Mary L. Ice

Mary Louise Ice, 84, of Mill Creek, passed away Monday, Dec.17, 2007, in Mansfield Place in Philippi.

She was born Dec. 10, 1923, at Valley Bend, a daughter of the late Grover Pingley and the late Lucy Lockhart Pingley. On Oct. 19, 1945, she was married to the Rev. Garland Ice, who survives at Mansfield Place.

Also surviving are a son, James Lee Ice and wife, Deborah, of Mill Creek; a foster son, William Swiger and wife, Peggy, of Mill Creek; a daughter, Mary Ellen Guzy and husband, Ralph, of Morristown, Tenn.; one sister, Katherine Wortham of Alexandria, Va.; six grandchildren, Lucy Ringer, Lee Ice, Stephen Ice, Andy Guzy, Becky Swiger and Diana Morgan; and a great-granddaughter, Natalie Morgan.

Preceding her in death were a brother, Ralph Pingley; and a sister, Lois Collier.

Mrs. Ice attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Tygart Valley High School with the class of 1940. She attended Davis & Elkins College and was a teacher in the Randolph County Schools for many years. She was a member of the Mill Creek United Methodist Church and was active in many church and community activities.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Thursday, Dec. 20, she will be moved to the Mill Creek United Methodist Church for visitation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Bill Sullivan, the Rev. Bonnie Starkey and the Rev. Bryan Headley will officiate and interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice or to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of Mrs. Ice. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for May Louise Ice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com  From 19 Dec 2007.

Mabel Isaacs

Mabel (Steyer) Fisher Isaacs, 95, of Peoria, Ariz., and formerly of Mount Storm, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in Oddessy Hospice, Peoria, Ariz.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Storm Cemetery at Mount Storm with the Rev. Clifford G. Schell officiating. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 24 May 2007.

Ruby W. Isenhart

Ruby Wilma Isenhart, 86, a lifelong resident of Chenoweth Creek, passed away early Thursday, March 15, 2007, in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Ruby Wilma Isenhart. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 16 Mar 2007.

Ruby W. Isenhart

Ruby Wilma Isenhart, 86, a lifelong resident of Chenoweth Creek, passed away early Thursday morning, March 15, 2007, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.

She was born Jan. 11, 1921, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Wilson T. Helmick and the late Stella Louk Helmick.

She was married to Grant Houston Isenhart, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are five children, Elizabeth Schoonover and husband, Homer, Wilson Isenhart and wife, Pauline, Grant Houston Isenhart Jr. and wife, Barbara, Francis Isenhart and wife, Faye, and Richard Isenhart and wife, Tammy, all of Elkins. One sister, Louise Sisler, and one brother, George Helmick, both of Elkins; 11 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren also survive.

Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Shirley Mae Thompson; a brother, Lawrence Helmick; and two stepgrandchildren.

Mrs. Isenhart attended the schools of Randolph County and was a homemaker.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 19, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery at Chenoweth Creek. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ruby Wilma Isenhart. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 17 Mar 2007.

Charles E. Isner

Charles Edward “Charlie” Isner, 54, of Stalnaker Run Road, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at his residence. He had been in failing health for the past several months and death was attributed to cancer.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Runner Funeral Home for Charles Edward “Charlie” Isner.   From 24 Sep 2007.

Charles E. Isner

Charles Edward “Charlie” Isner, 54, a resident of Stalnaker Run Road, passed away at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 22, 2007, at his residence. He had been in failing health for the past several months and death was attributed to cancer.

Born Feb. 9, 1953, at Elkins, he was the son of the late Daniel B. and Opal Phares Isner.

Charlie is survived by his companion of many years and her family, Linda “Lynn” Balsum; a daughter, Alanna Soon Sharp and husband, Ricky, of Bayard; two sisters, Barbara “Bobbie” Fisher and husband, Harold, of Crystal Springs and Nancy Griffith of Canton, Ohio; and three brothers, Roy Isner, Jerry Isner and Roger Isner and companion, Doris, all of Elkins.

Also surviving are two nieces and several nephews.

Preceding him in death besides his parent’s was a brother, Daniel C. Isner.

Charlie was a veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force. He was formerly employed by Wilson Lumber Co. until becoming disabled while working. Charlie was a avid outdoors man, loving to hunt and fish. He also loved indoor animals of any kind. He was a Protestant by faith. Charlie never met a stranger and always had a smile. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and will remain forever a part of their hearts.

At the request of the deceased, the remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. The family has suggested, in lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s name may be made to Hospice Care, 929 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to the American Cancer Society. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Edward “Charlie” Isner.  From 25 Sep 2007.

Charles E. Isner

Charles Edward “Charlie” Isner, 54, a resident of Stalnaker Run Road, passed away at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at his residence. He had been in failing health for the past several months and death was attributed to cancer.

At the request of the deceased, the remains were cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, in Runner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Gainer officiating. Presentation of the American flag will be conducted by H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. The family will received friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The family has suggested in lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s name may be made to Hospice Care, 929 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to the American Cancer Society. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Edward “Charlie” Isner.  From 11 Oct 2007.

Evie S. Isner

Evie Shrader Isner, 88, a resident of Buckhannon, departed this life early Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007, at her home.

She was born Saturday, July 19, 1919, at Valley Bend, a daughter of the late Butch F. Shrader and Ethel Higgins Shrader.

She was twice married. First, on Feb. 24, 1955, to Charles Vinson Taylor, who departed this life Oct. 19, 1959. Second, on April 10, 1970, at Baltimore, Md., she was married to Thurman “Buck” Isner, who preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1997.

Surviving are a special niece, Bertha M. Tomey of Buckhannon; two stepsons, Thurman D. “Sonny” Isner of Maryland, and Early L. Isner of Circleville; two stepdaughters, Sharon Hitt of Elkins and Vallie Rich of Fayetteville, N.C.; several stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were one stepson, Richard George Isner; two brothers, James Lee Shrader and an infant; and one sister, Roxie Ann Shrader.

Evie attended the Shaver’s Run One Room School, was a member of Buckhannon Eagles Auxiliary, had previously attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Calvary Baptist Church at Buckhannon.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. Pastor Michael Tallman will officiate and interment will follow in West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton on Monday. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Evie Shrader Isner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Nov 2007.

Evie S. Isner

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. Pastor Michael Tallman will officiate and interment will follow in West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton on Monday. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Evie Shrader Isner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Nov 2007.

Evie S. Isner

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. Pastor Michael Tallman will officiate and interment will follow in West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton on Monday. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Evie Shrader Isner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 23 Nov 2007.

Evie Isner

Evie Shrader Isner, 88, a resident of Buckhannon, departed this life early Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007, at her home.

She was born Saturday, July 19, 1919, at Valley Bend, a daughter of the late Birch F. Shrader and Ethel Higgins Shrader and a granddaughter of the late Dyre Higgins and Susan Martin Higgins. 

She was twice married.  First, on Feb. 24, 1955, to Charles Vinson Taylor, who departed this life Oct. 19, 1959. Second, on April 10, 1970, at Baltimore, Md., she was married to Thurman “Buck” Isner, who preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1997. 

Surviving are a special niece, Bertha M. Tomey of Buckhannon; two stepsons, Thurman D. “Sonny” Isner of Maryland and Early L. Isner of Circleville; two stepdaughters, Sharon Hitt of Elkins and Vallie Rich of Fayetteville, N.C.; several stepgrandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; four nephews, Nathan, Mitch, Sam and Kevin; and three nieces, Karen, Becky and Linda. 

Preceding her in death were one stepson, Richard George Isner; two brothers, James Lee Shrader and an infant; and one sister, Roxie Ann Shrader.

Evie attended the Shaver’s Run One Room School, was a member of Buckhannon Eagles Auxiliary, had previously attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended Calvary Baptist Church at Buckhannon. 

The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Friday. Final rites will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Pastor Michael Tallman will officiate and interment will follow in West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton on Monday. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Evie Shrader Isner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 24 Nov 2007.

George Isner

George “Woodrow” Isner, 91, a resident of Cow Creek Road, St. Marys, and a former resident of Route 4, Sand Run Road, Philippi, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.

He was born Nov. 16, 1916, in Barbour County, a son of the late George and Sarah Margaret Poling Isner.

He was united in marriage March 7, 1939, to Beatrice “Mamaw Bea” Bolyard Isner, who preceded him in death April 13, 1999.

Surviving are one daughter, Betty and Darrell Mayfield of St. Marys; two sons, Eugene Isner and Charles and Shelia Isner, both of Route 4, Sand Run Road, Philippi; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Isner was the last surviving member of his family, having been preceded in death by three brothers, John, Ed and Ray; four sisters, Lealah, Gay, Evelyn and Minnie; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.

Mr. Isner was employed by King Knob Coal Co. as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed farming and raise polled Hereford cattle for more than 40 years. Mr. Isner was a member of United Mine Workers of America District 31 and American Polled Hereford Association. He was a Protestant by faith.

Friends were received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, Sunday and will be received today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour with Pastor Bryan Headley and speaker Darrell Mayfield officiating. Interment will follow in Mr. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Homes services.   From 3 Dec 2007.

William Isner

Woodrow Isner, 91, a resident of Route 4, Sand Run Road, Philippi, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.

Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Wright Funeral Home.  From 1 Dec 2007.