Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:Sk-Sz (2002)
Alfred C. Skinner
Alfred "Carl" Skinner, 75, a former resident of Elkins, and more
recently a resident of Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs, departed this life
early Friday morning, Dec. 27, 2002, at the nursing home. He had been in
declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb
Funeral Home for Alfred Skinner. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
From 27 Dec 2002.
Alfred C. Skinner
Alfred Carl Skinner, 75, a former resident of the Glenmore community,
Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs,
departed this life early Friday morning, Dec. 27, 2002, at the nursing home. He
had been in declining health for the past several years.
He was born Wednesday, March 23, 1927, in Hardy, Randolph County, a son of the
late David and Neva Riffle Skinner.
On June 7, 1946, he was married to the former Joline D. Parrack, who survives.
They had celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Also surviving are two sons, Richard A. Skinner and wife, Ann, Clarksburg, and
Michael K. Skinner, Beckley; one daughter, Kathy J. Skinner, St. Louis, Mo.;
four sisters, Norma Jean Brashear, Live Oak, Fla., Edna Bishoff, New Lenox,
Ill., Violet Linger, West Farmington, Ohio, and Sharon Hrenko, Louisville, Ky.;
and four grandchildren, James Skinner, Kristina Jo Pritt, Melanie Skinner and
Curtis Skinner.
He retired from the former Monongahela Power Company, after 24 years of service
and later from Valley Real Estate and Insurance Agency at Elkins, which he owned
and operated for 25 years.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a
former member of the Tygarts Valley Post No. 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the
Elkins Lions Club and the Elkins Lodge No. 1135 BPOE. He was a long time member
of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he had served as both a
member and president of the Church Council.
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Monday from 10
a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Father Kelly Marshall will officiate
and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman where
members of the H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 American Legion will present the
American flag. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form
of contributions to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 302 First St., Elkins,
W.Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
for Alfred Carl Skinner.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 28 Dec 2002.
Sherida Skinner
Sherida Skinner, 47, a resident of Isner Creek, Elkins, passed away Monday, March 11, 2002, at 6:50 p.m. at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, where she had been a patient since Nov. 7, 2001. She had been in her usual health until entering the hospital, when her condition became critical.
She was born March 26, 1954, in Asheville, N.C., a daughter of the late James Herbert and Annie Mae Rogers Garrett.
On Jan. 2, 1990, in Asheville, N.C., she was united in marriage to Charles E. Skinner Jr., who survives in Elkins.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home. From 13 Mar 2002
Sherida Skinner
Sherida Skinner, 47, a resident of Isner Creek, Elkins, passed away Monday, March 11, 2002, at 6:50 p.m. in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, where she had been a patient since Nov. 7, 2001. She had been in her usual health until entering the hospital, when her condition became critical.
She was born March 26, 1954, in Asheville, N.C., a daughter of the late James Herbert and Annie Mae Rogers Garrett.
On Jan. 2, 1990, in Asheville, N.C., she was united in marriage to Charles E. Skinner Jr., who survives in Elkins.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Michael Scott Gray of Des Moines, Iowa, and Spc. Brian Gray, who is stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell Kentucky; one sister, JoAnn Welborne and one brother, Anthony "Tony" Garrett, both of Tennessee; her father and mother-in-law, Charles E. and Edna June Chewning Skinner; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a technician operator for Quest Communications in Iowa until becoming disabled and returning to Elkins to reside. She attended the Chosen Vessels Ministries.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home after 6:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Saturday at noon with the Rev. Paula Paugh, pastor of the Chosen Vessel Ministries officiating. Interment will follow in Lower Rowan Cemetery at Mabie. From 14 Mar 2002
Sylvester F. Skinner
James F. Sloan
James F. Sloan, a former resident of Beverly and a resident of Ocala, Fla., passed away Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2002, in Ocala, Fla.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 8 Apr 2002 and 9 Apr 2002
James F. Sloan
James F. Sloan, 72, a former resident of Beverly, and a resident of Ocala, Fla., passed away Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2002, in Ocala, Fla.
He was born Aug. 19, 1929, at Price Hill, a son of the late Charles and Elsie Light Sloan.
He was married to Mildred Wilmoth Sloan, who survives in Ocala, Fla.
Also surviving are two daughters, Beverly Sloan Fallon and Janet Sloan McGonigal, both of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Cecilia Williams of Foster; and two grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers and one sister.
Mr. Sloan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a businessman, farmer and was involved in thoroughbred horse racing prior to his retirement. He was a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion, Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and BPOE Lodge No. 1135 of Elkins.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. George Maxwell officiating. Entombment will follow in Beverly Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to God’s Traveling Ministry, 14677 S.W. 35th Terrace Road, Ocala, Fla. 34473. From 10 Apr 2002.
James F. Sloan
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. George Maxwell officiating. Entombment will follow in Beverly Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to God’s Traveling Ministry, 14677 S.W. 35th Terrace Road, Ocala, Fla. 34473. From 12 Apr 2002.
James F. Sloan
Friends were received from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. George Maxwell officiating. Entombment will follow in Beverly Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to God’s Traveling Ministry, 14677 S.W. 35th Terrace Road, Ocala, Fla. 34473. From 13 Apr 2002.
Morton D. Smallridge
Morton Daniel Smallridge, 86, of HC 36, Box 328, Tallmansville, died Monday, March 25, 2002, at his home in Tallmansville.
Mr. Smallridge was born Oct. 6, 1915, in Alton, a son of the late Charles Marshall and Allie Elizabeth Zirkle Smallridge.
On Jan. 20, 1941, he married Avis Tenney Smallridge, who preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 2001.
Surviving are five daughters, Christine Reed, Wilma Whitlock Navonda Tenney and Twila Williams, all of Buckhannon, and Janet Robinson, French Creek; five sons, Vernon Wayne Smallridge, Tallmansville, Daniel Smallridge, Theron Smallridge and Nola Smallridge, all of Ten Mile, and Farrel Smallridge, Buckhannon; 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Smallridge; one sister, Myrtle Zickefoose; one grandson, Chad Smallridge; and one son-in-law, David Reed.
He was a custodian for Corhart.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Tenney officiating. Interment will follow in Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery, in care of Robert Landis, HC 36, Tallmansville, W.Va. 26237. From 27 Mar 2002
Nellie N. Smallridge
Nellie N. King Smallridge, 80, of Marlinton, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at her home near Marlinton.
Funeral services were held at VanReenen Funeral Home today at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in K of P Mt. View Cemetery at Junior today at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, Buckeye, W.Va. 24924. From 13 May 2002.
Edna Smith
Edna Smith, 85, of Isner Creek Road, Elkins, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at her home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Smith was born May 3, 1916, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Jessie Lou Kelly Kerns.
She married Claude James Smith, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1985.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Barbara) Simmons, Elkins; three grandchildren, Kelly Simmons, Lisa Runner and Amy Harris; and two great-grandchildren, Rebekah and Joseph Harris.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Arno Kerns; and two sisters, Beulah Everett and Mary Kerns.
Mrs. Smith attended the schools of Randolph County and was employed as a cook at the Poe Run School.
She was a member of Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center and Wayside United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Walter Blough officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. From 31 Jan 2002
Edward S. Smith
Edward F. Smith
Gertrude Smith
Gertrude Smith, 85, of Mabie, died at 4:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for the past two years.
Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 4, 1916, in Cassity, a daughter of the late Gordon and Blanch Chewning Zirkle.
On May 27, 1937, in Oakland, Md., she married Delpha Elsworth Smith, who preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1979.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 18 Feb 2002
Gertrude Z. Smith
Gertrude Zirkle Smith, 85, formerly of Cassity and of Mabie since 1999, where she had made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Ron Markley, died at 4:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room. She had been in failing health for the past two years.
Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 4, 1916, in Cassity, a daughter of the late Gordon and Blanche Chewning Zirkle.
On May 22, 1937, she married Delpha E. Smith, who preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1979.
Surviving are three daughters, Eva Markley and husband, Ronald, Mabie, Virginia M. Cutright and husband, Edward, Belington, and Janice G. Markley, Coalton; three sons, Carol R. Smith, Elkins, Leonard P. Smith and wife, Connie, Rootstown, Ohio, and James D. Smith and wife, Mary, Cassity; two sisters, Leota Metzbower, Baltimore, Md., and Zelda George, Norton; two brothers, Gordon French Zirkle and wife, Eleanor, Coalton, and Clatus Zirkle and wife, Louise, Norton; 25 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris G. Arnold; two sisters, Lorce Zirkle and Irene Wotring; five brothers, Narl, Ralph, Harley, Ben and Ira "Boots" Zirkle; and four great-grandchildren, James and Sarah Young and two infants, Stephanie and Tiffany Arnold.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of Harrison Community Church. She was a Methodist by faith.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Wednesday after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Frank Long, pastor of Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens in Elkins. From 19 Feb 2002
Joyce R. Smith
Joyce Reed Smith, 83, of 1 Gilbert St., Buckhannon, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at 3:25 a.m. at her home in Buckhannon.
Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 16, 1918, at Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Asa and Regtha Long Reed.
She married Willard Smith, who preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2002.
Surviving are one son, Brian R. Smith, Wayne, Pa.; one sister, Lois Reed Curtis, Buckhannon; and two granddaughters, Meredith Smith, Columbus, Ohio, and Rebecca Smith, Wayne, Pa.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Corwin Reed and John Reed; and one sister, Wanna Vincent.
She was the owner of Smith Mobile Home Sales in Bridgeport from 1950 to 1975. She attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
A private family services was held Saturday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Hardman officiating. From 12 Aug 2002.
Mary L. Smith
Mary L. Smith
Russell W. Smith
Russell Wilson Smith, 83, of Route 3, Box 303, Buckhannon, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at his home in Buckhannon.
He was born Jan. 8, 1919, in Upshur County, a son of the late Paris Jesse and Blanch Goodwin Smith.
On Nov. 18, 1945, he married Veva Lorena Hyre Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, David Smith and wife, Charlotte, Buckhannon; one daughter, Judy Patterson and husband, Terry, Buckhannon; three grandsons, Jeffrey Patterson and wife, Debbie, Buckhannon, Todd Smith and wife, Susan, Apex, N.C., and Rodney Smith and wife, Marketa, Raleigh, N.C.; one granddaughter, Vikki Rovello and husband, Rod, Buckhannon; two great-granddaughters, Whitney Patterson and Ciara Rovello, both of Buckhannon; two great-grandsons, Joshua Rovello and Zachary Patterson, both of Buckhannon; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Henry Smith, Parley Smith, Basil Smith, Evert Smith and Orla Smith; two sisters, Avis Smith and Erma Casto; and one half brother, Earnest Smith.
Mr. Smith was a maintenance supervisor for the Upshur County Board of Education. He served in the U.S. Army from March 28, 1942, until Nov. 3, 1945, in Southern Philippines, Luson, New Guinea, Bismarck and Archipelago. He was attached to the 1st Calvary Division with 8th Engineers. His decorations and citations received were the Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon with four Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars and a good conduct medal.
He was a lifetime member of Buckhannon VFW Post 3663. He was a member of Rocky Ford United Methodist Church in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Ford Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 26 Mar 2002
Ruth B. Smith
Ruth Bodkin Smith, 65, formerly of Warren, Ohio, and of 1289 Otella Ave., Clarkston, Ga., died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Deborah Romero, in Maui, Hawaii. Death was attributed to respiratory failure.
Mrs. Smith was born May 12, 1936, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Maxwell Myrell Moats and Bessie Collins.
She married Jimmy L. Smith, who survives in Clarkston, Ga.
Also surviving are a son, Timothy Bodkin, Cape Coral, Fla.; two daughters, Deborah Romero, Maui, Hawaii, and Dorelina Somerville, Warren, Ohio; five sisters, Molly Uphold and Edna Shuttlesworth, both of Morgantown, Essie Lisko, Louisville, Ky., Frances Moore, Elkins, and Ralfetta Cordes, Ft. Myers, Fla.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard Moats and Charles Moats; and two sisters, Peril Maxwell and Goldie Kyle.
Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Louis Weinburg and Hill Beauty School. She worked for Right Decision Beauty Salon for 15 years.
She was a member of IOF Forester in Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Wages & Son Funeral Home, 1040 Main St., Stone Mountain, Ga., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio, is in charge of the arrangements. From: 15 Jan 2002.
Ruth M. Smith
Vina H. Smith
Vina H. "Vi" Smith, 78, of Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Va., died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 20, 1924, at Onego, a daughter of Robert and Gertie Hedrick Ketterman.
On Oct. 24, 1940, in Winchester, Va., she married Isaac Smith, who survives in Winchester, Va.
Also surviving are one daughter, Rosalie M. Mauck, Woostock, Va.; one son, Jack D. Smith of Stephens City, Va.; four sisters, Dessie Nelson of Elkins, Luella Brannon, Virgie Bowen and Janie Johnson, all of Winchester, Va.; one brother, Herman Ketterman of Elkins; four great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine M. Johnson.
Mrs. Smith was a presser at People’s Cleaners for 25 years until her retirement in 1997. She attended Rosedale Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at Jones Funeral Home Friday. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. with Dr. Ken H. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Shenandoah Memorial park. Memorial contributions may be made to Millwood Station Fire & Rescue, PO Box 3037, Winchester, Va. 22604 or to Greenwood Volunteer Fire & Rescue, PO Box 3023, Winchester, Va. 22604. From 27 June 2002.
Wilda P. Smith
Wilda Pauline Poling Smith, 65, of Mabie, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at her home, following an extended illness. She had been under the care of Hospice Care Corp.
She was born June 30, 1937, at Mabie, a daughter of Iris Ruby Simmons Zirkle, who survives at Mabie, and the late Russell Zirkle.
On May 4, 1958, she was married to Herbert Marshall Poling, who preceded her in death on June 11, 1992. On June 15, 1994, she was married to Woodrow Walter Smith, who preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1997.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Karen Sue Phillips, Philippi, Mrs. Deana M. Lopez, Romney, Ms. Sandra L. Poling, at home, and Mrs. Carola "Jean" Godden, Belington; three sons, Paul Edward Poling, Akron, Ohio, Russell Wayne Poling, Romney, and Richard L. Poling, Mabie; four brothers, Dayton Zirkle, Doyle Zirkle, Delbert Zirkle and Doran Zirkle, all of Mabie; one sister, Ruby Ware, Cassity; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Smith was a certified nursing assistant and was a member of Harrison Community Church near Mabie.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and at the Harrison Community from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, the funeral hour. The Rev. Greg Lanham will officiate and interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Cemetery near Mabie. From 3 July 2002.
Woodrow C. Smith Sr.
Woodrow C. "Woody" Smith Sr., 85, a resident of Route 1, Mill Creek, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002, at his residence. He had been in failing health since Sept. 16, 2001.
Mr. Smith was born July 22, 1916, at Glady, a son of the late John Calvin and Flossie Olivia Propst Smith.
On Nov. 6, 1939, he was united in marriage to the former Mabel Nelma Sneed, who preceded him in death on Oct. 26, 1993.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Delmas (Erma) Smarr of Statesville, N.C., Mrs. Earl (Wanda) Brisbin of Glenwillard, Pa., Mrs. Jack (Edith) Kerr of Glenfield, Pa., and Mrs. Bobby (Linda) Wamsley of Mill Creek; three sons, Woodrow C. Smith Jr. and wife, Wanda, of Valley Head, David Smith of Mill Creek, and Edgar Smith of Corapolis, Pa.; one brother, Roy Dixon Smith of Tampa, Fla.; two half brothers, Allen Smith of Belington, and John Smith of Circleville; 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were two daughters, Esta Nelma Smith and Penny Ann Smith; two sisters, Evelyn Lambert and Mable Strawder; four half sisters, Madeline Taylor, Gloria Warner, Jane Cooper and Fern Smith; one brother, Basil Smith; and one grandchild.
He was a coal miner for 35 years and was last employed by Sweckley Valley Hospital where he was a pipe fitter in Sweckley, Pa. He was a Baptist and attended the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church. He was a U.S. Marine, having served during World War II and was discharged on Oct. 31, 1945. He was a member of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel today after 6 p.m. On Wednesday, he will be moved to Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church for visitation from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville, where the presentation of the American Flag will be made by H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. From 7 May 2002.
Eugene S. Snedeker
Eugene S. Snedeker, 61, of Route 1, Walkersville, Pigeon Roost Road, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Dec. 7, 1940, in New Brunswick, N.J., a son of Evelyn Sandor Snedeker, who survives at Fort Myers, Fla., and the late Eugene Snedeker.
He married Holly McComb Snedeker, who survives.
Also surviving are two stepsons, John Walker, at home, and Jason Cole, Daytona Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Sandra Jinkens, New Jersey, Gayle Burkowski, Glenville, and JoAnn Berisford, Gaithersburg, Md.; and a special friend, Darel Meadows, Roanoke.
He was a welder and fabricator and owner of T.A.W. Distributors of Walkersville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Christian by faith.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Alkire Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 4 p.m. with Pastor Chris Cosner officiating. From 20 Mar 2002
Gladys Snelson
Gladys Snelson, 70, a former resident of Huttonsville and Mill Creek, and a resident of the Tygart Valley Manor for the past two years, passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2002, at her residence. She had been in her usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
Mrs. Snelson was born Sept. 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Kyle Gear.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior George Snelson.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home. From 11 Mar 2002
Gladys G. Snelson
Ava I. Snyder
John R. Sperling
John Randolph Sperling, 10 week old son of Jeremy W. Sperling and Anita Rohrbaugh Wildman of Maysville, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at his home.
He was born Nov. 25, 2001, in Ravenna, Ohio.
Surviving are a half sister, Shaly Sperling, Cabins; and two half brothers, Colby Sperling, Cabins, and Jordan Wildman, Garrettsville, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Donna McCullough, Fairmont; paternal stepgrandfather, David McCullough, Fairmont; paternal grandfather, Ronnie Sperling, Old Field; paternal stepgrandmother, Janet Sperling, Old Field; paternal great-grandparents, Otha and Ora Bible, Maysville; maternal grandmother, Donna Nelson, Garrettsville, Ohio; maternal stepgrandfather, Thomas Nelson, Garrettsville, Ohio; maternal grandfather, John Rohrbaugh, Maysville; maternal great-grandmother, Georgie Patchett, Antioch; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 6 Feb 2002
Bettie E. Sponaugle
Bettie E. Sponaugle, 89, a resident of Cherry Grove, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
She had been a resident of the Pendleton Nursing Home for several years. She was a homemaker and a member of the North Fork Brethren Church at Dry Run.
She was born July 26, 1913, at Hunting Ground, and was the daughter of the late Pet Warner and Laura Mullenax Warner.
On March 9, 1937, she married Conda R. Sponaugle, who preceded her in death on April 28, 1997.
Surviving are three daughters, Genevieve Glover, Franklin, Norma Jean Quigley, Fairfax, Va., and Brenda K. Allen, Baltimore, Md.; one son, Billy R. Sponaugle, Franklin; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Friends were received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Kimble Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin where funeral services were at 11 a.m. today. The Rev. Dan Ludwick and the Rev. Thom Malcolm officiated. Interment was in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. Memorial donations may be made to the Pendleton Nursing Home, P.O. Box 700, Franklin, W.Va., 26807. From 3 Sep 2002.
James Spreacker Sr.
Dale V. Staley
Dale V. Staley, 75, formerly of Callen Avenue, Morgantown, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Madison Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Staley was born July 13, 1926, in Morgantown, a son of the late Arthur D. and Ruth Catlett Staley.
He married Neva Staley, who survives. They had been married for 55 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Rita J. Friend and husband, David B., Morgantown, and Tama P. Southard and husband, Don, Kannapolis, N.C.; a son, Dale V. Staley II and wife, Sarah, Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; a brother, Brinley Staley and wife, Marjorie Staley, Morgantown; a sister, Patty Barthlow, Scott Depot; a sister-in-law, Betty Staley; three grandchildren, Christopher D. Southard, Morgantown, Justin D. Southard, Kannapolis, N.C., and Meghan E. Staley, Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Blaine Staley.
Mr. Staley was a graduate of Morgantown High School. He was employed by University Supply Co. as a salesman and manager in the Morgantown and Kingwood areas for 40 years. He retired in 1983.
He also worked at West Virginia University Physical Plant and Marrara Oil Co. in Kingwood.
He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army with the 74th Ordinance Depot Co. stationed in the Pacific from 1944-1946. He was a member of the Morgantown VFW Post 548.
He was a cradle roll member of Spruce Street United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 am. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. William Turley and the Rev. Dr. Stacy L. Groscup officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 4543, Morgantown, W.Va. 26504 or Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Center, WVU Foundation, PO Box 1650, Morgantown, W.Va. 26507. From 22 Jan 2002.
Blanche M. Stalnaker
Blanche M. Stalnaker, 76, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, at her residence.
She was born in Morgan, Pa., a daughter of the late Lester F. and Stella Riley Butler.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, James Stalnaker of Concord, Calif., and Terry Stalnaker of Marlinton; two daughters, Loretta Viator of New Iberia, La., and Lorena Corona of Pacheco, Calif.; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one brother, the Rev. Norman Butler; and three sisters, Evelyn Tenney of Mill Creek, Margaret Hohenstein of Houston, Texas, and Ida Judge of Port Orange, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nyal Stalnaker.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins, with the Rev. Norman Butler officiating. Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg has been entrusted with the arrangements. From 24 June 2002.
Eleanor L. Stalnaker
Leland L. Stalnaker
Leland L. "Shorty" Stalnaker, 81, of Point Pleasant Road, Route 2, Belington, died Sunday evening, July 21, 2002, at his home, following a six- week illness.
He was born Feb. 21, 1921, at Belington, a son of the late Jerome and Dana Gaynor Stalnaker.
On April 18, 1942, he married the former Jean Bennett, who survives at Point Pleasant Road, Belington.
Also surviving are four sons, Leslie Stalnaker and wife, Ann, Jerry Stalnaker and wife, Sonja, all of Elkton, Md., Bob Stalnaker and wife, Novella, Falls Church, Va., and Bill Stalnaker and wife, Cindy, Stow, Ohio; three sisters, Helen Griffith, Augusta, Dora Lea Beckner and Mary Lou Wagner, both of Philippi; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Ann Stalnaker.
Mr. Stalnaker retired in 1983 as assistant supervisor of the Barbour County Division of the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters with the 503rd Quartermaster Company. He was a member of Laurel Mountain Post 410, VFW at Belington and was a member and deacon of Faith Way Baptist Church.
Friends may call at Faith Way Baptist Church, U.S. Route 250, north of Belington from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday when funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Downing Gregory. Interment will follow in the Valley Bend Cemetery. From 23 July 2002.
Marie B. Stalnaker
Marie Baughman Stalnaker, 94, of 310 Locust Ave., Philippi, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in Broaddus Hospital.
Mrs. Stalnaker was born May 22, 1907, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Marcine and Rebecca Poling Elliott.
She was twice married. First, she married Gerald E. Baughman, who preceded her in death. Second, she married James F. Stalnaker, who preceded her in death.
Surviving is a brother, Paul V. Elliott, Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maysell Jones and Maxine Stalnaker; and a brother, David Elliott.
Mrs. Stalnaker worked for the government in Dayton, Ohio, for several years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 41 of Philippi and a member of Crim Memorial United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, today after 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. From 22 Feb 2002.
Stella M. Stalnaker
Stella May Stalnaker, 85, a former resident of Valley Bend, and more recently a patient in Swisher’s Home Care at Beverly, passed away Saturday morning, April 13, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Monterville, a daughter of the late Lott and Laura Conrad Salisbury.
She was married to Harley Franklin Stalnaker, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one stepdaughter, Darlene Russell, Boynton Beach, Fla.; one stepgranddaughter, Sue Ellen Brown, Boynton Beach, Fla.; one stepgreat-grandson, Randy Brown; one stepgreat-great-granddaughter, Kristen; five nieces, Bernice Brown and Waynalea Salisbury, Valley Bend, Dora Winkler, Covington, Ky., Kathleen Reed, Parkersburg, and Portia Fortney of Buckhannon; and one nephew, Bryan Hamrick of Little Hocking, Ohio.
Also preceded her in death were one stepgreat-grandson, Ricky Brown; three brothers, Wayne Salisbury, Garland Salisbury and an infant; and one sister, Maude Hamrick.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kent Price officiating. Interment will follow in Stalnaker Cemetery at Point Mountain. From 15 Apr 2002.
William Standridge Jr.
William David Standridge Jr., 33, a resident of East Dailey, passed away Monday afternoon, April 15, 2002, at his home, following an extended illness.
He was born April 9, 1969, in Elkins, a son of William David McCoy Standridge and Pamela Elaine Elza Standridge, who survive in Beverly.
On Feb. 14, 1993, he was married to the former Jody Lynn Rose, who survives at East Dailey.
Also surviving are two daughters, Tara and Amanda Standridge of Elkins; three sons, Dustin Standridge of Elkins, and Brandon and Billy Standridge, both at home; two brothers, Samuel Wayne Ross of Beverly, and Paul Andrew Standridge of Ripley; two sisters, Pamela Lynn Wood of West Union, and Cassie Lynn Standridge of Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a former employee of Southern States of Elkins and was employed by Elkins Distributing at the time of his illness. He was a member of the 201st Field Artillery Unit of the West Virginia National Guard for eight years and was associated with the Jerusalem United Methodist Church at Philippi.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gary Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. From 17 Apr 2002.
Joshua C. Starnes
Joshua Carl Starnes, 16, of Dry Fork, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2002, as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born April 15, 1986, in Elkins, a son of Carl Edward Starnes of McHenry, Md., and Tresa Ann Bennett of Dry Fork.
He is survived by his grandparents, Mary White Starnes of Spartanburg, S.C., David Bennett of Glenmore, and Rheba Bennett of North Ridgeville, Ohio; one half brother, Steven Michael Vance, at home; and one half sister, Randa Lei Vance, at home.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Carl N. Starnes.
He attended Tucker County High School, where he participated in the weight lifting and conditioning class in preparation for the fall football season. He was an avid marksman. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and riding his four-wheeler. He was employed as a lifeguard at the Canaan Valley pool.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at Hinkle Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mike Lantz officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. State Memorial Gardens in Elkins. From 1 July 2002.
Anna M. Starr
Anna Marjorie Hite Starr, 75, of Valley Head, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Brenda Starr, who resides near Huttonsville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 11 Feb 2002
Anna M. Starr
Anna Marjorie Hite Starr, 75, of Valley Head, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Brenda Starr, who resides near Huttsonville.
Mrs. Starr was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Walker and Sylvia Turner Hite.
On March 3, 1951, in Mill Creek, she married Cam Floyd Starr, who survives in Valley Head.
Also surviving are four sons, Billy Lee Starr and Cam Floyd Starr Jr., both of Beverly, Robert Len Starr, Lompoc, Calif., and Bradley Allen Starr, Elkins; a daughter, Brenda Ann Starr, Huttonsville; two brothers, Walker F. Hite Jr., Jacksonville, Ark., and Otha H. Hite, Buckhannon; four sisters, Wanda Leigh Corder, Akron, Ohio, Barbara Sue Shiley, Ona, Linda Mae Gould and Doris Jean Long, both of Valley Head; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Starr was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At the request of the deceased her remains will be cremated. Flowers are to be omitted and memorial contributions may be made to The National Alzheimer’s Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill. 60611. From 12 Feb 2002
Francis H. Starr
Lora B. Steele
Lora B. Steele, 91, of Route 2, Buckhannon, Bailey Ridge community, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at her home.
Mrs. Steele was born July 31, 1911, at Upshur County, a daughter of the late Lloyd A. and Josie N. Shreve Bailey.
She married George Robert Steele, who preceded her in death in December 1971.
Surviving are two daughters, Marian Marsh, Moatsville, and Mary Francis Winans, Bailey Ridge; three grandchildren, Robert Smith, Moatsville, Michael Smith, Hodgesville, and Michele Mills, Buckhannon; eight great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Paul Bailey.
Mrs. Steele was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Washington United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey Cemetery. From 29 Aug 2002.
E. Paul Stemple
Kathleen C. Stewart
Kathleen Casto Stewart, 84, of 2203 Copeland Way, Chapel Hill, N.C., died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C.
She was born March 14, 1918, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late David D. and Loretta May Lewis Casto.
Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Kay and husband, Kenny Bethel, Montgomery City, Mo.; one son, Clyde Stanton and wife, Sue Stewart, Chapel Hill, N.C.; three granddaughters, Sally and husband, Verus Overkamp, Montgomery City, Mo., Stephanie and husband, Kevin Green, Greenville, N.C, and Stacie and husband, Chris Warren, Hillsborough, N.C.; two grandsons, Scott Stewart, Wilmington, N.C., and Marcia Dunlap, New Florence, Mo.; two stepgranddaughters, Peggy Jaggie, New London, Mo., and Deborah Roseman, Montgomery City, Mo.; two great-granddaughters, Kaylee Warren, Hillsborough, N.C., and Sydney Green, Greenville, N.C.; one stepgreat-grandson, Justin Bethel, Troy, Mo.; one cousin, Mrs. Martha West, Buckhannon; one niece, Mrs. Warren Crummett, Midland, Mich.; several great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of friends she loved and treasured dearly.
Mrs. Stewart worked at West Virginia Wesleyan College for 22 years before retiring in 1983. Prior to this she worked for eight years at the equipment division of the State Road Commission in Buckhannon. She enjoyed singing in the choir at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Buckhannon and was a member of the United Methodist Women, Friendship Sunday School Class, the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 18 of Buckhannon, Buckhannon Women's Club, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, West Virginia Wesleyan's Emeritus Club and the College Club. She attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair 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 Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow at Lorentz Church Cemetery. From 24 May 2002.
Josephine T. Stiles
Josephine Talma Stiles, 85, of Ruthbell community, Albright, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at her home. She was cared for by Eleanor "Sis" Kraft, Amy Kraft and Sandra and Audra Friend.
Mrs. Stiles was born March 1, 1916, in Hackers Valley, a daughter of the late Alva and Florence Ramey Bender.
She married Amos Stiles, who preceded her in death in February 1989.
Surviving are four daughters, Eleanor "Sis" Kraft, Sharon Foster and husband, Richard Jr., all of Morgantown, Sandra Friend and husband, Audra, Terra Alta, and Evelyn Thompson and husband, Johnnie, Dixon, Ky.; six sons, James Stiles and wife, Donna, Windham, Ohio, Julius "Dewey" Stiles and wife, Sharon, Morgantown, Richard Stiles and wife, Nancy, Whetsell Settlement, Daniel Stiles and wife, Luann, Dixon, Ky., Jackie Stiles, Albright, Edward Hinkle and wife, Chris, Germantown, Md.; two sisters, Jessica Covdua, Linsay, Calif., and Virginia Patterson, Volga; a brother, Leonard Bender, Buckhannon; 29 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Robert "Robbie" Kraft; four sisters and a brother.
Mrs. Stiles attended Albright United Methodist Church and attended the women’s group of the church. She was a member of the Preston County Senior Center.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Vicki Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Bruceton Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Care Corp., PO Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520-0760. From 24 Jan 2002
Frank D. Stotts
Frank D. Stotts, 51, a resident of Valley Head, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at his home.
He was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Charleston, the son of the late Frank D. Stotts Sr. and Janice Reed Stotts, who survives in Valley Head.
Also surviving are one brother, Steven Stotts, Statesville, N.C.; one niece, Taylor Allison Stotts, Statesville, N.C.; an uncle, James Reed, Barberton, Ohio; five aunts, Martha Reed, Valley Head, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Ware, Gorman, Md., Mrs. Roscoe (Polly) Holden, James Island, S.C., Mrs. Harold (Yvonne) Bennett, Radcliff, Ky., and Helen Harless, Fayetteville; and one great-aunt, Calla Lothery, Falls Church, Va.
Mr. Stotts was a graduate of Garinger High School in Charlotte, N.C., with the class of 1967. He received his master’s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University and was employed as a travel agent for 20 years.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Valley Head Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Baer will officiate and interment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va., 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 19 and 20 July 2002.
Eva P. Strader
Eva P. Hoover Strader, 95, of 10 Trubie Run Road, Buckhannon, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at her home.
She was born July 2, 1906, at Ten Mile, a daughter of the late Abraham and Rosalee Tenney Kelley. She was twice married, first to Charles Huston Hoover, who preceded her in death, and then to John Quincy Strader, who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Causbie Tenney and husband, Emery, of Buckhannon; one son, Mason Hoover and wife, Annabell, Tallmansville; one sister, Lillie Rowan, Brushy Fork; and two daughters-in-law, Della Hoover, Tallmansville, and Winnie Jean Hoover, Excelsior; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Troy Wayne Hoover and Ralph Huston Hoover; four sisters, Clara Naylor, Gertie Miller, Elizabeth Kelley and Nola Naylor; three brothers, Lonnie Kelley, Paul Kelley and Willie Kelley; one grandson, Rickey Wayne Hoover; and a great-grandson, Richard Hoover II.
Mrs. Strader was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Carus Campbell and the Rev. Brad Tenney will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Union Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 16 Feb 2002
William K. Straw
William K. Straw, 86, a resident of Graham Street, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2002, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home. From 15 July 2002.
William K. Straw
William King Straw, 86, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 22, 1915, at Weston, a son of the late Elmer D. and Dora McWhorter Straw.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Gardner Straw; two daughters, Kathryn Straw Vaughan and husband, John H. Vaughan and Arlena Straw; one sister, Mary Stalnaker of Jackson, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Mr. Straw was a veteran of World War II and served on special assignment at the Naval Base in San Diego, Calif. He was retired from the Memorial General Hospital where he worked as a purchasing agent. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, where he was a past Grand Noble and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elkins.
Friends and family may call at the Straw family residence at 328 Graham St., Elkins on Thursday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Elkins at 2 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Flowers are to be omitted and memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 or the Salvation Army, 203 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 16 July 2002.
William K. Straw
Friends and family may call at the Straw family residence at 328 Graham St., Elkins, today from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. A memorial service will be at the First Baptist Church in Elkins at 2 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Flowers are to be omitted and memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 or the Salvation Army, 203 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins is in charge of arrangements. From 18 July 2002.
William K. Straw
A memorial service will be at the First Baptist Church in Elkins at 2 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Flowers are to be omitted and memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 or the Salvation Army, 203 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 20 July 2002.
Joseph R. Steffl
Joseph R. Steffl, 30, a resident of the Faulkner Road, near Bowden, departed this life Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2002, as a result of a kayaking accident near Bemis.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. . From 29 Apr 2002.
Joseph R. Steffl
Joseph Richard Steffl, 30, a resident of the Faulkner Road, near Bowden, departed this life Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2002, as a result of a kayaking accident near Bemis.
He was born Oct. 20, 1971, at Wooster, Ohio, a son of Richard Steffl and Shirley Flick Steffl, who survive at Point Pleasant, Ohio.
On Dec. 20, 1999, at Elkins, he was married to the former Robin Dadisman, who survives at Elkins.
Also surviving are two sisters, Julie Steffl, Chapel Hill, N.C., and Melissa Walther, Stefene, Bermuda; his paternal grandmother, Wilma Steffl, Point Pleasant, Ohio; two stepsons, Cody and Sam Wagner, Moatsville; and his mother-in-law, Saundra Dadisman, Philippi.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Walter Steffl; his maternal grandparents, Victor Bunyon and Martha Flick Bunyon; and his father-in-law, Kenneth Dadisman.
He was an outstanding football and baseball player during his middle school years. He was a graduate of Bellaire Saint John High School at Bellaire, Ohio, with the class of 1990. He attended West Liberty State College and was a graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College with the class of 1998, receiving his bachelor of science degree in medical science. He was employed as a physician’s assistant for Mason Todd Corder, D.O., from May of 1998 until April of 2000. He was a former employee of Broaddus Hospital in Philippi. He served as physician’s assistant and acting administrator of the Northern Pocahontas County Health Clinic at Durbin at the time of his death. He also worked at the Tri-County Health Center at Rock Cave. He was an emergency technician, being affiliated with the Bartow-Franklin-Durbin Rescue Squad at Durbin and was a member of Pocahontas County Search and Rescue Team.
He was a member of the American Academy of Physician’s Assistants, the National Academy of Physician’s Assistants and the West Virginia Primary Care Association. He was an avid outdoorsman and was adored by his child patients. He was a Catholic.
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor R.D. Ice officiating. Mr. Steffl will then be moved to Borkoski Funeral Home at Adena, Ohio, where friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Friday at 11 a.m. Monsignor John C. Kolesar will officiate and interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens at Colerain, Ohio. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Friends of the Cheat, PO Box 182, Bruceton Mills, W.Va. 26525. From 30 Apr 2002 and 1 May 2002.
Edith L. Steruat
Edith Louise Iman Steruat, 88, of Arbutus, Md., and formerly of Petersburg, died Saturday, June 8, 2002.
Friends will be received at Ambrose Funeral Home in Arbutus, Md., today and Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m. This announcement is a courtesy of Schaeffer Funeral Home. From 10 June 2002.
Arvella Stonestreet
Gilbert Strawder
Gilbert Strawder
Bernice R. Streets
Bernice Rettah Streets, 96, of the Good Samaritan Center in Belington since 1990, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, in the center. She had been in declining health for the past several years.
Mrs. Streets was born Jan. 21, 1906, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late James D. "Met" and Lillie Mae McCauley Poling.
On Oct. 1, 1922, in the former EUB Church in Belington, she married H.D. Streets, who preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 1962.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. William (Jean) Carr, Wellsville, Ohio, Mrs. Harold (Mildred) Talbott, Belington, Mrs. Don (Betty) Nugent, Cottontown, Tenn., and Mrs. Louis (Thelma) Nims, Maple Grove, Minn.; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Waddell; three brothers, Denzil H. Poling, Ronald J. "Jack" Poling and Edward G. Pete" Poling; a sister, Beatrice Farley; an infant brother, Forest; two stepdaughters, Genevieve Knight and Goldie Ellis; two stepsons, Harry and Delbert Streets; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Streets attended the schools of Barbour County. She was a member of Barbour Church of Christ and the Talbott Farm Women’s Club. She was a homemaker.
Friends were received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington Sunday and today until noon at which time she was moved to Talbott United Methodist Church, where friends were received from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment followed in Talbott Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 4 Feb. 2002.
Clarence J. Stump
Mervin A. Stump
Rhoda M. Stump
Freda F. Sturdivant
Freda Frances Fitzwater Sturdivant, 70, a lifelong resident of Norton, departed this life at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002, at her home. She had been in declining health for the past year.
She was born Friday, Feb. 5, 1932, at Norton, a daughter of the late Mason M. "Jock" Fitzwater and Ethel Naoma Weese.
Surviving are one son, Bradley N. Sturdivant and wife, Donna M., Madison, Va.; two daughters, Janet L. Strawder, Westlake, Ohio, and Constance L. "Connie" Meredith and husband, Charles H., Glen Allen, Va.; three brothers, the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater, Beverly, Gary N. Fitzwater, Elkins, and Kenneth Fitzwater, Indianapolis, Ind.; one sister, Geneva A. Stevenson, Norton; one granddaughter, Cayla M. Sturdivant; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Fitzwater; and one sister, Jean Yoder.
She attended the Norton Grade School and Coalton High School. She was a seamstress working for Reidbord Brothers, and formerly attended the Norton Community Church.
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater will officiate and interment will follow at Elkins Memorial Gardens at Elkins. From 6 May 2002.
Paul T. Suder
Olive Suesli
Gorman Summerfield
Gorman Cecil Summerfield, 80, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 2002, at her home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to a stroke.
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Friday 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 Saturday at 1 p.m. Pastor Floyd Carr and Pastor James Ellis will officiate and interment will follow at Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George. From 4 Apr 2002.
Gorman Summerfield
Gorman Cecil Summerfield, 80, a resident of Parsons and a former resident of Pifer Mountain, St. George, departed this life Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at his home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to a stroke.
He was born May 24, 1921, at Leadmine, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Summerfield and Jamima Likens Summerfield.
On May 13, 1946, at Oakland, Md., he was married to the former Sylvia A. Godwin, who survives. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Also surviving are two sons, Robert Cecil Summerfield and wife, Clara, and James Richard Summerfield and wife, Sandy, all of Parsons; two daughters, Wanda Jean Summerfield, Parsons, and Linda Jane Crosten, Elkins; one sister, Edna Bohon, a resident of Cortland Acres at Thomas; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Lee Summerfield and William F. "Bill" Summerfield; one brother, Raymond Summerfield; two sisters, Hulda Whitehair and Golda Summerfield; and one half sister, Gertrude Biller.
He attended the one-room school at Leadmine. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the American Theater and Asiatic-Pacific Theater, receiving the victory medal. He was a farmer and woodsman. He was a buffer for the Sterling-Faucet Co. at Morgantown. He had worked for the former Dorman Mills as a mechanic and retired in 1983 as a mechanic for the Tucker County Board of Education at the school bus garage with 15 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter.
He attended the Pentecostal Church at Rosendorf.
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 Saturday at 1 p.m. Pastor Floyd Carr and Pastor James Ellis will officiate and interment will follow at Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George, where the presentation of the American flag will be presented by the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. From 5 Apr 2002.
Gorman Summerfield
Funeral services will be at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home parlor at 1 p.m. today. Pastor Floyd Carr and Pastor James Ellis will officiate and interment will follow at the Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George where presentation of the American flag will be made by the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. From 6 Apr 2002.
Nellie Summerfield
Nellie Summerfield
Roma Summerfield
Roma D. Summerfield, 54, a resident of 120 Sunset Drive, Elkins, passed away Wednesday morning, July 10, 2002, at her home following an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 9, 1947, at Harrisville, a daughter of Juanita E. Cunningham, who survives at Harrisville, and the late Kenneth O. Cunningham.
She was twice married. First, to Bradley Sanders, a son of B. Sherwood and Lois Sanders of Elkins. He preceded her in death in 1995. On March 8, 1997, she was married to Roger K. Summerfield, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are two daughters, Tara R. Thorpe and Kristen B. Sanders, both of Elkins; one stepson, Doug Summerfield of Beverly; one stepdaughter, Amy Roberts of Morgantown; two brothers, Kenneth Cunningham and Larry Cunningham, both of Harrisville; and two sisters, Florence Poe of Raleigh, N.C., and Estella McDonald of Harrisville.
She was employed as a loan officer for Citizens National Bank at the time of her death. She attended St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Father William Anderson presiding. Interment will follow in St. Brendan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca Trail Lodge No. 104 Fraternal Order of Police Children’s Christmas Fund, PO Box 506, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 11 July 2002.
Bessie L. Sutherland
Bessie Leona Sutherland, 83, a former resident of Huttonsville, and a resident
of Nella’s Inc. since 1994, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at 4:10 p.m.
at Nella’s.
She was born April 9, 1909, in Valley Head, a daughter of the late Amos and Lucy
Simmons.
She was twice married. Her first husband, Clinton Welch, preceded her in death
in 1962. On March 12, 1976, she was united in marriage to Chalmers Sutherland,
who also preceded her in death on May 4, 1999.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Clifford Welch and wife, the
Rev. Lauren, of Baltimore, Md.; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sutherland was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having
been preceded in death by one daughter, Icie Welch; one son, Richard Welch;
several sisters and brothers, and two grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and a member of Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church.
Friends were received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Sunday. Funeral services were
conducted from the Runner chapel today at 11 a.m. The Rev. Lauren Welch and the
Rev. Verl Simmons, pastor of the Mill Creek United Methodist Charge, officiated.
Interment followed in Brick Church Cemetery in Huttonsville. The F.E. Runner
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Bessie Leona
Sutherland. From 23 Dec 2002.
Isabella M. Super
Lee H. Sutton
Kathleen P. Murphy / Sondra Sutton-Jones
A joint memorial service will be held for Kathleen "Kay" Phares Murphy and daughter, Sondra "Soni" Sutton-Jones at the First Baptist Church, Randolph Avenue, Elkins, on June 23 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Marvin Parli officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church. From 15 June 2002.
Elizabeth E. Swank
Elizabeth E. Swank
Elizabeth E. Swank
Audrey O. Swecker
Audrey Opal McGraw Swecker, 90, a patient in Broaddus Long Term Care Facility in Philippi, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, April 6, 2002.
She was born Feb. 22, 1912, at Crest Mont, Clay County, the youngest daughter of the late Lawrence and Ella Jane Hall McGraw.
She was twice married. First, she married Ray Ogden, who preceded her in death. In 1932, she married Oscar Jonas Swecker, who preceded her in death on June 29, 1986.
She is survived by one son, Edwell Swecker and wife, Roxie, of Cleveland; one daughter, Mrs. Arizona Swecker Pingley and husband, Roxie, of Valley Bend; two grandsons, Roger Pingley and wife, Ann, of Valley Bend, and Jeff Swecker and wife, Karen, of Cleveland; one granddaughter, Debra McNemar and husband, Ron, of Buckhannon; seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Loleta Ogden; one grandson, one brother and six sisters.
Mrs. Swecker attended the schools of Randolph County. She was a homemaker and had worked at two local funeral homes for several years. She also specialized in patient care at both the Davis Memorial Hospital and the Memorial General Hospital prior to her retirement.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Glen Rader officiating. Interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. From 8 Apr 2002 and 9 Apr 2002.
Delmer D. Swecker
Delmer D. Swecker, 99, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
He was formerly of Lawrence Park and resided with his wife, Helen Mae Rogers Swecker, at 814 Colonial Circle, Daytona Beach, Fla.
He was born in Huttonsville, on Aug. 6, 1902, a son of the late Joseph and Caroline Gear Swecker.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Iona VanGilder of Clarksburg; one stepdaughter, Nancy Bowser of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one grandson, David Rogers of Erie, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a wife, Melva Koons; two daughters, Eileen and Marian Swecker; two sisters, Annie Rosencrance and Lucy McGee; and five brothers, Joseph, Woodrow, Auten, Brad and and Orion Swecker.
He moved to Lawrence Park in 1923 and was the oldest living member of the Lawrence Park United Methodist Church. He retired from the Erie General Electric after about 40 years service as a welder and was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club and the GE Fishing Club. He was an Air Raid Warden during World War II. He built the lockers where the boats were stored at the GE Fishing Club. He was a member of the Tyrian-Commonwealth Lodge 362 F. and A.M. and was a longtime member of the Lawrence Park Fire Department. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and bowler.
Friends may call at the G.R. Bailey Funeral Home, 4396 Iroquois Ave., today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Randy Roda of the Lawrence Park United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. A Masonic service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. today. From 31 May 2002.
Neddie E. Swecker
Neddie Earl Swecker, 88, a former resident of Monterville and Beverly, and a patient in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Tuesday evening, May 7, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 1, 1913, at Monterville, a son of the late George Bryan and Vanessa Heavener Swecker.
On June 30, 1937, at Marlinton, he was married to Doris Virginia Shaffer Swecker, who preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 1995.
He is survived by one son, Robert Earl Swecker and wife, Isabell Nethken Swecker, of Beverly; one sister, Willa Swecker Delay of Oxnard, Calif.; three grandchildren, Sabrina Faith, Christina Hope and Matthew David Swecker; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death were one brother, Lawrence C. Swecker; and one daughter-in-law, Goldie Dodrill Swecker.
Mr. Swecker was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Company B 798th Military Police Battalion and received the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the American Theater Ribbon. He was a self-employed farmer, a former member of the USDA and the Farming for Better Living and various other organizations. He attended the Elkins Church of the Nazarene.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess and Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. State Memorial Gardens near Gilman, where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339. From 9 May 2002.
Neva M. Swecker
Neva M. Swecker, 88, a resident of Route 1, Beverly, and a patient in Nella’s Nursing Home for the past 18 months, passed away at 6:27 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, in the Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department.
She was born Jan. 15, 1914, at Mill Creek, the daughter of the late Frank and Lucy Pudder Louk.
She was married to Woodrow Swecker Sr., who preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Woody Swecker and wife, Patty, Dailey, and John Swecker and wife, Pam, East Dailey; one daughter, Lorna Semmler, Elkins; two brothers, Kenneth Louk, Virginia Beach, Va., and Blair Louk, Valley Bend; six sisters, Roxie Lodge, Las Vegas, Nev., Alice Howell and Laura Nelson, both of Elkins, Ina Gear, Beverly, Vada Johnson, Mill Creek, and Shirley Riegel, Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Also preceding her in death were one brother, Junior Louk; and one grandchild.
Ms. Swecker worked as a cook for Homestead School for many years prior to her retirement.
She attended the Valley Bend Church of Christ.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. Pastor Kent Price will officiate and interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. From 19 and 20 July 2002.
Emmett V. Swick
Emmett Virgil Swick, 91, of Petersburg, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the Hampshire Health Care Center in Romney, where he had resided the past month.
He was born Jan. 19, 1911, in Petersburg. He was the son of the late Asa Washington Swick and Roxie Susie Boor Swick.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret T. Swick Swick on Oct. 17, 1999. He was also preceded in death by one son, Curtis E. Swick; one grandson, Mark E. Whetzel; and four brothers, infant Preston Swick, Eldridge Swick, Evers Swick and Alvie Swick. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Emmett worked for Ebert’s 5 & 10 Store in Petersburg for 36 years and Monarch Mills Discount for several years.
Surviving are one son, Thomas V. Swick of Arthur; two daughters, Arlena "Winkie" Sites and husband, Donald, of Maysville, and Wanda L. Whetzel and husband, Toby, of Arthur; seven grandchildren, Steven M. Sites of Harrisonburg, Va., Beth Hall of Petersburg, Debbie Waide of Johnson, Kan., Sandy Brown of Amarillo, Texas, Linda Leek of Ulysses, Kan., Billy Swick of Las Vegas, N.M., and Richard Swick of Garden City, Kan.; 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. From 9 Mar 2002.
Florna A. Swisher
Florna A. Swisher
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