2007 Obits:P

2007 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:P

Arleen A. Pallo

Mrs. Arleen Alice Zirkle Pallo, 80, a resident of the Algart Health Care Facility in Cleveland, Ohio, departed this life early Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 2007, at the care facility. She had been a resident of Ohio since the age of 20 and was raised in Belington.

She was born June 14,1927, at Belington, a daughter of the late Louis J. and Cleo V. Mcauley Zirkle.

In March of 1952, she was united in marriage to the late Frank James Pallo Jr., who preceded her in death in 1975.

Mrs. Pallo is survived by one son, Kenneth Pallo of Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Sandra Pallo, Miami of Florida, Susan Echols of Lakewood, Ohio, and Francine Salopek of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; three sisters, Wilma R. Trytiak of Strongsville, Ohio, Oleta Faye Sears of Clearwater, Fla., and Anneta M. Rak of Columbia Station, Ohio. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren surviving include, Angela, Alicia Jenna, Margie, Jim, Winnie, Faith, Jordan, Tyler, Hanna and Landon.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Vincent B. Zirkle.

Arleen attended the schools of Barbour County and was a graduate of Belington High School with the class of 1945. She was employed by Defense Finance and accounting service for 15 years having retired in 1995.

Friends may call at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, the funeral hour when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Arden Beck officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery near Belington. The family ask that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Ohio, 2500 East 22nd St., Cleveland, Ohio 44115-9720. Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Arleen Alice Zirkle Pallo. Condolences may be expressed to the family at talbottfuneralhome.com From 23 Oct 2007.

Helen (Poland) Longbon Parker, 92, of Petersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at the Grant County Nursing Home.

Family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard L. Longbon officiating, assisted by the Rev. William R. Brown. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Bedford Road, Cumberland, Md. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 12 Jan 2007.

Eva Louise Parrish, 102, a lifelong resident of Elkins and for the past several years, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home, departed this life Saturday evening, Aug. 4, 2007, in the nursing home.

She was born on Sunday, Oct. 16, 1904, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Charles W. Parrish and Mattie Chenoweth Parrish.

She was never married.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Sylvan Parrish, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was a graduate of Elkins High School, had retired from Elkins Builders Supply in 1967 with 30 years of service, and was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church of Elkins.

Friends will received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. Pastor Donald W. Jacko will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Eva Louise Parrish. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 6 Aug 2007.

Friends will receive at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. Pastor Donald W. Jacko will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Eva Louise Parrish. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 7 Aug 2007.

Friends will received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. Pastor Donald W. Jacko will officiate and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Eva Louise Parrish. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com From 8 Aug 2007.

Hazel (Kesner) Parsons, 79, of Maysville, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at her home in Maysville.

She was born Nov. 10, 1927, at Rough Run, the daughter of the late Austin Kesner and Carrie Lee (Ketterman) Kesner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar D. Parsons on May 9, 2003; three sisters, Ollie Alt, Dorothy Hinkle and Betty Helmick; and one brother, Jake Kesner.

Mrs Parsons was a seamstress.

Surviving are one daughter, Doris R. Carlson of Woodbridge, Va.; two sons, Clark Parsons of Maysville and Carson Parsons of Aiken, S.C.; three grandchildren, Charles Carlson, Christopher Carlson, Amy Johnson; one sister, Lucy Evans of Stephens City, Va.; and one brother, James Kesner of Dorcas.

Family will receive friends today 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville. Memorials may be made to Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund, 18 N. Main St., Petersburg, W.Va. 26847. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 19 Feb 2007.

John Donald “Don” Parsons, 62, of Ruckersville, Va., died at his home on Saturday, Aug. 25.

He was born March 4, 1945, at Elkins, the son of Evelyn L Parsons and the late John F Parsons.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, James F. Parsons.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Ruth H. Parsons; and two sons, Monte and his wife, Margaret, and Shane and his wife, Misty, and their two sons, Henry and Benjamin. Survivors also include his mother-in-law, Mabel Herring; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Grace and Gene Carpenter, Dottie and Bob Wamsley and Jo Ellen Parsons. He leaves behind two nephews and their families as well as numerous cousins.

At the time of his death, he was the sales manager for Avionics Specialties in Earlysville, Va. He was a graduate of Strayer Business College and the National Hardwood Association. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a founding member of the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department, a former member of the Charlottesville Volunteer Fire Department, a leader with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 37, a member of BPOE Club 389, Widow's Sons Lodge No. 60 and ACCA Temple.

Visitation with the family will be at the Church of the Incarnation, today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Mass of Resurrection at 7:30 p.m. with Monsignor Chester P. Michael and Father Gerald Fogarty, S.J. officiating. His burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Ruckersville Community Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, Va. 22906. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com From 27 Aug 2007.

Pearl F. Pase

Pearl Faye Simmons Pase, 72, a resident of the Blackman Heights Community, Hambleton, and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Thursday evening, Oct. 18, 2007, in the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Pearl Faye Simmons Pase. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 19 Oct 2007.

Pearl F. Pase

Pearl Faye Simmons Pase, 72, a resident of the Blackman Heights Community, Hambleton, and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Thursday evening, Oct. 18, 2007, in the nursing home.

She was born Thursday, Nov. 8, 1934, at Parsons, a daughter of the late Martin Elliot Simmons, Sr. and Goldie Jane Baker.

On Oct. 23, 1952, at Red House, Md., she was married to Robert Norman Pase Sr., who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2007.

Surviving are one son, Robert Norman Pase Jr. and wife, Deborah Lynn Hardy Pase, of Yorktown, Va.; one daughter, Susan Gayle Pase Wamsley and husband, Charles Edward “Fuzz” Wamsley Jr.; and seven grandchildren, James Scott Wamsley and wife, Jessica, of Hendricks, Robert Norman Pase III and wife, Angenette, of Yorktown, Va., Danya Rachelle Pase of Los Angeles, Calif., Lauren Michele Wamsley and Eric Todd Wamsley, both of Hendricks, Katya Elizabeth Pase and Andrew Ruslan Pase, both of Yorktown, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Cameron Scott Wamsley, Emma Baret Wamsley and Haden Michael Wamsley, all of Hendricks and Sutton Mareanna Pase of Yorktown, Va.

She is the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by one son, James Randal Pase; four brothers, James R. Simmons, Martin Junior Simmons, Elmer Richard Simmons and Wayne Robert Simmons; three sisters, Bonnie Elsie Pleasants, Helen Virginia Delk and Dorothy Dove Bonner; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1952. She worked as a personal assistant to Dr. Guy H. Michael Jr. and the former Tucker County Hospital at Parsons as a lab and X-ray technician. She was a former secretary for the West Virginia Division of Highways. She was a nursing assistant to Dr. Mel Acosta. She worked at Davis Memorial Hospital in the X-ray and mammogram department, and she worked for Dr. Ret Topping and Dr. Lucas Pavlovich, retiring in 2002.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Monday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Neil Parsons and Pastor Allen D. Crosten will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Pearl Faye Simmons Pase. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 20 Oct 2007.

Robert Norman Pase Sr., 74, a resident of the Blackman Heights Community, Hambleton, departed this life Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2007, at his home. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive heart attack.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Robert Norman Pase Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 2 Feb 2007.

Robert Norman Pase Sr., 74, a resident of the Blackman Heights Community, Hambleton, departed this life Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2007, at his home. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive heart attack.

He was born Thursday, Dec. 29, 1932, at Thomas, a son of the late Herbert Andrew Pase and Ola Belle Rinehart.

On Oct. 23, 1952, at Red House, Md., he was married to the former Pearl Faye Simmons, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Robert Norman Pase Jr. and wife, Deborah Lynn Hardy Pase, of Yorktown, Va.; one daughter, Susan Gayle Pase Wamsley and husband, Charles Edward “Fuzz” Wamsley Jr.; seven grandchildren, James Scott Wamsley and wife, Jessica, of Hendricks, Robert Norman Pase III and wife, Angenette, of Yorktown, Va., Danya Rachelle Pase of Memphis, Tenn., Lauren Michele Wamsley and Eric Todd Wamsley, both of Hendricks, Katya Elizabeth Pase and Andrew Ruslan Pase, both of Yorktown, Va.; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron Scott Wamsley, Emma Beret Wamsley and Haden Michael Wamsley, all of Hendricks.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by one son, James Randal Pase; and two brothers, Herbert Allen Pase and Gerald Guy Pase.

He was a graduate of Thomas High School with the class of 1950. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Korean conflict. He was formerly employed by several construction union companies and retired from Wamsley’s Woodworking during the year 2000. He was a member of the Carpenters Union of Clarksburg.

He was a member of the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Methodist Church at Thomas and attended the First United Methodist Church at Parsons. He was a member of the Pythagoras Lodge 128 AF&AM of Parsons.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Neil Parsons and the Rev. Jeff Anderson will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where the Pythagoras Lodge 128 AF&AM will conduct ritualistic services. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert Norman Pase Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 3 Feb 2007.

Robert Norman Pase Sr., 74, a resident of the Blackman Heights community, Hambleton, departed this life Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2007, at his home. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive heart attack.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Neil Parsons and the Rev. Jeff Anderson will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, where the Pythagoras Lodge 128 A.F. & A.M. will conduct ritualistic services Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Robert Norman Pase Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 5 Feb 2007.

Dennis G. “Rusty” Pauley, 48, of Hurricane, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, in Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his older brother, William Rocky Pauley.

Rusty was an unique and special person. He was an avid fisherman and conservationist, who dearly loved and appreciated all of God’s outdoors.

He is survived by his daughters, Amanda and Tara Beth Pauley, both of St. Albans; mother, Margaret Madden of Hurricane; father and stepmother, William and Pearlene Pauley of Monterville; longtime companion and sweetheart, Carol Powers; sisters, Jacqueline Byrd of Hurricane and Twila La Barr of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers, Mark of Hurricane and Brian of South Charleston; grandsons, Blake and Brennan Sanders of St. Albans; and many nieces and nephews who adored him.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park at St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. “Rusty we love you more.” From 6 Mar 2007.

Linda Peery Payne, 59, of Lake Street, Marlinton, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 31, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a daughter of the late Gilbert Matthew and Dorothy Hiner Peery.

She taught special education for 25 years at Green Bank Elementary and Middle School. She loved gardening and was a wonderful cook. Linda was cherished by her family, friends and students.

She is survived by a daughter, Laura P. Solliday and husband, Daniel, of Green Bank; two grandsons, Mathias and Mason Solliday; and a sister, Claudia Downs and husband, Jim, of Roswell, Ga.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the New Hope Brethren Church in Frost. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to American Cancer Society, 301 R.H.L. Boulevard No. 6, South Charleston, W.Va. 25309. From 31 Aug 2007.

Julio E. (Pizzoferrato) Peets, 82, of Akron, Ohio, passed away May 12, 2007, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Julio worked for VanDever Olds as a mechanic then service manager for many years. He then worked for 20 years at American Motors as a technical instructor. He was then promoted to regional service manager and transferred to Fairfax, Va., where he remained until his retirement in 1988 and moved back to Akron. Julio was a member of St. Matthews Church and charter member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed his amateur radio and could be found under the handle N8SQR.

Julio is preceded in death by parents, Nicola and Rosa (Polce) Pizzoferrato; sister, Frances DiMario; brothers, Coste and Leeber Pizzoferrato.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce; sons, Michael (Charlotte) Peets and Joseph Peets; daughter, Cathy (Lyle) Jenkins; grandchildren, Michael (Monica) Peets, Holly (Jeff) Most, Jennifer Lampert, Amy Peets, Joshua Jenkins and Jamie Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Jenkins, Malorie Most, Jason Peets, Emerson Lampert, Erin Lampert, Jocelyn Peets and Stephanie Most; and siblings, Mary Butch, Rita Pizzoferrato, Oreste Pizzoferrato, Anthony Pizzoferrato and Elaine Ware.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Road, Akron, Ohio. Family and friends may call today at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Private interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.newcomerfamily.com. Arrangements are courtesy of Talbott Funeral Home. From 14 May 2007.

James Patrick “Pat” Pell, 84, of Davis, passed away May 20, 2007 in Cortland Acres Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Hinkle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. From 21 May 2007.

James Patrick Pell, 84, of Davis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2007.

He was born Sept. 14, 1922, at Davis, the son of the late Charles Pell and Marie Ingram Pell.

He was twice married, first, to Betty M. Pell and next to Caroline Kosko Pell, who survives.

He is also survived by one son, Patrick and Mary Pell of Sheets, Md.; three daughters, Linda Childer of Orlando, Fla., Teckla and John Keen of Weirton and Victoria and Gary Bara of Weirton; one brother, Weider “Web” Pell of Okeechabee, Fla.; five stepchildren, Leigh Ann Tallman of Manchester, Mich., Janice Brzezinski of Rochester Hill, Mich., Jon Tallman of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Mary Lou Kosko of Iraq, and George Kosko of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, William Pell.

Pat was a veteran of World War II where he served overseas with the 27th Infantry Division in Okinawa for 10 months. He was wounded on Okinawa in April 1945. He loaded, aimed and fired the rifle at enemy personnel and other enemy targets of his own discretion. He had knowledge of all hand weapons, including bayonet, hand grenade and trench knife. He also fired bazooka and rifle grenades. Mr. Pell retired as a maintenance man from Madonna Catholic High School at Weirton. Pat was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2010 in Thomas. Pat was also a member of the American Legion Post of Weirton. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church of Thomas.

At the request of the deceased, he was cremated.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Hinkle Funeral Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Father Timothy Grassi officiating. Interment will follow in Davis Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church, P.O. Box 300, Thomas, W.Va. 26292 or to the Weider Pell Endowment Fund, P.O. 491, Parsons, W.Va. 26287. From 22 May 2007.

Daniel L. “Zag” Pennel Sr., 84, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Grant County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Petersburg First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James A. Ash and the Rev. Dr. Robert V. Keaton officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 1 May 2007.

Abbigayle Pennington

Abbigayle Paige Pennington, 3 months, a resident of Hambleton, departed this life early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2007, at her home. She had been in her usual health and died quietly in her sleep.

She was born Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Weston, a daughter of Larry Grant Pennington II and Cindy Sue Watson Pennington, who survive.

Also surviving are one brother, Levi Grant Pennington, 2; and two sisters, Haley Brooke Pennington, 6, and Mariah Marie Pennington, 4, all at home; her maternal grandparents, Robert Franklin Watson Sr. and wife, Cheryl, of Elkins and Melodie Marie Mills and husband, Jeffrey Wayne Mills, of Buckhannon; paternal grandparents, Larry Grant Pennington and Sandra Kay Bolinger Pennington of Hendricks; one uncle, Robert Watson Jr. of Tennessee; three aunts, Barbara Pennington of Dry Fork, Lori Kuykendall of Hendricks and Robin Swecker of Mill Creek; one stepaunt, Jessika Tennant of Fairmont; and several cousins.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Friday from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Edward McDaniels will officiate and interment will follow in Fansler Cemetery at Hendricks. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Abbigayle Paige Pennington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 11 Oct 2007.

Abbigayle Pennington

Abbigayle Paige Pennington, 3 months, a resident of Hambleton, departed this life early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2007, at her home. She had been in her usual health and died quietly in her sleep.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons today from noon until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Edward McDaniels will officiate and interment will follow in Fansler Cemetery at Hendricks. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Abbigayle Paige Pennington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 12 Oct 2007.

Clara P. Pennington, 94, of Franklin, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Pendleton Nursing Home at Franklin.

Friends called Sunday at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services were Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Daryl Ritchie officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery at Franklin. Kimble Funeral Home services. From 2 Jan 2007.

Clifford “Jimmy” Pennington Jr., 39, of Ellerslie, Md., and formerly of Thomas, died Aug. 19, 2007, in Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

He was born Feb. 13, 1968, at Parsons, a son of Clifford James Pennington Sr. and Lurae Marlene Gatto Pennington.

Also surviving are his girlfriend, Marie Twigg of Ellerslie, Md.; two sons, Justin Pennington of Jackson, Mich., and Dakota Pennington of Ellerslie, Md.; two daughters, Brittney Pennington of Accident, Md., and Cortney Pennington of Ellerslie, Md.,; one brother, Dale Pennington of Thomas; and his grandmother, Hazel Gatto of Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Boyd Pennington and Victor Gatto; and grandmother, Eula Pennington.

Jimmy was a graduate of Tucker County High School with the class of 1986. He was employed as an over the road truck driver.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Davis Church of God with the Rev. Larry Idleman officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 21 Aug 2007.

Grace I. Pennington

Grace I. Pennington, 93, of Dry Fork, passed away Nov. 25, 2007, in Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Hinkle Funeral Home. From 26 Nov 2007.

Grace I. Pennington

Grace Irene Pennington, 93, of Stringtown, passed away Nov. 25, 2007, in Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas.

She was born June 4, 1914, at Laneville, a daughter of the late John Joseph Snyder and Ella M. Lawrence.

Her husband, Asa Pennington, preceded her in death one Dec. 25, 1996.

She is survived by one daughter, Juanita (Lewis) Stewart of Stringtown; two grandchildren, Deborah Sanders and Regina (Tom) Johnson, both of Gainesville, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Tommy (Cristi) Johnson of Griffin, Ga., and Eric Johnson of Gainesville, Ga.; and one great-great-granddaughter, Evie Johnson.

She was preceded in death by a half brother, Brook Collins; and three half sisters, Mary Collins Crossland, Annabelle Collins and Pauline Collins McDermott.

Mrs. Pennington was a housewife and was owner and operator of Pennington’s Grocery in Stringtown for 25 years. She was a lifelong member of Bed Creek Bethel Church of the Brethren and was a member of Blackwater Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was active in Flanagan Hill Senior Center and enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Grace enjoyed the community and the people in it.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Red Creek Bethel Church of the Brethren on Lanesville Road with the Rev. John Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Buena Cemetery at Canaan Valley. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 27 Nov 2007.

Kevin Wade Pennington, 41, a resident of Logan Drive, Elkins, departed this life Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2007, in Fairmont General Hospital at Fairmont.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Kevin Wade Pennington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 8 Jan 2007.

Kevin Wade Pennington, 41, a resident of Logan Drive, Elkins, departed this life Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2007, in Fairmont General Hospital at Fairmont.

He was born Monday, June 21, 1965, at Elkins, a son of Otto M. Pennington of Elkins and the late Charlotte Belle Lawrence Pennington.

On Dec. 9, 1986, at Winchester, Va., he was married to the former, Cathy Lynn Murray, who preceded him in death Nov. 18, 2005.

Also surviving are one daughter, Natasha Nicole Pennington of Elkins; five brothers, Dennis Pennington and wife, Sandra, Darrell Pennington and wife, Janet, and Sabin Pennington, all of Winchester, Va., Scotty Pennington and wife, Michelle, of Elkins, and the Rev. Eric Pennington and wife, Cammie, of Ft. Chiswell, Va.; one sister, Sheila Lloyd and husband, Bill, of Elkins; two aunts; two uncles; and several nieces and nephews.

He attended the schools of Randolph County, was a welder by trade and was last employed by Nella’s Inc. in the maintenance department.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Mr. Pennington will be moved to the Hambleton Pentecostal Church of God at Hambleton where friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Eric Pennington and the Rev. Joshua Pennington will officiate and interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kevin Wade Pennington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 9 Jan 2007.

Richard Norman Pennington, 61, of Cabins, died Tuesday in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m Friday at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Maysville Cemetery. Schaeffer Funeral Home services. From 2 Aug 2007.

Shelya Ann Ervine Pennington, 57, a resident of Beverly, departed this life Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Presbyterian Hospital at Pittsburgh, Pa. She had been in declining health for the past two years, although death was unexpected.

She was born Tuesday, June 14, 1949, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Harold H. Ervine and Ola V. Comer Ervine.

On June 19, 1970, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Jimmie Pennington Jr., who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Harold James Pennington; and one daughter, Tracey Kay Pennington.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sherry L. Ervine and Charlene Ervine.

Shelya was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1968, was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.

At Shelya’s request, a private family service was conducted with the Rev. Neil Parsons officiating. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Shelya Ann Ervine Pennington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 31 Mar 2007.

Sonja Mae Pennington, 67, of Dryfork, passed away Aug. 2, 2007 at her home.

She was born Sept. 23, 1939, a daughter of the late Lewis Winfred Jarvis and Eupha Macel Naylor Jarvis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Dale Pennington.

Surviving are two sons, Dana Pennington and wife, Cheryl, of Dryfork and Boyd Pennington and wife, Misty, of Bruceton Mills; one daughter, Macel Harper and husband, David, of Beverly; two brothers, Larry Jarvis of Elk View and David Jarvis of Lewisville, N.C.; one sister, Delores Dixon of Winchester, Va.; and seven grandchildren, Tierra, Tessla, Daylen, Tony, Hailea, Sydney and Jacob.

She was a homemaker and retired as a secretary for Canaan Realty. She attended the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church.

Friends will be received at the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the church Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Bonner Mountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Dry Fork Recreation Center, c/o Rex Vance, P.O. Box 1 Harman, W.Va. 26270. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 4 Aug 2007.

Edward “Eddie” O. Perine, 87, of 16 High School St., Buckhannon, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in United Hospital Center at Clarksburg.

He was born May 3, 1920, in Doddridge County, a son of the late Orville and Della Mae Sutton Perine.

Also preceding him in death were his first wife, Opal Fay Sutton Perine; his second wife, Kate Wood Perine; his third wife, Lucille Reese Perine; two daughters, Freda Mae Suder and Janet Ray Perine; two brothers, Ernest and Hobert Perine; and one sister, Levada Snider.

Mr. Perine is survived by his fourth wife, Eva Russell Simmons Perine, whom he married Dec. 4, 1999; three sons, Edward Oren Perine and wife, Theresa, of Southington, Ohio, Orval Howard Perine and wife, Judy, of Smithville and Arden Timothy Perine and wife, Teena, of Vienna; five daughters, Artice Richards and husband, Ezra, of Salem, Naomi Matthey and husband, Ralph, of Buckhannon, Precilla Gay Tenney and husband, Neil, of Vienna, Hazel Nadine Tenney of Buckhannon and Sarah Darlene Williams and husband, Terry, of Buckhannon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude Knight of Salem; seven stepsons, the Rev. Jimmy Russell and wife, Martha, of Buckhannon, Bob Russell and wife, Debbie, of Tallmansville, John Russell and wife, Mary, of Buckhannon, Paul Russell and wife, Ruth, of Weston, Dale Wood and wife, Mary, of Wheeling, Gary Reese of Ohio, and Dennis Reese of Virginia; and two stepdaughters, Janice Jenkins and husband, George, of Buckhannon and Teena Wood Perine and husband, Timothy, of Vienna.

Eddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a dedicated Christian by faith and a champion of the fundamental values that we hold dear. As a devout minister, when he entered the sanctuary, he would step on your toes. “Eddie” as he is known to his friends began his career in housing construction and ministry at an early age, receiving training from Duke University in North Carolina and a Methodist seminary in Washington, D.C. He served as pastor of Chestnut Grove, Pullman Charge, Meadow Bridge, Tallmansville, College Street, Glenville, Knottsville, Newlon, Shinnston, Hilltop, Troy, Reader, Meadowville, South Buckhannon Mission and Gould churches. He retired from the Methodist Conference in June of 1986, but he remained active in the ministry and attended Faith Tabernacle Church.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Faith Tabernacle Church with the Revs. Jimmy Russell and George Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Seventh Day Cemetery at Salem. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 25 May 2007.

Martha L. Perkins, 70, of Elkins, passed away March 21, 2007, in Colonial Place at Elkins.

She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Otis and Mary Luella Humphrey Mick.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Perkins, on April 4, 1996.

She is survived by daughters, Kathy Scott of Huntington and Jane Tenney and husband, Ron, of Hilton Head, S.C.; granddaughter, Melissa Scott-Manchester of Milton; great-grandson, Tyler Scott Manchester of Milton; stepgrandson, Cameron Tenney of Buckhannon; and brothers, Fred Mick of Waynesburg, Ky., and Kenneth Mick of Lorain, Ohio.

Friends may call at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home in Gassaway on Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the service hour. Burial will be in Beall’s Mill Cemetery at Gassaway. Richard M. Roach Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 23 Mar 2007.

Raymond S. Perkins

Raymond Sterling Perkins, 89, of Buckhannon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in Holbrook Nursing Home.

He was born May 15, 1918, in West Virginia, a son of the late Ashbury H. Perkins and the late Margaret Sears Perkins Simmons.

He is survived by three nieces, Betty Talbott of Belington, Margaret Underwood of Buckhannon and Debbie Harless of Charleston.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Elbon; and two sisters, Beulah Daff and Beatrice Sutherland.

Mr. Perkins was a Methodist by faith.

Private family services will be conducted at a later time. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Raymond Sterling Perkins. From 14 Nov 2007.

David Roy Perry, 47, of Route 2, French Creek, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

He was born July 1, 1960, in Upshur County, a son of Eddie C. and Hazel A. Smith Perry, who survive in French Creek.

He is also survived by his wife, Joanna L. Kittle Perry, to whom he was united in marriage on Sept. 10, 1996.

Also surviving are one daughter, Angel Perry of French Creek; one son, Joshua Perry of French Creek; a stepdaughter, Amanda Wanless of Ohio; and a stepson, Eric Richards of Buckhannon. Two sisters, Diane Hull of French Creek and Debi Perry Lee of French Creek; and a half brother, Randy Landes and wife, Mary, of Salem also survive.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Chambers C. and Tobitha Perry; and his maternal grandparents, Roy C. and Media M. Smith.

Mr. Perry was employed as a truck driver for S.W. Jack Co. for 23 years. He and his wife were also the former owners of Heart to Heart Enterprises.

Friends will be received at Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Nancy Killingsworth, the Rev. Dan Lowther and the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Indian Camp Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of David to ALS Hope Foundation at P.O. Box 40777, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for David Roy Perry. From 17 Sep 2007.

James W. Perry

James William Perry, 66, a resident of West Wilford St. in Grafton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fla.

He was born May 7, 1941, at Galloway, a son of the late Thomas and Beulah (Purkey) Perry.

He was united in marriage on May 18, 1984, to Sherry (Stalnaker) Perry, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Elaine Perry of Newport News, Va.; one son, James and wife, Patty Perry, of Virginia Beach, Va.; two stepsons, James and Timothy Setler, both of Grafton; one brother, Tom and wife, Kathy Perry, of Newport News, Va.; three sisters, Juanita Starkey of Roy, Utah, Mary Lou Murphy of Philippi and Charlene Edwards of Hundred; six grandchildren; and one stepgrandchild expected in April.

Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Adelene Stalnaker; brothers-in-law, David Hamrick, Darl Murphy, Lowell Starkey, Duane Stalnaker, Billy Stalnaker, Charles Stalnaker and Joseph Weiland.

Mr. Perry owned and operated James W. Health and Safety Consultant. Mr. Perry served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He loved music, played his keyboard and guitar almost everyday and all his music came from his heart. In the 1960s, he had his own band, The Cadillacs.

Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. Phillip Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour with the Rev. Don Harward officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Beverly with military rites being accorded by the honor guard of American Legion Post 44. Wright Funeral Home services. From 27 Nov 2007.

Naomi June Perry, 71, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her home following a year-long battle with cancer.

She was born July 19, 1935, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Bessie Belle Snyder Lattea.

Surviving are her husband Billy V. Perry, whom she was united in marriage to on Feb. 25, 1955; two daughters, Joni Lynne Marple and husband, David, of Buckhannon and Melissia June Lamb and husband, Ronald, of Buckhannon; four grandchildren, Daniel Lee Marple and wife, Ashley, Corey Steven Riffle, Dustin David Marple and Dalton Michael Marple, all of Buckhannon; one great-grandson, Landon Daniel Marple; four sisters, Opal Spicer of Weston, Irene Cherney of McKinleysville, Calif., Betty George of Fairmont and Sue Conlon of Bridgeport; and one brother, Bill Lattea of Charleston.

She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

She was a homemaker and had previously been employed by Stone & Thomas in Buckhannon. She attended Christian Fellowship Church.

Viewing will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the funeral home with the Rev. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park in Tennerton. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Naomi June Perry. From 29 May 2007.

Randolph Rosie the Riveter Leona Phares Dies at 86

Leona M. Phares, a Randolph County native locally known as a "Rosie the Riveter," has died. She was 86.

Phares, who passed away Sunday at her home in Elkins, was one of 6 million women to man manufacturing jobs during World War II while the men were off fighting the war.

During the Depression era, Phares and her husband, Dempsey, moved to Ohio looking for better employment opportunities. Later, Mr. Phares was drafted into the war, and Mrs. Phares, with two children already in the family, decided to go to work.

After a brief stint at Brown and Graves, a factory that made windows, Leona Phares became employed at Goodyear Aircraft.

At Goodyear Aircraft, Phares worked the third shift in Plant C, primarily working on the tail parts for B-29 aircrafts. She helped build the Enola Gay, the famed bomber that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan.

After the war, the Phareses returned to the Mountain State where they raised 13 children.

However, it wasn't until recent years that Mrs. Phares became aware that she was a “Rosie.”

In May 2004, Phares and four other “Rosies” were invited to breakfast at the White House with President George W. Bush. In addition, she met First Lady Laura Bush and then-Secretary of State Colin Powell, among others.

In March 2005, Phares, accompanied by four of her sons, attended Woman's Day at the Legislature in Charleston where she met Gov. Joe Manchin, who presented her with an American's Creed Certificate for her invaluable role to the ultimate victory in the United States. She also had lunch with Manchin’s wife, Gayle.

Earlier this year, Phares’ daughter-in-law, Gail J. Phares, published “Leona’s Journey and How She Did It!,” a historical/biography of Leona Phares.

Mrs. Phares received her beautician’s license in 1970 and operated Phares’ Beauty Shop on Chestnut Street in Elkins. She was a candidate for Elkins mayor in 1977 and 1979, campaigning for cleaner drinking water.

She was a member of the Delphia Rebekah Lodge 62, Eagles fraternal organization and the ladies auxiliaries to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a Protestant by faith.

Phares was born Sept. 8, 1921, in Beverly, a daughter of the late Norval Asbury Watson and Nancy Jane Sachs Watson.

On Aug. 21, 1938, she married Dempsey Robert Phares, who preceded her in death in 1981.

Surviving are her 13 children, Gary Phares of Elkins, Dick Phares and wife, Jeanette, of Elkins, Rock Phares of Elkins, Rick Phares of Elkins, Linda Shomo and husband, Charles, of Sterling, Va., Barbara Torres of the Philippines, Jack Phares of Elkins, Mark Phares and wife, Debbie, of Elkins, Albert Phares and wife, Cindy, of Elkins, Sherry Morrison and husband, Mike, of Swanzey, N.H., Nancy Pagliani and husband, Alejandro, of Lancaster, Pa., Dinah Galaspie of Richmond, Va., and David Phares and wife, Gail, of Elkins; four sisters, Thelma Rizer and Evelyn West of Titusville, Fla., Joan Arbogast of Baltimore, Md., and Bernice Groves of Elkins; 28 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were five sisters and seven brothers.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From 16 Oct 2007.

Leona M. Phares

Leona M. Phares, 86, a resident of Elkins, peacefully left this world on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, while in the comfort of her home and surrounded by the love of many family members.

She was born Sept. 8, 1921, at Beverly, the only daughter of the late Norval Asbury Watson and the late Nancy Jane Sachs Watson.

She and her late husband, Dempsey Robert Phares, were united in marriage on Aug. 21, 1938.

All 13 of their children survive her today. They are Gary Phares of Elkins, Dick Phares and wife, Jeanette, of Elkins, Rock Phares of Elkins, Rick Phares of Elkins, Linda Shomo and husband, Charles, of Sterling, Va., Barbara Torres of the Philippines, Jack Phares of Elkins, Mark Phares and wife, Debbie, of Elkins, Albert Phares and wife, Cindy, of Elkins, Sherry Morrison and husband, Mike, of Swanzey, N.H., Nancy Pagliai and husband, Alejandro, of Lancaster, Pa., Dinah Galaspie of Richmond, Va., and David Phares and wife, Gail, of Elkins. Four sisters, Thelma Rizer and Evelyn West of Titusville, Fla., Joan Arbogast of Baltimore, Md., and Bernice Groves of Elkins also survive. She was so very proud of her 28 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were five sisters and seven brothers.

Leona was a beautician for many years operating Phares Beauty Shop in Elkins. She was a member of Delphia Rebekah Lodge No. 62 and the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries. She was a Protestant by faith.

Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins today from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Leona M. Phares. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 17 Oct 2007.

Hubert L. Pharis

Mr. Hubert Lee Pharis, 56, a resident of the Audra Road, Belington, departed this life Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at his home. He had been in declining health for the past year.

He was born Dec. 10, 1950, at Philippi, a son of the late Roy Mason Pharis and Iona George Pharis, who survives at Belington.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Pharis is survived by one son, Douglas Pharis of Belington; one brother, Kenneth Pharis and wife, Pattie, of Paris, Ohio; and three stepdaughters, Vicki Hammond and Brenda Poling, both of Belington and Cynthia Evix of Philippi. Also surviving is his loving companion, Wilma Cutlip of Elkins; and his former wives, Norma West and Lucille Bennett, both of Buckhannon. A whole host of friends and extended family members also survive.

He attended the schools of Barbour County and was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School. He was formerly employed by Moore Business Forms, Elder-Beerman and lastly ran his own fix and repair carpentry service. He was a Protestant by faith.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and on Tuesday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Destry Daniels and Lay Speaker Fred Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Lovett Chapel Cemetery near Belington. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High St., Morgantown, W.Va. 26501. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Hubert Lee Pharis. Condolences may be expressed to the family at talbottfuneralhome.com From 26 Nov 2007.

David Lee Phillips, 49, a resident of Lake Charles, La., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Lake Charles.

He was born Oct. 6, 1957, at Warren, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Rosie Fontenot Phillips of Lake Charles; two sons, David Marshall Sarvey of California and Morgan Phillips of Lake Charles; a daughter, Michelle Phillips of Lake Charles, his parents, Margaret and Ellis Gilmore of Warren, Ohio; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norris and Patsy Fontenot; and two grandsons.

Mr. Phillips was employed at Northrop Grumman Corp. as a machinist. He attended the Vineyard and loved the Lord. He was an avid fisherman and handyman.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Harrison Community Church near Mabie. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday from the church with the Rev. Glen Rader and the Rev. Greg Lanham officiating. Interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Cemetery near Mabie. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lee Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfunmeralhome.com. From 3 Apr 2007.

David Lee Phillips, 49, a resident of Lake Charles, La., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Lake Charles.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Harrison Community Church near Mabie. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the church with the Rev. Glen Rader and the Rev. Greg Lanham officiating. Interment will follow in the Rowan Memorial Cemetery near Mabie. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lee Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfunmeralhome.com. From 4 Apr 2007.

David Lee Phillips, 49, a resident of Lake Charles, La., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Lake Charles. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. today at Harrison Community Church near Mabie. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. from the church with the Rev. Glen Rader and the Rev. Greg Lanham officiating. Interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Cemetery near Mabie. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lee Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 5 Apr 2007.

Donald George Phillips, 65, a resident of Coalton, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born Oct. 27, 1941, at Coalton, a son of the late Russell and Reta Margaret Broschart Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Ruth Phillips; one son, Danny Lynn Phillips and wife, Sarah, of Jimtown; and two daughters, Kimberly Cyhanick of Martinsburg and Ann Pingley and husband, Roger, of Valley Bend. Also surviving are three brothers, Russell Phillips and wife, Mary, Roy and Charles Phillips, all of Jimtown; and three sisters, Dorothy Eubank and husband, Gene, of Greencastle, Ind., Loretta Arnold and husband, Virgil, of Filmore, Ind., and Wilda “Sis” Rosie and husband, Denver, of Elkins. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Trevor Donald Phillips, Gavin Raymond Pingley and Joseph Ean Cyhanick.

Also preceding him in death were one son, David Lee Phillips; two brothers, James and Frances Phillips; and one sister, Mary Louise Raines.

Mr. Phillips was a self-employed logger, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed cutting firewood and working outside. He was Methodist by faith.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. The funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Hevener officiating. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery near Jimtown. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Donald George Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 15 Feb 2007.

Dorman Chester Phillips, 74, a resident of Chenoweth Creek Road, passed away at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 1, 1932, at Elkins, a son of the late Chester A. and Creta Evelyn Summerfield Phillips.

On June 15, 1957, at the Glade View Church at Red House, Md., he was married to the former Helen Louise Strawser, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Dorman Steven Phillips and Timothy Kent Phillips, both of Elkins; and five grandchildren, Stephanie Brooke Bonner of Elkins, Bailey and Danielle Phillips, both of Tallahassee, Fla., and Dominique and Tyler Phillips of Elkins. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Robert L. (Wilma) Miller of Elkins and Mrs. William Paul (Anna Ruth) Stalnaker of Buckhannon; five brothers, Calvin E. Phillips and wife, Shirley, of Avon Park, Fla., William A. Phillips and wife, Glenna, Boyd L. Phillips and wife, Lillian, Kenneth L. Phillips and wife, Sheila, and Allen D. Phillips, all of Elkins. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews also survive.

One sister, Clara Burnida Phillips; two grandchildren, Michael and Brandi Phillips; and one nephew, David Lee Phillips preceded him in death.

Mr. Phillips was a 1951 graduate of Elkins High School where he played on the varsity basketball team that went to the state championship and was inducted in the Elkins High School Hall of Fame in 2005. He loved all sports and played football and track. At one time, he held the state discus record. He attended Davis & Elkins College before entering the U.S. Air Force in 1952. In the Air Force, Dorman was an A&E mechanic on B-29 airplanes while stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War.

Dorman worked for many local printing companies including Fred Clarke and Printcrafters. He was also employed at FedEx and retired from the Western Maryland Railroad. He was interested in airplanes and as a hobby, built and flew model airplanes.

He and his wife, Helen, owned and operated Phil’s Hobby Shop for several years. He loved and enjoyed spending many hours teaching children how to build and fly model airplanes. He was also a den leader with Pack 86 of the Boy Scouts of America that was associated with the First Baptist Church of Elkins. He was a life member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.

On June 15, 2007, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips would have celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bob Farrar and the Rev. Debbie Strawser officiating. Interment will follow at the Elkins Memorial Gardens. Full military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Sound of Triumph Church, 302 Goff St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dorman Chester Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 3 Jan 2007.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bob Farrar and the Rev. Debbie Strawser officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. Full military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Sound of Triumph Church, 302 Goff St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dorman Chester Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 4 Jan 2007.

Garnett Rose Pritt Phillips, 80, of Buckhannon, Tennerton community, departed this life on Monday, March 26, 2007, at her home.

She was born Feb. 1, 1927, at Kanawha Head, a daughter of the late Earl and Dulcie Haymond Pritt.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Calvin Coolidge Phillips; two sons, Calvin Brent Phillips and wife, Susie, of Morgantown and Terry Gene Phillips and wife, Shari, of Buckhannon; six grandchildren, Dr. Brandi Phillips of St. Petersburg, Fla., Brooke Quinlan and husband, Aaron, of Tampa, Fla., Cody Phillips and fiancee, Courtney Crist, of Hurricane, Brian Phillips and wife, Tasha, of Buckhannon, Shannon Nichols and husband, Keith, of Buckhannon and Katelyn Phillips of Buckhannon; three great-grandsons, Eli and Isaac Phillips and Noah Nichols, all of Buckhannon; two sisters, Lila Smith and Lois Pritt, both of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

She was a member of Aletha Chapter 82 Order of the Eastern Star of Rock Cave and a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.

Viewing will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Garnett Rose Pritt Phillips. From 28 Mar 2007.

Harold Lloyd “Pap” Phillips, 83, of Grottoes, Va., passed away the morning of March 7, 2007, in Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He suffered from dementia for several years and had been in declining health.

Mr. Phillips was born Nov. 4, 1923, at Kerens, to Alton and Leecy Canfield Phillips. His younger brother Howard Phillips and his parents preceded him in death.

His sister, Betty Duckworth, survives.

Mr. Phillips grew up in the Montrose area and was educated at Ivy Hill School and Elkins High School. Serving in the Army Air Corps during World Was II as a cook, he earned several military citations.

He married Thelma Taylor in 1945 in Elkins. Their family moved to Ohio where they attended Ravenna Assembly of God, and he was employed by the Akron Vault Co. His and his children’s families moved to California in 1979. Mr. Phillips worked for the Rialto School District, employed as a custodian. He retired in 1993.

Pap is survived by his wife, Thelma, and daughter, Debbie Phillips, both of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and William Hamilton of Weyers Cave, Va., and son and daughter-in-law, Philip “Bud” and Josephine Phillips of Riverside, Calif. He had four grandchildren, David Hamilton and wife, Freda, of Verona, Va., Amy Phillips Reyes and husband, Michael, of Riverside, Calif., Sherri Hamilton of Weyers Cave, Va., and Benjamin Phillips and wife, Lisa, of Howard, Ohio. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren, Billy, Jared, Matthew, Kayla, Taylor, Emma and Cameron.

Mr. Phillips was a quiet man who enjoyed being with his family. A coin collector for many years, he also liked to work on cars, taking drives and wondering where unfamiliar roads may lead. He enjoyed sharing memories of life growing up in West Virginia. Taking his children fishing, family dinners, holidays and family trips were also fond memories.

Cremation was arranged by Kyger Funeral Home of Harrisonburg, Va., with a private family service to be conducted at a later date. The family would like to thank the employees of Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation whose kindness and care are truly appreciated. From 14 Mar 2007.

Herbert J. Phillips, 88, a resident of Elkins and a patient in the Good Samaritan Center in Belington, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.

He was born Nov. 24, 1918, at Montrose, a son of the late Ulysses Merrill and Amanda Crites Phillips.

On July 22, 1953, he was married to Shirley Ann Shomo Phillips who preceded him in death June 16, 1999.

He is survived by two sons, Phillip J. Phillips of Elkins and David Lee Phillips of Tipp City, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Cheryl) Watson of Elkins; and one foster daughter, Patricia Kay Dittmer. Also surviving are six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death were one brother, Otto Jay Phillips; and one nephew, Robert Lee Phillips.

Mr. Phillips was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for 35 years at Montgomery Wards in Elkins where he retired as Department Manager. He later worked at Stone & Thomas in Elkins.

He was a lifetime member of the Handy Man Club and was also a member of the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Herbert James Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 5 Sep 2007.

Herbert J. Phillips

Herbert J. Phillips, 88, a resident of Elkins and a patient in Good Samaritan Center in Belington, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.

Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Herbert James Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 6 Sep 2007.

Karen Lynn Phillips, 48, a resident of Beverly, passed away early Sunday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Karen Lynn Phillips. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 4 Sep 2007.

Linda G. Phillips

Linda G. Phillips, 59 , a resident of Frederick, Md., departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be conducted in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at 1 p.m. Pastor Allen D. Crosten will officiate and interment will follow. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Linda G. Phillips.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Linda G. Phillips. From 9 Nov 2007.

Linda G. Phillips

Linda Gail Phillips, 59, a resident of Frederick, Md., departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, after a courageous battle from complications of pancreatic cancer, in University of Maryland Medical Center at Baltimore.

She was born Monday, Nov. 24, 1947, at Austin, Texas, a daughter of the late Alfred C. Cato and Dorothy Neil Hadeler.

She was united in marriage to Steve Phillips, who survives at Frederick, Md. They had celebrated 41 years of marriage.

Also surviving are one daughter, Stephanie Lear and husband, Loren, and one grandson, Quinn Lear, all of Brunswick, Md.; her mother, Lorraine Cato of Chambersburg, Pa.; one sister, Nanci Niebauer of Brunswick; one brother, James Cato and wife, SoHui, and nephew, Mark, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

She was employed with Frederick County for 25 years, where a majority of her years of service were spent with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department, before she retired in December of 2005.

On Monday, Nov. 12, in Parsons City Cemetery, a graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Pastor Allen D. Crosten will officiate and interment will follow. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Linda Gail Phillips. From 10 Nov 2007.

Lillian Irene Phillips, 86, of Rt. 1 Elkins, passed away Thursday evening, Aug. 24, at her home.

She was born June 15, 1921, at Coalton, a daughter of the late Wilbur Newton and Anna Grace Tacy Daft.

She was twice married, first to William Raymond Shelton who preceded her in death. On May 3, 1964, in Oakland, Md., she was married to Boyd L. Phillips who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Jerry Shelton of Beverly and Robert “Bobby” Shelton of Lancaster, Pa.; five daughters, Sandra Brown of Ohio, Gloria Miller and Janet Skidmore of Elkins, Dorothy Durante, of Pennsylvania and Kathy Moore of Belington; three brothers, Bud Daft of Beverly, Bill Daft of Dailey and David Daft of Elkins; five sisters, Leola Willoughby of Elkins, Lenora Lloyd of Maryland, Vanda Jean Biesen of Montana, Anna Mae Weese of Dailey and Marjorie Barrickman of Dailey. Twenty five grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Also preceding in her death were a son, Wilbur “Bud” Shelton; a daughter, Nancy McEldowney; two sisters, Viola Miller and Loretta Cowell; and two infant brothers, Carl Daft and Willis Daft.

Mrs. Phillips attended the schools of Randolph County and was a homemaker.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Lillian Irene Phillips.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com From 25 Aug 2007.

Loreen Reeder Phillips, 107, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital Extended Care.

She was born Jan. 22, 1900, at Jane Lew, a daughter of the late William Harvey Gaston and Ida Mae Lawson Gaston.

Surviving are one daughter, Ruth (Reeder) Myers of Buckhannon; one sister, Virginia Gemmill of Buckhannon; one grandson, Tim Myers and wife, Peggy, of Athens, Ohio; one granddaughter, Terri (Myers) Willaford of Mechanicsville, Va.; two stepsons, Edward W. Phillips and wife, Nancy L., of Leesburg, Fla., and Neil R. Phillips and wife, Audrey J., of Burgettstown, Pa.; one stepdaughter, Nancy J. Martin and husband, Donald W., of Burgettstown. Pa.; three great-grandsons, Bryan Myers of Athens, Ohio, Nathan Willaford and Christian Willaford, both of Mechanicsville, Va.; two great-granddaughters, Bonnie Myers of El Centro, Calif., and Laurie Myers of Athens, Ohio; 14 stepgrandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell F. Reeder; her second husband, Dr. Edwin M. Phillips; one infant daughter, one stepdaughter and four brothers.

Mrs. Phillips was a graduate of Buckhannon High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College. She attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and was very active in the church and the Emeritus Club of WVWC. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Gaston Wholesale Grocery.

Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Gary Stackpole and the Rev. Harold Elmore will officiate. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. From 21 Feb 2007.

Ora D. Phillips Jr.

Mr. Ora Dell “Junebug” Phillips Jr., 58, a resident of East Dailey, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Lock Haven, Pa.

He was born Aug. 3, 1949, at Elkins, a son of the late Ora Dell Phillips and the late Mary Elizabeth Hedrick Phillips. Surviving are his companion, Pam Kimble of East Dailey; a son, Michael Scott Phillips and wife, Emily, of Beverly; a daughter, Angela Dawn Belcher of Valley Head; “special family members,” Rick and Susan Chewning of Elkins; two brothers, William “Bill” Phillips and Robert “Bob” Phillips, both of Valley Bend; a sister, Carolyn Harman of Valley Bend; and four grandchildren, Tyler, Carleigh and Brynna Phillips and Ryan Belcher.

“Junebug” attended the schools of Randolph County and was a truck driver, working for Burns Motor Freight for the past 17 years. In 2006, he was awarded the American Trucking Associations Inc. award for outstanding performance as a professional driver for 2 million miles of driving. He was an active member of the Tygart Valley Fire Co. at Dailey.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sam Felton officiating. Interment will follow in Beverly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tygart Valley Fire Co., P.O. Box 50, Dailey, W.Va. 26259, in memory of “Junebug.” Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ora Dell “Junebug” Phillips Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 5 Nov 2007.

Ora D. Phillips

Mr. Ora Dell “Junebug” Phillips Jr., 58, a resident of East Dailey, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Lock Haven, Pa.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sam Felton officiating. Interment will follow in the Beverly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tygart Valley Fire Co., P.O. Box 50, Dailey, W.Va. 26259 in memory of “Junebug.” The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ora Dell “Junebug” Phillips Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 6 Nov 2007.

Raymond L. “Pee Wee” Phillips, 59, of Norton, died May 29, 2007, at his home.

He was born April 19, 1948, to Guy Phillips Sr. and Virginia Kate Phillips.

Surviving are four sisters, Hazel White, Catherine McCoy, Ruth Phillips and Mary Jane Brenwalt; four brothers, Burley Phillips, Jerry Phillips, Bobby Phillips and Ronald Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Jr. and Bill Phillips.

Mr. Phillips remains were cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. From 8 Jun 2007.

Raymond L. Phillips

Raymond Lee “Peewee” Phillips, passed away on May 29, 2007, at his residence.

A son of the late Guy Henry and Virginia Kate (Bennett) Phillips, he was a lifelong resident of the Jimtown community.

At his request, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Phillips Chapel Church in Jimtown. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery with the Rev. David Collins officiating.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Guy Junior, Bill, Neal and an infant brother.

He is survived by four brothers, Burley, Ronald, Jerry and Bobby; and four sisters, Hazel White, Catherine McCoy, Ruth Phillips and Mary Jane Brentwalt. From 30 Jun 2007.

Elaine G. Phipps, 87, a resident of Buckhannon, died Monday, April 2, 2007, at her home.

She was born Nov. 5, 1919, in South Africa, a daughter of the late Donald and Edith Minchin.

Surviving are her husband, Wade Phipps of Buckhannon, whom she married April 7, 1945; three children, Elizabeth Robey and husband, Alfred, of Buckhannon, Arnold Phipps and wife, Linda, of Buckhannon and David Phipps and wife, Karen, of French Creek; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters.

She was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion and the United Methodist Women at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She had served in the South African Army during World War II.

Viewing will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Dale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Elaine G. Phipps. From 4 Apr 2007.

Doris J. Pingley

Doris Jean Pingley, 70, of Durbin, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Corilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born Feb. 1, 1937, at Cass, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lela Nottingham Moore.

Doris was of the Brethren faith, was a member of Marlinton Moose Lodge and was a waitress, cook and hostess. She loved crocheting, bingo, reading, cooking and was an animal lover.

She is survived by her husband, Willard N. Pingley; three sons, Ronnie David McLaughlin and wife, Donna Denise, of Charles County, Md., Michael Ray McLaughlin and wife, Barbara Elaine, of Charles County, Md., and Glenn Edward Lockey and wife, Elizabeth, of Elkins; one stepson, Jerry Allen Pingley of Elkins; one brother, Charles Moore and wife, Maxine, of Piscataway, N.J.; five granddaughters; three stepgranddaughters; five stepgreat-grandchildren; two nephews; and may relatives and friends.

Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating. Interment will follow in Gum Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 15 Oct 2007.

Luzetta Ann Pingley, 93, a former resident of Mill Creek and a resident of Stuarts Draft, Va., for the past 40 years, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 4, 2007.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Luzetta Ann Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 6 Feb 2007.

Luzetta Ann Pingley, 93, a former resident of Mill Creek and a resident of Stuarts Draft, Va., for the past 40 years, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 4, 2007, in Augusta Medical Center in Fisherville, Va.

She was born Jan. 31, 1914, at Monterville, a daughter of the late James A. Hogan and the late Tabitha Ann Riggleman Hogan.

Mrs. Pingley was raised by her maternal grandparents, Barbara Swecker Riggleman and John Riggleman.

On June 16, 1936, she was married to Clyde Pingley, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1966.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Lenora) Swecker and Mrs. Shannon (Esther) Winton, both of Stuarts Draft, Va. One son, Charles Pingley and wife, Maxine, of Mill Creek; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.

Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Doris Ann Strader; and an infant granddaughter, Joni Lynn Swecker.

Mrs. Pingley was a homemaker and a member of Stuarts Draft Baptist Church.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Will Kopp officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Stuarts Draft Baptist Church in Stuarts Draft, Va., with the Rev. Will Kopp officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice in memory of Mrs. Pingley. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Luzetta Ann Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 7 Feb 2007.

John Allen Plum Jr., 42, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for John Allen Plum Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 26 Jun 2007.

John Allen Plum Jr., 42, of Valley Bend, left this earth to be with Jesus on Monday, June 25, 2007, after a short illness.

John was born Aug. 24, 1964, at Parsons, to John Allen Plum Sr. and Patricia Roy Plum, of Chenoweth Creek, Elkins.

On Dec. 3, 1988, he was married to Lisa Gum Plum, who survives at Valley Bend.

John was a very much loved husband, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, son-in-law and friend to his family and friends.

Also surviving are a sister, Denise Becker and husband, Steve, of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth J. Plum and wife, Lori, of Morgantown; a niece, Cassandra Becker; two nephews, Eric Becker and Maxwell David Plum; and his treasured cats, Buddy, Fancy, Shy and Sugar.

John was employed by Elkins Electrical Contracting Co., as a carpenter and was an avid sportsman who loved playing golf, fishing and hunting.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 28, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mike Boggs and Dr. Philip Richards officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 2361, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of John. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Allen Plum, Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 27 Jun 2007.

John Allen Plum Jr., 42, of Valley Bend, left this earth to be with Jesus on Monday, June 25, 2007, after a short illness.

John was born Aug. 24, 1964, at Parsons, to John Allen Plum Sr. and Patricia Roy Plum of Chenoweth Creek, Elkins.

On Dec. 3, 1988, he was married to Lisa Gum Plum, who survives at Valley Bend.

John was a very much-loved husband, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, son-in-law and friend to his family and friends.

Also surviving are a sister, Denise Becker and husband, Steve, of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth J. Plum and wife, Lori, of Morgantown; a niece, Cassandra Becker; two nephews, Eric Becker and Maxwell David Plum; and his treasured cats, Buddy, Fancy, Shy and Sugar.

John was employed by Elkins Electrical Contracting Co. as a carpenter and was an avid sportsman who loved playing golf, fishing and hunting.

Friends called Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mike Boggs and Dr. Philip Richards officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to Randolph County Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 2361, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of John. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Allen Plum, Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 28 Jun 2007.

Mary Mandell Pnakovich, 90, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was born Feb. 14, 1917, at Osceola Mills, Pa., a daughter of the late Andrew Mandell and Mary Comitz Mandell.

On June 28, 1941, at Baltimore, Md., she married Albert Lawrence Pnakovich, who survives.

Also surviving is one son, Larry Pnakovich, of Beverly; one daughter, Mary Janice Pnakovich Williams, and husband, George M. Williams, of Georgetown, Texas; one brother, George Mandell of Osceola Mills, Pa.; three grandchildren, Dr. George A. Williams and wife, Marla, of Michigan, Jason Williams and wife, Amy, of Texas, and Amelia Williams of Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Aaron, Jordan and Gabrielle Williams all of Michigan.

Preceding her in death were one daughter-in-law, Sandy Pnakovich; and eight brothers, Andrew, John, Albert, Peter, Paul, Joseph, Nick and Raymond Mandell.

Mrs. Pnakovich was a retired licensed practical nurse having worked at Memorial General Hospital. She was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church.

At the request of Mrs. Pnakovich, her remains will be cremated. No memorial service is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Brendan Catholic Church, P.O. Box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Mandell Pnakovich. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 27 Apr 2007.

At the request of Mrs. Pnakovich, her remains will be cremated. No memorial service is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Brendan Catholic Church, P.O. box 2205, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Mandell Pnakovich. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 28 Apr 2007.

Altus L. Poarch

Altus “Al” Lerenne Poarch, 68, a former resident of Utah and more recently a resident of West Marlboro Drive, Chandler, Ariz., for the past 35 years, departed this life Monday afternoon, Dec. 3, 2007, in Banner Desert Medical Center at Mesa, Ariz.

He was born Sunday, June 4, 1939, at Tooele, Utah, a son of the late Archie Lee Poarch and Ellen Margaret Kelly Poarch.

On Dec. 3, 1988, at Las Vegas, Nev., he was married to the former Sonya Lee Fansler, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, two brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and two special Yorkshire Terriers, Peke Lee‚ and Darby D.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, and his in-laws, Otis and Gladys Fansler.

He had attended the schools of Berkley, Calif., and Tooele, Utah, was a veteran with the U.S. Army where he had received the Battalion Soldier of the Year award, the Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Medal, had received an associate degree from Cameron College at Lawton, Okla., had attended the University of Utah while driving bus for Salt Lake City, had worked as a route driver and coordinator of travel service for Lewis Brothers Stages, had worked as tour guide, lease supervisor and operations manager for Salt Lake Transport Co., had taught special education for two years and had worked on a special assignment with the Utah Department of Education. He participated with the National Safety Council to develop highway safety programs and worked as a bus operator and tour operator for Greyhound Lines Inc. from 1973 until his retirement in 2003. He received many safety awards including a 30 safety ring. He was a member of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church at Gilbert, Ariz.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon, the funeral hour. The Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs VF will be the Presider and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Altus “Al” Lerenne Poarch. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 14 Dec 2007.

Altus L. Poarch

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins today from 11 a.m. to noon, the funeral hour. The Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs VF will be the Presider and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Altus “Al” Lerenne Poarch. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 15 Dec 2007.

Greta Marie Poling, 76, of Grafton Township, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, after a short illness.

She was born June 21, 1931, in Randolph County, and had lived in Grafton since 1959.

Mrs. Poling was a member of the LaGrange Freewill Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed her family, gardening and her flowers.

She is survived by three daughters, Janet Hobbs and husband, Jim, of Grafton Township, Ohio, Joyce Rodgers and husband, Rick, of Elyria, Ohio, and Judy Dennis and husband, Dave, of Seville, Ohio; and two sons, Art Poling and wife, Pat, of Penfield Township, Ohio, and Troy Poling of Grafton Township, Ohio. Survivors also include 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Maida Chewning, Iris Zirkle; and a brother, Paul Simmons all of West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Poling, in 2001; her parents, Leslie and Ivy Simmons; and by four brothers.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on today at Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, Grafton, Ohio. On Wednesday, Mrs. Poling will be moved to Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins where friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. John Kimble officiating. Interment will follow in Simmons Cemetery. Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home of Grafton, Ohio, and Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins are in charge of the arrangements for Greta Marie Poling. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 14 Aug 2007.

Friends called from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home at Grafton, Ohio. Today, Mrs. Poling will be moved to Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins where friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. John Kimble officiating. Interment will follow in Simmons Cemetery. Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home of Grafton, Ohio, and Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins are in charge of the arrangements for Greta Marie Poling. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 15 Aug 2007.

Mrs. Helen Marie Wilson Poling, 80, a resident of Talbott community, Water Camp Road near Belington, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening, Feb. 23, 2007, at her residence. She had been in declining health, however, death was unexpected.

She was born Aug. 28, 1926, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Solomon Nimrod Wilson and Effie R. Auvil Wilson.

On Dec. 16, 1949, at Oakland, Md., she was united in marriage to Merrill H. Poling, who survives at their residence.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Merrill Harold Poling Jr. of Salisbury, N.C., Stephen A. Poling of Belington and Duane Henry Poling of Germany; two daughters, Rhonda Renee Ware and husband, Delbert, of Belington and Michelle Ann Dixon of Waterford, Mich. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Arliss Wilson; two sisters, Katie Loar and Effie McCoy; and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. Poling was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Mrs. Poling was a graduate of Fellowsville High School, was a nurse’s aid at Nella’s Nursing Home for many years, had worked in various sewing factories and at the time of her retirement, was doing in-home care for the elderly. She was a homemaker and a member of the Valley River Church of the Brethren in Junior.

A private family visitation and service will be conducted later this week. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery near Kasson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Valley River Church of the Brethren in care of Merrill Poling, Route 1, Box 114, Belington, W.Va. 26250. Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Helen Marie Wilson Poling. From 26 Feb 2007.

Margie G. Pope

Margie Gleaves Chewning Pope, age 80, of Radford, Va., departed this life Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.

She was born on Dec. 26, 1926, at Adolph, a daughter of the late French Chewning and Hazel Huffman Chewning.

She graduated from Elkins High School with the class of 1946.

On Nov. 21, 1953, she married William Pope Jr., who survives.

She is also survived by two sisters, June Grimm and husband, Earl, of Kerens and Delma Miller and husband, Jim, of Elkins; two sons, Michael Sainato and wife, Darlene, of Allen Park, Mich., and and William Pope III of California; one daughter, Karen Wilson and husband, Gary, of Radford, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of eight.

Margie was a loving, devoted, wife and mother whose kind heart and generosity knew no limits. She chose to continue her generosity by making an anatomical gift to Lifenet of Virginia and The Medical Education and Research Institute of Memphis, Tenn. Her family is extremely proud of her legacy. She will be sorely missed.

This announcement is a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Margie Gleaves Chewning Pope. From 22 Sep 2007.

Dorothy Helen Powell, 86, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Sunday afternoon, May 13, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Dorothy Helen Powell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 14 May 2007.

Dorothy Helen Grogg Powell, 86, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Sunday afternoon, May 13, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health.

She was born Monday, March 14, 1921, in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Eric Grogg and Ruth Grogg.

She was married to Orben Powell, who survives.

Also surviving are five sons, Leonard Moore and wife, Cheryl, and Virgil Moore and wife, Jean, all of Valley Head, Luther Ratliff of Mill Creek, Ralph Moore of Parsons and Kenny Moore and wife, Patti, of Middle River, Md.; one daughter, Phyllis Phares and husband, Elmer, of Dailey; one stepdaughter, Waynema Gnegy and husband, Larry, of Oakland, Md.; one brother, Walter Grogg of Maryland; three sisters, Amanda Ensor of Geneva, Fla., Elizabeth Cole of Whitehall, Md., and Kathleen Messenger of Joppa, Md.; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were two sons, Roger and Ellis Moore; one infant daughter; and one brother, Bill Grogg.

Dorothy attended the schools of Kentucky, had worked as a line worker for the Bata Shoe Co. at Maryland and was a homemaker.

The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, in Mingo Cemetery at Mingo. The Rev. Kevin E. Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dorothy Helen Grogg Powell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com. From 15 May 2007.

Donald C. Price

Mr. Donald C. Price, 79, of Waynesboro, Pa., died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at his home.

Born Oct. 6, 1927, at Belington, he was the son of the late Hugh H. and Marjorie (Wright) Price. He lived his early life in the Belington area.

Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Pa., is handling the arrangements. From 25 Sep 2007.

John L. Price Jr.

John Lewis “Bub” Price Jr., 32, of Junior, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at his home. He had been in his usual health and his death was unexpected.

He was born May 16, 1975, at Elkins, the son of John Lewis Price Sr. and Helena Blanche (Thorne) Price, who survive at Junior.

Also surviving are two sisters, Tammy Freeman and husband, Gary, of Farmington and Julie Price and fiancé, Chris Lough, at home; his maternal grandmother, Vivian Eileen (Ware) Thorne of Belington; a nephew, Tyler Cline of Philippi; a niece, Ashley Samples of Farmington; and a grandnephew, Connor Howell of Farmington.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lowell Thomas Thorne; and by his paternal grandparents, William Henry and Pearl (Phillips) Price.

Mr. Price had been disabled since his late teens. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially camping with his friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, from the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave., Belington. The Rev. Doyle N. Rider will officiate and interment will follow in Belington Fraternal Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday.

Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. From 10 Oct 2007.

Uriah Shawn Price, 33, a resident of Charleston, departed this life Monday, March 12, 2007, in Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery. He had been in declining health, however death was unexpected.

He was born June 17, 1973, at Madison, a son of Deborah Rutherford of Montgomery, and the late Howard Price.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Price is survived by one half brother, Eligah Dolin of Lewisburg; two uncles, Boyce Phillips of Bends Run and Ronnie Price of Madison; and three aunts, Carolyn Sue Tyler of Kannapolis, N.C., Doris “Dee” Webb and husband, Frank, of Elkview and Fran Bean of Charleston. Also surviving are one great-aunt and one great-uncle, Opal and Odbert Ware of Belington; and numerous cousins.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; and his maternal grandparents, Dessie and Earnest Phillips of Belington.

Mr. Price was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School and also attended Herbert Hoover High School in Elkveiw and attended Alderson-Broaddus College at Philippi, for three years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve and was last employed as a sales representative and was a Presbyterian by faith.

Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington Friday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday until 11 a.m, the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Charles Vorderberg officiating. Interment will then follow in Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Belington where the presentation of the American flag will be conducted by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Uriah Shawn Price. From 15 Mar 2007.

Wayne Price

Wayne Price, 57, of Nixa, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007.

He was born July 13, 1950, in St. Louis, the son of Winston L. and Geneva (Cummings) Price.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife and best friend, Karla J. (House) Price of Nixa; two sons, Wayne T. Price Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Poplar Bluff and Cedric A. House of Nixa; three daughters, Theresa Harmon and husband, Kevin, of Bellville, Ill., Dashaun Price of St. Louis and Jozey K. House of Nixa; a brother, Vincent Price of St. Louis; two sisters, Carolyn Willey of St. Louis and Karen Donelson and husband, Eric, of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren, Wayne T. Price III, Tifani O. Price, Jordan D. Price, Tristen K. Price, Joseph W. Price, Darlene A. Buckhart, Tyree Jackson, Thomas Brown, Carl Mosely, Andrew, Amria and Courtney Harmon; his stepmother, Opal Price of St. Louis; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

Wayne received his formal education through the St. Louis city public schools and also in Job Corp in North Dakota where he was a gifted athlete, excelling in Golden Glove boxing. His favorite pastime was dancing and singing, which he enjoyed with his most endeared audience, his family and close friends. He had a big heart and loved helping friends and family. He was a hard and loyal worker with Laborers Union 663, and presently worked for McAninch Construction Corp., Branson, Mo.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home at Nixa, with R. Michael House and Michael P. House officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery at Nixa. From 24 Nov 2007.

Darrell Pringle Jr., 76, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg.

He was born Dec. 29, 1930, in Upshur County, a son of the late Darrell Pringle and is survived by his mother, Lorene Crawford Pringle of Buckhannon.

He was preceded in death in 1968 by his first wife, Sally Pringle, and in 2005 by his second wife, Doyla “Jean” Pringle.

He is survived by one son, Larry and wife, Deanna Pringle, of Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Shanna Pringle and fiance, Benjamin Meckley, of Buckhannon, Brenda Curovic of Cleveland, Ohio, and Sheila Lipinski and companion, Richard, of Cleveland, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Melanie and husband, Todd St. Clair, of Buckhannon; seven grandchildren, Elijah Meckley, Angela and Timothy Karecki, Rebecca, Tony and Mark Curovic, and Larry M. Pringle; three great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren, Tyler and Briea St. Clair and Amanda and Jannessa Stover; and one sister, Glenna Wanless of Buckhannon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and his best friend and canine companion, Bobby.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Pringle.

Mr. Pringle was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army artillery. He was a lifetime employee of SPS Technologies from where he retired. He loved to fish and shoot. He was a Protestant by faith.

Friends will be received at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel in Buckhannon on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside with the Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36. Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. From 15 Feb 2007.

Leona B. Pritchard, 93, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

She was born Oct. 21, 1913, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Clyde Earnest Ballah and Lillie Boyles Ballah.

On Sept. 5, 1939, she was married to Andrew Pritchard, who preceded her in death Aug. 21, 1990.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Earnest Ballah Jr. and Dyson Ballah; and one sister, Della Lea Jack.

She was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Chapel Hill Womens Club and Lorentz Community Education Outreach Society.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a Bible(s) be purchased from the Gideons at www.gideons.org in memory of Leona Pritchard. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. From 6 Sep 2007.

Bessie C. Pritt, 55, a resident of Norton, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, in the emergency department of Davis Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Bessie C. Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 23 Apr 2007.

Bessie Catherine Pritt, 55, a resident of Norton, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department.

She was born July 16, 1951, at Mill Creek, a daughter of the late Bony Hutton and Ora Howell Pritt.

She was married to James Ray Bodkins, who survives at Norton.

Also surviving are three brothers, Andrew Pritt of Beverly, Christopher Pritt and Bennie Pritt, both of Akron, Ohio.

Also preceding her in death besides her parents were two brothers, Benjamin Pritt and George Pritt; and two sisters, Katie Pritt and Catherine Pritt.

Bessie attended the schools of Randolph County and was employed as a nurse’s aide at Nella’s Inc. prior to becoming disabled.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Bill Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Dry Run Cemetery near Mill Creek. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Bessie Catherine Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 24 Apr 2007.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Bishop Bill Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Dry Run Cemetery near Mill Creek. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Bessie Catherine Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 25 Apr 2007.

Jetta Pritt, 63, a resident of the Cravensdale community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2007, at 5:03 a.m. at her residence, where she had made her home with her mother, Carrie Taylor, since 2004.

Born Sept. 20, 1944, in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor and Carrie Wiseman Taylor, who survives.

She was united in marriage to Charlie Taylor, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a stepdaughter, Evelyn Gregory of Elkins; three sisters, Pauline Pritt and husband, Arlen, and Russie Shifflett, all of Cravensdale, and Stella Pritt and husband, Lilbern, of Junior; four brothers, Cam Taylor, Richard Taylor and wife, Rosemary, and Jimmy Taylor, all of Cravensdale, and and Johnny Spencer Taylor and wife, Audrey, of Mill Creek.

Also surviving are several stepgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews including two special nieces who were Jetta’s caretakers, Tonya Elmore and Pastor Virginia Moore; and a host of friends.

Jetta was a homemaker and was a well-known babysitter in the Randolph County area, having worked for many families.

Also, she was her mother’s caretaker for several years until becoming ill. Jetta was a loving and caring individual who gave of herself by taking care of many people for most of her life. She attended the Riverside Church in Junior faithfully. Jetta also loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family.

She will be sadly missed but will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.

Friends will be received at the Runner Chapel on Sunday, July 15, after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Monday, July 16, at 1 p.m. Evangelist Cecil Hamblin of Edgewood, Va., will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mouse Cemetery at Cravensdale.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Tonya Elmore, Route 2 Box 173, Elkins, W.Va. 26241.

The Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jetta Pritt. From 14 Jul 2007.

Jetta Pritt

Jetta Pritt, 63, a resident of Cravensdale community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2007, at 5:03 a.m., at her residence, where she had made her home with her mother, Carrie Taylor, since 2004.

Born Sept. 20, 1944, at Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor and Carrie Wiseman Taylor, who survives.

She was united in marriage to Charlie Pritt, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a stepdaughter, Evelyn Gregory of Elkins; three sisters, Pauline Pritt and husband, Arlen, and Russie Shifflett, all of Cravensdale and Stella Pritt and husband, Lilbern, of Junior; and four brothers, Cam Taylor, Richard Taylor and wife, Rosemary, and Jimmy Taylor, all of Cravensdale and Johnny Spencer Taylor and wife, Audrey, of Mill Creek. Also surviving are several stepgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews including two special nieces who were Jetta’s caretakers, Tonya Elmore and Pastor Virginia Moore and a host of friends.

Jetta was a homemaker and was a well known babysitter in the Randolph County area, having worked for many families. Also, she was her mother’s caretaker for several years until becoming ill. Jetta was a loving and caring individual who gave of herself by taking care of many people for most of her life. She attended Riverside Church in Junior faithfully. Jetta also loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed but will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.

Friends were received at Runner Chapel Sunday. Funeral Services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel today at 1 p.m. Evangelist Cecil Hamblin of Edgewood, Va., will officiate. Interment will follow in Mouse Cemetery at Cravensdale. The family has suggested, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tonya Elmore, Route 2, Box 173, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jetta Pritt. From 16 Jul 2007.

Margarette Pritt

Margarette Pritt, 61, a resident of Belington, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 2007, at her home.

She was born Sept. 17, 1946, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Peach Weese and the late Beulah Ball Weese.

She was twice married, first to James Roland Shadrick, who preceded her in death and later to Norman E. Pritt who also preceded her in death.

Surviving are an adopted daughter, Chelsea McCune and fiancé, Andrew Starkey, of Belington; a brother, Donnie Weese of Lake Wells, Fla.; two sisters, Delores Simmons of Beverly and Edith Romig of Spotsylvania, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Also preceding her in death were a son, James Roland Shadrick Jr.; a daughter, Carol Sue Shadrick; and two brothers, Marvin and Ernest Weese.

Margarette attended the schools of Randolph County and was a homemaker.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stella Faye Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Margarette Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 20 Nov 2007.

Margarette Pritt

Margarette Pritt, 61, a resident of Belington, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 2007, at her home.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stella Faye Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Margarette Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 21 Nov 2007.

Wanda Louise Pritt, 67, a resident of Beverly, passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2007, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Wanda Louise Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 10 Mar 2007.

Wanda Louise Pritt, 67, a resident of Beverly, passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2007, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born Nov. 26, 1939, at Beverly, a daughter of the late Bernard L. Pritt and the late Mary Helen Collett Pritt. Surviving are one son, Donnie Pritt and wife, Elizabeth, of Beverly; a grandson, Dakota Lee Pritt of Beverly; two brothers, Robert G. Pritt of Beverly and H. Kenneth Pritt and wife, Brenda, of Beverly. Two nephews, Derrick A. Pritt and wife, Hollie, of Montrose and Jeff D. Pritt of Beverly; one niece, Angie D. Ward and husband, Brad, of Bradenton, Fla.; three great-nieces; and one great-nephew.

In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were a sister-in-law, Carolene Pritt; and an infant sister.

Wanda was a graduate of Beverly High School with the class of 1957 and was employed by Colonial Millworks LTD, Elkins Hardwood Dimension, G.C. Murphy Co. and Campbells Market. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, the Ladies Missionary Society, Randolph Rebekah Lodge No. 200, Randolph County Senior Center and was a 4-H Leader for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially her grandson, Dakota. Wanda will be missed by all.

Friends called Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service was at 11 a.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Brown officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Beverly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 164, Beverly, W.Va. 26253 or Randolph Rebekah Lodge No. 200, Beverly, W.Va. 26253 in memory of Wanda. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Wanda Louise Pritt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 12 Mar 2007.

Mr. William Howard Pritt Jr., 62, a resident of Beverly, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2007, at his home.

He was born June 19, 1944, at Elkins, a son of the late William Howard and Jeanette Rader Pritt.

On June 7, 1964, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Mt. Carmel, he married Sheila Diane Wyne Pritt, who survives. Also surviving are one son, William Howard Pritt III and daughter-in-law, Diana L. Pritt, of Leroy, Ohio; and one daughter, Julia “Juls” Renae Kralik and son-in-law, Scott Kevin Kralik, of Julian, Pa. He is also survived by one brother, James “Butch” Ferral Pritt of Beverly; one sister, Victoria Jean Triplett of Beverly; and two grandchildren, Ryan Scott Pritt and Kyle Joseph Pritt.

Also preceding him in death was one sister, Diana Lynn Pritt Pontefract.

Mr. Pritt was retired from the Perry Nuclear Power Plant where he worked as a maintenance supervisor and he had also been a full time firefighter and EMT with the Mentor Volunteer Fire Department, Station No. 4.

He was a member of the BPOE Elkins Lodge 1135 and the Izaak Walton League of America.

The most important achievement to Mr. Pritt was being a member of the fire department.

Friends may call at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate and interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery near Beverly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520, in memory of Mr. Pritt. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William Howard Pritt Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 9 Feb 2007.

Mr. William Howard Pritt Jr., 62, a resident of Beverly, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2007, at his home.

Friends called at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins Friday, and may call today from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Neil Parsons will officiate and interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery near Beverly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520 in memory of Mr. Pritt. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William Howard Pritt Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 10 Feb 2007.

John “Clinton” Propst, 81, of Franklin, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.

The family received friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at the Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today at the Kimble Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin with Pastor Calvin Bailey officiating.

Burial will be at the Dickenson Mountain Cemetery at Franklin.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home. From 16 Feb 2007.

Betty L. Proudfoot, 79, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 1, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.

She was born Feb. 7, 1928, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late William Russell and Dolly G. (Upton) Marsh.

She was united in marriage Oct. 27, 1946, to William Paul Proudfoot, who preceded her in death March 24, 1999.

Surviving are one daughter, Mary Alice and husband, Ron McLean, of Philippi; one son, William Ray and wife, Kathy Proudfoot, of Dillsburg, Pa.; two sisters, Peggy Jo Moss and Patty R. Rickard, both of Philippi; one sister-in-law, Juanita “Peggy” Proudfoot of Philippi; and one granddaughter, Stephany A. and husband, Paul Primrose, of Boiling Springs, Pa.

Mrs. Proudfoot was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, William “Tommy” and Betty Joan Marsh.

Mrs. Proudfoot worked for the Barbour County Assessors Office and Poling’s Store. She, together with her husband, owned and operated Proudfoot Mobile Home Sales for several years where she still maintained the mobile home court until her death. Mrs. Proudfoot was a homemaker and devoted mother and wife. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed working in her yard and flowers. Mrs. Proudfoot attended Philippi United Methodist Church.

Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the service hour with the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in Mary’s Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosedbaum Family House, P.O. Box 8228, Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, W.Va. 26506 of Philippi United Methodist Church in care of Jean Fenstermacher, P.O. Box 845, Philippi, W.Va. 26416. Wright Funeral Homes services. From 3 May 2007.

Herman Joshua Proudfoot, a resident of Barbour County Good Samaritan Center and a former resident of the Talbott Community near Belington, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, 2007, in the center. He was in declining health, but his death was unexpected.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and under the direction of Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel of Belington. From 13 Sep 2007.

Herman Joshua Proudfoot, 85, of Talbott Community, Route 1, Belington, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, in Barbour County Good Samaritan Center under the loving care of Mountain Hospice.

He was born Aug. 17, 1922, at Talbott Community, a son of the late Ervin Shafter and Sylvia Pearl (Foy) Proudfoot.

On May 6, 1945, he married the former Jessie Mae Mathis, who preceded him in death on Oct. 28, 2006.

Survivors include two daughters, Rose Sikora and Ruby Ware and husband, Donald, all of Talbott Community; two sons, Herman Proudfoot Jr. and wife Pat, of Talbott Community and George Proudfoot and wife, Dana, of Belington; nine grandchildren, Paula Mitchell and husband, Steve, Rochelle Watson and husband, Thomas, Gina Ware and fiancé, Jason Wolfe, Clifton Ware and girlfriend, Tessa Yokum, Tori Ward and husband, Jason, Kylie Payne and husband, Chris, Lindy Proudfoot, Belinda Baker and husband, Ray, and Craig Proudfoot and wife, Malinda; 16 great-grandchildren, Beth, Dakota and Grayson Mitchell, Joshua, Brooklyn and Logan Watson, Zoé, and Phaedra Payne, J.T., Noah and Jorjalyn Ward, Moriah and Sarah Baker, Ashley and Samantha Proudfoot and Jeremy Kisner; twin brothers, Noel Proudfoot and wife Henrietta, of New Bern, N.C., and Neil Proudfoot of Wooster, Ohio.; two sisters, Zelma Yeager and husband, Sterling, of Elkins and Mary Belle Simmons and husband, Carl, of Kirkland, Wash.; and a number of nieces and nephews. He also welcomed into his extended family the beloved staff and residents of Barbour County Good Samaritan Center and the staff of Mountain Hospice.

Mr. Proudfoot was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Warren Proudfoot and wife, Winifred; by one sister, Elda June Yeager and husband, Graydon; by one sister-in-law, Patricia Proudfoot; and by a niece, Jennifer Proudfoot.

Mr. Proudfoot was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air Corps 383rd Bomb Group as a truck driver and mechanic. Following military service, he worked for at time for Benson Lumber and United Parcel Service. He owned and operated his own timbering business and trucking company, hauling coal. He also operated a family farm. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping with his wife and family. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In the past 13 months, he loved to brighten the days of his family and the staff and residents of the Good Samaritan Center. He was the best husband, father, grandfather and friend anyone could ask for. He has gone home to be with the Lord.

Mr. Proudfoot was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Belington. He was a life member of Laurel Mountain Post 410 Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion and a member of the National Rifle Association and had served as a trustee at Talbott Church for several years.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, from the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave., Belington. The Rev. Arden Beck and the Rev. Mark Bitner will officiate and interment will follow in Talbott Cemetery, where Barbour County Post 44, American Legion will conduct military rites.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday. The family requests memorials in the form of contributions to Barbour County Good Samaritan Center or to Mountain Hospice. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. From 14 Sep 2007.

Betty J. Puffenbarger, 72, of Bartow, passed away Sunday at her home in Bartow.

She was born Dec. 29, 1934, at Boyer. She was a daughter of the late Ray and Mable Rexrode. She was a homemaker and was of Methodist faith. She was proceeded in death by her husband, James “Puffy” Puffenbarger; a daughter, Judy Vandevander; and a si