Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:H-He (2002)
Georgia B. Haddix
Georgia B. Haddix, 84, a resident of Lavalette Avenue, Elkins, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 12, 1918, at Mill Creek, a daughter of the late Percy L. and Carrie B. Armstrong Haddix.
She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn L. Potts Brown, Triangle, Va.; two sons, Gerald M. Potts, Maryville, Tenn., and David W. Potts of Elkins; one brother, Bryan Jackson Haddix of Orlando, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Glendine Marie Potts Minners; two sisters, Virginia Daniels and Frances Wiese; and one brother, James Haddix.
She was employed by Davis Memorial Hospital prior to her retirement in 1983 and was a Baptist by faith. Her family will love and cherish the many memories that she leaves behind. God bless you Mother.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli and Pastor J. David Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339. From 13 June 2002.
Rev. Terrill Haddix
The Rev. Terrill L. Haddix, 62, of Backus, Minn., died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
The Rev. Haddix was born June 2, 1939, in Elkins, a son of the late Ralph and Amy Folks Haddix.
On Sept. 3, 1966, at the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Rapids, he married the former Anita Baker, who survives in Backus, Minn.
Also surviving are two sons, Paul Haddix, Backus, Minn., and Kyle Haddix and wife, Angela, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Scott) Darger, Madison, Wis.; eight brothers, Ray Haddix, Church Hill, Tenn., Carl Haddix, Bowling Green, Ky., Arden Haddix, Oakland Park, Fla., Elmer Haddix, Canton, Ohio, Glenn Haddix, Columbia, Verle Haddix, Amherst, Ohio, Bruce Haddix, Elkins, and Jimmy Hokada, Marion, Va.; a sister, Iris Cutright, Elkins; and three grandchildren, Hunter, Kyle and Chandler.
The Rev. Haddix was a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn. He graduated from the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo.
He served in Bellevue, Ohio, for 1 1/2 years and in 1969 moved to Backus, where he served as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene for 33 years.
He served on the Church of the Nazarene Minnesota District Advisory Board and was a trustee for the Mid-America Nazarene University for several years and served on numerous other boards and committees of the church. He was a member of Backus Fire Department.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at the Church of the Nazarene in Backus, Minn., Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in Backus School Gymnasium Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Sickels, the Rev. Melvin Patrick, the Rev Phil Cox and the Rev. Edward Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Backus, Minn. Memorial contributions may be made to Terrill Haddix Fund, in care of First National Bank of Walker, PO Box 45, Backus Office Branch, Backus, Minn. 56435. This is a courtesy of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 21 Feb 2002.
Wanda G. Haddix
Wanda Gay Haddix, 86, a resident of Route 1, Moatsville, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, where she had been a patient for one week.
She was born Oct. 15, 1915, at Moatsville, a daughter of the late Ellis and Cassie Phillips McDaniel.
She was united in marriage Dec. 24, 1932, to George W. Haddix, who preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1974.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Berneda and husband, Gene Hardin, Moatsville; one son, Perry Lee Hardin, Moatsville; three sisters, Della Dmytryszyn, Baughman Towers, Philippi, Goldie Moran, Grafton, and Mrs. Harold (Margurette) Boliner, Webster; two brothers, Wilbert and wife, Claris McDaniel, Philippi, and Wilford McDaniel and friend, Judy, Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Mora McDaniel and Ruth McDaniel; three grandchildren, Brenda D. Dumire and husband, Fred, Sandra J. Bender and husband, Kevin and Duard C. Hardin Jr. and wife, Regina; and eight great-grandchildren, William Gene Dumire and wife, Teresa, Bradly Len Dumire and fiance, Jamie Lantz, Joshua George Dumire, Christina M. Bender, Kevin L. Bender, Christopher H. Hardin, Thomas Hardin and Oliva J. Hardin.
She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Holbert Haddix; three brothers, Charles McDaniel, Stanley McDaniel and Odbert McDaniel; one sister, Cleota Huffman; and one infant sister, Pearl McDaniel.
Mrs. Haddix was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted caregiver to her son, Perry, for 59 years. She was a member of the Clemtown United Methodist Church.
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. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dot Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Clemtown Cemetery. From 2 and 3 Aug 2002.
Gerald D. Haden
Gerald D. "Jerry" Haden, 45, a resident of Mill Creek, was pronounced dead on arrival in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room Wednesday, July 24, 2002. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
A more comprehensive obituary will be given at a later date. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 25 July 2002.
Gerald D. Haden
Gerald Delbert "Jerry" Haden, 45, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room, Wednesday, July 24, 2002. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born July 3, 1957, at Elkins, a son of Geraldine Coffman Haden Mulhanes, who survives in Indiana, and the late William "Dick" Haden.
He was formerly married to Ann Gear, who survives in Mill Creek.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his stepmother, Kathryn Haden of Mill Creek; two daughters, Susan K. McCauley and Kathy L. Haden, both of Moorefield; two sons, Gerald Haden Jr. of Indiana, and Billy Ray Haden of Moorefield; two sisters, Pat Davis of Mill Creek, and Juanita Davis of Indiana; one stepsister, Wanda Snelson of Ohio; two brothers, Marvin "Cookie" Haden and Ricky Haden Sr. and wife, Juanita, both of Mill Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one brother, William B. Haden.
He was disabled. He attended Tygarts Valley High School and had served with the U.S. Army.
The casket will remain closed. Graveside services will be held Saturday at Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville at 11 a.m. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church, will officiate. Interment will follow. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 26 July 2002.
Mary Hallam
Mary Bright Butcher Hallam, 90, a resident of 61 Meade St., Buckhannon, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, at New Hope Board and Care in Buckhannon.
She was born March 1, 1912, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee Butcher and Olive M. Bright Butcher.
On Nov. 18, 1971, she married Dr. William Alton Hallam, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1995.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Hallie Lu Peterson, Orlando, Fla; four cousins, Mrs. Vernon (Betty) Singleton, Heaters, Mrs. John (Billie) Garton, Weston, Mrs. Gilmer (Floda) Rexroad, Gassaway, and Linda Lou Martin, Ohio; and a special cousin, Benny Singleton.
Mrs. Hallam graduated from Weston High School in 1930 and graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1938 where she received her bachelor of science degree.
She received a master’s degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C., in 1949.
She was given a General Electric Fellowship in 1953 and received a National Science Foundation Scholarship in 1967.
After retiring from public schools in Lewis County with 32 years of service, Mrs. Hallam joined the WVWC faculty in 1965 as an associate professor of mathematics and was chairman of the math department from 1971-78.
Mrs. Hallam retired from WVWC in 1978 after 12 1/2 years of service.
She also studied at the University of Wisconsin, Rutgers University of New Jersey and Kent State University of Ohio.
She was a member of the West Virginia Education Association, Classroom Teachers Association and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, was a member and president of the American Association of University Women and Delta Kappa Gamma, and was a former member of the Buckhannon Woman’s Club.
She received the citation of merit of Delta Kappa Gamma for the years 1968-72. In 1969 she was given the Alumni Award of WVWC and was also listed in Outstanding Personalities of the South.
She and her late husband received the Founders Award from WVWC in 1984 and were recognized for their combined teaching of 93 1/2 years.
In 1990 the Orange Line was established at WVWC to which Mrs. Hallam was appointed to represent the class of 1938.
She also taught a summer session of the Wright Field Program at WVWC during the war.
During her years of teaching before marrying, she traveled extensively in Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, Iceland and the United States.
At an early age she joined the St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Weston. There she was active as a youth leader, class teacher, member of the official board and United Methodist Women, and in other capacities of the church.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Alvin Angle will officiate and interment will be in the Waldeck Cemetery at Weston. From 15 June 2002.
Charles L. Haller
Charles Lynn "Jimmy" Haller, 68, of Stephens, Ga., died today, May 23, 2002, in Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, Ga., following an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 4, 1934, at Nestorville, Barbour County, a son of the late Athy Blaine and Lottie Marie Stemple Haller.
Surviving are four daughters, Tina Callaway, with whom he made his home, Stephens, Ga., Connie Looney, Watkinsville, Ga., Carol Haller and Peggy Haller, both of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Tim Haller, Watkinsville, and David Haller, Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Vernon E. "Bill" Haller, Moatsville; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews, several grandnieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Lee Miller and Norma Gay Shaw; and one brother, Robert Haller.
Mr. Haller was a retired carpenter in heavy construction. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
Friends may call at Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Roads Cemetery. From 24 May 2002.
Monica Haller
Monica Haller
Monica M. Haller
Emily C. Halterman
Lenore M. Hamilton
Lenore M. Hamilton
Stephen T. Hamilton
Rev. David Hamrick
The Rev. David A. Hamrick, 52, of Rock Cave, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at his home in Rock Cave.
The Rev. Hamrick was born Oct. 1, 1950, in Fairmont, a son of George Hamrick Sr., who survives in Shinnston, and the late Helen Ann Felosa Hamrick Sr.
On Dec. 9, 1969, he married Charlene Perry Hamrick, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Jerame A. Hamrick, Shinnston; two daughters, Jackie Butcher and husband, Shinnston, and Jennifer Barker and husband, Daniel, Burnsville; two brothers, the Rev. George Hamrick Jr., Grafton, and Mark Hamrick, Shinnston; two grandsons, Austin Butcher, Shinnston, and Dustin Barker, Burnsville; and two granddaughters, Alivia Butcher, Shinnston, and Amber Barker, Burnsville.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Joseph Hamrick; and a sister, Susie Ann Hamrick.
The Rev. Hamrick was a pastor for Wilsontown Charge and was pastor for Wilsontown United Methodist Church.
He was a member of Chaplain Banks District Fire Department.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 28 Jan 2002.
Rev. David A. Hamrick - Funeral Arrangements Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Tuesday, the Rev. Hamrick will be moved to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church where friends will be received from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Clifford Schell officiating. Interment will follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Shinnston. From 28 Jan 2002.
Martha L. Hanger
Martha L. Moore Hanger, 86, a native of Barbour County, a former resident of Elkins, and since 1991, a resident of Minerva, Ohio, departed this life Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Alliance Hospital in Alliance, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born Monday, Sept. 13, 1915, at Barbour County, a daughter of the late Wade H. Moore and Dora Edmond Moore.
She was twice married. First, to Frank Koontz, who preceded her in death. Second, on April 23, 1962, she was married to Robert L. Hanger, who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1992.
Surviving are three sons, Warren Koontz, Minerva, Ohio, Charles Koontz and wife, Sue, North Canton, Ohio, and Hobart Koontz and wife, Alicia, Elkins; one daughter, Linda Williams and husband, Harold, Kensington, Ohio; one sister, Bernice Trahern, Elkins; two stepdaughters, Doris E. Young and husband, Jake, Naples, Fla., and Betty McGrane, Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, several stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Byrd and Bretsel Moore.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for more than 50 years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary for more than 35 years, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Westside United Methodist Church at Belington.
Friends will be received at Bartley Funeral Home in Minerva, Ohio, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. On Friday, Mrs. Hanger will be moved to Lohr & Barb Funeral Home, where friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Lockhart will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, in care of Polly O’Kernick, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 18 and 19 Apr 2002.
Robert J. Hanger
Robert John "Bobby" Hanger, 59, a resident of 1512 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, passed away Saturday morning, July 6, 2002, at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born May 3, 1943, in Randolph County, a son of Hazel Hart Hanger with whom he made his home, and the late Virgil Crawford "Ikey" Hanger.
He had never married.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Becky Shomo Hintz of Elkins, and Mrs. Joe (Mary Jane) Bertelli of Elkins; one nephew, Scott Ford Shomo, Suffolk, Va.; one stepniece, Christina Bertelli of South Charleston; two great-nieces, Brooke and Nicole Shomo of Suffolk, Va.; one aunt, Alice Hart of Elkins; and several cousins.
He was a graduate of the Romney School for the Deaf and Blind in 1961. He attended the Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center, where he very much enjoyed the Deaf Class held at the church.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Randall Richards and Jeanne Gardner Hart officiating. Interment will follow in the K of P Cemetery near Junior. Memorial contributions may be made to Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center, 1402 Taylor Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 8 July 2002.
Ray A. Hannah
Edgar A. Hare
Logan L. Hardin
Logan Lee Hardin, 2, a resident of Route 1, Pepper Community, Bridgeport, passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2002, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 29, 2000, at East Ridge, Tenn., a son of Robert Hardin of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Autumn Knight of Pepper Community, Bridgeport.
In addition to his parents he is survived by three brothers, Zackery Knight, Skylar Hardin and Austin Hardin; maternal grandparents, Charles Wesley and Kimberlie Altman Knight, Pepper community, Bridgeport; paternal grandparents, Robert and Doris Hardin, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and maternal great-grandparents, William E. and Blanche Knight, Pepper Community, Bridgeport.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Linda Payton officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. From 17 Apr 2002.
Lucy E. Harlan
Lucy Eva Miller Harlan, 78, a resident of the Jimtown Community, departed this life Thursday morning, April 11, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 12 Apr 2002.
Lucy E. Harlan
Lucy Eva Miller Harlan, 78, a lifelong resident of the Jimtown community, departed this life Thursday morning, April 11, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 7, 1923, at Jimtown, a daughter of the late Ward A. Miller and Margaret Phillips Miller.
On Dec. 8, 1940, at Elkins, she was married to George Duard Harlan, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1984.
Surviving are 13 children: seven daughters, Carolyn Elmore and husband, Carl, Jimtown, Mary Ann Hodgkiss and husband, Edward, Glenwood, Md., Mildred "Midge" Thompson and husband, Roger, Elkins, Brenda Currence and husband, Dennis, Tallmansville, Linda Biller and husband, Cecil Doug, Kerens, Barbara Sams and husband, Michael, Parkersburg, and Patti Hodgkiss and husband, Larry, Woodbine, Md.; six sons, William "Bill" Harlan and wife, Dorothy, Adolph, Richard Harlan and wife, Terry, Jimtown, Kenneth "Kenny" Harlan and wife, Doretta, Cassity, Dale Harlan and wife, Anna, Jimtown, Bert Harlan and wife, Mary, Junior, and James "Jim" Harlan and wife, Sandy, Jimtown; 31 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and three sisters-in-law, Leota Miller, Jimtown, Jocelyn Akers, Charleston, and Pauline Bennett, Rockledge, Fla.; and one brother-in-law, Donald Harlan and wife, Sadie, Elkins.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by one grandson, Anthony Harlan; one infant daughter, six sisters, Una Bedford, Lillie Phillips, Margaret Harlan, Anna Taylor, Emma Rutherford and Lila Miller; and six brothers, Harry, Earl, Paul, Clarence, Jim and Leo Miller.
Mrs. Harlan attended the schools of Randolph County. She was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church at Jimtown.
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, Mrs. Harlan will be moved to Phillips Chapel Church at Jimtown, where friends may call from noon to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Leon Hevener and the Rev. Donald L. Lockhart will officiate and interment will follow at Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. From 13 Apr 2002.
Edwin G. Harman
Freda L. Harman
Freda L. Armentrout Harman, 89, of Upper Tract, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church in Mozer Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. From 11 Apr 2002.
Louise Harman
Louise F. Harman
Mary J. Harman
Mary Jane Mallow Harman, 87, of Rough Run, died Friday, July 12, 2002, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Friends were received at Schaeffer Funeral Home Sunday. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Hedrick Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Kline Cemetery in Kline. From 15 July 2002.
Gladys A. Harner
Avis R. Harper
Avis Ruth Lake Harper, 82, of 208 Pocahontas St., Buckhannon, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at her home in Buckhannon.
She was born Jan. 19, 1920, in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Homer Duncan and Mamie Ruth Currence Lake.
On Dec. 12, 1937, she married Frank M. Harper, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, F. Ruth Wilt, Buckhannon, and Brenda J. Howard, Medford Lakes, N.J.; one son, David P. Harper, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Ruby E. Titus, Hickory, N.C.; four grandsons, Forrest C. Wilt Jr., Wilmington, Ohio, Steven L. Wilt, Florence, Ky., Kevin B. Harper, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Andrew C. Howard, Medford Lakes, N.J.; three granddaughters, Lora A. Hubbard, Fort Lewis, Wash., Rebecca R. Howard and Rachel Howard, both of Medford Lakes, N.J.; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Donald F. Harper; two brothers, H. Sherwood Lake and Dwight D. Lake; two grandsons, Stan L. Wilt and Jeffrey H. Wilt; and one granddaughter, Melissa R. Wilt.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Weston and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
She attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday from 3
p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 24 May 2002.
Bernice E. Harper
Irma B. Harper
Louise Harper
Louise Harper, 85, a resident of Harman, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 23 Apr 2002.
Louise Harper
Louise Harper, 85, a resident of Harman, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born Dec. 24, 1916, in Milton, a daughter of the late William Henry and Lona Laura Mayse Conrad.
She was married to Robert Eston Harper, who preceded her in death in 1992.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Betty Lou) Phillips, Belington; one sister, Lelia Bonnstetter of Charleston, Ill.; and one granddaughter, Mrs. James (Sherry) Poling, Manassas, Va.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, George and Carl; and one sister, Thelma.
Mrs. Harper was employed for 30 years as a manager at the Harman ABC Store prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Harman Post 5781 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, a former member of the Randolph County Democratic Committee for several years, and attended Job United Methodist Church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. F.L. "Wink" McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in White Cemetery near Job. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241, or to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339. From 24 Apr 2002.
Irene V. Harr
Irene Virginia "Ginger" Harr, 57, a resident of Canaan Valley, departed this life early Monday morning, Dec. 30, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. She had been in failing health for the past several years and is now in peace.
She was born June 20, 1945, at Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late Howard Kuney and Lula Fones Kuney Raff.
On Sept. 4, 1970, at Alexandria, Va., she was married to Lloyd Carl Harr, who survives at Canaan Valley.
Also surviving are one son, Theodore McWhinney and wife, Jody, Boyce, Va.; one brother, Charles Raff and wife, Judy, Mechanicsville, Md.; one
stepgrandson, Marlin Snyder; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Marion Benton; and one half brother, Donald
Kuney.
She attended the schools at Washington, D.C. She was a homemaker. She was a talented singer and musician and she performed at various county fairs throughout the area, performing mostly at Canaan Valley Lodge in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
A graveside service will be conducted at a later date. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Cortland Cemetery at Canaan Valley, in care of Richard
Harr, HC 70, Box 131, Davis, W.Va. 26260. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Irene Virginia "Ginger"
Harr. From 31 Dec 2002.
George V. Harris
George V. Harris, 63, of Route 4, Box 600, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at his home in Buckhannon.
Mr. Harris was born May 23, 1939, in Century, a son of the late Basil Francis and June Pennington Harris.
On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Iona Kesling Harris, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are four sons, Brad Kesling and wife, Sandy, George B. Harris and wife, Marsha, David Harris and wife Lori, and Kevin Harris, all of Buckhannon; one brother, Raymond Vawter and wife, Joann, Moundsville; four sisters, Donna Sue Harris, Chambersburg, Pa., Sheila Fortin and husband, George, and Jenny Iron and husband, Butch, all of Canada, and Vonda "Eddie" Parks; two grandsons, Jimmie Kesling, Buckhannon, and Brad Kesling, Vernal, Utah; three granddaughters, Tommie Loudin, Squeek Harris and Stormy Harris, all of Buckhannon; two great-grandsons, Christian Darnall and Zebulan Loudin, both of Buckhannon; and one great-granddaughter, Jade Kesling, Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Midgie Harris, Leonard Wayne Harris and Richard Boyd Harris; and one sister, Bertha Bonomo.
Mr. Harris was a former city policeman and worked at Cohart and Badger Coal Co.
He attended Kesling United Methodist Church and was a former lay speaker of the United Methodist Conference and later an evangelist and preached for many churches, Holbrooks Nursing Home and many revivals.
At Christmas time he collected money for the Salvation Army, was a chaplain and volunteer fireman for the Ellamore Fire Department. He was a member of Kesling Mill Lions Club.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Junior Harris and the Rev. Donald McCauley officiating. Interment will follow in Kesling Cemetery in Kesling Mill. From 11 July 2002.
William R. Harris Sr.
William Randolph "Bill" Harris Sr., 68, a resident of the Cassity community where he made his home with his daughter, Norma Harris, and Randy Shreve, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at 6:15 a.m. in the Oakland VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was admitted on Aug. 29. He had been in failing heath for the past year.
Born Nov. 13, 1933, at Elkins, he was the son of the late C.W. "Red" and Gladys Moore Harris.
He was formerly married to Betty Sturms, who survives in Montrose.
In addition to his former wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Anita) Taylor of Martinsburg, Norma Harris and Randy Shreve of Cassity and Mrs. Luther (Henri Etta) Jones of El Paso, Texas; and three sons, William R. "Billy" Harris Jr. and Clifford Harris and Brenda Shreve, all of Valley Bend, and Donald "Tater" Harris of Montrose.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Jason, Amanda and Jeremy Harris, Josh and Donnie Taylor, Luther Jones Jr., Cassandra Harris, Justin Curtis, Jessica and Bradley Shifflett, Cody and Caitlin Harris and Courtney Shreve; two great-granddaughters, Makayla and Abigail Harris; one great-grandson, Neven Shiflett; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by an infant daughter and an infant brother.
Harris was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1951. He, along with his father, ran the Harris Dairy Farm for several years. He was also employed by the Wimi Lumber Co. as a boilerman until becoming disabled. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He loved talking to people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed singing to all of his grandchildren and loved country music.
He attended the Valley Bend United Methodist Church and was a member of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel today after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Zirkle Cemetery at Cassity, where full military services will be conducted by the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. From 3 Sep 2002.
Artenis B. Harsh
Mary J. Harsh
Mary Jane Harsh, 78, of Parsons, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
She was born Feb. 22, 1924, in Thomas, a daughter of the late Henry Harry and Nellie Mae Swartz Huffman.
Survivors include one son, Roy Ellis Harsh Jr. of Jacksonville, N.C.; one brother, Norman K. Huffman of Lansdowne, Va.; two sisters, Ellen Sherman of Parsons, and Lois Shaffer of Cumberland, Md; two grandsons, Timothy Harsh and Roy E. Harsh III; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers.
Ms. Harsh was a housewife and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Thomas.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis today from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Hinkle Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. The Rev. James Ellis will officiate and interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. From 9 Mar 2002
Nettie V. Harris
Nettie Virginia Harris, 72, of old U.S. 250 south, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Harris was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Philippi, a daughter of Nellie Pearl Kennedy Barnett, who survives at old U.S. 250 south, and the late Everett E. Barnett.
She married Louis Avery Harris Sr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1994.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Connie Croston, West Mansfield, Ohio, Jeffery L. and Melissa Croston, Philippi, and Louis A. and Charlene Harris Jr., Clarksburg; a brother, Everett E. Barnett Jr., Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Cornelia Comedy, Columbus, Ohio, and Betty K. Pannell, Martinsburg; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Icilda Burns, Lenora Roberts and Eloise Roberts.
Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a senior service worker.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with Elder James Hurt officiating. Interment will follow in Welch Cemetery. From 12 Feb 2002
William Harris Sr.
William "Bill" Harris Sr., 68, a resident of the Cassity community, where he had been making his home with his daughter, Norma Harris and Randy Shreve, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 30, 2002, in Oakland VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was admitted on Aug. 29. He had been in failing health for the past year.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1933, in Elkins, a son of the late C.W. and Gladys Moore Harris.
A more complete obituary will be given at a later date. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 31 Aug 2002.
Ronald P. Harrold
Ronald Paul Harrold, 55, a resident of Gateway Apartments, Elkins, departed this life early Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at his residence. He had been in declining health and death was unexpected.
Friends will be received at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. From 10 Apr 2002.
Ronald P. Harrold
Ronald Paul Harrold, 55, a resident of Gateway Apartments, Elkins, departed this life early Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past several years. However, death was unexpected.
He was born May 10, 1946, in Elkins, a son of the late Harry Edwin Harrold and Stella Anita Houchin Harrold.
He was married to the former Cheryl Marie Meadows, who preceded him in death on June 6, 1997.
Surviving are one brother, David Harrold and wife, Ruth, Elkins; and three stepdaughters, Tracey of Richmond, Va., Kelley of Buckhannon, and Holly of Belington.
He was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1964. He began his business career at his father’s grocery store, Harrold’s Key Market in 1965. He briefly operated a gasoline station in the Crystal Springs Community before joining the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was employed as an announcer for radio stations WDNE and WELK for many years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Friends will be received at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Bishop Lynn Muhlestein, Elder Les Edinger and Elder Ralph Bennett will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. From 11 Apr 2002.
Delbert C. Harsh Sr.
Delbert Clark Harsh Sr., 89, a resident of Route 1, Kerens, departed this life Saturday morning, March 30, 2002, at his home. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke in November of 2001 and death was attributed to congestive heart failure.
He was born April 16, 1912, at Kerens, a son of the late Albert Luther Harsh and Alice Butcher Harsh.
On May 25, 1935, he was married to the former Pauline A. Chipps, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Delbert C. "Jim" Harsh Jr. and wife, Christine, Kerens; two daughters, Emma F. Shurling and husband, Tony, Savannah, Ga., and Ina Jean Harsh, Kerens; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers, Boyd and Alton Harsh; and three sisters, Vertie Davis, Ethel Gainer and Ruth Metz.
He attended the Oak Grove one-room school at Kerens. He was a former employee of the Elkins Tannery and the Navy ship yards during World War II. He had owned and operated the Crossroads Service Station at Kerens and was a retired carman from the Western Maryland Railroad, retiring in 1976, after 25 years of service. He was a member of the former Hart’s Chapel United Methodist Church at Kerens and attended the Calvary Baptist Church. He was an accomplished fiddler and an avid hunter.
Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. On Tuesday, Mr. Harsh will be moved to Calvary Baptist Church, where final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Ralph Andrus will officiate and interment will follow at Israel Cemetery at Kerens. From 1 Apr 2002
Archie D. Hawkins
Archie Darius Hawkins, 89, of HC 78, Rock Cave, Holly Grove community, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.
He was born Feb. 8, 1913, at Holly Grove, a son of the late Abe and Arzella Ogden Hawkins.
He was united in marriage on Sept. 21, 1940, to Ruth Gillum Hawkins, who preceded him in death in 1989.
He is survived by four daughters, Thelma Woody and husband, Carl, of Rock Cave, Mamie Carpenter and husband, Otto, of French Creek, Charlotte Leichliter and husband, Gary, of French Creek, and Mavis Shiflett and husband, Jim, of Buckhannon; two sons, Joseph Hawkins and wife, Sharon, of French Creek, and Dale Hawkins and wife, Wanda, of French Creek; nine grandsons, Steve Carpenter, Danney Carpenter, Neil Hawkins, Terry Hawkins, Bradley Hawkins, Gary Leichliter, Paul Leichliter, Craig Woody and Kevin Shiflett; seven granddaughters, Debra Speaker, Kim Fogle, Karen Hawkins, Amy Tenney, Brenda Hawkins, Tina Hawkins and Lora Bryant; 14 great-grandchildren and three foster great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Voris Hawkins, Oral Hawkins and twin brother, Artie Hawkins; and one sister, Pearl Shaw. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Mr. Hawkins was a Methodist by faith. He liked gardening and working on his farm and remembering the times he worked in the oil and gas fields. He enjoyed his family and especially his great-grandchildren running around his house.
Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Dale United Methodist Church with Pastor David Jessie and Pastor Holly Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Dale Cemetery. From 22 Apr 2002.
Ralph B. Hawkins
Ralph B. Hawkins, 68, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Webster Springs, the son of the late Herbert C. and Gladys Farlety Hawkins Lloyd.
He is survived by three sons, Ralph B. Hawkins Jr., Concordia, Kan., Joseph Hawkins, with whom he made his home, and Donald Hawkins, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Lyndia Beer and Patty Hawkins, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Dot Welch, Elkins, Vivian Orlando, Weirton, and Sheryl Birdsinger, Texas; one half-sister, Martha Lloyd, Fairview; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Chester C. Hawkins and Larry P. Hawkins; one half-brother, Robert N. Lloyd; and one sister, Oleta J. Graham.
At the request of the deceased, he was cremated, and was buried in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 16 Feb 2002
Augustine Haymond
Augustine Haymond, 88, of Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in the nursing home.
Mrs. Haymond was born July 3, 1913, in Adrian, a daughter of the late Lee and Carrie See Booth.
She married Summers Haymond, who preceded her in death in 1955.
Surviving are several cousins.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur R. "Penrod" Booth; and a half sister, Birtie Skidmore.
Mrs. Haymond was a homemaker. She was a member of Buckhannon VFW Post 3663 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Ellamore Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. From 16 Jan. 2002
Funeral Arrangements: 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 Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Poling officiating. Interment will follow in Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery. From 16 Jan 2002
Charles M. Haymond
Harold Haymond
Harold "Ross" Haymond, 74, a resident of the Haddix Road, departed this life Friday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2002, at his home. He had been in declining health for the past three years.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 17 Aug 2002.
Harold R. Haymond
Harold Ross Haymond, 64, a resident of the Haddix Road, Elkins, departed this life at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past three years.
He was born June 8, 1938, at Eden, Upshur County, a son of Frona Bell Friend Haymond, who survives at Holbrook Nursing Home at Buckhannon and the late Arnett Gerald Haymond.
On Nov. 17, 1990, at Buckhannon, he was married to the former Mary Frances Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Derry Ross Haymond, Elkins, and Christopher Allen Haymond, Akron, Ohio; one daughter, Kellie Renee Strawder, Buckhannon; one brother, Gerald Haymond, Fairmont; three sisters, Arletta Mick, Helen Allman and Katherine Sue Higginbotham, all of Buckhannon; five grandchildren, Matthew Haymond, Samantha Haymond, Tabatha Haymond, Daniel Strawder and Tessa Strawder; one great-grandson, Mitchell Bowers and his wife’s children and grandchildren, Joseph Warder, Arbovale, Holly Ball, White Plains, Md., Annette Sines, Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Beth Wilfong, Slaty Fork, Drake and Charity Warder and Jeremiah and Zachary Ball.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Joe Haymond; and one grandson, Patrick Haymond.
He attended the schools of Upshur County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a welder, having last worked for Century Limestone.
He was a member of the H.W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion and the Barberton Lodge No. 750 AF & AM of Barberton, Ohio, and was a Protestant.
Friends were received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home Sunday. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel today at 1 p.m. Evangelist Gary L. Kendall and the Rev. Walter H. Blough will officiate and interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale, where the H.W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites and the Elkins Lodge No. 108 AF & AM will conduct masonic graveside rites. From 19 Aug 2002.
Allen S. Hebb
Allen Stanley Hebb, 92, a resident of Parsons, and for the past four years a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life this morning, June 19, 2002, at the nursing home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home. From 19 June 2002.
Allen S. Hebb
Allen Stanley Hebb, 92, a resident of Parsons, and for the past four years a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life Wednesday morning, June 19, 2002, at the nursing home.
He was born Aug. 20, 1909, at Tunnelton, a son of the late Solomen Elsworth Hebb and Alice Maude Thomas Hebb.
He was never married.
Surviving are two brothers, Harry Hebb, Clarksburg, and Charles Hebb and wife, Christine, Parsons; one sister, Lena Faye Taylor Neville, Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Guy, Russ and John Hebb; and four sisters, Mabel Fekete, Ethel Agnes Thawley, Blanche Manueel and Helen Miller.
He attended the schools of Preston County. He worked for the WVP, was a construction worker and was employed at the Parsons Nursery for more than 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a Protestant.
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 20 June 2002.
Allen S. Hebb
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Funeral rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 21 June 2002.
Mary E. Hebb
Mary Ellen Hebb, 64, of Thomas, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2002, in Oakland, Md.
She was born July 19, 1937, in Douglas, a daughter of the late Hugh Ronald and Anna Mae Paugh Knaggs.
She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Hebb; two sons, Ronald "Rainbow" and wife, Connie Hebb, of Thomas, and Wally and wife, Donna Hebb, of Fredericksburg, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lisa) Myers of Larue, Ohio; two brothers, Jim and John Knaggs, both of Tanner; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Mrs. Hebb was a housewife and a member of Thomas United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in Hinkle Funeral Chapel Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Winter officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. From 24 June 2002.
Ethel Hedrick
Ethel A. Hedrick
Ethel A. Hedrick
Ethel A. Hedrick
Ethel Augusta Hedrick, 95, a resident of Junior, and a former resident of the Poe Run Community,passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, 2002, at the Broaddus Hospital in Philippi. Mrs. Hedrick will be moved to the Wilson Funeral Home in Clay for visitation and funeral services.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 13 Sep 2002.
Freddie C. Hedrick
Freddie C. Hedrick, 46, a resident of Gilman, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Buckhannon.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 11 July 2002.
Freddie C. Hedrick
Freddie C. Hedrick, 46, a resident of Gilman, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Buckhannon.
He was born Aug. 31, 1955, in Elkins, a son of the late Arthur St. Clair and Lucy Bennett Hedrick.
On April 2, 1900, he was married to Rebecca Long Hedrick, who survives at Gilman.
Also surviving are one daughter, Regina Ruby Hedrick, at home; three brothers, Kermit Hedrick and wife, Phyllis, Painesville, Ohio, Arthur Hedrick and Carol, of Elkins, and Warren Hedrick and Judy, of Remington, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Audrey) Arbogast of Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Walter (Martha) McGee of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hedrick was disabled and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday morning, he will be moved to Abundant Life Church at Beverly, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Pastor Curlie Ray Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hills Cemetery near Whitmer. From 12 July 2002.
Freddie C. Hedrick
Friends were received from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. This morning he will be moved to the Abundant Life Church at Beverly, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Pastor Curlie Ray Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hills Cemetery near Whitmer. From 13 July 2002.
Goldie A. Hedrick
Hollin Hedrick
Hollin Hedrick, 61, of Whitmer, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, following a one month illness.
Mr. Hedrick was born Jan. 7, 1941, in Whitmer, a son of the late Isom and Virgie Marie Hedrick.
Surviving are two sons, Leroy Bennett, Lewes, Del., and Brian Hedrick, Beckley; three brothers, Ronald and Blake Hedrick, both of Whitmer, and James Hedrick, Elkins; and a granddaughter, Sarah Bennett.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, a sister and two grandsons, Kyle and Seth Bennett.
Mr. Hedrick attended the schools of Randolph County and was disabled.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Whitmer United Methodist Church Friday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Interment will follow in Armentrout Cemetery near Whitmer. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From 16 Jan. 2002
Hollin Hedrick — Friends may call at Whitmer United Methodist Church Friday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Interment will follow in Armentrout Cemetery near Whitmer. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From: Jan. 17, 2002
Ronald Hedrick
Willard Hedrick
Willard "Bud" Hedrick, 89, of Onego, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at the home of his daughter, Bonnie and Garland Raines in Onego.
He was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Onego, a son of the late Amby and Anna Kisamore Hedrick.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Macie Harper Hedrick, on April 28, 1992. Also preceding him in death were four sisters.
Mr. Hedrick was a farmer and carpenter. He attended Seneca United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Sheldon W. Hedrick and wife, Paula, of Whitmer; one daughter, Bonnie L. Raines and husband, Garland, of Onego; three grandchildren, Matthew Hedrick of Whitmer, Robert "Bobby" Hedrick of Parsons, and Christina Raines of Onego; one stepgreat-grandson, Donald Davis of Parsons; two sisters, Vera Weese of Maysville, and Artie Harper of Warren, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Mr. Hedrick will be moved to Seneca Rocks United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. with Pastor Barbara K. Rexroad officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton. Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Bonnie and Garland Raines, HC 81, Box 98, Onego, W.Va. 26886. From 26 July 2002.
William R. Hedrick
William Ronald Hedrick, 80, a former resident of Elkins and a resident of Baltimore, Md., passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, in Baltimore, Md.
Born July 10, 1922, in Nottingham, he was the son of the late Ellis Dow and Ida Hedrick.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hedrick of Baltimore, Md.; his second wife, Freda Hedrick of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Janet Hedrick of New York; one son, Randall Hedrick of Virginia; and one stepson, Gail Reams of Elkins. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thad Hedrick and Harley Paul Hedrick, both of Pennsylvania; and one sister, Dolly LaVoie of California.
He grew up and went to school in Elkins. He was a self-employed contractor in Baltimore for several years.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were two brothers, Edward Hedrick and Howard Hedrick; one sister, Nellie Elza; and his first wife, Leona Hedrick.
At the request of the deceased, the remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins. Pastor Dave Collins of Harts Chapel Church will officiate. Interment will follow.
The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge for arrangements for Ronald Hedrick. From 13 Nov 2002.
James E. Hefner
Clarence L. Helmick
Clarence L. Helmick
Clarence Lester "Ace" Helmick, 86, a resident of the Mt. Zion community, St. George, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, 2002, at the home of his daughter, Dorothy Cooper. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to respiratory failure.
He was born Sept. 9, 1916, at Mt. Zion, a son of the late Ines "Bud" Helmick and Ruhama Fowley Helmick.
He was twice married, first to Helen Rosier, who preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 1972. Then on July 2, 1976, at Oakland, Md., he was married to Nora "Emily" Waybright, who preceded him in death on March 18, 2000.
Surviving are five sons, Roy Helmick and wife, Mary, Florida, Junior Helmick and wife, Charlotte, Jerry Helmick and wife, Becky, and Mike Helmick and wife, Linda, all of Mt. Zion, and Denzil Helmick and wife, Nancy, Elkins; four daughters, Patty Rhoades, Pennsylvania, Midge Poling and husband, Guy, Maryland, Geneva Dumire and husband, Walter, Delaware, and Dorothy Cooper and husband, Orval, Mt. Zion; four stepdaughters, Carolyn Hall and husband, Charles, Clarksburg, Beverly Sue Thomsen and husband, Skip, Pennsylvania, Louise Frymyer and husband, Otis, and Linda Knotts and husband, Virgil, all of Mt. Zion; 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by two sons, Leonard Helmick and David Allen Helmick; four brothers, Bill, Joe, Byrd and Samuel Helmick; four sisters, Amanda Sherman, Goldie McDonald, Rose DeMoss and Mary Meyers; one grandson, Scott Lynn Helmick; one granddaughter, Priscilla Marie Helmick; and one great-grandson, Steven Todd Helmick.
He attended the one-room school at Mt. Zion. He worked during the war at the shipyards in Baltimore, Md., was a woodsman and a longtime employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church and attended the Sycamore Grove Church at Bull Run.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Thursday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home parlor Friday at 11 a.m. Pastor Pat Cassidy will officiate and interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery at St. George. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Clarence Lester "Ace" Helmick. From 18 Dec 2002.
Clarence L. Helmick
Robert D. Helmick
Robert Daniel Helmick, 94, of Petersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in Integrated Health Services of West Virginia in Charles Town, where he had resided since April 1995.
Mr. Helmick was born Sept. 1, 1907, in Moorefield, a son of the late Job Helmick and Laura Thorne Helmick Ours.
He was twice married. First, he married Verda Shirk Helmick, who preceded him in death. Second, he married Cleo Keplinger Helmick, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two half sisters, Lucy Hedrick Boor, Petersburg, and Mary Dell Sites, Hagerstown, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Hobert Ours; and three brothers, Ervin Helmick, John Helmick and Elton Helmick.
Mr. Helmick was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Brake Church of the Brethren.
Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 12 Feb 2002
Stephen T. Helmick
Stephen Todd Helmick, infant son of the Rev. Jerry Lee Helmick Jr. and Rogina Faye Foster Helmick of Parsons, departed this life at birth at 2 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins.
Also surviving are two brothers, Caleb Scott Helmick and Joshua Lee Helmick, both at home; paternal grandparents, Jerry Lee Helmick Sr. and Rebecca Ann Carr Helmick, St. George; maternal grandparents, the Rev. Roger Lee Foster and Byrd Casto Day Foster, Elkins; paternal great-grandparents, Clarence Helmick, Mt. Zion, Troy and Mona White Carr, Hendricks; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Foster, Huron, Ohio; one uncle, Roger Harrison Foster and wife, Candida, Elkins; two aunts, Melissa Belle Foster, Elkins, and Sarah Elizabeth Cunningham and husband, Timothy, Beverly.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Helen Marie Rosier; maternal great-grandparents, Benjamin and Ora Day; and two uncles, Scott Lynn Helmick and Roger Lee Foster Jr.
Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Cemetery at St. George. The Rev. Roger Lee Foster and the Rev. Weese Day will officiate and interment will follow. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 28 June 2002.
Edna R. Henderson
William B. Henry
William B. Henry
Edna M. Hensley
Edna Martin Hensley, 66, a resident of 99 11th St., Elkins, passed away Monday, April 1, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 25, 1936, in Elkins, a daughter of John and Mary Wyatt Martin.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home. From 2 Apr 2002
Edna F. Hensley
Edna Florence Martin Hensley, 66, a resident of 99 11th St., Elkins, passed away Monday, April 1, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past six days. She had been in failing health for the past several years.
She was born March 25, 1936, at Elkins, a daughter of the late John and Mary Wyatt Martin.
Preceding her in death besides her parents were one granddaughter, Carol Sue Stewart; three grandsons, Danny Jr., Joshua and Toby; two sisters, Lenora "Nora" Smith and Helen Kleinfelder; and one brother, Harry Martin.
Surviving are six daughters, Lois England and Gilbert of Elkins, Lillie "Margie" Hensley and Freddy of Valley Bend, Sheila Hensley and Jimmy of Elkins, Karen Gardner and Melvin of Montrose, Valerie Guevera and Jamie of Bangor, Maine, and Penny Gambrel and Don of Pineville, Ky.; one son, Eddie Hensley of Glen Burnie, Md.; one sister, Jessie Spring of Jackpot, Nev.; two brothers, John Martin Jr. of Pasadena, Md., and William "Bill" Martin of Glen Burnie, Md.; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Hensley of Baltimore, Md.; and a close Christian friend, Mary Jane Henthorne of Elkins.
Mrs. Hensley was a homemaker and had attended the New Life Fellowship Church. She attended the schools of Randolph County and was a Pentecostal by faith.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel today after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dave Collins, pastor of Harts Chapel Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. From 3 Apr 2002.
Curtis L. Hepner Sr.
Curtis Leroy Hepner Sr., 92, of Jenkins Run Road, Moorefield, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2002, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Mr. Hepner was born April 16, 1909, in Mt. Jackson, Va., a son of the late John W. and Pearl Craig Hepner.
He married Rea Cleaver Hepner, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Judith Judy and husband, Gerald, and Wilda and husband, Carl Hogbin II, all of Petersburg, and Greta Lehman and husband, Lee, Moorefield; two sons, Curtis "Buck" Hepner Jr., Enfield, Conn., and John "Mike" Hepner and wife, Hilda, Hampton, Va.; a sister, Emma Jean Simmons, Moorefield; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters.
Mr. Hepner was a truck driver and retired from South Branch Motor Freight of Petersburg. He was a member of Baker’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home in Moorefield Thursday 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 2 p.m. with Pastor Judy Vetter and Pastor Ron Bowyer officiating. Interment will follow in Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Memorial donations may be made to Baker’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Grant County Nursing Home or Burlington Children’s Home. From 20 Feb 2002
Mary L. Hermanson
Mary Louise Arison Hermanson, widow of Dr. Gordon E. Hermanson, former president of Davis and Elkins College, departed from this life Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Minocqua, Wis., while visiting her son, Gordon Edward Hermanson.
She was born on June 12, 1918, in Sycamore, Ill. Her parents were C. John and Esther Gustavson Arison.
Mary graduated from Sycamore High School in 1936, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill., in 1940, and then spent two years at Biblical Seminary.
She served, with her husband, as a missionary in the Cameroon, West Africa and she also taught kindergarten in New Jersey, Iowa and the Homestead School for the Randolph County, West Virginia Board of Education. Mary was an active member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, on various committees and Circle. She was active in many organizations, serving as President of Church Women United for the state of West Virginia, and was active for many years in AAUW and WCTU. Mary considered that her most worthy contributions to the church were her 10 to 15 hours a week visiting the elderly, ill, shut-ins and nursing home residents from 1964 to 1999 when she was no longer able to drive.
She is survived by her two sons, Gordon Edward and wife, Kathryn Hermanson, Minocqua, Wis., Robert William and wife, Brenda Hermanson, Princeton, N.J., her daughter, Carol Ann and husband, Kenneth Mahaffey, Berkeley, Calif. and her grandchildren, Kristin Britta and husband, James Keal; Robert Jeffrey Morriss, Sara Kathryn Morriss, Johanna Margaret and husband, Steven Flythe and Herman "Hans" Johannson Hermanson. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy and husband, A. Maurice Dunker, Irene King and Ida Elaine and husband, Dr. James Maxwell; one brother, John and husband, Shirley Arison; one brother-in-law, the Rev. Robert. F. and wife, the Rev. Evangeline Hermanson; and by nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her daughter, Mary Elizabeth; her parents, her brothers, Lester and Quentin Arison and their wives, one brother-in-law Everett King, and her sister, Jean Arison.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gordon and Mary Hermanson Scholarship Fund at Davis & Elkins College, Elkins W.Va. 26241, or to the Mission Fund at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins, W.Va. 26241.
A memorial service will be held at the Davis Memorial Church on June 22 at 2 p.m. in Elkins. Friends and family are encouraged to come to give thanks to God! The family wishes to extend its thanks to the many kind words of love and faith, and your prayers of support and encouragement. Our prayer is that our Lord has welcomed home his child Mary, with the words: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!" From 31 May 2002.
William E. Hershman
William Edward Hershman, 82, a resident of Route 2, Philippi, the Tacy community, passed away at 5:59 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 13, 1920, at Tacy, the son of the late Lorenzo Lee "Rennie" and Dorothy Blanche Freeman Hershman.
Surviving are two sisters and one brother-in-law, Dorothy Haller and husband, Vernon "Bill," Route 1, Moatsville, and Betty B. Marsh, Route 1, Moatsville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Dottie Beatrice Marsh; and two brothers, Buey Darl Hershman and Lorenzo Lee Hershman Jr.
Mr. Hershman retired as a machinist for the Lever Brothers Co. in Baltimore, Md., with 32 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement in 1975, he returned to the Tacy community. He enjoyed helping at the Tacy Community Center.
In his youth, he attended the Tacy Cross Roads United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216, N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 4 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Boyce officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. From 22 July 2002.
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