schools, Mound Elementary, for 35 years before retiring and moving to Bristol, Va. The joy of his life was his granddaughter and his family and special friends in Dunbar, Fairlawn Baptist Church, Mound Elementary School, V.I. Ranch Road neighbors, Valley Pike Elementary Faculty, staff and children, Monarch Place neighbors, and his church family at Central Baptist Church and Trinity Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Crouser, Sybil McLaughlin, Dolly Nottingham, Molly Nottingham and June George; and his brothers, Jennings Moore and Hubert Moore. Survivors include daughter, Linda M. King and husband Renny C. of Bristol, Tenn.; granddaughter, Lindsay Rene King of Greenville, S.C.; brothers, Silvester Moore, James Moore, Billy Moore and Carl Moore; sisters, Mae Workman, Nancy Legg and Hazel Shearer; and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2006, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Les Ketron and Dr. Charles Sherfey officiating. The committal will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Huse Memorial Park in Fayetteville, with Military Honors conducted by Oak Hill VFW Post No. 3110. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Men Sunday school class at Central Baptist Church. With grateful hearts we give thanks to Dr. David Thompson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial be made in honor of Mr. Moore to Central Baptist Church at 24461 Mock Knob Rd., Abingdon, VA 24210 and Trinity Baptist Church at 220 Old Airport Rd., Bristol, VA 24201. Online condolence may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net.
 
 

March 5 2006  Della June O'Quinn, 90, of Summersville died Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Summersville Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 24, 1916, at Enoch, Clay County, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Rosa Belle Workman Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Alvin Shaver; her second husband, Junior E. O'Quinn; and by a daughter, Phyllis June Smith. She was a member of the Little Union Baptist Church, Calvin, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Dorma Jean Straley of Craigsville, Patsy Bragg and Sandy Shaver, both of Summersville, and Roger O'Quinn of Mount Nebo; brother, Buhl Adkins of Glade Creek; one sister, Betty Price of Aberdeen, Md.; 12 grandchildren and several great- and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Little Union Baptist Church, Calvin, with the Rev. Ron George officiating. Interment will follow in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at White Funeral Home, Summersville.

Feb 27 2006  Ronald Lee O’Dell, 61, of Winfield, entered into rest on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the home of his nephew and caregivers, Michael and Peggy Bragg of Winfield. Born on March 21, 1944, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Gay August O’Dell, and Delphia O’Dell of Walton, WV.  He was a surveyor and an Army Veteran.  Survivors include his son, Billy Keith O’Dell of Elkview; daughter, April Marie Spade of Winfield; grandchildren, Laura Alice O’Dell and Billy Keith O’Dell of FL, Samantha Raye Spade, Elijah Griffin Lee Spade, and Alexandra Elizabeth Spade, of Winfield; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Alice O’Dell of Bomont; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alyce Faye and Criss Bragg of Ovapa, Mary Ellen and Howard Friend of Ravenswood, Glenna and James Perdue of Ovapa, and Sandra Sue and Charles Loomis of Given.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Roger Cummings officiating.  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.

Feb 26 2006  Jimmy R. Schoonover of Clay entered into rest Feb. 24, 2006, at his home. He was a retired employee of Elkem Metals, and a member of Hartland Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Hortense Osborne Schoonover of Clay; sons, Sammy and his wife, Donna, of Danville, Va., Randy of Clay, and his special friend, Nancy, of Montgomery; and Marty and his wife, Patty, of Bickmore; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jeremy Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb 27, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home.
 

Michael Jospeh Ruggieri, III, age 48, of Dogwalk Lane, Afton, died unexpectedly Friday (February 24, 2006) at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. He was a licensed practical nurse and attended Warresnburg Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Debra Foster Ruggieri; six children and spouses: Michael J. Ruggieri IV of Vancburg, KY, Amy and Tony Seay of Greene County, Jodi and Jared Compton of Bamburg, Germany, Amber and David Ellenburg of Jonesborough, Nicholas Ruggieri of Barbourville, KY, and Daniel Ruggieri of Afton; four grandchildren: Kaelan Compton, Sarah Compton, Ashton Seay, and Xander Ellenburg; mother and step-father: Charlotte and David Norman of Spencer, West Virginia; father: Michael Joseph Ruggieri, II of Greeneville; two sisters: Lisa Wyatt of Afton and Debbie Ruggieri of Akron, OH; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Rick and Lisa Ruggieri and Steven Ruggieri all of Afton; several nieces and nephews, including one special niece: Taylor Nicole Ruggieri, and three special nephews: Davey Wyatt, Anthony Ruggieri, and Vincent Ruggieri; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Billy and Nancy Foster of Midway; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Allen and LaJune Foster of Midway and Kim and Jon Eskola of Treadway, TN; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friends: Emily Hetu, Gina Nelson, Anna Moneyham, Dave and Michelle Hughes, Trina Shipp, Renee Doyle, and Katrina Scott.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Tuesday (02/28/06) from the Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jon Eskola and the Rev. Michael Compton will officiate.  Interment will follow in Bible Cemetery at Mohawk.The family will receive friends from 6 – 9 p. m. on Monday at Rose Hill Funeral Home.   Active pallbearers will be Rick Ruggieri, Steven Ruggieri, Michael Ruggieri II, Michael Ruggieri IV, Nicholas Ruggieri, Daniel Ruggieri, Anthony Ruggieri,  Vincent Ruggieri. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Seay, David Ellenburg , Jared Compton, the nurses of Life Care Center of Greeneville and nurses of ProCare. Condolences may be sent to the family at rosehillfuneralhome.com

Feb 25 2006  Eugene Mason Cutlip, 80, of Big Otter, departed this life February 24, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. He had resided at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter, for the past six years after suffering a debilitating  stroke. Born on April 7, 1925, near Servia, he moved to Clay County when he was 2 years old. He was the son of the late Frederick Isaac Cutlip and Bertha White Cutlip. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jack, Freddie, and Woodrow; sisters, Lucy and Myrtle; children, Charlotte and Dale, and ex-wife, Betty. He was a self-employed carpenter, and a Protestant. Survivors include his sons, Dallas, Don, Dana, and Bill; daughters, Agnes Estes, Alice Jones, Patty Becker, Charlene Smith and Loretta Peters; grandchildren, Joe, Angela, Eric, Sherri, Sean, Dayna, Esajoli, Sarah, Jennifer, Jessica, Michelle, Jason, Zachary and Jared; several great-grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, Lula Cutlip, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, February 27, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darrell “Buck” Mollohan officiating. Burial will follow in Moorefork Cemetery, Big Otter.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral  home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Feb 25 2006   Steve Dawson, 58, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, after a long illness. Steve was born on March 22, 1947, in Bomont, and was formerly of Charleston. He is preceded in death by his father, Clyde Sr., and his mother, Gladys. Surviving are his wife, Sharon; son, Stephen; and one stepson, Mike. Also surviving are his brothers, Clyde Jr. “Butch” of Procious; Anthony “Tony” of Clendenin; Dwight “Mike” of Big Chimney; John of Wilmington, N.C., and Patrick of St. Albans; and one sister, Christine “Cookie” of Point Pleasant. A private service was held on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Turner Funeral Home in Ellwood City, Pa. Steve was a member of the United States Marine Corps and served in Viet Nam. He also served as a racing official at the Charleston Speedway.   A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church, Route 114, Charleston, with the Rev. Harold Shafer officiating.
 

Feb 25 2006  Daniel Norman Starcher, 58, of Procious, entered into rest February 24, 2006, at his home. Born on August 12, 1947, at Cedar Grove, WV, he was the son of the late Jesse Starcher and Thelma Ashley Starcher Drake.  He was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers and an Army veteran. He was a member of the Sutton Moose Lodge, and International Union Operating Engineers Local 132.  He is survived by his companion, Elaine Reed of Procious, and a step-daughter, Regina Reed of Ivydale.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Sunday, February 26, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. There will be no funeral service. The body will be cremated.
 

Feb 22 2006  Lenore Katherine Samples, 86, of Clay went to be with the Lord Monday, February 20, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born in Wevaco, WV, on November 7, 1919 to the late Thomas and Cora Massey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, two sons, Buddy Gale and Harvey S. Samples, Jr; brothers, Ed , Ray and Russell Massey; sisters, Margie Truman and Alice. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, William Bratton Samples of Pumpkin Ridge; daughters, Carol June Rush of Lorain, OH, Barbara Ann Farley and Connie Sue Ferrell, both of Ocala, Fl, Sharon Kay McKown of Spencer, Jacqueline Crider and Christine Walker, both of Procious; 33 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1:00 Thursday, February 23, 2006, at Horner?s Fork Church, Procious, with Minister Lloyd Shuecraft officiating. Burial will follow in the Samples Cemetery, Elkhurst Rd., Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
 

Feb 18 2006  Rodger Lynn Fugate, 53, of Bickmore, died February 16, 2006, at his home.  Born on August 29, 1952, in Indore, he was the son of the late Dencil and Hazel Brown Fugate. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Dink Fugate. He was a mill worker for ClonchÂ’s Saw Mill. Survivors include his companion, Ruby Legg of Bickmore; brothers, Cletis Fugate and Gregory Fugate of Bickmore, Craig Fugate of Montgomery, and Gallard Fugate of Big Otter; sister, Judy Smith of Maysel. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, February 19, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Paul Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.

Feb 16 2006  Blanch “Toots” Jones, 66, of Bomont, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She attended Cold Springs Gospel Tabernacle at Falling Rock and was the retired owner of Blanch's Diner, Clendenin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Nettie Mullins; brothers, Oral, Norvel, Harold, and Clinton Mullins. She is survived by her husband, Donal Lee Jones; children and their spouses, Bev and Junior Davis, Mike and Shelia Jones, Lynn and Scoot Taylor, all of Bomont, Dee and Dave Miller of Walton, Diana and Jeff Chandler of Clendenin; brothers, Burton and Dan Mullins of Clendenin; sister, Lillian Mullins of Clendenin; grandchildren, Tina and Allen Murdock, Tonya and Kevin Jennings, Regina Davis, Chris and Emily Jones, Jessica and Dewayne Conley, Donald Taylor, Amber and David Miller, Timothy and Brandon Chandler, Jeannie and Ronald Evans, Misty and Danny Moore; and great-grandchildren, Chase Murdock, Courtney and Caleb Jennings, Madison Conley, Danielle and Lindsey Moore. Arrangements are being handled by Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Funeral service will be at Matics Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, with the Rev. Darris Barker officiating. Interment will be at King-Mullins Cemetery, Bomont. Special thanks goes to hospice nurses. A very special thank you to Connie Boggs, Donna Hoffman and Sandy.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blanch "Toots" Jones Fund, c/o Poca Valley Bank, P.O. Box 1235, Clendenin, WV 25045.
 

Feb12 2006  Elliott "Buddy" David Quinn, 69 of Lakin, formerly of Bomont, entered into rest Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at Lakin Hospital, Lakin. He was born Oct. 14, 1936. He was a retired Mechanic for Haliburton, and was a Christian.  He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Quinn. He is survived by:  Sons: Jerry - Bomont, WV, David and Gary both of Sissonville; Daughters, Sandra Daniels - Bomont, and Tina Butler - Midway, GA; Brothers: James - Clendenin, Joseph - MO., and Clifton - OH; Sisters: Judy Dye - MO., Fern Kuhn - Hartville, MO., Athleen Dixon - Aquasco, MD.; 11 Grandchildren  Funeral s>


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Friends may call from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the funeral home.
 

Feb 10 2006  Charles Ellis, 52, of Clay, died February 7, 2006 at CAMC-General Division. Born on May 8, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Paul and Lillian Ellis. He was a construction worker, and a Marine veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Amanda and Kalia Ellis of Taylorsville, NC; brother, Tom Ellis of Hillsboro, OH, and sister, Josie Clement of Cincinnati, OH. There will be no services. The body has been cremated. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements

Feb 10 2006  Thelma Virginia Nicholas, 80, of Buffalo, formerly of Clay County, entered into rest on February 8, 2006, at her home. Born on August 17, 1925, at Ivydale, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Alva Nicholas.  She was a homemaker.  Survivors include her sons, Earl Walls, Jr., of Windham, OH, and Jimmy and Mike Walls, both of Buffalo; daughters, Judy Hammonds of Buffalo, Frances Robertson of Ravenna, OH, Elizabeth Ann Bird of Nitro, and Wanda Kovar of Ravena, OH; brothers, Doy Nicholas of Powellton, Charles Nicholas of Duck, Elwood Nicholas of Cleveland, OH, Lionel Nicholas of Hermitage, PA, Donald May of Duck; sisters, Nettie Nicholas of Duck, Lula Cadle of Chloe, Elizabeth Thomasson of Hurricane; sister-in-law, Idella Nicholas of Leivasy, WV; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Sunday, February 12, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Rodney Nicholas officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens. 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.

Feb 4 2006  Gary Woods, 56, of Duck died Jan. 31, 2006. Service and burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Strange Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton.

Feb 2 2006  Mary Alice Roberts, 61, of Wallback, died Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice House. Born on December 18, 1944, in Fola, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Arlon and Elsie Brown Shamblin.  She was a salad preparer for Snow Shoe Resort, and a member of the Church of God, Pocahontas Co.  Survivors include her husband, Harvey Wayne Roberts of Wallback; son,  Eddie Lawson Brown of Marlinton; daughters, Kathleen Elizabeth West of Wallback and Lora Ann Truman of Elkhurst; brothers, James Robert Shamblin of Hillsboro, General Thurmond Shamblin of Wallback, Wesley Sterling Brown of Wallback; sisters, Annie Lee Shamblin, Dorothie Irene Shamblin, Susan Menora Carr, and Catherine Bell Crawford, all of Marlinton; 6 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Bob Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.  Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 29 2006  Tressie Tanner, 89,of Duck, WV, was call home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at her home. She was born October 9, 1916 to the late RC and Stella (Dawson) Sheets. She was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church and was homemaker. Tressie is survived by her sons Arnold “Doy” Tanner of Duck, Sherlie Tanner of Lorain, OH., and Donald Tanner of Tallmadge ,OH, daughter Glenna Vaughan of Norton, OH., and sister Mable Long of Duck, WV., 9 grandchildren,12 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-granchildren Funeral service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, WV with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardman Cemetery, Nebo, WV Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 29 2006 Clara Ann Johnson, 67, of Ivydale, WV, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 28, 2006 after a long fight against cancer. She was a retired teacher’s aide from the Ivydale School with over 30 years of service. She attended Ivydale Methodist Church, and she grew up in Widen, WV. Ann was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Grace Truman, sister Lizzie Shingler and brother Alfred Truman. She is survived by her husband Paul R. Johnson, Sr., of Ivydale, son and daughter in law Paul R. ”Dick” Jr. and Joyce Johnson of Ivydale, grandsons J.D. and Brandon, of Ivydale, WV. Sisters and brothers in law, Olga and Thurman Ratliff, Betty and Charles Cantrell, Joan and Jim Dawson; brothers Okey “Doc” and wife Joann Truman, all of Duck, WV., Joe Truman of Big Otter, WV., Sister-in-law June Johnson of Summersville, WV., foster Sister Maysel McNeer of Charleston, WV., Lots of loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with (nephews) Ministers Joe Bob Truman and Joe Dawson officiating. Burial will follow at the Dawson farm at Duck, WV.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 Monday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 29  2006   Lisa Diane (Lipscomb) Allen, 35, of Bomont entered into rest Thursday, January 26, 2006 at her home. She was born September 25, 1970 in Richwood, WV. Lisa was preceded in death by her daughter Jessica Owen. She is survived by her Mother and Step-Father Sherry and Joe Fasanelli of Bomont, WV. And her Father Terry Lipscomb of Port Republic, VA. Lisa is also survived by her son Andrew T. Owens, and her daughter Kasey D. Allen, both of Bomont, WV. and by Marshall Allen Jr. of Clendenin, WV. Also by her Brother Michael Lipscomb of Richmond, VA ., and her Sister Terri L. Smith of Procious. Visitation service will be held from 12 p.m. to 1p.m Monday,January 30, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 26 2006  Margaret “Peggy” Ann King, 64, of Procious answered GodÂ’s call Monday, January 23, 2006, at Carolina Medical Center in Monroe, NC.  Born on March 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Gail and Helen Samples.  She was a beloved wife and a devoted mother, and was a member of HornerÂ’s Fork Baptist Church.  Her favorite scripture was John 3:16.  She is survived by her husband, Oscar King of Procious; son, Allen C. King of Maysel; daughters, Stephanie Taylor of Bickmore, and Amy Meadows of Monroe, NC; brothers, Jackie , Teddy and David Samples, all of Procious, Roger Samples of Poca, and Lonnie Samples of Bomont; sisters, Nancy Beezel of Clarksburg, and Bobbie Nichols of Cincinnati, OH; paternal great-grandmother, Goldie Samples of Procious; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Graveside service will be 2 pm Friday, January 27, 2006, at the Daubenspeck-King Cemetery, Maysel, with Ministers Jerry Bodkins and Joe Dawson officiating.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
 

Jan 25 2006 Mr. Cecil Duane "Bud" Streets of Haines City died of heart failure Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) in Haines City. He was 70.   Born in Clay, W. Va., on Nov. 29, 1935, he came to Haines City from there in 1955. He was a self-employed entrepreneur.  Mr. Streets is survived by his wife, Marion JoAnn Streets; sons, Michael D. Streets, Alva, Rickey D. Streets, Robert C. Streets, both of Haines City; daughter, Debra K. Shawver, Haines City; brothers, Kenneth Streets, Thomasville, Ga., Dane Streets, Robert Johnson, both of Lakeland; sisters, Marcella Ruel, Patsy Carroll, Sandra Dean, Shirley Murray, Carol Adams, all of Lakeland; six grandchildren; one greatgrandchild.   Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Lakeland Funeral Home. Services will follow at noon at the funeral home chapel.
 

Jan 25 2006  Thomas M. Mahan, 74, of Ivydale, Clay County, went to be with the Lord Jan. 23, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.  He was born Jan. 1, 1932, in Charleston, to the late Leslie Dana and Alfreda McKinley Mahan. His first wife, Cleo J. Mahan; his sister, Katherine Kenney; and brother, Cameron N. Mahan, also preceded him in death.  He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School before joining the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War and a member of the W.V. Air National Guard. Upon his safe return, he enrolled in Morris Harvey College working toward a B.A. degree. During this time, he joined the Charleston Police Department working his way up to detective, all the while attending W. V. State College and the Charleston Police Cadet Training. After his duty as a Charleston Police Detective, he became a MedicoLegal investigator for the Department of Health, Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner, and retired as a special investigator W. V. Department of Welfare, Medicaid Fraud Unit Control. He attended Granny's Creek Community Church and was a former member of the Lion's Club.  Tom is survived by his loving wife, Patty R. Mahan; daughters, Mari Lynn Gunnoe and her husband, Gary, of Charleston, Patricia A. Mahan of Clay, and Patty L. Mahan of Ivydale; sons, Thomas L. Mahan and his wife, Linda, of Kenna, Jesse L. Mahan of Ivydale, Justin W. Mahan at home; grandchildren, Justin and Abigail Gunnoe of Charleston, Jennifer and Devin Mahan of Kenna.  Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Elk Funeral Home, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, with the Rev. Kenneth Mullins officiating. Private burial will be later. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Arrangement care is in the care of Elk Funeral Home, Charleston.
 
 

Jan 24 2006   James H. Morton, 62, of Adonijah, Clay, Co., died on Jan 21, 2006 at CAMC Memorial after a short illness. When God called him home, he was reunited with his loving wife of 32 years Sharon Nichols Morton, his parents Allen “ Fairbanks” and Eva Bird Morton, his brother Earnest and sister Dorothy Mae and a host of family and friends.  James was retired coal miner, having worked last at High Power Energy in Drennen. He was an avid outdoors man and loved hunting and ginsenging. He was the owner of Adonijah Enterprises, which specialized in log-grown Shiitake mushrooms. He was such a talented man. He loved playing the guitar and listening to Blue Grass and Country music. His pride and joys were his grandsons. They learned so much from him, in the short time they had him. James was loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his Son-in-Law and daughter, Scott and Angela Burkhamer of Adonijah, grandsons Alexander James and Bryan Scott Burkhamer of Adonijah, brother  And sister-in-law Kester and Viola Morton of Adonijah, several nephews, nieces, and friends. He was known as Poppy to his God Children. James was very proud of all of them. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, with Minister Naamon Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Adonijah Community Cemetery, Adonijah. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jan 22 2006  Dorothy M. Duffield, 88, of Ivydale died Jan. 21, 2006. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at the funeral home.
 

Jan 20 2006   Joseph Elwood McKinney, 47, of Clay, died Friday, January 20, 2006, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Born on May 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Shirley and Betty McKinney.  He was a retired mechanic from Parsons  Exxon. Survivors include his wife, Tina McKinney of Clay; daughters, Heather of Pisgah, Betty, Amanda, and Melissa, at home; brother, James McKinney of Dog Run; sisters, Carolyn Adkins of Ivydale, and Deborah Blior of Joseph, Oregon.  Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, January 22, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Francis McKinney - Salisbury Cemetery, Triplett Ridge, Clay.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jan 16 2006  James “Dennis” Pringle, 55, of Indore, entered into rest January 14, 2006, at his home after a short, courageous battle with cancer.  Born on April 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Laken Robert Pringle and Corie Williams Pringle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Richardson, and brothers, Virgil and Jesse Pringle.  He was a heavy equipment operator for Fola Coal Company, and attended Lizemores United Methodist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Barbara Pringle of Indore; sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy Pringle of Maysel, and Jason and Billie Jo Pringle of Falling Rock; step-children, Jennifer and Shane Payne of Ivydale, and Robert Stone of Maysel; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Dale Butcher of Two Run and Doris and Carroll Douglas of Ivydale ; brothers and sister-in-law, Gordon and Lucy Pringle of Parsippany, NJ and Robert Pringle of Ivydale; 1 grandchild, 7 step-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 1 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers Michael Holcomb and Carl Burrows officiating. Burial will follow in the Francis McKinney - Salisbury Cemetery, Triplett Ridge, Clay.  Friends may cal eral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.
 

Jan 15 2006 Adrian H. (Punch) Legg, 82, of Bickmore, entered into rest Friday, January 13, 2006, at his home after a long  illness. Born on May 6, 1923, at Bickmore, he was the son of the late William C. and Mamie Osborne Legg. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita; sister, Reba Legg Lockhart; brothers, Kelly and Lennis; and granddaughters, Cheryl Hamrick and Chelsey Legg.  He was retired from Elkem Metals, Alloy, WV, and was a member of the Fola Baptist Church and Clay VFW Post 4419. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving on the U.S. Houghton. On Jan. 2, 1944, his ship was torpedoed, and he spent 2 l/2 hours in the Arabian Sea before being rescued by a Norwegian Tanker. He served in the Navy from April 2, 1943 to Dec. 12, 1945.  He is survived by eight children and their spouses; Ronnie and Polly of Ravenna, OH; Carol and Darrell Hamrick of Canvas, WV, Shirley and Kenneth Jarvis of Reno, OH, John and Diana, Brent and Reba, and Pat and Melissa, all of Fola, Henson and Judy of Bickmore, and Joe of Monroe, NC; grandchildren; Herb, Jerry and Shelby Legg, Tim, Brian and Brett Hamrick, Missy Bruns, Cortney Legg and Becky Legg Beasley, Tad, Chet and Montana Legg, and Joanne Nine, Michelle Knotts, Chris Legg and Amy Osborne, Holly Legg and Demi Legg; 15 great-grandchildren and a special niece, Donna Jo Asbury.  Funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, January 16, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with graveside military rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 on Sunday at the funeral home.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Jan 12 2006   Dorma Beatrice Deems, 86, of Ashtabula, OH, entered into rest January 9, 2006, at Ashtabula Medical Center. Born on October 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Frank Falls and Lula Marks Falls. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Ford Deems and son, Ernie Deems. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Charles and Arnold Deems, both of Procious, Jimmy Deems of Mt. Vernon, OH, and Orville Deems of Geneva, OH; daughters, Lizzie Hanshaw, Chessie Sevy, and Emogene Deems, all of Procious, Alice Jones of Poca, and Goldie Deems, Velma Starcher, and Sylvia Runnions, all of Ashtabula, OH; 36 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 12 great- great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, January 13, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister David McLauglin officiating. Burial will follow in the Deems Cemetery, Procious. 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.

Jan 11 2006 Lucy Bussey Cadle, 90, of Gassaway, formerly of Duck, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  She was born April 13, 1915, a daughter of the late Cornelius and Arizona Rader Bussey in Camden on Gauley.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband, Dewey Cadle; son, John; daughter, Helen; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cadle Burrows and her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Burrows, with whom she made her home with for 22 years; son, Robert Cadle and wife, Nancy, of Ravenna, Ohio; grandchildren, John Dewey Cadle of Ravenna, Ohio, Charles Steve Cadle of Ravenna, Ohio, Terri Hall of Charleston, S.C., Tammy Cross and husband, Dominick of Kent, Ohio, Kristy Riffle and husband, David, of Burnsville; and several great-grandchildren, including Dominick Timothy Cross of Kent, Ohio, Jessica Nicole Burrows and Tristan Todd Riffle of Burnsville.  Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with the Rev. Mark Stump officiating. Burial will be in the Duffield Cemetery, Clay County.

Jan 11 2006   Alexandria “Allie” Nicole Moore, 9, of Clay died January 10 of injuries she received when struck by a truck on State Rt. 4 at Procious. She was a third grade student at Clay Elementary School. Allie was dearly loved by everyone who knew her. Allie is a former ballet student of Penny Musick of Montgomery. She was a former member of the Clay Cadets taught by Miss Donna  Asbury. She ws a member of 4-H and participated in the Clay County Agriculture Youth Fair for three years. Allie played T-Ball and Minor League Baseball for Reed Gas Company of Clay.  Allie has always been special and had gone through 10 surgeries over the years to deal with some birth defects. Her wonderful doctors have included Dr. Roger Nichols, Dr. Lavanya Shah, Dr. Tarakji, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Patnoe, Dr. Legg, Dr. Shah and Dr. Jayram. A special thank you to Dr. Vera Hoylman and Dr. Augusto Portillio. Those two doctors managed Allie’s care. Dr. Portillio helped form Allie into the beautiful lady she was. Allie is survived by her parents, Brian and Rene’ Moore of Clay; her beloved little sister, Abbie, (who she always wanted to have); maternal grandparents, Clinton and Beverly Nichols of Clay; paternal grandparents, Eva and Steve Thomas of Hartland and James and Sue Moore of Monroe, NC; loving aunts and uncles, Christie and Brian Gould of Wilmington, NC, Aaron and Kyla Nichols, Jacob and Stacie Nichols of Greensville, SC, Sally and Elbert Morton, Melody Adkins, Jim Moore, Tami and Shane Stout, Jeannie Marez, Vickie Boylen, Debbie and Darrell Burd, and Mary and Jacom Bruce. Also surviving are her cousins; Tyler, Brittany, Brooklyn and Ballard Gould, Salem Nichols, Kendra and Colleen Boylen, Shelley Boylen and Mallory Boylen, Morgan and Katlyn Burd and Laney Moore.  Allie was the great-granddaughter of the late Dan and Nona Carper, Kelles and Beulah Nichols, Vernon and Ethel Adkins and Ervin and Viola Moore.  She also leaves behind many friends, which she loved.  A very special thanks to the people who stopped to help; Emily Samples, Colburn Hudnall and Mary Samples, to the EMS and First Responders that arrived, Chris Underwood, Steve Ware, Kim Rhodes and the others of you that I didn’t know. Thanks to Emily Samples for getting Rene’ and Beverly to the hospital. Thank you to God, for giving her to us for nine wonderful years.   Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, January 13, 2006, at Clay First Baptist Church, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating, assisted by Minister Ralph Davis. Burial will follow in the Markle-Carper-Grose Cemetery, Blue Knob Rd., Maysel. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday at Clay First Baptist Church.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 623 Lee Street, Charleston, WV 25302  Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Jan 10 2006   Geneva “Ginny” Neeley, 83, of Clay, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 7, 2006 after a short  illness. Born November 26, 1922, in Bluecreek, WV to the late George and Clara White.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Neeley and son Ronald Newhouse.  Ginny retired from Clay County School as a custodian and spent many years as co-director of the Christian Service Center and Heart to Heart in Clay. Survivors include her daughter Vickie Neeley of Clay, Grandchildren Wanda McCung of Charleston, Eddie Newhouse of Clendenin, and Dusty Tanner of Clay. 3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Jan 6 2006 Billy Maywood Schoonover, 86, of Montgomery, WV, formerly of Clay, entered into rest January 6, 2006, at Montgomery General Hospital.  Born on October 4, 1919, in Clay County, he was the son of the late James Russell and Blanche Dale Ramsey Schoonover. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Amelia (Midge) Schoonover.  He was a retired educator from the Clay County and Kanawha County Schools, a World War II Navy Veteran, and attended Lick Fork Baptist Church.  He is survived by his sons, Michael and Jokwin Schoonover, both of Ivydale; daughters, Carolyn Eason of Clay, and Joselyn Cooper of Savannah, GA; brother, Jimmy Schoonover of Hartland; sisters, Betty Neal and Ressa Osborne, both of Bickmore; grandchildren, Todd Schoonover and Bryan Wyatt, both of Savannah, GA, and Jason Eason of Charleston, Jokwin Schoonover II of Spencer, Amelia Jan Eason of Beckley, Lisa Michelle Lace of Shelbyville, KY, Terri Leigh Scaroia of Cozier, VA; step-grandchildren, Doug Starcher of Ivydale, and Rebecca Metzger of Elkview; 12 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, January 9, 2006, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Michael Schoonover officiating. Burial will follow in the Schoonover Cemetery, Elkhurst, with military rites Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at the funeral home. On- line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Jan 6 2006  Nina Hall Murphy Triplett, 80, of Summersville, formerly of Dundon and Widen, entered into rest January 5, 2006, at CAMC-General Division.  Born on July 26, 1925, in Clay, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mark Murphy and Vera Grace Hall Murphy. She was a school teacher for Clay County Schools, having taught in Ugly Run and Widen, a member of Clay United Methodist Church, and Odd Fellows Lodge.  Survivors include her husband, Dennis W. Triplett of Summersville; son, William Mark Triplett of Summersville; daughters, Nina Jane Dishman of Summersville, Karen Leigh Butcher of Dille, and Sandra Joan McDonald of Georgia; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangement

Jan 1 2006 John Bargar, 56, of Wallback died at CAMC General Division of a Sudden Illness Friday, December 31, 2005.  He was a Caption of the Big Otter Fire Dept.  Survivors include his wife Cathryn Bargar, son Jon Bargar, daughter, Jennifer Chamber and 3 grandchildren.  A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 pm Monday, January 2, at Nelson Cemetery, Clay, with Minister Darious Arnold officiating. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.