The Elkins Intermountain

Harold S. Walters, 90, of Keyser, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Memorial Campus of the WMHS in Cumberland, Md.

Born on Feb. 9, 1919, at Davis, he was a son of the late Edward and Oda Cosner Walters.

Mr. Walters was a 1937 graduate of Davis High School and a 1941 graduate of Berea College in Kentucky. He received his master's degree in education from Penn State.

Mr. Walters was retired as a school teacher of more than 32 years, having taught chemistry, physics, math, trigonometry and physical science in Mineral, Tucker and Grant counties. He also coached baseball and basketball in the schools where he taught as well as Little League baseball.

Very proud of his military service, "Bucky," as he was known during his military career, retired after 10 years of service with the rank of major in the U.S. Air Force after serving with the 73rd Bomb Wing and as a radar navigator during World War II.

He served as the first state park naturalist in West Virginia at Blackwater Falls State Park and the nature center there is named after him.

He was president of the Faith in Action Food Pantry, member of the Boyce-Houser Post 41 American Legion, Keyser, Keyser Rotary Club and was a faithful and dedicated member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Edie Forsythe Walters; three sons, John Walters and wife, Connie, of Ocala, Fla., Robert Walters and wife, Carolyn, of Morgantown and Stephen Walters and wife, Mabsie, of California; three daughters, Sharon Fox and husband, Dana, of Morgantown, Jean Molnar and husband, Dan, of California and Nancy Greene and husband, Paul, of Los Angeles, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, Stephenie Torres, Robert Walters II, Brian Fox, Christen Smith, Julie Attardo, Sarah Shimomura, Rebecca Walters, Derek Molnar, David Greene, Debbie Chu and Angela Nguyan; and three great-grandchildren, Victoria and Beth Smith and Isaiah Walters.

Friends may call at Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davis Street, Keyser, Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Sally Bartling officiating.

Interment will be in Potomac Memorial Gardens at Keyser where graveside military honors will be accorded.

The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Faith in Action Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1073, Keyser, W.Va. 26726.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Walters' obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. From 23 Nov 2009.

He was born Oct. 7, 1986, at Buckhannon, the son of Robert L. and Carrie L. Thorpe Harsh of Buckhannon.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Ray and Joyce Thorpe of Queens; maternal grandmother, Violet Lucas of Freeport, Pa.; and paternal grandparents, Joyce and Dan Brown of Buckhannon.

Friends will be received Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery in Barbour County.

Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 23 Nov 2009.

The Rev. Marianna Harr, 83, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at her home.

She was born Sept. 5, 1926, at Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Brooks F. and Hallie Mae Malone Harr.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Wilma Smith, Marjorie Miles and Jean Hobbs; a special niece, Sylvia Summerfield; and a niece, Eleanor Menendez.

She is survived by a special niece, Mary Foppiano of Clarksburg; two nieces, Margie Schoenauer of Saint Petersburg, Fla., and Sylvia Holloway of Inverness, Fla.; and five nephews, Joseph, Tom and Bill Hobbs all of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Dennis Cunningham of Atlanta, Ga., and Butch Smith of Lost Creek.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Buckhannon. She taught the Wesley Sunday school class for many years. She was a member of United Methodist Women and Early Birds Prayer Circle.

She worked as a payroll clerk for Pittston Coal Co. and worked for the Buckhannon Housing Authority. She also served as a local pastor in several churches in Upshur County.

Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Poling-St.Clair Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Damon Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Memorial Gardens at Quiet Dell.

Mary Edith Agnew, 90, of Bayard, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at her home.

Family will receive friends today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Locust Grove Church of the Brethren in Bismarck.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. John Walker and grandson, John Agnew, officiating. Interment will be in Locust Grove Cemetery in Bismarck. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 23 Nov 2009.

Anton "Tony" Sneberger, 77, a resident of Czar, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in the Hospice Care Inpatient Center.

He was born Jan. 14, 1932, on Turkey Bone Mountain, Pickens, a son of the late Mark and Polona Palvas Sneberger.

Also surviving are two daughters, Diane Dulaney and husband, Charles, of Czar and Christine Sneberger of Czar and fiance, the Rev. Randy Long; one beloved granddaughter, Tiffany Howell of Buckhannon. One brother, John Sneberger of Helvetia and one sister, Rosie Ketterman of Turkey Bone Mountain, Pickens also survive.

Also preceding him in death were five sisters, Mary Varner, Olga Ball, Helen Sneberger, Katie Winemiller and Vera Schneider; one brother, Mark Sneberger; and a half brother, Joseph Marinic.

Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a tank operator. He spent his life working in the mines as a mechanic and equipment operator and retired from DeMotto Coal Co.

He was a member of the Pickens American Legion Post 122. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and a lifetime member of the Beech Mountain Sportsman Club.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Father Ronald Nikodem and the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow in Pickens Catholic Cemetery at Pickens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520, in memory of Mr. Sneberger. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Anton "Tony" Sneberger.

Ida Belle Tenney, 86, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon.

She was born Oct. 23, 1923, at Tallmansville, a daughter of the late Virgil and Ora Belle Fox Ours.

On June 22, 1940, she married Arnold Tenney, who preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1994.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Christopher and Kevin Tenney; two sisters, Wilda and Izella Tenney; and two brothers, Harold and Sanford Ours.

She is survived by two sons, Gohen C. Tenney of Buckhannon and Vernon Irvin Tenney and wife, Barbara, of Buckhannon; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Cussins and husband, John, of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Doug Tenney and wife, Melissa, of Buckhannon and Daniel Irvin Tenney of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Charlotte Tenney and husband, Mark, of Lexington, Ky.; four great-granddaughters, Julia C. Tenney of Buckhannon, Sarah Vance of Ellamore, Devan Tenney of Lexington, Ky., and DeAnna Tenney of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Noble Ours of Rittman, Ohio, and Robert Ours of Buckhannon; and two sisters, Betty Gifford of Buckhannon and Patty Mahan of Texas.

Mrs. Tenney was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness.

Friends will be received Saturday, Nov. 28, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Elder Arthur Hinkle officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Union Church Cemetery in Buckhannon.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 24 Nov 2009.

Matthew "Matt" Ryan Cross, 17, of Lumberport, passed away suddenly as a result of a car accident on Nolan's Run Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

Matt was born on June 1, 1992, a son of father, Emmett Franklin Cross, stepmother, Peggy Ellen, mother, Peggy Jo Ball Stout, and stepfather, Gary.

In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by his sisters, Christina Miller of West Milford, Jamie Miller of West Milford, Heather Miller of Bridgeport, Reonna Stout of Lumberport and Christy Kerns of Junior; brothers, Jeff Higgins of Elkins and Christopher Stout of Nolan's Run, Lumberport, who was his best friend; grandparents, Edwin and Wilda Cross of Elkins and Ellen and Gary Stout of Nolan's Run, Lumberport; nieces and nephews, Dylan and Jasmine Lowe of West Milford, Michael Joseph Hyde III of West Milford, Laytin Sandy of Bridgeport and Emily Shriver of Lumberport; one nephew on the way, Matthew Robert Hyde; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matt was a senior at Lincoln High School and loved basketball, football, riding his four-wheeler, playing Playstation 3 and music. He had lots of friends who he spent his time with.

Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston from noon to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Darren Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Simpson Church Cemetery.

Wimpy Lee Self, 52, a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, Elkins, entered into eternal rest Monday Nov. 23, 2009.

Arrangements for Wimpy Lee Self are incomplete and have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Bessie Irene Gibson, 94, of Buckhannon, went to be with her loving savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

She was born Aug. 18, 1915, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Seymour and Eliza Jane Pickens Humphrey Linger.

On Sept. 23, 1933, she married Coy Gibson, who preceded her in death on May 10, 1984.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald Gibson; three brothers, Charles, Chester and Ophie Linger; a half brother, Bill Humphrey; four sisters, Mary Mitchelle, Ona Ford, Geneva Nicholson and Rethia Linger; and a half sister, Madge Lantz.

She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Girard and husband, Frank, of Buckhannon; three grandsons, Don and Ron Gibson of Thomasville, N.C., and Trent Girard of Buckhannon; three great-granddaughters, Danielle, Kaitlyn and Kailey Gibson; and one great-great-granddaughter, Kaylee Bunnell.

Mrs. Gibson was a homemaker. She was a member of the Buckhannon Living Word Church of God. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Friends will be received Friday, Nov. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Spears officiating. Burial will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 25 Nov 2009.

Matthew "Matt" Ryan Cross, 17, of Lumberport, passed away suddenly as a result of a car accident on Nolan's Run Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

Matt was born on June 1, 1992, a son of father, Emmett Franklin Cross, stepmother, Peggy Ellen, mother, Peggy Jo Ball Stout, and stepfather, Gary.

Matt was a senior at Lincoln High School and loved basketball, football, riding his four-wheeler, playing Playstation 3 and music. He had lots of friends who he spent his time with.

Friends were received Monday at Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston. Funeral services will be at the funeral home today at 1 p.m. with Pastor Darren Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Simpson Church Cemetery.

W. Lee Self, 52, a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, Elkins, entered into eternal rest Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

He was born Thursday, May 16, 1957, a son of the late W.C. and Inez Patton Self.

On Friday, Jan. 26, 1996, at Cleveland, Ohio, he married the former Lori Wurtzbacher Self, who survives at Valley Head.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting very much. He loved being in the outdoors very much. Lee especially liked to help his father-in-law with farming and enjoyed doing carpentry work for his mother-in-law.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Self.

Lee's survivors include his wife, Lori Self of Valley Head; two daughters, Julie Kregei and husband, Matt, of Georgia and Tiffany Self of Lenoir City, Tenn.; one son, Tim Self and wife, Elizabeth, of Maryville, Tenn.; two sisters, Kathey Hannah of Maryville, Tenn., and Shirley Huskey of Pearisburg, Va.; six brothers, Bill Self and Mike Self and wife, Becky, all of Maryville, Tenn., Rodger Self of Friendsville, Tenn., James Chandler of Greenbank, Tenn., Raymond Self of Sevierville, Tenn., and Richard Self and wife, Connie, of Corryton, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edith and Keith Bennett of Valley Head.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 100 Meadow Lane in Valley Bend. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ann Fretwell officiating. In keeping with Lee's wishes, his body will be cremated and his ashes will be returned home to Tennessee.

Arrangements for W. Lee Self have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com. From 25 Nov 2009.

Chester Lee Bennett, 73, of Onego, died Tuesday in Winchester Medical Center at Winchester, Va.

Visitation will be today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev Joseph Gerstell officiating. Interment will be in Bennett Family Cemetery on Spruce Mountain at Onego. From 27 Nov 2009.

Dorothy D. Mason

Dorothy D. Mason, 70, of Bloomery, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mrs. Mason was born July 4, 1939, at Mill Creek, the daughter of the late Russell M. and Jettie L. Taylor Herron.

She worked for Plumly Flooring in Winchester, Va., Reidbord Brothers in Elkins and attended Bean Settlement Church of the Brethren in Kirby.

Mrs. Mason married Larry J. Mason on Jan. 25, 1969 in Elkins.

Surviving with her husband of 40 years are one son, Kevin L. Mason of Paw Paw; one daughter, Peggy A. Creek of Augusta; two brothers, Doyle Herron of Elkins and Delbert Herron of Delray; four sisters, Arlene Moore of Elkins, Arra Currence of Dailey, Freda Burton of Paw Paw and Beulah Jean Ramsey of Beverly; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at Giffin Funeral Home in Capon Bridge Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Burl Charlton, pastor.

Interment will be in Malick Cemetery near Augusta. Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. From 27 Nov 2009.

Edna McCauley

Edna Mae Mitchell McCauley, a resident of Route 3, Philippi, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at her home place where she was born, reared and lived for the past 98 years.

She was born Aug. 26, 1911, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late George I. and Lora Victoria Nestor Mitchell.

She was united in marriage Aug. 27, 1932, to Delbert S. McCauley, who preceded her in death March 4, 1991.

Surviving are two sons, Randall and wife, Judy McCauley, and Gary and wife, Pat McCauley, both of Arden Road, Philippi; four grandchildren, Bart McCauley, Kris Rosier, Teresa Gray and Jeff McCauley; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Charles McCauley; and two sisters, Ruth McVicker and Ave Shomo.

She was a homemaker, she enjoyed shopping, eating out and meeting people. She was a member of Ebenezer Church. Imagine nearly a hundred years of progress; Edna lived it.

There are many stories of how brave Edna was, one being doing the driving for her family years ago. When you go from a horse and buggy to a model-T with side curtains and then to a car with windows and a heater, axle deep mud or six inches of snow is nothing to be afraid of.

There were many changes beyond the automobile, her father thought a toilet in the house was disgusting, but Edna thought it was a luxury. Edna always saved every dollar she could - just maybe because she lived through the Great Depression when it was a disgrace to accept what is known today as entitlements. The change she saw in her lifetime is simply amazing. ... "Life is a perception; it is what you think it is."

Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour, with Pastor Joyce Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Clemtown Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com. Wright Funeral Home services. From 27 Nov 2009.

Jonathan A. Peters

Jonathan Andrew Peters, 48, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. at his home.

He was born Nov. 16, 1961, at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a son of Donald G. and Frances I. Bailey Peters of Gassaway.

In addition to his parents he is survived by four brothers, Donald G. Peters II of Nokesville, Va., Stephen N. Peters of Hurt, Va., David L. Peters of Jacksonville, Texas, and Philip L. Peters of Gassaway; and two sisters, Brenda Bryan of Oakton, Va., and Melanie Morris of Lost Creek.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 27 Nov 2009.

Lisa A. Stackpole

Lisa Ann Stackpole, 34, of French Creek, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.

She was born Dec. 11, 1974, at Painesville, Ohio, a daughter of Margaret Christian Hulett and the late Robert O. Hulett.

On Feb. 14, 1991, she married Glenn Stackpole, who preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1994.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Kayla Stackpole and Faith Schoolcraft of French Creek; two sons, Brandon Stackpole and Kenneth Schoolcraft of French Creek; one sister, Robin Stackpole of Buckhannon; three brothers, Sam Christian and wife, Patty, of Buckhannon, Jim Hodges and wife, Tina, of Buckhannon and Scott Christian and wife, Jodie, of Pulaski, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Lisa was an in-home health aide for the Upshur County Senior Center and was a Christian by faith.

Friends will be received Sunday, Nov. 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Burial will follow in Talbott Cemetery at Talbott.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 27 Nov 2009.

Richard Hedrick

Richard Arthur Hedrick, 86, of Bartow, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

Born July 30, 1923, at Swoope, he was a son of the late Jessie Robinson Hedrick and Mary Wilfong Hedrick.

Mr. Hedrick was a member of Thornwood Methodist Church, was retired from Howes Leather Co. after 36 years of service and was employed by the Forest Service in Bartow. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son; sister, Madeline Virginia Lambert; brothers, Jessie Robinson Hedrick Jr. and Shellace Hedrick; and three half brothers, John D. Rexrode, Ben Everett Rexrode and Hobert Rexrode.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Marie Thompson Hedrick; daughter, Kitty Marie Hedrick Sharp and husband, Barry, of Marlinton; sons, Dannie Richard Hedrick of Thornwood and Gary "Doc" Hedrick and wife, Jane, of Valley Bend; grandchildren, Christy Ann Sharp, Katie Lou Sharp Broce, Jessica Marie Sharp, Cathy Renee Hedrick Moore and Richard F. Hedrick; great-grandchildren, Aunice, Kane and Nathan Hedrick and Kaden Michael Moore; and a sister, Louise H. Neal of Staunton, Va.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Thornwood Methodist Church with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Burial will follow in Arbovale Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Pocahontas County Honor Guard. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Arbovale.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com. From 27 Nov 2009.

W. Lee Self

W. Lee Self, 52, a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, Elkins, entered into eternal rest Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

Visitation will be today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 100 Meadow Lane in Valley Bend. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ann Fretwell officiating. In keeping with Lee's wishes, his body will be cremated and his ashes will be returned home to Tennessee.

Arrangements for W. Lee Self have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com. From 27 Nov 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 28 November 2009

Alexine M. Roy

Alexine Marie Makil Roy, 67, a resident of Elkins, departed this life early Friday morning at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Alexine Marie Makil Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 28 Nov 2009.

Ellis A. Moats

Mr. Ellis Andrew Moats, 61, a resident of Row Avenue, Junior, departed this life Thursday evening Nov. 26, 2009, at his residence. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.

He was born Sept. 12, 1948, at Philippi, a son of the late Carl Ellis "Pinky" and Mary Elizabeth (Row) Moats, whom Ellis made his home.

Mr. Moats is survived by three sisters, Susie Moats of Junior, Amy Howarth of Junior and Stacie Mullenex of Coraopolis, Pa.; and one brother, Mark Moats of Martinez, Ga. He was survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Carla June Lawson.

Mr. Moats was a member of the Augusta Federation of Musicians since 1975. He started as a gifted musician being taught drums and percussion by Blaine Corder at the Belington Junior High School in eighth grade -having played base drum for school bands and was asked to return after graduation for several years to help tutor the Butler High School Band for band camp. He became a professional musician of which the bands he played in the "Tune Twisters," "Mystics Celestials," and the band "People," of which he toured all over the South East. Ellis was privileged to be friends with a lot of famous groups and singers like Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson, having set in with James Brown and Joe Cocker. Ellis returned to Junior to help care for his mother at which time he played the drums for "The Circuit Riders" gospel band at the local nursing homes and numerous church revivals, benefits and other events. Ellis loved playing his drums and he really missed his friends in Augusta, Ga. Ellis was asked to return to Augusta, Ga., for three rock 'n' roll benefit concerts. On July 19, 2008, the last benefit "Press - On: The Patrick Chance Fund for Neoblastoma Research" helped raise more than $30,000 for Patrick Chance. Ellis thoroughly enjoyed the 50th Rock-R-Roll reunion concert of "Johnny Hensley and the Red Hots" in Augusta, Ga.

Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, when final rites will then be conducted from the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Destry Daniels officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Freedom Bank in care of Ellis A. Moats to help with the final expenses. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery near Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ellis Andrew Moats.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com. From 28 Nov 2009.

Nola M. Shears

Nola Mae Shears, 99, of Arbovale, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Elkins Rehabilitation Convalescent Center in Elkins.

Mrs. Shears was born April 11, 1910, in Arbovale and was the eldest child of the Rev. Don M. and Ailee Arbogast Nicholas.

On Dec. 24, 1927, she was united in marriage to Adolphus T. Shears, who died on Dec. 28, 1994.

She was a lifelong member of Arbovale United Methodist Church and served as pianist and/or organist for more than 58 years. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women, Home Demonstration Club, Community Choir and the Rebecca Lodge. She also gave piano lessons for many years.

Mrs. Shears is survived by a son, Donald T. Shears and wife, Jeanette, of Harrisonburg, Va.; a daughter, Lorena M. Luton and husband, Jack, of Fairview; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry C. Shears and Marlin H. Shears; three brothers; and three sisters.

Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Arbovale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Arbovale Cemetery.

Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com. From 28 Nov 2009.

Pamela K. Judy

Pamela Kay "Pam" Judy, 39, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009.

She was born in Elkins on Feb. 24, 1970, the daughter of Kenneth David Judy of Lanesville and Karen Sue Arbogast of Elkins.

She is survived by her stepfather, Guy Arbogast of Elkins; one daughter, Ashley Danielle Wyatt of Morgantown; one sister, Sherri Johanna Sharps of Frederick, Md.; and two stepbrothers, Sheldon Guy Arbogast of Manassas, Va., and James Clay (J.C.) Arbogast of Elkins. Also surviving are her paternal grandparents, David and Althea Judy of Elkins; two uncles, Anthony Judy of Morgantown and Leland Judy of Gering, Neb.; and a special friend and companion, Jeff Lahman of Elkins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gloria May Wolfe Allenby and Arthur "Bud" Wolfe.

Pam was a 1988 graduate of Elkins High School. She was a self-employed court reporter and co-owner of Cole & Judy Reporting. Pam was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church of Elkins.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Shiflet and Pastor Mark Houser officiating.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Pam's memory to the Alzheimer's Association Northern Regional Office, 1299 Pineview Drive Suite 3, Morgantown, W.Va. 26505. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Pamela Kay "Pam" Judy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 28 Nov 2009.

Robert L. Payne

Mr. Robert Lee Payne, 86, a resident of Belington departed this life Friday Nov. 27, 2009, at 12:03 a.m. in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. He had been in declining health for the past several months.

He was born May 3, 1923, at Belington, a son of the late Lewis W. and Pearl Lantz Payne.

Mr. Payne is survived by four siblings H.A. "Red" Payne of Belington, John Wilson Payne of Columbus, Ohio, Lelia Mae Hillyard and husband, Charles, of Belington and Harry R. "Bubby" Payne and wife, Shirley, of Belington. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary June Romine; two sisters-in-law Mary Payne and Norma Payne; and one brother-in-law, Roy G. Romine Jr.

Mr. Payne was a member of the Corley United Methodist Church for more than 70 years. He was a choir director and an organist. He was employed by Barbour County Schools and had taught in Barbour County for many years. Robert graduated from Belington High School, Alderson-Broadus College and West Virginia University with a degree in teaching.

He was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 125 AF and AM. Robert was an avid golfer and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II and received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

A private family visitation will be today at the Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Private family funeral services will be conducted today from the Talbott Chapel at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery near Belington.

At the request of Mr. Payne, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Corley United Methodist Church, C/O Jane Ann Weese, Route 2, Box 218, Philippi, W.Va. 26416. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert Lee Payne.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com, an "exclusive provider" for veterans and family memorial care. From 28 Nov 2009.