The Elkins Intermountain Obits, 9 Mar 2009

Frances Ursula Yeager Godwin, 88, a resident of Valley Bend, and more recently a resident of Valentine's Personal Care Home in Elkins, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2009. She died surrounded by her family, and her passing was peaceful.

Frances was a long-time resident of Valley Bend, having moved there in 1943. Declining health in the past several years brought her to Valentine's. The staff there took wonderful care of our mother and we, her family, are deeply appreciative.

Mrs. Godwin was born June 17, 1920, near the South Dakota and Nebraska border. She was the daughter of Frederick Cleveland Yeager and Frances BeauSeigneur Yeager. Her father was a teacher and her mother a nurse at the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Rosebud, S.D. At the age of 5, Frances moved east to Oil City, Pa., where she was raised by her aunt, Mona Sayres Adams. She attended the schools of Oil City and Meadville, Pa.

Frances is survived by a daughter, Virginia "Ginger" Bruce Rao and her husband, George, of Beverly; and a son, Raymond Guy Godwin of Valley Bend. Two sons preceded her in death, John D. "Danny" Godwin and Gregory Auvil Godwin.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Stephen Rao, Christopher Rao, Anthony Rao, Annika Godwin and Amelia Godwin, along with Randy, Kim and Marie. Three great-grandchildren also survive, Cassidy Rao, Matthew Rao and Rebecca Rao. Several nieces and nephews also survive, including Mary Lynn Fessler, Charles Skidmore, Jack Skidmore, John Likens, Janet Likens, Pat Yeager, Mary Brown Hefner and their families. She is also survived by her half-sister, Sylvia and Jake Thompson of Durbin.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by brothers, Benedict and Henry; and sisters, Elizabeth, Mary Virginia and Clara.

Among her happiest and proudest accomplishments was raising her four children and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. She loved her family and was never happier than when they were all together for holidays and family events.

Frances was an accomplished pianist and accompanied her high school classical music groups in competitions in Pennsylvania and New York. The group won several awards. Mrs. Godwin began teaching piano in Valley Bend in the 1950s and continued giving lessons until she was in her early 80s. Hundreds of students took lessons with Mrs. Godwin over the years.

Frances also worked as a waitress at the old Phil's Restaurant in Elkins and was a cook at Homestead Grade School in Dailey. After her children grew up, she worked for a number of years at the Catholic Conference Center in Huttonsville on the old Don Bosco property, was a cook at Camp Tygart in Huttonsville and worked for 12 years at Bishop Hodges Pastoral Center in Huttonsville, from which job she retired in 1995. She was a loving mother, a wonderful homemaker, a devoted friend and was kind and generous to all who knew her. Her smile was beautiful, and her laughter was contagious. She had a wonderful sense of humor and maintained a positive outlook during good times and bad. She loved flowers, especially roses, morning glories and lobelia. Frances enjoyed all seasons, but especially loved the snows of winter.

Frances was a Roman Catholic and was a longtime and devoted member of St. Don Bosco Catholic Church in Huttonsville and later a member of St. John Chapel in Huttonsville. She was a member of the Don Bosco Ladies Guild and was the church organist for many years. For the past three years, she was a member of St. Brendan Parish. Mom's Catholic faith was the rock and the center of her life, and she passed on her faith to her children and their families. She was a shining example of God's love each and every day of her life, and was an inspiration to many, none more so than her children. She was loved by many people and will be missed greatly.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. On Tuesday, at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, a prayer service will be recited by the Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, V.F. On Wednesday, March 11, Mrs. Godwin will be moved to the Saint John Chapel in Huttonsville where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, V.F. and the Rev. Raymond G. Godwin will be the presiders and interment will follow in Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Frances Ursula Yeager Godwin.

Nettie Louise Arbogast, 73, a resident of Harman, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at her home.

She was born July 25, 1935, at Whitmer, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Dolly Mae Thompson Long.

Also surviving are two daughters, Nicole Arbogast and boyfriend, Robert Dolly, of Harman and Tammy McFarland and husband, Donnie, of Harman; three sons, Mick Arbogast and wife, Sandy, and Mike Arbogast and wife, Elenore, all of Harman and Tim Arbogast and wife, Rosie, of Sky Valley in Petersburg. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, including Derrick Nelson, who was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Arbogast; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Loretta Lambert of Richmond, Va.

Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Robin Arbogast; one grandson, Michael; three sisters, Martha, Mary and Jane; brothers, Jimmy, Harold and Mack Long; and two infant brothers.

Mrs. Arbogast was a housekeeper at Canaan Valley Resort prior to her retirement and was in charge of the Homecoming Committee at Whitmer. She was also a homemaker aide and loved knitting.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Tuesday, March 10, she will be moved to the Whitmer Church of God for visitation from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor Steve Bailey will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery near Whitmer. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Nettie Louise Arbogast.

Anna Margaret Wamsley Godwin, 86, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2009, at her home.

She was born April 15, 1922, at Valley Bend, a daughter of the late John Henry Wamsley and the late Ruby Margaret Pritt Wamsley.

Surviving are two daughters, Karen Marie Fincham of Hurricane and Barbara Ann Jennings of Elkins. One sister, Rachel Marie Morris of Valley Bend; grandchildren, Jessica Ann Jennings and Marissa Lynn Jennings both of Elkins, Rodney Paul Fincham of Tridelphia, Brian Mathew Fincham of Columbus, Ohio, Sherman Lee Collett of Cocoa, Fla., Shawn Christopher Collett of Pittsburgh, Pa., Lisa Watring of Huntsville, Ala., and Lee Schoonover of Georgia; a nephew, Russell Morris II of Faulks Run, Va.; and several other nieces and nephews along with six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Also preceding her in death was a son, Henry Lee Collett.

Ms. Godwin attended the schools of Randolph County, was a homemaker and a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church.

At the request of the deceased, her remains were cremated. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, at St. Brendan Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Father Donald X. Higgs, VF, and the Rev. Mr. Raymond Godwin will preside. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Anna Margaret Wamsley Godwin.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneral.com From 10 Mar 2009.

Edwin M. Queen

Edwin M. Queen, 73, of Buckhannon, died Monday, March 9, 2009, in St. Joseph's Hospital NCF.

He was born April 3, 1935, at Buckhannon, a son of the late Rev. Quay and Ruth Sutton Queen.

On Nov. 26, 1983, he married Wilma Moore, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Donna Barnes and husband, John, of Hobe Sound, Fla.; two sons, Joseph Queen of Buckhannon and Daniel Queen of Jane Lew; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Spearman of Austin, Texas; one stepson, Kenneth Spearman Jr. of Fort Smith, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Daniel Queen and Rebecca Barnes; one grandson, James Barnes; one great-granddaughter, LoRena Diaz-Queen; two sisters, Doris Jean Arnovitz of Cleveland, Ohio, and Eva Kathryn Howes and husband, Dayton of Buckhannon; special nieces, Mary Jean Crites and Sharon Allman; and several other nieces and nephews.

Mr. Queen was a retired Electrician for Corhart Refractories. After retirement, he took up wood working and had several pieces in the West Virginia Heritage Crafts Co-op.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. He will lie in state at Reger Chapel United Methodist Church Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour with the Rev. Richard Ogden officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery at 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 10 Mar 2009.

Effie L. Kniley

Effie Louise Kniley, 85, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday morning, March 9, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Effie Louise Kniley.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 10 Mar 2009.

Frances U. Godwin

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today where a prayer service will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, V.F. On Wednesday, March 11, Mrs. Godwin will be moved to the Saint John Chapel in Huttonsville where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, V.F. and the Rev. Raymond G. Godwin will be the Presiders and interment will follow in Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Frances Ursula Yeager Godwin.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 10 Mar 2009.

Rosey E. Miller

Rosey E. Miller, 91, of New Castle, Ind., went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle, Ind.

She was born April 4, 1917, at Muncie, Ind., to the late Oliver and Esta (Swift) Engelman.

She was a Sunday school teacher at Pifer Methodist Church in West Virginia and had attended the South Side Nazarene Church. She loved singing at church and playing harmonica. She was always helping others when they were sick. She also enjoyed hobbies such as quilting and crocheting.

Survivors include a son, Virgil Miller and wife, Iris, of New Castle, Ind.; a daughter, Margaret Faye Warnicke and husband, Ken, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; four grandsons, eight grandchildren, a brother, Albert Engelman and wife, Midge, of Portage, Mich.; a sister, Donna Young of Gobles, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard F. Miller; 11 brothers and sisters; and a son, Marvin Ray Miller.

The family conducted a graveside service March 6 at Pifer Mountain Cemetery in St. George. Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. From 10 Mar 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 11 March 2009

Effie Louise Kniley

Effie Louise Kniley, 85, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday morning, March 9, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 24, 1923, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Martin and Goldie Mary Brinkman Basil.

She is survived by two sons, George "Butch" Kniley and wife, Delsey, of Elkins and Robert Kniley and wife, Sondra, of Marietta, Ohio; a daughter, Roberta Hedrick; son-in-law, Kay Keesee; and a brother, Jack Basil, all of Elkins; and a sister-in-law, Eileen Basil of Charleston. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Patty Keesee; one son-in-law, Randall Hedrick; two brothers, Harry Basil and Robert Basil; and three sisters, Elizabeth White, Ruth Corbin and Delores Wilburn.

Effie was a retired nursing assistant having worked at Davis Memorial Hospital and was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem; Randolph Chapter No. 74, Order of the Eastern Star; Woodmen of the World and had been a Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls.

She had been an assistant Brownie and Girl Scout leader and was a member of the First Church of Christ.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Randolph Chapter No. 74 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel.

On Thursday, March 12, she will be moved to the First Church of Christ in Elkins where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Courtwright, Pastor Marty Basil and Evangelist Gary L. Kendall will officiate and interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Airport Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West Eighth St., Erie, Pa. 16505, in memory of Ms. Kniley.

Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Effie Louise Kniley.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 11 Mar 2009.

John L. Watts Jr.

John Lewis Watts Jr., 77, entered into eternal life at 8:16 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at his residence with his wife, Barbra, at his side.

John entered into life on Sunday, May 31, 1931, at Pearson, Ga., a son of the late John Lewis and Mary Jones Watts.

On Saturday, May 31, 1952, at Waycross, Ga., he married Barbra Jean Martin, who survives in Beverly.

John and Barbra spent many years living in Florida, before returning to Beverly two years ago. He had retired from Smith Truck Line in Jackonville, Fla., where he was a warehouse supervisor. He and Barbra were the owners of BiRite Market in Elkins several years ago. He also attended Landmark Baptist Church in Elkins. John was a member of the Masons for many years.

He was also preceded in death by two grandsons, two nieces and one nephew.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Betty Smith of St. Augustine, Fla., and Tammy Watts of Miramar, Fla.; two sons, Jack Watts and wife, Clara, of Petersburg and Roger Watts of Honolulu, Hawaii; three sisters, Georgia Redick and husband, Andrew, of Brunswick, Ga., Jessie McAliley and husband, Ken, of Eufaula, Ala., and Kathy Roesch and husband, Russell, of Rockledge, Fla.; one brother, J.H. Watts and wife, Clara, of Melrose, Fla.; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In keeping with John's wishes, he will be cremated. The family will have a memorial service in Florida, at a later date. Arrangements for John Lewis Watts Jr. have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (www.therandolphfuneralhome.com) From 11 Mar 2009.

Mary C. Cain

Mary Carr Cain, 88, of Marietta, Ohio, lived at the Inn of Marietta for four years before she recently moved to Harmar Place in Marietta, Ohio, where she died March 9, 2009.

She was born Feb. 7, 1921, at Mill Creek, a daughter of Marvin H. and Dessie M. Rogers Carr.

She was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School and of West Virginia University with a degree in home economics before taking her first job as a home demonstration agent in Tyler County.

She later received her master's degree in home economics from the University of Maryland. She became a school teacher at Harman High School in Harman, then Tygarts Valley High School in Mill Creek and retired as a school teacher from Linganore High School in Fredrick County, Md. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Professional Sorority. She was a charter member and elder of the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church. She also was very active in FHA, where she was an advisor for both West Virginia and Maryland, was active in Farms Women's Club in Tyler and Randolph counties and was active in Republican Party politics.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Noel Carr, Marvin Homer Carr II, Numer Currence, John Carr, Donard Carr, Lt. Samuel Carr; three sisters, Ruby Yokum, Twila Digman and infant sister, Cowila.

She is survived by her daughter, Sally Ann Leach and husband, Ronald, of Williamstown; two granddaughters, Amy K. Leach of Denver, Colo., and Angela Maxwell and husband, Erik, of Gahanna, Ohio; two great-granddaughters, Peyton Maxwell and Madisyn Maxwell, both of Gahanna, Ohio; one sister, Thelma Boyles of Wellington, Ohio; one brother, James W. Carr of Magnolia, Del.; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 100 Meadow Lane in Valley Bend. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Mill Creek Presbyterian Church in Mill Creek with the Rev. Gordon White officiating. Burial will follow at Mill Creek Cemetery Mill Creek.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the M.H. Carr Memorial Fund in care of Mill Creek Presbyterian Church, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26293. Arrangements for Mary Carr Cain have been entrusted to Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com. From 11 Mar 2009.

Pauline Williams

Pauline Williams passed away March 9, 2009, at her home in Front Royal, Va.

She was a member of Mt. Nebo Church and attended Faith Way Baptist Church and the Church of the Nazarene in Philippi.

She was the daughter of Archie Wright and Fannie Carter Wright.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Odford Williams; one daughter, Lauganda Williams; one son, Clarence Williams; and two sisters, Montana Ball and Josephine Fortney.

She is survived by a daughter, Guylow "Lucy" Beaty of Front Royal, Va.; two granddaughters, Paula Wayland and Christy Grady; one grandson, Donnie Beaty, all of Front Royal, Va.; four great-grandsons, Michal Beaty of Burlington, Vt., Christopher Grady, Tommy Wayland and Donnie Beaty Jr.; two great-granddaughters, Mary Beth Wayland and Christa Grady, all of Front Royal, Va.; one brother, Aubrey Wright of Moatsville; and one sister, Geraldine Oldaker of Buckhannon.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be directed by Pastor Gregory at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Mt. Nebo Church 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 11 Mar 2009.

Robert R. Reed Jr.

Robert R. Reed Jr., 47, of Elkview, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Elkview.

He was born Nov. 9, 1961, at Buckhannon, a son of Randy Reed of French Creek and the late Beverley Lundell Reed.

On June 22, 1985, he married Lisa D. Cutright, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Robin Reed of Elkview; one son, Justin Reed of Elkview; three brothers, Rodger "Rusty" Reed and wife, Jeannie, of Newton, Richard Reed and wife, Pam, of Houston, Texas, and Ronald Reed and wife, Carolyn, of Massillon, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was a loan officer and a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Charleston.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Fr. Ron Nikodem as celebrant. Burial will follow in the French Creek Presbyterian Cemetery at French Creek.

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William Wagner

Mr. William Richard Wagner, 76, a resident of the Ten Mile Community near Belington, departed this life Monday afternoon, March 9, 2009, from injuries sustained in a tractor accident near his home.

He was born Oct. 18, 1932, at Belington, a son of the late Darl and Doris Jones Wagner.

On Oct. 11, 1952, at Belington, he was united in marriage to the former Jerry Booth, who survives at their home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Verlin McCulley and husband, Ralph, of Akron Ohio, Sherry Whited and husband, Larry, and Tracey Wagner and her companion, Will, all of Belington; and three sons, Richard Wagner and his companion, Judy, Danny Wagner and wife, Doris, and Steven Wagner and his companion, Janett, all of Belington. Other survivors include three brothers Austin "Bill" Wagner and wife, Opal, of Belington, Denver Wagner and wife, Edna, of Akron, Ohio, and Darl Wagner Jr. and wife, Angie, of Alabama. Grandchildren surviving include Jill, Christopher, Rachel, Melissa, Phillip, Amanda, Jason, Joshua, Nicholas, Brandi, Jessica, Jamie and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant siblings.

Mr. Wagner attended the schools of Barbour County and was formerly employed at Falls Model Manufacturing at Akron, Ohio. He was retired from the Martinka Coal Mines in Fairmont and was a member of the United Miner Workers of America Local 149 and was a member of the Faithway Baptist Church near Belington. He had a great love for his family and his farm and will be greatly missed by all.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Downing Gregory officiating. Interment will then follow in the Wagner Family Cemetery near Belington. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Faithway Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Wagner.

Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William Richard Wagner. From 11 Mar 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 12 March 2009

Gwendaline Burky

Mrs. Gwendaline Wilmoth Burky, 87, of Greensburg, Pa., formerly of Nutter Fort, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, March 7, 2009, at her daughter's home in Greensburg, Pa.

She was born Dec. 17, 1921, at Kerens, the only child of Lloyd Wilmoth and his wife, Maude McDaniel Wilmoth. She had no brothers or sisters, but after her father tragically died when she was only 5 years old, her uncle Daryl became like a brother to her for the rest of his life.

Surviving are her husband, Norman Burky; a daughter and son-in-law, Marquitta and Michael Guerrera of Greensburg, Pa.; and her grandsons, Christian Guerrera and wife, Emily, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Matthew Guerrera of Greensburg, Pa.

After graduating from Elkins High School with the class of 1939, she attended and graduated from Davis & Elkins College. That was where she met Irene Burky, who became like a sister to her.

While Gwendaline taught French and social studies at Tygarts Valley High School, she remained close friends with Irene. Little did she know, at the time she was also teaching a future sister-in-law, Virginia Fincham.

It wasn't long before Irene invited Gwen to her family home in Helvetia. Burky family lore states that Irene felt sure that Gwen would "hit it off" with her brother, Norman. Irene was right. Norman and Gwendaline were married in Kerens, on Aug. 6, 1950.

After a honeymoon in Virginia Beach, they set up their residence on Kentucky Avenue in Nutter Fort. Two years later they were blessed with the birth of their only child, Marquitta Burky (Guerrera). Gwen and Norman moved one more time, to Norma Avenue in the Bagwell Addition of Nutter Fort, where they lived until late in life.

After marriage, Gwen joined the First Presbyterian Church of Clarksburg. She and Norman regularly attended church, Sunday school, and Presby Weds (now Presbyfriends).

Gwendaline was an active member of Circle Four and the Presbyterian Women of the Church. As befit that time, Gwen was an efficient and accomplished homemaker.

Her desserts were favorites among all the family, and she was frugal enough to keep the family going when Norman was hurt and couldn't work for six months. In later years, as age and health problems increased, she and Norman moved to Greensburg, Pa., to live with their daughter's family.

Friends may call at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main St. in Clarksburg from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarksburg with the Rev. Susan C. McGhee presiding. Mrs. Burky will lie-in-state at the church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Three Rivers Hospice, 2500 Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville, Pa. 15146. Davis-Weaver service. From 12 Mar 2009.

Herbert Simmons

Herbert Fay Simmons, 69, a former resident of Tucker County, and a resident of Alexandria, Va., departed this life Tuesday morning, March 10, 2009, in the Fairfax Hospital at Fairfax, Va.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Herbert Fay Simmons. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 12 Mar 2009.

Jack E. Harper

Jack Elmo Harper, 89, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Jack Elmo Harper. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 12 Mar 2009.

Leona M. Warren

Leona Melvina Kelley Warren, 78, of Parsons, passed away March 10, 2009, in Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Hinkle Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. From 12 Mar 2009.

Mary D. Cain

Mary D. Cain, 88, a resident of Marietta, Ohio, died Monday, March 9, 2009, in Marietta.

Visitation hours are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 100 Meadow Lane in Valley Bend. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, at the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gordon White officiating. Burial will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery at Mill Creek. Arrangements for Mary D. Cain have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (www.therandolphfuneralhome.com) From 12 Mar 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 13 March 2009.

George Rowan II

George Russell Rowan II, 20, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

Funeral arrangments are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for George Russell Rowan II. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 13 Mar 2009.

Herbert Simmons

Herbert Fay Simmons, 69, a former resident of Tucker County, and a resident of Alexandria, Va., departed this life Tuesday morning, March 10, 2009, in Inova Fairfax Hospital at Fairfax, Va.

He was born Monday, July 3, 1939, at Red Creek, a son of the late Herbert J. Simmons and Gaynal Thelma Bonner Simmons.

On May 29, 1966, at Oakland, Md, he was married to the former Sharon Ellen Teter, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Robert Allen Simmons of Woodbridge, Va; three brothers, George Simmons of Philippi, Olin Simmons of Alexandria, Va., and Frank Simmons of Davis; nine sisters, Thelma, Erma, Jean, Pat, Mary, Shirley, Ruby, Virginia and Cindy; and several nieces and nephews.

He attended the schools at Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Wilbar Truck Equipment Co, as a shop and service supervisor for many years and for the R.E. Michael Heating and Air Conditioning Co.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Saturday, March 14, from noon until 2 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted in the Collett Cemetery at Hambleton on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Adam Snyder will officiate and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Herbert Fay Simmons.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 13 Mar 2009.

Jack E. Harper

Jack Elmo Harper, 89, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1919, at Hendricks, the only son of the late Samuel Walter Harper and Carrie Sharp Harper.

On May 11, 1942, at Parsons, he married the former Frances Kerns, who survives at Elkins. They had celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Surviving are three daughters, Jane A. Hazer and husband, Tom, of Elkins, Dr. Susan B. Harper and husband, Michael Carroll, of Shepherdstown and Jaqueline D. Harper of Bridgeport; one grandson, David M. Hazer of Dailey; one granddaughter, Sarah J. Javins of Manassas, Va.; and four great-grandchildren.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by one son, Philip Samuel Harper, two sisters, and one special niece whom he raised, Catherine Rose Lingle Phelps.

He attended the one-room school at Chenoweth Creek, and was a World War II United States Army veteran, who proudly served his country in the Pacific conflict. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant during his military career and participated in several major conflicts that include the capture of Attu in the Aleutian Islands and the Battles of Saipan, Okinawa and Leyte Gulf. He was awarded a citation for setting up a gun under fire at the Battle of Saipan.

After his honorable discharge in October 1945, he returned to his home in Elkins where he spent the remainder of his life. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and was awarded a 50-year pin as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers in 2003. He also operated a small beef and hay farm in Randolph County.

Throughout his life, he sustained a loving dedication for the outdoors, farming and his work as a mechanic, and these activities kept him active and fulfilled into his senior years.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Matthew Cupp and the other caring staff at the Davis Memorial Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, from the funeral home chapel.

The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens at Elkins where full military honors will be conducted by the H.W. Daniel's Post 29, American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jack Elmo Harper.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 13 Mar 2009.

Leona M. Warren

Leona Melvina Kelley Warren, 78, formerly of Davis, passed away March 10, 2009, in Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md. At the time of her death, she was residing in Parsons with her cousin, Dennis Kelley and wife, Granada.

Mrs. Warren was born March 13, 1930, at Benbush, a daughter of the late Howard Vernon Kelley and Viola Mae Slaubaugh Kelley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thurman Kelley.

Mrs. Warren retired from the U.S. Government, Department of the Air Force, where she was employed as a GS7 U.S. Air Force civilian secretary at the Pentagon. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 936, Order of the Eastern Star Walter Chapter 43, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Inc., the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, IOOF Lodge 103 and Mountain Top Red Hat Society Chapter 34235.

Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Chapel Saturday, March 14, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the funeral service hour. The Rev. Pat Cassidy will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date in Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hinkle Funeral Home, P.O. Box 186, Davis, W.Va. 26260. From 13 Mar 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 14 March 2009

George Rowan II

George Russell Rowan II, 20, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

He was born Feb. 6, 1989, at Elkins, a son of George Russell "Pete" Rowan and Lisa Dawn Elliott Rowan, who survive in Elkins.

Also surviving are one son, Mason Russell Rowan of Elkins; two brothers, Chad Ellis Rowan and Ryan Russell Rowan, both of Elkins; and a sister, Sara Blevins of Elkins.

George was employed as a mechanic for Rowan Spring Service and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

A private memorial service will be conducted.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mason Russell Rowan Fund in care of Davis Trust Co., P.O. Box 1429, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or Pete or Lisa Rowan, 2460 U.S. 33 West, Elkins, W.Va. 26241.

Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for George Russell Rowan II. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 14 Mar 2009.

Herbert Simmons

Herbert Fay Simmons, 69, a former resident of Tucker County, and a resident of Alexandria, Va., departed this life Tuesday morning, March 10, 2009, in Inova Fairfax Hospital at Fairfax, Va.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from noon until 2 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted in the Collett Cemetery at Hambleton today at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Adam Snyder will officiate and interment will follow.

The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Herbert Fay Simmons. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 14 Mar 2009.

Jack E. Harper

Jack Elmo Harper, 89, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

The family received friends March 13 at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. today from the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens at Elkins where full military honors will be conducted by the H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jack Elmo Harper.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 14 Mar 2009.

Johanna Kreyenbuhl

Johanna Jackson Maxwell Kreyenbuhl, 51, of Petersburg, died at her home on Thursday, March 12, 2009, surrounded by her family.

Born Oct. 28, 1957, at Petersburg, she was the wife of Carl E. Kreyenbuhl and daughter of Christine Moon Maxwell of Petersburg and the late Dr. Howard Jackson Maxwell.

Mrs. Kreyenbuhl graduated in the class of 1975 from Petersburg High School and class of 1979 from West Virginia University cum laude with a double major, Bachelor of Arts in English literature and Bachelor of Science in biology. She taught English, advanced science, critical thinking, creative writing and gifted programs in West Virginia secondary schools for 30 years. While at Petersburg High School, Berkeley Springs High School, Musselman High School and Tucker County High School, she earned multiple teaching awards including the Morgan County Teacher of the Year award, West Virginia Governor's Honor Academy and Ray A. Kroc McDonald's Teacher Achievement Award, as well as the admiration and esteem of her colleagues and students. She was equally able to make Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Age relevant and exciting to her ninth-graders, inspire and encourage gifted students to compete in the National Science Fair and analyze chess moves in her critical thinking classes. Johanna recognized the unique potential in each individual.

Johanna was a skilled storyteller and had a great love of history and genealogy. She was very proud of her ancestors, including Blackwell Jackson and Alexander DeVault, both of whom helped write the constitution for the state of West Virginia, and General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson whose name she shared. She served as an officer in both the state and local chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames of the XVIIth Century. She was active in the Petersburg Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder in the church session.

In addition to her many academic and civic accomplishments, she was also an award-winning athlete. She participated on PHS golf and basketball teams, was Women's Club Champion at Valley View Golf Club for five years and played in several West Virginia State Amateur tournaments. She also played on the winning Virginias team in the Virginias versus Carolinas tournament at Pinehurst, N.C. in 1982. She began skiing at age 2 and was a champion downhill skier as a teenager at Wisp, Deep Creek, Md. She skied on the West Virginia University ski team and in the Rockies and Alps with her family.

Her love of nature, gained while fishing and hunting with her father, included bird watching and gardening and beachcombing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She was a gifted artist and spent many enjoyable hours painting with her mother and sisters. She excelled in watercolor and won several Best of Show awards at the Tri County Fair in Petersburg and Queen's Choice award at the Forest Festival in Elkins. Most importantly, Johanna was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, stepmother, teacher and friend. Her keen intelligence, sense of humor, generosity, compassion and articulate analytical ability transformed the lives of all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Carl E. Kreyenbuhl; her mother, Christine M. Maxwell; her sister, Dr. Mary Maxwell-Young and husband, lan Young, of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Marty Maxwell Sherman and husband, the Rev. Wray Sherman II; nephew, Jackson Maxwell Sherman of Waynesboro, Va.; foster sister, Susan Vetter O'Neal and husband, John T. O'Neal, and son, Alexander, of Ocracoke, N.C.; stepdaughters, Erica Kreyenbuhl, Ginger Shiring and Connie Chaskes; and three stepgrandchildren Sophia Chaskes and Matthew and Kyle Shiring.

Visitation will be at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with private interment on Sunday, March 15, in Maple Hill Cemetery. There will be a memorial service in celebration of her life on March 21 at 2 p.m. at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church, N. Main St. in Petersburg, and all are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grant Memorial Hospice or the American Cancer Society. From 14 Mar 2009.

Wilma L. Biller

Wilma Louise Canfield Biller, 75, a resident of Kerens, departed this life Friday afternoon, March 13, 2009, at the Monongalia General Hospital at Morgantown.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Wilma Louise Canfield Biller. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 14 Mar 2009.