2006 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:N
Berta D. Neely
Berta Dove Neely, 100, a resident of Deland, Fla., died Saturday, March
25, 2006, in Terrace Nursing Home at Deland, Fla.
She was born Aug. 22, 1905, at Ellamore, the daughter of the late Van Buren
Osburn and Jesse Gertrude Talbott Osburn.
On June 29, 1929, she was united in marriage to Denzil “Rod” Neely, who
preceded her in death in 1964.
Surviving are two sons, Robert W. Neely and wife, Margaret of De Leon Springs,
Fla., and Ronald R. Neely and wife, Barbara, of Lowell, Ohio; four grandsons,
Robert Neely Jr. and wife, Zelta, of De Leon Springs, Fla., David Neely and
wife, Janet, of New Cumberland, Joseph Neely and wife, Patricia, of Gerrardstown
and James Neely and wife, Mindy, of De Leon Springs, Fla.; one granddaughter,
Kelly Allberti and husband, Phil, of Copely, Ohio; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were one grandson, Richard Neely; and two brothers,
French Osburn and Oren Osburn.
She was a car dealer and farmer. She attended Gertrude Chapel United Methodist.
She joined Gertrude Chapel Church, which was named for her mother, at the age of
13. She was made an honorary life member in 1963. She attended high school in
Upshur County and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. She and her husband
owned a Ford dealership in Pennsboro from 1948 to 1963. They also operated a
dairy farm in Berlin, where they won the Lewis County Farming for Better Living
Award in 1958. She also taught school in Upshur County and was pianist for the
Buckhannon Methodist Church and Berlin Methodist Church. She was a 40-year
member of Orange City United Methodist Church, where she served in many offices
and on many committees.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday, April 1,
from noon to 2 p.m., the service hour. The Rev. Harold Langevin will officiate
and interment will follow in Mt. Union Church Cemetery near Buckhannon.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 28
Mar 2006.
M. “Dean” Neff
Marvin “Dean” Neff, 72, of Middlebourne, departed this life Monday,
May 15, 2006, at his home.
He was born in Middlebourne, April 17, 1934, a son of the late Peter C. and Ona
Fox Neff.
Dean was a retired employee of Union Carbide, Sistersville. He was a U.S. Army
veteran, a member of Masonic Lodge 34, AF & AM, Middlebourne and Eastern
Star No. 50, New Martinsville. He was also a member of Deep Valley Christian
Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Seivert
Neff, Denzil Kearns and Laymon Neff; and a sister, Agnes Leek.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Ashley Neff; two sons, David Brian Neff and
wife, Kimberly, of Phillippi, and Patrick Bruce Neff and wife, Natalie, of Plant
City, Fla.; three brothers, Dana Robert Neff of Colliers, Waldo Neff of Norwalk,
Ohio, and Clarence Neff of Follansbee; a sister, Mae Barrett of Scio, Ohio; four
grandchildren, Brian Dean Neff, Jeffrey Stephen Neff, Patrick Thomas Neff and
Ashley Elizabeth Neff; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at the Furbee Funeral Home in Middlebourne Tuesday between
2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Services were today at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lemoyne Horner
officiating. Interment was in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City. In lieu of
flowers the family requests that donations be made to Journey Hospice, 314 S.
Wells St., Sistersville, W.Va. 26175. From 17 May 2006.
Ada L. Nelson
Ada Lillian Arbogast Nelson, 88, a former resident of Elkins and a
resident of Richmond, Va., where she resided with her grandson, Tony Nelson
since 1992, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at Richmond.
She was born Nov. 6, 1917, at Back Ridge, Pendleton County, a daughter of the
late Samuel Wesley and Mona Ann Bennett Arbogast.
She was married to Richard Wilson Nelson, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sisters, Ruby Bonnell of Glady and Emmeleen Cave of
Winchester, Va.; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two sons, Merl G. Sponaugle and Richard Wayne
Nelson; one daughter, Patsy Belle Nelson; three brothers, Keith, Dempsey and
Weldon Arbogast; and a sister, Bonnie Arbogast McClure.
Mrs. Nelson was homemaker.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, from the funeral
home chapel. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow in
North Fork Memorial Cemetery near Riverton. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in
charge of the arrangements for Ada Lillian Arbogast Nelson. Condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 2 Mar 2006.
Ada L. Nelson
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home
in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, from the
funeral home chapel. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will
follow in North Fork Memorial Cemetery near Riverton. Tomblyn Funeral Home of
Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ada Lillian Arbogast Nelson.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
From 3 Mar 2006.
Ada L. Nelson
Ada Lillian Arbogast Nelson, 88, a former resident of Elkins and a
resident of Richmond, Va., passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006 in Richmond.
Funeral services will be held at the Tomblyn Funeral Home chapel today at 10
a.m. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow in the North
Fork Memorial Cemetery near Riverton. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in
charge of the arrangements for Ada Lillian Arbogast Nelson. Condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 4 Mar 2006.
Alva A. Nelson Sr.
Alva Andrew Nelson Sr., age 71, of Seneca Rocks, died Friday, Nov. 3,
2006, in Winchester Medical Center of Winchester, Va.. Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Schaeffer Funeral Home of Petersburg. Funeral
services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, from the funeral home. The
Rev. Stephen Landis and Rev. Joseph Eversole will officiate. Interment
will be at the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. From 4 Nov
2006.
Bessie V. Nelson
Bessie Virginia Nelson, 90, of Dorcas, died Wednesday,
May 10, 2006, in Grant County Nursing Home at Petersburg.
Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the funeral home
with the Rev. Roger A. Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in Sites
Cemetery at Dorcas. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 12 May 2006.
Clyde W. Nelson
Clyde W. “Willie” Nelson, 64, of Franklin, passed away Friday, Aug. 11,
2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
Born Aug. 17, 1941, at Boyer, he was a son of the late Clyde S. and Radie
Arbogast Nelson of Franklin.
He was a foreman for the Department of Highways, was a U.S. Army veteran and a
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by two infant siblings.
Surviving are his wife, Donna J. Rexrode Nelson; three daughters, Denise Salmons
of Ripley, Lori Huffman of Franklin and Stephanie Nelson of Bartow; two sons,
Andy Nelson and Matthew Nelson of Bartow; seven grandchildren; one sister,
Margarite Waggy of Franklin; two brothers, Jesse Nelson of Ravanna, Ohio and
Leon Nelson of Arbovale.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Wallace & Wallace Funeral
Home in Arbovale. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at the
funeral home with the Rev. Harold Swecker officiating. Interment will follow in
Arbovale Cemetery with military honors. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in
Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. From 12 Aug
2006.
Clyde W. Nelson
Clyde W. “Willie” Nelson, 64, of Bartow, passed away
Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. Born Aug. 17, 1941,
at Boyer, he was a son of Radie Arbogast Nelson of Franklin and the late Clyde
S. Nelson.
He was a foreman for the Department of Highways, was a U.S. Army veteran and was
a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by two infant siblings.
Surviving are his wife, Donna J. Rexrode Nelson; his mother, Radie Arbogast
Nelson of Franklin; three daughters, Denise Salmons of Ripley, Lori Huffman of
Franklin and Stephanie Nelson of Bartow; two sons, Andy Nelson and Matthew
Nelson of Bartow; seven grandchildren; one sister, Margarite Waggy of Franklin;
two brothers, Jesse Nelson of Ravanna, Ohio and Leon Nelson of Arbovale.
Visitation was Saturday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at the funeral home with the
Rev. Harold Swecker officiating. Interment followed in Arbovale Cemetery with
military honors. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale was in charge of
the arrangements. From 14 Aug 2006.
Gransville Nelson
Gransville A. Nelson, 80, of Franklin, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the funeral home. Burial
will be in North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. Kimble Funeral Home
services. From 18 Nov 2006.
Johnnie W. Nelson
Johnnie Warden Nelson, 74, a resident of Elkins, passed away
Friday morning, July 14, 2006, in the Braxton Health Care Center at Flatwoods.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the
Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Johnnie Warden Nelson. Condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 15 Jul 2006.
Johnnie W. Nelson
Johnnie Warden Nelson, 74, a resident of Elkins, passed away
Friday morning, July 14, 2006, in Braxton Health Care Center at Flatwoods.
He was born April 29, 1932, at Circleville, a son of the late Pinkney J. Nelson
and the late Cora Cook Nelson.
He was twice married. First, on July 28, 1951, to Leota Agnes Raines Nelson, who
preceded him in death April 7, 1996. Second, on Feb. 28, 1998, he married Audrey
Helen Lambert Nelson, who preceded him in death Aug. 13, 2005.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Sue Dumire and husband, Bill, of Coalton;
and a granddaughter, Kimberly Susan Dumire of Coalton. Two stepsons, Charles
"Charlie" Lambert Jr. of Elkins and Ricky Ray Lambert of Junior; two
stepdaughters, Connie Elaine Ricottilli of Dailey and Cordelia Elizabeth
Griffith of Rockford, Ill; and two sisters, Mary M. Wilfong of Roanoke, Va. and
Cynthia J. Warner of Cherry Grove also survive.
Also preceding him in death were six brothers, Jacob George Nelson, Hansel James
Nelson, Herbert Glenn Nelson, Richard Paul Nelson, George Allen Nelson and
Pinkney James Nelson Jr.
Mr. Nelson was employed as a truck driver prior to his retirement and was a
Methodist by faith.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today, July 17, at Tomblyn Funeral
Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, from the
funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Interment will
follow in North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520 in memory
of Mr. Nelson. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements
for Johnnie Warden Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 17 Jul 2006.
Junior Nelson
Junior Nelson, 66, of Windham, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind a legacy of faith, conviction and strength that will never be
lost on those who were honored enough to have been touched by his life. Mr.
Nelson was a brilliant and deep thinking man, who cherished and studied the word
of God. More importantly, he strove to apply the principles of love, kindness
and forgiveness in his daily life.
He was born at Mill Creek on May 9, 1939, to Okey S. and Laura Louk Nelson.
This farmer’s son graduated as valedictorian in 1958 from Beverly High School.
He then entered the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne
Division. He was especially proud of this service. His tales of honor, duty and
adventure inspired other generations of the Nelson family to honor their
obligations to our great nation by volunteering for military service. Mr. Nelson
enrolled in the West Virginia State Police Academy upon being honorably
discharged from the Army. He served the people of West Virginia as a state
trooper and took great pride in protecting and serving. Mr. Nelson then moved to
Ohio to work in the Twinsburg Chrysler Plant until his retirement in 2001. He
was a long-time member of the Windham Church of Christ.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 44 years, Dolly Mallow
Nelson; his children, Jeff and Judy of Windham, Okey (Stephanie) of Warren and
Pam (Brian) of Craig Beach; his mother, Laura Nelson of Elkins; his sisters,
Jewell (Robert) Wilfong of Weston, who was Junior’s twin with whom he shared a
special bond, Gloria Wyatt of Stow, Ohio, Goldie (Joseph) Hamrick of Valley
Bend, Ali (Joseph) Smith of Kent, Ohio, and Joyce (John) Phillips of Beverly. He
was always especially proud of his 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild,
who also survive him, as do many nieces, nephews and others who loved and will
miss him dearly.
Mr. Nelson’s father, Okey S. Nelson, preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends at the Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home
& Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Lohr & Barb
Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel, Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at The Brick Church
Cemetery in Huttonsville. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements for Junior Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 24 January 2006.
Junior Nelson
Junior Nelson, 66, of Windham, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind a legacy of faith, conviction and strength that will never be
lost on those who were honored enough to have been touched by his life. Mr.
Nelson was a brilliant and deep-thinking man, who cherished and studied the word
of God. More importantly, he strove to apply the principles of love, kindness
and forgiveness in his daily life.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday at Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel, Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Brick Church
Cemetery in Huttonsville, where the H. W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion
and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full
military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
for Junior Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 26 January 2006.
Junior Nelson
Junior Nelson, 66, of Windham, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel, Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Brick Church
Cemetery in Huttonsville, where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the
Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military
rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Junior
Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 27 January 2006.
Laura O. Nelson
Laura Opal Louk Nelson, 87, a resident of Elkins and Beverly, where she
made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and John Phillips, and
more recently a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this
life early Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, 2006, in the nursing home. She had been
in declining health for some time and had suffered a fall on Tuesday evening.
She was born Thursday, June 12, 1919, at Mill Creek, the third child and
daughter of the late Frank Campion Louk and Lucy Pudder Louk.
On Sept. 22, 1936, at Mill Creek, she was married to Okey Snowden Nelson, who
preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1988. They had celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Surviving are five daughters, Jewell Wilfong and husband, Bob, of Weston, Alice
Smith and husband, Joe, of Kent, Ohio, Goldie Hamrick and husband, Joe, of
Valley Bend, Joyce Phillips and husband, John, of Beverly and Gloria Smith of
Stow, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Dolly Nelson of Windham, Ohio; two brothers,
Kenneth Louk of Virginia Beach, Va., and Blair Louk of Valley Bend; five
sisters, Vada Johnson, a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center and
Mill Creek, Alice Howell of Elkins, Ina Gear of Huttonsville, Roxanne Lodge of
Austin, Texas, and Shirley Riegel of Baltimore, Md.; 18 grandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild due
in December.
Preceding her in death were her most cherished only son, Junior Nelson, who was
a twin to Jewell, on Jan. 23, 2006; one brother, Junior Louk; and one sister,
Neva Swecker.
Laura attended the schools at Mill Creek and told many stories to her family
about walking several miles to attend Tygarts Valley High School in all kinds of
weather. She had worked for the Hutton family at Huttonsville as a young woman
and later for the Cupp family as a companion and caregiver. She later worked for
the Dutch Oven Bakery at Elkins. She was a wonderful and loving mother and
grandmother and her grandchildren adored her and she loved them dearly. She will
be sadly missed. She loved to read and her greatest pastime was making quilts.
She was a longtime member of the Beverly United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel
Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley and the Rev.
Robert L. Baer will officiate and interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery
at Huttonsville. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
for Laura Opal Louk Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 19 Oct 2006.
Laura O. Nelson
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of
Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral
home chapel Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley and
the Rev. Robert L. Baer will officiate and interment will follow in Brick Church
Cemetery at Huttonsville. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements for Laura Opal Louk Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the
family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 20 Oct 2006.
Laura O. Nelson
The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel today at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley and the Rev. Robert L.
Baer will officiate and interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery at
Huttonsville. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for
Laura Opal Louk Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 21 Oct 2006.
Norma E. Nelson
Norma Eileen Nelson, 79, of Franklin, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date and inurnment will be in
North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. From 21 Sep 2006.
Robert C. Nelson
Robert Carl “Bob” Nelson, 68, a resident of Elkins, departed this
life Saturday evening, May 20, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency
department. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1937, at Elkins, a son of the late Samuel K.
Nelson and Pearl Marie Bright Nelson Roy.
Surviving him are three brothers, Donald Neil Nelson and wife, Gail, Roger Glen
Nelson and wife, Sandy, and Jerry D. Nelson, all of Elkins; three sisters,
Carolyn Cook and husband, Larry, and Janet Hinzman and husband, George, all of
Elkins, and Wanda Madden and husband, Don, of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces
and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents was one infant sister, Edna M.
Nelson.
He attended Elkins High School and had worked in the sanitation and maintenance
departments for the city of Elkins for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed
fishing and was an avid NASCAR and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins
Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral
home chapel Wednesday, May 24, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Terry Cannon will officiate
and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert Carl
“Bob” Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 22 May 2006.
Robert C. Nelson
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of
Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the
funeral home chapel Wednesday, May 24, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Terry Cannon will
officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at
Gilman. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert
Carl “Bob” Nelson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 23 May 2006.
Patricia Nesselroads
Patricia H. Nesselroads, 68, a resident of Buckhannon, died at 9:50 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in United Hospital Center at Clarksburg.
She was born March 14, 1938, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Keith C.
Hinkle and Hiawatha Leah Lanham Hinkle.
On Dec. 9, 1961, she was married to Dale S. Nesselroads, who survives at
Buckhannon.
Also surviving are two sons, Thomas D. Nesselroads, and wife, Cynthia, and
Rodney P. Nesselroads, all of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Aaron T. Nesselroads
and Andrew P. Nesselroads of Buckhannon; one brother, James D. Hinkle of
Florida; and one sister, Pamela S. Hinkle of Michigan.
She was a homemaker and attended The Way of Holiness Church at Buckhannon. She
was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at The Way of
Holiness Church. Pastor Jerry Murrell will officiate and interment will follow
in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. The family will except flowers, but donations
may be made to Relay for Life. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements. From 23 Aug 2006.
Ruth E. Nesselrodt
Ruth Eye Nesselrodt, 73, of Alexandria, Va., died Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Inova
Mount Vernon Hospital at Alexandria, Va.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Kimble Funeral
Home Chapel at Franklin. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral home with Elder David Hartman officiating. Interment will follow in
Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery at Fort Seybert. Kimble Funeral Home services.
From 25 May 2006.
Alba C. Nestor
Alba Clyde Nestor, 89, a resident of Winchester, Ky., widower of Madelyn
McLaughlin Nestor, died at 10:28 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the
Christopher East Rehabilitation Center in Louisville, Ky.
A native of Elkins, he was the son of the late Alba Clyde Nestor Sr. and the
late Savannah Vera Barte Nestor.
He was retired from Grange Mutual Insurance Co. and was a member of American
Legion Post 29, McDowell Lodge 112, Knights of Pyphyas and Isaac Walton League.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Methodist.
Survivors include two sons and three daughters-in-law, Kim and Linda Nestor of
Louisville, Ky., William and Vicki Nestor of Irmo, S.C. and Mrs. Theodore
(Nancy) Nestor of Milwaukee, Wis.; three granddaughters, Andrea Nestor of
Winchester, Ky. and Amy and Allyson Nestor of Louisville, Ky.; three grandsons,
Josh Nestor of Belpry, Ohio and Bryan and Geoffrey Nestor of Milwaukee, Wis.;
and three great-grandchildren, Claire, Alex and Nicholas Nestor.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Scobee Funeral Home in
Winchester, Ky. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with
the Rev. Ray B. VanCamp officiating. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National
Cemetery in Jessamine County. The guest book is at www.scobeefuneralhome. Scobee
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 7 Mar
2006.
Gerald Nestor
Gerald Nestor, 90, a resident of St. George, departed this life this
morning, March 6, 2006, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home for Gerald Nestor. Condolences may be expressed to the family
at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 6 Mar 2006.
Gerald Nestor
Gerald Nestor, 90, a well-known farmer of the Leadmine community,
departed this life Monday morning, March 6, 2006, at his home.
He was born Tuesday, March 30, 1915, at Leadmine, a son of the late Lloyd and
Nellie Swisher Nestor.
On May 6, 1951, at Red House, Md., he was married to the former Opal Knotts
Nestor, who survives. They celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Also surviving are one son, Marshall Nestor and wife, Libby, of Kasson; four
daughters, Carol Hovatter and husband, Ira Gene, of Kasson, Retha Plageman and
husband, J.B., of Mineral, Va., Janet Roy and fiancee, Eric Bennett, of Leadmine
and Geraldine Cochran and husband, Bill, of Leadmine; 14 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded
in death by two brothers, Luther and Harold Nestor
He attended Pleasant Vale School at Leadmine. He lived his whole life on the
family farm, where he was a farmer. He was a construction worker by trade. He
was a member of the Tucker County Farm Bureau for more than 40 years. He was a
member of Tygart Valley Soil Conservation and was on the board for 30 years. He
attended Leadmine United Methodist Church. He was a member of Pythagoras Lodge
128 AF & AM of Parsons.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons
Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral
home parlor Thursday, March 9, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate
and interment will follow in Bonnifield Cemetery at Leadmine where the
Pythagoras Lodge 128 AF & AM will conduct Masonic graveside rites. Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Gerald Nestor.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
From 7 Mar 2006.
Gerald Nestor
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 Thursday, March 9, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate
and interment will follow in Bonnifield Cemetery at Leadmine, where the
Pythagoras Lodge 128 A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic graveside rites. Lohr
& Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Gerald Nestor.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
From 8 Mar 2006.
John E. Nestor
John Everett Nestor, 89, of Route 2, Belington, died Friday morning,
June 23, 2006, in Talbott Personal Care Home at Belington, following an extended
illness.
He was born June 17, 1917, at Belington, a son of the late Dewey G. and Nora B.
(Bolton) Nestor.
On Dec. 31, 1947, he married the former Clara Elizabeth “Betty” Spencer, who
preceded him in death on June 27, 1996.
Surviving are one son, Shirley Nestor and wife, Faye, of Belington; four
grandchildren, Deborah (Lee) Delauder, Charles Nestor, Dewey Nestor and Ruth
(Leroy) Wright, all of Belington; one great-grandson, Steven Darl Dasher; and
two great-great-grandchildren, Melia and Jared Dasher.
Mr. Nestor was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways where he
had been an equipment operator. He attended the Corley United Methodist Church.
Mr. Nestor’s family wishes to acknowledge and thank Davis Memorial Hospital,
Mansfield Place, Talbott Personal Care Home, Dr. Eric Anger and Hospice Care
Corp.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, from the
Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave., Belington. The Rev. Destry
Daniels will officiate and interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial
Cemetery.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
today and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is
entrusted with arrangements. From 24 Jun 2006.
Kathern I. Nestor
Kathern Imogene Nestor, 76, of South Main St., Philippi, died Wednesday,
Sept. 20, 2006, in United Hospital Center following an extended illness.
She was born July 23, 1930, near Philippi, a daughter of the late Martin and
Edythe (Hershman) Harris.
On Aug. 14, 1948, she was married to Carl Francis Nestor, who survives at South
Main Street in Philippi.
Also surviving are one son, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robin L. Nestor and
wife, Bobbie, of Buckhannon; one daughter, Carla Kay Fitzwater of Belington; a
foster son, Philip Basnett and wife, Donna Lou, of Owens; two sisters, Martha
Alice Poling of Saint Marys and Charlene Conley of Vero Beach, Fla.; two
brothers, Franklin Harris of Philippi and William Harris of Beverly; four
grandchildren, Todd (Char) Fitzwater, Erin M. Nestor, Philip Basnett II and
Angela Basnett; stepgrandchildren, Scott Miller, James Farber and Michael
Gregory; great-grandchildren, Sydney Fitzwater and Katie Basnett.
She was preceded in death by one son, Wesley Eugene Nestor; and by one sister,
Joan Shaw.
Mrs. Nestor was a graduate of Kasson High School. Prior to her marriage, she was
employed by Parsons-Souders Department Store in Clarksburg. She later served as
bookkeeper for Nestor’s Texaco Service Center. She was a member of Philippi
Chapter 41, Order of the Eastern Star and the Nestorville United Methodist
Church. Mrs. Nestor was a gifted seamstress and quilter and was a consummate
homemaker.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, from Stemple
& Forman Funeral Home, 385 S. Main St. in Philippi. The Rev. Kenny Kendall
will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from
9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Philippi Chapter 41, O.E.S. will conduct Easter Star
services at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Stemple & Forman
Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. (www.stempleforman.com) From
22 Sep 2006.
Kathern I. Nestor
Kathern Imogene Nestor, 76, of South Main Street in Philippi, died
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, in the United Hospital Center following an extended
illness.
She was born July 23, 1930, near Philippi, a daughter of the late Martin and
Edythe (Hershman) Harris.
On Aug. 14, 1948, she was married to Carl Francis Nestor, who survives at South
Main Street in Philippi.
Also surviving are one son, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robin L. Nestor and
wife, Bobbie, of Buckhannon; one daughter, Carla Kay Fitzwater of Belington; a
foster son, Philip Basnett and wife, Donna Lou, of Owens; two sisters, Martha
Alice Poling of Saint Marys and Charlene Conley of Vero Beach, Fla.; two
brothers, Franklin Harris of Philippi and William Harris of Beverly; four
grandchildren, Todd (Char) Fitzwater, Erin M. Nestor, Philip Basnett II and
Angela Basnett; stepgrandchildren, Scott Miller, James Farber and Michael
Gregory; great-grandchildren, Sydney Fitzwater and Katie Basnett.
She was preceded in death by one son, Wesley Eugene Nestor; and one sister, Joan
Shaw.
Mrs. Nestor was a graduate of Kasson High School. Prior to her marriage, she was
employed by Parsons-Souders Department Store in Clarksburg. She later served as
bookkeeper for Nestor’s Texaco Service Center. She was a member of Philippi
Chapter 41 Order of the Eastern Star and Nestorville United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Nestor was a gifted seamstress and quilter and was a consummate homemaker.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, from Stemple
& Forman Funeral Home, 385 S. Main St. in Philippi. The Rev. Kenny Kendall
will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9
a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Philippi Chapter 41 OES will conduct Eastern Star
services at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel. Stemple & Forman
Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. (www.stempleforman.com) From
23 Sep 2006.
Mabel L. Nestor
Mabel Leona Nestor, 95, a resident of Mansfield Place, Philippi, passed
away Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Mansfield Place.
She was born Oct. 14, 1910, at Mt. Zion, a daughter of the late Walter J. Nestor
and the late Mary Louise Phillips Nestor. She was married to Oakey Darl Nestor
who preceded her in death on May 13, 1994.
Surviving are two daughters, Yvonne Hedrick of Montrose and Yvetta Shaver of
Elkins. Seven grandchildren, Rick Hedrick and wife, Debbie, Kathy Johnston and
husband, Ron, and Karen Bender and husband, Eugene, all of Montrose, Rose
Manolidis and husband, Rodney, of Elkins, Rebecca Moore and husband, Larry, of
Point Pleasant, Lenora Tenney and husband, Marvin, of Belington and Franklin
Simmons and wife, Paula, of Beverly; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great
grandchild also survive.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Carl Nestor and Dewey Nestor; two
sisters, Clista Hart and Geneva Poling; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Nestor was the owner of Nestor’s Store at Montrose and also owned a
sawmill prior to her retirement in 1980. She was a Methodist by faith.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in
Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, from the funeral
home chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens. Tomblyn
Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mabel Leona Nestor.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
From 15 Aug 2006.
Mabel L. Nestor
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home
in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, from the
funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Basil Hensley officiating. Interment will
follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in
charge of the arrangements for Mabel Leona Nestor. Condolences may be expressed
to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
From 16 Aug 2006.
Payton Nestor and Price Nestor
Payton and Price Nestor, of Beckley, infant twins of Liza and Paul
Nestor, entered into rest Thursday, April 20, 2006.
Those left to cherish their memory include their parents; one brother, Wesley
Nestor; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Mary Winger of Ocala, Fla.; paternal
grandparents, Ann and Pat Nestor of Cox’s Mills; maternal great-grandparents,
Felipa and Jesus Martinez of Texas and Marjorie and Lloyd VanDorn of Iowa;
paternal great-grandmothers, Muriel Nestor of Parsons and Betty Hershberger of
Ashland, Ky.; and several aunts, uncles and one cousin.
They were preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Harold “Hen”
Nestor and Harold Hershberger; and maternal great-grandfather, Marvin Ward
Winger.
A private family service will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent
to the family by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Blue Ridge Funeral Home,
5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley is in charge of the arrangements. From
28 Apr 2006.
Ralph D. Nethken Sr.
Ralph D. Nethken Sr., 88, of Buckhannon, died Friday, June 30, 2006, in
Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins.
He was born Aug. 5, 1917, at Kedron, a son of the late Albert Truman Nethken and
Elsie Hornbeck Nethken.
On July 31, 1938, he was united in marriage to Helen I. Shreve Nethken, who
survives at Buckhannon.
Also surviving are three sons, Ralph David Nethken Jr. and wife, Karen, of
Beverly, Kenna Clark Nethken and Cheryl Webster of Seaford, Del., and Bobby
Donald Nethken of Fairmont; six daughters, Betty Jane Nethken and Lou Ella Teter
and husband, Bill, of Buckhannon, Judy Ann Simmons and husband, Ray, of
Charlotte, N.C., Jean Rohr and husband, Martin, of Buckhannon, Connie McLaughlin
and husband, Terry, of Littleton, Colo., and Donna Currence and husband, Rick,
of Ellamore; one brother, Howard Weese Nethken of Mabie; five sisters, Jane
Helmick and Dove Calain of Warren, Ohio, Edith Ossman of Charlotte, N.C., Jessie
Logue of Warren, Ohio and Rosie Bland of Cleveland, Ohio; 19 grandchildren, 33
great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews
in West Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank
Nethken and Harris Nethken; two sisters, Florence Brady and Ruby Combs; one
grandson, Ralph Lee Casto; and one granddaughter, Beth Ann Nethken.
Mr. Nethken was a coal miner for Beth Energy. He was a member of Gertrude
Chapel, attended Mt. Lebanon and was a 60-year member of United Mine Workers of
America District 31 Local 1944.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the funeral home
with the Rev. Sherman Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Union
Church Cemetery. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From 3 Jul 2006.
Beverly Neuville
Beverly Griffin Neuville, 64, of Hickory, N.C., died Jan. 4, 2006, at
her residence.
Born July 25, 1941, in Catawba County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Dr.
Harold W. and Mamie Marchman Griffin.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was active in her
Sunday school class and before her illness, she served as vice president and
president-elect of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the John
Hoyle Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the
Hickory Service League. Beverly was a graduate of Hickory High School and the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a bachelor of
arts degree and a master’s degree. She taught English at Caldwell Community
College and Technical Institute for 10 years.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen B. Neuville, of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, John Franklin Simon Jr. and wife, Ivy, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; a
daughter and son-in-law, Laura Simon DePretis and husband, Glen, of Crossnore,
N.C.; a stepson and wife, Jeffrey Louis Neuville and Michele Francois of
Hickory, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Olivia Griffin of
Hickory, N.C.; three grandsons, John Franklin “Jack” Simon III of Chapel
Hill, N.C., Dominic DePretis of Crossnore, N.C. and Benjamin Neuville of
Hickory, N.C., and a granddaughter, Claire Neuville of Hickory, N.C.
Memorial may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley,
3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 26658 or First United Methodist Church Building
Fund, 311 Third Ave., NE, Hickory, N.C. 28601. From 25 January 2006.
Narcissus Nickoson
Narcissus A. Nickoson, 80, of Cassopolis, Mich., and formerly of Carlsbad, N.M.,
and Montgomery, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Elkhart General Hospital in
Elkhart, Ind.
She was born July 20, 1926, at Hugheston Creek, a daughter of the late Ray C.
and Belle Littleton Wilson.
She was united in marriage on July 20, 1948 to Edward Nickoson, who died June 8,
1996.
She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Nickoson of Cassopolis, Mich.; three
sons, Woodrow and wife, Emma Lowe, of Elkhart, Ind., William and wife, Sandy
Lowe, of Bristol, Ind., and Lawrence “Nick” and wife, Sharon Nickoson, of
Elkhart, Ind.; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Nickoson had been a licensed practical nurse, had worked for various
institutions including Elkhart General Hospital, Fountainview Nursing Home and
Turtlecreek Nursing Home and had done home health care.
Friiends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at
Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 18, at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in the Nickoson
Family Farm Cemetery at Straight Fork. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is
in charge of the arrangements. From 16 Aug 2006.
Norman M. Nilsen
The Rev. Norman M. Nilsen, 72, of Franklin, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006,
in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Va.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin
with the Revs. Craig and Wendy Richter officiating. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Faith Lutheran Church at Franklin. Burial will be
at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Kimble Funeral Home service. From 2 Mar 2006.
Jeri E. Nine
Jeri Elizabeth Nine, 47, a resident of Philippi, passed away Monday,
Jan. 23, 2006, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 20, 1958, in Junction City, Kan., a daughter of George and
Mary Ann Bundy Grant, who survives in Topeka, Kan.
She was united in marriage Dec. 1, 1979, to Torrence L. Nine, who survives at
home.
Also surviving are one son, Zachary L. Nine of Martinsburg; five sisters,
Allyson Morand and husband, Michael, of League City, Texas, Carla Ervin and
husband, Wayne, of Alma, Kan., Teri Grant-Warner and husband, Steve, of Topeka,
Kan., Chris Santy and husband, Allan, of Concord, Vt. and Mary Beth Grant and
husband, Ray King, of Topeka, Kan.; one brother, Greg Grant and wife, Retia, of
Fontana, Kan.; one granddaughter, Avery Madison Nine; mother-in-law, Florence
Simpson of Kingwood; special friends, Betty and Lindell McVicker, of Philippi;
and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Nine retired as plant manager for the 7-Up Co. in Topeka, Kan., and also
was a homemaker. Mrs. Nine was a Catholic by faith.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi
Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A biblical wake service will be at
7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth
Catholic Church Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. with celebrant the Rev. Fr. Andrew
Kranyc. Interment will follow in the Nine Family Cemetery on Center Hill Rd. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1131. Wright Funeral Home
services. From 24 January 2006.
Belva J. Norman
Belva Jean Shahan Norman, 57, a resident of Parsons, departed this life
early this morning, Oct. 19, 2006, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home for Belva Jean Shahan Norman. Condolences may be expressed to
the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 19 and 20 Oct 2006.
Belva J. Norman
Belva Jean Shahan Norman, 57, a resident of Parsons, entered into
eternal rest Thursday morning, Oct. 19, 2006, at her home following a long
courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Friday, June 3, 1949, at St. George, a daughter of the late John
Alva Shahan and Pansy Johnson Shahan.
On June 2, 1968, at Pifer Mountain, she was married to Robert Jacob Norman, who
survives.
Also surviving are one son, Jacob Norman and wife, Janet, of Charleston, S.C.;
two daughters, Kathy Kisselbach of Winchester, Va., and Kimberly Lipscomb and
husband, Charles, of Hambleton; two sisters, Dorothy Murphy and Dora Barb; and
two brothers, Okey Shahan and David Shahan, all of Parsons; seven grandsons and
one granddaughter.
Preceding her in death were one brother, Alva “Tom” Shahan Jr.; and one
sister, Orpha Shahan.
She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1967. Prior to her
illness, she was an employee for Wal-Mart. She loved her family, enjoyed sewing
and reading and was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church at St. George.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home Sunday from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Monday,
Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. Pastor Pat Cassidy will officiate and interment will follow
in Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in
charge of the arrangements for Belva Jean Shahan Norman. Condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 21 Oct 2006.
D. Richard Norris
David Richard Norris, 68, of Grafton, formerly of Belington and a recent
patient of Hopemont Hospital, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in Preston Memorial
Hospital at Kingwood following an extended illness.
He was born June 24, 1937, at Fairmont, a son of the late David Crockett and
Mildred Pearl (Robinson) Norris.
On Oct. 9, 1978, he married the former Sandra Sue McCauley, who preceded him in
death June 29, 1995.
Surviving are one daughter, Debra Irene Cleavenger and husband, Jeff, of
Lumberport; two granddaughters, Heather Lynn Alexander and Mistee Dawn
Alexander; one brother, John C. Norris and wife, Freda, of Grafton; two nephews,
John Wesley Norris and Charles Lewis Norris; and a grandnephew, Dakota Scott
Norris, all of Grafton; and a number of McCauley nieces and nephews.
Mr. Norris was a retired yard maintenance man for CSX Transportation. He enjoyed
participating in and watching all sports but was an avid baseball fan and
possessed a wealth of baseball information.
Funeral services will be conducted from Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel at 609
Crim Ave. in Belington at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Pastor Joe West will
officiate and interment will follow in the Belington Fraternal Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9
a.m. until 11 a.m., the service hour Saturday. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel
was entrusted with arrangements. From 10 Mar 2006.
Anna G. Null
Anna Grace Canfield Null, 83, a resident of Montrose and for the last
year, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this
life Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr &
Barb Funeral Home for Anna Grace Canfield Null. Condolences may be expressed to
the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
From 22 Sep 2006.
Anna G. Null
Anna Grace Canfield Null, 83, a resident of Montrose and for the last
year a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life
Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2006, at the Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Sunday, March 25, 1923, at Montrose, a daughter of the late Calvin
Canfield and Icie Cross Canfield. She was married to Carl Wesley Null, who
preceded her in death April 3, 1991.
Surviving are six brothers, Ray Canfield and wife, Marie, Truman Canfield and
wife, Joyce, all of Montrose, Troy Canfield and Thurman Canfield, both of
Barbour County, Sance Canfield and wife, Becky, of Elkins, and Ward Canfield of
Tucker County; three sisters, Pauline Arbogast of Elkins, Bessie Wilfong and
husband, Leroy, of Montrose and Hazel Bedford and husband, Guy, of Montrose;
three grandchildren, Robert Null and companion, Crystal Helmick, Mary Shaver and
Rebecca Null; four great-grandchildren, Oshin Null, Lori Nelson, Samantha Nelson
and Isaac Nelson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Angus Lambert and Danielle
Lambert.
Preceding her in death were two sons, Arthur and Elwood Lee Null; one brother,
Willie Canfield; and one sister, Mary Evie Newlon.
Anna attended the schools of Montrose, was a homemaker and was a member of the
Mercy Chapel United Methodist Church at Montrose. She enjoyed making and selling
quilts and loved cooking and sewing.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home
chapel, Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Terry Cannon 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 Anna Grace Canfield
Null. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
From 23 Sep 2006.
Anna G. Null
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of
Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral
home chapel, Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Terry Cannon 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 Anna Grace
Canfield Null. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 25 Sep 2006.
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