2005 Obits:G

2005 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:G

Una M. Galford
Una Marie Gum Galford, 84, went home to be with her lord and savior Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at The Brian Center in Low Moor, Va.
Friends may call at Arbovale United Methodist Church Friday from noon until 2 p.m., the service hour. The Rev. James “Jim” Emory Galford will officiate and interment will follow at Arbovale Cemetery. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 24 Aug 2005.

Opal J. Garlow
Opal Jane Garlow, 92, a resident of Buckhannon, the Tallmansville Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
She was born Feb. 17, 1913, at Cubana in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Eli and Nettie Leigh Zickefoose.
On Feb. 24, 1936, she was married to Nuzum G. Garlow, who preceded her in death Dec. 20, 1990.
Also surviving are one sister, Montie Garlow of Tallmansville Road; four nieces, Doris Garlow Carter and husband, John, of Nutter Fort, Joan Garlow Bailey and husband, Earl, of Fairmont, Margaret Garlow McCauley and husband, Joseph, of Charleston, S.C., and Mary Lee Foster Settle and husband, Charles, of Capron, Va.; and one nephew, Guy Maxwell Foster and wife, Yvonne, of Tallmansville Road.
Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Lundie Zickefoose and Beatrice Foster.
She was a homemaker, a teacher and a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church at Hemlock. She also attended the Tennerton United Methodist Church.
Viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. and the Rev. Billie Scott Mick officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Hemlock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Mt. Olive Cemetery Association in care of Mary Ann Tenney, 14 High School St., Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201 or The American Cancer Society. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Opal Jane Garlow. From 9 Dec 2005.

James J. Gatto
James Junior Gatto, 70, a resident of Hendricks, departed this life early Monday morning, Dec. 5, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for James Junior Gatto. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 5 Dec 2005.

James J. Gatto
James Junior Gatto, 70, a resident of Hendricks, departed this life late Sunday evening, Dec. 4, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins. Death was attributed to pneumonia.
He was born Wednesday, April 10, 1935, at Coketon, a son of the late Bruno Gatto and Minnie Paugh Gatto.
On Jan. 30, 1955, at Oakland, Md., he was married to the former Catherine Marie Bohon, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, James David Gatto Sr. and wife, Helen, of Fairview; two daughters, Donna Lynn Roy and husband, Robert, of Parsons, and Bonnie Marie Thompson and husband, Jimmy, of Mt. Zion; one brother, Ralph Gatto of Eglon; three grandchildren, James David Gatto Jr. of Hendricks, Jesse Roy Jr. and Ashley of Parsons and Bonnie Lynn Louk and husband, Mike, of Leadmine; and one great-grandson, Tanner Scott Gatto of Hendricks.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Joe, Fred and George Gatto; and one sister, Catherine Gatto.
He attended the one-room school at Mackeyville. He was a coal miner for many years, mining coal for North Branch and Dobbin Coal Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of
Parsons today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Harley DeLeurere will officiate and interment will follow at Fansler Cemetery at Hendricks. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for James Junior Gatto. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 6 Dec 2005.

James A. Gaudreau
James “JimmyG” A. Gaudreau, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005.
He was born Feb. 5, 1976, at West Palm Beach, Fla., the son of Robert and Dale Gaudreau.
He was a free spirit who loved music and fishing, but, most of all, he enjoyed life itself.
He was predeceased by his brother, Jason.
He is much loved and will be deeply missed by his mother, Dale B. Schofield and her husband, Gary, of Conway, N.H.; his father, Robert R Gaudreau of West Palm Beach, Fla.; his brother, Christopher Gaudreau of Florida; his sister, Katie Tolliver and her husband, Jon, of Pennsylvania; his longtime love, Deena Fields; his maternal grandmother, Sandi Case and her husband, Leonard; his paternal grandmother, Laura Gaudreau; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service was held Aug. 21, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Fla. You can visit Jim at his Web site created by his sister, Katie, at www.jimmyg.memory-of.com.
“He shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary him nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember him.” From 15 Sep 2005.

James W. Gear
James William “Jim” Gear, 83, a former resident of Huttonsville and a resident of Colonial Place for the past three years, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Colonial Place.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for James William “Jim” Gear. From 27 Sep 2005.

James W. Gear
James William “Jim” Gear, 83, a former resident of Huttonsville and a resident of Colonial Place for the past three years, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Colonial Place.
He was born Oct. 31, 1921, at Huttonsville, a son of the late William Roy Gear and Ona Elizabeth Hayes Gear.
On July 5, 1942, at Elkins, he was married to Mary Ruth Phillips Gear, who preceded him in death Feb. 3, 2002. Surviving are two sons, Charles Glenn “Charlie” Gear and wife, Chris, of Glenmore and Phillip Lane “Phil” Gear and wife, Cindy, of Huttonsville; and a daughter, Margaret Steinruck of Hudson, Fla. Ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.
Two brothers and three sisters also preceded him in death.
Mr. Gear was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the engineering division of the U.S. Army. He was a maintenance supervisor at the Huttonsville Correctional Center for more than 30 years prior to his retirement and a member of the Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department for more than 32 years, where he served as fire chief for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and trapping and working in his shop.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Members of Tygart Valley Post No. 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will provide full military rites at the grave. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Gear. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for James William “Jim” Gear. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 28 Sep 2005.

James W. Gear
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Randy Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Members of Tygart Valley Post No. 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will provide full military rites at the grave. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care Corp., 629 North Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Gear. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for James William “Jim” Gear. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 29 Sep 2005.

Barney Gedwillas
Barney Gedwillas, 91, a resident of Thomas, and former track star at West Virginia University, won his last race Friday, March 18, 2005.
Mr. Gedwillas was born July 10, 1913, in Thomas, and is the last member of his immediate family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Fleming Gedwillas; and brother, Frank.
Barney was noted for his famous running career and was inducted into the WVU Athletic Hall of Fame. He was an electrical engineer, where he worked on such projects as the electronic systems on the Flying Wing. He also, in early life, traveled to Alaska where he worked in the gold mines and other business ventures with his brother-in-law and other friends.
He was an avid member of Mt. Top Senior Center of the Tucker County Senior Citizens and was instrumental in the building of the new Mt. Top Barney Gedwillas Senior Center in Thomas.
His adopted family, Sam and Roz Eichelberger of Thomas, suggest that expressions of sympathy and donations be made to the center that he dearly loved.
Viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis, with the Rosary devotion at 7 p.m. The mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in Thomas with Fr. Timothy Grassi officiating. Graveside services will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis. From 18 Mar 2005.

Gracie E. George
Gracie E. George, 97, of Riverton, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Friends were received Sunday at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services were today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tommy George officiating. Interment followed in North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. From 12 Sep 2005.

Karen S. George
Karen Sue George, 54, of Junior, died Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.
She was born June 20, 1950, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Clifford M. Perry and Grace M. Bird Perry.
On Dec. 31, 1969, she was united in marriage to Rhoda D. George Jr., who survives at Junior.
Also surviving are three sons, Rodney George and wife, Mary E., of Junior, Joseph George and wife, Chastity, of Belington and Randall George of Junior; five brothers, Derry R. Perry of French Creek, Clifford J. Perry of North Carolina, Roger Perry of Buckhannon; Kenny W. Perry of Clarksburg and Danny F. Perry of Hodgesville; three sisters, Anna Lee Bennett of Buckhannon, Carolyn Adams of North Carolina and Sandy Davis of Buckhannon; four grandsons, Rodney George Jr. and Dustin James Brady, both of Elkins, and Ryan George and T.J. Phillips, both of Belington; and three granddaughters, Natasha Noel George of Elkins, Samantha George and Cheyanne George, both of Belington.
Also preceding her in death was one sister, Marvilene Cosner.
She was a homemaker and attended Abundant Life Christian Church.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Conley Ogden officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey Cemetery at Buckhannon. From 10 May 2005.

Maurice E. George
Maurice E. “Morris” George, 72, of the Blazer community, Tunnelton, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, in Morgantown.
He was born May 20, 1933, in Harrisonburg, Va., a son of the late John Tyson and Ada Harman George.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He proudly served his country and received several service decorations including the Purple Heart. He was a member of Fort Butler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 826 in Kingwood and worked as a coal miner and truck driver.
He is survived by two sons, John George of Tunnelton and James George of Fairmont; two daughters and spouses, Sandra and Brett Chambers of Tunnelton and Vonda and Sam Richards of Terra Alta; and five grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Knotts George; one son, Mark George; and one granddaughter, Brandy Richards.
Friends may call at Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Lake officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Israel Cemetery where Preston County VFW Posts will conduct military rites. Browning Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 15 Sep 2005.

Nancy E. George
Nancy Ellen Stalnaker George, 68, a resident of 75 Pleasant Ave., Elkins, departed this life Saturday evening, May 14, 2005, at her home. She had been in declining health.
She was born Thursday, Oct. 16, 1936, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Elmer Vendle Stalnaker and Nellie Virginia Collett Stalnaker.
On Feb. 10, 1956, at Elkins, she was married to Harold Junior “Jack” George, who survives.
Also surviving are two brothers, Neil Stalnaker and David Stalnaker, both of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents was one brother, Donald V. Stalnaker.
She was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1955 and had worked at the G.C. Murphy Co., Montgomery Wards, Lamb’s Jewelers and Joseph’s Newsstand. She was a life member of the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and served as president in 1975 and 1976. She was voted Auxiliary President of the Year in Class “C” in 1975 as well as the auxiliary being chosen as Outstanding Auxiliary that same year. She was an elected member of the Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee and a member and past president of the Democratic Women’s Club. She was a member of the H.W. Daniel’s Post 29 American Legion Auxiliary, the TREA Auxiliary and the Saint Brendan Catholic Church. She loved to work on ceramics and crafts.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. On Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, a prayer service will be recited by the Rev. Fr. William Anderson. On Wednesday, May 18, Mrs. George will be moved to the Saint Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. William Anderson and the Rev. Fr. Thomas Dagle will be the presiders and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Nancy Ellen Stalnaker George. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 16 May 2005.

Nancy E. George
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Today, at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, a prayer service will be recited by the Rev. Fr. William Anderson. On Wednesday, may 18, Mrs. George will be moved to the Saint Brendan Catholic Church where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. William Anderson and the Rev. Fr. Dagle will be the presiders and interment will follow at the Mountain State memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Nancy Ellen Stalnaker George. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 17 May 2005.

Velda George
Velda George, 87, a resident of Hillside Drive, Norton passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Velda George. (637-6717). From 24 Aug 2005.

Zelda George
Zelda George, 87, a resident of Hillside Drive in Norton, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at her residence. She had been in failing health for the past 10 years; however, her condition had become critical within the past week.
Born March 13, 1918, in Cassity, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Blanche Chewning Zirkle.
On June 6, 1936, she was united in marriage to Wilmer “Bill” George, who preceded her in death April 4, 1981.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Schoonover and husband, Gerald, of Niles, Ohio, and Joyce Fowler and husband, Ed, of Warren, Ohio; two sons, Wilmer “Tim” George and wife, Mary, of Belington and Richard “Rick” George and wife, Mary, of Norton; one sister, Leota Matzhower of Baltimore, Md.; and two brothers, Clatus Zirkle and wife, Louise, of Norton and French Zirkle and wife, Elenor, of Coalton. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 10 stepgreat-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were three sisters, Gertrude Smith, Irene Watering and Lorce Zirkle; and five brothers, Narl, Ira, Ralph, Harley and Ben Zirkle.
Zelda was a homemaker and she loved gardening, flowers and quilting. She attended Norton Community Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will remain in the hearts of those who loved her forever.
Friends will be received Friday after 6 p.m. at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Runner Chapel. The Rev. Doyle Rider of Weaver Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Zelda George. From 25 Aug 2005.

Virgil L. George
Virgil Lee George, 81, of Locust Avenue, Belington, died Sunday morning, May 8, 2005, in the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave., Belington. The Rev. F.L. “Wink” McQuain will officiate and interment will follow in the Belington Fraternal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. From 10 May 2005.

Glenora Geroski
Glenora “Nora” Geroski, 69, a former resident of Davis, and a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Monday evening, Jan. 31, 2005, at the nursing home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Glenora “Nora” Geroski. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 1 Feb 2005.

Glenora L. Geroski
Glenora “Nora” Lee Geroski, 69, a former resident of Davis and a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home of Thomas, departed this life Monday evening, Jan. 31, 2005, at the nursing home. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.
She was born Wednesday, May 8, 1935, at Hacker Valley, Webster County, a daughter of the late Guy Roosevelt and Thelma Glenora Carpenter Gum.
She was twice married, first to Millard O. Anderson, who survives at Montrose, and second to Ray Allen Geroski, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are three daughters, Sheila Jean Wilfong and husband, Craig, of Parsons, Judith Ann Whitehair and husband, Bill, and Donna Louise Anderson, all of Elkins; three brothers, Clifford Gum, Elbert Gum and Donald Gum, all of Hacker Valley; two sisters, Geraldine Duke of Aliquippa, Pa., and Nola Woods of Akron, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenville Gum and Frank Gum.
She attended the schools of Webster County. She was a hostess and bookkeeper for Blackwater State Park Lodge for 30 years. She attended the United Methodist Church at Davis.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at Davis Cemetery at Davis. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Glenora “Nora” Lee Geroski. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 2 Feb 2005.

Doretta J. Gibson
Doretta Jean “Dot” Gibson, 73, a resident of the Georgetown Road, Elkins, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2005, in the Gilchrist Hospice Care Facility in Baltimore, Md. She had been battling leukemia for the past several months but death was unexpected.
She was born April 3, 1932, in Parsons, a daughter of the late Ray and Wilma Murphy Haller.
On Aug. 13, 1949, she was married to Robert E. Gibson, who preceded her in death on May 10, 1999.
Surviving are three daughters, Vicki Yommer and husband, Dennis, Debra Gibson and Carol “Suzanne” McCaskey and husband, Dave, all of Baltimore, Md.; three sons, Lon Gibson and wife, Leisa, and Richard Gibson and wife, Kim, all of Elkins, and Robert Gibson wife, Melissa, of Parsons; three sisters, Rachel Pingley, Geneva Irwin and Nancy Haller, all of Elkins; a brother, Joe Haller, Red Lion, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Dale Haller and Harry “Jack” Haller, and three sisters, Billie Gibson, Maxine Auvil and Madolyn McCrum.
Mrs. Gibson worked for many years at the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center prior to her retirement and was employed by Mountain Hospice. She was a member of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Auxiliary, the Emma Scott Garden Club and the walking group Developing Healthy Strides. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, yard sales and basket bingo, and her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a Methodist by faith.
At the request of the deceased her remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Elkins. The Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of West Virginia, 3845-A Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, W.Va. 25526. This announcement is a courtesy of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Doretta Jean “Dot” Gibson. From 27 Apr 2005.

John R. Gibson
John Robert Gibson, 88, a resident of Cobb Island, Md., died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Cizista Hospital at La Plata, Md.
He was born Feb. 23, 1917, in Upshur Co., a son of the late John Gibson and Grace Humphrey Gibson.
He was married to Mary Lee Cooper Gibson, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Martha Jo Gibson of Arlington, Va.; two grandsons, William D. Dendy Jr. and Robert L. Gibson and wife, Brenda; one granddaughter, Deborah S. Adams and husband, Glenn; four great-grandsons, Jason M. Simms and wife, Traci L., Jamis M. Simms, William Dendy III and fiance, Carrie Brown, and Justin T. Gibson; one great-granddaughter, Jessica L. Gibson; one great-great-grandson, Tre’ D. Dendy; one nephew, Donnie McCoy, son of Ruth; and three great-nephews, Jeff, Mark and Patrick McCoy.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruth McCoy.
He was a 1935 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in Burma and Calcutta, India. He was a staff sergeant in payroll and finance for the reserves until his discharge July 7, 1949. He was then a civilian employee of the government as a mobile industrial equipment mechanic at Fort Belvior, Va., until his retirement in 1972. Mr. Gibson received several awards and certifications glorifying his military career. He received only the best evaluations from the government praising his ethics and dedication to his country.
John Robert Gibson was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He filled all of these roles with dignity and style, making family his first priority. We will forever remember him as Daddy, Pop and Granddad and hold him near and dear to our hearts. He truly is our “sunshine.” He attended Evangel United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Poling officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon, where military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 7, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663 and Disabled American Veterans Posts 36 and 5. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 30 Jun 2005.

Matthew E. Gillis Jr.
Matthew E. “Tink” Gillis Jr., 39, a resident of 201 S. Main St. in Philippi, passed away at 7:23 p.m. Jan. 5, 2005, in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born March 23, 1965, at Philippi, a son of the late Matthew E. Gillis Sr. and Barbara Foster Gillis, who survives at 201 S. Main St. in Philippi.
He is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Moats and husband, Jason, of Moatsville, Melissa “Missy” Haddix and husband, Timothy, of White Oak and Sarah “Renee” Haddix and husband, Tom, of Philippi; one brother, David Gillis and wife, Nancy, of Mt. Sydney, Va.; a special nephew, Scott Gillis and wife, Tammy; best friends, Buddy Gillis, Bernie McGuire and Jim Marshall; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by one nephew, Mason Haddix.
He was a care giver at Summit Center in Clarksburg, an avid hunter and fisherman, a gifted musician who liked to play Blue Grass, an artist of scenery and a muzzle loader and gun enthusiast. He was a member of Evangelical Bible Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home in Philippi after 2 p.m. today until noon Saturday at which time he will be moved to Evangelical Bible Church to lie in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the service hour. The Rev. Eugene Carey will officiate and interment will follow in March Cemetery at Tacy. Wright Funeral Home service. From 7 Jan 2005.

Effie M. Gillispie
Effie Marie Bender Gillispie, 86, of Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon and formerly of Rock Cave, Canaan community, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Serenity Care Home.
She was born Aug. 27, 1918, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late George Washington and Clara Jane Sines Bender.
She was united in marriage Nov. 1, 1937, to Robert Franklin Gillispie, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Melva Gillispie of Kingwood; three grandchildren, Timothy and David Gillispie and Katherine Crim; and four great-grandchildren, Scott, Tyler, Abby and Mick. She is also survived by one brother, Seebert Bender of Rock Cave; and two sisters, Pauline Everett of Morgantown and Joyce Strader of Amherst, Ohio.
In addition to the father, mother and husband, Mrs. Gillispie was also preceded in death by one daughter, Fern; three brothers, Lee, James and Paul Bender; and one sister, Leona Long.
Mrs. Gillispie was a member of the Canaan Community Church.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Gillispie will be moved to Canaan Community Church Friday, where she will lie in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Junior Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Canaan Cemetery. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. From 21 Apr 2005.

Rev. James M. Gillespie
The Rev. James Martin Gillespie, 66, a resident of Stalnaker Run Road, departed this life Saturday evening, Dec. 3, 2005, at his home. He had been in failing health for the past several months.
He was born Friday, Dec. 9, 1938, at Weston, a son of the late Southard Martin Gillespie and Virginia Lee Brown Gillespie. On Sept. 19, 1958, at Weston, he was married to the former Zana D. Kennedy, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Christoper M. Gillespie and wife, Allison, of Columbus, N.C., and Jay L. Gillespie and wife, Shannon, of Beverly; one daughter, Teresa G. Cole and husband, Bob, of Salvisa, Ky.; one brother, Glenn S. Gillespie and wife, Doreen, of Volga; three sisters, Carrol Sue Lovett and husband, Bud, of Weston, Sharon Kay Lorigan and husband, Gary, of Cadogan, Pa., and Karen Sue King of Buckhannon; six grandchildren, Brianne Gillespie of Weston, Hillary and Casey Gillespie of Columbus, N.C., Taylor and Cory Gillespie of Beverly and Evan Cole of Salvisa, Ky.; two great-grandchildren, Peyton Gillespie of Weston and Aidan Pagan of Columbus, N.C.; nine nieces and nephews; and 11 great-nieces and nephews also survive.
He was a graduate of Weston High School with the class of 1957. Mr. Gillespie was the owner of The Ink Spot Printing Co. which has been awarded the No. 1 Print Shop for the past three years. He and his wife opened their business in 1989. He started his printing career in 1957, where he worked for the Weston Democrat until 1971, when he joined the Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram until 1976.
In 1974, he was ordained to the ministry. He became a full-time pastor for the Weston Southern Baptist Chapel and the New Life Southern Baptist Church until 1978, when he moved to Elkins to pastor the Elkins Southern Baptist Church until 1981. He has since spent part of his time filling in for pastors and holding an occasional revival. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing and his farm in Harrison County. He attended the Orlena United Methodist Church, the Crystal Springs Community Church and the Tygarts Valley Baptist Church. He was a member of the National Guard from 1956-1965. He was also a member of American Legion Post 29 of Elkins. He was elected a Kentucky Colonel in 1997 and Business Man of the Year in 2005.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. The Rev. James Crouch will officiate and interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at Weston at approximately 1 p.m. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Hospice Care Corp., 929 S. Davis Ave., Suite D, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. James Martin Gillespie. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 5 Dec 2005.

Rev. James M. Gillespie
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. The Rev. James Crouch will officiate and interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at Weston at approximately 1 p.m. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Hospice Care Corp., 929 S. Davis Ave., Suite D, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for the Rev. James Martin Gillespie.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 6 Dec 2005.

Martha I. Gillum
Martha Irene Jackson Gillum, 87, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Hall and Pleasant Ridge, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke, Va.
She was a member of the Hollins Church of the Nazarene. Irene was a loving wife, devoted mother and loyal sister.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Madge Radabaugh Jackson; and her grandson, Douglas Burl Gillum.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Burl H. Gillum; one brother, Theodore Jackson of Richmond, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas W. and Loretta Gillum of Pleasant Ridge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carola and Julian Bell of Signal Mountain, Tenn., and Kay and Bill Meredith of Midlothian, Va.; six grandsons, Steven Gillum of Georgia, Wayne Gillum of Michigan, Julian, Jon and Jay Bell of Tennessee and Edward Meredith of Virginia; one granddaughter, Laura M. Heitland of Missouri; 15 great-grandchildren and one nephew, John Jackson of Virginia.
Irene has been lovingly and tenderly cared for by Sharon Tyler, her dear friend, for many months. Friends and loved ones have grown in abundance around Irene in her 47 years in Roanoke. Irene will always be remembered as a gracious woman of God. Her love of and adoration for her husband were outstanding as she supported him through his service in World War II, his work at J.C. Penney and raising of their three children. Her door was open to friends, her heart generous and loving and her hands talented in needlework of various sorts.
Irene loved many things about this life including cooking; she said, of what turned out to be her final day, "It was fun." She’d baked a carrot cake after searching for just the right recipe all week. Irene exemplified the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31: her hands were never idle, sewing, cooking, gardening and helping others were the mainstay of her life. Her children rose up to be productive godly people who blessed her motherhood in their lives. Her husband cherished and praised her work each day. She looked out for her family and friends caring more for their well-being than the limelight of self-preservation. Irene was a truly successful woman; a rare, but true thing of beauty. She was an excellent wife to Burl and a devoted mother to Tom, Carola and Kay. She doted on her grandchildren, hosting them summer after summer in her home and she was a proud great-grandmother of 15. Irene’s humor and wit, work and love will never be forgotten, but cherished as a fine treasure.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Inc. is in charge of the arrangements for Martha Irene Gillum. From 1 Oct 2005.

Dempsey W. Ginger
Dempsey Wilson Ginger, 76, a resident of Fourth Street in Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Dempsey Wilson Ginger. From 27 Jan 2005.

Dempsey W. Ginger
Dempsey Wilson Ginger, 76, a resident of Fourth Street, Elkins, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 18, 1928, at Marlinton, a son of the late Roy W. and Caroline Blackburn Ginger.
He had never married.
Surviving are two brothers, Randolph Ginger of Belington and Frank Ginger of Edgewood, Md.; four sisters, Mary McMannes of Elkins, Ellen Jean Buckheit of Baltimore, Md. Betty Timmons of Glen Burnie, Md. and Susan Finch of Yuma, Ariz.; one brother-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army obtaining the rank of corporal. He was retired from Elkins Industries. He was a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion, the 40 and 8 and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Lockhart officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens where the presentation of the American Flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dempsey Wilson Ginger. From 28 Jan 2005.

Dempsey W. Ginger
Friends were received Friday evening at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Lockhart officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens where the presentation of the American flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dempsey Wilson Ginger. From 29 Jan 2005.

Terry L. Girondo
Terry Lynn Girondo, 50, a resident of Elkins, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born June 18, 1955 at Richwood, a daughter of Phyllis Smithson, who survives at Richwood, and the late Keith Smithson.
On June 29, 1973, she was married to William Girondo, Jr. who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Thomas Girondo of Clarksburg, three daughters, Shawna Dean and husband, Brian, of Buckhannon and Carrie and Traci Girondo of Elkins. Three grandchildren, Alyssa Girondo, Tyson and Conor Dean, all of Buckhannon; one godchild, Jordan Cole of Elkins; and two brothers, Roger Smithson and wife, Crystal, of Buckhannon and Butch Smithson and wife, Connie, of Richwood, also survive. Terry also leaves behind five children whom she loved as her own: Cody, Hannah, Ryan, Eli, and Nicholas, all of the Elkins area.
Terry was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church of Elkins. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
A Prayer Service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Father William Anderson as the presider. On Monday morning, Terry will be moved to the St. Brendan Catholic Church where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. with Rev. Father William Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Brendan Catholic Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Terry Lynn Girondo.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 29 Oct 2005.

Dorothy L. Godwin
Dorothy Lucille Price Godwin passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005.
She was the beloved wife of the late Elbert Almer Godwin; devoted mother of Phillip M. Godwin and his wife, Jerelyn, and the late Steven D. Godwin; dear sister of Shirley Lauliss and Calvin, Bill and John Price; and loving grandmother of Erin, Bryce, Jason and Phillip Wayne. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren.
Friends were received Wednesday at Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, Md., one mile west of Beltway Exit 14. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, in her name, be made to St. Agnes Cancer Center, 900 S. Caton Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21229. From 14 Apr 2005.

Donna Goff
Donna Goff, 45, a resident of Harman, passed away Monday evening, May 2, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in her usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. F. E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Donna Goff. From 4 May 2005.

Donna Goff
Donna Goff, 45, a resident of Harman, passed away Monday evening, May 2, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital where she was admitted Saturday. She had been in her usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
Born Sept. 2, 1959, at Elkins, she was the daughter of Orville and Norma Dolly Thompson, who survive in Whitmer.
On Feb. 16, 1980, she was united in marriage to Alan Goff, who survives at Harman.
Donna is survived by her father and mother-in-law, Danie and Janie Ours of Harman; father-in-law, Harry Goff of Harman; grandmother-in-law, Mildred C. Goff; one daughter, Ashley Brook Goff, at home; one son, Rusty Alan Goff, at home; one sister, Doreen Wilcox and husband, John, of Pennsylvania; and one brother, Justin Thompson of Whitmer. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Donna was a graduate of Harman High School with the class of 1977. She was a homemaker and a former stock car dirt track fan, going to all races that she could. Donna was employed by Canaan Valley Resort for 22 years in the food service department. She was a lover of Southwestern and Indian decor and traveled to Dollywood several times. Donna loved any kind of animal, especially dogs and horses, she rode every weekend. At the time of her death, she owned and operated Young Paws in Harman, breeding pugs and labradors. She was a Protestant by faith.
Donna was a loving person and will be missed by those who loved her and will remain in their hearts forever.
Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday from the Runner Chapel. Elder Howard Harper and the Rev. Charles Twigg will officiate. Interment will follow in the Jacob C. Harper Cemetery at Harman. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Donna L. Goff. From 5 May 2005.

Mildred Goff
Mildred Goff, 96, a resident of Harman, passed away Sunday evening, June 5, 2005. in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mildred Goff. From 6 and 7 Jun 2006.

Mildred C. Goff
Mildred Cooper Goff, 96, a resident of Harman, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 20, 1908, at Onego, a daughter of the late Harris W. and Bertha R. Huffman Cooper.
In September 1933, at Dresden, Ohio, she was married to Cecil R. Goff, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Harry H. Goff of Harman; one daughter, Rosalita M. Goff Carr and husband, Carl, of Hopewell, Va.; one brother, Roy Gene Cooper of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Neva Simmons of Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maysell Hanley and Ethel Harr; and one brother, Burline Cooper.
Mrs. Goff was a graduate of Davis & Elkins College. On June 14, 1974, she retired from the Randolph County school system after serving more than 35 years as a teacher. She loved reading the Bible and spending time with her family. Mrs. Goff was a member of the Harman Church of the Brethren.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Thursday, Mrs. Goff will be moved to the Harman Church of the Brethren where friends may call from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. John Moyers will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred Cooper Goff. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 8 Jun 2005.

Howard. Goheen Sr.
Howard Warren Goheen Sr., 83, a resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of Colonial Place, departed this life Monday evening, Feb. 7, 2005, at the nursing home. He had been in declining health. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Howard Warren Goheen Sr. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 8 Feb 2005.

Howard Goheen Sr.
Howard Warren Goheen Sr., 88, a resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of Colonial Place, departed this life Monday evening, Feb. 7, 2005, at the nursing home. He had been in declining health.
He was born Saturday, Jan. 20, 1917, at Lehighton, Penn., a son of the late Ruth Goheen.
On Feb. 20, 1942 he was married to the former Faith Hamilton Goheen, who preceded him in death on July 31, 1999.
Surviving are two sons, Howard Warren Goheen, Jr. and wife, Pam, of Norton and R. Craig Goheen and wife, Louise, of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Rhoda Huddleston and husband, James, of Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren, Andre S. Goheen of Montgomery, Ala., Graham S. Goheen of Norton, Patrick Neal Ellis, Brett Ellis, and Ryan Ellis, all of Raleigh, N.C.; and three great grandchildren.
He had served during World War II with the U.S. Army, and he was a graduate of Georgetown University with a masters degree in psychology. He worked as a personnel director with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon where he retired in 1973. He was a Presbyterian by faith.
Mr. Goheen’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be held Feb. 19, 2005 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Elkins. The Rev. Doctor Marvin Parli will officiate. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Howard Warren Goheen Sr. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 14 Feb 2005.

Howard Goheen Sr.
Howard Warren Goheen Sr., 88, a resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of Colonial Place, departed this life Monday evening, Feb. 7, 2005, at the nursing home. He had been in declining health.
Mr. Goheen’s request for cremation was honored. A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Elkins. The Rev. Dr. Marvin Parli will officiate. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Howard Warren Goheen Sr. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 18 Feb 2005.

Howard Goheen Sr.
Mr. Goheen’s request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Elkins. The Rev. Dr. Marvin Parli will officiate. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Howard Warren Goheen Sr. Sympathy expressions may be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 19 Feb 2005.

James E. Golden
James E. Golden, 96, a resident of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, in St. Joseph’s Hospital at Buckhannon.
He was born Nov. 2, 1909, at Boonville, N.Y., a son of the late Patrick Golden and Margret Tine Golden.
On June 14, 1935, he was married to Arvilla M. Brockway Golden, who preceded him in death June 18, 2003.
Surviving are one son, Michael and wife, Lana Golden, of Buckhannon; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was a machinist for Rever Copper & Brass in Rome, N.Y,. and attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Fr. James McCafferty as celebrant. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 23 Dec 2005.

Mary Goldsmith
Mary Goldsmith, 51, a resident of Buckhannon, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, at her home under the care of Peoples Hospice of Clarksburg.
She was born Oct. 23, 1954, in Lewis County, a daughter of Wanda L. Perrine Curtis of Buckhannon and the late Dana M. Curtis.
Also surviving are her partner, Rocky R. Wamsley of Buckhannon; three daughters, Michelle and husband, Leland Pickens, of Ireland, Sandra and husband, David Walton, of Buckhannon and Rachel and husband, Leon Rowan, of Buckhannon; six grandsons, Leland Pickens, Bradley Pickens, Timothy Schulte, Joshua Schulte, Zachery Young and Tyson Bliegh; three granddaughters, Kayla Pickens, Miesha Fallo and Cheyanna Rowan; one unborn grandchild; two brothers, Randy Garrison and Charles Garrison; three sisters, Terry Sandt, Mildred Swiger and Sue Burkhammer; one great-uncle, Charles Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Burnard Ocheltree; and one nephew, Michael Gibson.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 26 Nov 2005.

William H. Golladay
Friends will be received Sunday at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, Newark, Del., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis. At 11 a.m., the deceased will be taken to St. Thomas Catholic Church in Thomas for a Mass of Christian burial with Father Timothy Grassi as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Road, Ste. 1, Newark, Del. 19711. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 8 Jan 2005.

Wilma F. Good
Wilma F. “Jo” Good, 59, of St. Marys, Schultz community, passed away March 28, 2005, at her residence in St. Marys.
Mrs. Good was born Sept. 28, 1945, at Elkins, the daughter of Lake E. Sipe Sr. and the late Robbie Sparks Sipe.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Apostolic Church, and she loved to paint and raised wolves.
Survivors are her father, Lake E. Sipe Sr. and wife, Bonnie, of Bartow; two sons, Harvey Lake Findly and wife, Crystal, of Elkins, and James Edward Findly and wife, Joyce, of Durbin; two brothers, Harry Sipe of Bartow and Lake Sipe Jr. of Beverly; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at Ingram Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Lough officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Boyer Cemetery in Boyer with the Rev. John Riffe officiating. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at wwfh.ourcondolences.com. From 30 Mar 2005.

Winifred C. Good
Winifred Coberly Good, 87, died peacefully at The Lifecare Center, Rouse Road, Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 26, 2005.
She was born Dec. 30, 1918, the daughter of Harley McKinley Coberly and Myrtle Lynda Coberly.
Win was married to Col. William Henry Good, U.S. Air Force. William Good died on active duty in 1964 in Glasgow, Mont. Following his death, Mrs. Good resided in Orlando, Fla., after living for many years in Winter Park and Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.
Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were her two brothers, Herbert McKinley Coberly and Ayward Blake Coberly.
Mrs. Good retired from the Orange County School System where she served as a guidance counselor for many years. She attended Western Maryland University and Davis & Elkins College in Elkins.
Winifred is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law; Carol and Douglas Catington Jr. of Savannah Ga., Sandy and Bill Good Jr. and Kathy and Jeffrey Good, both living in central Florida; and grandchildren, Jennifer Good, Kari Good, John Good and Heather Good.
According to her wishes, private services will be held for the immediate family. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Inc., attn: Director of Development, 1501 N.W. Ninth Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. 33136-1494. From 31 Dec 2005.

Lucy S. Goodman
Lucy Swecker Goodman, 76, of Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at her home
Born June 9, 1928, in Valley Head, she was he daughter of the late Robert Kent and Floda Elizabeth Kyle Swecker.
She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Berkeley Springs where she served on the Altar Guild and was the first female vestry member. She was a 1946 graduate of Tygarts Valley High School. She had worked as a bank teller with Citizens National Bank in Berkeley Springs from 1965 until her retirement in 1991. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and was a member of the Seldom Seen Hunting Club.
Surviving are one daughter, Rhonda G. Sirbaugh of Berkeley Springs; one son, Ronald L. “Buck” Goodman Jr of Glen Allen, Va.; two grandchildren, Seth H. Sirbaugh of Germantown, Md., and Shea E. Sirbaugh of Berkeley Springs; one sister, Bonnie K. Clatterbuck of Berkeley Springs; three brothers, Bayard L. Swecker of Keyser, Jonas N. Swecker of Morgantown and George Swecker of Valley Head and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lee Goodman in 1966; one sister, Winifred Dyche and one brother, Gary Joe Swecker.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 180 S. Washington St. Berkeley with the Rev. Frank S. Coe and the Rev. Kathy Spitzer officiating. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery in Berkeley Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Morgan County Rescue Service, P.O. Box 151, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411 or to Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Co., 33 N. Mercer St., Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 95 Union St., Berkeley Springs. From 24 Feb 2005.

Kenneth L. Gordon
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Gordon, 84, a resident of 360 S. Main St., Philippi, passed away Friday, May 27, 2005, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 14, 1920, in Parsons, a son of the late Owens and Nepha (Ford) Gordon.
He was united in marriage Dec. 15, 1945, to Mary (Parsons) Gordon, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Carol Carder and husband, William, of St. Marys, Nancy Everson and husband, Jonathan, of Lumberton, N.C., Christie Allen and husband, Jeff, of Philippi; nine grandchildren, Melissa Carder, Cydi Mote, Andrea Carder, Jason Everson, Sarah Ervin, Jennifer Everson, Marcie Allen, Macall Allen and Bradley Allen; and four great-grandchildren, Bethany and Blakelyn Mote and Davis and Samuel Ervin.
Mr. Gordon was the last surviving member of his family having been preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Mr. Gordon was a mechanic and welder for the operating engineers Local 132. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.
Mr. Gordon was a 50-year member of the Bigelow Lodge 52 AF & AM, Osiris Temple of Wheeling, OES Chapter 41. He was a member of the Philippi Southern Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, Sunday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m,. the service hour, with Rev. Jeff Simms and the Rev. David Mellquist officiating and Jason Everson offering the eulogy. Interment will follow at the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with the Bigelow Lodge 52 AF & AM conducting graveside rites along with the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 44 conducting military rites. Memorial donations may be made to the Mountain Hospice, P.O. Box 173, Belington, W.Va. 26250. From 28 May 2005.

Christeen R. Goss
Christina Repair Goss, 92, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday evening, Oct. 31, 2005, at her home. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Christina Repair Goss. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 1 Nov 2005.

Christeen M. Goss
Christeen Maxine Repair Goss, 92, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday evening, Oct. 31, 2005, at her home. She had been in declining health.
She was born Thursday, June 19, 1913, at Richwood, a daughter of the late Thomas Edward Repair and Artie Belle Myers Repair.
On Dec. 24, 1934 at Oakland, Md., she was married to Johnnie Francis Goss Sr., who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son; Johnnie Francis Goss Jr. and wife, Debra; two daughters; Carol Jean "CJ" Thomas and husband, Garry, and Lynda Darlene Gray and husband, Patrick, all of Parsons; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Thomas Goss; one brother, Elwood Repair; two sisters, Ruth Bowes and Opal Corey; and one infant great-grandson.
She was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy at Elmira, N.Y. with the class of 1934. She was a former employee of the former Tucker County Hospital, the former Dorman Mills of Parsons and a former employee of Stevens Florist of Parsons. She was a member of the Parsons Presbyterian Church, where she formerly served as Ordained Deacon and co-treasurer. She taught Sunday school for 26 years and was a member of the women’s circle of the church. She was a former member of The National Federated Women’s Club, the Holly Meadows Country Club Auxiliary, the Fireman’s Auxiliary and the "Cookie Ladies" (Concerned Citizens Coalition). She was a volunteer for Hospice Care. She received the Volunteer Award for Community Service and an award from the U.S. Navy for being a devoted wife. She was an avid reader.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of
Parsons Friday, Nov. 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The celebration of the life of Christeen Goss will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 5, by her family at 10 a.m. at the funeral home parlor. The Rev. Charles Vorderberg will officiate, and will be assisted by the Rev. John Morrison and the Rev. Dick Gadd and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Christeen Maxine Repair Goss. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 2 Nov 2005.

Christeen M. Goss
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Friday, Nov. 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The celebration of the life of Christeen Goss will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 5, by her family at 10 a.m. at the funeral home parlor. The Rev. Charles Vorderberg will officiate, and will be assisted by the Rev. John Morrison and the Rev. Dick Gadd and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Christeen Maxine Repair Goss. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 3 Nov 2005.

Christeen M. Goss
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The celebration of the life of Christeen Goss will be conducted Saturday by her family at 10 a.m. at the funeral home parlor. The Rev. Charles Vorderberg will officiate, and will be assisted by the Rev. John Morrison and the Rev. Dick Gadd and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Christeen Maxine Repair Goss. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 4 Nov 2005.

V. Lance Goss
V. Lance Goss, 86, of HC 31, Buckhannon, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at her home in Buckhannon.
He was born Sept. 4, 1919, at Hall, a son of the late Daniel Goss and Zephia Lantz Goss.
On March 15, 1941, he was married to Katherine Anglin Goss, who preceded him in death Aug. 21, 1987.
Surviving are two sons, John and wife, Joyce Goss, of Buckhannon and Edward and wife, Rhonda Goss, of Hall; one daughter, Sally Hardman and husband, James Miller, of Saint Simons Island, Ga.; four grandsons, John Paul Goss of Buckhannon, Roger Hardman and Jason Hardman, of Saint Simons Island, Ga. and Jacob Goss of Buckhannon; two granddaughters, Jill Goss of Buckhannon and Heather Hardman of Saint Simons Island, Ga.; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Booth of Buckhannon.
Also preceding him in death was one sister, Virginia Hoover.
He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a salesman and attended Hall Bethany Baptist Church.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Poling officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Baptist Cemetery at Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made Bethany Baptist Cemetery in care of Edward Jackson, 57 Boggess St., Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 2 Nov 2005.

Arlie H. Gould
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arlie “Bill” H. Gould Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Brampton, Ontario, in his 67th year, after a lengthy illness.
We say goodbye to a man who loved life, family and above all his Lord. We rejoice in the fact that we will one day meet again for being absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Arlie was the beloved father of Dawn (Hank) Serrick of Brampton, Ontario, and Gatha (Terry) Kyle of Mill Creek. Loving granddad to Matthew, Zachary and Danielle. Leaving to mourn many other relatives in West Virginia.
Burial took place Friday, Dec. 2, at Valley Head Cemetery.
Forever loved-ever in our hearts. From 7 Dec 2005.

Hilda D. Gould
Hilda “Kitty” DePoy Gould, 75, a resident of Adrian, the Alton community, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in United Hospital Center at Clarksburg.
She was born Nov. 25, 1930, at Alton in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Willie and Sylvia Bennington Gould.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Newman Depoy.
She is survived by her second husband, David Ford Gould of Alton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Clyde DePoy of Alton and Carl DePoy of Buckhannon; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were three brothers and two sisters.
She was a homemaker and had been a cook at Buckhannon Senior Center.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Hilda “Kitty” DePoy Gould. From 30 Dec 2005.

Robert E. Graham
Robert E. Graham, 87, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in Rainelle.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Fairlea with the Rev. Kevin Prevett officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. at Beaver Creek Cemetery near Huntersville. Wallace and Wallace of Lewisburg services. From 27 Oct 2005.

Norma I. Grapes
Norma Irene Grapes, 89, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005.
Norma was a second lieutenant with the U.S. Army Nurse Corps at Camp Atterbury, where she opened the first surgical unit during World War II. She was also a member of Maize Road Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Grapes; parents, Ray and Rose Tallman; and brothers, Norman and Willard Tallman.
Surviving are her loving children, Linda (Kenneth) Bierkortte and Charles R. (Diana) Grapes II; grandchildren, Holly, Kelly and Brian; brothers, Earl Tallman of Belington and Kenneth Tallman of Lewisburg; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, Ohio. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in her memory to The Sunbury Community Library, 44 Burrer Dr., Sunbury, Ohio 43074. Schoedinger North Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. From 29 Nov 2005.

Mildred E. Greene
Mildred Elizabeth Greene, 92, of Buckhannon died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
She was born Aug. 20, 1912, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Dudley Marple and Ella Whisler Marple.
She was married to the late Myrle Edwin Greene, who preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1967.
Surviving are one son Jerry Ray and wife Doris Greene of Buckhannon; one daughter-in-law Joyce Greene of Buckhannon; two grandsons: Jamie and wife Misty Greene of Buckhannon and Kevin and wife Molly Greene of Fairmont; two granddaughters: Kimberly and husband David Hawkins of Buckhannon and Vicki Karickhoff, all of Buckhannon; two great- grandsons: Tyler and Chase Hawkins, both of Buckhannon; four great granddaughters: Ashley Hawkins, Alexis Greene and Miranda Greene, all of Buckhannon and Sidney Greene of Fairmont.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son James Edwin Greene, one brother Delbert Marple, and two sisters: Marjorie Marple and Louise Queen.
She was a homemaker and attended Mt. Lebanon United Methodist church in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Long officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 26 May 2005.

Mulvie S. Grimes
Mulvie Spinks Grimes, 88, of Churchville, Va., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at his home.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at Frost with the Rev. Robert Sheilds officiating. Masonic graveside rites will follow in the Arbovale Cemetery with the Riverside Lodge No. 124 AF& AM officiating. From 13 Oct 2005.

Mulvie S. Grimes
Mulvie Spinks Grimes, 88, of Churchville, Va., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at his home in Churchville, Va.
Born Aug. 22, 1917, in Frost, he was the son of the late William Harper and Mary Ella Schrader Grimes.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Hazel Ruth Brown Grimes; five children, Mary Patteson of Verona, Va., Anna Swiggett of Mint Spring, Va., Dolly Wilfong of Harrisonburg, Va., Mulvie W. Grimes of Durbin and Thomas W. Grimes of Green Bank; one brother, Harlen Grimes of Marlinton; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Dharle D. Grimes; one daughter, Nancy B. Grimes; one sister, Viola Bussard; and two brothers, Leland and William J. Grimes.
He was a farmer and had been employed by Cass Mower Lumber Co., the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, and the West Virginia Department of Highways before moving to Virginia. In Virginia, he was employed by Crompton in Waynesboro and retired from Paragon Design in Waynesboro. He was a member of Riverside Lodge 124 AF & AM in Cass where he entered his Apprentice in 1954, was passed into the Degree of Fellowcraft in 1955 and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in 1955. He was a Scottish Rite Mason of Charleston, a member of the Eastern Star in Cass and a member of ACCA Shrine in Richmond and the Hillbilly Group. He served in the Conservation Corps during World War II, and was a member of Frost United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Funeral services will be a 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Frost. Masonic graveside rites will follow in Arbovale Cemetery with the Riverside Lodge 124 AF & AM officiating. Memorials may be made to AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, Va. 22939. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to wwfh.ourcondolences.com. From 14 Oct 2005.

Betty Lou Grimm
Betty Lou Grimm, 72, a resident of 104 Grandview Ave., Elkins, passed away at 4:38 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, in the Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department.
She was born July 13, 1933, at Belington, a daughter of the late Otis and Mona Lou Harris.
On April 22, 1981, at Rayland, Ohio, she was married to Gilbert Wayne Grimm, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are a son, Ronald Seibert Wagner of Newton Falls, Ohio; four daughters, Linda Susan Vertrees of Warren, Ohio, Sharon June Wagner of Wheaton, Md., Karen Jean Wagner of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Ann Belden of Pittsburgh, Pa; five stepchildren, Bonnie Wright of Ocala, Fla., Connie Carleton of Sparr, Fla., Susan Davis of Ravenna, Ohio, Christine Pope of Balison Park, Fla., and Robin Thart of Ravenna, Ohio. Two brothers, Steve Harris of Elkins and Billy Joe Harris of Montrose, and four grandchildren also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Vern and Kenneth Harris.
Mrs. Grimm was a homemaker, attended the Sound of Triumph Church, was a member of the Randolph County Cancer Support Group, the Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center, the Melody Chorus and the AARP.
Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, from the funeral home chapel with pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery near Elkins. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Betty Lou Grimm. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 24 Sep 2005.

Leoda A. Grogg
Leoda A. Grogg, 90, of Brandywine, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Glenn Sites officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery at Brandywine. Kimble Funeral Home services. From 17 Nov 2005.

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