The Elkins Intermountain, 6 Oct 2008

Elfa Lorena Mouse Lloyd, 93, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 6, 2008, in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.

She was born April 27, 1915, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Kent White Mouse and Lula Pearl Mouse.

On Nov. 18, 1934, at Oakland Md., she was married to Oval Guy Lloyd, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1959.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth M. Lloyd and Robert A. Lloyd and wife, Sharon, all of Elkins; two daughters, Dixie L. Bowers of Grand Blanc, Mich., and Lorene F. Bunner of Elkins. One sister, Irene Star Lowrey, Baltimore, Md.; 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Guy Mouse; four sisters, Effie Cavender, Odessa Mace, Martha Smith and Nellie Mouse; four nephews, one niece and one infant grandson.

Mrs. Lloyd was a member of the Wayside United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Elkins Learners, Randolph County Senior Center, Delphia Rebekah Lodge No. 62 of Elkins, Pythian Sisters Temple No. 77, Buckhannon Pythian Sisters No. 134, William Ewing No. 55, Tucker No. 8, Nomads of Santa No. 91 of Buckhannon, Ladies Auxillary Patriarchs Militant No. 8 of Elkins, Elkins IOOF Lodge No. 116, Penman of American, Senior Center Melody Chorus and was the 2002 Randolph County Belle.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Walter Ellison officiating. Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Airport Road. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Elfa Lorena Mouse Lloyd. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 8 Oct 2008.

Dr. Espy W. Miller, 94, of Charles Street, Glenville, departed this life at 2:29 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, following an extended illness.

Dr. Miller, retired professor of English and chairman of the language division at Glenville State College, was a native of Randolph County, having been born at Mill Creek on April 13, 1914, the son of the late Alexander C. and Mary Ellen Fletcher Miller.

He attended public schools in Mill Creek and graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in 1931.

A graduate of Concord College in Athens, Dr. Miller was formerly a teacher in Randolph County public schools, having taught at Pickens High School and the Homestead Junior High School in Dailey.

On May 31, 1940, Dr. Miller was married to Wilma Rosalea Poling of Elkins, a teacher at Tygarts Valley High School, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 2001.

He took the master of arts degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1940.

After a four-year career in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he joined the English faculty at Glenville State College as an instructor in English and journalism in 1946. For the doctorate, Dr. Miller studied at the Ohio State University while on leave of absence from Glenville State College. He was awarded the Ph.D. degree from Ohio State in 1959. He became chairman of the language division at Glenville State and held that position until retirement in May of 1976. While a member of the English faculty at Glenville State, Dr. Miller was elected chairman of the Advisory Council of Faculty to the West Virginia Board of Regents and served as a member of that board until his retirement. Since retirement, Dr. Miller was active in emergency medical and ambulance service in Gilmer County, having served as president of the Ambulance Commission for 17 years. He was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Glenville/Gilmer Rotary Club and the Gilmer County Association of Retired School Employees.

Dr. Miller was preceded in death by four brothers, Guy R. Miller, William E. Miller, John Carl Miller and Charles A. Miller; and one sister, Pearl Marie Burke.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc., Glenville with the Rev. Michael Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow Lane Cemetery. Friends may call 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Espy W. Miller with the arrangements. From 8 Oct 2008.

Gladys McCauley

Mrs. Gladys Phares McCauley, 106, a resident of 1341 Rail Road St. in Grafton and more recently of the Rosewood Nursing Center in Grafton departed this life at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in the care facility.

She was born June 1, 1902, at the Stone Coal Community near Belington, a daughter of the late James T. and Clara Wilson Phares.

In 1927, she was united in marriage to Christopher Columbus McCauley, who preceded her in death in 1972.

She is survived by one son, James K. McCauley and wife, Avonelle, of Grafton; one daughter, Thelma Nutter of Bridgeport; and two sisters, Wilda McCauley of Grafton and Helen McCauley of Elkins. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Maynard McCauley; one daughter, Opal Shaffer; three brothers, Paul Phares, Lee Don Phares and Earl Phares; and three sisters, Celia Durrett, Hallie Rowan and Katherine Phares.

Mrs. McCauley attended the schools of Barbour County, was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church in Belington and was a homemaker most of her adult life.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Thursday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery near Belington. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Gladys Phares McCauley. From 8 Oct 2008.

Robert E. Stout

Robert "Bob" Edward Stout, 85, of Buckhannon, formerly of Salem, passed away on Oct. 6, 2008, at home with his wife, children and two special nephews, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Aug. 28, 1923, at Lightburn, to Erma Meredith Stout and Zelphia Mary (Seckman) Stout.

He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Sarah Louise Ash, whom he married on Oct. 25, 1947.

Also surviving are his son, Robert Edward Stout Jr. and wife, Karen, of Scott Depot; two daughters, Linda L. Johnson and husband, Brent, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Shelia L. Moss and husband, Marlin, of Charleston; six grandchildren, Kimberly Reilly and husband, Kevin, of Pittsburgh, Charlie Moss and companion, Michelle Hager, Alicia Pluebell and husband, Michael, of Pittsburgh, Samantha Stout of Scott Depot, Carrie Combs and husband, Matthew, of Charleston and Robert Stout III of Scott Depot; and three great-grandchildren, Sarah and Hanna Reilly of Pittsburgh and Cindy Hager of Charleston. Several special nieces and nephews, who are loved deeply and are a very important part of the Stout family, also survive.

Mr. Stout was a graduate of West Union High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Salem College. He also served four years in the U.S. Army, serving his country as a World War II veteran. He received several awards including three Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. Mr. Stout retired from Equitable Life Insurance Co. in 1985 as a manager after 36 years of service. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 156 AF & AM, the Moose, Elks Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Mr. Stout was a Baptist by faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, gardening and was an avid West Virginia University fan. Mr. Stout was a wonderful man who never knew a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed greatly, but his memory will live on forever through his family and friends. The family would like to thank St. Joseph's Hospice, especially Harold and Connie for their help and kindness.

Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, 95 S. Kanawha St. in Buckhannon from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and at Harbert Funeral Home, 287 W. Main St. in Salem on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment will be Friday, Oct. 10, in Center Point Cemetery following a brief service at the Center Point Christian Church at 2 p.m. with minister Roger Fontaine officiating. Clarksburg Lodge 155 AF & AM will assemble at the church at 1:30 p.m. to attend and conduct Masonic graveside rites. Doddridge combined military organizations 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 Oct 2008.

Harvey H. Golden, 95, of Buckhannon and formerly of the Carter community passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born Jan. 16, 1913, at Newlon, the son of the late Hilleary Hampton Golden and Dessie Mae Howes Golden.

On Sept. 7, 1943, he married Donice Marie Lee, who preceded him in death on June 9, 2000.

He was a loving father and grandfather to his family and is survived by six children, Carolyn Lee Patterson and husband, John, of Carter, Dr. William Glen Golden and wife, Louise, of Westerville, Ohio, Joyce Wickland and husband, Steve, of Bridgeport, Linda Louise Kimble and husband, Dr. Steve Kimble, of Petersburg, Sandra Mae Garrard and husband, Grady, of Lehi, Utah, and Sara Gorin and husband, Dave, of Carter; and 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Daphne Golden; three sisters, Virginia Katherine Golden, Genevieve Hart and Geraldine Golden; and one grandson, Andrew Cameron Roth.

He was proud to be a charter member of the first 4-H club in West Virginia. He was also a member of the 4-H All-Stars. Harvey was a talented musician who played the guitar, violin and mandolin, winning first place in a competition at the West Virginia State Fair. Mr. Golden was a graduate of the Upshur County High School with the class of 1932.

Harvey Golden had an exemplary military career, serving in World War II in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was commissioned at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1944 as second lieutenant in the U.S. Army serving in both the European and Pacific Theaters; and was honorably discharged as a captain. He was cited for heroic action against the enemy and awarded the Bronze Star.

In the early 1950s, he was selected as the Upshur County Conservation Farmer of the year. His strawberries won the West Virginia Strawberry Sweepstakes in 1965. In November 1967, his farm was featured in the Farm Journal magazine. After many years serving West Virginia as a tax mapper, he retired from the State Tax Department in 1975. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Buckhannon and was very active in the Upshur County Senior Citizen Center. He was a member of the American Legion. In 1997, Harvey handily won a spelling bee against his daughters and other contestants at the West Virginia Folk Festival in Glenville. He won numerous awards in the Senior Olympics and was a West Virginia Strawberry Festival Champion in dominos and checkers.

Visitation will be Friday at the Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Billie Scott Mick officiating. Burial will follow in the Waterloo Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars 3663, American Legion 7 and Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upshur County Senior Center, 28 N. Kanawha St. Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201 Attention Karla Reed, in the name of Harvey Golden. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon, W.Va. is in charge of the arrangements for Harvey H. Golden. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblyn.com. From 9 Oct 2008.

Charles Marley "Chink" Pennington, 76, a native of Sugarlands, and a resident of Killeen, Texas, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at his home.

He was born Aug. 20, 1932, at Thomas, a son of the late Remer and Iva Helmick Pennington.

On July 3, 1954, in England, he was married to the former Mary Fountain, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, David Pennington and wife, Nellie, Richard Pennington and wife, Jamie, and Steven Pennington and wife, Denise, all of Texas; one daughter, Susan Nixon and husband, Neil, of Virginia; one brother, Roy Pennington and wife, Jill, of Buckhannon; two sisters, Vivian Robinson of Elkins and Vera Knotts of Sugarlands; and eight grandchildren, David, Christina, Shae, Nicole, Shelby, Melanie and Megan Pennington and Jessica Nixon.

Preceding him in death were four brothers, Earl, Darl, Carl and James; and two sisters, Osa Marie Pennington and Jeanette Dumire.

He attended the schools of Tucker County. He was a decorated 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring in 1969 after serving tours in both Korea and Vietnam. During his service, he received the Bronze Star for valor, two Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Gallantry Cross with a Silver Star. Following his military service, he worked 20 years with Mrs. Bairds Bread, retiring in 1992.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in Texas and interment followed in the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas, with full military rites. This announcement is courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 10 Oct 2008.

Donald Monroe Ferry Sr., 68, a resident of Mabie, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 22, 1940, at Austintown, Ohio, a son of the late Ira Marion Ferry and Josephine Mary Conklin Ferry.

Also surviving are four sons, Donald Monroe Ferry Jr. and Adam Marvin Ferry, both of Cassity, John Mark Ferry of Macon, Ga., and Robert William Ferry of Warner Robins, Ga.; one brother, Ira Marion Ferry Jr. of Warren, Ohio; and three sisters, Dorothy Marion Carrier of Bird Hill, Ohio, Josephine Mary McLaughlin of Corsica, Pa., and Genevieve Mae Wrightsmann of Cortland, Ohio. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren including Sean and Don Ferry, who were being raised by Mr. and Mrs. Ferry; and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Ferry was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. He was a Blue Beret with the Special Forces for 15 years and a Vietnam War veteran. He was a member of Houston Lodge No. 35 Free and Accepted Masons of Perry, Ga., where he was Past Worshipful Master. He was also a member and past president of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Shrine Club, both of Perry, Ga. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Warner Robins, Ga.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Interment will follow in American Legion's Little Arlington Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded at the graveside by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West Eighth St., Erie, Pa. 16505. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Monroe Ferry Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 10 Oct 2008.

Eva Grace Mills Currence, 94, a resident of Mill Creek, and more recently a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 8, 2008, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. At 7 p.m., Huttonsville Rebekah Lodge No. 103 will conduct a memorial service. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Basil Hensley and the Rev. Verl Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, in care of Evelyn Jenkins, H.C. 58, Box 64, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26280. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Eva Grace Mills Currence. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 10 Oct 2008.

Roger Marshall Gould, 65, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.

He was born Sept. 9, 1943, at Buckhannon, a son of the late Basil Marshall and Marjorie Wamsley Gould.

On Aug. 12, 1967, he married Janie Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kelli Ann Mick of Buckhannon and Kristi Dawn Burr and husband, John, of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Haley Burr of Buckhannon; one stepgranddaughter, Ashley Burr of Buckhannon; one sister, Mary Ellen Crumrine and husband, Robert, of St. Clairsville, Ohio; one brother, Terry Gould and wife, Donna, of Buckhannon; special nephew, Troy "Buddy" Brady of Buckhannon; and mother-in-law, Susan Miller of Buckhannon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ian Christopher Mick; one brother, Frank Gould; and one sister, Betty Brady.

Roger was a press operator for Moore Business Forms and a Baptist by faith.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the funeral home with the Rev. Billee Scott Mick officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Fork Church Cemetery at French Creek. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. From 10 Oct 2008.

Sheila K. Everson

Sheila Kay Everson, 53, of Beech Avenue, Junior, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

She was born Oct. 18, 1954, at Elkins, a daughter of Doris Elaine (Moyer) White, who survives at Elkins and the late Lou White.

She was twice married. Her first husband, Roy Alvin Poe, preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1997. On Feb. 14, 1998, she was married to Harold Franklin Everson, who survives at Junior.

Also surviving are one daughter, Leslie England and husband, John, of Junior; two sons, Jeffery Poe and wife, Michelle, of Junior and Haydon Poe, at home; two stepchildren, Kenneth "Bernie" Everson and wife, Jodie, of Belington and Stacy Lynn Everson of Philippi; two sisters, Patty White and Debbie Arbogast, both of Elkins; one brother, Gary White and wife, Becky, of Elkins; three grandchildren, Dylan England, McKenzie England and Remington "aught-6" Poe; six stepgrandchildren, Brittany Nichole Everson, Shannon Elaine Everson, Austin Everson, Hunter Everson, Michael Everson and Zack "Rudy" Little; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a stepson, Harold Keith Everson.

Mrs. Everson was a graduate of the Davis & Elkins College Nursing Program. She was a registered nurse and was employed as charge nurse in the acute care unit at Broaddus Hospital. She was a former emergency medical technician. She was a member of the Belington Emergency Squad and the Junior Volunteer Fire Department. She loved camping, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, from Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave., Belington. Pastor Bryan Headley will officiate and interment will follow in the Knights of Pythias Mountain View Cemetery at Junior.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. From 10 Oct 2008.

The Elkins Intermountain, 11 October 2008

Daryl K. Cooper

Daryl Kenneth Cooper, 45, of Harman passed away Oct. 9, 2008 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born June 4, 1963 in Oakland, Md., a son of Kenneth Willard Cooper and the late Alice Colleen Feather Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Amy Parsons Cooper; one son, Timothy Cooper; three daughters, Ashley Lawerence and husband, John, Misty Cooper and husband, Zack and Emily Cooper, all of Harman; one brother, Derick Cooper of Aurora; two sisters, Denise Cooper of Cumberland, Md. and Darinda Turley of Short Gap; one granddaughter; and two soon to be born grandsons.

Daryl was employed as a carpenter. He was affiliated with Dry Fork Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.

Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Viewing at Dry Fork Assembly of God Church Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the funeral hour, with Rev. Ric Lewellen officiating. Internment will follow in Flanagan Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 451, Dry Fork, W.Va. 26263. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 11 Oct 2008.

Donald M. Ferry

Donald Monroe Ferry, Sr., 68, a resident of Mabie, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. today from the Tomblyn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wease Day officiating. Interment will follow in the American Legion's Little Arlington Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family suggests that Memorial Contributions be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, Pa. 16505. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Monroe Ferry Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 11 Oct 2008.

Edward L. Whetzel

Edward L. Whetzel, 80, of Petersburg died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at the Grant Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Bishop Aaron A. Davidson officiating.

Interment will be in the Nesselrodt Family Cemetery, Landes. From 11 Oct 2008.

Eva G. Currence

Eva Grace Mills Currence, 94, a resident of Mill Creek and a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Wednesday morning, October 8, 2008 in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. today from the Tomblyn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Basil Hensley and Rev. Verl Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, C/O Evelyn Jenkins, HC 58, Box 64, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26280. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Eva Grace Mills Currence. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 11 Oct 2008.

Johnny K. Porter

Johnny Kenneth Porter, 72, of Petersburg, died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home at 11 N. Main St. in Petersburg. Graveside services will be Monday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville. There will be a military graveside service by the Petersburg VFW Post 6454 and JROTC. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 11 Oct 2008.

Leona C. Pingley

Leona Catherine Davis Arbogast Pingley, 82, a former resident of Glady, a resident of Valley Bend since 1971 and for the past year a resident of Gilman, where she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Russell Higgins Jr., departed this life Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at her home.

She was born Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1926, at Durbin, a daughter of the late Elmer and Willa Curtis Davis.

She was twice married. First, during 1942, she was married to Lawrence Arbogast, who preceded her in death during 1964. Second, during 1971, she was married to Ralph Pingley, who preceded her in death during 1989.

Surviving are one son, Lawrence Arbogast Jr. and wife, Wanda, of Elkins; three daughters, Joyce King and husband, Charles, of Fredericksburg, Va.; Carolyn Higgins and husband, Russell Jr., of Elkins and Patricia Hamerlinch and husband, John, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one stepson, Richard Pingley of Sutton; one stepdaughter, Julie Pritt Pingley of Huttonsville; three sisters, Anna Mae Harris of Elkins. Evelyn Fee of Green Valley, Ariz., and Anita Guire of New Cumberland; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Pamela Arbogast; and one stepdaughter, Meridith.

She attended the schools of Randolph County, had worked for the Randolph County Board of Education as a school cook for several years and retired from Family Health Service as a home health aid. She was a member of the Mill Creek United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel, Monday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Charles L. Stevens will officiate and interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Leona Catherine Davis Arbogast Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 11 Oct 2008.

Lloyd P. Hall

Lloyd P. "Boone" Hall, 65, of Parkersburg, died Oct. 10, 2008 at his residence.

He was born at Slate, a son of Melba Hall Allman of Parkersburg and the late Earl Hall.

Lloyd retired from Dupont after 32 years of service, loved to go hunting and fishing and enjoyed attending the sporting and cheerleading events of his grandchildren, Jakeb and Haley, who meant the world to him. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

He is survived by his wife, Goldine, whom he married September 5, 1970; one son, Brian Hall and wife, Kathleen, of Virginia; one daughter, Ramona Snyder and husband, Mark, whom he thought of as a son, of Belleville; three grandchildren, Allison Hall, Jake Snyder and Haley Snyder; one brother, Herman Hall and wife, Mary, of Mineral Wells; two sisters, Linda Brotosky of Buffalo and June Yocum and husband, Brad, of Little Hocking, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. J.T. Conner and staff and Housecalls/Hospice.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step-father, Hubert Allman; one sister, Freda Riel; one brother, Jack Hall; father-in-law, Charles Linch; two brothers-in-law, Roy Riel and Lou Brotosky; and a fishing buddy, Willard Vance.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., South Parkersburg with Carl Radcliff officiating. Interment will be at the Evergreen South Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook will be available at www.lamberttatman.com. From 11 Oct 2008.

Olive A. Riggleman

Olive A. Riggleman, 91, a former resident of Mill Creek and a resident of Clarksburg, for the past 12 years, where she lived with her daughter, Delores Walls, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 9, 2008 at her home.

She was born March 27, 1917, at Valley Head, a daughter of the late Oliver J. and Lucy A. Snyder Channell. She was married to Leo Riggleman who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Robert Leo Riggleman, Fairborn, Ohio; three daughters, Delores M. Walls, Clarksburg, Lenore Eileen Chenoweth, Montrose and Kathleen Kay Mahoney, Elkins. Also surviving is a brother, Elmer Channell, Dunkirk, Md.; sisters Hazel Sandhoff, Spring Hill, Fla. and Glenna McCue, Maysville, N.C.; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Riggleman was a homemaker and was employed by Whiteway Produce.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Olive A. Riggleman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 11 Oct 2008.