Billie Tacy
Mr. Billie “Bill” Tacy, 77, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Billie Tacy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 12 Aug 2005.

Billie C. Tacy
Mr. Billie C. Tacy, 77, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Although suffering from an extended illness, Mr. Tacy’s death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born Oct. 6, 1927, at Huttonsville, a son of the late Walter C. Tacy and the late Eulah Simmons Tacy Yount. He was twice married, first to Mildred E. Carder Tacy, who preceded him in death in 1978. In 1980, he married June Williams Winkler Tacy who survives at Huttonsville. The Tacys had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Also surviving are three sons, Mickie L. Tacy and wife, Susan, of Elkins, Clarence E. Tacy of Elkins, Randy L. Tacy and wife, Carol, of Elkins; two daughters, Lois J. Martin and husband, Chip, and Donna J. Cochran and husband, Chuck, all of Webster Springs; a brother, Frankie L. Tacy and wife, Gisela, of Huttonsville; a sister, Gatewood “Peg” Carr Godwin of Mill Creek; 10 grandchildren, Travis Tacy, Matthew Tacy, Candice McBride, Samuel Campbell, Brandy Dalton, Tina Farley, Tammy Anderson, Clinton Cochran, Corey Cochran and Lori Lynch; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death was a grandson, Cody Tacy.
Mr. Tacy was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was bricklayer and was employed for many years by Phillips and Roth and retired from the S.S Joe Burford Co. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union and the Tygart Valley Presbyterian Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
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. Sunday, Aug. 14, from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joanne Glaser officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville where the presentation of the American flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tygart Valley Presbyterian Church, Route 1 Box 43, Huttonsville, W.Va. 26273 in memory of Mr. Tacy. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Billie C. Tacy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.    From 15 Aug 2005. 

Dorothy M. Tacy
Dorothy Mae Tacy, 91, of Cass, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Arbovale Cemetery with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating.  From 19 Sep 2005. 

Joe Takacs
Joe Takacs, 79, a resident of Galloway, passed away at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in United Hospital Center.
He was born Dec. 24, 1925, in Galloway, a son of the late August and Elizabeth Kuruez Takacs.
He was twice married, first, to Martha Lee Reedy, who preceded him in death. Second, to Icie M. Bise Takacs on Dec. 26, 1959, who survives in Galloway. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Dec. 26, 2004.
Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Martha “Libby” Hurst and husband, Robert, of Galloway; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bise and wife, Esther, of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Steve Takacs and John Takacs, both of Baltimore, Md.; reared one niece, Tacey Rickey and husband, Shawn, of Dover, Del.; reared one nephew, Joseph Mars and wife, Melissa, of Philippi; four grandchildren, Bobby Hurst, Robbie Bise, Jason Bise and Amanda Bise; one great-nephew and one great-niece, Joseph Farris and Morgan Leija; one great-grandson, Andrew Bise.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Andy Takacs.
He retired from Badger Coal Co. as a continuous mine operator, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a member of the United Mine Workers District 31 and was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour, with Pastor Lois Sandy officiating. Interment will follow in Flemington IOOF Cemetery with the flag presented by the American Legion Post 44. Wright Funeral Home service.  From 11 Feb 2005.

Ella R. Talbot
Ella Rose Talbott, 74, a resident of Route 1, Belington, the Talbott Road, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2005, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Ella Rose Talbott.  From 11 Feb 2005.

Ella Rose Talbott
Mrs. Ella Rose Talbott, 74, a resident of the Talbott Road, Kingsville Community, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2005, at her home.
She was born Nov. 16, 1930, at New Martinsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Richard E. and Anna Wayt Scott.
During her teenage years, Mrs. Talbott lived with the late Harry and Georgia Stephenson and their daughter, a special friend, Patty Bryan, who resides in New Cumberland, W.Va.
On April 8, 1956, in Oakland, Md., she was married to Darroll L. Talbott, Sr. who preceded her in death on July 28, 2004.
Surviving is a son, Darroll L. Talbott, Jr. of Elkins; a daughter, Cynthia D. Narkevic of Elkins; a sister, Maude Heaton of Weirton, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Michael L. Talbott, Deborah K. Scott, Samuel C. Talbott, Sarah G. Talbott and Chelsea A. Talbott Narkevic; and one step-grandchild, Crystal Williams. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was a son, Hoy G. Talbott, II; six brothers, Paul, Robert, Cliff, Bill, Chuck and Don Scott; and one sister, Fern Jones.
Mrs. Talbott was employed by Weirton Steel, Barbour Publishing Co. and retired as secretary for Poling Trucking. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elkins, Philippi Chapter No. 41 Order of the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Philippi Chapter No. 41 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli and Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250, in memory of Mrs. Talbott.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ella Rose Talbott.  From 12 Feb 2005.

Reta Talbott
Reta Talbott, 95, of Sebring, Fla., died at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Fairway Pines in Sebring, Fla.
She was born Feb. 21, 1910, at Sand Run, the daughter of the late Joshua George and Mary Francis Harris George.
She was married to Guy H. Talbott, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Robert “Bob” N. Talbott and wife, Connie, of Avon Park, Fla.; one grandson, Randy Queen of Phoenix, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Tara Lee Talbott of Tallahassee, Fla., and Cathy McCallister of Xenia, Ohio; and one great-grandson, Rob Queen of Phoenix, Ariz.
She was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church in Buckhannon.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon with the Rev. Robert Poling officiating. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 13 Jul 2005.

Clay S. Tallman Jr.
Mr. Clay Spencer Tallman Jr., 83, a resident of Route 1, Montrose, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, 2005.
He was born July 18, 1922, at Auburn, Doddridge County, the second son of the late Spencer Tallman Sr. and the late Harriett Hurst Tallman. He was raised on the Hurst Family Farm. Surviving are several cousins, Ruth Hurst Boyer, Stokes A. Hurst Jr., William Addison Hurst, Patricia Sue Hurst Wright and Lois Hurst Steeber; and many friends who will greatly miss him. Also preceding him in death was a brother.
Mr. Tallman served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a graduate of the School of Agriculture at West Virginia University and was a stockman and farmer. For many years he held a private pilot’s license and kept his plane at his farm. In earlier years, he was active in the community and the Farm Bureau. He was a former ASCS County Commissioner, a member of West Virginia Polled Hereford Association and, in 1963, was presented with the West Virginia State Conservation Farmer of the Year Award.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Charles Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Israel Cemetery near Kerens. Presentation of the American flag will be given by members of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Clay Spencer Tallman Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Nov 2005.

Clay S. Tallman Jr.
Mr. Clay Spencer Tallman Jr., 83, a resident of Route 1, Montrose, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, 2005.
He was born July 18, 1922, at Auburn, Doddridge County, the second son of the late Spencer Tallman Sr. and the late Harriett Hurst Tallman. He was raised on the Hurst family farm. Surviving are several cousins, Ruth Hurst Boyer, Stokes A. Hurst Jr., William Addison Hurst, Patricia Sue Hurst Wright and Lois Hurst Steeber; and many friends who will greatly miss him.
Also preceding him in death was a brother.
Mr. Tallman served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a graduate of the School of Agriculture at West Virginia University and was a stockman and farmer. For many years he held a private pilot’s license and kept his plane at his farm. In earlier years, he was active in the community and the Farm Bureau. He was a former ASCS County Commissioner, a member of the West Virginia Polled Hereford Association and, in 1963, was presented with the West Virginia State Conservation Farmer of the Year Award.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Charles Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Israel Cemetery near Kerens. Presentation of the American Flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Clay Spencer Tallman Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Nov 2005.

Denver E. Tallman
Denver Eugene “Gene” Tallman, 74, a resident of 106 Industrial Park Road in Belington, departed this life at 11:01 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown after suffering a fall earlier in the week. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
He was born Sept. 24, 1930, at Belington, the second son of the late William Jennings and Helen Lenora Wright Tallman.
He was twice married. First on July 1, 1949, he was married to the former Rita Rosalee Wiseman, who preceded him in death on March 31, 1991. Secondly, he was married to the former Mildred Faye Booth on Nov. 30, 1991, who survives at their home in Belington.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Gregory Eugene Tallman of Elkins, Eric Rodney Tallman and wife, Lois, of Belington, Jeffrey Wayne Tallman of Elkins, and L.J. Tallman and wife, Tammy, of Belington; two sisters, Genevieve Arbogast and husband, Norman, of Belington, and Janet Russell and husband, Jim, of Texas; three brothers, Herman Tallman and wife, Mary, of Florida, Larry Tallman and wife, Bridget, of Belington, and Gary “Charlie” Tallman and wife, Shirley, of Belington. Also surviving are grandchildren Dennis Tallman, Brittney Archibald and husband, Joel, Tina Tallman, Trent and Taylee Tallman, and Jeremy Harold; and one great-grandchild, Mason Archibald. Stepchildren surviving are Richard Shomo and wife, Nancy, Tiffany Ware, Vicki Meadows and husband, Chip, and Christy Costakis and husband, John. Stepgrandchildren surviving are Kim and Josh Shomo, John and Adam DiVenere, Jason and Amie Meadows, and John Curtis and Jacob Costakis.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Tallman.
Mr. Tallman attended the schools of Barbour County and was a member of the Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. In his former years he was employed by Allegheny Freight Lines where he was a truck driver. He had also been part owner and operator of the Tallman and McCoy Trucking Co., and was former owner and operator of Tallman Auto Sales in Belington. In his former years, he was an avid hunter and race car driver. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was known for his great love of car racing and card playing. He was an honorary member of the VFW in Belington, a member of the Moose Lodge of Elkins, the Elks Club of Buckhannon and various NASCAR fan clubs.
Mr. Tallman was instrumental in the development of the Hickory Heights Addition in the town of Belington.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, and on Monday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from he funeral home parlor with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. At the request of the deceased, his remains will be cremated and a private family committal service will be conducted at the Fraternal Cemetery at a later date. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Denver Eugene “Gene” Tallman.  From 30 Apr 2005.

George Taylor Jr.
George Taylor Jr., 78, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Hill Cemetery at Brandywine with the Rev. David Fisher officiating. Kimble Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  From 29 Mar 2005.

Opal D. Taylor
Opal D. Crawford Taylor, 87, a resident of Route 1, Brushy Fork community, Bridgeport, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, in Mansfield Place at Philippi.
She was born Aug. 7, 1918, at Rock Cave in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Earl and Ema Withers Crawford.
She was united in marriage May 21, 1939, to Walter Glenn Taylor, who preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1995.
Surviving are two sons, Dale and wife, Norma Taylor, of Route 1, Bridgeport, and James and wife, Cheryl Taylor, of Belington; one sister, Anna Bell Hartway of Florida; one brother, Eugene Crawford of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Anissa and husband, Michael, Jason and wife, Roberta, Travis and wife, Sarah, and Derek and wife, Carla; four great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Lindsey, Lauren and Addison; and one stepgreat-grandchild, Jaylyn Smith.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by one infant son; three brothers, Clarence Crawford, Earl Crawford and Maurice Crawford; and three sisters, Erma Pratt, Ada Baxa and Vivian Jene.
Mrs. Taylor graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School with the class of 1938. She was a member of the Brushy Fork Homemaker Club and served as Barbour County Bell in 1989. Mrs. Taylor was a former member of the Rachel Chapter 47 OES of Flemington. She served as club leader for 17 years with the Brushy Fork 4-H Club. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church since 1939, where she taught adult Sunday school class.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home at 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi today from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the service hour. Speaker Lewis Bartlett will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home service.  From 24 Sep 2005.

William B. Taylor
William B. Taylor, 96, a resident of the Old Seneca Road, Elkins, passed away at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at Colonial Place.
He was born March 1, 1909, at Beverly, a son of the late N. Phay Taylor and Ida Stutzman Taylor.
He was formerly married to Eleanor Von-Allman, who passed away in 1988. On Oct. 18, 1957, he was married to the former Marguerite Daniels, who survives.
Also surviving is one grandson, Scott Taylor and wife, Julie, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two granddaughters, Rebecca Phillippi and husband, Tom, of Montgomery, Texas, and Kimberly LaBarre and husband, Jim, of Edgewater, Fla. Five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceding him in death was one son, W. Kenneth Taylor; four brothers, Dale S. Taylor, Roland Taylor, Odin K. Taylor and James L. Taylor; one sister, Margaret Rightmire; one granddaughter, Deborah Taylor; and two daughters-in-law, Constance and Shirley Taylor.
Mr. Taylor attended the Beverly Grade School, First Ward School and Green Bank Grade School. He was a 1927 graduate of Elkins High School, where he lettered in sports and music. He attended Davis & Elkins College while working at the old City Restaurant. During World War II, he was employed by Bethlehem Ship Yards in Baltimore, Md., and later as a Pullman conductor on troop trains. He retired from Columbia Gas Co. in 1971 after nearly 33 years of service. He was a member of United Travelers for more than 50 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkins and a member of Bartlett Bible Class of the church. He attended the first 4-H camp in the United States at Elkwater.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for William B. Taylor. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 23 Nov 2005.

Rebecca L. Teets
Rebecca Letitia Teets, 92, of Eglon, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maple Spring Church of the Brethren in Eglon with the Revs. Roger Fike and Glenn Nissly officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Spring Cemetery.  From 15 Apr 2005.

Paul Telemeco
Paul Telemeco, 82, of Brandon, Fla., passed away Thursday, March 24, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn E. Telemeco; two daughters, Debbie Telemeco-Andres and her husband, Roy, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kathy Richards and her husband, Joseph, of Austintown, Ohio; one brother, Christopher and his wife, Margaret, of Ft. Washington, Md.; one sister, Helen Telemeco of Beverly; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Telemeco came to the Tampa Bay area in 1970 from North Hollywood, Calif. He was a commercial helicopter instructor for Alpine Helicopter, Lake Tahoe, Calif., and a U.S. Air Force senior airmen, veteran of World War II. He had owned Telemeco TV Clinic in Riverview from 1972 until 1989. Funeral services were held March 28 at the Stowers Brandon Chapel. The family received friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to LifePath Hospice, 3010 West Azeele St., Tampa, Fla. 33609.  From 8 Apr 2005.

Mary P. Templeton
Mary Pauline Elsey Templeton, 91, a resident of 633 Central St. in Elkins since 1947, departed this life Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Mary Pauline Elsey Templeton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Oct 2005.

Mary P. Templeton
Mary Pauline Elsey Templeton, 91, a resident of 633 Central St., Elkins since 1947, departed this life Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital.  
She was born Thursday, July 2, 1914, at Amboy, a daughter of the late Albert Spencer Elsey and Ada Fike Elsey.
On July 8, 1942, at Cumberland, Md., at the First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. William A. Eisenberger, she was married to Andrew Robert Templeton, who preceded her in death April 22, 1998, after celebrating 55 years of marriage.
Surviving are two daughters, Ada Rosemary Templeton Zeni and husband, Alan, of Morgantown and Sue Ellen Templeton Johnson and husband, Donald, of Elkins; four grandchildren, Alan and Amanda Zeni and Donnie and Jessica Johnson. 
Pauline was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were one son, Dr. Andrew Robert Templeton Jr., a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve; one infant grandson, William Seth Johnson; two brothers, Clarence and John Elsey; and five sisters, Gertrude Durst, Quinten Forman, Elva McDowell, Beulah Lipscomb and Mae Luzier. 
She was a graduate of Aurora High School at Aurora. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, Davis & Elkins College, Marshall University and Fairmont State College, from which she graduated. Mrs. Templeton taught school at Preston County for seven years and at Belleview, Eglon and Aurora.  She also substituted in the Elkins area schools for many years. She was always interested in children's works such as 4-H and scouts. She was instrumental in restarting scouts in Elkins in 1949. She was a member of Randolph Chapter 74 Order of the Eastern Star, from which she received her 50-year pin in 1983, the Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center and was active in the First United Methodist Church at Elkins.
The family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church of Elkins Monday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow at the Aurora Cemetery at Aurora.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement for Mary Pauline Elsey Templeton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 8 Oct 2005. 

Alvin P. Tenney
Alvin P. Tenney, 43, of Belington, went to be with our Lord Saturday, April, 16, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a courageous, two-year battle with leukemia and complications from his second stem-cell transplant.
He was born Sept. 28, 1961, a son of the late William Tenney and Dorothy Cross Tenney, who survives in Belington.
Also surviving are his wife, Crystal White Tenney; one son, Brandon Tenney; and two stepchildren, Joshua Weese and Brooke Weese, all of Belington. He is survived by eight brothers and five sisters, Stan Tenney and wife, “CheChe,” of Fairmont, Martin “Rusty” Tenney and wife, Nancy, of San Antonio, Texas, Marvin Tenney and wife, Lenora, of Belington, David Tenney and wife, Debbie, of Newville, Pa., Timothy Tenney and Mark Tenney, both of Elkins, Matthew Tenney and Michael Tenney, both of Belington, Louise Edmond and husband, William, and Ellen Cooper and husband, Bob, both of Belington, Rosemarie Cathell and husband, Bertsell, of Philippi, Evelyn Thorne and husband, David, of Elkins, and Anna Moore and husband, Curtis, of Belington; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Alvin was a veteran with 25 years in the U.S. Army serving in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was employed as a school bus driver with the Barbour County Board of Education. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 410 Belington serving as a member of the color guard for many years. He attended the schools of Barbour County graduating with the class of 1980. He was a member of WVEIA and PEIA for school service personnel and a Methodist by faith.
Alvin was a loving and faithful husband to Crystal and loving and giving father to Brandon, Joshua and Brooke. He enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with his family and friends.
Contribution in memory of Alvin may be made to the Rosenbaum Family House of Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi after 5 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m, the funeral hour, Wednesday, with the Rev. Destry Daniels and the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery with military rites being accorded by American Legion Post 44. Wright Funeral Home Service.  From 18 Apr 2005.

Charles W. Tenney
Charles William Tenney, 84, of 52 Trubie Run Road, Buckhannon, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at his home under the care of Peoples Hospice of Clarksburg.
He was born Oct. 9, 1921, at Trubie Run, a son of the late Floyd J. Tenney and Fannie Shockey Tenney.
On April 4, 1964, he was married to Rosemary Scott Tenney, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are five sons, Lennie and wife, Carol Tenney, of Buckhannon, David and wife, Christinia Tenney, and their three children of Norton, John and wife, Florence Tenney, Randy and wife, Dodie Tenney, and Chris Tenney and fiance, Lisa McCormick, all of Buckhannon; two daughters, Diana and husband, Jim Gregory, and Mary and husband, Randy Hawkins, all of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Bryan O’Neil and wife, Lisa Tenney, of Maryland and Bradley Warren Tenney of Fairmont; eight granddaughters, Claudia Tenney of Charleston, Stephanie Hawkins, Samantha Hawkins, Carly Gregory, Amanda Tenney Morgan Tenney, Cassie Tenney and Emily Tenney, all of Buckhannon; one stepgranddaughter, Brittany Gregory, of Buckhannon; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Tenney of Maryland; six great-grandsons, Michael Tenney, Dylan Tenney and Tyler Davis, all of Maryland, Brandon Tenney, Aaron Tenney and Stephan Tenney, all of Elkins; one sister-in-law, Tressie Ware of Buckhannon; one niece, Stella Morris of Buckhannon; and one nephew, Larel Ware of Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera Lamb Tenney; two brothers, Cecil Ware and James Ware; and one sister, Dana Ware.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at Tallmansville. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 21 Nov 2005.

Gerald O. Tenney
Gerald O. Tenney, 84, of Route 1, French Creek, died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at his home.
He was born March 15, 1921, in Upshur County, a son of the late Henry Walter and Mary Adaline Winemiller Tenney.
He was united in marriage on Aug. 7, 1943 to Irene Russell Tenney, who survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Deloris Hyre and husband, Maurice, of French Creek and Greta Goodwin and husband, Johnie, of Amherst, Ohio; one son, Duane Tenney and wife, Delores, of Painesville, Ohio; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also several nieces and nephews survive.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
Mr. Tenney was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where he had served as a Lay Leader.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m Sunday at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Conrad Tenney officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 7 May 2005.

Norma E. Tenney
Norma Elizabeth Tenney, 84, of Norton, passed away March 9, 2005.
Norma was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Tallmansville, to the late Hazel Maude and Jacob Arthur Bailey.
Norma retired from Barberton Schools after many years of service as a cook. She was a longtime member of Akron Baptist Temple and worked in the church nursery. In her free time, Norma enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kiser Tenney; and brothers, Arthur, Ward and Ralph Bailey.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon and Ray Redhead; sons, Vernon and Karen Tenney, Roger Tenney and Theresa Miller and Keith and June Bailey; brothers, Robert and Rita Bailey, Tom and Bettie Bailey, Earl and Joanne Bailey, Bill and Elaine Bailey, Carl Bailey and Harry and Katie Bailey; one sister, Lorraine DeBarr; grandchildren, Kevin and Jason Redhead, Elizabeth and Robert Hutzell, Elaine and Nathan Miller, David and Julie Tenney, Christopher Tenney, Laura Tenney, Louise Costello, Karl and Elissa Bailey; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Drew, Dean and Trey Hutzell, Fiona Miller, Scott and Krista Willingham, Jennifer Hoffine and Ryan Costello; great-great-grandchildren, Morgan and Reagan Willingham; a special, lifelong friend, Rose Henke.
Family and friends may call Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd, Akron, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ernie Kemppel officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron, Ohio.  From 10 Mar 2005.

Randall A. Tenney
Randall Allen Tenney, 28, a resident of Route 2, French Creek, the Waterloo Community, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at United Hospital Center, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born June 19, 1977, at Buckhannon, a son of George and Patricia Ware Tenney of Route 2, French Creek.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Jennifer DePoy and husband, Eric, of Buckhannon; three brothers, Keith Tenney and wife, Rachell, of Buckhannon, George Tenney Jr. and wife, Nichole, and Donald Tenney and fiancee, Rochell, all of Route 2, French Creek; several nieces and nephews; his fiancee, Shandy Teter, of Route 2, French Creek; paternal grandfather and paternal stepgrandmother, Dona and Sylvia Tenney of Buckhannon; and maternal grandfather, Frank Ware of Route 2, French Creek.
He was a skidder operator for French Creek Forestry and a Methodist by faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and camping.
Viewing will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Jesse and the Rev. Conrad Tenney. Interment will follow at Waterloo Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Randall Allen Tenney.  From 21 Sep 2005. 

Sandra J. Tenney
Sandra Jo Tenney, 66, a resident of Tallmansville, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at her home under the care of Mt. Hospice.
She was born June 9, 1939, at Frenchton, a daughter of the late Otis and Daisy Underwood Kelley.
On Jan. 31, 1959, she was married to Kenneth Tenney, who survives at Tallmansville.
In addition, she is survived by four children, Carla Orsburn and husband, Kenneth, of Tallmansville, Beverly Irwin and husband, Greg, of Valley Bend, Kenneth Tenney Jr. and wife, Melissa, of Tallmansville and Jeanette White and husband, Clifford, of Tallmansville; nine grandchildren, Benjamin Orsburn, Matthew Orsburn, Andrew Orsburn, Sarah Orsburn, William Irwin, Victoria Irwin, Mikayah Irwin, James Tenney and Ashlea White; four brothers, Otis “Bud” Kelley of Tuscon, Ariz., Gerald Kelley of Helvetia, Joe Kelley of Duncan, Ariz. and Gary “Lew” Kelley of French Creek; and three sisters, Ada Wilson of Frenchton, Dee LaVrar of Toledo, Ohio, and Connie Simmons of Frenchton.
Also preceding her in death was one infant brother, Joy Dale Wilson.
She was a personal caregiver and a Methodist by faith.
Viewing will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tim Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Elbon Cemetery. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Sandra Jo Tenney.  From 30 Nov 2005. 

Thomas J. Tenney
Thomas J. Tenney, 92, a resident of the Adolph community, passed away Wednesday evening at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Thomas J. Tenney.  From 20 Jan 2005.

Thomas Tenney
Thomas J. “Jeff” Tenney, 92, a resident of the Adolph Community, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at his home. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
He was born Feb. 10, 1912, at Hemlock, a son of the late Thomas J. Tenney and Nancy K. Kittle Tenney.
On Jan. 9, 1931, at Palace Valley, he was married to Violet Emma Daniels Tenney, who preceded him hi death.
He is survived by four daughters, Judith Phillips and husband, Bob, and Dorthy Harlan and husband, Bill, all of Adolph, Janet Broschart of Cassity and Pamela Finlen and husband, Ronald, of Mill Creek; one son, William Tenney, and wife, Linda, of Tallmansville; two daughters-in-law, Maxine Tenney of Gettysburg, Pa., and Ellen Tenney of Cassity; one sister, Blanch Ball of New Jersey; 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his in-laws; Robert and Cora Daniels; three sons, James, Thomas Jr. and Jerry Tenney; six brothers, Sam, Dave, Pete, Conrad, Ed and Simmion Tenney; four sisters, Cindy, Ina, Wilda and Jemima; one granddaughter, Crystal Phillips; and one great-grandson, Austin Finlen.
He worked many years in the coal mines and in the woods as a timber cutter and was an expert teamster. He enjoyed farming, gardening and trail riding with his family and friends. He also enjoyed horse shows and sales and never knew a stranger. He had many many friends. He always expressed how much he thought of his grandchildren, Shawn, R.J., Shelby, Chad, Kodi, Guyanna, Toni and Travis, and his special friend, Patty Simmons, all of whom visited with him often. He was a Methodist by faith.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mill Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Charlie Ford and the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow. At the request of the deceased, flowers are to be omitted. Memorial contritions may be made to the Mill Creek Cemetery in care of Evelyn Parrack, P.O. Box 4, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26280 in memory of Mr. Tenney. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Thomas J. “Jeff” Tenney.  From 21 Jan 2005.

Thomas Tenney
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Mill Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Charlie Ford and the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow. At the request of the deceased, flowers are to be omitted. Memorial contritions may be made to the Mill Creek Cemetery in care of Evelyn Parrack, P.O. Box 4, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26280 in memory of Mr. Tenney. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Thomas J. “Jeff” Tenney.  From 22 Jan 2005.

Thomas J. Tenney
Thomas Junior Tenney, 76, a resident of the Grafton City Hospital Nursing Care Facility at Grafton departed this life early Sunday morning, Jan. 30, 2005, at the care facility. He had been in declining health for quite some time.
He was born May 9, 1928, at Belington, a son of the late Thomas Jack and Florence Tenney.
On Oct. 26, 1950, he was united in marriage to Nina Marie Tenney, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Clarence Ronald Tenney and James William Tenney; six daughters, Phyllis Tenney, Margarite Rose Tenney Kimble, Alice Patricia Tenney, Peggy Tenney, Chloe Tenney and Beverly Tenney; one sister, three brothers, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son.
Mr. Tenney attended the schools of Barbour County and was retired from sawmill employment in Moorefield and was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the Stringtown Cemetery near Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Thomas Junior Tenney.  From 1 Feb 2005.

Bessie Teter
Bessie Teter, 84, a resident of 100 Tallman Ave., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at 12:10 p.m., in Davis Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home for Bessie Teter.  From 10 Feb 2005. 

Bessie Teter
Bessie Teter, 84, a former resident of Valley Bend and a resident of 100 Tallman Ave., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at 12:10 p.m., in Davis Memorial Hospital where she was admitted on Monday. She had been in failing health; however, her death was unexpected.
Born Feb. 18, 1920, at Valley Bend, she was the daughter of the late French J. and Monie G. Wiseman Wegman.
Bessie was united in marriage to Woodrow Teter, who preceded her in death in December 1981.
She is survived by one daughter, Amber Howes of Winchester, Va.; one son, James Teter of Alpharetta, Ga.; two sisters, Flossie Louk of Hopewell, Va., and Rachael Arbogast of Elkins; and one brother, Richard “Dick” Wegman of Mill Creek.
Also surviving are six grandchildren, Alesia Teter and Shannon Teter, Brian Howes and Lindsie, Madison and Sarah Teter; one great-granddaughter, Haley Taylor; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ken and Ada Teter; paternal grandparents, Henry and Ann Wegman and Albert and Sara Wiseman; two sisters, Coral McCauley and Fannie Holt; and four brothers, Henry, Robert, Howard and Warner “Bud” Wegman.
Bessie was employed at Streamline Market for nine years as assistant manager. She also was a clerk at A & P Store and had worked for Reidboard Brothers for six years. Bessie was also formerly employed at a produce store for six years. She was a wonderful cook, homemaker, wife, sister and mother, also adopting and raising her two children. She loved crocheting afghans and, in her lifetime, probably crocheted close to a thousand of them.
She was a member of Faith Baptist Chapel Church of Beverly and attended the Old Bradley School on Bradley Mountain near Valley Bend. Bessie will be greatly missed by her family and friends and will remain in their hearts forever.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Saturday after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Sunday at 1 p.m. The Rev. J. Michael Allen, pastor of Faith Baptist Chapel Church, will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens, the formerly the IOOF Cemetery, at Elkins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to Faith Baptist Chapel Church, Building Fund, Route 2, Box 28, Beverly, W.Va. 26253. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Bessie Teter.  From 11 Feb 2005.

Hubert D. Teter II
Hubert Daniel “Danny’ Teter II, 48, a resident of the East Dailey community, passed away Saturday evening, March 12, 2005, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Hubert Daniel “Danny” Teter II.  From 14 Mar 2005. 

Hubert D. Teter II
Hubert Daniel “Danny” Teter II, 48, a resident of the East Dailey community for the past 48 years, went to watch over his heavenly flock Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 5:40 p.m., at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Danny had been battling cancer since June 2003.
He was born Oct. 15, 1956, in Elkins, a son of the late Hubert D. and Argle G. Warner Teter.
On Sept. 11, 1982, he was married to the former Donna Elza Teter, who survives at their East Dailey farm.
He was a special father and mentor to one son, Zachary D. Teter, a freshman at West Virginia University, one daughter, Natasha D. Teter, a freshman at Tygarts Valley High School; one sister and brother-in-law, Portia Lee and James Dean of East Dailey; and two nephews, James and Mathew Dean.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, “Pet” and Lura Mullenax Warner; and his paternal grandparents, Don L. and Cleo Tingler Teter.
Danny was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1974, where he was a linebacker for the TVHS Bulldogs. Danny was a self-employed farmer, where he and his family had earned the Tygarts Valley Soil Conservation District Farmer for 2000 and 2004, Soil and Water Conservation Achievement Award for 2000, Woodsmen Conservation Award for 2000 and fourth in the West Virginia Conservation Farmer. He was a supporter of the Randolph County 4-H Livestock Fair and was a member of the board of Southern States, Randolph County Service Committee, American Sheep Industry Association, Randolph County Farm Bureau, West Virginia Cattlemens Association, Randolph-Tucker Livestock Association, 4-H member and the United Suffolk Sheep Association. Danny was a State Livestock Grader through the West Virginia University School of Veterinary Science. He was a successful farmer and advised not only his family but other farmers throughout the community. He also leaves behind a special companion, his border collie, Tillie.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Farrar and the Rev. Dennis Estes officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Fair, Route 1, Box 36, Beverly, W.Va. 26253 or the the Rosenbaum Family House, P.O. Box 8228, Morgantown, W.Va. 26505 in memory of Danny. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Hubert Daniel “Danny” Teter II.  From 15 Mar 2005.

John C. Teter
John C. Teter, 64, a resident of the Highland Park community, passed away Tuesday evening in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for John C. Teter. 636-6717.  From 18 Jun 2005.

John C. Teter
John C. Teter, 64, a resident of the Highland Park community, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Friday. Death was attributed to cancer.
He was born Jan. 17, 1941, in Randolph County.
On Jan. 3, 2003, he was united in marriage to the former Sandra Louise “Sandy” Vanscoy, who survives at Highland Park.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa Ann Swindell of Jacksonville, Fla., and Angela Elizabeth Fridley of Virginia; a son, Jeffery Alan Teter of Winchester; a stepdaughter, Becky Vanscoy of Twilight, Va.; and a stepson, Darius Leary of Elkins. Also surviving are several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was an infant sister; a daughter, Christina Diane Teter; and a son, Mike Teter.
John was formerly employed by Kelly Foundry and Bata Shoe Co. in Parsons. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved woodworking, making cabinets, shelves, gun cabinets and lots of other items. John was a Protestant by faith. He will be sadly missed by those who truly loved him.
Friends were received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Monday, June 20, after 7 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Runner Chapel. The Rev. Leon H. Hevener, pastor of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. F.E. Runner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements for John C. Teter.  From 22 Jun 2005.

Lena V. Teter
Lena Virginia Bonner Teter, 93, one of the last generation of the Flanagan Hill community in Red Creek, passed away Dec. 4, 2005, in Nella’s Nursing Home at Elkins.
She was born Jan. 4, 1912, at Flanagan Hill, a daughter of the late Richard Pearl and Girtha Flanagan Bonner.
Her husband, Ted Edgar Teter, preceded her in death in 1986.
She is survived by one son, Douglas E. (and Carol) Teter of Red Creek; five daughters, Gaye K. Yeary of Moore, Okla., Wanda J. Kisner of Zephyrhills, Fla., Doris Bonner of Parsons, Barbara K. (and Lee A.) Rohrbaugh of Dryfork and Wilma F. (and John) Hedrick of Mathias; one daughter-in-law, Louise Armentrout (Teter) of Red Creek; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by one son, Lewis L. Teter; one granddaughter, Pamela Sue Teter; one brother, Jason Bonner; one infant brother; and three sisters, Alta Smith, Bessie Carr and Mary Simmons.
Mrs. Teter was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a life long member of the Flanagan Hill United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Flanagan Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lonnie Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Flanagan Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 5 Dec 2005.

Mary Teter
Mary Teter, 76, a resident of Alpena, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 30, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mrs. Mary D. Teter.  From 31 Jan 2005.

Mary F. Teter
Mary Fern Teter, 76, a resident of Alpena for the past 49 years, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 30, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 10, 1928, at Poe Run, a daughter of the late Clay Isner and Mabel Shoemaker Isner.
She was twice married, first to Carl A. McBee, who preceded her in death. She later married Roy M. Teter, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Carl Gregory McBee of Plant City, Fla., and John Ivan McBee of Red Creek; one daughter, Barbara Ann Harman of Petersburg; two stepdaughters, Barbara Fuhrman and Mary Gail Haderman, both of Elkins; one brother, William “Bill” Isner of Woodstock, Va.; one sister, Betty Sausnock of Baltimore, Md.; four grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two sons, Douglas and Scott Alexander McBee; six brothers, Clifford, Marvin, Richard, Irvin, James and Russell Isner; and two sisters, Dorothy Cunningham and Rita Roselle.
Mrs. Teter was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1946. She also attended Jefferson School of Commerce. She was a homemaker and had worked as a bookkeeper prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for 15 years. She was one of the first women elders of Scott Memorial Presbyterian Church of Alpena, where she was a member. She held various offices in the CEO over the last 36 years. She also served as secretary-treasurer of the church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Keith Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Alpena Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Harman Senior Center, P.O. Box 245, Harman, W.Va. 26270. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Fern Teter.  From 1 Feb 2005.

Mary F. Teter
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Keith Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Alpena Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Harman Senior Center, P.O. Box 245, Harman, W.Va. 26270. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Fern Teter.  From 2 Feb 2005.

Zernie Teter
Zernie Teter, 94, of Onego, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton with the Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Memorial Cemetery.  From 5 Jan 2005.

James L. Tewell
James Leonard Tewell, 96, of Colonial Place in Elkins, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 20, 1909, at Davis, a son of the late Moses D. and Nettie Burley Tewell.
He is survived by his wife, Elpha Williams Tewell of Elkins; two daughters, Darla Tewell and husband, Fred Sypher, of Westminister, Md., and Kathy Tewell of Manassas; and seven sisters, Pauline Richardson, Dorothy Gruden, Norma Kilby, Mary Miller, Suzanne Warbritton, Barbara Totedo and Charlotte Moore.
He was preceded in death by two bothers, Fred and Dave Tewell; and five sisters, Eleanor Cornelius, Ruth Cragg, Mollie Tewell, Helen Heironimus and Elsie Geduldig.
Mr. Tewell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Before retiring, he was employed by the federal government as a supervisor in the Navy yard in Washington, D.C.
Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Hinkle Funeral Chapel in Davis. At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Allen Schwarz officiating. Interment will follow in Davis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Moses D. and Nettie B. Tewell Scholarship Fund (3S748) at West Virginia University Foundation, P.O. Box 1650, Morgantown, W.Va. 26507. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 29 Nov 2005.

Roberta F. Thacker
Roberta F. Thacker, 91, of French Creek, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the Amherst Manor in Amherst, Ohio.
She was born Aug. 27, 1913, in Durbin, a daughter of the late Ralph and Grace Lance Young.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Delphin Thacker, who died in 1987.
For the past five years, Roberta had made her home with her daughter, Kay L. Winebrenner, in Amherst, Ohio.
She is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Phyllis Thacker of Buckhannon, nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Neale Thacker, who died in 2003; one son-in-law, Francis Winebrenner; two sisters, Hazel Pennington and Willa Score; and two brothers, Paul Young and infant, Festus Young.
Mrs. Thacker lived most of her life in French Creek and during World War II, she worked in Washington, D.C. From 1950 to 1984, she was a postal clerk in French Creek, where she also trained postal employees to become postmasters. Along with her husband, Delphin, they owned and operated a gift shop at French Creek State Game Farm from 1955 to 1980. Throughout their married life, they also ran a turkey farm. Mrs. Thacker enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was a member of French Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was the church organist for 30 years. She also taught Sunday school.
Friends were received Monday at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Thacker will be moved to the French Creek United Methodist Church today, where she will lie in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Nancy Killingsworth and the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in French Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 31 May 2005.

Charles C. Thompson
Mr. Charles Clarence “Pum” Thompson, 90, of the Reeds Creek area of Franklin, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, in Grant Memorial Hospital.
Friends were received Sunday at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services were today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Revs. Gary Phillips and Stanley Kile officiating. Interment followed in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Kimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 5 Dec 2005. 

Eva K. Thompson
Eva Kate Thompson, 90, of Riverton, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Grant Memorial Hospital.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riverton United Methodist Church with the Revs. Leon Hevener and Barbara Rexrode officiating. Interment will follow in the Thompson family cemetery at Riverton. Kimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 29 Nov 2005.

Keith L. Thompson
Keith Lawrence Thompson, 85, a resident of the Crystal Springs community, Elkins, departed this life Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sunday, Sept. 19, 1920, at Glady, a son of the late Emery Ezra Thompson and Georgia Anna Arbogast Thompson.
On Aug. 28, 1944, at Oakland, Md., he was married to the former Phyllis Pearl Wilt, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Rob Thompson and wife, Julie, of Catlettsburg, Ky.; one daughter, Roberta Anne Collette and husband, Robert, of Woodstock, Va.; one brother, Myron M. Thompson and wife, Annabelle, of Elkins; one sister, JoAnn Stiles and husband, Frank, of Murphy, N.C.; six grandchildren, Ashley Jill Thompson, Robert “Bo” Thompson Jr., Robert S. Collett III, Kimberli Collett, James Collett and Philip Collett, nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, McClure V., Edmund A., Emery E. Jr., Hucrim M., Maurice L. and Rupert L.; and two sisters, Frankie I. Thompson and Lorraine Tate.
He attended the school at Glady and Bemis High School. He had worked for Columbia Gas as a truck driver for 31 years, retiring during 1985. He was a member of First United Methodist Church at Elkins. He was a member of the Elkins Masonic Lodge 108 AF & AM.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman where members of the Elkins Masonic Lodge 108 AF & AM will conduct ritualistic graveside services. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Keith Lawrence Thompson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 5 Dec 2005.

Opie A. Thompson
Opie A. "Buck" Thompson, 80, of Bartow, passed away July 28, 2005, at Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins.
Visitation was Sunday at Thornwood Community Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the church with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Interment will follow in Lambert Cemetery. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 1 Aug 2005.

Leroy J. Thorn
Mr. Leroy Joseph Thorn, 84, a resident of Route 1, the Audra Road in Belington, departed this life at 10:19 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Talbott Personal Care Home in Belington. He had been in declining health for quite some time.
He was born March 7, 1921, in Barbour County, a son of the late Cecil and Bernice Swick Thorn.
On July 21, 1940, in Monterey, Va., he was united in marriage to the former Eureka McCauley, who survives at their residence in Belington.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Thorn is survived by two daughters, Sheila Ann Poling and husband, Bobby, of Belington and Linda Sue Strader of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; one sister, Lucille Petrick of Belington; two grandsons, Brian Poling and wife, Ronda, of Belington and Eric Strader of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and one granddaughter, Kimberly Strader of Front Royal, Va.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Nelson Thorn.
Mr. Thorn attended the schools of Barbour County, was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II and was honorably discharged as private first class. He had participated in the campaigns of the Western Pacific, Luzon and New Guinea. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with two bronze stars and received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star. In his former years, he worked in the wood manufacturing field having been employed by Laurel Mountain Wood Products and Masketeers Inc. and retired from Leo P. Ware and Son in Belington. He was the owner and operator of Thorn’s Fur and Ginseng, was a regular vendor at the Elkins Flea Market and was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery near Belington, where American Legion Post 44 of Philippi will conduct military honors. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Concord United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 231, Belington, W.Va. 26250. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Leroy Joseph Thorn.  From 21 Nov 2005.

Hubert E. Thorne
Hubert Eugene Thorne, 76, a resident of Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Oct. 10, 1928, at Louise, a son of the late Hubert and Goldie Floyd Thorne.
Surviving are his wife, Teresa Grega Thorne of Buckhannon; three children, Patricia Howell and husband, Terry, of Salem, Terry Summers and husband, Robert, of Midlothian, Va. and James Michael Thorne and wife, Cheryl, of Covington, La.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Donna McClain of Clarksburg.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
He was a member of the Church of God of Buckhannon. He was a retired mine foreman for Pittston Coal Co., an avid motorcyclist and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.
Viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the funeral chapel with Pastor Frank Spears officiating. Interment will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park at Tennerton. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Hubert Eugene Thorne.  From 25 Nov 2005.

Wilbur L. Thorne
Wilbur L. “Wib” Thorne Sr., 80, a resident of Williamson Avenue in Belington, departed this life 6 p.m. Thursday, Oc. 27, 2005, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past several months.
He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Belington, a son of the late Porter Lovett and Audra Blanche Ervin Thorne.
On Oct. 8, 1940, he was united in marriage to the former Geneva Westfall, who preceded him in death on June 8, 2001.
Mr. Thorne is survived by four sons, Wilbur Thorne Jr. and wife, Sandy; Roy “Buck” Thorne and wife, Donna; Joe Thorne and wife, Cheri; Willard “Willie” Thorne and wife, Anita, all of Belington; three daughters Audra Masters and husband, Bruce, of Clarksburg; Rita Hedrick and husband, Jody, of Elkins; and Barbara Harp and husband, John, of Illinois. Also surviving are four brothers, Doyle Thorne, Lowell Thomas “Tommy” Thorne, Franklin Delano Thorne and Porter Arlen “Bud” Thorne, all of Belington; two sisters, Arlene Marie Kerby of Parkersburg and Freda Eureka Upton of Belington, 41 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded death by five brothers, Melvin O’Dell Thorne, Hartsell Lovett Thorne, Clarence Denton Thorne, Willard Granville “Bill” Thorne, and Paul Junior Thorne, and one sister, Areta Mae McDonald, and two grandchildren, Clarence Thorn and Roy Thorne Jr.
Mr. Thorne attended the schools of Barbour County, was a coal miner for many years having retired from the King Knob Coal Co., was a member of the United Mine Workers Local 30, and was a member of the Calvary Mission Church in Belington.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. today, Oct. 29, and Sunday until noon at which time Mr. Thorne will be moved to the Calvary Mission Church where friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the church with the Rev. Larry Poling and the Rev. Wayne Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery near Belington. The family asked that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in Mr. Thorne’s name to Mountain Hospice Crim Avenue, Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Wilbur L. “Wib” Thorne.  From 29 Oct 2005.

Arley W. Thrasher
Arley W. Thrasher, 71, a resident of Mansfield Addition in Philippi, passed away at 7:45 a.m., in Cleveland Clinic, from complications following heart surgery.
He was born at Philippi on Oct. 24, 1933, a son of the late Otto and Edna Foster Thrasher.
He was united in marriage April 16, 1955, to the former Betty Gouer Thrasher, who survives.
In addition, he is survived by three sons, Ronald Thrasher and wife, Dianne, of West Grove, Pa., Terry Thrasher and Tommy Thrasher and fiance, Mendy Kittle, all of Philippi; one sister, Eleanor Sell and husband, Dan, of Philippi; one brother, Wm. Donnie Thrasher and wife, Ann, of New Martinsburg; one sister-in-law, Hope Thrasher of Palmetto, Fla.; and three grandchildren, LeAnn, Brad and Morgan Thrasher.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Simon; and two brothers, Raymond and Denver Thrasher.
Arley was a supervisor of the ReBuild Shop with 30 years of service at Island Creek Coal Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a life member of IOOF Lodge 59 and the Encampment Lodges, served as manager of the Barbour County Airport, has been a private pilot since 1975 and was a United Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home at 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi today from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the service hour. Pastor Bryan Headley will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home service.  From 9 May 2005.

Bernard G. Tinney
Bernard G. Tinney, 85, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005.
He was born Aug. 27, 1920, at Canfield, Braxton County, the son of the late Oscar and Clara Halstead Tinney of Leadsville. Bernard was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School in the class of 1938. He lived in the Akron area since 1942. Bernard served in World War II, where he was a sergeant in the 786th Military Police Battalion, receiving the European Theatre of Operations Ribbon. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1979 after 37 years of service and attended Springfield Baptist Church. He was a member of American Legion Post 209, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3383 and Masonic Adoniram Joppa Lodge 517 AF & AM.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Sylvia Mae Stanley of Akron, Ohio, whom he married Nov. 30, 1946, in Akron; his brother, Blaine, who was lost at sea in the North Atlantic during World War II; and sisters, Sylvia Clark and Nancy Ruth Tinney.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gale and Marvin Hill of Akron; two grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tami) Hill of Akron, Ohio, and Julie (Paul) Winters of Butler, Pa.; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn of Stockton, Calif., George (Vera) of Jane Lew and Oscar Jr. (Wilma) of Bakersville, N.C.; sister, Mary Weiford, of Elkins; and aunt, Mabel Stringer of Wadsworth, Ohio.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio, with Pastor Larry Baldridge officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Memorial Park, where Mogadore VFW Post 8487 will conduct military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, where Way Farer Lodge 789 will conduct Masonic services at 7:30 p.m.  From 17 Oct 2005. 

Donna G. Tolley
Donna Genelle Tolley of Franklin, formerly of Covington, Va., passed away Oct. 26, 2005, at her residence at the age of 72. Donna was born in Seminole, Okla., and was the daughter of the late Randolph and Charlotte Wilhelmenia Palstring Shoemaker. She was married to Dr. Charles H. Tolley who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 2002.
Donna was a member and organist at the Church of the Good Shepard in Blue Grass, Va. She graduated from Murray State University with a master’s degree in music and English. Donna enjoyed quilting, reading, cooking, gardening, knitting, serving as an organist at church and had a profound love for her grandchildren.
Ms. Tolley was a professor at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., Vincennes University in Vincennes, Ind., Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge, Va., Cape Fear Tech in Wilmington, N.C., and Salem Teikyo University in Salem.
Ms. Tolley is survived by two daughters, Leslie Wynn and husband, Randy Bowers, of Franklin, and Karen N. and husband, John Gillispie, of Covington, Va., three sons, twin, William “Bill” and wife, Lori Tolley, and twin, Raymond Howard and wife, Susan Tolley, both of Covington, Va., and Karl Bryan Tolley of Baghdad, Iraq; eight grandchildren, Zachary Bowers, Lindsay Bowers, Jacob Tolley, Joseph Tolley, Josh Tolley, Sara Tolley, Jared Gillispie and Bryan Gillispie.
Donna was preceded in death by two sons, an infant and Joseph Tolley; one granddaughter, Afton Carlyle Gillispie; four brothers and one sister.
As per Ms. Tolley’s wishes and love of education, her body has been donated to the West Virginia School of Medicine. A memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to charity of donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, (304) 358-2361)  From 29 Oct 2005.

Gladys V. Tomey
Gladys V. Tomey, 81, a resident of 71 Wood St. in Buckhannon, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005, at her home.
She was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late John Foster and Caroline Werner Foster.
Surviving are five daughters, Mary and Robert Eubank of Buckhannon, Arlena and Ken Turner of Lakeland, Fla., Dana and Richard Marcum of East Sparta, Ohio, Eileen and Robert McCaman, of Akron, Ohio, and Barbara and David Miller of Gassaway; six sons, James and Bertha Tomey, Fred and Judy Tomey, Robert and Lea Ann Tomey, Paul and Darlene Tomey, Roger and Scottie Tomey and Arnold and Diana Tomey, all of Buckhannon; one sister, Lily Bennett of Philippi; 36 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her dog, Tiny.
Also preceding her in death were one grandson, Kevin Wilfong; three brothers, Johnny Foster, Samuel Foster and Roy Foster; and one sister, Agnes Foster.
She was a seamstress at Modern Manufacturing, attended Faith Tabernacle and was a member of Ladies Aid of Faith Tabernacle.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home with the Rev. Lester Boylen and the Rev. George Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey Cemetery at Buckhannon.  From 16 May 2005.

Barthel C. Townsend
Barthel “Bart” Clyde Townsend, 79, a resident of Romney, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in Hampshire Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 24, 1925, at Frost, a son of the late Clyde Townsend and Nellie Kelley Townsend.
He was married to Hazel Fitzgerald, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters; Carolyn Hefner of Charleston and Linda Wilson and husband, Norman, of Romney; one stepson, Michael Fitzgerald of Buckhannon; one sister, Lorretta Malcomb of Marlinton; one granddaughter, Julie Hefner of Charleston; one grandson, Brian Hefner and wife, Pam, of Atlanta, Ga.; one great-granddaughter, Sofie Hefner of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Hildreth Meadows.
He was a conservation officer in Hardy and Hampshire counties for 36 1/2 years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 1986 in Romney. He served in the Navy during World War II, where he spent 1 1/2 years in the South Pacific aboard the Sub-Chaser 1078.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McKee Funeral Home in Augusta. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Ronald DiCiolla will officiate and interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery at Lost River. Memorials may be made to the West Virginia National Guard. Arrangements are handled by McKee Funeral Home of Augusta.   From 3 Feb 2005.

Hazel T. Townsend
Hazel T. Townsend, 94, who resided at Village of St. Edwards, Akron, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
She was born Dec. 30, 1910, at Tallmansville, a daughter of the late Phillip Sheriden Tenney and Sara Jane Rowan Tenney.
He was married to Trevie Townsend, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are nephews, Melvin Townsend of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Darius Craven of Buckhannon; and several more nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 10 sisters and two brothers.
She attended West Virginia Wesleyan and Glenville College and taught in Upshur County in 1930.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour, with the Rev. Michael W. Wamsley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tallmansville.   From 15 Feb 2005. 

Ruth F. Tracey
Ruth Frances Tracey, 70, a resident of 188 Peters Lick Road, Horner, passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 30, 2005, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Weston.
She was born Sept. 7, 1934, at Buckeye, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ella Galford Sharp.
On Jan. 3, 1950, she was married to Forrest Lee Tracey, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, David E. Tracey of Oakland, Md., Lloyd Tracey of Wilsonburg and Terry Tracey of Aurora; three brothers, Earl Sharp of Mingo, Charles Sharp of Valley Head and James Sharp of Rowlesburg; three sisters, Erma Adkins of Horner, Glenna Adkins of Weston and Shirley Johnston of Farmington; a half sister, Lucille Sharp of Mingo; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Tracey was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mingo Cemetery. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ruth Frances Tracey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 1 Sep 2005.

Mary P. Travise
Mary Petrice Travise, 93, a resident of Coalton, departed this life Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2005, at Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Mary Petrice Travise. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Nov 2005. 

Mary P. Travise
Mary Petrice Travise, 93, a resident of Coalton, departed this life suddenly Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2005, at Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected.
She was born Thursday, Sept. 12, 1912, at Mabie, a daughter of the late Nazerine Petrice and Florence Kimble Petrice.
She was married to Patsy Travise, who preceded her in death May 9, 1994.
She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Travise Rowe and husband, Bill, of Dayton, Ohio; two sons, Junior Travise and wife, Mary Kathryn, of Ravenna, Ohio, and John Travise and wife, Madeline, of Coalton; three brothers, Bill Petrice and wife, Lucy, of Coalton, James Petrice and wife, Betty Lou, of Elkins and Frank Petrice and wife, Jean, of Coalton; two sisters, Rose McMasters of Baltimore, Md., and Celia Primavero of Coalton; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents were three brothers, Roy, Joseph and John Travise; two sisters, Rhoda Stanton and Effie Barkley; and one grandson, Anthony Travise.
She attended the schools of Mabie, was a homemaker, was a member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church at Coalton and Ladies Guild of the church. She enjoyed and was well-known for her cooking, enjoyed good health, shopping and eating out several times a week especially with her “shopping buddy” and sister-in-law, Rosalee Petrice.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, a prayer service will be recited by Sister Teresa Reddington. On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Mrs. Travise will be moved to Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church at Coalton where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. William Anderson will be the presider and interment will follow at Saint Vincent Cemetery at Kingsville. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Petrice Travise. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 8 Nov 2005. 

Bessie R. Tuesing
Mrs. Bessie R. Tuesing, 89, a lifelong resident of Hambleton, died of cancer at her home May 9, 2005.
Mrs. Tuesing was a life long resident of Tucker County. She was born May 20, 1915, a daughter of the late Elic C. and Laura Phillips Summerfield.
On March 3, 1944, she married Fred A. Tuesing, who preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1985.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Karen (Howard) Pyles of Ellicott City, Md.; three sons, Fred H. (Penny) Tuesing, Ray A. Tuesing and W. Thomas Tuesing, all of Hambleton; three daughters-in-law, Ruth Stieringer of Elkins, Jean Linger of Rock Cave and Roxanne Tuesing of Hendricks; eight grandchildren, Tammy (Bob) Naylor of Columbia, Md., Linda (Les) Patrick of West Friendship, Md., Racheal (Jeff) Traw of Virginia Beach, Va., Ms. Melissa (Tony) Derhovanesian of Canaan Valley, JaCinda Tuesing of Harrisonburg, Pa., Bonnie Bryan of Buckhannon, Rachelle Tuesing of Addison, Texas and Roy A. Tuesing of Hambleton; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Lewis and Rita Bennett, both of Hambleton; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Roy A. Tuesing; two brothers, Alfred Summerfield and Harry Summerfield; and two sisters, Edna Jordan and Margaret Summerfield.
At the request of the deceased, her remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at the Hambleton United Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. At the request of the family, donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 12110, Charleston, W.Va. 25302 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Ga. 30368-2454. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 11 May 2005.

Julia E. Tumblin
Julia Elizabeth Tumblin, 43, a resident of Mingo, passed away at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital at Parkersburg following an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 21, 1961, at Elkins, a daughter of Lonnie P. Gibson and the Rev. Norma C. Gibson of Mill Creek. She was the granddaughter of the late Raymond and Hazel Collins, Bernice Gibson, who survives, and the late Ashby Gibson.
On Oct. 6, 2000, she was married to Jeffrey Tumblin, who survives at Mingo.
Also surviving are one son, Jeremiah White of Elkins; one stepson, Aaron Tumblin of Dunmore; and one stepdaughter, Samantha Tumblin of Mingo; two brothers, Lonnie Gibson Jr. and wife, Donna, of Huttonsville and Michael Gibson of Dailey; three sisters, Catherine Gordon and husband, Marcus, of Texas, Phyllis Doyle and husband, Jeff, of Valley Head and Peggy Bertelli and husband, Michael, of Lawton, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Julia was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a homemaker.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Norma Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Mill Creek Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Julia Elizabeth Tumblin.  From 21 Mar 2005. 

Julia E. Tumblin
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Norma Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Mill Creek Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Julia Elizabeth Tumblin.  From 22 Mar 2005. 

Julia E. Tumblin
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Norma Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Mill Creek Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Julia Elizabeth Tumblin.  From 23 Mar 2005. 

Joe G. Turner
Joe G. Turner, 63, a resident of Route 1, Hambleton, departed this life Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Joe G. Turner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 27 Oct 2005.

Joe G. Turner Sr.
Joe Garland Turner Sr., 63, a resident of Hambleton, departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
He was born Monday, Aug. 10, 1942, at Hendricks, a son of the late Delbert Lloyd Turner and Ottie Mary Stevens Strahin Turner.
He was married to the former Mary Christine Ford, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Joe Garland Turner Jr. and wife, Deborah, of Westminster, Md., and Billy Dell Turner Sr. and wife, Linda, of Cockeysville, Md.; one half brother, Dave Strahin and wife, Wilda, of Porterwood; one sister; Angie V. McDaniel and husband, Charles, of Hambleton; four grandchildren, Mary E. Turner, Billy D. Turner Jr., Heather Boyer and Joe G. Turner III; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were four brothers, Kenneth and Maynard Strahin and Delbert “Teak” Turner and Robert Turner; and one sister, Ruth Schroeder.
He was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1960. He was a former employee of the Maryland Cup Co., with 42 years of service.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of
Parsons today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. Pastor Carolyn Shreve and Pastor Mike Wamsley will officiate and interment will follow at Fansler Cemetery at Hendricks. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Joe Garland Turner Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Oct 2005.

Joe G. Turner Sr.
The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor today, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. Pastor Carolyn Shreve and Pastor Mike Wamsley will officiate and interment will follow at Fansler Cemetery at Hendricks. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Joe Garland Turner Sr.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 29 Oct 2005.

Ruby E. Turner
Ruby Elizabeth Turner, 87, a resident of Colonial Place, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
At the request of the deceased, her remains will be cremated. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins will provide cremation services for Ruby Elizabeth Turner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Aug 2005.

Roy A. Tusing Sr.
Roy Arthur Tusing Sr., 55, a resident of Hendricks, departed this life Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2005, at his home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Roy Arthur Tusing Sr. Condolences may be expressed at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 18 Mar 2005.