The Elkins Intermountain, 25 August 2008
Betty J. Thorne
Betty Jean Davis Thorne, 56, a former resident of Parsons, and more recently a resident of Kerens Avenue, Elkins, departed this life Friday evening, Aug. 22, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown with her two sons at her bedside. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive stroke.
She was born Saturday, July 26, 1952, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Howard Ernest Davis and June Mae Teter Davis.
Surviving are two sons, Wesley Howard Thorne of Clarksburg and Joseph Samuel Thorne and wife, Danielle, of Belington; and one sister, Victoria Lipscomb and husband, Ronald, of Parsons.
Preceding her in death was one son, Roy Thomas Thorne Jr.
She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1970, where she was a member of the marching band. She had worked as a pharmacy technician for the former Memorial General Hospital and Revco Co. before becoming disabled. She loved gardening and canning.
Mrs. Thorne's request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Betty Jean Davis Thorne. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 25 Aug 2008.
Delmer Roy
Delmer Roy, 81, of Red Creek, passed away Aug. 23, 2008, at his family reunion while enjoying music being played by family and friends.
He was born Oct. 22, 1926, at Etam, a son of the late Arch and Alonda White Roy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Woodham Roy, and several brothers and sisters. Delmer was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include two sons, Delmer Roy and David Roy, both of Elkins; five daughters, Carol (Colby) Hedrick of Texas, Pay Roy and Barbara (Gary) Maxfield, both of Elkins, Verona (Larry) Ford of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Charlene (Dave) Ketterman of Dry Fork; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Roy was a retired equipment operator for the West Virginia Division of Highways. He enjoyed woodworking and was known for his many dog houses. He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ric Lewellen officiating. Interment will follow in the Roy Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 25 Aug 2008.
Harold S. Carr
Born Sept. 18, 1919, Harold Stelman Carr, 88, passed from this life Aug. 22, 2008, in Akron, Ohio.
There to greet him on the other side were his dear children, Gary Joseph, Larry Allen and Susan Lorraine Carr; his parents, Clifton and Ethel (Cooper) Carr; his brothers, Donald, Roy, Orville and Alfred Carr; and his sister, Pauline Heater.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 61 years, Mary Ethel (Wagner) of The Village of St. Edwards, Akron, Ohio; daughters, Jeanette Carr of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Ruthann (Jeff) Carr of Palmyra, Va.; son, Andrew Carr of Loudonville, Ohio; brother, Frank (Sharlene) Carr of Akron; sister Velma Faller of Cumberland, Md; grandchildren, Rudy Benjamin Robinson of Minneapolis, Sarah Ann Robinson and David Aaron Robinson, both of Akron, Katie Carr of Loudonville, Ohio, Bobbie Jo Stover of Norristown, Pa.; and great-grandson, David Benjamin Robinson, of Akron.
Harold died shortly after suffering a stroke at The Village of St. Edwards where he lived for almost six years.
A part of "The Greatest Generation, Harold served from February 1942 to December 1945 in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, 13th Division, 326 Glider Regiment, Medical Detachment. He was in Paris on V-E Day.
Harold was born at Elk in Tucker County, W.Va., the oldest of eight children. He quit school after the seventh-grade to work on a neighbor's farm to contribute to his family's income. He moved to Virginia where he worked as a nurse's aid before joining the Army. Like many native West Virginians, Harold relocated to Akron after World War II to get a job in the rubber industry. He worked at B.F. Goodrich, met his wife-to-be on a blind date and married her eight months later on Jan. 24, 1947.
In 1949, Harold began his long career as a truck driver, retiring in 1978 from Chief Motor Freight, Cleveland. Mary and Harold had six children. Sons Gary and Larry died in infancy, and Susan in 1995. Harold joined St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 5, 1981, after being an honorary member of sorts during the years Mary was an active member and his children attended school. He also joined the Holy Name Society. Harold enjoyed bowling and church activities with his wife, Mary. With his brothers, Harold loved hunting and fishing in the mountains of West Virginia and buying and fixing cars. On a good day, you could get him to play cards. On the West Virginia farm on which he was raised, Harold built a cabin that his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild enjoy and cherish to this day.
In June 2004, Harold was awarded an honorary high school diploma at Copley High School as part of a government program that recognized those who served in World War II without having graduated. At his celebratory dinner afterward, Harold's son, Andy, asked him if he'd decided what to do with his life go to college or get a job? Harold smiled one of his slow grins, shrugged his shoulders and returned to his room at St. Ed's. Harold was a man of quiet strength and dignity. Family, country and doing an honest day's work were of the utmost importance to him. We miss him dearly.
Calling hours were Sunday at Dunn Quigley Funeral Home, 811 Grant St. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Akron. Additional calling hours will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home in Parsons. Graveside services to take place Wednesday at Bright's Chapel Cemetery, Elk, Tucker Co., where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Fr. Timothy Grassi will officiate and interment will follow. Memorials may be made to Father Hilkert's St. Mary's School Fund. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harold Stelman Carr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 25 Aug 2008.
Mary G. Hinzman
Mary Grace Simmons Hinzman, 92, a resident of Valley Bend, departed this life Sunday morning, Aug. 24, 2008, at her home.
She was born Saturday, Sept. 4, 1915, at Beverly, a daughter of the late John Simmons and Mozella Miller Simmons.
On Aug. 7, 1930, at Beverly, she was married to George Warren Hinzman, who preceded her in death March 21, 1968.
Surviving are two sons, Warren Hinzman and wife, Keiko, of Tacoma, Wash., and Robert Hinzman and wife, Billye, of Beverly; three daughters, Janet Miller, Ellen Swecker and husband, Joe, and Susan Hinzman, all of Valley Bend; 23 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceding her in death were two sons, Frank and Bennie Hinzman; one daughter, Luella Riggleman; three brothers, John Simmons, Gilbert Lewis and William Booth; five sisters, Juanita Lewis, Areta Booth, Freda Straley, Mabel Shreve and Ruth Jones; and two grandchildren.
She attended the schools of Randolph County and was a homemaker.
Graveside services will be conducted at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 26, in American Legion's Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale.. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Legion's Little Arlington Cemetery, in care of Joe Harman, P.O. Box 412, Elkins, W.Va. 26241-0412. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Grace Simmons Hinzman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 25 Aug 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 26 August 2008
Betty J. Thorne
Betty Jean Davis Thorne, 56, a former resident of Parsons, and more recently a resident of Kerens Avenue, Elkins, departed this life Friday evening, Aug. 22, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown with her two sons at her bedside. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive stroke.
Mrs. Thorne's request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Betty Jean Davis Thorne. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 26 Aug 2008.
Harold S. Carr
Born Sept. 18, 1919, Harold Stelman Carr, 88, passed from this life Aug. 22, 2008, in Akron, Ohio.
Calling hours will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home in Parsons. Graveside services will take place Wednesday at Bright's Chapel Cemetery, Elk, Tucker Co., where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Fr. Timothy Grassi will officiate and interment will follow. Memorials may be made to Father Hilkert's St. Mary's School Fund. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harold Stelman Carr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 26 Aug 2008.
Vida L. Pingley
Vida L. Riggleman Pingley, 95, a former resident of Mill Creek, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Nella's Nursing Home at Crystal Springs.
She was born Sept. 28, 1912, at Monterville, a daughter of the late Wade and Mary (Nettie) Hamrick Riggleman.
On July 1, 1931, at Huttonsville, she was married to Benjamin F. "Bud" Pingley, who preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Franklin W. Pingley of Mill Creek; two daughters, Barbara F. Channell and husband, Adolph, of Marlinton and Donna R. Pingley of St. Leonard, Md. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Virdie Hamrick, one infant daughter, one infant grandson and one infant great-grandson.
Mrs. Pingley was a homemaker.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jack Ernest officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Department of Nella's Nursing Home, P.O. Box 1399, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or the charity of their choice. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Vida L. Riggleman Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 26 Aug 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 27 August 2008
Betty J. Thorne
Betty Jean Davis Thorne, 56, a former resident of Parsons, and more recently a resident of Kerens Avenue, Elkins, departed this life Friday evening, Aug. 22, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown with her two sons at her bedside. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive stroke.
Mrs. Thorne's request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted today at 5 p.m. at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Betty Jean Davis Thorne. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 27 Aug 2008.
Carl D. Burner
Carl David Burner, 73, of Route 1, Philippi, the Union community, passed away Tuesday Aug. 26, 2008, at his residence.
He was born March 12, 1935, in Philippi, a son of the late Arley R. and Garnet E. (Hudkins) Burner.
He was united in marriage in 1968 to Claudette (Daugherty) Burner, who preceded him in death April 4, 1999.
Surviving are one son, Kurt and wife, Tamara Burner, of Philippi; one grandson, Steven Burner of Philippi; and six sisters, Carol Allen of Fayetteville, Tenn., Agnes England of Belington, Christine Jones, Judith Burner, Jackie and husband, Charles Malcolm, and Beverly and husband, Dewey Poe, all of Philippi.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Lee Burner; and six brothers, Russell Burner, Brooks L. Burner Sr., Arley Burner Jr., Gail Burner, Donald Burner and Richard Burner.
Mr. Burner was a mechanic for Family Chevrolet. He served as military police with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion post 44 and attended Mary's Chapel Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 29, from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Joyce Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Mary's Chapel Cemetery with the American Legion post 44 conducting military rites. Wright From 27 Aug 2008.
Carolyn Hammer
Carolyn M. Hammer, 61, of Franklin, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the home of her son.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Franklin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery Kimble Funeral Home services. From 27 Aug 2008.
Fred A. Swick Jr.
Infant Fred Amos Swick Jr., 5 weeks, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Boston Childrens Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Family will receive friends at Schaeffer Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the time of service with the Rev. David Krause officiating. Burial will be in Landes-VanMeter Cemetery at Smoke Hole. From 27 Aug 2008.
Ray Rohrbaugh
Ray Maynard Rohrbaugh, 82, of Maysville, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Family will receive friends today and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jordan Run Union Church with the Rev. Paul Donaldson and Pastor Lynn Rohrbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Rohrbaugh Family Cemetery, Jordan Run Road, Maysville. From 27 Aug 2008.
Thomas J. Stanton
Thomas "Tom" James Stanton, 36, of Bridgeport, Ohio, formerly of Short Creek Road, Wheeling, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Wheeling Hospital as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Tom was born Oct. 2, 1971, at Wheeling, the son of James Vincent and Edith Maire Williams Stanton of Short Creek Road, Wheeling.
Tom was a truck driver for Fed Ex Freight and was a member of the "BoozeFighters" Motorcycle Club Chapter 72 Wheeling, a member of the Lansing Sportsman's Club in Bridgeport, Ohio, and a member of the Cave Club, Wheeling.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edwin Martin and Virgie Marie Shaw Stanton and Offie Dale and Mary Dell Haller Williams.
Tom is survived by his wife, Lisa Lea Anderson Stanton; a son, Michael Tyler Stanton of Bethlehem; a sister, Rebecca "Becky" Anne Stanton of Short Creek; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, David and Gloria Anderson of Warwood; two sisters-in-law, Krista Anderson and Amy Page and her husband, Mike; three nephews, Cody James Stanton of Short Creek, Nicholas and Jeffrey Page of Warwood; a niece, Haliey Page of Warwood; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends were received Aug. 26 at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harry Croft officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com. From 27 Aug 2008.
Vida L. Pingley
Vida L. Riggleman Pingley, 95, a former resident of Mill Creek, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Nella's Nursing Home at Crystal Springs.
She was born Sept. 28, 1912, at Monterville, a daughter of the late Wade and Mary (Nettie) Hamrick Riggleman.
On July 1, 1931, at Huttonsville, she was married to Benjamin F. "Bud" Pingley, who preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Franklin W. Pingley of Mill Creek; two daughters, Barbara F. Channell and husband, Adolph, of Marlinton and Donna R. Pingley of St. Leonard, Md. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Virdie Hamrick, one infant daughter, one infant grandson and one infant great-grandson.
Mrs. Pingley was a homemaker.
Friends called Tuesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted today at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jack Ernest officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Department of Nella's Nursing Home, P.O. Box 1399, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or the charity of their choice. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Vida L. Riggleman Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 27 Aug 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 28 August 2008
Carl D. Burner
Carl David Burner, 73, of Route 1, Philippi, the Union community, passed away Tuesday Aug. 26, 2008, at his residence.
He was born March 12, 1935, in Philippi, a son of the late Arley R. and Garnet E. (Hudkins) Burner.
He was united in marriage in 1968 to Claudette (Daugherty) Burner, who preceded him in death April 4, 1999.
Surviving are one son, Kurt and wife, Tamara Burner, of Philippi; one grandson, Steven Burner of Philippi; and six sisters, Carol Allen of Fayetteville, Tenn., Agnes England of Belington, Christine Jones, Judith Burner, Jackie and husband, Charles Malcolm, and Beverly and husband, Dewey Poe, all of Philippi.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Lee Burner; and six brothers, Russell Burner, Brooks L. Burner Sr., Arley Burner Jr., Gail Burner, Donald Burner and Richard Burner.
Mr. Burner was a mechanic for Family Chevrolet. He served as military police with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion post 44 and attended Mary's Chapel Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 29, from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Joyce Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Mary's Chapel Cemetery with the American Legion post 44 conducting military rites. Wright Funeral Home Services. From 28 Aug 2008.
Catherine E. Wilson
Catherine E. Wilson, 95, of Childers Run, Buckhannon, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born Feb. 24, 1913, at Scranton, Pa., the daughter of the late Harry S. And Minnie May Smith Deiters.
Catherine moved to Buckhannon from Akron, Ohio, in 1962, with her husband, Lee Wilson, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Anne Heckert and husband, Charles W., of Buckhannon; a stepgrandson, Michael Heckert and wife, Melanie, of Buckhannon; and twin stepgreat-granddaughters, Jordan and Lyndsey Heckert.
She was employed as administrative assistant to the librarian at West Virginia Wesleyan College. While there, she finished two years of college work majoring in library science. Catherine left the college to become head librarian at the Charles W. Gibson Public Library located in Buckhannon, retiring after 26 years.
Private family graveside services will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to your favorite charity. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Catherine E. Wilson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblyn.com. From 28 Aug 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 29 August 2008
Glenna F. Davis
Mrs. Glenna Faye Davis, 55, a resident of Ellamore, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
She was born April 1, 1953, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Glenn N. Shaffer and the late Lovie Mace.
On July 17, 1979, at Elizabeth City, N.C., she was married to Lowell R. "Nick" Davis, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Steven E. Davis and wife, Linda, of Elkins; five grandchildren, Mykala, Madison and Dustin Davis and Andrea and Amanda Burns; one brother, Thomas Shaffer and wife, Francis, of Dailey; and one sister, Dorothy Lanham and husband, Cecil, of Elkins.
Glenna was a homemaker and a member of Gertrude Chapel Church at Ellamore.
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 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gertrude Chapel Church, HC 71 Box 186, Ellamore, W.Va. 26267, in memory of Mrs. Davis. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Glenna Faye Davis. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 29 Aug 2008.
Mildred L. Hottle
Mildred L. Coberly Hart Hottle, 76, went to be with her Lord suddenly in St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.
She was the daughter of the late Wilson and Addie Taylor Coberly.
After graduating from Elkins High School in 1950, she was married to Cleopus Durwood Hart, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 24, 1984, she married Donald D. Hottle, who survives in Colorado.
Also surviving are five children, Angelia G. Shanholtz and husband, Skip, of Hedgesville, Dianna L. Kelly and husband, Tim, of Huntington, Steven D. Hart and wife, Valarie, of Charleston, Barbara A. Rudy of Martinsburg and James W. Hart of Kuwait. A stepdaughter, Marcie Smilanich of Hockiss, Colo.; four siblings, Thurman C. and wife, Hilda, of Columbia, S.C., Donald R. Coberly of Elkins, Wanda J. Schoonover and husband, Dave, of Elkins and Wilda J. Cooper and husband, Roscoe, of French Creek; and 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
One brother-in-law, Edgar Waybright; and sister-in-law, Helen Coberly, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Hottle was formally a resident of Elkins where she was employed by Wilfong's Market and Dr. Knotts office prior to moving to Colorado. She later moved to Cedaredge, Colo., where she worked part time for Tuesday's Interiors.
Mrs. Hottle's remains were cremated. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Danny Linger officiating. Her cremains will be put to rest between her parents in the Taylor Cemetery near Bowden. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred L. Coberly Hart Hottle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 29 Aug 2008.
The Elkins Intermountain, 30 August 2008
Berman Nelson
Berman "Bill" Nelson, 72, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away Aug. 18, 2008, at Chapel Hill community.
He was born Nov. 19, 1935, at Harman, to Samuel Oscar and Virgie Mae Summerfield Nelson.
He served in the U.S. Air Force, worked as a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways and was a faithful member of Charity Missionary Baptist Church in Copley, Ohio.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia; brothers, Clarence, Leonard, Delton, and Etsil "Edd" Nelson; sisters, Ruth, Nola, Janet, Ethel, Shirley and Phyllis; and half sisters, Nellie Tuning and Martha Warner,
He is survived by his sisters, Ella Virginia "Gin" Varner of Citra, Fla., Arveta Jean Weese of Mill Creek and Mary Miller of Canton, Ohio; half sister, Silva Berry of Winchester, Va.; half brothers, Richard (Mary) Nelson of Winchester, Va., Ray (Dortha) Nelson of Whitmer, Homer (Mabel Ruth) Nelson and Jerome "Joe" (Nancy) Nelson, all of Newport News, Va.; and special niece, Pat Wolford, along with many other nieces and nephews. From 30 Aug 2008.
Ernestine Phares
Ernestine McGee Phares, 84, a resident of Mountain View Drive, Elkins, departed this life Friday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2008, in Monongalia General Hospital at Morgantown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Ernestine McGee Phares. Condolences may be to family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 30 Aug 2008.
Glenna F. Davis
Mrs. Glenna Faye Davis, 55, a resident of Ellamore, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today from the Tomblyn Funeral Home Chapel in Elkins with Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gertrude Chapel Church, HC 71 Box 186, Ellamore, W.Va. 26267 in memory of Mrs. Davis. From 30 Aug 2008.
Mildred L. Hottle
Mildred L. Coberly Hart Hottle, 76, went to be with her Lord suddenly in St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today from the Tomblyn Funeral Home chapel in Elkins with Rev. Danny Linger officiating. Her cremains will be put to rest between her parents at the Taylor Cemetery near Bowden. From 30 Aug 2008.
Orville J. Sites
Orville Jackson "Jackie" Sites, age 75, of Dorcas, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at Schaeffer Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Donaldson officiating. Interment will follow at North Mill Creek Cemetery in Dorcas. There will be a military graveside service by the Petersburg VFW Post 6454 and JROTC. From 30 Aug 2008.
Thomas I. Rowe
Thomas Isaac (Ike) Rowe, 80, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away at home on Aug. 28, 2008.
He was born July 2, 1928, to Jay and Gladys Lucille Rowe in Logan County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Richard Rowe, and grandson, Thomas Lloyd Crook.
He is survived by his children, Melanie Landon of Sumner, Texas; James R. Rowe and wife, Carmen, of Panama City, Panama; Lisa Canada and husband, Ed, of Frisco, Texas; Shane Stichter and husband, Jay, of Lewisville, Texas, and T. Kent Rowe and wife, Lee Ann, of Argyle, Texas; his sister, Jacqueline Nuckols, and husband, Jack, of Walnut Cove, N.C.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Dalton & Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Shafer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Ann's Haven VNA Hospice: 501 S. Carroll Blvd., Ste. 201, Denton, Texas 76201.
To sign an online register or convey condolences, please visit www.daltonandson.com. From 30 Aug 2008.
William Tabscott Jr.
William L. "Tab" Tabscott Jr., 88, of Daytona Beach, Fla., passed away Aug. 26, 2008.
Tab was born on Dec. 12, 1919, at Lewisburg, and lived in Daytona Beach for 53 years.
He was a graduate of Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg and of West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in 1949 and master's degree in 1950. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He served in World War II as lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry, Training Command, Caribbean Defense Command, Panama and South America, and as first lieutenant and captain in the U.S. Air Force, Flight Bombardier, First and Second Air Force Training Command, Samar, Philippine Islands, and then in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He taught and coached at Lewisburg High School from 1950 to 1955, at Mainland Junior and Senior High schools in Daytona Beach from 1955 to 1962 and Seabreeze Junior High School from 1962 to 1966. He served as county supervisor for Volusia County School Board from 1966 to 1978. He held memberships in Florida High School Coaches Association, Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Lewisburg, Highlands Presbyterian Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., Elks Club, Daytona Beach Golf Club, the Sports Trail Century Club, Greenbrier Military School Alumni Association and West Virginia University Alumni Association. Tab was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He is loved and respected by his family, his former students and his athletes for the great influence he has had on their lives.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanne Albert Tabscott; daughter, Neville Tabscott; son Charles Tabscott; daughter-in-law, Charyl Tabscott; granddaughter, Michelle Tabscott; grandson, Chris Tabscott; granddaughter-in-law, Denise Tabscott; and three great-grandchildren, David Charles Tabscott, Grace Ann Tabscott and Emmachelle Tabscott.
A memorial service will be conducted at the United Presbyterian Church, 730 Beville Road, Daytona Beach, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1737 N. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Suite 140, Daytona Beach, Fla. 32117. From 30 Aug 2008.