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2007 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:K

Mary A. Kaiser

Mary Ann Kaiser, 68, of Littlestown, Pa., entered into God’s eternal care Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Gettysburg Hospital.

She was the loving wife of James M. Kaiser.

Born Aug. 2, 1938, at Elkins, she was a daughter of the late Eugene T. and Evie V. Schoonover Wolfe.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are four daughters, Mary Jane Laughman and her husband, James, of Abbottstown, Pa., Karen S. Miller and her husband, Steven of Gettysburg, Pa., Betty Jo Sprow and her husband, Brad, of Hanover, Pa., and Barbara J. Jestes and her husband, Brian, of Fairfield, Pa.; one son, Steven J. Kaiser and his wife, Leona, of Hanover, Pa.; three brothers, Donald L. Wolfe of New Oxford, Pa., Howard C. “Tuck” Wolfe of Glenville, Pa., and Bradford A. Wolfe of Hanover, Pa. Fifteen grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert “Bobby” Wolfe; and one sister, Elanora “Sue” Wolfe.

The funeral service was June 20 at Wetzel Funeral Home in Hanover, Pa., with Pastor Paul Cole officiating. Burial was in Marburg Memorial Gardens in Hanover. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 140 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 208, York, Pa. 17401 or the American Diabetes Foundation, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101, Harrisburg, Pa. 17110 in memory of Mrs. Kaiser. This announcement is a courtesy of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.  From 21 Jun 2007.

Kermit Karickhoff

Kermit A. Karickhoff, 84, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, in Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.

He was born Jan. 25, 1923, at Pecks Run, a son of the late Denzil W. Karickhoff and Constance Merrills Karickhoff.

He was married to Edna Bauserman Karickhoff, who survives at Buckhannon.

Also surviving are two daughters, Judith Harris and husband, Roger, of Jane Lew and Rebecca Tokarcik of Martinsburg; two sons, Charles Rexroad and wife, Jo Carol, of Lynn Haven, Fla., and David Michael Rexroad and wife, Patty, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one grandson, Christopher Harris of Jane Lew; three stepdaughters, Belinda Tinney and husband, James, of Berlin, Sue Marsh of Buckhannon and Vickie Bauserman of California; and one stepson, Charles Nesbit of Buckhannon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Watkins Karickhoff; three brothers, Orton Ralph Karickhoff, Elliot “Cuffy” Karickhoff and Joseph Frank Karickhoff; one stepgrandson, Jason Nesbitt; and one granddaughter, Donna Rexroad.

He was a welder for Hart Brothers Machine Co. and attended First United Methodist Church. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Sterneman officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Hill Memorial Gardens where Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct graveside military honors. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 15 Jun 2007.

Philip H. Karickhoff

Philip H. Karickhoff, 98, a resident of 309 Brandenburg St. in Belington, and more recently a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center in Belington, departed this life at 10:50 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.

He was born June 13, 1908, in Buckhannon, a son of the late James L. and Cora E. Weese Karickhoff.

On Jan. 11, 1936, he was united in marriage to the former Ruth Ilene Samples, who preceded him in death on April 20, 2004.

Mr. Karickhoff is survived by one son, Dr. Alfred N. Karickhoff and wife, Elayne, of Odessa, Texas; two grandchildren, Eric Karickhoff and Andrea Wade; and four great-grandchildren, Jailey and Michaela Karickhoff and Austen and Dylan Wade.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Mr. Karickhoff was a graduate of Buckhannon High School and earned his master’s degree in education at West Virginia University. He taught biology and vo-ag at Belington High School for a period of 31 years, having retired in 1972. His history reveals that he helped establish the Belington Bank and was one of the community leaders who helped establish the Belington Industrial Park. He also served two consecutive terms on Belington Town Council.

Mr. Karickhoff was a veteran of World War II where he served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy for a period of two years in the South Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post 96 of Belington and also a longtime member of the Belington Presbyterian Church.

Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 25, and on Monday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Charles Vorderberg officiating. Interment will follow in the Heavener Cemetery in Buckhannon where the presentation of the American flag will be presented by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to a church of your choice in honor of Mr. Philip H. Karickhoff. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Philip H. Karickhoff.   From 24 Mar 2007.

Denton H. Keller

Denton Howard Keller, 66, a resident of the Mill Run community, St. George, departed this life early Monday morning, Feb. 19, 2007, at his home. He had been in declining health.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Denton Howard Keller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Feb 2007.

Denton H. Keller

Denton Howard Keller, 66, a lifelong resident of the Mill Run community, St. George, went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, Feb. 19, 2007, at his home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.

He was born Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1940, at St. George, a son of the late Roy Mack Keller and Freda Olive Knotts Keller.

He had never married.

Surviving are one brother, Denzil Roy Keller and wife, Edna Ellen Sinclair Keller, of St. George; three stepbrothers; Eugene Bohon and wife, Ruth, of St. George, Erwin Bohon and Lyle Bohon and wife, Ellen, all of Ohio; two nephews, Denzil R. “Buddy” Keller Jr. and Kevin Dale Keller and wife, Denise, all of St. George; two nieces, Kathy A. Spitzer and husband, Bill, of Florida, and Sandra Jean Cassidy and husband, John, of St. George; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews.

He attended the Saint George Academy. Denton was a skilled knife maker, he enjoyed reading his Bible and talking to people.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Thursday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. Pastor Carolyn Shreve will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Denton Howard Keller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Feb 2007.

Cloris M. Kelley

Cloris Marie Courtney Kelley, 90, a former resident of Midland Street, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Cloris Marie Courtney Kelley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 31 Oct 2007.

Cloris M. Kelley

Cloris Marie Courtney Kelley, 90, a former resident of Midland Street, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at the nursing home.

She was born Wednesday, June 27, 1917, at Harding, a daughter of the late Martin Courtney and Emma Canfield Courtney. 

She was married to Charlie Everett Kelley, who preceded her in death in August of 1974.      Surviving are four sons, D. E. “Jack” Kelley and wife, Doris, of Elkins, Dale R. Kelley and wife, Mabel, of Ohio, Dorsey A. Kelley of Belington and Darl T. Kelley and wife, Gloria, of Elkins; one brother, Arthur Courtney and wife, Dorothy, of Florida; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. 

Preceding her in death were one daughter, Doris M. Shifflett; one brother, Earl Courtney; two sisters, Grace Smith and Hallie Burnheical; and one granddaughter, Terri Marie Kelley.

Cloris attended the schools of Norton, was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church near Beverly. 

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Rev. S. Kent Price will officiate and interment will follow.  Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Cloris Marie Courtney Kelley.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at  www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 1 Nov. 2007.

Dorothy L. Kelley

Dorothy Lee Kelley, 75, of Philippi, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Mansfield Place at Philippi under the care of Mountain Hospice of Belington.

She was born Oct. 18, 1931, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Brant Smith and Elsie Duell Smith.

In August 1962, she was married to Jesse D. Kelley, who preceded her in death March 10, 2002.

Surviving are one son, Donald Kelley of Buckhannon; two daughters, Debra Smith of Weston and Brenda Louk of Buckhannon; three grandsons, Johnathon Smith of Rimersburg, Pa., Russ Louk of Braden, Fla., and Tony Louk of Buckhannon; and two granddaughters, Misty Guth of Elkins and Candace Mackey of Charleston.

Also preceding her in death was one sister, Lillian Black.

Mrs. Kelley was a homemaker.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home with the Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Church Cemetery at Hampton. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 19 Feb 2007.

Ima J. Kelley

Ima Jean Kelley, 75, of Tallmansville, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at her home.

She was born Oct. 31, 1931, at Tallmansville, a daughter of the late John Hamilton and Bessie Tenney Hamilton.

On Feb. 4, 1956, she was married to Lloyd Kelley, who preceded her in death Oct. 22, 2006.

Surviving are two sons, Don Hamilton and wife, Brenda, of Ellamore and Kenneth Kelley and wife, Kay, of Tallmansville; four daughters, Judy Gray of Buckhannon, Connie Zickefoose of Elkins, Pam Moran and husband, William, of Romney and Carrie Zickefoose of Volga; one sister, Betty Gooden of Alexandria, Va.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Francis Hamilton, Edith Pugh and Margaret Kimble.

She was a homemaker and attended Ten Mile Baptist Church at Tallmansville.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Michael George officiating. Interment will follow in Reed Cemetery at Tallmansville. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 27 Feb 2007.

Mary A. Kelley

Mary Alice Baker “Peg” Kelley, 81, a resident of Conway Drive, Elkins, departed this life early Wednesday morning, June 27, 2007, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.

She was born Saturday, July 13, 1925, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Walter H. Baker and Mayple Faith Godwin Baker. On Nov. 17, 1966, she was married to Walter F. “Pete” Kelley, who survives.

Also surviving are one stepson, Richard F. Kelley and wife, Kim, of Longmont, Colo.; two stepdaughters, Anna Louise Tunnecliffe and husband, Kirk, of East Pointe, Mich., and Betty Lou Ocilka of Parma, Ohio; one brother, Robert H. “Bob” Baker and wife, Joan, of Elkins, one sister-in-law, Pat Baker of Elkins; seven grandchildren, Kirkland, Shannon, Jason, Brandon, Logan, Devin and Kristen; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are one brother, Charles H. Baker; and one sister, Elizabeth M. Isobaker.

Peg was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1944, had worked at Wallace’s Bakery for 21 years and at Montgomery Wards at Warren, Mich., for 11 years. She was a member of Elkins Lioness Club and a lifelong member of First Baptist 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, June 30, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Doctor Marvin L. Parli will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Alice Baker “Peg” Kelley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Jun 2007.

Mary A. Kelley

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, June 30, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Doctor Marvin L. Parli will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Alice Baker “Peg” Kelley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 29 Jun 2007.

Robert Kelley

Robert Nevin “Bob” Kelley, 84, a resident of Route 2, Belington, the Sugar Creek community, went home to be with the Lord at 6 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Davis Memorial Hospital following a five-month illness.

He was born Dec. 3, 1922, at Barbour County, a son of the late Clarence and Laura Cashdollar Kelley.

On Oct. 30, 1948, at Belington he was united in marriage to the former Rosemary Day, who survives at their home. They had celebrated 58 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Kelley is survived by two daughters, Charlene Poling and husband, David, and Linda Sponaugle and husband, Hadley, all of Belington; one grandson, Brad Poling and wife, Melissa, of Belington; two granddaughters, Kelly White and husband, Roby, of Elkins, and Carrie Sponaugle of Belington. Also surviving are one great-grandson, Aaron White; one great-granddaughter, Ariel White, both of Elkins; and one brother, Arnold Kelley, and wife, Jane, of Belington. One niece, three nephews and a special cousin, Bus Kelley, of Belington also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shannon Poling.

He attended the schools of Barbour County and was a 1942 graduate of Belington High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WW II in the Philippines, and a lifetime member of the Laurel Mountain Post 410 VFW. He was a school bus driver and retired from the Barbour County School Transportation System in 1984 with 27 years of service.

Mr. Kelley was a farmer and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He was a member of Sugar Creek United Methodist Church where he was a faithful member of the mowing crew.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington today, June 20, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Thursday until noon at which time he will be moved to Sugar Creek United Methodist Church near Belington where he will lie in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Final rites will be conducted by the Rev. Destry Daniels. Interment will follow in Sugar Creek Cemetery where American Legion Post 44 of Philippi will conduct full military honors.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Sugar Creek Community Cemetery, Route 2, Box 297, Belington, W.Va. 26250.

The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Nevin “Bob” Kelley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at talbottfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Jun 2007.

Jack B. Kellison

The end to Jack Kellison’s earthly life came on Feb. 5, 2007, two days short of his 77 years of life.

Born to the parents of Clarence and Lilly Sharp Kellison of Marlinton, he is survived by his companion dog, Jake; two sons, Ken and wife, Debbie, of Stokedale, N.C., and Danny of Marlinton; a daughter, Karen Sharp and husband, Randy; and a grandson, Steven of Marlinton. Additional family members that mourn his passing are half sister Pat Shinn of Scott Depot; a brother, Bob and wife, Larita, or Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Rose E. Kordes of Cape Coral, Fla.; and his former wife, Dottie Kellison of Marlinton

Deceased members of his immediate family, in addition to his parents, are sisters Norma J. Van Reenan of Beckley and Lucy C. Moore of Marlinton.

Numerous nieces and nephews of the deceased and their offspring were also saddened by his death.

Funeral services consist of visitation at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale on Friday, Feb. 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a celebration of his life at the Durbin United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 10. His pastor, the Rev. Frank Naglic, will conduct the services. The body is to be cremated.

Jack’s professional life consisted of over-the-road hauling of freight to and from destinations in almost every state east of the Rocky Mountains and eastern Canada. His employers were Burns Motor Freight of Marlinton and then Howes Leather Co. of Frank. During his retirement years beginning in 1997, he also drove occasionally for Inter-State Hardwoods Co. of Bartow. In the millions of miles he traveled, he encountered hardships such as flat tires, wrecks, icy roads, engine malfunctions, detours and being lost. Manipulating Times Square in New York City during rush hour with a load of cattle that was letting their discomfort show by vocal means was only one of the experiences. The hardships were largely offset by the good times that consisted of knowing people from Nova Scotia to Florida and New York City and El Paso.

His employments with Howes Leather caused him to be relocated from the central to the upper end of Pocahontas County, first to a small rural abode on the old section of the Staunton-Parkersburg Pike, on the Allegheny side, and then to urban Arbovale where he and Jake made their home. Always short of quality drivers on a timely basis, Bartow-Frank-Durbin Fire and Rescue (BFD) eagerly engaged him as a volunteer. Beginning in July 1997, Jack shepherded the rescue vehicle on 40 outings during his first half year of volunteerism. Activity picked up from that start so that by the end of 2006 he had logged 918 trips, with a high of 120 runs in one of the intervening years. Those trips to the hospitals in Marlinton, Elkins, Morgantown, Charlottesville, Roanoke or Charleston took a minimum of four hours. The total number of miles traveled and hours consumed with him at the wheel would sum to the thousands. In recognition of his devotion, he received a plaque in 1999 during BFD’s 45th anniversary. That was topped in 2005 when he received the volunteers service’s outstanding contributor award.

Toward the end of 2006, a malfunction of body parts brought him to the end of the road. But, he still has one last ride. That from earth’s resting place aboard a BFD emergency vehicle with Jack’s name and 272, his call number, emblazoned on the side. For that recognition, the family requests that contributions in memory of Jack be directed to BFD Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 267, Durbin, W.Va. 26264. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.wallaceandwallacefh.com.  From 6 Feb 2007.

Laura J. Kemp

Laura Jean (Rodgers) Kemp, 65, of Petersburg, formerly of Rockville, Md., died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the home of her brother, Clayton Rodgers at Arthur.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Cantu officiating, assisted by Forrest G. Rodgers. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery at Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 17 May 2007.

James A. Kent Jr.

James A. Kent Jr., J.D., 63, of Leesburg, Va., passed away on Monday, Oct. 29, 2007.

He was born Oct. 2, 1944, at Akron, Ohio, the son of Dr. James and Anita Barbe Kent.

He had a distinguished career as an attorney and counselor at law. His extensive corporate and litigation oriented practice emphasized clients and cases concentrated in financial, mineral and construction industries. In recent years, he served the residents of the sate of West Virginia as a public defender with the 23rd Judicial Circuit in the eastern panhandle and Jefferson County. He earned the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1974 and was awarded the Order of the Coif for his outstanding achievements. His bar admissions included the Supreme Court of the United States, the states of West Virginia and Colorado, and various U.S. District Courts.

James excelled in golf, winning his first tournament at age 16 at the old Morgantown Golf and Country Club. He golfed last week in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., while visiting family. In the 1960s, he played in a Morgantown band named The Accents, which performed music in the Beatles style. He introduced his brothers to skiing on the hillside below the West Virginia University Medical Center. He was an accomplished equestrian and is a past member of the Middleburg Hunt in northern Virginia.

He will be lovingly remembered as a dear and caring family member and friend.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, James; brothers, David, Nicholas, Edward and Joseph; former wives, Mary Creamer and Cookie Kelly; nieces, Abigail, Katherine and Jillian; and nephews, Matthew, Andrew and Samuel.

Family and friends will be received  from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Saturday Nov. 3. A  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with Fr. Colombo Bandiera as celebrant. Cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the West Virginia College of Law Library Book Endowment, P.O. Box 1650, Morgantown, W.Va. 26507-1650 in memory of James A. Kent Jr. Hastings Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 2 Nov 2007.

Hilda L. Kerens

Hilda Louise Kerens, 68, a resident of Glady and for the past five years a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007, at the center.

She was born Aug. 3, 1938, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Carl Kerens and Mary Ellen Vance Kerens.

She was never married.

Surviving are four brothers, Richard C. Kerens and wife, Janet, of Struthers, Ohio, George R. Kerens and wife, Joyce, of Edinburg, Pa., Dale Kerens and wife, Carolyn, of Chenoweth Creek Road, Elkins, and Glenn Kerens of Glady, with whom Hilda made her home; and one sister, Grace Shiflett and husband, Walter, of Middletown, Ohio. Seven nieces, six nephews and several grandnieces and grandnephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, preceding her in death was one brother, Harold Kerens.

Hilda attended the churches of Glady.

Friends were received Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to either Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, 1175 Beverly Pike, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Hilda Louise Kerens. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 9 Jul 2007

Floyd Kerns

Floyd Kerns, 80, a resident of Dry Fork, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at his residence following an extended illness. His death was attributed to lung cancer and at the time of his death he was surrounded by his brother and his extended family.

He was born Jan. 2, 1927, at Dry Fork, a son of the late William And Bertha Agnes Long Kerns.

Surviving are one brother, Forrest Kerns; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Dickie Lee and Danny; six brothers, Roy, Emith Glen, Otis, Harper, Clarence and Hoy Kerns; one half brother, Oce Varner; and three sisters, Tillie Kerns, Roxanna Brinkman and Novella Kerns.

Floyd was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army in Germany and France immediately after World War II. He was a farmer by trade. He was a loved neighbor who would always lend a hand when needed. He loved to camp, fish and hunt with his brothers and neighbors. He was a member of the Randolph County Senior Center and was a Protestant by faith.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Floyd Kerns. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Jan 2007.

Floyd Kerns

Floyd Kerns, 80, a resident of Dryfork, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at his residence following an extended illness. His death was attributed to lung cancer and at the time of his death, he was surrounded by his brother and his extended family.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Interment will follow in Smith Cemetery near Dryfork. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Floyd Kerns. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com  From 6 Jan 2006.

Hilda L. Kerns

Hilda Louise Kerns, 68, a former resident of Glady and a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center for the past five years, passed away Friday afternoon, July 6, 2007, at the center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Hilda Louise Kerns. Condolences may be made to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com  From 7 Jul 2007.

Brooks L. Kerr

Brooks Lee Kerr, 62, a resident of Ward Avenue, Elkins, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at his home. Death was unexpected.

He was born Thursday, March 22, 1945, at Elkins, a son of the late Freda Mae Kerr.

Surviving are one sister, Pamela Eye and husband, Mike, of Hendricks; one niece, Kimberly Bowley and husband, Robin, of Hambleton; one nephew, Michael Eye and wife, Valerie, of Parsons; and great-nieces, Adrianna, Abrielle and Calista.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Shirley Mae Hamilton Kerr.

Brooks was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1963. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked for United Food and Commercial Workers Union from which he retired. Brookie was an enthusiastic race and football fan and was a kind and loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Kerr’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Hendricks United Methodist Church with Pastor Loren Metzner officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520-0760. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Brooks Lee Kerr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 29 Nov 2007.

Brooks L. Kerr

Mr. Kerr’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Hendricks United Methodist Church with Pastor Loren Metzner officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520-0760. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Brooks Lee Kerr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 30 Nov and 1 Dec 2007.

Paul A. Kesler Sr.

Paul Allen Kesler Sr., 76, of Cass, passed away Jan. 31, 2007, at his home.

Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Wanless Cemetery. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com.   From 3 Feb 2007.

Frances Kessinger

Frances Belle (Barr) Kessinger, 68, of Rig, died Friday, July 13, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.

Her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at Rig Assembly of God Church in Rig with Pastor Brad Taylor officiating. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 16 Jul 2007.

Marland Ketchem

Marland Alva Ketchem, 75, a resident of the Union community, Philippi, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Broaddus Hospital.

He was born June 27, 1931, at Philippi, a son of the late Ezra A. and Anna M. (McCord) Ketchem.

He was united in marriage on Jan. 15, 1955, to Lorado L. (Jones) Ketchem, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Alan and wife, Vennie Ketchem, of Elkview, Joe and wife, Alica Ketchem, of Mechanicsville, Va., and Robin C. and wife, Miriam Ketchem, of Marlinton; one brother, Marvin F. and wife, Mary Ketchem, of Philippi; a half brother, Ralph and wife, Nancy Ketchem, of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Irene and husband, Glen Gamble, of Canton, Ohio; a half sister, Marsha Evans of Louisville, Ky.; three grandchildren, two stepgrandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Mr. Ketchem was preceded in death by infant brothers and sisters.

Mr. Ketchem worked as a coal miner at Bethlehem Steel Mines. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America District 31, the West Virginia Beekeepers Association, Barbour County American Legion Post 44 and Union Church of Christ.

Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and Sunday, Jan. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the service hour, with Evangelist R.D. Ice officiating. Interment will follow in Pitman Cemetery with the presentation of the American flag by the Barbour County American Legion Post 44. Wright Funeral Home services.  From 20 Jan 2007.

Marvin F. Ketchem

Marvin F. “Bud” Ketchem, 75, of Rt. 1 Union Community, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in Mon General Hospital.

He was born Dec. 15, 1932, in Barbour County, a son of the late Ezra and Mae (McCord) Ketchem.

He was united in marriage Nov. 15, 1952, to Mary L. (Everson) Ketchem, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda and husband, Bill Gorby, of Roanoke, Va., and Karen and husband, Russ Burner, of Philippi; one son, Albert and wife, Susan Ketchem, of Philippi; one sister, Irene and husband, Glenn Gamble, of Canton, Ohio; one half sister and brother; six grandchildren, Jeremy Burner, Josh Burner, Nicholas Burner, Charity Liston, Samantha Ketchem and Rachel Ketchem.

Mr. Ketchem was preceded in death by one brother, Marland Ketchem.

Mr. Ketchem was a coal miner and was employed by Badger Coal Co. He was a member of the Union Church of Christ.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the service hour, with Evangelist R.D. Ice officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an organization of choice in Mr. Ketchem’s memory.  From 22 Dec 2007.

Scott L. Ketchem

Scott L. Ketchem of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Philippi, departed this life on April 2, 2007. He was in his usual health and death was unexpected.

He was the son of the late Lloyd Ketchem and Veva Ketchem.

He attended Barbour County schools, was a graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College and a retired teacher in Baltimore, Md.

Scott is survived by his wife, Margaret; one son, Michael; one daughter, Tammy, and two grandchildren, all of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Joanna Goodman; and a great-niece, Casey Cleavenger, both of Philippi.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, with interment at Holly Hill Memorial Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to the Scott Ketchem Scholarship Fund for a future teacher in care of Margaret Ketchem, 8917 Mayflower Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21237.  From 11 Apr 2007.

Charlotte Ketterman

Charlotte Rebecca Ketterman, 55, of Maysville, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Graveside services will be Saturday, Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. in the Thorne Family Cemetery, Boot Hill, at Dorcas with Pastors Mike Humphrey and Brad Taylor officiating. Burial will follow. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 17 Aug 2007.

Daniel Ketterman

Daniel L. Ketterman Jr., 60, was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.

He was the husband of Madelyn (Geraci) of Montville Township, Ohio; father of Jodi Ketterman of Warwick, R.I., Teresa Ketterman of Montville Township, Ohio, Rebecca (Matthew) Wheeler of U.S. Army, Germany, Richard Ketterman of Cleveland, Ohio, Daniel L. Ketterman III of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, and Jamie Simcox of Chardon, Ohio; grandfather of four; brother of Kathleen Mallow of Mabie, Janet Cross of Hambleton, Delores Brinizer of Willoughby, Ohio, Norma Jean Knotts of Red Creek, Kelly Ketterman of St. Charles, Mo., David (Charlene Roy) and Melvin Ketterman, both of Dryfork.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, in Roy Cemetery at Dryfork with the Rev. Todd Rhodes officiating. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 13 Sep 2007.

Ralph Ketterman

Ralph W. Ketterman, 72, of Moorefield, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Grant Memorial Hospital at Petersburg.

Family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 30, at the funeral home with Pastor Otis “Buzz” Weatherholt officiating. Burial will follow in Olivet Cemetery at Moorefield. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.   From 29 Jan 2007

Linda A. Kieldsing

Linda Ann Kieldsing, 62, a resident of Barbour County Good Samaritan Center and a former resident of Weston, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, in the Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.

She was born March 6, 1945, in Baltimore, Md., a daughter of the late Ralph L. Sr. and Thelma B. (Rogers) Alkire.

Surviving is her companion, Ronald Lee Smith of Weston; and one brother, Ralph L. Jr. and wife, Barbara Alkire, of Philippi.

Mrs. Kieldsing was a homemaker.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour, with the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in the Jerusalem Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home services.  From 5 Sep 2007.

Barbara Kildare

Barbara Fisher Kildare, 58, a resident of Valley Head, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007.

She was born June 2, 1949, at Kentfield, Calif., a daughter of Eleanor Y. Fisher of Winter Park, Fla., and the late Russell Frederick Fisher.

She is survived by one daughter, Carly Kildare of Morgantown; two brothers, William Fisher of Houston, Texas, and Larry Fisher and wife, Stacy, of Apopka, Fla.; a sister, Julie Fisher of Longwood, Fla.; and an aunt, Jean C. Yothers of Orlando, Fla. Her Jack Russell terriers, Rufus and Kobe, also survive.

Barbara was a Master Gardner and a 25-year employee of Snowshoe Mountain Resort. She graduated from the Potomac Horse Center and taught horseback riding at Lochill Farms in Hillsborough, N.C. She was a member of the American Dairy Goat Association and had served on the board of Valley Health Care. She had a great and passionate love of animals, gardening and the outdoors. She was loved by everyone and will be missed by all.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Elk River Inn. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Russell Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 4324, Lutherville, Md. 21094, www.russellrescue.com. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Barbara Fisher Kildare. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 31 Oct 2007.

Mayselle J. Kile

Mayselle (Judy) Kile, 91, of Petersburg, died Monday, July

23, 2007, in Grant County Nursing Home at Petersburg.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Interment will follow in Lahmansville Cemetery. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 26 Jul 2007.

Bessie V. Kimble

Bessie V. Kimble, 79, of Upper Tract, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Calvin Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Kimble Funeral Home services.  From 19 Jul 2007.

Betty J. Kimble

Betty J. Kimble, 66, of Kearneysville, died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Shenandoah Health Village Center in Charles Town with her family present.

Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Burial will be in Lahmansville Cemetery. Kimble Funeral Home service.  From 27 Jun 2007.

Derwin S. Kimble

Derwin Sylvester “Bim” Kimble, 49, of Maysville, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at his residence as a result of a hunting accident.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Revs. Joseph Eversole and Stanley Kile officiating. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 26 Apr 2007.

Eston Kimble

Eston “Buck” Kimble Jr., 75, of Kearneysville, formerly of Petersburg, died Friday, May 11, 2007, at his residence.

Visitation will be Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 14, at 11 a.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Judy Cemetery in Landes. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post 6454 and JROTC of Petersburg.  From 12 May 2007.

Eula M. Kimble

Eula M. “Maw” Kimble, 96, of Upper Tract, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.

The family received friends Tuesday at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Rita Beeman officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery at Upper Tract. Kimble Funeral Home services.  From 14 Nov 2007.

Richard W. Kimble

Richard W. Kimble, 82, of Upper Tract, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Revs. Stanley Kile and Sam Harper officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery at Upper Tract. Kimble Funeral Home services.  From 14 Nov 2007.

Dennis J. Kimbrew

Dennis James Kimbrew, 84, a resident of the Glenmore Community, Elkins, departed this life late Monday evening, Nov. 12, 2007, at his home. He had been in declining health.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Dennis James Kimbrew. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 13 Nov 2007.

Dennis J. Kimbrew

Dennis James Kimbrew, 84, a resident of the Glenmore Community, Elkins, departed this life late Monday evening, Nov. 12, 2007, at his home. He had been in declining health.

He was born Thursday, April 19, 1923, at Huttonsville, a son of the late Lawson Kimbrew and Beulah Channell Kimbrew.

On March 26, 1949, he was married to Betty Lou Kittle, who survives at Elkins.

Also surviving are one daughter, Denise Link and husband, Jeff, a grandson, Bryce Dennis Link, and a granddaughter, Caitlin Elizabeth Link, all of Maryland; a granddaughter, Abigail Marie Muth and husband, Jason, of Utah; one sister, Virginia “Faye” White of Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were three brothers, Jason, Clinton, and Filmore; and two sisters, Charlotte Rosencrance and Katrina Kimbrew.

He attended Tygart Valley High School, and had served with the U.S. Army during World War II in France and Germany where he fought in the major battles of D-Day at Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, having been wounded twice. Upon completion of his military service, he worked as a carpenter at Baltimore, Md., for 32 years, where he was a member of Carpenter’s Local 101 until his retirement in 1985 at which time, he and his wife returned to Elkins. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Maryland, and a member of the H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Frank Long will officiate and interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville, where members of the H. W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion, and the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will conduct full military honors. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dennis James Kimbrew. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 14 Nov 2007.

Dennis J. Kimbrew

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Frank Long will officiate and interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville, where members of the H. W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military honors. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dennis James Kimbrew. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Nov 2007.

Judith E. King

Judith Elaine Isner King, 48, a resident of Norton, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department.

She was born April 30, 1959, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Bruce and Eleanor Collett Pritt.

In 1979, she was married to Richard Isner, who preceded her in death in 1994.

Surviving are a daughter, Shawna Isner of Norton; a son, Derek Isner of Norton; and a brother, Jim Pritt of Charleston. Also preceding her in death was an infant brother.

Judy attended the schools of Randolph County, was a graduate of Elkins High School and was like a mother to many of her children’s friends.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Beverly. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Judith Elaine Isner King. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 25 May 2007.

Judith E. King

Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Beverly. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Judith Elaine Isner King. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 26 May 2007.

Beatrice Kirkpatrick

Beatrice E. Kirkpatrick, 95, a former resident of Lavalette Avenue, Elkins and more recently, a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life early Sunday morning, Aug. 5, 2007, at the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Beatrice E. Kirkpatrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Aug 2007.

Beatrice Kirkpatrick

Beatrice Eliza Chenoweth Kirkpatrick, 95, a former resident of Lavalette Avenue in Elkins and more recently a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life early Sunday morning, Aug. 5, 2007, at the nursing home.

She was born Thursday, Feb. 29, 1912, at Georgetown, Randolph County, a daughter of the late Homer Chenoweth and Eliza Pingley Chenoweth.

On Feb. 3, 1933, at Elkins, she was married to Luther Coy Kirkpatrick, who preceded her in death Sept. 26, 1991. Surviving are two daughters, Mary L. Isner of Elkins, with whom Mrs. Kirkpatrick had made her home for the past six years, and Anna Mae Poe and husband, Dano, of Moatsville; two sons, Coy Kirkpatrick Jr. and wife, Pat, of Uvalde, Texas, and John L. Kirkpatrick and wife, Brenda, of Elkins; five grandchildren, Wilford C. Isner Jr., Brian, Eric, Christy and Craig Kirkpatrick; and 10 great-grandchildren, Curt and Bret Isner, Brooke, Taylor, Brittany, Ashley and Payton Kirkpatrick, Lindsey and Bethany Uhl and Brianna Rohbaugh.

Beatrice was preceded in death by one infant daughter; three brothers, Ishmael, Thaddeus and Clarence Chenoweth; and one granddaughter, Misty Dawn McCoy.

She attended the schools of Randolph County, sold Avon in the Elkins area for 35 years and made many lasting friends. She was dedicated to taking the very best care of her children.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Will Isner will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Beatrice Eliza Chenoweth Kirkpatrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Aug 2007.

Harry P. Kisamore

Harry Paul Kisamore, 82, a former resident of Parsons, and for the past seven years a resident of Belington, where he made his home with his daughter, Madonna, and for the past two months a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life Saturday morning, Aug. 4, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born Thursday, Sept. 18, 1924, at Whites Run, Pendleton County, a son of the late Ohley and Texie Kisamore.

On Feb. 3, 1946, at Porterwood, he was married to the former Helen Propst Kisamore, who survives at Porterwood.

Also surviving are one son, Richard Lane Kisamore and wife, Mary Grace, of Livingston, La.; two daughters, Madonna Lynn Davis and husband, Lennie, of Belington and Deborah Kay Miller and husband, James, of Texas Mountain; one brother, Ernest Kisamore of Charleston; five grandchildren, Robert Lance Kisamore and wife, Patricia, Eric L. Davis, Brian P. Davis, Jeffrey D. Miller and wife, Colette, and Travis Lee Miller; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were one brother, Warren G. Kisamore; and one sister, Ollie Lucille Blosser.

He attended the schools of Tucker County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II, and served in Germany in the Engineer Corp. He helped start and was supervisor at Kingsford Charcoal Plant at Parsons. He was a former employee of R.H. Armstrong Construction Co., the former Parsons Tannery and Hinchcliff Lumber Co. He served as superintendent of Tucker County Division of Highways until his retirement.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Pat Cassidy and the Rev. Jeff Anderson will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will present the American flag. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harry Paul Kisamore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Aug 2007.

Harry P. Kisamore

The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Monday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor today at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Pat Cassidy and the Rev. Jeff Anderson will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will present the American flag. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harry Paul Kisamore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Aug 2007.

Kerry L. Kisamore

Kerry Lynn Kisamore, 49, of Dollytown Road, Cabins, died Tuesday, Dec, 18, 2007, at his residence.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. Charles Lomasney officiating.  From 20 Dec 2007.

Raymond W. Kiser

Raymond W. Kiser, 88, a resident of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born July 31, 1918, at Franklin, a son of the late William Hampton Kiser and Margaret Johnson Kee Kiser.

On Nov. 8, 1941, he was married to Bula Brady Kiser, who survives at Buckhannon.

Also surviving are three daughters, Sandra Kisner of Spartanburg, S.C., Suzanne Haas of Buckhannon and Cheryl (Kiser) Brown of Pulaski, Tenn.; two sons, William “Bill” Kiser Jr. and wife, Ruth, of Keyser and Robert “Bob” Kiser of Buckhannon; three granddaughters, Susan Covault of Indianapolis, Ind., Johanna Haas and husband, Shae Davidson, of Bloomington, Ill., and Summer Kiser of Buckhannon; seven grandsons, William “Matt” Haas of Portland, Ore., Jeremiah Kiser of Keyser, Matthew Kiser of Keyser, Michael Kiser and wife, April, of Keyser, Robert Kiser and wife, Ona, of Buckhannon, Ted Brown and wife, Stephanie, of Hoover, Ala., and Tyler Brown of Pulaski, Tenn.; three great-grandsons, Trevor Kiser of Buckhannon, Gabriel Kiser of Keyser and William Michael Brown of Hoover, Ala.; one great-granddaughter, Alaina Kiser of Keyser; three sisters, Marie Simpson of Clarksburg, Virginia Weaver of Richmond, Va., and Rachel Ruddle and husband, Billy, of Arlington, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Rush Kiser, Pendleton “Tony” Kiser and Watson Kiser; and three sisters, Sue Smith, Eunice Bible and Martha Lee Varner.

He was director of admissions and financial aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College and attended First United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Naval Aviation for five years. He served on the battleship USS Washington and received an Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Damon Rhodes. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at First United Methodist Church. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 11 May 2007.

Lowell T. Kitzmiller

Lowell Thomas Kitzmiller, 60, of Cabins, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at his residence.

Family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Love Christian Assembly with Bishop Edward Murray and Pastor DixieLee Murray officiating. Interment will follow in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens at Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 23 Jan 2007.

Paul A. Kittle

Mr. Paul A. Kittle, 87, a former resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, April 6, 2007, in Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Md.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Paul A. Kittle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com  From 10 and 11 Apr 2007.

Paul A. Kittle, Longtime Pressman for The Inter-Mountain, Dies

Mr. Paul Arden Kittle, 87, a former resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, April 6, 2007, in,Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Md.

He was born May 7, 1919, at Cassidy, a son of the late Marshall Blackwood and the late Lillian Vesta Crites Kittle. On April 30, 1938, he was married to Ruth Mildred Kesling Kittle, who preceded him in death in 1996.

Survivors include grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death were one son, Lloyd Kittle; a daughter, Sandra Lee Phillips; six brothers, Ira, Okey, James, Benjamin, Orville and Claude; and three sisters, Dorothy, Kate and Ruby.

Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was employed as a pressman for The Inter-Mountain for 35 years prior to his retirement.

His lifelong hobbies included his passion for his ’57 Chevy, travel and his love of music and assembly of sound systems. He spent his senior years caring for his wife and being helpful to family and friends. He was always present to lend a hand at every task and brought cheer and love to everyone he touched.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Central West Virginia Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 4543, Star City, W.Va. 26504-3980, in memory of Mr. Kittle. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Paul Arden Kittle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 12 Apr 2007.

Hazel J. Knotts

Hazel Jean Jenkins Knotts, 70, a resident of the Sugarlands Community, Hambleton, departed this life late Wednesday evening, Oct. 24, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. Death was attributed to a stroke.

She was born Monday, June 21, 1937, at New Cumberland, a daughter of the late  Ernest “Merle” Jenkins and Oliva Virginia Williams.   

On July 10, 1955, at Red House, Md., she was married to Elwood Gene Knotts, who preceded her in death April 11, 2002. They had celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Surviving are three sons, Steven Allen Knotts and wife, Barbara, of Fairmont, Greg Arthur Knotts and wife, Sue, of Sugarlands and Douglas Gene Knotts and wife, Erica, of Morgantown; one daughter, Cynthia Jean “Cindy” Huffman and husband, Roy, of Sugarlands; one brother, Gary Oliver Jenkins  of Weirton; one sister, Joanne Marie Sanders of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren, Derek Simmons, Rachel Knotts, Zachary Knotts, Garitt Knotts, Vanessa Knotts and Nathan Knotts; and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Kitzmiller.

Preceding her in death were one brother, Thomas Harvey Jenkins; and one infant sister.

She was a graduate of New Cumberland High School with the class of 1955. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Sugarlands Church of the Brethren, where she was a Sunday school teacher for 40 years and she also served as trustee of the church. She was a member of the former Rebekah Lodge 95. She served on the Tucker County Fair Board for several years. She was a member of Sugarlands Homemakers Club and a member of the Tucker County Senior Center. She was a noted cook and loved to travel.\

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. The Rev. J. Michael Lantz will officiate and interment will follow in Sugarlands Cemetery at Sugarlands. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Hazel Jean Jenkins Knotts. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 26 Oct 2007.

Hazel J. Knotts

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. The Rev. J. Michael Lantz will officiate and interment will follow in Sugarlands Cemetery at Sugarlands. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Hazel Jean Jenkins Knotts. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com   From 27 Oct 2007.

Junior R. Knotts

Junior Ray Knotts, 81, of Sugarlands, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Death was attributed to cancer.

He was born June 9, 1925, at Sugarlands, the son of Claude R. and Perchie Lee Mullenax Knotts.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cornell Elizabeth Gooding Knotts; three sons, Donald and wife, Clarice Knotts, of Sugarlands, Robert and wife, Jeannie Knotts, of Staunton, Va., and Timothy and wife, Pam Knotts, of Sugarlands; two daughters, Elzabeth and husband, John Evans, of Knoxville Tenn., and Geraldine and husband, David Auvil, of Haywood; brothers; Kenneth (Jane) Knotts of Parsons, Alva (Elda) Knotts and Harry (Chris) Knotts of Baltimore, Md.; sisters, Irene Duckworth of Charlotte, N.C., and Sylvia (Bill) Rosenau of Parsons; sister-in-law, Pauline Knotts of Sugarlands; grandchildren, Melanie Putlovis, Karen (Rudy) Hoffert, Sheila (Donnie) Smith, Alaina, Tessa and Marla Knotts, Travis and Lindsey Knotts, Dawn Evans and John (Melissa) Evans Jr.; great-grandchildren; Megan Putlovis, Emily Hoffert, Tylynn and Nathan Smith, Scott and Steven Evans and Chasity, Brandon, Haleigh and Ethan Evans; great-great-grandchild, Regan Evans; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Perry and Dave Knotts; infant sister, Dolly Mae Knotts; nephew, Roger Knotts; and two grandsons, Donald Eugene Knotts Jr. and Curtis Andrew Knotts.

Junior was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps on Oct. 30, 1943, and served in the Asiatic Pacific theatre with the 29th Regiment 6th Marine Division. He was a baker and assistant cook and participated in action in Okinawa.

Junior was a senior at Parsons High School when he was drafted, and was awarded his high school diploma along with several other students from his class, leaving before his senior year was completed. He received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps and moved home to Sugarlands.

Junior was married to the former Cornell Elizabeth Gooding of Thomas on March 15, 1948. They settled on the farm in Sugarlands and raised five children.

Junior served as a commissioner for Tucker County for 30 years from 1962 to 1992. Many projects were begun and completed during his tenure including Cortland Acres Nursing Home and Pineview Apartments. He also gave countless hours after the devastating flood of 1985 coordinating aid during the cleanup. Junior was a member of Farmers for Better Living and served on the Southern States Cooperative Board. He was a 50-year member of the Farm Bureau and received the award for Outstanding Farm Bureau Member in 1987. Junior received the Farm Management Award from the West Virginia Young Farmers Association in 1980. Junior and Cornell were recognized by the Tygarts Valley Soil Conservation District as Farmer of the Year in both 1980 and 2005. Other honors and awards he received included Master Conservationist, Honorary Chapter Farmer by the Future Farmers of America, Certificate of Cooperative Leadership from Southern States, Outstanding Soil Conservation Farmer from the Soil and Water conservation and recognition of appreciation for the Allegheny Highlands Project from the West Virginia University College of Agriculture and Forestry.

Junior was inducted into the Parsons High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame from the class of 1944. Junior also served for many years as president for the Knotts’ Reunion held at the Sugarlands Church of the Brethren.

Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral chapel on Wednesday, April 25, at 1 p.m. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Mike Lantz assisted by the Rev. Walter Blough. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thomas. Hinkle Funeral Home services.  From 23 Apr 2007.

Kenneth Knotts Jr.

The Rev. Kenneth Morris Knotts Jr., 55, former resident of Parsons and a resident of Dunbar, went home to heaven on Tuesday morning, March 20, 2007, in Charleston Area Medical Center at Charleston. The Rev. Knotts had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in January of this year.

He was born Tuesday, Aug. 28, 195,1 at Parsons, a son of Kenneth M. Knotts Sr. and Jane Ann Griffith Knotts, who survive at Parsons.

On April 18, 1981 at Porterwood, he was married to the former Joyce E. Carr Knotts, who survives. They had celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Also surviving are one sister, Mary Lea Moats and husband, Donald, of Moatsville; and a niece, Angie LeRoy and husband, Drew, of McMurray, Pa.

He was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1970, where he was a member of the football squad. Kenneth was called to preach at a very young age and became an ordained minister in August of 1985. He pastored a church in Hurricane for 14 years from 1981 to 1995. He served the Lord in several offices as pastor, teacher, evangelist, apostle, prophet and youth counseling. At the time of his death, he was an employee of Wal-Mart at Cross Lanes. He was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle and was known for his wonderful sense of humor.

A memorial service will be conducted today from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Power House Church of Deliverance, 512 Carver S., West Dunbar, to celebrate the life and ministry of Kenneth, where the Pastor Bishop Melvin Mosley will be the presider. The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Saturday, March 24, at noon. Pastor Melvin Mosley, Pastor Pat Cassidy and Elder Sam Reese will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. Kenneth Morris Knotts Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Mar 2007. 

Kenneth Knotts Jr.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday, March 24, at noon. Pastor Melvin Mosley, Pastor Pat Cassidy and Elder Sam Reese will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. Kenneth Morris Knotts Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 23 Mar 2007.

Kenneth Knotts Jr.

The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor today at noon. Pastor Melvin Mosley, Pastor Pat Cassidy and Elder Sam Reese will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. Kenneth Morris Knotts Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 24 Mar 2007.

Margaret V. Knotts

Margaret Virginia Case Knotts, 79, a former resident of Tucker County, and more recently a resident of Barbour County where she made her home with her daughter, Margaret Ann Snyder, departed this life on Friday morning, June 15, 2007. She had been in declining health.

A more comprehensive will obituary will follow on Monday. The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Monday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home parlor on Tuesday, June 19, at 2 p.m. Pastor Bryan M. Headley will officiate and interment will follow in Macomber Cemetery at Macomber. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Margaret Virginia Case Knotts. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 16 Jun 2007.

Margaret V. Knotts

Margaret Virginia Case Knotts, 79, a former resident of Tucker County and more recently a resident of Barbour County, where she made her home with her daughter, Margaret Ann Snyder, departed this life Friday morning, June 15, 2007. She had been in declining health.

She was born Tuesday, May 22, 1928, at Rowlesburg, a daughter of the late William Kenneth Case and Claris Maude Rhodeheaver.

On Oct. 4, 1953, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Russell Arnel Knotts, who preceded her in death May 1995.

Surviving are one son, Russell Kenneth Knotts and wife, Linda, of Mt. Zion; one daughter, Margaret Ann Snyder and husband, George, of Philippi; two brothers, Joseph Case of Charleston and Bill Case of Mill Vill; seven sisters, Bessie Shultz of Kingwood, Eileen Harris and Jane Sizemore, both of Roanoke, Va., Anita Nestor of Little Washington, Pa., Ruby Phillips and Linda Lou Case, both of Mill Vill, and Sally Moreland of Tunnelton; six grandchildren, Kimberly Sue, Jessica, Stacey, Holly, Melissa and James; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were one son, Joseph Knotts; two daughters, Linda Louise Knotts and Christina Jane Blackston; and four sisters, Pauline, Thelma Mae, Patty Ann and Nell.

She attended the schools of Rowlesburg. She had worked for the former DeWitt Restaurant at Rowlesburg, Hinchcliff Lumber Co. and she was a homemaker.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Tuesday, June 19, at 2 p.m. Pastor Bryan M. Headley will officiate and interment will follow in Knotts & Shaffer Cemetery at Macomber. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Margaret Virginia Case Knotts. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 18 Jun 2007.

Virgil A. Koon

Virgil A. Koon, 88, a resident of Route 2, French Creek, Bush Run Road community, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Holbrook Nursing Home at Buckhannon.

He was born March 2, 1919, at Queens, a son of the late Jessie L. and Elsie Lanham Koon.

He was twice married. First, he was married to Oleta Landis Koon, who died in 1973. Second, he was married to Rosalee Radcliff Koon, who died in 2004.

Surviving are seven children, Joann Oakes and husband, Don, of Ocala, Fla., June Cooper and husband, Lewis, of Buckhannon, Carolyn Wilfong and husband, Dannie, of Buckhannon, Martha Russell and husband, Jimmy, of Buckhannon, David A. Koon and wife, Virginia, of Tallmansville, Louise Chapman and husband, Roy, of French Creek and Gaylen Koon and wife, Pam, of French Creek; stepsons, Jeff Wilfong of Point Pleasant and Eugene Wilfong of Missouri; 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons; and one brother, Leonard Koon of Orange Park, Fla.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Delmas and Glenn Koon; four sisters, Gertrude Anderson, Pauline Perry, Estalene Koon and Evalene Koon; and four brothers, Shirley, Sterling, Davis and Orvis.

He was a retired coal miner and member of Ten Mile United Methodist Church.

Viewing will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Brad Tenney officiating. Interment will follow in Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements by Virgil A. Koon.  From 4 Apr 2007.

Barbara B. Koontz

Barbara B. Koontz, 69, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

She was born March 15, 1938, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Jennings W. and Ocie E. Scott Boyles.

On Aug. 26, 1956, at Elkins, she was married to Wilbur Henry “Butch” Koontz, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Wilbur H. “Billy” Koontz and wife, Donna, of Elkins; one granddaughter, Tara Renee Koontz; three brothers, Jennings W. “Jim” Boyles Jr. and wife, Pauline, of Grain Valley, Mo., William C. “Bill” Boyles of Huttonsville and David S. Boyles and wife, Linda, of Fairborn, Ohio; and one sister, Charlotte E. Lewis and daughter, Kimberly Lewis, of Waverly, Ohio. Also surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Betty Reige and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was retired from the West Virginia Supreme Court where she had worked as the assistant magistrate. She loved bowling in leagues and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkins.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Elkins. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, from the church with the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens at Elkins. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Barbara B. Koontz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 21 Dec 2007.

Barbara B. Koontz

Barbara B. Koontz, 69, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

She was born March 15, 1938, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Jennings W. and Ocie E. Scott Boyles.

On Aug. 26, 1956, at Elkins, she was married to Wilbur Henry “Butch” Koontz, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Wilbur H. “Billy” Koontz and wife, Donna, of Elkins; one granddaughter, Tara Renee Koontz; one grandson, Zachery Joel Koontz; three brothers, Jennings W. “Jim” Boyles Jr. and wife, Pauline, of Grain Valley, Mo., William C. “Bill” Boyles of Huttonsville and David S. Boyles and wife, Linda, of Fairborn, Ohio; and one sister, Charlotte E. Lewis and daughter, Kimberly E. Lewis, of Waverly, Ohio. Also surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Betty Reige; and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was retired from the West Virginia Supreme Court where she had worked as the assistant magistrate. She loved bowling in leagues and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkins.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Elkins with the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens at Elkins. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Barbara B. Koontz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Dec 2007.

James Kramer

James William “Bill” Kramer, 80, of Grottoes, Va. passed away Aug. 27, 2007, at Augusta Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church in Grottoes with Pastors Howard Newman and Mark Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church Building Fund at 4517 Rockfish Road Grottoes, Va. 24441. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. at Wilmoth Cemetery near Bartow. Wallace &Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements.  From 30 Aug 2007.

Helen N. Krause

Helen Nancy Krause, 102, a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007, in the center.

She was born Jan. 13, 1905, at Indianapolis, Ind., the fifth of seven children of Earnest Smith and Nannie DeHart Smith, who are all deceased.

She was the loving wife of George J. Krause for more than 62 years prior to his death in 1991.

She is survived by her son, John L. Krause and special friend, Bonnie Martin, of Elkins; three grandchildren, John Jr., Erika and Kevin; and one great-grandchild, Kelsey Dian, all of Northern Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Krause spent her early years in Indiana, New Mexico, Colorado and Ohio, and most of her adult life in Detroit, Mich., where she was a homemaker and bookkeeper. Following retirement, she moved to Alexandria, Va., in 1971, where she and her husband, George, helped John raise his two oldest children. She remained in Northern Virginia until age 98 when she moved to the Elkins area. At the age of 99, she registered to vote for the 2004 election and was the spokesperson for that year’s Citizen’s National Bank voter registration drive. She received a certificate of recognition from Gov. Joe Manchin and participated in several television and radio interviews to promote registration and participation. Throughout life, she was greatly supportive of her family, friends and relatives. She was informative to talk to and a joy to be with. We were blessed by God to have her with us for so long.

At the request of Mrs. Krause, her remains will be cremated. A memorial service and interment will follow at a later date at Port Huron, Mich. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Helen Nancy Krause. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 30 Apr 2007.

Elizabeth A. Kuntz

Elizabeth “Betsy” Ann Kuntz, 61, of Greeley, Colo., died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the North Colorado Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 6, 1945, at Fort Sill, Okla., a daughter of the late Fred Biederman and Evelyn (Bear) Biederman.

She was formerly married to Gregory S. Wells from 1968-1987 and then married Joseph F. Kuntz in 1993.

She received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in 1967 and her master’s degree from West Virginia University.

Indicative of her boundless love for young children, Besty worked as a teacher for Montesori, and then as an elementary school teacher much of her life. In the same gradeful style which was evident throughout her entire life, she stated simply, “We can make a difference in the life of a child, and that is the basis for what I do.”

Betsy later became a member of the Friends of Greeley Museum and the Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, and cheerfully volunteered the bounty of her time in her later years to Right to Read, CASA, Bright Beginning and A Kid’s Place. She always enjoyed antiques, books, music, dancing, conversation and tea.

She was a beautiful lady.

Betsy is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Kuntz Sr. of Greeley, Colo.; three sons, Capt. Travis B. Wells, USMC, of Morehead City, N.C., Tyler J. Wells of Austin, Texas, and Joseph Kuntz Jr. of West Hollywood, Calif.; two daughters, Sheila (Jerry) Short and Andrea Kuntz, both of Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Renee (Bill) Schnorr and Cathy Vlasak, both of Fort Collins, Colo.; and three grandchildren, Alax, Joseph and Riley Short, all of Greeley, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Gregory S. Wells.

Mrs. Kuntz’s request to be cremated was honored and family and friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Allnutt Funeral Service Macy Chapel in Greeley, Colo. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Allnutt Chapel. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date at the Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley. In lieu of flowers, memorials to A Kid’s Place or A Woman’s Place in care of Allnutt, 702 13th St., Greeley, Colo. 80631. Friends may view the online obit, sign the guest book and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.  From 21 Mar 2007.

Jerry L. Kyle

Jerry L. Kyle, 54, of Buckhannon, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

He was born Sept. 24, 1952, at Elkins, a son of Virginia C. Zickefoose Kyle of French Creek and the late John W. Kyle Jr.

Surviving are two brothers, John W. Kyle III and wife, Cathy L., of Nutter Fort and Robert P. Kyle of French Creek; one sister, Patricia Ann Kyle of Parma, Ohio; and two nieces, Samantha Russell and Jessica Russell of Parma, Ohio.

He was a truck driver and attended Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home with the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Cave Cemetery at Rock Cave. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 10 Jan 2007.

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