Martha Gainer
Martha Lee Ward Gainer, 72, a former resident of the Crystal Springs community and more recently of Nella’s Nursing Home, departed this life early this morning, April 20, 2004, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins for Martha Lee Ward Gainer. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Apr 2004.

Martha Gainer
Martha Lee Ward Gainer, 72, a former resident of the Crystal Springs community and more recently of Nella’s Nursing Home departed this life early Tuesday morning, April 20, 2004, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for the past 12 years.
She was born Thursday, July 30, 1931, at Elkins, the daughter of the late Austin Ward and Edna Stalnaker Ward.
On July 19, 1948, at Oakland, Maryland, she was married to James L. Gainer, who preceded her in death October 17, 1991.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. James W. Gainer and wife, Marisa, of Elkins and Dr. Kenneth M. Gainer and wife, Dawn, of Hagerstown, Md.; three daughters, Sherry Cunningham and husband, Michael, of Elkview, Janice Minutelli and husband, Michael, of Fairmont and Cathy Kalar and husband, Lee, of Elkins; two sisters, Patty West and husband, Tom, of Doswell, Va., and Eloise Smock of Elkhart, Ind.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband was one sister, Betty Lou Barr.
Martha was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1949, was a former secretary for the United Way, Fletcher Insurance and the First Baptist Church.
She was a member of the Crystal Springs Mixed Quartet and a former member of the First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, the Women’s Inspiration Trio and played the piano and organ.
For the last several years she had been a member of the First United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First Baptist Church Chancel Choir Fund, 412 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, W. Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Martha Lee Ward Gainer. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 21 Apr 2004.

Martha Gainer
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First Baptist Church Chancel Choir Fund, 412 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Martha Lee Ward Gainer. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Apr 2004.

Mildred Gainer
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Monday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Bryan will officiate and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred F. “Millie” Waugh Gainer. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 24 Apr 2004.

Mildred Gainer
Mildred F. “Millie” Waugh Gainer, 87, a former resident of 108 Wilton Ave., Elkins, and for the past nine years a resident of Colonial Place, Elkins, departed this life Wednesday evening, April 14, 2004, at Colonial Place. She had been in declining health.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Monday from 9 a.m.until 10 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Bryan will officiate, and interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred F. “Millie” Waugh Gainer.
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 23 Apr 2004.

Mildred F. Gainer
Mildred F. “Millie” Waugh Gainer, 87, a former resident of 108 Wilton Ave., Elkins, and for the past nine years a resident of Colonial Place, Elkins, departed this life Wednesday evening, April 14, 2004, at Colonial Place. She had been in declining health.
She was born Monday, May 15, 1916, at Spruce, the daughter of the late Samuel Waugh and Rella Tallman Waugh.
During 1937, she was married to Ivan Hayward “Curly” Gainer, who preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1991. Surviving are one brother, James L. Waugh and wife, Lois, of McCormick, S.C.; one sister, Patty Crouch of Charleston and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are two brothers, Ben and Yancy Waugh; and two sisters, Betty Dennis and Margaret Ruth “Bunny” Brown.
Millie attended elementary school at Spruce, middle school at Cass and was a graduate of Elkins High School.
She retired from the Montgomery Ward Co. after 30 years of service, was a member of the Emma Scott Garden Club, the Randolph Chapter No. 74 Order of the Eastern Star, and was a life member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Monday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins, West Virginia. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred F. “Millie” Waugh Gainer. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 16 Apr 2004.

Mildred F. Gainer
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins, West Virginia. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred F. "Millie" Waugh Gainer.  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 17 Apr 2004.

Glenna Gaines
Glenna Merle Gillum Huffman Gaines, 57, of Route 1, French Creek, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
She was born April 4, 1946, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Elijah Ethan Gillum and Ollie Madge Hyre Gillum.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Delbert Gerald Huffman, in January 1975, and by her second husband, Robert Gaines.
She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Diane Huffman and Barbara Ann Huffman Cutright and husband, Randy, all of Route 1, French Creek; two sons, Terry Wayne Huffman and Gerald “Jud” Lee Huffman and wife, Tena, all of Route 1, French Creek; and four grandchildren, Deena Marie Cutright, Joshua Davis Cutright, Ashlee Dawn Huffman and Tyler Lee Huffman.
In addition to her parents and her two husbands, she was also preceded in death by one son, Keith O’Dell Huffman.
She was a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Ressie Robinson and the Rev. Conrad Tenney officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 25 Feb 2004.

William V. Gaines
William V. Gaines, 82, of Route 1, Box 327-1, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.
He was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Wilsonburg, the son of the late James Ernest Gaines and Florence Ann Westfall Gaines.
On Dec. 20, 1970, he was married to Gladys Tucker Gaines, who survives.
Surviving are three sons, William Gaines and James Gaines, and Floyd B. Moore of Charleston; two daughters, Patricia Moorehead of Mannington and Lucy Wodzinski of Buckhannon; one brother, Wornie Gaines of Everettsville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Gaines and Charles Gaines; and two sisters, Helen Gaines and Nancy Gaines.
Mr. Gaines was a coal miner and factory worker. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery. Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion will conduct military honors at the graveside.  From 9 Jun 2004.

Carl D. Gardner
Carl D. "Denny" Gardner, 84, of Jane Lew, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at his home after a sudden illness.
He was born Jan. 26, 1920, at Cowen, a son of the late Alden and Ada Kessler Gardner.
He was united in marriage on April 9, 1948, to Betty Jo Snyder Gardner, who survives.
He is also survived by one son, William D. "Bill" Gardner and wife, Dorothy, of Jane Lew; two daughters, Molly Burkhammer and husband, Bill, of Weston and Donna Gaines and husband, Delbert, of French Creek; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and one sister, Kathleen Straw of Elkins.
He was preceded in death by one son, one stepgranddaughter, and two brothers.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II, was retired from the state road with 36 years of service and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weston.
At the request of the deceased, the body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the First Baptist Church in Weston. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 26 Nov 2004.

Zane A. Gardner
Zane Andrew Gardner, 11 months, infant son of Mary Gardner of 314 1/2 Davis St. and Heath Turner of Elkins, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at his residence on Davis Street. Death was attributed to ATRT, brain cancer. Zane passed away at home in the arms of his Mommy.
Zane was born at 10:19 p.m. Oct. 25, 2003, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Karen Gardner of Montrose; maternal grandfather, Melvin Ketterman of Dry Fork; paternal grandmother, Brenda Turner of Cabins; paternal grandfather, William C. Turner of Onego and his paternal great-grandparents, William J. and Arvella Turner of Onego.
Also surviving are one aunt, Virginia Gardner of Montrose; three uncles, David Gardner Jr. of Montrose, William J. “Johnny” Turner and Shawn Turner, both of Onego; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends from around the world.
Zane, our precious angel here on Earth, earned his wings for Heaven this 26th day of September 2004. In his short time here on Earth, he touched many people’s hearts and lives. People from around the world came together to pray for Zane.
His smile would light up any room.
His touch would melt your heart.
His kisses were like being kissed by an angel.
Zane’s Web site has received e-mail ([email protected]), prayers from around the world including China, Japan, the United Kingdom and Madagascar, and that does not include the e-mails he received from every state in the U.S.
Though now he goes home to be with Jesus, Zane will always be remembered by his smile, his love and all the lives he touched. He will be sadly missed, however, his special life, no matter how short, will always be the place in our hearts that no one can touch.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel after 6 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Terry Burgess, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Memorial suggestions may be e-mailed to [email protected]. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for infant Zane Andrew Gardner.  From 28 Sep 2004.

Harley J. Garrett
Harley Jefferson Garrett, 86, of 15 Hawkins Drive, Buckhannon, died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born May 2, 1918, in Fenwick, the son of the late William Franklin Garrett and Ida Taylor Garrett.
On April 15, 1986, he was married to Dorothy Warner Garrett, who survives.
Surviving are three sons, Patrick Garrett and wife, Diane, of Baltimore, Md., Stephen Streets and wife, Brenda, of Warren, Ohio, and Alan Streets of Warren, Ohio; one daughter, Pamela Streets of Buckhannon; one brother, Harry Keller of Oakland, Md.; three sisters, Mae Bragg of Weston, Violet Brown of Summersville and Midge Houlk of Columbus, Ohio; three granddaughters, Lindsay Marie Streets of Buckhannon, Breann Streets of Warren, Ohio, and Stephanie Streets of Warren, Ohio; and one grandson, Jacob Streets of Warren, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton Garrett and Herman Garrett; and one sister, Sue Cooper.
He was a supervisor for Butler Aviation and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was a lifetime member of the Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in the Buckhannon Veterans Cemetery. Buckhannon VFW Post 3663 and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion will conduct military honors at graveside.  From 12 Jul 2004.

Laura L. Gatewood
Laura Lee Hupp Gatewood, 80, of Glen Dale, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling.
She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late John W. and Helen M. Whitehouse Hupp.
Mrs. Gatewood was a homemaker and a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church, Glen Dale.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Leola Yager; and two brothers, John and Thomas Hupp.
Surviving are her beloved husband of 57 years, Clyde E. Gatewood; two sons, Ronald C. Gatewood and wife, Patricia, of Bel-Air, Md., and Robert W. Gatewood and wife, Deborah, of Sandwich, Mass.; two daughters, Kathryn “Kitty” Lee and husband, David, of Elkins, and Paula Schubert and husband, Robert, of Glen Dale; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Herbert Hupp and wife, Rena, of Pt. Pleasant, Robert Hupp and wife, Constance, of Moundsville, and James Hupp and wife, Lois, of Canaan Valley; three sisters, Claire Vercellotti of Wheeling, Pauline Potts and husband, Gordon, of North Chatham, N.Y., and Dorothy McMillan of Pt. Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Jude Catholic Church, Glen Dale with the Rev. Thomas E. Schiffer as celebrant. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Vigil services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Catholic Church, 710 Jefferson Ave., Glen Dale, W.Va. 26038. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.altmeyer.com.  From 29 Oct 2004.

Donnia B. Gatrell
Donnia Bishop Gatrell, 67, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons for Donnia Bishop Gatrell. Sympathy expressions may be send to:www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 4 Sep 2004.

Donnia Gatrell
Donnia Lou Bishop Gatrell, 67, a resident of Connecticut and for the past two years a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She had been in failing health for the past five months. Death was attributed to respiratory failure.
She was born Thursday, Nov. 19, 1936, in Fairmont, the daughter of Harold J. Bishop, who preceded her in death, and Gladys I. Bray of Tampa, Fla.
On June 19, 1957, at Bolt, she was married to John David Gatrell, who preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2002.
Also surviving are two sons, Jon B. “Butch” Gatrell of Redding, Conn., and Robert Len Gatrell and wife, Sue, of Frederick, Md.; and one brother, Bernard Bishop of Orlando, Fla.
Preceding her in death was one brother, Robert Bishop.
She was a graduate of Trap Hill High School in West Virginia in the class of 1954. She attended the Looper School of Business in Charleston and Morris Harvey Junior College in Charleston.
She was a former employee of the T-Bar Inc., Norwalk Model Engineering, Danbury Business Institute, Westchester Book/Rainsford Type, and Intrex (ASI) Inc., all in Connecticut. She was a publishing typesetter for Boehringer Ingelheim and was an administrative assistant at Danbury Hospital of Connecticut.
She was a member of the Holly Meadows Community Education Outreach Service and the United Methodist Women of Parsons. She attended Parsons Presbyterian Church.
Donnia had a great love for bird watching and collecting angels.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor David Crapnell will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of arrangements for Donnia Lou Bishop Gatrell. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Sep 2004.

Donnia Gatrell
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor David Crapnell will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of arrangements for Donnia Lou Bishop Gatrell. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 8,  9 and 10 Sep 2004.

Donnia Gatrell
Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. today. Pastor David Crapnell will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of arrangements for Donnia Lou Bishop Gatrell. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Sep 2003.

Charlene Gay
Charlene Gay, 73, a resident of 112 Sunset Drive, Elkins, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2004, at her home. She had been in failing health but her death was unexpected.
She was born May 19, 1930, at Arlington, the daughter of the late Charles Cecil and Eva Blanche Hamner Davidson.
On Sept. 15, 1950, in Buckhannon, she was married to Robert Strader Gay, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are one daughter, D’Ann Himes and husband, Tom, of Culloden; one granddaughter, Alison Stone and husband, Chad, and one stepgreat-grandson, Treyton Stone, all of Hurricane. One sister, Sue Tomblyn and husband, Myron, of Elkins; and nieces and nephews, Mark, Dinah, Amanda and Alex Tomblyn, Phil Tomblyn, Lisa, Chuck, Julie, Katie and Amelia Preusch also survive.
Charlene attended the schools of Upshur County and was a homemaker. She was a member of Martha Washington Chapter No. 22 Order of the Eastern Star, the First United Methodist Church of Elkins and the Julia Bonafield Circle No. 4 of the church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley and Rev. Dr. Harold T. Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in the Heavener Cemetery at Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elkins-Randolph Public Library, 416 Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Gay. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Charlene Gay.  From 16 Mar 2004.

Albert Gedraitis
Albert Edward “Abe” Gedraitis, 79, a resident of 108 Lee St. in Belington since 1975, departed this life at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born April 20, 1925, at Russellton Pa., a son of the late Anthony and Anna Balezantis Gedraitis. On June 17, 1949, at Winchester, Va., he was united in marriage to the former Betty Dorothy Evans, who preceded him in death on May 16, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Gary Anthony Gedraitis and wife, Sharon, of Whitesville; one daughter, Linda Poe and husband, Wayne, of Belington; three grandchildren, Lisa Marie Poe and fiancÈ, Daniel Papez, of Philippi, Crystal Lynn Poe of Belington and Michael Anthony Gedraitis of Whitesville; and one great-grandchild, Kaliegh Brooke Papez. Also surviving are one brother, Edward Young of Oakmont Pa., and one sister, Julie Hudec of Katy, Texas.
In addition to his parents and wife he is preceded in death by one brother, Joe Gedraitis, and one sister, Anna Kristofic.
Mr. Gedraitis attended the schools of Pennsylvania and was a graduate of the Diesel Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Belington Catholic Resurrection Mission Church, was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Kitt Energy Mining in Philippi.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, a prayer service will be conducted from the funeral home parlor by Sister Theresa Reddington. On Wednesday, Mr. Gedraitis will be moved to the St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Father William Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman where the presentation of the American Flag will be conducted by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. The family asks that in lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of contributions to Mountain Hospice, Crim Avenue in Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Albert Edward “Abe” Gedraitis.  From 10 May 2004.

Kyle Richard Geiser
Kyle Richard Geiser, 19, a resident of Route 1, Montrose, passed away Thursday evening, March 4, 2004, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Kyle Richard Geiser.  From 5 Mar 2004.

Kyle Geiser
Kyle Richard Geiser, 19, a resident of Route 1, Montrose, passed away Thursday evening, March 4, 2004, at his home.
He was born April 14, 1984, in Seoul, South Korea, a son of Richard "Dick" Geiser and Margaret Jenkins Geiser of Route 1, Montrose.
Also surviving are a sister, Carlie Geiser, at home; paternal grandfather George T. Geiser of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and aunts and uncles including George and Lili Geiser, Ann Roberts, Nancy and Bill Schultz, Bob and Robin Jenkins and Libby and Graham Gell.
Kyle was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 2002 and attended Davis and Elkins College. He was a recipient of the Knight of the Golden Horseshoe Award in 1998 and the American Legion Outstanding Student Award at Elkins High School. While at Elkins High School, Kyle was a member of the Cross Country and Tennis teams.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Falter officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Virginia University Children’s Hospital, care of Peggy Myers Smith, Medical Center Drive, P.O. Box 8200, Morgantown, W.Va. 26505, in memory of Kyle. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Kyle Richard Geiser.  From 6 Mar 2004.

Richard Gennantonio
Richard J. Gennantonio, 80, of Seminole, Fla., died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the Northside Hospital and Heart Institute.
He was born March 24, 1924, in Thomas, the son of the late Donato and Nancy Gennantonio.
He is survived by wife, Estela T. Gennantonio; two brothers, Danny Gennantonio of North Carolina and John Gennantonio of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two sisters, Mary Harmon of Woodville, Ohio, and May Barkley of Thomas.
Mr. Gennantonio retired from the Sperry Corp. where he was employed as an electrical engineer and also from Unisys after 35 years of service.
He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seminole, Fla.
He served in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Gennantonio was a member of American Legion Post 252 in Seminole, Fla., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15050 of West Virginia and PCFI of Tampa, Fla.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Fr. Timothy Grassi officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 6 Aug 2004.

Burton B. George
Burton B. George, formerly of Strasburg, Va., and Parsons, departed this life on Friday, March, 19, 2004, at his home in Peachtree City, Ga.
He was born at Norton on Aug. 10, 1914, the son of William E. and Julia Corley George of Barbour County.
He attended schools in Barbour and Randolph counties. He was a former resident of Parsons where he was self-employed for a number of years.
His parents and his loving wife, Mary Nestor George, preceded him in death. He and his wife celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Also preceding him were one son, Barry George; seven brothers and three sisters.
He was the loving father of Mary Louise and Rufus Bross of Peachtree City, Ga., and Cindy Allanson of Silver Spring, Md.; and the loving grandfather of Richard Ball of Lawrenceville, Ga., Sherry Hopkins of Peachtree City, Ga., and Barry and Andy George of Maryland.
Alos surviving are 11 great-grandchildren and three sisters, L. Amy Arbogast of Elkins, Eleanora Woodford of Beckley and Georgia Pope of New Bern, N.C.
Memorial services will be in Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Portsbridge Hospice, 1335 Lake Ridge Parkway, Riverdale, Ga. 30296. Arrangements were made by Metro Crematory in Peachtree City, Ga.  From 27 Mar 2004.

Samuel A. George
Samuel A. George, 64, of Minerva, Ohio, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, in Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, following an extended illness.
He was born May 1, 1940, in Belington, the son of Odie and Elsie Helwig George.
He retired from Republic Engineered Products, was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Malvern American Legion, Minerva Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4120 and the Minerva Eagles Aerie 2199.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Greco George, whom he married May 9, 1969; one son, William George, of the home; six sisters, Iona Pharis of Belington, Lucille Clark of Akron, Ohio, Anna Davis of Belington, Vonda Abbott of Spartanburg, S.C., Velma Karickhoff of Buckhannon and Ruth George of Ellamore; two brothers, Carl George of Fredericksburg, Va., and Neil George of Belington; one great-aunt, Greta Helwig of Huttonsville; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved dog, Mischief.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Karickhoff and Cynthia George.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gotschall-Hutchinson Funeral Home in Minerva, Ohio, with Todd Thomas officiating. Calling hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  From 14 Sep 2004.

Wayne T. Gibbons
Wayne Thomas Gibbons, 62, of Elyria, Ohio, and formerly of Selbyville, died Dec. 24, 2004, in Ohio.
He was born July 6, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Bernard and Ella Gibbons.
He is survived by his wife, Viola Dilley Gibbons.
He is also survived by two daughters, Wanda and Donna; two sons, Wayne and Ronnie; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Denny; and two sisters, Patty and Jan.
Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery at Selbyville. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.   From 29 Dec 2004.

Hazel M. Gibbs
Hazel M. Gibbs, 91, of Buckhannon, formerly of the Tennerton community, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born Aug. 14, 1913, in Hyer, the daughter of the late Robert and Dora Perkins Woofter.
Her husband, Charles “Bud” Gibbs, preceded her in death.
Surviving are six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Andy Woofter of Frenchton, Brooks Woofter of New Straitsville, Ohio, and Paul Woofter of Beckley; three sisters, Martha Smith of Buckhannon, Elizabeth Rittler of Baltimore, Md., and Betty Gaddy of Lampasas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Helene Hull; three brothers and three sisters.
She was a homemaker.
Visitation was at the Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Wease Day officiated and graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of arrangements for Hazel M. Gibbs.   From 30 Aug 2004.

Donald Gibson
Donald “Bud” Gibson, 80, of RD 2, Proctor, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale.
He was born March 27, 1924, in Barbour County, the son of the late Charley and Lillie George Gibson.
He was a retired employee of Consol Coal, Ireland Mines.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nona Gibson in 1991; and a sister, Elaine Bright.
Survivors include one son, Edward Gibson and wife, Violet, of Proctor; one brother, Charles Gibson of Belington; five sisters, Irene Coontz of Belington, Lucille Kitchen of Martinsville, Ind., Angie Williams of Akron, Ohio, Janet Simmons of Cape Coral, Fla., and Carol Daugherty of Belington; two grandsons, Gary and Randy Gibson, and a great-grandson, Dean Gibson, all of Proctor; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received Aug. 8 at the Grisell Funeral Home in Moundsville, where funeral services were at 11 a.m. Aug. 9 with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Interment followed in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville.
Sympathy expressions may be made to www.grisellfuneralhomes.com.  From 11 Aug 2004.

Rosalee B. Gibson
Rosalee Bennett Gibson, 74, a former resident of Randolph Avenue and the Crystal Springs community, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 2004, at the Davis Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to cardiac arrest.
She was born Sunday, Nov. 3, 1929, at Oceola, the daughter of the late John Bennett and Nellie Davis Bennett.
In 1947 at Elkins, she was married to Thomas Howard Gibson, who preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Howard Dale Gibson of Carolina Beach, N. C.; three brothers, Ray Bennett of East Dailey, Denver Bennett and wife, Violet, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Ralph Bennett and wife, Barbara, of Elkins; two sisters, Josie Wamsley of Martinsburg and Nellie McCallister and husband, Bill, of Bayard; two uncles, John W. Moore of Destin, Fla., and Rich D. Thorn, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., now of Illinois; and two grandsons, Phillip and Randall Gibson, both of Carolina Beach, N. C.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were two brothers, Keith and Richard Bennett.
Rosalee attended the schools of Randolph County, was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. William L. McCallister 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 Rosalee Bennett Gibson. Sympathy expressions may be made to: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 18 Oct 2004.

Rosalee B. Gibson
Rosalee Bennett Gibson, 74, a former resident of Randolph Avenue and the Crystal Springs community, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 2004, at the Davis Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to cardiac arrest.
She was born Sunday, Nov. 3, 1929, at Oceola, the daughter of the late John Bennett and Nellie Davis Bennett.
During 1947 at Elkins, she was married to Thomas Howard Gibson, who preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Howard Dale Gibson and wife, Roberta, of Carolina Beach, N.C.; three brothers, Ray Bennett of East Dailey, Denver Bennett and wife, Violet, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Ralph Bennett and wife, Barbara, of Elkins; two sisters, Josie Wamsley of Martinsburg and Nellie McCallister and husband, Bill, of Bayard; and two grandsons, Phillip and Randall Gibson, both of Carolina Beach, N.C.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were two brothers, Keith and Richard Bennett.
Rosalee attended the schools of Randolph County, was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. William L. McCallister 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 Rosalee Bennett Gibson. Sympathy expressions may be made to: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 19 Oct 2004.

Kimberly D. Gil, Isabel M. Gil, Gabriel U. Gil
Kimberly Dawn Gil, Isabel Marie Gil and Gabriel Ulysses Gil, residents of Elkins, passed away Saturday evening, July 17, 2004, near Clarksburg as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Kimberly Gil, 37, was born April 18, 1967, in Elkins, the daughter of Elmer U. Currence of East Dailey and Cherri Currence of Elkins.
She was married to Ruben Gil, who survives in Dunn, N.C.
Also surviving are one brother, Douglas Currence of Morgantown; a special aunt, Robin Beth Churchill, who was raised with Kimberly; paternal grandparents, Carrol and Zelma Currence; and her paternal great-grandfather, Jacob “Jake” Currence.
She was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School and planned to attend Vocational Nursing School in 2005.
She was employed by the North Carolina Department of Corrections and later by Huttonsville Correctional Center.
She attended Colonial Baptist Church in North Carolina and the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church.
Isabel Marie Gil, 6, was born March 15, 1998, in Raleigh, N.C. Gabriel Ulysses Gil, 7, was born Oct. 3, 1996, in Raleigh, N.C.
Both are the children of Ruben Gil of Dunn, N.C., and the late Kimberly Dawn Gil.
Surviving are paternal grandparents, Joe M. Gil and Alejandrina C. Becerra; maternal grandparents, Elmer Currence of East Dailey and Cherri Currence of Elkins; paternal great-grandmother, Celia M. Lozano; maternal great-grandparents, Carrol and Zelma Currence; and maternal great-great-grandfather Jacob “Jake” Currence.
Both were students at Jennings Randolph Elementary School where Isabel completed kindergarten and Gabriel completed first grade.
Both loved fishing with their “Pap Paw.” Isabel loved dolls and writing, and was a member of Center Stage Dance Studio. Gabriel loved electronic games, coin collecting, reading and scary movies.
Both children attended the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church.
Friends may call for Kimberly, Isabel and Gabriel from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center in Elkins. Joint funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday from the church with the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Rock Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Kimberly, Isabel and Gabriel Gil.  From 20 Jul 2004.

Kimberly D. Gil, Isabel M. Gil, Gabriel U. Gil
Friends may call for Kimberly, Isabel and Gabriel from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center in Elkins. Joint funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday from the church with the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Rock Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Kimberly, Isabel and Gabriel Gil.  From 21 Jul 2004.

Mabel M. Gillespie
Mabel Margaret Gillespie, 83, of 220 Buffalo St., Elkins, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 5, 1920 in Red Rock, the daughter of Rhys Thomas Evans and Elva May Sines Evans.
On Dec. 20, 1941, she was married to Thurman Lynn Gillespie, who died on July 4, 1991.
Surviving are two sons, James Edward Nixon of Canton, Ohio, and Michael S. Gillespie of Buckhannon; one daughter, Patricia Lynn Fletcher of Elkins; one brother, Rhys Thomas Evans Jr. of Buckhannon; one sister, Mildred Ann Carpenter of Buckhannon; four grandsons, J.E. Nixon of Ohio, David Allen Nixon of Buckhannon, Charles Michael Fletcher of Parkersburg and Kurt Michael Gillespie of Morgantown; four granddaughters, Kelly Fletcher Shuppe of Elkins, Tracy Lynn Nixon Zickefoose of Buckhannon, Kara Michelle Blevins of Ashland, Ky., and Leigh Margaret Fletcher of Elkins; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara Campbell and Gertrude Jean Hardy.
She was a homemaker and member of Seventh Day Adventist Church and Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 Ladies Auxiliary.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. J. Edward McDaniels will officiate and interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., Davis Avenue, Elkins, W.Va. 26241.  From 18 Oct 2004.

Kasey Renae Gillum
Kasey Renae Gillum, infant daughter of Ryan Keith and Melanie Dawn Sandy Gillum of Mount Nebo, was born and departed this life on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Jazmin Deadra Gillum; and one brother, Adaryus Ryan Gillum.
Also surviving are maternal grandparents, Belenda Joy White Sandy and Robert Dennis “Denny” Sandy of Mount Nebo; one aunt, Chrissy Nichole Sandy of Vero Beach, Fla; and one uncle, Stephan Eric Sandy of Mount Nebo.
Also surviving are her maternal great-grandparents, Orville Curtis and Thelma Jeanette Gillespie White of Volga, the late Robert “Bob” McKinley Sandy and the late Betty Ellen Ball Sandy.
Paternal grandparents are Keith Harley and LeVera Jean Samples Gillum of Buckhannon. Paternal great-grandparents are Carrie Ellen Samples and the late Jay A. Samples, the late Harley Burton and the late Ressie Clara Hyre Gillum.
The Rev. Rick Wyatt will officiate at graveside services at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Hodgesville. Arrangements are incomplete. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for our beloved Kasey Renae Gillum.  From 13 Mar 2004.

Dorothy L. Glaspell
Dorothy Lee Glaspell, 82, a resident of Elkins and a former resident of James Street, Bridgeport, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at her residence.
She was born June 1, 1922, the daughter of the late James D. and Vesta Doak McClain.
Preceding her in death was her husband, James Arden Glaspell, in 1985.
Surviving are one son, Jack Glaspell and wife, Julia, of Elkins; four grandchildren, Marsha Calhoun, Mary Elizabeth Kennedy, Jack A. Glaspell and Shawn Glaspell; six great-grandchildren; and several cousins including Rosalie Bergdoll and Nancy Mason.
Also preceding her in death were one son, James Lee Glaspell; one brother, Manion McClain; and one great-grandson, Mark Balsar.
Mrs. Glaspell graduated from St. Mary’s Nursing School in Clarksburg. She worked as a nurse for St. Mary’s Hospital, Union Protestant Hospital and Heartland of Clarksburg Nursing Home. She also provided nursing for home health care.
She enjoyed being a homemaker and canned much of the produce from the family garden. She also made rag rugs. She was a member of the Randolph County Senior Center.
Friends may call at the Ford Funeral Home, Allen Chapel, 315 E. Main St., Bridgeport, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home with Pastor Brian Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at Quiet Dell. The Glaspell family has entrusted the arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, Allen Chapel, 215 E. Main St., Bridgeport. This announcement is a courtesy of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Dorothy Lee Glaspell.  From 13 Sep 2004.

Miles Glendenning
Miles Willie “Bill” Glendenning, 67, a resident of Beverly, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 6, 2004, in the emergency department of the Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 29, 1937, in Elkins, a son of the Late Jerome Weslie “Gerry” Glendenning and Goldie A. Ailstock Poe. He was never married.
Surviving are his life’s loving companion and friend, Daisy Hawkins, with whom he made his home for the past 21 years; two sisters, Alvina Simmons and Rose Martin, both of Elkins; two half-sisters, Candy Perez of Texas and Robin Glendenning, address unknown; a half-brother, Chuck Glendenning of Oklahoma; a special nephew, Alfred Lee Sharp of Elkins; a nephew, Nippy Martin of Mill Creek; and six nieces, Alverda Lynn Sharp of Teter Creek Lake community, April Dawn Channell, Evelyn Kaye Brown, Rebecca Sue Carr, Christine Diane Waddell and Margaret Sue Fortney, all of Elkins. He also leaves behind this two special K-9 companions, Molly Girl and Buttwheat.
Preceding him in death were four half-brothers, Jerry, Frankie, Terry and infant Ronnie Glendenning.
He retired from Elkins Hardwood Dimension in 1999. He had a love for woodworking and Indian artifact collection. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and flower gardening.
Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Linda Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mile Willie “Bill” Glendenning.  From 8 Nov 2004. 

Linda Glover
Linda “Linny” Romain Glover, 57, a resident of Elkins, began her new journey on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004. Linny battled cancer for seven years and had been in declining health for several months. She was cared for in her home by family members and Mountain Hospice.
Linny was born on Tuesday, July 29, 1947, in Grafton. She was the daughter of Charles E. and Pauline Sapp Glover, both of whom preceded her in death.
Linny is survived by her husband, Bob McCoy, of Elkins; her daughter, Tracy, and husband, Ron Gooden, of Elkins and her daughter, Val, and husband, Brandt Gunther, of Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Richard Glover of Monrovia, Md.; and one sister, Pam McLaughlin of Elkins. She has three grandchildren, Abby Gooden of Elkins, and Alex and Avery Gunther of Raleigh, N.C.
Linny attended the schools of Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School with the class of 1965. After two years of business school, she moved to Wilmington, Del. She moved to Elkins in 1973 to accept employment at Appalachian Community Health Center, where she worked in the business office for 31 years, retiring in March of this year.
Linny was an avid pool player and a student of the game. She enjoyed introducing other women to the sport, and she participated in league and tournament competition in Elkins.
Linny loved to read and garden and many people say she had the best recipe in town for Harvard beets. Linny loved blues music and shared friendships with several musicians who come to Elkins each year for Augusta. She was a founding member of the Elkins Blues Week Women’s Auxiliary.
At Linny’s request, her body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Linda “Linny” Romaine Glover. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Oct 2004.

Linny Glover
Linny Glover, 57, a resident of 616 Central St., Elkins, departed this life Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 2004, at her residence. She had been in declining health.
A memorial service to celebrate Linny’s life will be held at the Davis & Elkins College Chapel in Elkins on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Fr. William Anderson will preside over the service. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Linny Glover. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 9 Nov 2004. 

Linny Glover
Linny Glover, 57, a resident of 616 Central Street, Elkins, departed this life on Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 2004, at her residence. She had been in declining health.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the D & E College Chapel in Elkins on Saturday, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Fr, William Anderson will preside over the service. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Linny Glover. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 12 Nov 2004. 

Linny Glover
A memorial service to celebrate Linny’s life will be held at the Davis & Elkins College Chapel in Elkins today at 1 p.m. The Rev. Father William Anderson will preside over the service. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneral home.com.  From 13 Nov 2004.

Pearl Kirby Goddin
Pearl Kirby Goddin, formerly of Elkins and more recently a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., departed this life Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Scottsdale, Ariz.
She was born Friday, Jan. 3, 1913. She is survived by two children.
She was a graduate of Davis & Elkins College and completed graduate studies at West Virginia University.
She was a former educator and social worker in Randolph County for more than 30 years, loved people, reading and traveling and was a Methodist by faith.
At the request of the family there was no visitation and a private service and interment were held.
The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements for Pearl Kirby Goddin. Sympathy expressions may be made to: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 2 Oct 2004. 

Burma L. Goff
Burma Loughry Goff, a resident of Parsons, departed this life early today, Jan. 26, 204, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons for Burma Loughry Goff. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 26 Jan 2004.

Burma Goff
Burma Eljean Loughry Goff, 67, a resident of Parsons, departed this life early Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2004, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She had been in her usual health and was stricken by a massive stroke on Friday.
She was born March 30, 1936, in Rowlesburg, the daughter of the late Clarence W. Loughry and Bessie Mae Adams Loughry.
She was once married to Jimmie Goff, who preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1995.
Surviving are one daughter, Twila June Goff and husband, Charles Alan Hill, and one grandson, Jacob Alan Hill, all of Baltimore, Md.
She was preceded in death by one infant brother.
She attended the schools of Rowlesburg and was a graduate of Rowlesburg High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the Tucker County Senior Center and a member of the Goldenaires Choir.
She was a member of Saint John’s United Methodist Church of Parsons. She was a gardener and had a great love of flowers.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of the arrangements for Burma Eljean Loughry Goff.  From 27 Jan 2004.

Burma Goff
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of the arrangements for Burma Eljean Loughry Goff.  From 28 and 29 Jan 2004.

Clyde R. Goff
Clyde R. Goff, 70, of Vienna, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Goff was born April 23, 1933, in Coalton, the son of the late Everett C. and Bertha Rowan Goff.
Mr. Goff was a shutter operator for Packard Electric for 28 years, retiring in 1991. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
His memberships included the Moose Lodge of Cortland, AmVets in Vienna, American Legion and many other organizations.
He loved to hunt, fish, camp, travel and watch NASCAR.
He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth, Jimmy, Robert and Sterling Goff.
On June 19, 1960, he was married to Nancy Sampson Goff, who survives.
Surviving are one son, Jeffrey Goff and wife, Gail, of Vienna, Ohio; one sister, Marie Temple of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, Lewis E. Goff of Ellamore; and two grandsons, Mitchell Lee Goff and Jonathan Lee Goff.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. David Rittenhouse will officiate and interment will be in the Arbovale Cemetery. The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements.  From 2 Jan 2004.

Kenneth M. Golden
Kenneth M. Golden, 78, of French Creek, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center following a long illness.
He was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Barbour County, the son of the late Burner and Nellie Jones Golden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Marie Price Golden; two sisters, Betty Banschbach and Geraldine Golden; and one grandson, Mitchell Simpson.
He is survived by his second wife, Wanda Toler Golden; one daughter, Ann Lantz of French Creek; one son, Mitch Golden of French Creek; four stepchildren, Janet Ann Simpson of Beckley, Rita Mae Cook of Alabama, Jerry Herold Harvey of Lynco and Jesse James Harvey of Bott; one sister, Adeline Ashcraft of Ohio; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was a member of the Franklin Lodge No. 7 AF & AM and the Osiris Shrine Temple. He was past president of the Upshur County Shrine Club. He belonged to the Scottish Rite in Clarksburg and Wheeling and was a 32nd-degree Mason.
He belonged to the Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663. Mr. Golden served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Golden was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carol Duffield officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery in Belington. Military graveside services will be conducted by Buckhannon VFW Post 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36. The Franklin Lodge No. 7 AF & AM will conduct Masonic graveside services. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Kenneth M. Golden.  From 4 Aug 2004.

Mary Golden
Mary Moore Johnson Golden, 89, a resident of Sand Run Road, Philippi, and a former resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 10, 2004, in Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs.
She was born Jan. 18, 1914, at Meadowville, the daughter of the late Okey James and Minnie Watkins Moore.
She was twice married. On June 14, 1931, she was united in marriage to Frank Johnson, who preceded her in death in 1950. On June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage to John A. Golden, who survives at Sand Run Road, Philippi.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, L.R. “Dick” Johnson and wife, Dessie Moss Johnson, of Sebring, Fla., and W.T. “Bill” Johnson and wife, Della Constable Johnson, of Sand Run Road, Philippi; 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, six brothers and one great-grandson.
Prior to her marriage she was a homemaker. She retired in 1968 as an electronic assembler.
She was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church in Akron, Ohio.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, the service hour. Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Rosenberger officiating. Interment will follow in the Central Chapel Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home service.  From 12 Jan 2004.

Mary A. Gomez
Mary Ann Ballantyne Gomez, 52, of Alburquerque, N.M., departed this life Monday, May 3, 2004, after a five-year illness with cancer.
She was born in Elkins in 1952, attended Elkins schools and graduated from Elkins High School in 1970.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Steve; their two children, Alicia, a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico, and Jesse, a college sophomore; her father, John N. Ballantyne of Elkins; Peter, her brother, of Elkins; and John David, her brother and family, of Frankford, Ky. Her mother, Marion Ballantyne, passed away in 1992.
After graduation from college, Mary Ann first worked as a nurse for the U.S. Indian Health Service at the Luguana Indian reservation in rural New Mexico.
In recent years, she was the administrator at one of the University of New Mexico’s outreach health clinics in Alburquerque for low-income and refugee patients.
For several years, Mary Ann participated as a nurse and later as a patient in the cancer research program at the U of N.M.
Funeral services for Mary Ann Gomez were held in Alburquerque on May 8.  From 11 May 2004.

Allie Viola Goode
Allie Viola Goode, 92, a resident of Swisher’s Personal Care Home in Elkins, passed away Friday, June 11, 2004, in the home.
She was born April 7, 1912, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Emerson Bennett and Enda Bartlett Collett.
She was twice married, first to Ray Cross, who preceded her in death, and later to Brooks Goode, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Darl Cross of Ripley; three daughters, Mary Byrd Eades of St. Albans, Madeline Simmons of Avon Park, Fla., and Verna Mae Price of Elkins; a brother, Edgar Collett of Brooksville, Fla.; two sisters, Rita Ruth Herbert of Cumberland, Md., and Thelma Bash of Zanesville, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were three brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Goode attended the schools of Randolph County and was a cook for the Seneca Trail Restaurant for many years. She was an active member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, member of the Women of the Church and Circle No. 1 of the church. She was also a member of the Randolph County Senior Center.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 1100 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Goode. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Allie Viola Goode.  From 12 Jun 2004.

Virginia Goode
Virginia Lee Goode, 88, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins, departed this life at 6:04 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for quite some time and death was attributed to respiratory failure.
She was born April 3, 1916, at Elkwater, the daughter of the late George Randolph and Orpha Blanch Louk.
She was twice married, first to Cecil Parker Ross, who preceded her in death; and second to Perry O.Goode, who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Evelyn Ross of Belington; seven grandchildren, Perry Ross and wife, Cindy, of Belington, Kenneth Ross and wife, Marge, of North Carolina, Stephanie Hinchman and husband, Garry, of Belington, Evelyn F. Ross of Belington, Robin Ross of Mill Creek, Regina Warner of Elkins and Mary Athey of East Liverpool, Ohio.
Also surviving are 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and three sisters, Mable Metz of Spencer, Ola Cogar of Buckhannon and Gladys Briggs of Washington.
In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by her only son, Olan “Pete” Ross; one granddaughter, Lacreta L. Gingler; one great-granddaughter, Belinda Ross; seven brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Goode attended the schools of Randolph County and was a homemaker. She was an avid CB operator and was known to her CB friends as “Little Mama.”
She was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Thursday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. F.L. “Wink” McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery near Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Virginia Lee Goode.  From 11 Aug 2004.

Glenvil Gooden
Glenvil M. “Glen” Gooden, 80, a resident of 100 Tallman Ave., Elkins, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Davis Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the F.E. Runner Funeral Home, 613-2445.   From 12 Oct 2004.

Glenvil M. Gooden
Glenvil M. “Glen” Gooden, 80, a former resident of 100 Tallman Ave., passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at 6:41 p.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health but death was sudden and unexpected.
Born Jan. 3, 1924, in Adolph, he was the son of the late Albert Wilson and Dorothy Fincham Gooden.
He was united in marriage on June 15, 1946, to the former Thelma Grace Powley, who preceded him in death on June 9, 1975.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Frances Fitzwater and Tammy Fenton and husband, Bob, all of Martinsburg; two sons, Howard Gooden Sr. and wife, Susie, of Beckley, Rickey Glenn Gooden of Charleston; one brother, Ronald Gooden and wife, Barbara, of Morgantown; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were his mother-in-law, Mary Powley; father-in-law, Herman Powley; one daughter, Candace Murphy; two sisters, Helen Shannon and Lucille Jean Swecker; and two brothers, Burl and Hartsel Gooden.
Glen was a coal miner and was formerly employed at Hickory Lick and various other mines. He was also employed by the West Virginia Department of Highways in road construction.
He was a veteran and served during World War II with the U.S. Army 31 Division 155 Reg. Co. K. Glen was wounded in combat on June 6, 1945, in Luzon, New Guinea. He was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, Expert Marksman Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
At the request of the decreased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Glenvil M. “Glen” Gooden, (304) 613-2445.  From 19 Oct 2004.

Glenvil M. Gooden
Glenvil M. "Glen" Gooden, 80, a former resident of 100 Tallman Ave,, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 1004 at 6:41 p.m., in the Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health but death was sudden and unexpected.
At the request of the deceased the remains were cremated.
A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Frank Collier, retired minister, will officiate. The Tygart Valley Post 3647 VFW and The H.W. Daniels 25 American Legion will conduct full military rites at the funeral home. Interment will follow at a later date. The F.E. Runner Funeral home is in charge of the arrangement for Glenvil M. "Glen" Gooden.  From 5 Nov 2004.

Effie B. Gordon
Effie Bennett Gordon, 91, of Circleville, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
She was born Feb. 22, 1913, at Spruce Knob, the daughter of the late Moses R. Bennett and Mary Ellen Kyle.
She was married to Harry Jay Gordon, who preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2003.
She is survived by four daughters, Bonnie Anderson of Eagle Rock, Va., Shelby Mullenax of Harman, Sandra Lambert of Seneca Rocks and Wilma Lambert of Stuart, Va.; three sons, Randolph Gordon of Circleville, and Ronald Gordon and Donald Gordon, both of Green Bank; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by three half brothers and five half sisters.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Basagi Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be Sunday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Interment will be at North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.  From 26 Nov 2004.

Beatrice Goughnour
Beatrice Louise Goughnour, 84, of Johnstown, Pa., died April 9, 2004, in Elkins.
She was born July 13, 1919, in Johnstown, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles Sheldon and Phema Elvira Dively Creek.
On Jan. 15, 1943, she married Blaine Gordon Goughnour, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Timothy and Donna Goughnour of Thinking Spring, Pa., Joel and Cindy Goughnour of Parsons and Sam and Amy Goughnour of Davis; five grandchildren, Justin, Brett, Emily, Todd and Drew Goughnour; and two great-grandchildren, Isaac and Jacob Goughnour.
She was preceded in death by one brother and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Goughnour retired from the Richland School District where she was employed as the head cook.
She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.
Friends were received at the Henderson-Ketterer Funeral Home in Johnstown, Pa., today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Interment followed at Richland Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa. The announcement is a courtesy of Hinkle Funeral Home of Davis.  From 12 Apr 2004.

Ocie Gould
Ocie Mae Powers Gould, 95, a resident of Wakeman, Ohio, for the past three years, died Monday, April 19, 2004, in the Fiser-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.
She was born June 25, 1908, in Kanawha Head, the daughter of the late Henry Powers and Effie Waugh Powers.
Her husband, Elmer Gould, preceded her in death.
Surviving are four sons, Danny Gould of Buckhannon, Franklin Gould of Lincolnton, Ga., Jimmy Gould of Cambridge, Ohio, and John Gould of Vermilion, Ohio; one daughter, Rosalie Rice of Norwalk, Ohio; one sister, Zenna Gregory of Hookstown, Pa.; one brother, Charles Powers of Buckhannon; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sons, Gary Gould, Verl Gould and Elmer Gould Jr.; and two grandsons, Jerry Gould and Timothy Rice.
Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m Friday. Interment will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park.   From 21 Apr 2004.

Robert C. Gow
Robert Campbell Gow, M.D., 80, a resident of 119 Barron Ave., Elkins, passed away at 10:19 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Robert Campbell Gow, M.D.  From 9 and 10 Feb 2003.

Robert C. Gow
Robert C. Gow, M.D., 80, a resident of 119 Barron Ave., Elkins, passed away at 10:19 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 19, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late J. Steele and Hazel Steel Gow.
On Aug. 1, 1947, in Meyersdale, Pa., he was married to the former Betty Floto, who preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 2001.
Surviving are one son, Chris Gow and wife, Patty, of Elkins; one daughter, Martha Gow Giddings and husband, Michael Hughes, of Snowshoe; three grandchildren, Hannah Giddings, Heather Morici, and Danny Morici and wife, Julie; and one great-granddaughter, Alexis Morici.
Dr. Gow was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1946 where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical society in his junior year and was elected to the Sigma Xi honorary scientific society.
From 1946 until 1951 he served residencies in pediatrics and biochemistry at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was co-publicist of the Journal of Biochemistry and Journal of Clinic Investigation.
From 1951 until 1954 he served in the U.S. Army, Far East Command, and was awarded the Bronze Star.
In 1954 he was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, was elected a Fellow of Academy of Pediatrics, and was in private practice from 1954 until 1960 in Butler, Pa.
From 1960 until 1988 he was employed at the Golden Clinic and Memorial General Hospital in Elkins and at the Mountain Top Clinic at Thomas and Davis.
With Dr. Donald Burke he co-authored the first report of clinical use of the Trivalent oral polio vaccine.
From 1992 until 2002, he served at Appalachian Mental Health Center.
His hobbies included model railroading, fishing, English bulldogs, reading, classical music and birdwatching.
He was a Lutheran by faith.
Mr. Gow’s remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, 416 Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241, or to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Development Office, PO Box 9300, Morgantown, W.Va. 26506 in memory of Dr. Gow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Robert Campbell Gow, M.D.  From 11 Feb 2004.

Robert C. Gow, M.D.
Robert Campbell Gow, M.D., 80, a resident of 119 Barron Ave., Elkins, passed away at 10:19 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital. At Dr. Gow’s request, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, 416 Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Development Office, PO Box 9300, Morgantown, W.Va. 26506 in memory of Dr. Gow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Robert Campbell Gow, M.D.  From 27 Feb 2004.

Robert C. Gow, MD
Robert Campbell Gow, MD, 80, a resident of 119 Barron Ave., Elkins, passed away at 10:19 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Davis Memorial Hospital. At Dr. Gow’s request, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, 416 Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Development Office, P.O. Box 9300, Morgantown, W.Va. 26506 in memory of Dr. Gow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Robert Campbell Gow, MD.  From 28 Feb 2004.

Amy G. Gower
Amy Gay Gower, 96, of HC 71, Box 162, Ellamore, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at her home.
She was born June 17, 1907, at Mt. Nebo, the daughter of the late Daniel Monroe Williams and Matilda Bennett Williams.
On March 6, 1926, she was married to Allen Doyle Gower, who preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1966.
She is survived by one daughter, Vivian Ruth Gower of Ellamore; one son, Robert Gower and wife, Shirley, of Ellamore; two granddaughters, Karen White and husband, Stan, of Buckhannon and Melissa Hinkle and husband, Kevin, of Morgantown; one grandson, Robert A. Gower of Ellamore; three great-granddaughters, Amanda White and Ashley White, both of Buckhannon, and Keely Hinkle of Morgantown; two great-grandsons, Cody Hinkle and Trevor Hinkle, both of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clayton Williams, Jacob Williams and George Williams; and two sisters, Alma Lantz and Myrtle Wentz.
She was a member of Wooley Chapel Church.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Donald Butcher will officiate and interment will follow at Talbott Cemetery at Talbott.  From 11 Feb 2004.

Ethel J. Gower
Ethel J. Gower, 81, of 6 Three Lick Road, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at Angie’s Private Care in Buckhannon.
She was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Dorsey Cottrill and Muriel Cottrill.
On May 21, 1940, she married Walton S. Gower, who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1983.
Surviving are three sons, Norman R. Gower and wife, Wanda, of Glenville, Michael D. Gower and wife, Debbie, of Buckhannon and Robert S. Gower Sr. and wife, Gloria, of Reidsville, N.C.; one daughter, Judith Beighley and husband, David, of Buckhannon; one sister, Mary Lurene Gower of Buckhannon; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Elsworth and Vesta Ward, who raised her; two sisters, Wilma F. Cottrill and Polly A. Bailey; and two brothers, Edward C. Cottrill and Earle D. Cottrill.
She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church and the Oder of the Eastern Star of Clairmont, Va.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Jim Lang will officiate and interment will follow at the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery.   From 14 Oct 2004.

Mary P. Graham
Mary Pauline Graham, 91, of Petersburg, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at her home.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Schaeffer Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday.  From 22 Jan 2004.

Della J. Gray
Della Jane Gray, 55, a resident of Country Club Road, Elkins, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Della Jane Gray.  From 23 Feb 2004.

Della J. Gray
Della Jane Gray, 55, a resident of the Country Club Road, Elkins, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 10, 1948, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ruth Cowger Cool and Ottawa Cool of Webster Springs.
She was married to Alvin R. Gray.
Surviving are one daughter, Tanya Bolyard and husband, Rodney, of Elkins; two brothers, Walter Cool of Clarksville, Ky., and Leo Cool of Littleton, Colo.; four sisters, Pam Dalzell of Beckley, Sandra Henline and Cathy Cowger, both of Webster Springs, and Ruth Morris of Summersville; and two grandsons, Kevin and Daniel Gray, also survive.
Also preceding her in death were one son, Kevin Gray.
Mrs. Gray was employed as a registered nurse at Stonewall Jackson Hospital and Nella’s Nursing Home.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center Development Office, PO Box 9300, Morgantown, W. Va. 26506, in memory of Mrs. Gray. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Della Jane Gray.  From 24 Feb 2004.

Irene G. Gray
Irene Grace Gray, 63, of 425 Catamaran Drive, Merritt Island, Fla., formerly of Warren, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Wuestahoff Hospital in Rockledge, Fla.
She was born July 15, 1941, at Mouth of Seneca, the daughter of Otis Gary Lambert, who died in 1988, and Gladys Susan Harper, who died in 2001.
On March 26, 1958, she was married to Paul M. Gray, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2000.
Surviving are two sons, Harold Gray and Craig Gray, both of Merritt Island, Fla.; five sisters, Katie Smith of Nashport, Ohio, Donna Goins of Newark, Ohio, Betty Spradling of Charleston, Ethel Brinkley of Leonard Town, Md., and Mona Kisamore of Seneca Rocks; five brothers, Keith Lambert of LaFayette Ind., Harper Lambert of Newark, Ohio, Harold E. “Eddie” Lambert of Seneca Rocks, Carl Lambert of St. Louisville, Ohio, and Johnny Lambert of Stuart, Va.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Stanley Kile will officiate and interment will follow in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.  From 5 Oct 2004.

Jimmie Lee Green
Jimmie Lee Green, 58, of Buckhannon, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
He was born Feb. 7, 1946, in Buckhannon. Jimmie is the son of the Rev. S.L. Green of Buckhannon and the late Augustine Green.
He was a Methodist by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Cheri Green, whom he married in 1968; his children, Clint and Aimee Green of Buckhannon, Mindi and Jason McGrew of Buckhannon, John Green of Buckhannon, and Shelli and Eric Lantz of Buckhannon. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jack McGrew, Mitchell McGrew, Madison Green and Delaney Green.
He graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1963. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business education from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1968. He then received his master’s degree from West Virginia University.
He was a prominent businessman in the oil and coal industry. He also held prior positions as teacher and principal in the education field. He was currently self-employed in commercial real estate.
He was a member of the Elks, Moose and Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
He loved his wife, family and grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed playing cards with buddies, watching sports and spending time with loved ones.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon with the Rev. Billie Scott Mick and the Rev. Donnie Butcher officiating. Burial services will be at Heavener Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday.  From 23 Mar 2004.

Jimmie L. Green
Jimmie Lee Green, 58, of Buckhannon, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
He was born Feb. 7, 1946, in Buckhannon. Jimmie is the son of the Rev. S.L. Green of Buckhannon and the late Augustine Green.
He was a Methodist by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Cheri Green, whom he married in 1968; his children, Clint and Aimee Green of Buckhannon, Mindi and Jason McGrew of Buckhannon, John Green of Buckhannon, and Shelli and Eric Lantz of Buckhannon. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jack McGrew, Mitchell McGrew, Madison Green and Delaney Green.
He graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1963. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business education from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1968. He then received his master’s degree from West Virginia University.
He was a prominent businessman in the oil and coal industry. He also held prior positions as teacher and principal in the education field. He was currently self-employed in commercial real estate.
He was a member of the Elks, Moose and Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
He loved his wife, family and grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed playing cards with buddies, watching sports and spending time with loved ones.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Billie Scott Mick and the Rev. Donnie Butcher will officiate and interment will be at Heavener Cemetery.  From 25 Mar 2004.

John Charles Green
John Charles Green, 91, a former resident of Upshur County and a resident of Colonial Place, Elkins, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Aug. 17, 1912, the son of the late John Green and Margaret Shrout Green.
On March 2, 1941, he was married to Marjorie Jack Green, who preceded him in death on July 21, 1998.
Surviving are one daughter, Crystal Gregory of Danville, Va.; one sister, Mary Margaret Hiner of Buckhannon; two granddaughters, Grete Hopkins and husband, Shawn, of Danville, Va., and Rachel Lane of Danville, Va.; one grandson, Robert Lane and wife, Carrie, of Roanoke, Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Alexandria Hopkins of Danville, Va.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Green and Harry Green; and one sister, Helen Green Smith.
Mr. Green was a well-known businessman and was the owner and operator of City Lumber Co. for about 30 years. He was also active in many civic and professional organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Lions Club, West Virginia Lumber Dealers Association and Franklin Lodge No. 7 AF & AM.
A 1935 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, he was a member of the Emeritus Club.
For 80 years he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon. Recently, as he fondly reflected on the beautiful architecture of the church and thought of the members of its congregation, he said “I love you all.”
Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Mark Flynn and the Rev. Billee Scott Mick will officiate and interment will be in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. Franklin Lodge No. 7 AF & AM will conduct Masonic graveside rites.  From 15 Mar 2004.

Virginia B. Green
Virginia Bell Green, 90, a former resident of Valley Bend and a resident of the Good Samaritan of Barbour County for the past two and one-half years, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 5:15 a.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital where she has been a patient for the past 10 days. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and the F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 26 Nov 2004.

Virginia Green
Virginia Bell Green, 90, a former resident of Valley Bend and a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan for the past two and a half years, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 5:15 a.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 10 days.
She was born May 12, 1914, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Ira Morgan and Lena Lee Harris Kenney.
She was united in marriage to the former Amos Green, who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1979.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Billie Jo Green of Elkins; three grandsons, Roger Lee Green Jr. and David Ira Green, both of Elkins, and Harry Joseph Green of Belington; one granddaughter, Christina Green of Florida.; one brother, Ralph Kenney of Beverly; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband was their only son, Roger Lee Green, who passed away in 1997, and two brothers, Wilson and Thomas Kenney.
She was a former employee of Nella’s Nursing Home in Crystal Springs and a member of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church. She loved going to yard sales and flea markets. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home on Sunday from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery in Huttonsville.  The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 27 Nov 2004.

Dennis R. Gregory
Dennis R. Gregory, 57, of the Arlington community, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at his home.
He was born Oct. 27, 1946, in Canaan, the son of Roy Gregory of Buckhannon and the late Vernie Friend Gregory.
Surviving are two brothers, Hubert Gregory of Adrian and Lee Roy Gregory of Buckhannon; one sister, Waneta Hamner of Gaines; four children, Ronald Ross Chastine and Jonathan Ray Chastine, both of Rock Cave, Dennis James Gregory of Maryland and Donna Sue Gregory of North Carolina; and two grandsons.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Wilda Bowman; and two brothers, Ronald Gregory and Edward Gregory.
He was a carpenter and a Methodist by faith.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Harry Cutlip will officiate and interment will follow in Canaan Cemetery. The Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of arrangements for Dennis R. Gregory.   From 9 Jan 2004.

Roy E. Gregory
Roy E. Gregory, 96, of Buckhannon, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg.
He was born April 20, 1908, in Canaan, the son of the late Wayett and Minnie Sines Gregory.
On Dec. 12, 1929, he married Vernie Friend Gregory, who preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 1988.
Surviving are two sons, Hubert Gregory of Adrian and LeRoy Gregory of Buckhannon; one daughter, Waneta Hamner of Gaines; 30 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Carrie, of Grafton.
He was preceded in death by three sons, one daughter, three brothers and four sisters.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and retired from Ralph Harper Lumber in Rock Cave.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Canaan Cemetery. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Roy E. Gregory.   From 20 Oct 2004.

Ellis Griffith
Ellis “Pete” Griffith, 74, a resident of Lorain, Ohio, since 1966, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born May 14, 1929, in Randolph County, the son of the late Charles W. and Marie Hyre Griffith.
He is survived by four brothers, Jennings, Glen and Sam Griffith, all of Lorain, Ohio, and Donald Griffith of Elkins; one sister, Sue Knight of Stow, Ohio; two daughters, Mary and Madena Griffith; one son, Doug Griffith; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were one brother, Charles R. Griffith; and two sisters, Virginia Griffith and Jean Rowan.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Interment will be in the Elkins Memorial Gardens where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Randolph County Unit of the American Cancer Society, in care of Polly O’Kernick, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangement for Ellis “Pete” Griffith.  From 20 Apr 2004.

Ellis Griffith
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Interment will be held in the Elkins Memorial Gardens where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Randolph County Unit of the American Cancer Society, in care of Polly O’Kernick, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W. Va. 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangement for Ellis “Pete” Griffith.  From 21 Apr 2004.

Thomas J. Griffith
Thomas Joseph "Joe" Griffith, 74, of Route 1, Belington, died Tuesday evening in the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., following an extended illness.
He was born March 7, 1930, in Belington, the son of the late Alfred John and Julia Virginia Perchan Griffith.
His wife, Cleo Alma Crider Griffith, preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1991.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Griffith Sharp of Versailles, Ohio; his fiancee, Joann Nixon of Belington; five brothers, Alfred John Griffith Jr. of Belington, Billy Gene Griffith of Chester, Ronald Lee Griffith of Waterford, Pa., Jerry Lynn Griffith of Rockford, Ill., and Larry Dewayne Griffith of Belington; five sisters, Mrs. Dominick (Edna) Ricottilli of Belington, Mrs. Joseph (Joann) Toohey of Dorchester, Mass., Mrs. Stanley (Sarah Catherine) Hanelt of Bristol, Conn., Marie Snyder and Mickey Schwirian of Philippi, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Knight of Beverly; one grandson, Benjamin L. Shar of Union City, Ohio.
Mr. Griffith retired from the U.S. Army with 21 years of service and was a former employee of Hobart Brothers Manufacturing. He was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church, Laurel Mountain Post 410 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Randolph County Chapter 1 of Disabled American Veterans and H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.
Friends may call at the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 6 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. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Arlington Cemetery with military graveside rites. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.   From 14 Oct 2004.

Peggy Jo Grubbs
Peggy Jo Grubbs, 48, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Monday April 26, 2004, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, N.C.
She was a native of Ellamore, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Rhoda Petrice Stanton.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Fayetteville.
She is survived by one son, Steven Eric Grubbs of Seattle, Wash.; one daughter, Samantha Grubbs Soncrant of Fayetteville, N.C.; three brothers, Bernard Stanton of Triangle, Va., Christopher Stanton of Lillington, N.C., and Phillip Stanton of Woodbridge, Va.; five sisters, Phyllis Lee of Norton, Bridget Sigman of Lillington, N.C., Judy Glade of Fayetteville, N.C., Mary Graham of Fayetteville, N.C., and Carolyn Moore of Gastonia, N.C.; and one grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fayetteville with Fr. Patrick Keane, celebrant, officiating. Burial will follow at Cross Creek Cemetery No. 3 in Fayetteville. The body will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, 500 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, N.C. This announcement is provided as a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Apr 2004.

Agnes Guzy
Agnes See Guzy, 89, a resident of Colonial Place and formerly of Elkwater, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Colonial Place.
She was born Aug. 24, 1914, at Elkwater, the daughter of the late Joseph B. See and Rosella Blaine Snyder See.
She was married to Andrew Peter Guzy, who preceded her in death in 1950.
She is survived by two sons, Andrew Ralph Guzy and wife, Mary Ellen, of Reidsville, N.C., and David Keith Guzy and wife, Judy, of Luray, Va.; one daughter, Rosann Ware and husband, Donald, of Elkins; and one brother, Woodrow See of Elkwater.
Also surviving are four grandchildren, Barbara Hannig and husband, Bill, of Fairmont, David Keith Guzy Jr. and wife, April, of Virginia, Angela Steele and husband, Rick, of Westover, and Timothy Andrew Guzy and wife, Kate, of Asheville, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Elijah Hannig of Fairmont and Mercedes Guzy of Virginia; one nephew, Michael S. Hammer and wife, Joyce, of Tucson, Ariz., and a special cousin, Mary Catherine Miller and husband, Fred, of Verona, N.J.
Preceding her in death were three brothers, Frank, Paul and Ralph See; and one sister, Dorothy Hammer.
Mrs. Guzy was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School. She worked as a hairdresser, and from its beginning worked for Home Health Care in caring for the elderly.
She was a member of the Head of the Valley Outpost of the Randolph County Senior Center and was active in the Valley Head Library.
She was a founding member and served as a trustee for the Friendship Baptist Church of Valley Head.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday at the Friendship Baptist Church at Valley Head. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday from Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Kyle officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Unit of the American Cancer Society, in care of Polly O’Kernick, treasurer, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241; Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520; or the Valley Head Library, in care of Edna Mae Wood, Valley Head, W.Va. 26294. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Agnes See Guzy.   From 20 Aug 2004.

Agnes Guzy
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Friendship Baptist Church at Valley Head. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday from Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Kyle officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Unit of the American Cancer Society, in care of Polly O’Kernick, treasurer, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241; Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520; or the Valley Head Library, in care of Edna Mae Wood, Valley Head, W.Va. 26294. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements for Agnes See Guzy.  From 21 Aug 2004.