Warren L. Echard
Warren L. Echard, 60, of Route 1, Box 155, Beverly, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at Holbrook’s Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.  From 24 Apr 2004.

Warren L. Echard
Warren L. Echard, 60, of Route 1, Box 155, Beverly, died Friday, April 23, 2004, in Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
He was born May 13, 1943, in Buckhannon, the son of Velma Lowe Echard, who survives in Buckhannon, and the late Edgar Pearl Echard.
On June 4, 1966, he was married to Mildred Tenney Echard, who survives.
Surviving are one daughter, Rosalin Arbogast of Valley Bend; four sisters, Crystal Tenney, Helen Echard and Anita Hamner, both of Buckhannon and Joan Russell of Ambridge, Pa.; one brother, Denver Echard of Vermilion, Ohio; and one granddaughter, Leah Arbogast.
He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Richard Arbogast.
He was a licensed practical nurse for 38 years and worked at Davis Memorial Hospital for 19 years and at Barbour County Good Samaritan Center and Nella’s Inc.
He was a member of Beverly United Methodist Church, Tygart Valley Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 66 and the Retired Licensed Practical Nurse Association.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. IOOF Lodge 66 will conduct a memorial service at 8:30 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day and the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Interment will follow in Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery.  From 26 Apr 2004.

Marcella B. Eddy
Marcella B. Eddy, 96, a resident of Parsons and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home in Crystal Springs, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 14, 2004, at the nursing home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to congestive heart failure.
She was born Monday, April 15, 1907, at Pheasant Run, Tucker County, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Bright and Emma Susan Cross Bright.
She was married to Roscoe Sutton Eddy, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, David Leroy Eddy of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Freda Bright of Parsons; and several nieces and nephews.
She is the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry R. Bright and Thomas P. Bright; one half brother, James B. Cross; and one sister, Grace B. Bright.
She attended the Salem School on Pheasant Run. She was a former employee of the Bisco Plant at Parkersburg and the former Dorman Woolen Mill of Parsons, and was a well-known seamstress.
She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Parsons where she was a member of the willing workers of the church for many years.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor James Ellis will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons Family Cemetery at Shavers Fork, Tucker County. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of the arrangements for Marcella Bright Eddy. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Apr 2004.

Samuel R. Edgell
Samuel Ray Edgell, 27, of Route 2, Belington, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2004.
He was born Jan. 4, 1977, in Elkins, the son of Delbert Lee and Mary Louise Allen Edgell, who survive at Route 2, Belington.
Also surviving are two brothers, James Lee Edgell and Thomas McKinley Edgell and wife, Laura, and one sister, Delberta Lee George and husband, Alan, all of Belington; one half sister, Delma Lee Hamilton of Martins Ferry, Ohio; three nephews, Alan George Jr., Joshua George and Thomas McKinley Edgell Jr.; one stepniece, Talitha Fortney; and his maternal grandparents, Freddie and Martha Allen of Belington.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Delma Edgell.
Mr. Edgell was self-employed as a handyman.
Friends may call at the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joseph Carl Delauder officiating. Interment will follow in the Lambert Chapel Cemetery. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.  From 22 Apr 2004.

Billie G. Edwards
Billie Gladwell Edwards, 68, of Costa Mesa, Calif., departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2004.
She was born in Randolph County, the youngest daughter of Rexell and Janet Chandler Gladwell.
She is survived by four daughters, Kimberly Edwards Christensen and husband, Kelly, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Lee Ann Edwards Adams and husband, Matthew, of Riverside, Calif., Barbara Edwards Gladle and husband, Frederick, of Austin, Texas, and Paula Edwards Rogers and husband, Phillip, of Collierville, Tenn.
She is also survived by nine grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Phares of Elkins and Paula Motter of Olyphant, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held April 24 in Costa Mesa, Calif. Interment will be at Indian Camp Cemetery in Upshur County on Saturday. The Rev. Frederick Valentine will officiate. Friends may call at 1521 S. Henry Ave. in Elkins from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.  From 29 Apr 2004.

Marie B. Edwards
Marie B. Edwards, 90, who lived most of her life at Century No. 1 and a resident of Tenney’s Mobile Home Park in Buckhannon, died Thursday, July 15, 2004, at her home.
She was born Feb. 6, 1914, n Vandalia, the daughter of the late John Pullin and Ivy Hyre Pullin.
On Aug. 13, 1932, she was married to Clayton Thomas Edwards, who died Dec. 5, 1979.
Surviving are four daughters, Eleanor Burr, Shirley Schudel, Judy Eidman and Christine Payne, all of Buckhannon; two sons, David Edwards of Buckhannon and Raymond Edwards of Century; two sisters, Ruby Hall of Buckhannon and Evalee Burk of Baltimore, Md.; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Clayton Thomas Edwards Jr.; one grandson, Mark Schudel; three sisters and three brothers.
She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Women of the Moose and Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Mildred Endrizzi will officiate and interment will be follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.  From 16 Jul 2004.

Sylvia H. Edwards
Sylvia H. Edwards, 88, of Cleveland Ave., Buckhannon, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
She was born Aug. 12, 1915, at Kingwood, the daughter of the late William C. Hawkins and Katherine Hawley Hawkins.
She was married Dec. 11, 1937, to Virgil R. Edwards, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Neil S. Edwards of Buckhannon; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Jean Hawkins of Sykesville, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
Mrs. Edwards retired in 1981 as secretary and bookkeeper for the Area Agency on Aging.
She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and the American Association of Retired Persons Senior Citizens.
She attended the local schools of Upshur County and was a graduate of Strayers Business College in Baltimore, Md.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel where services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Inc. is in charge of the arrangements for Sylvia H. Edwards.  From 13 Jan 2004.

Florence E. Eliott
Florence E. Eliott died March 3, 2004, in Newport News, Va..
She retired in 1980 from the Nursing Department of West Virginia Wesleyan College, concluding a 40-year career in the field of education for professional nurses as a teacher, administrator and consultant.
She held degrees from Sullins College in Virginia, the University of Virginia and Columbia University. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, international professional honor society and had been a member of Zonta Clubs of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Portland, Ore., as well as the Business and Professional Womens Club of Buckhannon and the Kappa Delta social sorority.
Born in Denver and raised in Ohio, she is survived by two cousins in Florida and in the home town of Warren, Ohio.
Interment will be in the family plot in Warren. It is suggested that memorial gifts be made to the Florence Eliott Scholarship Fund at West Virginia Wesleyan.   From 9 Mar 2004.

Blanche E. Elmore
Blanche E. Elmore, 82, of 302 Nona St., Buckhannon, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, at her home.
She was born Sept. 26, 1921, at Walton, the daughter of the late Clinton Mayford Hively and Eva E. Patrick Hively.
On Aug. 6, 1936, she was married to Perry French Elmore, who died on Nov. 17, 1987.
Surviving are four sons, David Elmore and wife, Ann, of Rock Cave, Don Elmore and wife, Debbie, of Buckhannon, Joe Elmore and wife, Marlene, of Rock Cave, and Kenneth Elmore and wife, Connie, of Ravenswood; four daughters, Betty Cinalli and husband, Danny, of Buckhannon, Norma McDaniels of Bartow, Mary Perry and husband, Arnett, of Buckhannon and Barbara Wade and husband, Darrell, of Liverpool; one brother, Emmit Hively of Ft. Myers, Fla.; three sisters, Dessie Brisendine of Walton, Wilma Jean Lambert of Clendenin and Thelma Summers of Walton; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Phillip Wayne Elmore; and several brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services were at 11 a.m. today. The Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiated and interment followed at Oak Grove Church Cemetery at Kanawha Head.  From 16 Aug 2004.

James Elmore
James Elmore, a resident of the Jimtown community, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for James Elmore.  From 23 Jul 2004.

James Elmore
James Lee “Big Jim” Elmore, 66, a resident of the Jimtown community, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004, at his home following an extended illness.
He had received services from Hospice Care Corp.
He was born March 14, 1938, at Mabie, a son of the late Alston Theodore and Virga Mae Bender Elmore.
On Dec. 22, 1958, in Yokahama, Japan, he was married to the former Sumiko Izumi, who survives at Jimtown.
Also surviving are five sons, Danney Neal Elmore of Elkins, David Lee Elmore of Kerens, Timothy “Bunji” Elmore of Norton, Michael Ray Elmore of Belington, and James Arnold Elmore of Lewisburg, Ohio; two daughters, Brenda Lee Volentir and Peggy Gay Phillips of Coalton; three brothers, Robert Elmore of Mineral Bluff, Ga., Albert Elmore of Abington, Md., and John Elmore of Bel Camp, Md.; and 18 grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Susan and Anna Mae Elmore, and one brother, William Elmore.
Mr. Elmore was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of sargeant. He worked for the Yellow Freight Co. as a truck driver prior to his retirement and was the propreitor of Big Jim’s Country Store at Norton.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services wil be held at 1 p.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ron Nestor officiating. Interment will follow in the Rowan Memorial Cemetery, where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520 in memory of Mr. Elmore. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Lee “Big Jim” Elmore.  From 24 Jul 2004.

Keith A. Elrod
Keith A. Elrod, 47, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Lloyd Melvin Elrod.
Keith attended West Virginia University and was a 26-year employee of the Kroger Co. His last responsibility with Kroger was that of store manager at the Tanglewood store.
Keith was an active supporter of his daughters’ softball, basketball and soccer teams.
Surviving are his wife, Martha Whiteman Elrod; two daughters, Jennifer Elaine Elrod and Andrea Catherine Elrod, both at home; his mother, Eleanor Elaine Keith Elrod of Elkins; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeff Falter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018.  From 15 Jun 2004.

Keith A. Elrod
Keith A. Elrod, 47, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Lloyd Melvin Elrod.
Keith attended West Virginia University and was a 26-year employee of the Kroger Co. His last responsibility with Kroger was that of store manager at the Tanglewood store.
Keith was an active supporter of his daughters’ softball, basketball and soccer teams.
Surviving are his wife, Martha Whiteman Elrod; two daughters, Jennifer Elaine Elrod and Andrea Catherine Elrod, both at home; his mother, Eleanor Elaine Keith Elrod of Elkins; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeff Falter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018, or contributions for melanoma research may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 750, New York, N.Y. 10131-0304.  From 16 Jun 2004.

Carl W. Embeck
Carl W. Embeck, 88, a resident of 4 Bell St., Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2004, at the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Carl W. Embeck.
Sympathy expressions may be made to: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 29 Sep 2004.

Carl Embeck
Carl William Embeck, 88, a resident of 4 Bell St., Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2004, at Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
He was born Saturday, Oct. 23, 1915, at Ellamore, the son of the late George W. and Hattie Embeck. During 1945, he was married to the former Irene Mary Judy, who preceded him in death on June 5, 2003.
Surviving are one brother-in-law, Glen D. Judy and wife, Dottie, of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were one son, Donald Carl Embeck; one brother, Raymond; and one sister, Arbutus.
He attended the schools at Ellamore and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II.
He had worked for the former Elkins Tannery, worked for the Kelly Foundry for many years from which he retired, and had worked as a carrier for The Inter-Mountain. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved sports and NASCAR.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. A.H. Belt will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Carl William Embeck. Sympathy expressions may be made to: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 30 Sep 2004.

Eugene F. Endler
Eugene F. Endler, 84, of Belington, formerly of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at the Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.
He was born March 15, 1919, in Grant Town, the son of the late Louis and Frances Pasterski Endler.
Eugene was a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center in Belington for the past 16 months.
He was formerly employed as a mechanic for the Army Department of Transportation at Fort Eustis in Newport News, Va.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont where he was a member of the church choir. He was also a former member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Deblasio Endler of Belington; one son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Donna Endler, also of Belington; one sister, Norma Jean Greco of Salem, Ore.; and one grandson, Graham Endler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Angelina Martello Endler, in 1978; one sister, Jane O’Mara; and one brother, Richard M. Endler.
Friends may call at the Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont with Fr. Casey Mahone as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Fairmont.  From 27 Jan 2004.

Dennis L. England
Dennis L. England, the son of Robert and Mary Lou England of Elkins, departed this life to live with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 8, 2004 at his home in Atascadero, Calif. He had been in declining health but death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born Sunday, Oct. 1, 1950 at Parsons. He attended school there as well as the schools of Mentor, Ohio where he graduated from Mentor High School. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in California. He also served a tour of duty in Vietnam.
While in California he met and married the love of his life Vickie Bonnett who survives in Atascadero with their son and daughter in law, Cletus and Joanna England.
Denny was a respected and well-loved eighth grade teacher at Flamson Middle School in Paso Robles, Calif. He was also the leader of the schools bible group and encouraged the students there to use his classroom at lunchtime for prayer. He had a sense of humor that touched the hearts and lives of all that knew him. He lived with an honorable determination to make life the very best that he could not just for himself but also for those around him. He loved his family and his friends deeply.
Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters; Steven and Patricia England, Concord, Ohio, Connie and Kevin Gainer, Kerens, Randy England and Lana Butcher, Elkins and Donna and James Jeffries, Montrose. He also has several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
A memorial service is scheduled in his honor for Saturday, at 2 p.m. at The Refuge Church at Gilman with the Rev. Kevin Gainer officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Flamson Middle School, Paso Robles, CA 93446. This announcement is a courtesy of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 12 Nov 2004. 

Dennis L. England
A memorial service is scheduled in his honor today at 2 p.m. at The Refuge Church at Gilman with the Rev. Kevin Gainer officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Flamson Middle School, Paso Robles, Calif. 93446. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 13 Nov 2004.

Wilbert O. England
Wilbert Oliver England, 90, a resident of Route 1, Belington, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, in the Barbour County Good Samaritan.
He was born Feb. 4, 1914, in Belington, a son of the late Draper and Katherine M. Werner England.
He was united in marriage Dec. 16, 1939, to Agnes L. Burner England, who survives.
Also surviving are, one daughter, Katherine E. White and husband, Chester, of Belington; one son, Lowell E. England and wife, Linda, of Belington; two grandchildren, Evelyn Ash and husband, Tom, of Junior and Crystal Tenney and husband, Alvin, of Belington; and five great-grandchildren, William Chester “WC” Thompson, Holly K. Thompson, Charles Robert “Chuck” Thompson, Joshua Alan Weese and Brooke Elizabeth Weese.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Steven Holt England, Walter John England and David Paul England; and four sisters, Beulah Tallman, Neva Myers, Ola Cathell and Ada Smith.
He worked for Wilmoth Lumber, Soil Conservation Services and Ray Ware Lumber Co. He was a licensed jeweler in his home, served three terms on the advisory board of Tri-County School at Buckhannon and he was one of those who assisted Tom Harward in establishing the Belington Medical Clinic, where he served on the board of directors. He was also a volunteer with the Belington Emergency Squad. He was a member of the Belington Lodge IOOF 73 and served in various offices. He was a member of Grace Chapel Church and served as teacher, pianist, superintendent, song leader and other offices on the United Methodist conference.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home at 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today with the Belington Lodge IOOF 73 conducting a memorial at 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at which time he will be moved to Grace Chapel Church to lie in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the service hour. The Rev. Donald Fitzwater and the Rev. Destry Daniels will officiate. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, Barbour County Samaritan Resident Fund or Belington Emergency Squad. Wright Funeral Home services.  From 22 Dec 2004.

John H. Ernest Jr.
John H. “Jack” Ernest Jr., 70, of Point Marion, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at his home.
He was born March 22, 1934, in Elkins, the son of the late John H. Ernest Sr. and Kathleen Weese Ernest.
He was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in the Morgantown post office. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 783.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of Morgantown High School class of 1952.
He was a member of the Point Marion Veterans of Foreign Wars, Point Marion Eagles Club and their Golf League.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Cain Ernest, with whom he would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on Nov. 30, 2004; one daughter, Debbie McNamara and her husband, Dennis, Peters Township, Pa.; one son, Doug Ernest and wife, Jennifer, of Beckley; six grandchildren, Shannon, Ryan, Molly and Conor McNamara and Emily and Douglas Ernest; and one brother, Don Ernest of Colorado.
Also surviving are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George and Shirley Butterworth, Point Marion, Pa., Richard and Bonnie Cain of Morgantown, Bill and Lynn Cain of Princess Anne, Md., and George and Bonny Cain of Seaford, Del.
Jack enjoyed numerous outdoor activities such as golfing with his wife and friends, camping and fishing with his family and following his beloved West Virginia University Mountaineers.
Friends will be received at the Louis E. Rudolph Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Point Marion, Pa., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kevin Cain officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park at Point Marion. Full military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the Marine Corps League, Monongalia County Detachment No. 342. The family suggests that donations be made to Morgantown Hospice, P.O. Box 4222, Morgantown, W.Va. 26504.  From 24 Sep 2004.

Bruce L. Ervin
Bruce L. Ervin, 85, a resident of Toronto, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004, in the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio.
He was born Aug. 17, 1918, at Belington, the son of the late Claude Odin and Mabel Claire Lambert Ervin.
His wife of 46 years, the former Barbara Perks, whom he married on April 11, 1958, survives at their home in Toronto, Ohio.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Robert Charles Ervin of Steubenville, Ohio; one daughter, Rosa Carol Ervin of Toronto, Ohio; one brother, Harrison Cleveland Ervin of Harrisonburg, Va.; two grandsons, Christopher Goodrich of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Jonathan Goodrich of Great Lakes, Ill.; and one great-grandson, Jonathan James Goodrich of Toronto, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jesse Preston Ervin, Samuel Odel Ervin and Bernard Wilson Ervin; one sister, Juanita Lee Wagner; and two sons, Thomas and Joseph Ervin.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Toronto, a member of the Parish Council, Adoration Chapel, Holy Name Society, and served as church lector and Eucharistic minister.
He was a member of the Toronto Knights of Columbus Council No. 8137.
He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from Madison College in Virginia and two master’s degrees from West Virginia University.
He taught at Belington High School for 10 years. After moving to Ohio he worked as a juvenile parole officer. He then worked for Jefferson County Children’s Services and retired from the Brooke and Hancock Mental Health Board. Upon retiring he spent many years tending the Laundromat on Findley Street in Toronto.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Belington Fraternal Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Damian T. Drass officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 44. Memorial donations may be made in Bruce’s name to St. Francis Central School, Findley Street, Toronto, Ohio, 43964. Wright Funeral Home service.  From 7 Jul 2004.

Kenneth Eshbaugh
Kenneth Albert Eshbaugh, 72 , a resident of 160 Delaware Ave., and for the past several weeks a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home, Elkins, departed this life on Wednesday morning, Oct. 20, 2004, at the home. He had been in declining health, however, death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Kenneth Albert Eshbaugh. Sympathy expressions may be made to: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com   From 20 and 21 Oct 2004.

“Max” Eshbaugh
Kenneth Albert “Max” Eshbaugh, 72, a resident of 160 Delaware Ave., Elkins, and more recently, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at the home. He had been in declining health, however, death was unexpected.
He was born Wednesday, June 15, 1932, at Brookville, Pa., the son of the late James and Lois Eshbaugh.
On Nov. 28, 1964, at Elkins, he was united in marriage to the former Mamie Cathleen Hedrick-Sampson, who survives.
Also surviving are two stepsons, Richard Sampson and wife, Sandra, of Beverly, and Jeffrey Sampson of Elkins; four brothers, Robert Eshbaugh of Sharon, Pa., Clinton and Harold Eshbaugh, both of Brookville, Pa., and James Eshbaugh of Youngstown, Ohio; eight stepgrandchildren; 15 stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were one daughter, Lois Ann Eshbaugh; one sister, Lois Eshbaugh; one stepson, Ronald Sampson; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ralph (Sandra Kay) Rohr and Mrs. Wesley Leon (Cheryl Diane) Swecker; and three stepgrandsons, Edward and Steven Rohr and Mikie Swecker.
Max served his tour of duty in Korea with the U.S. Army and served with the Military Police.
He worked for several years at the Youngstown Steel Door Co. of Youngstown, Ohio, before moving to West Virginia. He was employed by the city of Elkins as a heavy equipment operator for 14 years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, walking and reading, especially the Bible, and he loved his church. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Max will be missed by all who knew him.
Final rites will be conducted at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Don Jacko will officiate and interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale where full military rites will be accorded by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kenneth Albert “Max” Eshbaugh. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Oct 2004.

“Max” Eshbaugh
Final rites will be conducted at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Don Jacko will officiate and interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale where full military rites will be accorded by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kenneth Albert “Max” Eshbaugh. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 23 Oct 2004.

Clarice M. Evans
Clarice Mae Evans, 76, of Maysville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.
Visitation was Sunday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home where funeral services were at 11 a.m. today. Interment was in Maysville Cemetery.  From 26 Jan 2004.

Elizabeth Evans
Elizabeth Ruth “Betty” Evans, 60 , a resident of the Leadmine community, St. George, departed this life Thursday evening, Sept. 9, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. Death was attributed to cancer.
She was born, Jan. 19, 1944, at Kingwood, the daughter of Willard S. and Mildred Stemple Shaffer, who survive in Elkins.
On May 28, 1961, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Phares Oliver Evans, who survives at Leadmine.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael Lynn Evans of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mark Lewis Evans and wife, Michelle, of Bethel Park, Pa.; two brothers, Willard “Sam” Shaffer Jr. and wife, Rose, and David Shaffer and wife, Gail, all of Elkins; five sisters, Helen Calain and husband, Jim, of Friendsville, Md., Martha Shorter of Middletown, N.Y., Barbara Wieese and husband, Gary, of Glenburnie, Md., Joan Vance and husband, Tom, of Frankfort, and Denise Roth and Terrill of Elkins; two grandsons Patrick Harris of Starksville, Miss., and Ian Evans of Bethel Park, Pa., and one granddaughter, Meghan Evans of Bethel Park, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1961. She was instrumental in starting the Thrift Shop at Parsons. She had taken an active part in the Relay for Life.
She was a member of the Leadmine United Methodist Church, a member of the Leadmine United Methodist Women and the choir. She was an avid gardener and she loved her grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 1 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Robert Leard will officiate and interment will follow at the Leadmine Cemetery at Leadmine, St. George. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Elizabeth Ruth “Betty” Shaffer Evans. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Sep 2004.

Elizabeth Evans
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 1 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Robert Leard will officiate and interment will follow at the Lipscomb-Shaffer-Dumire Cemetery at Leadmine, St. George. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Elizabeth Ruth “Betty” Shaffer Evans. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Sep 2003.

Keith R. Evans
Keith Richard Evans, 71, of Parsons, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 25, 1933, the only child of Elmer Keith and Odessa Florence Henline Evans.
He was never married and had no children.
He is survived by one uncle, Charles Evans of Leadmine; one aunt, Orpha Dove of Thomas; and several cousins.
He was a farmer and Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Neil Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in Shaffertown Cemetery at Leadmine. Hinkle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  From 22 Nov 2004.

Ronald L. Everett
Ronald Lee Everett, 70, a resident of Flanagan Street in Belington and for the past several months a resident of the Nella’s Nursing Home in Crystal Springs, departed this life at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the nursing facility. He had been in declining health for quite some time.
He was born Feb. 28, 1934, at Barbour County, the son of the late Andrew and Virginia Conte Everitt.
On May 24, 1990, he was united in marriage to the former Lona Higgins, who survives at their home on Flanagan Street in Belington.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Connie Jean Spencer and Sherry Young both of Belington; his stepmother, Jean Everitt of Belington; two sisters, Shirley Day of Wexford Pa., and Carolyn Simon of Belington; and two brothers, George Everitt of Quiet Dell and Andrew P. Everitt of Akron.
Six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Linda Vanpelt Ross.
Mr. Everett attended the schools of Barbour County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Before his retirement he had worked for the city of Belington, the Howard Harper Construction Co.,where he ran heavy equipment, and was last employed by C&W Coal where he worked as a mechanic.
He was a Nazarene by faith.
Friends were received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. today, the funeral hour when services were conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. F.L. Wink McQuain officiating. The American Legion Post No. 44 of Philippi presented the American flag following services. Cremation will follow and interment will be at a later date.  From 15 Mar 2004.

Vivian Everson
Vivian Everson, 63, a resident of Route 2, Point Pleasant Rd., Belington, passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 18, 1941, in Belington, a daughter of the late Ira Camden and Odie Right Biller.
She was united in marriage March 3, 1973, to A. Duwayne Everson.
Also surviving are one son, Ronald Everson of Belington; four sisters, Oelta Canfield of Texas, Betty Long of Hambleton, Juanita Weese of Maryland and Martha Harris of Elkins; two brothers, Robert Biller of Wythville, Va. and Howard Biller of Elkins; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Darlene Fredrick, one sister, Mary Katherine Ross, and one brother, Marvin Biller.
She was a homemaker and a member of Belington Church of Christ.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home at 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Tuesday, the service hour, with Evangelist Mike Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Barbour Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Homes services.  From 20 Dec 2004.