Junior Malcomb

Junior Malcomb, 66, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital.

He was born May 28, 1940, in Upshur County, a son of the late Granville and Patty Dean Malcomb.

On Dec. 28, 1962, he was united in marriage to Helen Ours Malcomb, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sandra George, Judith Cutright and Linda Williams, all of Buckhannon; three sons, Kenneth Malcomb of Buckhannon, Timothy Malcomb of Elkins and Jeffrey Malcomb of Ellamore; one brother, Melvin Malcomb of Aliquippa, Pa.; four sisters, Hazel Crites of Philippi, Ann Iser of Monaca, Pa., Sue Warner of Maryland, and Kay Stout of Weston; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one grandson.

The body will be cremated and memorial services will be announced at a later date. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 22 Feb 2007.

Eva H. Mallow

Eva Hedrick Mallow, loving mother of 18, 95, a former resident of 11th Street, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life early Friday morning, May 18, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born Saturday, June 3, 1911, at Onego, a daughter of the late George and Anna Harper Hedrick.

On Oct. 27, 1929, at Riverton, she was married to Dayton Mallow, who preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1955.

Surviving her are five sons, William “Buck” Mallow and wife, Mae, Herman Mallow and wife, Patty, Dayton “June” Mallow and wife, Sandy, Paul Mallow and wife, Sandy, and Jack Mallow and wife, Carol, all of Elkins; seven daughters, Ruthlene Rhodes and husband, Earl, of French Creek, Emma Phillips and husband, Steve, of Beverly, Eva Jean Rhodes of Pennsylvania, Dolly Nelson of Ohio, Marie “Nip” Poling and husband, Clayton, and Patty Channels and husband, Lawrence, all of Elkins, and Rosanna Everhart of Montrose; 36 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were one daughter, Gladys Gordon, along with four infant daughters; one infant son; three sons-in-law; two grandsons; six brothers, Denver, Lester, Elmer, Ison, Blonco and John Hedrick; and four sisters, Gertie Ketterman, Mae Ketterman, Derry Kisamore and Ellie Harper. Eva was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Eva attended the one-room school at Brushy Run and was a member of the Brethren Church by faith. She worked hard raising her children as a homemaker and was also employed as a housekeeper in private homes and at the Delmonte Hotel. She was a wonderful, loving mother who spent her life making sure her kids were taken care of and safe. She will always be in the hearts and minds of her loved ones and she will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On Monday, May 21, Mrs. Mallow will be moved to the Brethren Church of Onego, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. Pastor Larry Poling will officiate and interment will follow in Mallow Cemetery at Onego. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Eva Hedrick Mallow. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 19 May 2007.

Mason D. Mallow

Mason Daniel Mallow, 85, a resident of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Circleville, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Circleville.

He was born May 14, 1921, at Circleville, a son of the late Isaac Austin Mallow and Marie Judith Judy Mallow.

Mr. Mallow was married to the former Kathleen Louise Young, who preceded him in death in 1989.

He is survived by one son, Thomas Isaac Mallow of Glenville, Pa.; one sister, Genevieve Wimer of Circleville; one brother, Charles Mallow of Boyer; and one granddaughter, Melissa.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jason Mallow; three brothers, Wayne, Wade and Ben; and one sister, Mable Judy Vandevander.

Mr. Mallow was a graduate of Circleville High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was retired having worked as a power plant engineer for ARMCO Steel and B&O Railroad. He was member of the CCC Camp No. 519 from 1940 to 1942.

Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be Monday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Glen Burnie, Md. Memorials made be made to the North Fork Volunteer Fire Co. Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of the arrangements.  From 19 Jan 2007.

Roy G. Mallow

Roy Gard Mallow, 89, of Riverton, died June 24, 2007, in Grant County Nursing Home.

He was born Feb. 10, 1918, at Simoda, the son of the late Harman H. Mallow and Vernie Mallow Mallow.

On March 20, 1940, he was married to Edith Dice Mallow, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Shirley Mae Harper and husband, Dale, of Riverton; one son, Paul G. Mallow and wife, Mae, of Franklin; one sister, Gae Dice of Riverton; two grandchildren, Sandy Waldron and Mark Dale Harper; four great-grandchildren, Adrianna Michelle Waldron, Alexander Brook Waldron, Kelsey Lynn Harper and Kensey Marklyn Harper; one stepgranddaughter, Cindy Moyers; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, Tanner Gregory Moyers, Gracie Kaye Moyers and Lily Faith Moyers.

He was retired from Germany Valley Lime Co. and was a farmer. He attended Mallow School and Circleville High School where he was valedictorian in 1937. He was a member of Riverton United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Cantu and the Rev. Barbara Rexroad officiating. Interment will follow in Dice Cemetery at Riverton. Basagic Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of the arrangements.  From 26 Jun 2007.

Snowden H. Mallow

Snowden Harvey Mallow, 88, a resident of Whitmer, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Snowden Harvey Mallow. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 14 Mar 2007.

Snowden H. Mallow

Snowden Harvey Mallow, 88, a resident of Whitmer, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007, in Nella’s Nursing Home Inc. at Crystal Springs where he had been a resident for the past three months.

He was born May 30, 1918, at Whitmer, a son of the late George Michael Mallow and Priscilla Clementine Nelson Mallow.

He was never married.

Surviving are one sister, Iva Marstiller of Dailey; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends including special friends Teddy “Shark” Barkley, John Elza, Dwyer Judy and Michael and Lora Mullenax. One special great-great nephew, Alex Armentrout also survives.

Preceding him in death were six sisters, May Day, Marvie Carr, Opal Mullenex, Avis Mullenax, Twila Ellis, Erma Armentrout; and four brothers, Covey, Lewie, Dallas and Walter Mallow.

Mr. Mallow served with the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to World War II. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army from 1941 until 1944 as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served in England, France, Belgium, Germany, Holland and Austria. He was awarded the Croix De Guerra, which is the highest award given by France to a non-resident. He worked from 1957 until his retirement in 1989 as a screed operator for R.H. Armstrong. He was a farmer and attended Whitmer Church of God.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Whitmer Church of God. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 16, from Whitmer Church of God with the Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hills Cemetery at Whitmer. Members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will accord full military rites at the graveside. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Snowden Harvey Mallow. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Mar 2007.

Joy H. Markley

Joy Harper Hedrick Markley, 89, of Westminster, Md., formerly of Maysville, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, Md.

Family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home on Petersburg. Funeral services will be at 1 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Eversole officiating. Interment will be in Mallow Cemetery at Riverton. Schaeffer Funeral services.  From 26 Jan 2007.

Theodore W. Markley

Theodore Wilbur Markley, 80, of Thomas, died peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Md.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Idleman officiating. Interment will follow in Nethken Hill Cemetery at Elk Garden. Hinkle Funeral Home services.  From 9 Jul 2007.

Theodore W. Markley

Theodore Wilbur Markley, 80, of Thomas, died peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Md.

He was born Jan. 15, 1927, at Shallmar, Md., a son of the late Joseph W. and Irene Turner Markley.

He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Donna Cummings Markley; two sons, Richard and his late wife, Jill Markley, and Theodore D. and wife, Jackie Markley; two daughters, Toni Markley and husband, Bob Helmick, and Donna Lynn Markley and husband, Barry Oppenheim; nine grandchildren, Scott, Kevin, Shane, Justin, Wade, Andrea, Jason, Joey and Jenna; and six great-grandchildren, Kayla, Michael, Courtney, Paige, Evan and Madison.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph; and two sisters, Betsy J. Paugh and Dorothy “Boots” McIntosh.

Ted was a graduate of Kitzmiller High in 1944. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Force from June 1944 to January 1947. He was a corporal in the 79th Fighter Group, serving as an airplane and engine mechanic. He was a member of American Legion Post 71 in Oakland, Md. He was mayor of Thomas from March 1989 to June 1994.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at the funeral home with the Rev. Pam Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Nethken Hill Cemetery at Elk Garden. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to American Cancer Society, 300 Scott Ave., Morgantown, W.Va. 26508 or Friends of Cortland Acres, HC 60, Box 98, Thomas, W.Va. 26292.  From 10 Jul 2007.

Shiela Ann Shannon Marker, 55, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday evening, July 13, 2007, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Saturday, Nov. 24, 1951, at Parsons. a daughter of the late John Claridon Shannon Sr., and Evelyn Louise Lipscomb Shannon.

On June 24, 1972, at Dover, Del., she was married to Ronald C. Marker, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Shawn Ryan Marker of Parsons; one daughter, Karen Diane Burns and husband, Stephen, of St. George; one brother; John C. Shannon Jr. and wife, Melody, of Manassas, Va.; and two grandsons, Logan and Wesley Burns, both of St. George.

Preceding her in death was one sister, Karen Diane Shannon.

She attended the schools of Tucker County and graduated from high school in Dover, Del. She was a beautician and worked for Stevens Florist for many years. Shiela had a great love for animals and crafts.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Tuesday, July 17, at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Shiela Ann Shannon Marker. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 16 Jul 2007.

Nelleta Markwood

Nelleta (Reel) Markwood, 78, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Dorcas, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, in Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, Md.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery in Lahmansville. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 18 Apr 2007.

Gail Marsh 

Gail Marsh, 64, of Buckhannon, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at her home.

She was born Oct. 23, 1943, at Concord, N.C., a daughter of the late Harley A. and Mary Ella Hurlocker Cook.

On Aug. 29, 1984, she married Kent E. Marsh, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Michael O’Neal Motley and wife, Pat, of Elliston, Va.; two daughters, Jill Motley Cutright and husband, Danny, of Buckhannon and Teri A. Motley of Lewisburg; three grandsons, Stephen Cutright of Buckhannon, Elijah Motley and Isaac Motley, both of Elliston; one granddaughter, Katie Cutright of Buckhannon; three stepsons, Mark Marsh of Buckhannon, Gregory Marsh of Lucketts, Va., and Kirk Marsh and wife, Jeanie, of Clearbrook, Va.; two stepdaughters, Tammy Austin and husband, Stormy, of Round Hill, Va, and Pamela Norris and husband, Jimmy, of Bluemont, Va.; stepgrandchildren, Cory, Blakey, Dwight, Alicia, Danielle, Tina, Amy, Jamie, Leah, Samantha, Joshua, Alesha and Issiah; great-grandchildren, Devin, Zachery, Dakota, Tyler, Graci and Rylee; one brother, Jack A. Cook of Lexington, N.C.; and special people, Pat, Helen, Stormy, Polly and Sadie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one stepgranddaughter, Nikki Marsh; one stepgrandson, Kevin Shrump; one brother, Harold Ray Cook; and two sisters, Hazel Cook Stallings and Bettie Jean Cook Mills.

Mrs. Marsh was a housewife. She was a member of Sago Baptist Church, Ladies of the Moose and the West Virginia Cattleman’s Association.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Sago Baptist Church in Sago. She will lie-in-state on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Burial will follow in Elbon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sago Baptist Church, 93 Sago Road, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 12 Nov 2007. 

Earl G. Marti

Earl G. Marti, 78, of Route 1, French Creek, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

He was born Sept. 20, 1928, at Helvetia, a son of the late John and Ruth Ramsey Marti.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Woody Marti; and is survived by his second wife, Charlotte Webb Marti.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Barbara and husband, Doug Marteney, of Canton, Ohio; one son, Bruce Marti of Cleveland, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Karen and husband, Robert Snyder, of Columbus, Ohio, and Deborah Brown of Massillon, Ohio; one stepson, Woody and wife, Shannon Smith, of Massillon, Ohio; one grandson, William Wright and fiancee, Jackie Holmes, of Alliance, Ohio; 10 stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Simpson of McDonough, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one infant son and one brother, Carl Marti.

Mr. Marti was a veteran of the Korean War. He loved bluegrass music, auctions and cars. He was a former member of the Beech Mountain Sportsman Club and served as the captain for the Plain Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired from Timken Co. after 39 1⁄2 years of service.

Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Pleasant Dale Cemetery. Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice or the Helvetia Restoration Society. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 15 Mar 2007.

Daisy P. Martin

Daisy Pearl Martin, 100, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday morning, July 30, 2007.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Daisy Pearl Martin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 31 Jul 2007.

Daisy P. Martin

Daisy Pearl Martin, 100, a resident of the Glenmore community since 1941, passed away Monday morning, July 30, 2007, at her home. She had been in failing health since she suffered a broken leg and hip in July of 1998 and then in 2001, suffered with cancer of the bladder.

She was born Nov. 8, 1906, at Montrose, a daughter of the late Jasper T. and Ada Margaret Weese Ferguson.

On June 28, 1930, she was married to Clovis Martin, who preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1986.

Surviving are a daughter, Jane Moyer of Elkins; a grandson, Jerry A. Moyer and wife, Deborah; a great-granddaughter, Heather Moyer Tucker; great-grandson, Ronald J. Moyer; and great-great-granddaughter, Keisha Rutherford. Several nieces and nephews also survive along with a sister-in-law, Margaret Holbert Ferguson.

Daisy was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by Zilla Burke, Roy Brewster, Florna Poling, Amanda Wilmoth, Emory Ferguson and Thomas J. Ferguson; and two infant children, Edgar and Pauline.

Mrs. Martin attended the Cherry Fork one-room school near Montrose, Montrose Junior High School and was a graduate of Parsons High School. She held a teaching certificate from Parsons Normal School. She received certificates and degrees from Glenville Normal School, Davis & Elkins College, ending with a master’s degree in English and reading from West Virginia University. She was a retired teacher having taught for 35 years in Randolph County and a year in Logan County. Beginning in 1965, she left Central Elementary School in Elkins to help initiate the Remedial Reading Program in the Randolph County rural schools. While visiting 10 rural schools to assist students who needed some help in the field of language arts, she took photos of schools that were to be closed due to consolidation. These photos were later published in a book. One Subscription School was moved to the Beverly Museum grounds and became the “Subscription School Museum.” After consolidation closed the rural schools, she returned to Central School where she taught until her retirement in 1972. After retirement, she helped compile and publish the Montrose Community History. The sale of the book was donated to Mercy Chapel Church at Montrose. She also helped publish “Welcome to Glenmore” and the proceeds were donated to Allegheny Family History Society. Later, with the help of Willetta Hinkle, retired school employee, Dr. Larry Parsons, assistant county superintendent at the time, and Margaret Gutshall another book was compiled, “School Memories,” and the proceeds from this book were used to move and restore the Subscription School at Beverly. Daisy left a library with books of family history, special times and places, designed in her own way. From all of the books, people have come for family history, student projects and pictures. She was a member of Retired School Employees, Randolph County Historical Society, University Extension Community Educational Outreach Service, Lambda Chapter Society International for Outstanding Women Educators, Daughters of the American Revolution and Randolph County Senior Center. Mrs. Martin started her Sunday school teaching in 1939, having taught all of her adult life, starting at Montrose Episcopal Church, Walkersville Methodist Church and Elkins First United Methodist Church where she ended her church career in 1986 with 13 years as Ladies Bible Class teacher. The other years, she taught second grade. Mrs. Martin later attended New Life Fellowship Church at Glenmore. She was a beloved Christian friend and spiritual leader and had said, “I have had a happy life as Jesus as my leader, always sings ‘All The Way My Savior Leads Me’.” She was determined to achieve, and when her husband retired, she sold World Book Encyclopedias and worked in stores.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gloria Roy officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Fellowship Church, Route 3, Box 536, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Martin. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Daisy Pearl Ferguson Martin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 1 Aug 2007.

Ersel E. Martin

Ersel Edward Martin, retired U.S. Army colonel, 89, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, Pinehurst Nursing in Pinehurst, N.C.

Born on July 3, 1917, at Montrose, to the late Homer and Amaretta Clark Martin, he was a 30-year career military man in the U.S. Army.

He entered the Army as a private and advanced in grade through that of colonel receiving many military awards and decorations: three Certificates of Achievement, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service medal, National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Army Medical Medallion, Legion of Merit and three Combat Battle Stars. He was also a member of the Sons of the Revolution, the Loyal Order of the Boar and a charter member of the Retired Officers Association.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Homer D. Martin Jr.; and his sisters, Fern M. Graves and June Martin.

Col. Martin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carmella Meyer Martin; his son, Robert L. Martin and his wife, Jo Anne, of Norcross, Ga.; his brothers, Roscoe R. Martin and Carroll C. Martin, both of Elkins, Robert G. Martin and Donald P Martin, both of Alexandria, Va.; and two grandchildren.

A private family service will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374. Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.   From 23 Mar 2007.

Ersel E. Martin

Retired Col. Ersel Edward Martin, 89, of Southern Pine, N.C., departed this life, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, from colon cancer.

He was born July 3, 1917, at Cherry Fork near Montrose, the son of the late Homer Dayton and Amaretta Clark Martin.

On Nov. 18, 1944, he was married to Carmella Meyer of New Orleans, La., who survives.

Also proceeding him in death were one brother, Dr. Homer Delmar Martin; and two sisters, Fern Martin Graves and Opal June Martin.

Surviving are one son, Robert Lewis and wife, Joann Martin, of Norcross, Ga.; one granddaughter, Rebecca Elizabeth of Atlanta, Ga.; and one grandson, Matthew Michael of Norcross, Ga. Also surviving are four brothers, Roscoe R. Martin of Gainesville, Fla., Carroll C. Martin of Elkins, Robert G. Martin and Donald P. Martin, both of Alexandria, Va.

He was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1933. He attended Glenville State Teachers College receiving a Standard Normal Certificate in teaching. He taught in Pocahontas and Clay counties before returning to Glenville State to receive his associate’s degree in 1939 and also completed graduate work at West Virginia University. He entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and was assigned to the Army Medical Department. As a second lieutenant, he was assigned to Patton’s 3rd Army as the executive director of a 400 bed surgical EVAC hospital in France. He later served during the Korean conflict as the executive director of a 2,000 bed station hospital in Korea. After he furthered his education receiving a master’s degree in hospital administration at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, he served two four-year terms in the office of the Surgeon General in the Department of the Army in Washington, D.C. He also served four years in the Central Intelligence Agency of the Department of Defense. He received numerous medals for his service to his country. He retired in 1972 with the rank of colonel.

At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Pinelawn Cemetery where full military rights will be accorded. The family request that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520, in memory of Ersel. Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines, N.C. is in charge of the arrangements for retired Col. Ersel Edward Martin. This announcement is a courtesy of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.   From 24 Mar 2007.

Freda K. Martin

Freda Kerens Martin, 91, a former resident of Elkins, and since 1998, a resident of Gainesville, Fla., where she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Dr. William H. Riffee, departed this life Friday, March 2, 2007, at Gainesville. Her death was unexpected.

She was born Thursday, April 22, 1915, at Kerens, a daughter of the late Wilbert C. Kerens and Grace Olive Harper Kerens.

She was married to Roscoe Martin, who was a Randolph County School teacher and is a retired certified life underwriter with the Equitable Life Assurance Society, who survives at Gainesville.

Also surviving is their only child, Judith Martin Riffee and husband, Dr. William H. Riffee, of Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Kathaleen Lynch of Bridgeport; four grandchildren, Evan Martin Riffee of Austin, Texas, Ross William Riffee of Gainesville, Fla., Joel David Riffee of Austin, Texas, and Lucinda Catherine Riffee of Gainesville, Fla., and three great-grandchildren, Calista Michele Riffee, Trinity Grace Riffee and Eden Elisabeth Riffee, all of Austin, Texas.

Preceding her in death were one brother, John Kerens; and one sister, Lelah Rennix.

Freda was a graduate of Davis & Elkins College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and West Virginia University with a master’s degree in elementary education. She was a retired Randolph County public school teacher, having spent the greatest part of her teaching career as a faculty member at the former Central School at Elkins.

She was a member of Elkins Woman’s Club, Emma Scott Garden Club, Randolph County Retired School Employees, American Association of University Women and Delta Kappa Gamma, National Professional Teacher’s Sorority and was an active member of First United Methodist Church.

Her most enjoyable avocations included skills in a variety of painting, cultivation of plants and flowers, feeding and identification of birds, and recognition of native and tropical butterflies.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a family graveside service Wednesday, March 7, and then at 2 p.m. the public is invited to join in the celebration of Mrs. Martin’s life at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Freda Kerens Martin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Mar 2007.

Freda K. Martin

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a family graveside service on Wednesday and then at 2 p.m. the public is invited to join in the celebration of Mrs. Martin’s life at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Freda Kerens Martin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Mar 2007.

Mary Martin

Mary E. Martin, 85, of New Era Village, Belington, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the home of her sister in Philippi.

She was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Philippi, a daughter of the late Samuel and Edna (Carpenter) Conderi. She was thrice married, first to Charles Bolen Jr., second to Douglas Martin, and third to Vernon Brittian, all of whom preceded her in death.

Surviving is one daughter, DeAnna (Boylen) and husband, Donald Buczynski, of Granger, Ind.; one son, Charles W. and wife, Kathryn Boylen, of Troy, N.Y.; three sisters, Betty Cleavenger, Evelyn Bennet and Rosa Lee Haddix, all of Philippi; four grandchildren, Terry Reasor, Anne Marie Pauwels and husband, Robert C. Brent Boylen and Mark Boylen; three great-grandchildren, Jeremy Milton, Sidney Reasor and Justin Pauwels.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Junior Conderi.

Mrs. Martin retired as a photo technician in Mishawake, Ind. She attended the Silent Grove Church.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, on Monday, May 13, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour, with pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. Wright Funeral Home Services.  From 12 May 2007.

Pauline C. Martin

Pauline  (Cleaver) Martin, 79, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Annandale, Va., died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Va.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today 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 be in Kline Cemetery at Kline.  From 16 Nov 2007.

Roscoe R. Martin

Roscoe Russell Martin, 92, a former resident of Elkins, and since 1998, a resident of Gainesville, Fla., where he made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Dr. William H. Riffee, departed this life Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Gainesville.

He was born Friday, Feb. 5, 1915, at Cherry Fork, near Montrose, the eldest child of the late Homer Dayton Martin and the late Amaretta Clark Martin.

He was married to the late Freda Kerens Martin, who preceded him in death earlier this year.

Surviving is their only child, Judith Martin Riffee and husband, Dr. William H. Riffee, of Gainesville, Fla.; three brothers, Carroll C. Martin of Elkins, Robert G. Martin and Donald P. Martin, both of Alexandria, Va.; four grandchildren, Evan Martin Riffee of Austin, Texas, Ross William Riffee of Gainesville, Fla., Joel David Riffee of Austin, Texas, and Lucinda Catherine Riffee of Gainesville, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren, Calista Michele Riffee, Trinity Grace Riffee and Eden Elisabeth Riffee, all of Austin, Texas.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Dr. Homer Delmar Martin and retired Army Col. Ersel Edward Martin; and two sisters, Opal June Martin and Fern Hope Martin Graves.

Roscoe was a graduate of Elkins High School, attended Glenville State Teachers College, and was a graduate of Davis & Elkins College with a bachelor’s degree in education with teaching majors in English and social studies and West Virginia University with a master’s degree in education. He was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942. He was subsequently attached to the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific theater of operations aboard the USS Cephas. He was honorably discharged in 1945.

He was a retired Randolph County public school teacher, having taught a combined 23 years at Coalton High School and Elkins High School. In 1959, Mr. Martin joined the Equitable Life Assurance Society as a life underwriter. He earned the respected designation of Certified Life Underwriter and retired from the insurance business in 1980. Roscoe was a member of Randolph County Retired School Employees, Elkins Elks Club, Elkins Kiwanis Club and was an active member of First United Methodist Church. His most enjoyable avocations included hunting and fishing, refinishing antique furniture, especially wooden ice boxes, woodworking and bee-keeping.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be a family graveside service Friday, Aug. 3, and then at 2 p.m., the public is invited to join in the celebration of Mr. Martin’s life at First United Methodist Church. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Roscoe Russell Martin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 1 Aug 2007.

Ruth Martin

Ruth Martin, 62, of Tunnelton, died May 8, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

She was born Dec. 28, 1944, at Fort Ashby, a daughter of Kathryn White Arbogast of Levels and the late Opha Arbogast.

Ruth was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a foster mother to 13. She was loved and will be greatly missed by all in her family and community; she brought extra light and warmth to all she knew.

She graduated from Merced High School in California. She owned and operated Ruth’s Catering Service, was a dispatcher for five years for the Preston County Sheriff’s Department and the Preston County Volunteer Fire Departments, a member of Tunnelton Lions Club and a member of Queenstown, Md., Moose Lodge.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Terry Martin of Tunnelton; four sons and spouses, Kirk and Sally Martin of Severn, Md., Bobby and Charlotte Martin of Tunnelton, Ritchie and Ann Martin of Eastern Shore, Md., and Ray Martin of Wheeling; three daughters and spouses, Loretta and James Pharis of Moatsville, Rebecca and Eric Maxson of Glen Burnie, Md., and Tammy Rey of Severn, Md.; three brothers, James Leon Arbogast of Winter Haven, Fla., William “Bud” Arbogast of Elkins and Opha and Faye Arbogast of Levels; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one grandchild.

Friends may call at Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mike Matlick officiating. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home of Kingwood is in charge of the arrangements. Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at www.browningfuneralhome.net.  From 10 May 2007.

Velva V. Mason

Velva Virginia Mason, 80, of Cumberland, Md., went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Allegany County Nursing Home.

Born March 11, 1927, at Elkins, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Artie (Rider) McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Mason.

Mrs. Mason owned and operated a rooming house at 19 Harrison St. from 1956 to 1963 (recently raised by the Canal Preservation Authority) and from 1964 to 1990 at 149/151 Polk Street, and was formerly employed at the Star Restaurant in downtown Cumberland, Md. She attended Central Assembly of God Church for many years, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Henry Hart Post 1411 Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Fort Cumberland Post 13 Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose. Velva always enjoyed feeding folks; her specialty was fried potatoes.

Surviving are one daughter, Joyce Elaine Moniz of Hayden, Colo.; two sons, Edward C. Hedrick Jr. and Gary L. Hedrick, both of Cumberland; one sister, Bernice Hammond of Huttonsville; and four grandchildren, Lindsey Hedrick of New York, Melissa Tafoya of Denver, Colo., Edward C. “Carl” Hedrick III of Cumberland and Sheriah Hendricks of Denver; and a very special friend and “adopted daughter,” Carol Brown of Cumberland.

Friends will be received at Scarpelli Funeral Home P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, Md., (www.scarpellifh.com) Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Daniel G. Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, Md..

The family requests contributions be made to the Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland, P.O. Box 1614, Cumberland, Md. 21501.  From 17 Mar 2007.

Charles Matlack Sr.

Charles Lindy Matlack Sr., 80, a resident of Avon Road, Upper Darby, Pa., departed this life Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, near Cabins, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

He was born Monday, June 20, 1927, at Philadelphia, Pa., a son of the late George Chester Matlack and Josephine Krule Matlack. 

He was married to the former Janet Louise Miller, who preceded him in death. 

Surviving are two sons, Charles Matlack Jr. and wife, Donna, of Northeast, Md., and Stephen Matlack and wife, Andrea, of Shrewsbury, Pa.; two daughters, Diane Noel and husband, Daniel, of Elkins and Patrice Barkley and fiancé, Jim Gano, of Franklin, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were one brother, George Chester Matlack; and one sister, Betty Hill. 

Charles was a graduate of the Saint Francis School at Northeast Philadelphia, Pa., with the class of 1945, was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and had been self-employed as an independent contractor. He had worked for two tennis clubs and his loves of life were his grandchildren and playing tennis.

Mr. Matlack’s request for cremation was honored.  The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be conducted with the Rev. Leon Brown officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Lindy Matlack Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 29 Oct 2007.

Conway May

Mr. Conway May, 83, of Moyers, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.

The family will receive friends at the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Moyers with the Revs. Craig and Wendy Richter officiating. Burial will be at the St. John’s Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pendleton Nursing Home, P.O. Box 700, Franklin, W.Va. 26807 or to Mountain Hospice, P.O. Box 416, Franklin, W.Va. 26807. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.  From 27 Jan 2007.

Richard P. Mayes

Richard P. “Dick” Mayes, 72, of Beverly, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at Elkins,after a long illness.

Mr. Mayes was the son of the late Kenneth P. Mayes and Mary Louise Wilson Mayes.

Mr. Mayes retired from the Western Maryland/Chessie/CSX railroad after 40 years of service, was a lifelong coin and stamp collector, a noted taxidermist, a member of a winning national duckpin bowling team in the 1960s and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was a member of many area civic and charitable organizations.

Mr. Mayes is survived by a son, Jody P. Mayes of Sterling, Va.; three daughters, Cindy L. Neumann of Smithsburg, Md., Shawn M. Jacubec of Silver Spring, Md., and Misti D. Winders of Hagerstown, Md.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas A. “Tom” Mayes in 1994.

Funeral services will be conducted at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, Md. 21742 on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard H. Jewell officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Care, 111 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Richard Mayes. (www.rsthvn.com)  From 26 Nov 2007.

Richard P. Mayes

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, Md. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard H. Jewell officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Care, 111 Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241.  From 27 Nov 2007.

Charles McCallister

The Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister, 65, a resident of the Country Club Road, Elkins, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins for the Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the West Virginia Key Club Fund in care of Richard Yurko, P.O. Box 2190, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26302-2190. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Oct 2007.

Charles McCallister

The Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister, 65, a resident of the Country Club Road, Elkins, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at his residence. 

 Father McCallister was born at Elkins on Feb. 24, 1942, the son of the late E.H. McCallister and Virginia H. McCallister.     

 He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy J. McCallister Haddix; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. 

 He is survived by one sister, Barbara Jane McCallister Arbogast and husband, William J. Arbogast, of the Country Club Road in Elkins. Also surviving are three nieces and three nephews, Pete Haddix and wife, Cathy, of Elkins, Joe Haddix and wife, Becky, of Parsons, Mary Ann Fox and husband, Kenny, of Mabie, William Arbogast Jr. and wife, Paula, of Elkins, Susan Wingfield and husband, Lee, of Elkins and Sara Trader and husband, Charlie, of Gilman.  Several great-nieces and nephews also survive.

Upon graduation from college, Father McCallister returned to Elkins and taught at Elkins High School. He studied for the priesthood and was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on April 3, 1971 at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins. He served as the administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish in Fairmont and then as associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarksburg. He was transferred to Wheeling and was special assistant to the Bishop.

He was sent to do postgraduate work in law, administration and history at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Upon completing his postgraduate work, he was assigned to the Catholic Chancery in Wheeling where he held several positions. He was Vicar General of the Diocese, Judicial Vicar, Vicar for Pastoral Services and Personnel, Director of the Office of the Laity, Director of the West Virginia Catholic Conference and various other diocesan boards and commissions. He was a member of the Canon Law Society of America, the Mid-West Canon Law Society and the Eastern Regional Canon Law Society. In 1985, upon the death of Bishop Joseph Hodges, he was selected by the diocesan Consulters to serve as administrator of the diocese. 

In 1996, he was named Man of the Year by the West Virginia Italian Heritage Foundation. Also in 1996, he was named a “Distinguished West Virginian” by Gov. Gaston Caperton. By appointment of the governor, he served on the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board. He served as a director of the Glenwood-Green Valley Methodist Foundation.

Father McCallister was active in many civic endeavors. He was president of the Wheeling Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis lieutenant governor of District 1 and was governor of the West Virginia Kiwanis District in 1982-1983. He was the founding president of the West Virginia Kiwanis Foundation. Kiwanis International recognized him as a George Hixson Fellow and he was twice awarded the Tablet of Honor by Kiwanis International. In 1977, he was the recipient of the “Key of Honor” from Key Club International, the highest award for service to youth. Father McCallister had just completed 35 years as the administrator of the West Virginia Key Club District.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins. At 4 p.m. Thursday, a Rosary will be lead by Father Timothy Grassi. At 7 p.m. Thursday, a Wake Service will be lead by the Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, VF.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, from St. Brendan Catholic Church with the Rev. Cesidio J. Federico presiding. Interment will follow in St. Brendan Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The West Virginia Key Club Fund in care of Richard Yurko, P.O. Box 2190, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26302-2190. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.    From 16 Oct 2007.

Charles McCallister

Friends may call from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins. At 4 p.m. Thursday, a Rosary will be led by Father Timothy Grassi. At 7 p.m. Thursday a wake service will be led by the Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, VF. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, from St. Brendan Catholic Church with the Rev. Cesidio J. Federico presiding. Interment will follow in St. Brendan Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The West Virginia Key Club Fund, in care of Richard Yurko, P.O. Box 2190, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26302-2190. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 17 Oct 2007.

Charles McCallister

The Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister, 65, a resident of the Country Club Road, Elkins, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at his residence. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins. At 4 p.m. today, a Rosary will be lead by Father Timothy Grassi. At 7 p.m. today, a Wake Service will be lead by the Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, VF. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, from St. Brendan Catholic Church with the Rev. Cesidio J. Federico presiding. Interment will follow in St. Brendan Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The West Virginia Key Club Fund in care of Richard Yurko, P.O. Box 2190, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26302-2190. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. Father Charles “Chuck” McCallister. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.    From 18 Oct 2007.

Betty S. McCartney

Betty Savage McCartney, 82, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at her home.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev William Haynes Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 26 Apr 2007.

Vicki D. McCartney

Vicki D. McCartney, 52, of Buckhannon, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, in Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.

She was born Oct. 30, 1954, in Lewis County, the daughter of Harley Collins of Buckhannon and the late Emma Belle “Kitty” Lamb Collins.

In February 1997, she was married to Howard J. McCartney, who preceded her in death July 31, 2001.

Also surviving are her aunt, Helen Burkhammer of Buckhannon; and several other aunts and uncles.

She was a nurses aide at Holbrook’s Nursing Home and attended First Baptist Church.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard McGuire officiating. Interment will follow in Peterson Cemetery at Weston. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 29 Sep 2007.

Lorena H. McCarty

Lorena H. McCarty, 69, of Beverly, formerly of Mill Meadow Trailer Park, Limestone Road, Keyser, died Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the residence of her son in Elkins.

Born Sept. 8, 1938, at Elk Garden, she was a daughter of the late Howard Thomas and Mary Catherine (Weese) Ruble

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra E. Broadwater; four brothers, Buddy, Calvin, Dale and Junior Ruble; and two sisters, Nelda Ruble and Arbutus “Terry” Stanaker.

Mrs. McCarty was retired as a cook from several area restaurants and from Mineral County Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption and also attended Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, both of Keyser. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Chapter 9 Disabled American Veterans, Keyser and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Nancy Hanks Post 3518 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Keyser.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Samuel W. McCarty; three sons, Samuel Howard McCarty and wife, Tonya, of Tampa, Fla., David Allen McCarty and wife, Cecilia “Pat,” of Elkins and Daniel Lee McCarty and wife, Phyllis, of Keyser; one daughter Carolyn Teresa McCarty of Eustis, Fla.; one sister, Carolyn J. Medley and husband, Paul, of Newark, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, where a Rosary/Prayer Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the funeral home chapel with Father Ivan M. Lebar, T.O.R., officiating. Interment will be in Potomac Memorial Gardens at Keyser. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mrs. McCarty’s obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 3 Apr 2007.

Gary C. McCauley

Gary C. McCauley, 75, of Morgantown, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born at Junior, the son of the late Robert D. and Edith R. Cooper McCauley.

Gary was a graduate of Victory High School in Clarksburg and served in the Korean War. He was a master mechanic and welder for Mashuda Corp. for 38 years until his retirement. Gary loved racing and was well-known for having raced at the Morgantown Speedway for more than 25 years.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Joan E. McCauley; a son, Mark R. McCauley and wife, Mila McCauley; two grandchildren; two brothers, Duane and Charles McCauley, both of San Diego, Calif.; and one sister, Glenda Jean Davis of Roanoke, Va.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris J. McCauley.

Hastings Funeral Home of Morgantown was in charge of the arrangements with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery at Clarksburg.   From 1 Mar 2007.

Howard McCauley

Howard Lafayette Mccauley Jr., 80, a former resident of Cravensdale, and for the past four years a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life Sunday morning, Sept. 2, 2007, in Saint Joseph’s Hospital at Buckhannon.

A more comprehensive obituary will be announced tomorrow.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Thursday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. Pastor Ralph Andrus will officiate and interment will follow in Mouse Cemetery at Cravensdale. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Howard Lafayette Mccauley Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 4 Sep 2007.

Howard McCauley Jr.

Howard Lafayette McCauley Jr., 80, a former resident of Cravensdale, and for the past four years a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life Sunday morning, Sept. 2, 2007, in Saint Joseph’s Hospital at Buckhannon.

He was born Sunday, May 8, 1927, at Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Howard Lafayette McCauley Sr. and Lena Beula Moran McCauley.

On June 11, 1960, he was married to the former Pauline Walls, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Paul Howard McCauley and wife, Donna, of Beverly, S. Randy McCauley and wife, Lisa, of Cravensdale and Kevin James McCauley of Elkins; one brother, Robert D. McCauley of Gilman; two sisters, Virginia R. Valentine of Elkins and Nelda Jo McMillan of Trevose, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Hannah Faith, Matthew Randal and Scott Marlin McCauley.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Iladell Lambert and Helen Marie Leary.

Howard attended the schools of Cravensdale and King Summit, had worked for the Monongahela Power Co. for 22 years as a lineman and pole setter, had worked for Davis Memorial Hospital for 13 years as a maintenance man and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming as a hobby and raised cows, horses and chickens. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the funeral home chapel. Pastor Ralph Andrus will officiate and interment will follow in Mouse Cemetery at Cravensdale. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Howard Lafayette Mccauley Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Sep 2007.

Jack L. McCauley

Jack L. McCauley, 72, of Hanover, Pa., formerly of Elkins, entered into God’s eternal care at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at his home.

He was the husband of Jean Arbogast McCauley to whom he was married more than 48 years.

Born in Davis on July 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Mark and Ethyl Digman McCauley.

Jack retired as carman for CSX Railroad in 1995 after 29 years of employment. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and as an engine mate, served with pride and honor aboard the ice breaker, USS Glacier during Admiral Byrd’s “Deep Freeze Expeditions” one and two to Antarctica. He was discharged from the Navy in 1963 as an engine mate 2nd class. For his service, EM2 McCauley was awarded the Antarctica Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Jack was an active member of Bethel Assembly of God, Littlestown, Pa., faithfully served for many years as a school board member of the Littlestown Church Academy and completed many courses in the Berean Bible Study. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many he will be greatly missed by his wife Jean, son Greg McCauley and wife, Tonja, of Spring Grove, Pa.; two daughters, Gail Larman of Hanover, Pa., and Faye Esquivel and husband, Johhny, of Hanover, Pa.; and five grandchildren, Matthew and Daniele McCauley, Sydney and Isabela Esquivel and Angie Larman.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kurtis McCauley.

A funeral service to remember and celebrate Jack’s life will be conducted at noon on Friday, Nov. 30, at Bethel Assembly of God, 2075 Fish and Game Road, Littlestown, Pa. Viewing will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover, Pa. Officiating will be Pastor Garry Sheaffer and Pastor James Ruddy. Burial will be at St. Paul’s (Dubs) Cemetery, Hanover, Pa., with military honors by the Allied Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Aseracare Hospice, 44 Bowman Road, York, Pa. 17408 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. To send a condolence, visit, www.panebakerfuneralhome.com.  From 29 Nov 2007.

Russell McCauley Sr.

Russell Stewart McCauley Sr., 97, a resident of the Adolph Road, Mill Creek, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Aug, 14, 2007, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Russell Stewart Mccauley Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 15 Aug 2007.

Russell McCauley Sr.

Russell Stewart “Zeke” McCauley Sr., 97, a resident of the Adolph Road, Mill Creek, for the past 62 years, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, 2007, at his home.

He was born Sunday, Oct. 24, 1909, at William in Tucker County, a son of the late Lloyd Camden McCauley and Rosetta Frances Stewart McCauley.

On Dec. 24, 1930, he was married to the former Ettie Elizabeth Schrader, who preceded him in death in 1981. They had celebrated 41 years of marriage.

Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Mae Ware and husband, Fred, of East Dailey; four sons, Robert Keith McCauley Sr. of East Dailey, Charles Lloyd McCauley Sr., and wife, Arleen, of Waianae, Hawaii, Russell Stewart McCauley Jr. of Huttonsville and Paul Edward “Mike” McCauley of Colonial Heights, Va.; two sisters, Precious Maxine Helmick of Davis and Ruth Gertrude Robey of Grovetown, Ga.; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and very special next door neighbors, the “Barracks.”

Preceding him in death were two sons, James Howard and Harry Theodore McCauley; four sisters, Della Marie McCauley, Emma Pearl Largent, Mary Margaret McMannis and Symboline Leona Arnold; four brothers, Lloyd Howard, Eugene Ford, Charles Ray and William Kay McCauley; and a half brother, Boyd McCauley.

Mr. McCauley was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy from March 22, 1944, to Dec. 13, 1945. He was awarded the Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. He took great pride in his World War II service and the military service of his family to their county. He attended the schools of Tucker County before beginning a career in the coal mines of West Virginia. He was a mine foreman for several years, having worked for Bethlehem Hickory Lick Mines at Monterville, Huttonsville Correctional Center mine and for DeMotto Coal. For many years, he and his wife ran a small store in Mill Creek and Mr. McCauley had also served as a magistrate for the town of Mill Creek. He was a member of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and was a life member of Elkins Lodge 375, Loyal Order of Moose and Aerie 936, Fraternal Order of Eagles at Davis. After his retirement in 1971, Zeke enjoyed raising a garden, taking daily walks and being with his family. He was an avid fan of the West Virginia University Mountaineers, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed watching and discussing the games with his family. Reading was a favorite pastime, especially The Inter-Mountain, which he read thoroughly from front to back. Working crossword puzzles was a challenge and during the winter season he delighted in feeding the backyard songbirds. In summer, he watched the antics of hummingbirds at his feeders. He often shared fruit cups and peanut butter crackers with his great-granddaughter, Olivia Mae. He could also find ingenious uses for duct tape, and he was on every junk mail list in the country.

Mr. McCauley’s request for cremation was honored. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Elkins Memorial Gardens, formerly the IOOF Cemetery, at Elkins. The Rev.d Frank Long will officiate and interment will follow with H. W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars conducting full military rites. 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. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Russell Stewart “Zeke” Mccauley Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 16 Aug 2007.

Russell S. Mccauley

Russell Stewart “Zeke” Mccauley Sr., 97, a resident of the Adolph Road, Mill Creek, for the past 62 years, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, 2007, at his home.

Mr. McCauley’s request for cremation was honored. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, in Elkins Memorial Gardens, formerly the IOOF Cemetery, at Elkins. The Rev. Frank Long will officiate and interment will follow with the H. W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars conducting full military rites. 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. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Russell Stewart “Zeke” Mccauley Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 23 Aug 2007.

Elizabeth McClain

Elizabeth K. McClain, 81, of Seymour, Ind., passed away Friday, March 23, 2007, in Schneck Medical Center at Seymour, Ind.

Born April 27, 1925, at Beverly, she was a daughter of the late Irvin Elias and Dolly Grace Cunningham Kittle.

On May 4, 1946, she married George McClain, who preceded her in death in 2004.

Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Sue Thill; a brother, Elton Kittle; a sister, Vivian Shipp; a grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

Mrs. McClain retired from H.O. Canfield and The Pantasote Plastic Co. She was a member of Seymour First Church of the Nazarene, a Sunday school teacher for the junior and senior high students for more they 20 years and served on many church boards.

Funeral services were conducted at Voss Chapel in Seymour, Ind., with the Rev. Donald Messer officiating. Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Parkinson Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.  From 20 Apr 2007.

Junior McClanahan

Junior “Jay” McClanahan, 86, of Arbovale, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in Clarksburg VA Hospital, with his family at his bedside.

Visitation will be at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale today from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., the service hour with the Rev. William Vandevender officiation. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Haven Rest Mausoleum Chapel at Red House with a visitation from noon until the service. Entombment will follow. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home services.  From 10 Sep 2007.

Judy McCollam

Judy Lane McCollam, 63, a resident of Mabie, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, Aug. 29, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 23, 1944, at Long Run, Randolph County, a daughter of the late Gerald Chewning and Madia Chewning of Fisher.

She was married to Ronald O. McCollam who survives. Also surviving is one brother, Gerald Chewning and wife, Dorothy, Butler, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Bobo and husband, Bob, of Fisher, Mrs. Nancy Haggerty and husband, Bill, of Purgitsville, Cathy Weese of Moorefield and Mrs. Sandy Carriger and husband, Casey, of Moorefield. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Also preceding her in death were her father, one brother, Rodney Chewning, and a nephew, Michael Weese.

Judy attended the schools of Randolph County. She was employed by Coalton Twelve Year School as a secretary for 36 years prior to her retirement. She attended Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church and sang in the choir. Judy loved her family and her dogs, Tiea and Frisky, gardening and flowers, riding with her husband through the woods on their four-wheeler. She will be missed by family and friends and her dogs.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Memorial Mission Church at Mill Creek. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 from the church with the Rev. Frank Long, the Rev. Randy Long, the Rev. Charlie Ford and the Rev. Tristen Tenny officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Memorial Mission Church at Mill Creek in memory of Mrs. McCollam.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Judy Lane McCollam. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 31 Aug 2007.

Robert C. McCoy

Robert Chapman McCoy, 73, a resident of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at his home.

He was born May 29, 1934, at Buckhannon, the son of the late Burl Chapman McCoy and Alice Wilson McCoy.

On Dec. 23, 1957, he was married to Lois Widdifield McCoy, who survives at Buckhannon.

Also surviving are two sons, Rick C. McCoy and Bret W. McCoy, both of Buckhannon; one grandson, George; one granddaughter, Krystal; two sisters, Joan Stone and Linda Coughlin and husband, David, all of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.

He was a mine inspector with the state of West Virginia and Protestant by faith. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War, was a city policeman, conservation officer, farmer and was in the coal business. He loved hunting and watching football, basketball and NASCAR.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 2 Nov 2007.

Edith L. McDaniels

Edith L. McDaniels, 88, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Deans Elder Care Home where she had resided for the past three years.

She was born Aug. 29, 1918, at Holly Grove, Upshur County, a daughter of the late Dorsie and Mae Hanline Woody.

She was united in marriage on Oct. 30, 1938 to Forrest McDaniels, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2001. She is survived by three daughters, Janet and husband, Ted Been, of Elkins, Rosalie and husband, Jim Strader, of Buckhannon and Helen Heater of Front Royal, Va.; one son, Glenn and wife, Vanessa McDaniels, of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Woody, Junior Woody and Carl Woody all of Selbyville; and one sister, Arlene Lee of French Creek. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by one grandson, three sisters and one brother.

Mrs. McDaniels enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mrs. McDaniels will be moved to Pleasant Dale United Methodist Church at Selbyville on Tuesday, where she will lie in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Dale Cemetery. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 30 July 2007.

Anna M. McDonald

Anna Marie McDonald, 42, formerly of Parsons and more recently of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away June 10, 2007.

A memorial service celebrating Anna’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Tucker County Senior Center in Parsons. The Rev. Loren Metzner will officiate and internment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery.  From 6 Aug 2007.

Frankie McDonald

Frankie “Joey” McDonald, 19, a resident of Petersburg, passed away, Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Petersburg. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.

Friends will be received at Runner Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday after 5 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Thursday, April 5, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Aaron Davis, pastor of the Petersburg Church of God, will officiate. Interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Frankie “Joey” McDonald.  From 3 Apr 2007.

Frankie McDonald

Frankie “Joey” McDonald, 19, a former resident of 75 National Highway, Cumberland, Md., and a resident of 20 Pine St., Petersburg, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2007, at 6:20 p.m. at 15 Grove Street in Petersburg. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.

Born April 23, 1987, in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank McDonald and Sarah Goldsmith and fiance, Harold Shoemaker, of Cumberland, Md.

Joey is survived by a sister, Carrie Ann McDonald of Petersburg; a brother, William Patrick Brown of Virginia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving are a host of friends.

Joey attended the schools of Grant County. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and listening to rap music. He loved spending time with his friends and all of his special friends. Joey was an excellent artist and wanted to become a tattoo artist.

Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel, today after 5 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Thursday, April 5, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Aaron Davidson, pastor of the Petersburg Church of God, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville.

The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Frankie “Joey” McDonald.  From 4 Apr 2007.

Justine L. McGee

Justine L. McGee, 65 , a resident of Beverly, passed away at 5:35 p.m.. Friday, June 22, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McGee fought a valiant battle with melanoma cancer for more than five years until her death.

She was born June 12, 1942, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Austin Gordon Cade and Elizabeth “Betty” Nash Cade.

On Dec. 3, 1960, at the Beverly Presbyterian Church, she was married to John T. McGee, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Christine E. Lyons of Arcadia, Fla., Faith L. Travis of Lafayette, Ky., and Donna S. McGee of Beverly. One nephew, Daniel Cade of Ohio; and three grandchildren, John Alan Lyons, Amber D. Travis and Gary Travis also survive.

In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were one son, James Gordon McGee; and one brother, Rodney Cade.

Mrs. McGee was a graduate of Beverly High School with the class of 1960. She was a homemaker and a member of the Women’s Club of Beverly. She was a member of Beverly Presbyterian Church.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joanne Glaser officiating. Interment will follow in American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery near Elkins. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, in care of Polly O’Kernick, treasurer, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Justine L. McGee. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 25 Jun 2007.

Robert D. McGee

Mr. Robert D. “Bob” McGee, 74, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Robert D. “Bob” McGee. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 8 Oct 2007.

Robert D. McGee

Mr. Robert D. “Bob” McGee, 74,, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born Oct. 4, 1933, at Huttonsville, a son of the late Jesse McGee and Woodsie Conrad McGee, who resides at Huttonsville.

He was married to Lucille Collett McGee for 52 years, who survives at Huttonsville.

Also surviving are one son, Robert Dean McGee II and wife, Lynda, of Huttonsville; a daughter, Tammy Swecker and husband, Andy, of Mill Creek; a brother, Hubert McGee of Cross Lanes, Va.; four sisters, Marlene McGee and Janis Wamsley, both of Huttonsville, Marguerite Aills of Alexandra, Va., and Nancy Dean of Newton, N.C.; three grandchildren, Lucy Swecker, Megan McGee and Jesse McGee, also survive.

Bob was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1952. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1955 until 1957 and was employed as a federal livestock inspector and compliance officer for the USDA-VS for 25 years, retiring in 1985. He worked as a deputy assessor for Randolph County, retiring in 1997, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Tygart Valley Presbyterian Church.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dennis Estes, the Rev. JoAnne Glasser and the Rev. Todd Corley officiating. Interment will follow in the McGee Family Cemetery at Becky’s Creek near Huttonsville where presentation of the American flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Tygart Valley Presbyterian Church in care of Betty Linger, P.O. Box 118, Huttonsville, W.Va. Tomblyn Funeral Home is In charge of the arrangement for Robert D. “Bob” McGee. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com   From 9 Oct 2007.

Robert D. McGee

Mr. Robert D. “Bob” McGee, 74, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, from the funeral home chapel with the Revs. Dennis Estes, JoAnne Glasser and Todd Corley officiating. Interment will follow in the McGee Family Cemetery at Becky’s Creek near Huttonsville where presentation of the American flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Tygart Valley Presbyterian Church, c/o Betty Linger, P.O. Box 118, Huttonsville W.Va. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert D. “Bob” McGee. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Oct 2007.

Melvin McGuinness

Melvin William McGuinness, 80, of Martinsburg and formerly of Upper Tract and Keyser, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

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 Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Petersburg with Bishop George Speis and Bishop J. Stephen Kimble officiating. Interment will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery at Upper Tract. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.   From 23 Apr 2007.

Martha L. McIntyre

Ms. Martha Lou McIntyre, 76, a resident of 2 Sturm Street in Belington, departed this life at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at her home.

She was born March 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Homer Glen Bates and Clara Jane Bates.

She was twice married, first to John White Jr. who preceded her in death Dec. 19, 1978, and second to Jack Douglas McIntyre who preceded her in death July 31, 1999.

Ms. McIntyre is survived by four daughters; Connie Seech and husband, Jeff, of Belington, Linda Bumgardner, and husband, Ralph of Belington, Carol Smith of Elkins and Sharon Everhart and husband, Don, of Montrose; three sons, Michael White and wife, Beverly, of Belington, Douglas McIntyre and wife, Presley, of St. Albans and Jeremy McIntyre of Belington; two stepchildren, Jackie McIntyre of Charleston and Jeanie Findley of Hawaii. Twenty-seven grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by three sons, David, Homer and John White; and one stepson, Billy McIntyre. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by one sister and six brothers.

She attended the schools of Harrison County and Fairmont State College. She was the owner of the Country Korner Store in Volga and was a homemaker. She was a charter member of the Faithway Baptist Church near Belington.

Friends will be received on Monday, Sept. 10, at the Faithway Baptist Church near Belington from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and funeral services will then immediately follow with the Rev. Downing Gregory officiating. At the request of the deceased, her remains will be cremated. The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Martha Lou McIntyre. Condolences may be expressed to the family at talbottfuneralhome.com  From 8 Sep 2007.

Richard McKinney

Richard W. McKinney, 94, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, May 5, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

He was born Oct. 25, 1912, at Burnsville, a son of the late Lloyd Lee McKinney and Anna Kidd McKinney.

He was married to Margaret Katherine Marshall, who preceded him in death Nov. 2, 1992.

Surviving are one son, Richard McKinney and wife, Judith, of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Richard T. McKinney of Mare Island, Calif., and Michael McKinney of Marietta, Ohio; four granddaughters, Kelly (McKinney) Sheckell of Westland, Mich., Molly (McKinney) Fulton of Ohio, Kristy McKinney of Columbus, Ohio, and Sara Beth (McKinney) Thomas of Hickory, Pa.; great-grandchildren, Drew and Sam Sheckell, Abby and Phoebe Fulton and Myles, Syndney and Lou McKinney.

Also preceding him in death were one son, Charles F. McKinney; four brothers, Ralph H. McKinney, Robert L. McKinney, Robley L. McKinney and Randall H. McKinney; and two sisters, Mary E. (McKinney) McVaney and Anna B. (McKinney) Mills.

He was a teacher/coach for Upshur County Board of Education and attended First United Methodist Church at Buckhannon. He was a member of Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598 and Buckhannon Kiwanis. He coached at Burnsville High School, Lumberport High School, Philippi High School, Weston High School, Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Buckhannon Junior High School.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the funeral home with the Rev. Billee Scott Mick and the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 7 May 2007.

Richard McKinney

Coach Richard W. McKinney, 94, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, May 5, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

He was born Oct. 25, 1912, at Burnsville, a son of the late Dr. Lloyd Lee McKinney and Anna Kidd McKinney.

On June 2, 1938, he was married to Margaret Katherine Marshall, who preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 1992.

Surviving are one son, Richard McKinney and wife, Judith, of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Richard T. McKinney of Waynesburg, Pa., and Michael McKinney of Lexington, Ky.; four granddaughters, Kelly (McKinney) Sheckell of Farmington Hills, Mich., Molly (McKinney) Fulton of Louisville, Ky., Kristy McKinney of Columbus, Ohio, and Sara Beth (McKinney) Thomas of Hickory, Pa.; great-grandchildren, Drew and Sam Sheckell, Abby and Phoebe Fulton and Myles, Syndney and Lou McKinney.

Also preceding him in death were one son, Charles F. McKinney; four brothers, Ralph H. McKinney, Robert L. McKinney, Robley L. McKinney and Randall H. McKinney; and two sisters, Mary E. (McKinney) McVaney and Anna B. (McKinney) Mills.

He was a teacher/coach for Upshur County Board of Education and attended First United Methodist Church at Buckhannon. He was a member of Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598 and Buckhannon Kiwanis. He coached at Burnsville High School from 1935 to 1942, Lumberport High School in 1944, Philippi High School from 1945 to 1955, Weston High School from 1955 to 1961, Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Buckhannon Junior High School from 1961 to 1974. Coach McKinney taught mathematics and coached from 1935 to 1974.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the funeral home with the Rev. Billee Scott Mick and the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 8 May 2007.

James McLaughlin

James Ernest McLaughlin, 76, of Route 1, Crawford, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at his home.

He was born Dec. 27, 1929, in Braxton County, a son of the late John Benton and Ollie Roverta Young McLaughlin.

He is survived by two daughters, Linda D. Carpenter of French Creek and Judith E. Davidson of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Joyce Carpenter of French Creek; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Barbara) Dawson of French Creek and Mrs. Kenneth (Roberta) Hefner of Buckhannon. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Cutright.

At the request of the deceased, the body was cremated. The family will receive friends at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 6, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., when a memorial service will take place with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing Care Facility, 1 Amalia Dr., Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201. Heavner & Cutright Funeral chapel is in charge of the arrangements.   From 3 Jan 2007.

Maxine M. McNair

Maxine M. McNair, 68, a resident of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, in Plateau Medical Clinic at Oak Hill.

She was born Sept. 11, 1938, in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Rex Wiant and Dora Radcliff Wiant.

She is survived by one son, Richard Dix and wife, Teresa, of Century; three daughters, Donna Eagle of Century, Robyn Richards of Fayetteville and Barbara Alexander and husband, Scott, of Moatsville; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Russell Wiant of Linn, Eugene Wiant of Toronto, Ohio, Rex Wiant of Richmond, Va., Roy Wiant of Weston, Clinton Wiant of Horner and Gary Wiant of Camden; and three sisters, Lucille Shoulders of Clarksville, Tenn., Wanda Goff of Buckhannon and Mary Lawson of Romney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Allen Dix; her second husband, Earl McNair; and one brother, Donald Wiant.

She was a homemaker.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park at Buckhannon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 12 Jan 2007.

Maxine M. McNair

Maxine M. McNair, 68, a resident of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, in Plateau Medical Clinic at Oak Hill.

She was born Sept. 11, 1938, in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Rex Wiant and Dora Radcliff Wiant.

She is survived by one son, Richard Dix and wife, Teresa, of Century; four daughters, Donna Eagle of Century, Robyn Richards of Fayetteville, Barbara Alexander and husband, Scott, of Moatsville and Kim Rexroad of Fayetteville; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Russell Wiant of Linn, Eugene Wiant of Toronto, Ohio, Rex Wiant of Richmond, Va., Roy Wiant of Weston, Clinton Wiant of Horner and Gary Wiant of Camden; and three sisters, Lucille Shoulders of Clarksville, Tenn., Wanda Goff of Buckhannon and Mary Lawson of Romney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Allen Dix; her second husband, Earl McNair; and one brother, Donald Wiant.

She was a homemaker.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park at Buckhannon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 13 Jan 2007.

Mark McWhorter

Mark Allen McWhorter, 40, of Buckhannon, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at his home.

He was born Jan. 5, 1967, at Weston, a son of the late Richard McWhorter and Betty Ware McWhorter.

On May 4, 2006, he was married to Peggy E. Baisden McWhorter, who survives at Buckhannon.

Also surviving are two stepsons, Adam Madison Jr. of Buckhannon and Trenton Allen Alderman of Weston; one brother, John Wesley McWhorter of South Carolina; and two sisters, Christina Lynn McWhorter and Mary Jane Hefner of Troy.

He was a handyman and attended Word of Life Fellowship in Butchersville.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip Strauss officiating. Interment will follow in Talbott Cemetery at Talbott. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 15 Oct 2007.

Betty J. Meade

Betty Jean Meade, 82, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins for the past several years, died Nov. 11, 2007.

She was born April 19, 1926, at Davy, a daughter of the late Columbus J. and Nelle Virginia Meade.

She is survived by John Meade of Davy, Charles Meade of Gary, Paul Meade and wife, Pat, of Norfolk, Va., Cindy Meade of Kimball, Louise Fannin and husband, Bernie, of Ashland, Ky., Norma Pennington of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Joanna Weaver of Coolville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Columbus “Bill,” Robert, Jay and James Keyser Meade; and sisters Ruth Dare Meade, Mary Anne Baldwin, Helen Rushbrook and Patty Sandridge.

She was a child care worker for most of her life, having retired from West Virginia Children’s Home in Elkins. Betty Jean will be long remembered for her many kindnesses to people.

At her request, her remains were donated to The Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at First United Methodist Church on Kerens Avenue in Elkins.  From 13 Nov 2007.

Betty J. Meade

Betty Jean Meade, 81, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins for the past several years, died Nov. 11, 2007.

She was born April 19, 1926, at Davy, a daughter of the late Columbus J. and Nelle Virginia Meade.

She is survived by John Meade of Davy, Charles Meade of Gary, Paul Meade and wife, Pat, of Norfolk, Va., Cindy Meade of Kimball, Louise Fannin and husband, Bernie, of Ashland, Ky., Norma Pennington of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Joanna Weaver of Coolville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Columbus “Bill,” Robert, Jay and James Keyser Meade; and sisters Ruth Dare Meade, Mary Anne Baldwin, Helen Rushbrook and Patty Sandridge.

She was a child care worker for most of her life, having retired from West Virginia Children’s Home in Elkins. Betty Jean will be long remembered for her many kindnesses to people.

At her request, her remains were donated to The Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at First United Methodist Church on Kerens Avenue in Elkins.  From 14 Nov 2007.

Martha R. Meader

Martha Rae Calkins Meader, 83, a former resident of Whiteman Avenue, Elkins, and more recently a resident of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life early Sunday morning, Nov. 4, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.  She had been in declining health.

She was born Wednesday, April 9, 1924, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Thomas William Calkins and Louise Harper Calkins. 
On Sept. 28, 1946, at Elkins, she was married to John F. Meader Sr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1992.
Surviving her are two sons, John F. Meader II, and wife, Carol, and Thomas W. Meader, all of Elkins; one daughter, Martha Ellen Jackson Vanscoy and husband, Edward, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; one sister, Mary Louise Corley of Akron, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Rusty Vanscoy, Karol Edwards, Robert Vanscoy, Johnny Vanscoy, Patrick Vanscoy, Jennifer Meader Stewart, Jason W. Meader, Kristen G. Meader and Ross Harrison; and 11 great- grandchildren.

She had attended the former Saint Brendan Catholic School, was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1942  and had attended Saint Roses’ Academy. Martha had worked for Davis Memorial Hospital in the business office, worked for the former Diversified Savings and Loan Co. for 17 years, and she was a greeter at the Elkins Wal-Mart after her retirement. She was an avid reader, liked to crochet and her grandchildren were the love of her life.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., during which time a Wake Service will be recited by the Rev. Father Donald X. Higgs at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 7, she will be moved to Saint Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Donald X. Higgs will be the presider and interment will follow in Saint Brendan Cemetery. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Martha Rae Calkins Meader. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Nov 2007.

Martha R. Meader

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., during which time a Wake Service will be recited by the Rev. Father Donald X. Higgs at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 7, she will be moved to Saint Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Donald X. Higgs will be the Presider and interment will follow in Saint Brendan Cemetery. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Martha Rae Calkins Meader. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Nov 2007.

Betty J. Meadows

Betty Jean Meadows, 78, of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at her home.

She was a homemaker and a native of Spring Hill.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Samuel Curtis and Emma Alice Downs; three sisters, Delores Davis, Rosetta Bryant and Jo Ann Scarberry; and one brother, Morris “Bub” Downs.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, David L. Meadows; one son, David W. Meadows and his wife, Jane, of Elkins; daughters, Kathy Swecker and her husband, Julian, of Green Bank and Barbara Hos and her husband, Kenny, of Wes Plains, Mo.; sister, Vronnia “Bunny” Gladwell of South Charleston; brothers, Sam and Bob Downs of South Charleston; six grandchildren, Curtis F. Hayes II and his wife, Lynn, of Ft. Dix, N.J., Jason Hayes of Cumming, Ga., Brandi Phillips and her husband, Grey, of Philippi, Amy Treola and her husband, Scott, of Tornado, Elizabeth Cox and her husband, Scott, of Belington and Jeremy Woods of Elkins. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were March 16 at Keller Funeral Home, 1236 Myers Ave., Dunbar, W.Va. 26064. with the Rev. Danny Ray Bryant officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Friends were received March 15 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.kellerfuneralhome.net/index.cfm. From 21 Mar 2007.

Charles Meadows Sr.

Mr. Charles N. Meadows Sr., 91, a resident of the Hazelwood community, passed away Thursday morning, July 5, 2007, in Colonial Place.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Charles N. Meadows Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Jul 2007.

Charles N. Meadows

Mr. Charles N. Meadows, 91, a resident of the Hazelwood community, and more recently of Colonial Place, passed away Thursday morning, July 5, 2007, in Colonial Place.

He was born Sept. 25, 1915, at Dunns, a son of the late Berman R. and Dora Lilly Meadows.

He was raised on the family dairy farm in the Gilman community from 1921 until 1931. He graduated from Elkins High School with the class of 1931, and in 1935 graduated from Goodyear Industrial University in Akron, Ohio.

He married Minnie L. Reichman of Uhrichsville, Ohio, on June 18, 1939, at Cadiz, Ohio, and they celebrated 64 years before her passing on June 24, 2003.

Surviving are his children, Ann Fortney and husband, Jim, of Fairmont, Betty L. Simmons of Beverly, June Semenick and husband, Angelo, of Elkins, Charles Meadows Jr. and wife, Diane of Inwood and Theodore Meadows of Valley Bend; 14 grandchildren, Leigh Ann Boise, James Kerns, Chris, Scott and Todd Daniels, Robin Wilson, Nicholas and Nativity Simmons, Bryan and Andrew Smith, Eric Meadows, Stacy Lambert, Brandon and Heather Meadows; and 12 great-grandchildren, Amanda Boise, Natasha and PJ Kerns, Samantha Robinson, Anna Daniels, Michael Daniels, Josh and Jasmine Wilson, Tarina Simmons, Jacob Smith, Jewell Lambert and Jasmyn Meadows. A sister, Tina Taylor of Moundsville; a brother, Dr. Edmund C. Meadows of Manchester Center, Vt., two sisters-in-law, Rose Meadows and Margaret Meadows of Elkins; and many nieces and nephews also survive.

Also preceding him in death were brothers, Theodore, Fonce, Roscoe, David and Jason Meadows; sister Lena Phares; and one grandson, Brooks A. Fortney.

Mr. Meadows was the owner of a tire shop in Cadiz, Ohio, before returning to West Virginia to his Beverly farm from 1946 until 1963. He then became a real estate salesman for Griffin Real Estate until his retirement. He was a member of Beverly United Methodist Church, served for 53 years with Tygart Valley IOOF Lodge 66 of Beverly, was a member of the West Virginia and Randolph County Farm Bureau for 57 years, past president and member of the Randolph County Recreation Board, a Tyrand Cooperative Parish board member and volunteer, was active in Southern States Co-op and was a Randolph County 4-H Leader and All Star.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins where Tygart Valley IOOF Lodge 66 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to Tyrand Cooperative Ministries, P.O. Box 365, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26280 in memory of Mr. Meadows. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Charles N. Meadows. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Jul 2007.

Darley G. Mealey

Darley G. Mealey, 73, of French Creek, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel.  From 14 Sep 2007.

Darley G. Mealey

Darley G. Mealey, 73, of French Creek, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007.

He was born Oct. 2, 1933, in Lewis County, a son of the late Ray and Vada Casto Mealey.

He was united in marriage March 15, 1958, to Retha Ann Crawford Mealey, who survives.

Surviving are sisters, Eva and husband, Elmer Chidester, of Rock Cave, Rhoda and husband, Leo Holloway, of Flint, Mich., Susie and husband, Joe Woodcock, of St. Johns, Mo., Carol and husband, Jim Lee, of French Creek, Joann and husband, John Whetsell, of Culpepper, Va., Floda Voit of Largo, Fla., and special sister, Marie Woodyard of Buckhannon, whom he and Retha Ann raised; and brothers, Denver and wife, Kathleen Mealey, of Amherst, Ohio, Junior and wife, Gerry Mealey, of Crawford and Charles Mealey of Buckhannon. He is survived by a special niece and her family, Dawn and husband, Jerry Arnold, and children, Shayla and Dakota. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Special friends, Mike and Lisa Carpenter, also survive.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dallas, Rubert and Jimmie Mealey; and one sister Gertrude Kincaid.

Darley was a veteran having served for two years as military policeman. He was a member of the Sheriff’s Association. He served for 28 years with the city of Buckhannon and the Sheriff’s Department, from which he retired. He was an avid farmer and enjoyed spending time at the General Store, where you would usually see him with a scratch off lottery ticket. He was a member of the Straight Fork United Methodist Church and the Straight Fork Community Education Outreach Society.

The family will receive friends at Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Straight Fork United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Lowther and Pastor David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Chestnut Flat Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Straight Fork United Methodist Church in care of Norma Lou Law, 235 Straight Fork Road, Crawford, W.Va. 26343 in memory of Darley. Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 17 Sep 2007.

Daniel F. Mehringer

Spc. Daniel Frederick Mehringer, 20, of Morgantown, passed away April 27, 2007 while serving in Afghanistan.

He was born June 23, 1986, at Elkins, a son of Dr. Sandra Leslie Skar of Morgantown and Howard Fredrick Mehringer Jr. of Belington.

Spc. Daniel Mehringer was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, and was serving in Bagram, Afghanistan.

He was a paratrooper and an aviation flight operations specialist.

He entered the Army following graduation from high school.

He was very proud to serve his country. He attended school in Belington and Morgantown and he graduated from Morgantown High School in 2004, where he met his future wife, Marialies. They were married in June 2006 in the Florida Keys. They were together at Ft. Bragg for six months and he was then deployed to Afghanistan.

He loved his family; his dogs, Thor and Pandora; his horse, D’Artagnan; his Firebird Trans Am; computer games and baseball.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Marialies Renee Mehringer of Morgantown; a sister, Melissa Lynn Hunt and her husband, Bryan Hunt, also of Morgantown; his uncle and aunt, Norman and Diane Skar of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; his maternal grandmother, Claire Skar; his paternal grandfather, Howard Mehringer Sr; and his aunt and uncle, Charlene and Ron Rusch of Pennsylvania.

Family and friends may call at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, on Monday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

A Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. with the Fr. Leon Alexander as Celebrant. Cremation services will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Daniel’s memory to Make a Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, Ariz. 85038-9119; St. Frances de Sales, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, W.Va. 26508 or the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26301. Hastings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family online at hastingsfuneralhome.com.  From 4 May 2007.

Shirley A. Menear

Mrs. Shirley Ann Menear, 60, a resident of Gilman, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 08, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born Sept. 25, 1946, at Elkins, a daughter of Lela Mae Lower Ware of Gilman and the late Coleman Isaac Ware.

On Dec. 21, 1978, she married Lloyd H. Menear, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Demi Ann Baferos Fair of Railroad, Pa.; and one stepdaughter, Rita Faye Belaney of Akron, Ohio. Three sisters, Mrs. George (Erma) Robinson of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Berdenia Mae Hoffman of Elkins and Mrs. Buddy (Louise) Vanscoy of Martinez, Ga.; and two grandchildren also survive.

Shirley was head of the accounting department at The Inter-Mountain and was a member of Tygart Valley Post 3647 of Elkins, Relay for Life and the Cancer Survivor Group.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mrs. Shirley Ann Menear. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 9 Feb 2007.

Shirley A. Menear

Mrs. Shirley Ann Menear, 60, a resident of Gilman, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 08, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Sunday, Feb. 11, Mrs. Menear will be moved to Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman where a graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the charity of choice in memory of Shirley. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Shirley Ann Menear. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 10 Feb 2007.

William J. Metz

William Junior Metz, 75, a resident of Kerens, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, May 15, 2007, at the Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for William Junior Metz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 16 May 2007. 

William J. Metz

William Junior Metz, 75, a resident of Kerens, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, May 15, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born Tuesday, July 14, 1931, at Kerens, a son of the late William Bryan Metz and Ruth Harsh Metz.

On March 10, 1950, he was married to the former Anna Clare Frey, who survives.

Also surviving are children, Steven Boyd Metz and wife, Dr. Maureena Andreas, of St. George, Dr. Charity Anne Metz Schuller and husband, Dr. Brian P. Schuller, of Morrisville, N.C., and Emily D. Heston and husband, Michael A. Heston III, of Elkins; two sisters, Alice C. King of Elkins and Patricia R. Anderko and husband, Ted Anderko, of Audubon, Pa.; and one great-grandson, Sebastian V. Heston.

Preceding him in death was one daughter, Pamela Renee Metz.

He was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1949, had worked as a coal miner and as a carmen, welder and crane operator for the Western Maryland Railroad and CSX Transportation, retiring in 1985 with 27 years of service. He was a member of Kerens Lodge 183, IOOF, Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America and Canada 776, United Mine Workers of America Local 9981 at Buckhannon, Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center and was a charter member of Leading Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid hunter, a Christian and attended First Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Saturday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli and the Rev. Nancy I. Stevens will officiate. Mr. Metz’s request for cremation will be honored. Interment will follow at a later date in Israel Cemetery at Kerens. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Junior Metz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 17 May 2007.

William J. Metz

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Saturday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli and the Rev. Nancy I. Stevens will officiate. Mr. Metz’s request for cremation will be honored. Interment will follow at a later date in Israel Cemetery at Kerens. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Junior Metz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 18 May 2007.

William J. Metz

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli and the Rev. Nancy I. Stevens will officiate. Mr. Metz’s request for cremation will be honored. Interment will follow at a later date in Israel Cemetery at Kerens. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Junior Metz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 19 May 2007.

Paul A. Meyer

Paul A. Meyer, 85, of Davis, passed away Jan. 29, 2007, in Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Hinkle Funeral Home.  From 30 Jan 2007.

Paul A. Meyer

Paul Alphonsus Meyer, 85, of Davis, passed away Jan. 29, 2007, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas.

He was born Oct. 22, 1921, in Davis, a son of the late Edgar Guy Meyer and Gertrude Veronica Hivick Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his wife Christine Korosec Meyer in 1987.

Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Herman August “Jim” Meyer, Charles Frederick Meyer and two at infancy, Robert and Edgar; four sisters, Mary Jackson Marshall, Rosina Meyer, Zita Rookwood and one at childhood, Gertrude.

Survivors include one sister, Katherine DeWitt or Morgantown; six nephews, Herman A. Meyer Jr., Frederick E. Meyer, Robert DeWitt, Edward Herrington, Dr. Alexander Waitkus and Robert Waitkus; and one niece, Susan F. Meyer.

Mr. Meyer was a World War II veteran having served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Mississippi BB-41. He worked as an autobody technician at Meyer Pontiac Garage in Davis for many years until its closure. He then retired from the Davis Center where he was employed as a teacher in the woodworking shop. He was a member of the former St. Veronica Catholic Church, American Legion and VFW Post of Thomas and the Davis IOOF Lodge 103.

Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Home of Davis today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Timothy Grassi as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 31 Jan 2007.

Joan E. Michael

Joan E. (Pratt) Michael, 72, of Petersburg, died Monday, May 21, 2007, in Grant Memorial Hospital at Petersburg.

Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. William M. Haynes Jr. officiating. Private burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 22 May 2007.

Thomas A. Michael

Thomas A. “Tom” Michael, 83, of Fisher, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A military graveside service will be in Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 12 Mar 2007.

B. June Miller

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, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow in Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care, P.O. Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Blonda June Nestor Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 24 Jan 2007.

B. June Miller

Blonda June Nestor Miller, 88, a resident of St. George, departed this life early Monday morning, Jan. 22, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins. She had been in declining health for the past three years.

She was born July 6, 1918, at St. George, a daughter of the late Roy Braxton and Emma Columbia Kelley Nestor. On April 12, 1938, she was married to Clair A. Miller, who preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1985.

Surviving are three sons, Jack B. Miller and Sandra of Annapolis, Md., Jerry B. Miller and Barbara of Belington, and James B. Miller and Deborah of St. George; daughters; Joy Miller Fansler of Hambleton and Janet Miller Tully and Dick of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one brother, Kenneth “Bliss” Nestor.

She attended Murphy School at Texas Mountain. She worked for the former Hinebaughs Restaurant of Parsons and operated the Parsons Service Station for many years. She was a member of Sugar Grove Church at Texas Mountain. She cared for and loved people. She was an avid gardener and a noted cook.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Thursday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow in Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care, P.O. Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Blonda June Nestor Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 23 Jan 2007.

Evid Miller

Evid Miller, 98, a resident of Buckhannon, died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his home in Buckhannon.

He was born Feb. 3, 1909, at Buckhannon, a son of the late Lloyd Washington Miller and Lucy Clyde Riggs Miller.

On Dec. 16, 1927, he was married to Juanita Westfall Miller, who preceded him in death April 23, 2000.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary (Miller) Rexroad of Buckhannon and Sue (Miller) Phillips of French Creek; two sons, Eugene E. Miller and O’Neal Miller, both of Buckhannon; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death were one daughter, Geraldine (Miller) Fullerton; one sister, Mary (Miller) Goodwin; four brothers, Delbert Miller, Curtis Miller, Bill Miller and Ray Miller; one sister, Edna Miller; and one brother, Roy Miller.

He was a coal miner and steel worker. He attended Hampton United Methodist Church.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Church Cemetery at Hampton. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  From 22 May 2007.

Jackie G. Miller

Jackie Glenn Miller, 80, a resident of Elkins, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 8, 1927, at Clarksburg, a son of the late Burlah and Carrie Davis Miller.

On Aug. 16, 1958, at Baltimore, Md., he was married to the former Alice Rebecca Ervine, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Diana Miller Morrison and husband, Douglas, of Gaines, Pa.; his grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Morrison of Lewisburg, Pa., and Sommer and Matthew Garman of Bellefonte, Pa.; and one great-grandson, Mason Morrison. One sister, Carol Lee Rudis of Westminster, Md., and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Harold and Kenneth Miller.

Mr. Miller was a veteran of World War II serving with the Merchant Marines as a supply officer transporting supplies to North Africa, France and Italy. He served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a sergeant. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3647 of Elkins and a member of the National Rifle Association. For many years, he served as the publicity director for the Elkins Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International. He was a Protestant by faith and attended Sound of Triumph Church. He lovingly touched many lives. His family and friends will miss his love, support, encouragement, his jokes and his sense of humor. He always made everyone who knew him laugh.

Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in Arbovale Cemetery in Pocahontas County. Full military rites will be conducted at the graveside by members of Pocahontas County Honor Corps. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jackie Glenn Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Dec 2007.

Mary L. Miller

Mary Leigh Tewell Miller, 81, of Salem, Va., died peacefully Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Friendship Manor at Roanoke, Va.

Mary was blessed to be born into a large, loving family with her 14 brothers and sisters in Davis. She moved to the Washington, D.C., area and was employed as a secretary by the federal government.

In June 1952, she married Clyde L. Miller at Falls Church, Va.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Nettie and Moses Tewell; her husband, Clyde L. Miller; and her siblings, James, David, Fred, Eleanor, Mollie, Helen, Ruth, Dorothy and Elsie.

She is survived by her son, Jerry L. Miller; her daughter, Marsha L. Diamond; her grandsons, Michael S. Diamond and Jonathon D. Diamond; her siblings, Suzanne, Pauline, Norma, Charlotte and Barbara; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was a generous, caring person. Her family was the focus of her life; she was considered the unofficial family historian, keeping track of all births, graduations, etc.

The family will celebrate Mary’s life at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 6 Jul 2007.

Nannie N. Miller

Nannie N. Miller, 84, a resident of Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home, formerly of Pine Swamp Road, Keyser, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at the nursing home.

Born on Jan. 23, 1923, at Jenningston, she was a daughter of the late Oakey and Gertie (Allen) Smith.

She also was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest L. Miller, on May 22, 1995; and by three brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and formerly was an area representative for Zanol Home Products. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school at both Calvary and Duling United Methodist Churches.

Surviving are her children, Alan R. Miller and friend, Martha McCourt, of Upper Tract, Ernest L. Miller and wife, Eileen, of Clairton, Pa., and Judith I. Garrett and husband, Garold, of Keyser; one brother, Boyd Smith of Beverly; three sisters, Nettie Cassidy of Woodbridge, Va., Louvene Burns, a resident of Heartland of Keyser and Geraldine Wilking of New Jersey; and five grandchildren, Alan Miller Jr., Nicole Miller, Danny Miller, Brian Miller and Matt Garrett.

Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bill Linhart officiating. Interment will be in the Queen’s Point Cemetery, Keyser. Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mrs. Miller’s obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net.   From 1 Sep 2007.

Viola Miller

Viola M. Miller, 89, a resident of the Valley Center, South Charleston, passed away Friday morning, March 30, 2007 in the center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Viola M. Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 31 Mar 2007.

Viola M. Miller

Viola May Miller, 89, a resident of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 having suffered a heart attack and stroke.

She was born Feb. 15, 1918, at Coalton, a daughter of the late Wilbur N. and Anna Grace Tacy Daft.

She was married for 49 years to Staunton Galen Miller, who preceded her in death in 1988.

Surviving are a son, Phillip Galen Miller and wife, Donna, of St. Albans; a daughter, LeVonne “Bonnie” Riffle and husband, Thomas L. Riffle, of Severn, Md.; one granddaughter, Janie Lynn Miller of Houston, Texas; three grandsons, Troy Galen Miller and wife, Tammy Lynn, of St. Albans, Gregory Lynn Riffle and wife, Melinda Kay, of Arnold, Md., and Kevin Bradley Riffle and wife, Kimberly Ann-Marie Riffle, of Graysonville, Md.; seven great-grandchildren, Brooke Nicole Miller of St. Albans, Stephanie Marie, Lauren Elizabeth, Ryan Thomas and Christina May Riffle, all of Arnold, Md., and Brianna Marie and Taylor Lynn Riffle of Graysonville, Md.

Also surviving are six sisters, Leola P. Willoughby and Lillian I. Phillips of Elkins, Anna M. Weese and Marjorie C. Barrickman of Dailey, Lenora M. Lloyd, Baltimore, Md., and Vonda Jean Biesen of Butte, Mont.; three brothers, Claire E. Daft of Beverly, Billy I. Daft of Dailey and David L. Daft of Elkins.

Also preceding her in death were one son, David Lee Miller; two brothers, Willis J. Daft and Carl E. Daft; and one sister, Loretta G. Cowell.

Mrs. Miller was employed by Oberlan’s in Charleston for many years and retired from Stone and Thomas. God gave her many talents and she amazingly used each one to perfection. She loved quilting, cross-stitch, crafting, interior decorating, furniture refinishing and flower gardening. No job too large, she was always striving to make beautiful her little corner of God’s world and she did. She loved God and all her family.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Harry Wachsmuth officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Viola May Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 2 Apr 2007

Viola May Miller

Viola May Miller, 89, a resident of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007, having suffered a heart attack and stroke.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Harry Wachsmuth officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Viola May Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 3 Apr 2007.

Viola M. Miller

Viola May Miller, 89, a resident of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007, after suffering a heart attack and stroke.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today from the Tomblyn Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Harry Wachsmuth officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Viola May Miller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 4 Apr 2007.

Alma L. Mitchell

Alma L. Mitchell, 88, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, July 9, 2007, in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.

The family will receive friends at Sugar Grove Cemetery Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour with Pastor Eddie Payne officiating. Kimble Funeral Home services.  From 10 Jul 2007.

Ruth L. Mitchell

Mrs. Ruth L. Weese Mitchell, 90, a resident of Barron Avenue in Essex, Md., and formerly of Barbour County, departed this life 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Md., following a period of declining health.

She was born July 25, 1917, at the Mt. Liberty community in Barbour County, a daughter of the late H.C. “Harold” Weese and Ethel Booth Weese.

On Aug. 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Arland K. Mitchell, who preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1974.

Mrs. Mitchell is survived one daughter, Jerry Jordon of Essex, Md.; two sisters, Nina Lee Allen and husband, Bud, of Belington and Irene Ensminger of Roanoke, Va.; and two brothers, Arnold Weese and wife, Patty, and Luther Weese and wife, Connie, all of Belington. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Laurinda A. Freeland of Georgia, and Mitchell C. Jordan of Essex, Md., two great-grandchildren, Kyle E. Gibson and Shannon L. Freeland; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

She attended the schools of Mt. Liberty, was a homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church of Essex, Md.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday until 2 p.m., when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery near Belington. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ruth L. Weese Mitchell. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com.  From 17 Sep 2007.

George A. Moats

George Alfred Moats, 72, a former resident of Parsons, and a resident of Spartansburg, Pa., departed this life Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Corry Memorial Hospital.

He was born Saturday, March 30, 1935, at St. George, a son of the late James Clarence and Mary Ellen Poling Moats. On Aug. 11, 1956, at Angloa, Ind., he was married to the former Freda Louise Blair, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, William Moats and wife, Ann, and David Moats and wife, Annette, all of Corry, Pa.; one daughter, Wanda Caylor, and husband, Leonard, of Spring Creek, Pa.; one brother, Clifford Moats, and wife, Nina, of Corry, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Moats was raised in Parsons where he was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1953.

He then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed at Cleveland Pneumatic Tools as a machinist. After four years with the company, he moved back to West Virginia and worked on road construction and was a truck driver. In 1965, he was hired by Dow Chemical in West Virginia and was transferred to Corry in 1966. From 1968 until 1975, he owned and operated a dairy farm in East Branch. He also worked for Erie Plastics as a tool and die marker and then for Tonnard Manufacturing in the maintenance dept. He was a former employee at Columbus Industries in Corry and in 1982 he began working for Foamex where he worked for more than 20 years. He most recently worked in maintenance at Wal-Mart in Corry. He was a member of West Spring Creek Congregational Church. He was a Pennsylvania State Constable for more than 25 years. In 2005, he was inducted into the Parsons Hall of Fame. He raised over $20,000 for Relay for Life, he was a member of Future Farmers of America in West Virginia, had coached Corry Little League for more than 10 years, was a member of East Branch and Watson Grange where he served as master for 14 years. Mr. Moats enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. Pastor Larry Poling will officiate and interment will follow in Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Pifer Mountain Cemetery in care of Louise Turner, Route 1, Box 148AA, Belington, W.Va. 26250. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for George Alfred Moats. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Sep 2007.

George A. Moats

George Alfred Moats, 72, a former resident of Parsons, and a resident of Spartansburg, Pa., departed this life Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Corry Memorial Hospital.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. Pastor Larry Poling will officiate and interment will follow in Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the for of contributions to the Pifer Mountain Cemetery in care of Louise Turner, Route 1, Box 148AA, Belington, W.Va. 26250. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for George Alfred Moats. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Sep 2007

Julie Moldenhauer

Julie Ann Moldenhauer, 47, of Circleville, and formerly of Illinois, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Her body has been cremated and burial will be in the Bennett Family Cemetery at Riverton at a later date. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 17 Aug 2007.

Teresa L. Monroe

Teresa Lynne Monroe, 47 a resident of Elkins, departed this life Thursday morning, Sept. 27, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Teresa Lynne Monroe. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Sep 2007.

Teresa L. Monroe

Teresa Lynne Monroe, 47, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Thursday morning, Sept. 27, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born Friday, Nov. 27, 1959, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Alvin Paul Monroe Sr. and Betty Ann Cathell Monroe Woods.

Surviving are three sons, Johnny Wayne McDonald Jr., Jason Matthew McDonald and Dalton Ryan George, all of Elkins; one brother, Alvin Paul Monroe Jr. and wife, Tina, of Elkins; two sisters, Robin Kay Pritt of Peking, Ind., and Marilyn Marie Price and husband, Dan, of Ocala, Fla.; one granddaughter, Megan Lindsey Crites of Elkins; one nephew, Roger Isner and wife, Pam, of Elkins; three nieces, Jessica Shingleton and husband, Jeff, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Andrea Corley and husband, Craig, of Elkins and Laci Monroe of Valley Bend; and two aunts, Midge Summerfield of Mineral Wells and Ruby Collins of Big Springs.

She attended the schools of Elkins and Elkins High School, was a cake decorator, having worked for the Kroger Co. in the deli until becoming disabled in 2004. She loved decorating, crocheting, cooking and people and had attended the former Elkins Assembly of God.

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 chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Terry A. Burgess and the Rev. Randy Brake will officiate and interment will follow in American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Teresa Lynne Monroe. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 29 Sep 2007.

Denzil M. Moore

The Rev. Denzil Murl Moore, 82, of Junior, died Friday evening, Nov. 16, 2007, in Broaddus Hospital, following a relatively brief illness.

He was born Oct. 24, 1925, at Junior, a son of the late Robert Lee and Esta Venona (Thornhill) Moore.

On Nov. 24, 1948, he married the former Evelyn Louise Smearman, who survives at their home in Junior.

Also surviving are two daughters, Sarah Suzanne and husband, Don Keith Mitchell, of Philippi and Pamela L. and husband, J. Paul Smith, of West Milford; three grandsons, Michael Scott and Sharon Renee Mitchell, Eric Brian and Melissa D. Mitchell and Thomas G. and Kimberly Renee Smith Jr.; and six great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Glendenning; a brother, Robert E. Moore; and a grandson, Richard Lee Smith.

The Rev. Moore was veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army Infantry. He retired in 1988 as an ordained minister of the United Methodist Conference of West Virginia, following 25 years combined service in the United Methodist Conference as well as the Evangelical United Brethren Conference. He was also a former employee of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. working 15-plus years in the Belington and Philippi Stores. Although retired, he still maintained his membership in the United Methodist Conference of West Virginia. He was also a member of Bigelow Lodge 52, A.F. & A.M. and Philippi Chapter 39, R.A.M.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, from Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave., Belington. The Rev. Gary Rapking and Pastor Leonard Ludwick will officiate and interment will follow in Belington Fraternal Cemetery where Bigelow Lodge will confer Masonic Rites and Barbour County Post 44, American Legion will confer Military rites. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, on Tuesday. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.  From 19 Nov 2007.

Hazel E. Moore

Hazel E. Reel Moore, 94, of Rock Cave, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born Aug. 23, 1913, at Willdell, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Stella Mae Blizzard Reel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryant F. Moore.

She is survived by two daughters, Julip A. and husband, William H. Spence, of Hurricane and Brenda J. and husband, Sonny Chidester, of Rock Cave; one son, Samuel A. Moore of French Creek; one daughter-in-law, Susan Marie Moore of Buckhannon; two grandchildren, Lori L. Moore of Buckhannon and Stephen Moore of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by one son, Orien “Bud” Moore; one sister, Pearl Brooks and husband, John; two brothers, Dale Reel and wife, Mary, and Jimmy Reel and wife, Joyce.

Hazel was an avid reader and gardener, she also enjoyed quilting. She graduated from cosmetology school in Stanford, Ky. She was a talented, strong lady. She formerly attended Rock Cave and Frenchton United Methodist churches.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. in Beechtown Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 26 Nov 2007.

Helen M. Moore

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. Thursday, April 12, with the Rev. Roy Waybright officiating. Interment will follow in Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Helen Marie Crites Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Apr 2007.

Juanita J. Moore

Juanita Jean Rowan Moore, 72, a former resident of Mabie and more recently a resident of Barbour County Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life early Sunday morning, May 13, 2007, at the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Juanita Jean Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 14 May 2007.

Juanita J. Moore

Juanita Jean Rowan Collett Moore, 72, a native of Mabie, a former resident of 100 Tallman Ave., Elkins, and more recently a resident of Barbour County Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life early Sunday morning, May 13, 2007, at the nursing home.

She was born Sunday, June 3, 1934, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Eslie Rowan and Minerva Fox Rowan.

She was twice married. First, to Richard A. Collett, who preceded her in death; second, to Jack Moore, who survives at Goldsboro, N.C.

Also surviving are two sons, Dennis A. Collett and wife, Phyllis, of Junior and Douglas Brian Collett and wife, Jo, of Russellville, Ark.; two daughters, Denise Joy Collett Maxson and Melody Lynn Collett Powell and husband, Wayne, all of Jacksonville, Ark.; five brothers, Darrell “Buck” Rowan of Elkins, Dellis Rowan of Mabie, Donald Rowan of Conneautville, Pa., the Rev. Darwood “Wick” Rowan of Petersburg, Va., and Delmas “Butch” Rowan of Warsaw, Mo.; four sisters, Mildred Rowan Auvil of Lorain, Ohio, Rosie Rowan Bliemeister of Johannesburg, Mich., Mary Rowan Cross of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Bonnie Rowan Shuck of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one brother, Dorsey Rowan.

Juanita attended the schools of Randolph County, was a homemaker and had been previously employed by Kay’s Motel. She was a member of the Foster Grandparent Program for Randolph County Schools and the Highland Park United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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, May 19, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Lower Rowan Cemetery at Mabie. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Juanita Jean Rowan Collett Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 15 May 2007.

Juanita J. Moore

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, May 19, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Lower Rowan Cemetery at Mabie. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Juanita Jean Rowan Collett Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 17 May 2007.

Juanita J. Moore

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, May 19, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Lower Rowan Cemetery at Mabie. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Juanita Jean Rowan Collett Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 18 May 2007.

Juanita J. Moore

The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel today at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Lower Rowan Cemetery at Mabie. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Juanita Jean Rowan Collett Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 19 May 2007.

Orpha G. Moore

Orpha Gay Fitzwater Moore, 94, a resident of St. George, WV., and a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home of Thomas, departed this life Thursday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2007, in the nursing home.

She was born Tuesday, April 15, 1913, at Texas Mountain, St. George, a daughter of the late Tilden Fitzwater and Mary J. Runner Fitzwater. 

She was married to Andrew Engle Moore, who preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1976.

Surviving are three sons, J. Glenn Moore and wife, Wanda Lea, of Moatsville, C. Lowell Moore and wife, Donna, of St. George and David A. Moore and wife, Janet, of Portsmouth, Ohio; one brother, Roy Fitzwater and wife, Ruth Ann, of Greenville, Ohio; one sister, Mildred Frazee of Fairborn, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Virgil Moore and Deward Moore; four brothers, Willie Fitzwater, Howard Fitzwater, Troy Fitzwater and Ira Fitzwater; and four sisters, Bessie Shahan, Lessie Barton, Opal Shook and Eva Elsass.

She attended the No. Eight one room school at Clover. She had worked for the Forestry Service for 17 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Pifer Mountain Church and served as Sunday school superintendent for many years.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Monday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.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 Orpha Gay Fitzwater Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 26 Oct 2007.

Orpha G. Moore

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Monday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.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 Orpha Gay Fitzwater Moore. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 27 Oct 2007.

Tyler M. Moore

Tyler Matthew Moore, 22, of Harpers Ferry, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in University of Virginia Hospital at Charlottesville, Va. 
Friends will be received from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Church of the Brethren in Petersburg. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Harold Cullers officiating. There will also be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town with the Rev. Richard A. Kroll officiating. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 7 Nov 2007.

William H. Moore

William H. “Cider Barrel” Moore, 74, a resident of Brown Avenue in Belington, was pronounced deceased at his home Monday afternoon.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the direction of Talbott Funeral Home in Belington.  From 9 Jan 2007. 

William H. Moore

Mr. William H. “Cider Barrel” Moore, 73, a resident of Brown Avenue in Belington was pronounced deceased at his home Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2007. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.

He was born Nov. 5, 1933, in Belington, a son of the late Frederick and Lillian McDowell Moore.

He is survived by one son, Anthony Moore and wife, Mary Beth, of Martinsburg; one daughter, Valerie Lynn Hawkins and husband, Scott, of Pinehurst, N.C.; four grandchildren, Allison Clair Moore, Abigail Lee Moore, Samantha Rae Hawkins and Sydney Hawkins. Also surviving are his former wife, Carolyn Canterbury, of Martinsburg; one brother Robert Moore and wife, Ruth Ann, of Belington, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles F. Moore, Paul Moore and Jimmy Moore; three sisters, Catherine Arbogast, Helen Shaw and infant Verna Carol Moore.

Mr. Moore attended the schools of Barbour County and was a graduate of Belington High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from Verizon Telephone Co. where he worked many years as a telephone repair technician.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. At the request of the deceased, cremation will then follow and his cremains will be scattered on the family farm in Belington at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William H. “Cider Barrel” Moore.  From 10 Jan 2007.

Michael Montoney

Michael Lynn Montoney, 57, a former resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of Gore, Va., departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Loudoun County, Va.

He was born Friday, July 14, 1950, at Elkins, a son of Richard Montoney of Elkins and the late Louise Poling Montoney.

Also surviving him are one son, Eric Michael Montoney of Lake Ridge, Va.; one daughter, Nicole Lynn Montoney of Gore, Va.; and two brothers, Richard Montoney Jr. of Linden, Va., and Randy Montoney of Stephens City, Va.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Neal Montoney.

Michael had worked as an electrician with his father for many years and had worked as an electrical foreman at Dyna Electrical at Sterling, Va., since 1997. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26, the Moose Lodge 2483 of Stephens City, Va., and the National Rifle Association.

The family received friends at Jones Funeral Home of Winchester, Va. on Monday. Final rites were conducted today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Marc Roberson officiated and interment followed in Shenandoah Memorial Park. The announcement is courtesy of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Michael Lynn Montoney.  From 21 Aug 2007. 

Carolyn Moreland

Carolyn Marie (Dolly) Moreland, 62, of Mount Storm, died Friday, Dec. 14, 200,7 at her residence.

Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at Calvary Temple, Mount Storm. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Temple with the Rev. Gloria Georg officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Storm Cemetery. Schaeffer Funeral Home service. From 17 Dec 2007.

Josephine Morgan

Josephine G. Morgan, 90, of Stony Run Road, Buckhannon, died at her home Thursday, June 28, 2007, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born Dec. 3, 1916, at Goshen, a daughter of the late Charles B. and Sadie Long Farrar.

She was united in marriage on Nov. 29, 1939, to Willard C. Morgan, who preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1986.

She is survived by one daughter, Donna Morgan and husband, James Scott, of Fairmont; two sons, Danny and wife, Jean Morgan, of Kesling Mill Road and Willard C. Morgan Jr. of Manassas Park, Va.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willard Farrar of Helvetia, the Palace Valley Community, and Herbert Farrar of Freedom, Pa.; and one sister, Odice Depoy of Geneva. Ohio. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Claude “Tab” Farrar, Coy Farrar, Loris Farrar, Roy Farrar and Troy Farrar; and one sister, Iris Snyder.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, at the funeral chapel with Pastor Wease Day officiating. Entombment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Everlasting Life Mausoleum. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 30 Jun 2007.

Daniel T. Morris

Lance Cpl. Daniel Todd Morris, U.S. Marine Corps, 19, of Raphine, Va., fell out of harms way and into the eternal peace of God’s protection, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.

He was born Sept. 22, 1987, at Colorado Springs, Colo., a son of Carol (Wood) Morris Wendell.

Daniel was a rifleman with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, and had been stationed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He is the recipient of the National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. To honor his bravery and sacrifice, he has been awarded the Purple Heart.

He was a 2005 graduate of Wilson Memorial High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band. He enjoyed video games, “Seinfeld” episodes and working with computers. Before entering the military, Daniel worked at McDonald’s in the Staunton Wal-Mart and in community development at Augusta County Government Center.

Family members include his mother and her fiancé, Donnie Moneymaker and his family; grandparents, Charles D. and Sarah A. Wood of Huttonsville and Johnny C. Wood of Stuarts Draft, Va.; paternal grandparents, Billy Morris Sr. and Barbara Hayes, both of Crimora, Va.; maternal great-grandmother, Dessie Stemple of Clarksburg; his brother Jonathan C. Morris of the home; an uncle, Kevin Wood and his friend, Elaine Morris of Huttonsville; a nephew, Kevin Wood and a niece, Krista Wood, both of Stuarts Draft, Va.; and many loving great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins; a special great-aunt, Murhl Blessing and her husband, Lew, of Lyndhurst, Va.; a special cousin, Rhonda Shifflett and her husband, Tony, of Fishersville, Va.; and special friends Jeanette Cash of Fishersville, Va. and Cory McDaniel of Waynesboro, Va.

He was loved by the employees of Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center and Augusta County Government Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in New Providence Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Christopher Crotwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by members of the U.S. Marine Corps, Company C, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, who will also serve as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lew Blessing, Bob Wimer, Tony Shifflett, Kevin Wood, Denny Morris, Cory McDaniel, Wayne Reese and Jerry Moneymaker.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton, Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Morris College Fund, Community Bank, 38 N. Central Ave., Staunton, Va. 24401. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net.  From 21 Feb 2007.

Evelyn Morris

Evelyn Olivia Mullenax Morris, 88, a resident of 302 N. Second St., Bridgewater, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at Bridgewater Home where she was a resident.

The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. George Evans will conduct a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.  From 26 Sep 2007.

Mabel L. Morris

Mabel L. Yost Morris, loving wife and mother, journeyed to her heavenly home to receive her trophy March 9, 2007.

She loved and served her Lord, her husband, her family and her many friends faithfully for 94 years.

She was born Jan. 9, 1913, in Roane County to John Lemuel and Chessie Woodsie Matics Yost.

Mabel was married on Sept. 12, 1931, to the Rev. Baber L. Morris, with whom she served many American Baptist Churches in West Virginia. These churches included Pine Grove in Parkersburg; Briscoe Run Baptist Church, Parkersburg; Good Hope, Willow Island, Belmont Baptist Parish, all in Pleasants County; Middlebourne Baptist in Tyler County; St. Paul’s Baptist in Fairview; Petersburg West Virginia Parish; Petersburg First Baptist Church; was assistant pastor at First Baptist Church, Parkersburg and served a second time at Belmont Baptist Church.

Mabel was also deeply involved in scouting over the years.

She is survived by sons, Bud L. (Dawn Rita) of Tucson, Ariz., and Michael L. (Katie) Morris of Marietta, Ohio; daughters, Arleta (Don) Dennis of Okay, Okla., Mollie (Mike) Haught of Little Hocking, Ohio, Carole (Ed) Toothman of Parkersburg and Darlene Henry of Hinesville, Ga.; 16 grandchildren, Mark Morris, Danny Morris, Michael Paul (April) Morris, Elizabeth Paige, Jon De Vol, Jennifer De Vol, Scott (Lorena) Dennis, Eric (Lee Ann) Dennis, Steve (Debbie) Dennis, Michael (Kathy) Haught, Brian (Kerrie) Haught, EbenHaught, Tim (Tina) Toothman, Tanya Toothman, Todd (Kelly) Toothman and Luke (Anchari) Henry; 31 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was mother to many who needed love, encouragement and a temporary home, including Mamie Mae Piggott, Dick Thompson and Ronnie Mallory.

She was a mother of inestimable value. Her family cherished her in life and celebrate her transition.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Baber Morris; sisters, Blanche Hardman and Icie Matics; infant daughter, Judith Star; grandson, Job Henry; and three infant grandsons.

Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Pastor Mark Eaton officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Porterfield Baptist Church, 39 Hollywood Drive, Little Hocking, Ohio 45742. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Mar 2007.

Robert L. Morris

Robert L. “Bob” Morris, 71, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 28, 1935, at Charleston, a son of the late James Elbert and Ethel Bonham Morris.

On Sept. 12, 1981, at Silverton, he married Carol Mullins Morris, who survives in Elkins.

Also surviving is one son, Robert Lee “Robbie” Morris Jr. of Elkins.

Mr. Morris graduated from Hampden Sydney College in 1957 and from Morris Harvey College in 1964. From 1957 to 1973, he was employed with Columbia Gas System in Charleston.

In 1973, Mr. Morris served as the vice president for Personnel Services for the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston until 1985 when he began his duties as director of External Affairs at Davis Memorial Hospital until 1990.

In 1991, Mr. Morris established the Elkins Business Consultants Inc. serving as president until his retirement. Mr. Morris served three years as president of the Community Relations Council for the Charleston Job Corp Center for Women. He served as president of the Kanawha Valley Chapter, American Society for Training and Development and the West Virginia Hospital Personnel Directors Association.

Mr. Morris was a member of the board of trustees of Berry Hills Country Club and was a past president of the Randolph County United Way. He was appointed by Gov. Gaston Caperton to the West Virginia Human Rights Commission and elected chairperson in 1993. Mr. Morris served as chairman for Capital Campaign and as a board member for the Elkins YMCA. He served as an assistant director of the Mountain State Forest Festival from 1992 to 1995 and as a board member for the Elkins Mountain School.

In February 1996, he received the Distinguished West Virginian Award from Gov. Gaston Caperton. Mr. Morris helped to establish the Friends of the Symphony in Elkins. He was an active member of the Elkins Rotary Club and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Elkins where he served as a member of the Personnel Committee.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Thursday, Jan. 4, he will be moved to the First United Methodist Church where a funeral service will be at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley and the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241, the Elkins Mountain Schools, 100 Bell St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, 1175 Beverly Pike, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Morris. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Morris. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 2 Jan 2007.

Robert L. Morris

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Thursday, Jan. 4, he will be moved to the First United Methodist Church where a funeral service will be at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley and the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241; Elkins Mountain School, 100 Bell St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241; or the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, 1175 Beverly Pike, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Morris. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Morris. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 3 Jan 2007.

John M. Morrison

Mr. John Michael Morrison, 56, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born Jan. 28, 1951, in St. Albans, a son of the late Paul Eugene Morrison and the late Betty Golden Case Morrison.

Also preceding him in death were his wife, Amy Denise Morrison; paternal grandparents, John and Stella Listen Morrison; and maternal grandparents, Everett and Hatti Golden Case.

He is survived by one son, Zachary John Morrison; stepdaughters, Meghan June Bush and Ashley Dawn Sitton; a brother, Patrick Morrison of Clarksburg; a sister, Ann Beamer; and stepgranddaughter, Jontasia Dawn Sitton.

Mike was the salutatorian of the Bridgeport High School class of 1969 and a 1973 graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting. Following graduation, he worked in a family owned accounting business and later operated the J. Michael Morrison Accounting in Bridgeport.

In 1982, he became the accountant and comptroller for Marson Coal Co. for several years. In 1994, he began working as general manager and comptroller for Reckart Equipment Co. where he continued until his death.

At the request of the deceased, his remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Michael Morrison. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 17 Feb 2007.

John M. Morrison

John Michael Morrison, 56, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Feb, 14, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Sand Run Baptist Church at Excelsior. The Rev. Don Butcher will officiate. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Michael Morrison. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 1 Mar 2007.

John M. Morrison

John Michael Morrison, 56. a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Sand Run Baptist Church at Excelsior. The Rev. Don Butcher will officiate. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Michael Morrison. Condolences may be expressed to he family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 2 Mar 2007.

Ruth E. Morrison

Ruth E. Morrison, 88, a resident of Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital and a former resident of Main Street, Philippi, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2006.

She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Philippi, a daughter of the late D.F. and Cora (Skidmore) Beckner.

She was united in marriage June 25, 1949, to James H. Morrison, who preceded her in death June 10, 1984.

Surviving are one daughter, Dolores Wingart of Coral Springs, Fla.; one son, Milford Lyons of Philadelphia, Pa.; one sister, Wilma Pierce of Seminole, Fla.; one brother, Ralph Beckner of Philippi; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth Ralston of Doylestown, Pa., and Stephen Lyons of Philadelphia, Pa.

Mrs. Morrison was a homemaker, a member of the OES Chapter 41 of Philippi, and the Philippi United Methodist Church.

The Morrison family expresses their grateful thanks to the members of Mountain Hospice and the staff of Mansfield Place for their compassionate care.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home at 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 5, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour, with the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memory contributions may be made to the Philippi United Methodist Church, c/o Jean Fenstermacher, P.O. Box 548, Philippi, W.Va. 26416. Wright Funeral Home services.   From 3 Jan 2007.

Ella L. Mowery

Ella Long Mowery, 86, a former resident of Harman, and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2007, in the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Ella Long Mowery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Feb 2007.

Ella Mowery

Ella Long Mowery, 86, a former resident of Harman and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2007, at the nursing home.

She was born Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1920, at Dryfork, a daughter of the late Strite Arie Long and Julia Catherine Hedrick Long.

On Sept. 11, 1948, she was married to Oliver “Felix” Mowery, who preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 2006.

Surviving her are two daughters, Linda Moony of Gerber, Calif., and Brenda Pritt of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Nana Harper of Baltimore, Md., Lettie Helmick and husband, June, of Hubbert, Ohio, and Rosie Jones of Wheeling; three grandchildren; a special cousin, Mary Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were four brothers, Lindsay, Kelly, Gerald and Russell Long; and two sisters, Mary and Nora Long.

She attended the schools of Randolph County, was a housekeeper for several families, was a homemaker, was a member of the Sewing Circle Group, and was a member of Riverside Mennonite Church.

Friends will be received at Riverside Mennonite Church at Dryfork on Friday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Joseph Mininger and the Rev. Robert Winger will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Whitmer. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Riverside Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 176, Harman, W.Va. 26270. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ella Long Mowery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Feb 2007.

Ella L. Mowery

Ella Long Mowery, 86, a former resident of Harman and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2007, at the nursing home.

Friends will be received at Riverside Mennonite Church at Dry Fork on Friday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Joseph Mininger and the Rev. Robert Winger will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Whitmer. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Riverside Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 176, Harman, W.Va. 26270. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ella Long Mowery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 8 Feb 2007.

Lela Mowry

Lela (Smith) Mowry, 87, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Wishing Well Manor in Fairmont.

Visitation will be on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 at Lahmansville Cemetery in Lahmansville with the Rev. Roger A. Harrison, Sr. officiating.  From 12 May 2007.

Ella V. Mullenax

Ella V. Mullenax, 98, of Franklin, died Monday, April 30, 2007, in Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Franklin Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Kevin Hand and Donald Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Kimble Funeral Home services. From 1 May 2007.

Paul L. Mullenax

Paul Lem Mullenax, 89, of Arbovale, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.

Born March 3, 1918, at Bartow, he was a son of the late Emory and Mamie Hoover Mullenax.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II and he worked at Howes Leather Co. for 44 years until his retirement in 1982. He belonged to American Legion Post 117 of Durbin and was a leader in Kerr Memorial Church at Boyer for many years.

Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Gayle Cassell Mullenax; four daughters, Karen Senger and husband, Garold, of Mt. Sidney, Va., Janice Carter and husband, the late Richard, of Arbovale, Paula Mullenax of Marlinton and Louise Starke and husband, Robert, of Cass; seven grandchildren, Wayne Senger and wife, Blair, Jonathan Senger and wife, Barbara, Kara Lewallen and husband, David, Mary Ann Smith and husband, John, Brian Shinaberry and wife, Sandy, Seth Shinaberry and Joshua Shinaberry; and 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Genevieve Washburn of Craigsville, Va.; and Marian Eye and husband, Alfred, of Spring Lake, N.C.; one brother, Richard Mullenax and wife, Lucy, of Boyer; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard Hoover and Stanley Mullenax; and sister, Elizabeth Arbogast.

Visitation will be at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Saturday, Dec. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon, the service hour with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Interment will follow in Arbovale Cemetery. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.  From 21 Dec 2007.

Dennis E. Murphy

Dennis Elliot “Denny” Murphy, 86, a former resident of Spruce Street, Parsons, and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2007, at the home.

He was born Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1920, at Parsons, a son of the late Robert Murphy and Mary Elizabeth Godwin Murphy. He was reared by the late Boyd Murphy and Bertha Parsons Murphy.

On Oct. 14, 1948, at Parsons, he was married to the former Helen Jean Calvert Murphy, who preceded him in death Feb. 6, 1993.

Surviving are one daughter, Jeanette M. Crosten of Parsons; one granddaughter, Mary Kathryn Louk and Josh of Centreville, Va.; and one great-grandson, Sean Michael Louk of Virginia.

He is the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by one son, Michael Sean Murphy; two brothers, Robert G. Murphy and Burton H. Murphy; three half sisters, Rae Beckner, Lessie Repair and Elizabeth Murphy Wilson; and half brothers, Boyd, Cecil and Clint Murphy.

He was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1937. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II having spent time in France, Egypt and Sicily, was in the Normandy invasion, and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge for which he received the Purple Heart. He was a high rise engineer near Silver Springs, Md., and he worked for the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. at the Parsons Store for 29 years and six months.

He worked hard all of his life for his family and his community. He loved and was loved very much by his family.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Final rites will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the funeral home parlor. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign War will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dennis Elliot Murphy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 19 Jan 2007.

Dennis E. Murphy

The family received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Friday. Final rites will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the funeral home parlor. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign War will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dennis Elliot Murphy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Jan 2007.