The Elkins Intermountain

She was born May 10, 1936, at Harman, a daughter of Zettie Huffman Wolford, who survives in Thomas, and the late Charles Wolford.

In addition to her mother, Bettie is survived by her husband, Clair Chenoweth, who she married Jan. 18, 1964.

Also surviving are her daughter, Lisa Mullen and her husband, Frank, of Bridgeport; two stepsons, Roger C. Chenoweth and his wife, Joanne, North Pole, Alaska, and Matthew Allen Chenoweth and his wife, Totie, of Pruntytown; nine grandchildren, Jessica Turnbull, Ericka Chenoweth, Melissa Chenoweth, Rebecca Chenoweth, Jennifer Chenoweth, Scott Chenoweth, Jill Chenoweth, Christina Mullen and Christopher Mullen; five great-grandchildren, Claire Mullen, Lacie Chenoweth, Taylor Chenoweth, MacKenzie Turnbull and Adelia Turnbulll; one brother, Richard Wolford and his wife, Grace, of Red Creek; and two sisters, Shirley Chenoweth and Joanne Judy, both of Elkins.

Bettie was a graduate of Harman High School. She worked for Bell Telephone in Kent, Ohio, for 10 years and also worked for Chenoweth Ford.

She was a member of Horizons Church. She loved flowers and was a Christian woman who enjoyed taking care of her family.

Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Ave., Bridgeport, today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ron Hill presiding. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport. From 5 May 2008.

Margaret Dean Phillips, 97, of Petersburg, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church in Petersburg with the Rev. William Haynes Jr. officiating. Also included will be a service conducted by the Petersburg Chapter 146 Order of the Eastern Star. Schaeffer Funeral Home services

Mr. Roy E. Leary, 85, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi following a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 12, 1922, at Elkins, a son of the late Joshua Claudius and Mary Jane Marteny Leary.

On March 7, 1950, he was united in marriage to Helen “Bea” Swecker Leary, who preceded him in death on July 29, 1993.

Surviving are three sons, Jim Leary and wife, Lou Ann, of Sicklerville, N.J,. Greg Leary and wife, Kathy, of Mt. Clare, and Don Leary and wife, Cricket, of Coalton; a daughter, Donna Minkiewicz and husband, Rafal, of Hydes, Md.; grandchildren, Scott and Shelly Leary of Sicklerville, N.J., Kerri and Jim D’Amico of Sicklerville, N.J., Brian Leary of Morgantown, Sydney Leary of Coalton, Jeff Waite of West Minster, Md., and Lynn Boyle of Freeland, Md.; and a great-grandson, Braydon Thomas Leary of Sicklerville, N.J.; several nieces and nephews; and his former spouse, Oreta Everson of Belington.

Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Henry Kirk, Abraham, Lewis and Charles Homer Leary; and three sisters, Ruby Monroe, Mae Rhodes Ailstock and Emma Leary.

Mr. Leary was a correctional officer at Huttonsville Correctional Center prior to his retirement. He was a member of Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim Leary and the Rev. Bill Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 First St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Leary. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Roy Edward “Tom” Leary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 5 May 2008.

Emma Evelyn June (Montgomery) Shoulders, 65, a resident of Route 1, Beverly, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Cleveland Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, following an extended illness.

She was born Dec. 9, 1942, at Brownton in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Bradford Sherman and Geneieve Lovey (McCord) Montgomery.

She was united in marriage on May 27, 1960 to Lee Marcellus Shoulders, who preceded her in death May 13, 2004.

Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Jean Harris of Beverly; three sons, Bradford Lee and wife, Jeanne Shoulders, of Philippi, Douglas Hayward and wife, Tammy Shoulders, of Beverly and Meldin Ray and wife, Terri, of Chesapeake, Va.; seven sisters, Dorothy and husband, Eugene Channel, of Elkins, Maude and husband, the late Raymond Lawyer, of Berkeley Springs, Adada and husband, Kenneth Brown, of Galloway, Vernie and husband, the late Homer Farris, of Brownton, Sandra and husband, Johnny Brown, of Elkins, Pam and husband, Richard Jones, and Lorinda and husband, Eddie Jones, all of Needmore; five brothers, Bradford Eugene and wife, Georgie Montgomery, David “Ike” and wife, Margaret Montgomery, Randy and wife, Jean Montgomery, Danny and wife, Julie Montgomery, and John and wife, Bertha Montgomery, all of Brownton; 11 grandchildren, Bradley and Amber Shoulders, Emmy and Tony Harris, DJ Shoulders, Erica Petrice, Lee, Shelley, Michelle, Michael and Mary Kathirine Shoulders; and nine great-grandchildren, Emalee and Landon Miller, Natlie Petrice, Kylee Shoulders, Brooklyn Long, Olivia and Emma Jean Shoulders, Christian and Emily Joyner.

Mrs. Shoulders retired as a mail carrier from the U.S. Postal Service having served in Flemington and Beverly. Mrs. Shoulders loved spending time with her family and cherished her grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour with the Rev. Randy Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home services. From 6 May 2008.

Monte Jackson Nelson, 75, of Mio, Mich., formerly of Whitmer, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2008.

Friends are invited to call from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lashley Funeral Home, 318 Pearl St., Mio, Mich. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mio Church of Christ. Interment will be in Mentor Township Cemetery, at Mio, Mich. Arrangements are by Lashley Funeral Home Inc. From 6 May 2008.

Daisy E. Scott

Daisy Eletha Brenwalt Scott, 86, of Mill Creek passed away at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008, at her residence.

She was born July 31, 1921, at Adolph, a daughter of the late Albert and Lydia Mae Post Brenwalt.

On Dec. 28, 1939, she married Walden Ogel Scott in Monterey, Va., who preceded her in death in December of 1992.

Surviving are three sons, Raymond K. Scott of Mill Creek, Roger Scott and wife, Brenda, of Prince George, Va., and Randy and Susie Scott of Mill Creek; and two daughters, Retha Mae Scott of Mill Creek and Rella Mills of Mill Creek. Eight grandchildren, Regina Kay Hicks of Texas, Gavin Mills of Beverly, Jeff and Jason Scott of Mill Creek, Diana Mills of Okla., William Travis Shaw of West Virginia, Chris Scott and Johnny Griggs, both of Hopewell, Va.; and eight great-grandchildren also survive.

Also preceding her in death were five brothers, Frank, John, Edward, Lawrence and David Brenwalt; and one sister, Rosie Brenwalt.

With her husband, she owned and operated Scott’s and Sons in Mill Creek. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mill Creek United Methodist Church.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at the Mill Creek United Methodist Church with the Rev. Verl Simmons and the Rev. Bonnie Starkey officiating. Interment will follow at the Brick Church Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins in charge of arrangements for Daisy Eletha Brenwalt Scott. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 7 May 2008.

Clyde Raymond Canfield, 85, a resident of the Bretz Community, Hambleton, departed this life early Wednesday morning, May 7, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. Death was attributed to a stroke.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Clyde Raymond Canfield. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 8 May 2008.

On Sept. 28, 1940, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Cecil Earl Bice, who preceded her in death during 1957.

Surviving are her youngest daughter, Barbara Ellen Miller and husband, Johnny, of Coalton; a special son-in-law; Clarence Chapman and wife, Linda; 11 grandchildren, Mikie Dumire and husband, Chuck, of Parsons, Bobby Jo Kerns and husband, Leonard, of Valley Bend, Teri Cayton and husband, Ronzel, of Elkins, Billy Edmond and wife, Ronda, of Fairlea, Jonnie Sue George and husband, David, of Coalton, Sandy Arbogast and husband, Randall, of Elkins, Steve Miller and wife, Robin, of Mabie, Sherri Rowan and husband, Jim, of Winfield, Linda Corley and husband, Jerry, of Mabie, Nancy Smith and husband, Neil, of Norton and Charles Thomas of Mabie; 16 great grandchildren, Charley Dumire and wife, Mindy, Tyler Edmond, Sarah Edmond, Elizabeth Edmond, Kristie George Rizzio, Justin George, Andrew Arbogast, Rachael Arbogast, Derek Miller, Haylee Miller, Ethan Miller, Kane Rowan, Maddi Rowan, Julie Corley, Katie Corley and Michael Corley; three great-great-grandchildren, Morgan Rizzio, Charley Dumire and Carley Dumire; and several nieces and nephews.

Dolly, affectionately known as “Granny,” was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Louise Chapman and Lulu Marie Thomas; seven brothers; Lee, Wayne, Wade, Willie, Hoy, Bill and Johnnie Rutherford; two sisters, Mamie and Amie Rutherford; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, including Willa “Shorty” Bibey.

Dolly attended the schools of Cassity, had worked as a cook at Nixon Plaza Restaurant at Clarksburg, was a floral arrangement designer for Ray Hill Distributors and multiple other individuals, was a homemaker, was a member of the Delphi Rebekah Lodge 62, was affiliated with the Rowan United Methodist Church and was a member of Phillip’s Chapel. Dolly lived each day to the fullest and enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, bird watching, hunting, fishing and camping. Her homemade candy and jellies were well known. Her optimistic attitude and zest for life captured the hearts of all who met her. Her 97 years on this earth created a niche in many lives that will be impossible to fill.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. On Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m., the Delphia Rebekah Lodge 62 will conduct ritualistic services. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Stella Faye Moyer will officiate and interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dolly Ellen Rutherford Bice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 8 May 2008.

Mr. Elwood Armentrout, 84, a resident of Whitmer, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Elwood Armentrout. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 8 May 2008.

Raymond O. “Coke” Reed, 86, of Adrian, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.

He was born June 14, 1921, at Tallmansville (Hesper), a son of the late James R. Reed and Lucy Bryan-Reed.

On May 3, 1946, he married Josephine Smith, who preceded him to their heavenly home in 2004.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Oren Reed; one granddaughter, Ann Znidarsic; eight brothers, Claude “Dutch” Reed, infant brothers, Willie and Opie, Ralph Reed, Joseph Reed, Coy Reed, Albert Reed and Waymond “Pat” Reed; and two sisters, Vada Pearl White and Vera Merle “Dot” Heavener.

Surviving are two daughters, Elnora Bowles and husband, Clarence “Buddy,” of Hopewell, Va., and Mary Lou Hyre and husband, Frank “Buster,” of Rock Cave; one son, Ronald Lee Reed and wife, Debbie, of Westerville, Ohio; three granddaughters, Lorna Amos of Prince George, Va., Tina Tanner of Chesterfield, Va., and Kathy Bowles of Hopewell, Va.; two grandson, Jason Cogar of Selbyville and Joshua Reed of Westerville, Ohio; 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; three stepgranddaughters, Jamie Plymale and husband, Chad, of Philippi, Cara Degarmo of Westerville, Ohio, and Tina Harman and husband, Allan, of Elkins; two stepgrandsons, Mitch Hyre and wife, Linda, of Grand Camp and Anthony Hyre of Charleston; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Reed worked as a coal miner for more than 30 years. After leaving the mines, he worked in maintenance at West Virginia Wesleyan College until his retirement. Mr. Reed was a descendant of early Upshur settlers James Tenney and Thankful Shipey and like many of his ancestors has a strong love for family and country. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 34 months in the South Pacific during World War II and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663. His pride of country and service were witnessed by many and his “old soldier’s “ stories will be missed. He was a Presbyterian by faith and had a strong love for family and country.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckhannon Veterans Cemetery in Buckhannon. VFW 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 8 May 2008.

Thomas Blair Oliver, 60, of Bartow, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, of injuries received in an ATV accident.

Services will be conducted at a later date in Ohio. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home announcement. From 8 May 2008.

Clyde Raymond Canfield, 85, a resident of the Bretz Community, Hambleton, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, completed his journey and went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. Death was attributed to a stroke.

Clyde was born Friday, May 19, 1922, at Kingmont, Marion County, a son of the late Lorenzo and Venus Auvil Canfield.

He bravely served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. His tour of duty included service in five major battles of the war. He fought in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He earned recognition as a marksman, received the Good Conduct Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, American Theater Service Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon. During the war, Clyde carried one of his most treasured possessions, a picture of a girl from home he had never met. After a courtship through letters, he returned home and married Belva Pearl Coffman on Dec. 15, 1945, at Oakland, Md. After the war, he worked for Martin Marietta Corp. in Baltimore, Md., for 13 years. Then he returned home to open Tucker County Auto Repair and Sales in Bretz, which he operated for 21 years. He also drove a school bus for 10 years for the Tucker County Board of Education.

He is survived by his loving wife, Belva, of more than 62 years and their three children, Julia R. Canfield and, Jr. George, Marvin G. Canfield and Deanna, all of Parsons and Karen L. Canfield of Lesage; seven grandchildren, Joy R. Pharis and Tim of Belington, Paul R. Cassidy Jr. of Alabama, Steve George of Tennessee, Sarah Lee and Greg of Virginia, Jeremy Canfield of Washington, D.C., Angie Pase and Robert of Virginia and Colby and Carol Hedrick of Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Travis and Byron Pharis of Parsons and Sutton Pase of Virginia. Clyde also had some very special family members, “Kit” Burleson, Cindy and Carleigh Lewis, Clifford Canfield and Jim Canfield.

He is the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest, Charlie and Clarence Canfield; and three sisters, Anna Stevens, Rose Helmick and one infant.

He was loved by many friends whom he treated like family. A life lived as fully as his cannot be described in such a short article. The imprint he left on all of our hearts will always remain. He will be missed more than words can express.

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 on Saturday, May 10, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Alby Cunningham will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign War will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Clyde R. Canfield. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Clyde R. Canfield at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 9 May 2008.

Dolly Ellen Rutherford Bice, 97, a resident of Mabie, departed her earthly home early Tuesday morning, May 6, 2008, at her home. She had been in declining health for the past year, but death was unexpected.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. At 7:30 p.m., the Delphia Rebekah Lodge 62 will conduct ritualistic services. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Stella Faye Moyer will officiate and interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dolly Ellen Rutherford Bice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 9 May 2008.

Elwood Armentrout

Mr. Elwood Gerald Armentrout, 84, a former resident of Whitmer, and a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home for the past four years, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in the Davis Memorial Hospital. He was born June 24, 1923 at Whitmer, a son of the late Odith and Ethel Vance Armentrout. On Feb.14, 1944, he was married to Erma Lee Armentrout who preceded him in death November 9, 2005.

He is survived by two sons, Dennie Armentrout and wife Sally and Ronnie Armentrout and wife Patricia, all of Whitmer. Two daughters, Millie Eye and husband Herold of Red Creek and Darlis Louk and husband Donald of Bowden. Grandchildren, Dave Armentrout and wife Tammy of Whitmer, Malisa Kerens and husband Kevin of Bumpass, Va., Nathan Eye and Brandy Hymes of Belington, Miranda Smith and husband Chad of Elkins, Donald Louk, II and wife Justina of Montrose, Kristy Shifflett and husband Joshua of Harman, Jeremy Louk and wife Kimberly of Lost Creek, Karen Eye and Brant Ours of Elkins. Also surviving are Great Grandchildren, Alex Armentrout, Kaleb and Kameron Shifflett, Dokota and Caitlyn Eye, Ella Ours, Tori, Tyler, DJ, Madison and Abigail Louk, CJ, Ethan, McKenzie Smith, and Adam and John Graham. Mr. Armentrout was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by six brothers, Stanley, Forrest, James, Hershel, Jackie, and Fred, two sisters, Ruby and Erma and one great grandson, Donald Forrest Smith.

Mr. Armentrout was a graduate of Harman High School and attended Davis & Elkins College and West Virginia University. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1940 to 1941 and was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1949. He received the American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon, three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the WW II Victory Ribbon.

He started his teaching career in 1952 at the Oseeola School where he taught until 1955. From 1955 to 1957 he taught at the Lambert School, and then taught at the Whitmer School from 1957 to 1964 and was the Principal at the Whitmer School from 1964 to 1983. He retired from the Harman School June 13, 1985 where he had taught since 1983. He was Deputy Assessor of Randolph County from 1973 to 1983. Mr. Armentrout was a volunteer fireman for the Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department and also volunteered for the Randolph County Emergency Squad.

\Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday morning, May 10th, Mr. Armentrout will be moved to the Whitmer United Methodist Church for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. the funeral hour. Rev. Earl Bible will officiate and interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Whitmer where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post No. 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial contributions may be made to the Whitmer United Methodist Church, c/o Wilda Tingler, Treasurer, HC 65, Box 31, Harman, W.Va. 26270 in memory of Mr. Armentrout. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Elwood Gerald Armentrout. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com From 9 May 2008.

Linda L. Harris

Linda Lou Harris, 62, loving wife, mother and grandmother of Route 1 Volga passed awat Wednesday May 7, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 30, 1945 in Parsons, a daughter of the late Paul Hammond and Virginia (Burkey) Hammond who survives. Mrs. Harris was united in marriage May 2, 1964 to Denver R. Harris who survives.

Also surviving; four daughters, Paulette and husband Bill Rohrman, of Baltimore, Md., Brittany Harris, Tammy Harris, both of Volga and Chris Harris of Whiteford, Md. Two sons, Paul Harris of Volga and Wayne Harris of Whiteford, Md. Two brothers, Ron and Wife Chris Hammond of Taneytown, Md., Bob and Wife Elaine Clingerman of Fork Md. Five grandchildren; Katrina Rohram, Ashley Runyon, Robert Rohrman, PJ Harris, Cody Harris. Three great grandchildren Kolby Malloy, Hannah and Dustie Runyon.

Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by one sister, Connie Dingus.

Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on May 9 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and saturday May 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the service hour with Pastor Randy Simms officiating. Interment will follow in the Herusalem Cemetery located in Mill Creek. Wright Funeral Home Services. From 9 May 2008.

Paul Tingler

Mr. Paul Tingler, 80, a resident of Whitmer, passed away early Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the Oakland Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Oakland, Md. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mr. Paul Tingler. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 9 May 2008.

Mr. Elwood Gerald Armentrout, 84, a former resident of Whitmer, and a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home for the past four years, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Armentrout will be moved to the Whitmer United Methodist Church today and visitation will be from 11a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Earl Bible will officiate and interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Whitmer where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Whitmer United Methodist Church, c/o Wilda Tingler, treasurer, HC 65 Box 31, Harman, W.Va. 26270 in memory of Mr. Armentrout. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Elwood Gerald Armentrout. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com From 10 May 2008.

Ina G. Hinkle

Ina Gae Hinkle, 80, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

She was born Aug. 18, 1927, at Replete, a daughter of the late Fredrick B. and Virginia S. Samples Lunceford.

She was a graduate of Webster Springs High School with the class of 1945, and was a former teacher and retired self-employed merchant.

She lived nearly her entire life in the Replete area and was a beloved member of the community. Hers was the friendly face behind the counters of a series of neighborhood stores, including Hinkle’s Grocery in Hacker Valley and on Cutlip Mountain, and later Hinkle’s Sporting Goods in Replete. She could often be found engaged in volunteer activities supporting the local fire department and school. She was a role model for children, having taught school at the Chestnut Grove one-room school house and in later years, volunteering as a mentor at Hacker Valley Elementary School.

She was a lifelong learner and enjoyed reading, puzzles and word games. Around 75 years old, she taught herself how to use a computer, learned to quilt and set upon the task of making quilts for her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed flower gardening, camping, music shows and spending time with her family. Her wit, sharp intellect and smile will be missed.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Walter Hinkle of Hacker Valley; one son, Wayne Hinkle and wife, Cathy, of Buckhannon; one daughter, Sue Cutlip and husband, Rick, of Sutton; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Edward Lunceford and wife, Wilda, of Hacker Valley and Floral City, Fla.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Hinkle Anderson; sisters Garnett Coffman, Beatrice Shaver and Geneva Robinson; and one brother, Victor Lunceford.

Services were conducted at the Dodd and Reed Funeral Home at Webster Springs on Friday at 2 p.m. She was interred in the Hinkle Family Cemetery on the family farm, located on the Replete Road, Hacker Valley. From 10 May 2008.

John F. Malone

John F. Malone, 69, died May 6, 2008, at Anchorage, Alaska, of cancer.

A service will be at noon Monday at the Fort Richardson Chapel. E-mail [email protected] or call 688-1496 for directions and instructions to get on post. Family members and friends will gather for a wake at American Legion Post 1 at Arctic Boulevard and Fireweed Lane after the service.

John was born Feb. 19, 1939, in Jersey City, N.J. Growing up in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., he developed a love of nature and the outdoors. His high school years were spent in Elkins where he began a lifelong friendship with the Proudfoot family. In 1960, John realized his dream to come to Alaska when the U.S. Army assigned him to Fort Richardson as a marksmanship trainer after he had served in the All Army Shooting Team.

Throughout his 48 years in Alaska, John wore many hats to reflect his wide range of interests. After leaving the Army, John began his work in law enforcement, first as a corrections officer, then as an Alaska state trooper in Kodiak and the Aleutians. He found his longtime Alaska home in Bethel after a “temporary” trooper post extended to more than 40 years. Life in western Alaska was filled with adventures as John partnered small businesses in air taxi and cargo services and the insurance trade. Eventually he joined the city government as a municipal and regional planner, retiring as the Bethel city planner in 2006.

John was profoundly interested in developing services for people with disabilities. He founded Bethel Community Services Foundation Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering community-based programs. John also served as a trustee for the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority from its inception in 1994 until shortly before his death.

Among his never-ending list of favorites were planes, Winchesters, Porsches and Russian tea samovars. He had done everything at least once and loved to recount these events.

“My brother is simply the most fascinating person I have ever known,” said Mark Malone.

After his recent move to Anchorage, John could be found almost every day at Rob’s shop, sharing his stories with the Spenard Safety Bunch, his friends to the end.

He is survived by his children, John R. Malone, Lorraine Sheridan, Mary Fredericks Binnig, Jason R. Malone and Rosalie J. Malone; grandchildren, Bethany and Kyle Sheridan, Michael Binnig, Dylan Malone, and Taylor, Paige and Riley Malone; and siblings, Mark Malone, Tom Malone and Alice Erickson. From 10 May 2008.

Libby B. Law

Flora Elizabeth “Libby” Butt Law passed away in Singapore on April 28, 2008, while on an around-the-world cruise. She was 72.

She was born Sept.11, 1935, at Elkins, to Dr. Arthur P. Butt and Flora Knutti.

An avid world traveler and devoted mother, Ms. Law attended school at Duke University and Davis & Elkins College where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history. She continued her education at Cornell University Nursing School.

After marrying and having four children, Ms. Law followed her parents into the medical field. She completed her nursing degree and received a master’s degree in counseling from UNLV. She worked as a registered nurse in Las Vegas, Nev., and as a school nurse until retiring in 1994.

During retirement, Ms. Law enjoyed traveling extensively, visiting several countries on all seven continents, the Arctic Circle, and all 50 U.S. states. An avid snorkeler, Ms. Law enjoyed frequenting her favorite spots in Maui, and the Seychelles. In January, she snorkeled in the South Pacific and on the Great Barrier Reef while on her last adventure.

When not traveling, Libby enjoyed spending time with her four children and six grandchildren; attending First Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas, where she served as a deacon and organized a “Shawl Ministry” that provides hand-knit shawls to the healing. Libby also enjoyed politics, reading, knitting, theater and planning her next trip. She was a loving and generous mother and grandmother.

Ms. Law is survived by her four children, Susan Law Thornton of Las Vegas, Nev., Sarah Law of Durango, Colo., and Christian Law and Martha Law of Las Vegas, Nev. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; many friends and colleagues; and her first husband, Robert Law.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Kenneth and Parker Butt; sister, Thelma Butt Talbott; and her second husband, John Brown of Elkins.

A memorial service and celebration of Libby’s life will be conducted on May 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Las Vegas, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd. Please sign an online memorial book at www.reviewjournal.com/obituaries/individual_display.jsp?obitID=3926865 From 10 May 2008.

Paul Tingler

Mr. Paul Junior Tingler, 80, a resident of Whitmer, passed away early Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Oakland Nursing Home and Rehabilitation at Oakland, Md.

He was born June 23, 1927, at Whitmer, a son of the late Ted and Ethel Marie Elza Tingler.

He was married to Josie Vance Tingler who preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Harlan and husband, Emmett, of Red Oak, N.C., and Lori Tincher and husband, Jimmy, of Elkins; three brothers, Alonzo Tingler of Whitmer, Lewis Tingler and wife, Thelma, of Bowden and Roy Tingler and wife, Glena, of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Geraldine Day and husband, Roy Jimmie, of Whitmer and Louise Collett and husband, Edward, of Sevierville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Lisa Gimber, Jennifer Mick, Jessica Slaubaugh and Jamie Collins; and five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Gimber, Jared Mick, Alice and Cecil Slaubaugh and Makayla Collins.

Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Corbit Howard Tingler and Hermie Tingler; and one sister, Irene Zentz.

Mr. Tingler attended the schools of Randolph County and was employed as a laborer for Canaan Valley Resort at the time of his retirement.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eli Hostetler and the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery near Whitmer. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Paul Junior Tingler. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 10 May 2008.

Thomas B. Oliver

Thomas Blair Oliver, 60, of Bartow, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, of injuries received in an ATV accident.

He was born April 27, 1948, at Marlinton, a son of the late Robert Blair and Leatha Crystal Gum Oliver.

Mr. Oliver was a graduate of Green Bank High School, a machinist for Kenna Metal Company and was a Masonic member in Painesville, Ohio.

He is survived by one daughter, Tina Blair Mettler and husband, Charles, of Perry, Ohio; one grandson, Travis Blair Mettler; twin granddaughters, Susan Elizabeth and Jenny Nicole Mettler; former wife, Toby Oliver of Perry, Ohio; and stepfather, Benford Carpenter of Painesville, Ohio.

Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Dana’s Park at Stratton Place, 33 East Main St., Madison Village, Ohio 44057. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rescue Village Humane Society, P.O. Box 116, Novelty, Ohio 44072. Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com From 10 May 2008.

Wilma L. Mayle

Wilma Lee Mayle, 58, of Route 1, Moatsville, died Friday morning, May 9, at her home, following an extended illness.

She was born May 9, 1950, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Delbert and Helen Marie (Mayle) Kennedy

On Sept. 1, 1972, she was married to Frank Howard Mayle, who survives at their home at Route 1, Moatsville.

Also surviving are one daughter, Sr. Master Sgt. Shannon Michelle Parker, U.S. Air Force, and husband, Henry, of Scott Air Force Base, Ill.; one son, Kevin Brian Kennedy and wife, Lacy, of Moatsville; one brother, Roy H. “Pee Wee” Mayle of Moatsville; two sisters, Trevia Marie Kennedy and husband, Sheldon, of Canton, Ohio, and Wendy Howard and husband, Barry, of Conway, S.C.; three grandchildren, Isaiah and Alani Parker and Chole Kevin Kennedy. From 10 May 2008.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Sheila Rose Kennedy; and by one brother, Sonny Lee Kennedy.

Mrs. Mayle was a 1968 graduate of Philip Barbour High School. She had worked as a nursing assistant in nursing homes and in personal home care. She attended the Olive Hill Wesley Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, from the Olive Hill Wesley Methodist Church. The Rev. Winfield Mayle, the Rev. Wilbert Mayle and Duke Kennedy will officiate and interment will follow in the Welch Cemetery.

Friends may call at the family residence on Penn Ridge Road from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Sunday, when Mrs. Mayle will be moved to the Olive Hill Wesley Methodist Church where friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour.

Stemple & Forman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. From 10 May 2008.