Lawrence Ackerman
Lawrence Allen “Larbear” Ackerman, 32, of 154 Wood St., Buckhannon, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at his home in Buckhannon.
He was born June 30, 1970, in Erie, Pa., a son of Ronald Ackerman Sr. and Linda Carlson Ackerman, who survive in Sheffield, Pa.
Also surviving are three brothers, Ronald Ackerman Jr., Buckhannon, Thomas E. Ackerman, Albion, Pa., and Martin Ackerman, Edinboro, Pa.; one sister, Melinda Furry, Edinboro, Pa.; his maternal grandfather, Dwight Carlson, Tiona, Pa.; his maternal grandmother, Katherine Boardman, Sheffield, Pa.; his paternal grandmother, Edith Shallenbarger, Erie, Pa.; an aunt, Connie Ackerman, Sheffield, Pa.; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a half sister, Vickie Brown, Albion, Pa.
He was a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, and the American Legion Post 11. He was a Christian by faith.
Friends were received Sunday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral. At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home for his expenses.  From 10 Mar 2003.

Sharon S. Adair
Sharon Sue Tenney Adair, 62, of Sun Bridge Nursing Home, Glenville, died Monday, April 7, 2003, at Stonewall Jackson, Weston.
She was born Oct. 22, 1940, at Hesper, a daughter of the late Melvin and Heloise Tenney Tenney.
She married Kenneth Adair, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one aunt, Mary Veith, Buckhannon; and several cousins.
She was a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Tenney officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at Tallmansville.   From 8 Apr 2003.

Arlton G. Adams
Arlton Glendale "Scotty" Adams, 86, of Elkins, and formerly of Trubie Run, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at Nella’s Inc.
He was born June 28, 1917, in Tallmansville, a son of the late Dee and Bessie Adams.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Ray Adams and Robert Adams; a daughter, Patty Adams; two brothers, John Adams of Pennsylvania and Charles David Adams of Ohio; and a sister, Launa Reeder of Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Garlton, Dennis and Gale; and a sister, Cosby Hollinger.
He retired from the B&R Railroad. He served in World War II as a medical technician and had served on the Silver Hair Legislature.
Private services were held Tuesday with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Arlton Glendale "Scotty" Adams.  From 6 Aug 2003. 

Jacob L. Adriaanse
Jacob “Jaap” Lievisse Adriaanse, 74, a resident of 44 Pinewood Drive, Elkins, passed away Tuesday evening at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Jacob “Jaap” Lievisse Adriaanse.   From 4 Jun 2003. 

Jacob L. Adriaanse
Jacob “Jaap” Lievisse Adriaanse, 74, a resident of 44 Pineview Drive, passed away Tuesday evening, June 3, 2003, at his residence.
He was born April 1, 1929, at Tholen, Netherlands, a son of the late Jasper and Janna Abigael Pypelink Lievisse Adriaanse.
On June 25, 1985, at Redmond, Wa., he was married to Beverly Lou Shomo Price, who survives.
Also surviving is one son, Jaap Lievisse Adriaanse and wife, Patty de Koster, of Gorinehom, Netherlands; two stepsons, Jeffrey Thomas Price of Newport News, Va., and Kevin Lynn Price of Beverly; one daughter, Karen Bults-Lievisse Adriaanse and husband, Chris Bults, of Rotterdam, Netherlands; one stepdaughter, Melissa Price Knowles of Portsmouth, Va.; four brothers, Koos Lievisse Adriaanse of Wemeldinge, Netherlands, Wim and Antony Lievisse Adriaanse, both of Rotterdam, Netherlands and Jasper Lievisse Adriaanse of Oosterhout, Netherlands; two sisters, Sara Spiering-Lievisse Adriaanse of Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Maty de Hamer-Lievisse Adriaanse of Rrddenkenk, Netherlands; two grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Maatje Lievisse Adriaanse and Adri Lievisse Adriaanse.
Jaap received a bachelor of science degree in marine engineering. He served as chief engineer and vice president of technical operations for Holland America Line prior to his retirement after 42 years of service. He was a beloved father and Opa (grandfather).
He was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church.
Friends may call at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow at the Elkins Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, 26241, in memory of Jaap. The Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jacob “Jaap” Lievisse Adriaanse.  From 5 Jun 2003.

Edna R. Alkire
Edna Ruth Alkire, 77, a former resident of the Moore and Location communities and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, departed this life early Wednesday morning, July 2, 2003, at the nursing home. She had been in declining health.
She was born on Jan. 10, 1926, at Upshur County, a daughter of the late William Alkire and Lula Robinson Alkire.
Surviving are three brothers, Junior Alkire of Canton, Ohio, Roy Alkire and wife, Dona, Daris Alkire and wife, Kay, all of Parsons; one sister, Ruby Sherry of Philadelphia, Pa.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Ray and Terry Alkire; one sister, Donna Lambert; and two half sisters, Goldie Clevenger and Ethel Howell.
She attended the schools of Tucker County and was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Saturday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Sunday at 1 p.m. Pastor Dick Gadd will officiate and interment will follow at Moore Cemetery at Moore. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Edna Ruth Alkire.  From 3 Jul 2003.

Edna Ruth Alkire
The family will receive friends at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Sunday at 1 p.m. Pastor Dick Gadd will officiate and interment will follow at Moore Cemetery at Moore. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Edna Ruth Alkire.  From 5 Jul 2003. 

Harry O. Allen
Harry Owen “Pete” Allen, 84, a resident of Route 2, the Point Pleasant Road near Belington, departed this life at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born Nov. 3, 1919, at Clemitts, the son of the late Howard and Ora A. Findley Allen. On Nov. 2, 1946, he was united in marriage to the former Mildred Lucille Moore, who preceded him in death on March 22, 1997.
He is survived by three sons, Jerry Allen and Duane Allen, both of Belington, and George Allen of Buckhannon. Also surviving are one sister, Mary Zohner of Elkins; three brothers, Columbus Allen of Belington, Frederick Allen of Belington, and Charles Allen of Buckhannon; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one infant son; one infant daughter; one brother, Elijah Allen, and one infant brother.
Mr. Allen attended the schools of Barbour County, was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II, was a member of the Upper Barbour Sportsman Club and served as a former president of the club. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 410 in Belington.
In earlier years, before his retirement, he worked as a carpenter and contractor.
He was a Protestant by faith. Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Wednesday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour when services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor. The Rev. F. L. ”Wink” McQuain will officiate and interment will follow in the Valley Bend Cemetery near Belington where the American Legion Post No. 44 of Philippi will conduct military honors. The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, Crim Avenue, Belington, W.Va. 26250, or to the Upper Barbour Sportsman’s Club, Route 1, Box 33A, Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Harry Owen “Pete” Allen.  From 30 Dec 2003.

Lucy P. Allen
Lucy P. Allen, 74, of East Lincoln Street, Buckhannon, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at her home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born Nov. 23, 1929, at Napier, the daughter of the late Lewis and Sylvia Cutright Allen.
She is survived by one daughter, Elma L. Robinson of Lightburn; three sons, Jessie Gregory of Route 2, French Creek, Lenny Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Timothy Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Allen of Ohio, Dana Allen of Buckhannon and Jim Allen of French Creek; one sister, Evelyn Stairs of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Mac Allen; and one sister, Elsie Posey.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Inc. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at Weston. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.  From 29 Nov 2003.

John W. Allman
John William Allman, 57, of Eglon, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 20, 1946, in Canaan Valley, the son of the late Cline Allman and Ruth Simmons Allman.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Mullenax Allman; one son, William James “Billy” Allman, at home; one daughter, Sue Ann, and Chris Yost, Eglon; one brother, Cline “Buck” Allman Jr. and wife, Martha, Canaan Valley; three sisters, Betty Kisamore and husband, Neil, Reedsville, Maggie Eye and husband, Ivan, Painesville, Ohio, and Wanda Burns, Sterling, Va.; one grandson, Christopher Yost Jr.; one granddaughter, Desiree Yost; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Hilbert “Hib” Allman.
Mr. Allman was a farmer and a member of the Maple Spring Church of the Brethren.
Friends will be received at the Maple Spring Church of the Brethren in Eglon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at the church at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Glen Nissly officiating. Interment will follow in Eglon Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 24 Sep 2003.

Elizabeth S. Alt
Elizabeth Susan “Betty” Alt, 79, of Petersburg, died Monday, June 9, 2003, at her residence.
Friends will be received today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grove Street United Methodist Church with burial following in the Lahmansville Cemetery.  From 10 Jun 2003.

Lowell E. Alt
Lowell Everett Alt, 89, of Petersburg, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser.
He was born Jan. 6, 1914, near Pansy, a son of the late William Clark Alt and Elizabeth Sarah Hiser Alt.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Smith Alt on Nov. 5, 1989. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Alt on June 5, 2002; and two brothers and six sisters.
He was the owner and founder of Alts Furniture in Petersburg in July 1950. He served several terms on the Petersburg City Council before being elected Sheriff of Grant County, serving from 1968-1972. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during World War II.
Surviving are four sons, Lowell E. Alt Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah, Michael M. Alt of Naples, Fla.; Smitty Alt of Petersburg, and Wilson M. Alt of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Richard Alt of Toledo, Ohio; two grandchildren, Sally Alt of Austin, Texas, and Greg Alt of Seattle, Wash.
Funeral services will be at Schaeffer Funeral Home Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gregory A. Rotruck officiating. There will be no visitations. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg. Military graveside services will be provided by Combined Veteran Organizations of Grant County and the JROTC. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.  From 6 Aug 2003. 

Morris L. Alt
Morris Lee Alt, 58, of Harrisonburg, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at his residence.
Born Jan. 10, 1945, in Petersburg, he was the son of Elsie Lee Alt Hedrick, a resident of the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.
Morris graduated from Petersburg High School in 1965. He was U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and a member of the Petersburg Lodge No. 145 AF&AM.
Morris and his business associate, Jimmie Breeden, were self-employed building contractors.
He was a member of Petersburg Memorial Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Sharon Ciotti Alt; one son, Kenny Harrison Alt II of Harrisonburg, Va.; one sister, Bonnie Hedrick of Petersburg; one brother, Larry K. Hedrick of Petersburg; aunts and uncles, Bessie and Herman Kimble of Buckhannon and Arthur and Martha Alt of Petersburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. today at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. The family received friends one hour prior to services. The Rev Stanley Kile officiated and burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Hospice, Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.  From 13 Oct 2003. 

Linda S. Ammerman
Linda Sue Ammerman, 48, a resident of 103 Central St., Elkins, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2003, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Linda Sue Ammerman.  From 14 Mar 2003.

Linda S. Ammerman
Linda Sue Ammerman, 48, a resident of 103 Central St., Elkins, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2003, at her home.
She was born Sept. 25, 1954, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Roy Lee and Roeta Virginia Collier McCauley.
Surviving are two sons, Edward John Ammerman of Brownsville, N.J., and Keith Eric Ammerman of Elkins. Also surviving are five brothers, Kenneth Wayne McCauley of Sayreville, N.J., Richard Franklin McCauley and Leonard Ray McCauley, both of Elkins, Leroy Steven McCauley of Old Bridge, N.J., and Stanley Junior McCauley of San Jose, Calif.; and six sisters, Brenda Jean Collier of Elkins, Barbara Jean Crosier of Shenandoah, Va., Carol Ann Papi of Edison, N.J., Norma Jane Piaggio of Spotswood, N.J., Helen Fay McCauley of Sayreville, N.J., and Debbie Lynn McCauley of Helmetta, N.J.
Linda was employed as a deli clerk for Krogers and was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local No. 400. She enjoyed playing bingo.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Linda Sue McCauley Ammerman.  From 15 Mar 2003. 

Charles E. Anderson
Charles E. Anderson, 71, a resident of Route 1, Belington, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday morning, April 21, 2003.
He was born Oct. 10, 1931, in Barbour County, a son of the late C.W. and Verdie (Dadisman) Anderson.
He was united in marriage in May 1953 to the former Dovie M. Everson.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and husband, Jerry Phillips, Belington, and Donna and husband, Nick Carpenter, Volga; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and wife, Debbie Anderson and Charles B. and wife, Judy Anderson, all of Belington; one adopted son, Bobby King, Belington; seven sisters, Louise Murphy, Geneva Anderson, Louetta Murphy, Katie Anderson, Linda Anderson, and Janice Murphy, all of Philippi, and Barbara Johnson of Belington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Havard “Bud” and wife, Doris Anderson, Aurora, Ohio, and Dwight and wife, Juanita Anderson, Reedsville; nine grandchildren, Joey Carpenter, Roxanna Wilson, Chad Anderson, Brittanni Anderson, Josh Harris, Wesley Anderson, Drew Anderson, Kacy King and B.J. King; and one great-grandchild, Dillon Carpenter.
He and his wife, Dovie, were foster parents for 46 foster children. He was a former employee at the Scale Office of Elkins Limestone and retired from the Elkins Mountain School. He was a coach for 15 years of the Belington Little League. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent and song leader.
Mr. Anderson’s request for cremation will be honored. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James Steele officiating. At the request of the family, there will be no floral arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Hillside Cemetery Fund, in care of Pat Campbell, Route 4, Box 174, Philippi, W.Va. 26416.  From 23 Apr 2003.

Dovie M. Anderson
Dovie M. Anderson, 68, a resident of Route 1, Belington, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday morning, April 21, 2003.
She was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Winfred and Sylvia (Suder) Everson.
She was united in marriage in May 1953 to Charles E. Anderson.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and husband, Jerry Phillips, Belington, and Donna and husband, Nick Carpenter, Volga; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and wife, Debbie Anderson and Charles B. and wife, Judy Anderson, all of Belington; one adopted son, Bobby King, Belington; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and husband, Boyd Wyatt, Dartmoor; one brother and sister-in-law, Howard and wife, Eva Everson, Belington; nine grandchildren, Joey Carpenter, Roxanna Wilson, Chad Anderson, Brittanni Anderson, Josh Harris, Wesley Anderson, Drew Anderson, Kacy King and B.J. King; one great-grandchild, Dillon Carpenter.
She and her husband, Charles, were foster parents of 46 foster children. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Anderson’s request for cremation will be honored. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James Steele officiating. At the request of the family, there will be no floral arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Hillside Cemetery Fund, in care of Pat Campbell, Route 4, Box 174, Philippi, W.Va. 26416.  From 23 Apr 2003.

Kristin S. Anderson
Kristin Sue Simmons Anderson, 34, of Hacker Valley, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
She was the daughter of Ronald Keith Simmons and the late Karen Sue Sponagule Simmons. She was born April 6, 1969, in Elkins.
She graduated from WVU with a BA degree and obtained her nursing degree from Fairmont State College. She was a registered nurse at Webster County Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon and Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Weston.
She was a loving wife and mother, who took pride in all of her families accomplishments.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Mary Bonner Simmons and George and Elma Raines Sponagule.
Surviving are her husband, Jhan Anderson of Hacker Valley; sons, Shane Cameron and Shawn Tyler Anderson of Hacker Valley; father, Keith and stepmother, Joyce Simmons of Morgantown; brothers, Greg Simmons of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeff (Allison) Simmons of Raleigh, N.C., and Jay (Heather) Simmons of Grafton; nieces, Madison and Ellie; nephew, Hunter; and puppy "Anna."
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. Burial will be in the Hacker Valley Cemetery at Hacker Valley. Friends may call Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  From 11 Jul 2003. 

Nora Anderson
Nora Anderson, 101, of 200 Days Drive, Sutton, and formerly of Hacker Valley, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at Braxton Health Care Center in Sutton, following an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 1, 1902, at Replete, a daughter of the late George and Alice Barbe Jordan.
She was married to Willie Anderson who preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Billy Anderson of Lawton, Okla., and Forest Anderson of French Creek; one daughter, Gloria Lanton of New Brighton, Pa.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Perry Anderson; and two infant sons.
She was a homemaker and a Methodist.
Friends will be received at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Cecil Williams of Hacker Valley officiating. Interment will follow in Anderson Family Cemetery at Replete.  From 21 Jan 2003.

Oral Anderson
Oral Eugene “Gene” Anderson, 87, passed away at Trinity East in Steubenville, Ohio, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, from complications from pneumonia.
He was born Jan. 24, 1916, in Cleveland, W.Va., the son of the late Robert Lewis and Goldie Dove Powers Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Pearl Anderson, and his second wife, Goldie; two brothers, Robert Dale Anderson and Donald Mason Anderson; and three sisters, Willie Thelma Dever, Wilma Virginia Groves and Irma Bernice Harper.
Surviving are one son, David Eugene Anderson and wife, Emma, of Bloomingdale, Ohio; one daughter, Donna Lee Roby and husband, Jimmie, of Wakeman, Ohio; six grandchildren, Catherine Lynn Johnson, Steven David Anderson, Jimmie Wayne Roby, Karen Lee Ferguson, L. Diane Coury and Michael G. Roby; 14 great-grandchildren, Jarin David Anderson, Sara Jill Anderson, Shannon Brooke Anderson, Darren Paul Johnson, Robert David Johnson, Hanna Catherine Johnson, Rachel Lynne Johnson, Seth Robert Johnson, Caleb Lewis Johnson, Phillip R. Roby, Cynthia K. Roby, Jennifer Lee Coury, Jamie L. Coury and Adam M. Ferguson; one great-great-grandchild, Cage M. Roby; one brother, Paul Ferrell Anderson of Staunton, Va.; and two sisters, Helena Catherine Paulk of Marberry, Md., and Iris Dawn Ferrell of Woodstock, Va.
Gene Anderson was a devoted husband and father. Except for a short hiatus to work in the shipyards during World War II, he labored to raise his family on a farm in Cleveland.
He was later employed by and retired from Holly River State Park in Webster County at the age of 67. He was a familiar figure to seasonal campers at the park and campers from many places around the East became acquainted with him and sought him out when they returned yearly.
He lived with his son in Bloomingdale for the last several years of his life.
Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio, today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will also be at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cleveland Community Building with the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Mr. Anderson will be laid to rest at Life Cemetery at Cleveland. Offer condolences online at www.shorac.com.  From 19 Sep 2003.

Vera M. Anderson
Vera Madge Anderson, 81, of Rock Cave, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at the home of her daughter.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel for Vera Madge Anderson.  From 8 Nov 2003. 

Vera M. Anderson
Vera Madge Anderson, 81, of Rock Cave, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at the home of her daughter.
She was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Webster County, the daughter of the late Alex Cutlip and Dona Carpenter Cutlip.
She was united in marriage on Sept. 14, 1941, to Ferry S. Anderson who preceded her in death on May 18, 2001.
She is survived by three daughters, Rita Huffman of Buckhannon, Donna Dae Burnside of Rock Cave and Mary Kay Russell of Buckhannon; two sons, Larry S. Anderson of Buckhannon and Harry Keith Anderson of Rock Cave; three brothers, Don Cutlip of Little Rock, Ark., Harry Cutlip of Shiloh, Ohio, and Cal Cutlip of Ohio; one sister, Jetta Alderman of Cleveland, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
She attended Canaan Community Church.
Friends were received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel in Tennerton. Funeral services will be today at the Salem United Methodist Church, where she will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Junior Harris will officiate and interment will follow in the Salem Ridge Cemetery. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Inc. is in charge of the arrangements for Vera Madge Anderson.  From 10 Nov 2003.

Carol S. Ankney
Carol Susan Ankney, 52, of 97 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, died Monday, March 17, 2003, at her residence in Buckhannon.
She was born Jan. 6, 1951 in Greensburg, Pa., a daughter of Ray F. Ankney, who survives in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., and the late Mary Catherine Hutter Ankney.
In addition to her father, she is survived by a brother, Thomas Ray Ankney and wife, Barbra, Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Ankney.
She was a school teacher for Upshur County Board of Education. She was a Presbyterian by faith.
Her body will be cremated and services will be held in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Interment will be in Omega Crematory in Morgantown. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 18 Mar 2003. 

Mary Elizabeth Anthony
M. Elizabeth Bolden Anthony, 90, a resident of 27 Key St., Elkins, departed this life late Monday evening, March 31, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for M. Elizabeth Bolden Anthony. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 1 Apr 2003.

Mary E. Anthony
Mary Elizabeth Bolden Anthony, 90, a resident of 27 Key St., Elkins, departed this life late Monday evening, March 31, 2003, at her home following a brief illness.
She was born Wednesday, July 3, 1912, at Sawyerville, Ala., a daughter of the late Alfred F. Bolden and Ellen Mosley Bolden.
On Sept. 2, 1939, Monterey, Va., she was married to Eugene C. Anthony, who preceded her in death August 3, 1985.
Surviving are three sisters, Sarah Darcus, Barrackville, Gladys Thompson, Yadkinville, N.C., and Katherine Blake, Springfield, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her husband were one brother, Edward A. Bolden; and three sisters, Rosale Blake, Florence Robinson and Billie F. Scott.
She attended the schools of Mannington and Fairmont, was a graduate of Dunbar High School at Fairmont with the class of 1930, and was a well-known nanny and housekeeper for many families in the Elkins area. She was a member of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion Auxiliary, Benson Chapter No. 17, Order of the Eastern Star, Lady Shriners, Order of the Golden Circle, Virginia Chapel AME Church where she was a member of the board of trustees and was a past president of the Missionary Society. She was a well-known cook being especially noted for her delicious pies.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home, 120 First St., Elkins, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, Mrs. Anthony will be moved to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 Randolph Ave., Elkins, where final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Ramona Woods and the Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Elizabeth Bolden Anthony. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 2 April 2003.

Mary E. Anthony
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home, 120 First St., Elkins, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, Mrs. Anthony will be moved to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 Randolph Ave., Elkins, where final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Ramona Woods and the Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Elizabeth Bolden Anthony. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com   From 3 and 4 Apr 2003.

Patsy J. Antolini
Patsy J. "Pat" Antolini, 82, a resident of the Buckhannon Pike, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 2, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Patsy J. "Pat" Antolini. From 3 Jan 2003.

Patsy J. Antolini
Patsy J. "Pat" Antolini, 82, a resident of the Buckhannon Pike, Norton, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 2, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born March 23, 1920, at Norton, a son of the late Nunzio "James" and Antonetta DiBacco Antolini.
On July 16, 1940, he was married to Betty L. Corley Antolini, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Robert Joseph Antolini and wife, Martha, of Morgantown; one daughter, Mrs. George R. "Tyke" (Anna Marie) Kyle of Elkins; one brother, Louis Antolini of Arthurdale; one sister, Cora Travise of Coalton; a special niece, Mrs. Charles (Frances) Girard of Elkins; six grandchildren, James Vincent Antolini and wife, Stella, of Sacramento, Calif., George Patrick Antolini and wife, Susanne, of Martinsburg, Christina Elizabeth Antolini of Clarksburg, Frederick Vincent Antolini and wife, Katherine, of Buckhannon, Dr. Ryan Antolini and Kristin Dawn Antolini of Morgantown; and five great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were three sons, Sgt. James V. Antolini, John Michael Antolini and Frederick Vincent Antolini; two brothers, James Vincent Antolini and Orest Antolini; and two sisters, Anna Polce and Cora Antolini.
Mr. Antolini was a retired Union construction worker and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army with the 315th Field Artillery Battalion.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Coalton, Laborers Local No. 984 of Clarksburg and the Randolph County Senior Center.
Friends may call at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Father Roy Schuster as the presider.
On Monday, Mr. Antolini will be moved to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with the the Rev. Father Roy Schuster presiding. Interment will follow at St. Vincent’s Cemetery where full military rites will be accorded by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to St. Patrick’s Church, c/o Carol Sylvester, Coalton, W.Va. 26257.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Patsy J. "Pat" Antolini. From 4 Jan 2003.

A. Justine P. Arbogast
A. Justine Pritt Arbogast, 53, a resident of the Chenoweth Creek community, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Elkins, the daughter of Analee Rohr Pritt of Dailey and the late Warden J. Pritt.
On June 30, 1979, she was married to Denver Arbogast, who survives at Chenoweth Creek.
Also surviving are one son, Robert Dale Arbogast, serving with the U.S. Navy in LeMoore, Calif.; two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Rebecca Ellen Arbogast, both at home; one sister, Sharon Herbach Cox of Canonsburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were one son, Adam Justin, and one daughter, Annie.
Justine was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1967 and graduated from the Clarksburg Beauty Academy.
She was employed by Concast Metal for over 20 years and was currently employed by Siron Trucking of Montrose.
She was a member of the Hart Chapel Church at Chenoweth Creek.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m Friday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday, she will be moved to the Hart Chapel Church at Chenoweth Creek for visitation from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor David Collins and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sarah and Rebecca Arbogast College Fund, in care of Davis Trust Company, Third Street and Davis Avenue, Elkins, W.Va., 26241, in memory of Mrs. Arbogast. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for A. Justine Pritt Arbogast.  From 6 Mar 2003.

A. Justine Arbogast
Mrs. A. Justine Pritt Arbogast, 53, a resident of Chenoweth Creek community, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday, she will be moved to the Hart Chapel Church at Chenoweth Creek for visitation from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor David Collins and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sarah and Rebecca Arbogast College Fund, c/o Davis Trust Co. Bank, Third Street and Davis Avenue, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Arbogast. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for A. Justine Pritt Arbogast.  From 7 Mar 2003.

A. Justine Arbogast
Friends were received Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Today, she will be moved to the Hart Chapel Church at Chenoweth Creek for visitation from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor David Collins and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sarah and Rebecca Arbogast College Fund, c/o Davis Trust Co. Bank, Third Street and Davis Avenue, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Arbogast. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for A. Justine Pritt Arbogast.  From 8 Mar 2003.

Charles Arbogast
Charles Arbogast, 87, a resident of Severen, Md., passed away at his residence. He had been in failing health, however, death was sudden and unexpected.
He was the eldest son of the late Benjamin and Amanda Sacks Arbogast and the last surviving member of his immediate family.
A more complete obituary will be given Monday morning.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home on Monday evening. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A.H. Belt, pastor of the Gospel Light Tabernacle will officiate and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Charles Arbogast.  From 25 Jan 2003.

Charles Arbogast Sr.
Charles Lemuel Arbogast Sr., 87, of Severn, Md., passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Bowden, a son of the late Benjamin Harley and Amanda Elizabeth Sachs Arbogast.
On June 8, 1938, he was united in marriage to the former Susie Elizabeth Williams, who survives in Severn, Md.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Parsons of Severn, Md., Penny Upton of Pasadena, Md., and Brenda Bloomquist of Linthicum, Md.; one son, Charles Arbogast Jr. of Glenburnie, Md.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Paula and Ardon Parsons, Charles Arbogast III, Sandra Klhor, Tammy Wagner, Leroy and Christie Downin, Kevin and Mark Bloomquist; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Mary Helen Roy and Vergie Ferguson; two brothers, John and Denzil Arbogast; and two grandchildren, Michael Arbogast and infant, Tracy Parsons.
He worked for Allied Chemical Corp. as an electrician for 22 years retiring in February 1974. His hobbies were working in his garage on cars and working in his garden.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing his guitar and spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He was also a member of the Ernest Angley Grace Cathedral in Akron, Ohio.
Friends were received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home on Jan. 27. Funeral services were conducted from the Runner chapel Jan. 28. The Rev. A.H. Belt, pastor of the Gospel Light Tabernacle officiated. Interment followed at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman.
The F.E. Runner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements for Charles Lemuel Arbogast.  From 3 Feb 2003.

Dempsey Arbogast
Dempsey W. Arbogast, 81, a resident of the Gateway Apartments, passed away Tuesday evening, April 1, 2003, in the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg.
He was born March 29, 1922, at Circleville, a son of the late Samuel William and Mona Bennett Arbogast.
He was formerly married to Daisy Helmick, who survives in Elkins.
He is also survived by five sons, Willard Arbogast of Elkins, Kenneth Arbogast of Clarksville, Md., Ronald Arbogast of Montrose, Glen Arbogast of Davis, and Kevin Arbogast of St. George; three daughters, Mrs. Woodrow (Wanda) Smith of Valley Head, Mrs. Robert (Wilda Connie) Pratt of Elkins, Mrs. Lonnie (Norma) Daniels of Huttonsville; one stepson, Fred Bennett of Kerens. Also surviving is one brother, June Arbogast of Winchester, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Emmaline Cave of Virginia, Mrs. Earl (Ruby) Bonnell of Glady, and Mrs. Ada Nelson of Elkins; 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, Jesse, Keith and Weldon Arbogast, and one sister, Bonnie McClure, preceded him in death.
Mr. Arbogast was a graduate of Circleville High School. He served as a medic assistant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in Okinawa, Philippines and Japan. He served with the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a retired machine operator with Elkins Industries. He was a member of the H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 American Legion, Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elkins Moose Club and Fraternal Order of the Eagles of Elkins.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 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 the Rev. Eugene Nestor, the Rev. Carol Nestor and Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery. Full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dempsey W. Arbogast.   From 3 Apr 2003.

Dempsey W. Arbogast
Dempsey W. Arbogast, 82, a resident of the Gateway Apartments, passed away Tuesday evening, April 1, 2003, in the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Dempsey W. Arbogast.  From 2 April 2003.

Gerald H. Arbogast
Gerald H. Arbogast, 55, died Monday, March 24, 2003.
Mr. Arbogast, a native of Elkins, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He lived in Galax, Va. for a number of years prior to moving to Beaufort County in 1981. He had worked as a supervisor at Singer Furniture Co. in Chocowinity, and for the past five years had worked with his son in automotive paint and bodywork. He was a member of Chocowinity United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Timothy M. Arbogast of Grimesland, N.C.; one daughter, Cynthia B. Arbogast of the home; two grandchildren, Nicole Lahocki and Dillon Arbogast; his mother, Leona Davis Pingley of Mill Creek; a brother, Lawrence Arbogast of Roanoke, Va.; and three sisters, Pattie A. Hammerlink of Orlando, Fla., Carolyn A. Higgins of Elkins, and Joyce A. King of Fredericksburg, Va.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Wilkerson Funeral Home and at other times will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Arbogast, 7510 Pitt St., Grimesland, N.C. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel in Greenville, N.C. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.  From 26 Mar 2003.

Jessie P. Arbogast
Jessie Pearl Arbogast, 88, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday afternoon, March 24, 2003, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital at Oakland, Md. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home for Jessie Pearl Arbogast.  From 25 Mar 2003.

Jessie P. Arbogast
Jessie Pearl Arbogast, 88, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday afternoon, March 24, 2003, at Garrett Memorial Hospital at Oakland, Md., following an extended illness.
She was born July 3, 1914, in Virginia, a daughter of the late Trip Hinkle and Florence Warner Hinkle.
She is survived by her long-time companion, Warren Kisamore of Parsons; three nieces, Rosalee Hinkle, Ruthalene Hinkle and Wilma Lee Strawderman; four nephews, Jason Hinkle, Carole Hinkle, Dalie Hinkle and Burley Hinkle, all of Virginia; and several great-nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a great-nephew, whom Mrs. Arbogast raised, William R. “Buddy” Kuykendall of Hendricks.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her husband, John Arbogast.
She was a homemaker and a Presbyterian by faith and a noted cook. She had worked for the Marvel Processing Co. of Dayton, Va., and the former Parsons Nursery.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harley DeLeurere will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jessie Pearl Arbogast.  From 26 Mar 2003.

Kimberly Arbogast
Kimberly Ann Arbogast, 34, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at her home.
She was born Nov. 27, 1968, at Marlinton, the daughter of Jesse and Violet Nelson, who survive in Ravenna.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandmothers, Bertha Davis of Ravenna and Radie Nelson of Franklin; one uncle, James Eary of Rootstown, Ohio; and one aunt, Anna Mae Doyle of Staunton, Va.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Elmer and Flossie Davis; and grandfathers Clyde Nelson and John Rexrode.
Kimberly was a member of Blackhorse Baptist Church.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment following at the Arbovale Cemetery.  From 15 Nov 2003.

Melvin J. Arbogast
Melvin Junior Arbogast, 80, a lifelong resident of Valley Head, passed away Monday, July 7, 2003, at 3:56 p.m. in Ruby Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Saturday.
He was born Jan. 14, 1923, at Valley Head, a son of the late Calvin and Myrtle Louk Arbogast.
On Dec. 15, 1941, he was united in marriage to the former Virginia Belle Bodkins, who preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 2000.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Sue) McCrobie of Dailey, and Twila Wamsley of Valley Head; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Arbogast and wife, Rose, of Core; one son-in-law, Terry Wamsley of Mingo; one brother, Donald Arbogast of Valley Head; three half brothers, Joe Arbogast of Elkwater, John Arbogast of Valley Head, and Jimmy Arbogast of Alabama; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were two infant twin sons, Mitchell and Michael Arbogast; and one granddaughter, Nadine McCrobie.
He was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School. He was employed as a union coal miner for Island Creek Coal Mines retiring in 1974.
He was a lover of dogs, having purchased several show dogs after they were retired. He also raised dogs including walkers and curs.
He was an avid hunter and loved to garden. He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Friday from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Ralph Summerfield, pastor of the Blue Rock Union Mission Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Valley Head Cemetery in Valley Head. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Melvin Junior Arbogast.  From 10 Jul 2003.

Richard W. Arbogast
Richard William Arbogast, 67, of Green Bank, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Currence was born May 5, 1936, in Mill Creek, the son of the late Rubert and Alice Currence Arbogast.
He was employed by Howes Leather Co. for 27 years and retired from Inter-State Hardwoods.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Wilma Lee Arbogast.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael Arbogast and wife, Lori, of Franklin, and Gregory Arbogast and wife, Kim, of Mill Creek; five grandchildren, Nikki and Nicholas, both of Franklin, Jacob of Franklin, and Morgan and Ashley of Mill Creek; one sister, Jessie Lambert and husband, Leonard, of Arbovale; and one brother, Jacob Arbogast and wife, Linda, of Cherry Grove.
He also leaves behind a special brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams of Kerens; numerous nieces and nephews and a lot of friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Jim Waldren will officiate and interment will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery. The Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements.  From 9 Aug 2003.

William S. Arbogast
William Stephen "Steve" Arbogast, 45, a former resident of Mill Creek, and a resident of Montrose for the past several years, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at his residence. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born July 31, 1958, a son of William "Bill" and Janet Skinner Arbogast, who survive in Mill Creek.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a close companion for several years, Maryann Burch of Montrose; and her two children, B.J. Burch and Shasta Burch, both at home; three sisters, Rebecca Gibson and husband, Kim, of Somerset, Pa., Brenda Betler and husband, Stan, of Kingwood, and Kimberly Hammer of Elkins.
Also surviving are six nieces and nephews, Sean and Connor Gibson, Stephanie and Ashley Betler, and Nashua and Brooke Hammer.
He was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1976. He was also a graduate of Northwood School of Taxidermy in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Arbogast was employed for 13 years as a coal miner. He owned and operated A1-Wildlife Creations in Mill Creek.
He was a member of the band Route 69. He had the ability to play any instrument and also to play by ear. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was recognized by many people when he won third place in the professional division for his mule deer which he displayed at the Elkins YMCA during the Mountaineer Big Buck Show & Deer Classic and Taxidermy.
He was a member of the St. Brendan Catholic Church. Many people were touched by Steve’s music and he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Wednesday after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Father William Anderson and the Rev. Verl Simmons will officiate. Interment will follow in Jerusalem Cemetery on the Adolph Road. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Stephen "Steve" Arbogast.  From 5 Aug 2003. 

Corey J. Armentrout
Corey James Elwood Armentrout, of 17 Calvary Road, Buckhannon, a newborn son of Rick and Ruth Ann Freeman Armentrout, died Monday, April 14, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 14, 2003, in Elkins.
Surviving are one brother, Christopher Ryan Armentrout, Buckhannon; maternal grandparents, Maggie and Dennis Freeman, Buckhannon; paternal grandmother, Amy Lou Armentrout, Whitmer; paternal grandfather, Wilbur “Bill” Armentrout, Whitmer; paternal great-grandmother, Dorthea Armentrout, Job; maternal great-grandmother, Betty Gifford, Buckhannon; and several aunts and uncles.
Friends will be received at the Way of Holiness Church Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the church Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tallmansville.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Corey J. Armentrout.  From 16 Apr 2003.

Catherine Armstrong
Catherine Shaffer Armstrong, 83, a resident of Parsons, and more recently a resident of the Colonial Place in Elkins, departed this life, Tuesday morning, July 22, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Death was attributed to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home for Catherine Shaffer Armstrong.  From 23 Jul 2003.

Catherine Armstrong
Catherine I. Shaffer Armstrong, 83, a resident of Parsons and more recently a resident of Colonial Place in Elkins, peacefully passed from this life to the next Tuesday morning, July 22, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born Dec. 23, 1919, at Bayard, a daughter of the late Claude G. Shaffer and Wavie Arnold Shaffer.
On Dec. 24, 1940, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Richard H. “Dick” Armstrong, who preceded her in death on March 18, 1988.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Evick and husband, William, and Susan Carr and Lee DeMoss, all of Parsons; five grandchildren, Richard K. “Rick” Sturms, Debra Fike and husband, Gene, Lori Mullenax and husband, Randy, and David Evick, all of Parsons, and Dr. Marciea Evick of Elkins; five great-grandchildren, Tyler and Justin Fike, and Evan, Josie and Cameron Mullenax; one brother-in-law, Burton “Sonny” Armstrong and wife, Judy of Valley Head; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Brenda Sturms and husband, Ronald; one brother, Thomas Shaffer; and three sisters, Rita Williams, Atha Bohon and Glenna Gribble. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She attended the schools of Tucker County and was a graduate of Parsons High School class of 1937. In 1963, she and her late husband founded the R.H. Armstrong Contracting and Paving Corp., where she served as secretary and stockholder for many years. She was very instrumental in its growth and success.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate and interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Catherine I. Shaffer Armstrong.   From 24 Jul 2003.

Mary V. Arnett
Mary Virginia "Jenny" Arnett, 79, of Mt. Clare, and formerly of Summit Park, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in United Hospital Center.
She was born in Mabie on Sept. 6, 1923, a daughter of the late Paul Wamsley and the late Daisy Markley Wamsley.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl Arnett; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Warren Nicholson, Durbin, and Donna and Ronald Cabo, Mt. Clare; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Kiane Arnett, Summit Park, and John and Sharon Arnett, Westfield, N.C.; two sisters, Polly Burks, Buckeye, and Lorraine Burks, Hillsboro; three brothers, Frank Wamsley, Mill Creek, Bayard Wamsley, Helvetia, and John Wamsley, Summit Park; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Carrie Arbogast, Marie Moss and Josephine Wamsley.
Mrs. Arnett was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main St., Clarksburg, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rick Owens presiding. Interment will be in Lost Creek Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery (Brick Church). From 10 Jan 2003.

Bessie Arthur
Bessie Arthur, 76, of Route 2, Belington, departed this life at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. She had been in failing health for many years and death was attributed to cancer.
She was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Webster, a daughter of the late William and Lena Fawcett McAfee.
She was married to Gene W. Arthur, who preceded her in death in 1980.
Also preceding her in death were two sons, Stephen Bruce and David Allen; one daughter, Bonita Sharon “Suise” Nash.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Christina Marie Nash of Morgantown, and James Nash of Maryland; one sister, Helen Baisi of Weaver; and several nieces and nephews.
She worked in the upholstery business with her husband for many years in the Grafton area. She was a Protestant by faith.
She attended the schools of Taylor County.
At the request of the deceased, her body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date with the Rev. F.L. McQuain conducting the service at Belington Nazarene Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any contribution be made to the Belington Nazarene Church.  From 22 Feb 2003.

Bessie L. Arthur
The family of Bessie L. Arthur invite friends and loved ones to join in a memorial service on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Belington Church of the Nazarene to pay final respects to the memorial of their loved one.  From 25 Feb 2003.

Alice K. Ault
Alice Katherine Ault, 70, of Nella’s in Elkins, and formerly of Petersburg, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. with Bishop R. Dale Sharp officiating. Interment will follow in Lahmansville Cemetery in Lahmansville.  From 9 May 2003.