Elkins Intermountain Obituaries 2003: B

2003 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:B

Helen M. Back
Helen Mae Miller Back, 74, a resident of the Dartmoor community near Belington, departed this life at 4 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. She had been in declining health for quite some time.
She was born May 17, 1929, at Phoenixville, Pa., the daughter of the Albert Joseph and Grace Thomas Miller.
On June 28, 1954, at Phoenixville, Pa., she was united in marriage to Matthew Back, who survives at their home.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert M. Back of Dartmoor, and Matthew Back and wife, Barbara of Coatesville, Pa.; one daughter, Patricia Arlene Delnero and husband, James, of Phoenixville, Pa.; one sister, Anita Miller, and one brother, Robert Miller, both of Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Weaver; one sister, Betty Dean; and one infant brother.
Mrs. Back attended the schools of Phoenixville, Pa. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of the Brethren in Junior.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. Terry Gower officiating. Interment will follow in the Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Junior. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Helen Mae Miller Back.  From 21 June 2003.

Norma J. Bacorn
Norma Jean Bacorn, 68, of 146 Water St., Salem, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Sunrise Nursing Home in Salem.
She was born April 5, 1934, in Weston, a daughter of the late Lenore Bacorn.
Surviving are two cousins, Eric Bacorn and Evan Bacorn, both of Buckhannon; a special friend, Dana Bacorn, Buckhannon; and a half brother, William Bacorn, Cortland, Ohio.
She was a homemaker.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Friday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Cave Cemetery in Rock Cave. From 2 Jan 2003.

Derris A. Badgett
Derris A. Badgett, 55, a resident of the Beverly Mobile Home Park in Beverly, passed away at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at his residence. He had been in usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
Born Sept. 16, 1948, in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Avin Badgett and the late Virginia Della Weese Badgett Armstrong.
Derris is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Della Martin and husband Mike of Pennsylvania; one sister, Penny Kay Kalenak of Aliquippa, Pa.; several half-sisters and five brothers, Tom Badgett of Elkins, Alvin Badgett of Mill Creek, Harrison Pennington and Carman Pennington, both of Elkins, and Frank Pennington of Valley Bend.
Also surviving are a grandson, Andrew Roy Reed, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were three brothers, Dan Pennington, David Jacob and Denny Fawley.
Derris was formerly employed by Burns Motor Freight as a truck driver. He attended the schools of Randolph County and was a former member of the Moose Lodge. He collected eagles and did a lot of wood carvings. Derris also liked to fish and loved talking to his family on the phone. He was a Protestant by faith.
He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home. The H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will make the presentation of the American flag. At the request of the deceased, the remains will be cremated.
The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Derris A. Badgett.  From 8 and 10 Nov 2003. 

Carol L. Bailey
Carol Lynn Bailey, a resident of Clifton Heights, Pa., and Beverly, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Pa.
Mrs. Bailey was born in Croome Station, Md., and was raised in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Swearinger. She was a graduate of John Bartram High School.
Mrs. Bailey was a resident of Clifton Heights for the last 35 years. She has also maintained a residence in Beverly for the last seven years.
She worked for many years as a private investigator and was actively involved in the POW-MIA issue, making many trips to Washington, D.C,. on that matter.
Mrs. Bailey will be remembered for her sharp wit, humor, intellect, courage and her love and generosity to family and friends. She was an avid reader, a lover of art, music travelling, restoring her homes and genealogy.
Her family steeps with history on Mrs. Bailey’s paternal side. Her ancestors arrived in America in the 1600s. The Swearingens were some of the first inhabitants and settled in St. Mary’s City in Maryland. They also owned Canaan Valley in West Virginia. The book, “Blue Jacket, War Chief of the Shawnees,” was written by a distant cousin. On her maternal side, she was related to John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A distant ancestor arrived from France and fought alongside of LaFayette during the Revolutionary War. Her great-uncle was the first forest ranger in the Monongahela National Forest. Her tenacious study of her heritage revealed many aspects of which she was very proud.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Tygart Valley Baptist Church in Beverly, and attended the First Baptist Church of Collingdale in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Donald Brown, and two brothers, Ted and Gary Swearinger.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Bailey; her daughter, Vicki Quinlan of Wilmington, Del.; her son, Timothy Moore of Clifton Heights, Pa.; her sisters, Lois Steinmetz of Aldan, Pa., and Jean Warlow of North Carolina; her three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mrs. Bailey will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Collingdale, on Clifton and Andrews Avenue in Collingdale, Pa.  From 28 May 2003.

Carrol A. Bailey
Carrol A. Rowan Bailey, 86, a resident of 158 Randolph St., Buckhannon, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at her home.
She was born March 3, 1917, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Arthur Morgan Rowan and Susan Elizabeth Friel Rowan.
On May 28, 1933, she was married to Virgil Jennings Bailey, who preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1981.
Surviving are five sons, Dennis Ervin Bailey, Peachland, N.C., James Elmer Bailey, Newton Falls, Ohio, and Mayford Lynn Bailey, Gary Dwayne Bailey and Meredith Glen Bailey, all of Buckhannon; seven daughters, Anna Bennett, Marie Bonner, Alice Devericks and Rita Barnett, all of Buckhannon, Frances Peters, Gassaway, Marie England, French Creek, and Thelma Dietrich, Rock Cave; two brothers, Dariel Rowan, Meadville, Pa., and Delmar Rowan, Cowen; four sisters, Verna Cunningham, Somerset, Ohio, Wilma Tenney, Meadville, Pa., Thelma Salsbury, Conneaut, Ohio, and Edna Burford, Clarion, Pa.; a grandson whom she raised, Randall Dwayne Bailey, Buckhannon; 54 grandchildren; 89 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur Lee Bailey and an infant son; two daughters, Wilda Richards and an infant daughter; two brothers, Otis Rowan and Chester Rowan; one sister, Marguerite Holden; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker and a member of South Buckhannon Mission Church.
She loved poetry and had nine books of poetry published.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Ed Lowther will officiate and interment will follow in the Bailey Cemetery in Buckhannon.  From 11 Aug 2003.

Claude G. Bailey
Claude G. (Bud) Bailey, 72, of Route 2, Box 2A, French Creek, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. at his residence in French Creek.
He was born May 4, 1930, at Buckhannon, a son ofthe late Troy Gay and Sarah Donnas Simmons Bailey.
On Nov. 3, 1952, he married Betty L. Black Bailey, who survives. They had been married for 50 years.
Also surviving are one son, Randy Bailey and wife, Renee Beer, French Creek; four daughters, Debbie Woody, Buckhannon, Barbara Lee and husband, the Rev. Jerry Lee, French Creek, Linda Bailey, Bridgeport, and Melissa Poling, Buckhannon; one brother, H. Glenn Bailey, Buckhannon; one sister, Wilma Marceau, Buckhannon; four grandsons, Chris Woody and wife, Glenna, B.J. Bailey, Jeremy Lee and wife, Carrie, and Jonathan Lee, all of French Creek; six granddaughters, Misty Woody, Clarksburg, Casey Kelley and husband, Brandon, French Creek, Corri Fox and husband, Richard, Bellevue, Neb., Jessica Casto and husband, Chad, Wahiawa, Hawaii, Sarah Lee, French Creek, and Lauren Poling, Buckhannon; three great-grandsons, Jonathan Woody and Jared Bailey, both of French Creek, and Austin Casto, Wahiawa, Hawaii; four great-granddaughters, Kayla Woody and Bethany Lee, both of French Creek, and Emily and Molly Fox, both of Bellevue, Neb.; and a special friend and daughter at heart, Debbie Vangieson, Bridgeport.
He was preceded in death by one brother, James D. Bailey; one sister, Mary Mildred Bailey; one grandson, Jacob Israel Poling; and one granddaughter, Rose Amy Poling.
He worked for Corhart in maintenance. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the United Brick and Clay Workers Local 477 and attended Faith Tabernacle.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Rick Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey Cemetery in Buckhannon. From  5 Feb 2003. 

JoHanna N. Bailey
JoHanna Nichole Bailey, 4 days old, of Fort Ashby, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born on March 7, 2003, at Morgantown, she was the infant daughter of Charles A. “Chuck” Helmick and Melissa D. Bailey of Fort Ashby.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Debbie Jo Bailey.
Surviving in addition to her parents, are one brother, Robert Camren Aronhalt of Fort Ashby; her maternal grandfather, Donald Bailey of Petersburg; paternal grandparents, Jackson L. and Anna Lee Helmick and Darlena K. and Jack Croston, all of Parsons; maternal great-grandparents, Arnold G. and Eva L. Bailey and Virginia Pritts, all of Keyser; paternal great-grandmother, Eloise Smith of Parsons; two aunts, two uncles and a cousin, Devin Michael Nine.
Friends may call at Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Eisenhour officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Knobley Road, Keyser.  From 13 Mar 2003.

John W. Bailey
John Wendel Bailey, 85, a resident of Route 2, Box 302, Buckhannon, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
He was born April 17, 1918, in Tallmansville, the son of the late John A. and Martha Byrd Bailey.
His wife, Clara Miller Bailey, preceded him in death.
Surviving are one sister, Tillie Quick of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Bailey worked as a coal miner.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. No funeral services will be held. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery.  From 23 Dec 2003.

Gladys G. Bain
Gladys Gwendolyn (Alt) Bain, 84, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Brushy Run, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore.
Born July 9, 1918, in Brushy Run, she was the daughter of the late Scott R. Alt and Effie (Whezel) Alt. She was also preceded by one son, Larry Wilson; three brothers, Russell Alt, Galen Alt and Titus Alt; and five sisters, infant Goldie Alt, Viola Smith, Vernie Whetzel, Mary Setzer and Hazel Cosner.
Surviving are one daughter, Gwendolyn Barnes of Kearneysville; one sister, Dorothy Sears of Petersburg; two brothers, Archie Alt of Sparta, Mich., and Victor Alt of Baltimore; two grandchildren, Christine and Kenny Wilson of Baltimore; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Alt Cemetery in Brushy Run. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gonce Funeral Home in Baltimore. Local arrangements are by Schaeffer Funeral Home. From 16 Jun 2003.

Dorcas Weese Baker
Dorcas Naomi Weese Baker, 69, a native of Montrose and a resident of Houston, Texas, departed this life Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2003, at the Northeast Medical Center at Humble, Texas, following a long illness.
She was born Friday, Jan. 26, 1934, at Montrose, the daughter of the late Robert Roscoe Weese and Beulah Cevilla Murphy Weese
On Sept. 19, 1967, in Rochester, N.Y., she was married to Johnny Baker, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Sheila Bird and husband, Alan, of Joshua, Texas; one sister, Drema Davidson and husband, Clayton, of Magnolia, Texas; two grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Mrs. Baker had worked as the secretary to the director of nursing at the John Hopkins School of Nursing at Baltimore, Md., and was a member of the Leading Creek Primitive Baptist Church at Montrose.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Velden B. Linn officiating. Interment will follow in the Montrose Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dorcas Naomi Weese Baker.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 26 Dec 2003.

Dorcas Baker
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Monday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Velden B. Linn officiating. Interment will follow in the Montrose Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dorcas Naomi Weese Baker. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 27 Dec 2003.

Mary F. Baker
Mary Frances Baker, 91, a resident of Buckhannon and formerly of Moundsville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in the Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
She was born Oct. 13, 1912, in Moundsville, the daughter of the late Dale R. and Bertha Risinger Chaddock.
She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Blackwell and husband, Pat, of Buckhannon; a granddaughter, Amanda Chapman and husband, David, of Dublin, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Smith and Tom Chaddock; one sister, Phyllis Jane Yost, and an infant son and daughter.
She was an elementary teacher in Marshall County where she taught for more than 30 years, was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church, and was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College.
The family will receive friends at the Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. William E. Calhoun will officiate. Interment will be held at Mt. Rose Cemetery at the convenience of the family. This announcement is a courtesy of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mary Frances Baker.  From 22 Nov 2003.

Leon I. Ball
Leon “Dick” Ivan Ball, 87, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home, Davis, today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Church in Horse Shoe Run, with the Rev. Michael Ludle officiating. Interment will follow in Texas Cemetery.  From 28 Apr 2003.

Olga A. Ball
Olga A. “Jerry” Ball, 85, a resident of Colonial Place, passed away at 9:01 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department.
She was born Nov. 13, 1917, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Mark and Polona Pavlas Sneberger.
She was thrice married. First, in 1938, she married Carl “Bud” Bennett. In 1944, she married Jack W. Miller, who preceded her in death in 1951. On June 5, 1955, she married Willard Lynn Ball, who preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 2000.
Surviving are two brothers, Anton Sneberger and wife, Lena, of Czar, and John E. Sneberger and wife, Marion, of Helvetia; and three sisters, Katie Winemiller, Good Samaritan Center at Belington, Vera Schneider of Pickens, and Rosie Ketterman and husband, Cody, of Pickens.
Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Helen R. Sneberger and Mary Waggoner Varner; a brother, Mark Sneberger; and a half brother, Joseph Marnic.
During World War II, she was employed as a welder for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Conn. She worked in nursing at Walter Reed Army Hospital and as a beautician in the Washington, D.C. area from 1944 until 1951. She worked for many years as a beautician in Millie Teets Beauty Shop in Elkins. She was a homemaker and loved dogs and cooking for family and friends. She was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A prayer service will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today by the Rev. Father Giles LaVasseur. On Tuesday, Mrs. Ball will be moved to St. Brendan Catholic Church, where the Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Giles LaVasseur will be the celebrant and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Olga A. “Jerry” Ball.  From 28 Jul 2003.

Patricia L. Ball
Patricia Lee Ball, 59, of Route 2, Box 187, Buckhannon, died Friday, May 23, 2003, at her home.
She was born May 11, 1944, in Baltimore, Md., a daughter of the late Henry C. Smith Jr. and the late Mary M. Jackson Smith.
On Aug. 31, 1963, she married Carl Ball, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Vicky Bennett, Buckhannon, and Karen Crigger, Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Robert Alan Ball, Darlington, Md., and David E. and wife, Paulette Ball, Buckhannon; two brothers, Henry C. Smith Jr. and William A. Smith, both of Baltimore, Md.; two grandsons, Travis Crigger, Baltimore, Md., and Cody Ball, Darlington, Md.; eight granddaughters, Danielle Bennett and Abigail Bennett, both of Buckhannon, Megan Ball, Darlington, Md., Amanda Ball, Elizabeth Ball, Heather Ball and Stephanie Ball, all of Buckhannon, and Karli Crigger, Baltimore, Md.; one sister-in-law, Anna Smith, Baltimore, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a homemaker.
Friends were received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Sunday. Funeral services were held in the funeral home chapel Monday with the Rev. Eugene Helmick officiating. Interment will follow in Kesling Cemetery at Kesling Mill.  From 27 May 2003.

Rose M. Ball
Rose Marie Ball, 35, of Davis, passed away Oct. 21, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Death was sudden and unexpected.
She was born Nov. 21, 1967, in Fairmont, the daughter of Wilma Hill Brotosky of Lowell, Mass., and the late James Lee Brotosky Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Rodney A. Ball of Davis; one son, Cody Allen Ball, and one daughter, Hope Marie Ball, both at home.
Also surviving are five brothers, Lou and Linda Brotosky of Buffalo; Rosco and Lisa Brotosky of Fairmont, David and Anita Brotosky of Bancroft, Charlie and Carol Brotosky of Ashburham, Mass., and Mike and Tina Brotosky of Fairmont; and two sisters, Bonnie Samyrick of Norristown, Pa., and Sissy Brotosky of Red House, Md.
Mrs. Ball was employed as a cook at the Sawmill Restaurant in Davis.
Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Hinkle Funeral Chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.   From 22 Oct 2003.

Ernest R. Ballard
Ernest Ronald Ballard, 85, of Longwood, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Florida Hospital Altamonte in Altamonte Springs, Fla.
He was born July 19, 1918, in Hightower, Ala, the son of the late John Ballard and Maude Weir Ballard.
His wife, Ullainee Lois Ballard, preceded him in death on April 10, 2001.
Surviving are one son, Ronald Ballard, Apopka, Fla.; three grandsons, Ronald J. Ballard of California, Christopher Ballard of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Jonathan Ballard of Jacksonville, Fla.; two granddaughters, Hallie Ballard of Longwood, Fla., and Sarah Ballard of Winter Park, Fla.; and one great-granddaughter, Josephine Ballard of California.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. Pastor Rick Cutright will officiate. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 15 Aug 2003.

Anna L. Balli
Anna Lydia Balli, 96, formerly of Pickens who made her home with her sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Louie Jones of Volga, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at her home.
She was born July 18, 1906, at Pickens, the daughter of the late John and Hulda Heller Balli.
Surviving are one sister, Martha Jones and husband, Louie, of Volga; two nieces, Rose Ann Cowgar of Hacker Valley and Hilda Burroughs of Waverly; one nephew, James T. Fortune, Alexander, Va.; three great-nieces, Cindy Miller of Hacker Valley, Janet Fliegel of Maineville, Ohio, and Carol Shaub of Washington, D.C.; three great-great-nieces, Alexandria Fliegel of Maineville, Ohio, and Andi Miller and Chloe Miller, both of Hacker Valley; and two great-great-nephews, Jack Fliegel of Maineville, Ohio, and Elias Garden of Buckhannon.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Balli and an infant brother; six sisters, Helena Balli, Alma Fortune, Olga Harris, Rosa Marts, Gertrude Balli and Freda Balli; and one great-niece, Brenda Garden.
She was a retired farmer and had made Swiss cheese and butter from their farm in Webster County. She was a retired teacher and taught 36 years in Webster County.
She was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Lejune Lewis and the Rev. Jim Steel will officiate and interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Pickens. The Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Anna Balli.   From 17 Mar 2003. 

Jennings J. Barb
Jennings Junior “Jay” Barb, 38, a resident of Richmond, Va., for the past two years and formerly of Belington, departed this life at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, in Virginia Medical College in Richmond, Va.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and under the direction of Talbott Funeral Home in Belington.  From 13 Feb 2003.

Jennings J. Barb
Jennings Junior “Jay” Barb, 38, a resident of Belington, departed this life at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, in the Virginia Medical College Hospital in Richmond, Va. Death was unexpected.
He was born Nov. 14, 1964, at Elkins, a son of Jennings Lee and Dorothy Harris Barb.
He had never married.
Surviving are two daughters, Samantha and Ashley Barb, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Ginger Barb and wife, Debbie, of Dartmoore, and Mark Barb, U.S. Army Military Police, Belington; one sister, Brenda Biller and husband, Dave, of Belington; three nieces and three nephews.
Mr. Barb was a Protestant by faith and was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. F.L.Wink McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery in Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Jennings Junior “Jay” Barb.  From 14 Feb 2003.

Jennings L. Barb
Jennings Lee Barb, 66, a resident of the Laurel View Apartments in Belington, departed this life 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past six months and death was attributed to cancer.
He was born Aug. 26, 1937, in Elkins, the son of the late Monroe and Carrie Hammonds Barb.
On Dec. 17, 1960, at Red House, Md., he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Harris, who survives at their home in Belington.
Along with his wife he his survived by two sons, Ginger Barb and wife, Debbie, of Belington, and Mark Barb, in the U.S. Army; one daughter, Brenda Biller and husband, Dave, of Belington; one daughter-in-law, Erica Lemoine of Indiana; two sisters, Linda Ross and husband, Lester, of Elkins, and Deloris Tacy of Belington; and one brother, Daris Barb of Elkins.
Grandchildren surviving are Jessica, Kurtis, Melissa, Amy, Thomas and Samantha Barb, Daniel Horner, Ashley Smith, Alicia Winkler, Christy Lester, Jeremy Biller, and Kenny and Austin Lemoine; and two great-grandchildren, Destiney Blake and Hunter Lester. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Jennings Junior “Jay” Barb; three brothers Hartsol, Harvey and Charles Barb; and two sisters, Clara Wilt and Juanita Weese.
Mr. Barb attended the schools of Randolph County, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a Protestant by faith.
Friends may call the Talbott Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and on Friday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. F.L. Wink McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Jennings Lee Barb.  From 5 Nov 2003.

Jennings L. Barb
Jennings Lee Barb, 66, a resident of the Laurel View Apartments in Belington, departed this life 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past six months and death was attributed to cancer.
He was born Aug. 26, 1937, in Elkins, the son of the late Monroe and Carrie Hammonds Barb.
On Dec. 17, 1960, at Red House, Md., he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Harris, who survives at their home in Belington.
Along with his wife he is survived by two sons, Ginger Barb and wife, Debbie, of Belington, and Mark Barb, in the U.S. Army; one daughter, Brenda Biller and husband, Dave, of Belington; one daughter-in-law, Erica Lemoine of Indiana; two sisters, Linda Ross and husband, Lester, of Elkins, and Deloris Tacy of Belington; and one brother, Daris Barb of Elkins.
Grandchildren surviving are Jessica, Kurtis, Melissa, Amy, Thomas and Samantha Barb, Daniel Horner, Ashley Smith, Alicia Winkler, Christy Lester, Jeremy Biller, and Kenny and Austin Lemoine; and two great-grandchildren, Destiney Blake and Hunter Lester. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Jennings Junior “Jay” Barb; three brothers Hartsol, Harvey and Charles Barb; and two sisters, Clara Wilt and Juanita Weese.
Mr. Barb attended the schools of Randolph County, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Belington Senior Center.
He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends may call the Talbott Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Friday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. F.L. Wink McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Jennings Lee Barb.  From 6 Nov 2003.

Michelle L. Barnes
Michelle Lee Barnes, 32, of Sheffield Village and formerly of Elyria, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was born May 9, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Charles B. and Diane Moran Barnes of Sheffield Village, Ohio.
She is also survived by two brothers, Michael H. Barnes, Elyria, Ohio, and James R. Barnes, Lakewood, Ohio; one nephew and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gordon and Virginia Moran of Monroe County; and her paternal grandparents, Charles and Louristine Barnes of Davis.
Ms. Barnes was presently enrolled at Baldwin Wallace College where she was to receive her teaching certificate in May. She attended Community United Methodist Church, Elyria, Ohio, and was active with the youth group of the church. Most recently she was employed at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hinkle Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 23 Jan 2003.

Shelia Barrick
Shelia “Diane” Barrick, 37, a resident of the Triplett Road, Kerens, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Shelia “Diane” Barrick.  From 1 Jul 2003.

Shiela Barrick
Shiela “Diane” Barrick, 37, a resident of the Triplett Road, Kerens, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at her residence.
She was born July 4, 1965, at Frankfort, Germany, a daughter of Naomi P. Bennett Barrick of Kerens and the late Phillip R. Barrick Sr.
Surviving are one daughter, Paige M. Barrick of Kerens; two brothers, Phillip R. Barrick Jr. of Kerens and Ralph J. Barrick of Pearland, Texas; one sister, Kathy Kelley of Mill Creek; and her paternal grandmother, Viola Griffith of Elkins.
Also surviving are her special aunts and uncles, Norma and Fred Hornick of Beverly, and Bernie and Pat Bennett of Elkins; and nieces and nephews, Jeff Manolidis and wife, Laura, of Elkins, Kirstie and Shelby Barrick of Texas, Chasity and Alyson Kelley of Mill Creek, and Noel Church Barrick of Elkins; and many special friends.
Preceding her in death was her maternal grandfather, Ralph “Booge” Bennett; her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Florence Barrick; and a half sister, Susie Barrick.
She was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1983. She had worked as a waitress at Elkins Shoney’s and Elkins Pizza Hut prior to her illness. She was a member of the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Elkins and was a Protestant by faith.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bob Ferrar officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of Diane. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Shiela “Diane” Barrick.  From 2 Jul 2003.

Laverna Barrickman
Laverna G. Barrickman, 67, a native of Dailey, and for the past 37 years a resident of Barberton, Ohio, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003.
She was born at Dailey.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Carroll Barrickman; two daughters, Dora Winkler and husband, John, Norton, Ohio, and Kelly McGinnis and husband, Keith, Doylestown, Ohio; one brother, Benjamin Jones and wife, Jean, Elkins; one stepbrother, Howard Price and wife, Barb, Tennessee; one stepsister, Mildred Spencer, Barberton, Ohio; four grandchildren, Adam, Abby and Alan Winkler and Brandon McGinnis; and many other loving relatives.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Adrienna.
Friends were received at Hahn-Hostetler-Silva Funeral Home. Final rites were conducted at the funeral home Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Cuckler officiating. Interment followed at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Ronald McDonald House of Akron, Ohio. This announcement is a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Laverna G. Barrickman.  From 21 Jan 2003.

Connie A. Barton
Connie Avis Barton, 91, of Route 1, New Milton, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at her home.
She was born in Upshur County, April 15, 1912, a daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Belle Smith Lewis.
She was married to Russell Irland Barton in 1930, at Clarksburg, who preceded her in death on July 2, 1998.
She is survived by one son, Hayward A. Barton and wife, Cindy, of New Milton; one daughter, Janet M. Smith and husband, Bryan of 1829 Wheeler Fork Road, Horner; two grandchildren, June Smith Ables and husband, Bob, of Skin Creek Road, Horner, and Bryan Michael Smith and wife, Beth Ann, of Jennings Run Road, Weston.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Barton was an avid gardener and homemaker. She was a Baptist by faith.
Friends were received at Morris Funeral Home, Jane Lew, Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friends will also be received today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clifford Shaw and the Rev. David Cumpston officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 5 May 2003.

Irene T. Bassel
Irene T. Bassel, 81, a resident of 517 Buckhannon Manor, Buckhannon, and a former resident of Mansfield Addition, Philippi, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at her residence.
She was born March 17, 1921, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Dellet A. and Helen (Simon) Lanham.
She was united in marriage in November 1945 to Jown W. Bassel, who preceded her in death in 1978.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Jonnene Kay and husband, Dean Goglin, Huntsville, Ala.; one son, Dana Lee and wife, Colleen Bassel, Kenai, Alaska; four grandchildren, Phillip L. Goglin, Stephanie L. Goglin, Jamie L. Roberts and Aimee I. Bassel; and two great-grandchildren, Aidan and Conner Roberts.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia McWhorter.
She was a retired clerk in a North Carolina assessor’s office. She was a 1939 graduate of Philippi High School. She attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Charles Godwin officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.   From 20 Jan 2003.

James E. Batdorf
James Ellis Batdorf, 94, a former resident of 1649 Taylor Ave., Elkins, and for the past four years a resident of Colonial Place and Nella’s Inc., departed this life Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
He was born Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1908, at Keyser, a son of the late John Ellis Batdorf and Beulah Adams Batdorf.
During 1935, in Wheeling, he was married to the former Dorothy May “Dot” Jones, who preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 1997.
Surviving are one daughter, Molly Adams White and husband, G.E. “Sonny” White, Webster Springs; one son, John Ellis “Jack” Batdorf and wife, Bonnie, Elkins; one grandson, Jeffrey Sechrengost; one granddaughter, Beth Batdorf Corley and husband, Keith; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Ellis Sechrengost and Alexa Renee Corley, all of Elkins; and one niece, Joy Morris, Keyser.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Smith; and an infant brother.
Mr. Batdorf was a graduate of Keyser High School and received his business training at Potomac State College and Penn State University. He had worked as the area manager of Columbia Gas of West Virginia, retiring on Nov. 1, 1972, with 39 years of service. He was very active in civic work in Elkins. He was a member and past president of the Elkins Rotary Club and the Elkins Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Elkins Lodge No. 1135, BPOE and had served as commissioner of the Elkins Housing Authority. He also held office in the Randolph County United Way, the Central West Virginia Council of Boy Scouts of America where he received the Silver Beaver Award, and the Mountaineer Chapter Izaak Walton League. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he had served as Sunday School secretary and assistant chairman of the administrative board for several years. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing during his retirement.
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for James Ellis Batdorf. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 28 Jan 2003.

James Batdorf
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for James Ellis Batdorf. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 29 Jan 2003.

Ruth G. Baughman
Ruth Goodwin Baughman, 64, of Route 1, French Creek, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at 1 p.m. at her home in French Creek.
She was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Retice and Nola Loudin Hinkle.
On March 24, 1993, she married Robert D. Baughman, who survives in French Creek.
Surviving are three sons, Ronald Goodwin, Rock Cave, Don Michael Goodwin, Ivy, and Johnnie Goodwin, Burnsville; seven daughters, Tena McCartney, Bailey Ridge, Delores Karickhoff, Buckhannon, Brenda Cutright, French Creek, Roxanna Carpenter, Tallmansville, Carol Black, Ivy, Connie Tenney, French Creek, and Bonnie Sanders, Griffin, Ga.; two stepdaughters, Janie Rice, Indianapolis, Ind., Sheila Baughman, Clarksburg; 21 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a special friend and caretaker, Sandra Vose.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Allen Goodwin; two brothers, George Conard Hinkle and Retice Hinkle Jr.; two sisters, Wilma Lanham and Ina McClain; one grandson, Randall Douglas Chidester; and her first husband, Wilson W. “Wick” Goodwin.
She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Church Cemetery in Hampton.  From 25 Feb 2003.

Ruth M. Baughman
Ruth M. Baughman, 80, a resident of Route 4, Meadow Heights, Philippi, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Sept., 13, 1922, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Everett and Eva (Duckworth) Murphy.
She was united in marriage on April 25, 1942, to Neason M. Baughman, who preceded her in death on May 6, 1993.
Surviving are one son, Gary Keith Baughman, Globe, Ariz.; one sister, Mary L. Frey, Philippi; two brothers, Tommy Murphy, Volga, and Dale Murphy, Grafton; three grandchildren, Troy, Todd and Erih Baughman; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Murphy; and one sister, Edith Watkins.
She worked for 27 years at Austin Chemical Co., Myers, Pa. She was a Protestant by faith.
Friends were received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, Tuesday and until 2 p.m. today, the funeral hour, with the Rev. Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.  From 2 Jul 2003.

Ida E. Baxter
Ida Ernestine “Jackie” Baxter, 81, a resident of 524 Center St., Elkins, departed this life Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Ida Ernestine “Jackie” Baxter. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 24 Nov 2003.

Ida “Jackie” Baxter
Ida Ernestine “Jackie” Baxter, 81, a resident of 524 Center St., Elkins, departed this life Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Ida Ernestine “Jackie” Baxter.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 25 Nov 2003. 

Ida E. Baxter
Ida Ernestine "Jackie" Baxter, 81, a resident of 524 Center St., Elkins, departed this life Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected.
She was born Monday, April 3, 1922, at Frank, the daughter of the late Mozell Thompson and Lillie Jane Jones Thompson.
On Oct. 15, 1945, at Monterey, Va., she was married to Charles Donald Baxter, who preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1970.
Surviving are one aunt, Annabell Tibbs of Elkins; two nieces, Debbie Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., and Scottie Baxter of New York; two nephews, Michael Waller, U.S. Navy, retired, of Martinsburg and Daniel Sturkey and wife, Sonnetta, of Columbus, Ohio.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are one brother, Nathan Waller; and one sister, Louise Dunn.
Jackie was a graduate of Riverside High School of Elkins and the Davis Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Davis Memorial Hospital for 15 years and retired due to two heart attacks.
She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, was a member and secretary of the Son’s and Daughter’s Club of the church, was a member of the church’s board of trustees and was a member of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center Board of Directors.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ida Ernestine "Jackie" Baxter. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 26 Nov 2003.

Ida E. Baxter
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ida Ernestine "Jackie" Baxter. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Nov 2003.

Ida "Jackie" Baxter
Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. today. The Rev. Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ida Ernestine "Jackie" Baxter.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com 
From 29 Nov 2003.

William P. Beathe Sr.
William P. Beathe Sr., 73, of Hinkleville, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
He was born Sept. 20, 1930, at Camden on Gauley, Webster County, the son of the late Edith Beathe Smith.
He was united in marriage on Dec. 23, 1947, to Doris Ann Sparks Beathe, who survives.
He is also survived by one son, William P. Beathe Jr. of Buckhannon; two daughters, Sherri Donna Hammons of Shelby, N.C., and Karen Lynn Morris of Summersville; five grandchildren, Johnathon Hammons and Shawna Hammons Henderson, both of Shelby, N.C., Kevin Mullens of Fenwick, Mark Beathe and Steven Beathe, both of Buckhannon; two stepgrandchildren, Tony Morris and Marletta Dorsey; one great-grandson, Mason Henderson of Shelby, N.C.; five stepgreat-grandchildren and four stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Georgia Ann Mullens.
Mr. Beathe attended the Rock Cave Baptist Church. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel with Pastor David Jessie and Pastor Dennis Estes officiating. Interment will follow in the West Virginia Memorial Gardens at Calvin. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Inc. is in charge of the arrangements for William P. Beathe Sr.  From 3 Oct 2003.

Malverne Beck
Malverne Beck, 68, a former resident of Parsons and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, departed this early this morning, Oct. 20, 2003, at the nursing home. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons for Malverne Beck.  From 20 Oct 2003.

Malvern F. Beck
Malvern F. Beck, 68, a former resident of Parsons and a more recent resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas, departed this life early Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2003, at the nursing home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Parsons, the son of the late David Palmer Beck and Gertrude Hebb Beck.
He never married.
Surviving are one sister, Margaret “Skeeter” Slater of Riverside, Calif.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Burdette.
Malvern attended the schools of Uniontown, Pa. He worked for the former E.J. Price Grocery and Feed, the former Shirley’s Restaurant and Flossie’s Restaurant, all of Parsons.
He was an avid bicycle enthusiast and had a great love for radios and country music, and loved animals.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home in Parsons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Beck will be moved to the Parsons City Cemetery for a graveside service at 2 p.m. Pastor Allen D. Crosten will officiate and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Malvern F. Beck. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Oct 2003.

Delores J. Becker
Delores Jean Becker, 69, of Davis, passed away June 14, 2003, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Parsons, a daughter of the late Forrest and Cleda Harmon Buckley.
She married Kent E. Becker in April 1951. He preceded her in death in September 2000. One brother, Gerald F. Buckley, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Rocco (Kathy) Quattro of Davis and Mrs. Nick (Vicki) Tartaglia of Willoughby, Ohio; five grandchildren, Shane and Rocco "Brud" Quattro, and Nicole, Tiffany and Alicia Tartaglia; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Jaye and Ethan Rocco Quattro.
Mrs. Becker was employed as a desk clerk at Blackwater Falls State Park. She was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Hinkle Funeral Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Allen Schwarz officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. From 16 Jun 2003.

Herbert E. Beckner
Herbert E. Beckner, 71, of 112 Randolph St., Buckhannon, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
He was born March 11, 1932, in Buckhannon, the son of the late John Jennings Beckner and Freda Gay Robinson Beckner.
On Oct. 4, 1954, he was married to Evelyn J. Shipman Beckner, who survives.
Surviving are one daughter, Vickie Keen of Buckhannon; one brother, Marlin Beckner of Buckhannon; three sisters, Mavis Eskew of Buckhannon, Ruby Goodwin of Amherst, Ohio, and Evelyn Jean Ryan of Painesville, Ohio; two grandsons, Michael E. Hawkins of Buckhannon and Jeremy L. Hawkins of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Michelle L. Hawkins of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arnold Beckner, Dale Beckner and Richard Beckner.
He was a meatcutter for Roll Star and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion,- and Eagles Lodge 4357, and was a former member of the Federation of Musicians.
He was a Methodist by faith.
Friends were received Sunday at the Poling- St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today. The Rev. Robert Poling will officiate and interment will follow in the Heavner Cemetery. Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion will conduct full military honors at the graveside.  From 13 Oct 2003.

Margaret J. Beckner
Margaret Jane Beckner, 64, of 133 Pocahontas St., Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, at her home.
She was born April 14, 1939, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Ernest Auskings and Virginia Maxson Auskings.
On Aug. 10, 1956, she was married to Marlin Beckner, who survives.
Surviving are seven daughters, Terry Blagg of Buckhannon, Jodi Rinker of Bridgeport, Kelly Austin of Buckhannon, Traci Corathers of Ellamore, Lori Beckner of Weston, Lisa Beckner of Buckhannon and Cindy Hamilton of Tallmansville; two sons, Jeff Beckner of Tallmansville and Marlin Beckner of Buckhannon; 11 grandchildren including Bo Dwain and Sheena Beckner who were raised by their grandparents; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Varion “Benny” Simons of Niles, Ohio, and Alice Ann Smith of Buckhannon; and two brothers, Wayne Auskings of Buckhannon and Lawrence Auskings of Nocogdoches, Texas.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lee Burnside and one brother, Arthur Auskings.
She was a housewife and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received Friday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Heavner Cemetery.
Alta Lucille Collins
Alta Lucille Collins, 70, of Box 476, Curtin Road, Webster Springs, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at Webster Springs Memorial Hospital in Webster Springs following a long illness.
She was born April 9, 1933, in Hacker Valley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Collins; her father, Sherman F. Cutlip; her mother, Bertha E. Hawkins; her stepmother, Zena Ware Cutlip; her sisters, Mrs. Rex (Leola Cutlip) Gillespie and Mrs. Forest (Kathern Cutlip) Pugh; Mrs. Oria (Grace Cutlip) Pudder; and Mrs. Paul (Martha Cutlip) Davidson.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Karen) Collins Bradley of Spotsylvania, Va., and Brenda K. Collins Gregory of Cowen; one sister, Mrs. Doug (Nancy Jean) Bosley; four granddaughters, Marcel Southern, Sandy Orris, Carrie Woods Herrington and Melody Woods; one grandson, Chad Woods; four great-grandsons, Eric Southern, Joe Southern, Kyle Orris and Zachery Johnson; and one great-granddaughter, Katie Orris.
She loved to fish and attended the Barton Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Dodd & Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Bob Rogers of Webster Springs will officiate and interment will follow at Hodam Creek Cemetery at Hacker Valley.   From 22 Oct 2003.

Richard L. Beckner
Richard Lynn Beckner, 50, of 1-A Factory St., Buckhannon, died Sunday, May 11, 2003, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
He was born Feb. 13, 1953, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Charles Samuel and Reva Mae Robinson Beckner.
Surviving are one son, Richard Lynn Beckner Jr., Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Rebecca Phillips and Angel Beckner, both of Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, James Beckner, David Beckner and Daniel Beckner, all of Buckhannon; eight sisters, Sharon Posey and Hazel Whitley, both of Painesville, Ohio, Betty Riffle, Weston, Karen Nethken, Beverly, Reta Buss, Winchester, Va., Connie Canter, Volga, Linda Mealey, Buckhannon, and Nancy Durant, Buckhannon; and one grandson, Blaze Phillips, Charlotte, N.C.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Dortha Beckner; and three brothers, Leonard Beckner, Ronald Beckner and William Beckner.
He was a truck driver and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Mike Westfall officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Union Church Cemetery.  From 13 May 2003.

Ernest Belinc
Ernest Belinc, 73, of Davis, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in Garrett county Memorial Hospital. 
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m, Funeral services will be held at Hinkle Funeral Home Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 18 Feb 2003. 

John Belinc
John “Hans” Belinc, 89, of Davis, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas where he had resided for the past year.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Hinkle Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.  From 29 Oct 2003.

John Belinc
John “Hans” Belinc, 88, of Davis, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home where he had resided for the past year.
He was born May 2, 1915, in Coketon, the son of the late George and Johanna Loscar Belinc.
He is survived by two daughters, Joan Lorik and husband, Steve, of Bradenton, Fla., and Sandra DiMontova, Old Bridge, N.J.; one stepdaughter, Betty Davis and husband, Jim, of Texas; two sisters, Mary Grybel of Michigan and Joan Miles and husband, Raymond, of Dennisport, Mass.; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, George, Frank, Joe, Martin, Ernest and Ludwig Belinc; and two sisters, Teresa and Helen.
Mr. Belinc was a retired truck driver and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Hinkle Funeral Home. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Hinkle Funeral Chapel with Fr. Lino Ebejer officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 30 Oct 2003.

John Belinc
Funeral services for John “Hans” Belinc have been changed to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hinkle Funeral Chapel in Davis.  From 1 Nov 2003.

Delano B. Bell
Delano B. “Jake” Bell, 68, a resident of 330 Wilson Lane, Elkins, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Delano B. “Jake” Bell.  From 16 Jul 2003.

Delano B. Bell
Delano B. “Jake” Bell, 68, a resident of 330 Wilson Lane, Elkins, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital. Death was attributed to respiratory failure.
He was born April 28, 1935, at Alpena, a son of the late Martin B. and Nela Geneva Mallow Bell.
On Aug. 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kay F. Bodkin Zirkle Bell who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, Timothy Bell and Todd Bell, both of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Brenda Peters, Pamela Behringer and Angela L. Bell, all of Canton, Ohio; five stepsons, Willie and Ronald Thorne, Jimtown, Larry Carver and Shalle Zirkle, Elkins, and Donnie Zirkle of Mabie; seven sisters, Mrs. Earl (Mamion) Day of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Roy (Wanda) Wegman of Broadway, Va., and Mrs. John (Louise) Higgins, Mrs. Gerald (Joy) Day, Mrs. Carl (Lettie) See, Mrs. Alfred (Neva) Riley and Mrs. Troy (Nela) Phillips, all of Elkins; three brothers, Michael I. Bell and Ivan C. Bell, both of Elkins, and Don H. Bell of Anchorage, Alaska; 12 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Jack D. Bell.
Mr. Bell attended the schools of Randolph County and retired from LTV Steel in Canton, Ohio. He was a member of United Steel Workers of America and the Randolph County Senior Center. He was a member of the Dunkard Brethern Church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins and Pastor Terry Cannon officiating. Interment will follow in the Bell Cemetery at Kelly Mountain. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Delano B. “Jake” Bell.  From 17 Jul 2003.

Delano B. Bell
Delano B. “Jake” Bell, 68, years, a resident of 330 Wilson Lane, Elkins, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital. Death was attributed to respiratory failure.
He was born April 28, 1935, at Alpena, the son of the late Martin B. and Nela Geneva Mallow Bell. On Aug. 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kay F. Bodkin Zirkle Bell who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, Timothy Bell and Todd Bell, both of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Brenda Peters, Pamela Behringer and Angela L. Bell, all of Canton, Ohio; five stepsons, Willie and Ronald Thorne, Jimtown, Larry Carver and Shalle Zirkle, Elkins, and Donnie Zirkle of Mabie; seven sisters, Mrs. Earl (Mamion) Day of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Roy (Wanda) Wegman of Broadway, Va., and Mrs. John (Louise) Higgins, Mrs. Gerald (Joy) Day, Mrs. Carl (Lettie) See, Mrs. Alfred (Neva) Riley and Mrs. Troy (Nila) Phillips, all of Elkins; three brothers, Michael I. Bell and Ivan C. Bell of Elkins, and Don H. Bell of Anchorage, Alaska; twelve grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Jack D. Bell.
Mr. Bell attended the schools of Randolph County and retired from LTV. Steel in Canton, Ohio. He was a member of United Steel Workers of America and the Randolph County Senior Center. He was a member of the Dunkard Brethern Church.
Friends were received Thursday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services were held earlier today from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins and Pastor Terry Cannon officiating. Interment followed in the Bell Cemetery at Kelly Mountain. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Delano B. “Jake” Bell.  From 18 Jul 2003.

Frank K. Bell
Frank Kelly Bell, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003.
He was a member of the Masons Randolph Lodge 55 in Beverly for more than 60 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at the Roanoke Shrine Kazim Temple and Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the American Chemical Society and the American and Virginia Pharmaceutical Society. He was a graduate of Davis & Elkins College and the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Mr. Bell was the former owner and operator of the Daleville Pharmacy and former employee of Peoples Drug Store. He was the poster child for the Shriner’s Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1930.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron S. Bell and Ida M. Bell; and brothers, Forrest J. Bell and Ned J. Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Lucile Powers Bell; son and daughter-in-law, Gary K. Bell and Connie M. Bell; daughter, Jeanne Bell Murphy; grandson, Paul Murphy; granddaughter, Leslie Murphy; brother, James W. Bell, Reisterstown, Md; and sister, Nellie Bell Liggett, Huttonsville.
A graveside service was held April 2 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Pattie Sewell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kazim Shriners Hospital for Children, 629 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements were by Oakey’s North Chapel and Crematory.  From 29 Apr 2003.

Arthur C. Bennett
Arthur Clarence Bennett, 60, of Volga, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
He was born March 2, 1943, in Buckhannon, the son of the late Howard Martin and Ethel Radcliff Bennett.
On July 24, 1964, he was married to Wilma Jean Perry Bennett, who survives.
Surviving are one son, Arthur Bennett Jr. and wife, Wilma, of Volga; five daughters, Terecia Riffle and husband, Pudge, of Volga, Tressie Bennett of Hodgesville, Sondra Nutter and husband, John, of Philippi, Beverly Ashcraft and husband, Jim, of Doddridge County, and Ethel Smith of Ritchie County; three brothers, Willis Bennett of Rock Cave, Alva Bennett of Buckhannon, and Lee Roy of Buckhannon; three sisters, Grace Cogar of Buckhannon, Jean Linger of Buckhannon and Linda Perry of Asheville, N.C.; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Billy Bennett, Bobby Bennett, Ray Bennett, Howard Bennett Jr. and Jimmy Bennett; and and two sisters, Mary Frances Small and Anna Mae Ware.
Mr. Bennett was a coal miner and a Christian by faith.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Poling-Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Junior Harris and the Rev. Scott Krepps will officiate and interment will follow in the Lanham Cemetery in Queens.  From 2  Oct 2003.

Carroll L. Bennett
Carroll L. “Bill” Bennett, 68, a resident of the Highland Park Community, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room. He had been in failing health for the past three weeks; however, death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Ulyssis Grant and Anna C. Ours Bennett.
He was united in marriage to the former Doris Channell, who preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 1997.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home.  From 20 Feb 2003.

Carroll L. Bennett
Carroll L. “Bill” Bennett, 68, a resident of the Highland Park Community, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room. He had been in failing health for the past three weeks however death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Ulyssis Grant and Anna C. Ours Bennett.
He was united in marriage to the former Doris Channell, who preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 1997.
Surviving are four sisters, Mary G. White of Elkins, MIldred Ruth McCoy of Elkins, Mary Jane Weese of Elkins, and Marie Miles of Grayoow, Ky.; four brothers, Harold Bennett, Paul Junior Bennett, Harry Gordon Bennett and Jessie Victor Bennett.
He was formerly employed by Channell Grocery on Railroad Avenue. He was also a machine operator for Allegheny Lumber until the business was destroyed by fire, he retired due to disability soon after that. He attended the Gospel Light Tabernacle.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Sunday after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner chapel Monday at 1 p.m. The Rev. A.H. Belt, pastor of the Gospel Light Tabernacle will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Carroll L. “Bill” Bennett.  From 21 and 22 Feb 2003.

Everett Bennett
Everett “Joe” Bennett, 43, of Biloxi, Miss., died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in Biloxi, Miss.
He was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of Joan Bennett of St. Martin Community and the late Everett “Joe” Bennett Sr.
Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Tarpein of Palm Bay, Fla., and Susan Bennett of Waukegan, Ill.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Sherman and Ruth Bennett.
He had been a resident of the coast since 1973. He was a 1977 graduate of St. Martin High School. He was a member and deacon of Lemoyne Boulevard Baptist Church.
Friends were received at Lemoyne Boulevard Baptist Church Monday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Interment followed in D’Iberville Memorial Park. Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi, Miss., was in charge of the arrangements. From 23 Apr 2003.

Fred Bennett
Fred Bennett, 87, of Onego, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Born June 5, 1916, in Onego, he was the son of the late John W. Bennett and Effie Alice Davis Bennett.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Burrel Bennett, Harley Bennett and Estel Bennett; and six sisters, Lena Mallow, Alta Harper, Flossie Raines, Lona White, Nida Ketterman and Kate Davis.
Mr. Bennett was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He was custodian for McCall’s Printing Co. in Bowie, Md., and was a farmer.
He was a lifelong member of the Seneca United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Mildred Bennett Bennett; three sons, John H. Bennett of White Marsh, Md., Larry R. “Rick” Bennett of Bear, Del., George Wayne Bennett of Seneca Rocks; one daughter, Loretha K. Humphrey of Daytona Beach, Fla., 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Seneca United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Barbara Rexroad and Pastor Rebecca Bennett. Interment will be in the Bennett Family Cemetery at Onego. Memorials may be made to Seneca United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.  From 4 Nov 2003.

Gay Bennett
Gay Bennett, 78, a resident of East Main Street, Buckhannon, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Hospital under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
He was born June 3, 1924, at Alexander, the youngest child of the late Esley H. and Burla Simons Bennett.
He was united in marriage on June 26, 1944, to Marie Crawford Bennett, formerly of Selbyville.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by two daughters, Marilyn Sue Markley of Grafton and Shirley Jean Queen of French Creek; three grandchildren, Melissa Stemple, Glenville, Pa., Scott Crites of Buckhannon and Shawna Crites of Charlotte, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Zachary Stemple and Bret Stemple of Glenville, Pa., and Allison Nicole Crites of Buckhannon; and two sisters, Mavedelle Reger of Buckhannon and Lourene Woody of Rock Cave.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Kelsel, Keith, Forest, Clyde and James Bennett; and four sisters, Violet McClain, Pauline Woody, Nellie Woody and an infant sister, Hazel.
Mr. Bennett enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 19 and served three years in the South Pacific aboard the cargo ship Boulder Victory during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 9, 1946.
He was employed in the garment industry as a sewing machine mechanic for 38 years in Elkins, Grafton and Buckhannon. He retired in 1984 due to disability.
He was a charter member of the Good Hope Tabernacle and a former trustee of the church. He was the bass singer in the gospel group, the Upshur Christian Heirs, which he formed, and sang in many surrounding counties.
He was a member of the Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Holly J. Hoover officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery at Selbyville. The Buckhannon VFW Post 3663 and the Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion will conduct military honors at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice at 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon.   From 10 Feb 2003.

Gertrude E. Bennett
Gertrude E. Bennett, 90, of Route 9, Box 270, Buckhannon, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs.
She was born Jan. 15, 1912, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Everett and Lois Hiner Hinzman.
On Dec. 24, 1927, she married Lloyd B. Bennett, who preceded her in death in Nov. 1971.
Surviving are two daughters, Wilma F. Saunders and Goldie D. Posey, both of Buckhannon; six sisters, Anna Jean Kelly, Buckhannon, Geneva Brady, Logan, Ohio, Tina Browning, Sewickley, Pa., Roberta Fulton, Baden, Pa., Clara Anderson, Aliquippa, Pa., and Lee Ellen Carpenter, Warren, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Bennett of Buckhannon; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, David R. "Bud" Bennett; one brother, Oran Hinzman; one sister, Melva Goad; and one grandson, Danny Posey.
She was a homemaker and attended Sand Run Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park in Buckhannon. From 6 Jan 2003.

Hazel H. Bennett
Hazel Hull Bennett, 92, a well-known educator and a resident of Parsons, departed this life late Monday morning, May 12, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home in Parsons for Hazel Hull Bennett.  From 13 May 2003.

Hazel H. Bennett
Hazel Hull Bennett, 92, a well-known educator of Tucker County and a resident of Parsons, departed this life late Monday evening, May 12, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. She had been in declining health for the past week.
She was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Huntington, the daughter of the late C. Forrest Hull and Laura Hull.
Also surviving are two sons, Brian Lee Bennett and wife, Belinda, of Washington, and Herbert Brent “Squeek” Bennett and wife, Sharon, Parsons; four grandchildren, Brooke Cress, Leesburg, Va., Tamara Bennett, Midway, Ga., Becky Bennett, Morgantown, and Brianna Bennett, Washington; and one sister-in-law, Edna Hull, Harrisville.
Mrs. Bennett was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by two brothers, Hudson Hull and Luther Whitman Hull; and two sisters, Hope Mallow and Louise Gochenour.
Mrs. Bennett was a graduate of Durbin High School with the class of 1928. She was a graduate of Shepherd State Teachers College in May 1943. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University. Having earned a degree in home economics and social studies, she was a former home management supervisor for the Farm Security Administration for Tucker County. She was an educator for 35 years, having taught at Durbin, Circleville and Parsons High School and retired in 1973. Mrs. Bennett continued to substitute teach for many years in Tucker County.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Thursday morning, Mrs. Bennett will be moved to the First United Methodist Church, where final rites will be conducted at 10 a.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Hazel Hull Bennett.  From 14 May 2003.

Jackie D. Bennett
Jackie David Bennett, 64, a resident of Port Deposit, Md., passed away Friday, May 16, 2003, in the Havre de Grace Hospital in Maryland.
Born March 16, 1939, in Beverly, he was the son of the late Alfred "Pete" and Geneva Arbogast Bennett.
He was united in marriage to the former Janet Potter, who survives in Maryland.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Patricia Charsha; a brother, Fred T. Bennett; a granddaughter, Stephanie Renee Charsha; and a grandson, Justin David Charsha.
Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Lorena Bennett of Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were two brothers, Virgil and Delbert Bennett.
Jackie attended the schools of Randolph County and had formerly been employed by Labcraft until moving to Maryland. In Maryland, he went to work for the Wiley shipyard and retired in 1991 from Local No. 820 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters.
He was an active member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Friends will be received Tuesday at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Port Deposit, Md., from noon to 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Patterson Funeral Home in Perryville, Md., is in charge of the arrangements. This announcement has been brought to you through the courtesy of the F.E. Runner Funeral Home.  From 19 May 2003.

Mary B. Bennett
Mary B. Bennett, 60, a resident of Massillon, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2003, in the Massillon Community Hospital.
Born Feb. 11, 1943, in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Blanche Smith Wratchford.
She had been formerly married to Fred Bennett Sr., who survives in Canton, Ohio.
Also surviving are one daughter, Jennifer Bennett of Massillon, Ohio; one son, Fred Bennett Jr. of Massillon, Ohio; four sisters, Lorena Bennett of Elkins, Sally Fisher of Fredericksburg, Va., Clara Riffle of Mill Creek, and Anita Arbogast of Elkins; one brother, Orvid “Bub” Wratchford of Shavers Run; and five grandchildren.
Preceding her in death besides her parents were two sisters, infant Wilda Wratchford and Thora Pritt; and one brother, infant Johnny Wratchford.
Mary was a homemaker.
Friends will be received at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary B. Bennett.  From 14 Apr 2003.

Ralph J. Bennett
Ralph Jacob Bennett, 90, of Moorefield, and formerly of Riverton, died Monday, June 30, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at today at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens at LaVale, Md. Thursday at 11 a.m.  From 2 Jul 2003.

William K. Bennett
William Kyle Bennett, 85, of Kempton, Md., passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003, at Dennett Road Nursing Home in Oakland, Md.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Allen Schwartz officiating. Interment will follow in Road House Cemetery.  From 15 Apr 2003.

Woodrow R. Bennett
Woodrow Richard “Bunk” Bennett, 87, of River Avenue, Weston, formerly of Cleveland Mountain, died at Stonewall Jackson Hospital at Weston, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, at 11:55 p.m.
He was born Feb. 8, 1916, at Kanawha Head, a son of the late Tom and Ida Riffle Bennett.
He is survived by his wife, Willie Hester Herndon Bennett, whom he married March 31, 1940.
Also surviving are 13 children, Grey Andrew of St. Marys, Mona Cook of Adrian, Sue Gould of Buckhannon, Arnett Bennett of Maryland, Bruce Bennett of Buckhannon, Ben Bennett of Ohio, Sandy Wilfong of Smithfield, Priscilla Halbert of Louisiana, Grace Riffle of Buckhannon, Vicky Miller of Buckhannon, Wease Bennett of Philippi, and Candy Wamsley of Ohio.
Mr. Bennett has 49 grandchildren and several great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
He is survived by one brother, Stanley Wilt of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by seven sisters, Bell, Garnet, Liz, Frankie, Mamie, Malbe and Tina; and two brothers, Dana and Orlando.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 of Buckhannon. A special thanks to God for saving his soul, the staff at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Dr. Orvick, Pastor David Jessie, Pastor David Phillips, Pastor Hank Sharrow, the Rock Cave Baptist Church, Robert Vincent Funeral Home, and all those that sit with him and cared for his needs while in the hospital.
Mr. Bennett loved his family and loved hunting.
Friends will be received at Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home at French Creek today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Jessie and Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery at Kanawha Head. Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 27 Feb 2003.

Forrest J. Berg
Forrest Julian “Sam” Berg, 75, of Maysville, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Maysville Bible Brethren Church.  From 21 Oct 2003.

Theodore L. Berg
Theodore Lee Berg, 72, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
for Theodore Lee Berg.  From 21 Apr 2003.

Theodore L. Berg
Theodore Lee Berg, 72, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 28, 1931, at DeSmet, S.D., the son of the late Louis and Ida Pensinger Berg.
On June 1, 1963, he was married to the former Geneva Hogan, who survives at Valley Bend.
Also surviving are one son, Stephen Berg and wife, Linda, of Pliny. Three grandchildren, Nicole, Tiffany and Adam, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Louis Berg Jr.
Mr. Berg was a 1951 graduate of Rockford High School in Rockford, Ill. He was a machinist for 40 years until his retirement in 2001, when he moved to Valley Bend.
Mr. Berg enjoyed hunting and photography and was a Protestant by faith.
Friends may call from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Dan Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in the Hevener Cemetery near Monterville. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Theodore Lee Berg.  From 22 Apr 2003.

Theodore L. Berg
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Dan Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in the Hevener Cemetery near Monterville. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Theodore Lee Berg.  From 23 and 24 Apr 2003.

C. Lorraine Berkel
C. Lorraine Berkel, 95, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away at 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at her residence. 
She was born Oct. 2, 1907, at Ridgway, Ill., the daughter of the late clarence and Edith Black Harrington.
On May 31, 1923, at Harrisburg, Ill., she was married to William C. Berkel, who preceded her ind eath on April 10, 2000. 
She is survived by one daughter, Lucille Buchanan, Valley Bend; one Son, Lawrence William Berkel and wife, Gatha, Beckley; five grandsons, David Buchanan, Bremerton, Wash., Douglas Berkel, Pineville, Ronald Berkel, Fairdale, Lawrence Berkel, Romney, and Kelly Berkel, Lewisburg; seven great grandchildren Heather Cline and husband, Jamie, Bethany, Holly, Forest, Olivia, Travis and Triftan Berkel.  Two great-great-grandchildren, Hannah and Rachel Cline, also survive. 
Also preceding her in death were two sister, Helen Funkhouser and Aliene Trousdale; and a grandson, James Berkel.
Mrs. Berkel was a homemaker, a member of the Valley Bend United Methodist Church, the Women of the Church and Huttonsville Rebekah Lodge No. 103.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.  At 7 p.m. today, Huttonsville Rebekah Lodge No. 103 will conduct a memorial service from the funeral home chapel.  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater officiating.  Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W. Va., 26241, or too the Mil Creek Nutrition Site, Mill Creek, W.Va., 26280, in memory of Mrs. Berkel.  The Tomblyn Fuenral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for C. Lorraine Berkel.  From 24 Feb 2003. 

Leota R. Bertolini
Leota Ruth “Duddy” Flanagan Bertolini joined her heavenly father in the land of comfort and peace on Saturday night, May 24, 2003, after a long illness.
She was born in Coalton on Oct. 16, 1922, the daughter of Ruth Ellen Gallaher and William Robert Flanagan.
On June 7, 1946, she was married to Roger Bertolini, who survives in Elkins. They would have soon celebrated 57 years of marriage.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers, Freda Phillips, Orra Letha Rhuberry, Bessie Kelly, Geraldine Woods, Snowden Flanagan and Frank Flanagan.
One sister, Grace Cook; a brother, Ralph Flanagan; and a brother-in-law, Leo Bertolini and wife, Dorothy, survive.
Also surviving are nieces and nephews Donna Cook; Chris Woods; Richard “Cappy” Kelly; Mike, Patsy and Jamie Flanagan; Thomas Flanagan; Barbara Lawrence and husband, Clark; Corina Belan and husband, John; and Joann Yeager. She also leaves behind several great-nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Coalton High School in 1940 and went to work in Baltimore, Md., in the shopping department of Sears, Roebuck and Co. She returned to Elkins in 1942 where she was employed by the A&P Tea Co. for 37 1/2 years. She worked as bookkeeper, head cashier and assistant manager until her retirement in 1985.
She willingly gave herself to the community and was involved in Cancer Care Corps, Davis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Davis & Elkins College Aid and GFWC Woman’s Club of Elkins. A longstanding member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, she belonged to the Lacy Bible Class, Women of the Church and Circle One, where she worked tirelessly, even when she was unable to attend regularly.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. At her request, her body has been donated to the West Virginia University Medical School Human Gift Registry.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church Circle One.  From 27 May 2003.

Leota R. Bertolini
Leota R. "Duddy" Bertolini, 80, a resident of 111 Southview Drive, Elkins, passed away, Saturday, May 24, 2003, after a long illness.
At her request, her body was donated to the West Virginia University Medical School Human Gift Registry. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeff Falter officiating.  From 19, 20 and 21 Jun 2003.

Agnes M. Beswarick
Agnes M. Beswarick, 85, of Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in Fairmont General Hospital in Fairmont.
She was born May 23, 1917, in Allegany, Md., a daughter of the late Augustus and Rose Burkey Logsdon.
She was thrice married. First, she married Jake Maxson; second, she married Ira Jay Rhodes; and third she married John Beswarick, all of whom preceded her in death.
Surviving are one brother, Raymond J. Logsdon, Tampa, Fla.; and two friends, Lois Serrine and Gary Mallonee, both of Buckhannon.
She was a cook at the Upshur County Jail. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
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 Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Rock Cave Cemetery at Rock Cave.   From 12 May 2003.

Gladys G. Beverage
Gladys G. Beverage, 80, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home in Crystal Springs passed away at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Gladys G. Beverage.   From 27 Sep 2003.

Gladys Beverage
Gladys G. Harris Beverage, 80, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 28, 1923, in Huttonsville, the daughter of the late Andrew and Addie Mae McGee Harris.
On Oct. 18, 1940, she was married to George C. Beverage, who preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1986.
She is survived by two sons, George C. “Tom” Beverage and wife, Susie, of Elkins, and Robert L. “Bob” Beverage and wife, Sherry, of Ruckersville, Va.; five daughters, Clara Howell and Carolyn Brown, both of Elkins, Juanita Thornhill and husband, Kenny, of Hampton, Va., Shirley Shreve and husband, Lloyd, of Ruckersville, Va., and Debbie Robey and husband, Dick, of Stanardsville, Va.; and one daughter-in-law, Jolie Smith.
Also surviving are two sisters, Carrie Butcher of Elkins and Ruby Hosey of Beverly; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
One son, Randall Lee Beverage; two sisters, Orpha Mae Sexton and Mary Belle Harris; one brother, Nelson A. Harris; and one granddaughter, Jacqueline L. Thornhill, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Beverage was a homemaker. She was a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center for the last four years and more recently at Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs.
She was a member of the Goff Street Church of Christ.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with Evangelist J.D. Conley officiating. Interment will follow at the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gladys G. Harris Beverage.  From 29 Sep 2003.

Gladys Beverage
Gladys G. Harris Beverage, 80, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 28, 1923, in Huttonsville, the daughter of the late Andrew and Addie Mae McGee Harris.
On Oct. 18, 1940, she was married to George C. Beverage, who preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1986.
She is survived by two sons, George C. “Tom” Beverage and wife, Susie, of Elkins, and Robert L. “Bob” Beverage and wife, Sherry, of Ruckersville, Va.; five daughters, Clara Howell and Carolyn Brown, both of Elkins, Juanita Thornhill and husband, Kenny, of Hampton, Va., Shirley Shreve and husband, Lloyd, of Ruckersville, Va., and Debbie Robey and husband, Dick, of Stanardsville, Va.; and one daughter-in-law, Jolie Smith.
Also surviving are two sisters, Carrie Butcher of Elkins and Ruby Hosey of Beverly; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
One son, Randall Lee Beverage; two sisters, Orpha Mae Sexton and Mary Belle Harris; one brother, Nelson A. Harris; and one granddaughter, Jacqueline L. Thornhill, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Beverage was a homemaker. She was a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center for the last four years and more recently at Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs.
She was a member of the Goff Street Church of Christ.
Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with Evangelist J.D. Conley officiating. Interment will follow at the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gladys G. Harris Beverage.  From 30 Sep 2003.

Leah B. Beverage
Leah Belle Beverage, 78, of Buckhannon, died Friday, July 11, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born April 28, 1925, in Hemlock, a daughter of the late Ira and Rebecca Leigh Light.
Surviving are her husband, Carl Beverage of Buckhannon; and three sisters, Myrtle Cutright and Bernice Anderson, both of Buckhannon, and Frances Tomblyn of Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon.
She was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Grace Baptist Temple in Jane Lew.
She enjoyed life and her friends here on earth and now resides in Heaven.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Grace Baptist Temple in Jane Lew at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Roger Brown officiating. Interment will follow Mt. Olive Cemetery at Hemlock. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Leah Belle Beverage.  From 14 Jul 2003.

Darlene J. Biller
Darlene Janette Biller, 46, who resided with Katheryn Ross of Route 1, Moatsville, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg.
She was born Sept. 10, 1956, in Ohio, a daughter of Dwayne and Vivian (Biller) Everson of Belington.
She was reared by adoptive parents, the late Wilson and Lila Biller.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her fiance, David Antolini, Elkins; one daughter, Nicole Waybright, Elkins; two sons, James Wilson and Chad Mills; one sister, Irene Hammer, Elkins; one half brother, Ronald Everson; five aunts, Katheryn Ross, Betty Westfall, Juanita Weese, Martha Harris and Oletta England; two uncles, the Rev. Howard Biller and Robert Biller; and two special nieces, Amber and Christin Ware.
She was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Michael Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the West Virginia National Cemetery at Pruntytown, with full military rites being accorded. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 6 Jan 2003.

Charles E. Bilyard
Charles E. Bilyard, 82, of Durbin, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, at his home in Durbin.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Arbovale Annex Cemetery in Arbovale with Pastor Stewart Pepper officiating. Interment will follow. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements.  From 27 Feb 2003.

Minnie Bitonti
Minnie P. Colantino Bitonti, 87, of Fairmont, died Thursday evening, Dec. 18, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born in Fairmont on May 7, 1916, the daughter of the late Dominick and Clara Sante Fraternali Bitonti.
She retired from Fairmont State College where she was a buyer for the college bookstore. She previously worked for the Marion County Civil Defense and was a former secretary for Robert H. Mollohan. She had also worked for Hawkins plumbing and Owens Illinois.
She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the St. Lucy Guild and was a member of the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.
She was also a member of the SMC club for more than 60 years, and was a member of the Village Way Birthday Club and the Garden Village garden club.
After years of service at Fairmont State College, Minnie spent time enjoying family and friends and also working in her garden and her home.
She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Karol Enright of Fairmont, Karen Larry and husband, Edward, of Philippi and Veronica "Vicki" Shultz of Bunner Ridge.
She is also survived by four sisters, Kaye Baird of Cape Coral, Fla., Lenore Pacifico of Fairmont, Violet Duke and husband, Rudy, of Barrackville and Mary Lou Farrell of Ft. Myers, Fla; and one brother-in-law, Patsy Bitonti of Fairmont.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, Adrian T. Larry, Aaron F. Larry and wife, Lori Irwin-Larry, Kristine Enright Condie and husband, Joe, Michael Shultz, currently deployed n Iraq, and Madelaine Shultz; two great-grandchildren, Julia Renee Condie and Adrienne Danielle "Dani" Pritt; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Buckeye" Bitonti, in 1966; and brothers John Colantino and two infant brothers.
Visitation was from noon to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Ross Funeral Home in Fairmont where a vigil service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Fr. Leonard Smith as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.  From 22 Dec 2003.

Betty Black
Betty June VanPelt Black, 69, a former resident of Kelly Mountain and 915 N. Randolph Ave. and a patient in the Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in the hospital.
She was born May 20, 1934, in Huttonsville, the daughter of the late Della G. VanPelt.
Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Black Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Mill Creek and Scott E. Black of Elkins; two daughters, Rebecca L. Sampson of Elkins and Paula Johnston and husband, Karl Michael Johnston, of Montrose; one brother, Ronald VanPelt of Huttonsville; five grandchildren, Ronald Sampson and wife, Wendi, Bryan Black and wife, Jessica, Jeb S. Black, and Lauren and Jacob Johnston; four great-grandchildren, Jesse, Damian and Bradley Sampson and Makayla Black; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were one son-in-law, Ronald “Pete” Sampson; and one sister-in-law, Joanne VanPelt.
Betty attended the schools of Randolph County and attended West Virginia Technical College at Institute. She was employed as a switchboard operator for the Department of Natural Resources prior to becoming disabled.
She enjoyed arts and crafts, the Elkins Flea Market and was a member of the Redman’s Club.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m Thursday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Interment will follow in the Hazelwood Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Betty June VanPelt Black.  From 10 Dec 2003.

Roger N. Black
Roger N. Black, 55, a resident of Duboise, Pa., died Friday, March 14, 2003, at Duboise.
He was born Aug. 4, 1947, in Buckhannon, the son of Leo Black of Clarksburg and the late Ethlen Casto Black.
Surviving are two sisters, Sylvia Snyder and husband, James, of Stonewood, and Vivian Charlene Read and husband, Charles, of Woodland, Pa.; one brother, Gary A. Black and wife, Adrianna, West Des Moines, Iowa; and two aunts, Kathleen Reed and Armillis Reese, both of Buckhannon; seven nieces and nephews and five great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Black was a Methodist by faith and had worked at the Harrison County Sheltered Workshop.
Friends will be received at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where services will begin at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Chris Duckworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Bend Cemetery. The Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Roger N. Black.  From 17 Mar 2003. 

Elizabeth A. Bland
Elizabeth Anne Bland, 79, a resident of 20 Circle Drive, Buckhannon, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Weston.
She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Matthew Edmiston and Nellie McWhorter Edmiston.
On Nov. 25, 1957, she was married to Joseph H. Bland, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1989.
Surviving are one stepdaughter, Martha Jo Keller, Middlebourne; one brother, Dr. John M. Edmiston, Plant City, Fla.; seven nephews, Dr. John E. Edmiston, Plant City, Fla., Dr. Mark Edmiston, Colorado, Andrew Edmiston, Florida, George M. Edmiston, Ohio, David B. Edmiston, New Jersey, James T. Edmiston, Pennsylvania, and Matthew J. Edmiston, Pennsylvania; and seven nieces, Pamela Allman, Buckhannon, Linda Tenney, Virginia, Sandra McSeveney, London, Ohio, Cynthia Lane, South Carolina, Beth Mansfield, New Jersey, Carol Ann Edmiston, Ohio and Jane Lea Pfautch, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by one stepson, William “Doug” Bland; three brothers, George Edmiston, Matthew Edmiston Jr. and Dr. Andrew Edmiston; one stepgrandson, Bradley Bland; and one stepgranddaughter, Michelle Lynn Keller.
Mrs. Bland graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1945. After graduation she went to Pearl River, N.Y., to work as a research assistant for American Cyamide.
She was a member of the Buckhannon Woman’s Club and the Upshur County Historical Society.
She was a volunteer in the recovery room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg from 1980 to 1997, accumulating more than 7,980 hours. She returned to Buckhannon in 1997.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the West Virginia Wesleyan College Library or the American Cancer Society. The Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 23 Jun 2003.

Edwin F. Bodkin
Edwin F. Bodkin, 77, of Cabot, Pa., died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at the Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born Aug. 22, 1926, in Davis, he was a son of the late Aud G. and Flora Collins Bodkin.
He was a retired coal miner. He worked for the Duquesne Light Company Mines in Greene County, Pa. He retired in 1970.
He was a World War II. veteran of the United States Army, and had served in the occupation forces in Japan.
He was Baptist in faith.
His wife, Alberta Lee Shipp Bodkin, survives him. They were married Feb. 28, 1949.
Also surviving are three sons, David P. Bodkin of Cabot, Pa., Edwin F. Bodkin Jr. of Morgantown, and Mark A. Bodkin of Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Naomi) Esau of Virginia Beach, Va.; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home at 201 East Cunningham St. in Butler, Pa., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Willie C. Morris, pastor of the Sandusky Baptist Church in Sandusky, N.Y., officiating. Interment will follow at Butler County Memorial Park.  From 20 Dec 2003.

Loretta Boggs
Loretta J. Hedrick Boggs, 66, a resident of 805 Poe Run Road, Elkins, departed this life late Friday evening, Nov. 21, 2003, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for the past five years and death was attributed to cancer.
She was born Friday, Oct. 1, 1937, at Pocahontas County, the daughter of the late Walter L. Hedrick and Kathryn L. Lester Hedrick.
On Oct. 13, 1956, at Elkins, she was married to Roscoe Harold Boggs, who preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1994.
Surviving are four brothers, Eddie Hedrick of Elkins, Homer Hedrick of Elkins, Roger Hedrick and wife, Linda, of Elkins, and Johnny Hedrick and wife, Pat, of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Carolyn Shaffer and husband, Charles, of Elkins, Patsy Smith and husband, Floyd, of Montrose, and Peggy Thrift and husband, Ronnie, of Long Creek, S.C.; five half brothers, Donnie Hedrick and wife, Joyce, of Montrose, Billy Hedrick and wife, Tammy, of Montrose, Tommy Hedrick of Elkins, Junior Hedrick and wife, Nancy, of Belington, and Patrick Hedrick of Huttonsville; three half sisters, Rose Mary Pritt, and husband, Dick, of Knox, Pa., Juanita Johnson and husband, Daril, of Huttonsville, and Diane Shaffer and husband, Charles, of Beverly; one stepbrother, Richard Wolford of Elkins; one stepsister, Wilma Stewart of Mason County; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are her stepmother, Pansy Hedrick Wolford; and one half brother, Jimmy Hedrick.
She attended the schools of Randolph County, was a homemaker and was a Methodist by faith.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor David M. Collins will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Loretta J. Hedrick Boggs. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 24 Nov 2003.

Cressie M. Bohon
Cressie Morlene White Bohon, 94, a resident of the Seneca Road, Elkins, departed this life late Saturday evening, March 8, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health.
She was born Monday, June 1, 1908, at Job, the daughter of the late Lonzo W. White and Martha Alice White.
On April 26, 1929, at Parsons, she was married to Lyda Offutt Bohon, who preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1991.
Cressie raised three girls, Mrs. Max (Martha Dean) Arbogast, now deceased, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Coberly, Seneca Road, and Mrs. A. Wayne (Regina “Jeannie”) Mouse, Beverly; two sisters, Beatrice Barrickman, Dailey, and Pearl Lipscomb, Belington; several grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Fansler and Madeline Fluharty; and three brothers, Bruce, Woodrow and Foster White.
Cressie attended the schools of Whitmer, was a homemaker and was known for her baking, especially her famous molasses cookies that she baked in the shape of gingerbread men, decorated and gave to family and neighbors.
She enjoyed raising plants and flowers and was a member of the Wayside United Methodist Church, where she had formerly served as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher.
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Pastor Bryan M. Headley will officiate and interment will follow at the Elkins Memorial Gardens, formerly the IOOF Cemetery, at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va., 26250. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Cressie Morlene White Bohon. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Mar 2003.

Shirley A. Bohon
Shirley Ann Barkley Bohon, 64, a resident of the Bretz community, Hambleton, and more recently a resident of Sidney, Ohio, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2003, at Wilson Memorial Hospital at Sidnee, Ohio. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home for Shirley Ann Barkley Bohon.  From 22 Jan 2003.

Shirley A. Bohon
Shirley Ann Barkley Bohon, 64, a resident of the Bretz community, Hambleton, and more recently a resident of Sidney, Ohio, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2003, at Wilson Memorial Hospital at Sidney, Ohio. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.
She was born Jan. 25, 1938, at Boswell, Pa., a daughter of the late Russell Barkley and Emma Johnson Barkley.
On May 13, 1955, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Kenneth Bohon, who preceded her in death during February of 1985.
Surviving are one daughter, Deborah Ross and husband, James “Chuck”, Sidney, Ohio; one sister, Barbara Cross and husband, Charles, Parsons; one granddaughter, Samantha Ross, Dayton, Ohio; and two great-grandsons, Michael and Cody Smedley, Sidney, Ohio.
Preceding her in death are one son, Kenneth Michael Bohon; three brothers, Elmer “Buck” Barkley, Edward “Ed” Barkley and James “Sonny” Barkley; and two sisters, Alice Presutti and Colleen Owens.
She attended the school at Bretz and Parsons High School. She was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church at Parsons.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Shirley Ann Barkley Bohon.  From 23 Jan 2003.

Shirley A. Bohon
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Shirley Ann Barkley Bohon.  From 24 Jan 2003.

Violet M. Bohon
Violet M. Bohon, 58, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away Oct. 23, 2003, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Elkins on May 19, 1945
Her family was her greatest joy. She was a loving mother to her children and grandchildren. She was a loving person to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey W. White.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Gilbert Bohon; a daughter, Peggy, and husband, Mark Blowers of Canal Fulton; three sons, Craig, and wife, Vicki Bohon of Tennessee, Chuck Bohon of Cleveland and Brian Bohon of Ravenna; and three grandchildren, Jessie and Stephen Bohon and Drew Blowers.
Also surviving are her mother and stepfather, Savannah and Charles Rhodes; two sisters, Shirley Jean Shreve of Elkins and Judy, and husband, Robert Arbogast of Ravenna; two brothers, Clinton, and wife, Madeline White of Elkins, Steve, and wife, Jeanie White of Belington; 10 half brothers and sisters; and special family friends, Chuck, Debbie, Tabith and Isaac Bowen and all their neighbors.
She will continue to live on earth with us as long as we keep her memory alive.
Special thanks to Dr. Chryssos and Mercy Medical Center.
The visitation will be Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home in Canal Fulton. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Norman Maynard officiating. The burial will take place at Clinton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.  From 25 Oct 2003.

Maude Bolton
Maude Bolton, 90, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2003, in Lynchburg Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Bolton was a resident of Lynchburg for the past 10 years and was a former resident of Route 2, Belington.
Mrs. Bolton was born Sept. 29, 1912, a daughter of the late Hiram and Eva (Harvey) Crites.
Her husband, Hartsel Bolton, preceded her in death in 1994.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Margaret Bolton of Altavista, Va.; one granddaughter, Janet Kearns of Baltimore, Md.; and one grandson, Dr. Kenneth Hugh Bolton Jr., Baton Rouge, La.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Mrs. Bolton was a homemaker and attended the Little Bethel Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Wednesday and until 2 p.m. Thursday, the funeral hour, with the Rev. Dr. Darl Docterman officiating. Interment will follow in Barbour Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home in Philippi is in charge of the arrangements.  From 24 Jun 2003.

Raymond E. Bolyard
Raymond E. Bolyard, 60, of Pea Ridge Road, Nestorville community, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 25, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
Although a Friday visitation was anticipated, arrangements with Stemple & Forman Funeral Home were incomplete at press time.  From 26 Nov 2003.

Raymond E. Bolyard
Raymond Elsworth Bolyard, 60, a resident of Route 2, Philippi, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 25, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a brief illness. Though disabled since a mine accident in 1978, his death was unexpected.
He was born March 7, 1943, at Tunnelton in Preston County, the son of the late Josiah B. and Nora Elizabeth Nice Bolyard.
Surviving are one son, Raymond Junior Bolyard and wife, Shannon Kay, of Philippi; two daughters, Penny Kay Canfield and husband, Eric, and Mary A. Bolyard, all of Philippi; five brothers, William Bolyard of Philippi, Pete Bolyard of Morgantown, Lester Bolyard of North Lima, Ohio, Paul Bolyard of Pennsylvania, and Lawrence Bolyard of Tunnelton; two sisters, "Dolly" Marie Knotts of Tunnelton, Katherine Bodkins of Tennessee; three granddaughters, Dylan Kay Bolyard, Carrington Tinakay Bolyard and Alynne Marie Bolyard; and two grandsons, Raymond Junior Bolyard II and Brock Adam Canfield.
He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Isabella Halbritter, Ellen Hudson, Stella May Bolyard, Ester Jane Bolyard and Ann Louise Bolyard; and by five brothers, Guy Bolyard, Cecil Bolyard, Edward Lee Bolyard, John Albert Bolyard and Harry Bolyard.
Mr. Bolyard was a disabled coal miner. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 1289.
Friends may call at the Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and at the Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted from the Browning Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor William Warnick officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery at Tunnelton. Stemple & Forman Funeral Home and the Browning Funeral Home are entrusted with arrangements.  From 28 Nov 2003.

Stella G. Bomia
Stella G. Bomia, 76, of Monroe, Mich., died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at 5:05 a.m. at her residence. She had been in poor health since October 2002.
She was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Cecil and Odest Wamsley Moore.
She was married to Norman J. Bomia.
Surviving are three sons, Ferl D. Bomia and wife, Denice, LaSalle, Mich., Duane N. Bomia, Monroe, Mich., and Christopher M. Bomia and wife, Jeri, Monroe, Mich.; two daughters, Yvonne G. Moore, Romulus, Mich., and Donna M. Bomia, Monroe, Mich.; one brother, John Moore and wife, Thelma, Kingman, Ariz.; two sisters, Nancy Pete, Luna Pier, Mich., and Joan Hannibal, Hualapi, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Grace T. Bomia; and one brother, Charles.
She was a homemaker. She worked as a union steward at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., from 1972 and retired in 1976. During World War II, she worked as a riveter manufacturing military airplanes. She was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church, where she volunteered as a lunch mother when her children were in school. She was very active at the church and school. She was active in fund raising for the Archdiocese of Detroit. She was a founder, coordinator and a volunteer for the LaSalle Volunteer Fire Departments. She enjoyed computers, working with 4-H, sewing, baking and spending time with her grandchildren.
She moved to Monroe, Mich. in 1947.
Friends may call today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Earle Little Funeral Home, Barcarella Chapel, where the Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 4 p.m. She will lie in state Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Father Terrence Kerner, pastor of St. John’s will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Osseo, Hillsdale County, Mich.  From 20 Jan 2003.

Vallie M. Bonner
Vallie Marie Bonner, 71, of Munson Twp., Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at her home.
She was born April 22, 1932, in Dry Fork, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Pearlie Varner White.
On Sept. 18, 1954, she married Dwight Bonner, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Christine Moffett of Warren, Ohio, and Sherry Bonner of Chardon, Ohio; two sons, Gary Bonner of Chardon, Ohio, and Gregory (Gayle) Bonner of South Riding, Va.; six grandchildren, Jacob Bonner, Keith and Kyle Hershberger, John Bergenstein, Elyssa and Ryan Bonner; and one sister, Mary Lea Yokum of Claridon Twp., Ohio.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Savannah Waybright and Naomi White; and three brothers, Oliver, Willis and Nolan White.
Mrs. Bonner served as a quality control inspector for LFE Corp. for 19 years, retiring in 1994. She then worked part time eight years as a home health aide until her illness no longer permitted it. She was a member of the Concord Alliance Church.
She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, flower and vegetable gardening, reading and crafts. She also loved attending bluegrass music festivals. She and her husband enjoyed camping throughout the United States.
Friends will be received Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the funeral hour, at the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church. Pastor Roger Waybright and Pastor Gary Boyd, nephews of the deceased, will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Meisley Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060 or the Palliative Care Unit of the Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44195. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 8 May 2003.

Ann Booth
Ann Booth, 71, a resident of Johnson Avenue in Belington, departed this life at 1 a.m. this morning, Feb. 7, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Talbott Funeral Home in Belington.   From 7 Feb 2003. 

Anna L. Booth
Anna L. Golden Booth, 71, a resident of 808 Johnson Ave. in Belington, departed this life at 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health for quite sometime.
She was born Sept. 26, 1931, at Belington, the daughter of the late John H. and Flora Gibson Golden.
She was three times married, first to Bradford C. Moore, second to Denzil Terrance Sturm, and thirdly, on Sept. 1, 1973, to Gale Booth, who survives at their home in Belington.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Wanda Owens, Belington, Kathy Hymes Long, the Teter Creek community, and Marsha Epler, Buckhannon; two sons, John L. Sturm, Mabie, and Terry Moore, Clarksburg; and two stepchildren, Paul White, Elkins, and Angie Booth, Belington.
Also surviving are four brothers, Ronald L. Golden, John A. Golden, Denford Golden and Clinton Golden; nine grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Preceding her in death were one sister, Darlene Herron; one brother, Leon Golden; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Caleb Epler.
Mrs. Booth attended the schools of Barbour County, was a homemaker, was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laurel Mountain Post 410 Ladies Auxiliary in Belington and was a member of the Belington Church of Christ.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. At 7 p.m., the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW will conduct a memorial service. On Sunday, friends will be received until noon, at which time she will be moved to the Belington Church of Christ where friends may call from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Evangelist Michael Phillips will officiate. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. The family asks that expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Mrs. Booth to Mountain Hospice, Crim Avenue, Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Anna L. Golden Booth.  From 8 and 10 Feb 2003.

Rheta K. Booth
Rheta K. Booth, 99, a resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life early this morning, Aug. 1, 2003, at the center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Rheta K. Booth. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 1 Aug 2003.

Rheta K. Booth
Rheta Keenan Booth, 99, a former resident of Glady and Alpena, where she had made her home with her daughters, and more recently a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life early Friday morning, Aug. 1, 2003, at the center. She had been in declining health for the past four years.
She was born Friday, July 8, 1904, at Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was married to Elza Fountain Booth, who preceded her in death during 1943.
Surviving are two daughters, Camilla Hertig and husband, Willis, Alpena, and Rheta Ransbottom and husband, Gary, Sr., Glady.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Ann Booth; and one sister, Patricia Booth.
Cremation services were provided by the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Monday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. Dr. David Bower officiating. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rheta Keenan Booth.  www. lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 2 Aug 2003.

Rheta K. Booth
Rheta Keenan Booth, 99, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center. During the last four years, she made her home with Camilla and Will Hertig at Alpena and with Rheta and Gary Ransbottom at Glady.
Mrs. Booth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 8, 1904, to Laura Deppe and Felix Patrick Keenan.
On July 18, 1926, she married Elza Fountain Booth.
They had three daughters, Patricia Ann, Camilla Fontaine and Rheta Florence. She leaves nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elza; her daughter, Patricia; her brother, Patrick Keenan; and her sister, Florence Wright; and by her special mother, Mary Elizabeth O’Donnell.
Mrs. Booth graduated from Marshall (College) University where she played on the first women’s basketball team at that school. After graduation, she began a teaching career in Charleston.
During her teaching career she continued her education, leading to a master’s degree from Marshall. She also taught in Guyandotte and Barboursville, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bremerhaven, Germany.
In her lifetime, she was active in the Eastern Star, Guyandotte Garden Club and Barboursville Woman’s Club, and served as docent at the Huntington Museum of Art, and served on the board of directors of the Huntington State Hospital. She also was a lover of flowers and children.
She was a member of Kuhn Memorial Presbyterian Church in Barboursville and attended Scott Memorial Presbyterian Church in Alpena.
Cremation services were provided by Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. Dr. David Bower officiating. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rheta Keenan Booth. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 4 Aug 2003.

Robert W. Booth
Robert W. Booth, 72, a former resident of Barbour County, Portage, Ohio, and a resident of Jane Lew for the past two years, departed this life Sunday, July 27, 2003, at his Lewis County home. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
He was born Jan. 21, 1931, at Barbour County, a son of the late Hayward and Alice Moore Booth.
He is survived by one son, Robert L. Booth, Akron, Ohio; one sister, Audra Lambert, Jane Lew; two brothers, Herbert Booth, Medina, Ohio, and John Booth, Philippi; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Elwanda Copenhaver.
Mr. Booth attended the Belington High School, graduating during his military service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veteran Association. He was retired from the U.S. Steel Co. He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday. The casket will remain closed. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Downing Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Belington, where the presentation of the American flag will be accorded by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Robert W. Booth.  From 29 Jul 2003.

Virginia R. Booth
Virginia Rose Booth, 65, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at the home of her friends, Geraldine and Wayne Hamrick of the Hampton Road.
She was born June 23, 1937, at Alexander, a daughter of Harold and Nettie Johnson Golden, who both survive in Buckhannon.
She was united in marriage on April 11, 1964, to Lawrence H. Booth, who survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Stanley Booth of Beverly, and Randal Booth of Pickens; one daughter, Stella Rose Casto of Buckhannon; seven grandchildren; six sisters, Rachel Smith and Ellen Shingleton, both of Buckhannon, Opal Corbitt of Cleveland, Ohio, Twila Morris of Buckhannon, Joanne Audia of Morgantown, and Rhonda Hinkle of French Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Mrs. Booth was a long-time member of the Pickens Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Brooks Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the Brooks Hill Cemetery. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. From 9 Jan 2003.

Anna Boothe
Anna Mae Boothe, 82, of Durbin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins following an extended illness.
Mrs. Boothe was born Nov. 10, 1921, at Durbin, the daughter of the late Branson and Tressie Lambert Thompson.
She is survived by three daughters, Jean Halfhill of Bowling Green, Ky., Carole Casey of Johnsburg, Ill., and Linda Dietrick of Thornton, Colo.; two sons, Lary Elza and Tom Boothe, both of Durbin; three sisters, Zona Hoover of Marlinton, Edith Gillenwater of Leet and Eva Riley of San Ramon, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Booth; two brothers, Marvin Halterman of Hopkinsville, Ky.; and William “Bud” Halter of Ironton, Ohio.
She was a homemaker and attended the Durbin United Methodist Church. A member of the Rebekah Lodge, she also in previous years was active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a participant in the activities of the Durbin Senior Center.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Durbin United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. The Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements.  From 20 Nov 2003.

E. Raymond Borror
Emmanuel Raymond Borror, 59, of Elkins and formerly of Landes, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at his residence where he had been under the care of Mountain Hospice in Elkins.
He was born April 6, 1944, in Landes. He was the son of the late Cora Ethel (Borror) Davis and Dorsey Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leroy Jimmie Taylor III on April 3, 2003; and two sisters, Mabel Borror and Iva Keplinger.
Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Hilda Marie (Taylor) Borror, whom he married on May 26, 1986, in Garrett County, Md.; mother-in-law, Evelyn Taylor of Elkins; one daughter, Crystal Thorne and husband, Paul, of Middletown, Va.; two sons, Michael Borror of Broadway, Va., and Donald Taylor and fiance, Kerrie, of Elkins; one foster son, Shawn Pennington and wife, Allison, of Elkins; one grandchild due in November 2003; two foster grandchildren, Benjamin Byrum and Brandy Byrum; one brother, Baxter Borror and wife, Sandy, Upper Tract; three sisters, Nida Irving of Petersburg, Vada Davis of Mathias, and Carol Runions of Broadway, Va.; one sister-in-law, Virginia Hawkins and husband, Michael, of Stephen City, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Leroy Taylor and wife, Mendy, of Elkins, and Wade Willis and wife, Mandy, of Fredericksburg, Va.; a special friend of the family, Amy Haines of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at Schaeffer Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Charles Herron officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Schaeffer Funeral Home, 11 N. Main Street, Petersburg, W.Va. 26847.  From 14 Apr 2003.

Mary E. Borror
Mary Ellen Whetzel Borror, 77, of Petersburg, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service and burial will be private and at a later date. Schaeffer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 23 Jun 2003.

Harold J. Bosley
Harold J. Bosley, 80, of Route 2, Box 154A, Alton community, French Creek, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at 7:32 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
He was born May 7, 1922, at Alton, a son of the late Dwight Bosley and Valda Hosaflook Bosley.
On May 3, 1941, he married Jeanetta F. Miller Bosley, who survives in French Creek.
Also surviving are five sons, David Bosley and wife, Glenda, Tallmansville, Gail Bosley and wife, Dottie, Rock Cave, Joseph Bosley and wife, Diana, Raphine, Va., Donald Bosley and wife, Holly, Hillsdale, N.J., and Kenneth Bosley and wife, Jan, Cincinnati, Ohio; three daughters, Bonnie Boggs, Carter, Jeanie Perry and husband, Mike, Ten Mile, and Judy Kennedy and husband, Ralph, Warner Robins, Ga.; three brothers, Jim Bosley, Morgantown, Dail Bosley, Glen Willard, Pa., and Robert Bosley, Rock Hill, S.C.; one sister, Mildred Collins, Worthington; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Wilda Bennett, Helen Morrison and Violet Long; one brother, Hartsel Bosley; one son-in-law, Junior Boggs; and one grandson, Jeffrey Paul Bosley.
He was a saw mill operator for Ed Arey Split Rails. He served in the Army during World War II in Korea and Okinawa. He was a member of French Creek Chapter 36 DAV and a member of Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663. He attended Alton United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Alton United Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sue Lowther and the Rev. Oren Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Indian Camp Church Cemetery in French Creek. The Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7, American Legion will conduct military honors at the graveside.  From 3 Mar 2003.

Margaret Bosworth
Margaret Wamsley Bosworth, 84, a resident of Pasadena, Md., departed this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at University Hospital in Baltimore, Md. She had been in declining health for the past several years.
She was born July 12, 1918, at Elkins, a daughter of the late David Wamsley and Mary Harris Wamsley.
On Nov. 21, 1940, at Elkton, Md., she married Charles Ebbert Bosworth, who survives at Pasadena, Md.
Also surviving are one son, David "Ebbie" Bosworth of Pasadena, Md.; and one daughter, Deborah J. Bosworth of Centerbrook, Conn. Also surviving are four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, one sister, Elizabeth Wamsley Wilson, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Bosworth graduated from Davis & Elkins College with a bachelor’s degree in 1940. She did postgraduate work at the University of Maryland, and earned her master’s degree from Gallaudet University in 1963.
Most of her career was spent teaching the handicapped and children with special needs. She taught at Oakwood Elementary School in Glen Burnie, Md., from 1961 to 1969. She taught at Carver School for the Deaf in Gambrills, Md., and served as principal from 1969 to 1978.
Mrs. Bosworth was a member of the Anne Arundel County Teachers Association, the Maryland State Teachers Association, National Education Association, Association Convocation America Instructor for the Deaf, and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was also author of a curriculum guide for children and youth with special needs and the special education curriculum development.
A memorial service was held April 11 at Harundale Presbyterian Church in Glen Burnie, Md. The McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  From 19 Apr 2003.

Richard D. Bosworth
Richard Dale Bosworth, age 81, a resident of the 55 Duncan Lane, Springfield, Pa., departed this life Thursday morning, Sept. 25, 2003, at his residence. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
He was born Tuesday, May 9, 1922, at Elkins, the son of the late Carol Bosworth and Mary Marks Bosworth.
On Sept. 5, 1942, he was married to the former Lora Leonard, who survives.
Also surviving are one brother, Charles Ebb Bosworth, Baltimore, Md.; and two sisters, Dot Sloan, Crystal Springs, and Nina Thompson, Panama City, Fla.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Newt, Bud, Owen and Brownie Bosworth; and one sister, Pauline Pritt.
He attended the schools of Randolph County, graduated from the Detroit Institute of Technology with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, and served with the Merchant Marines during World War II.
He worked for the Sun Oil Company in Baltimore, Md., as a mechanical engineer.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, AF&AM of Baltimore, Md., the Edgemont Golf Club, where he was an avid golfer, the Kirkwood Health Spa, and was an active member of the Springfield Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Sunday from noon to 1 p.m., at which time Mr. Bosworth will be moved to the Beverly Cemetery for graveside services. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate. Members of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will conduct a presentation of the American flag, and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Richard Dale Bosworth.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 26 and 27 Sep 2003.

Robert Bourgeois Sr.
Lt. Commander Robert Augustin Bourgeois Sr., USN retired, 74, died Monday, March 3, 2003.
He was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Baton Rouge, La., and a resident of French Creek, since 1976. He was a 30 year naval officer and a veteran of World War II. He served three tours of duty in Korea, three tours of duty in Vietnam and numerous other campaigns. He was a navigator and tactical coordinator flying in the Navy P-3. He was both a mechanical and electrical engineer.
He was preceded in death in 1977, by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Diane Fleming Bourgeois, and his parents, Eugene Bourgeois and Una Claire Chauvin Bourgeois, of New Orleans, La.
Surviving are his five sons, Robert Jr., Mark, twins, Kenneth and Kevin, and his youngest son, Alex; grandchildren are Christie Lynn, Mark Jr., Ian, Tess, Hunter, Rosalynn, Christin and Corrine.
Mr. Bourgeois’ surviving siblings are Alvin, Pat, Paul, David, Denise, Sylvia and Virginia as well as his life-long childhood friend, Lynn Roberts of Baton Rouge.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vincent Funeral Home in French Creek. Graveside rites and burial will be at the family cemetery in French Creek at noon Friday with Father James McCafferty officiating. Full military graveside rites will be offered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and American Legion Post 7 of Buckhannon. Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 5 Mar 2003.

Joy Bowers
Joy Vance Bowers, 81, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Onego, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Onego Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow at North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.  From 29 Jan 2003.

Virginia T. Bowers
Virginia T. Bowers, 83, a resident of the Norton community, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2003.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Virginia T. Bowers.  From 2 Dec 2003.

Virginia Bowers
Virginia Tobitha Powers Bowers, 83, a resident of the Norton community, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, in the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center at Belington. She had been in failing health for the past year.
She was born Sept. 18, 1920, at Huttonsville, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Alma Kimbrew Powers.
On Nov. 18, 1939, she was united in marriage to Forest H. Bowers, who preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 2002 in Fort Meade, Fla. They were married for 62 years.
Surviving are two sons, Forest David Bowers and wife, Jane, of Norton and Philip Bowers and wife, Arlene, of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Joy Rossi and husband, Jack, of Charleston and Jane Pingley and husband, Ken, of Norton; one brother, Clair Eldon Powers and wife, Virginia, of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister-in-law, Ruth Bowers O’Fallon of Missouri; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents were two brothers, Warren E. Powers and Edgar Powers; and one sister, Willa Powers Rowan Lindsey.
Mrs. Bowers attended the schools of Randolph County and graduated from Coalton High School with the class of 1939.
She was a homemaker who loved to sew and quilt. She and her husband, Forest, spent many years in Fort Meade, Fla., where she was a member of the Lake Buffin Baptist Church.
She was a charter member of the First Christian Church in Elkins.
She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and those whose lives she touched.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Thursday, she will be moved to the First Christian Church where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. The Rev. Lynn Crouch and the Rev. Kent Price will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care Corp., 929 S. Davis Ave., Suite D, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Bowers. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Virginia Tobitha Powers Bowers.  From 3 Dec 2003.

Frank B. Boyles
Frank Blair Boyles, 90, a resident of 3859 Dawsonia St. Bonita, Calif., and a former resident of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2003, in Chula Vista, Calif.
He was born Aug. 19, 1912, at Philippi, a son of the late Truman and Dora Chenoweth Boyles.
Surviving are one daughter, Sally Boyles Hazzard, Bonita, Calif.; and one grandson, John Blair Donahoo.
He was a retired industrial engineer. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as Army Captain. He was a member of the Military Officers Association of America. He attended the Methodist and Episcopal churches.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, Saturday from noon until 3 p.m., the service hour, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alcicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in Jersulam Cemetery with the American Legion Post 44 conducting military rites.   From 13 Jun 2003.

Helen M. Bradberry
Helen M. Bradberry, 56, a resident of Norton, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 28, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 13, 1947, at East Lynn, Wayne County, the daughter of Louise Jackson Wilmoth, who survives at Norton, and the late Bryan Wilmoth Jr.
On Jan. 23, 1969, she was married to Larry R. Bradberry, who survives at Norton.
Also surviving are two sons, Rodney Bradberry of Mabie and Christopher Bradberry of Norton; and one daughter, Angela Hinchman of Norton. Two sisters, Janice Bennett and Letha Wilmoth, both of Norton, and five grandchildren also survive.
Helen was a graduate of Elkins High School and was employed as a billing clerk at Davis Memorial Hospital for the past 33 years.
She was a member of the First Church of Christ of Elkins.
Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Gary L. Kendall Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Helen M. Bradberry.  From 3 Mar 2003.

Paul C. Bradley
Paul Clayton Bradley, 85, of Cass, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale.  From 20 Mar 2003. 

Paul C. Bradley
Paul Clayton Bradley, 85, of Cass, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at his home in Cass.
Mr. Bradley was born April 21, 1917, in Cass, a son of the late William Clayton and Mary Alice Cassell Bradley
Mr. Bradley was of the Methodist faith and was a welder for Myer Lumber Company and the Cass Scenic Railroad.
Preceding him in death besides his parents are one sister, Edith Muller.
Surviving are his wife, Garnett Marie Lambert Bradley; two daughters, Arthea Summerfield of Cass, and Patricia Faulks of Parkersburg; one son, Thomas Bradley of Cass; one sister, Mary Loucas of Baltimore, Md.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitations. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wanless Cemetery near Cass with Pastor Carl Vanstavern officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Wanless Cemetery or to the Bethel United Methodist Church. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 22 Mar 2003. 

Thelma M. Bradley
Thelma Margarett Bradley, 86, of 301 Centre Ave., Belington, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at her home following an extended illness.
She was born March 11, 1917, at Elkwater, Randolph County, a daughter of the late Galford and Florence Snyder Louk.
On June 3, 1937, she was married to Odgar Ernest Bradley, who preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1982.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Barnes and husband, Sonny, Niles, Ohio, and Dianna Reed and husband, Marshall, Belington; four sons, David Bradley and wife, Susie, Belington, Robert Bradley and wife, Carol, Hanover, Pa., Ernest Bradley and wife, Carol, Windham, Ohio, and Ralford Bradley and wife, Sharon, Ravenna, Ohio; two brothers, Howard Louk and wife, Creta, Belington, and Dale Louk, Ridgeley; 24 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Leah Hamilton and Dora Schoonover; six brothers, Arden Louk, Carl Louk, Burl Louk, Don Louk, Ralph Louk and Samuel Louk; and two grandchildren, Timothy Barnes and Timperance Alth.
Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and being with her family.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the Belington Fraternal Cemetery. The Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.  From 2 and 3 April 2003.

Donald N. Brake
Donald N. “Chub” Brake, 74, a former resident of Elkins and more recently a resident of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation at Hurricane, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at the center.
He was born Sept. 22, 1928, at Harrisville, the son of the late Hugh and Ada Douglass Brake.
On Dec. 30, 1956, he was married to the former Virginia D. Ward, who preceded him in death.
Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Paula) Conover, Hurricane; and two brothers, Neil Brake, Buckhannon, and John Brake, Punta Gorda, Fla.
Two sisters, Lois Wright, Fairlawn, Ohio, and Jean Sedanko, Dublin, Ohio; and one grandson, Kevin Conover, also survive.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Wendell and H. Linn Brake, and one sister, Virginia Ihle.
Mr. Brake was a graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School and served in the U.S. Navy.
He was employed as a sales representative with Nabisco for over 25 years prior to his retirement.
He was a Methodist by faith and a member of the Elkins Lodge No. 108 AF&AM.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens where members of Elkins Lodge No. 108 AF&AM will conduct Masonic graveside rites. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins in charge of the arrangements for Donald N. “Chub” Brake.  From 12 Aug 2003.

Donald N. Brake
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens where members of Elkins Lodge No. 108 AF&AM will conduct Masonic graveside rites. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins in charge of the arrangements for Donald N. “Chub” Brake.  From 13 Aug 2003.

Ethel F. Brake
Ethel F. Brake, 90, of Route 6, Box 308, Buckhannon, died Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 3:10 p.m. in Valley Care Personal Care Home in Buckhannon.
She was born June 22, 1912, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Charles Lemuel and Georgia Orma Brake.
Surviving is a nephew, Loran D. Brake, Wilmington, Del.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford O. Brake and Carl Brake; and a sister, Beulah Koon.
She was a seamstress for Reidbord Brothers and a member of the AARP. She attended Hampton United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Church Cemetery in Hampton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hampton United Methodist Church, in care of the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr., Route 3, Box 168A, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201.   From 3 May 2003.

Oral A. Brake
Oral A. Brake, 84, of Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins and formerly of Cox’s Mills, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at the nursing home.
He was born June 12, 1919, in Duffy, the son of the late Ora Brake and Frona Woods Smith Brake.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Elsie Brake and Virginia Palmer Brake.
Surviving are one sister, Juanita Garrett Murphy of Salem; and 18 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Smith; and one sister, Stella Smith Ware.
He was a lumberman and a Protestant by faith.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kincaid Cemetery near Ireland. The Alkire Funeral Chapel of Ireland is in charge of the arrangements for Oral A. Brake.  From 9 Sep 2003.

Russie V. Brake
Russie V. Brake, 91, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at the Shady Lawn Nursing Home where she had been a resident.
Born May 13, 1912, in Webster County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Samantha Green VanPelt.
She was united in marriage to Darrell Woods, who preceded her in death. She then was united in marriage to John Brake, who also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Eloise Robinson of Massillon, Ohio; two sons, Jim Woods and J.R. Woods, both of Massillon, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Hamrick of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Lela Dillon of Cowen; one brother, Acil Shaver of Webster Springs; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two sisters, Ellen Hamrick and Goldie Knight.
Russie was formerly employed as a cook for Webster County Schools. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Brake was a member of Valley Head Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the F.E. Runner Funeral Home.  From 27 Oct 2003.

Russie Brake
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Point Mountain Cemetery at Monterville. Interment will follow. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Russie Brake.  From 29 Oct 2003. 

Harold B. Brannon
Harold B. Brannon, 77, of Route 4, Buckhannon, died Monday, March 17, 2003, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston.
He was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Enoch, a son of the late Greeley Brannon and Ava White Brannon Wilson.
She married Mildred V. Nicholas Brannon, who preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1998.
Surviving are five daughters, Sharon Sue Short of Ohio, Elfreda "Ally" Coen of Buckhannon, Diana Mae Crites of French Creek, Shelia Moses of Ohio, and Charlotte Ann Wamsley of Hodgesville; two sons, Harold Wayne Brannon of Buckhannon, and Joseph Randal Brannon of Clarksburg; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Samuel Wilson of Ohio, and Kent Wilson of Clay.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tracey.
He was a retired coal miner and retired farmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the UMW. He was a Protestant by faith.
Graveside services will be held at Mount Nebo Cemetery Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Teets officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Harold B. Brannon.  From 19 Mar 2003. 

Dorothy Bright
Dorothy “Granny” Bright, 86, of 168 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
She was born Sept. 4, 1916, at Weston, a daughter of the late Eli Monroe and Lucy Bird Ratliff Marsh.
She was married to Homer Lee Bright, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one sister, Pearl Clifton, Weston; two grandsons, Mark Riggs and wife, Margaret, French Creek, and Gregory Riggs and wife, Cheryl, Buckhannon; three granddaughters, Susan Arey and Robyn Simons and husband, John, all of Buckhannon, and Jane Riggs Younkman and husband, Derek, Bellefountain, Ohio; two special nieces, Juanita Rossey, Jane Lew, and Jo Edwards, Weston; one son-in-law, Dale F. Riggs, Buckhannon; 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and seven brothers; her first husband, Russell Lantz and second husband, Charles Presley Gay.
She worked for C&P Telephone Co. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star 86, Buckhannon Elks Club No. 1736, Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598, VFW Post 3663 and Upshur County Republican Women. She was the former owner of “Maggies Restaurant” in Buckhannon for 20 years. She was famous for her homemade pies in the 1970s and 80s. Maggie’s was the favorite hangout for West Virginia Wesleyan College Students and local residents. Upshur County Law Enforcement Officers knew that she always had a hot cup of coffee when they needed a break. She loved her family, friends, and will be missed by all. She was a born again Christian.
At the request of the deceased the body will be cremated and there will be no public visitation or funeral. A private family memorial service will be held with the traditional scattering of the ashes at a later date. The Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 13 Jun 2003.

Harvey L. Bright
Harvey Lewis Bright, 81, of the Highland Park community in Elkins, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Born May 2, 1922, in Dryfork, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. and Annie Bonner Bright.
He was united in marriage to the former Myrtle Louise Gibson, who preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 2002.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Lewis Bright and wife, Johann, of Elkins, and Richard Lee Bright and wife, Gail, of Belington; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Pearl Roy and Bess Harper; and four brothers, Clarence Bright, Carl Bright, Lenzy Bright and Emmit Bright.
Mr. Bright was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during World War I and World War II.
Mr. Bright was formerly employed by Allegheny Lumber Co. as a foreman until retiring. He was Pentecostal by faith.
At the request of the deceased, the remains will be cremated. Graveside services will be held at a later date. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harvey L. Bright.  From 28 May 2003.

Harvey L. Bright
Harvey Lewis Bright, 81, a resident of the Highland Park community, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
At the request of the deceased, the remains were cremated. A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens. Pastor Joey Ridenhour of the Destiny Tabernacle of Praise Church will officiate and interment will follow. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harvey Lewis Bright.  From 3 Jun 2003.

Goldie H. Brock
Goldie Hamrick Brock, 90, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at her residence of 62 years in Baltimore, Md.
She leaves behind one sister, Shirley Taylor; one daughter, Patricia Lengel; and one grandson, Lawrence Lengel.
She was born in Samp, and attended one-room schools. She graduated from Elkins High School and attended West Virginia Business College.
She was married to Arden Brock for 62 years.
Family will receive friends at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home PA, 1407 Old Eastern Ave., Essex, Md. at Route 702, Bltway Exit 36, on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.  From 20 and 21 Feb 2003.

Donald L. Broschart
Donald Lee Broschart, 55, a resident of 1019 W. Central St., Elkins, passed away Tuesday morning, April 22, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Donald Lee Broschart.  From 23 Apr 2003.

Donald L. Broschart
Donald L. Broschart, 55, a resident of 1019 W. Central St., Elkins, passed away Tuesday morning, April 22, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Feb. 29, 1948, the son of the late William D. and Rose Marie Travise Broschart.
On Aug. 27, 1987, in Elkins, he was married to Kathy Ross Broschart, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving is one son, Patrick J. Robinson of Wilmington, N.C.; four daughters, Susie Boatwright and husband, Roger, and Gerri Mouse Broschart, all of Elkins, Julie Broschart of Bowden and Dawnie Chewning and husband, Kevin, of Coalton; three brothers, David Broschart and wife, Teresa, of Coalton, Eddie Broschart and wife, Denise, of Maryland, Jeff Broschart and wife, Beth, of Elkins; and one sister, Suzanne Carter and husband, Bill, of Coalton.
Four grandchildren, Christopher and Tanner Boatwright and Dustin and Garrett Chewning, also survive.
Also preceding him in death was one sister, Vickie Broschart.
Mr. Broschart was a graduate of Coalton High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was last employed by Elmo Greer and Sons Construction Co.
He was a member of the Beech Mountain Sportsman’s Club, Tygart Valley Muzzleloaders, National Rifle Association and the Rambusters.
He was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Father Giles LeVasseur presiding. On Saturday morning, Mr. Broschart will be moved to St. Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Giles LeVasseur will be the celebrant and interment will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Brendan Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Broschart. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Lee Broschart.  From 24 Apr 2003.

Donald L. Broschart
Donald Lee Broschart, 55, a resident of 1919 W. Central St., Elkins, passed away Tuesday morning in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Father Giles LeVasseur presiding. On Saturday morning, Mr. Broschart will be moved to St. Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Giles LeVasseur will be the celebrant and interment will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Brendan Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va., 26241 in memory of Mr. Broschart. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Lee Broschart.  From 25 Apr 2003.

Donald L. Broschart
Today, Mr. Broschart will be moved to St. Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. The Rev. Father Giles LeVasseur will be the celebrant and interment will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Brendan Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Broschart. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Lee Broschart.  From 26 Apr 2003.

Eldora M. Brown
Eldora Marie Tenny Simons Brown, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002.
She was born on July 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Hoy Tenny and Lula Osterishk Tenny.
She was married to Gerald Karl Simons and John Daytona Brown, both preceded her in death.
Surviving are two brothers, Eddie Light and Denver Tenney Weston; two sisters, Juanita Bare and Pauline Dunn; four sons, Donald Lee Simons, Alexandria, Va., Michael Gerald Simons, Weston, Neil E. Simons and Khevan W. Simons of Alexandria, Va.; three grandsons, Michael David Simons, Donald Scott Simons and Jason Michael Simons; and one great-grandson, Michael David Simons Jr.
Funeral services were held at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, Tenn., with the Rev. Paul Brown from Bristol, Tenn., officiating. She was laid to rest in Shepley Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. From 9 Jan 2003.

Ernestine Brown
Ernestine T. Beale Brown, 82, a lifelong resident of Valley Head, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past week. She had been in failing health for the past several months.
Born March 4, 1921, in Linwood, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Dills Wilfong and Mabel Kathryn Showalter Wilfong.
She was twice married. Her first husband, Clyde C. Beale, preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1972. On July 4, 1980, she was united in marriage to Fred Brown, who preceded her in death on June 4, 1986.
Surviving is her best friend, Basil Price of Becky’s Creek; one daughter, Nayoka Kathryn Beale Guthrie of Elkins; and two sons, Roger Wayne Beale and wife, Alice, of Harrisonburg, Va., and Rocky Layne Beale of Valley Head.
Also surviving are two grandsons, Chad Wayne Beale of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jay Hansford Guthrie of Great Barrington, Mass.; one great-grandson, Andrew Marshall “Drew” Beale; several stepchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ernestine was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by two brothers, John Randall Wilfong and Robert Garland Wilfong; and one half brother, Rayburn Delano Doyle.
Ernestine was a homemaker. She loved sewing, making quilts and flower gardening. She was involved in activities for raising money for the Valley Head Community Building Fund. She was also a member of the former Ruritan Club in Valley Head, where she held offices.
Ernestine attended the Lighthouse Chapel, which she purchased, and her best friend, Basil, reconstructed the building for worship services.
She enjoyed chatting on the telephone with friends and relatives, especially her friend, Woody Simmons.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel after 6 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, Mrs. Brown will be moved to the Lighthouse Chapel for visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Verl Simmons, pastor of the Mill Creek Methodist Charge, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mingo Cemetery at Mingo. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ernestine T. Beale Brown.  From 16 Dec 2003.

Ernestine Brown
Ernestine T. Beale Brown, 82, a lifelong resident of Valley Head, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past week. She had been in failing health for the past several months.
Born March 4, 1921, in Linwood, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Dills Wilfong and Mabel Kathryn Showalter Wilfong.
She was twice married. Her first husband, C. Clyde Beale, preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1972. On July 4, 1980, she was united in marriage to Fred Brown, who preceded her in death on June 4, 1986.
Surviving is her best friend, Basil Price of Becky’s Creek; one daughter, Nayoka Kathryn Beale Guthrie and companion, James Darrell Barker, of Elkins; and two sons, Roger Wayne Beale and wife, Alice, of Harrisonburg, Va., and Rocky Layne Beale of Valley Head.
Also surviving are two grandsons, Chad Wayne Beale of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jay Hansford Guthrie of Great Barrington, Mass.; one great-grandson, Andrew Marshall “Drew” Beale; several stepchildren; several stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ernestine was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by two brothers, John Randall Wilfong and Robert Garland Wilfong; and one half brother, Rayburn Delano Doyle.
Ernestine was a homemaker. She loved sewing, making quilts and flower gardening. She was involved activities for raising money for the Valley Head Community Building Fund. She was also a member of the former Upper Valley Ruritan Club in Valley Head, where she held an office.
Ernestine attended the Lighthouse Chapel, which she purchased. Her best friend, Basil, reconstructed the building for worship services.
She enjoyed chatting on the telephone with friends and relatives, especially with her friend, Woody Simmons.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel after 6 p.m. today. On Thursday, Mrs. Brown will be moved to the Lighthouse Chapel for visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Verl Simmons, pastor of the Mill Creek Methodist Charge, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mingo Cemetery at Mingo. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ernestine T. Beale Brown.  From 17 Dec 2003.

Florence A. Brown
Florence Adell Brown, 83, a former resident of 528 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2003, at the Valentine Personal Care Home in Elkins where she had been a patient since August 2001.
She was born July 19, 1919, at Amaso, Mich., the daughter of the late George Milton and Iza Blanche Taylor.
She was married to Felix Brown, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, David Brown of Franklin, Tenn.; one daughter, Carol Higginbotham of Hohenwald, Tenn.; three half brothers, Richard, Leon and Blaine Taylor; and four half sisters, Velma Francisko, Darlene Sones, Faye Nelligah and Ruby Ercolani.
Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Tim Haddix, Mark Haddix, Dwight Haddix and Beth Wilson, all of Elkins, Suzanne Lovett, Debra Wells, Rhonda Pennington and Matt Brown, all of Tennessee. Sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Joan Haddix; one brother, Wesley Taylor; two sisters, Mariam Davis and Dorothy Bishop; and one grandson, David Brown.
Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Elkins where she served as a deacon.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at the Elkins Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Terry Burgess officiated and interment followed in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, 503 Lincoln Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241, in memory of Mrs. Brown. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Florence Adell Brown.   From 12 May 2003.

Harold Brown
Mr. Harold Brown, 88, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Harold Brown.  From 7 Mar 2003.

Harold Brown
Harold Brown, 88, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away Thursday, March, 6, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Dec. 29, 1914, at Adolph, the son of the late Cecil and Zelda Carlson Brown.
On Sept. 15, 1934, he was married to Hallie Fincham Brown, who preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1999.
He is survived by three sons, Douglas Brown and Dennis Brown, both of Silver Spring, Md., and Benjamin Brown of Relay, Md.; three daughters, Olive Bradshaw of Hampton, Va., Jean Harris of Buckhannon, and Patricia Jenkins of Frederick, Md.; two brothers, Junior Brown of Ellamore, and Ronald Brown of Spencer; and four sisters, Mary Chewning of Wooster, Ohio, Marie Brown of Enterprise, Virginia Barr of Winfield, and Margaret Ratliff of Buckhannon.
An aunt, Madge Huffman of Coalton; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Brown was the oldest of 12 children. Preceding him in death were one son, Everett Brown; four brothers, Paul, Robert, Joe and Mark Brown; and one sister, Juanita Shannon.
Mr. Brown attended the schools of Randolph County and was employed in the coal mining industry for 49 years.
He was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 4172, was a devoted husband, father and neighbor, and enjoyed the hobbies of hunting, fishing, trapping, honeybees and gardening.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Sunday, he will be moved to the Mill Creek United Methodist Church where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Verl Simmons will officiate and interment will follow in the Fincham Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339, in memory of Mr. Brown. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Harold Brown.  From 8 Mar 2003.

Robert Brown
Robert Eugene Brown, 76, of Hutchinson, died suddenly at 12:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Aug. 30, 1927, at Enterprise, a son of the late Benjamin Harris and Ivy Murphy Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Zelda Marie Brown.
Mr. Brown is also survived by one son, Ancil Lynn Brown of Hutchinson; one daughter, Zelda Sawyers of Hutchinson; two brothers, Benjamin Brown Jr. of Enterprise and Pastor Tom Brown of Shinnston; three grandchildren, Joey, Davie and Crystal Sawyers; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Edwards, and five brothers, Calvin, Raymond, James, Jack and Charles Brown.
Mr. Brown graduated from Shinnston High School in 1945, after which he joined the Army and served in the Dentistry Branch. He was first employed by the Clark Coal Co. of Fairmont and then the Clenchfield Coal Co. at the Dola Mine. He later was employed at the Robinson Run Mine No. 95.
Mr. Brown was the caretaker of the Enterprise IOOF Cemetery for 40 years. He was Methodist by faith and was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 209 of Enterprise for the last 52 years. He was also a member of the Encampment Lodge of Adamston.
Friends will be received at the Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tom Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Enterprise IOOF Cemetery.  From 19 Nov 2003.

Ruth A. Brown
Ruth Andrew Brown, 86 of 50 Marion St., Buckhannon, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, in Spencer’s Personal Care in Buckhannon.
She was born Oct. 10, 1916, in Coffee County, Ga., a daughter of the late Oliver and Ethel Kirkland McKinnon.
She married Glenn L. Brown, who survives in Weston.
Also surviving are one son, James F. Andrew, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one stepson, Glenn Brown Jr. of Weston; one stepgrandson, David Brown of Washington, D.C.; and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by one sister and her first husband, Francis E. Andrew.
She was the former owner of radio stations WHAW and WSSN in Weston and Andrew’s Jeweler in Buckhannon and Elkins. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 18 of Buckhannon, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and a Christian by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 10 a.m. with Father Marian Mazgaj officiating. Entombment will follow in Buckhannon Mausoleum in Buckhannon.  From 25 June 2003.

Velma D. Brown
Velma D. Brown, 93, of ManorCare Health Services in Laureldale, Pa., died at 8:46 p.m. Sept. 18, 2003, in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient for five days.
She was born Aug. 11, 1911, in Westernport, M.D., a daughter of the late O.B. Durrett and Maudeline G. Scott Durrett.
She was the married to the late P. Dorran Brown, who preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1995.
Surviving are three sons, Anthony E. Brown of Reading, Pa., Michael D. Brown of Los Angeles, and Christopher D. Brown of Portsmouth, N.H. Also surviving are five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Mrs. Brown was an elementary school teacher for seven years for the Elkins School District in Elkins until she retired in 1940. She was a graduate of Davis and Elkins College with a degree in English and was a member of the Nativity Lutheran Church in Reading.
Memorial services and interment will be private. Bean Funeral Homes of Reading is in charge of the arrangements for Velma D. Brown.  From 20 Sep 2003.

Herbert H. Browning
Herbert H. Browning, 63, of 640 Glenmore Loop Road, Elkins, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department. He had been in declining health since 1991.
He was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Belington, the son of the late George G. and Alberta Weese Browning.
On Dec. 1, 1960, he was married to Gilda Lea Primavero Browning, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, Herbert H. Browning Jr. and George “Michael” Browning, both of Elkins; two daughters, Phyllis J. Wood of Ripley and Mary Elizabeth Burrows of Beverly; one half brother, Marshall Browning of Belington; one stepbrother, Randy Bennett of Gettysburg, Pa.; two sisters, Beulah Jean Griffith of Lorain, Ohio, and Shirley Blosser of Parsons; one stepsister, Betty Sleeth of Ohio; and five grandchildren, Justin Wood of Sand Ridge, Joseph, Matthew and Joshua Browning, all of Elkins, Ashley Burrows of Beverly and Kevin Wood of Weston.
Also preceding him in death were his stepmother, Beatrice Taylor Browning; one sister, Carolyn Sue; and a stepbrother, Bill Bennett.
Mr. Browning was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic for 92 Coal Co. prior to his retirement.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Randall Richards officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Herbert H. Browning.   From 8 Sep 2003.

Frank D. Brunette
Frank D. Brunette, 87, of 95 Elm St., Buckhannon, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, in St. Joseph's Hospital Nursing Care Facility, Buckhannon.
He was born Dec 6, 1915 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Salvatore and Rosa Pulice Brunetti.
He was married for 55 years to Millie E. Warner Brunette, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are one daughter, Shirley McCord and husband, Junior, Buckhannon; one brother, Dominick Brunetti and wife, Goldie, Clarksburg; two grandsons, Steve McCord and wife, Camella, Vienna, and Brian L. McCord, Buckhannon; one great-grandson, Payton McCord, Vienna; and one great-granddaughter, Katie McCord, Vienna.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe Brunetti, John Brunetti, Pete Brunetti and Ed Brunetti; and two sisters, Daisy Nardelli and Beatrice Arthur.
He was employed by Gichner Iron Workers Inc. in Washington D.C., and in Beltsville, Md., for 45 years and was a master welder.  He was a field superintendent for 35 years in an area covering five states and Washington, D.C.  He retired in 1981 due to health reasons.  He also owned and operated Frank's Enterprise Inc.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus third and fourth degree in Clarksburg Council, Loyal Order of Moose Buckhannon Lodge 598, Buckhannon Lions club and served three years on the board of directors and local and national AARP.  He was a graduate of the University of Hard Knocks, Honorary Alumnus of the Alderson-Broaddus college in Philippi.  He served three years as secretary of the church council at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church,served as an Eucharist minister and was also on building committee.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father James McCafferty officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park in Buckhannon.  From 24 Feb 2003. 

Junior L. Buchanan
Junior Lee Buchanan, 79, a resident of 106 Conaway Drive, Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 28, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Junior Lee Buchanan.  From 29 Dec 2003.

Junior L. Buchanan
Junior Lee Buchanan, 79, a resident of 106 Conaway Drive, Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 28, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 28, 1924, in Huttonsville, the son of the late Woodford D. and Carrie Gear Buchanan.
He was married to the former Grace Evans, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving is one son, David Buchanan and wife, Karen, of Bremerton, Wash.; one sister, Mary Hill and husband, Cecil, of Elkins; one granddaughter, Heather; two great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Maxwell D. Buchanan.
Mr. Buchanan was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School and the University of Louisville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II.
He formerly lived in Akron, Ohio, and retired as a field office manager for the West Virginia Department of Highways.
He was a member of Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and was a life member of the Lions Club of Akron, Ohio.
He was a member of Valley Bend United Methodist Church.
He loved music and fishing, and enjoyed playing the guitar.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Poling officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Bend United Methodist Church, Valley Bend, W.Va. 26293, in memory of Mr. Buchanan. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Junior Lee Buchanan.  From 30 Dec 2003.

Junior Buchanan
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Poling officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Bend United Methodist Church, Valley Bend, W.Va. 26293, in memory of Mr. Buchanan. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Junior Lee Buchanan.  From 31 Dec 2003.

John Burdette
John Burdette, 75, a resident of the Files Creek Road, Beverly, departed his life Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for John Burdette.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 21 Apr 2003.

John Burdette Jr.
John Burdette Jr., 75, a resident of Files Creek Road, Beverly, departed this life Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2003, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He had been in declining health.
He was born Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1927, at Elkins, the son of the late John Burdette Sr. and Era Herndon Burdette.
On Dec. 26, 1951, he was married to the former Mary Elizabeth Beck, who preceded him in death on July 4, 1993.
Surviving are three sons, John Burdette III and wife, Wilma, Beverly, Steve Burdette and Robbie Burdette, both of Sebastian Fla.; one daughter, Jeannie DeLoach and husband, David, Port Saint John, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Dillon DeLoach, Harlea Danielle Burdette, Autumn Elizabeth Burdette, Tyler Wade Lambert and Amber Lee Lambert.
Preceding him in death besides his wife and parents are one daughter, Deborah Lynn Lambert.
He attended the schools of Beverly and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on board the USS Cabot as a seaman first class during World War II.
He worked for the U.S. Department of the Interior-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Bowden Fish Hatchery, was a member of the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater will officiate and interment will follow at the Beverly Cemetery at Beverly, where the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will conduct full military rites. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for John Burdette Jr.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Apr 2003.

John Burdette Jr.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater will officiate and interment will follow at the Beverly Cemetery at Beverly where the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will conduct full military rites. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for John Burdette Jr. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 23 Apr 2003.

George L. Burgess
George L. Burgess, 33, of Green Bank, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at home.
He was a timber cutter and a member of the Church of God.
He was born June 24, 1969, in Marlinton, a son of Virginia Tyree Burgess, who survives in Marlinton, and the late Patrick Wesley Burgess.
He was twice married; first, to Kimberly Wegman of Beverly, and second to Daphine Brown.
Also surviving are a son, William Wesley Burgess of Beverly; six sisters, Vada Boback, Morgantown, Helen Harlow, Selma, Va., Wanda Blankenship and Kitty Miller, both of Marlinton, Linda Wilson, North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Susan Castle, Virginia; four brothers, Ethan Burgess, Marlinton, Rocky Burgess, Lake Butler, Fla., Billy Pennington, North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Tom Pennington of Jane Lew.
Preceding him in death in addition to his father were a sister, Peggy Vandevender; and two brothers, James and Ronald Pennington.
Burial services were performed Jan. 7 in the Cochran Cemetery in Marlinton.  From 13 Jan 2003.

Janet M. Burkey
Janet Marie Cole Burkey, 59, a resident of Route 2, Elkins, departed this life early Saturday morning, March 8, 2003, at the Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Tuesday, April 27, 1943, at Charleston, the daughter of the late David Albert Cole and Gladys Belcher Cole.
She was twice married, first to Chester J. Callahan, who preceded her in death. Second, on March 23, 1982, she was married to Leon Paul Burkey, who preceded hear in death on Dec. 13, 1990.
Surviving are one son, Mark A. Burkey and wife, Cindy, Elkins; two daughters, Patricia G. Crabb and husband, Arlen, Aberdeen, Md., and Lisa D. McCauley and husband, Randy, Cravensdale; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her twin brother, James Cole; and one sister, Mildred Pratey.
She attended the schools of Lincoln County, was a homemaker, enjoyed camping and was an avid CB enthusiast with the handle, “Lady J.”
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor Ralph Andrus will officiate and interment will follow at the Crosten Family Cemetery at Clover Run. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Janet Marie Cole Burkey. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Mar 2003.

Ruby Virginia Burns
Ruby Virginia “Sis” Burns, 67, of Riverton, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at her home.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Kimble Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday.  From 10 Dec 2003.

J. Diane Burnside
Joy Diane Cosner Burnside, 57, a former resident of the Glenmore community, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Montrose, departed this life Friday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Joy Diane Cosner Burnside. www.lohrbarbfuneral home.com  From 23 Aug 2003.

J. Diane Burnside
Joy Diane Cosner Burnside, 56, a former resident of the Glenmore community, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Montrose, departed this life Friday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health for the past six months and death was attributed to cancer.
She was born Saturday, May 24, 1947, in Elkins, the daughter of the late Mildred Sue Cosner.
She was reared by her grandparents, the late Luther “Jake” Cosner and Elda Mae Phares Cosner.
On Jan. 15, 1966, at Hot Springs, Va., she was married to William “David” Burnside, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael David “Mike” Burnside of Upper Haddix, and Charles Edward “Ed” Burnside and wife, Lori, of Montrose; one daughter, Debra Ann Senese and husband, Dominick, of New Jersey; four brothers, Gary E. Shifflett and wife, Sandra, of Elkins, Douglas K. Shifflett of Canaan Valley, Luther Allen Cosner and wife, Lynda, of Elkins and Harold L. “Bud” Cosner of Elkins; one sister, Janet Kerens and husband, Rich, of Struthers, Ohio; and four grandchildren, twins Alyssa and Erin, and Zack and Koti Burnside, all of Montrose.
Diane was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1965 and had worked for the former Seneca Trail Restaurant in Elkins for many years.
She worked as an assistant to Dr. Ramon Morales, Dr. Sam Roberts and Dr. Frank Mams.
She was an active member of the Elkins Church of the Brethren, served as a secretary for the church board, was the treasurer for Camp Hope at Belington for many years, was a former den mother for the Cub Scouts, was a noted cook and loved to travel.
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, Mrs. Burnside will be moved to the Elkins Church of the Brethren where final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Pastor Larry Poling and the Rev. Walter H. Blough will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The family suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Mongold Project, Love and Action Fund, in care of Nancy Thompson, Route 1, Box 174E, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Joy Diane Cosner Burnside. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 25 Aug 2003. 

Helen A. Burner
Helen Agnes Robinson Burner, 91, a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center in Belington and formerly of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center.
She was born April 19, 1912, at Arden, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mayme Gattain Robinson.
Her husband, Charles Frederick Burner, preceded her in death on July 5, 1975.
Surviving are one son, Charles Ray Burner and wife, Judy, Petersburg; one sister, Kathryn Frum, Naples, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Jo Ellen Thompson of Elkins; Susan Kimble of Petersburg; Karen Andriot of Louisville, Ky.; Tommy Burner of Morgantown; Tim Phillippi of Missoula, Mont.; Berry J. Phillippi of Virginia Beach, Va.; Beth Woodson and Jack Phillippi of Virginia; Greg Burner and Alicia Robinson of Philippi; Cheryl Richards of Greenwood, W.Va.; 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Also preceding her in death were two sons, Thomas Burner and Robert A. Burner; one daughter, Shelby King; and four grandchildren, Jeff Phillippi, Jill Stafford, Kathy Bender and Tina Woodson.
Mrs. Burner was a retired nurse’s aide from the West Virginia University Medical Center Hospital. She was a member of Philippi Chapter 41 Order of the Eastern Star and Mary’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at the Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Robert Nichols will officiate and interment will follow in the Mary’s Chapel Cemetery. Stemple & Forman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements for Helen Agnes Burner.  From 30 Aug 2003.

Randall Joe Burr
Randall Joe Burr, 27, of Route 5, Box 189-H, Buckhannon, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at his home.
He was born June 19, 1976, in Buckhannon, the son of Frank Burr and Katherine Brady Burr, who survive in Buckhannon.
On July 31, 2000, he was married to Amanda Harris Burr, who survives.
Surviving are one son, Robert Burr of Buckhannon; and one sister, Misty Burr of Buckhannon.
He was a laborer.
Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home on Friday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Roger Beckner will officiate and interment will follow at the Laurel Fork Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family in memory of Randall Joe Burr.  From 31 Dec 2003.

Emma L. Bush
Emma Louise Wagner Bush, 79, formerly of Elkins, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, after a short illness.
Mrs. Bush was born June 14, 1924, in Huntington, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Hazel Krepps Wagner.
She was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church at Elkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neill Bush, DVM in 1991; and a sister, Mary Catherine Hoffman.
She graduated from Sibley Nursing School, Washington, D.C., and was a very artistic person who won numerous awards for her needlepoint. She also loved to travel and was an avid bridge player.
She was a devoted mother of four daughters, Penelope A. Compton and her husband, Neil, of Chicago, Ill., Marjorie L. Bush, MD, and Deborah L. Bush, both of Steubenville, Ohio, and Carolyn N. Bush of Alexandria, Va.; a brother, James Wagner and wife, Joan, of Athens, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Blood “Bill” of Titusville, Pa., and Cecil Darling of Verona, N.Y.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church July 12 at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the After-school Program in care of The Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 and the YMCA of Wheeling. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com  From 30 Jun and 1 Jul 2003.

Cora E. Butcher
Cora Elizabeth Butcher, 88, of Harman, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
She was born Aug. 27, 1915, in Harman, the daughter of the late Zebulon Moab and Mary Elizabeth Harman Judy.
In January 1955 she married her husband of 48 years, Kermit Butcher, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Charles “Chuck” Butcher of Harman; one brother, Jesse Troy and wife, Ruby C. Judy, of Eglon; and one sister, Mary Ann and husband, Mark Beckett, of Hurricane.
She was preceded in death by one son, Jeffrey Mason; three brothers, Harman, Ralph and Roy; and one sister, Mae Judy.
Mrs. Butcher first worked in Celanese mill and in the 1940s and 1950s as a cook in the CY Harman Restaurant in Harman. She was a lifelong member of the Harman Church of the Brethren.
Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Harman Church of the Brethren where the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Eli Hostetler will officiate. Interment will follow in the Harman Family Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 29 Dec 2003.

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