2005 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:H

Mary G. Haderman
Mary Gale Haderman, 66, a resident of 9 First St., Elkins, departed this life Thursday afternoon, March 10, 2005, after an extended illness at the residence of her son, Raymond C. Haderman II at Junior.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Mary Gale Haderman. Condolences may be expressed at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Mar 2005.

Mary G. Haderman
Mary Gale Teter Haderman, 66, a resident of 9 First St., Elkins, departed this life Thursday afternoon, March 10, 2005, after an extended illness, at the residence of her son, Raymond C. Haderman II at Junior.
She was born Sunday, Jan. 25, 1939, at Elkins, a daughter of Roy Teter of Elkins and the late Roeta Cross Teter.
She was married to Raymond Carroll Haderman, who preceded her in death in 1974.
She is survived by three sons, Raymond C. Haderman II and wife, Mary E., of Junior, Eric C. Haderman of Baltimore, Md., and Michael C. Haderman of Elkins; one daughter, Albany C. Haderman of Morgantown; one sister, Barbara Fuhrman and husband, Jack, of Elkins; and eight grandchildren, Joshua Haderman of Morgantown, Amanda, Christine, Janie, Raymond III and John Haderman, all of Junior, and Madison and Michael Haderman, both of Elkins.
Preceding her in death besides her husband and mother was one son, Matthew.
She attended the schools of Barbour County and had owned and operated the former Hair Harvest.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Monday at 10 a.m. where the Rev. Father William Anderson will officiate. Interment will follow Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Gardens of Faith in Baltimore, Md., where the Rev. Father Gerald Hynes will officiate. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Gale Teter Haderman. Condolences may be expressed at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 12 Mar 2005.

Eunice V. Hall
Eunice Virginia Barb Hall, 85, of Buckhannon and formerly of Petersburg, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
She was born June 16, 1919, in Hardy County, a daughter of the late Ashby Jacob Barb and Cora Elizabeth Ratliff Barb.
She is survived by five sons, Marvin Hall of Buckhannon, Austin Junior Hall of Piney, Raymond Hall of Buckhannon, Norman Hall of Martinsburg and Roger Hall of Antioch; two daughters, Mae Arnold of Grafton and Hope Harper of Buckhannon; one sister, Faye Kesner of Purgitsville; one brother, Allen Barb of Moorefield; and 14 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Mearl Hall, on Oct. 29, 2001. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, an infant grandson, an infant great-grandson, and three brothers and three sisters.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a cook at the senior center in Petersburg for several years.
Friends will be received today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, May 22, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Roger Leatherman officiating. Interment will follow in the Newhouse Cemetery in Rig. Memorials may be made to the Newhouse Cemetery, c/o Lyle Hardy, 1281 Frosty Hollow Road, Fisher, W.Va. 26818. Schaeffer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Eunice Virginia Hall.  From 21 May 2005.

Mary K. Hall
Mary Kathleen Hall, 86, of Route 5, Buckhannon, died Thursday, July 14, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
She was born Nov. 7, 1918, in Philippi, a daughter of the late Elza Everlyn Adams and Loreda Newman Adams.
On Jan. 2, 1940, she was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Hall, who preceded her in death Aug. 29, 1992.
She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Wright and husband, George, of Buckhannon; one son, Richard William “Bill” Hall of Buckhannon; one grandson, Ricky Wright and wife, Gloria, of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Leslie Wright and husband, Anthony Munro, of Atlanta, Ga.; one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Chenoweth of Buckhannon; one great-grandson, C.H. Chenoweth of Atlanta, Ga.; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Everlyn Adams of Philippi; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Burchell Adams, Jay Wilber Adams, Dorsey E. Adams, Henry Gordon Adams and Melvin S. Adams; and three sisters, Rosalee M. Mayle, Lenora Coles and Lillian Harbin.
She was a homemaker and attended Reger United Methodist Church of Teter.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rose Marie McCartney officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park at Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 16 Jul 2005.

Shirley A. Hall
Shirley A. Hall, 70, a resident of 1370 Old Woman Run, Sutton, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at her home.
She was born Sept. 5, 1934, at Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Howard McCoy and Ruth Gibson McCoy.
She was married to Albert Hall, who preceded her in death June 29, 1994.
She is survived by her companion, Paul Hall, of Sutton; two daughters, Charlene Lewis of Clendenin and Marsha Bourgeous of Huntington; one stepdaughter, Kay Nixon of Libby, Mont.; one brother, Donald McCoy of New Martinsville; and seven grandchildren.
She was a school teacher at Hackers Creek and Libby, Mont.
Friends will be received today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon.  From 19 Jan 2005.

Betty L. Haller
Betty L. Reed Haller, 75, a resident of 300 Glade Ave., passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Ohio, a daughter of the late Glen and Arlene Booth Reed.
She was united in marriage to Calvin Berl Haller, who preceded her in death July 27, 1978.
Surviving are three sons, Ronald Haller and wife, Pam, of Moatsville, Doug Haller and wife, Sandra, of Philippi and Phillip Haller and Cecilia Lake of Arden; one sister, Shirley Semmelman; three grandchildren, Tracy Haller Minor and husband, Eric, of Weirton, Christina Haller of Triangle, Va. and Chad Haller of Clarksburg; and one very special great-granddaughter, Arden Claire of Weirton.
Mrs. Haller was a retired from Pruntytown Industrial Home for Boys and had previously worked as a teacher’s aide at Arden Elementary and was a clerk at Nestors Key Market. She enjoyed her family, friends and neighbors and will be sadly missed by all. She was a member of Arden United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St, Philippi Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour. Interment will follow in the Clemtown Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home services.  From 14 Feb 2005. 

Joe R. Haller
Joe Ray Haller, 84, of Red Lion, Pa., passed into eternal life Thursday morning, June 2, 2005, at his residence.
He was the companion of Dorothy Leonard and the former husband of Joan E. Haller of Elkins.
Mr. Haller was born in Parsons, Tucker County, Aug. 1, 1920, the son of the late Ray and Wilma Murphy Haller.
Mr. Haller was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising pheasants and chickens, and watching and attending baseball games with his family.
Mr. Haller is also survived by two sons, Donald R. Haller, husband of Betty, of Delaware, and David M. Haller, husband of Pat, of Shrewsbury, Pa.; two daughters, Pamela D. Bowen, wife of Rick, of Baltimore, Md., and Cynthia D. Weyant, wife of Will, of Dillsburg, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Geneva Irving, Rachel Pingley and Nancy Haller, all of Elkins; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Haller was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held today at Grace United Methodist Church, 473 Plank Road, Shrewsbury, Pa. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the York Cancer Center in care of Patient Help Fund, Suite 194, 25 Monument Road, York, Pa. 17403. The John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York, Pa. 17403 is in charge of arrangements. www.kefferfh.com.  From 4 Jun 2005.

Ralph N. Haller
Ralph Neil Haller, 82, a resident of the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center in Belington and formerly of 603 Gall Ave. in Belington, departed this life at 12:20 p.m. Sunday Jan. 9. 2005, at the nursing center following an extended illness.
He was born Oct. 12, 1922, at Belington, a son of the late Ralph and Zelma Loleta Ware Haller.
He was twice married, first to the former Jeanette Becker, who survives. Then on Nov. 15, 1975, at the Westside United Methodist Church in Belington, he was united in marriage to the former Bernice Gae Armentrout Moore, who survives at their home in Belington.
He is survived by three sons, Neil Haller Jr. of St. Louis, Mo., Dave Haller of Long View, Wash., and Clayton Moore, of Philadelphia, Pa.; one brother, Norman Haller of Belington; one grandson, Drake Moore; and one granddaughter, Avery Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and Harley Haller.
He was a 1942 graduate of the Belington High School, and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He had spent many years in Texas working in sales until his return to West Virginia in 1974. Upon his return, he then was employed in the furniture business working for Ralph’s Furniture, Val’s Furniture and Bates Furniture. He and his wife, Bernice, were owner and operator of Haller’s Restaurant in Belington in the late 1970s, and he served two terms as Belington City Councilman. He was a member of the Laurel Mt. Post 410 in Belington, and was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 96 in Belington, and a member of the Westside United Methodist Church in Belington.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Arden Beck and the Rev. Rose “Jo” McCartney officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington where full military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Mountain Hospice, Crim Avenue in Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Ralph Neil Haller.  From 10 Jan 2005.

Charles Halterman
Charles L. Halterman, 85, of 306 Highland Ave., Petersburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Grant County Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m Thursday at Main Street United Methodist Church with the Revs. William M. Haynes Jr. and Aaron A. Davidson officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery.  From 24 Aug 2005.

James O. Halverson
James Oswald Halverson, 76, of Buckhannon passed away on May 23, 2005, at the Holbrook Nursing Home.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1928, in Menomonie, Wis., the son of the Oswald and Gena Husby Halverson. 
On June 16, 1956, James married Lillian Jessie Smith in a double ceremony with Lil’s sister Mildren and Kenneth Brighum. 
He is survived by his wife Lillian and daughters: Lynda and Gregory Selan of Plainfield, Ill., and Sara and Michael Kenefick of Hilliard, Ohio; son Steven and Sally Halverson of Carol Stream, Ill.; one brother David Halverson of Albuquerque, N.M.; and one sister-in-law Jane Halverson of Denver, Colo. Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Nicholas, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Elliott, and Margaret Selan, Kristofer and Sydney Kenefick, and Trent, Trevor and Troy Halverson. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Palmer and Paul Halverson.
Jim graduated from the Menomonie High School and attended The Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wis. In 1947, he joined his father, who had a general insurance agency. Later, he and his wife owned and operated a coin-operated laundry and dry-cleaners.  In 1970, the family moved to Buckhannon. Jim graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1974. He was employed by the West Virginia State Tax Department as an appraiser and mapper for fifteen years.
James was a member of the Menonmonie Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a member and past president of the Buckhannon Kiwanis Club and a past District Lt. Governor of Kiwanis. He was a member of the Buckhannon Lions Club and served as chairman of the Sight Committee. He was also a member of the Buckhannon Chapter of AARP. James was an active member of the Buckhannon First United Methodist Church, holding various offices of leadership and he was an active supporter of the Parish House. He was treasurer for 12 years for Pack 128 Boy Scouts of America.
As requested by the deceased, James was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contribution be made to the Walls - Halverson Scholarship Funs at West Viriginia Wesleyan College, to the Parish House or to the Buckhannon Lions Club Sight Fund.  Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 25 May 2005.

James O. Halverson
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon with the Rev. Mark Flynn and the Rev. Dr. Charles Godwin officiating. The Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 27 and 28  May 2005.

Jenneve M. Hamilton
Jenneve Mae Hamilton, 90, a resident of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon
She was born April 16, 1915, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Nathan Goff Hinkle and Carmie Phillips Hinkle.
On Feb. 15, 1936, she was married to Jesse J. Hamilton, who preceded her in death Oct. 16, 1993.
Surviving are three brothers, Paul Eugene Hinkle and Gerald Hinkle, both of Buckhannon and Ellis Burl Hinkle of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a homemaker and attended Hampton United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Ogden officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park at Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 30 Nov 2005. 

Mary J. Hamilton
Mary Jane Hamilton, 94, a resident of Buckhannon, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at Nella’s Nursing Home at Crystal Springs, where she had made her home for the last 11 years.
She was born June 3, 1911, at Hackers Creek, a daughter of the late Edgar C. Reeder and Gertrude Ann Ervin Reader.
On Feb. 7, 1930, she was married to Winferd W. Hamilton, who preceded her in death May 9, 1982.
Surviving are two daughters, Winifred J. Hoover of Buckhannon and Barbara Ann Diehl of Orrville, Ohio; four sons, Earl Hamilton and wife, Virginia, of Stow, Ohio, James K. Hamilton and wife, Shirley, of Alabaster, Ala., Samuel E. Hamilton and wife, Judi, of Chester, Va., and Bill Hamilton and wife, Sue, of Buckhannon; 13 grandchildren, one stepgrandson, 25 great-grandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were one son, Joseph Neal Hamilton; one grandson, Jonathan; four brothers, Charles, James, Robert and Jesse; and three sisters, Madge, Marie and Tressie.
She was a member of Sand Run Baptist Church and a former 4-H leader for the Daysville 4-H Club. Mary was employed at Ward’s Laundry and Dry Cleaners for years and later worked as a custodian for the Upshur County Courthouse, where she retired in 1974.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sand Run Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Interment will follow in Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery at Excelsior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upshur County 4-H Leaders Association. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 25 Oct 2005. 

Terry Hamilton
Terry Hamilton, 64, a resident of 117 Elm St., Elkins, passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2005, in Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Terry Hamilton.  From 10 Jan 2005.

Terry Hamilton
Terry Hamilton, 64, a resident of Elm Street in Elkins, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Jan. 25, 1940, at Elkins, a son of the late Ivan Hamilton and Vera Frey Hamilton, who survives in Elkins.
On Dec. 19, 1959, at Montrose, he was united in marriage to Patty Jo Curtis Hamilton, who survives.
Also surviving are two brothers, David Hamilton of Mishawaka, Ind., and James Hamilton of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Joyce Hamilton of Hambleton and Sarah Jane Bennett and husband, John, of Parsons; and several nieces and nephews including, Susan Trojan and husband, John, Michael Hamilton and wife, Tina, Steve Hamilton and wife, Susan, and their daughter, Emily, Jacob and Daniel Bennett, Harold Gainer Jr. and wife, Debbie, and their children, Scott Gainer, Sandy Fuentes and husband, Lu, and their daughters, Amilea and Josie, Joe Gainer and wife, Kathy, and his children, Ian, Aaron and wife, Michele, Richard Gainer and wife, Linda, and their children, Brent and Erika, Phyllis Varian and husband, Rick, and their children, Ashley, Jessica and Amethyst Bryan and husband, Daniel, and their child, Jade.
He attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Wheeling Barber College. He was employed for many years as a barber and as assistant manager at the Elkins and Philippi Hecks Stores. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways as an inspector, He served in the U.S. Army with 101st Airborne in Korea. He was a member of Beech Mountain Hunt Club and was a former member of West Virginia Highlanders. He was an active member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church and the church choir and had received A Special Mission Recognition from the United Methodist Women.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Dan Bryan and the Rev. Joe Westfall officiating. Interment will follow in the Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the general fund at Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2101, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Terry Hamilton.   From 11 Jan 2005.

Terry Hamilton
Terry Hamilton, 64, a resident of Elm Street in Elkins, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born Jan. 25, 1940, at Elkins, a son of the late Ivan Hamilton and Vera Frey Hamilton, who survives in Elkins.
On Dec. 19, 1959, at Montrose, he was united in marriage to Patty Jo Curtis Hamilton, who survives.
Also surviving are two brothers, David Hamilton of Mishawaka, Ind., and James Hamilton of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Joyce Hamilton of Hambleton and Sarah Jane Bennett and husband, John, of Parsons; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann and Harold Gainer of Montrose; and several nieces and nephews including, Susan Trojan and husband, John, Michael Hamilton and wife, Tina, Steve Hamilton and wife, Susan, and their daughter, Emily, Jacob and Daniel Bennett, Harold Gainer Jr. and wife, Debbie, and their children, Scott Gainer, Sandy Fuentes and husband, Lu, and their daughters, Amilea and Josie, Joe Gainer and wife, Kathy, and his children, Ian, Aaron and wife, Michele, Richard Gainer and wife, Linda, and their children, Brent and Erika, Phyllis Varian and husband, Rick, and their children, Ashley, Jessica and Amethyst Bryan and husband, Daniel, and their child, Jade.
He attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Wheeling Barber College. He was employed for many years as a barber and as assistant manager at the Elkins and Philippi Hecks Stores. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways as an inspector. He served in the U.S. Army with 101st Airborne in Korea. He was a member of Beech Mountain Hunt Club and a former member of West Virginia Highlanders. He was an active member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church and the church choir and had received A Special Mission Recognition from the United Methodist Women.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Dan Bryan and the Rev. Joe Westfall officiating. Interment will follow in the Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the general fund at Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2101, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Terry Hamilton.  From 12 Jan 2005. 

Debra A. Hamman
Debra Ann Eddy Hamman of Snowshoe passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 9, 1956, at Grafton, to Richard and Joann Eddy, who survive in Marlinton.
Debra graduated from Pocahontas County High School in 1975. She was a member of Marlinton United Methodist Church. She was actively involved in her children’s many activities which included 4-H, cheerleading, Cub Scouts, bake sales, crafts, baseball and football.
She is survived by her husband, David Lynn Hamman, daughter, Jessica Lynn, and son, Derek Allen, all of Snowshoe; brother, David Eddy of Camby, Ind., and his sons, Josh and Jacob; and sister, Carolyn and husband, Mark Beverage of Parkersburg, and their son, Brian, and daughter, Kim. Also surviving are father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Doris Hamman of Buckhannon; sister-in-law, Amelia Hall and son, Jeremy, of Buckhannon; brother-in-law, William and wife, Elizabeth Hamman, of Winchester, Va., daughter, Hillary, and sons, Nick and Josh; and brother-in-law, Jeffery Hamman of Buckhannon.
There will be no visitation but a memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard Chapel on Snowshoe Mountain. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in the name of Derek A. Hamman in care of City National Bank in Marlinton or to McClintic Public Library in Marlinton.  From 17 and 18 Nov 2005.

Arthur Hammonds
Arthur “Art” Hammonds, 79, a resident of Huttonsville, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born March 24, 1926, at Mill Creek, he was the son of the late Currence and Mintie Louk Hammonds.
On Dec. 22, 1945, in Baltimore, Md., he was united in marriage to the former Bernice L. McDaniel, who survives at Huttonsville. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in December.
Besides his wife, Art is survived by three daughters, Angela F. Hammond and Terry L. Oswald, both of Pasadena, Md., and Sandra K. Swayze and husband, Jud, of Bremerton, Wash.; three sons, Jack Hammonds of Mill Creek, John A. Hammonds and wife, Debbie, of Martinsburg and Dennis L. Hammonds of Kent Island, Md.; and two brothers, Harold Hammonds and wife, Mary, of Canton, Ohio, and Jack Hammonds and wife, Tete, of Navarre, Ohio. Also surviving are one granddaughter, six grandsons, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were one daughter, Mary Louise Hammonds; one son, C. Vincent Hammonds; two sisters, Sis Ward and Jean Myers; and four brothers, Roe, Verl, Delmar and Bill Hammonds.
Art retired from Bethlehem Steel after 32 years of service as a boat captain in Baltimore. He was then employed by North Arundel Hospital for 10 years. He was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve and also served on the Huttonsville Town Council. Art was an active member of the Tygart Valley Baptist Church. Throughout his life he was an avid outdoorsman, he loved playing the guitar and banjo and singing with his brothers. He was also well known at church for his beautiful voice. Art also loved playing cards with his “buddies” and most of all spending time with his family and friends. His death has left a huge void in the hearts of his family and friends, however he will remain in their hearts forever.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Friday after 5 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jack Howell, pastor of Tygart Valley Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Mouse Cemetery at Cravensdale where the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will accord full military services. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Arthur “Art” Hammonds. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by e-mail at ferunner@sunlitsurf.com.   From 27 Oct 2005.

Gloria R. Hamner
Gloria Rae Hamner, 70, a resident of 3 Swisher St., Buckhannon, died at 9:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at her home.
She was born July 8, 1934, at Sago, a daughter of the late Lyle Hamner and Bernice Tenney Hamner.
She is survived by two sisters, Virginia Allman of Wellsburg and Wilma J. Phillips and husband, John F., of French Creek; a close friend, Frances Lynch of Buckhannon; four nephews; five nieces and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Hamner; and one brother-in-law, Wilford C. Allman.
She was a member of Buckhannon Business and Professional Women, serving as president in 1984. She attended various classes and graduated from the School of Banking of the South. She taught several classes for the American Institute on Banking under the direction of Fairmont State College. She was a banker in Adrian, Buckhannon and Harrison County and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home with the Rev. Billee Scott Mick officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon.  From 31 Jan 2005.

Margaret Hamner
Margaret Hamner, 66, a resident of Gassaway, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, in Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
She was Born July 18, 1938, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Owen "Peach" McKenzie and Roxie Sines McKenzie.
On April 3, 1966, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Hamner, who survives in Gassaway.
Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Robert M. and Mahalia Hamner of Gassaway; one granddaughter, Laina McKenzie Hamner of Gassaway; three sisters, Mrs. Sed (Rozella) Ezell of Cordele, Ga., Mrs. Charles (Doris) Jones of Martinsburg and Mrs. Danny (Nettie) Lane of Woodbridge, Va.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Janet Hamner of Indian Camp, Linda Reaser of Harrisville, Hearlon and Dorothy Radcliff, Roger and Pat Hamner, Paul and Elizabeth Hamner and Junior and Debbie Hamner, all of Buckhannon; several nieces and nephews; and a host of cherished friends.
She was a graduate of the Tennerton Division of Buckhannon Upshur High School with the class of 1957 and was a member of the Sago Baptist Church.
Viewing will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Cave Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the arrangements for Margaret Hamner.  From 3 Jan 2005.

Grace H. Hampton
Grace Huff Hampton, 86, of HC 32, Box 63 L, Upper Tract, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at her residence.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Pastor Randy Ours and Pastor Craig Howard will officiate and interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg.  From 7 Feb 2005. 

Jerry W. Handley
Jerry Wayne Handley, 58, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 7, 2005, in the emergency department of Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Nov. 2, 1946, at Huntington, a son of Madge Handley Cales, who survives and the late Clyde Robert Handley.
On Dec. 20, 1969, in Puerto Rico, he was married to the former Carmen Isaura Ruberte, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Jerry Dwayne Handley, who is a graduate student at West Virginia University at Morgantown; and his twin brother, Terry Lee Handley, of Beckley.
Jerry was a graduate of Anderson College in Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in social work. He worked as an air traffic control specialist with the Federal Aviation Administration for 31 years prior to his retirement. Jerry dedicated his life to serve, listen and counsel others in the only way he could. He was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Puerto Rico and Columbia. He was an avid reader since childhood. Because of his love for reading, his main goal while in Columbia was to establish a library in an isolated community. While he was in Elkins, he coached minor league baseball for two seasons.
The Handley family received friends Sunday, Oct. 9, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. At Jerry’s request, his remains will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Elkins Dialysis Center, 100 Main St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jerry Wayne Handley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Oct 2005.

Darrell Haney
Darrell Haney, 49, a resident of Blaine Ave., Elkins, passed away Saturday afternoon at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Darrell Haney. (637-6717)  From 23 Aug 2005. 

William N. Haney Sr.
William Norman Haney Sr., 74, of Circleville died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 9, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of the late Samuel William and Dorothy McGregor Haney.
In 1972, he married the former Rose Ann “Dee” Buchan, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, William Norman Haney II of Philadelphia, Pa., and Thomas Francis Haney of Prescott, Wisc.; two sisters, Mary L. Bauer and Carol Ann Sandridge, both of Philadelphia, Pa.; four grandchildren, Sean, Mark, Erick and Rachel; and one great-granddaughter, Madalyn Rose.
Mr. Haney was a U.S. Army and Navy veteran, having served in Korea. He was also a welder and mechanic as well as an autobody repairman and painter. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Disabled American Veterans and the Spruce Mountain Ruritan Club.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. A prayer service will take place at 7 p.m Monday. The Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Mario Claro officiating. Graveside services will be conducted by the Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will take place in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.   From 26 Nov 2005.

Joanne D. Haney
Joanne D. Haney, 83, a resident of Route 9, Buckhannon, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
She was born Jan. 31, 1922, at Weston, the daughter of the late Joseph F. Hager and Reta P. Hinkle Hager.
She was married to William Chester Haney, who preceded her in death April 16, 1976.
Surviving are two cousins, Shurld Hinkle of Akron, Ohio, and Clark Hinkle of Jacksonville, Fla; and friend, Morgan Perry of Buckhannon.
She was a professor at Alderson-Broaddus College and attended Hampton United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at Hampton Church Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Ogden officiating.  From 25 Jul 2005.

Eula Hannah
Eula Hannah, 73, a resident of Beverly, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 25, 2005, at Elkins Regional Convalescent Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Eula Hannah.  From 26 Jan 2005.

Eula V. Hannah
Eula Vivian Kenney Hannah, 73, a resident of Route 1, Beverly, the East Dailey community, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center. She had been in declining health but death was unexpected.
She was born Aug. 2, 1931, at Valley Head, a daughter of the late Thurman John and Cary Winifred Snyder Kenney.
She was married April 9, 1950, to Glen G. Hannah, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2003.
Surviving are one daughter, Debra J. Butcher and husband, Bruce, of East Dailey community; two sons, Gary Glen Hannah and wife, Diana, of Beverly and Ronald Neil Hannah and wife, Crystal, of Belington; four grandchildren, Matthew Alan Morgan Butcher, Andrew Wade Wilson Butcher, Elisabeth Hannah Jo Butcher and Kyle Roy Brison Hannah; four brothers, Donald Monford Kenney and wife, Beverly, of Cantoment, Fla., John Roy Kenney and wife, Joyce, of Macedonia, Ohio, Paul Lee Kenney and wife, Dorothy, of Fairview Park, Ohio, and Thurman Steven Kenney and wife, Betty, of St. Louisville, Ohio; and three sisters, Shirley Jo Swecker of Valley Head, Dorothy Jean Hamrick of Huttonsville and Kathleen Faye Iselin and husband, Barry, of Grafton, Ohio.
Mrs. Hannah graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in 1949 and was active in helping organize class reunions. She was employed at Reidboard Brothers, The Bata Shoe Co., C&J’s Dairy King and later retired from Nella’s Nursing Home. In the past years, she enjoyed helping organize the Valley Head Homecoming by researching and writing various articles for the newspaper. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where she was a loyal member and historian of the choir. She was also a member of the Ladies Missionary Society. Eula will be greatly missed by everyone she came in touch with, and will be fondly remembered by how she enjoyed reading, helping with church functions, singing with the choir, dinner out, shopping, but mostly how she enjoyed being surrounded by her grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. unto 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert Baer and the Rev. Leon Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Valley Head Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 164, Beverly, W.Va. 26253. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Eula Vivian Kenney Hannah.  From 27 Jan 2005.

Darrell Haney
Darrell “Big Red” Haney, 49, a resident of 345 Blaine Ave., Elkins, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at his home. His death was attributed to cancer.
Born Aug. 25, 1955, in Elkins, he was the son of the late Carl E. Haney and Lorene Rush Haney, who survives in Elkins.
On March 6, 1981, he was united in marriage to the former Deborah McCauley, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, Jeremiah and Emmanuel Haney, and one daughter, Mindy Haney and fiancÈ, Donald, all of whom reside at home with their mother; two sisters, Twila Conrad and friend, Gary, of Huttonsville and Debbie Chandler and friend, Tim, of Snowshoe; four brothers, John and wife, Joyce, of East Daily, Mitchell and wife, Patty, of Elkins, Greg and wife, Donna, of Elkins and Donald and Patrina Haney of Belington. In addition he is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Frank McCauley, his father-in-law, also survives in Elkins.
Preceding him in death, besides his father was his mother-in-law, Linda McCauley.
Darrell was formerly employed by V-Dot State Road of Madison, Va., for several years. He was also a member of the Job Corps. A member of the Refuge Church of Stalnaker Run, he was a Protestant by faith. Darrell loved talking on the CB and he was well known by his handle of “Big Red.” He loved working on vehicles, going to antique car shows, assembling models of cars, and collecting eagles. Darrell was a very loving, caring and giving man. He will be sadly missed but will remain in the hearts of those who loved him.
Friends will be received Thursday at 6 p.m. at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Frank Long of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church will officiate. Interment will follow at the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Darrell “Big Red” Haney. (637 6717).  From 24 Aug 2005.

David J. Harmer
David Jennings Harmer, 78, a resident of Shinnston, passed away in his home Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, following an extended illness.
He was born in Shinnston Aug. 17, 1927, the son of the late Edgar J. and Besse Hess Harmer.
David is survived by his wife, Melba Jo Yates Harmer, whom he married June 12, 1951; four children and spouses, Eve Zirkle, of Shinnston, Jay and Pam Harmer of Shinnston, Gwen and Gary Kerns of Elkins, and Leslie and Steve Haning of Shinnston; eight grandchildren, Miranda, Jeremy and Jacob Harmer of Shinnston, Courtney Zirkle of Shinnston, Alissa and Jared Kerns of Elkins, Paige and Hayley Haning of Shinnston; one sister, Elizabeth Susan Harmer Rector of Wilmington, Del.; one nephew and spouse, Mark and Susan Rector of Wilmington, Del.; and several cousins, including Harriet Harmer of Shinnston; as well as an extended family and many good friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, as well as his brother-in-law, Robert Rector, of Wilmington, Del.
Mr. Harmer graduated from Shinnston High School as class president in 1945. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was discharged in July 1946. He graduated from West Virginia University as the senior class president in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The class of 1950 was the largest graduating class at WVU up to that time. While he was there, he served in the ROTC, played trumpet in the marching band and was selected by faculty to serve on the WVU Mountaineer Week Team as a student recruiter for the university. David joined Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and served as its president in 1949 and 1950. At the same time, he also became president of the Interfraternity Council at the University. In 1950, he joined the U.S. Air Force because of the Korean War and was discharged in 1951. He returned to Shinnston in 1953 after graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and became a full-time funeral director at the Harmer Funeral Home with his father. The family owned and operated funeral home is 151 years old, consisting of five generations. David was the fourth generation and was later joined by his son Jay, establishing the fifth generation when he was licensed in 1986. David was president of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association in 1963-1964 and served after that as secretary-treasurer of the association for 18 years. He was a member of the West Virginia Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, where he served as its president for three years after being appointed by the governor. On June 18, 2003, David was awarded West Virginia Funeral Director of the Year.
David Harmer became a mascot, nicknamed “Kingfish,” by the members of the Shinnston Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 6. He served for more than 60 years. For 33 years, he served as fire chief, one of the longest periods of service in a fire department in West Virginia. Former West Virginia Gov. Gaston Caperton awarded him the Distinguished West Virginian Award upon his retirement as chief of the fire department in 1993. In 2001, the present fire department was named the David J. Harmer Building by the membership, in honor of former Chief Harmer. In July 2005, David was named as chief emeritus. For 20 years he was president of the Harrison County Fire Chief’s Association, predecessor of the present Harrison County Emergency Service.
In 1954, he was a member of the first citizen’s committee, representing Northern Harrison County on Education in Harrison County, that passed the first school tax levy in 1955. Some of the benefits were the addition of a cafeteria at Shinnston Grade School, a new roof on Shinnston High School and free textbooks.
Mr. Harmer was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church and the WVU Alumni Association. He had been inducted into the Shinnston High School Hall of Fame and the West Virginia University Emeritus Club. He had been a longtime supporter of WVU, Lincoln High School and Shinnston High School. Mr. Harmer served as first president of the Shinnston Area Development Association, formed in 1954. He served as the first president of the Shinnston Board of Park Commissioners, who built the first public swimming pool in Shinnston out of the abandoned filtration plant in 1956. He was also instrumental in developing the first Shinnston swim team. David served as a member of the Shinnston City Council in the 1970s and was involved in the revitalization and rebuilding of the city water system, which was instrumental in acquiring the Class Four fire rating in 1983. Mr. Harmer served on the board of directors of the Bank of Shinnston, was a member of the Business and Professional Men’s Club and the Shinnston Kiwanis Club.
Friends will be received at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike St., Shinnston, Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Anderson and the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow at the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shinnston Volunteer Fire Department, 37 Bridge St., Shinnston, W.Va. 26431.  From 4 Oct 2005. 

Clyde Harper
Clyde Harper, 84, a resident of Route 3, Box 361, Buckhannon, died at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
He was born April 17, 1920, at Frame, a son of the late Lewis Harper and Emily Catherine Combs Harper.
On Nov. 13, 1945, he was united in marriage to Ruby Mae Wolfe Harper, who preceded him in death Jan. 20, 2004.
Surviving are five sons, Bobby Fields and wife, Hilda, of Washington, Lewis “Lou” Harper and wife, Arlene, of French Creek, Clyde Wayne Harper and wife, Barbara, of Ellamore, Rick Harper of Buckhannon and Roger Harper of Marseilles, Fla.; four daughters, Carol Silvester and husband, Tony, of Coalton, Joyce Reed and husband, Ron, of Buckhannon, Sharon Helms and husband, Steve of Newton, N.C., and Sue Given and husband, Gary, of Buckhannon; two sisters, Lessa Newhouse and Edith Newhouse, both of Cowen; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Wolfe of Elkview and Eva Wolfe of Charleston; 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Tressa Clendennin and Belva Shaffer; and two brothers, Howard Harper and Evert Harper.
He was an oil field worker, truck driver and farmer. He was a member of Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3662, Buckhannon Chapter 5 Disabled American Veterans, National Rifle Association and North American Fishing Club. He was a veteran of World War II and an ex-Prisoner of War. He was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bryan Pumphrey officiating. Interment will follow at Buckhannon veterans Cemetery in Buckhannon. Buckhannon VFW Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion, DAV Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Clyde Harper.  From 2 Mar 2005. 

Creola Harper
Creola Crystal Harper, 86, of Riverton, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.
She was born Feb. 25, 1918, at Dunmore and was the daughter of the late Christopher W. Dilley and Daisey Sharp Dilley.
She was a homemaker and had worked at Franklin Garment Co. She was a member of Riverton United Methodist Church.
On Oct. 8, 1942, she married Harlen H. Harper, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1996.
Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Thompson of Winchester, Va., and Patsy Weese of Franklin; three sons, Thomas Harper of Riverton, Conley Harper of Lubbock, Texas, and Stanley Harper of Riverton; one brother, Kyle Dilley of Charleston; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters and one granddaughter.
Friends may call at the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Riverton United Methodist Church in Riverton with pastoral intern John “Jay” Linaburg, Pastor Dan Ludwick and the Rev. Barbara Rexrode officiating.
Burial will be at North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va., 26250; Franklin Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 966. Franklin, W.Va., 26807; or Pendleton Nursing Home, P.O. Box 700, Franklin, W.Va. 26807.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.  From 15 Jan 2005.

Grover C. Harper
Grover Carlton Harper, 87, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
Born Jan. 5, 1918, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Arlie and Texie Jane Harper.
Mr. Harper was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II, and was a self-employed mechanic. He was a member of the Eagles 4150 and was affiliated with Rion-Bowman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 632 in Harrisonburg, Va.
He was previously married to Elsie Teter Harper, who preceded him in death. On March 27, 1945, he married Sally Elizabeth Cooper, who preceded him in death Sept. 25, 1990.
Also preceding him in death were one son Randall Harper; two daughters, Joyce Barrix and Phyliss Paugh; one brother, John Harper; and two grandsons, Brent Morris and Christopher Allen Morris.
Survivors include two sons, Grover L. Harper of Harrisonburg, Va., and Carlton Harper of Elkins; five daughters, Karen Murphy and Linda Rogers, both of Harrisonburg, Va., Sherry Morris of Grottoes, Va., Sandy Englehart of Bethesda, Md., and Janie Ours of Harman; one sister, Vallie Goots of Elkins; 26 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Va. A graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jacob Harper Family Cemetery in Harman with the Rev. Joe Mininger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, 1700 Reservoir St., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.  From 25 Feb 2005.

James R. Harper
James Ray Harper, 72, a resident of Elkins and more recently a resident of Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs, departed this life early Thursday morning, Sept. 8, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for James Ray Harper. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 8 Sep 2005.

James R. Harper
Retired Air Force Capt. James Ray Harper, 72, a former resident of Buckhannon and more recently a resident of Nella’s Inc. at Crystal Springs, departed this life early Thursday morning, Sept. 8, 2005, at Davis Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health.
He was born Monday, Dec. 19, 1932, at Upshur County, a son of the late Verle E. Harper and Myrtle Goodwin Harper.
He was married to the former Rosella Gassanola Harper, who preceded him in death June 12, 2001.
Surviving are two sisters, Mary Eye and husband, Eddie, of Charleston and Kay Riggleman and husband, Kenneth, of Elkins; one brother, Verle E. “Elmo” Harper and wife, Dee Ann, of Elkins; six nieces; four nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
James was a graduate of Elkins High School and Davis & Elkins College. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of captain and had retired from the United States Postal Service at Akron, Ohio. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Buckhannon.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Fr. Thomas Dagle will be the Presider and interment will follow in Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins, where the H. W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for retired Air Force Captain James Ray Harper. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 9 Sep 2005.

James R. Harper
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Fr. Thomas Dagle will be the Presider, and interment will follow in Saint Brendan Cemetery at Elkins, where the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for retired Air Force Capt. James Ray Harper. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 10 Sep 2005.

Robert L. Harper Jr.
Robert Lee Harper Jr., 27, a resident of Alpena, passed away Friday evening, July 22, 2005, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown following an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 3, 1977, in Elkins, a son of Robert Lee Harper Sr. and Elizabeth Carr Harper of Alpena.
Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Cora Jane Carr of Wymer; two brothers, Thomas Allen Harper and companion, Kay Daniels, of Bowden and Jeffery Michael Harper, at home; two nieces, Brittany and Holly Harper; and three uncles, Jerry Harper of Alpena, Edgar “Sonny” Carr of Wymer and Leslie Carr and wife, Rhonda, of Elkins.
Also preceding him in death were his maternal grandfather, Edgar Lee Carr; paternal grandparents, John and Evelyn Harper; and an aunt, Cora Lee Carr.
Robert attended the schools of Randolph County and was disabled due to his illness. He was an avid sports and race fan and was a member of the Job Church of God. He will be sadly missed by many friends and loved ones.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Todd Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Jacob C. Harper Cemetery near Harman. Tomblyn Funeral of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Robert Lee Harper Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 25 Jul 2005.

Jeanette Harris-Beck
Jeanette Harris-Beck, 83, a resident of 128 Guy St., Elkins, departed this life Sunday morning, Jan. 30, 2005, comfortably, at Davis Memorial Hospital with her close family at her bedside. She had been in declining health.
She was born Friday, July 1, 1921, at Glady, a daughter of the late Raphael Simeon Harris and Lena Bowers-Harris.
She met the love of her life, Archie F. Beck, and became joined in marriage on June 13, 1942. Together, they made their home in Elkins until Mr. Beck passed away Oct. 12, 1968.
Surviving family members include two sons, Danny Beck with wife, Sheryl, and Fredrick Lee Beck Sr. and Jean Beck-Thomas; and the joy of her life, her grandchildren, Andy, Aaron, Fredrick Lee Jr., and William J. “Bill” Beck; four beautiful great- grandchildren, Hanna Marie and Charlie Beck, Katarina “Kat” Aislin and Mary Zoe Beck; her brother, Robert Harris; three loving sisters, Mabel Harris Payne, Greta Harris Miller with husband, Frank, and Alice Mae Antolini; two sister-in-laws, Anna Mae Davis-Harris and Elizabeth Howard Harris; beloved and caring nieces Sheila Rayes with husband, Tim, and Joyce Hill with husband, Larry; and nephew, David Antolini.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are four brothers, James, Jack, Doc and Fielding Harris; and her beloved sister Geneva Harris-Triplett.
She attended the school at Glady. She worked earnestly at Memorial General Hospital for most of her life dedicating herself to the health and well being of her patients. She was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Friends will be received at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow at Elkins Memorial Gardens (formerly the IOOF Cemetery). The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the staff and doctors of the Davis Memorial Hospital. Friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.mem.com for a video presentation and an opportunity to leave an online tribute that will be able to be accessed forever. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jeanette Harris-Beck. Sympathy expressions may also be made to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 31 Jan 2005.

Terry D. Harris
Mr. Terry D. "Ted" Harris, 65, a resident of the Audra Road in Belington, departed this life at 7:55 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown after suffering a stroke on May 3, 2005.
He was born June 7, 1939, at Dartmoor, a son of the late Terry Delmer Harris and Genevieve Ruth Simmons Harris.
In 1959, he was united in marriage to the former Betty L. Shaffer, who survives at their home.
He is survived by one son, Ronald Lee Harris and wife, Sandy, of Philpot, Ky.; three daughters, Becky Simmons and husband, Frank, of Belington, Teresa Blanford and husband, Bud, of Owensboro, Ky., and Michele Lyons and husband, John, of Lewisport, Ky.; 11 grandchildren, Cassie Jeanette Harris, Ronny Lee Harris Jr., Gabriel Michael Harris, Tabitha Hope Harris, Jeffrey and Christopher Simmons, Terry Joseph Blanford, Lisa Elaine Blanford, Lucas Allen Blanford, John Stewart Lyons Jr. and wife, Shannon and Joshua A. Lyons; and one great-grandson, Hayden Lyons.
Also surviving are six brothers, Robert William Harris and wife, Louise, of Belington, Perry Walter Harris and wife, Phyllis, of Ravenna, Ohio, Jimmy Franklin Harris and wife, Bernice, of Belington, Charles Tom Harris and wife, Judy, of Belington, David Paul Harris and wife, Dottie, of North Jackson, Ohio, Richard H. "Sonny" Harris and wife, Marie, of Belington; four sisters, Betty Jean Silvester of Beaver Falls, Pa., Dollie Mae Cross of Belington, Helen Ruth Arbogast and husband, Jerry, of Coalton, Beatrice Kay Redner and husband, John, of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Margaret Peggy Harris of Springfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn "Buck" Harris; and one sister, Mary Ann Harris.
Mr. Harris attended the schools of Barbour County, was a retired construction superintendent for the Shelly and Sands Construction Co., was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Tyhannon Sportsman Club of Philippi. He attended the Valley Bend Baptist Church of Belington, and in his earlier years, was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Junior.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home at 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and on Saturday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Brown and the Rev. Joseph Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Valley Bend Baptist Church Building Fund, Route 2, Box 140 B, Belington, W.Va. 26250. The Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Terry D. "Ted" Harris.  From 18 May 2005.

Kathleen V. Harsh
Kathleen Virginia Harsh, 84, a resident of Route 4, Buckhannon, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born Oct. 4, 1921, at Thomas, a daughter of the late George Raymond and Nora Belle Lear Dawson.
She was united in marriage Nov. 10, 1940, to Elmer Morris “Smokey” Harsh, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mary Elizabeth and husband, Tom Stark, of Parkersburg; four sons, Harold L. Harsh of Buckhannon, David L. and wife, Kimberly Harsh, of Glade Springs, Ronald L. and wife, Sharon Harsh, of Charleston and Timmy and wife, Paula Worden, of Davis; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Ann and husband, Dan Brown, of Buckhannon; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Harsh was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters; one son, Robert Eugene Harsh; one grandson, Gregory Allen Harsh; and one great-grandson, Curtis Matthew Harsh.
Mrs. Harsh was a dining room hostess/supervisor at Twin Fall State Park in Mullens, a homemaker and a United Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the service hour with the Rev. Jon Lands officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home services.  From 21 Nov 2005.

Alice E. Hart
Alice Emogene Chewning Hart, 75, a resident of Chenoweth Creek Road, departed this life Thursday morning, March 10, 2005, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born Monday, Feb. 24, 1930 at Volga, a daughter of the late Rudy Chewning and Mabel Murphy Chewning.
On June 28, 1947, she was married to Arnold Wilson Hart, who preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1992.
Surviving her are six sons, John Hampton Hart and wife, Becki, Joseph Rudy Hart and wife, Kelley, David Wilson Hart and wife, Kay, and Edward Neal Hart, all of Elkins, Jeffery Clay Hart of St. Albans, and Steven Phillip Hart and wife, Carol, of Winfield; two daughters, Dorthy Lynn Doonan and husband, Glen, of Hoisington, Kan., and and Debra L. Gainer and husband, Harold Jr. of Elkins; one sister, Corliss Hurst of Ohio; one nephew raised as a brother, Terry Ottens of Arkansas; 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents were three brothers, Rudy Jr. “Bud”, Charles Robert “Bob”, and William Jenkins “Bill” Chewning; three sisters, Agnes Ottens, Francis “Shorty” Armentrout and Marilyn Carol Sherman; one grandchild, Alison Hart; one niece, Melody Ottens; one nephew, Donald Ottens; and one daughter-in-law, Wilma Lee McDonald Hart.
She attended the schools of Randolph County and was active in the 4-H Club as a youngster. She worked for the Reidboard Brothers Corp. of Elkins for three years and the Beta Shoe Co. in the early 1970s for two years. She was a homemaker, working the farm on Chenoweth Creek and raising eight children as her husband worked at the Youngstown Steel Door Co. in Ohio for 26 years. They celebrated 44 years of marriage. She was a member of the Hart Chapel Church and the Farm Women’s Club of Elkins.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday, she will be moved to the Hart Chapel Church on Chenoweth Creek Road where friends may call from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor David M. Collins and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Alice Emogene Chewning Hart. Condolences may be made at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Mar 2005.\

Alice E. Hart
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday, she will be moved to the Hart Chapel Church on Chenoweth Creek Road where friends may call from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor David M. Collins and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Alice Emogene Chewning Hart. Condolences may be expressed at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com  From 12 Mar 2005.

Ernest "Doc" Hart, Local Physician ‘Doc’ Hart Dies at 76
Ernest Neve “Doc” Hart Jr., M.D., better known to all who knew him as “Doc,” was a physician, minister, composer, lyricist and playwright. He was 76, and went to meet with his Lord on the evening of April 1 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Doc was born April 15, 1928, at Decatur, Ala., a son of the late Rev. Ernest Neve Hart and Hester Mae Newberry Hart.
On July 3, 1977, he was married to Jeanne Frances Gardner, who survives. They would have celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on July 3, 2005.
He is also survived by his sons, Wayne Hart and wife, Jodi, and Barry Gardner and wife, Marsha, all of Elkins, Ernie Hart of Austin, Texas, Bob Hart and wife, Trish, of Gaston Lake, N.C., Andy Hart and wife, Leslie, of Raleigh, N.C., and Bobby Gardner and wife, Debbie, of South Charleston. Also surviving are his daughters, Pam Jones of Elkins, Debbie Roberts and husband, Harry, of Austin, Texas, Kelly Jeager and husband, Martin, of San Antonio, Texas; and two sisters, Winnie Hart Kelley and husband, Des, of San Antonio, Texas, and Patricia Hart McClure and husband, Paul, of Indianapolis, Ind. Eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceding him in death besides his parents was one sister, Judy Zavalla, wife of Donald Zavalla, M.D.
Doc obtained a bachelor of arts degree from Centre College, University of Kentucky in organic chemistry. He was a physicist. He graduated from both the Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the University School of Medicine in Louisville, Ky. He took his internship and surgical residency at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Harvard University and Wake Forest. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served as a flight surgeon. He was a general surgeon and was a medical director of the City Health Department in Brownsville, Texas, and the Huttonsville Correctional Center, and was chief of staff in the 1980s of Davis Memorial Hospital. Doc was also a qualified endodermologist. He was an FAA certified aviation medical examiner. He practiced privately in Calhoun, Ky., and Brownsville, Texas, before moving to Elkins in 1975, when he helped Davis Memorial Hospital open a satellite clinic in Dailey. He later moved his practice to Elkins in 1990, where he actively practiced medicine until his death. He was a member of the West Virginia State Medical Association, Tri-County Medical Association, Civil Aviation Medical Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Broadcast Music Corp. (BMI) and the Country Music Association (CMA).
Doc received various awards and honors for his writings. He co-authored with his wife, Jeanne, a book of poetry, which included the artistry of his son, Wayne, titled the “Minds Eye.” He was named the distinguished member of the International Society of Poets and received the Editors Choice Award from the National Library of poetry. He was also known for his music. In college, he was in a quartet that traveled all over the country and appeared on many well-known shows. Doc had two of his original musical compositions recorded by the Great Lloyd Lindreth, better known as the Liberace of the Harp. He wrote a Broadway play and was a guest in the homes of many theatrical, musical and well-known figures. Although well versed in many fields, his love of his family and friends were first in his life and he remained a humble, God-loving person who looked forward to helping others.
His philosophy of life was, if each man is unique, each of his creations is unique also. What we have created within is reflected back to us by our senses; hence, we are able to see in others what we are capable of seeing within ourselves. Paradise is mine when I can see loveliness in every life.
Doc’s request for cremation will be honored. At his request, his family would like to invite his friends to a Celebration of New Life, memorial service and reception, to be held at 7 p.m. April 15 at Orchard Hall. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to the Cathedral of Prayer, in care of Mountain Valley Bank, P.O. Box 1969, Elkins, W.Va., 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ernest Neve “Doc” Hart Jr., M.D.  From 4 Apr 2005.

Dr. Ernest N. Hart Jr.
Dr. Ernest Neve “Doc” Hart Jr. went to meet with his Lord Friday evening, April 1, 2005, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the Cathedral of Prayer.
Doc’s request for cremation was honored. At his request, his family invites his friends to a celebration of new life, memorial service and reception at 7 p.m. today at Orchard Hall. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to the Cathedral of Prayer in care of Mountain Valley Bank, P.O. 1969, Elkins, W.Va. 26241, which will be used to carry on the projects for the needy, handicapped and senior citizens. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dr. Ernest Neve “Doc” Hart Jr.  From 15 Apr 2005.

Margaret Hart
Margaret Hart, 89, formerly of Fairmont, passed away April 19, 2005, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Md.
She was born Oct. 28, 1915, in Elgin, Ill., a daughter of the late Frank and Julia Toth Misley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. “Pat” Hart in July 1990; and one brother, William Misley.
Survivors include one daughter, Marguerite “Marge” Dorsey and husband, Fred, of Davis; two grandchildren, Michelle Dorsey of Davis and Denise Dorsey Mitlehner and husband, Carl, of Ashburn, Va.; and two great-grandchildren, Nicole and Katherine Mitlehner.
Mrs. Hart retired from Westinghouse where she worked in the manufacture of fluorescent bulbs. She has resided the last several years with daughter and son-in-law, Marge and Fred Dorsey, in Canaan Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Top Senior Center, General Delivery, Thomas, W.Va. 26292.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. A brief memorial service will be held a 11 a.m. with Mr. Allen Maravia officiating. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery in Fairmont.  From 20 Apr 2005.

Elkins Firefighter Michael Hart Dies
Mr. Michael Allen Hart, 33, a resident of 318 Serpell Ave., Belington, departed this life Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, 2005, near Beverly on U.S. 219 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
He was born June 26, 1972, at Elkins, the son of Michael Lynn Hart, who survives at Webster Springs, and Louise Simmons Hart, who survives at Belington.
On Sept. 9, 1995, he was united in marriage to the former Judith Ann Coberly, who survives at their residence in Belington.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one daughter, Kelsey Nicole Hart, and one son, Zachery Seth Hart, both at home. Also surviving are his paternal grandfather, Robert “Bob” Hart of Brownton; his mother-in-law, Leora Coberly of Beverly; his stepmother, Cynthia Jean Hart of Webster Springs; one brother-in-law, Albert Coberly II and wife, Sandra, of Mount Clare; three uncles, James “Bo” Hart and wife, Kathy, Phil Hart and wife, Lisa, all of Belington and Woodrow Simmons Jr. of Elkins; three aunts, Nancy Keller and Marie Kennedy, both of Elkins, and Anita Currence and husband, Tod, of Huttonsville; a special friend, Ed Thrasher of Philippi; several cousins and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Neva Hart; his maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Eva Simmons; two uncles, Larry Hart and Boyce Simmons; and his father-in-law, Albert “Smoke” Coberly Sr.
Mr. Hart was a 1990 graduate of Philip Barbour High School and attended the Montgomery County Community College of Rockville, Md., majoring in public fire protection. He was a member of the Belington Volunteer Fire Department since 1990, an adjunct instructor for West Virginia University fire service extension, a RESA instructor teaching fire and rescue classes, was a certified paramedic, certified firefighter level three, and a certified fire officer. He was instrumental in developing the current Truck Company class that the WVU fire service extension is presently teaching. He was a HAZMAT Tech where he was member of West Virginia Regional Response Team, a certified rescue scuba diver. He was formerly employed by the Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department, the city of Bridgeport as a firefighter and paramedic and also a former Clarksburg City firefighter. He was a member of the Belington Masonic Lodge AF & AM 125 and was a Royal Arch Mason belonging to the Tygart Valley Lodge 39. He had participated in the making of the movie “Ladder 49” and was currently employed by the Elkins Fire Department Co. 40, and also was responding to calls for the Belington Emergency Squad. He was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received Monday, Dec. 26, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington. On Tuesday, he will be moved to the Light of Christ Chapel in Belington where he will lie in state from noon to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted by the Rev. Jimmie Tallman and the Rev. Doyle Neil Ryder. Interment will follow in the Belington Fraternal Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Kelsey and Zachery Hart Benefit trust fund at the Freedom Bank in Belington to benefit Mr. Hart’s children. Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Michael Allen Hart.  From 22 Dec 2005.

Cora E. Harvey
Cora Ellen Harvey, 77, a resident of 22 Carol St., Buckhannon, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born June 18, 1927, at Barberton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Kelsel V. Davis and Hattie Wilson Davis.
On July 20, 1946, she married John Keith Harvey, who preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1967.
Surviving are two sons, William D. Harvey and wife, Kathy, of Hildebran, N.C. and Robert K. Harvey and wife, Sally, of Winfield; one daughter, E. Rebecca Crites of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Emily Chapman of Winfield; one grandson, Scott Crites of Buckhannon; one sister, Wanda Mouser of Philippi; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melissa Butler.
She was employed by Moore Business Forms in the order department. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Club, Fred Brooks Garden Club and the Christmas Store.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. She will lie in state from 1 p.m to 2 p.m., the funeral service, Sunday at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Stackpole will officiate and interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery in Philippi.  From 2 Apr 2005.

Vivian Harvey
Vivian Harvey, 57, a resident of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at her home under the care of Peoples Hospice of Clarksburg.
She was born March 11, 1948, at Buckhannon, a daughter of James True and Ruth Moran True of Buckhannon.
On Dec. 31, 1976, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Harvey, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are one daughter, Alicia and husband, Lyndon Auvil, of Buckhannon; two sons, William A. Evans of Concord, N.C., and Robert and wife, Melissa Ward, whom she raised, of Buckhannon; one grandson, Aydan Auvil of Buckhannon; four granddaughters, Faith Auvil, Chantal Ward, Hanna Ward and Sarah Ward, all of Buckhannon; one sister, Jeani and husband, Kevin Hawkins, of Tallmansville; three nieces, Rebecca Capicola of Reno, Nev., Alison Daugherty of Tallmansville and Amanda Nesbitt of Buckhannon; and one nephew, James Michael True of Siera Vista, Ariz.
She was a beautician and attended Way of Holiness Church in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Way of Holiness Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery at Philippi. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 12 Oct 2005.

Edward B. Haslacker
Edward Brooks Haslacker, 91, of Maysville, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Visitation will be today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church in Maysville with the Rev. Paul Dye and the Rev. Paul Donaldson officiating. Interment will follow at South Branch Memorial Gardens in Petersburg.  From 14 Jan 2005.

Gordon Haslebacher
Gordon Haslebacher, 92, a resident of Route 6, Buckhannon, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at his home in Buckhannon.
He was born March 16, 1913, at Pickens, a son of the late Fred Haslebacher and Daisy Ann Anderson Haslebacher.
He was married to Cindy Slaughter Haslebacher, who preceded him in death Oct. 31, 1959.
Surviving are two daughters, Thanna and Arnold Wentz of Buckhannon and Twila and Gorham Boynton of Columbia, S.C.; five grandsons, Rob Smith, Rick Wentz, Chuck Smith and Scot Wentz, all of Buckhannon, and Billy Rentz of Columbia, S.C.; four granddaughters, Cindy Royston and Andrea Thurber, both of Columbia, S.C., and LouEllen Blake and Rebecca Hoover, both of Buckhannon; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alice McCoy and Ona Haslebacher.
He was a coal miner with Upshur Coals and a steel worker with Bristol Steel. He attended Buckhannon Christian Missionary Alliance.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.  From 24 May 2005.  

Lucille C. Hassett
Lucille Campbell Hassett, 56, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, Tenn. She had lived in Rose Hill, Va., for 26 years and was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Campbell, and one uncle, Harvey Campbell.
Survivors included her mother, Georgia Spurlock of Rose Hill, Va.; two sons, Alley Hassett Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn., and John Hassett of Rose Hill, Va.; two daughters, Helen Watson of Elkins and Shirley Hassett of Rose Hill, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Bridgetta, Johnathan, Shylo, Carra, Samaeul, Dominique, Shayman, Marlenea, Allylissa, Angel and Spencer; a host of nieces and nephews; two brothers, Homer Campbell of Baltimore, Md., and Billy Campbell of Bedford, Pa.; three sisters, Esther Johnson of Elkins, Wanda Puckett of Rose Hill, Va., and Marlene Cummings of Elkins.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert Charles Long officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Old Campbell Cemetery in Rose Hill, Va.  From 1 Feb 2005.

Jess Hawk
Jess “Doc” Hawk, 88, of HC72, Box 7208, Scherr, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Oak Dale Church of the Brethren in Scherr with the Rev. Daniel Baker, the Rev. Harold Garber and Abe Evans officiating. Interment will be in Maysville Cemetery in Maysville with military graveside service.   From 11 Jan 2005.

James R. Hawkins
James Raymond Hawkins, 50, of Danville, Ind., died suddenly Monday, July 18, 2005, while vacationing in Washington, D.C.
A local memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Grove Street United Methodist Church in Petersburg with the Rev. Richard Longbon officiating and Brother William Lavigne assisting.  From 21 Jul 2005.

Marguerite Hawkins
Marguerite Emma Hawkins, 81, a resident of Route 2, Buckhannon, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 23, 1924, at Kittle Run, a daughter of the late Wilbert Kimble and Bertha Trussler Kimble.
On July 2, 1944, she was married to George Bertsil Hawkins, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are three sons, Eugene B. and wife, Linda Dianne Hawkins, of Stanley, N.C., Kevin C. and wife, Vicky Hawkins, of Buckhannon and Randy J. and wife, Mary Hawkins, of Buckhannon; two daughters, Lenora M. and husband, Ronald Gifford, of York, Pa., and Karen J. and husband, Jeff Day, of West Jefferson, N.C.; one grandson, whom she raised as her own son, Michael Joseph “Joey” Landis of Buckhannon; two brothers, Riley Kimble of Elyria, Ohio, and Othie Kimble of North Ridgeville, Ohio; three sisters, Anna Fletcher of Buckhannon, Icie Mahaffey of Bloomfield, Minn., and Florence Tenney of Buckhannon; six grandsons, Christopher Gifford of Thomasville, Pa., Timothy Hawkins of Charlotte, N.C., Nicholas Hawkins of Buckhannon, David Hawkins of Hickory, N.C., Charlie Landis of Hodgesville and Dustin Quick of West Jefferson, N.C.; three granddaughters, Michele Hawkins of Ft. Eustes, Va., Samantha Hawkins of Buckhannon and Stephanie Hawkins of Buckhannon; four stepgranddaughters, Danielle Bennett of Buckhannon, Abbie Bennett of Buckhannon, Tabitha Taylor of Stanley, N.C., and Crystal Davis of Charlotte, N.C.; three stepgrandsons, Daniel Rogers of Clover, S.C., Brandon Day of West Jefferson, N.C., and Shawn Day of West Jefferson, N.C.; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy A. Landis; four brothers, Albert Kimble, Clarence Kimble, George Kimble and Wayne Kimble; one sister, Lora Kimble; and one great-granddaughter, Haley Durham.
She was a homemaker and attended Tallmansville 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. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Lewis and the Rev. Johnny Kimble officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Union Church Cemetery near Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   From 3 Oct 2005.

Dorothy L. Hayhurst
Dorothy L. Bailey Hayhurst, 69, a resident of 3 H James Court in Buckhannon, died Tuesday April 19, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
She was born Sept. 23, 1935, at Buckhannon, a daughter of the late John Aldo Jack and Edith Lanham Jack.
Surviving are one son, James Travis Bailey and wife, Alisa; one daughter, Debra Bailey House; one grandson, James Matthew Bailey; and two granddaughters, Sarah Beth House and Caitlin Michelle House, all of Buckhannon; two brothers, Russell L. Jack of Alum Bridge and Robert M. Jack and wife, Mary Jane, of Buckhannon; one sister, Loretta L. Gillespie and husband, Larry, of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her former husband, Jerry Don Hayhurst of Buckhannon; and his children, David Arthur Hayhurst and wife, Donna; Jeri Lynn Young and husband, Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Trevor, Brooke, Alley Rae and Teigan.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Jimmy Lee Jack and Gary M. Jack; and her first husband, James Arthur Bailey.
She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Mike Westfall officiating.   From 21 Apr 2005. 

Beulah G. Haymond
Beulah G. Haymond, 97, a resident of Buckhannon and formerly of Gaines, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at her home.
She was born Oct. 15, 1908, at Removal, a daughter of the late Levi Morgan Hall Jr. and Rebecca Barbara Perrine Hall.
On Jan. 11, 1930, she was married to Elmer J. Haymond, who preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1997.
Surviving are seven children, Doris Wilson and husband, Freddie (Jim), of Sissonville, Vesta Williamson and husband, Ronald, of Corvallis, Ore., Esta LaBeck and husband, Alden, of Seal Rock, Ore., James Haymond and wife, Evelyn, of Tallmadge, Ohio, Donis Martin of Buckhannon, Carol Davidson of Rock Cave and Linda Sprauer and husband, Allen, of Woodburn, Ore.; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; a brother, Leonard Hall and wife, Randa, of Sebring, Fla.; two sisters, Esta Ellis of Zanesville, Ohio, and Rella Carpenter of Spanish Fork, Utah; and one sister-in-law, Hazel Davidson of Buckhannon.
She was preceded in death by one son, Lynn W. Haymond; one daughter, Helen Louise Haymond; three brothers, Walter Hall, Earl Hall and Millard Hall; five sisters, Lula Carer, Rose Markeley, Elsie Hamilton, Madelyn Kochenour and Laura Moyer; and five grandchildren.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
Viewing will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Whitlow, the Rev. Sue Lowther and the Rev. Mike Tallman officiating. Interment will follow in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Beulah G. Haymond.  From 29 Dec 2005.

Elizabeth J. Healey
Elizabeth June Lewis Healey, 49, of Woodgate Road, Frankfort, Ky., passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2005.
The family will receive friends at the Tomblyn Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. At the request of the family, cremation will follow. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Elizabeth June Lewis Healey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 4 Aug 2005.

Elizabeth J. Healey
Elizabeth June Lewis Healey, 49, a resident of Frankfort, Ky., departed this life Monday, Aug. 1, 2005.
She was born June 11, 1956, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late Sonny L. Lewis and Delores “Dora” Lewis Liggett, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kellie Sturdivant of Elkins, Carrie Utt and husband, Brian, of Belington and Adriane Healey of Kentucky; one son, Jason Healey of Kentucky; one grandson, Corey Sprouse; one foster daughter, Tamara Hurst and husband, B.J., of Kentucky; three brothers, Sonny L. Lewis II and wife, Julie, of Elkins, Walter “Brooks” Lewis and wife, Shirley, of Mill Creek and Steven L. Lewis and wife, Sherri, of Beverly; three sisters, Gail Armstrong and husband, Keith, of Mill Creek, Kathryn Chabut and husband, Joseph, of Elkins and Martha Lewis of Elkins; two stepbrothers, Frank “Chip” Lewis and wife, Vera, of Elkins and Michael D. Lewis and wife, Kelly, of South Carolina; 10 nieces, eight nephews, five great-nephews and four great-nieces; and a special friend, Jerry Hurst, of Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by two stepfathers, Luther G. Lewis and William H. Liggett; paternal grandparents, George E. and Vergie Chenoweth Lewis; maternal grandmother, Phoebe J. Weese Bennett; and a stepsister, Glenda J. Lewis Peters.
Elizabeth attended the schools of Randolph County and was a former employee of Reckart Equipment Co. and was currently employed at Hurst Auto Sales of Frankfort, Ky. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Kentucky and was active in the Eastern Star and the Shriner’s of Ashland, Ky. She served as a volunteer with the National Guard.
The family will receive friends at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At the request of the deceased, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Elizabeth June Lewis Healey Memorial Fund in care of Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 1519, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Elizabeth June Lewis Healey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Aug 2005.

Glenna J. Heater
Glenna Jean Heater, 65, a resident of Rock Cave, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon
She was born Feb. 13, 1939, at Selbyville, a daughter of the late Ray and Madge Roby Compton.
On Sept. 28, 1957, she was united in marriage to Billy Heater, who survives at Rock Cave.
Also surviving are three sons, Michael Joe Heater of Frenchton, Robert Weese Heater of Tennerton and Randall Scott Heater of Rock Cave; two daughters, Marcia Ann Curtight and Karen Jean Hull and husband, Steve, all of Rock Cave; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Mary Rexroad of Ohio, Pauline Cootz of Kentucky, Lena Eskew of Buckhannon and Sylvia Crites of Shinnston.
She was a homemaker and attended the Cannan Community Church.
Friends will be received today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Dave Bickel and the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Cave Cemetery. Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Glenna J. Heater.  From 24 Jan 2005.

Randall S. Heater
Randall Scott Heater, 44, a resident of Rock Cave, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at his home.
He was born May 24, 1961, at Buckhannon, a son of Billy Joe Heater of Rock Cave and the late Glenna Jean Compton Heater.
Also surviving are three children, Billy Scott Heater, Betty Jo Heater and Bobby Jo Heater, all of Buckhannon; two brothers, Michael Joe Heater of Frenchton and Robert Weese Heater of Tennerton; and two sisters, Marcia Ann Cutright and Karen Jean Hull and husband, Steve, all of Rock Cave.
He was a rig driller and a Christian by faith.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Cave Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Randall Scott Heater.  From 14 Oct 2005.

C. Farrell Heavener
C. Farrell Heavener, 70, a resident of Cherry Lane, Cherry Grove, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 30, 1934, at Cherry Grove, a son of the late Ray Heavener and Sybil Wyant.
He was married to Annalyn Johnston, who preceded him in death Dec. 6, 1997.
Surviving are one daughter, Judy Thompson of Riverton; three sons, Charlie Heavener of Cherry Grove, Ferlin Heavener of Mt. Olive and Ray Heavener of Cherry Grove; one sister, Imogene Ellis of Staunton, Va.; two grandsons, Jared Ray Heavener and Justin Hedrick; and one great-granddaughter, Ashton Heavener.
Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Joy Colaw and Betty Tracy.
He was a farmer and co-founder of C&H Cash Store in Cherry Grove. He attended the schools of Cherry Grove and was a Methodist by faith.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Basagic Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald Wilkenson and the Rev. Paul O’Gorek officiating. Interment will follow in the Heavener Family Cemetery at Cherry Grove. Memorials may be made to Mountain Hospice. Basagic Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 8 Aug 2005.

Opal A. Heavener
Opal Annie Turner Heavener, 94, of Maysville, died Sunday, June 12, 2005, at Grant Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Eversole and Pastor Ted Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Maysville.  From 13 Jun 2005.

Bessie J. Hedrick
Bessie Jane Getz Hedrick, 95, of Cabins, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005. at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Vivan Watts will officiate. Interment will follow in Burgess Cemetery at Maysville. Schaeffer Funeral Home Services.   From 12 Dec 2005.

Edna G. Hefner
Edna Grace Hefner, 84, of White Sulphur Springs, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at her home in White Sulphur Springs.
Visitation will be Sunday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., the service hour. The Revs. Waler “Spooky” Ellison and Charles Feury will officiate and interment will follow in Dunmore Cemetery. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 10 Dec 2005.

Alice Helmick
Alice Helmick, 90, a resident of Beverly, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 25, 2005, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 9, 1915, at Hambleton, a daughter of the late Taswell and Sara Wilson Collett.
Mrs. Helmick was twice married, first to Forrest Harvey White, who preceded her in death, and later to Ralph W. Helmick, who also preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was a companion, Charles “Bob” Waldron.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nelda Kisner of Beverly and Pam McSpadden Peters and husband, Bob, of Beverly and six sons, Harold White of Beverly, Roger White and wife, Nancy, of Beverly, Scottie White of Dailey, Denny White and wife, Debbie, of New Castle, Va., Bob White of Roanoke, Va., and Kenny White of Kingsport, Tenn. A stepson, Ralph Helmick of Bretz Community and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren also survive.
Also preceding her in death were children, Margaret Roby, Jimmy, Carl, Forrest and William White; stepson, Lester Helmick; and three infant children.
Mrs. Helmick was a homemaker and a former letter carrier in the Whitmer area. She loved her family and she loved watching deer and viewing gospel shows on television. She was known as “Grandma” by many people and never met a stranger.
Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Shirley Shreve and the Rev. Leon Hevener officiating. Interment will follow in Collett Cemetery near Hambleton. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Alice Helmick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 28 Nov 2005.

Lester Helmick
Lester “Les” Helmick, 57, a resident of 220 Second St., Elkins, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2005, in Tucker County where he had been hunting. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
Born Nov. 10, 1948, in Tucker County, he was the son of the late Ralph Helmic and Pauline Long Helmick Carr who survives at Hendricks.
On June 26, 1977, he was united in marriage to the former Deborah “Debbie” Phillips, who survives at Elkins.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth Allen and Kevin Michael Helmick, both at home; and one brother, Ralph “June” Helmick Jr. and wife, Melinda, of Parsons. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, stepbrothers, stepsisters and his stepmother, Alice Helmick of Elkins. A special stepnephew, Ronnie Carr of Canaan Valley, also survives.
Preceding him in death besides his father was his stepfather, Lewis K. Carr.
At the time of his death, Les was employed by Jim C. Hammer Hardwood. He had formerly been employed by M&M Guardrail as a truck driver.
Les was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Les was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2344 of Elkins, having served as past president and outside guard. He collected hunting knives and loved spending time with his wife, children and other family. Les will be greatly missed and remain in the hearts of those who loved him forever. He was a Protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 27, after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 28, from the Runner Chapel at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Morrision of the Parsons Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the American Legion Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale, where the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion will conduct full military services.
Sympathy expressions may be sent to ferunner@sunlitsurf.com. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Lester “Les” Helmick.   From 26 Nov 2005.

Adam F. Hevener
Adam Franklin Hevener, 62, a resident of 427 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, went to join his Savior on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. Sarah L. Hevener-Murray of Mill Creek, surrounded by his devoted family and faithful pet, “Fat Cat” Gabby.
He was born Feb. 6, 1943, at home in Blue Springs, Monterville, a son of the late Talbert E. and Sarah Ada Folks Hevener. He was the ninth of 10 children and the last surviving son.
In 1963, Adam married Mary Jo Cutright, and in 1968, the family moved to Wheeling, where Mrs. Hevener survives.
They raised their two daughters in Wheeling, Sarah Louise Hevener-Murray, who survives at Mill Creek, and Shirley Jean Hevener, who survives at Triadelphia. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Glen “Lou” Sage of Monterville, Mrs. Bill “Mae” Lindsay of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Mac “Shirley” Hite of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. Ray “Verlie” Conrad of Powell, Tenn., and Mrs. Don “Eula” Gibson of Mill Creek. Five grandchildren, Caleb, Maurice, Talia “Bear” and Nickolus “Buck” Murray and Abigail “Punkin” Moczek, also survive. Talia and Nickolus were a loving comfort to Adam in his last days.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerl and Howard Hevener; and two sisters, Mary Hevener Swecker and Pearl Hevener.
Adam attended the Cowger School in Randolph County. He was employed for 20 years as a coal miner and also was an owner/operator of his trucking business for 20 years prior to his retirement last month. Adam had many devoted family members and friends in trucking.
At Adam’s request, his remains will be cremated and laid to rest at the Hevener Family Cemetery at Blue Springs, Monterville. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Adam’s honor to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Adam Franklin Hevener.   From 1 Apr 2005.

John A. Hevener
John Audrith Hevener, 82, a resident of Franklin, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.
He was born Aug. 29, 1923, at Kline, a son of the late Daniel Ezra Hevener and Rena Dahmer Hevener.
He was married to Lucy Mila Butcher, who preceded him in death March 12, 2004.
Surviving are two daughters, Lois Byers of Franklin and Beverly Eye of Ft. Seybert; one son, Johnny Hevener Jr. of Deer Run, Franklin; two sisters, Lula Belle Kline of Franklin and Viola Watson of Newport News, Va.; one brother, Roy Hevener of Deer Run, Franklin; and 10 grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Avery Hevener, Emory Hevener and Alfred Claude Hevener.
He was a 1940 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1950 graduate of West Virginia University. He was a retired farmer and worked as a social worker and juvenile probation officer with the West Virginia Department of Human Services for 20 years. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Mr. Zion United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Tribett officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery at Franklin with military graveside services conducted by Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard. Basagic Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of the arrangements.  From 31 Oct 2005.

Anna L. Hedrick
Anna Louise Hedrick, a resident of Upper Tract, died Feb. 27, 2005, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born May 17, 1930, at Ruddle, one of 16 children born to the late George Otis and Bessie Hartman Thompson. She lived her entire life in Pendleton County.
She was married to Jesse H. “Buzz” Hedrick, who preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1989.
She is survived by four sisters, Viola T. Hevener of Harrisonburg, Va., Jessie M. Snyder of Harman, Donna L. Casidy and Tressie T. Bridges, both of Bridgewater, Va.; and three brothers, Oden L. Thompson of Brandywine, Paul J. Thompson and C. Clarence Thompson, both of Franklin.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, Artie E., George H., Ona G., Ray O., Raymond H. and W. Denver Thompson; and two sisters, Nettie T. Alt and Reda T. Gauding.
Mrs. Hedrick worked for many years at Dick’s Restaurant in Ruddle and more recently had been employed by Pendleton County School system as an aide working in Upper Tract Elementary School and Brandywine School. She attended Reed’s Creek United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stanley Kile and The Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Cherry Hill Cemetery at Upper Tract. Memorials may be made to Reed’s Creek United Methodist Church.   From 1 Mar 2005.

Carl M. Hedrick
Carl M. Hedrick, 78, a well known farmer of the Holly Meadows Community, Parsons, departed this life Thursday evening, Oct. 20, 2005, at his farm. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Carl M. Hedrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Oct 2005.

Carl M. Hedrick
Carl Marshall Hedrick, 78, a well-known farmer of the Holly Meadows community, Parsons, departed this life Thursday evening, Oct. 20, 2005, at the farm. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to heart failure.
He was born Sunday, Oct. 2, 1927, a son of the late Walter Scott Hedrick and Lulu Moore Hedrick.
On Nov. 15, 1952, at Parsons, he was married to the former Mary Jane Dumire, who survives. They celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Surviving are two sons, Allen Carl Hedrick of Parsons and David Marshall Hedrick and wife, Deborah, of Holly Meadows; one daughter; Mary Louise Donato and husband, Mike, of Fairmont; two brothers; Walter Harold Hedrick and wife, Ernestine, of Littleton, Colo., and Robert Kenny Hedrick Sr. and wife, Lorraine, of Alexandria, Va.; five grandchildren, Sarah, Scott, Andrew, Ethan and Mary; and two stepgrandchildren, Eli and Edward.
He attended the school at Holly Meadows and was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1945.
He was deputy assessor for Tucker County for many years. He was a two-term sheriff of Tucker County. During the year 1999, he was inducted into the Parsons High School Hall of Fame. He was president of the Tucker County Farm Bureau. He served on the ASCS board for many years.
He was a 4-H pin-wearer and a former 4-H leader. He was a member of the Davis Lodge 103, IOOF. He was 2002 Conservation Farmer of the Year and, along with his son, David, owned and operated the Hedrick Dairy Farm at Holly Meadows. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Parsons.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday evening at the funeral home parlor, the Davis Lodge 103 IOOF will conduct ritualistic services at 6:30 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Monday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. The Rev. S. Jeff Anderson will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to ARK at 1 Redrock Road, Buckhannon, W.Va. 26201 or the First United Methodist Church Youth Fund at 101 First St., Parsons, W.Va. 26287. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Carl Marshall Hedrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 22 Oct 2005.

James R. Hedrick
James R. “Jim” Hedrick, 71, a resident of Elkins Manor, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home. 637-6717.  From 20 Jun 2005.

James R. Hedrick
James R. “Jim” Hedrick, 71, a resident of the Elkins Manor since 1993, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week. Before moving to the Elkins Manor, Jim had made his home with Ezra and Edith Bennett since the 1950s.
Born Dec. 5, 1934, in Whitmer, he was the son of the late Isom and Virgie Simmons Hedrick.
Jim is survived by two brothers, Blake and Ronald Hedrick, both of Whitmer; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, including special friends, Wilmoth and Rella Bodkins.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Artie Pennington, and six brothers, Elmer, Ted, Harold, Roger, Holland and Thornton Hedrick.
Jim was employed by Hoover Railing Co. in Mingo in the late 1950s. He also worked for H.R. Lang and Johnson doing farm work, and when the farm was sold to Claude Hilton, Jim continued working at the farm until retiring. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Jim will be missed and remain forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Family and friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor Jake Sparks of Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Mingo Cemetery at Mingo. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for James R. “Jim” Hedrick. In lieu of flowers. donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Friendship Baptist Church, HC 67 Box 13, Valley Head, W.Va. 26294.  From 21 Jun 2005.

Joy T. Hedrick
Joy T. Hedrick, 91, a resident of Pendleton Nursing Home since July 2002 and formerly of Seneca Rocks, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.
She was born Oct. 15, 1913, at Teterton, the daughter of the late Floyd and Pallie Harper Teter.
She was a homemaker aide for several years, a cook at Byrd’s Restaurant in Franklin and at Bill Painter’s, and a nurses aide at the Odd Fellow home in Elkins.
Her first husband, Ernest Cunningham, preceded her in death in 1936. Her second husband, Curt Hedrick, preceded her in death July 1, 1961.
Surviving are two daughters, Joan Day of Warren, Ohio, and Judith Ours of Cabins; one sister, Hicel Roy of Elkins; one brother, Guy Teter of Seneca Rocks; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rosalie Harper on May 28, 2005; one infant granddaughter, five sisters and three brothers.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Interment will follow in the Teter Family Cemetery at Onego. Memorials may be made to Mountain Hospice Inc., 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 or Pendleton Nursing Home, P.O. Box 700, Franklin, W.Va. 26807. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.  From 11 Aug 2005.

Michael L. Hedrick
Michael Lee Hedrick, 39, a resident of Glady, passed away Saturday morning, July 30, 2005.
He was born June 11, 1966, in Elkins, a son of Willie and Carolyn Cave Hedrick of Glady.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Nicole Hedrick of Baltimore, Md.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ted (Nettie) Odgen of Alpena and Barbara Hedrick and companion, Jeff Chamberlain, of Glady; two brothers, Donald Hedrick of Beverly and Kevin Hedrick and companion, Barbara Plum, of Capon Bridge; three nephews, Johnnie Ogden, Joshua Hedrick and Justin Sacks; two nieces, Stefanie Ogden and Paige Hedrick; several aunts, uncles and a special buddy, "Boss," the family dog.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Isom and Eva Hedrick; and maternal grandparents, Treavy and Mary Cave.
Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was employed by Greenfield Cabinetry at the time of his death and was a Brethren by faith. He will be sadly missed.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Todd Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Glady Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Michael Lee Hedrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 1 Aug 2005.

Monna C. Hedrick
Monna Catherine Hedrick, 91, of Davis, passed away July 12, 2005, at Garrett County Hospital in Oakland, Md.
She was born Oct. 24, 1913, at Onego, a daughter of the late James and Rebecca Summerfield Turner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Herman Hedrick.
She is survived by four sons, Jerry Hedrick of Clarksburg, Richard Hedrick of Davis, Dickie Hedrick of Thomas and Roger Hedrick of Davis; five daughters, Wanda Jean Dumire of Adrian, Mich., Betty Hedrick of Davis, Joy Lott of Adrian, Mich., Judy Filipek of Blissfield, Mich., and Vickie Lambert of Chesterfield, Va.; two sisters, Kate Liller of Whiteville and Cleo Messick of Milford, Del.; 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Hedrick was a homemaker and member of Davis United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Davis United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 13 Jul 2005.

Monna C. Hedrick
Monna Catherine Hedrick, 91, of Davis, passed away July 12, 2005, at Garrett County Hospital in Oakland, Md.
She was born Oct. 24, 1913, at Onego, a daughter of the late James and Rebecca Summerfield Turner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Herman Hedrick.
She is survived by five sons, Jerry Hedrick of Clarksburg, Scottie Hedrick of Tonica, Ill., Richard Hedrick of Davis, Dickie Hedrick of Thomas and Roger Hedrick of Davis; five daughters, Wanda Jean Dumire of Adrian, Mich., Betty Hedrick of Davis, Joy Lott of Adrian, Mich., Judy Filipek of Blissfield, Mich., and Vickie Lambert of Chesterfield, Va.; two sisters, Kate Liller of Whiteville and Cleo Messick of Milford, Del.; 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Hedrick was a homemaker and member of Davis United Methodist Church.
Friends were received Thursday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Davis United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 15 Jul 2005.

R. Lacy Hedrick
Roscoe Lacy Hedrick, 93, of 210 Highland Ave., Petersburg, departed this life Friday, May 20, 2005, at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William R. Hayden officiating. Interment will follow in the South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens in Petersburg. Memorials may be made to the Petersburg First Baptist Church, 112 Virginia Ave., Petersburg, W.Va. 26847. Schaeffer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Roscoe Lacy Hedrick.  From 21 May 2005.

Rose Helmick
Rose Canfield Helmick, 91, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2005, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr and Barb Funeral Home.  From 19 Feb 2005.

Rose P. Helmick
Rose Pearl Canfield Nelson Helmick, 91, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2005, at her home. She had been in her usual health and death was attributed to a heart attack.
She was born March 2, 1913, at the Clover community in Tucker County, a daughter of the late Lorenza L. and Venice Auvil Canfield.
She was twice married, first to Ralph Nelson, who preceded her in death. On July 8, 1993, she was married to William “Bill” Helmick, who survives.
Also surviving are one son; Robert Ralph Nelson of California; one brother, Clyde Raymond Canfield of Hambleton; three grandsons, Darrell Nelson, Jeffrey Nelson and Mark Nelson; two granddaughters, Terri Ellen Eekhoff and Joleen Ann Nelson, all of California; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest Lee Canfield, Charles Howard Canfield and Clarence Doyle Canfield; and one sister, Anna Grace Stevens.
She attended the schools of Tucker County. She had worked at various restaurants and was affiliated with the Eagles and the BPOE of California and was a Methodist by faith.
The family will received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rose Pearl Canfield Nelson Helmick. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Feb 2005.

Rose P. Helmick
The family will received friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rose Pearl Canfield Nelson Helmick. Sympathy expressions may be sent to www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 22 Feb 2005. 

Bea F. Henline
Bea F. Henline, 99, of Route 2, French Creek, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, after a short illness.
He was born Nov. 3, 1905, at Pickens, a son of the late Asa Webb and Icy Mae Zickefoose Henline.
He was united in marriage on Sept. 9, 1928, to Fern A Haymond Henline, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son, George Henline and wife, Charlotte, of French Creek; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister. Mr. and Mrs. Henline were the foster parents of 28 children.
He was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters; one son, Bill; an infant daughter, Chloe; and an infant son, Joseph.
Mr. Henline was retired from the B & O Railroad with 48 years of service and he was also a farmer.
Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with Pastor David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Haymond Cemetery. The Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  From 12 Mar 2005.

Clarence Hesse
Clarence “Buck” Hesse, 73, of HC30, Box 5470, Maysville, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Visitation will be today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home with Fr. Claro Mario and Fr. Richard Hite officiating. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville with military graveside service.  From 11 Jan 2005. 

Adam F. Hevener
Adam Franklin Hevener, 62, a resident of Wheeling, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
At Adam’s request, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cowger United Methodist Church. Pastor Ralph Sparks will officiate. Interment of the cremains will be in Hevener Family Cemetery at Monterville. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Adam Franklin Hevener.  From 8 Apr 2005.

Edna G. Hicks
Edna G. Hicks, 93, a resident of Route 2, Buckhannon, the Sand Run community, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Talbott’s Personal Care Home in Belington.
She was born Oct. 8, 1912, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Homer O. and Grace Mayo Slaughter.
On April 11, 1931, she was united in marriage to Herschel Hicks, who preceded her in death May 27, 1994.
Surviving are two sons, Mike Hicks of Buckhannon and Tim Hicks of McKeesport, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Feaganes of Buckhannon and Mrs. Sharon Long of Carmel, Calif.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Iris Seachman of Spring Hill, Fla. and Helen Cantarelli of Bridgeport.
Also preceding her in death were one son, Robert Hicks, one granddaughter and one grandson; and three sisters, Cindy Hasslebacher, Virginia Wratchford and Margaret Osburn.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of Christ in Buckhannon and a member of the West Virginia Farm Bureau.
Viewing will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Union Cemetery. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Edna G. Hicks.  From 12 Oct 2005.

Cecelia E. Higgins
Cecelia Edna Hoover Higgins, 85, a resident of Elkins and more recently a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2005, at the center. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Cecelia Edna Hoover Higgins. Condolences may be expressed a www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 3 Aug 2005.

Cecelia E. Higgins
Cecelia Edna Hoover Higgins, 85, a resident of Elkins, and more recently a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2005, at the center. She had been in declining health for the past five years.
She was born Thursday, Jan. 1, 1920, at Wymer, a daughter of the late Joe Hoover and Lona White Hoover.
On June 29, 1939, at Beverly, she was married to Russell Higgins Sr., who survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Russell Higgins Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Gilman, Brooks Higgins, David Higgins and Preston Higgins, all of Elkins; one daughter, Mary Davis Higgins of Elkins; 12 grandchildren, Tammy Harsh, Sandra Tighe, Rebecca Harman, Matthew Higgins, Carra Higgins, Troy Higgins, Victoria Davis, R.W. Davis, Emily Shobe, Macy Arbogast, Tim Arbogast and Cindy Hudock; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death besides her parents are one son, Nathan Higgins; one adopted daughter; Pam Arbogast; one sister, Geneva Higgins; and a special cousin, who was like a sister, Edna Darnell.
Cecelia attended the schools of Randolph County, was a homemaker, had cared for several foster children in the Elkins area and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler, Elder Michael A. Graff and