2003 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:R
Pauline R. Raber
Pauline Reciba McCauley Raber, 77, a resident of 209 Woodmere Blvd.,
Sanford, Fla., passed away at 6:06 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2003.
Born April 27, 1925, in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late Cecil R.
and Viola May Cowger McCauley.
She is survived by her only son, Rick H. Lint and fiancee, Marsha, of Florida;
and one sister, Gladys C. Neighbor of Florida; three brothers, Gail R. McCauley
of Spencer, Carl D. McCauley of New Jersey and Neal H. McCauley of Mill Creek.
Also surviving are three grandchildren, Rick Nelson Lint, Kristy Marie Colazo
and Eric Allen Lint; two great-grandchildren, Errerous Marquees Lint and Ashley
Nichole Colazo; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents were one sister, Freda Bryant; and
three brothers, Oliver McCauley, Nelson McCauley and Denver McCauley.
Pauline enjoyed gardening indoors and outdoors and sewing.
She was a Baptist by faith.
Pauline was the most caring person you could ever meet, she would help anyone at
anytime, even when she couldn’t help herself.
Pauline was a loving and caring mother, one that any child would be grateful to
have her in their life. But most of all, she was one of God’s most special
angels, and that’s why I know that God couldn’t wait any longer to bring her
home.
Pauline was happy with the life she had, and I know that God blessed her for
that, and has rewarded her with all of the riches in Heaven. But what really
breaks my heart is that such a special person could be deprived of her last
wishes.
I know in my heart that God has soothed the hurt of not being at home in her
last days. But now she is in the most beautiful home she could ever ask for, and
no one can deprive her anymore.
Rest in peace Mom. Love always, your son.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home today after 6:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m.
The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church, will
officiate and interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville.
The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Pauline Reciba
McCauley Raber. From 30 Apr 2003.
Esther E. Raffety
Esther E. Raffety, 84, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born Oct. 13, 1919, at East Providence, R.I., the daughter of the late
Antone Coppetto and Sarah Ravo Coppetto.
On Sept. 18, 1943, she was married to John C. Raffety, who preceded her in death
on May 9, 2001.
Surviving are one son, J.C. Raffety and wife, Cynthia K., of Buckhannon; five
sisters, Connie Coppetto and Madeline Hough, both of East Providence, R.I.,
Phyllis Heron of Swansea, Mass., Carmello Palombo of Providence, R.I., and Peggy
Gantzler of Galion, Ohio; one granddaughter, Jennifer R. Moss and husband, Roy
A., Bethesda, Md.; one grandson, Robert E. Raffety, Arlington, Va.; one
great-granddaughter, Lindsay C. Moss of Bethesda, Md.; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Pasquale “Pat” Coppetto.
Private family services will be conducted at the Arlington National Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
From 3 Nov 2003.
Merrill C. Raikes Jr.
Merrill C. “Jack” Raikes Jr., 85, a former resident of 105 Sunset Drive,
Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs,
departed this life late Saturday evening, March 8, 2003, at the nursing home. He
had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home for Merrill C. “Jack” Raikes Jr.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 10 Mar 2003.
Merrill C. Raikes Jr.
Merrill Claude “Jack” Raikes Jr., 85, a former resident of 105 Sunset
Drive, Elkins, and since 1997 a resident of Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs,
departed this life late Saturday evening, March 8, 2003, at the nursing home.
He was born Saturday, Jan. 26, 1918, at Philippi, the son of the late Merrill C.
Raikes Sr. and Jane Gibson Raikes.
On Aug. 10, 1963, at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Md., he
was married to the former Marylou Akers, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Merrill C. Raikes III, Ashfield, Mass.; one
granddaughter, Jane Raikes, Athens, Ga.; and one sister, Mildred R. Goldberg,
Elkins.
Mr. Raikes was a graduate of Washington Irving High School at Clarksburg. He
received seven medals while serving in the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1940 and the
Naval Reserve from 1942 to 1946.
He held various positions with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. prior to
retiring in 1982 as division manager of administrative services at Baltimore,
Md.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 10
a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will
follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions
of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease
Research, 15825 Shady Grove Rd., Suite 140, Rockville, Md., 20850, in memory of
Mr. Raikes. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
for Merrill Claude “Jack” Raikes Jr. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
From 11 Mar 2003.
Ralph J. Raines
Ralph James Raines, 85, a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center,
passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at the Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 23, 1918, at Red Creek, the son of the late French Harding
Raines and Mary Katherine Keister Raines.
On Sept. 2, 1950, he married Mary Alice Hess, who preceded him in death on April
3, 1991.
He is survived by two sons, Roger Dale Raines of Guyton, Ga., and James Kirk
Raines of Oakdale, Pa.
Also surviving are two sisters, Martha V. Raines of Red Creek and Dorothy
Cutright of Huntington; and three grandchildren, Katie and Sandie of Guyton,
Ga., and Christopher of Oakdale, Pa.
Mr. Raines was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1935,
attended West Virginia Business College in Clarksburg and graduated with honors
with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from West Virginia
University in 1953.
He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army. He was a certified
public accountant for many years prior to his retirement.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel
with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley officiating. Interment will follow in the
Grafton National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Macular
Degeneration Research, in care of Director of Development, American Health
Assistance Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Md. 20871, in
memory of Mr. Raines. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Ralph J. Raines. From 23 Aug 2003.
Leona Z. Rainey
Leona Zoe Dilley Rainey, 75, a resident of Beverly, departed this life
Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2003, at the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
She had been in declining health for the past four years.
She was born Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1927, at Durbin, the daughter of the late
Austin William Dilley and Iva Merle Wood Dilley.
On March 20, 1945, she was married to Roland Everett Rainey, who preceded her in
death on May 18, 1998.
Surviving are two sons, Bradford Rainey and wife, Debbie, Elkins, and Terry
Rainey, Clarksburg; one brother, Max Eugene Dilley, Elkins; three grandchildren,
Lee Ann Rainey, Darrell Jay Rainey and Zachary Roland Rainey; and one
great-granddaughter, Gracey Mae Rainey.
Preceding her in death besides her husband were two brothers, Raymond Jay Dilley
and Melvin Austin Dilley.
She attended the schools of Pocahontas County and Durbin High School, was a
homemaker, had worked at the Elkins Motor Lodge and Kmart, and was a member of
the First Church of Christ.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Tuesday
from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor Ralph Andrus will officiate
and interment will follow at the Beverly Cemetery at Beverly. The Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Leona Zoe Dilley Rainey.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 31 Mar 2003.
James A. Ramsey
James A. Ramsey, 91, passed away Monday morning, May 5, 2003, at the home of his
caregivers, Kathy and Carl Findley of 4-H Road in Philippi.
He was born Dec. 5, 1911, at Philippi, a son of the late Gordon and Ellen
(Smith) Ramsey.
He was thrice married, first to the former Beulah Newell, second to the former
Zella Martin and third to the former Elizabeth Daugherty, all of whom preceded
him in death.
Surviving are one sister, Janne Kirby, West Hartford, Conn.; four stepchildren,
Marilyn Pitcher, Nannette Scott, Jane Daugherty and “Skip” Daugherty; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Hugh; and one sister, Dorothy Walls.
Mr. Ramsey was retired from Kopplers Chemicles of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a proud
veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific. A graduate of West
Virginia Wesleyan College, he remained active in its Emeritus Club into his 90th
year. He served as various officers in the American Legion, Lions Club, AARP,
Library Club and the Heart and Hand House. He was an active volunteer in many
local organizations up until a year before his death. His very special project
was the Barbour County Historical Society. He was a knowledgeable and respected
historian who spent many hours at the Barbour County Museum spinning tales about
the “Philippi Mummies.”
He was a member of the Crim Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Ramsey sang in
church choirs all his life. He was an avid reader up until his death. He enjoyed
crossword puzzles, football and traveling.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi,
after 3 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will
follow in the Buckhannon Memorial Park with the Rev. Lejeune Lewis officiating.
American Legion Post 44 will conduct military rites. From 7 May 2003.
David M. Ransom
David Michael Ransom, of Washington, D.C., and Dry Fork, died suddenly Thursday,
Dec. 4, 2003, of a heart attack in New York, N.Y.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1938, he was a graduate of Princeton University.
He served in the U. S. Marines Corps before becoming a career diplomat with the
Department of State, specializing in the Arab world. He culminated a
distinguished diplomatic career as the United States ambassador to Bahrain,
subsequently becoming a successful businessman and commentator on United States
foreign policy and Middle East affairs.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he is survived by his wife
of 38 years, Marjorie Anne Ransom; three daughters Elizabeth, Katherine and
Sarah; one brother, Clifford; one son-in-law, Craig Silliman; two grandsons,
Ransom and Gabriel Silliman; and friends in West Virginia and around the world.
A memorial service will be held at the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church in the
spring. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arabic Program, Rock Creek
International School, 1550 Foxhall Road, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 965-870;
www.rcis.org. From 9 Dec 2003.
Jeannette Ratliff
Jeannette A. Leonard Ratliff, 79, of Davis Avenue, Elkins, departed this life
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at her home. Death was unexpected.
She was born Friday, July 25, 1924, in Parsons, the daughter of the late Roy L.
Leonard and Lora Shaffer Leonard.
On April 28, 1947, she was married to Lloyd E. Ratliff, who preceded her in
death on Dec. 28, 1991.
Surviving are two sisters, Lora Bosworth and Alice L. Gillespie, both of
Philadelphia, Pa.
Jeannette was a graduate of Beverly High School and attended the University of
Washington at Seattle, Wash. She was a homemaker, a former member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, Nathaniel Bacon Chapter, of Richmond, Va.,
and a member of the Beverly Presbyterian Church.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today at the Beverly Cemetery in
Beverly. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiated and interment followed. The
Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Jeannette A.
Leonard Ratliff. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 2 Sep 2003.
Wave R. Ratliff
Wave Rose Smith Ratliff, 91, a former resident of Beverly and Chenoweth Creek,
passed away Sunday in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
She was born Dec. 31, 1911, at Valley Bend, the daughter of the late William
Smith and Ida May Shannon Smith.
Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Doyle of Beverly; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were one son, Harry Kyle Sr.; four brothers and five
sisters.
Mrs. Ratliff attended the schools of Randolph County and retired from Davis
Memorial Hospital where she was employed as a licensed practical nurse.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home
in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday from the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in the
Beverly Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Wave Rose Smith Ratliff. From 22 Apr 2003.
Wave Ratliff
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Tomblyn Funeral
Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday from the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in the
Beverly Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Wave Rose Smith Ratliff. From 23 and 24 Apr 2003.
Mona L. Ray
Mona Lee Ray, 74, of 5656 Reid Road, Granite Falls, N.C., for the past three
years and formerly of Fairdale, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at her residence
following an extended illness.
She was born May 28, 1928, at Monterville.
Surviving are two sons, Donnie Ray of Granite Falls, N.C., and Marion Ray of
Conelly, N.C.; two daughters, Patsy Ray of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Lisa Peeples
of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Lenora Channell of Vienna, and Leah Gilmore
of Warren, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Stewart Riggleman; mother, Alma P.
Conrad Riggleman; husband, Elmer B. Ray; one daughter, Peggy Jean Ray; and one
sister, Lillian Hamrick.
She was a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Cowger United Methodist Church Tuesday from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the church Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment
will follow in Conrad Cemetery in Monterville. From 27 Jan 2003.
Ruby J. Redman
Ruby Jean Method Redman, 62, of 8 West Central Ave., Petersburg, died Wednesday,
Nov. 5, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Schaeffer Funeral Home
where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. From 7 Nov 2003.
Shannon L. Redman
Shannon Lynn Gary Redman, 45, of Springfield, and formerly of Petersburg,
died Thursday, March 6, 2003.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel
Thursday at 11 a.m. Following the services, the body will be cremated.
From 11 Mar 2003.
Henry S. Reed
Henry Sylvenus Reed, 80, of Franklin, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the
Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Family will receive friends at Schaeffer Funeral Home Saturday from 10 a.m.
until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Rob Borror officiating. Interment
will follow in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. From 18 Apr 2003.
Richard E. Reed
Richard E. Reed, 68, of
140 Camden Ave., Buckhannon, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at 8:50 p.m. at the
descendants residence in Buckhannon.
He was born Dec. 29, 1934, at Kentucky,
a son of the late George Reed Sr. and Arvada Reed.
Surviving are one son,
Richard Reed II, Buckhannon; three daughters, Debra Reed, Elkins, Paula K.
Music, Buckhannon, and April Darnell, Charleston; two brothers, George Reed Jr.,
Springfield, Ohio, and Paul Reed, Sun City, Calif.; four sisters, Zella Hallsted, Beaver, Jo Ann
Hutter, Willowghby, Ohio, Becky Hunt, Lynchburg, Va.,
and Vera Denten, Bristol, Va.; 12 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sonja Linger;
and two sisters, Beatrice Willoughby and Gladus Vala.
He was a heavy
equipment operator and served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was
a member of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598 and Buckhannon VFW Post
3663.
Funeral services will be at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Tuesday at 10
a.m. From 28 Jul 2003.
Denver C. Reger
Denver C. Reger, 86, a resident of Route 3, Box 315B, Buckhannon, died
Friday, March 14, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Volga, the son of the late Charles N. Reger and
Gertrude Zirkle Reger.
On Jan. 16, 1946, he was married to Phyllis P. Starcher Reger, who survives.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Greeta Reger; and two brothers, Lewis
Reger and Marshall Reger.
Mr. Reger was an auto worker for the Ford Motor Co. and served in the U.S. Army
during World War II.
Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon
today from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. William C. Eskew Jr.
will officiate and interment will follow in the Buckhannon Memorial Park.
From 17 Mar 2003.
Charles Golden Reed
Charles Golden Reed, 83, a former resident of Whitmer and more recently a
resident of Beverly, departed this life Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 at his residence.
He had been in failing health since January due to a stroke.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Charles Golden Reed.
www.lohrbarbfuneral.com From 11 Nov 2003.
Charles G. Reed
Charles Golden Reed, 83, a former resident of Whitmer and more recently a
resident of Beverly, departed this life Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at his residence.
He had been in failing health since January due to a stroke.
He was born Saturday, June 12, 1920, at Onego, the son of the late Harrison Reed
and Flodia Mallow Reed.
On May 8, 1942, he was married to the former Fern Virginia Teter, who preceded
him in death May 10, 1992.
Surviving are three sons, Charles Golden Reed Jr. and wife Janey, of
Martinsburg, Jimmy Ray Reed and wife, Nancy, of Martinsburg, and Roger Dale Reed
and wife, Gail, of Beverly; two daughters, Carol Louise Miller and husband,
Wayne, of Westminster, Md., and Barbara Sue Saghy and husband, William, of
Westminster, Md.; three brothers, Clyde Reed and wife, Betty, of Bowden, Robert
Reed and wife, Rachel, of Whitmer, and Don Reed of Akron, Ohio; three sisters,
Nora Sites and husband, Gerald, of Harman, Ilda Wolford of Whitmer, and Freda
Ratliff and husband, Carney, of Canaan Valley; a special friend, Trudy Vagalis;
12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were five sisters, Mary
Dolly, Eva White, Sylvia Teter, Olive Bennett and Blanche Baker.
He attended the schools of Randolph County, was a self-employed carpenter,
plumber and brick layer and retired in 1975.
He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Don Jacko will officiate and interment will
follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The family suggests
that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care
Corp., 929 S. Davis Ave., Suite B, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb
Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Golden Reed.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 12 Nov 2003.
Hartsel E. Reed
Hartsel Eugene “Gene” Reed, 83, died at his home at Corona, Calif., on
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003.
He was born June 24, 1920, in Upshur County, the son of the late Frank E. Reed
and Eva Dean Reed.
He was a 1939 graduate of Buckhannon Upshur High School and was also a graduate
of the University of Hard Knocks.
He was the founder of Coast Metalcraft in Los Angeles, Calif., and until his
death was the owner of Heavenly Acres Thoroughbred Ranch.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Reed of Corona, Calif.; and two daughters,
Patty Frisby of Buckhannon and Debbie Katz of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One brother, Dean M. Reed of
Buckhannon, also survives.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Reed, Arnold Reed and Rex Reed.
Funeral services were held in Corona, Calif. on Sept. 16 with interment at the
Riverside National Cemetery at Riverside, Calif. From 2 Oct 2003.
Sylvia G. Reed
Sylvia Golden Reed, 95, a resident of Baughman Towers, 212 Chestnut St.,
Philippi, and a former resident of Route 2, Philippi, passed away at 10:15 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 28, 1908, in Barbour County, the daughter of the late Leroy
and Frances Donegia Golden.
She was united in marriage on Aug. 16, 1930, to Wellington “Duke” Reed, who
preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Richard “Dickey” Reed, a veteran
of the Korean War; one sister, Ruth M. Smith; and two brothers, Lloyd Golden and
Floyd Golden.
She is survived by the following nieces and nephews, Mary Ann Reynolds,
Richmond, Va., Judy Wheeler, Dee Jadra and Richard Smith, Baltimore, Md., Don
Smith, Greenville, S.C., Joe Smith, Texas, Scottie Manns, Mardell Tremont and
Brenda Burtrug, Pennsylvania, and Lucille Phillips, New Jersey; and a close
friend, Barbara Godwin, Philippi.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a 1927 graduate of Philippi High School. After attending Fairmont State
and Broaddus College, she taught school for six years. She retired in 1968 as a
sales clerk at Marian’s Dress Shop. She was a charter member of the Philippi
Seniors where she was very active throughout the years. She was a member of the
Mrs. America Cameo Club, AARP, BARC and the Broaddus Hospital Auxiliary. She was
a member of the Jerusalem United Methodist Church since her youth. She served as
president and vice president of the WSCS for 50 years. She was a member of the
official board, taught the Sunday School junior class for many years, and was
treasure of the Jerusalem Cemetery. She also served as chairperson of the Crop
Walk for several years. She walked in the Crop Walk for 17 years and was still
an active supporter.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi,
after 5 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at which time she
will be moved to the Jerusalem United Methodist Church to lie in state from 10
a.m. until 11 a.m., the service hour. The Rev. Alicia Rapking will officiate.
Interment will follow in Jerusalem Cemetery. From 12 Aug 2003.
Christie O. Reid
Christie O. “Bud” Reid, 91, of 15 Chestnut St., Buckhannon, died Sunday,
Jan. 19, 2003, at Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
He was born May 4, 1911, in Usphur County, a son of the late Porter Calvin ad
Elizabeth Zinn Reid.
On Jan. 9, 1934, he married Alberta Cochran Reid, who preceded him in death on
March 26, 1990.
Surviving are two sons, Leonard Reid and wife, Marie, Buckhannon, and Bobbie
Reid and wife, Cheryl, Cambridge, Ohio; four grandsons, Jimmy Reid and Jeff
Reid, both of Paynesville, Ohio, Jeremiah Reid, Cambridge, Ohio, and Charles
Loudin, Tallmansville; three granddaughters, Kristine Reid, Cambridge, Ohio,
Kari Gibson and husband, Ronnie, Thomasville, N.C., and Lynn Reid, Buckhannon;
three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl Reid, Floyd L. Reid and Don
Hickman Reid; and five sisters, Viola Shipman, Kitty Brown, Christine Fisher,
Goldie Reese and Tilley Dowdy.
He was a coal miner.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 4 p.m. to 9
p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. with
Pastor David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey Cemetery in
Buckhannon. From 20 Jan 2003.
Edward G. Reynolds
Edward G. "Eddie" Reynolds, 40, a resident of Parsons, passed away
at 8:51 p.m. Friday in the Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born Feb. 3, 1963, in Baltimore, Md., the son of Beulah Cross Reynolds of
Parsons and the late Charles C. Reynolds.
He was formerly married to Debra Hammack.
He is survived by one daughter, Samantha Dawn Reynolds of Elkins; two brothers,
Charles Dayton Reynolds of Harman and Raymond Hubert Reynolds and wife, Barbara,
of Hendricks; three sisters, Pamela Sue VanPelt and husband, David, of Beverly,
Kathy Ann Judy and husband, Don, of Parsons, and "Toddy" Phillips and
husband, Lonnie, of St. George. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Eddie was employed as a welder for Fairfax Welding and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel
with Pastor James Ellis of Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in the
Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins
is in charge of the arrangements for Edward G. "Eddie" Reynolds.
From 17 Mar 2003.
Mildred P. Reynolds
Mildred Pearl Hennon Reynolds, 96, a resident of the Blackman Flats
community, Parsons, departed this life Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2003, at
the Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md. Death was attributed to a
stroke.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb &
Greenlief Funeral Home for Mildred Pearl Hennon Reynolds. From 18 Apr
2003.
Mildred P. Reynolds
Mildred Pearl Hennon Reynolds, 96, a resident of the Sunset Heights
community, Parsons, departed this life Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2003, at
the Garrett County Memorial Hospital at Oakland, Md. Death was attributed to
complications of a stroke.
She was born Feb. 1, 1907, at Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late William
Andrew Hennon Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Haney Hennon.
On Sept. 1, 1943, she was married to Thomas V. Reynolds, who preceded her in
death during 1977.
Surviving are one daughter, Janice Kyle, and husband, Robert, of Parsons; and
one grandson, Robert Thomas Kyle, Smithburg, Md.
She is the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded
in death by one brother, William Andrew Hennon Jr.; and three sisters, Mrs.
Edward (Phyllis) Russell, Mrs. Joseph (Gertrude) Barranti and Mrs. Arthur
(Elizabeth "Betty") Knorr.
She attended the schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a secretary for Gulf Oil Co.
at Pittsburgh for many years and was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends at the Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel
at Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., the funeral hour.
The Rev. Wayne Meyer will officiate and interment will follow at the cemetery.
The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for
Mildred Pearl Hennon Reynolds. From 19 Apr 2003.
Max W. Rexroad
Max W. “Pete” Rexroad, 72, of Route 9, Box 152, Buckhannon, died
Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at the descendent’s residence in Buckhannon.
He was born Dec. 7, 1930, at Camden on Gauley, a son of the late Nathan J.
Rexroad and Lela D. Morton Rexroad.
Surviving are one son, Dave Rexroad, Bridgeport; two sisters, Mary Young Thorpe,
Buckhannon, and Doris Olsen, Tallmadge, Ohio; two grandsons, Robert Rexroad and
Adam Rexroad, both of Bridgeport; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and
nephews and one great-great-nephew; and a special caregiver, Debbie Casto.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Davisson and June Foehr; and
four brothers, John M. Rexroad, Nathan Junior Rexroad, Vorley Michael Rexroad
and William Dennis Rexroad.
He was a car dealer. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a former member of the
Buckhannon Moose Lodge and Buckhannon Elks Club.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Thursday from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. From 23 Jul 2003.
Forrest L. Rhea
Forrest Lyle Rhea, 80, of Marlinton, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
He was a retired county foreman with the West Virginia Department of Highways
and a member of Marlinton United Methodist Church.
He was born Nov. 25, 1922, at Slatyfork, a son of the late Walter L. and Eula G.
Galford Rhea.
In addition to his parents, a brother, Hubert C. Rhea, and a sister, Mildred M.
Ware, preceded him in death.
His wife, Regena Hannah Rhea; two sons, Forrest DeLayne and David DeWayne Rhea
of Marlinton; and four grandchildren survive him.
Pastor Bryan Treadway will hold funeral services Friday at 1 p.m. at VanReenen
Funeral Home Chapel in Marlinton. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery
in Marlinton. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marlinton United
Methodist Church. From 25 June 2003.
Bertha L. Rhoad
Bertha L. Rhoad, 79, formerly of West Cedar Street, Palmyra, Pa., died Saturday,
Dec. 6, 2003, at the Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort
Lauderdale, Fla.
Born July 14, 1924, in Lancaster County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late
Isaac Heistand and the late Martha Shearer Heistand Eisenhour.
She was formerly a sales clerk at the Hershey Department Store, had worked at
Towson Valley Motors in Towson, Md., and had been an innkeeper at her
daughter’s bed and breakfast in Elkins.
She was a former member of Faith United Church of Christ in Grantville, Pa., and
was an avid birder.
She was the widow of Earl E. Rhoad, who died March 16, 2001.
Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen A. Rhoad of Fort Lauderdale; and her son,
Thomas E. Rhoad, of Silver Beach, Va.; two brothers, James R. Heistand and Roy
E. Heistand, both of Sarasota, Fla.; three grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pa., in the
spring. Arrangements are by Buse Funeral Home in Palmyra, Pa. From 9 Dec
2003.
Norman L.
Rhodes
Norman Lloyd Rhodes, 64, a resident of Bemis, departed
this life Saturday evening, July 26, 2003, at Nella’s Nursing Home. He had been
in declining health and death was attributed to lung cancer.
He was born
Friday, April 28, 1939, at Glady, a son of Eva May Raines Rhodes, who survives
at Charleston, and the late Lloyd Albert Rhodes.
Also surviving are one son,
Robert Lee Rhodes, Tampa, Fla.; two brothers, Clark Rhodes, Elkins, and Earl
Rhodes, French Creek; one sister, Lanna Canada, Charleston; and one grandson,
Zachary Robert Rhodes, Tampa, Fla.
Preceding him in death besides his father
was one infant brother, Darl Lester Rhodes.
He attended the schools of Elkins
and Charleston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Airborne, was a retired line
inspector, having worked for General Motors at Baltimore, Md. and was an avid
hunter and fisherman.
Cremation services were provided by the Lohr & Barb
Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Norman Lloyd Rhodes.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 28 Jul 2003.\
Virginia Rhodes
Virginia Rhodes, 86, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 25, 2003, in the
Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the
Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Virginia Rhodes, From 26 Dec
2003.
Virginia M. Rhodes
Virginia Mae “Dimp” Rhodes, 86, a former resident of Akron, Ohio, for
many years and later a resident of Palm Bay, Fla., passed away Thursday morning,
Dec. 25, 2003, in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center where she had been a
patient since November 1998. Her death was attributed to Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born Aug. 12, 1917, at Hightown, Va., the daughter of the late Letcher
C. and Hassie Susan Arbogast Rexrode.
She was married to Grant L. “Dusty” Rhodes, who preceded her in death on
Jan. 11, 1992, in Palm Bay, Fla.
Surviving are two sisters, Nina C. Summerfield of Montrose and Betty Lou Rhodes,
a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.
Also preceding her in death were a special niece, Linda M. McClain, whom Mr. and
Mrs. Rhodes raised; two sisters, Maple Richardson and Norma Jean Kelly; and
three brothers, Russell, William and Johnny Rexrode.
Mrs. Rhodes was a homemaker.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday in the funeral home chapel
with the Rev. Charles Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins
Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice in
memory of Mrs. Rhodes. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Virginia Mae “Dimp” Rhodes. From 27 Dec 2003.
Harriet Rice
Harriet Jane Davis Rice, 83, a former resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and
a resident of Colonial Place, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2003, at
Colonial Place.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Tomblyn
Funeral Home of Elkins for Harriet Jane Davis Rice. From 20 Aug 2003.
Harriet J. Rice
Harriet Jane Davis Rice, 83, a former resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., since
1956 and more recently a resident of Colonial Place, passed away Tuesday, Aug.
19, 2003, at Colonial Place.
She was born Dec. 12, 1919, at Nanty-Glo, Pa., the daughter of the late William
Grant and Ida Mae Carney Davis.
On May 29, 1937, she married Willard J. “Bill“ Rice, who preceded her in
death on June 17, 1993.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Linda) Steinlage of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.;
one sister, Marian McCaskie of Elkins; and two grandchildren, Tami Steinlage and
Gregory Steinlage, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Also preceding her in death were one brother, Alan Davis; and a sister, Gwen
Cupp.
Mrs. Rice was a housewife and a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home
in Elkins. Mrs. Rice will then be moved to the Maplewood Cemetery where
graveside rites will be held. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and
interment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Harriet Jane Davis Rice. From 21 Aug 2003.
Harriet J. Rice
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home
in Elkins. Mrs. Rice will then be moved to the Maplewood Cemetery where
graveside rites will be held. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and
interment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Harriet Jane Davis Rice. From 22 Aug 2003.
June V. Rice
June Vanlue “Vicky” Viquesney Rice, 77, a resident of 303 Wilson St.,
Elkins, departed this life Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2003, at Ruby Memorial
Hospital at Morgantown.
She was born Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1926, at Belington, a daughter of the late Herman
Viquesney and Hazel Haller Viquesney.
On Oct. 22, 1949, at Elkins, she was married to Paul Leonard Rice, who preceded
her in death. They had celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Surviving are one son, Jeffrey Paul Rice and his wife, Kelley, Morgantown; one
daughter, Jeanne Crawford of California; one sister, Jeanne Cunningham, Potomac,
Md.; one grandson, Kevin Crawford, Houston, Texas; three granddaughters,
Stephanie, Cassandra and Alyssa Crawford of California; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by a half brother, Martin L. Stemple; and one sister,
Joan Layne.
She was a graduate and valedictorian of Belington High School class of 1943. She
earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce and English from Davis & Elkins
College in 1947 with magna cum laude honors. While at D&E College she was a
member of Phi Sigma Theta and Alpha Psi Omega, the Women’s Athletic
Association, the Student Christian Association, chorus, yearbook staff and was
listed in Who’s Who Among Students during 1945-46.
She had worked as a secretary for the West Virginia Department of Highways, and
the United States Census Department and had been the director of the Elkins
Housing Authority. She was a very active member of the First United Methodist
Church of Elkins, where she was a member of the Chancel Choir, an office
volunteer, a member of the Ladies Circle and was a member of the United
Methodist Women and the “We Care” committee. She was a Chi Omega sorority
advisor, and enjoyed reading, playing the organ, amateur photography and
painting.
Friends will be received Thursday at the First United Methodist Church from 11
a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and
interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The family
suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the
First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va.
26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for
June Vanlue “Vicky” Viquesney Rice. From 12 and 13 Feb 2003.
Tiffany A. Riddle
Tiffany A. Riddle, 22, of Chicago, Ill., and formerly of Palatine, Ill., died
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003.
She was born March 23, 1981, in Goldsboro, N.C., a daughter of Victoria D.
Staples Lombardo, who survives in Palatine, Ill.
Survivors include her brothers, Randall Riddle and Johnny Lombardo III; her
grandparents, Dorothy K. Staples, Thomas D. II and Mary E. Staples, Shirley
Killackey and Phyllis McLaren; her great-grandmother, Betty Dunn Bell; her aunts
and uncle, Kim (Rick) Denner, Debbie Wahl, Brett K. and William E. Staples.
Tiffany graduated from Fremd High School in 1999. There are so many words that
described her: vivacious, energetic, caring, compassionate, loving, giving,
hardworking and so many others. Tiffany was always the life of the party. She
was always willing to help out anyone at any time. Tiffany would have graduated
from the University of Illinois at Chicago in the spring of 2004 as a
communications major. Tiffany will be greatly missed and is loved so much by
all.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens in
Gilman on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials
would be appreciated for the Tiffany Riddle College Scholarship Fund (for the
benefit of children from single-parent families), c/o Fifth-Third Bank, 2701
Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, Ill. 60008. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements for Tiffany A. Riddle. From 27 Sep 2003.
Keith E. Rider
Keith Ervin Rider, 66, a resident of the Weaver community, Route 3,
Belington, died Sunday evening, March 9, 2003, at his home following an extended
illness.
He was born Nov. 26, 1936, at Junior, the son of the late Clarence Doyle and
Rose Nell Moore Rider.
He had never married.
Surviving are two sisters, Patty Nutter, Jane Lew, and Martha Anderson, Junior;
two brothers, the Rev. Doyle Neil Rider and Philip Rider, both of Weaver; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Rider and Juanita Rae
McCauley; and by three brothers, Duane Rider, Clyde Edward Rider and Rodney
Glenn Rider.
Mr. Rider was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He loved children, his dog
and camping.
He attended the Weaver Church of the Nazarene.
Friends may call at the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 5
p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, when Mr. Rider will be
moved to the Weaver Church of the Nazarene where friends may call from 1 p.m.
until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor Jim Curtis will officiate and interment
will follow in the Knights of Pythias Mountain View Cemetery near Junior. The interment
will follow in the Knights of Pythias Mountain View Cemetery near Junior. The
Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
From 11 Mar 2003.
Zachariah T. Rider
Zachariah Thomas Rider, 14, of Norton, departed this life Sunday afternoon,
Sept. 7, 2003. Death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Zachariah Thomas Rider.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 8 Sep 2003.
Zachariah T. Rider
Zachariah Thomas “Zach” Rider, 14, of Norton, departed this life Sunday
afternoon, Sept. 7, 2003. Death was unexpected.
He was born Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988, at Elkins, the son of Jeffery N. Rider and
Cindy L. New Rider, who survive at Norton.
Also surviving are three brothers, Jeffrey N. Rider Jr., Eric Allen Rider and
Ryan Joseph Rider, all at home; one sister, Danielle Nicole Rider, at home; his
paternal grandparents, the Rev. Doyle N. and Loverine Hymes Rider of Weaver; his
maternal grandmother, Mary Hogue New of Elkins; his paternal great-grandmother,
Odie Moore Hymes of Junior; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Audie New.
“Zack” was an eighth-grade student at Elkins Middle School, loved to play
basketball and ride dirt bikes, and attended the Weaver Church of the Nazarene.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday morning, “Zack” will be moved to the Weaver
Church of the Nazarene, where final rites will be conducted at 1 p.m. The Rev.
Randy Brake will officiate and interment will follow at the Hilliard Cemetery
near Weaver. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of
contributions to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, Erie Unit, 1645 W. Eighth
St., Erie, Pa., 16505. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge
of the arrangements for Zachariah Thomas “Zack” Rider.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 9 Sep 2003.
Zachariah T. Rider
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. today. On Thursday morning, “Zack” will be moved to the Weaver Church
of the Nazarene, where final rites will be conducted at 1 p.m. The Rev. Randy
Brake will officiate and interment will follow at the Hilliard Cemetery near
Weaver. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of
contributions to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, Erie Unit, 1645 W. Eighth
St., Erie, Pa., 16505. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge
of the arrangements for Zachariah Thomas “Zack” Rider. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com
From 10 Sep 2003.
Claraetta D. Riffle
Claraetta Dessie Wratchford Riffle, 60, of Dailey, departed this life Tuesday,
July 1, 2003, at 8:15 a.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining
health and death was attributed to breast cancer.
She was born Feb. 11, 1943, in Mill Creek, a daughter of the late Nathan Goff
and Blanche Ada Smith Wratchford.
She was united in marriage to her devoted husband, William F. Riffle, on Aug.
25, 1962. He survives in Dailey.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two loving daughters, Mrs. Kent
(Melody) Cooper of Circleville, and Mrs. Charlie (Tina) Marstiller of Beverly; a
beloved ones, William Moore Riffle and wife, Virginia, of Elyria, Ohio; one
special brother, Orvid “Bud” Wratchford of Mill Creek; three dear sisters,
Mrs. Robert (Anita) Arbogast, Mrs. J. Virgil (Lorena) Bennett, both of Beverly,
and Mrs. Leo (Sarah) Fischer of Fredericksburg, Va.
Also surviving are four precious grandchildren, Mike Moore and wife, Nicole, of
Clarksville, Tenn., Adrian Riffle and wife, Robin, and Seth Marstiller and Amber
Marstiller, all of Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Thora Shrader Pritt, her twin
sister, Marietta Bennett and Wilda Wratchford; and one brother, Johnny
Wratchford.
She was a graduate of Tygart Valley High School with the class of 1961. She was
a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. She was a homemaker who
loved to sew, read and do crafts.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon). At
her request her remains will be cremated. In lieu of flowers the family requests
that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial service will
be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the Beverly Pike
Saturday at 4 p.m. From 3 Jul 2003.
Charles R. Riffle
Charles Robert Riffle, 80, of Route 1, Box 242, French Creek, died Sunday, Oct.
19, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born April 15, 1923, at Kanawha Head, the son of the late Frank Alfred
Riffle and Willie Estaline Riley Riffle.
On Nov. 5, 1942, he married Imogene Waugh Riffle, who survives.
Surviving are three sons, Gary Riffle, Stanley Riffle and Roger Riffle, all of
French Creek; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Cutright of French Creek and Judith Ann
Crouthamel of Hatborne, Pa.; five brothers, Arthur Riffle of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Burl Riffle, Marvin Riffle, and Bill Riffle, all of French Creek, and Tom Riffle
of Beaver Falls, Pa.; three sisters, Tressa Bennett and Ina Friend, both of
French Creek, and Bertha Baker of Freedom, Pa.; 12 grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jackie Ray Riffle; and one brother, Arnold
Riffle.
He was a log loader operator and was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Poling-St. Clair
Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. Pastor David
Jessie will officiate and interment will follow in Boggs Cemetery. From 21
Oct 2003.
Katharine N. Riffle
Katharine Nan Riffle, 9, of 1433 Carolyn Road, Fairmont, died Wednesday,
July 9, 2003, in Weston, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born Dec. 27, 1993, in Morgantown, a daughter of James Christopher
Riffle and Cassandra Nan Taylor Riffle, who survive in Fairmont.
Also surviving are one brother, Taylor David Riffle, Fairmont; grandmother,
Margaret Riffle, Fairmont; uncles and aunts, Chuck and Tracy Riffle, Stephens
City, Va., Mike and Judy Taylor, Elkins, Chris and Craig Stihler, Elkins, and
Linda Taylor Adams, Fort Ashby; cousins, Jennifer and Matt Wotring, Bruceton
Mills, Alicia Taylor, Fort Ashby, Matthew, Courtney and Elisabeth Riffle, all of
Stephens City, Va.; and her cat, Oreo.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, G.W. "Bill" P. Helen
Taylor and Charles "Charlie" Riffle; and an uncle, Pat Taylor.
She was a fourth grader at Jayenne Elementary School in Fairmont. She was a
member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fairmont. She enjoyed jazz dancing,
playing soccer, swimming, playing with her friends, and loved animals. She was a
past member of the Brownies and was active in the Junior Scouts. She was a
member of the CCD at St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was a recent piano
student.
Friends will be received at St. Anthony Catholic Church today from p.m. to 9
p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church
with Father Gary Naegele officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery
and Mausoleum in Fairmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the "For The Kids" Soccer Complex, in care of MCPARC, PO Box
1258, Fairmont, W.Va. 26555-1258. The Ford Funeral Home, R.C. Jones Chapel, 1410
Country Club Road, Fairmont is in charge of the arrangements. From 11 Jul
2003.
Carrie S. Riggleman
Carrie Sherman Riggleman, 93, of Petersburg, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at
Grant Memorial Hospital.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel
Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Lahmansville Cemetery in
Lahmansville. From 26 Jun 2003.
Donis Riggleman
Donis Riggleman, 78, a resident of Elkins, and a patient in Nella’s Nursing
Home, for the past two years, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 11, 2003, in
the nursing home.
She was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Beverly, a daughter of the late John and Neva
Louk.
She was married three times. First, to Ralph Howell, later to Andrew “Jack”
Taylor, and last to George Elmer Riggleman, all of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Bernard Dale Howell, Ralph M. Howell and William
Lee Howell, all of Elkins; two daughters, Neva Marie Everson and Bonnie Ruth
Harris, both of Belington; four brothers, John Louk, Florida, Warren Louk,
Norfolk, Va., Gerald “Bud” Louk, Cullens, Va., and Brooks Louk of
Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters, Geraldine “Dean” Abernathy, S.C., and Gladys
Green How of Florida; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Monroe, Shea and Billy Louk;
one sister, Monica Louk; and one great-grandson, Randall Tyson Isner.
Mrs. Riggleman attended the schools of Randolph County. She was a homemaker and
a member of the Church of Christ of Elkins.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home
chapel with Evangelist Mike Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the
American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of
Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Donis Riggleman. From 13 Jan
2003.
Mildred J. Riggleman
Mildred Jane Riggleman, 87, of Cabins, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, at
Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday
at the Schaeffer Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday. The Rev. Joseph Gerstell and the Rev. Stanley Kile will officiate.
Interment will be in the Newhouse Cemetery at Rig. From 31 Mar 2003.
Frances K. Rightmire
Frances K. Shipman Rightmire, 59, a native of Elkins, and a resident of
Thornville, Ohio, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2003, at
Thornville, Ohio. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to
cancer.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home for Frances K. Shipman Rightmire.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 10 Jul 2003.
Frances K. Rightmire
Frances K. Shipman Rightmire, 59, a native of Elkins, and a resident of
Thornville, Ohio, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2003, at
Thornville, Ohio. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to
cancer.
A more comprehensive obituary will be given tomorrow.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. Saturday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Sunday
at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow
at Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in
charge of the arrangements for Frances K. Shipman Rightmire.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 11 Jul 2003.
James R. Rightmire
James Robert Rightmire, 87, a resident of Parsons, departed this life
Tuesday evening, March 18, 2003, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb &
Greenlief Funeral Home for James Robert Rightmire. From 19 Mar 2003.
James R. Rightmire
James Robert Rightmire, 87, a resident of Parsons, and a well-known retired West
Virginia state trooper, departed this life Tuesday evening, March 18, 2003, at
his home. Death was attributed to heart failure.
He was born Oct. 12, 1915, at Parsons, a son of the late Vernon Rightmire and
Jesse Watkins Rightmire.
On March 22, 1940, he was married to the former Margaret Faye Taylor, who
survives. They had celebrated 62 years of marriage.
Also surviving are one son, James Robert "Bob" Rightmire II of York,
Pa.; one daughter, Jo Ann Rightmire of La Plata, Md.; and one sister, Dorothy
Paugh of Baker.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Rightmire; and one sister, Ruth
Tamurini.
Mr. Rightmire was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1933. He
retired in 1970, from the West Virginia State Police as a corporal with 28 years
of service. He was a member of the West Virginia State Police Retired Member’s
Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Parsons Lion’s Club and had
attended the Parsons Presbyterian Church since 1954. He was an avid flower
gardener and birdwatcher. The Rightmire home was always a favorite Christmas
attraction with its distinctive blue lights.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Friday from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor
Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ellen Thomas and the Rev. Neil Parsons will
officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery. The family
suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice
Care Corp., PO Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287 or Tucker County Senior Citizens,
206 Third St., Parsons, W.Va. 26287. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in
charge of the arrangements for James Robert Rightmire. From 20 Mar
2003.
Margaret Rightmire
Margaret Taylor Rightmire, 92, a well-known educator of Parsons, departed
this life Wednesday morning, April 2, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital. She had
been in declining health and death was attributed to a stroke.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb &
Greenlief Funeral Home for Margaret Taylor Rightmire. From 3
Apr 2003.
Margaret Rightmire
Margaret Faye Taylor Rightmire, 92, a well-known educator in Tucker County
and a resident of Parsons, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 2, 2003,
at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. She had been in declining health and death
was attributed to a stroke.
She was born Feb. 26, 1911, at Beverly, the only daughter of the late N. Phay
Taylor and Ida Mae Stutzman Taylor.
On March 22, 1940, she was married to James Robert Rightmire, who preceded her
in death on March 18, 2003. They had celebrated 62 years of marriage.
Surviving are one son, James Robert “Bob” Rightmire II of York, Pa.; one
daughter, Jo Ann Rightmire of La Plata, Md.; one brother, William B. Taylor and
wife, Marguerite of Elkins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roland,
Dale, Odin and Jim Taylor.
She was a graduate of Elkins High School and Davis & Elkins College with the
class of 1936 with a degree in education. She attended the Parsons Presbyterian
Church for many years and was a member of the former Women’s Club of Parsons.
She was a sponsor of the Future Nurses Club of America and was a member of the
Lambda Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Mrs. Rightmire
will always be remembered for her classroom demeanor, elegant style and quiet
discipline (“Quiet, Please.”)
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from
4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The Lambda Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority will
conduct ritualistic services at 6 p.m. in the funeral home parlor. Final rites
will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Neil
Parsons will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery.
Refreshments will be served for the family and friends at Parsons Presbyterian
Fellowship Hall following the interment. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home
is in charge of the arrangements for Margaret Faye Taylor Rightmire. From
4 Apr 2003.
John H. Rinehart
John Hobert Rinehart, 75, a resident of Route 1, Audra Road, in Belington,
and a lifelong resident of Belington, departed this life at 9:43 a.m. Friday,
April 11, 2003, in the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center. He had been in
failing health for the past six months.
He was born Sept. 7, 1927, at Belington, a son of the late Oris and Dorothy
Kittle Rinehart.
On Sept. 5, 1950, at the Concord United Methodist Church in Belington, he was
united in marriage to the former Mardeen McCauley, who survives at their home in
Belington.
He is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Rinehart of the Good Samaritan
Center in Belington, and Agnes Perks, Springfield, Ohio; and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Henry
Rinehart.
Mr. Rinehart attended the schools of Barbour County and graduated from
electrical school in Illinois which enabled him to become a licensed
electrician. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict
and was stationed in Italy for 17 months.
Mr. Rinehart was widely known in the Belington area for his employment with the
local cable company for 32 years, retiring from TCI Cable Co. in 1989.
He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church in Belington where he had
attended for many years and served as trustee for many years. He will be
remembered for one of his main ambitions in life which was to help someone else.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington today from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will
be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating.
Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Belington where the
presentation of the American flag will be presented by the American Legion Post
44 of Philippi. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the
arrangements for Mr. John Hobert Rinehart. From 12 Apr 2003.
Harry A. Rizer
Harry A. Rizer, 64, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12,
2003, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 1, 1938, in Thomas, the son of Thelma G. Nazelrod Rizer of
Cleveland, Ohio, and the late William J. Rizer.
He is survived by his former wife, Patricia L. Watson of Maine; three sons, Dean
L. Rizer of Las Vegas, Nev., Timothy M. Rizer of Heber City, Utah, and Matthew
T. Rizer; two brothers, Bill Rizer of Gerrardstown and Kenneth Rizer of
Clearwater, Fla.
Mr. Rizer was a retired truck driver for BP-Amoco.
Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis from 4 p.m. to 9
p.m. today. Funeral services will be at the Hinkle Funeral Chapel in Davis at 1
p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Allen Schwarz officiating. Interment will follow in
the Rose Hill Cemetery in Thomas. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements. From 15 Aug 2003.
Glenn D. Robinson
Glenn D. Robinson, 81, of Route 3, Buckhannon, died Friday, June 6, 2003, at
his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
He was born Feb. 22, 1922, at Kanawha Head, a son of the late Marvin P. and
Virginia Kincaid Robinson.
He is survived by two sisters, Elsie G. Lewis and husband, Harold, of
Buckhannon, and Creola Casto and husband, Bill, of Painesville, Ohio. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Lyonal P. Robinson; and two sisters,
Oletia Humphreys and Juanita Crawford.
Mr. Robinson attended the Rock Cave Independent Baptist Church.
Friends were received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Sunday. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wease
Day officiating. Interment will follow in the Buckhannon Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for
Glenn D. Robinson. From 9 Jun 2003.
Ina S. Robinson
Ina S. Robinson, 87, of 227 Camden Ave., Buckhannon, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at Valley Care Personal Care Home in Buckhannon.
She was born Dec. 19, 1915, in Adrian, a daughter of the late John B. and Matilda Jane Snyder Lane.
On Dec. 19, 1936, she married Bernard Excel Robinson, who preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1989.
Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy Long and husband, Bruce, Milford, Conn., and Anna Lee Cutright and husband, Gary, Buckhannon; two sons, David Blaine Robinson and wife, Anne, Lynchburg, Va., and Arley Robinson and wife, Janet, French Creek; four grandsons, Wesley Lynn
Cutright, Morgantown, Kevin Long, Milford, Conn., Mike Robinson, Chapmansville, and Vinson Robinson, Buckhannon; three granddaughters, Melissa Moyer, Atlanta, Ga., Kim Wagner, Milford, Conn., and Janna Ware, French Creek; one nephew, Harlan Tom Garrison, Dunbar; one niece, Virginia Long, New Jersey; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Robinson was the last member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by one son, Roy Robinson; four brothers, Parley Lane, Davy Lane, Forrest Lane and Daniel Lane; and two sisters, Retta Garrison and Camie Brown.
She was a homemaker. She was a 50-plus year member of Aletha Chapter 18 OES Rock Cave and Past Worthy Matron and a 50-plus year member of the Floral Rebekah Lodge 183 of Buckhannon.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Tenney officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in
Hinkleville. Aletha Chapter 18 Order Eastern Star will have a memorial service at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Mt. Olive Burial Ground Association, in care of Gary
Cutright, 226 Pocahontas St., Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201. From 7 Jan 2003.
Sandra C. Robinson
Sandra Caroll Robinson, 35, a resident of Route 1, Arden Community,
Moatsville, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown.
She was born Nov. 6, 1967, at Oakland, Md., a daughter of the late Carroll G.
and Roberta L. (Weaver) Murphy.
She was united in marriage on July 27, 1992, to Michael Lynn Robinson, who
survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters and one
brother-in-law, Carroll Dawn and husband, Daniel Herron, Philippi, and Nancy
Carroll Knight, Moatsville.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Paul S. Murphy.
She was employed as a cook at Hardees of Philippi.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi
from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carl Delauder officiating.
Interment will follow in Silent Grove Cemetery. From 28 Mar 2003.
Thelma M. Robinson
Thelma Mae Robinson, 88, a resident of Buckhannon Manor and formerly of
Moatsville community, Barbour County, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, in Stonewall
Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.
She was born Sept. 24, 1914, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Jay
Franklin Robinson and Emma Reed Henderson.
Surviving are one daughter, Betty Jean Beam of Harrisonburg, Va.; three sons,
Ronald Jay Robinson of Philippi, David Franklin Robinson of Hawaii, and Raymond
Eugene Robinson of Junior; two sisters, Margaret Forman of Ohio, and Edna
Henderson Rich of Morgantown; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, three grandchildren, one
great-granddaughter, three brothers, Dorsey, Denzil and David Allen Henderson;
and one sister, Audrey Snider.
She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Wednesday from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. On Thursday, she will lie in state from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.,
the funeral hour, at the Pleasant Creek United Methodist Church at Moatsville,
Route 3, Philippi, with the Rev. Mike Bond officiating. Interment will follow in
Pleasant Creek Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in
charge of the arrangements for Thelma Mae Robinson. From 25 Mar 2003.
Ray Rodeheaver
The Rev. Ray Rodeheaver, 91, of Bayard, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the
Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.
Born May 20, 1912, in Wilsonia, he was the son of the late John F. and Jessie M.
Grimes Rodeheaver.
He was also preceded in death in 1997 by his wife, Vivian A. “Boots” Reel
Rodeheaver, whom he married in 1934.
For many years he was a minister with the Church of God. He was a charter member
of the Bayard Church of God, the founding pastor of the Parsons Church of God
and pastored numerous churches throughout West Virginia. He retired from active
ministry in 1979 and continued to officiate at weddings, funerals and other
services. He was a retired member and served as the chaplain for the Bayard
Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his goddaughter, Kerri Chenoweth, Greensboro, N.C.; and one
brother, Russell “Pete” Rodeheaver, Mount Storm.
Friends will be received at the temporary home of the Stewart Funeral Home,
13141 Garrett Highway, Oakland, Md., across from Wal-Mart on U.S. 219 north from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be at the
Bayard Church of God on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William McCallister
officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services.
Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. From 21 June 2003.
Norene E. Rodgers
Norene Elva Rodgers, 94, of Petersburg, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at Grant
Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home with interment following at the Maple Hill Cemetery. From 15 Jul
2003.
Georgia S. Rogers
Georgia S. Rogers, 95, a resident of Colonial Place for the last eight years and
formerly of Volga, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Colonial
Place.
She was born June 16, 1908, near Nestorville, Barbour County, the daughter of
the late Bradford and Chloe Wilmoth Shaffer.
She was united in marriage on July 31, 1934, to Paul H. Rogers, who preceded her
in death on Nov. 28, 1994.
Surviving are one sister, Juanita Keith of California; and several nieces and
nephews. Local family includes Murl Rogers Jr. of Volga; Julia Mae Scott of
Elkins and Jimmy Rogers of Florida.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Lelia Robinson; and one brother,
Bradford Shaffer Jr.
She was a member of Queens Chapel United Methodist Church in Volga. She was a
former Sunday School teacher and served in various offices in the church.
She attended Alderson-Broaddus College and was a teacher and substitute teacher
for many years at various schools in Barbour County.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216, N. Walnut St.,
Philippi, after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carol Duffield officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home
service. From 27 Aug 2003.
Ercell M. Rohrbough
Ercell Mae Rohrbough, 80, a resident of Beverly, passed away Thursday, July 3,
2003, in the University of Virginia Medical Center at Charlottesville, Va.
She was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Casel H. and Anna
Mae Ryder McGee.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Ann Currence and husband, Dick, Elkins; three
sons, Thomas Lee Rohrbough and wife, Robin, Elkins, Benny Rohrbough and wife,
Cindy, Bridgewater, Va., and John William Rohrbough and wife, Randi, of Verona,
Va.; five sisters, Bernadine Simmons, Ernestine Phares and Carol Ann ÒDotÓ
Broughton, all of Elkins, Eleanor Jean Stark of Ravenswood, and Cheryl Sue
Cooper of Beverly; four grandchildren, Tim Currence and wife, Chris, Christy
Henderlite and husband, Harold, J.R. Rohrbough and Brad Currence; and a
great-grandson, Austin Currence. A special friend, Cleva Hogue, also survives.
Also preceding her in death were one sister, Etheline Jones; and five brothers,
Virgil, Arden, Kenneth, Neil and Keith McGee.
She was employed by Bata Shoe Co. for 13 years and employed at Elkins Lumber Co.
prior to her retirement. She was a Presbyterian by faith and enjoyed life,
traveling, camping, sports and spending time with her children, grandchildren
and her great-grandson.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel
with the Rev. Stella Faye Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in
Beverly Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Ercell Mae Rohrbough. From 5 Jul 2003.
Howard Rohrbaugh
Howard Thomas Rohrbaugh, 92, of Maysville, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at
the Grant County Nursing Home where he resided since April 28, 1998.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday.
Interment will be in the Riggleman Cemetery at Cabins. From 11 Sep 2003.
Maxine M. Rongyos
Maxine M. Rongyos, 85, of Route 1, Box 306-A, Buckhannon, died Wednesday,
March 5, 2003, at 2 p.m., at her home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice
of Buckhannon.
She was born June 13, 1917, at Braxton, a daughter of the late Mary Smith.
On Nov. 15, 1946, she married Nicholas W. Rongyos, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are one daughter, Emma Lee Beckner Cadman, Buckhannon; one son,
William Beckner, Buckhannon; two sisters, Louise Harris, Pikeville, Ky., and
Dorotha Corley, Elyria, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Thelma Harvey; three brothers, Bob
Ellison, Claue Ellison and George Ellison; and two sisters, Geraldine Harker and
Ruby Smith.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Pringle Tree Extension Homemakers Club,
the Methodist Womens Club, WCTU and Church Women United. She did volunteer work
for Parish House and Cross Lines. She attended Heaston United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home
chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bonnie Starkey officiating. Interment will
follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 7 Mar 2003.
Faye W. Rosencrance
Faye Lucille Warner Rosencrance, 65, a resident of East Dailey, departed this
life Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2003, at her home. She had been in failing health
for the past four years and death was attributed to cancer.
She was born Tuesday, June 28, 1938, at Hunting Ground, Pendleton County, the
daughter of the late Owen “Bud” Warner and Peachie Warner.
She was twice married, formerly to Bernard Collett, who survives. On Oct. 25,
1991, at Harrisonburg, Va., she was married to Gary L. Rosencrance, who
survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Terry Thornhill and husband, Dan, of East
Dailey, and Tammy Armentrout and husband, Dave, of Whitmer; one son, Roger
Collett and wife, LeAnn, of Lexington, N.C.; two stepsons, Richard Rosencrance
and wife, Pam, of East Dailey, and Tim Rosencrance of Snowshoe; one
stepdaughter, Susan Rosencrance of East Dailey; three sisters, Lyda Armstrong of
Culloden, Frances Morgan of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jerri Sipes of Bartow; two
brothers, Ronald Warner of Durbin and Jimmie Warner of Riverton; five
grandchildren, Lindsay, Andrea and Joe Thornhill, Alex Armentrout and Jake
Collett; six stepgrandchildren Richie Rosencrance, Erica and Brent Gladwell,
Tricia and Heather Rosencrance and Alyciann Campbell.
Faye was a graduate of Circleville High School with the class of 1957 and had
worked for Conrad’s Restaurant, Bata Shoe Co. and Rite Aid.
She loved fishing, camping, sewing and restoring antique furniture.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Jack Howell will officiate and interment
will follow at the Bell Cemetery at Becky’s Creek. The family suggests that
expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp.,
929 S. Davis Ave., Suite D, Elkins, W.Va., 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral
Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Faye Lucille Warner
Rosencrance. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 30 Dec 2003.
Carrie E. Ross
Carrie Everson Ross, 86, a resident of 604 Shank St. in Belington and more
recently of the Mt. Liberty community near Philippi, departed this life at 2:50
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at her son’s home following an extended illness.
She was born April 27, 1917, at Junior, the daughter of the late Frederick
Everson Sr. and Rosa Corley Everson.
On Aug. 11, 1944, she was married to Charley “Chap” Ross, who preceded her
in death on April 29 of this year.
Surviving are one son, C. Dave Ross and wife, Debby, of Mt. Liberty, with whom
she made her home for the past several months; two grandchildren, Stephanie
Runion and husband, Chris, of Philippi, and Mitchell Ross and wife, Jennifer, of
Morgantown; two foster children, Elizabeth Bolyard of Belington and Rose Ann
Scott of Elkins; and one brother Frederick Everson Jr. and wife, Imogene, of
Belington. Also surviving are seven foster grandchildren, Kevin, Chad and Joey
Bolyard, D.J. and Jason Scott, Chrystal and Lori George; and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by three
brothers, Raymond, Roland and Willard Everson; three sisters, Geneva K. Ware,
Genevieve Bonner and an infant sister.
Mrs. Ross attended the schools of Barbour County and was a 1938 graduate of the
Belington High School. She was a member of the Belington Church of Christ for
over 40 years, an associate member of United Mine Workers of America, a member
of the Woodmen of the World Association, and a homemaker.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to
9 p.m. today. On Saturday morning she will be moved to the Belington Church of
Christ where friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Final rites will be
conducted at 11 a.m. with Evangelist Michael Phillips officiating. Interment
will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery in Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in
Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Carrie Everson Ross.
From 19 Dec 2003.
Charley W. Ross
Charley Woodrow “Chap” Ross, 87, a resident of 604 Shank St. in
Belington, departed this life at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003. He had been
in failing health but death was unexpected.
He was born March 17, 1916, in Mill Creek, the son of the late Earnest David and
Nettie Herron Ross.
On Sept. 11, 1944, he was united in marriage to the former Carrie Everson, who
survives in Belington.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, David Ross and wife, Debby,
of Mt. Liberty; two brothers, Amos Ross and Hermon Buck Ross, both of Belington;
and three sisters, Ila Belan of Norton, Edith Phillips of Princeton and Sarah
Currence of Elkins; and two grandchildren, Stephanie Runion and husband, Chris,
of Philippi, and Mitchell David Ross and wife, Jennifer, of Morgantown.
Also surviving are two foster daughters, Elizabeth Bolyard of Belington and Rose
Ann Scott of Elkins; seven foster grandchildren, Kevin, Chad and Joey Bolyard,
all of Belington, D.J. and Jason Scott, Crystal and Lori George, all of Elkins;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters.
Mr. Ross attended the schools of Randolph County, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy
and served in the South Pacific during World War II, and was a retired coal
miner.
He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 1938, a lifetime member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 410 in Belington, and a member of the H.W. Daniels
Post 29 American Legion in Elkins and the Belington Church of Christ.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to
9 p.m. today and on Thursday until 11 a.m. when Mr. Ross will be moved to the
Belington Church of Christ where friends may call from noon until 1 p.m., the
funeral hour. Services will be conducted with Evangelist Michael Phillips and
Evangelist Stan Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal
Cemetery in Belington where full military rites will be accorded by American
Legion Post 44 of Philippi. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge
of the arrangements for Charley Woodrow “Chap” Ross. From 30 Apr
2003.
Ada Roth
Ada Lucille Roth, 78, a resident of 116 Pleasant Ave. in Elkins and a patient in
the Talbott Personal Care Home since February, passed away at 10:58 a.m.,
Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will
be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Ada Lucille
Roth. From 6 Dec 2003.
Ada L. Roth
Ada Lucille Roth, 78, of 116 Pleasant Ave., Elkins, and a patient in the Talbott
Personal Care Home since February, passed away at 10:58 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5,
2003, at the home.
She was born Dec. 24, 1924, at Ellamore, the daughter of the late Erskin Hayward
and Marie Edna Nixon Booth.
On April 1, 1944, in Buckhannon, she was married to John Henry Roth Sr., who
preceded her in death in 1991.
Surviving are three sons, James Michael Roth, John Henry Roth Jr. and Terrill
Lee Roth, all of Elkins; one daughter, Tamela Sue Kittle of Elkins; one sister,
Shirley Ann Cogar of McKeesport, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were one son, Steven Gilbert Roth; one brother,
Gilbert Henry Booth; and one sister, Lottie Leah Landis.
Mrs. Roth attended the schools of Barbour County, was a homemaker and a member
of the Church of the Brethren and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Elkins.
Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home
in Elkins. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with
the Rev. F.L. “Wink” McQuain and the Rev. Walter Blough officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens. The Tomblyn
Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ada Lucille Roth.
From 8 Dec 2003.
Harold R. Rowan
Harold Richard Rowan, 82, of Parkwood Drive, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, March
18, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born July 15, 1920, in Sand Run, a son of the late Hobert and Hettie
Gooden Rowan.
He was twice married. First, he married Lyndell Gillespie Rowan, who preceded
him in death. Second, he married Pauline Smith Phillips Rowan, who preceded him
in death.
Surviving are two children, Patricia A. Hoover, Big Bend, and Ronald Rowan,
Buckhannon, Pleasant Dale community; three stepchildren, Shirley Smith, Mt.
Clare, Larry Phillips, Hodgesville, and Roger Phillips, Nutter Fort; one
brother, Harry "Gene" Rowan, Mabie; five sisters, Mary Jane Roth,
Tallmansville Road, Louise Rowan, address unknown, Mildred Duke, Ohio, Marjorie
Hurst, Indiana, and Wilma Tacket, Ohio; five grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob Rowan and Bill Rowan; and one
sister, Virginia Rutledge.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers. He was a
member of the Hampton United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Friday from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at
11 a.m. with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in
Hampton Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge
of the arrangements for Harold Richard Rowan. From 20 Mar 2003.
Hersel B. Rowan
Hersel Blake Rowan, 72, of PO Box 254, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at
his home in Buckhannon.
He was born March 31, 1931, in Randolph County, the son of the late Delbert Troy
and Tessie Chloe Cutright Rowan.
Surviving are three sisters, Loreta Wolford, Buckhannon, Okareta Cottrill and
Valta Rowan; three nephews, Thomas Aaron Wolford and Gary Branson Wolford, both
of Buckhannon, and Freddie Ray Rowan; three nieces, Mrs. William R. (Judy)
Wolfe, Buckhannon, Ellen Kathryn Herman, Elyria, Ohio, and Quinella Rose Rowan;
and several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Veirl Cole and Alta Rowan; and two
brothers, Glenville Rowan and Latan Rowan.
He was a mechanic for L.L. Moss. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 until
1971, serving during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel
Friday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery at Ten Mile.
Buckhannon Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7
American Legion will conduct military honors at the graveside. From 8 May
2003.
Olga Rowan
Olga M. Nazelrod Rowan, 80, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home, passed away
Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at the nursing home following an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 12, 1923, at Evergreen, the daughter of the late John B.
Nazelrod and Effie Kimble Nazelrod Woods.
On Oct. 5, 1938, she was married to Kent Rowan, who preceded her in death in
1991.
Surviving are one son-in-law, Delmar Moore of Berkeley Springs; and one
grandson, Craig Moore of Warren, Ohio.
Preceding her in death were one daughter, Gloria June Moore; one brother,
Richard Nazelrod; and three sisters, Edna Welch-Sponaugle, Amanda McCauley and
Flora Bender.
Mrs. Rowan was retired from the Saratoga Inn at Warren, Ohio. After retiring
from the Saratoga Inn, she returned to West Virginia and resided first in
Belington and later in Berkeley Springs.
She attended the schools of Coalton. She was an active member of the Warren
Social Club.
At the request of the deceased, her remains were cremated. A memorial service
will be held at a later date. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of
the arrangements for Olga M. Nazelrod Rowan. From 29 Dec 2003.
Beryl M. Roy
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home
chapel with Pastor Ralph Andrus officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins
Memorial Gardens. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Beryl M. Roy. From 14 Jul 2003.
Clara Roy
Clara Vella Gooding Roy, 78, a resident of 1006 S. Henry Ave., Elkins, departed
this life late Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2003, at her home. She had been in
declining health although death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Clara Vella Gooding Roy.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 28 Oct 2003.
Clara Roy
Clara Vella Gooding Roy, 78, of 1006 S. Henry Ave., Elkins, departed this
life late Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining
health although death was unexpected.
She was born Sunday, July 19, 1925, at Palmer, Pa., the daughter of the late
William Nichols Gooding and Mary Jane Ashbough Gooding
She was married to Neil G. Roy, who preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 1997.
Surviving are one daughter and caretaker, Schonna White, Elkins.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in
death by one brother, William; and four sisters, Anna Margaret, Florence, Bessie
and Mabel.
She attended the schools of Palmer, Pa. She was a former employee of the
Continental Can Corp. at Baltimore, Md., for 32 years and retired in 1978.
She attended the Orlena United Methodist Church.
She was a very loving person and cared greatly for her friends and pets.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins,
from 6 p.m. to to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral
home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. will officiate and
interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at
Cravensdale. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
arrangements for Clara Vella Gooding Roy. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From
29 Oct 2003.
Clara Roy
Clara Vella Gooding Roy, 78, a resident of 1006 S. Henry Ave., Elkins, departed
this life late Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2003, at her home. She had been in
declining health although death was unexpected.
She was born Sunday, July 19, 1925, at Palmer, Pa., the daughter of the late
William Nichols Gooding and Mary Jane Ashbough Gooding.
She was married to Neil G. Roy, who preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1997.
Surviving are seven sisters-in-law and her loving caretaker, Schonna White of
Elkins.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in
death by one brother, William; four sisters, Anna Margaret, Florence, Bessie and
Mabel; and one sister-in-law.
She attended the schools of Palmer, Pa., and was a former employee of the
Continental Can Corp. at Baltimore, Md., for 32 years and retired in 1978.
She attended the Orlena United Methodist Church.
She was a very loving person and cared greatly for her friends and pets.
From 31 Oct 2003.
Hugh C. Roy
Hugh Carroll Roy, 64, of Route 1, French Creek, died at 1:24 a.m. Sunday,
April 6, 2003.
He was born Jan. 3, 1939, at Ellamore, the son of the late Hugh Anderson Roy and
Dessie Virginia Brain Queen of Ellamore.
On April 20, 1963, he was married to Betty Ann Hawkins, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are two sons and daughters-in-law,
Hugh Randall Roy and wife, Cheri, of French Creek and James Anderson Roy and
wife, Jennifer, of Dailey; one daughter, Diana Roy of Buckhannon; and five
grandchildren, Amanda Lea Roy of Houston, Texas, Justin Everett Roy of Adrian,
Hugh Michael Allen Roy of French Creek, Eric Scott Roy of French Creek and
Nicholas James Roy of Dailey.
One brother, James L. Roy, and one granddaughter, Camilla Roy, are deceased.
Mr. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and had worked in the shipping
department of Corhart Refractories at the time of his retirement and was a
member of the Church of Christ at Alexander.
Friends will be received at the Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home Thursday from 6
p.m. and 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Church of Christ in
Buckhannon where the body will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the
funeral hour. Evangelist Darell Toothman will officiate and burial will follow
in the Mt. Union Cemetery. Full military honors will be held at the gravesite.
The Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From 8 Apr 2003.
Nicholas James Roy
Nicholas James Roy, 3, a resident of East Dailey, departed this life early
today, Oct. 20, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained in a truck accident near
West Union.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 20
Oct 2003.
Nicholas J. Roy
Nicholas James Roy, 3, a resident of the East Dailey community, departed this
life early Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained in
an automobile accident near West Union in Doddridge County.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Nicholas James Roy.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 21 Oct 2003.
Nicholas J. Roy
Nicholas James Roy, 3, a resident of the East Dailey community, departed this
life early Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained in a
tractor-trailer accident near West Union, Doddridge County.
He was born Tuesday, February 29, 2000, the son of James Anderson Roy and
Jennifer Marie Iseli Roy, who survive at East Dailey.
Also surviving are two brothers, Chad Simmons of East Dailey and Justin Roy of
Upshur County; two sisters, Shaina Simmons of East Dailey and Amanda Roy of
Texas; paternal grandmother, Betty A. Hawkins Roy of French Creek, maternal
grandparents, James and Rosie Iseli of Dailey; and several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Preceding him in death were one sister, Camilia Nicole Roy; and his paternal
grandfather, Hugh C. Roy.
Nicholas enjoyed Spongebob Squarepants, Rugrats, playing basketball with teenage
boys, and big trucks and equipment. He was always happy.
Private services will be held at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home with the Rev.
Frank Long and the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Aaron White, Garrett Bennett,
Bryson Gibson, and Levi Shrader will serve as pallbearers and interment will
follow in the Homestead Cemetery at East Dailey. The family suggests that
expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to 4-H Camp Pioneer
Park, PO Box 1130, Elkins, W.Va 26241, in memory of Nicholas James Roy. The Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Nicholas
James Roy. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 22 Oct 2003.
Gwendolyn E. Rush
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Rush, 87, a former resident of Randolph County and more recently a resident of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in Youngstown.
She was born July 31, 1915, at Adolph, a daughter of the late Jesse and Minnie Wetzel Lloyd.
On Feb. 26, 1938, she was married to Joseph Wilson Rush, who preceded her in death on May 11, 1994.
She is survived by one son, Lawrence W. Rush and wife, Cecilia, of Youngstown, Ohio. Six grandchildren also survive.
Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Margaret Ann "Peggy" Spencer; two brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Rush attended the schools of Randolph County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Chapel Church at Adolph.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Verl Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery near
Huttonsville. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gwendolyn Elizabeth Rush. From 6 Jan 2003.
Vivian Rush
Vivian Elizabeth Ervin Rush, 81, a former resident of Elkins and Baltimore, Md.,
departed this life Tuesday Nov. 4, 2003, at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, Joseph J. and Laura Kim Samek, in Chesapeake, Ohio. She had been in
declining health since June of this year.
She was born Monday, Dec. 12, 1921, at Ridgeway, Pa., the daughter of the late
Benjamin F. Ervin and Artie Wymer Ervin.
On Aug. 15, 1947, she was married to Carl William Rush, who preceded her in
death Sept. 3, 2001.
Surviving are one daughter, Laura Kim Samek and husband, Joseph, of Chesapeake,
Ohio; and three grandchildren, Julia Elizabeth, Dianna Marie and Joseph Michael
Samek, all of Chesapeake, Ohio.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were eight brothers and
sisters.
She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at
10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow at
the Maplewood Cemetery. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge
of the arrangements for Vivian Elizabeth Ervin Rush.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 5 Nov 2003.
Vivian Rush
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 10
a.m. Friday. The Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow at
the Maplewood Cemetery. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge
of the arrangements for Vivian Elizabeth Ervin Rush.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 6 Nov 2003.
Harry T. Ryan Sr.
Mr. Harry Thomas “Tom” Ryan Sr., 64, a resident of 815 Brown Ave.,
Belington, departed this life at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in the Davis
Memorial Hospital at Elkins. He had been in declining health for the past
several months and death was attributed to cancer.
He was born May 26, 1939, at Belington, a son of the late William E. Ryan Sr.
and Elma K. Price Ryan, who survives in the Good Samaritan Center at Belington.
On February 24, 1958, at Oakland, Md., he was united in marriage to the former
Patricia Ann Hunt, who survives at their home in Belington.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Tom Ryan Jr. and
wife, Sandra, of Bunker Hill, and Mark E. Ryan and wife, Tammy, of Belington;
three sisters, Linda Beersford and husband, Ivan, of Martinsburg, Sandra Meier
of Belington, and Jaynie Scott and husband, Bob, of Valley Bend; one half
sister, Thelma Lasher of Ohio; four brothers, William Ryan Jr. and and wife,
Roxanna, of Buckhannon, Ronald “Butch” Ryan and wife, Betty, of Belington,
Kenneth Ryan and wife, Mary, of Elkins, and David Ryan and wife, Tammy, of
Belington; two half brothers, Stanley Ryan and wife, Virginia, of Eastlake,
Ohio, and Hayward Ryan and wife, Alice, of Willowick, Ohio; five grandchildren,
Jeremie Ryan and wife, Tera, of Antioch, Tenn.; Jennifer Ryan of Bunker Hill,
and Matthew, Kristin and Travis Ryan, all of Belington; two stepgrandchildren,
Tony and Steven Corbin, both of Bunker Hill; two great-grandchildren, Andrew
Midkiff and Kelsey Ryan both of Antioch, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Ryan attended the schools of Barbour County and was a graduate of the
Belington High School’s class of 1957. He then was employed by Roadway Express
Trucking Co. in Ohio, where he worked as a dispatcher. He then attended Barber
College in Akron and Wheeling and became owner-operator of Tom’s Friendly
Barber Shop in Belington for more than 40 years. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Belington where he served as Deacon and formerly as a trustee.
He was a member of the Belington Masonic Lodge No. 125 AF&AM, where he
served as a past master and was also a past district deputy grand master. He was
also a member of the Belington Chapter No. 68 OES, the Fraternal Order of the
Eagles No. 2344 in Elkins and was a member of the NRA. He will be remembered for
his great love for hunting and fishing.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 4 p.m. to
9 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, when services
will be conducted from the Funeral Home Parlor with the Rev. Doyle Neil Rider
and the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the Belington
Fraternal Cemetery where the Belington Masonic Lodge No. 125 AF&AM will
conduct ritualistic graveside services. The family asks that in lieu of flowers
memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church in Belington, c/o
Lois Wilson, RR 02, Box 1080 Belington, 26250. The Talbott Funeral Home in
Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Harry Thomas “Tom” Ryan
Sr. From 5 Jun 2003.
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