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Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:Hi-Hy (2002)

Thomas I. Hicks
Thomas Ison Hicks, 95, a resident of Dailey, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 9, 1906, at Pickens, a son of the late Mortimer and Mary Folks Hicks.
On Sept. 24, 1924, in Elkins, he was married to the former Helen Sturrock, who preceded him in death on March 18, 1968. He was also formerly married to Mary McNeal, who survives at Helvetia.
He is survived by two sons, Billy Joe Hicks and wife, Kathryn, of Dailey, and James Paul Hicks of Livonia, Mich.; two grandchildren, Cindy Kay Nelson and Thomas Earl Hicks; and four great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were five brothers and six sisters.
Mr. Hicks owned a used car sales and was an auto body repairman. He attended the Valley Bend United Methodist Church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. Frank Long officiating. Interment will follow in Pickens Cemetery. From 25 Apr 2002 and 26 Apr 2002.

Thomas I. Hicks
Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. Frank Long officiating. Interment will follow in Pickens Cemetery. From 27 Apr 2002.

Waite J. Higgins
Waite J. Higgins, 87, a former resident of Mill Creek and a resident of the Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon since February 2000, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in the nursing home. He had been in failing heath for the past three years.
Born April 13, 1914, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Dyer and Susan Ann Martin Higgins.
He was married to the former Bessie Brown Higgins, who preceded him in death on March 1, 1998. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Shrader and Cora Taylor; and four brothers, Virgil, Clifford, Thad and Willie Higgins.
Mr. Higgins is survived by one sister, Vernie Slayton, of Myersdale, Pa., and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Jim (Bertha) Tomey of Buckhannon and Arlie Higgins of Akron, Ohio.
He was a woodsman and a member of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church.
Friends were received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel after 7 p.m. Monday. Today he was moved to the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church for visitation from 11 a.m. until noon, the funeral hour. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the church, officiated and interment followed in the Jerusalem Cemetery on the Adolph Road. From 3 Sep 2002.

Micah L. Higham
Micah Liam "Buddha" Higham, 23, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Uniontown, Pa.
He was born July 27, 1978, in Staten Island, N.Y., a son of Michael W. and Jennifer Pacheco Higham, who survive at Route 2, Buckhannon.
Also surviving are two brothers, Richard and wife, Sharon, of Pt. Pleasant, N.J., and Jason and wife, Debbie, of Virginia Beach, Va.; one niece, Sherilyn of New Jersey; paternal grandparents, William and Ruth Higham of Staten Island, N.Y.; several aunts and uncles, Felix and Marie Pacheco, John Pacheco, Richard and Carmen Clark, Joe and Peggy Pantano and Kathy Higham, all of New York, George and Maureen Kenny of Virginia Beach, Va., Patricia Higham and Ray Eckes of Roanoke, and Gary and Cheri Chenoweth of Route 4, Buckhannon; and several cousins, Felis and Ruben Pacheco, DeDee Vega, Joe and Jill Pantano, all of New York, Danny and Phillip Higham of Roanoke, Raetta Eckes of Weston, Mary Rohrbough of Ellamore, and Jamie and Sarah Chenoweth of Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Felix and Valda Pacheco; and paternal uncle, Dennis Higham.
He was a long haul truck driver for J.B. Hunt Co. He was a graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School with the class of 1997. He was a gentle giant with a warm smile and loving spirit. In his short life, his one true legacy was that he loved his family and friends deeply. We will miss him very much.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Home Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mitch Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Talbott Cemetery at Talbott. From 22 Apr 2002.

Albert J. Hile
Albert Junior "June" Hile, 77, a resident of Horseshoe Run Road, St. George, and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Wednesday morning, March 20, 2002, in the nursing home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to respiratory failure.
He was born April 2, 1924, at Leadmine, a son of the late Albert Samuel Hile and Nancy Mae Auvil Hile.
On Jan. 10, 1943, at Red House, Md., he was married to the former Lylah Janice Kight, who preceded him in death on June 7, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters, Donna Elaine Cunningham and husband, Alby, St. George, Nancy Mae Fansler, Elkins, and Joyce Anne Louk and husband, Randall, St. George; one brother, Foster "Allen" Hile and wife, Dorothy, Holly Meadows; one sister, M. Marie Phillips and husband, Tim, Parsons; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He attended the Pleasantvale one-room school at St. George. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a construction worker and woodsman.
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted in the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Alby Cunningham will officiate and interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 21 Mar 2002

Albert J. Hile
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted in the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Alby Cunningham will officiate and interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 22 Mar 2002.

Chloe E. Hill
Chloe Evelyn Hill, 84, of Valley Bend community, Route 2, Belington, died Saturday morning, Dec. 21, 2002, at her home following an extended illness.
Friends were received at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington on Sunday and today from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., when Mrs. Hill will be moved to Valley Bend Baptist Church, where friends may call from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Leon Brown will officiate and interment will follow in Valley Bend Cemetery. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 410 conducted ritualist services Sunday in the funeral home chapel. The Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. From 23 Dec 2002.

Eugene A. Hill
Eugene Alfred Hill, 77, of Route 2, Belington, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Palms of Pasadena Hospital, S. Pasadena, Fla., following a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 28, 1925, at Belington, a son of the late Bernard and Virgie Triplett Hill.
Twice married, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn V. Booth Hill on Dec. 26, 1980. His wife of 18 years, Mollie Estelle Wheatley Poling Hill survives at Route 2, Belington.
Also surviving are one son, Keith Allen Hill, Akron; two daughters, Rachel Anderson and husband, John, Randolph, Ohio, and Melodie Smith and husband, Blaine, Akron; four brothers, William Hill and wife, Betty, Akron, Herman Hill and wife, Jean, Baltimore, Md., Howard Hill and wife, Imogene, Salem, S.C., and Walter Hill, Belington; two sisters, Eloise Board and husband, Lawrence, and Patricia Carpenter and husband, Calvin, all of Belington; two grandsons, Jesse and Jacob Anderson, Randolph, Ohio.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty Gross.
Mr. Hill was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., with 38 years service and was a former employee of the Sun Rubber Co.
He was a member of Faith Way Baptist Church and was a former member Grace Baptist Church in Akron. He was a member of Adoniram - Joppa Lodge No. 517 F & AM and the Hilltop CEO Club.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Downing Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in Belington Fraternal Cemetery. From 28 and 31 May 2002.

Barbara A. Hinchman
Barbara Ann Hinchman, 58, a former resident of Elkins, and a resident of Gallipolis, Ohio, for the past 32 years, passed away, Friday, April 26, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. in Holzer Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Thursday. She had been in failing health for the past four years.
She was born Jan. 2, 1944, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Emerson and Nettie Summerfield White.
On March 19, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard Hinchman, who survives in Gallipolis, Ohio.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Brad Allen Hinchman of Gallipolis, Ohio; four sisters, Velma Dolly of Ripley, Emma Cannon of Greensprings, Rita Williams of Pomona, Kan., and Joyce Trail of Belington; two brothers, Ronnie and Willard White, both of Ravenswood; her mother-in-law, Margaret Marie Hinchman of Gateway Apartments; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents is one brother, Emerson White Jr.
She was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1962. Wile a resident in Elkins, she had been employed at Neal’s Drug Store, working in the darkroom, developing all pictures. She also had worked at Reidbord. She was a member of the Apololistic Doctrine Church of Harman and was a Pentecostal by faith.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home today after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. A.H. Belt, pastor of the Gospel Light Tabernacle, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. . From 29 Apr 2002.

Arthur H. Hiner
Arthur Howard Hiner, 88, of 75 Boggess St., Buckhannon, died Wednesday night at 9:05 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital, following a long illness.
He was born June 20, 1914, on Sand Run, to Arthur Bryon Hiner and Nettie Cochran Hiner.
On May 8, 1942, he was married to Mary Margaret Green in Charleston, S.C.
In addition to his widow he is survived by two daughters, Diane Delight Hiner, Kissimmee, Fla., and Erica Dawn "Ricki" Green and husband, Daniel Ray Gree, of Buckhannon; two grandchildren, Natalie Harvey and husband, Wes Harvey, of Fairplain, and Jason Daniel Green of Buckhannon; and one sister, Ruby Miller of Akron, Ohio.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were one brother, Charles Fairbanks Hiner; and two sisters, Lula Abel and Odell Swank.
He graduated from Buckhannon High School with the class of 1931 and served 47 months with the 115th Field Artillery and 39 months in the ETO in World War II. In 1950, he opened Mt. State Photo Engraving in Buckhannon, from which he served many of the state’s newspapers and was official photographer for West Virginia Wesleyan College. In 1977, he went full time to Wesleyan as head of the Service Center, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Buckhannon Lions Club from 1951, the VFW, Wesleyan Coach’s Corner and honorary member of the Wesleyan Emeritus Club. He was honored in 1971 as "Father of the Year" for the Buckhannon-Upshur Mother’s Athletes Club, and in 1977 was given a Wesleyan Homecoming award for service to the college.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Heavener’s Cemetery.
Since Howard was forced to live so many years unable to see, in lieu of flowers, he asked those who wish, to send a memorial to the Buckhannon Lions Club Sight Fund. Buckhannon VFW Post 3663 and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7, American Legion will conduct military honors at the graveside. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 15 Nov 2002.

Geneva G. Hines
Geneva Eileen Griffith Hines, 65, of Rockingham, N.C., died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in Rockingham, N.C.
She was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Lester and Ora Watson Griffith.
Carter Funeral Home Colonial Chapel, Rockingham, N.C. is in charge of the arrangements. From 4 Jun 2002.

Elva M. Hinkle
Elva M. Hinkle, 71, a resident of Crystal Springs community, passed away at 3:15 a.m. today, March 28, 2002, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 28 Mar 2002

Elva M. Hinkle
Elva M. Hinkle, 71, a resident of Crystal Springs Community, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2002, at her home following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 6, 1930, at Flint, a daughter of the late Michael and Ruby Blankenship Holenchick.
On Sept. 5, 1948, in Oakland, Md., she was married to Robert K. Hinkle, who survives in Crystal Springs.
Also surviving are one son, John Ray Hinkle, Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Mrs. Ronnie (Connie Jane) Kemrite and Mrs. Jim (Lynn Ann) Ritter, both of Elkins; three brothers, Robert Holenchick, John Holenchick and Charles Holenchick, all of Salem, Ohio; three sisters, Lucille Smith, Elizabeth May and Theresa Houchins, all of Salem, Ohio; two grandsons, Corey and Alex Ritter.
Also preceding her in death were one brother, Michael Holenchick Jr.; and one half brother, William Hull.
Mrs. Hinkle was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the church with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley and the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to Mt. Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From 29 Mar 2002.

Glenn E. Hinkle
Glenn E. Hinkle, 88, of 153 Captain Point, St. Augustine, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in Mariner Health Care Center in St. Augustine, Fla.
Mr. Hinkle was born Oct. 6, 1913, in Queens, a son of the late Hugh and Lola Cutright Hinkle.
He married Ocie V. Lang Hinkle, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Marilyn Gillespie, Fairmont, Iris Metzger, St. Augustine, Fla., and Laura Jean Orem, Ormond Beach, Fla.; three sons, Robert G. Hinkle, Fredricksburg, Va., Kenneth Hinkle, Nokesville, Va., and J. Randall Hinkle, Statesboro, Ga.; three sisters, Joan "Eleanor" Hall and Rosemary "Junie" Golden, both of Morgantown, and Sharon Kay White, Michigan; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hinkle worked for many years as a salesman for Fairmont Wall Plaster Co. After moving to Manassas, Va., and prior to retirement, he was a salesman for Brown & Hoeff Hardware in Manassas, Va.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Andrew Standrich, the Rev. Frank Spevock and the Rev. Ken London officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 22 Feb 2002

Jessie Hinkle
Jessie Phares Hinkle, 83, a resident of Timber Ridge Road near Circleville, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.
She was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Charlie B. Phares and Josie Mullenax.
On Sept. 9, 1939, she was married to Merlin V. Hinkle, who preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1985.
Surviving are one son, Gary Lee Hinkle and wife, Linda, Circleville; and one loving grandson, Travis Jared Hinkle of Circleville.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ottis Phares; and three sisters, Ethel Warner, Veva Matheny and Grace Nelson.
Mrs. Hinkle was a homemaker and a member of Circleville United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Circleville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Earl Bible and the Rev. Stanley Kile will officiate and interment will be in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. Memorial donations may be made to the Pendleton Nursing Home. From 9 Nov 2002.

Twila E. Hinkle
Twila E. Hinkle of 623 Sexton St., Struthers, Ohio, died early Saturday morning, Nov. 30, 2002, at Saint Elizabeth’s Health Center.
Mrs. Hinkle was born Dec. 21, 1926, in Whitmer, the daughter of Roscoe and Myrtle White Nelson. She moved to the Struthers area in 1949.
She was a nurse’s aide at Maplecrest Nursing Home for more than 20 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church of God.
Her husband, Loy, whom she married on May 4, 1946, died Feb. 27, 1981.
She leaves three daughters, Vicki (Tom) Linn, Elkins, Deborah (Jim) Humfleet and Shirley (Bill) Pingley, both of Struthers; two sisters, Obelene Mullennex, Uniontown, Ohio, and Joy Sites, Whitmer; four brothers, Monte Nelson, Mio, Mich., Douglas Nelson, Toledo, Ohio, Willis Nelson, Struthers, Ohio, and Larry Nelson, Elkins; five grandchildren, Mandi and Michael Foster, Christine Humfleet, Megan Pingley, Tara (Mike) Rohrbaugh; and one great-granddaughter, Katelyn Rohrbaugh.
Preceding her in death were one son, Loy Jr.; three brothers, Leonard Nelson, Roscoe Nelson Jr. and Deryl Keith Nelson; one sister, Margaret Nelson; and one granddaughter, Tina Foster.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers, Ohio, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. From 2 Dec 2002.

Valentine Hinkle Jr.
Valentine C. Hinkle, Jr., 82, of Nella’s Nursing Home in Crystal Springs, and formerly of Selbyville, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at Nella’s.
He was born April 15, 1920, at Alexander, a son of the late Valentine C. and Elsie Hosaflook Hinkle.
He was united in marriage in June 1939, to Joy McDaniels Hinkle, who preceded her in death on March 24, 1984.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Leonard Gillum of Cleveland, Ohio; and one son and daughter-in-law, Linden and wife, Helen Morgan Hinkle, of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters, Lois Alderman of Buckhannon, Loeta Cutright of Cleveland, Ohio, and Luella VanGilder of Brook Park, Ohio; seven grandchildren, three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Mr. Hinkle was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.
Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery at Selbyville. From 17 Oct 2002.

Willetta G. Hinkle
Willetta Goddin Hinkle, 85, a resident of 214 Diamond St., Elkins, departed this life at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to pneumonia.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home. From 27 Mar 2002

Willetta G. Hinkle
Willetta Goddin Hinkle, 85, a resident of 214 Diamond St., Elkins, departed this life at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to pneumonia.
A more detailed obituary will be published pending the arrival of family.
Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Lockhart and the Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow at Brethren Cemetery at Junior. From 28 Mar 2002

Willetta Goddin Hinkle
Willetta Goddin Hinkle, 85, a long-time educator, artisan and community leader, a resident of 214 Diamond St., Elkins, and for a short time a resident of Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Death was attributed to pneumonia.
She was born Jan. 20, 1917, at Stalnaker Run, near Elkins, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Goddin and Albina Hattie Stalnaker Goddin. She was one of eight children who grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and attended the nearby Vandergrift School and entered Elkins High School, from which she graduated in 1935.
Education was highly valued at the Goddin household and seven family members became teachers, artisans and musicians. Following graduation from high school she received an bachelor of arts degree in education from Davis & Elkins College and later received two master’s degrees, one in education and one in art, from Case Western Reserve and did other studies at West Virginia University, Morris Harvey College and Kent State University.
During her 33-year teaching career, she taught at Bemis, Marstiller, Durbin, and Helvetia grade schools before relocating to Chesterland, Ohio, where she lived and taught in Geauga County Schools for 11 years. She returned to Randolph County, where she taught art at Elkins Junior High School and later served as an itinerant art instructor at North, First Ward and Central School in Elkins.
Besides her many educational interests and accomplishments, she was active in community service. After retirement, she served for one term during the 1980s as a member of the Randolph County Board of Education, where she promoted improvements in the instructional program and facilities.
Hinkle, who friends said was affectionately known as "Pudge", was identified in her high school yearbook as one whose "art work would bring fame to her and her alma mater." As an artist and musician, she presented hundreds of classes, demonstrations and exhibitions over the years in balladry, spinning and weaving, basketry, bobbin lacing, vegetable dyeing, beeswax candle dipping, paper sculpture, origami, hand-formed pottery from native clay, corn husk and pine needle projects, tatting and quilting.
She was affiliated with the Augusta Heritage Arts Program at Davis & Elkins College and an instructor, coordinator and supporter, since its inception in 1972. She assisted in initiating the Elderhostel Program at the Augusta Heritage Center.
She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, where she was active in the choir, youth fellowship program, Circle 2 and as a Sunday School Teacher for Irons Bible Class. She was a leader and founder of the Hi-Fi 4-H Club and active with the West Virginia University Extension Service and the Marstiller-Orlena CEOS Club.
Following the death of her sister, Sadavioe, also a D&E alumna, a large collection of Lincoln memorabilia collected over a period of 70 years by her sister, was donated in 1996 to D&E College by Willetta.
In March 2000, she was recognized as Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce for her many contributions to the community heritage arts and crafts.
Hinkle served as a regent of John Hart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as director of the Randolph County Historical Society, where she assisted with the relocation of the old Stalnaker log house to the society’s property in Beverly. Her interest in history led her to co-author a book titled "School Memories" a book about school life in Randolph County’s many rural schools.
She was also affiliated with Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Seneca Trail Arts Guild, National League of American Pen Women, West Virginia State Archeology Society, West Virginia Women Writers, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation, Center for Evangelical United Brethren Heritage, Stalnaker Family Assoc., Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, Mountain State Press, Randolph County Recreational Board, trustee for the Gilman Cemetery and the Chenoweth Cemetery, Randolph and County and West Virginia Association of Retried School Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center, the Good Shepherd Board of Directors and the Davis & Elkins Alumni Association
She is survived by an older sister, 101-year-old Rebecca Marstiller; one son, Dr. Andrew Lee Hinkle, Columbus, Ohio; grandsons, Aaron Henry Lee Hinkle and Andrew Ralph Hinkle, with Erika Galvao, new parents of great-grandson, Nickolas, living in Brazil and granddaughter, Hillary and husband, Jack Joyce, parent of great-grandson, Sam; and great-granddaughter, Claire, Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
She married Don Lee Hinkle on Dec. 7, 1942.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca Tamasin Hinkle, who died at birth; two brothers, Robert L. and Willard G. Goddin; four sisters, Opal M. Henline, Waunita B. Kappal, Gwendeline Boone and Sadavioe Goddin.
Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Lockhart, the Rev. Leon Hevener and the Rev. Doyle Payne will officiate and interment will follow at the Brethren Cemetery at Junior. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, in care of Polly O’Kernick, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 29 Mar 2002.

Michael R. Hissam
Michael Ray Hissam, 34, of Kanawha Head, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at his home.
He was born July 3, 1967, in Buckhannon, a son of Okey and Anna Lee West Hissam, who survive at Kanawha Head.
Also surviving are one brother, Jeffrey Todd Hissam, Eden; paternal grandmother, Arnie Light Hissam of Kanawha Head; and several aunts and uncles.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Kanawha Head. From 3 Jun 2002.

John N. Hodges
John Norris Hodges, 69, of Route 3, Box 307-1, Buckhannon, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, in Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Long Run, a son of the late John Norris and Fannie Currence Hodges.
On April 28, 1960, he married Shelia J. Chewning Hodges, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Judd Jonathan and wife, Alicia Hodges, Buckhannon; two brothers, Elmer Hodges, Elkins, and Eugene Hodges, Farmsdale, Ohio; and one sister, Betty Fox, Fox Town.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Hull Hodges, Noble Hodges and Harold Hodges; and two sisters, Mazie Fox and Jane Zirkle.
He was a coal miner at Bethlehem Steel. He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1953-1959. He was a member of Coalton VFW Post and attended Tennerton United Methodist Church. From 26 Nov 2002.

A. Lucia Hoffmann
Anna Lucia Bumphrey Hoffmann, 82, of Locust Grove, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at the home of her nephew, Donald and Mildred Sites, where she had resided.
Friends will be received today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 10 a.m. From 4 Sep 2002.

Dan T. Hoffman
Dan Tracy Hoffman, 51, of Route 1, Moatsville, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, in the Montefiore Hospital University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness.
He was born March 23, 1951, at Moatsville, a son of Mary M. Blake Hoffman, who survives at Moatsville, and the late Arlin James Hoffman.
Surviving in addition to his mother, are one son, Matthew Jason Hoffman, Philippi; one stepson, Jonathan Crites, Philippi; three brothers, Frank James Hoffman and wife, Dorothy, and David Hoffman, all of Moatsville, and Gary Lee Hoffman and wife, Janet, Belington; two sisters, Anna Lea Isner and husband, Bob, Marietta, Ohio, and Violet R. Campbell, Moatsville; and two grandchildren, Mykal Michelle Sage Hoffman and Tarren Michel Beau Kisner.
Mr. Hoffman was a retired coal miner and construction equipment operator. He attended the Free Gospel Church at Moatsville.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, his remains will be cremated. From 5 July 2002.

Dr. John W. Hogan
Dr. John W. Hogan, 66, a resident of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston after a short illness.
He was born Jan. 20, 1936, at Monterville, a son of the late William Wesley and Belva Mae Channell Hogan.
He was married to the former Geneva M. Snyder, who survives at Hurricane.
Also surviving are four children, Vera Standish and Gayle Allison, both of Hurricane, Rae Anne Blair of Shinnston, and Lee Hogan of Kanawha County; two stepchildren, Eric Brian Jones of Charleston and Melissa Davis of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Edsel Hogan of Franklin; four sisters, Leah Kincaid of Minooka, Ill., Elsie Hite of Jacksonville, Ark., Marie Harris of Clarksburg, and Elaine Valentine of Elkins; four grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley Standish, Leigh Anne and William Wesley Allison; three stepgrandchildren, Carrie Morrison, Rivkah and Daniel Blair; one stepgreat-grandson, Shaun Patrick Morrison; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Edmond Hogan and William Sherman Hogan; and one sister, Lucy Prosser.
Mr. Hogan earned his bachelor’s degree in 1957 from Berea College, Berea, Ky., his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1959 and his doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg, Va. in 1969. He was a retired math professor from Marshall University with 29 years of service and a former chairman of Marshall University Math Department. He was a member of the American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America and the West Virginia Academy of Science.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with Joe Given, a friend of the Hogan family officiating. Interment will follow in the Hevener Cemetery in Monterville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Marshall University Foundation Inc., in care of Dr. John W. Hogan memorial scholarship, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, W.Va. 25755. From 7 June 2002.

Parker L. Hogan
Parker L. Hogan, 96, of Monterville, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
He was born at Monterville on March 24, 1906, a son of the late George W. and Tabitha Hamrick Hogan.
He was a farmer and a member of the Union Mission Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie R. Hogan; two brothers, William Wesley and Edison Bruce Hogan; and four sisters, Mary Riggleman, Mayme Hamrick, Lettie Riggleman and Erma Wamsley.
He is survived by two daughters, Sarah H. Conrad of Monterville, and Erma L. Pack of Worthington, Ohio; two sons, Winton Don Hogan of Morgantown, and William Gould Hogan of Chicora, Pa.; one sister, Lina Williams of Fairmont; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Eddie Kyle will hold funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at the residence in Monterville. Burial will follow in the Heavener Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence at Monterville Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. It was Mr. Hogans request that there be no flowers. VanReenen Funeral Home in Marlinton is in charge of the arrangements. From 24 and 27 Dec 2002.

Earl D. Holbert
Earl Duane Holbert, 65, a resident of Route 4, (Mt. Liberty community) Philippi, passed away at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 24, 1936, at Philippi, a son of the late Earl Clyde and Freda A. Mackey Holbert.
He was united in marriage to the former Donna L. Wiles, who preceded him in death in 1982.
Surviving are four sons, Lesley W. Holbert, Omaha, Neb., Danny C. Holbert, Mt. Liberty community, Philippi, Billy W. Holbert, Union community, Philippi, and Denny E. Holbert, Belington; one sister, Loraine Rohr, Springfield, Ill.; one brother, Sherwood Holbert, Parkersburg; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lester, Dwight, Ralph and Milford Holbert; and one sister, Thelma Kirkpatrick.
Mr. Holbert was a roof bolter for Badger Coal Co. He was a member of Laurel Mountain VFW Post 410.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 6 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist R.D. Ice officiating. From 25 July 2002.

Bobby B. Hollen
Bobby B. Hollen, 79, a resident of 108 Hall St., Philippi, passed away at 5:18 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Broaddus Hospital.
He was born Oct. 26, 1922, at Philippi, a son of the late Blonda Sr. and Grace Beohm Hollen.
He was united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1942, to the former Helen Eloise Ashby, who preceded him in death on March 19, 2001.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bruce and wife, Lorna Tenney Hollen, 108 Hall St., Philippi; and three brothers, Kermit C. Hollen, Kyle M. Hollen and Blonda Hollen Jr., all of Philippi.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Billie S. Hollen.
He retired as a regional service technician for Columbia Gas. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Air Corp.
He was a former member of Bigelow Lodge AF & AM, a member and past president of Philippi Lions Club, past member of Barbour County Board of Education, an in-active member of the Philippi Fire Department and a member of the American Legion Post 44.
He worked with the drug abusers program. He was a member of Crim Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as adult Sunday School Teacher and served on the finance committee and was a member of the prayer group.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi after 5 p.m. today. The American Legion Post 44 will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary and Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with the American Legion Post 44 conducting military rites. From 6 June 2002.

Patsy Hollen
Patsy "Pokey" Hollen, 44, of 28 Meadow St., Buckhannon, died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Mrs. Hollen was born May 11, 1957, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Roy E. and Mary Marguerite Heckert Hitt.
On June 18, 1991, she married Kevin Hollen, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Arbogast and Laure Hite, both of Buckhannon; four sisters, Sharon Perrine, Weston, Barbara Watson, Jane Lew, Elizabeth Butts, Hedgesville, and Nancy Lee, Buckhannon; three brothers, Gerald Heckert and Bradley Hitt, both of Buckhannon, and Roy Hitt, Kimberly; and two granddaughters, Carly Arbogast and McKenzie Arbogast, both of Buckhannon.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Hitt and Donald Hitt; two sisters, Linda Hitt and Margaret Ann Allman; and one grandson, Christopher Caleb Chapman.
Mrs. Hollen was a housekeeper for Holbrook Nursing Home. She was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Perrine officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 2 Mar 2002.

Betty A. Hoover
Betty Ann Hoover, 60, of HC 30, Box 172C, Maysville, died Friday, May 17, 2002, at her home.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Lighthouse Community Church Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Maysville Cemetery. From 18 May 2002.

Dorothy L. Hopson
Dorothy L. Collett Hopson, 78, a former resident of Wheeling, and more recently a resident of Jasper, Ind., departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at the Saint Charles Health Care Facility at Jasper, Ind.
She was born June 3, 1924, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Charles Collett and Stella Hill Collett.
She was married to William P. Hopson, who preceded her in death in 1998.
Surviving are one daughter, Christine W. Hopson, Jasper, Ind.; one sister, Pauline V. "Polly" Armstrong and husband, Clarence, Elkins; two brothers, Harold V. Collett and wife, Simone, Estelle, Ga., and Kenneth G. Collett and wife, Patricia, Paden City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hopson; and two brothers, Richard and Charles Collett.
She was a former member of the Women’s Club of Elm Grove, the AARP of Wheeling, Homemakers and Civic Club of Elm Grove, and the Dallas Pike Baptist Church.
Friends were received at Altmeyer Funeral Home in Wheeling Sunday, July 7. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 8, at 10 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Interment followed at the Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens at Sherrard.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1500 Meridian Road, Jasper, Ind. 47546. This announcement is a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 11 July 2002.

Jessie M. Hornick
Jessie Mae Fansler Hornick, 82, a native of Randolph County and a resident of Carpendale, departed this life, Monday, April 22, 2002, at Dawnview Manor at Fort Ashby.
She was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Ernest Fansler and Icie Fansler.
She was married to Hesse Hornick, who preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1963.
Surviving are three children, Wanetta Faye Miller and husband, George, Carpendale, Loraine E. Scott, Carpendale, and Harold Gene Hornick and wife, Sylvia, Southport, N.C.; one brother, Clarence Fansler, Wiley Ford; five sisters, Elsie Hornick, Beverly, Catherine Carner, Sanford, Fla., Pearl Leasure, Pointon, Fla., Irene Snyder, Oderton, Md., and Beatrice DeAngelo, Fort Ashby; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey G. Miller and wife, Tina, Randal C. Miller and wife, Tammy, Lori M. McCullough and husband, Jeff, Jodi Faye Miller, Shari L. Beitzel and husband, Ronald, R. Brett Scott and wife, Darlene, Craig A. Scott, Bradley Hornick and wife, Karen, and Trevor Hornick and wife, Lisa; 12 great-grandchildren, Ryan J. Miller, Matthew C. Miller, Carissa J. Miller, Randall C. Miller, Truman N. Miller, Joshua A. McCullough, Jenna F. McCullough, Julie K., McCullough, Brandon C. Hornick, Haylee E. Hornick, Lauren R. Hornick and Dean T. Hornick.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Scott; two brothers, Boyd and Gilbert Fansler; and three sisters, Cleo Johnson, Stella Sheets and Marie Evans.
Friends will be received at Upchurch Funeral Home, 202 Greene St., Cumberland, Md., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, the funeral hour. The Rev. Mike Santmyire will officiate and interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens at Cumberland, Md. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the church or charity of your choice. This announcement is a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 24 Apr 2002.

Billy J. House
Billy Joe House, 74, a resident of Route 1, Box 272-11 Buckhannon, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at his home.
He was born June 9, 1928, in Barbour County, the son of the late Thornton and Dorothy Johnson House.
His wife, Joan King House, preceded him in death.
Surviving are one son, Roger House, Clarksburg; one daughter, Shelia House; four brothers, Harry House, Happy Valley, Ore.; James House, New Mexico; Donald House, Princeton; and Charles House, Durham, N.C.; four sisters, Lois Jean House, Clarksburg, Phaedra Hamdam, Mary Small, Buckhannon, and Linda House, Alexandria, Va.; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward House; one sister, Pauline House; two half brothers, Buckley House and John House; and four half sisters, Hazel Hollen, Clara Rowan, Esta Liston and Cloa Teets.
Mr. House retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. He served in Korea during the Korean War, in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and retired after 26 years of service.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Dennis Estes will officiate and interment will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and the Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion will conduct graveside military rites. From 4 Nov 2002.

Evelyn Barnes Howard - Cremation services were provided by the Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Fredrick Valentine Jr. will officiate and interment will follow. From 12 Jan 2002.

Thomas F. Howard
Thomas F. Howard, 87, a former resident of East Windsor, Conn., and a resident of Elkins since February of this year, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 30, 2002.
He was born Dec. 18, 1914, in New York City, a son of the late Martin and Agnes Howard.
He was married to Elsie Reusser Howard, who preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 2001.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Schillinger Howard of Elkins; two grandsons, Brian Rosenberg and Mark Rosenberg and wife, Beth; and one great-grandson, Eric Rosenberg.
A service of thanksgiving for Mr. Howard’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Pastor Jeff Falter will officiate and cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 S. Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Howard. From 10 Oct. 2002.

Deborah L. Howell
Deborah Lee Potts Howell, 52, a resident of Spruce Street, Parsons, departed this life Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Death was attributed to a stroke.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home. From 7 Oct 2002.

Deborah L. Howell
Deborah Lee Potts Howell, 52, a resident of Spruce Street, Parsons, departed this life early Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital, after being admitted on Saturday. Death was attributed to a stroke.
She was born Jan. 17, 1950, at Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fletcher Browning Potts and Dorothy Mae Ensell Potts and her stepmother, Betty Potts, Steubenville, Ohio.
On July 2, 1973, at Winchester, Va., she married David Leon Howell, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, David Aaron Howell and wife, Lora, St. George, and Michael Browning Howell, Parsons; four daughters, Bobbi Lynn Clarke, Ohio, Nicol Sue DiBartolomeo and husband, Anthony, Hendricks, Deana Lee Bates and husband, Michael, Montrose, and Dawn Renae Howell, Parsons; two stepdaughters, Shari Lynne Paris and husband, Paul, Follansbee, and Beth Ann Gallahan, Weirton; three stepbrothers, two stepsisters, nine grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
She attended the Big Red High School at Steubenville, Ohio. She was a former employee of McDonalds and at the time of her death she was an employee of Sheets of Parsons. She attended the Parsons Church of God. She had a great love for animals and Christian music.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home in Parsons. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home parlor Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pastor Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons. From 8 Oct. 2002.

Leonard S. Howell
Leonard Scott Howell, 37, the son of Leonard and Lyla Howell of Elkins and formerly of Green Bank, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at his home in Naples, Fla. His death was unexpected.
Scott was born March 5, 1965, in Elkins and graduated from Pocahontas County High School in 1983.
He had worked as a service manager for Sheets’ Garage in Green Bank and for several dealerships in Ft. Myers and Naples, Fla.
On Nov. 1992, he married the former Nancy Malcolm, who survives in Florida.
Also surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Laura and David Law; two nieces and two nephews in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and his paternal grandmother, Ethel Parncutt of Elkins.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Claude Howell and Lyle and Beulah Cosner.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Arbovale United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arbovale United Methodist Church. From 14 Nov 2002.

Homer W. Howes
Homer Warren Howes, 75, of Route 2, French Creek, the Evergreen community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 2, 2002, at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
Mr. Howes was born May 14, 1926, in Evergreen, a son of the late William A. and Sophronia Phillips Howes.
On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Betty Jean Loudin Howes, who survives at Evergreen.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, David Howes and wife, Janet, Eagle Rock, Va., Kevin Howes and wife, Cheryl, and Mark Howes and wife, Kathy, all of French Creek; six daughters, Charlotte McCann and husband, Stanford, Janice Cain and husband, Terry, Robyn McCann and husband, Ronnie, Alice Cain and husband, Laird, Laurie Young and husband, John, and Angela Fassett and husband, Greg, all of French Creek; three sisters, Arlene Friend, Buckhannon, and Blanche Howes and Beryl Loudin, both of Ohio; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first son, Donald Warren; his mother and father, two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Howes served in the U.S. Army in German. He was a mechanic with Koon’s Welding in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Waterloo Cemetery. From 3 May 2002.

Joseph R. Howes
Joseph R. Howes, 81, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Nella's Nursing Home in Elkins.
Mr. Howes was born June 7, 1920, in Mabie, a son of the late William Bruce and Myrtle Currence Howes.
He married Mary V. Loudin Howes, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are three children, Wayne Allen Howes, Clarksville, Tenn., Lois Ann Howell and husband, Kenneth Webster, Buckhannon, and Harold Ray Howes and wife, Retha Imogene, Crawford; eight grandchildren, Geoffrey Howes and Greggory Howes, both of Clarksville, Tenn., Robert Longerbeam, Clarksburg, Kimberly Thomas, Craig Howell and Jason Howes, all of Buckhannon, Sarah Howes and Donna Jo Howes, both of Crawford; and seven great-grandchildren, Claudia Howes, Sacramento, Calif., Tyler Thomas and Haley Thomas, both of Buckhannon, Cody Howes and Bailey Howes, Clarksville, Tenn., Joshua Longerbeam, Clarksburg, and Keelin Howes, Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl, Otha, Frank and Henry Howes; and four sisters, Minnie Wright, Bessie Miller, Pearl McGilton and Juanita Howes.
Mr. Howes served in the infantry in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Normandy and Germany campaigns. He was wounded twice in France in 1944 and in Germany in 1945. He was decorated with the EAME Ribbon, two battle stars, a good conduct medal and the Purple Heart.
He was a retired coal miner and had served as constable for Upshur County. He was a member of the VFW and Masonic Lodge in Buckhannon and a member of the United Mine Workers Union.
He was a member of Wayside Baptist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Home Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be at West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow. From 11 Jan 2002.

Geneva E. Hubacher
Geneva E. "Gerry" Hubacher, 84, of Massillon, Ohio, died Friday evening, June 28, 2002, at Altercare of Navarre where she had been a patient since 1999, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Hubacher was born Jan. 16, 1918, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Peachie Mary White Teter.
She was married to Earl H. Hubacher, who preceded her in death in 1981.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Bennett; two brothers, Percy and Harry Teter; and one stepbrother, Estin Teter.
She retired in 1978 as a waitress from the Massillon Club after 27 and one half years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Massillon, Ohio, Alma Circle of the church, Eastern Star Hadassah Chapter 108, and Amicitia Sunday School Class.
Friends will be received at Atkinson-Feuch Shaidnagle Funeral Home in Massillon, Ohio, Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Marlene Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 301 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, Ohio 44646. From 1 July 2002.

Hilda M. Hubbell
Hilda M. Hubbell, 71, formerly of Montrose and Strasburg, Va., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in a local nursing home.
She was born March 2, 1931, in Shenandoah County, Va., a daughter of Guy Walton McDonald and Vivian Jenkins McDonald.
Surviving are two sons, Gary A. Morris of Stephen City, Va., and Harry A. Morris of Gillette, Wyo.; three daughters, Mary A. Sexton of Elkins, Kris D. Morris, Middletown, Va., and Laurie Morris of Philippi; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was a seamstress at various sewing mills.
Memorial services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. as the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Winchester, Va., with Pastor Lyndon Elliott officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Stephens City, Va. From 5 Apr 2002.

Linda L. Hudnall
Linda L. Hudnall, 51, of St. George, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
She was born Aug. 28, 1951, in Rowlesburg, a daughter of Dora E. Pigott of Laurel Mountain, and the late Jesse Seldon Pigott.
She was a graduate of Fellowsville High School and was a member of the St. George Church of God, where she was president of the Women’s Ministries. She was a homemaker, loved to sew and make quilts and was a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Dean E. Hudnall of St. George; two sons, Andrew Hudnall of St. George, and David Hudnall of Elkins; one daughter, Jessica Hudnall of St. George; one sister, Carolyn Liston of Laurel Mountain; and one grandson, Robert Hudnall of Petersburg.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Turner.
Friends may call at the Taylor Funeral Home, Route 92, Newburg on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the time of services with Pastor Carolyn E. Shreve officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Barbour County. From 19 Oct 2002.

Dora Huffman
Dora Huffman, 83, a former resident of Parsons, and a resident of the Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life early this morning, Oct. 1, 2002, at the home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to Alzheimer’s disease.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home. From 10 oct. 2002.

Dora K. Huffman
Dora Katherine Bonner Huffman, 83, a former resident of Parsons and a resident of the Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life early Tuesday morning, Oct. 1, 2002, at her home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born Sept. 8, 1919, at Red Creek, a daughter of the late Edward D. Bonner and Verna O. Lambert Bonner.
On Sept. 29, 1950, she was married to Ralph Huffman, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one stepson, Wayne Huffman and wife, Shirley; and one stepgrandson, Mark Huffman, both of Hickory, N.C.
Preceding her in death are two sisters, Eva Bonner and Bertie Rennix. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1937. She had worked for the former Barb’s Drug Store of Parsons. She had worked for the United States Government for the Department of Education for more than 30 years. She had a love for traveling and was an avid reader.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. J. Michael Lantz will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons. From 2 Oct. 2002.

Dora K. Huffman
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. J. Michael Lantz will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons. From 3 Oct. 2002.

Ina L. Huffman
Ina Lea Huffman, 91, a resident of Route 4, Audra Park community, Buckhannon, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at her residence, following a cardiac arrest.
She was born June 19, 1911, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late William H. and Esta (Lowe) Hinzman.
She was united in marriage on July 1, 1935, to Glenn I. Huffman, who preceded her in death in April 1975.
Surviving are one daughter, Ilene Huffman, at home; one son and daughter-in-law, Arkie and wife, Jean Huffman, Volga; three grandsons, Gary L. Huffman and friend, Jenny Criss, Route 4, Buckhannon, Tony and wife, Kelly Huffman, Philippi, and Johnny Huffman and friend, Sue Haller, Century; one granddaughter, Mrs. Rex (Pam) Casto, Carrollton; three stepgreat-grandchildren, J.D. Haller, Rex Allen Casto and Tristan Runner; and a special friend, Brenda Evix.
She was preceded in death by two sons, William "Billie" Huffman and Paul Huffman; one sister, Necie Cutright; and one brother, Arnett Hinzman.
She was a former postmaster at Vegan. She was an avid seamstress. She was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Bethel United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. From 29 Nov 2002.

Loyal Lee Phillips
Loyal Lee Phillips, 82, a resident of Raines Trailer Court, Glenmore community, Elkins, departed this life early Friday morning, Nov. 29, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital. His death was unexpected and attributed to heart failure.
He was born Tuesday, May 4, 1920, at Ellamore, the son of the late Lee Silas Phillips and Grace Marguerite Smith Phillips.
On Dec. 24, 1940, he was married to the former Lillian Namha Crites, who survives. They had celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Also surviving are one son, James Neil Phillips, Chillicothe, Ohio; two daughters, Betty Lee Phillips Smith and husband, Franklin Junior Smith, Junior, and Wilda Ruth Phillips Tuesing Stieringer, Elkins; one brother, Delmas Paul Phillips and wife, Nancy Phillips, Coraopolis, Pa.; one sister, Wanda R. Siler and husband, Joe L. Siler, Elkins; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Rosalie Huff.
Loyal attended the schools of Ellamore, was a veteran of World War II and served with the U.S. Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, and was a truck driver for over 42 years for the Valley Supply Company, retiring in June 1986.
He was a former member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Doyle Neil Rider will officiate and entombment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Gilman where H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Loyal Lee Phillips. www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 30 Nov 2002.

Sylvia M. Huffman
Sylvia Mae Lambert Huffman, 85, of Franklin, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at her home.
Mrs. Huffman was born June 15, 1916, in Smith Creek, a daughter of the late Lafayette Lambert and Sarah Elizabeth Bennett.
On Oct. 7, 1940, she married Earlie Albert Huffman, who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Rettie Mae Waggy, Franklin, Sarah Fay Harper, Bridgewater, Va., Mildred Florence Jennings, Peterstown, and Rose Elva Adams, Wellsburg; two sons, Albert Wayne Huffman and Ralph Ora Huffman, both of Franklin; two sisters, Mildred Mitchell and Dessie Hedrick, both of Franklin; a brother, Byron Lambert, Bridgewater, Va.; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Roy Lee Huffman on March 3, 1979; a son, Earl Lafayette Huffman on March 3, 1979; two brothers, Jeffrey Lambert and A. Green Lambert; and a half sister, Mazie Vandevander.
Mrs. Huffman was a homemaker. She attended Franklin Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor James A. Phares and Elder Willard Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to George Dice Scholarship Fund at Pendleton County High School. From 18 Feb 2002

Agnes F. Hull
Agnes Forest Hull, 82, of Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
She was born May 7, 1920, at Walkersville, a daughter of the late Abram Forest and Lola Ada Marsh Curry.
On Aug. 19, 1941, she married William R. Hull, who preceded her in death on April 22, 1979.
Surviving are four sons, William F. Hull, Terry L. Hull, Joseph S. Hull and M. Boone Hull, all of Walkersville; one daughter, Debra S. Hornick, Elkins; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Aaron Hornick; and three sisters, Mary Heathcote, Beth Wade and Minnie Fae Curry.
She was a housewife and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Alkire Funeral Chapel today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial. Alkire Funeral Chapel of Ireland is in charge of the arrangements for Agnes Forest Hull. From 21 Dec 2002.

Fleta Hull
Fleta Hull, 85, of 164 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in Buckhannon.
Mrs. Hull was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Albert and Stella Glass Tenney.
On Jan. 26, 1942, she married Robert Bonne Hull, who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1993.
Surviving are one daughter, Anna Maureen Hull, Buckhannon; one son, Robert Neil and wife, Connie Hull, Buckhannon; three sisters, Bethene Hull, Buckhannon, Margie Reese, Clarksburg, and Letha Hinkle, Barberton, Ohio; a brother, Victor Tenney and wife, Delorse, Tallmansville; two granddaughters, Brandi Wykoff and husband, Steve, Buckhannon, and Shannon Darby and husband, Ken, Beallsville, Ohio; one great-grandson, C.J. Wykoff, Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Lee Hull; and two brothers, Kiser Tenney and Elles Tenney.
Mrs. Hull assisted her husband in running Hull’s Market.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 1 May 2002.

Andrew J. Humphrey
Andrew James "Andy" Humphrey, 53, a resident of Elkins, and formerly of Belington and Junior, was pronounced deceased upon arrival at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, Saturday, March 16, 2002. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
He was born Jan. 21, 1949, at Braxton County, a son of the late Roy Junior Humphrey and the late Margaret Jane Canfield.
He was formerly married to Susan Humphrey, who survives at Belington.
Also surviving are one daughter, Melissa Simmons, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.; two sons, Darius Andrew and Trevor James Humphrey, both of Belington; one brother, Roy Dale Humphrey, Belington; two sisters, Sandra Louise Coburn, Clarksburg, and Linda Sharon Talbott, Junior; and one granddaughter, Amber Simmons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant brother, Darius Wayne Humphrey.
Mr. Humphrey attended the schools of Barbour County. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War from 1968-1972 serving in the U.S. Army and also had served briefly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was formerly employed by Asplundh Tree Co. He was a member of the VFW Post 410 in Belington and was a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour, at which time final rites will be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. Doyle Neil Rider officiating. The casket will remain closed. Interment will follow in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery near Junior, where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. From 19 Mar 2002

Dorsey W. Humphreys
Dorsey W. "Dee" Humphreys, 85, a resident of 130 South Walnut St., Philippi, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 25, 1917, at Clarksburg, a son of the late Frank B. and Ella R. Wilmoth Humphreys.
He was united in marriage in 1944 to the former Norma Haddix, who preceded him in death on June 8, 1998.
Surviving are four sons, Paul Haddix, Charleston, Russell Dale Humphreys, Hubbard, Ohio, Roger W. Humphreys, Cleveland, Ohio, and Larry B. Humphreys, Philippi; two sisters, Ada Hawley, Arlington, Va., and Jessie Bloom, Grafton; one brother, Russell Humphreys, Philippi; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Humphreys; one sister and three brothers.
He was a retired coal miner, having been employed by Johnson Coal Co. at Meridan.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 3 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronald D. Kennedy Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. From 20 and 21 Nov 2002.

Darien Scott Hunt
Darien Scott Hunt, infant son of David Alan and Sharon Kay Mitchell Hunt of Route 3, Philippi, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born June 10, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
Surviving are one brother, Jeremy D. Hunt, at home; paternal grandparents, Denver and Wilma Lightner Hunt, Route 1, Moatsville; maternal grandparents, Richard "Dick" and Lurae "June" Poe Mitchell, Clemtown; and paternal great-grandmother, Opal Hunt, Carrolltown Road.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ashley N. Hunt.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roy Cogar and the Rev. Bob Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt Memorial Cemetery.
Odessa Mouse Mace
Odessa B. Mouse Mace, 76, of Wellsburg, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1925, in Elkins, the daughter of the late Kent W. and Pearl Kelley Mouse.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy E. Mace Sr. on Dec. 28, 1995; an infant son and daughter; two brothers and one sister.
She worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Howard A. Sporck for 17 years and as a private-duty nurse after her retirement from Dr. Sporck’s office.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsburg.
Odessa was a Red Cross Volunteer. She was a friend and caregiver to everyone she met.
Surviving are one son, Everett Mace Jr., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Candace) McCann of Westborough, Mass., and Vickie Mace, Wellsburg; four sisters, Elfa Lloyd, Elkins, Effie Cavender, Charleston, Irene Lowery and her husband, Berk, of Baltimore, Md., and Martha Smith, Elkins; one grandson, Justin McCann, and his wife, Jessica, Laurel, Md.
Friends were received on Thursday and Friday at the Chambers Funeral Home at 1030 Main St. in Wellsburg where services will be held at 11 a.m. today with the Rev. Steven Seng officiating. Interment will follow n Franklin Cemetery at Wellsburg. From 15 June 2002.

Jack W. Hunter
Jack W. Hunter, MD, FACS, 85, of 311 S. Main St., Webster Springs, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at Webster Memorial Hospital in Webster Springs. Death was attributed to heart failure.
He was born April 10, 1917, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Grant and Bertha Hunter.
He was married to LeMoine Hunter, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are one son, Tim Hunter and wife, Barbara, Buckhannon; one daughter, Sidney Rebecca Hunter, Columbus, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Mary Pooler and husband, Paul, Clayton, Ga.; two grandsons, Timothy Grant Hunter II, Buckhannon, and John F. Harper III, Summersville; two granddaughters, Heather LeMoine Bartholomew, Charleston, and Johna Mowlery, Morgantown; and two great-granddaughters, Abby Bartholomew and Cate Bartholomew, both of Charlotte, N.C.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Hester Hodges; and one brother, Ed Hunter.
He was a surgeon and served in the Navy. He was a member of the VFW Addison McLaughlin Post 3728, Webster Springs, life- time member of Buckhannon Elks Lodge 1736, American Medical Association, American College of Board of Surgeons and the NRA. He attended First Presbyterian Church in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Nelson Harris of Summersville officiating. Interment will follow in Heavener Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 22 Oct 2002.

Cora L. Hutchison
Cora Louise Sirk Hutchison, 79, a resident of Brookville, Pa., passed away, Friday, April 26, 2002, in Stella Maris Hospice in Baltimore, Md.
She was born Dec. 5, 1922, at Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Vessie and Virgie Hinkle Sirk.
On Feb. 12, 1947, she was married to Peter Dean Hutchison, who preceded her in death in 1982.
She is survived by one son, Jerry D. Hutchison, Littleton, Mass.; one daughter, Judy J. Hutchison, Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Lawrence "Don" Sirk of Clarksburg; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Hutchison was a homemaker. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as past worthy matron. She was a member of the Rebekah’s Lodge and a Methodist by faith.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. The Randolph Chapter No. 74 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel. On Sunday, Mrs. Hutchison will be moved to Maplewood Cemetery, where graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow. From 2 May 2002 and 3 May 2002.

Craig S. Hutchison
Craig S. Hutchison, 37, a resident of 1 George Court, Philippi, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002.
He was born Feb. 19, 1965, a son of B. Joann McDaniel Hutchison, who survives at 1 George Court, Philippi, and the late Carl P. Hutchison.
Also surviving are one brother, Cole Hutchison and friend, Cheryl Warner, Carrollton community, Volga; one aunt, Dorthy Trotter, Allentown, Pa.; two uncles, Stanley McDaniel, Sardis, Ohio, and Elwood McDaniel, Lumberport; two nephews, Carl and Clay; and three nieces, Lacy, Shasta and Ashley.
Mr. Hutchison received his B.S. degree from Alderson-Broaddus College and a master’s degree in safety management from West Virginia University. He was employed as a teacher. He was a Protestant by faith.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 13 Aug 2002.

Charles D. Hymes Sr.
Charles "Charlie" Delbert Hymes Sr., 67, of Monteo, N.C., died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Health East Medical Center in Nags Head, N.C.
Mr. Hymes was born in Junior, a son of the late Delbert Frederick and Ethel Hammner Hymes.
He was a retired carpenter and attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Hendricks.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Ketterman Hymes of Monteo, N.C.; one daughter, Tammy Gayle Vulcano of Rices Landing, Pa.; one son, Charles "Chuck" D. Hymes Jr. and wife, Debbie of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; one sister, Beverly Hope Mitchell of Manteo, N.C.; and eight grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Alex, Brent, Joseph, Mathew, Michael and Jesse.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Y. Fitzwater; and one son, George L. Hymes.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends will be received today from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo, N.C. The family will be at the home of Chuck and Debbie Hymes at 525 Canal Dr., First Flight Village in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. From 15 Mar 2002

Agnes M. Hyre
Agnes McClain Hyre, 90, of 402 Buckhannon Manor, Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
Mrs. Hyre was born Oct. 10, 1911, in Ashville, N.C., a daughter of the late Rev. Bob and Hattie Carr Bennett McClain.
On Dec. 8, 1927, she married Herbert P. Hyre Sr., who preceded her in death on July 7, 1977.
Surviving are two sons, Herbert Hyre Jr., Buckhannon, and Charles E. Hyre, Bucks County, Pa.; a daughter, Ethel Lee Johnston, Holly Grove; a sister, Margaret Mackey, Cameron; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lt. Jack R. Hyre; two brothers, Troy D. McClain and Harold McClain; and a half sister, Ruth McClain.
Mrs. Hyre was a cook for 25 years at Central School. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Buckhannon VFW Ladies Auxiliary and several church groups. She was a charter member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. From 26 Jan 2002

Beatrice Hyre
Mrs. James (Beatrice) Hyre, 79, of Route 3, Buckhannon, the Abbott community, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at her home, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born Dec. 28, 1922, at Bethlehem, Upshur County, a daughter of the late James Emmett and Mary Tenney Gillum.
She was united in marriage on Dec. 18, 1939, to James S. Hyre, who preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1984.
She is survived by two sons, Richard D. Hyre of Tallmansville, and Darrell W. Hyre of Adrian; four daughters, Mrs. Marlin (Idella) Loudin of Adrian, Mrs. Michael (Marjorie) Tierney of Weston, Mrs. William (Lois) Bias of Keyser and Mrs. Lowell (Levonda Kay) Wayts of Stafford, Va.; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Hyre was an active member of the Rocky Ford United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Willing Workers Extension Homemakers Club and she was a homemaker. For many years she and her husband operated Hyre’s Garage at Adrian. She was a quilt maker and won many awards for her outstanding quilts.
Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Rocky Ford United Methodist Church with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. and the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Ford Cemetery. From 1 July 2002.

David Hyre
David Hyre, 84, of Columbia, S.C., died Sunday, June 2, 2002.
Mr. Hyre was born in Elkins, a son of the late Albert and Cynthia Weese Hyre
Surviving are one daughter, DiAnna Hyre, Columbia, S.C.; one son, Stephen Earle Hyre of Greenville, Ind.; two grandsons, Davis Oliver Hyre and Hamilton Joseph Hyre, both of Charlestowne, Ind.; and one brother, Clifford Hyre of Elkins.
He served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II and Korea, retiring after 30 years of service. Upon his retirement he worked as a meat inspector with the Clemson Extension Service.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Greenlawn Memorial Park, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today in Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, Columbia, S.C. Memorials may be made to Pets, Inc., 300 Orchard Drive, West Columbia, S.C. 29170. A tribute has been established to celebrate the life of Mr. Hyre. From 4 Jun 2002.

Rev. Isabella H. Hyre
The Rev. Isabella Hope Hyre, 81, of Route 1, French Creek, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the home of her son, Maxon Hyre, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late John "Babe" Quincy and Mary Crawford Lee.
She was united in marriage on Jan. 2, 1937, to Archie F. Hyre, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1985.
Surviving are three sons, Maxon and wife, Irene of Route 1, French Creek, Maurice and wife, Deloris of Route 1, French Creek, and Paul Hyre of Haymarket, Va.; seven grandchildren, Brenda Alderman, French Creek, Cheryl Howes, French Creek, Steven Michael Hyre, Buckhannon, Sandy Fealy, Buckhannon, Randall Hyre, Buckhannon, Bethany Hyre, Haymarket, Va., and Toni Hyre of Morgantown; 12 great-grandchildren, three brothers, the Rev. Owen Lee of Buckhannon, Berlin Lee of Salem Ridge, and Robert Lee of Lewis County; two sisters, Martha Young of French Creek, and Maxine Canter of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Oval O’Dell Lee, Orlando Lee and an infant brother; four sisters, Donice Golden, Dolly Hardman, Agnes Marsh and Madeline Lee.
The Rev. Hyre was pastor of the Lighthouse Church on the Alexander Road, involved in Foreign Mission Work and a dedicated Christian.
Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Services will be Saturday at the Lighthouse Church on the Alexander Road, where she will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. David Brown and the Rev. Don Elmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. From 8 Mar 2002.

Russie Hyre
Russie Hyre, 90, a resident of Elkins and a patient in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 4 Sep 2002.

Russie J. Hyre
Russie J. Hyre, 90, a resident of Elkins and a patient in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 2, 1911, in Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Mayberry and Verna C. May Strawder.
On Sept. 1, 1934, she was married to Clifford Hyre, a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
Also surviving are one daughter, Betty J. Schoonover, Elkins Regional Convalescent Center; one grandson, Robert J. Schoonover of Elkins; one sister-in-law, Georgie Strawder, Riverton; and one great-grandson, Shawn Schoonover of Elkins.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Raymond and Mason Strawder.
Mrs. Hyre was employed in housekeeping at the Tygart Hotel, Elkins Motor Lodge and Davis & Elkins College prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Elkins Church of the Brethren.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Walter H. Blough officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. From 5 and 6 Sep 2002.

Alice M. Hyson
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. From 13 June 2002.

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