The Elkins Intermountain 25 February 2008

Charles T. Halfin

Charles Thomas Halfin, 57, of Jacobs Road, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 6, 1950, at Greensburg, Pa., the son of the late Robert Floyd Halfin and Margaret Parsons Halfin.

His wife, Joyce Shaffer Halfin, who he married June 12, 1971, survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Joshua Scott Halfin and his wife, Heather, of Moatsville and Jeremy Michael Halfin and his wife, Meghan, of Grafton; one daughter, Cassandra Janein Pratt and her husband, Charles Thomas, of Keyser; two grandchildren, Mason Thomas and Mackenna Grace Halfin; one brother, Robert Joseph Halfin and his, wife, Sophia of St. George; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Velma Jean and Karl Shaffer of Tacy community.

Mr. Halfin was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School and attended West Virginia University, where he played two seasons on the Mountaineer football team. Mr. Halfin was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War stationed at the Pentagon. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 for 37years, where he served as a business agent for 11 years, and currently held the position of president. Mr. Halfin was an avid outdoorsman, exceptional marksman and hunter. He was a member of St. George United Methodist Church.

Family and friends will be received at Davis Funeral Home, 1 Olen Thomas Drive, Route 98, Clarksburg/Nutter Fort today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at noon with the Rev, William Smith presiding. At Mr. Halfin’s request, cremation services will follow. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.mem.com. A Service of Davis Funeral Home.  From 25 Feb 2008.

Erma R. Reger

Erma Ruth Reger, 82, of 301 Wilson Lane, Elkins, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, in Colonial Place in Elkins.

She was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Eddie and Erma Post Peters.

On March 16, 1948, she married James M. Reger, who died July 16, 2006.

Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Edward and Bayard Peters; and two sisters, Gertha Monroe and Roberta Allen.

She is survived by one daughter, Carol Heatherly of Buckhannon; four sons, Thomas Reger and wife, Rebekah, of Stafford, Va., James A. Reger and wife, Barbara, of Buckhannon, Jack L. Reger and wife, Charla, of Belington and Jerry L. Reger and wife, Judy, of Raleigh, N.C.; seven grandsons, David Heatherly of Charlotte, S.C., Thomas Reger of Dallas, Texas, Jason Reger of Beckley, James Reger of Stafford, Ben Reger of Buckhannon, Colin Reger of Belington and Teddy Reger of Raleigh, N.C.; four granddaughers, Kristie Wamsley of New Market, Va., Shelley Osburn of Buckhannon, Amanda Reger of Buckhannon and Whitney Reger of Belington; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Peters of Stow, Ohio; and one sister, Bonnie Bennett of Canton, Ohio.

Mrs. Reger was a homemaker and attended Christian Mission Alliance Church.

Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the funeral hour with the Rev. Jack Bohman officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Friendship Cemetery at Berlin. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 25 Feb 2008.

Georgia M. Stump

Georgia Mae (Thorne) Stump, 82, of Dorcas, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, in Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brake Church of the Brethren in Dorcas with Pastor Craig Howard officiating. Burial will be in Brake Cemetery at Dorcas. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 25 Feb 2008.

Lula M. Thomas

Lula Marie Thomas, 70, a resident of Mabie, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 28, 1937, at Jimtown, a daughter of Dolly Ellen Rutherford Bice, who survives at Mabie and the late Cecil Earl Bice.

On Sept. 27, 1958. at Elkins, she was married to Charles L. Thomas. who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Charles Lindon Thomas Jr. and Pam Kyle of Mabie; and two daughters, Linda Corley and husband, Jerry, of Mabie and Nancy Smith and husband, Neil, of Norton. One sister, Barbara Ellen Miller of Jimtown; and seven grandchildren, Julie, Katie and Michael Corley, Andrew, Stephanie, Nicolas and Joshua Blosser also survive.

Preceding her in death were two grandchildren, Molly Ann and Jason Lee Smith, two half brothers, Robert and Dick Bice; and one sister, Mary Chapman.

Lula was a graduate of Coalton High School with the class of 1954. She was a homemaker and had worked several years ago at Phil’s Restaurant at Elkins and the Big Tee Restaurant at Crystal Springs. She was a Protestant by faith.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Greg Lanham officiating. Interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Cemetery at Mabie. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Lula Marie Thomas. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 25 Feb 2008.

Marvin W. Maxson

Marvin Woodrow Maxson, 81, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Sunday evening, Feb. 24, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Marvin Woodrow Maxson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 25 Feb 2008.

Phala E. Trimboli

Phala E. “Faye” Lambert Trimboli, 88, a resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of Barbour County Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life early Sunday morning, Feb. 24, 2008, in the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Phala E. “Faye” Lambert Trimboli. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 25 Feb 2008.

The Elkins Intermountain, 26 February 2008

Gregory C. Wood

Gregory C. Wood, 44, of Roanoke, Va., passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, due to complications from surgery.

Greg was a 1981 graduate of Elkins High School and Glenville State College where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Randolph Masonic Lodge AF &A M 55, Beverly. Greg was inducted into the Randolph County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 for his accomplishments in high school football. He worked as a Q.A. analyst for Advance Auto Parts. Greg loved sports and received great joy coaching and teaching his own son, Matthew, and many other kids over the years the games that he loved.

Surviving are his wife, Lisa Wood; son, Matthew Wood; mother, Mary Rosalea Wood of Beverly; father, Raymond Clyde Wood and wife, Sherry, of Dailey; mother-in-law, Donna Chaney of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Michael Wood and Jeffrey Wood and wife, Trish; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be conducted at St. John Lutheran Church at 11a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Mark Graham officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Oakeys South Chapel in Roanoke, Va., with masonic rites beginning at 7:30 p.m. A memorial education fund for Matthew Wood has been established at St. John Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel.  From 26 Feb 2008.

Lillian M. Wilke

Lillian Mae Herron Smith Wilke, 65, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in St. Joseph’s Hospital at Buckhannon.

She was born Nov. 21, 1942, at Monongah, a daughter of Leonard Herron of Buckhannon and the late Teresa Mae Hartley Herron.

On June 13, 1998, she married James A. Wilke, who survives.

She is also survived by one daughter, Bonnie Carpenter and husband, Milton, of Tallmansville; one son, Denzil Smith and wife, Pearl, of Buckhannon; one stepdaughter, Sara Roberts of Boudel, Wis.; three grandsons, Milton “Bo” Carpenter of Tallmansville and Brent and Brooks Smith, both of Buckhannon; one granddaugher, Amber Sines of Adrian; four brothers, Boyd Herron of Queens, John Herron of Excelsior, and Eugene and Dwight Herron, both of Buckhannon; and five sisters, Linda Kelley and Emma Zickefoose, both of Buckhannon, Hilda Wagoner and Mabel Kelly, both of Tallmansville and Brenda DeMoss of French Creek.

Mrs. Wilke was a sales floor associate for Goodwill. She was a Methodist by faith and a member of BURMA and Queens Historical Society.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 26 Feb 2008.

Marvin W. Maxson

Marvin Woodrow “Spark” Maxson, 81, a resident of Hinkle Street, Elkins, went to meet his mother, father and brothers in a house prepared for him by our Savior, Sunday evening, Feb. 24, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born Thursday, Sept. 23, 1926, at Diamond Street, Elkins, the youngest son of the late Russell Albert Maxson Sr. and Gertrude Etta Weese Maxson.

On July 4, 1961, he was married to the former Kathleen May Swecker, who survives. Spark loved her more than life and prior to his passing he let her know how much her care had meant to him.

Also surviving is their only child, who he loved dearly, Lois Jean Marsh and husband, Gary, and their son, Preston Scott Marsh, who live in the first home that Spark built. This home is the same one that Lois called home when she was Preston’s age. Spark loved carpentry and he and Kathleen lived in the second house that he built. Preston thrilled at seeing his grandparents daily and practiced piano there as his mother had done before him. Spark sang along with the hymns that Preston played as he had done earlier with Lois at that age.

Preceding him in death are two brothers, James Edgar Maxson and Russell Albert Maxson Jr., who was also his best friend.

Spark attended Elkins High School, was a newspaper carrier and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After returning from service, he worked as a machinist for the Western Maryland Railroad for approximately 10 years. He then worked for the Tygart Valley Cable Co. for 34 years and helped bring cable service to Marietta, Ohio. Early in his line of work, a cable pole broke with him, breaking almost every bone in his face. He recovered and returned to the cable system. A few years later, he would tell you that, “Yes, lightning can strike twice in the same place!” While holding two ends of a cable in his hands, lightning struck him twice, throwing him several feet in the air and burning the toes out of his boots.

Spark was a proud Christian and led his family to strive for a better living with God. He and his family benefited by church attendance and worship. He had served on fellowship, leadership and board positions within the church and would want everyone to follow Christ. He was a member of the H. W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Friday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles L. Stevens and Pastor Larry Poling will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman where the H. W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Marvin Woodrow “Spark” Maxson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 26 Feb 2008.

Patricia Holloway

Patricia Downes Holloway, 84, of Arthur, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Friends may call at Schaeffer Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Eversole officiating. Interment will be in Olivet Cemetery at Moorefield.  From 26 Feb 2008.

Phala E. Trimboli

Phala Elma Lambert “Faye” Trimboli, 88, a resident of Wilson Street, Elkins, and more recently a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life early Sunday morning, Feb. 24, 2008, in the nursing care facility.

She was born Saturday, Oct. 18, 1919, at Valley Bend, a daughter of the late Wesley Lambert and Bessie Fox Lambert.

Surviving are one son, Jerry W. Trimboli and wife, Barbara “Bobbie,” of Elkins; one daughter, Vickie Faye Keller of Elkins; one sister, Isabelle Collins and husband, Richard, of Elkins; three grandchildren, Burl L. Keller III; Eric S. Keller and Vincent J. Trimboli; and four great-grandchildren, Lorin Renee, Joshua Quinton, Ryan Bailey and Abbigail Elise.

Preceding her in death were four brothers, Alfred Barlow, Dalphin, Elza and Earl Lambert; three sisters, Opal Collins, Pansy Lloyd and Jean Lloyd; and one son-in-law, Burl L. Keller Jr.

She was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School, had worked for the former Elkins Laundry, the former Reidboard Brothers, the West Virginia Children’s Home and retired from the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commission. She was a member of the Foster Grandparent’s Program, the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the First Baptist Church of Elkins. She was a loving mother, a devoted worker, an avid reader and loved flowers.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens, formerly the IOOF Cemetery, at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Phala Elma Lambert “Faye” Trimboli. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 26 Feb 2008.

Rachel V. Butcher

Rachel V. Paugh Butcher, 94, of Buckhannon, the Weston Road, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Crestview Manor in Jane Lew.

She was born Sept. 28, 1913, at Beryl, Mineral County, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Anna Guy Whisner.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis Calvin Paugh, in 1955. Her second husband, Stanley Butcher, passed away in 1973.

She is survived by five sons, Paul E. Paugh of Mt. Clare, Calvin Paugh of Nevada, Ronnie Paugh of North Carolina, Ricky Paugh of Anmoore and James Paugh of Buckhannon; three daughters, Mona Jane Mackey of Buckhannon, Patty Paugh of Nitro and Joyce Wilson of Illinois; several grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Verna Williams of Clarksburg.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Doris Jean Roth and Lorraine Slaughter; three sons, Loman Paugh, Richard Paugh and Kenny Paugh; and one sister, three brothers and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Butcher was a homemaker and a past member of Faith Tabernacle Church of Buckhannon.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Jimmie Russell will officiate and burial will follow in Heavner Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblyn.com.  From 26 Feb 2008.

Ruby Phillips

Ruby (Hedrick) Phillips, 91, of Petersburg, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Friends may call at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Pastor Tommy George will officiate. Burial will be in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg.  From 26 Feb 2008.

The Elkins Intermountain, 27 February 2008

Bertha Dolly

Bertha (Heavner) Dolly, 98, of Cabins, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Eversole officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg.   From 27 Feb 2008.

Charles Thomason

Charles A. Thomason, 62, a resident of Norton, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

He was born Aug. 6, 1945, at Cassity, a son of the late Charley M. Thomason and Dortha L. Thomason.

On May 29, 1970, he was married to the former Rosa Lee Leary, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Michael Thomason and wife, Kelley, of Audra; one daughter, Christina Barr and husband, Charles, of Petersburg; and six grandchildren, Taran Thomason, Beau, Celeste and Alexis Bradley, Wesley and Brittney Bar. Two sisters, Bonnie Wegman and husband, Bill, of Elkins, Diane Davis and husband, Jerry, of Belington; one brother, Donald Thomason and wife, Trish, of Beverly; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceding him in death was one brother, William M. Thomason.

Mr. Thomason was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for 25 years and was last employed at Colonial Mill Works. He was a Methodist by faith.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. At 7 p.m. Thursday, a funeral service will be held from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Curley Ray Jr. and the Rev. Bill Likens officiating. At Mr. Thomason’s request, his remains will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thomason family  C/O Rosa Thomason, HC 61, Box 36, Coalton, W.Va. 26257. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Charles A. Thomason. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 27 Feb 2008.

Geneva O. Walker

Geneva Olive Bennett Welker, 71, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been declining health for the past several months.

She was born Sept. 4, 1936, at Huttonsville, a daughter of the late Douglas Boyd Bennett and Ola Starcher Cutright.

On Nov. 20, 1954, she was married to James Edward Welker, who preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2006.

Mrs. Welker is survived by three daughters, Catherine Wenzel and husband, Jeffrey, of Elkins, Sheila Rexrode and husband, Robert, of Coalton and Dana Wood and husband, Brian, of Valley Bend; and 10 grandchildren, Misty McCauley and husband, Chris, of Coalton, Joshua Wenzel and wife, Erin, of Santa Clara, Calif., James Warner and wife, Jessica, of Dailey, Tiffany Wenzel and Kessie Kelly of Elkins, Ian Kelly of Coalton, Ashley and Tyler Wood of Valley Bend. Also surviving are two great-grandchildren, Haley Warner of Dailey and Hunter Wenzel of Santa Clara, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Jackson and Connie Bennett of Philippi; and one sister-in-law, Deloris Bennett of Dale City, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Welker worked several jobs throughout the years. She had worked for the telephone company right out of high school, then later at Reidbord, Dairy Queen and for several years worked in the billing office at the Family Health Service until its closure. She then worked several years at Stanford Jewelry and Nanny’s Kitchen.

At the request of the deceased, her remains will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Geneva Olive Bennett Welker. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 27 Feb 2008.

Lou V. Miller

Lou Vale Miller, 81, of Buckhannon, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at her home.

She was born Feb. 14, 1927, at Alexander, a daughter of the late James Bradley and Olga Kent Brooks Tenney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Hardman; and one brother, James Bradley Tenney.

She is survived by two sons, Homer Rohr of Buckhannon and Michael Rohr and wife, Cindi, of Dothan, Ala.; one daughter, Linda Marteney of Buckhannon; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Miller was an art designer for Moore Business Forms. She was a 50-year member of the Ladies of the Moose.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Damon Rhodes officiating. Burial followed in Heavner Cemetery in 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 27 Feb 2008.

Madge K. Huffman

Madge Kathryn Snyder Huffman, 97, a resident of Coalton, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Madge Kathryn Snyder Huffman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 27 Feb 2008.

Marvin W. Maxson

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Friday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles L. Stevens and Pastor Larry Poling will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Marvin Woodrow “Spark” Maxson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 27 Feb 2008.

The Elkins Intermountain, 28 February 2008

Burtsil D. Quick

Burtsil Dane Quick, 76, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born May 17, 1931, on Big Sand Run in Upshur County, a son of the late Roma J. and Nina Nora Gooden Quick.

On Oct. 2, 1954, Burtsil married Gertrude Nancy Suder, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Ruth A. Riggs and husband, Jessie; a grandson, Evan Riggs; and a granddaughter, Amy Riggs, all of Caledonia, Miss.; and a brother, James Quick of Michigan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Roger and Harold Quick; one daughter, Linda Quick; and four brothers, William Roscoe, Merritt, Harrison and Donald Quick.

Mr. Quick retired from West Virginia Wesleyan College maintenance department and was a Methodist by faith.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Union Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 28 Feb 2008.

Charles Thomason

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. At 7 p.m. today, a funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Curley Ray Jr. and the Rev. Bill Likens officiating. At Mr. Thomason’s request, his remains will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thomason family in care of Rosa Thomason, HC 61, Box 36, Coalton, W.Va. 26257. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Charles A. Thomason. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Feb 2008.

  Madge K. Huffman

Madge Kathryn Snyder Huffman, 97, a resident of Coalton,,departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Feb, 26, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department.

She was born Sunday, Nov. 6, 1910, at Godwin Station, Upshur County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Bessie Snyder.

During 1926, she was married to Ray T. Huffman, who preceded her in death on Aug.17, 1979.

Surviving are two sons, Joe A. Huffman and wife, Jean, of Coalton and Paul T. Huffman and wife, Willogene, of Bridgewater, Va.; and many grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She attended the schools of Randolph County, had worked for the Rite-Aid Drug Store, the Dairy Delite at Crystal Springs, Randolph County Schools as a cook and was a homemaker. She was one of the founding members of Coalton Union Mission Church and had served on the board of trustees at the church. She loved making afghans, most of which she gave to friends and relatives out of the goodness of her heart.

Mrs. Huffman’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. at Coalton Union Mission Church with the Rev. Tristan Tenney officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the Coalton Union Mission Church, P.O. Box 134, Coalton, W.Va. 26257-0134. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Madge Kathryn Snyder Huffman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 28 Feb 2008.

Marvin W. Maxson

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 Friday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles L. Stevens and Pastor Larry Poling will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Marvin Woodrow “Spark” Maxson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 28 Feb 2008.

Mary M. Cousin

Mary Margaret Cousin, 73, of Davis, passed away at her home Feb. 27, 2008.

She was born April 14, 1934, at Davis, the daughter of the late Oscie and Florence Marie Dietrick White.

Her husband, Robert Cousin, preceded her in death.

She is survived by four sons, Ricky L. (Pam) White, Steven W. Cousin, Robert M. (Lisa) Cousin and Karl L. Paulita) Cousin; one daughter, Deborah J. Plum; one brother, James H. White; eight grandchildren, John, Brittany (Lucas) Friend, Jakob and Lonnie, Paige, Sabrina, Travis and Monica White and Matthew; and one great-grandchild, Kashmira.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Carl W. White.

Mary was a homemaker and loving caregiver and grandmother to many. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Ladies Auxiliary FOE 936.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, in Davis Cemetery with the Rev. Allen Schwarz and the Rev. Pat Cassidy officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Hospice Care, P.O. Box 193, Parsons, W.Va. 26287 or St. John’s Lutheran Church, Davis, W.Va. 26260. Hinkle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.   From 28 Feb 2008. 

The Elkins Intermountain, 29 February 2008

Helen Harman

Helen (Rexrode) Harman, 90, of Petersburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Main Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. William M. Haynes Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.  From 29 Feb 2008.

Howard W. Shaffer

Howard “Bill” William Shaffer, 75, of Catlett, Va., passed away on Friday, Feb. 22 , 2008, after a long illness.

He was born Aug. 12, 1932, at Elkins, to the late Howard Mansfield and Cleo Jan Shaffer. He spent many of his younger years in the care of his aunt and uncle, Anna and Merill Cutright, also of Elkins. Merill played a very special role in Bill’s years growing up and some of his fondest memories were of the time they spent together.

Bill was a 1951 graduate of Elkins High School, earned his bachelor of science degree in physics from Davis & Elkins College in 1959 and was president of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He interrupted his studies to serve his country with distinction as a jet fighter pilot in the Korean Conflict, obtaining the rank of Captain during his active service from 1953 through 1958. He was very proud to be a Marine and went on to serve in the reserves before finally resigning his commission to concentrate on his career in aerospace. He was a Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, No. 108 A.F. & A.M.

On April 2, 1960, he married Lillyan Slayton, his wife for nearly 48 years.

After graduating from D&E, Bill accepted a job with NASA where his career spanned more than two decades and included assignments at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Md., and NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Bill held various positions during his career at NASA, including the associate chief of the Network Operations Division where he had responsibility for the worldwide network of stations that made up GSFC’s tracking and data acquisition capability. He was very dedicated and proud to be a part of NASA and the space programs, especially the Apollo missions. Always an avid learner and reader, he furthered his education in business by attending the University of Maryland and George Washington University. He spent the latter part of his career working in the private sector with American Satellite, later Contel. There he helped to design satellites that served in advancing our communications to the state we enjoy today.\

Bill is survived by his wife Lillyan Frances Shaffer; his daughter and her husband, Jo Lynne and Gary Parsons of Midland, Mich.; his daughter, Stacie Lea Shaffer of Arlington, Va.; granddaughters, Danielle Marie and Elizabeth Ann Parsons, who so loved their “Kapa;” and sister, Joyce Norris and her husband, Richard, of Baltimore, Md. He is further survived by his extended family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Ryan Jr. of Mineola, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. James R. Slayton Jr. of Crofton, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith of Elkins; many nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Ralph and Marian Griffith of Catlett, Va.

A memorial service will be conducted at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, Va., Saturday. The family will receive visitors at 12:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, P.O. Box 174, Catlett, Va. 20119 or Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Va. 20109.  From 29 Feb 2008.

Madge K. Huffman

Mrs. Huffman’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. at Coalton Union Mission Church with the Rev. Tristan Tenney officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the Coalton Union Mission Church, P.O. Box 134, Coalton, W.Va. 26257-0134. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Madge Kathryn Snyder Huffman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 29 Feb 2008.

Virginia Mallow

Virginia Mallow departed this life on Jan. 31, 2008. She had been in declining health.

She was born Oct. 24, 1916.

She is survived by her son, Carl Richard; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Per her request, her body was donated to science. Services will be at a later date. From 29 Feb 2008.

The Elkins Intermountain, 1 March 2008

Anthony Freeman

Anthony James Freeman, infant son of James Michael and Anita Beth Day Freeman, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. He is the grandson of Leonard and Emma Day of Elkins and Andrea Freeman and the late James D. Freeman of Bridgeport.

Friends will meet at the Bridgeport Cemetery in Bridgeport on Monday, March 3, at noon for a Committal Service. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com.

Anthony’s family has entrusted the care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St., Bridgeport, W.Va.  From 1 Mar 2008.

Carol F. Sargent

Carol Frances Sargent, 68, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home Inc. at Crystal Springs, passed away Thursday morning at the nursing home.

She was born March 12, 1939, at Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late John L. Sargent and Marjorie M. Sargent.

She was never married.

Surviving are one brother, James A Sargent of Gainesville, Ga.; and one sister, Constance M. Sargent of Wheeling.

Carol was disabled since her early teens. She was an avid letter writer and wrote faithfully to many pen-pals around the world. She was a collector of many different things and had a love for all pets and animals.

Friends may call on Sunday, March 2, at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Carol Frances Sargent. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 1 Mar 2008.

Evers C. Thorn

Evers Curtis Thorn, 96, of Fulks Run, Va., and formerly of Rig, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Dave Fulk in Fulks Run, Va.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lynn Rohrbaugh officiating. Interment will be in Newhouse Cemetery at Rig.  From 1 Mar 2008.

Irene VanScoy

Irene VanScoy, 99, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Harborside Healthcare in Sylvania, Ohio.

She was a kind person in a way that is no longer cultivated or appreciated and her shy humor will be deeply missed by her family.

Born Irene Webley, at Elkins, she graduated from National Business College, Roanoke, Va., in 1929. She moved to Toledo, Ohio, the same year. Irene was a long-time member of Collingwood United Methodist Church, Toledo.

She married Delbert R. VanScoy, formerly of Kerens, on Dec. 2, 1938.

She worked for more than 25 years as receptionist and bookkeeper in the office of Dr. Henry Brown in Toledo.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert, in 1956; sister Nellie (Webley) Halbert in 1972; and brother, Bryan Webley in 1996. All were long-time Toledo area residents, who were born in West Virginia.

She is survived by nieces and nephews, Janet Mason, Donald Halbert, David Halbert, Patricia Wilson, Daniel Halbert and Kathleen Manol. She had 42 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, at Newcomer Farley Funeral Home, Toledo Ohio. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ottawa Hills Memorial Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to Collingwood United Methodist Church. The family wishes to thank Harborside “Lighthouse” staff for the fine care they provided Irene.  From 1 Mar 2008.

Iris E. Nelson

Mrs. Iris Eileen Saville Nelson, 88, died peacefully at her home in Circleville on Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, 2008.

She was born Sept. 19, 1919, at Ruckman, Hampshire County, the daughter of the Rev. Lee Erndon and Lola Rebecca Combs Saville.

She was active in county and state 4-H activities, attended National 4-H Congress in Chicago and was a life member of the 4-H All Stars. She graduated from Elk Garden High School, majored in home economics at Blackstone, Va., Junior College and graduated from West Virginia University. She began her teaching career in 1944 at Buckhannon and came to Circleville that fall with the challenge of equipping a home economics department and school lunch program during the Depression. She retired in 1985 after teaching 36 years in Pendleton County.

In her retirement, she succeeded her husband on the boards of Pendleton Nursing Home and Pendleton Senior and Family Services, was a director of the Pendleton County Historical Society, served the county retired school employees organization for many years as president, and loved the time spent with the North Fork kindergarten students. She enjoyed needle arts, especially cross stitch and crochet, cooking, gardening, flowers, travel, reading and Sudoku, and will long be remembered for the Halloween popcorn balls, peanut brittle, the 80 different Chrismon cross stitch ornaments on her tree and the many hand- and home-made goodies she shared. A member of Circleville United Methodist Church, she joined the Gideons in 1964 and was active in the local and state organization. She served in numerous capacities, including state secretary, treasurer, president and state widows coordinator.

On May 25, 1946, she was united in marriage to Charles S. Nelson, who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1988.

Surviving are one daughter, Lorella L. Nelson-Mitchell of Upper Tract and friend, Wade Sites, of Seneca.

She was preceded in death on May 12, 2003, by her son-in-law, Donald Mitchell.

Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin has been entrusted with the arrangements. Friends will be received there from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the funeral home with the Revs. Stanley Kile and Calvin Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Program, P.O. Box 582, Franklin, W.Va. 26807 or a charity of choice.  From 1 Mar 2008.

Lois R. Curtis

Lois Reed Curtis, 91, of Buckhannon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born July 28, 1916, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Asa and Reatha Long Reed.

Mrs. Curtis married Neison S. Curtis on Dec. 15, 1938, and he passed away on Dec. 12, 1963.

She is survived by two daughters, Jerilynn Thorn of Buckhannon and Linda Burroughs and husband, Scottie, of Buckhannon; three grandchildren, Patrina Thorn of Buckhannon, Patrick Thorn and companion, Lisa Sharp of New Harbor, Maine, and Cameron Tenney of Buckhannon; one great-granddaughter, Josie Fealy of Buckhannon; and a special friend, Dora Hughes of Buckhannon.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Wanna Vincent, Joyce Smith and Sybil Reed; and two brothers, Corwin Reed and John Reed.

Lois and her husband were the owners of the Kollege Kitchen on College Avenue in Buckhannon and the Spudnut Shop in Tennerton. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday school class. She had attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and was a member of the Emeritus Club.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Burial will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park in Tennerton. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Lois Reed Curtis. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblyn.com.   From 1 Mar 2008.

Madge K. Huffman

Mrs. Huffman’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted today at 2:30 p.m. at Coalton Union Mission Church with the Rev. Tristan Tenney officiating. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the Coalton Union Mission Church, P.O. Box 134, Coalton, W.Va. 26257-0134. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Madge Kathryn Snyder Huffman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 1 Mar 2008.

Rebecca L. Walker

Rebecca L. Walker, 47, of Nestorville community, Route 2, Philippi, died Thursday evening, Feb. 28 2008, in the Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins following an extended illness.

She was born May 28, 1960, at Philippi, the only daughter of the late Louis N. and Margaret Jean (Robinson) Ward.

She was married to William Lloyd “Bill” Walker, who survives at their home.

Also surviving are three sons, William Andrew Walker, a student at Marshall University in Huntington, Alexander Nathaniel Walker and Aaron John “A.J.” Walker, both at home; two brothers, Jesse L. Ward of Philippi and Louis “Eugene” Ward of Elkins; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Walker was a 1978 graduate of Philip Barbour High School and a graduate of the West Virginia Career College at Morgantown. She was employed as the secretary for the Philippi detachment of the West Virginia State Police and had worked for 25 years as a billing clerk in the Utilities Department of the city of Philippi. She attended the Philippi Baptist Church and was a member of the Just For Fun Community Band. She had been a supporter of Cub Scout Pack 63 and was an active and avid supporter of the Philip Barbour High School Band and the Philip Barbour Band Boosters.

Mrs. Walker’s request for cremation will be honored. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the Philippi Baptist Church on Church Street in Philippi with the Rev. Jim Steel officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Mrs. Walker’s memory to the Philip Barbour High School Band, c/o Lilah Phillips, Treasurer, 301 Shenandoah Lane, Philippi, W.Va. 26416.

Stemple & Forman Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.  From 1 Mar 2008.