The Elkins Intermountain, 16 June 2008
Donald L. Draper
Donald Lee Draper, 68, of Buckhannon and formerly of San Diego, Calif., for 35 years, died Friday, June 13, 2008, at his home under the care of People’s Hospice.
He was born June 28, 1939, at San Fernando, Calif., a son of the late Claude and Creola Warren Draper.
On Feb. 17, 1962, he married Goldie Cook Draper, who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Vickie Taylor and husband, Brian, of Buckhannon, Karen Robinson and husband, John, of Hemet, Calif., Dawn Gonazles and husband, Robert, of Paulden, Ariz., and Denise Kisthardt and husband, Michael, of Edmond, Okla.; two granddaughters, Nicole Taylor-Woody and husband, Matthew, of Buckhannon and April Gonzales of Paulden, Ariz.; seven grandsons, Michael Robinson of San Diego, Calif., Anthony Robinson of Hemet, Calif., Julian, Christian and Austin Gonzales, all of Paulden, Ariz.; and Hank and Sam Kisthardt, both of Edmond, Okla.; one brother, Jim Draper of Mendocino, Calif.; three sisters, Beverly MacDonald and husband, Peter of Las Vegas, Nev., Carol Bruce of Fort Bragg, Calif., and Nancy Watson and husband, AL, of Glendale, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Donald Bruce.
Mr. Draper was a heavy equipment operator and cement finisher. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge 1736.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 18, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour with the Rev. Tim Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Nebo Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement. From 16 Jun 2008.
Garnet E. Mongold
Garnet Elizabeth (Harrison) Mongold, 88, of Petersburg, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, in the Grant County Nursing Home.
Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Revs. Charles Lomasney and David Krause officiating. Burial will follow in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens at Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 16 Jun 2008.
Michael Phares
Michael James Phares, 35, a resident of Elkins, departed this life early Friday morning, June 13, 2008, at his home, following a sudden illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Michael James Phares. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 16 Jun 2008.
Nancy A. Oates
Nancy Anne Oates, 55, of Harrisonburg,Va., passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at the Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater. Va. From 16 Jun 2008.
Phyllis Nesslerodt
Phyllis “Midge” (Sears) Nesslerodt, 81, of Maysville, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at her residence.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Donaldson officiating. Burial will follow in Maysville Cemetery at Maysville. Schaeffer Funeral Home service. From 16 Jun 2008.
Stella M. Wamsley
Stella Mae Wamsley, 90, of Buckhannon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2008, in Colonial Place in Elkins,
She was born Oct. 19, 1917, at Czar, a daughter of the late Wilson Okey and Nellie Rela Bailey Koon.
On Dec. 16, 1939, she married Simon L. Wamsley, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2003.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Nola Ann Wamsley; and three brothers, Orvie, Denver and Vernon Koon.
She is survived by one daughter, Yvonnda Tenney and husband, Charles, of Buckhannon; three sons, Larry Wamsley and wife, Corrine, the Rev. Marvin Wamsley and wife, Connie, and Chet Wamsley and wife, Kay, all of Buckhannon; two granddaughters, Lesa Tenney of New York, and Deann Manes of North Carolina; three grandsons, David Wamsley and wife, Maranda, Tyler Wamsley and Ryan Wamsley, all of Buckhannon; one great-grandson, Christopher Logan Wamsley of Buckhannon; and four brothers, Claudie Koon and wife, Bessie, and Richard Koon and wife, Betty, all of Buckhannon, Stanley Koon and wife, Ina Rose, of Mill Creek and Dallas Koon and wife, Millie, of Florida.
Mrs. Wamsley was a homemaker, a member of the National Rife Association, a member of Tennerton United Methodist Church of Buckhannon and had been a faithful Christian since the age of 13. She was an avid hunter and gardener. Her family was most precious to her.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour with the Rev. Marvin Wamsley officiating. Burial will follow in Heavner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Upshur County Parish House/Cross Lines, 68 College Ave., Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201, The Alzheimer’s Association or your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 16 Jun 2008.
William I. Heckel
William Isaac “Pee Wee” Heckel, 75, a resident of Laurel Mountain Road, passed away, unexpectedly, Sunday, June 15, 2008.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for William Isaac “Pee Wee” Heckel. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 16 Jun 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 17 June 2008
David Moyer
David Moyer, 57, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 5, 1951, at Elkins, a son of the late Frank Elwood and Hazel Mary Vanpelt Moyer. On March 2, 1971, he was married to Mary Jo Weese Moyer, who survives in Elkins. Also surviving are one son, Justin David Moyer, at home; two daughters, Carla Renea Keller and husband, Shawn, and Heather Dawn Howell and husband, Willie, both of Elkins. Two brothers, Frank Elwood Moyer Jr. and wife, Janie, of Beverly and Richard Lee Moyer and wife, Karen, of Clarksburg; a sister, Sandra Lou Poe of Elkins; and three grandchildren, Lorin, Morgan and Abbi also survive. David attended the schools of Randolph County and served in the 201st Unit of the Army National Guard. He was employed as an equipment operator for J. C. Lumber Co. prior to becoming disabled. He was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. At the request of the deceased his remains will be cremated and a memorial service will be announced. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lynn Moyer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of David. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 17 Jun 2008.
Ruth M. Slayton
Ruth M. Slayton, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2008, at her home in Wilmington, Del. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Amos Wimer. After marriage to her husband of 63 years, Donald Slayton, she lived in 11 states before settling in their home in Wilmington for 53 years. She also lived several years in South Africa and Indonesia before her husband retired. Her love for travel took her all over the world. During her life, she retained her personal dignity even in times of intense physical trials like breast cancer, leukemia and Parkinson. She kept on adjusting to her life’s challenges, which was an inspiration. She made an early decision to give up a career as a nurse in order to devote herself to her family. Ruth was incredibly caring and kind which was an inspiration to all. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. Ruth is survived by her husband, Donald Slayton; her brothers, Amos Wimer Jr. and wife, Joan, and Earl Wimer and wife, Neva; daughters, Sandra Day Slayton, Elizabeth Slayton Sterling and husband, Henry, and Vicki Slayton, who lived with her; daughter-in-law, Susan Miller Slayton; her six grandchildren, Sean Day, Ryan Day, Sunshine Day Rawley, Jennifer Sterling, Ashley Sterling and Christopher Slayton; and her four great-grandchildren, Trevor Day, Ava Day, Logan Rawley and Sophia Rawley, who will be born in August. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Gary Slayton; grandson, Eric Sterling; brothers James, Bobby, Richard and Bill Wimer; her sister, Deloris Cooper; and her uncles, Neil and Max Humphreys. The family will receive relatives and friends at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del. on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Chester Bethel United Methodist Church, 2619 Foulk Road, Wilmington, Del. The Christian burial service will be in Silverbrook Memorial Park, Lancaster Avenue and Du Pont Road. We would like to thank Heartland Hospice Services and especially her nurse, Debbie, for her kindness and service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or Heartland Hospice Services of Delaware, 3515 Silverside Road, Suite 100, Wilmington, Del. 19810. (www.chandlerfuneralhome.com) From 17 Jun 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 18 June 2008
Kenna E. Dodrill
Kenna Eugene Dodrill, 89, of Warren, Ohio, died Friday morning, June 13, 2008, at his residence.
Born July 7, 1918, at Blue Springs, he was the son of Chambers Wesley and Mintie Olive (Conrad) Dodrill.
Before moving his family to the Warren area in 1959, Kenna worked outside the coal mines of Hickory Lick. He retired in 1983 from the Warren General Refractory where he worked for 27 years. Kenna attended the Bristolville Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling and attending flea markets. He was known to be a jack-of-all-trades and most recently enjoyed fixing lawnmower motors.
Kenna was preceded in death in September 2005 by his loving wife, Lina Eva (McCloud) Dodrill, whom he married April 21, 1947, in Elkins. Together, they shared 58 years of marriage.
He will be dearly missed by his six children, Andrew Gimmel of Newton Falls, Ohio, Cameron Dodrill of Warren, Ohio, Betty (Denny) Guss of Maryland, C. Woody (Yvonne) Dodrill of Howland Township, Ohio, Dorothy (David) Lash of Ravenna, Ohio, and the Rev. Kenneth L. (Sandra) Dodrill of Leavittsburg, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ivan Dodrill of Monterville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Hattie Ann (McCloud) Dodrill; four grandchildren; and five brothers.
The family received guests Tuesday at the Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel. Ferlie Yates will conduct a funeral service today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pine Knoll Cemetery, Warren Township, Ohio. Contributions may be made in Kenna’s memory to Hospice of the Valley, Trumbull County at 1296 Tod Pl NW 202 ,Warren, Ohio 44485. Family and friends may view this obituary online or send condolences at www.robertsclarkchapel.com From 18 Jun 2008.
Lora D. Bosworth
Lora D. Leonard Bosworth, 85, a former resident of Springfield, Pa., and more recently, a resident of Easy Street, Elkins, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.
She was born Thursday, Nov. 23, 1922, at Parsons, a daughter of the late Roy Leonard and Lora Shaffer Leonard.
On Sept. 5, 1942, she was married to Richard D. Bosworth, who preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 2003.
She is survived by one sister, Alice Lee Gillespie of Elkins.
Preceding her in death was one sister, Jeanette A. Ratliff.
Mrs. Bosworth had attended Davis & Elkins College, West Virginia University and the University of Toledo, had worked as a legal secretary in both Michigan and Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church at Springfield, Pa.
Graveside services will be Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at the Parsons City Cemetery. At the request of the deceased, the casket will remain closed. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Lora D. Leonard Bosworth. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 18 Jun 2008.
Michael J. Phares
Michael James Phares, 35, a resident of Gum Road, Elkins, departed this life early Friday morning, June 13, 2008, at his home following a sudden illness.
He was born Friday, Jan. 5, 1973, at Elkins, a son of Donald Paul Phares and Camille Ann Marstiller Phares.
Also surviving are one sister, Missy Marple and husband, Jim, of Parsons; paternal grandmother, Pauline Phares of Elkins; one aunt, Judy Jones and husband, Bill, of Lewisburg; a multitude of friends of all ages; and his two best friends, his dogs, Marley and Stella.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather, Paul Phares; and maternal grandparents, Calmer “Cam” Marstiller and Mildred “Betsy” Marstiller.
Mike attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1991. He participated in sports and excelled in baseball as both a pitcher and a batter. Mike earned several awards which included All NCAC First Team and Second Team All State Class AAA in 1990 during which season Elkins High School was state runner-up in Class AAA. In 1991, he was again named to the All NCAC First Team, was selected as NCAC Player of the Year, was named to the First Team All State Class AAA and played in the North-South All Star Game. In 2006, Mike was inducted into the Randolph County Athletic Hall of Fame. Mike attended Davis & Elkins College where he was an active member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He worked for several local businesses, and in recent years, had worked at Digital Soup. He had a strong interest and natural ability with computers. He enjoyed his work and was very good at it.
Mike was an avid Mountaineer football fan and enjoyed boating, golfing, riding four wheelers and mixing and listening to music. Mike enjoyed each day to the fullest. He had the ability to make lasting friendships after talking to someone for only a few minutes. He had a quick wit, and he always wore a smile on his face even when things weren’t going well. Mike, his jolly demeanor and his warm smile will be greatly missed by family and friends, but they will never be forgotten.
The family will receive friends and loved ones for a celebration of Mike’s life at the Elks Lodge on the Country Club Road at Elkins on Saturday, June 28, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. All photos and stories are encouraged and will be graciously welcomed. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the Elkins High School baseball team, in care of David Fincham, Principal, 100 Kennedy Drive, Elkins W.Va. 26241 or to the Randolph County Humane Society, P.O. Box 785, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Michael James Phares. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 18 Jun 2008.
Rosa L. Campbell
Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell, a former resident of Ward Avenue in Elkins and more recently a resident of Valentine’s Personal Care Home, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2008, in the nursing home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 18 Jun 2008.
Timothy Hathaway
Timothy Mark Hathaway, 52, formerly of Economy Boro, Pa., went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Saturday, June 14, 2008, at his residence in Belington.
He was born Jan. 6, 1956, at Sewickley, Pa., the son of Donald D. and Joyce Golden Hathaway.
He was a graduate of Rochester High School with the class of 1973. He worked with his father, Don, in the family business Fantasia Machinery Transport of Sewickley, Pa. A self-employed truck driver all his life, Tim was an expert in transporting oversize loads extending all over North America. As an avid sportsmen, Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing and nature. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music on his mandolin and with his daughter, but most of all, Tim enjoyed children. He not only enjoyed his own, but his nieces, nephews and any child he had contact with. He would spend hours telling them stories or teaching a child something new. This is where he found the utmost joy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Deborah Ann (Durr) Hathaway, formerly of New Sewickley Township; and two loving daughters, Olivia Rachel and Daphne Allison, with whom he resided in West Virginia. He is also survived by his parents, Don and Joyce Hathaway of Economy Boro, Pa.; three brothers, Duane of Economy Boro, Pa., Michael and his wife, Lisa Jo, of Darlington Township, Pa., and Eric Sean, of Butler Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one infant sister, Susan Melissa in 1960.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington on Friday, June 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Michael Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Talbott Cemetery near Belington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a college trust fund established for his daughters, Olivia and Daphne, at Citizens National Bank, 211 Third St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Timothy Mark Hathaway. Condolences may be expressed to the family at talbottfuneralhome.com From 18 Jun 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 19 June 2008
David Moyer
David Moyer, 57, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday, June 21, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of David. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lynn Moyer Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com From 19 Jun 2008.
Leslie P. Triplett
Leslie Perry Triplett, 68, a resident of Route 1, Moatsville, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 31, 1939, in Randolph County, a son of the late Donald Sr. and Mazie (Elza) Triplett.
He was united in marriage on Feb. 6, 1959 to Linda (Marsh) Triplett, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Carla and husband, Matt Knotts, of Philippi, Cindy and husband, Tom “Pork Chop” Yocum, of Belington and Angie and husband, Ron Everson, of Moatsville; three sons, Steve Triplett of Keyser, Randall Triplett of Philippi and Tim Triplett and companion, Amanda, of Nestorville; three sisters, Rosetta and husband, Karl Nestor, of Wooster, Ohio, Georgie and husband, Ron Skidmore, of Kasson and Donna Staten of Elkins; four brothers, Richard and wife, Donna Triplett, of Virginia, Mike and wife, Sandy Triplett, of Parsons, Frank and wife, Vickie Triplett, of California, and Howard and wife, Shaina Triplett, of Kasson; and 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Triplett was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Donald Triplett; and one grandchild, Anthony Triplett.
Mr. Triplett worked as a salesperson for Parts Associates. Mr. Triplett was an avid gardener and helped with Animal Friends of Barbour County.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the service hour with Pastor Doug Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in Marsh Family Cemetery at Tacy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends of Barbour County, P.O. Box 452, Philippi, W.Va. 26416. Wright Funeral Home services. From 19 Jun 2008.
Rosa Lee Campbell
Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell, a former resident of Ward Avenue and more recently, a resident of Valentine’s Personal Care Home departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2008, in the nursing home.
She was the seventh of 12 children born to the late Don Arbogast and Icie Teter Arbogast.
On May 22, 1948, she was married to Maynard Arnel “Punk” Campbell, who preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1980.
Surviving her are four brothers, Coy Arbogast and wife, Charlotte, and Carl Arbogast and wife, Doris, all of Alliance, Ohio, Guy Arbogast and wife, Karen, and Earl Arbogast and wife, Daisy, all of Elkins; one sister, Betty Jean Pennington of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were three brothers, Delbert, Hoy and Dreamis Arbogast; and three sisters, Elva Wamsley, Cynthia Hackett and Bonnie Smith.
She had attended the schools of Pendleton County where she won educational, beauty and popularity contests and was a graduate and valedictorian of Circleville High School with the class of 1945. She received a scholarship to attend Davis & Elkins College, and then worked her way through West Virginia University. After teaching one year at Circleville High School, she worked as a clerical assistant for the Randolph County Board of Education, taught for 21 years at Elkins High School and transferred to the Randolph County Vo-Tech Center when it opened where she worked until a traffic accident in 1980 left her unable to return to work. During her work at the Vo-Tech, she was appointed by Director Clifford Wilmoth to a committee which evaluated High School and Vo-Tech seniors. Her picture appeared in the 1890-1990 Elkins Centennial Album under the “Successful West Virginians” and “How You Ever Got Along Without Them.” She was a member of the Randolph County Association of Retired School Employees, a life member of the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees and a Methodist by faith.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Saturday, June 21, at noon The Rev. Doctor Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 19 Jun 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 20 June 2008
David Moyer
David Moyer, 57, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of David. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lynn Moyer Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com From 20 Jun 2008.
Garnet Post
Garnet Post, 94, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at her home.
She was born Feb. 26, 1914, in Braxton County, a daughter of the late James and Sarah Cayton Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Basil W. McCoy; three sisters, Mamie Dobbins, Rose Foster and Mary Williams; and two brothers, Charles and Johnnie Williams.
She is survived by daughter, Lucille M. Blake of Buckhannon; daughter and caregiver, Mabel Reed and husband, Carl, of Buckhannon; one son, Albert Dunn of Manassas, Va.; two granddaughters, Susan Winslow and husband, Steve, of Philippi and Susan Deremer and husband, Bob, of Cumberland; and three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, John and Chris Winslow of West Virginia.
Mrs. Post was a housewife and a Methodist by faith. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Poling officiating. Burial will follow 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 20 Jun 2008.
Mary B. Burr
Mary Barbara Burr, 71, of Adrian, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Culpeper Regional Hospital in Culpeper, Va.
She was born Oct. 10, 1936, at Piccadilly, Newfoundland, Canada, a daughter of the late Matthew and Emma Kendall Flynn.
On Oct. 8, 2006, she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Burr.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mattie and Gerard Flynn; and one sister, Marie Flynn.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Cox and husband, Jim, of Culpeper, Va.; two sons, Richard Burr and wife, Laura, of Summerville, S.C., and James Burr and wife, Sunnie, of Warrenton, Va.; four granddaughters, Pamela Burr, Sarah Burr, Kendall Cox and Delanie Cox; three grandsons, Daniel Burr, Brady Burr and Casey Burr; four brothers, Ronnie Flynn of Newfoundland, Patrick Flynn of Newfoundland, Lonnie Flynn of Alberta, Canada, and Thomas Flynn of Newfoundland; four sisters, Rona Hall of Newfoundland, Theresa St. Croix of Newfoundland, Leona Flynn of Newfoundland, and Orella Ciampa of Dayton, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Burr was a homemaker, a military wife and a Catholic.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A memorial prayer service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Father Ron Nikodem as celebrant. Burial all follow in Laurel Fork Church Cemetery at French Creek. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 20 Jun 2008.
Opal Heaster
Opal Heaster, 71, of Weston, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Crestview Manor in Jane Lew.
She was born Oct. 28, 1936, at French Creek, a daughter of the late John and Ruth Riggleman Smallridge.
On March 2, 1957, she married William Heaster, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, John Heaster and wife, Gayle, of Weston, Mark Heaster and wife, Denise, of Morgantown and Donald Heaster and wife, Dianna, of Clarksburg; one daughter, Debbie Heaster of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Gene Smallridge of Buckhannon and Dana Smallridge of California; two sisters, Lora Campbell of French Creek and Mae Pratt of Buckhannon; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers, Marvin, Lester, Donald, Victor, Hayes, Jesse, Burl and Richard Smallridge; and two sisters, Dora and Ruth Smallridge.
Mrs. Heaster was a manager for the Farmer’s Market, a member of the Kanawha Run United Methodist Church and the Stonecoal Fishing Club.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens 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 20 Jun 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 21 June 2008
Alfreda Salisbury
Alfreda Taylor “Tissy” Salisbury, 70, a resident of Route 1, Chenoweth Creek Road, Elkins, departed this life Friday afternoon, June 20, 2008, at the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr and Barb Funeral Home for Alfreda Taylor “Tissy” Salisbury. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 21 Jun 2008.
Betty H. Todd
Betty Helen Coberly Todd, 75, a resident of Fresno, Calif., went with the angels on May 11, 2008.
She was born May 25, 1932, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Branem J. Coberly and Margie Ellen Raines Coberly.
She is survived by her husband, Walter H. “Bud” Todd Jr.; a son, Walter H. “Buzz” Todd III of Yuma, Ariz.; two daughters, Debra Dawn Woody and husband, Tim, and Karen Ann Todd, of Fresno, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Amanda Woody of Fresno, Calif., and Jessica Woody of Annapolis, Md. Also surviving are two goddaughters, Vicki Benner Dellone and Sue Benner Bonito of California; the Todd family of California; four brothers, B.J. “Jeff” Coberly and wife, Barbara, of Aurora, John Coberly and wife, Catherine, Joe Coberly and wife, JoAnn, and Dave Coberly and wife, Diane, all of Elkins; four sisters, Charlotte Kisner and husband, Bill, of Goldsboro, N.C., Marilyn “Susie” Swagger of Summersville, Judy Paugh and Sandy Harman and husband, Jack, of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were siblings, Mary L. (Bob) Goode, Thomas A. Coberly, Marvin G. Coberly, Paul W. Coberly, Bessie Perez, Madge Hileman, Gerry Leasure, Kathleen Cloward, Patrick Coberly and Edith Coberly; and a brother-in-law, Eithel Swager.
She moved to Yosemite, Calif, in 1948 where she worked in the Curry Co. as a launder and as a phone operator, later transferring to Merced, Calif. Here, she met her future husband, a Navy pilot home on leave, whom she married on July 24, 1954. As a Navy family, and as all military families, they moved extensively across the United States, living in Florida, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and California. With their love of the outdoors, they retired to the Todd ranch in Miramonte, Calif. There she loved and watched over her forest critters while painting, making quilts, pinecone wreaths and all kinds of jellies. She will be greatly missed and remembered for her hospitality, her warm smile, the twinkle in her blue eyes, her cooking, her storytelling and especially for her elderberry, pomegranate and elder-goose jellies.
At Mrs. Todd’s request, her remains were cremated. A celebration of her life was conducted on May 17 at the Central Sierra Chamber of Commerce Community Building in Miramonte, Calif. From 21 Jun 2008.
David Moyer
David Moyer, 57, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Pastor Terry Cannon will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of David. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lynn Moyer. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com From 21 Jun 2008.
Peter F. Zeltmann
Peter F. Zeltmann, 55, a resident of 600 Glenmore Loop Road, Elkins, passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2008, in Davis Memorial Hospital. His death was attributed to cancer.
Born March 16, 1953, at Long Island, N.Y., he was the son of the late Lawrence Zeltmann and Dorothy Kudlata.
Surviving are two daughters, Jodie Zeltmann and Jamie Zalewski; two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah Zeltmann; one sister, Mary Green; and one brother, Rob Zeltmann, all of Long Island, N.Y. Also surviving is a special friend, Jo Ellen Denney of Elkins.
Peter worked most of his life in construction and helped build the Hampton Inn, Wal-Mart and St. Brendan Church in Elkins. He loved the outdoors and helped anyone he could. He will always be remembered in the hearts of those who loved him. He was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Brendan Church.
At the request of the deceased, his remains will be cremated. Runner Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From 21 Jun 2008.
Rosa Lee Campbell
Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell, a former resident of Ward Avenue in Elkins and more recently,a resident of Valentine’s Personal Care Home, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2008, in the nursing home.
The family received friends Friday at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel today at noon. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 21 Jun 2008.
Vernon Howdershelt
Vernon B. Howdershelt, 75, of Route 1, Moatsville, died Friday morning, June 20, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born Aug. 18, 1932, on the family farm near Valley Furnace, a son of the late George Bliss Howdershelt and the late Sylvia Opal (Nestor) Howdershelt Holsberry.
In June 1951, he married the former Edythe Grace Holmes, who preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 1989. In October 1990, he married the former Esta Marie (Poling) Richman, who survives at Route 1, Moatsville.
Also surviving are one daughter, Gloria McLean and husband, Rick, of Moatsville; two sons, V. Eric Howdershelt and wife, Charlotte, of Morgantown and Melvin Howdershelt and wife, Renee, of Moatsville; one sister, Vonda Rose Poling and husband, Ray, of Philippi; eight grandchildren, Adam McLean and Anastasia McLean, both of Philippi, Sarah Howdershelt, Micah Michael and Joey Michael, all of Morgantown, and Bradley Howdershelt, Seth Howdershelt and Zachary Howdershelt, all of Moatsville; and one great-granddaughter, Alanna Howdershelt.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Melodie Grace Howdershelt, and by his stepfather, Maurice Holsberry.
Mr. Howdershelt was a graduate of Kasson High School. He attended Alderson-Broaddus College and was awarded a degree from the University of Hard Knocks.
He was a dairy farmer, operating the Dew Drop Farm, and was named West Virginia Farmer of the Year in 1999. He was member of the board of directors of the Farm Credit Association and was a past president of the Barbour County Farm Bureau.
He was a member of the board of trustees of the Broaddus Hospital and was treasurer of the Barbour County Gideon Camp. He was past president of the Barbour County Council of Churches, Barbour County PTA and the Kasson Ruritan Club.
Mr. Howdershelt was a member of the Nestorville United Methodist Church where he was Sunday school superintendent and was active in the church choir. A gifted singer, he was often called on to lend the gift of his voice to gatherings in Barbour County and the surrounding area. He was a founding member of the Nestorville Guys and Gals gospel group and was past president of the Barbour County Singing Convention.
Multi-talented, he had also assisted in the remodeling of the Nestorville Church and the construction of the Fellowship Hall and the Nestorville Circuit Parsonage.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 23, from the Nestorville United Methodist Church. Pastor Dot Stewart, the Rev. Bill Smith and the Rev. Kenny Kendall will officiate and interment will follow in the Central Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Nestorville United Methodist Church from 2:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, on Monday. Stemple & Forman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. From 21 Jun 2008.