Arveta M. Ecklind
Arveta Mary Ecklind, 68, passed away on to a better place Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at Shads Medical Center.
She was born in Tucker County, and moved to Lady Lake, Fla., to become a custom home builder.
She was mother and father to three boys, Steven, Builder in Brevard County, Fla., Jerrold, Geriatric physician in Ormond Beach, Fla., and Scott, who still resides in Davis. She is also survived by her sister, Marie Miller of Lady Lake, Fla.; and her mother, Opal Davis of Red Creek.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 11.am., the funeral hour, at Hinkle Funeral Chapel in Davis with the Rev. Jeff Winter officiating. Interment will follow in Buena Cemetery in Canaan Valley. From 29 July 2002.

Betty L. Edens
Betty Louise Edens, 74, of Broaddus Hospital Long Term Care, and formerly of 216 Maple St., Philippi, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
Mrs. Edens was born June 22, 1927, in Hammond, a daughter of the late Isaac and Ethel Mitchell Haddix.
On May 10, 1944, she married Orville E. "Chuck" Edens, who preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1997.
Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary E. and Jerry Marteney, Buckhannon, and Catherine Edens, Lewisburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Adonis Edens, Philippi, and Calvin and Elizabeth Edens, Green Bay, Wis.; two sisters, Myrtle Upton and Delores Kennedy, both of Philippi; a brother, Howard Haddix, Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Barbara Gordon, Teresa Henderson and Tracy Roth; and four great-grandchildren, Angie Skorczeski, Tyler Gordon, Jordan Roth and Peter Roth.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, John Edens and Allan Edens; three sisters, Elsie Isner, Norma Humphreys and Ruth Wilson; and two brothers, William Haddix and Calvin Haddix.
Mrs. Edens was a homemaker. She was a member of Laurel Mountain VFW Post 410 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a United Methodist by faith.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, Wednesday after 4 p.m. On Wednesday, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, Laurel Mountain VFW Post 410 Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at noon with the Rev. Gary and Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in West Virginia National Cemetery. From 22 Jan 2002.

Calvin D. Edens
Calvin D. Edens, 50, of Green Bay, Wis., formerly of Philippi, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay, Wis., following many years of poor health and a sudden illness.
He was born Oct. 15, 1951, in Stuttgart, Germany, a son of the late Orvill E. "Chuck" Edens and Betty Haddix Edens.
He was united in marriage on June 21, 1980, to the former Elizabeth Brazeau, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Kevin Roth; three grandchildren, Angie, Jordon and Peter Roth of Forest Junction, Wis.; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Donie Edens of Philippi; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary and Jerry Marteney of Buckhannon, and Cathy Edens of Lewisburg; two nieces, Barbie and husband, Dick Gordon of Belington, and Teresa and husband, Terry Henderson of Philippi; one great-nephew, Tyler Gordon, Belington; and many nieces and nephews by marriage. Additionally, three aunts, Myrtle Upton, Delores Kennedy, both of Philippi, and Marie Brandenburg of Vancouver, Wash.; one uncle, Howard Haddix of Canton, Ohio, as well as many cousins also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two nephews, John and Allan Edens; two uncles, William and Calvin Haddix; and four aunts, Elsie Isner, Ruth Wilson, Norma Humphreys and Vivian Conner.
He was a 1970 graduate of Philip Barbour High School and later graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He began his career as a graphic designer with the Charleston Newspapers in Charleston, and later relocated to Wisconsin, where he continued his career at Shopko Department Stores and later the Aid Association for Lutherans and Prange-Way Department Stores.
He was well known in Barbour County for his exceptional artistic talent and vast computer skills. In the later years of his life, he enjoyed restoring photographs and creating greeting cards for his family and friends and these mementos will be treasured always. In addition to putting his artistic ability to use, he enjoyed studying military history, particularly World War II. His West Virginia heritage remained a significant part of his life. In fact, to be near his family after losing his eyesight in 1984, he and his family returned to West Virginia to make their home in Philippi. After his vision amazingly restored in 1987, he returned to Wisconsin to continue his career and receive more advanced treatment to his health needs. However, he eagerly anticipated his annual vacations to West Virginia. Most importantly, he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ as a young man. He continued his Christian walk until his death and his life will always serve as a testament to all those close to him.
Funeral services were held at Green Bay Funeral Home and was interred in a Wisconsin cemetery. In honor of his precious life, a memorial service will be held at Crim Memorial United Methodist Church in Philippi July 27 at 10:30 a.m. Friends and family who were touched by Calvin are invited to attend. From 17 July 2002.

Calvin D. Edens
Funeral services were held at Green Bay Funeral Home and interment followed in a Wisconsin cemetery. In honor of his precious life, a memorial service will be held at Crim Memorial United Methodist Church in Philippi Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Friends and family who were touched by Calvin are invited to attend. From 25 and 26 July 2002.

Darla K. Edgell
Darla Kay Edgell, 53, of Route 2, French Creek, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, at United Hospital Center at Clarksburg.
She was born Aug. 24, 1948, at Buckhannon, a daughter of Mrs. Marian Phipps Winemiller Harris, who survives at Smyra, Ga., and the late Paul Theodore Winemiller.
In addition to her mother she is survived by one son, Douglas Edgell of Richmond, Va.; a special friend, Larry Carpenter of Adrian; one stepsister, Adele Millwood of Maryland; one stepbrother, Robert D. Harris of Canton, Ga.; and a special aunt and uncle, Roy and Ruth Hissam of Rock Cave.
Mrs. Edgell was a member of the Center Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was state president of West Virginia Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She was an elementary school principal of Washington District Elementary School.
Private visitation and funeral services will be held at Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the Center Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin Bender will officiate. At a later date a memorial service will be announced to be held at Center Chapel United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are to be made to West Virginia Alpha Delta Kappa for Camp Kno-Koma in memory of Darla Kay Edgell. Donations may be made to Susan Shreve, 15-Red Knob Road, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201 or the American Cancer Society, Upshur County Chapter, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201. From 28 May 2002.

Darla K. Edgell
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to West Virginia Alpha Delta Kappa for Camp Kno-Koma. Donations may be made to Susan Shreve, 15-Red Knob Road, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201 or the American Cancer Society, Upshur County Chapter, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201. From 6 June 2002.

John W. "Duke" Edgell
By JUDITH STUTLER, Staff Writer
Elkins residents today are mourning the loss of John W. "Duke" Edgell, who died at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Edgell, who served the community in numerous capacities throughout his 82 years, suffered a heart attack on Sept. 2 and death was attributed to cardiac arrest, according to Edgell’s son, Wally Edgell.
While his health had been failing in recent years, Edgell, through his family, continued his community efforts. The most recent example was the donation of an extensive collection of more than 4,000 political items, especially political buttons, to Elkins High School as the Duke and Edith Edgell Collection.
Wally Edgell said the collection is the largest political item collection in the United States in a school. "He always wanted to make sure after he was gone it would continue," the son said.
He said his father and mother were in charge of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at First United Methodist Church for 10 to 12 years, "all the time us kids were growing up."
Twenty-six years ago Edgell helped found the Randolph County Classic Golf Tournament.
Bill Clark of Clark’s Tax Service in Elkins knew Edgell since the mid-1960s. "He was very loyal to the Elks Lodge and golf course and was an avid golfer," Clark said. "Thirty years ago he and his wife, Edith, managed the Pro Shop.
"He was of extremely good character and was very sincere about everything he got involved in," Clark said. "He was very loyal and proud of his children."
Linda Ferguson, a friend and clerk at the Coming Around Again consignment shop, said the Edgells were "like young people in love all of their lives."
"He’d say she didn’t have to work because he’d made the living because she made living worthwhile," Ferguson said. "He was a very quality person."
Edgell was perhaps best known for the many programs he helped implement at the Elkins/Randolph County Family YMCA, including the YMCA Church Basketball League that started in the early 1960s and the Jerry West Basketball League that began in the 1970s.
A member of the YMCA board for 25 years, Edgell was "quite a character and was very well loved," according to YMCA Director Jill Stalnaker.
"He was always a big supporter of youth and youth memberships and scholarship drives," Stalnaker said. "He encouraged people in the community to volunteer for these kids.
"He would round up sponsors to pay for the leagues and raised money from concessions stands and car washes — anything they could to raise money for kids.
"He was a selfless man," the YMCA director said. "I can’t say enough good things about him. He was like a family member to me — just wonderful."
Stalnaker said when she joined the YMCA’s staff, she went to Edgell, then a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, for advice on running the facility.
Even while in a nursing home, Edgell thought about ideas on how to financially help the "Y," and came up with the idea to have a golf tournament. The tournament, known over the past five years as the Duke Open, raised close to $20,000, all of which goes toward youth programming at the YMCA. "He was loved and that well known, and it made it one of the biggest golf tournaments the Elks Club has ever seen," Stalnaker said.
Edgell, a former resident of Riverview Drive and a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center since January of 1995, had been in declining health for the past 11 years.
He was born June 8, 1920, at Smithfield, a son of the late Homer Edgell and Effie Henderson Edgell.
On Aug. 30, 1942, at Baltimore, Md., he was married to the former Edith Hostutler, who preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 1998.
Surviving are three sons, Gary Edgell and wife, Karen, of Charleston, Sen. Larry Edgell and wife, Ceci, of New Martinsville, and Dr. Wally Edgell, Elkins; one daughter, Judith Hall and husband, Bruce, Martinsburg; one sister, First Lt. Mary Jo Brady of Buckhannon; seven grandchildren, Brian, John Bradley, Eva, Jeremy, Joshua and Jenny Edgell and Aaron Lee Dean; and five great-grandchildren, Rachel, Zachary and Joshua Edgell and Dillon and Victoria Dean.
Preceding him in death was one brother, Max Edgell; and two sisters, Edith and Florence.
He graduated from Smithfield High School in 1939 and attended West Virginia University. He was an electrical engineer for the Monongahela Power Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1982.
In addition to his 25 years on the board of directors of the YMCA, Edgell, in 1999, received the distinction of being named board of director emeritus of the YMCA. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 1135 BPOE, and in the year 2000 was awarded life membership of the Elks Lodge. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Today, at 7 p.m. the Elks Lodge 1135, BPOE, will hold a memorial service. On Sunday, Edgell will be moved to the First United Methodist Church in Elkins, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley and 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 memorial contributions to the Elkins YMCA, Operational Youth Scholarship Fund, 400 Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 14 Sep 2002.

Gladys M. Elmore
Gladys Mae Elmore, 90, a resident of the Jimtown community, passed away at 1:45 a.m. today, March 15, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, where she had been a patient since March 9.
She was born Nov. 30, 1911, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Harmon and Birdie Lloyd Cutright.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home. From 15 Mar 2002.

Gladys M. Elmore
Glady Mae Elmore, 90, the oldest resident of the Jimtown community, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since March 9. She had been in failing health; however, her death was unexpected.
Born Nov. 30, 1911 at Adolph, she was the daughter of the late Harmon and Birdie Lloyd Cutright.
She was twice married. In 1927, she married Bill Rutherford, who preceded her in death in 1930.
On Feb. 13, 1933, she was united in marriage to Fred W. Elmore, who preceded her in death in 1986.
She is survived by five daughters, Willa Mae "Shorty" Bibey, Belington, Mrs. Howard (Rosalie) Miller, Mabie, Mrs. Roy Alfred (Katie) Howes, Philippi, Jeannie Merritt, Beverly, and Mrs. Tom (Joy) Bender, Kingsville Road, Coalton; two stepdaughters, Lorraine Wolfe and Loretta Philipps, both of Jimtown; two stepsons, Bill Elmore and wife, Esma, LaGrange, Ga., and John Elmore and wife, Elsie, Jimtown; one sister, Rose Fox, Elkins; three half sisters, Vera Hanifan, Barbertown, Ohio, Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Tawney, Wadsworth, Ohio, and Dortha (Dot) Thomason, Mabie; one half brother, Edward Cutright, Belington; 40 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Shirley Bodkin; three sons, Robert Lee, Bobby and Ray Elmore; a sister, Florence Pingley; four brothers, Ernest, Stanley, Basil and Bunker Cutright; two grandsons, two step-grandchildren, and also her stepmother, Ruth Cutright.
Mrs. Elmore was employed by Tom Eidell and his late wife, Caroline, for 11 years. She was a member of the Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church at Jimtown, where she served as Sunday School superintendent for 40 years. She was also an adult Sunday School teacher for several years.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Sunday after 5 p.m. On Monday, Mrs. Elmore will be moved to the Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church for visitation from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour.
The Rev. Leon Hevener, pastor of the church, will officiate and interment will follow in the Phillips Chapel Cemetery. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Gladys Mae Elmore. From 16 Mar 2002 and 18 Mar 2002.

Granville H. Elliott
Granville Henry Elliott, 92, of Green Bank, passed away Monday, May 13, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. Friends will be received at Arbovale United Methodist Church Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Scott Ingleton and the Rev. Philip Hunsicker officiating. Interment will follow in Arbovale Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. From 15 May 2002.

Jessie P. Elmer
Jessie Pauline Elmer, 79, of Silver Spring, Md., and formerly of French Creek, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md.
Mrs. Elmer was born July 8, 1923, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Bruce and Alma Shock Conner.
On March 26, 1941, she married Lansing Elmer, who preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1993.
Surviving are four sons, Thomas Elmer of French Creek, Charles Elmer of Hyattsville, Md., William Elmer of Rock Cave, and Sam Elmer of Silver Spring, Md.; three daughters, Betty Stevenson of Staunton, Va., Ellen Robins of Severn, Md., and Sharon Elmer of Silver Spring, Md.; nine grandchildren, Gail, Johnny and Lynn Robins of Maryland, Thomas Wayne Elmer II of Chicago, Ill., Reginald Stevenson of Staunton, Va., Dustin Reifke of Maryland, Amber Elmer of Maryland, Diana Elmer of New York, and Ashley Elmer of French Creek; two stepgrandchildren, Sandy Walters of French Creek, and Tammy Loudin of Rock Cave; 10 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Dale Conner of Buckhannon, and Howard Conner of Belington; and one sister, Mildred Carpenter of Belington.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson and two brothers, Carl and Kyle Conner.
She was a housewife and attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Buckhannon.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rick Cutright officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. From 18 Sep 2002.

Lillie J. Elza
Lillie Jessie Thompson "Lill" Elza, 88, a resident of Alpena, departed this life Thursday evening, Sept. 26, 2002, at her home. She had been in declining health for the past several years, although death was unexpected.
She was born Feb. 16, 1914, at Onego, Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Amby Thompson and Delphia Payne Thompson.
On July 20, 1935, she was married to Phillip Morton Elza, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2002.
Surviving are three sons, Troy Elza and Kenneth Elza, both of Alpena, and Herald Elza, Bowden; two daughters, Rutholene Elza Nelson, Dry Fork, and Mildred Elza, Alpena; two brothers, Archie Thompson, Alpena, and Jerlo Thompson, Riverton; two sisters, Mary Thompson and Peachie Thompson, both of Riverton; eight grandchildren, Kathy Kerns, Linda Teter, Donald Nelson, Clifford Elza, Connie Rowe, Michael Elza, Patrick Elza and Julie Poling; and three great-grandchildren, Matt Elza, Brennan Elza and Kali Elza.
Preceding her in death besides her husband are three brothers, Hughie, Trummie and Dewey Thompson; and one sister, Ressie Biller.
Mrs. Elza was a homemaker and had worked as a cook for Nanny Harpers Boarding Home in her early years.
Cremation services were provided by the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held. From 28 Sep and 4 Oct 2002.

Lillie J. Elza
Cremation services were provided by the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held. From 5 Oct 2002.

Phillip M. Elza
Phillip Morton Elza, 91, a resident of Alpena, departed this life at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at his home. He had been in declining health for the past year, although death was unexpected.
He was born Thursday, March 9, 1911, at Job, a son of the late George Robert Elza and Dollena Flubarger Elza.
On July 20, 1935, he was married to the former Lillie Thompson, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Troy Elza, Kenneth Elza and Herald Elza, all of Bowden; two daughters, Rutholene Elza Nelson, Dry Fork, and Mildred Elza, Bowden; two sisters, eight grandchildren, Kathy Kerns, Linda Teter, Donald Nelson, Clifford Elza, Connie Rowe, Michael Elza, Patrick Elza and Julie Poling; and three great-grandchildren, Matt Elza, Brennan Elza and Kali Elza.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Elza; and one sister, Margie Thompson.
Mr. Elza was a timberman, sawmill worker and a farmer.
Cremation services were provided by Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home. Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. From 11 Mar 2002

Phillip M. Elza
Cremation services were provided by Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home. Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. From 14 Mar 2002 and 15 Mar 2002.

William R. Embrey
William R. Embrey, 71, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Mr. Embrey was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Virginia, a son of the late Pleasant and Edna Webb Embrey.
He was twice married. First, he married Dorothy, who survives in Virginia. Second, he married Libby Embrey, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Janet Embrey, Florida; one son, William R. Embry Jr., Virginia; four stepdaughters, Judy Riley, Ohio, Shirley Ward, Maryland, Charlotte Beckner and Bonnie Miller, both of Buckhannon; four stepsons, Jerry Squires, New York, Richard Squires, Jerry Squires Jr. and Raymond Squires, all of Buckhannon; one brother, Walter Embrey, Virginia; one sister, Myrtle Shedds, Virginia; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a special companion, Charlotte Squires; two sisters, Ann Fullmer and Edith Buckner; four brothers, Virgil Embrey, Thomas Embrey, Pleasent Lee Embrey Jr. and Francis Scott Embrey; and one grandson, James Robert Beckner Jr.
Mr. Embrey was a carpenter. He was a member of Warren District Volunteer Fire Department.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mike Westfall officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery. From 8 Apr 2002.

Robert E. Ericksen
Robert E. Ericksen, 64, of Cass, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
The body has been cremated and there will be no services or visitations. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. From 24 Oct 2002.

Guy N. Ervine
Guy Newton Ervine, 84, of Green Bank, passed away, Friday, April 12, 2002, at his residence at Green Bank.
Friends were received at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale Sunday. Funeral services were held in the funeral home chapel today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Reynolds and the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Interment followed in Arbovale Cemetery. From 15 Apr 2002.

Louvena M. Ervin
Louvena Mae Ervin, 73, of 901 Brown Ave., in Belington, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown after becoming ill on Feb. 12.
Mrs. Ervin was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Barbour County, the Mill Run community, a daughter of the late Elijah and Alta Ann Montgomery Phillips.
On June 18, 1949, she married Junior Lee Ervin, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, David E. Ervin and wife, Janet, Philippi; two daughters, Donna Sinsel and husband, Doug, Belington, and Susan Gum and husband, "Speed," Elkins; four grandchildren, Eric Isner, Kendra High, Erin Isner and Lauren "Stacy" Gum; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, Osler, Raymond, Lawrence, Edgar, Francis and Troy Phillips; a sister, Thelma Biller; and an infant sister.
Mrs. Ervin was a 1947 graduate of Belington High School. She was formerly employed as Belington City Clerk and worked at various other businesses in Belington. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Belington.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. From 21 Feb 2002.

Sylvia B. Ervin
Sylvia Belle Ervin, 72, went home to be with the Lord at 9:46 p.m. Saturday, June, 1, 2002, from her home on 403 Bradshaw St. in Belington, following a six- month illness.
She was born Jan. 7, 1930, at Meadowville, a daughter of the late A.J. and Maude Evelyn Phillips Ferguson.
On Aug. 6, 1947, at Oakland, Md., she was united in marriage to Shirley Leon Ervin, who survives at their home in Belington.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Roger L. Ervin, Union Road Philippi, and George M. Ervin, Johnson Avenue, Belington; two daughters, Brenda J. Baisi, Anglin Addition, Philippi, and Judy P. Ritter, Lower Cheat, Elkins; one brother, Daniel Wilson, Ferguson Road, Philippi; nine grandchildren, Roger L. Ervin, Richard Ervin, Michael A. Ervin, Bryan S. Ervin, Greg Baisi, Tony Baisi, Debbie Baisi, Jordan Crain and Ashley Crain; four great-grandchildren, Vincent Baisi, Madison Baisi, Colby Wolfe Ervin and Dakota Lynn Taylor.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Andrews; five brothers, Virgil, Elwood, Wayne, George and Omar Ferguson; and one great-grandchild, Tyler Adam Ervin.
Mrs. Ervin attended the schools of Barbour County. she was a past member of the Barbour County Democratic Executive Committee. She was an acclaimed winner for original design in Crochet World, was an accomplished rug weaver, crocheter and seamstress.
She was a homemaker and retired from Leo P. Ware and Son in Belington. She was an American Baptist.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor, with the Rev. Bryan Lamm officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery in Belington. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Mountain Hospice, Crim Avenue in Belington. From 3 and 6 Jun 2002.

Paul F. Eskridge
Paul Frank Eskridge, 84, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Grant Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Petersburg, a son of the late Santford Eskridge and Lula B. Keplinger Eskridge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Eskridge Hedrick; two brothers, Norwood Eskridge and Virgil Eskridge; three half sisters and two half brothers.
He opened the first sporting goods store in Petersburg in 1954. He became manager of Sites Restaurant in 1965 and later he and his wife, Mable, owned and managed Sites Restaurant from 1985 through December 2000. He was a member of Grove Street United Methodist Church.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International, a charter member of Petersburg Lions and a member of Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mable V. Sites Eskridge; two sons, Donald K. Eskridge of Petersburg, and David K. Eskridge of Hinton; one daughter, Dollene K. Wilson of Petersburg; one sister, Hilda M. Eskridge Ueberfluss; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today 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 Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Michael E. Taylor and the Rev. Richard L. Longbon officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorials may be made to Grove Street United Methodist Church or the American Lung Association. From 10 Oct. 2002.

Jess J. Eubank
Jess Junior Eubank, 71, a resident of Newton Falls, Ohio, departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002.
He was born July 3, 1931, in Pickens, Randolph County, the son of the late Clarence and Nina Bennett Eubank of Buckhannon.
Mr. Eubank attended Upshur County schools and graduated with the class of 1950. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952 to 1956 and was a veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Ellen Butcher Eubank, formerly of Weston.
He is also survived by three sons, David Jess Eubank and his wife, Molly, of Stow, Ohio, Stephan Bruce Eubank and his wife, Karen of Akron, Ohio, and Phillip Shane Eubank and Adrian of Akron, Ohio; six grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Eubank of Buckhannon, Danny Eubank of Salem and Sammy Eubank of Buckhannon; two sisters, Vonda Hamner and Eunice Campbell of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Arnold Eubank, who had lived in Cleveland, Ohio.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Redmans Funeral Home in Stow, Ohio. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday. From 7 Nov 2002.

Betty L. Evans
Betty Louise Whetzel Evans, 70, of Maysville, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today 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 Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Whetzel Family Cemetery in South Fork. From 18 Nov 2002.

Glenn Kenton Evans
Glenn Kenton "Bud" Evans, 79, of Maysville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, following an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 27, 1923, in Jordan Run, the son of the late Evers and Dollie Arbogast Evans.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clarice Phares Evans.
Surviving are one daughter, Carole Smith, Arthur; one son, Tom Evans, Maysville; one sister, Ica Teter, Maysville; three brothers, Leo Evans and Gene Evans, both of Maysville, and Colon Evans, Rig; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Emil Evans; and one sister, Helen Teter.
Mr. Evans was a lifelong farmer and retired from Allegheny Mining in 1978 where he operated heavy equipment.
He was a member of the Brick Church of the Brethren.
The Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 9 Feb. 2002.

Richard Evans Sr.
Richard "Dick" Evans Sr., 77, of Diamond Oak Way, Zellwood, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2002.
He was born in Pierce.
He was vice president in sales and training in the insurance industry.
He moved to Central Florida in 1968 from Detroit. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mt. Dora, Fla. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101 Airborne Division under the command of General Patten.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; four sons, Richard Jr., Sam, Ken and Tony; two daughters, Mary Ann and Annette; two brothers, Bill and Dale; one sister, Betty; one stepson, three stepdaughters, 28 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitations were held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Loomis Funeral Home Chapel in Apopka, Fla., with the Rev. Bob Walker officiating. Interment followed in Highland Memory Gardens. From 25 July 2002.

Leerenna V. Everhart
Leerenna V. Everhart, 83, of Kerens, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From: 14 Jan 2002.

Leerenna V. Everhart
Leerenna V. Everhart, 83, of Montrose, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at her residence.
Mrs. Everhart was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Whitmer, a daughter of the late Ollie Roy and Ourtilia May Mallow Day.
On July 1, 1946, she married Masel G. Everhart Sr., who preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1972.
Surviving are a son, Masel Everhart Jr., Montrose; four brothers, Earl Day, Louiseville, Ohio, Leonard "Mike" Day, Gerald "Whitie" Day and David Day, all of Elkins; three sisters, Rosetta Pingley, Amherst, Ohio, Geraldine Sue Cook, Elkins, and Betty Cook, Louiseville, Ohio; six grandchildren, David N. and Jeffrey E. White, Michael Everhart, David H. and Clayton D. Isenhart and Leerenna R. Crosten; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Nathan S. Everhart; four brothers, Homer, Nevin and Glenn Day and John Roy; a sister, Gertrude White; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Everhart worked in restaurants in the Elkins area and was a foster grandparent in Randolph County for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion. She attended Whitmer Church of God.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Wednesday morning, Mrs. Everhart will be moved to Whitmer Church of God, where friends may call from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Randall Richards and the Rev. Steven Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery near Whitmer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From: 15 Jan 2002.

Leerenna V. Everhart
Leerenna V. Everhart, 83, of Montrose, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Masel and Rosanna Everhart.
Mrs. Everhart was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Whitmer, a daughter of the late Ollie Roy and Ourtilia May Mallow Day.
On July 1, 1946, she married Masel G. Everhart Sr., who preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1972.
Surviving are a son, Masel Everhart Jr. and wife, Rosanna, Montrose; four brothers, Earl Day, Louiseville, Ohio, Leonard "Mike" Day, Gerald "Whitie" Day and David Day, all of Elkins; three sisters, Rosetta Pingley, Amherst, Ohio, Geraldine Sue Cook, Elkins, and Betty Cook, Louiseville, Ohio; six grandchildren, David G. and Jeffrey E. White, Michael Everhart, David H. and Clayton D. Isenhart and Leerenna R. Crosten; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Nathan S. Everhart; four brothers, Homer, Nevin and Glenn Day and John Roy; a sister, Gertrude White; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Everhart worked in restaurants in the Elkins area and was a foster grandparent in Randolph County for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion. She attended Whitmer Church of God.
Friends were received at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Today, Mrs. Everhart was moved to Whitmer Church of God, where friends were received from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Randall Richards and the Rev. Steven Bailey officiating. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery near Whitmer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 16 Jan. 2002 .

Lloyd Everson
Lloyd Everson, 78, of Beverly Pike, Beverly, died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Talbott Personal Care Home in Belington.
Mr. Everson was born Nov. 19, 1923, in the Pt. Pleasant community of Barbour County, a son of the late Waitman E. and Lenna Thompson Everson.
Surviving are two brothers, George Everson, Oakton, Va., and Jesse Everson, Berkeley Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Robert E. (Pearl) Moore, Belington, and Mrs. Harold (Marie) Kelley, with whom he made his home; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Estel Everson, Otis Everson and Joe Everson; a sister, Lula Goss; and two infant sisters.
Mr. Everson attended the schools of Barbour County and was a 1942 graduate of Belington High School.
Shortly after graduation, he was inducted in to the military and was stationed in England with the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Following World War II, he attended Fairmont State College receiving a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. He also did graduate work at West Virginia University.
He was retired from the Barbour County School System having taught in Belington High School, Philip Barbour High School and Belington Middle School. He was a member of Barbour County Association of Retired School Employees and was a life member of the National Education Association.
He was an active member of and past president of Belington Kiwanis Club and served as sponsor of the Philip Barbour Key Club.
He was a charter and active member of Laurel Mountain Post 410, VFW and a member of the American Legion Post 96. He was an active member of Belington Church of Christ.
In 1984, he donated the logs from the farm home in which he grew up to the Barbour County Fair Association.
The logs were reassembled and now stand as the one-room school on the Barbour County Fairgrounds.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Home in Belington today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with Michael Phillips, minister of Belington Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in Belington Fraternal Cemetery. From 30 Jan 2002.

Mary E. Evick
Mary E. Evick, 74, of Elkins, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 14 Feb 2002.

Mary E. Evick
Mary E. Evick, 75, of Elkins, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Miss Evick was born July 19, 1926, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Charles B. and Icie Phillips Evick.
She had never married.
Surviving are a brother, Russell Evick, Elkins; two sisters, Mabel Lewis, Frostburg, Md., and Beryl Horton, Frederick, Md.
Miss Evick attended the schools of Elkins. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkins for 55 years. She was a member of the Good Morning Circle and the Jenny L. Dailey Bible Class of the Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. with Dr. Marvin L. Parli and the Rev. Nancy Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Mouse Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 412 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 15 Feb 2002.

Freda L. Eye
Freda Lucille Lewis Eye, 81, a lifelong resident of Tucker County and a resident of the Porterwood community, departed this life at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at her home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to cancer.
She was born Jan. 21, 1921, at Pierce, a daughter of the late James H. Lewis and Edna A. Blamble Lewis.
She was married to Glenn D. Eye, who preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1979.
Surviving are two sons, Sherman J. Eye and wife, Linda, Porterwood, and Jerrel S. Eye and wife, Carolyn, Brighton, Colo; five brothers, Roy Lewis and wife, Vilda and Rufus Lewis, all of Horseshoe Run, Elbert "Al" Lewis and Albert "Harold" Lewis, both of Aurora, and Rollin "Ron" Lewis and wife, "Dee," Lancaster, Pa.; one sister, Alma Brake, Petersburg; four grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Edison Lewis, Alva Lewis, Cecil Lewis and Webster Lewis; and one sister, Mabel Moran.
She attended the one-room school at Shaffertown. She had worked for the former Hinebaugh’s Restaurant, the former Dorman Mills, the former Parsons Footwear and was a substitute cook for the Tucker County Board of Education. She attended the First United Methodist Church at Parsons, and was a member of the Rebecca Lodge 95 of Parsons.
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Tuesday at 2 p.m. Pastor Dick Gadd will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corporation, PO Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287. From 22 Apr 2002.