The Elkins Intermountain, 16 November 2009

Elva F. Thompson

Elva "Tiny" Fulton Thompson, 65, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. She had been in declining health for the past two years.

She was born Monday, Dec. 13, 1943, at Red House, Md., a daughter of the late Murl and Hazel Lipscomb Fulton.

On Aug. 21, 1961, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Glen Jason "Buck" Thompson, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Jason Kid Thompson, William "Willy" Thompson and companion, Crystal Petrice, and Jeffery Thompson, all of Parsons; one daughter, Mary Griffith and husband, Michael, of Hambleton; one brother, Robert Fulton and wife, Alma Fulton, of Hendricks; two grandchildren, Sarah Griffith and companion, Adam Harper, of Hendricks and Eric Griffith of Hambleton; one great-granddaughter, Savannah Harper; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Curtis, Howard and Edward Fulton.

She attended the schools of Tucker County. She was a homemaker, a member of the Pentecostal Outreach Ministry Church in Parsons and a devoted Christian. She was a loving mother and wife.

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 Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Emery Surguy will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Elva "Tiny" Fulton Thompson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 16 Nov 2009.

Harry D. Getz

Harry D. Getz, 89, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Grant Memorial Hospital.

Friends were received Sunday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home in Petersburg with the Revs. Dee C. Flory and Greg Rotruck officiating. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery.  From 16 Nov 2009.

Leona J. Hepler

Leona June Dulaney Hepler, 70, of Clifton Forge, Va., formerly of Elkins, died Nov. 15, 2009.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Cochran Cemetery at Marlinton with Pastor Jerry Moore officiating. VanReenen Funeral Home services.  From 16 Nov 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 17 November 2009

Bernice W. Phillips

Bernice W. Phillips, 86, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.

She was born Nov. 4, 1923, at Elkins, a daughter of the late John W. and Emma Lena Griffith Kyle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Phillips, and one brother, John W. Kyle Jr.

She is survived by a lifelong companion, Harold E. Starr of Buckhannon; one brother, Jacob M. Kyle and wife, Beverly, of Elkins; two sisters, Iris Newman and husband, Donald, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Betty Krajawski of Beverly Hills, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker. She worked during World War II in New York, for the federal government. After returning home, she and her husband, John, had a family grocery store in North Buckhannon. She retired after 18 years of service from the A.G. Shannon Hardware Co. as office manager. She was active in the Upshur County Republican Women as well as the state Republican Party. She was also active as a board member and treasurer of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival Association, was a member of BURMA and volunteered for Service Corps of Retired Executives. One of her greatest accomplishments was the work she did for the needy in Upshur County at the Salvation Army.

Friends will be received Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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 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 17 Nov 2009.

Gary L. Taylor

Gary Leonard Taylor, 62, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 15, 2009, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 26, 1946, at Mill Creek, a son of the late Lawson and Opal Marie Gear Taylor.

Surviving are two sons, Brian Keith Taylor and Bradley Lawson Taylor both of Mill Creek; and three daughters, Michelle Rae Taylor of Mill Creek, Tamela Denise Taylor and Angela Marie Howard, both of Pennsylvania. Five brothers, Jack, Mike, Lloyd, Timmy and David Taylor; six sisters, Janet McCartney, Debbie Whitcomb, Roberta Shreve, Pamela Nitz, Marcella Fincham and Lisa George; and 11 grandchildren also survive.

Also preceding him in death was one son, Gary Leonard Taylor II.

Gary was employed as a coal miner for Carter-Roag Coal Co. at the time of his retirement.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday, Nov.18, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at noon Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gary McCartney officiating. At the request of the deceased, his remains will be cremated.

Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gary Leonard Taylor.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 17 Nov 2009.

Goldie McVicker

Goldie Mae McVicker, 87, a resident of Route 3, Clemtown community, Philippi, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. in Ruby Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 21, 1922, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Hollis McVicker and Savannah (Murphy) McVicker Bartlett.

Surviving are one brother, Herbert "Joe" McVicker of Warren, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews

Ms. McVicker was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Robinson; five brothers, Clyde Gus, Don Carl, Chilton, Ersel and Foy McVicker; two stepbrothers, Dellett and Perry Bartlett; and stepfather, James Bartlett

Ms. McVicker was a homemaker and attended the Clemtown Church.

Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour with Pastor Joyce Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Clemtown Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com. Wright Funeral Home Services.   From 17 Nov 2009.

Nancy L. Eye

Nancy Lou Eye, 70, of Parsons, passed away Nov. 15, 2099, at her home.

She was born June 2, 1939, at Dry Fork, a daughter of the late Fred Wolford and Louessa Wolford.

She is survived by her husband, Okey W. Eye; one son, Okey B. Eye of Red Creek; two daughters, Barbara Sue (Gary) Means and Rebecca Lynne (Rick) Siebold, both of Madison, Ohio; two sisters, Zettie Worlford and Martha Yager, both of Dry Fork; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She was employed as a factory worker in a rubber manufacturing plant in Ohio, for many years. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, crocheting, camping, gardening and bowling. She was a Protestant by faith.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Flanagan Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenny Mick officiating. Interment will follow in Flanagan Hill Cemetery.

Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 17 Nov 2009.

Timothy R. Stark

Local businessman Timothy Russel Stark of Buckhannon, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Nov. 12, 2009, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Tim Stark didn't live his life in degrees, but rather, gave himself wholly to anything he set his mind to. While it's difficult to define a man who was so multi-faceted in his experiences and abilities, there were few things in life that gave Tim more comfort and satisfaction than his family and his love of the outdoors.

Tim spent his formative years on the West Coast, where he swam miles at a time in the ocean, hunted rattlesnakes with his dogs and camped anywhere he possibly could. He logged redwoods in Oregon, worked on the Alaskan pipeline and rode his favorite horse Rocket, at breakneck speed.

After coming to West Virginia, he began his next great adventure as a farmer, lumber mill foreman, coal miner, Scoutmaster, businessman and steward of the environment. He taught his children animal husbandry, agriculture, farm equipment maintenance, how to make molasses, apple cider, put up hay and ultimately, even build the house that they would live in.

A good friend to many, Tim was always willing to make a difference in the lives of the people he knew and met. He loved being the go-to guy, and his incredible breadth of knowledge on all things practical helped him help others at the drop of a hat.

Tim is survived by his wife Linda Stark; eldest son, Britton Henderson and his wife, Christa; daughter Megan Bennett and her husband, Michael; and son, Dane Stark and his wife, Carrie. He was a beloved grandfather to Kayla and Jolie Henderson, Christopher Leon, Zachary Bennett and Julianna Stark.

In lieu of flowers, Tim and his family request that you do a good turn for your fellow man in his honor. A kind word or deed can change the world of the person who needs it most.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  From 17 Nov 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 18 November 2009

Aline R. Kovach

Aline Rose Kovach, 73, of Thomas, passed away Nov. 16, 2009, in Garrett Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.

She was born May 5, 1936, at Thomas, a daughter of the late Charles Harrison Shaffer Sr. and Vernie Catherine Elborn.

She is survived by her husband, Junior Bill Kovach; one son, Mark (Lisa) Owens of Stephen City, Va.; two daughters, Sara Jane Kovach of Kerens and Jeannine Kovach Helmick of Hagerstown, Md.; one brother, Charlie H. (Dorothy) Shaffer Jr. of Michigan; 10 grandchildren, Kristie Aline Owens, Susan Deann Morris, Amanda Leah White, Aaron Dale Whitehair, Samantha Danielle Owens, Ashley Dawn Kerns, Kaila Alexandra Helmick, Tori Elaine Morral, Michael Alan Helmick and Mark Logan Owens; four great-grandchildren, Inza Elaine Pacella, Ethan Scott Pacella, Aydin Cole White and Zoe Rose White; and several half brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Shaffer.

Mrs. Kovach was employed as a secretary for Father Snyder and then retired from the Department of Corrections after 21 1/2 years. She was the treasurer for Mountain Top Library, enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, video games and her family, especially her grandkids. She was an avid NASCAR fan.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Charles Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 18 Nov 2009.

Elizabeth H. Berry

Elizabeth H. Berry, 92, of Richmond, Va., widow of W. Malcolm Berry, died Nov. 16, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean P. Harris: and two sons, David R. Hill and Michael H. Hill.

Born on Oct. 21, 1917, at Beverly, she was the daughter of George E. and Janey Chenoweth Harris.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy H. FitzSimmonds of Manassas, Va.; her son, Ronald G. Hill and his wife, Peggy; her daughter-in-law, Ellen Hill Wakefield; four grandsons, George E. Hill and his wife, Colleen, Paul D. Hill and his wife, Amber, John M. Hill and Brett R. Hill; three great-grandsons, Brad Reid, Zachary Hill and Jackson Hill; and one niece and four nephews.

Mrs. Berry attended Greenbrier College and graduated with high honors from Virginia Commonwealth University and was a second grade teacher in Henrico County schools. After retiring from teaching, she was an active volunteer at Elizabeth Adam Crump Manor for 22 years, Meals on Wheels, reading for the blind, and she mentored students one-on-one as part of an adult literacy program. A talented musician, she played the piano for sing-a-longs at area nursing homes and churches and at Imperial Plaza where she lived for a number of years before moving to the Laurels of Bon Air. Mrs. Berry was a longtime member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and played handbells.

A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. at the church at 2605 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, Va.  From 18 Nov 2009.

Estol D. Wallace

Estol Dale Wallace, 59, a native of Parsons, and more recently a resident of Scio, Ohio, departed this life Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at his home.

He was born Thursday, June 1, 1950, at Parsons, a son of the late George Edward Wallace and Dorothy Jean Eckard Wallace.

Surviving are one son, Joshua Wallace of Scio, Ohio; his companion of more than 30 years, Cherie Kyle; and one granddaughter, Alexis Kyle.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death are three sons, Estol, Zachary and Seth Wallace; and his grandparents, Edgar and Russie Combs.

Estol was a farmer, living most of his life in Scio, Ohio, and was an avid motorcyclist.

The family will receive friends at Allmon-Dugger-Cotton Funeral Home at Carrollton, Ohio, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. He will then be moved to Lohr & Barb Funeral Home at Parsons where friends may call on Friday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Estol Dale Wallace. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com   From 18 Nov 2009.

Neil S. Louk

Neil S. Louk, 49, of Route 1, Belington, died Monday, Nov. 16, in Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been disabled for several years, due to partial paralysis, but his recent illness and his death were unexpected.

Mr. Louk was born Feb. 11, 1960, at Elkins, a son of Garnetta (Rutherford) Louk, with whom he had made his home and the late Daniel Louk.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by four daughters, Dee Dee, Danielle, Amy and Vickie; by two sons, Tony and Joseph; by several stepchildren; by four brothers, Jerry Louk of the Carrollton community, Carlton "Mike" Louk and wife, Michelle, Michael Louk and Jay Louk and,wife, Tami, all of Belington; three sisters, Laverne Miles of Junior, Eleanor Swick and husband, Ronald, of Belington and Lois Summers, address unknown; and several grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Louk.

Prior to his disability, Mr. Louk had been employed as a materials handler for Dingess Lumber Co. in Belington. He was an avid Citizen's Band Radio operator and enjoyed tinkering with electronics.

Mr. Louk had willed his remains to medical science. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m.. on Friday, Nov. 20, from the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave. in Belington. The family will receive friends, at the funeral home, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. Mr. Louk had requested that memorials be made in the form of contributions to his mother towards his final expenses or to a charity of choice. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.  From 18 Nov 2009.

Nellie G. Turner

Nellie G. Borror Turner, 91, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at her home.

Family will receive friends Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Revs. Rita G. Beeman, Gary Phillips and Ann W. Harrison officiating. Interment will be in that Turner Family Cemetery at Petersburg.  From 18 Nov 2009.

Robert W. Snyder

Mr. Robert Wilson "Bob" Snyder, 84, a resident of Route 1, Belington, the Audra Road, departed this life Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at 8:59 a.m., at his residence. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.

He was born Jan. 31, 1925, at Elkwater, a son of the late John Robert and Ester Hogan Snyder.

On March 25, 1945, he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Swick, who resides at their home in Belington.

Mr. Snyder is survived by two sons, Richard A. Snyder and wife, Anita, of Belington and Robert J. Snyder and wife, Lynne, of Belington; one daughter, Charlotte Wuenscher and husband, Jim, of Meadows of Dan, Va. Also surviving are two brothers, Franklin Snyder of Buckhannon and Ramon Snyder of Philippi, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Darius Snyder and Woodrow Snyder and one grandchild.

Mr. Snyder was self employed in his later life as a carpenter and a handyman. And earlier in his career was employed by the Bob Mellott Construction. He was a Methodist by faith. Bob pitched horseshoes and was the State Champion in horseshoe pitching in Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, when final rites will then be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmie E. Tallman officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery near Belington. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert Wilson "Bob" Snyder Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com.  From 18 Nov 2009.

The Elkins Intermountain, 19 November 2009

Anna M. Duke

Anna Margaret Duke, 89, of Buckhannon, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home.

She was born June 17, 1920, at Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late Harley Lee and Flossie Keitley Sutton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian "J.W." Duke, on May 6, 1980; two children, Alan Deleno and Lavica Dawn Duke; and two sisters and two brothers.

Surviving are four sons, Nathan Duke, Alvin Duke and Danny Duke all of Buckhannon and Durand Duke of Ohio; five daughters, Marlene Swart, Charolette Duke and Robin Moots all of Buckhannon, Sherry Moriarty of Kansas City, Mich., and Lana Hull of Shepherdstown; 18 grandchildren, 30, great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Virgil Sutton of French Creek.

Mrs. Duke was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church at Helvetia. She was a dedicated supported of all veterans especially her family of sons, grandsons and granddaughters, who have and are serving our country. In Anna's earlier years, she was a very active mother and homemaker in Helvetia. She and her husband, Julian, and children were very active in the Zion Presbyterian Church. She was a contributor to many charitable organizations throughout the country.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Presbyterian Church at Helvetia with burial following in the Helvetia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Zion Presbyterian Church. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Anna Margaret Duke. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblyn.com.   From 19 Nov 2009.

Benjamin Poinsett

Benjamin Franklin Poinsett, 78, of Bethesda, Md., died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

He was born June 21, 1931, at Huntington, N.Y., a son of the late Herbert Welsh Evans and Mabel Mary Christena Moser Poinsett.

On Aug. 23, 1958, he married Doris Jean Post, who preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 2005.

He is survived by his partner, Goldie Pavay of Bethesda, Md.; a sister, June Blum; and many nieces and nephews. Ben was a brother-in-law of Bob and Peggy Post of Buckhannon.

Mr. Poinsett was an electrical engineer and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. at Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. Frank B. Bartlett Post 7, American Legion, Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and Chapters 5 and 36 Disabled American Veterans will conduct military honors at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name and call sign K3BP W1AW in care of American Radio Relay League, 225 Main St., Newington, Conn. 06111.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 19 Nov 2009.

Estol D. Wallace

Estol Dale Wallace, 59, a native of Parsons, and more recently a resident of Scio, Ohio, departed this life Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at his home.

Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home at Parsons Friday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. John Morrison will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Estol Dale Wallace.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 19 Nov 2009.

Mary C. Dahmer

Mary Catherine Fuhrman Dahmer, 87, a resident of Elkins and for the past several years, a resident of Nella's Nursing Home, departed this life early Wednesday morning, Nov. 18, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

She was born Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1922, at Cass, a daughter of the late Charles Edward Fuhrman and Ruth Wilson Jackson Fuhrman.

Surviving her are one son, Charles "Butch" Dahmer and wife, Judy, of North Madison, Ohio; one daughter, Ruth Morral and husband, Bob, of Kerens; one brother, Robert Fuhrman and wife, Charlene, formerly of Elkins; one sister, Nina Mae Poland of Elkins; five grandchildren, Timothy Dahmer, Cathy Morral Mudge and husband, Robert, Sherry Dahmer Harris and husband, Jeff, Troy Dahmer and Jessica Morral Gibson and husband, Matt; four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Evan Harris and Samantha and David Mudge; a special friend, Patty Jo Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were twin brothers, Charles Edward and William Jackson Fuhrman; five sisters, Mildred Wilson, Marjorie Riffle, Helen Fuhrman, Anna Sue Beck, and Doris Ruth Isner; and one grandson, Bradley Morral.

Ms. Dahmer attended the schools of Pocahontas County and was a graduate of Green Bank High School with the class of 1942.

She had worked for many years as a desk clerk for the Tygart Hotel and was a member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church for 61 years where she thoroughly enjoyed singing in the Woodford Choir and cantatas, being actively involved in the Sunday school classes and holding various offices in the Women's Circle of the Church. She loved the Christmas hymn, "Joy to the World," and thought it should be sung year-round. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking for family and friends. She lived her life witnessing for Christ while spreading her joy and humor to everyone around her.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. William E. Calhoun will officiate and interment will follow in Arbovale Cemetery at Arbovale.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Catherine Fuhrman Dahmer. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 19 Nov 2009. 

The Elkins Intermountain, 20 November 2009

Mary C. Dahmer

Mary Catherine Fuhrman Dahmer, 87, a resident of Elkins and for the past several years, a resident of Nella's Nursing Home, departed this life early Wednesday morning, Nov. 18, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. William E. Calhoun will officiate and interment will follow in Arbovale Cemetery at Arbovale.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Catherine Fuhrman Dahmer. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Nov 2009. 

The Elkins Intermountain, 21 November 2009

Andrew C. Ours

Andrew Clyde Ours, 80, of Manassas, Va., and formerly of Cabins, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

A visitation will be conducted at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Revs. Andy Casper and Mark Wolstenholme officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Maysville.  From 21 Nov 2009.

Harold S. Walters

Harold S. Walters, 90, of Keyser, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Memorial Campus of the WMHS, Cumberland, Md.

Friends may call at Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Keyser with Pastor Sally Bartling officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. A full obituary will be published in Monday's edition of The Mineral Daily News-Tribune.  From 21 Nov 2009.

Marie W. Moore

Marie W. Cooper Moore, 94, of Beverly, entered into eternal rest Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.

She was born Sunday, Dec. 20, 1914, at Laurel Mountain, Randolph County, a daughter of the late John Grafton and Maude Thomas Cooper.

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1945, she married Robert David Moore, who preceded her in death on Thursday Oct. 23, 1969.

She attended the one-room Clay Lick School at Laurel Mountain and Elkins High School. She was assistant manager for the G.C. Murphy Co. for 12 1/2 years until moving to Akron, Ohio, where she was a resident for 36 years. She retired from the Kroger Co. in Akron, Ohio, with 26 years of service.

In 1986, she returned to Elkins where she enjoyed being a loving grandmother to her grandsons and great-grandchildren.

Marie was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her only son; Robert "Bob" Cooper; two sisters, Rita Cooper and Velma Corley; brother-in-law, Paul "Red" Corley; two brothers, Warder and William Cooper; and several nieces and nephews.

Marie's survivors include her daughter-in-law, Sue Cooper of Beverly, with whom she made her home; two grandsons, Kelly D. Cooper and wife, Erin, and Kevin Cooper, all of Beverly; six great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Ciara and Braden Cooper, all of Beverly, and Katelin, Nathan and Nicholas Cooper, all of Elkins; special niece, Wilma Leombruno and husband; six nephews, Charles Corley and wife, Delsie, Paul Cooper, Roscoe Cooper and wife, Curtis Cooper and wife, Jeff Cooper and Lawrence Amstoker; and niece, Evette Lacer.

Visitation will be Sunday Nov. 22, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 100 Meadow Lane, Valley Bend. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Terry Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins.

Arrangements for Marie Moore have been entrusted to The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolophfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Nov 2009.

Marilyn J. Webber

Marilyn June Butcher Webber, 74, of Beech Avenue, Philippi, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Mansfield Place at Philippi following an extended illness.

She was born March 28, 1935, at Belington, a daughter of the late Americus Jasper "A.J." Wolfe and the late Zelle Moore Delauder Wolfe.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen "Sue" Bors and husband, Michael J., of Akron, Ohio; one son, William J. Butcher of Akron, Ohio; two grandchildren, Thomas Jurmanovich and wife, Audra, and Rhea Butcher; one great-granddaughter, Lila Jurmanovich; and two sisters-in-law, Anna M. Wolfe and Dorothy Wolfe, both of Philippi.

She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Elsie V. Trimble, Mayselle Daniels, Justine Wehunt and Edna Perkins; and by seven brothers, A. J. Wolfe Jr., George Wolfe, Bernard G. Wolfe, Clarence Wolfe, Lester Wolfe, Clyde B. Wolfe and Carl Delauder.

Mrs. Webber was a retired certified nursing assistant working in a nursing home and in private care. She was a member of the Little Bethel Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from Stemple & Forman Funeral Home, 385 S. Main St., Philippi. The Rev. Bryan Headley and Mrs. Jessie Lou Shaw will officiate and interment will follow in Little Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.., the funeral hour, on Monday.

Stemple & Forman Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.  From 21 Nov 2009.

Mary C. Dahmer

Mary Catherine Fuhrman Dahmer, 87, a resident of Elkins and for the past several years, a resident of Nella's Nursing Home, departed this life early Wednesday morning, Nov. 18, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

Friends were received Friday at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel today at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. William E. Calhoun will officiate and interment will follow in Arbovale Cemetery at Arbovale.

Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Catherine Fuhrman Dahmer. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Nov 2009.