The Elkins Intermountain Obits, 20 April 2009

Barrett Lee "Pete" Liggett, 86, a resident of Elkins, and more recently of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2009, in the nursing home. He had been in declining health since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2003.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Barrett Lee "Pete" Liggett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 20 Apr 2009.

Fredrick Alvin Peterson, 88, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg.

He was born June 23, 1920, at Sheboygan, Wis., a son of the late Oscar and Minnie Sievers Peterson.

He was married to Angelita Maria Cuesy Peterson, who preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Peterson; and a sister, Marion Woods.

Mr. Peterson is survived by a daughter, Claudia Peterson Pingley and husband, Kenneth, of Huttonsville; a son, Fredrick A. Peterson of Las Vegas, Nev.; a grandson, Zachary Pingley of Huttonsville; and two granddaughters, Erika and Emily Pingley of Huttonsville.

Of Mr. Peterson's many accomplishments, he authored or co-authored six books, published 40 articles in different publications, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree, served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was associated with West Virginia Wesleyan College for more than 40 years as a professor of archaeology and anthropology which were his passion.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 23, at the Wesley Chapel on the Campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College from noon to 2 p.m., the service hour with David Stuart officiating. Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct military honors at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Virginia Wesleyan College, in memory of Dr. Peterson, to be dedicated to anthropology or archaeology degree students. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 20 Apr 2009.

Paul Lewis "Essie" Roy, 80, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, following a short illness. He had been in declining health.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Tuesday, April 21, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow in the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign War will conduct full military rites.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Paul Lewis "Essie" Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 20 Apr 2009.

Pearl (Douglas) Beall, 92, of Bridgeport, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at her home.

She was born June 30, 1916, at Canaan, a daughter of the late S.V. and Zillah F. Bellingham Douglas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Wendell C. Beall, who died in 1977; three brothers, Denzil, William Burke and Charles Noel Douglas; and two sisters, Erma Virginia Douglas Bias and Catherine Marie Douglas)Snyder.

She is survived by one daughter, Dolores Ann Beall Shelton and husband, Marvin P., of Bridgeport; two grandsons, Marvin P. "Marty" Shelton of Clarksburg and Benjamin L. Shelton and wife, Carol, of Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter, Holly S. Shelton Turner of Sebring, Fla.; one great-grandson, Lucas Z. Turner of Sebring, Fla.; three great-granddaughters, Tanya N. Turner Koehler and husband, Kenny, of Sebring, Fla., Rachel Ann Shelton and Hannah Elizabeth Shelton, both of Charlotte, N.C.; one great-great-grandson, Calvin Thomas Koehler of Sebring, N.C.; one great-great-granddaughter, Leah Brook Koehler of Sebring, N.C.; a special nephew, William P. "Billy" Bias, who she raised from birth, of New Creek; great-nieces and great-nephews Noel, Edward and Tina Bias and Tammy B. Kimble and husband, Ryan; and several other nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Beall lived most of her life in Adrian where she served as postmaster. She later lived on Fayette Street in Buckhannon for 22 years before moving to the home of her daughter in Bridgeport in 2001. In addition to being postmaster, she also worked as a caregiver at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon and Weston State Hospital in Weston where she retired in 1977.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn Cartwright officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery at Hinkleville,

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 20 Apr 2009.

William F. Lambert, 79, of Parkersburg, died April 19, 2009, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 24, 1930, at Pennsboro, to the late Henry and Dora DeMoss Lambert.

He graduated from Pennsboro High School in 1949 before moving to Parkersburg where he worked for Pure Oil Co. for six months before his employment with Hope Natural Gas in 1950. In the fall of 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for two years before returning to work with Hope Gas.

In 1956, he married Helen Phares from Elkins. Together, they enjoyed square dancing and he called and taught friends in Parkersburg for many years.

In 1973, he joined the most wonderful fraternal organization, the Masonic Lodge, Mount Olivet No. 3, A.F. & A.M. He was past venerable master (1981) Parkersburg Lodge of Perfection, past wise master (1980) Parkersburg Chapter of Rose Croix; Parkersburg Council Kadosh and past captain of the Scottish Rite Guard (1981); was a member of Knights Templar; Nemesis Shrine and was currently serving as director of the Nemesis Shrine ritualistic Cast; treasurer of the Nemesis Director's Staff, Ohio Valley Shrine Club; Ben Bey Grotto; and member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and Parkersburg No. 14, Order of the Eastern Star.

He was honored with the rank and decoration of the Knights Commander of the Court of Honour, Nov. 17, 1979, in Wheeling and was elected and elevated to the rank of the 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary at the biennial session of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction U.S.A. in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, 1989.

He retired from Hope Natural Gas Company on Oct. 1, 1986, and was a member of the Stout Memorial United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen Phares Lambert; one sister, Dorothea Wright of Vienna; niece, Kathy Eddy and her husband, Ed McDonough, of Parkersburg; nephew, Larry Higgins and his wife, LaVaughn, of West Union; nephew, Bobby Jack Fowler of Parkersburg; niece, Linda Kay Bussey Lipson and her husband, Steven Lipson, of Liburn, Ga.; nephew, James Bussey and his wife, Carla, of Vienna; niece Jennifer Wilson and her husband, Lance, of Parkersburg; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Eddy.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. Scott Sears officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites by the Masonic Blue Lodge No. 3 and military graveside rites by the American Legion Post 15.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, Ky. 40502. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com. From 20 Apr 2009.

Winfred R. Oldaker, 77, of Route 9, Buckhannon, died Friday, April 17, 2009, in Valentine's Personal Care Home under Hospice Care.

He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Upshur County, a son of the late John T. and Geneva Gregory Oldaker.

He was united in marriage, on June 14, 1952, to Phyllis Sargent Oldaker, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by four sons, Donald and wife, Sharon Oldaker, Richard Oldaker, Timothy Oldaker and John and wife, Susie Oldaker, all of Buckhannon; two daughters, Vera Oldaker and Nancy Smarr both of Buckhannon; six grandchildren, Randy "Pete" Beckner of California, Beverly Beckner of Buckhannon, Robert Oldaker and Jessica Oldaker both of Florida, Faith Oldaker and Hope Oldaker both of Buckhannon; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Wilma Wagner; and son-in-law, James Smarr.

Mr. Oldaker was a former employee of King Knob Coal Co., along with various other jobs as a truck driver, equipment operator and mechanic. He loved to hunt, especially coon hunt, fish, ginseng, read the Bible, watch NASCAR racing and spend time with his family. He attended the Buckhannon Church of the Nazarene.

Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Tim Britton and Pastor Gary Mallonee officiating. Interment will follow in the Heavner Cemetery.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. From 20 Apr 2009.

Barrett was born Monday, Aug. 28, 1922, at Huttonsville, a son of the late Austin Earl Liggett and Elva Vada (Barrett) Liggett.

He attended Huttonsville Grade School and Tygarts Valley High School, graduating with the class of 1940. He was active in 4-H and Future Farmers of America, earning his state farmer's degree. After school, he continued to work on his parents' farms and at 20 took over the management of the land at his father's death. After World War II, he, his brother, James Robert "Bob" Liggett, and their mother began farming as Vada B. Liggett and Sons. In 1959, that partnership became Liggett Brothers, and operated until Bob's death in 1983 and the end of the partnership the next year. Barrett continued to farm at Huttonsville until he and his wife, Helena, sold their farm in 1993 and moved to Elkins.

Barrett became a substitute rural mail carrier on Route 1, out of Huttonsville in 1947. In 1960, he ran for Randolph County commissioner and won, defeating the incumbent and two other candidates. He defeated his opposition again in 1966 and ran unopposed in the 1972 and 1978 elections. He was most proud of being a part of making the policy that set aside one half of Federal revenue sharing money for capital improvements. Those funds were used to renovate the old health department and Extension Service offices on Henry Avenue in Elkins, to buy the land for the industrial park in South Elkins, and to purchase and renovate the Smith Chevrolet building, which became the courthouse annex in the 1980s. He was the county commission's representative on Region VII Planning and Development Council, serving as the Council's first chair. In 1979, he resigned from the county commission and became the full-time mail carrier on Routes 1 out of Mill Creek, Valley Bend and Huttonsville, serving until he retired in 1988. That year, he received the U.S. Postal Service's "Million Mile Award" for driving a million miles or 30 years without an avoidable accident.

He was a past master of the Randolph Lodge No. 55 A.F. & A.M. He was a member of the Tygart Valley Presbyterian Church and attended the Elkins Church of the Nazarene. He was a founding member of the Brick Church Cemetery's board of trustees and was instrumental in cleaning up the cemetery in 1959-1960, in laying out hundreds of new graves that would generate funds for cemetery maintenance, in the initial fundraising to establish a trust fund to supplement donations for the cemetery's upkeep, and most recently in acquiring adjacent land for expansion that will further ensure the cemetery's fiscal soundness.

He was married on Feb. 15, 1964, at Mountain Lake Park, Md., to Helena Stewart Hardy, who survives.

He is also survived by two stepchildren, David Hardy and wife, Kim, of Buckhannon and Darlene Hardy Scott and husband, "Chic," of Elkins; two children, Sarah Liggett of Elkins and Philip Liggett of Washington, D.C.; and five stepgrandchildren, Michelle Hardy Courtemanche of Connecticut, Brittany and Brandon Hardy of Buckhannon, Matthew Scott of Elkins and Jason Scott and wife, Brittany, of Fairmont. Also surviving are three sisters, Katheryn McAtee and Mary B. Liggett of Huttonsville and Emily L. Liggett of Hilo, Hawaii; and several nieces and nephews in Randolph County and Hawaii.

In addition to his brother, Bob, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pattie J. Laderach.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday, April 22, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Terry A. Burgess will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. T

he family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions in Barrett's memory to the Elkins First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, P.O. Box 50 Elkins, W.Va., 26241; the Brick Church Cemetery, P. O. Box 308, Mill Creek, W.Va. 26280 or a charity of your choice. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Barrett Lee "Pete" Liggett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 21 Apr 2009.

Donald Roy "Don" Harlan, 75, a resident of Elkins and more recently a patient in Nella's Nursing Home since February 2009, passed away Friday morning, April 17, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health, however, his death was unexpected.

He was born June 3, 1933, in Upshur County, a son of the late Jack and Rebecca Koon Harlan.

On Sept.27, 1969, at Parsons, he was married to the former Sadie Mallow, who survives.

Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Jim (Pauline) Hornbeck of Rockledge, Fla.; and three sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Freda Faesenmeier, Mrs. Lillian Bailey and Mrs. Jocelyn Akers; and four brothers, George, Eugene, Carl and Gilbert Harlan.

Don was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He had worked in local mills and retired from Elkins Industries in 1962. He was a Christian who was an avid reader of the Bible. He attended several churches in the area.

Friends may call from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow in the Piercy Cemetery near Laurel Mountain where presentation of the American flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.

Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Roy "Don" Harlan. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 21 Apr 2009.

J. Ilene McAtee, 96, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009, in Midland Hospice.

She was born on March 5, 1913, at Topeka, Kan., to H.H. and Elizabeth Bruce Delk.

She graduated from Highland Park High School. On June 8, 1933, she married Eslie H. McAtee.

She was the head cook for the Masonic Temple, and she taught kindergarten Sunday school at Grace United Methodist Church for several years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Beulah Chapter No. 34 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ancient Toltec Rite No. 1, Social Order of the Beauceant, Shrine Widows Club and the Kappa Sigma Mothers.

Survivors include a son, David McAtee and his wife, Marge, of Lakewood, Colo.; a daughter, Linda Massey and her husband, Joseph, of Lyndon, Kan.; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her siblings, Ted and Grace, and her grandson, Steven.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at Grace United Methodist Church at Topeka, Kan. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. McAtee will lie in state on Tuesday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel with visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the J. Ilene McAtee Church Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kan. 66604. From 21 Apr 2009.

Linda Sue Clevenger, 60, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at her home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

She was born Jan. 25, 1949, at Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Charles Edward Hollen and Mary Elizabeth Johns Hollen House.

On Dec. 10, 1982, she married Ronald J. Clevenger, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, James Chewning of Buckhannon and his children, James Chewning Jr., Amber, Brittany and Faith Chewning, all of Buckhannon; one daughter, Tonya Kennedy of Buckhannon and her children, Victoria Chewning of Buckhannon, Vanessa Chewning of Kesling Mill, Brandon Kennedy and Catalena Kennedy of Buckhannon; two great-grandchildren, Jaiden Workman of Buckhannon and Colby Ball of Kesling Mill; one brother, Hartzel Hollen of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Blaine Chewning; two brothers, Russell "Chuck" Hollen and Eddie Hollen; and one sister, June Ours.

Linda was a homemaker. She attended Buckhannon Church of God and was a member and secretary of The Modern Homettes Community Education Outreach Society.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Heavner Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 21 Apr 2009.

He was born July 26, 1944, at Monterville, and attended the local schools of Randolph County.

After serving in the U.S. Army and Navy, he lived in the Fairfax, Va., area working in security. His health started to fail in January 2008, and he moved back with his family. In recent weeks, his health failed very rapidly. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle and always cared about the family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Helen Salisbury Conrad; and brother, Ralph Conrad.

Lloyd is survived by brother, Cloyd (Janette) Conrad; sister-in-law, Nancy Conrad; three nephews; three nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, Ohio, with Pastor Robert Moses officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of VNS, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, Ohio 44333. (Cox, Barberton 330-745-3311) From 21 Apr 2009.

Bill Kelley of Springfield, Ohio, formally of Elkins, passed away late Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Heartland Rehabilitation Center.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy; and sisters, Loraine and Naomi.

He is survived by brothers, John, Jim and Hank; sister, Katherine; daughters, Debbie, Carla, Lisa and husband, Sam, Monte and husband, Kevin, Vienna and husband, Pat, and Billie Jo and their mother, Valerie: and grandchildren, Ashley, Dexter, Joseph, James, Samantha, Zachary, Wesley, Riley Joshua, Allison, Dustin and Danny.

His service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Shiloh Baptist Church located on Fifth Street in Elkins. Flowers may be sent to Mountaineer Optical in care of Penny Doyle by Friday. From 22 Apr 2009.

Charles Roy "Charlie Brown" Bennett, 75, of Red Creek, died April 20, 2009, in Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.

He was born June 20, 1933, at Red Creek, a son of the late Roy Helmick and Freddie Ellen Bonner Bennett.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda West Bennett of Red Creek; three daughters, Cindy Bennett of Ravenna, Ohio, Shirley Plum of Hambleton and Ginger Bennett of Oak Hill; two sons, Charles Bennett Jr. of Ravenna, Ohio, and Hoyle West Jr. of Red Creek; one stepson, Hoyle Lawrence West II of Ravenna, Ohio; one sister, Sarah Jane and Les Speir of Red Creek; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Grace Thompson.

Charles lived in the Kent, Ravenna, Mantua and Cleveland areas of Ohio, before moving back to Red Creek.

While in Ohio, he was self-employed at Acme Machine and Borring and then employed as a machinist at Savage Machine in Garfield Heights.

Charles enjoyed flying, animals, being around people, working on cars and motorcycles.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Flanagan Hill United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Flanagan Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Gadd officiating.

Interment will follow in Flanagan Hill Cemetery.

Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 22 Apr 2009.

Mrs. Mary Charlotte Lantz Corder, 70, a resident of Coontz Avenue in Belington, departed this life at 5:29 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, in Broaddus Hospital at Philippi. She had been in declining health for quite some time.

She was born Dec. 14, 1938, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Everson Lantz.

She was twice married, first to Robert Corley and second to Dale Corder, who preceded her in death in 1991.

Children surviving include three daughters, Nancy Jane Corley of Acworth, Ga., Valerie Anita Bennett of Fort Campbell, Ky., and Jamie Lee Bender of Clarksburg; three sons, Robert Eugene Corley of Bath, N.Y., Vernon Edward Corley of Canton, Ga.,; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Siblings surviving include three brothers, Jack Lantz of Davis, Sherwood Lantz of Philippi and Winfred Lantz of Texas; three sisters, Ruby Wilfong of Montrose, Carolyn Sue Lantz of Belington and Donna Kay Burner of Philippi.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one infant brother and one son, Norman Paul Corley.

Mrs. Corder attended the schools of Barbour County, was a homemaker and attended The Calvary Baptist Church in Belington.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and again Thursday until 2 p.m. when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jesse Mesa officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Belington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Calvary Southern Baptist Church, Route 3. Box 326C, Belington, W.Va. 26250, in memory of Mrs. Corder. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Mary Charlotte Lantz Corder. Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com. From 22 Apr 2009.

Ogla Dempsey McElwain, 85, a resident of Kerens, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 21, 2009, at his home.

He was born Monday, Oct. 29, 1923, at Elkins, a son of the late Jennings Bryon McElwain and Evelyn Mullens McElwain.

On Aug. 21, 1948, he was married to the former Juanita Muriel Stilwell, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Thomas George McElwain and wife, Ritva, of Kuopio, Finland; one brother, Charles McElwain Sr. of Kerens; two sisters, Ollie Yvonne Corn and husband, Jimmy, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ida Yvette McElwain of Hagerstown, Md.; one granddaughter, Anna Maria McElwain; and one great-grandson, Adam McElwain.

Preceding him in death were one brother, Arno McElwain; and two sisters, Una Scott and Donna Hornick.

Ogla was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1941, had attended Washington Missionary College, was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army and was a master builder. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Buckhannon.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, in the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton. Pastor Rick Cutright will officiate and interment will follow.

The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Buckhannon Seventh Day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 205, Buckhannon, W.V. 26201. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ogla Dempsey McElwain. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 22 Apr 2009.

Sylvia Juanita Woods, 60, of Elkins, died Monday morning, April 20, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, following an extended illness.

She was born June 15, 1948, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Benjamin Woods and the late Geneva (Wiseman) Woods Finley.

Her husband, John William Woods, preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2002.

Survivors include one son, James Allen Woods and wife, Billie, of Grafton; three daughters, Virginia Simmons and husband, Paul, of Nettie, Loretta Woods and companion, Freddie Summerfield, of Philippi and Melissa Martin and husband, Dale, of Martinsburg; one brother, Ernest Woods of Arvada, Colo.; and six grandchildren, Logan and Brittany Woods, Clarence Gochenour III, Freddie Summerfield Jr., Clay Summerfield and Nicholas Vlachos.

She was preceded in death by one son, John William Woods Jr.; by three sisters, Virginia Wiseman, Betty Swick and Gladys Lorenz; and by one brother, Frank Woods.

Mrs. Woods was a homemaker who enjoyed reading her Bible and listening to gospel music.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, from the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave. in Belington. The Rev. Jay Mayle will officiate and interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, on Friday.

Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. From 22 Apr 2009.

Troy L. Shahan, 72, a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center, Belington, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, 2008, in the Good Samaritan Center, following an extended illness.

At Mr. Shahan's request, his remains were cremated. Interment of the ashes will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Belington Fraternal Cemetery. The Rev. David Mellquist will officiate and Barbour County Post 44, American Legion, will provide graveside military honors.

Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. From 22 Apr 2009.

Wayne Ulysses Clark, 73, of Upper Tract, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at his residence.

Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Schaeffer Funeral Home

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastors Randy Ours and Tim Barnhouse officiating. Interment will be in Maysville Cemetery at Maysville. From 22 Apr 2009.

Dale Marlin Sites Sr., 74, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009, .at his home.

Family will receive friends Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor John M. Vetter officiating. Burial will be in North Mill Creek Cemetery at Dorcas. From 23 Apr 2009.

Florinda Menendez, 91, of Elkins, formerly of Spelter, departed this life on Monday evening March 6, 2009, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center in Elkins.

Florinda was born May 1, 1917, and is the daughter of the late Ramon Muniz and Mary Prieto Muniz.

She was married to Jose "Pep" Menendez, who also preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1973.

Surviving are one son, Raymond Menendez and wife, Frankie, of Elkins; two grandsons, Kevin Menendez and wife, Heidi, of Ormsby, Pa., and Jeffery Menendez of Elkins; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Lantz and husband, Evan, of Buckhannon, Ty and Tori Menendez of Ormsby, Pa.; one great-great-granddaughter, Sophie Lantz of Buckhannon; one brother, Roy Muniz of Spelter; one sister, Mary Helsel of Parkersburg; and one brother-in-law, Louie Menendez and wife, Louise, of Shinnston.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents and husband, were three brothers, Joe Muniz, Henry Muniz and Jimmy Muniz; two sisters, Ann Malins, and Ramona Roop; and one grandson, Michael Menendez.

Florinda attended school in Spelter and was a homemaker. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Spelter Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the ladies Auxiliary at the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 S. Pike St. in Shinnston.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the VFW. Arrangements are being taken care of by the Dorsey Funeral Home in Shinnston. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.dorseyfuneralhome.com. From 23 Apr 2009.

John Kenneth Nestor, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2009, at his home.

He was born Jan. 17, 1923, at Belington, a son of Willie T. and Goldie Thorne Nestor.

John retired from Monongahela Power Co. with 22 years of service, was a service technician in the refrigeration and air conditioning business, and he and his wife owned and operated Nestor Realty for many years.

He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He was a 50-plus year member of the Parkersburg Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. and the Ben Bay Grotto.

He golfed with the Men's Senior golf league at Worthington Golf Course, and he enjoyed bluegrass music, was an avid West Virginia University Mountaineer fan and enjoyed hunting when he was younger.

Surviving are his loving wife, Hanna Ware Nestor; two sons, Jerry W. Nestor (Charlotte) of Vienna and W. Tom Nestor of Elkins; two daughters, Patty Smith (Joe) of Parkersburg and Kathy Marchal (Ted) of Parkersburg; 15 grandchildren, Krista Nestor, Melissa Nestor, James Nestor (Chrissy), Tami Svacina (Brian), Sarah Hoosier (Dennis), Jason Nestor (Alicia), Blair Updike, Corie Updike, Tyler Nestor, Tate Summerfield (Ryan), Sam Smith (Holly), Andy Smith, V.J. Smith, Zane Marchal and Addie Marchal; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Alva B. Nestor in Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John K. "Tack" Nestor Jr.; three grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Jack Nestor and John Nestor III; two sisters, Lila McCartney and Wanda Fuller; an infant brother; and two infant sisters.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St. in Parkersburg, with the Rev. David Easter officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Six of his grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.kimesfh.com. From 23 Apr 2009.

Richard L. Tinney II, 18, of Buckhannon, died, as a result of complications of cystic fibrosis, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at his home.

He was born Sept. 28, 1990, at Weston, a son of Richard Tinney of Buckhannon and Shirley Howes Tinney of Buckhannon.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Reanna Casto and husband, K.C., of Crosslanes and Veronica Tinney and fiance, Michael Hinchman, of Buckhannon; two special brothers, Scott Henry of Uniontown, Pa., and Raymond Tinney of Buckhannon; two nephews, Alex Casto of Crosslanes and Leeland Hinchman of Buckhannon; one niece, Kaylee Weaver of Buckhannon; maternal grandparents, Franklin and Virginia Howes of French Creek; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Connie Tinney of Fairmont; and paternal grandmother, Clara Parsons of Fairmont.

Richard was a student at Buckhannon-Upshur High School and was a champion child for the Children's Miracle Network in 2005.

Friends will be received at the Way of Holiness Church Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge. From 23 Apr 2009.

Ruth Lucille Simmons Allman, 88, of Eglon, passed away April 22, 2009, in Cortland Acres Nursing Home.

She was born Jan. 11, 1921, at Accident, Md., a daughter of the late Thomas Dewey Simmons and Lena Belle Bennett Simmons.

Her husband, Cline Allman, preceded her in death in 1974.

She is survived by one son, Cline Allman Jr. of Canaan Valley; three daughters, Betty Kisamore of Reedsville, Maggie Eye of Painesville, Ohio, and Wanda Burns of Sterling, Va.; one sister, Cleo Frederick of Fairmont; and 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, John and Hilbert Allman; and three brothers, Russell, Robert, and Kermit Simmons.

Mrs. Allman was a cook and housewife. She was Protestant by faith.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Hinkle Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rogers Fike officiating. Interment will follow in Buena Cemetery.

Hinkle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. From 23 Apr 2009.

William Jeffrey "Jeff" Valentine, 54, a resident of Beverly, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2009, in the Hospice Care Regional Inpatient Center in Elkins.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for William Jeffrey "Jeff" Valentine.

The family asks that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520, in memory of Jeff. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 23 Apr 2009.

Bill Kelley of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Elkins, passed away late Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Heartland Rehabilitation Center.

He was the son of the late Henry Kelley and Hannah Kelley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy; and sisters, Loraine and Naomi.

His service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Shiloh Baptist Church located on Fifth Street in Elkins. Flowers may be sent to Mountaineer Optical in care of Penny Doyle by Friday. From 24 Apr 2009.

William Jeffrey "Jeff" Valentine, 54, a resident of Beverly, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2009, in the Hospice Care Regional Inpatient Center in Elkins.

He was born March 9, 1955, at Elkins, a son of the late Thomas "Wimpy" and Cornelia Levier Valentine.

On July 1, 1978, at the Valley Bend Presbyterian Church in East Dailey, he was married to Deborah Lynn Warner Valentine, who survives in Beverly.

Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Dawn Valentine Talkington and husband, Bryan, of Elkins and Cassandra Noel Valentine, at home; and two grandsons, Thomas Aaron and Isaac Logan Talkington of Elkins.

Jeff was a former owner of Wimpy's Billiards in Elkins prior to becoming disabled. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bernard Teter officiating. At Jeff's request, his remains will then be cremated.

The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520, in memory of Jeff. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for William Jeffrey "Jeff" Valentine. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 24 Apr 2009.

Jeremy Gale Ward, 24, a resident of Summer Street, Elkins, departed this life early Monday morning, March 16, 2009, at his home. Death was attributed to cancer.

Mr. Ward's request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 25, at 3 p.m. at the Kynette United Methodist Church at Harding, followed by a fellowship dinner at the Saint Patrick's Parish Hall at Coalton.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jeremy Gale Ward.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 24 Apr 2009.

Margaret Joanne Harper, 80, of Thomas, passed away due to heart failure April 22, 2009, in Mon General Hospital at Morgantown.

She was born Nov. 30, 1928, at Thomas, a daughter of the late Lee Otto Pase and Elizabeth Swartz Pase.

She is survived by three sons, Donald Thomas Harper of Mt. Morris, Pa., Daniel Harper of Wilmington, Del., and Mark (Diane "Dee") Harper of Mt. Pleasant, Pa.; one daughter, Brenda K. Beaulieu of New Hampshire; one brother, James Lee Pase of Oakland, Md.; two half brothers, Dwayne Pase of Clinton, Md., and David Pase of Thomas; one sister, Eloise Udovich of Oakland, Md.; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Lee in 1998; one half brother, Russell Hamner; and one half sister, Carol Pase Zorb

Ms. Harper was a homemaker.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, at the funeral home with Diane "Dee" Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 24 Apr 2009.

William Jeffrey "Jeff" Valentine, 54, a resident of Beverly, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2009, in the Hospice Care Regional Inpatient Center in Elkins.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A service will be conducted at 4 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bernard Teter officiating. At Jeff's request, his remains will then be cremated.

Jeremy Gale Ward, 24, a resident of Summer Street, Elkins, departed this life early Monday morning, March 16, 2009, at his home. Death was attributed to cancer.

Mr. Ward's request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted today at 3 p.m. at the Kynette United Methodist Church at Harding, followed by a fellowship dinner at the Saint Patrick's Parish Hall at Coalton.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jeremy Gale Ward. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 25 Apr 2009.

Pearl Ethel Rockwell, 85, a resident of Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon since mid-March, entered into eternal life at 1:20 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, in Holbrook Nursing Home.

She was born Friday, Oct. 12, 1923, at Lake Charles, La., a daughter of the late Porter Edward and Iola Mae Pennington Culver.

On March 4, 1945, at San Antonio, Texas, she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. While serving in the Marine Corps, she attained the rank of corporal. Pearl was honorably discharged on June 13, 1946, at Cherry Point, N.C.

On Wednesday, June 19, 1946, at Dayton, Ohio, she married Melvin Herbert Rockwell, who preceded her in death April 10, 2004.

Since 1975, Pearl lived in the Elkins area where she attended the Cathedral of Prayer Church. She was a receptionist for 15 years for Dr. Ernest Hart in Dailey. She was a member of the Marine Corps League Detachment 956 in Elkins.

Pearl enjoyed crocheting and playing dominos and cards with her friends at the Elkins Manor where she resided for eight years.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ellen Culver; and five brothers, Robert, Gene, Allen, Ed and Porter Culver.

Pearl's survivors include her daughter, Sandi Fisher and husband, Bill, of Elkins; two sons, David Rockwell and wife, Cindy, of Dayton, Ohio, and Daniel Rockwell of Stephen City, Va.; four grandsons, Adam Rockwell and wife, Marian, of Springboro, Ohio, Michael Rockwell of Dayton, Ohio, Christopher Fisher of Morgantown and Steven Rockwell of Stephen City, Va.; two great-granddaughters, Katelyn Rockwell of Springboro, Ohio, and Hannah Rockwell of Montrose; one brother, Kenneth Ray Culver of Houston, Texas; one sister-in-law, Lois Edgington of Panama City, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Pearl's wishes, she will be cremated. The family will conduct a memorial service and interment at a later date.

Arrangements for Pearl Ethel Rockwell have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (www.therandolphfuneralhome.com) From 25 Apr 2009.