Dec 31 2007 Denzil M. Cogar, 52, of Bluffton, Ind., died Dec. 27, 2007. He was born in Clay County, W.Va., to the late Troy Denzel Cogar and Dora Rosella Nichols Cogar. He is survived by brothers, Danny Cogar of Smithers, W.Va., Mr. Ray Cogar (Debbie) of Dixie, W.Va.; and Mr. Terry Cogar (Felicia) of Dixie, W.Va.; and sisters, Mrs. Ron “Karen” Platt of Decatur, Ind., Mrs. Jerry “Ann” Platt of Huntington, Ind. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home, Bluffton, Ind., with Pastor Bud Abrams officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Friends may send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com. Funeral arrangements are by Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton, Ind.
Dec 26 2007 Gerald Wayne Henry, 80, of Avon Lake, OH, entered into rest, Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, OH. Born on April 21, 1927, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Clyde Wesleyan Henry and Sarah Margaret Boggs Henry. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Henry; son, Donald Henry; brother, James Henry. He worked as a chemist for Harshaw Chemical Company, Cleveland , was a World War II Army veteran, a graduate of Ohio State University, and a member of AMVETs. Survivors include his sons, Robert Henry of Winter Haven, FL, David Henry of North Ridgeville, OH, and Alan Henry of Sheffield Lake, OH; daughter, Julie McCain of North Ridgeville, OH; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Boggs Cemetery, Big Otter, WV, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Dec 22 2007 Ryan Chaston Arthur, 18-month-old son of Sophie Samples of Campbells Creek and the late Ryan Douglas Arthur, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in CAMC Women and Children's Hospital, Charleston, after a sudden illness. He was born June 18, 2006, in Charleston. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Terry Arthur of Gauley Bridge and Randy Arthur of Belva; paternal great-grandparents, Clem and Daisy Arthur of Belva and Paul and Nancy Lively of Brownsville; maternal grandparents, David Samples and Jennifer Salisbury of Procious and Teresa and Charley Armstead of Gassaway; and maternal great-grandparents, Bonnie Duffield of Elkhurst and Joe and Emogene Samples of Procious. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Donald Bowles officiating. Burial will be in Rich Creek Community Cemetery, Jodie. Friends may call two hours prior to service time at the funeral home.
Dec 22 2007 Laura Annette McGlothlin, 38, of Clay, entered into rest Thursday, December 20, 2007, at home. Born on May 9, 1969, in Millersburg, OH, she was the daughter of the late Early Jack McGlothlin, Sr. and Patricia Louise McGlothlin of Clay. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Paula Jean McGlothlin. She was a participant in Special Olympics. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her brothers, Early Jack McGlothlin, Jr. of Clay and Christopher George McGlothlin of Summersville; sisters, Terry Jo Stone of Clay, Cheryl Sizemore of Bentree, Amy Brown, Jennifer Kiser, and Mary McGlothlin, all of Summersville; 18 nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 1 pm Friday, December 21, 2007, at the McGlothlin Family Cemetery, Sandfork Road, Harrison, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating. There will be no visitation. Wilson-Shamblin- Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Dec 18 2007 Jane A. Reed, 82, of Amma, Roane County, died on December 16, 2007, after a short illness, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. A native West Virginian, she was born and raised in Salem, WV and attended Salem College. She received her Bachelor’s degree from WVU and went on to teach in Michigan, Delaware, and Virginia. She spent her lifetime learning and teaching others. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed debating current events. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Freda Randolph Holbert, husband, Charles Reed and grandson, Kevin Whitteker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Ana Gloria Reed of Porter Ranch, CA; her daughter and son-in-law, Kate and Bill Whitteker of Amma, WV, sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Earl Lawson of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Mrs. Reed has donated her body to the WVU School of Medicine. There will not be a funeral; however, a memorial service is planned for next spring. Mrs. Reed’s family would like to thank the nursing staff at CAMC’s Memorial Division for the great care they provided, and also the staff at Hubbard Hospice Care, for their compassion and skill. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that all donations be made to the We Care Club, c/o Mr. Jerry Stover, Clay County High School, PO Box 729, Clay, WV, 25043.
Dec 17 2007 Alice Philistia Adkins Stephenson, 84, of Indore, entered into rest Sunday, December 16, 2007 at her home. She was born February 22, 1923 in Clay Co. to the late Samuel and Fannie Adkins, in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Martin Stephenson. Alice is survived by her daughter Anita Stephenson of Indore, daughter and son-in-law Elaine and “Buddy” Shull of Elkton, MD and their daughter Krystal Shull of Liberty, NY., sons and daughter-in-law; Samuel and Beulah Stephenson of Indore and their children Dara Stephenson and Companion Robert Deal of Indore, Lorissa Stewart and Companion B.J. Jones of Kenna, and Samuel Stephenson II and companion Stacy McKinney of Indore, Teddy and Fay Stephenson of Indore and their sons David and Nathaniel Stephenson, Jesse and Melissa “Mitzi” Stephenson and their daughter Kelsey of Clay, Lester and Dorothy Stephenson of Summersville, and Elkton, MD., great grandchildren Kara Deal and Robert Deal Jr. of Indore, Ashley Stewart, Joshua Stephenson, and Abbigal Jones of Kenna, David Cox of Liberty, NY., Kaylah and Hannah Stephenson of Indore, sisters Ruby Woods of Lilly Fork, Clay, Dora Chapman of Corton, and Zora “Monk” Hall of Maysel, Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Don Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow in Stephenson Family Cemetery , Beechy Ridge, Indore. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at wwwcarlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec 14 2007 Goldia Ann Henderson, 82, of St. Albans died Monday, Dec. 11, 2007, at her home. Born Aug. 10, 1925, in Clay County, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Bertie Doddrill Eagle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A. Farrel “Slim” Henderson. Goldia was a former employee of St. Albans Cleaners and had served as a cook for many Clay County schools. She was a Baptist by faith. Surviving are her daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Ray Knotts of French Creek and Connie and James Meeker of Charleston; her sisters, Dorothy Shrewsbury of Mentor, Ohio, and Iris Gumm of Charleston, S.C.; her brother, Robert “Bob” Eagle of Idaho; her grandchildren, Dr. Charlotte Knotts- Zides, a professor with Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C., and her husband, Steve, Christopher Knotts, the principal of Morgantown Christian Academy, and his wife, Kimberly, and Ann Marie Henderson, a graduate of Marshall University and a current employee of Commercial Insurance Services; and her great-grandchildren, Justin and Charity Knotts. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. David Jessie, pastor of Rock Cave Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 5028 Kentucky St., South Charleston, WV 25309, or the Rock Cave Baptist Church Awana Program, P.O. Box 21, Rock Cave, WV 26234.
Dec 12 2007 Gene Paul Mollohan
Age
76 Resident of Geneva, Ohio. Passed away Monday, December 3, 2007
at Jefferson Health Care in Jefferson, Ohio. Born April 10, 1931 in, Servia,
West Virginia to Fred and Radie (Sirk) Mollohan. He married
Lois McGlothlin on June 17, 1958 in Abbington, Virginia. He worked
as a Parts Salesman at Sanborn Auto Parts in Painesville and at NAPA
in Geneva. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He enjoyed
gardening and listening to bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife
Lois Mollohan,Daughter Regina (Tom)Hamilton of Geneva, Brother Glen (Loretta)
Mollohan of Flatwoods, WV 2 Sisters Ruby Mollohan and Mary Lou (Ed) Cowley
of Warrior, AL.
He was preceded in death by his
parents. Friends will be received from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December
6, 2007 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway,
Geneva, Ohio Funeral Service will be at 8:00 p.m. December
6, 2007, at Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway,
Geneva, Ohio . Contributions may be made to American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216 and American Diabetes, 4500
Rockside Rd., Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131.
Dec 11 2007 Gregory Derwin Fugate, 43, of Bickmore, entered into rest Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Montgomery General Hospital. Born on June 10, 1964 in Clay County, he was the son of the late Dencil and Hazel Fugate Williams, in addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Rodger L. Fugate and Dencil (Dink) Fugate. He is survived by his companion Darlene Shane Deems, sons Dakota, Jacob, Levi Fugate one daughter Courtney Fugate all of Bickmore, brothers Cletis Fugate of Bickmore, Craig Fugate of Falls View, Gallard Fugate of Big Otter and one sister Judy Smith of Maysel. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Middle Creek Baptist Church, Bickmore, with Minister Paul Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilson funeral home.com
Dec 11 2007 Mary Elizabeth “PUFF” Villa, 25, of Procious, died Friday, December 7, 2007, as the result of an automobile accident. Born on April 3, 1982, in Phoenix, Arizona, she was the daughter of Alice Villa and step-daughter of Teddy Runion of Procious. She was a clerk at Shafers Super Stop in Clendenin. She is survived by her mother, Alice Villa of Procious, step-father, Teddy Runion of Procious; father, Gerry Villa of Arizona; children, Tyler Ray Cummings and Alexis Kade Cummings of Procious; grandmothers, Louise Graham of Jodie and Mary Lou Villa of AZ; brothers, Christopher N. Graham of Procious and Anthony Villa of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Tracy Shafer of Clendenin; step-sister, Dawn Jett of Newton; special friend, Stephanie Yost of Clendenin and a host of additional family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Rev. Hubert Graham and George Villa. Funeral service will be 1 pm Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Naaman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the King-Mullins Cemetery, Bomont. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec 9 2007 Robert Junior Keffer, 56, of Clay, entered into rest December 7, 2007, at his home. Born on August 31, 1951, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Morene Keffer. He was a caregiver. Survivors include his sisters, Anna Holcomb of Indore, Kathie Biaselli of Albion, NY, Hazel Barnes of Seneca, SC, Elsie Susie Keffer of Seneca, SC, Carolyn Ramsey of Frametown, WV, and Shirley Estep of MO; nieces and nephews, Rosemary, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Danny, Jaime, Patrick, Amanda, Jeremy, Dennis, Tommy, Joey and numerous others. Graveside service will be 2 pm Monday, December 10, 2007, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister Paul Young officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec 5 2007 Jennifer Marie Burch, 26, of Sissonville, died December 3, 2007. She was a member of Bethany Freewill Baptist Church, Sissonville. Survivors include her father, Peewee Edens of Dunbar; husband, Charles Howard Burch of Sissonville; sons, Christian Isaiah Thomas of Hurricane and Robert Zane Edens of Sissonville; daughters, Jada Renee Burch of Sissonville, Ashley Marie Burch of Clay, Emma Katherine Burch ,Hanah Loren Burch, and Maggie Kaitlyn Burch, all of Belle; and grandson, Jeffrey Charles Slade Morris of Clay. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Bethany Freewill Baptist Church with Minister Arnold Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Coon Cemetery, Poca River Road. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the Church. Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec 5 2007 Virgil Glen Samples, 94, of Procious, died December 1, 2007. Born on June 9, 1913, in Procious, he was the son of the late Samuel W. and Melinda Samples. He was a farmer, and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his sister, Pauline Riddle of Procious, and a host of nieces and nephews. At Virgil’s request his body was cremated. At a later date his ashes will be placed in the family cemetery at Procious. Wilson-Shamblin- Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dec 3 2007 Charles D. Short, 67, of St. Albans, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Thomas Memorial Hospital Charleston. Born December 16, 1939, in Clay County to the late Tracy and Beatrice Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Tracy Short and Donald Short, sisters Helen Davis and two infant sisters. Survivors include one brother Emil Short of Wallback, three sisters Mardine Pierson at Laurel Nursing Home, Hazel Tawney of Newton and Bonnie Seymoure of Spencer. The family is honoring his wishes to have no service. A private burial will be with family at Slate Memorial Cemetery in Spencer. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Dec 2 2007 Christopher Matthew Mollohan, 35, of Duck, passed away on Nov. 29, 2007, at home from complications of a seizure. Matthew was a 1990 graduate of Braxton County High School. He survived an automobile accident in September of 2000 that nearly took his life. Matthew worked construction prior to his accident and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Duffield; paternal grandfather, Charles Ivan Mollohan Sr.; and brother, Patrick Eugene Mollohan. He is survived by his children, Chelsie Browning, 16, of Birch River and Christopher Daniel Mollohan, 6, of Maysel; parents, Clark and Fannie Duffield Mollohan of Duck; sister, Pamela Shafer of Rosedale; brothers, Michael and Jeffery Mollohan, both of Duck; paternal grandmother, Elsie Mollohan of Duck; nephews, Gregory and Patrick; and niece, Brooke. The service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Pastor Roger Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Sirk Cemetery, Duck. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Nov 30 2007 Mary Marie Gray, 79, of Lizemores, entered into rest Friday, November 29, 2007, at Montgomery General Hospital. Born on Feb. 9, 1928, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Rosie Boggs. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert “Deb” Gray, daughter, Mary Virginia Gray, three grandchildren, Tanya, Heath and Scott; 2 brothers and 1 sister. She was retired from Elmo Nichols Department Store in Lizemores, a member of the Lizemore Church of the Nazarene and a member of the VFW Post 4419 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Delbert Gray, Jr. of Wilmington, IL, Dennis and Shirley Gray of Lizemores; daughters and sons- in-law, Brenda and Tyrus Stone of Indore, Carolyn and Allen Norris of New Ross, IN; grandchildren, Belinda, Gretchen, Pamela, Starla, Richard, Jeremy and Stacy; great- grandchildren, Colton, Katherine, Allison, Brian, Nicholas and Hannah Rose; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Robert Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Nov 28 2007 Hilda Marcine Mullins, 69, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruby Mitchell Vaughan. She was a member of Cold Springs Gospel Tabernacle, Upper Falling Rock. She is survived by her husband, Clyde J. Mullins; son, Richard C. Mullins of Washington Court House, Ohio; daughter, Janet L. Fleming of Lorain, Ohio; sisters, Patsy Ruth Salzer of Cleveland, Ohio, and Barbara Ann Graham of Bomont. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Cold Springs Gospel Tabernacle with the Rev. Darris Barker and the Rev. Chris Elswick officiating. Burial will be in the Vaughan Cemetery, Falling Rock. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Matics Funeral Home, Online condolences may be sent to maticsfuneralhome.com
Nov 19 2007 Arley H. Nichols, 80, of Dixie, Fayette County, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Ansted Center, Ansted. He was born Oct. 24, 1927, in Clay County, a son of the late Arnold Nichols and Gladys Barnett Nichols. He was a retired employee form Elkem Metals Company, Alloy, and was a member of Ida Missionary Baptist Church, Bentree. He was also preceded in death by stepmother, Agnes Bird Nichols; sisters, Maxine Elliott and Merline Bird; and brother, Maynard Nichols. He is survived by wife, Helen Matheney Nichols; daughters, Brenda Moore of Barboursville, Linda Hamm of Dixie, and Rebecca Valentine of Stanfield, N.C.; sons, Alan Nichols of Quincy, and Timothy Nichols of Oakboro, N.C.; sisters, Dorthalee Perdue of Dixie, and Freda Cogar of Dixie; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In respect to Mr. Nichol's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements
Nov 16 2007 Paul Bryan Baker, 44, of Chester, WV, entered into rest November 14, 2007, at his home. Born on February 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Joe Paul Baker and Bernice Stone Baker Weaver of Chester. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Opal Baker and William and Donna Stone all of Lizemores, WV. Bryan is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bernice Stone Weaver and Gary Weaver of Chester, WV; his daughter, Bryanna Baker and grandson, Bryce Baker and Bryanna’s mother, Marsha Nettles Baker, all of Dille, WV; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Carolyn Baker of Lizemores; sister and brother-in-law, Robin and Terry Walker of Chester, WV; 5 nieces, Tara Baker Nelson of Huntington, WV; Crystal Baker Schoolcraft of Scott Depot, WV, Carla Walker Wodnicki of Clarksburg, WV, Kearsten Walker Hall of Dudley, England, and Clarissa Walker Powers of Chester, WV; 7 great-nieces, Michaela, Olivia and Alexandra Wodnicki and Hannah and Chloee Powers, Brooklyn Nelson and Kami Hall. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2007, at Lizemores Church of the Nazarene, Lizemores, with Minister Johnny Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay. Friends may call from l pm until service time at the Church. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov 16 2007 Earl Geary
King, 72, of Valley Fork entered into rest November 16, 2007 at Laurel
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. Born on June 12, 1935, in Clay
County, he was the son of the late Robert Preston King and Mamie Ethel
Woodrum King. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death
by his brother, Garrett King and sister, Nina Faye King. He was owner and
operator of King’s Grocery Store for over 30 years, former contract school
bus driver for the Clay County Board of Education for 27years, and worked
for Union Carbide Corporation at Institute. He was an avid WVU fan and
active in local politics. Survivors include his wife, Norma King of Valley
Fork; sons and daughters -in -law, Richard Earl and Marsha King of Valley
Fork and Robert Edward and Edna King of Maysel; daughters and
sons -in -law, Teresa Dawn and Barry Casto of Valley Fork and Tammy Lynn
and Carl Cogar of Pinch; brothers, O. Gene King of Clay and Jerry King
of Spencer; sisters, Irene Hardman of St. Albans, Ivy Wells of Barracksville,
WV, Agnes Beckett of Amma, and Audrey Oxley of Pigeon; grandchildren, Joshua
King and his wife, Rebecca, Jacob King and his wife, Casey, Andrea King,
Jared “Cody“ Casto, and step-grandchildren, Christian Elliott and her husband,
Justin, Regina Legg, Jacob Cogar, and Kaysie Cogar. A memorial service
will be held from 6 to 9 pm Sunday, November 18, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay. Private graveside service will be held at a later date.
At his wishes, the body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations be made to Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
in memory of Earl King, 1053 Clinic Drive, Ivydale, WV 25113.
On-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov 13 2007 Betty Helen
Summers, 67, of Clay, entered into rest Monday, November 12, 2007,
at Thomas Memorial Hospital Born on March 2, 1940, in Maysel, WV,
she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Beulah Truman. Betty is
survived by her husband Delbert Summers, of Clay, son and daughter-in-law,
Paul and Brenda Truman of Maysel, daughters and son-in-laws, Beverly and
Bill Burdette of Procious, Rhonda and Howard Duffield of Otter Lick, Misty
and Steve Goodwin of Ovapa, Rachel Truman of Ivydale, Anita Truman and
companion Carl Douglas Jr., of Ivydale, Stepson Steve and Michelle Summers
of Alliance, OH., Stepdaughter Robin and Dennis Best of Alliance, OH.,
brothers Floyd Gary Truman of Clay, Andrew Keith Truman of Clay, Calvin
Lee Truman of Spencer, 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 13, at Truman
Cemetery, Maysel, with Minister Basil Hershberger officiating Wilson-Shamblin-Smith
Funeral Home, Clay will be in charge of arrangements.
On-line condolences may be sent
to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Nov 13 2007 Maysel Gladys Murphy of South Charleston passed away Monday, November 12, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House. Born in Clay on February 12, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Ada Boggs Schoolcraft. She was a charter member of Holley Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Russell James Murphy; daughter, Sharon Faith Johnson; and brother, Buster Boggs. Maysel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Mitchell Hudson of South Charleston; sons and daughters-in-law, Russell J. and Connie Murphy of Dix, Ill., and Robert B. and Joyce Murphy of Ozark, Ala.; brothers, William S. Triplett Jr., Francis Triplett, Philip Triplett, Thomas Triplett, Charles Triplett, Homer “Jake” Triplett and Russell Triplett; sister, Lois Philips; 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 15, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
Nov 11 2007 Mona Lou Swift, 78, of Ivydale, previously of Lorain, OH, entered into rest Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on June 19, 1929, in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Clarice White. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Swift, her sister, Gloria White, and her granddaughter, Lizabeth Monna Swift. She was a retired cook from Midview School District, attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Grafton, OH, and also attended Ivydale Methodist Church in Ivydale. She was a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Lorain, OH. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and was a cake decorator. Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Karen) Swift of Euclid, OH, David Swift, address unknown, Kerry (Debbie) Swift of Ivydale, and Daniel Swift of Elyria, OH; daughter, Dara (Dan) Taylor of Elyria; brothers, Verl White, Albert White, Jr. and Robert White, all of Columbus, OH; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday, November 12, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grafton, OH with Pastor John Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Butternut Ridge Cemetery, in N. Eaton Twp. In Lorain County, OH. Friends may call from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Sunday at Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home in Elyria, OH. Local arrangements are being handled by Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home in Clay, WV.
Nov 11 2007 Eunice “Budgie” Arnold,
94, of Elkview, formerly of Braxton and Clay Counties, died Nov. 8,
2007, at home. She was born April 3, 1913, at Upper Sleith, a daughter
of the late William A. and Mandy Dobbins Ramsey. She was a homemaker and
a dedicated Baptist by faith. She is survived by son, Charles Arnold and
wife Doris of Elkview; granddaughter, Gail Arnold; and great-grandson,
Alex Arnold, both of Elkview; and sister, Acel Meadows of Gassaway. She
was preceded in death by three brothers; and five sisters. The service
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home,
Gassaway, with Pastor George Rose officiating. Burial will be in the Beech
Grove Cemetery, Nicut. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home.
Nov 11 2007 Beulah Frances
Myers, 98, of Powellton, died Nov. 3, 2007, in Montgomery General Elderly
Care. She was born May 3, 1909, in Clay County, and was
the daughter of the late Caroline and William Morris. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Lawrence O. Myers; and a daughter, Jo Ann Harford.
She was a former employee in the food service department of West Virginia
Tech. She was an avid quilter and belonged to the senior citizens of Montgomery.
Mrs. Myers was a member of Elkridge Community Church. Surviving are sons,
Lawrence O. Myers Jr. and Larry Allen Myers of Fort McCoy, Fla.; daughters,
Pat Harford, Hazel Newcamp and Carolyn Buchanan of Ocala, Fla., Maxine
Black of High Point, N.C., Kay Kozma of Pahrump, Nev. and Beverly McCausland
of Macon, Ga.; 23 grandchildren; and 30 great- grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at
O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Roger Comer and the Rev.
Sam Painter officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park
at London. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday
at the funeral home and one half hour prior to the service at the funeral
home.
Nov 4 2007 Lydia “Lockie” Elliott Sanders, 77, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. Lydia was a member of First Church of Nazarene of Point Pleasant, a member of the Mason County Retired Teachers Association, and was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in Mason and Clay Counties. She was born April 13, 1930, in Clay County to the late Earl Elliott and Clara Stone Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo “Doc” Sanders; a granddaughter, Virginia Elyse Sanders; and two sisters, Bernice Morris and Mary Morris. Surviving are her children, Steve (Mollie) Sanders of Point Pleasant, Wanda (Cecil) Smith of Point Pleasant, Wayne (Pat) Sanders of Point Pleasant, Robert (Connie) Sanders of Southside, Julia (Bob) Messick of Teays Valley, and James (Lora) Sanders of South Point, Ohio; a sister, Louise Moore of Bentree; two brothers, Bill Elliott of Belva, and Walter Elliott of Lizemores; 13 grandchildren, Brandi, Mariah, Brook, Erin, Stephen, Zachary, Trenton, Ryan, Jordan, Cade, Landon, Madeline, and Grant; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at First Church of Nazarene in Point Pleasant with the Rev. James Ellis officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held at 2 p.m. in the Elliott Cemetery in Lizemores. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.
Nov 4 2007 Jacqueline Shamblin, 46, of Wallback, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Big Springs. She was born May 28, 1961, in Spencer, the daughter of Effie Summerfield Lockney of Big Springs and the late Jackie Perrine. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Lockney. Jacqueline was a certified nurse's aide. She was formerly employed by the Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale, and Meadow brook Acres Nursing Center, Charleston. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, General T. Shamblin of Wallback; one daughter, Melissa Shamblin of Spencer; one son, Jeremy Shamblin of Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Donald Norman of Big Springs; and six grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, Clover. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Nov 2 2007 Maggie A. Morris, 97, of Adonijah Road, Lizemores, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. Born July 18, 1910, at Lizemores, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Nora Nichols Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Esmond L. Morris, and sons, Norman, Edward, Dale and Merle Morris. She was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Lizemores. She is survived by her daughters, Marie Johnston of Glen, Janet Fisk of Polk, Ohio, and Doris Summers and Evelyn Mitchell, both of Lizemores; and a son, Ralph Morris of Lizemores. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Lizemores, with the Rev. J.W. Hill and the Rev. Naaman H. Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Morris family cemetery, Lizemores. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge.
Nov 1 2007 Kenneth W Taylor, 68, diedat his residence Thursday Oct 11 2007 following a respiratory illness. He was born July 7, 1939 in Bickmore West Virginia to Freda Neal and Jewel Holly (Jack) Taylor. A 1957 graduate of Clay County High School in West Virginia, he was also a 1979 graduate of Lincoln Trail College. He served 16 years in the U.S. Army and worked at Crane Naval Station as a civilian employee. He proceed to work as a government contractor for EG&G, officially retiring in 2006. He was a devoted husband of 43 years to his wife, Eva Maria (Holcomb), whom he married Dec 2 1964. He was a loving father of three daughters, Mrs Vance (Angela) Kerns of Bedford, Maj. Kevin (Sandra) Rhodes of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs Kevin (Lisa) Cox of Washington. He had four beautiful grand children. He is preceeded ind eath by his parents and a sister, Nadine Mae Shelton. Surviving are his wife, daughters, grand children and three brothers, Calvin Taylor of Lincoln Park, Mich., Homer Taylor of Flint Mich., and Mike Taylor of Clay WV, and a sister, Iris Ann Estep of Fayetteville,WV. Nilitary graveside rites will be conducted by Odon and ELnora American Legion and Odon VFW.
Oct 27 2007 VIRGIL M. DOBBINS, 71, of Grafton, formerly of Sheffield Lake and Cleveland, retiree of Ferro Corp. beloved husband of Patricia (nee Nichols); loving father of William (Judy Lynn), Lucas A. (fiancee Mindy) and the late Nick Dobbins; devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Peyton, Brookelynn and Keith Dobbins; brother of Junior, Paul, Don, Doc, Denny, Marjorie, Leona, Mary, Dottie, Gloria, Allie, Frances, Alice and the late William, Ostel and Myrtle; uncle of many; son of the late Harry Dobbins and Leona Gay Dobbins-Lilly both of Procious, WV. He was an accomplished musician playing many different string instruments, Dobro being his instrument of choice. He played with several bands over the years including Sons of the Gospel and John Burke and the Lamen Trio during the 1970's. VISITATIONS SATURDAY 7-9 P.M. AND SUNDAY 2-4 P.M. AT DAVID BOGNER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 36625 CENTER RIDGE ROAD, N. RIDGEVILLE. Services will be Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Christian Unity Church, 36353 W. Capel Rd., N. Eaton. Burial in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Memorials to Ireland Cancer Center Foundation, 41201 Schaden Rd., Elyria, OH 44035. For more information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.davidbognerfamily
Oct 27 2007 Dale Lewis
Carte, 69, of Birch River died October 26, 2007, at home following
a long illness with cancer. He was born on February 21, 1938, at Dille,
W.Va., and was a son of the late Lorenza R. and Velma Frame Carte. Also
preceding him in death were guardian parents, Verl B. and Martha Agnes
Frame Sigman; one sister, Martha Carte Dancy; and one brother, John Lewis
Sigman. He is survived by two sisters, Janet Fisher of Vermillion,
Ohio, and Shelbie Rogers of Gassaway, W.Va.; and two brothers, Dana Carte
of Craigsville, W.Va., and Delbert Carte of Vermillion, Ohio. Also surviving
are cousins who were like brothers and sisters, Roland “Jake” Sigman, Kenneth
Sigman, Steven Sigman, Thomas Sigman, Larry Sigman, Rufena Coen, Karen
Butcher, Sharon Strickland, Nancy Bail and Nancy Taylor. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 28, at Walnut Grove United Methodist
Church, Strange Creek, W.Va., with the Rev. Kenneth Adkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek, W.Va. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton,
W.Va. A special thanks goes to the angels of Hospice for their loving and
caring hearts in our difficult time. Online condolences may be sent at
greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by Greene-Robertson
Funeral Home, Sutton, W.Va.
Oct 27 2007 Audra Hanshaw, 88, of Frametown, formerly of Spencer, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in the Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. She was born November 11, 1918, at Newton, a daughter of the late C. Wallace and Inez C. Hill Hanshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Cook and Gertrude Runnion; two brothers, Ira and Dallas Hanshaw. Survivors include one sister, Dessie Martin of South Charleston; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, with the Rev. James Paxton officiating. Friends may call at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, from 6-8 p.m. Friday.
Oct 26 2007 Jackson D. Salisbury, 75, of Holmesville, OH, died Wednesday morning, October 24, 2007, at the Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, OH, following an extended illness. Born on August 24, 1932, in Clay, WV, he was the son of Marion and Lydia Triplett Salisbury. On October 5, 1956, he married Mavis Lorrene Holcomb and she preceded him in death on October 15, 2002. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Lisa Ann; a great-granddaughter, Halie, the daughter of Chad and Laura Salisbury; 6 brothers, Cecil, Sibert, Russell, Everett, Arthur, and Scott Salisbury; and 2 sisters, Dolly Hambrick and Marie Salisbury. Survivors include his five children and their spouses, Steven and Sharon Salisbury, Michael and Mary Salisbury, Randall Salisbury and David Salisbury, all of Holmesville, OH; Lida and Gary Rood of Deltona, FL; 11 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren; and a sister, Ethel Davis, of Spencer, WV. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, October 28, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev. Brent Weley officiating. Burial will follow in the Koch Cemetery, Clay, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct 26 2007 PFC Homer (Buddy) Denver Graham, III, age 20, of Monroe, NC, died Monday, October 22, 2007, at Columbus Regional Health Care System in Whiteville, NC, as a result of a vehicular accident. Born in Charleston, WV, on March 25, 1987, he was the son of Homer Graham Jr. and Linda Walker Graham. He was a student at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC, and a member of the NC National Guard, B BTRY 1/113th of Monroe. He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School in 2005. Homer loved the Cleveland Indians and the Carolina Panthers. He especially loved the NC National Guard B BTRY 1/113th Field Artillery of Monroe, and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Denver B. Walker and paternal grandparents, Homer Graham Sr. and Herma Young Graham, an aunt, Betty Bullard, and an uncle, John L. Graham. Survivors include his parents, Homer Graham Jr. and Linda Walker Graham of the home; three brothers, Aaron L. Williams and his wife, Sonya, of Clay; Michael Wolfe of Wooster, OH, and Michael Dial of Wilmington, NC; two sisters, Anne Perella and husband, Lawrence, of Morgantown, WV, and Jennifer Graham of Cleveland, TN; maternal grandmother, Arlene Pierson Walker of Clay; aunts, Jeanetta Campbell and husband, Bruce, Helen Jordan, Drema Clifton and her late husband, Gary, and Virginia Jo Graham; his cousins, Steve McCrosky and his wife, Vicki, Franklin Bullard and his wife, Leah, and Mark Bullard; a niece, Marissa Williams; two nephews, Tyler Williams and Landon Williams; special loved ones, Ryan Clifton, Katie Hinson, Megan Sage, Andrew Pigg and Andrea Ramirez; and his two loving dogs, Leo and April. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will follow in the Markle Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the NC National Guard, B BTRY 1/113th FA, ATTN: Family Readiness Group, 70 Charles Street, Monroe, NC 28112.
Oct 25 2007 Kathleen Hall Riffle, 91, of Kernersville, N.C., died Sept. 30, 2007. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Oct. 27, at the Hallburg Baptist Church, Hallburg, W.Va. A native of Clay County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Jennie Bee Hall and John Bennett Hall. She was retired from the former TG&Y Store after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quentin D. Riffle who died June 3, 2007. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Regina Ruth Riffle; granddaughter, Kristina McKovich; sisters, Lela Riffle, Mary Erickson and Margaret Hines; and brothers, John, Ivan, infant William, Blaine and Leslie Hall. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia McKovich and Don of Lake Wylie, S.C.; grandchildren, Daniel J. and Teressa McKovich; great-grandchildren, Ashley Lauren and Darryl John McKovich; sisters, Lola Byard of Akron, Ohio, Oleta Cumbridge of Glasgow, Helen Mollohan of Parker, Ariz., Virginia McGraw of Beckley, Norma Sizemore of Glasgow, and Jessie Maiuri of Summersville; and brother, Charles B. Hall of Uniontown, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to the Riffle family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
Oct 23 2007 Roberta June Cooper, 70, of Eleanor, WV died October 21, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born December 16, 1936 and was a daughter of the late Dewey and Vella Harrah McGraw. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Boyd; children, Drema Jones and Randy King; four sisters and three brothers. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Ruth Field of Eleanor, Marlene Bryant and Darlene King both of Cairo, WV, Patricia Ball of Florida and Mary Nosse of Ohio; sons, Kyle Cooper of Cairo, James Cooper of Ripley and Boyd Cooper of Florida; two brothers, Charles McGraw of NC and William McGraw of Ohio; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;and lots of family and friends. Services will be 2 pm Thursday, October 25 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with the Rev. Stevie Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Park, Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Oct 23 2007 Norma Evelyn
Gray, 90, of Wallback, entered into rest October 22, 2007, at Laurel
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. Born on January
20, 1917, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Randolph and
Stella McClain. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death
by 6 sisters and 4 brothers.
She was a homemaker, and a member
of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters,
Linda Sharon Oberg of Guntersville, Al, and Charolette Gargetic of Toms
Brook, VA; brother, Victor McClain of Dixie; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-great
children. Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, October 26, 2007, at Pleasant
Hill Baptist Church, Wallback, with Minister Darrell Mollohan officiating.
Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm
on Thursday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct 23 2007 Mr. Delmas Leon “Butch” Butcher, 58, of Cross Lanes went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, after a short illness. He was a Vietnam veteran with many medals as he served two terms in the war. He was born in Clay County to the late Samuel and Mabel Butcher. He is also preceded in death by his son, Brian Lee Butcher and brothers, Carl and Gary Butcher. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda S. Butcher whom he nicknamed his “Ralfy.” Also surviving are his children, Charlotte Woods of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Diana Williams of Cross Lanes, his baby girl, Kimberly White of Cross Lanes, and Sheena Butcher of Cleveland, Ohio; two sons-in-law, Jereme White whom was considered as a son to Butch of Cross Lanes and Bill Woods of South Carolina. He is also survived by six granddaughters, four grandsons and a grandchild on the way that he was so excited about. He is survived by his brother, Terry Butcher of Ohio, and sisters Dalores and Rosetta, both of Ohio, and Betty of Sutton. Of his four grandsons he holds a special place for the oldest, Matthew X. Close or “Dobe” as he called him whom he has raised since birth. Butch was a wonderful husband and father. He loved being a grandpa and gave his grandbabies nicknames as soon as they came into this world. He was a great friend to many, as he never met a stranger. Everyone knows he loved to joke around and have a good time. We love and miss you DADDY. You are gone but not forgotten and we will see you again! A tribute to the life of Butch will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Butcher family. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.gatensharding.com.
Oct 21 2007 Darrell Gene Tanner, of Akron Ohio, formerly of Clay, entered into rest Saturday, October 20, 2007. Born July 25, 1940 in Nebo, WV., he was the son of the late Richard and Dessie Tanner. Darrell is survived by sons Richard Tanner of Akron, OH., Darrell Tanner of Springfield Township, OH., daughter Sherry Warner of Barberton, OH., 6 grandchildren, brothers, Leroy Tanner, James Tanner, Glen Tanner all of Ivydale, Sisters Helen Cook, and Beulah Shaffer both of Akron, OH. A Graveside service will be held 9:00 am Tuesday, October 23 at Sears Cemetery, Nebo, with Minster Kenneth Tanner officiating. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct 20 2007 Jerry Dale Rogers, 53, of Michigan, formerly of Clay, entered into rest October 15, 2007 at his home in Rochester, Michigan. He was born in Nebo, WV, to the late Arthur and Rosa Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Jerry graduated from Clay County High School and went on to WVU were earned a Bachelors degree. He then attended the University of Florida, graduating with a PHD in Physical Chemistry. He was employed with General Motors as a Research Scientist, and was a manager for the GM Technical Freedom Car Program. He also served on the National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence, National Center for Manufacturing Scientists, and various other Science Organizations. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Shirley Rogers of Medina, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Carole and Larry Rayhons of Lenox, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be 10 am Monday, October 22, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. 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.
Oct 18 2007 Calvin Velt King, Sr., went to be with his Lord on the 17th day of October, 2007, after a short illness. He was born on June 21, 1917, in Wallback, Clay County, West Virginia. He was the son of Ralph Woodford King and Clara Belle Rogers King. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his sister, Lona Rogers of Wallback, West Virginia, and by his grandson, Charles Curtis King. He retired from E.I. DuPont of Belle, West Virginia, after 37 years of service as an operator at the plant. He was also a retired Magistrate of Clay County, West Virginia. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Wallback, West Virginia. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of Charleston, West Virginia and Beni Kedem Shrine Temple of Charleston, West Virginia. He was a Past Master of Chelyan Lodge No. 158 and Clay County Lodge No. 97. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marie Boggs King of Clay; sons, Calvin Velt King, Jr. and wife, Anna, of Singapore; Wayne King and wife, Sandra Ann, of Wallback; grandchildren, Terri Elizabeth King, Christopher Wayne King and wife, Jennifer Lynn, Rita King, Dianna King, and Starkey King; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be l:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with services being conducted by his Grandson, Dr. Christopher Wayne King, Pastor of Bayou View Baptist Church of Gulfport, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, with Mason Rites by Clay Lodge No. 97. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Monday at the funeral home. The family desires that in lieu of flowers that donations in his name be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Wallback, or the Clay Ambulance Service, Clay. The family desires to extend their appreciation to the Clay Ambulance Authority for their unwavering volunteer services and to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of St. Francis Hospital of Charleston, WV. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct 18 2007 Dorothy M. McCracken, 98, of O'Brion, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter, to join her husband of 58 years, Preston McCracken. She was born Dec. 24, 1908, at Servia, the first-born child of the late Lily Boggs Mollohan and Nathan Curtis Mollohan. She was also preceded in death by two sons, James Martin and Sherman Curtis McCracken; five granddaughters, Dottie McCracken, Charlene McCracken, Joyce Leahy, Mary Ann McCracken and Mary Jo Green; two grandsons, James Darin Green and Ian Christian McCracken; two sisters, Edna Marie Leach and Eva Roselene Gumm; and five brothers, Charles Ivan, Dennis Overton, Marvin Arthur, Dorsey Roland and James Martin Mollohan. Dorothy is survived by eight sons, Donley (Beulah) of Cleveland, Ohio, Murray (Eleanor) of Long Beach, Calif., Byrne (Leona) of Collins, Ohio, Steve of Craigsville, Tom of Sandusky, Ohio, Norman (Blanch) and Arnold (Charlotte) both of O'Brion; five daughters, Margaret Moore and Betty Robinson, both of Duck, Mary Lou Green of Akron, Ohio, Hazel (Frank) Adkins of Red House, and Susan McCracken of South Charleston. Also surviving her is 49 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Robb of Holliday, Fla., Imogene Carpenter of Marshallville, Ohio, and her twin brother, Ira Mollohan of Gassaway; two daughters-in-law, Betty McCracken of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Sybil McCracken of Cleveland, Ohio, and a host of cousins and friends. From an early age, Dorothy helped her Dad on the farm, at the sawmill, and in the garden. When she married Preston in December 1925, he was a timberman with two sawmills so her skills were an asset. She also cooked for his workers, sometimes using a gallon of buttermilk to make biscuits. She and Preston were a big part of the community; him providing jobs for local men to work his logging business and she helping when needed. In winter months, she quilted and crocheted, made clothing for her family; in the summer, she raised a big garden, canning lots of vegetables. She really loved growing beautiful flowers, not only during the summer, but all year. In the fall, some years we had grown sugar cane to make molasses and every year, we always made apple butter as we could consume up to one-half gallon a day. She will be missed so much by her children and all of the grandchildren that she loved so much. Family and friends may call at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, 706 Braxton St., Gassaway, on Friday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Darius Arnold presiding. Her final resting place will be at Preston McCracken Cemetery, O'Brion
Oct 10 2007 Edna Faye Harrah Warwick, 53, of Bomont went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at home after a long illness. Edna is survived by daughters and their husbands, Sabrina Lynn and Jonathan McGehee and Heather Bacon and Robert M. Burbrink, all of Thomaston, Ga.; parents, Edward and Dorcas Boggs Harrah of Bomont; brothers, Charles Edward Harrah of Batesville, Ind., and Robert Allen Harrah of Montgomery, Ala.; five grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren; and companion, Rick Bishop of Bomont. The funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Queen Shoals Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Scott Means officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Queen Shoals Full Gospel Church
Oct 8 2007 Emma Ottive Holcomb, 71, of Oak Hill, entered into rest Sunday, October 7, 2007, at Bower’s Hospice House, Beckley. Born on December 12, 1935, in Indore, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Emma DeBoard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Esker Holcomb. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her sisters, Elise Williams of Pax, Susan Gallegos of Sandusky, OH, and Donnie Young of Oak Hill. Graveside service will be 2 pm Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Oct 8 2007 Timothy Carl Duffield, 49, entered into rest on Saturday, October 6, 2007, at ResCare in Charleston, WV. Born on December 23, 1958, in Duck, he was the son of the late Vince and Mable (McLaughlin) Duffield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry, and two half-brothers, Maysel and Everett Duffield. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Loretta Duffield of Duck; four half-brothers, Jackie Moran of WV, Kenneth of Elyria, OH, Cam of Toledo, OH, and John Duffield of Frametown, WV; sister, Denise Holcomb of Clay; half-sister, Sue and Jerry Copen of Haymarket, VA. Graveside service will be ll am Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at the McLaughlin Cemetery, Duck, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Wilson-Shamblin- Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to express their most sincere thanks to ResCare of Charleston, and to Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home of Clay.
Oct 4 2007 Stephen Wyatt
Hayes, 2 months old, of Procious went home to be with the Lord Sunday,
September 30, 2007, due to a car accident. Wyatt is survived
by his mother, Gloria LouAnn Burdette Hayes; father, Stephen Mark Hayes;
sister, Zoey Smith at home; grandparents, Ron and Connie Hayes of Falling
Rock and Rick and Alice Gandee, also of Falling Rock; great-grandmother,
Ardella Fraley of Bruceton Mills; papaw and nanny, Ted and Gloria Osborne
of Procious; uncles, Will Burdette and wife, Mandy, of Procious and Andy
Hayes and wife, Kelly; and cousin, Travis Hayes, all of Big Chimney; along
with many relatives and friends too numerous to mention but not forgotten.
Contact Matics Funeral Home for arrangement information.
Oct 3 2007 Walter William Fisher, 70, of Clay, died October 2, 2007, at CAMC-General Hospital. Born on November 17, 1936, in Elkview, he was the son of the late Elmo and Stacey Viola Fisher. He was a retired truck driver for J & J Truck Lines. Survivors include his companion, Garnet Knicely of Clay; daughters, Rose Tackett, Tammy Fisher and Melissa Conway; sons, Dale Fisher, Kenna Taylor and James Taylor; brothers, Everett Fisher, Elmo Fisher, and Bernard Fisher; grandchildren, Miranda Fisher, Mindy Fisher, Walter Fisher, and Danelle McLoud; great-grandchildren, Kolton Sargent, James Taylor, Jr., Shanna Taylor, Hanna Taylor, Emett Conway and Ceirra Conway. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, October 6, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister David McLaughlin officiating. Burial will follow in the Fisher Family Cemetery, Elkview. 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.
Oct 2 2007 Brenda Lou Asbury, 51, of Clay, died September 29, 2007. Born on August 7, 1956, in Madison, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Sadie McClanahan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie McClanahan, and a sister, Barbara Jean Sparks. She is survived by her son, Bobby Joe Asbury of Clay; her fiance, Frank Doss of Clay; brothers, Charles McClanahan of Clear Fork, Cleveland and Dorothy McClanahan of Barrett, Edward and Thelma McClanahan of Danville, Donnie and Karen McClanahan of Oceana, Bobby and Debbie McClanahan of Bald Knob, WV; sisters, Lula and Frank Ramsey of Madison Heights, VA; Doris Workman of Barrett, Lois White of Barrett, Jo Ann Peary of Oceana, Jeanine and Arthur Sampson of Bald Knob. There will be no services. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Oct 1 2007 Sandra K. Bullard Hackney, 66, of Belmont, formerly of Orma, died Sunday, September 30 at Carehaven of Pleasants after a short illness. She was born June 23, 1941, at Elana, a daughter of the late Burl and Hazel Ellison Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Hackney. Sandy loved to attend and worship in church services. She was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church. She had been an active member of the Upper West Fork Senior Citizens organization. She had worked at Goodwill Industries in Charleston from 1978 to 1982. She loved her family and thoroughly enjoyed visiting them and her many friends. Surviving relatives include two sisters and their husbands, Frances and Jack Tawney and Vicki and Rick Deweese, all of Belmont; a brother and his wife, John and Eloise Bullard of Chloe; four nephews, David Tawney, Jack Tawney II, Patrick Deweese, and Justin Deweese; four great nieces and five great nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3 in the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Kelly Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Sept 30 2007 Ronald William Conley,
48, of Nebo, died Friday, September 27, in the Emergency Department
of CAMC-General Division, Charleston. He was born August 28, 1959,
in Roane County, a son of the late William George and Janice Elaine Drake
Conley. He was an employee of D&L Quality Homes at Nebo.
He was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church and was an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Gwin Tanner Conley; one son, Dennis
Conley of Nebo; two sisters, Debbie Ray of Clendenin and Cindy McPherson
of Grantsville; and one brother, Tommy Conley, of Newton. Visitation
will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Nebo Baptist Church, followed by
the funeral service at 3:00 p.m., with the Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating.
Burial will be in the Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sept 27 2007 Kenneth William Church, 50, of Chesterhill, OH, died September 24, 2007 at Ohio State Hospital. Born on February 28, 1957, in Yadkinville, NC, he was the son of the late Roy and Ruby Sager Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Allen Church. Survivors include his wife, Nina Darlene Lynch of Kearneysville, WV; sons, Kenneth Church II of Parkersburg, Nicholas Luedtke of Clay, and Kyle Church of Kearneysville; daughters, Lyndsy Church of Parkersburg and Sara Church of Kearneysville; brother, Joe Church of Coolville, OH. A memorial service will be 2 pm Saturday, September 29, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay.
Sept 26 2007 Ida Maysel Price, 95, of Fola, entered into rest Sunday, September 23, 2007 at her home. Born on May 10, 1912, at Fola, she was the daughter of the late John and Maggie Legg. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Roy Price, daughter Wanda Taylor, 8 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 grand children. She was a retired cook from the Clay County School system, a sales clerk for the Ben Franklin Store, and a member of Fola Baptist Church for 70 years. Survivors include her sons Ray Shannon Price of Canton, OH, Roy Arnold Price of Massillon, OH, Tom Price of Hartland, daughters Marjorie Lane, Gail Dunn, Aileen Mink all of Fola Annetta Knapp of Havelock, NC; 34 grandchildren, 45 Step grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and 44 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00 Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Fola Baptist Church, Fola with the Minister Ron Fisher and Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 on Wednesday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith funeral home, Clay.On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 21 2007 Shirley Ann Wolcheck, 62, of Procious, WV, entered into rest August 6, 2007, in DeSoto Memorial Hospital, DeSoto, FL. Born on September 24, 1944, in Logan, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Holstein. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Wolcheck. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Dewey Owsley, Jr., of West Virginia, Steven Owsley of Ohio, and Angie Hill of Arcadia, FL; three brothers, three sisters, and 5 grandchildren. A memorial service will be 2 pm Sunday, September 23, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Herbert Vance officiating.
Sept 21 2007 Georgia Lee Holcomb, 93, of Indore, departed this life and went home on September 19, 2007. Born on August 6, 1914, at Bickmore, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Wiley and Lydia Leora Legg Neal. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her infant son, Moses; sisters, Madeline, Freda, Blanche and Eileen; and brother Don. She was a retired teachers aide from Brown Elementary School, a member of Indore Baptist Church, a faithful, life-long Christian, and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Survivors include her husband, James Monroe (Jim) Holcomb of Indore to whom she was married on Feb. 24, 1930, (77 years); children, Earl Robert (Letha) Holcomb of Springfield, OH, and Jewel Allen (Beulah) Holcomb, Sr. of Indore; grandchildren, Jewel Jr. (Tinker) (Lora) Holcomb of Indore; great- grandson, Allen (Alicia) Holcomb of Indore; grandchildren, Robin Holcomb (Della) of Indore; Randy (Anita) Holcomb of Bickmore, Sherry (Dwayne) Walker of Lizemores; Wendy (Arden) Skidmore of Weston, Bobby (Mary Ann) Holcomb of Saint Paris, OH, Marla (Jeff) Wood of South Vienna, OH, Jimmy Holcomb of Cable, OH; 15 great-grandchildren; 15 great- great-grandchildren. The family wants to offer a special thank you to her loving caregivers, and special thanks to Dr. Mirza and his nurses, Laerease and Sandy. Your time and compassion were greatly appreciated. Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers Carl Burrows and Don Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Holcomb Cemetery, Holcomb Ridge (Glen). Friends may call from 6 to 9 on Friday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 18 2007 Otis Camden Mollohan, 84, of Nebo, entered into rest Saturday, September 15, 2007, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on February 26, 1923, in Braxton County, he was the son of the late Otie and Melinda Mollohan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Jean Mollohan. He was a retired laborer for Ford Motor Company, and was a member of Nebo Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert R. and Patty Mollohan of Nebo and Bernard and Sharon Mollohan of Gallipolis, OH; daughter, Dorma Dawson of Nebo; brothers, Raymond and Russell Mollohan, both of Akron, OH, and Eugene Mollohan of Butler, OH; sisters, Irene Boggs of St. Albans, Elsie Johnson of Ravenswood, and Glady Cottrell of Raleigh, NC; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 12 noon, Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Sears Cemetery, Nebo. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Church. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 16 2007 Wilbur D.
“Wib” Samples, 95, of Bomont, passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007,
at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired pipefitter
for Goodyear. Wib was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Adkins Samples,
four brothers, and a sister. Survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Samples Rose
of Wooster, Ohio; grandchildren, Anthony Rose of Millersburg, Ohio, and
Robert Robinson III of Tennessee; and special friends and caregivers, Fred
and Carolyn Myers of Bomont. Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Saturday,
Sept. 15, at the Dow Samples Farm Cemetery, Bomont. Myers Funeral Home,
Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.
Sept 15 2007 Othel Virginia Morris, 83, of Bickmore, went home to be with the Lord September 15, 2007, Born on June 28, 1924, at Belva, WV, she was the daughter of the late Alvis and Ida Gladys Morris. She was a devoted Christian, a homemaker, and a member of Leatherwood Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her brother, Chubby Morris of Bickmore; sisters, Hilda Sturgill of Charleston, and Helen Gray of Valley Fork; several nieces and nephews, and caregiver, Tracy. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Funeral service will be 3 pm Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Gaylord Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 15 2007 William Gary Clifton, 55, of Clay, entered into rest Friday, September 14, 2007, at his home. He was born on August 1, 1952, in Braxton County, the son of Velma Lynn Clifton of Sutton, and the late Harry Clifton. He was the owner/operator of Clay Foodland for 30 years, a member of the Big Otter Baptist Church, member of Clay Masonic Lodge #97, an avid WVU fan and a WVU graduate of the class of 1974. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Drema Clifton of Clay; sons, Michael Clifton of Charlotte, NC, Ryan Clifton of Clay, and like a father to William Morehead of Clay, Sherri Moore of Clay and Amber Carte of Clay; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Dorlis Clifton of Sutton; aunt, Mae Facemire. There will be a private graveside service Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the Hoover Cemetery, Braxton County, with Minister Larry Skaggs officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 15 2007 Rosalie Ramsey, 56, of Bickmore, entered into rest Thursday, September 13, 2007, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on December 26, 1950, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late John Winston and Ocie Nottingham Miller. She was an in-home care giver for Clay Development. Survivors include her husband, Donald Eugene Ramsey of Bickmore, daughter and son-in-law, Lori Lee and Dallas Mullins of Bickmore; granddaughter, Destiny Rose Mullins; brothers, Ralph Nottingham of Bickmore and Winston Nottingham of Lizemores; sister, Charlotte Ann Neal of Bickmore. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, September 16, 2007, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister John Osborne officiating. There will be no visitation. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 14 2007 Chessie Pauline Harrison, 64, of Ivydale, WV, died at home Wednesday, September 12, 2007, after a five-year struggle with ovarian cancer. Born on August 5, 1943, in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Clothen “Buck” and Ethel Kathleen Nichols of Ivydale. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Harrison on April 20, 1979. She was a care giver for Clay Development and attended Hallsburg Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Kimberly Sue Campbell of Ivydale and Gary Keith Hamric of El Paso, TX; her former husband, Robert Gary Hamrick of El Paso, TX; four sisters, Emogene Tanner of Lorain, OH, Dorothy Tanner of Rush Fork, WV, Cheryl Nichols of Wallback, WV, and Betty Klingensmith of Fayetteville, WV; one brother, Junior Nichols of Nebo; and her longtime companion, Brad Mollohan of Ivydale. Her family also included six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Her selflessness and compassion cannot be measured in words, and the world is darker for the loss of her light. In tribute to her tirelessly generous spirit, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to HospiceCare, 540 N. Jefferson St., Box F, Suite D, Lewisburg, WV 24901. The family extends special thanks to the Hospice Nurses, Becky, Loretta and Pam for their compassionate care during her final days. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, September 15, 2007, at the Harrison Cemetery in Ivydale.. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Sept 10 1007 Samuel Townsend, 77, of Procious, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at CAMC Memorial Division. Born October 27, 1929 to the late Venner and Mary Townsend. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a infant son Jerry Lewis Townsend and a daughter Helen Townsend Welch. Samuel was Coal Miner, he retired from the Dept of Highway in 1988. Sam was a devoted Christian and member of the Procious Community Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Song leader for many years. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Survivors include his wife Lucy Townsend of Procious, sons Bob Townsend of Angier North Carolina, David Townsend, Tommy Townsend, Dana Townsend, Sambo Townsend all of Procious, Wayne Townsend of Clendenin, Steve Townsend of Bomont, daughters Ruth Bostic of Clendenin, Ruby Shamblin of McDavid FL., 20 grandchildren, And 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Procious Community Church with the Ministers David Walker and John Shamblin officiating. Burial will follow in the Sams Cemetery, Procious. Friends may call from 6 to 9 P.M. Tuesday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwislonfuneralhome.com
Sept 10 2007
Malissa Kerr, 77, of Clay went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 8,
2007, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 30,
1929, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Frona Sams of Procious.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Frank Kerr Sr.;
her brothers, George, Abraham and Adrian Sams; and her sister, Shirley
Farmer. Malissa graduated from Clay County High School in 1949 and retired
after 17 years from Kerr's Coin Laundry in 1979. Malissa and Frank enjoyed
traveling throughout the United States. She loved her family and various
pets and really enjoyed her flower garden and country music. Her favorite
Bible verse was “Let not your heart be troubled.” Malissa is survived by
her two children and their spouses, Jerry and Angie Crawford of Lorain,
Ohio, and Carol and Steve Welfle of North Ridgeville, Ohio; her five stepchildren
and their spouses, Frank Jr. and Connie Kerr of Clay, Kim Kerr of Fowler,
Ohio, Fran and Mike Schafstall of Copperopolis, Calif., Joe and Ruth Ann
Kerr of Jacksonville, Fla., and Linda Perry of Huntington; her loving dog,
Fancy; sisters and their husbands, Nina and Denvil Brown and Nona and Don
Norman; and brother-in-law, Carl Farmer, all of Elyria, Ohio; nine grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. Her memory will be cherished by many. A
celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The family would
like to thank the many churches and people who have lifted Malissa up in
prayer. Special thank go to HospiceCare and to all others who have been
so loving and supportive during this time of our loss. In lieu of flowers,
anyone wishing may make a contribution to HospiceCare, 1143 Dunbar Ave.,
Dunbar, WV 25064. Online memorials may be made at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of the arrangements.
Sept 10 2007 Lena Marie Laxton Bragg, 79, of Clay went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 8, 2007, following a short illness. She was a past matron of the Rebekah Lodge and a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Lena retired from the Clay County EMT after 12 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Eugene N. Bragg; daughter, Mary L. Miller of Lorain, Ohio; brothers, Ulysis Laxton of Georgia, William Laxton of Florida and Daniel Laxton of Ripley; grandchildren, Carmen Johnson of Lorain, Ohio, and Shannon Snyder of Ashland, Ohio; and great-grandchildren, Alexandria Aviles, Cassandra Aviles, Montanna Johnson, McKinnley Snyder, Truman Snyder and Kennedy Snyder. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, in the Dundon family cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Hanshaw officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lena Bragg Memorial Fund at the Clay County Bank. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin.
Sept 9 2007 Danny R. Jarvis,
51, of Left Hand, died Friday, September 7, 2007, in the Charleston
Area Medical Center – Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born
June 2, 1956, at Left Hand, a son of Ellet and Evelyn Tallman Jarvis, Jr.
of Left Hand. In addition to his parents, he is survived by
one brother, Donald R. Jarvis of Left Hand; two nephews, Jamie and Eric
Jarvis; one niece, Dawn Jarvis. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday,
September 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with
the Rev. Richard Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Jarvis Cemetery,
Left Hand. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours before
the service on Sunday.
Sept 8 2007 Walter “Bob”
Pierson Jr., 70, a lifelong resident of Elkhurst, passed away on September
5, 2007, at CAMC General Hospital. He retired as a coalminer from Carbon
Fuel. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Clendenin.
Bob was a sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era, where he
served three tours of duty and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member
of the United Mine Workers of America. Bob loved fishing and was known
for his generosity and gifts to many charities. Bob was preceded in death
by his wife, Betty Pierson. He is survived by his children: daughter, Robin
and husband, Tad Legg, of Wallback; stepsons, Rodney, Mitchell, and Ricky
Jarvis; and stepdaughter, Yvonne Tyree. Also surviving are sisters, Wanda
Longacre, Janet Hensley, Arlene Walker, Kathryn Davis and Melinda Pierson;
brother, Frank Pierson; three grandchildren, Raven and Zoey Jarvis and
Blake Moore; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Private
family service will be held at the Pierson Cemetery, Elkhurst. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36,
Oklahoma City, OK 73101. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barlow-Bonsall
Funeral Home, Charleston.
Sept 8 2007 Roy Lee Ellis,
72, of Newton, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007, in the Hubbard
Hospice House, Charleston, after a short illness. Roy was born at Newton,
February 20, 1935, a son of the late Lee and Nannie Nester Ellis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Delano
and Daniel; and an infant sister. Roy retired from Hobet Mining, Julian
in 1997 and he was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Newton.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Rowe Ellis; son, Randall
Lane (Angela) Ellis of Chattanooga, TN; daughter, Roylene Ellis Moles of
Elkview; grandchildren, Garrett Ryan Ellis, Grant Austin Ellis, Lauren
Ashley Ellis, and Sarah Kristen Moles; father-in-law, John Rowe of Newton;
brothers, Lane (Evelyn) Ellis of White Sulphur Springs, Kent Ellis of Laurel
Nursing Home, Big Otter, Frank (Anna) Ellis of Bellevue, OH; sisters, Ronda
(John) Smith of Newton, Joyce Fanaza of Boardman, OH, Jean (Paul) Brannon
of Dillsburg, PA, Martha (David) Cox of Charleston, Judy (Harold) DePue
of Winfield and Sheila (Joey) Minardi of Daytona Beach, FL; special aunt,
Floretta Nester of Newton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, Sept 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Newton, with Pastor Roy H. Huffman officiating.
Burial will be in the Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton. Friends may
call at the church Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from noon until 2:00
p.m In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cornerstone
Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 614, Newton, WV 25266.
John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
Sept 1 2007 Chessie
A. Woods, 84, of Dille passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Summersville
Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born at Strickland, Clay
County, on Sept. 29, 1922, was formerly employed by the Widen Grill and
was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene A. Woods; one son, Gary G. Woods; parents, Albert and Corneilia
Sattler Woods; and two brothers, Otha “Bubby” Gill and Claudus Gill.
Chessie is survived by her children, Sheila Hamric of Heaters, Carla Williams
of Dille, Clark Woods of Craigsville and Parker Woods of Dille; brothers,
Ovalee Gill of Leon and Lloyd and Kendall Gill, both of Harrison County;
seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home, Flatwoods,
with the Rev. Perry Hague officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Dille. Friends may call one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Online
condolences may be sent at www.stockertgibson.com.
Sept 1 2007 Vinita S. McClain Johnson Ball, 65, of Deepwater, entered into rest Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on November 26, 1941, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Wesley and Rosalee Queen McClain. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death her first husband, Harry Johnson, and by two brothers, Charles McClain and Lewis Wesley McClain, Jr. She was a homemaker, and was a member of Deepwater Baptist Church since l988. She enjoyed her Church and was an active worker within the Church. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Ball of Deepwater; sons and daughters-in-law, Harry “Joe” and Gail Johnson of Fairmont, Stephen and Melissa Johnson of Pond Gap; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickey and Merlin Shamblin of Looneyville and Sherri and James Griffith of Clarksburg; step-sons and their spouses, Harry and Marcena Woolwine of Charleston, SC, Richard and Carmen Woolwine of Severville, TN, Brian and Missy Woolwine of St. Petersburg, FL, Tom Woolwine of Seattle, OR, Bill and Jeanie Ball of Whitepine, TN; step-daughters and their spouses, Jackie and Bill Bee of Deepwater, Patty and Chuck Farley of Carthage, TN, and Carole and Don George of Warrenton, MO; brothers, Raymond McClain of Delaware, Richard McClain of Walkersville, WV, and Russell McClain of Buckhannon; sisters, Ruth Criss of Walkersville, Maxine Johnson of Vienna, and Edna Halstead of Florida; 51 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, September 1, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers Steve Murphy and Tom Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Cemetery, Groves Creek, WV. 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
Aug 30 2007 Junior B. Ohse, 71,
of
Millersburg, and formerly of Maysel, W.Va., died Tuesday evening, Aug.
28, 2007, at Sunset View Nursing Home, Millersburg, following an extended
illness. Private services were held Wednesday at Alexander Funeral
Home, Millersburg, with Rev. Rick Trumbo officiating. He was born
July 22, 1936, in Clay County, W.Va., and was the son of Maxine Ohse. Junior
worked many different jobs throughout his life; he was a jack of all trades.
He loved playing cards, loved music and enjoyed writing his own songs.
Surviving are children, Ronnie Brown and Dale Brown, both of New York,
Heidi S. Chism and Lavonda Lynn Ohse, both of Newark, Teresa Bird and Starlett
Miller, both of West Virginia, Katie Ohse of Virginia, Everett Ohse of
West Virginia, Mark Wayne Ohse of Newark, Tina Bennett, Maxine Tanner,
Delta Ramsey and Geri Summers, all of West Virginia; 36 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Opal Ellis of Barberton,
Dennis Justice of Millersburg, Arlis Justice of Virginia Beach, Va., Robert
Summers of Charleston, W.Va. and Cary Summers, Patsy Gawler, Linda Sue
Graham and Carolyn Hesson, all of Millersburg. He was preceded in death
by his mother and a daughter, Jarma Brown.
Aug 28 2007 Clark Tawney,
91, of Wallback went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, 2007, at
Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston. Born Nov. 28, 1915,
at Newton, he was a son of the late Aaron and Almon Graham Tawney. Also
preceding him in death were three brothers, Harry, Earnest and Garrison
Tawney; and a sister, Mabel Tawney Rogers. He was a member
of Wallback United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II,
having served as a medic in the United States Army. He was owner and operator
of Tawney's Exxon, Wallback. He was an avid sportsman, especially foxhunting
and watching his great-grandchildren participate in their sports programs.
After retiring, he spent 28 winters in Florida with his wife, Beatrice.
This past winter he spent the winter in Ravenswood with his wife, to be
near his daughter, Bernice Jean Happney. He was a devoted husband,
brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He is
survived by his wife of 63 years, Beatrice Summers Tawney; one daughter
and her husband, Bernice Jean and Mark Happney of Ravenswood; two granddaughters
and their husbands, Kimberly and Dean Murray of Ravenswood and Tammy and
Greg Oxley of South Charleston; his great-grandchildren, Cory Murray, Luke
Murray, Kayla Oxley and Nicholas Oxley; three brothers, Clement Tawney
of Tariff, Jarrett “Buzz” Tawney of Spencer and Dan Tawney and wife, Hazel,
of Newton; and three sisters, Mamie Haines of Newton, Florence Dalton of
Vienna and Anna Desposito of Rio Rancho, N.M. Service will
be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Wallback United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Ralph Keener officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by
American Legion Post 61, Clendenin, will be in Tawney Cemetery, near Newton.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral
Home, Spencer.
Aug 27 2007 Chessie Irene Taylor
of Elkhurst, WV entered into rest on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at home
after a extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband
Harvey Taylor, two sons Johnny and Jimmy Taylor, sisters Elene Gibson and
Irlene Cattel. Chessie is survived by her daughters Glenna Brandenburg
of Brockport, NY, Linda Kay Stahl of Medina, NY, sons Earl Taylor of Hartland,
Willie Taylor and Carl Taylor both of Bickmore, 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren
and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00
am Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay.
Burial will follow at the Taylor Cemetery on Beechy Ridge Rd, with
Minister Herb Vance officiating. Friends may call Monday evening from 6
to 8 at the funeral home.
Aug 27 2007 Roscoe Falls of Ivydale
died
at home on August 25, 2007, following a short illness. He was born
September 26, 1936, at Newton, the son of the late Ell William and Rosa
Runion Falls. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Ruth M. Falls and
Mable Falls Arnold. He is survived by brothers, Otto, Clarence, Willard,
Ell Edward, Dean and Harold; and sisters, Martha, Golda, Rosalee, Nina
Mae, Audry and Nancy Falls. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 28, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with the Rev. Dewey
Tanner officiating. Burial will be at the Falls Family Cemetery, Ivydale.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences
may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Aug 23 2007 Rev. Lanty Phillip Workman, 70, of Wallback, WV, died August 23, 2007, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on June 24, 1937, at Robinson, Clay County, WV, he was the son of the late Raymond and Fannie Workman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorlene McKinney Workman. He was a disabled coal miner for Island Creek Coal Company, and a member of Pleasant Dale Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Chris Dean of Burnsville, Meloanie and Dale Morris of Bickmore, Mary Rogers and Greg Spearen of Fayette Co., WV, Mona and Gary Williams of Ivydale, and Marleen and Scott Fitzwater of Ovapa; 9 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Ministers David McGlothlin and Wayne Litton officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug 23 2007 Goldie Rettie Gibson, 85, of Morgantown, entered into rest August 20, 2007, at Monpointe Continuing Care in Morgantown. Born on November 3, 1921, in Orma, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Lethe Parsons Cottrell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dencil Gibson, and two daughters, Virginia Evans and Alma Green She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her sons, Paul Nichols of Westover, WV, Russ Collins of Sanford, NC, William H. Collins of Bickmore, and Carlos Gibson of NC; daughters, Leann Smith of Waco, TX and Louise Runnion of Procious; 43 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 pm Friday, August 24, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Ralph Davis 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.
Aug 19 2007 Dorothy M. “Dotty” Banks, 75, of Spencer, WV, died Saturday, August 18, 2007, in Roane General Hospital, Spencer, following a long illness. She was born August 21, 1931, at Liverpool, WV, a daughter of the late Harold A. and Jean Curry Marshall. She was retired from the First National Bank of Spencer and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Spencer. Survivors include her husband, Cecil P. Banks; son, Doug Moss of Reedy, WV; two step-daughters, Brooke Reed of Vienna, WV, and Tamara Byrd of Huntington, WV; three step-grandsons; one step-granddaughter; and two step-great grandsons; brother, Jim Marshall of Spencer; two sisters, Shirley Watson of Ravenswood, WV, and Margaret Sturm of Spencer. A private funeral service for family members only will be held Tuesday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Robert A. “Bob” Keen and the Rev. Garry L. Bowen officiating. There will be a private visitation for the family beginning one hour before the funeral service. Burial will be in the Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. The family requests that flowers please be omitted and suggest that contributions, in memory of Dotty and in her name, be given to the charity of your choice.
Aug 17 2007 Herbert “Jackie” Page Keith, 72,entered into rest August 15, 2007, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. Born on March 10, 1935, in Indore, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ida Keith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sons, Danny and Jerry Keith, and his brother, Kelly Keith. He was a steel worker for United Steel in Canton, OH. Survivors include his brother, Jimmy Keith of Bickmore; sisters, Carol Y. Pierson of Bickmore, Shelby Jarvis of Clay, and Judy Brown of Florida; and one granddaughter, Danielle Keith, Graveside service will be 11 am Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister Woody Gray officiating. There will be no visitation. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Aug 15 2007 Shirley Ann Holstein Wolcheck of Procious, WV died Sunday, August 5, 2007 in Florida following a long illness. She was 62. She was preceeded in death by her husband William Wolcheck, her father William Edman Holstein Sr, her mother Ruby Taylor Holstein, her brother, William E Holstein Jr. She will be greatly missed by her survivors. Children: Dewey E. Owsley Jr. of Procious, WV, Steven Owsley and wife Tina Charillua Owsley and grand daughter, Angela Owsley of Warren, Ohio, Angie Wolcheck and Donald and her children Dominick Wolcheck, William Wolcheck, Sydney Wolcheck and Casee Wolcheck of Arcadia, Florida. She also left behind several brothers and sisters, Phyllis Ann Holstein Bowen, of Kentucky, Judy Gay Holstein Doughty of Procious, WV, Brenda Kay Holstein Thomas of Maysel, WV, James Evertt Holstein of Charleston, WV, Rickey Lee Holstein of Charleston, WV, Martin Holstein of Charleston, WV and her long time companion Jimmy Miller of Procious, WV. She will be missed by countless nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was retired from Wal Mart of Florida and West Virginia. She was a kind, gentle, sophisticated woman who was loved by all who met her. She will be deeply missed.
Aug 11 2007 Roxie Rogers West Nutter, 96, of Bickmore, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House. Born on February 6, 1911, at Wallback, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Rogers and Marchie Barnes Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Hazel Mae Gray; great-grandson, Eric McGlothlin; brothers and sisters, Howard Rogers, Calvin Rogers, Beecher Rogers, Vesta West, Dulcie Truman and Blanche Shamblin. Roxie was a homemaker and a member of White Pilgrim Methodist Church at Wallback. Survivors include one brother, Bobby Rogers of Moneta, Virginia; her children, Cecil West of Bickmore, Maysel Carr and her husband, Andrew, of Valley Fork, Myrtle Brown and her husband, Harold, of Rand, Dorothy Butcher and her husband, Tom, of Pinch, and Junior West and his wife, Josephine, of Bickmore; grandchildren, Curtis West, Cecilia West, Joann Gould, Delores Gandee, Michael Carr and Shelia Parkins, Junior Gray, Connie McGlothlin, Marvin Gray, Kevin Gray and Leslie Gray, Robert Brown and Tim Brown, Tom Butcher, Jr. and Todd Butcher, Debbie Cantrell and Camilla Stewart; 21 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, August 13, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister James Paxton officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Aug 9 2007 Teddie Jarrell, 73,
of Procious, Clay County, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at home following
a long and courageous battle with cancer surround by his loving wife and
family. Teddie was born Feb. 24, 1934, at Madison, the son of the late
Rev. Duard and Vinnie Marie King Jarrell. He was a retired employee from
Cedar Coal Company at Chelyan and was a member of the UMWA. Left with all
the fond and wonderful memories is his loving wife, Margaret L. Ramsey
Jarrell after 25 years of marriage; his special brother-in-law, Clifford
Ramsey at home; also whom he considered in his heart as his own children,
Steve Dunlap and his wife, Melanie, and their children, Maria and Lucas
Dunlap and Daniel and Kiri Cooper of Mount Olive, Earl Dunlap and his wife,
Annette, and their children, Little Earl and Heather of Procious; one brother,
Roy Jarrell of St. Albans; one sister, Molly Selbe of Charleston; along
with countless other family members and friends. Funeral service for Teddie
will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Pennington Funeral
Home Chapel, 331 Main St., Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Dennis Preast officiating.
Burial will follow at the Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Visitation
will be on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
Teddie was a devoted friend, loving husband, father and grandpa. He was
greatly loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed
Aug 9 2007 Irene Augusta
Hardway Lambert, 88, of Strange Creek and her husband, Victor Clyde
Lambert left this life together as a result of a house fire on July 31,
2007. She was born March 9, 1919, at Gip, a daughter of the late James
and Florence Santa Hardway. She was a homemaker and attended the Strange
Creek Baptist Church and Strange Creek United Methodist Church. She is
survived by children, Charlotte Campbell McKinney and husband, David, of
Fayetteville, James Victor Lambert of Strange Creek, and Barbara June Lambert
of Servia; grandchildren, Julie Ann Britt and husband, Kevin, Jeffrey Campbell
and wife, Janelle, Jeremy Campbell and wife, Mengwei, April Lambert Wilkewitz
and husband, Damon, Victor Ryan Lambert and Susan Faith Lambert; great-grandchildren,
Jillian Britt, Jared Britt, Roger Dylan Britt, Rachel Wilkewitz, Samuel
Wilkewitz and Jenna Campbell; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers,
Casto, Gene, Carol and Brooks; sisters, Glennis, Nellie and Hallie; daughter-in-law,
Ellen Rhodes Lambert; and son-in-law, Roger Campbell. Service will be 2
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Gassaway Baptist Church with Pastor Damon
Wilkewitz officiating. Burial will be in the Strange Creek Cemetery. Friends
may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gassaway Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be
made to the Strange Creek Baptist Church, c/o Scott Todd, HC 61, Box 10A
South, Strange Creek, WV 25063. The family would like to thank Irene's
caregivers, Donna Lambert, Terri Lambert Carr, Lisa Ware, JoAnn from physical
therapy and to Dr. Given and his staff. Arrangements by Richard M. Roach
Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Aug 9 2007 Victor “Vic”
Clyde Lambert, 88, of Strange Creek and his wife, Irene Augusta Lambert
left this life together as a result of a house fire on July 31, 2007.
He was born Aug. 4, 1919, at Strange Creek, a son of the late Joseph and
Prudie Carter Lambert. Vic was a self-employed businessman in Braxton County;
he was a timberman, worked for the WV Dept of Highways, built and operated
his own block plant, was a coal miner and worked for the CCC; he attended
the Strange Creek Independent Baptist Church. He is survived by children,
Charlotte Campbell McKinney and husband, David, of Fayetteville, James
V. Lambert of Strange Creek and Barbara June Lambert of Servia; brothers,
Arthur Lambert of Strange Creek, and Virgil Lambert of Elkton, Md.; grandchildren,
Julie Ann Britt and husband, Kevin, Jeffrey Campbell and wife, Janelle,
Jeremy Campbell and wife, Mengwei, April Lambert Wilkewitz and husband,
Damon, Victor Ryan Lambert and Susan Faith Lambert; great-grandchildren,
Jillian Britt, Jared Britt, Roger Dylan Britt, Rachel Wilkewitz, Samuel
Wilkewitz and Jenna Campbell; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers,
Bernard and Paul Lambert; sisters, Gladys Mullins and Rosalie Green; daughter-in-law,
Ellen Rhodes Lambert; son-in-law, Roger Campbell. Service will be 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Gassaway Baptist Church with Pastor Damon Wilkewitz
officiating. Burial will be in the Strange Creek Cemetery. Friends may
call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gassaway Baptist Church. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made
to the Strange Creek Baptist Church, c/o Scott Todd, HC 61, Box 10A South,
Strange Creek, WV 25063. Arrangements by Richard M. Roach Funeral
Home, Gassaway.
Aug 9 2007 Gaynel Duffield, 96, of Clay, entered into rest August 7, 2007, at her home. Born on February 14, 1911, in Flat Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late John William and Elizabeth Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands and two sons, Delmer White and Vohn Deems. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Survivors include her sons, Charles Ford Deems of Harrison, and Donvil Deems of Bickmore; daughters, Letha White Cantrell of Gassaway and Margie Payne of Gassaway; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, August 10, 2007, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Cemetery, Flat Fork. 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.
Aug 7 2007 Mary E. Nugen,
90, of Spencer, formerly of Summersville, went home to be with her
Lord, Monday, August 6, 2007. She was born June 19, 1917, in Nicholas
County, the daughter of the late Marshall and Mertie Bell Tyree.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orval
W. Nugen; a brother, Paul Tyree; and a sister, Ezelle Hypes. Mrs. Nugen
was a homemaker and mother. She was the bookkeeper at Citizens Chevrolet,
Clay. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spencer.
Prior to moving to Spencer, she had been an active member and Sunday school
teacher at the Summersville Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church
of Clay. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and
Curt Sayre of Dayton, TN, Mary Ann and Woody Wilson of Spencer; a son and
daughter-in-law, Mike and Linda Nugent of Mineral Wells; nine grandchildren
and 14 great grandchildren. A funeral service and celebration of her life
will be Thursday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of
Spencer with the Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King and the Rev. Dr. Curtis Sayre
officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Summersville.
Friends may call at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, from 6-9
p.m. Wednesday and at the church one hour before the service. Memorial
donations are preferred to the Roane County Library, 110 Parking Plaza,
Spencer, WV 25276. Condolences may be offered on line at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries.htm
Aug 5 2007 Euel Lee Wilmoth
fell
asleep in Jesus on Saturday, July 21, 2007, after a lengthy illness in
Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, Fla., with his wife and family present.
Euel was born Aug. 26, 1927, at Widen, W.Va. He graduated from Clay County
High School, Class of 1941 at the age of 13. He was an Advent
Christian Believer and loved to read and study the Bible. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Gladys Wood Wilmoth,
and a brother, Vernon C. Wilmoth, all of West Virginia. He
leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Amy, in Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers,
Robert L. Wilmoth of Charleston, and Larry D. Wilmoth of Ivydale; two sisters,
Phyllis Noe of Clay, and Mary Lou Baker of Okeechobee, Fla.; many nieces
and nephews; and dear friends. He was a decorated veteran
of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the Postal Service
in New York, he moved to Pensacola, Fla., and was involved in real estate
for the past 14 years. He was laid to rest in the Barrancas
National Military Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla., on July 24, 2007.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of 6300 North David Highway, Pensacola,
FL 32504.
August 3 2007 Joseph Albert Truman, 79, of Duck, formerly of Widen, died August 1, 2007, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on December 24, 1927, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Ernest Holt Truman and Grace Seabolt. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert A. Truman, and two sisters, Lizzie Shingler and Clara Ann Johnson. He was a retired coal miner from Elk River Coal and Lumber Company, Widen, a World War II Army Air Corp veteran, a member of Widen Baptist Church, and Strange Creek Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his sons, Carl Steven "Mo" Truman of Duck and Joseph Michael Truman of Wallback; brother, Okey “Doc” Truman of Duck; sisters, Olga Ratliff, Betty Cantrell and Joan Dawson, all of Duck; foster sister, Maysel McNeer of Charleston; grandchildren, Steven Michael Truman and Lindsay Ellen Davison; 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, August 5, 2007, at the Dawson Farm, Duck, with Ministers Joe Dawson and Joe Bob Truman officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm on Saturday at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
August 3 2007 Harry G. Duffield, Jr., 65, of Procious, entered into rest July 31, 2007, at CAMC-Memorial Division, Charleston. Born on Dec. 2, 1941, in Ivydale, he was the son of the late Harry G. and Arthella Duffield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Allen Duffield and Kenneth Carol Duffield, and one sister, Sonja A. Taylor. Harry was employed by Fola Coal Company for the past 12 years, and was a heavy equipment op