Juanita Dadisman
Juanita Daugherty Dadisman, 85, departed this life Friday, July 4, 2003, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 16, 1918, at Independence community, a daughter of the late Scymour and Sylvia (Burner) Daugherty.
She was united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1936, to James T. Dadisman, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1985.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas G. Dadisman of Grafton, and Roy Dadisman of Philippi; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and husband, Larry Corley, of Philippi, and Sheila and husband, Henry Daugherty, of Philippi; one daughter-in-law, Saundra Dadisman of Philippi; two sisters, Dorothy Greer, Lawton, Okla., and Faye Morrell, Warren, Ohio; and 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd, Burton and Seymour Daugherty; four sisters, Margaret, Josephine, Norma Jean and Euldene Daugherty; one son, Kenneth Dadisman; and one daughter-in-law, Barbara Dadisman.
She retired from the old Broaddus Hospital as a nurse assistant. She was a founding member of the Independence Church of Christ and was a member of the Union Church of Christ. She was a member of the Union Sew-n-Sews and the Union Senior Citizens. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening.
The family received friends at the Dadisman residence after 10 a.m. today until noon on Tuesday, at which time Mrs. Dadisman will be moved to the Union Church of Christ for services at 2 p.m. with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Pitman Cemetery.   From 7 July 2003.

Juanita D. Dadisman
Juanita Daugherty Dadisman, 85, departed this life Friday, July 4, 2003, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 16, 1918, at Independence community, a daughter of the late Seymour and Sylvia (Burner) Daugherty.
She was united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1936, to James T. Dadisman, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1985.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas G. Dadisman of Grafton, and Roy Dadisman and wife, Barb, of Philippi; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and husband, Larry Corley, of Philippi, and Sheila and husband, Henry Daugherty, of Philippi; one daughter-in-law, Saundra Dadisman of Philippi; two sisters, Dorothy Greer, Lawton, Okla., and Faye Morrell, Warren, Ohio; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd, Burton and Seymour Daugherty; four sisters, Margaret, Josephine, Norma Jean and Euldene Daugherty; and one son, Kenneth Dadisman.
She retired from the old Broaddus Hospital as a nurse assistant. Shew as a founding member of the Independence Church of Christ and was a member of the Union Church of Christ. She was a member of the Union Sew-n-Sews and the Union Senior Citizens. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening.
The family received friends at the Wright Funeral Home on Sunday and at Dadisman residence Monday after 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, at which time Mrs. Dadisman was moved to the Union Church of Christ for services at 2 p.m. with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating. Interment followed in Pitman Cemetery.   From 9 Jul 2003.  

Rosie Daff
Rosie Daff, 96, a former resident of Beverly and a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center for the past several years, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, in the Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room.
Born March 28, 1907, in Randolph County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Eye Howell and Emma Jane Eye Howell.
She was united in marriage to Otto E. Daff, who preceded her in death in 1974.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rosie Daff.  From 13 Dec 2003.

Joanna Dahlheim
Joanna Dahlheim, 70, of 13 Halifax Drive, Buckhannon, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born Feb. 15, 1933, a daughter of Jane Brabham O’Neil, who survives in Parkersburg, and the late Leslie Smith.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Pamela and husband, Joseph McCourt, Tallmansville, and Teena and husband, Todd Miller, Buckhannon; five sons, Ronnie and wife, Cindy Jackson, Cheyenne, Johnny and wife, Barbara Jackson, Moorefield, Robert and wife, Tish Jackson, Hodgesville, Brad Dahlheim, Dunbar, and William Dahlheim III and wife, Peggy, Buckhannon; one brother, Leonard Parsons, Parkersburg; two sisters, Pasty Plauche, Parkersburg, and Sue Preston, Florida; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Dahlheim.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Sand Run Baptist Church.
Private family services will be held. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 25 Apr 2003.

Pearl L. Dahlin
Pearl Lorraine Resides Dahlin, 86, a former resident of Findley Street and a patient of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at the center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Pearl Lorraine Resides Dahlin. From 8 Jan 2003.

Pearl L. Dahlin
Pearl Lorraine Resides Dahlin, 86, a former resident of Findley Street and a patient in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at the center.
She was born March 30, 1916, at Phillipsburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph Resides and Cora Willemina Hoover Eddington Resides.
On Jan. 30, 1932, at Woodstock, Va., she was married to Robert Alexander Dahlin, who preceded her in death on July 7, 2001.
Surviving are one son, Robert Dahlin II of Kingsport, Tenn.; three daughters, Patricia Pritt of Elkins, Janet LaFollette of Clarksburg, and Ruthann Morgenroth of Stroudsburg, Pa. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two sisters, Dorothy Holden and Mary Murphy.
Mrs. Dahlin had worked as a cook at the Memorial General Hospital Snack Shop prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and enjoyed painting and gardening. She was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church and Circle No. 6 of the church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Falter officiating. Entombment will follow in Maplewood Memorial Mausoleum. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Pearl Lorraine Resides Dahlin. From 9 Jan 2003.

Pearl L. Dahlin
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Falter officiating. Entombment will follow in Maplewood Memorial Mausoleum. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Pearl Lorraine Resides Dahlin. From 10 and 11 Jan 2003.

James R. Dalton
James R. “Uke” Dalton, 67, of Route 1, Moatsville, was dead on arrival at the Broaddus Hospital on Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2003, following a sudden and unexpected illness.
He was born June 30, 1935, at Brownton, Barbour County, the son of the late James William and Myrtle Virginia Kennedy Dalton.
His wife, the former Helen Marie Shanabarger, preceded him in death on Sept. 25, 1973.
Surviving are three daughters, Julia Sue Cutright and husband, Bill, Brenda Jean Dalton and companion, Tommy Mayle, all of Moatsville, and Barbara Lynn Mayle and husband, Gene, of Philippi; two sons, John Gregory Dalton and William Riley “Jack” Dalton and companion, “Sissy,” all of Philippi; two brothers, Andrew H. “Ank” Dalton of Grafton, and Holly E. Dalton of Carrollton, Ohio; four sisters, Mary “Dollie” Garland and Brenda Joyce “Bo” Mayle, both of Kissimmee, Fla., Martha “Jean” Wells of Virginia and Myrtle R. “Cude” Croston of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Eddie Dalton, Dawn Kennedy, Tommy Dalton, Jamie Mayle, Jeanna Mayle, Heather Dalton, Jennifer Mayle, Brent and Sabrina Dalton, Jenny Miller and Amanda Phillips; and great-grandchildren, Destiny, Kayla, Angel F., Kyra, Eddie Jr., Timmy, Victoria and Anjewl M.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Hilda Chaney; by one half brother, Buster Dalton; and by one great-granddaughter, Helen Rosalee Dalton.
Mr. Dalton was a retired construction laborer. He was an avid outdoorsman with many friends and also enjoyed watching sports on television. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.
Friends may call at the Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Melenus Mayle officiating. Interment will follow in the Welch Cemetery. The Stemple & Foreman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 31 Mar 2003.

Eugene J. Daniels
Eugene James “E.J.” Daniels, 8, of Broadway, Va., died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at his home.
He was born March 2, 1995, in Harrisonburg, Va., a son of Jim and Kelly Daniels of Broadway, Va.
He was a second-grade student at Lacey Springs Elementary School and a member of Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren in New Market, Va.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Angel Lynn Daniels of Broadway, Va.; one brother, Jesse Lewis Daniels of Sundance Forest; his paternal grandparents, Mike and Judy Painter of Timberville, Va.; his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Irene Ferrell of Mill Creek; and numerous aunts, uncles, and very special cousins, whom he loved very much.
He also leaves behind many special friends from his school and church. He was a well-liked student and friend to many. And to all who knew him, they grew strength in seeing his warm bright smile everyday. His energy, intelligence and strength were a true blessing and inspiration to the many lives he touched.
E.J. — a special little boy who will be truly missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Va., conducted by the Rev. Shelvie Mantz. Burial will follow in the Bethel Church Cemetery in Maryland. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lacey Springs Elementary, 8621 N. Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801, or John C. Meyers Elementary, 1 Raider Blvd., Broadway, Va. 22815, or to University of Virginia’s Children’s Medical Center, Drs. Borwitz & Sutphin, PO Box 800773, Charlottesville, Va. 22908.  From 17 Apr 2003.

Mary H. Daniels
Mary Hinzman Wamsley Daniels, 97, a former resident of Valley Bend, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
She was born Nov. 14, 1905, at Dailey, a daughter of the late George Edward and Margaret Chewning Hinzman.
On Oct. 25, 1932, she was married to Thomas Andrew Wamsley, who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1951. On Dec. 19, 1953, she was married to Gordon C. Daniels, who preceded her in death on May 22, 1988.
She is survived by one son, Andy Wamsley and wife, Janice, with whom she lived for the past 15 years; a stepdaughter, Dortha of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; one brother, the Rev. Parker Hinzman, Winchester, Va.; one sister, Opal Rhea of Beverly; four grandchildren, Tom Wamsley and wife, Jane, Cheri Shiflett and husband, Garry, Steve Wamsley and wife, Lisa, and Marc Wamsley and wife, Amie; four stepgrandchildren, Ellen Gum, Polly Gum, Helen Kennedy and husband, Wayne, and Alonzo Snelson; and eight great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were six brothers, Joe, Dick, Bill, Glenn, Paul and Ray Hinzman; one sister, Peg Cost; and three stepgrandchildren.
Mrs. Daniels was the last surviving member of the first graduating class of Tygarts Valley High School in 1924. She began teaching at the one room Steiner School at Dailey. She went on to teach for 33 years at Shavers Run, Bradley, Oak Grove, Mingo, Elliots Ridge and Homestead schools. She was a 1950 graduate of Davis & Elkins College and for 18 years served on the Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Bend Presbyterian Church, in care of Mona Chewning, Route 1, Beverly, W.Va. 26253 in memory of Mrs. Daniels. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Hinzman Wamsley Daniels. From 6 Jan 2003.

Thomas E. Daniels
Thomas Eugene Daniels, 73, of Front Royal, Va., died Friday, May 2, 2003, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va.
The family will receive friends from noon Tuesday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg until the time of service at 2 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. David H. Blackwell and interment will be in the Daniels Family Cemetery in Dorcas.  From 5 May 2003.

Virginia Daniels
Virginia Daniels, 91, a former resident of Central Street and more recently a resident of Colonial Place, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 4, 2003, at Colonial Place.
She was born June 8, 1912, at Gassaway, the daughter of the late George F. Purkey and Gettie Lee Vance Purkey.
She was married to Ivan R. Daniels, who preceded in death May 7, 1994.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Margaret Elizabeth Daniels of LaVale, Md.; three grandchildren, James Ivan Daniels of New Creek, Robert Charles Daniels of Cumberland, Md., and Cynthia Elizabeth Frost of LaVale, Md.; and five great-grandchildren, Kyler Daniels, James Daniels, Dylan Frost, Madison Stevens and Allen Stevens.
Preceding her in death were one son, Ivan L. Daniels; one sister, Margaret Walsh; and two brothers, Harry and Walter Purkey.
Virginia was multi-talented in handcrafts, quilting and knitting. She was an excellent homemaker and an avid cook and enjoyed sharing food with her friends and relatives.
She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Delphia Rebekah Lodge No. 62. She was a member of the Degree of Honor and the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church of Elkins.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. At 7:30 p.m. today, members of the Randolph Chapter No. 74 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Lockhart officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests the contributions may be made to the West Virginia Affiliate of the American Heart Association, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339, in memory of Virginia. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Virginia Daniels.  From 6 Oct 2003.

Betty E. Daugherty
Betty E. Daugherty, 75, a resident of 500 Market St., Grafton, and a former resident of Route 1, Box 319, Philippi, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2003, at the Wallace B. Murphy Nursing Home.
She was born March 30, 1928, in Belington, a daughter of the late Henry and Maryetta Wolfe Harris. She was united in marriage to Eugene Daugherty.
Surviving her are one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Robert Shahan of Philippi; four sons, Davis Farris of Oregon, Tom Farris of Florida, Virgil Daugherty of Philippi, and Michael Daugherty, U.S. Air Force, of Wyoming; two sisters, Alma Ware and Maude Harris of Belington; two brothers, Eugene and Herman Harris of Belington; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Bessie Delauder, Minnie Wilson, Mildred McCulla and Mary Farris; and four brothers, Clarence Harris, Clifford Harris, Richard Harris and George Harris.
She was a homemaker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Union Church of Christ.
Friends will be received after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi. The service hour will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. F.L. “Wink” McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Bend Cemetery.  From 10 Jun 2003.

Gertrude C. Daugherty
Gertrude C. Daugherty, 97, a resident of Route 4, Union community, Philippi, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003, in Mary Carder Personal Care Home following an extended illness.
She was born Feb. 1, 1906, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late James and Alice Lou (Golden) Pitman.
She was united in marriage on Sept. 22, 1920, to Charles H. Daugherty, who preceded her in death on June 16, 1977.
Surviving are one son, Homer Junior Daugherty, Union community, Philippi; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, five brothers, three grandchildren and two sons, Harold Daugherty and Bobby Lee Daugherty.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Union Church of Christ.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 7 p.m. today, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, the funeral hour. Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist R.D. Ice officiating. Interment will follow in Pitman Cemetery.  From 3 Mar 2003.

Cinderella Davidson
Cinderella Davidson, 93, of Route 3, Box 219, Buckhannon, died Monday, April 7, 2003, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born July 30, 1909, in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Hallie Shock Teter.
On May 15, 1933, she married W.C. “Jake” Davidson, who preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1983.
Surviving are two sons, John Edward Davidson and wife, Betty Jo, Buckhannon, and Kenny Davidson and wife, Charlotte, Buckhannon; two daughters, Mary Ellen Davidson and Hallie Hurst and husband, Jim, all of Buckhannon; one sister, Katherine Thacker and husband, Jim, Charleston; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Billy Jake Davidson; two brothers, Dice Teter and Robert Teter; and one sister, Mary Bennett.
She was a school teacher for Upshur County Board of Education. She was a life member of Aletha Chapter 82, Rock Cave Order Eastern Star, and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority. She graduated from Upshur County High School in 1929 and graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1964 at the age of 56. She taught for 19 years at Gaines, Tallmansville and Hampton schools. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Friday she will be moved to First Baptist Church, where she will lie in state from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Cliff Sutherland officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington Community Cemetery. Aletha Chapter 82 Rock Cave Chapter Order Eastern Star will hold memorial services at 7 p.m. Thursday.   From 9 Apr 2003.

George L. Davidson
George L. Davidson, 73, a resident of 110 Valley Court in Elkins, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2003, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for George L. Davidson. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 18 Nov 2003.

George L. Davidson
George Lambie Davidson, 73, a resident of 110 Valley Court, Elkins, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2003, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
He was born Sunday, Oct. 5, 1930, at Charleston, the son of the late George W. Davidson and Bessie Morrison Lambie Davidson.
On Oct. 2, 1997, he was married to the former Irene Carol Goode, who survives at Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, Bruce Cameron Davidson of Arlington, Va., and James Michael Bennett and wife, Christine, of Frazier’s Bottom; two daughters, Diana Davidson of Lutz, Fla., and Lisa Ann Fitzgibbon and husband, Michael, of Jackson, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Linda Haught Harless and husband, Phillip, of Placentia, Calif., and Rebecca Haught Bailey and husband, David, of St. Albans; two sisters, Carol Bescanson and Deborah Thevenin, both of Florida; and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Davidson attended the schools of Charleston and several specialized training schools. He served with the U.S. Army as an artillery officer during the Korean Conflict.
He worked for IBM and served as a state government specialist for the 3M Co., working in Information Management Systems when he retired in 1992.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Charleston.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars, P.O. Box 862, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 187, Grafton, W.Va. 26354. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for George Lambie Davidson.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 25 Nov 2003.

Aaron L. Davis
Aaron "Hippie Lee Davis, 24, of Bartow, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003. 
He was born Sept 2, 1979, at Elkins, the son of Sharon Miller of Garretsville, ohio, and Roger Lee Davis of Bartow. 
Friends were received Satruday at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. From 17 Nov 2003. 

Annie E. Davis
Annie Evadot “Eva” Davis, 75, a resident of the Rosendorf community, Hendricks, and more recently a resident of the Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2003, at the nursing home. She had been in declining health for the past five years and death was attributed to a stroke.
She was born Jan. 6, 1928, at Jordan Run, Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Arnold Rohrbaugh and Ollie Berg Rohrbaugh.
On Nov. 21, 1948, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Junior H. Davis, who survives at Hendricks. They had celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Also surviving are one son, Arthur Junior “Punk” Davis and wife, Eva, Hambleton; one daughter, Vickie Jean Cummings Hedrick, St. George; one brother, George F. Rohrbaugh, Crellin, Md.; two sisters, Ammajean “Pete” Metheny, Windham, Ohio, and Maxine Gank, Mt. Lake Park, Md.; four grandchildren, Kevin Scott Cummings, St. George, Harrison Dale “Hooper” Cummings, Hambleton, Juanita “Jay” Wilfong and husband George, St. George, and Christina Davis, Virginia; three great-grandchildren, Coy Cummings, St. George, Alex Cummings and Cameron Cummings, both of Parsons.
Preceding her in death are one brother, John Rohrbaugh; and one sister, Louise.
She attended the schools at Mt. Storm. She was a homemaker. She was seamstress and an excellent cook. She was a member of the Parsons Church of God.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Friday at 11 a.m. Pastor Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow at McNeeley Cemetery at Hendricks. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Annie Evadot “Eva” Davis.  From 15 Jan 2003.

Annie E. Davis
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Friday at 11 a.m. Pastor Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow at McNeeley Cemetery at Hendricks. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Annie Evadot “Eva” Davis.  From 16 Jan 2003.

Mary E. Davis
Mary E. “Annie” Davis, 75, a resident of Rosendorf community, Hendricks, and more recently of Cortland Acres Nursing Home near Thomas, departed this life early this morning, Jan. 14, 2003, at the nursing home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home.  From 14 Jan 2003.

Jarrett B. Davis
Jarrett Blaine Davis, 13 days old, departed this life Friday evening, Feb. 7, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He had been in his usual health and became critically ill Feb. 3. Death was attributed to sepsis.
He was born Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, the son of William Ray “Bill” Davis and Heather Ellen Harper Davis, who survive at Parsons.
Also surviving are a half brother, Justin Key Davis of Parsons; his paternal grandparents, John Junior Davis and Clara Margaret “Peggy” Roy Davis of Hambleton; his maternal grandparents, Richard Russell Harper and Pamela Sue Slavin Harper of Parsons; his great-grandparents, Eva Lee Carter and Paul “Sweetie” Harper Sr. and Carol Propst Harper of Moore; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private graveside service will be conducted a 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Charles Hicks will officiate and interment will follow. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jarrett Blaine Davis.   From 10 Feb 2003.

Jim Davis
Jim Davis, 63, a resident of the Audra Road in Belington, departed this life in the comforts of his home at 4:07 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2003. He had been in failing health for quite some time and death was attributed to cancer.
He was born Oct. 2, 1939, at Belington, the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Marie Herron Davis.
On Oct. 5, 1998, he was united in marriage to the former Stella Martin, who survives at their home.
He is also survived by two sons, Ricky Dean Davis and Timothy Darl Davis, both of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one daughter, Kathy Sue Rogers and husband, Mark, of Bonita Springs, Fla.; one brother, Pete Davis and wife, Dianne, of Belington; one sister, Connie Harris and husband, Bo, of Elizabeth; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his former wife, Janet Simmons; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Fred Davis, who raised him; and one sister, Carolyn Elaine Davis.
Mr. Davis attended the schools of Barbour County and was a graduate of the Belington High School class of 1957. He was formerly employed as a foreman with the Norton Co. in Akron, Ohio, retiring in 1991 after 21 years of service. He faithfully attended the Light of Christ Chapel in Belington.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday until noon, at which time he will be moved to the Light of Christ Chapel in Belington where friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Final rites will be conducted with the Rev. Jimmie E. Tallman officiating. Interment will follow in the Lovett Chapel Cemetery near Belington. The family asks in lieu of flowers for memorial contributions be made to the Light of Christ Chapel Building Fund, PO Box 603, Belington, W.Va., 26250, in memory of Mr. Davis. The Talbott Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jim Davis.  From 21 Apr 2003.

Paul E. Davis
Paul Edward Davis, 68, of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday morning, March 1, 2003, in his home.
He was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Whitmer, to the late Harry Durmit Davis and Hazel Virginia (Thompson) Davis.
Also preceding him in death were a sister, Willma Marie Kerns; and a brother, Jackie Davis.
He retired from Asplundh Tree Service in 1997 after 43 years service and was a member of Community Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Doris E. (White) Davis of the home; children, Donna Jean Veppert of Rootstown, Ohio, James E. Davis of Randolph, Ohio, and Ronald L. Davis of North Canton, Ohio; seven loving grandchildren; four sisters, Shelvia Arbogast, Rosalie Kerns, of Harman, Juanita Opphlie of Akron, Ohio, and Connie Lutz of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two brothers, Billy Davis of Tunnelton, and Lonnie Davis of Akron, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd. N.W., Canton, Ohio, with Pastor Paul Bloom officiating. Burial was in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Friends were received at the funeral home.  From 15 Mar 2003. 

Vallie E. Davis
Vallie Esther Davis, 67, of Woodbine, Md., died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at the home of her son, Robert, after an extended illness.
She was born April 7, 1935, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Luther J. and Opal Tinger Summerfield.
She was married to William Harvey Davis III, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter and one-in-law, Rose Ann Davis Kraft and George Kraft of Jessup, Md.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William H. Davis IV of California, Md., and Robert H. and Claudia Davis of Woodbine, Md.; one grandson, Christopher Newman of Jessup, Md.; one brother, Luther H. Summerfield of Cedar Creek, Mo.; and three sisters, Nancy Johnson of Randallstown, Md., Mary Fillipelli of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Jane Golliday of Aurora.
She was preceded in death by one son, Scott Andrew Davis; one sister, Florence Mastrogiuseppe; and one brother, Roy Summerfield.
There will be no public visitations. Graveside services will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Route 97 and Union Chapel Road, Glenwood, Md., Tuesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, Md. 21157 or St. Paul Episcopal Church, 16457 Old Frederick Road, Mt. Airy, Md. 21771. Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, Winfield, Md., is in charge of the arrangements.   From 20 Jan 2003.

Catherine Lou Day
Catherine Lou Day, 66, of Cabins, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at her residence.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Basagic Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.  From 1 Oct 2003.

Danny W. Day
Danny William Day, 48, a resident of the Blackman Flats community, Parsons, departed this life Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home for Danny William Day.  From 10 Apr 2003.

Danny W. Day
Danny William Day, 48, a resident of the Blackman Flats community, Parsons, departed this life Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health.
He was born Aug. 30, 1954, a son of the late Warren Kelly Day and Marie Corbett Day.
Surving are one daughter, Holly Day, Ohio; one sister, Dr. Donna Gutshall and husband, David, Spartanburg, S.C.; his paternal grandmother, Nellie E. Hinkle Day; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Kelly Day; and one sister, Terry Ann Bennett.
He was a 1972 graduate of Parsons High School, of which he was co-captain of the football team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a former employee of the Kingsford Charcoal Company. He was well known among his friends for his musical talent on the spoons and drums. He was an avid outdoorsman.
The family will receive friends at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral hem parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Danny William Day.  From 11 Apr 2003.

Henry Lawrence Day
Henry Lawrence Day, 82, a resident of Baltimore, Md., departed this life Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health for some time.
He was born May 15, 1920, at Elkins, the son of Henry and Mary Susan Lawrence Day.
He was never married.
Mr. Day was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death were his father and mother; one sister, Bertie Day Swick; and one brother, Cecil Day.
Surviving are one niece, Mary Susan Swick Zirkle and husband, Aaron, of Coalton; two great-nephews, Kevin Zirkle and wife, Apryal, and Jeffrey L. Zirkle, all of Coalton; and one great-great-niece, Stacy Zirkle Truman and husband, Daniel, of Elkins.
Mr. Day graduated from Elkins High School in the class of 1938. He was very active in the Elkins High School band.
He attended Davis & Elkins College and worked at the Capitol for years. Larry, as he was known to his friends, took a position with the Army engineers with the War Department in Germany. While there he attended the World Youth Conference in Czechoslovakia, Russia, Greece and other countries.
After returning, he worked for and retired from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
He attended the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elkins.
His body was cremated in Baltimore.  From 8 Mar 2003.

Jean E. Day
Jean Elizabeth Day, 76, of Arthur and Sharpsburg, Md., died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
the fmaily will receive friends Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg.  A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Josphe Gerstell officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Arthur.  From 17 Nov 2003. 

Kohlon J. Degler
Kohlon J. “Kay” Degler, 92, went to be with the Lord at 6:21 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Nella’s Nursing Home near Elkins following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born Jan. 31, 1910, in Valdosta, Ga., the daughter of the late John Vinson and Jimmie Fletcher Davis.
She was married to Carl Degler, who preceded her in death.
Surviving is one daughter, Barbara L. Carroll and husband, Donald L. Carroll, Elkins; one sister, Gene Degler, Chiefland, Fla.; three grandchildren, James D. Carroll and wife, Dawn, New London, Conn., Cynthia L. Conway and husband, David, Salem, and Daniel V. Carroll and wife, Chris, Cape Coral, Fla. Seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson also survive.
Also preceding her in death was one grandson, George M. Carroll.
Mrs. Degler was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
At the request of the deceased, her remains will be cremated. Graveside services and interment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Maplewood Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kohlon J. “Kay” Degler.  From 30 Jan 2003.

Kohlon J. Degler
Kohlon J. “Kay” Degler, 92, passed away at 6:21 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Nella’s Nursing Home.
She was the mother of Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Carroll of Elkins.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ellis Conley will officiate and interment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kohlon J. “Kay” Degler.   From 25 Apr 2003.

Kohlon J. Degler
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ellis Conley will officiate and interment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kohlon J. “Kay” Degler.  From 26 Apr 2003.

Mary DeHaven
Mary Grace Bailor DeHaven, 81, of Durbin, departed this life Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, at her daughter’s house in Belington after an extended illness.
Mrs. DeHaven was born Nov. 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Calvin and Josie Virginia Simmons Bailor.
She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Durbin.
She was married to Gilbert F. DeHaven, who preceded her in death in 1991.
Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Patricia Ann DeHaven; one son, Donald E. DeHaven; four sisters, Ruth Bailor, Florence DeHaven, Ernestine Bailor and Etta Mae Barb; and three brothers, Bill, Carl and Robert Bailor.
Surviving are two daughters, Yvonne “Bonnie” Gray and husband, Bob of Durbin, and Sherry E. Kelley and husband, Bob, of Belington; one son, David DeHaven and wife, Trish, of Durbin; two sisters, Janet Bailor of Durbin and Gladys Martin of Mill Creek; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Goodsell Cemetery. The Rev. David Rittenhouse will officiate and interment will follow.  From 19 Sep 2003.

John W. Delauder
John Wade Delauder, 38, of Stringtown Road, Route 2, Belington, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at his home, following an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 24, 1965, at Elkins, a son of Ruby I. Riffle Delauder, who survives at Belington, and the late Rev. Nelson T. Delauder.
On Oct. 6, 1984, he married the former Brenda Ann Watson, who survives at Stringtown Road, Belington.
Also surviving are two daughters, Lesley Delauder and Amber Delauder, both at home; one son, Dustin Delauder, at home; two brothers, Teddie and wife, Sheila Delauder, and Ronnie and wife, Shirley Delauder, all of Belington; two sisters, Sandra Sue Weaver, Belington, Lisa and husband, John Starkey, Junior; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Delauder was a certified nurses aide. He was a farmer and a former employee of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center. He was a member of the Gospel Light Tabernacle and was an avid gardener.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. A.H. Belt officiating. Interment will follow in the Trinity Cemetery. Schoonover- Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.  From 6 Feb 2003.

Helen M. DePollo
Helen M. DePollo, 87, of Thomas, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.
She was born July 26, 1916, in Thomas, the daughter of the late Ralph Lewis DePollo Sr. and Mary Mae Wenck DePollo.
She is survived by two sisters, Lucille Watring of Thomas and Gertrude Wilson and husband, Richard, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph L. DePollo Jr.; and one sister, Dorotha DePollo.
Miss DePollo was a veteran of the U.S. Army Nursing Corps and retired as a major with 25 years of service. She served with the 106th Station Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Unit of Clarksburg.
She was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, the Altar Society and was a longtime member of the Volunteers of Cortland Acres Nursing Home.
Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today with a vigil for the deceased at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Thomas at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Father Lino Ebejer as celebrant. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thomas. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 22 Sep 2003.

Ralph C. Depoy
Ralph C. Depoy, 74, of Route 2, Adrian, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at Nella’s Inc. Nursing Home in Elkins.
He was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Upshur County, a son of the late Charles C. and Della M. House Depoy.
He was married to Guilda Wilfong Depoy, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by one stepson, Michael Wilfong; one sister, Mary Russell of Belvidere, Ill.; and four brothers, Walter Depoy of Alton, Charles Depoy of Alton, William Depoy of Petersburg, Va., and Wesley Depoy of Alexander.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one half sister.
Mr. Depoy was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy for three years and the Air Force for four years and had served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 of Buckhannon and a lifetime member of the DAV Post 36 of French Creek. He was a Methodist by faith.
Friends were received Sunday at Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home at French Creek. Funeral services were held at the funeral home today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Conrad Tenney officiating. Burial followed in Waterloo Cemetery. Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 3 Mar 2003.

Robert Depriest
Robert Depriest, 83, a resident of the Files Creek Road, Beverly, departed this life Wednesday evening, March 19, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Robert Depriest. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 20 Mar 2003. 

Robert DePriest
Robert "Bob" DePriest, 83, a resident of the Files Creek Road, Beverly, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2003, at 8:30 p.m. at his residence. He had been in failing health for the past several years, however, his condition had become critical for the past two weeks. Death was attributed to cancer.
Born Jan. 1, 1920, in Greenbrier County, he was the son of the late Ruth DePriest.
Surviving are two daughters, Alisa Zukowski and Renee Buchanan, both of Baltimore, Md.; a stepdaughter, Katrina Sherman of the Highland Park community; and two stepsons, John Lambert of Elkins and Dakota Lynn Sherman of the Highland Park community. Also surviving is a grandson, Clay Phillips.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by a son and brother.
Bob was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army with 31 years of service. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. He received over 17 medals and ribbons for his outstanding service to our country. Bob was also wounded while serving his country and he remained patriotic after being discharged.
He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday after 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mike House of Elkins will officiate. Interment will follow on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton. The Taylor County Colorguard including VFW Post 3081, American Legion Post 13 and the DAV 24 will conduct full military services. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert "Bob" DePriest.  From 22 Mar 2003.

Robert DePriest
Robert “Bob” Depriest, 83, a resident of the Files Creek Road, Beverly, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at 8:30 p.m. at his residence. He had been in failing health for the past several years, however, his condition had become critical for the past two weeks. Death was attributed to cancer.
Born Jan. 1, 1920, in Greenbrier County, he was the son of the late Ruth DePriest.
He was twice married. His first wife, Evelyn Arbogast Daniels, preceded him in death, and he was united in marriage to the former Dawn Sherman on March 24, 2000.
Surviving are two daughters, Alisa Zukowski and Renee Buchanan, both of Baltimore, Md.; a stepdaughter, Katrina Sherman of the Highland Park community; and two stepsons, John Lambert of Elkins and Dakota Lynn Sherman of the Highland Park community. Also surviving is a grandson, Clay Phillips, and two granddaughters, Angela Daniels and Karen Sell.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by a son and brother.
Bob was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army with 31 years of service. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. He received over 17 medals and ribbons for his outstanding service to our country. Bob was also wounded while serving his country and he remained patriotic after being discharged.
He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends were received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday after 7 p.m. Funeral services were conducted from the Runner Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mike House of Elkins will officiate. Interment will be today at 2 p.m. in the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton. The Taylor County Colorguard including VFW Post 3081, American Legion Post 13 and the DAV 24 will conduct full military services. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert “Bob” DePriest.  From 25 Mar 2003. 

Mabel Desch
Mabel Desch, 71, of Mill Creek, formerly of the Avenel Section of Woodbridge, N.J., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at her son’s home in Iselin, N.J.
She was born in Newark, N.J., and resided in Perth Amboy, N.J., Woodbridge, N.J., and Cliffwood Beach, N.J., before moving to West Virginia in 1991.
Mrs. Desch was employed as a waitress at the Reo Diner and Mayfair
Restaurant in Woodbridge, N.J., for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert P. Desch, in 1987.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Hattersley, and husband, David, of Mill Creek; a son, Herbert "Bart" Desch Jr. and wife, Bonnie, of Iselin, N.J.; a sister, Joan Aiello of Hillside, N.J.; and 10 grandchildren, Jerry Podolsky Jr., Christopher Podolsky, Jennifer Podolsky, Elizabeth Podolsky, Steven Podolsky, Theresa Desch, Christopher Desch, Julia Desch, Shannon Desch and Danielle Desch.
Funeral services were held at Costello-Koyen Funeral Home, 399 Avenel St., Avenel, N.J. Interment followed in St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. Friends were received at the funeral home. From 11 Jan 2003.

William Dess
William Dess, 82, of Route 1, Box 219D, French Creek, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born March 29, 1921, in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late William H. Dess and Frances Gabriel Dess.
In 1956, he was married to Thelma Keller Dess, who survives.
Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Smith of Parkville, Md.; and seven grandchildren.
He was a draftsman, carpenter and professional artist. He was a member of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge No. 598.
He was a Catholic by faith.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Fr. James McCafferty and the Rev. Robert Poling will officiate and interment will follow in the Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery.  From 13 Oct 2003.

William Dess
William Dess, 82, of Route 1, Box 219D, French Creek, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Fr. James McCafferty and the Rev. Robert Poling officiated and interment followed in the Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery.  From 15 Oct 2003.

David R. Detamore
David Ray Detamore, 50, of Route 2, Buckhannon, the Little Sand Run community, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was surrounded by all the family and friends who loved him.
He was born Oct. 26, 1952, in Alton, a son of Lawrence Lee “Punk” Detamore of Alton, and the late Wilda Jean Sandy Detamore.
He was married on May 22, 1976, to Norma Arlene Casto Detamore of Route 2, Buckhannon.
In addition to his father and wife, he is survived by one daughter, Tracy Lynn Dunn and husband, Brian, of Clarksburg; four brothers, Jim Detamore, Lawrence “Bud” Detamore and Donald Detamore and wife, Becky, all of French Creek, and Steve Detamore and wife, Pam, of Petersburg; three sisters, Janice Cutright and husband, Scott, of French Creek, and Virginia Detamore and Vicky Detamore, both of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Dale Detamore.
He was employed by J.F. Allen Co. of Elkins for 27 years, and at the time of his illness he was working as a paving equipment operator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Beryl McKisic and the Rev. Mike Cutright officiating. Interment will follow in Alton Cemetery. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for David Ray Detamore.  From 28 Apr 2003.

Harold V. Dettinburn
Harold V. Dettinburn, 81, of Petersburg, died Sunday, June 29, 2003.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home with burial following in the Lahmansville Cemetery.  From 30 Jun 2003.

William DeVilder
William “Bill” DeVilder, 78, a resident of Billings Avenue, Parsons, departed this life Wednesday evening, Aug. 13, 2003, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home for William “Bill” DeVilder.  From 14 Aug 2003.

William F. DeVilder
William Frank “Bill” DeVilder, 78, a resident of Billings Avenue, Parsons, departed this life Wednesday evening, Aug. 13, 2003, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He had been in declining health.
He was born Aug. 30. 1924, at Red Creek, the son of the late William Norton DeVilder and Bertha Ellen Bennett DeVilder.
On Sept. 2, 1956, at Webster Springs, he was married to the former Nola Vieva Martin, who survives at Parsons. They celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Also surviving are one son, William Michael DeVilder and wife, Shelia, of Hambleton; one foster sister, Rebecca Smith Bromell and husband, Ray, of Dallas, Texas; and two grandchildren, Marcy and Daniel Williams, both of Hambleton.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by four sisters, Margaret Stemple, Ruth Miller, Eva Sheets and Rosalea Pritt.
Mr. DeVilder was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre at Normandy.
He was the department meat manager for the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. of Parsons and retired in 1982 with 35 years of service. He was the owner and operator of the DeVilder Nursery for many years.
He was a former member of the Parsons Chapter No. 39 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was an avid gardener and a talented woodworker and was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Frank “Bill” DeVilder.   From 15 Aug 2003.

William F. DeVilder
The family will receive friends at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Frank “Bill” DeVilder.  From 16 Aug 2003.

Justin D. DeWalt Sr.
Justin Daniel DeWalt Sr., 84, of Dryfork, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 28, 1919, in Kitzmiller, Md., a son of the late David Rhyn and Sara Jane Nelson DeWalt.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Margaret Luzier and his second wife, Tacie Hedrick.
He is survived by one son, Gary DeWalt of Waldorf, Md.; one daughter, Sharon Jean Caltrider, Dryfork; one half brother, Tommy Cousin; one sister, Mary Fin, of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one son, one brother and four sisters.
Mr. DeWalt was a retired coal miner and member of the Mt. Top Hunting Club.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Crapnell officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 16 May 2003.

Diane Dibacco
Diane Dibacco, formerly of Thomas and Keyser, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Winchester, Va.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Hinkle Funeral Home.  From 30 Jan 2003.

Diana L. Dibacco
Diana Lucia Dibacco, 76, of Keyser, and formerly of Thomas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Winchester Memorial Hospital, Winchester, Va.
She was born May 23, 1926, in Thomas, a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Tocci Presutti.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Dibacco; three brothers, Steven A. Dibacco, Huber Heights, Ohio, David M. and Peggy Dibacco, Lapeer Mich., and Matthew G. and Joni Dibacco, Thomas; one daughter, Rita Ann and John Johnson, Thomas; two brothers, Roger Presutti, Sheboygan, Wisc., and Frank Presutti, Commerce, Mich.; one sister, Patricia Ann Hoffner, Thomas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, one son and five brothers.
Mrs. Dibacco was a homemaker. She was a member of Assumption Parrish of Keyser and St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at St. Thomas Catholic Church Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A vigil for the deceased will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m. with Father Lino Ebejer and Father Ivan Lebar as celebrants. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Thomas. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 31 Jan 2003.

Louise T. DiBacco
Louise T. DiBacco, 85, a resident of 5 Goff St., Elkins, departed this life early this morning, April 21, 2003, at her home following an extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Louise T. DiBacco. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 and 22 Apr 2003.

Louise T. DiBacco
Louise Thomas DiBacco, 85, a resident of 5 Goff St., Elkins, departed this life early Monday morning, April 21, 2003, at her home, following an illness.
She was born July 25, 1917, at Thomas, a daughter of the late Lucian Dillon “L.D.” Thomas and Frances LaRue Thomas.
She was twice married, formerly to Eugene Michael Ward, who preceded her in death. In 1951, she was married to Lebert Carmine DiBacco, who preceded her in death in 1975.
She was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother whose family was her joy.
Surviving are three daughters, Constance Jean Ward Ongemach, Spartansburg, S.C., Mary Ellen Ward Kennerdell, Dallas, Texas, and Nancy Louise Ward Holmes and husband, Robert “Bob” Holmes, Amelia Island, Fla.; one brother, Kenneth L. Thomas and wife, Mary Louise, Winston-Salem, N.C.; six grandchildren, Nancy Louise Kennerdell Lawrence, Jeffrey John Kennerdell, Scott Thomas Ongemach, Susan LaRue Metts, Douglas Robert Holmes and Carolyn Louise Holmes; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She will be sadly missed by many loving friends.
Preceding her in death were one older sister, Regina Thomas Grotz; and one younger brother, James Thomas.
She was a lifelong resident of Elkins, where she graduated from Elkins High School and was an original member of the National Honor Society. She was the manager for the Sears and Roebuck Store during the 1950s, and later served as the librarian for the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library. She retired as a social worker for the West Virginia Department of Human Services in 1979.
She was a member of the Saint Brendan Catholic Church, Davis & Elkins College Aid, Elkins Women’s Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Elkins Lodge No. 1135 BPOE. She was a faithful volunteer for the Davis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for more than 35 years and for Meals on Wheels.
The family will receive friends at the Saint Brendan Catholic Church on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., after which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Father Giles LeVasseur will be the presider and interment will follow at the Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Louise Thomas DiBacco. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 23 and 24 Apr 2003.

Louise T. DiBacco
The family will receive friends at the Saint Brendan Catholic Church on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., after which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Father Giles LeVasseur will preside and interment will follow at the Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Hospice Care Corporation, 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Louise Thomas DiBacco.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com   From 25 Apr 2003.

Paul A. Dibacco
Paul A. Dibacco, a resident of 337 Graham St., Elkins, departed this life late Wednesday evening, Jan. 1, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Paul A. Dibacco. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 2 Jan 2003.

Paul A. DiBacco
Let it be joyfully known that Paul Amedeo DiBacco, 59, of Elkins, finished his labors for a kingdom of love and entered eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003.
He was born Feb. 17, 1943, at Thomas, a son of the late John Vincent DiBacco Sr. and Mary Rossi DiBacco.
He was the beloved husband of Sandra Tyykila DiBacco, whom he married on July 18, 1970, at Arlington, Va., the devoted father of Lori Marie DiBacco, Elkins, John Michael DiBacco and wife, Erin, Chenoweth DiBacco, Elkins, dedicated grandfather of Michael Thomas DiBacco, loving brother of the Rev. Father John Vincent DiBacco Jr., Martinsburg, Ann Marie Katz and husband, Ira Katz, Laurel, Md., Mary Agnes Miller and husband, Robert Miller Jr., White Hall, Md., and loving uncle to a niece and several nephews.
He was a graduate of Mountaineer High School, with the class of 1940, Fairmont State College with the class of 1970 and West Virginia University, with a master’s of science degree in rehabilitation counseling in 1974. He spent 35 years in public service having worked for the West Virginia Forestry Camp at Davis as a teacher. At the Huttonsville Correctional Center as a counselor in the diagnostic unit and as a counselor and office manager of the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services, retiring in October of 2000.
He was a member of Tygarts Valley Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus, Council 603. He attended the Saint Brendan Catholic Church, and for the past two years served on the Diocesan Pastoral Council.
We will come together in Christ’s peace at Saint Brendan Catholic Church, Elkins on Saturday at 11 a.m.
To mourn because we are human
To rejoice because we are Christian
To thank the Father for the gift of his life
To celebrate the power of Jesus’ resurrection and
To sing our alleluias of hope because
We are Easter people in life and death.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Saint Brendan Catholic Church. Today, at 7 p.m. at the church, a prayer service will be recited by the Rev. Father William Anderson. On Saturday morning, at the church, the Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father John Vincent DiBacco Jr., and the Rev. Father William Anderson will be the presiders and interment will follow at Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Saint Brendan Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241, or to the West Virginia Sight Foundation, in care of Tygarts Valley Lions Club, PO Box 123, Beverly, W.Va. 26253 or to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Paul Amedeo DiBacco. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 3 Jan 2003.

Paul A. DiBacco
Friends were received at the Saint Brendan Catholic Church. A prayer service was recited by the Rev. Father William Anderson. Today, at the church, the Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father John Vincent DiBacco Jr., and the Rev. Father William Anderson will be the presiders and interment will follow at Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Saint Brendan Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241, or to the West Virginia Sight Foundation, in care of Tygarts Valley Lions Club, PO Box 123, Beverly, W.Va. 26253, or to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Paul Amedeo DiBacco. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 4 Jan 2003.

Lester Dice
Lester Dice, 85, a resident of Riverton, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
He was born May 29, 1918, in Riverton, the son of Grant Dice, who died in 1959, and Texie Harper Dice, who died in 1975.
He was married to Mary Rebecca Mallow Dice, who died on March 6, 1986.
Surviving are three daughters, Shirley Sites of Onego, Loretha Vandevander of Whitmer, and Reva Arbaugh of Circleville; one sister, Kate Kimble, Ashland, Va.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one brother, Marvin Dice.
He was the owner and operator of Dice’s Cash Store in Circleville and was a farmer and rural mail carrier.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m Tuesday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Earl Bible and the Rev. R. Malone will officiate and interment will follow in the Dice Family Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Riverton. Memorial donations may be made to the Pendleton County Rescue Squad.  From 29 Sep 2003.

Jacob T. Dietsch
Jacob Tyler Dietsch, this precious child of God, passed away Monday, July 28, 2003.
He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Paul Hartzel Dietsch and Elmer William Kremmel; and one sister, Regina Lynn Dietsch.
He is survived by his parents, Gary Lynn and Mary Elizabeth Bickert Dietsch of Corrales, N.M.; his grandparents, John and Lila Bickert of Tempe, Ariz., and Ruby Eleanor Clark-Kremmel of Ivy; and one sister, Emily Lynn Dietsch of Mineral Springs, N.C.
A graveside resurrection service will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden of Innocents in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements are provided by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, N.M.  From 30 Jul 2003.

Roma B. Dill
Roma Branham Fields Dill, 93, of Bay City, Texas, formerly of Cass, passed away March 1, 2003, in Bay City, Texas.
Friends will be received at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in Marlinton.  From 5 Mar 2003.

Melvin Austin Dilley
Melvin Austin Dilley, 83, a resident of Elkins and more recently a resident of Swisher’s Private Home Care at Diamond Street for the past 2 1/2 years, departed this life late Saturday evening, March, 1, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. He had been in declining health and his death was attributed to pneumonia.
He was born on Thursday, Aug. 7, 1919, at Mingo, the son of the late Austin William Dilley and Iva Merle Wood Dilley.
He had never married. Surviving are one brother, Max Eugene Dilley, Elkins; one sister, Leona Zoe Rainey, Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was one brother, Raymond Jay Dilley.
Melvin attended the schools of Durbin and served with the U.S. Army during World War II, where he became disabled.
He was a Protestant.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Beverly Cemetery in Beverly. The Rev. Gloria M. Roy will officiate and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Melvin Austin Dilley.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 3 Mar 2003.

Fred C. Dolly
Fred Carlos Dolly, 90, of Cabins, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at Grant Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  From 23 Jun 2003.

Glenda J. Donaldson
Glenda Jean Donaldson, 72, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, at her home.
She was born Oct. 1, 1930, at Junior, a daughter of the late William E. and Icie May (Nee Daniels) Moore.
Her husband of 56 years, Edward R. “Blue Eyes” Donaldson, survives at Morgantown.
Also surviving are three daughters, Delores “Toodles” and husband, Allen Skidmore, Junior; Peggy Stevenson and Sherrie Lunsford, both of Morgantown; one son, Edward “Butch” and wife, Roxie Donaldson, Morgantown; two sisters, Darlene McDonald, Junior, and Mildred Scalercio, Port Orange, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Rex Skidmore, Wayne Skidmore, Clinton Skidmore, Terry Kinsley, Chad and Amber Stevenson, Ann Haverfield, Tracy Forquer, Burdett and Troy Donaldson.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Pauline Schoonover; one brother, Charles Steven “Bud” Moore; one son-in-law, Leon Stevenson and two grandchildren, Jason and Lance Stevenson.
Mrs. Donaldson was a homemaker who enjoyed making crafts. She was a member of the Cool Springs Apostolic Church on Kingwood Pike, Morgantown.
Friends may call at the Cool Springs Apostolic Church, Morgantown, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and at the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The Rev. Doyle N. Rider and the Rev. John Henry will officiate and interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins.
The Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with local arrangements.  From 11 Feb 2003.

Margaret Donaldson
Margaret Ellen Coontz Donaldson, 93, a resident of 200 Brown Ave. in Belington, departed this life at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for quite some time.
She was born April 14, 1910, at Belington, the daughter of the late Roy and Grace Fitzwater Coontz.
On Feb. 3, 1927, she was united in marriage to Carl Cyrus Donaldson, who preceded her in death on March 10, 1985.
Surviving are one son, Robert “Bob” Donaldson and wife, Joan, one granddaughter, Jana Lee Ruf and husband, Eric, and one great-granddaughter, Anna Marie Ruf, all of Belington; and two nephews, Bill Boyles of Belington and James Dever of Walton. Also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Genevieve Boyles; and one half brother, William Dever.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Donaldson attended the schools of the Belington area, was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge in Belington, and was a member of the Barbour County Historical Society, Asbury United Methodist Church in Belington and Belington Chapter 68 Order of Eastern Star.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Thursday until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor. The Rev. Arden Beck will officiate and interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery in Belington. The Talbott Funeral in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Margaret Ellen Coontz Donaldson.  From 3 Dec 2003.

Mildred Donaldson
Mildred L. Leary Donaldson, 83, a former resident of 414 Central St., Apt. 9, Elkins, and a resident of Nella’s for the past 18 months, passed away at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days. Death was attributed to complications from surgery.
She was born April 16, 1920, at Weaver, the daughter of the late George W. and Dolly Mae Stipes Donaldson.
She was formerly married to Earnest D. Leary, who survives in Elkins.
A more complete obituary will be given Saturday. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 28 Nov 2003.

Mildred Donaldson
Mildred L. Donaldson Leary Donaldson, 83, a former resident of 414 Central St., Apt. 9, Elkins, and a resident of Nella’s at Crystal Springs for the past 18 months, passed away at 9:32 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days. Death was attributed to complications from surgery.
Born April 16, 1920, at Weaver, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Dolly Mae Stipes Donaldson.
She was formerly married to Earnest D. Leary, who survives on Central Street in Elkins.
In addition, she is survived by two sons, Jack D. Painter and wife, Pearl, and Delmis Leary, all of Elkins; two grandsons, Charles B. Corley Jr. and James Lee Corley; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by three sons, Charles B. Corley, infants James Roy and Stacey Edward Leary; three sisters, Olive Powell, Laura Phillips and Bertha Wilson; one brother, Maynard Donaldson; and a special nephew, Little Buster Wilson.
Mildred attended the schools of Barbour County and was a homemaker. She had a special feeling for all of God’s animals, especially stray cats that she would take in to love and feed. She also loved to garden.
She was a Protestant by faith and attended the Church of God of Prophecy.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home after 6 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Vernard Tasker, pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mouse Cemetery at Cravensdale. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mildred L. Donaldson Leary Donaldson.  From 29 Nov 2003.

C. Paul Dorsey
C. Paul Dorsey, 88, of Elkhorn City, Ky., and Melbourne, Fla., died Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Mountain View Health Care Center in Elkhorn City.
Mr. Dorsey moved to Melbourne from St. Albans in 1989. He retired after 35 years with Union Carbide.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruby W. Dorsey.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. David (Pat) Johnson and Jean Moore; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Private services were held at the Bailey Funeral Home at Elkhorn City with burial at Cunningham Memorial Gardens in St. Albans.  From 20 Aug 2003.

Thurman Drain
Thurman Drain, 76, a former resident of Gateway Apartments and a resident of Fairmont for the past three years where he made his home with his daughter, Sandra Sidwell, passed away Friday, April 11, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Born June 14, 1926, in Lumberport, he was the son of the late Thurman Blaine and Lillian Frances Drain.
He was united in marriage to the former Frances Meadows Tincher, who preceded him in death in 1987.
Surviving are two daughters, Diana Lee Wolfe of Fairview, and Sandra Lee Sidwell of Fairmont; four sons, Robert Drain of Elkins, Douglas Allen Drain of Virginia, Ernest Gail Drain of Georgia, and Jeffrey Bryan Drain of Fairmont; one sister, Mary Swiger of Lumberport; and one stepdaughter, Lois Jean Stump of Pennsylvania.
Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were one daughter, Mary Francis Dellastritto; three sons, Thurman Richard Drain, Thurman Bernard Drain and James Keith Drain; and four brothers, Clovis Drain, Clarence Drain, Carl Drain and Paul Drain.
Thurman was a former dozer operator, a taxi-cab operator and a coal miner until becoming disabled. He was Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home on Tuesday from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Jonas Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brown Cemetery in Lumberport. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Thurman Drain.  From 14 Apr 2003.

Thomas J. Drennen
Thomas J. Drennen, 66, of Valley Head, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after a long illness.
Surviving are three sons, Paul Drennen, Wooster, Ohio, James Drennen, Craigsville, and Hugh Drennen, Killington, N.D.; two daughters, Anna Hanna, Grandee, N.C., and Jennifer Rose, Valley Head; three brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was a Baptist by faith.
Friends may call today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home in Richwood. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stanley Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in Baber, Richwood. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Simons-Coleman Funeral Home in Richwood.
Laurie A. Kisamore
Laurie Ann Kisamore, 43, a resident of Fairmont, passed away at 4:32 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in the emergency department of Davis Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born Feb. 4, 1960, at Bristol, Conn., a daughter of Roger M. Chambers, who survives in Elkins, and Nora Donnelly Chambers Kline, who survives at Medina, Ohio.
On May 2, 1981, at Medina, Ohio, she was married to Daniel M. Kisamore, who survives at Fairmont.
Surviving are three children, Megan Ann Helmick, Elkins, Leigh Daniel Kisamore, serving in the U.S. Army in Hawaii, and Jacob Adam Kisamore of Cape Cod, Mass.; two sisters, Jill Mayer of North Carolina, and Mary Lee Teter of Job; and four grandchildren. Laurie and Dan were looking forward to the birth of two more grandchildren later this year.
She was a devoted housewife, mother and friend.
Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Vernard Tasker officiating and cremation will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Laurie Ann Kisamore.  From 25 Jul 2003.

James DuBois Jr.
James “Eddie” DuBois Jr., 54, a former resident of Sanford, N.C., and a resident of Huttonsville, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since May 4. Death was attributed to multiple sclerosis.
Born Nov. 25, 1948, he was the son of the late James Edward DuBois and Mary Harrell DuBois, who survives in Huttonsville.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Rachel Trunzo of Ontario, Canada; and one sister, Phyllis Yokum and husband, Jim, of Huttonsville. Also surviving is one nephew, Dalton James Yokum; one niece, Michelle Yokum; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
James was formerly employed as a service master. He was a firefighter and became chief of the Spring Lake Fire Department.
“Ed” was a key operator for Central Carolina Security Systems until retiring in June 2001 due to his illness. He worked on computers and was an avid reader of books.
At the request of the deceased, the remains will be cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. The Rev. Frank Collier will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Eddie’s name to the charity of your choice. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for James “Ed” DuBois Jr.  From 14 May 2003.

Rose M. Duda
Rose M. Duda, of Elkins, formerly of Alloy area, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, a day before her 89th birthday, after a long illness. During the past year, she was a resident of the Broaddus Long Term Care facility at Philippi.
She was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church of Elkins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William W. Duda, on Jan. 5, 1990.
Survivors include a son, Raymond of Mt. Dora, Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Donna of Falls View, William and Sharon of Baldwin, Md., James and Monica of Olney, Md.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Patrick Home of Elkins; one brother, Stanley Kopinski of Warren, Mich.; and one brother-in-law, John P. Duda of Oak Hill. In addition, there are nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Oak Hill, with the Rev. John McDonough officiating. From 6 Jan 2003.

Bobbie Duffield
Bobbie Duffield, a resident of Beverly for 30 years, passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Richwood, a daughter of the late Scott E. and Mary Emma James Duffield.
Surviving are two sisters, Lela Gadd of Beverly, and Beatrice Patterson of Laguna Hills, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Ms. Duffield was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. She was a Baptist by faith.
At the request of the deceased her remains will be cremated. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Bobbie Duffield.  From 4 Feb 2003.

Patricia L. Dulaney
Patricia L. Dulaney, 60, a resident of PO Box 115, Pickens, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born May 2, 1943, in Marshall, N.C., the daughter of the late Jacob Luther Lunsford and Edith Ramsey Lunsford.
On July 23, 1966, she was married to Edward Dulaney, who survives.
Surviving are one daughter, Kimberly Chandler of Pickens; two stepsons, Craig Edward Dulaney and Phillip Mark Dulaney, both of Minerva, Ohio; one sister, Janice Nicklas, Shady Springs; three grandsons, Brandon Dulaney, Carter Dulaney and Mitchell Dulaney, all of Minerva, Ohio; and three granddaughters, Carlee Dulaney of Minerva, Ohio, and Alexis Chandler and Caroline Chandler, both of Pickens.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Lunsford.
Mrs. Dulaney was a part-time postal clerk at Helvetia. She was a member of the Pickens Presbyterian Church and was president of the Pickens Improvement and Historical Society.
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 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Charles Vorderberg will officiate and interment will follow in the Pickens Cemetery.  From 20 Oct 2003.

Freda G. Dumire
Freda Grace Roy Dumire, 88, a resident of the Chenoweth Creek Road, Elkins, departed this life late Tuesday evening, March 11, 2003, at her home. Death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Freda Grace Roy Dumire. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 13 Mar 2003.

Freda G. Dumire
Freda Grace Roy Dumire, 88, a resident of the Chenoweth Creek Road, Elkins, departed this life late Tuesday evening, March 11, 2003, at her home. Death was unexpected.
She was born Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1914, at Evenwood, a daughter of the late Enos Roy and Mary Wyatt Roy.
On July 19, 1946, at Petersburg, she was married to Keith Denison Dumire, who preceded her in death April 6, 1979.
Surviving are two sons, William David Dumire and wife, Debra, Lancaster, Pa., and James Franklin Dumire and wife, Terri, Elkins; one brother, Arthur Roy, Elkins; one sister, Nora Phares, Chenoweth Creek Road, Elkins; a sister-in-law and life long friend, Lucille Kight, Chenoweth Creek Road, Elkins; three grandchildren, David Keith, William Robert and Ryan Glenn Dumire; and two great grandchildren, Isaiah Keith and Michaela Renee Dumire.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Olie, Stover and Warren Roy; and three sisters, Pansy Mullenix, Effie Nicholson and Izetta Houston.
Mrs. Dumire was a graduate of Elkins High School, with the class of 1931, and was a magna cum laude graduate of Davis & Elkins College, with the class of 1935. She taught French and English for 37 years, having taught at Coalton High School, Tygarts Valley High School and Elkins Junior High School, and retired in 1975. She was a member of the Lambda Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma National Teacher’s Honorary Society, the National, State and Randolph County Retired School Employees Association, had served as past president of the Randolph County Retired School Employees, was a past worthy matron and member of the Randolph Chapter 74, Order of the Eastern Star, the Randolph County Senior Center and the Otterbein United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Irons Bible Class and vice president and member of Circle 2 of the church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Today, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, the Randolph Chapter 74 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct ritualistic services. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel, Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Freda Grace Roy Dumire.   www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 14 Mar 2003.

Freda G. Dumire
The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. On Friday, at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, the Randolph Chapter 74, Order of the Eastern Star, conducted ritualistic services. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel today at 11 a.m. The Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Freda Grace Roy Dumire. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Mar 2003. 

Freda K. Dumire
Freda Kisner Dumire, 88, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Sunday morning, June 29, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home.  From 30 Jun 2003.

Freda K. Dumire
Freda Kisner Dumire, 88, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Sunday morning, June 29, 2003, at her home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to cancer.
She was born Sept. 4, 1914, at Holly Meadows, a daughter of the late Page “Cross” Kisner and Luella N. Jones Kisner.
She was twice married, first in 1937 to Lawton Jones, who preceded her in death in 1953. She was married in 1959 to Russell “Red” Dumire, who preceded her in death in August 1984.
Surviving are two stepdaughters, Frances Jones Evick and Elizabeth Jones Ashton, both of Martins Ferry; five brothers, Glenn Kisner and wife, Norma, of Little Hocking, Ohio, Harry R. Kisner and wife, Mary, of Terra Alta, Doyle Kisner of Holly Meadows, James Kisner and wife, Shelby, of Sunset Heights, and Richard Kisner of Holly Meadows; two sisters, Dorothy Lee Kisner of Holly Meadows and Julia Ellasue Cochran and husband, Vernon, of Fairfax, Va.; eight stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are one infant son; one stepson, Robert W. Jones; one stepdaughter, Delores Jones McFadden; three sisters, Shirley Gray, Auzine Kisner and Evelyn Kisner; and three stepgrandchildren.
She attended the one-room school at Holly Meadows and was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1932. She was a former employee of the Parsons Nursery. She was a housekeeper for the Herman Lamber family and an employee of the former Dorman Mills Wollen Mill at Parsons. She was a member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church at Parsons, of which she was director for the Bible school program for many years. She worked with the children’s church presenting Bible stories each week. She taught Sunday School for many years and was a member of the choir. She served as church treasurer for many and was a noted cook.
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp., PO Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Freda Kisner Dumire.  From 1 Jul 2003.

Freda K. Dumire
The family will receive friends at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp., PO Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Freda Kisner Dumire.  From 2 Jul 2003.

Jeannette Dumire
Jeannette Elizabeth Pennington Dumire, 84, a resident of 1 Easy St., Elkins, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 30, 1919, in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Iva Helmick and Remer Pennington.
She was twice married, first to Richard Dunham, who preceded her in death, and later to Arnold Dumire, who also preceded her in death.
Surviving is one son, Jeffery A. Dumire, Baltimore, Md.; two foster sons, Ronald and Donald Jackson, both of California; two sisters, Vivian Robinson, Elkins, and Vera Knotts, Hambleton; two brothers, Charles Pennington and wife, Mary, Killeen, Texas, and Roy Pennington and wife, Jill, Buckhannon.
Two sisters-in-law, Wilda Harsh and husband, Andy, of Eglon, and Annabell Pennington of Keyser; one brother-in-law, Clifton Dumire, Tucson, Ariz.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her dog, Mitzi, also survive.
Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Earl, Darl, Carl and James Pennington; and an infant sister, Ocie Marie Pennington.
Mrs. Dumire was formerly employed in Baltimore, Md., and in Elkins and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Dumire, along with her husband, Arnold, operated the Crystal Springs Indoor Flea Market for many years.
She was a member of the Church of God and attended the Hart Chapel Church.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery near Thomas. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jeannette Elizabeth Pennington Dumire.  From 1 May 2003.

Jeannette Dumire
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery near Thomas. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jeannette Elizabeth Pennington Dumire.  From 2 May 2003.

John P. Dumire
John Paul Dumire, 55, of Davis, passed away at his residence Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003.
He was born Dec. 9, 1947, in Rowlesburg, a son of Pauline Maxine Dumire Leary and the late Hendricks Cleveland Waybright.
He is also survived by one son, John Paul Smith; and two daughters, Sherry Ann Smith and Rebecca Lynn Smith, all of Altoona, Pa.; four brothers, Leroy Arbogast of Frederick, Md., Walter Dumire, New Castle, Del.; David Leary, Holly Meadows, and Delbert Earl Dumire, Oakland, Md.; two sisters, Eva Farmer, Bear, Del., and Bonnie Leary, Davis; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Dumire.
Mr. Dumire worked as a carpenter’s helper. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war earning four Bronze Service Stars and an Army Commendation Medal.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home, Davis, today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hinkle Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Winter officiating. Interment will follow in Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 21 Jan 2003.

Joseph M. Dumire
Joseph Martin Dumire, 3, of Pierce, passed away Aug. 26, 2003, at Tucker Community Care in Parsons.
He was born March 1, 2000, in Elkins, the son of Marty Dumire and Janice E. Pennington.
Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Ron and Rhonda Dumire of Belington and Marvin and Bridgett Nix of Pickens, S.C.; paternal great-grandfather, Harry Martin Powlus; maternal grandparents, Carl and Brenda Pennington of Thomas; and maternal great-grandmothers, Justine Bennett of Illinois and Emelean Quick of Buckhannon;
Aunts and uncles surviving include George and Carla Faulkner of Pierce, Daren and Gina Lilly of Flat Top, Shannon and Zola Bogan of Cabins, Linda "Nana" Young of Pierce, Frank and Rhonda Littlefield, Pickens, S.C., Mahlon and Billie Carr of Montrose, Kevin and Brandi Ketchem of Belington, Rhondell Johnson of Morgantown and Jamie Nix of Pickens.
Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hinkle Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shaun Babbitt officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 28 Aug 2003.

Walter D. Dumire
Walter Dow Dumire, 84, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home for Walter Dow Dumire.   From 7 Oct 2003.

Walter D. Dumire
Walter Dow “Pinky” Dumire, 85, a former resident of Limestone and a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2003, at his home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to complications of Parkinson’s disease.
He was born May 6, 1918, at Limestone, St. George, the son of the late John Dow Dumire and Messouri Auvil Dumire.
On Dec. 7, 1947, at Oakland, Md., he was married to the former Gladys G. Harsh, who survives. They celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Surviving are nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by one brother, Willis Dumire; and two sisters, Elizabeth Shaffer and Elva White.
He attended the one-room school at Limestone, graduated from Parsons High School with the class of 1938 and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a disabled veteran.
He was a farmer for more than 30 years. He had a talent for raising polled heifers and Black Angus cattle. He was a noted gardener, loved fishing and was an avid squirrel hunter.
The family will receive friends at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 2 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Dick Gadd will officiate and interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Walter Dow Dumire.  From 8 Oct 2003.

Dewey B. Durrett
Dewey B. Durrett, 74, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14, in an automobile accident in Tewksbury, Mass.
Dewey was born in Belington in 1929. In this small mountain community, he grew up a farmer’s son while attending the one-room Watercamp School and being a member of Future Farmers of America in Vo-Ag, having won the American Farmer Degree in his senior high school year. Dewey earned a B.S. from West Virginia University and a master’s in economics from the University of Massachussets at Amherst in 1957.
He retired a Lt. Colonel after more than 20 years of military service in the National Guard, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Dewey was also a member of the American Legion in Elkins.
Dewey loved flying. He was a senior captain for Delta Airlines and retired from the airlines after 28 years of loyal service. An active member of the Cessna 180-185 Club, he often held “fly-ins” on his farm in West Virginia and was active with the Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association.
An avid traveler, Dewey and his wife enjoyed visiting many countries and locales around the world, from Taiwan and Thailand to Zambia and the North Pole. He was also dedicated to providing family and friends with the opportunity to experience different places, often transporting them in his own plane to interesting and exotic destinations.
Most recently, Dewey was involved in the creation of the Appalachian Plateau Museum on his farm in West Virginia, which houses mounted big game trophies and other memorabilia collected during his lifetime of travel.
Dewey was honored with the naming of Durrett Hall, a 300-seat conference room in the student center at West Virginia University. He was proud to be featured in Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in Real Estate.
Dewey is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pauline Stefanik Durrett; three sons, Bryan of North Carolina, Keith of Colorado and Craig of Nashua, N.H.; and seven grandchildren. His sisters, Margaret and Ella, and brother, Jim, all reside in West Virginia.
Donations in Dewey’s name may be made to either the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 9844C Southern Pines Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C., 28273, or the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, #520, Boston, Mass., 02215.
Calling hours will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, N.H. Funeral services will also be Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by cremation. Interment will occur on the Durrett Farm in Barbour County.
A memorial service will also be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Talbott United Methodist Church in the Talbott Community. The Rev. Jim Tallman will conduct the service. The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of these arrangements.  From 18 Oct 2003. 

Dewey B. Durrett
Dewey B. Durrett, 74, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, in an automobile accident in Tewksbury, Mass.
Mr. Durrett was born in the Talbott community near Belington in 1929, the son of the late Dewey L. and Bernice Simon Durrett.
In this small mountain community, he grew up a farmer’s son while attending the one-room Watercamp School. He was a member of Future Farmers of America in vocational agriculture and won the American Farmer Degree in his senior high school year.
Mr. Durrett earned a bachelor of science degree from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1957.
He retired as a lieutenant colonel after more than 20 years of military service in the National Guard, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Mr. Durrett was also a member of the American Legion in Elkins.
Mr. Durrett loved flying. He was a senior captain for Delta Airlines and retired from the airlines after 28 years of loyal service. An active member of the Cessna 180-185 Club, he often held “fly-ins” on his farm in West Virginia and was active with the Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association.
An avid traveler, Mr. Durrett and his wife enjoyed visiting many countries and locales around the world from Taiwan and Thailand to Zambia and the North Pole.
He was also dedicated to providing family and friends with the opportunity to experience different places, often transporting them in his own plane to interesting and exotic destinations.
Most recently, Mr. Durrett was involved in the creation of the Appalachian Plateau Museum on his farm in West Virginia, which houses mounted big game trophies and other memorabilia collected during his lifetime of travel.
Mr. Durrett was honored with the naming of Durrett Hall, a 300-seat conference room in the student center at West Virginia University. He was proud to be featured in Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in Real Estate.
Mr. Durrett is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pauline Stefanik Durrett; three sons, Bryan of North Carolina, Keith of Colorado and Craig of Nashua, N.H; seven grandchildren; his sisters, Margaret Gutshall of Elkins and Ella Yeager of Lewisburg; and one brother, Jim Durrett and wife, Jeanette, of Elkins.
Donations in Mr. Durrett’s name may be made to either the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 9844C Southern Pines Blvd, Charlotte, N.C. 28273, or the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, No. 520, Boston, Mass. 02215.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, N.H., at 7 p.m. Cremation followed. Interment will occur on the Durrett Farm in Barbour County. A memorial service will also be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Talbott United Methodist Church in the Talbott Community. The Rev. Jim Tallman will conduct the service. Presentation of the American flag will be conducted by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of these arrangements for Dewey B. Durrett.  From 20 Oct 2003.

Pamela Dyer-Holcomb
Pamela Rae Keller Dyer-Holcomb, 42, of Kenton, Ohio, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born Jan. 17, 1961, in Tacoma, Wash., the daughter of the late Bernard Keller and Lillian Borders Keller, who survives in Kenton.
She was married to Joe Dyer, who preceded her in death. On Dec. 15, 2001, she married Robert W. Holcomb who survives in Kenton.
Also surviving are one daughter, Melissa D. Miller of Kenton; two stepdaughters, Krista and Tricia Holcomb, both of Kenton; one sister, Karen D. Smeltzer of Kenton; three brothers, Randy E. Sprinkel and wife, Sherry, of Valley Bend, Bruce A. Keller and wife, Lori, of Ada, Ohio, and James M. Keller and wife, Candi, of Kenton.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Austin Daniel Miller.
She attended Tygarts Valley High School and was a licensed practical nurse at Baldwin Manor Nursing Home.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Price Funeral Home in Kenton, Ohio, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Hardin Hospice Care in care of Price Funeral Home, 123 N. Main St., Kenton, Ohio, 43326.  From 22 Dec 2003.