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Obituaries, Page 23

CLASS OF 1964

This page consists of obituaries of the Class of 1964. They were provided by Doris Ann (Cook) Dransfield, historian of the class.

Paul Wayne Bailey, 65, of Hilton Head Island, S.C. and Ponta Vedra, Fla., passed peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2011 along-side his wife and two sons, at his home on Hilton Head. He died after an eight-year battle with cancer. Born May 29th 1946 in Beckley, to Paul Joseph Bailey and Anna Progloski Bailey, both deceased, of Cranberry W.Va. Mr. Bailey served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Hanau Germany from 1966-1967. He attended Beckley College from 1967-1969. Mr. Bailey opened a building, construction, and Real Estate company in Beckley where he built and sold many spec homes in the Stanford Acres, Old Mill Village, and Woodcrest subdivisions. In 1986 Mr. Bailey relocated his family to Hilton Head Island where he continued his career as a developer and opened a real estate company in 1990. He served as owner/president of Paul Bailey Inc., and Ocean Properties, where he served as Broker-In-Charge for many years. He focused most of his real estate and developing career in Sea Pines Plantation, where he built custom, spec homes. Mr. Bailey enjoyed sailing his boat around the coastal waters of South Carolina and Georgia, with occasional charters in the Virgin Islands. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends, and took advantage of many other coastal activities, both on Hilton Head, and Ponta Vedra, but real estate was his true passion. He is a past member of the Civitan Club and the National Board of Realtors. He is presently a member of St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church and the Serenata Beach Club in Ponta Vedra, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Victoria L. Bailey of Hilton Head; two sons, Paul W. Bailey II of Atlanta, Ga. and John Austin Bailey (wife Courtney E. Bailey) of Hilton Head. Four grandchildren, Paul W. Bailey III (Tre') and Bre-Ana Bailey of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sawyer Austin Bailey and Weston Lee Bailey of Hilton Head. Three sisters, Rosalie Thomas of Oak Hill, Anna-Lee Stempian of West Bloomfield, Mich., and Pauline Southern of Beckley. One Brother, Joe Vire of Cranberry, W.Va., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family on Hilton Head Island, called at the Island Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 4 to 7 p.m. Friends and family in Beckley, may call at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home on Thursday, December 6, 2011 from 6 to 9 p.m. where a rosary will be recited by Reverend Mr. Don Wise at 8 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be held 11 a.m. at the St. Francis deSales Catholic Church in Beckley on Friday, December 9, 2011 with Monsignor Samuel Sacus as the celebrant. A Rite of Committal will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Prosperity, W.Va. Reception will be held at the Black Knight Country Club. Pallbearers will be High School friends of the deceased: Byrd White of Beckley, Larry Farley of Beckley, George James of Daniels, Sam Severino of Farmingdale, N.J., Chuck Haldane of Lutz, Fla., Richard Roach of Davenport, Fla., Dean Beckelhimer of Bluffton, S.C., Tom Eastep of Charlotte, N.C., and Ed Michael of Charlotte, N.C. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Curtis Hampton Thomas, Don Borden, Jerry Southern, and Will Sonak. Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, 1901 S. Kanawha Street Beckley.

2nd Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." On Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 2011, our most cherished Terry Cole of Harper Road "finished his course" at his home in Eccles after a long and courageous battle from cancer. He was 65 years of age. Affectionately known as TC, Terry Lewis Cole was born on June 15th, 1946, in Oak Hill. He was the dear son of the late Joe and Margaret Woicehovich. Terry’s paternal and maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary (Baba) Woicehovich and Ambros and Ann Cole, have preceded him in death. He loved his grandparents dearly. Terry spent his childhood at Eccles and Lanark. He was 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1964. He worked in construction and the mining industry. Terry loved the outdoors. He liked hunting, fishing, photography and playing his guitar. He immensely enjoyed decorating for Christmas. Many folks looked forward to seeing his holiday decorations each season. Terry leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 39 years, Glenna Barker Cole. Terry and Glenna worshiped at the Oak Grove Christian Church. He was the proud father of Jacqueline Arthur and her husband, David, of Eccles; the doting "Paw Terry" of Shelly Arthur Black and her husband, William, of Morgantown and Ashley Arthur of Eccles; he was the fond brother of Johnny Woicehovich and his wife, Brenda, of Glen Daniel and Eddie March of Akron, OH; a large extended family survives as well as many special friends. Terry’s family wants you to know how brave he was during his illness. "He never complained, he was willing to try many different medical options in order to live. He cherished each day he was given. For Terry, every day was a gift!" On Sunday, Nov. 13th, at 2 p.m. we will remember the life of Terry Cole with a “Service of Remembrance” at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Minister Kelly Gowan and the Rev. Carl Sellards will be officiating. Terry will then be laid to rest in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday evening at the mortuary and one hour prior to the services on Sunday. The family wants to convey their gratitude to Dr. Larson, his associates, Robin, Nancy and the staff of the Raleigh Regional Cancer Center, Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Dr. Richard Wisman and the many other physicians who treated Terry during his illness and Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The family suggests donations of sympathy can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802. Condolences may be sent to the family’s guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, WV.

Former Akron resident, Susan Hoskins Thomas Ojala, died Oct. 25, 2011 of natural causes while visiting family in Colorado. She is survived by her son, Eric Ojala and daughter, Sara Hatfield. Calling hours will be at Springfield Assembly of God on Friday, Nov. 4, 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial servce will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at Springfield A/G, 1551 Canton Road, Akron, OH 44312, 330-733-8701.

HILLTOP - Michael (Jimmy) Linkswiler, 64, of Hilltop, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011, at his residence. Born January 11, 1947, at Gatewood, he was the son of the late Michael B. Linkswiler and Helen Louise Nicholas Linkswiler. He won his courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jimmy valiantly served his country in the U.S. Army for four years from 1964-1968. He was employed by Westmoreland Coal Company, Tams, WV, for 12 years where he worked side-by-side with his dad, Michael. God then blessed him with a new career at Appalachian Power Company where he worked for 17 years until his retirement in 1998. Jimmy was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He shared his love of the outdoors with his family. He loved spending special time with them camping, hunting and fishing. He attended Bethel Freewill Baptist Church for 35 years and was a member of Maple Fork Baptist Church for six years. Jimmy is survived by his loving and devoted wife Shelia of 43 years; daughter, Michelle of Charlotte, N.C.; son Michael Jr. and wife Amy of Oak Hill; grandchildren Bradley, Brooke, and Ty; seven brothers Roger Dale, Freddie, Terry Wayne, Darrell Gene, Paul, Jerry Don, and Buck; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers from Southern West Virginia Hospice, Tammy, Melissa, Heather, Stephanie, and Amy, for the loving care shown to Jimmy and his family. They also wish to extend a special thank you to Dr. Motley from the Beckley Veterans Hospital. His remains rest at the Maple Fork Baptist Church where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2011, with Preachers Jim Boyer and Ralph Castle officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park with military rites conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post 3110. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 147, Beckley, WV 25801. Online condolences may be left at www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com. Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill

SANDSTON, Va. - James Stewart Toney, 65, entered into the presence of His Lord on September 3, 2011, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Born December 18, 1945, in Carlisle, WV, he was the son of the late Chester and Anna Toney. A retired minister and mechanic, he used his many talents to fix things — everything from vehicles to computers to needs of the heart. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964-1968, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by his wife of nearly 46 years, Mary Toney, a daughter Paula Toney of Charleston, WV, three sons: Chet Toney and wife Beth, of Aylett, Ken Toney and wife, Vicky, of Mechanicsville, and Randy and wife Marie, of Richmond; and six precious grandchildren: Seth, Sara, Emma, Owen, Colby, and Grady; three sisters: Drema Merritt of Mechanicsville, Margaret Mann and husband Bill of Brunswick, GA, and Suzanne Roberts and husband Kenny of Aylett. A service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231, with Pastor Ken Card and Dr. Geoff Hammond officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Anchor Baptist Church, Building Fund: 7291 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Forever Home with the Lord — always held in our hearts.

Elizabeth Marie Forbes Hicks Davidson, 64, of Beckley went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Born December 10, 1946, she is the daughter of the late William and Lottie Tilley Forbes. Elizabeth loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was a member of the Women’s Circle at her church. She retired from the Raleigh County Board of Education as a bus aide. Elizabeth was a member of the Jones Memorial Baptist Church of Beckley. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her 1st husband David Irving Hicks and 2nd husband Gary Cooper Davidson. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Tina Hicks Bell and husband Chris of Beckley; son Randy Hicks and wife Sandy of Beckley; grandchildren Ryan Barker of MD, Ashley Simms of Beckley, D.J., Corey and Brittany Hicks all of Beckley; sister Dolly Louise Estep and husband Tom of Charlotte, NC; nieces Natalie Ogden and Rachel Cauble both of Charlotte, NC. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Dr. Rick Metrick officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may gather with the family Saturday from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.

HOPEWELL, Va. — Alice Shumate Johnson, 64, of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born in Beckley, W.Va., and had been a long time resident of the Hopewell area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wanus Shumate, Loraine Shumate Collier and stepfather Donald Collier Sr.; her husband Jack W. Johnson; two sisters, Joyce Phipps, Glora Bryant and a step-brother, Donald Collier Jr. Mrs. Johnson was a teacher in the Petersburg Public School System. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Matthews and her husband Jonathan; a son, Joel W. Johnson and his girlfriend, Whitney Cake; a grandson, Benjamin Matthews; a stepbrother, Richard Collier; a devoted niece, Sandra Fields and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, Va. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com [WWHS Class of 1964]

Jim Monk died suddenly of a heart attack at home in Chicago Sept. 21, two days short of his 64th birthday. He was born on Sept. 23. Beckley, West Va. was his home as a child where his father operated Monk’s Mercantile, a general store. Jim moved to Aspen in the late ’60s where he worked at the Red Onion and the Paragon as a waiter, and later became the manager of the Jerome Bar. In late 1977, Jim moved to Chicago with photographer Sally Giesel where she pursued her career and Jim became involved in the financial markets. They married in 1978 and had two daughters, Darien and Ashley. Sally died suddenly in 1986. Years later, he would marry Kathy Schlameus and adopt her daughter, Cecily. The three girls became affectionately known as the “Monkettes.” Jim’s career in the markets began at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where he worked for Lehman Brothers in eurodollar futures. He became an advisor, and the eyes and ears for some of the most significant players in those markets. He later worked for EDF Man, ABN AMRO and O’Connor and Associates. Throughout his life, Jim was an avid reader and had a passion for the guitar. He enjoyed the diversity of his friends who ranged from zillionaires to the common man, writers, artists, peace keepers, outlaws and any combination of the above. He is missed by all of the many who knew and loved him. [Aspen Daily News, Oct. 4, 2010.]

MESA, Ariz. — Riley R “Cowboy” Cross Jr., 65, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Oct. 14, 2010. He was born Nov. 25th, 1944, in Beckley, W.Va. He was the son of the late Riley and Rachel Cross of Beckley. He graduated from WWHS, class of 1964. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kenny Cross; three brothers, Leoda, Cornlius and Odelless Cross; and one nephew, Gary Cross. He is survived by his wife, Vera; two daughters, Tammy Cross of Mesa, Ariz., Racheal (Carl) Stephens of Huntington, W.Va.; one brother, Cleophus Cross of Crab Orchard, W.Va.; four sisters, Elvira (Fred) Furnari of Dayton, Ohio, Faye (Don) Cooper of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Retha Cooper of Christiansburg, Va., Delta Cross of Radford, Va.; six grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and special friends Dallas and Margie Hatcher of Christiansburg, Va.

MAPLE FORK — Maddy Carol Daniels, age 64, of Maple Fork, West Virginia, went home to be with Jesus at her home on Thursday, December 9, 2010. Born on December 3, 1946, at Stanaford, WV, she was the daughter of the late Orphal Daniels and Belva Logan Daniels, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Stevie Daniels. Miss Daniels was a retired school teacher with 37 years of service, having taught most of her career at Scarbro Elementary School in Fayette County. Miss Daniels was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley College, and received her B.S. degree in education from Morris Harvey College. She received her master’s degree in Education with the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. Miss Daniels had made her home at Maple Fork for over thirty years. She was a member of the Sandbranch Worship Center. Survivors include her brother, David Matthew Daniels of Maple Fork, West Virginia; and special pets Tiger and Reese. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ken Souder, and Rev. Johnny Catlett officiating. Burial will follow at the Stanaford Cemetery at Stanaford, West Virginia. Friends may call one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, West Virginia.

WAGRAM, N.C. — Sharon Lee Sharp, Ph.D., formerly of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at the age of 63. Sharon was born in Beckley, W.Va. on Jan. 23, 1947, she was the loving daughter of Wanda Vee Keys Sharp and the late Roger Andrew Sharp. Sharon was a Professor with the University of North Carolina in Pembroke retiring after 20 years of dedicated service in the University of North Carolina Systems. Dr. Sharp also taught at West Virginia University and served the state of West Virginia as a commissioner of education. She enjoyed reading, world travel and painting and especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Thomas “Tom” Leach of the home; her daughter, Caroline Coletta and husband, Brian of Brooklyn, N.Y., and two step daughters, Karen Leach of Hickory, N.C., Heather Lankford and husband, Andrew of Harrisonburg, Va.; her mother, Wanda V. Sharp of Princeton; a sister, Diane Sharp-Keys of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Richard Sharp of Charlottesville, Va.; her grandchildren, Emma Lankford and Andrew Lankford and nieces, Heather Sharp-Keys and Kelli Sharp and nephew, Ryan Sharp. The family is planning a memorial service for 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Pipestem State Park, Pipestem, W.Va. The staff of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke will also conduct a memorial service on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in their Givens Performing Arts Center on campus in Pembroke, N.C. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made in memory of Sharon to Heifer Foundation, P.O. Box 727, Little Rock, AR 72203 or Habitat for Humanity, 12340 McColl Rd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 or to Hospice of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, N.C. 28353. Services are entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service, Laurinburg, N.C.

Charles Douglas Wood, 46, of Sophia, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989, in Beckley Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired mechanic. Surviving: wife, Naomi K. Adkins Wood; sons, Melvin Ray and Brian Keith, of Sophia; daughter, Carrie Charlene Wood of Sophia; parents, Charles Edward and Geraldine Irene Richards Wood of Glen White; sister, Elizabeth Marie Milam of Hopewell, Va. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with the Rev. Carl Wingo officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. [Charleston Daily Mail]

Susan Bower Chadwell LeMaire died on Sept. 2, 2009. She was born on June 12, 1946. No obituary is available.

Peggy Jean Davis, 63, of Beckley, died Sunday, September 19, 2010, in a Charleston hospital following a short illness. Born on January 21, 1947, in Crab Orchard, W.Va., she was the daughter of Virginia Maxine Holt Cole of Beckley and the late John Sheldon Cole. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Ashley Wyatt and a son-in-law David Wyatt. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Charles Davis, three sons Charles A. Davis and fiancé Liz Richardson of Morgantown W.Va., William C. Davis and fiancé Christy Gray of Holly Hill, and Henry Clyburn and wife Leigh Ann of Crab Orchard; one daughter Angela Lynn Wyatt of Beckley; two sisters, Johnny Sue Alderson and husband Frank of Leesville, La., and Elizabeth May Webb of Monroe County; two brothers John Kelly Cole and Samuel Cole, both of Beckley; a special former daughter-in-law, Jennifer Davis and daughter Victoria of Beckley; 15 grandchildren, Tiffany, David, Alicia Michelle Wyatt, Adam, Isabella, Lucas, Phoebe Davis, Katelyn, Abigail Browning, Audrey Davis, Korbin, Kalyn Clyburn, Austin, Dustin Lusk; several nephews and nieces including special nephews Philip Cole and wife Jessica and children John and Samuel, and Byron Webb. At Peggy’s request there will be no formal services. Condolences may be mailed to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. [WWHS CLass of 1964]

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 our most loved Gayle Alley Ross of Wandering Lane, Beaver, passed away at the Bowers Hospice House. She was 63 years of age. Named after her father, Kerma Gayle Alley was born on December 5th, 1946 in Beckley. The second of three daughters, her parents were the late Kermit and Pauline Arnold Alley. Her sister, Teresa Elaine Sagel died in December of 2009. Gayle, as she was affectionately know all her life grew up in Beckley on Porter Street. She was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After high school Gayle enrolled at the Little French Beauty Academy in Bluefield where she was training to be a hairdresser. While living in Bluefield, she met a Bluefield boy, Richard Conner Ross. Gayle and Richard have celebrated 44 wonderful years of marriage. Richard’s work with the Rish Equipment Company took him and Gayle to many different places to live; they eventually settled in Marietta, Ga., where they resided for 16 years. Gayle loved her home and the Marietta area. Family ties brought them back to Raleigh County in 1993 where they settled on Wandering Lane. Gayle enjoyed being a homemaker. In her leisure time, she liked to needle point and paint in oil. In addition to Richard, Gayle is survived by her loving sister, Beverly Jo Lytton of Mooresville, N.C.; she was the dear aunt of nephews, Robby, Scott and Greg Lytton and JJ Sagel. On Saturday, September 11th, at 11 a.m. we will remember the life of Gayle with a Service of Remembrance at the Melton Mortuary Chapel at 1200 Harper Road, Beckley. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. The family suggests donations of sympathy can be made to the Bowers Hospice House, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802 or American Cancer Society, 101 South Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801 Condolences may be sent to the family’s guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

Donald A. Perry, 57, of Chandler died April 28, 2004. Donald was Director of the National Resource Center for Information Technology In Child Welfare for the Child Welfare League of America. From 1978 to 2002 he was with the Department of Economic Security, Child Protective Services. He was a graduate of Wheeling College in West Virginia, and held an MBA from Ball State University Muncie Indiana. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving 10 years. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Krista, 3 brothers, 2 nieces, and a nephew. There will be visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m., with Memorial Service 7 p.m. at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa. The family prefers donations be made to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, P.O. Box 36233, Phoenix, AZ 85067. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 5/2/2004.

Julia Kay (Lilly) Robertson, a member of the WWHS Class of 1964, died on July 15, 2005. Memorial services were held on July 22, 2005, at the Sowell Funeral Home in Milton, Florida. Her remains were cremated and the urn was placed next to her first husband, Bill Flaitz, on July 28, 2005, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange City, Florida. Julia was born on June 21, 1946. She leaves behind one daughter, Ann Marie Flaitz, of Florida; brothers Julian Lilly (twin) of Alexandria, Va., Robert Lilly of Jacksonville, Florida; Eddie Lilly of Hanover, Pa.; and sisters Emma Lee Bennett of Fredericksburg, Va., and Nora Austin of Sebring, Fla. She also leaves behind three grandchildren.

OAK HILL — James A. Tincher, 63, of Oak Hill, our beloved husband, father, granddad, brother, uncle, and friend, departed this life on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Appalachian Regional Hospital. Jim made his peace with God and entered heaven with the doors wide opened. He was a very compassionate person. He helped a lot of people throughout his life and he never expected anything in return. Jim touched many people’s lives. He was loved very much and will be missed. Our lives will never be the same without him. Jim was born on Oct. 9, 1946, to the late Jim and Nellie Tincher of Beckley. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Joe Tincher and Charlie Bill Tincher and sisters, Irene Jones, Mildred Miller and Gaye Kelly. Jim was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1964. He began business as Jim’s Sheet Metal, which became Economy Heating in march 1979, where he was owner and operator until his retirement in 2009, where he handed it over to his wife and children. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carolyn Sue Tincher; a son, Charles Jason Tincher and his wife, Misty; a daughter, Robin Sue Reece and husband, Billy, and his four precious grandchildren, Hunter Cole and Caitlin McKenzie Reece and Aaron Gage and Dylan Ty Tincher; a brother, Tommy Ray Tincher and wife, Patty of Reidsville, N.C.; and a host of brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. His remains rest at the High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1435 East Main St., Oak Hill, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday and where the funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Ken Souder officiating. Burial will follow in the Hilltop Union Cemetery, Hilltop. Pallbearers will be Romie Adkins, Kimer Dravenstott, Billy Reece, Tommy Elder, Charles Adkins and Brian Robinson. Online condolences may be sent to www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill.

Theresa Biggs Resler, 63, of Charleston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Beckley on Feb. 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Leona Biggs. Theresa graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, and attended Concord College. After raising two children, she returned to school and received her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia State University. Her work career encompassed many fields, including C&P Telephone, the banking industry and retail sales. Her last employment was as administrative assistant at St. Anthony School. Theresa was a devoted wife, a very supportive mother to her two children, and a proud grandmother. Theresa was a “goer and doer.” She loved being involved in groups and activities. She was a huge WVU fan. Theresa was known as “the Card Lady” because of all the mailings to friends and families. She served as an officer of the WVSU Alumni Association and was a member of two Red Hat groups and Skyview Garden Club. Theresa was admired for her spirit and perseverance and was known as a courageous fighter in her battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Resler; daughter, Mary Beth Resler Dillon and grandson, Jacob, of Farmville, Va.; son, Matthew Thomas (Kristine) Resler and granddaughters, Alicia, Vanessa and Victoria, of Tinley Park, Ill.; sisters, Barbara (Eric) Auerbach of Suffield, Conn., Mary Biggs of Morgantown and Martha Delekta of Strongsville, Ohio; niece, Ann Delekta of Columbus, Ohio; and nephews, Steven Auerbach of Winter Park, Fla., and Mark Delekta of Seattle, Wash. Her body was donated to the Human Gift Registry at the WVU Health Science Center. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Charleston, with visitation at 10 a.m. A Memorial Mass will also be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, South Charleston. The family wishes to extend a special thanks for the compassionate care given by the CAMC Memorial Hospital nursing staff on 4 West and to Dr. James Frame and staff at the David Lee Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the David Lee Cancer Center, 3100 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25304, or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in memory of Theresa Resler. [WWHS Class of 1964]

Tleatha Lilly Bennett Sablan. Tleatha Sablan, age 62, of Beckley, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009, in the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, following a long illness. Born November 23, 1946, in Fayette County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Elden and Frances Ramsey Bennett. Tleatha had been employed as a dispatcher for the Highway Patrol in San Diego, Calif., but, after retiring, returned home to the mountains of her youth, in West Virginia. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Sarah Fix, Barbara Prince and Katherine Ruff. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe Sablan of Beckley; three sons, Joseph and his wife Kristin, stationed with the U.S. Army, Franklin and his wife Kendra of San Diego, Thomas and his wife, Debbie, of San Diego; a daughter, Linda Casper and her husband Jason of Boston, Mass.; two brothers, William “Bill” Bennett of Florida and Wilburn “Eddie” Bennett of Talcott, W.Va.; one sister, Anna N. Bennett of South Carolina; eleven grandchildren and a special brother-in-law, Ralph Prince. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2009, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Rev. Mike Sisson officiating, with a eulogy by her son Franklin Sablan. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, W.Va. [WWHS Class of 1964]

Mary Sue Atkins, 45, of Columbus, died Wednesday, April 1, [1992] at Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center. Services will be Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m., chapel of Memorial Funeral Home with Revs. Mike Stephens and Steve Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation is tonight, 6-9, at the funeral home. Born Sept. 18, 1946, in Beckley, West Virginia, she was daughter of the later Hubert Jackson. She was a graduate of Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, W. Va. She was employed as a public health nurse at the Lowndes County Health Department and worked part-time at Aurora Australis Nursing Lodge. She was a member of First Independent Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul Kemp Atkins of Columbus; a daughter, Paula Sue Atkins of Columbus; a son, Anthony Lee Atkins of Columbus; her mother, Evelyn Jackson of Columbus; a sister, Joyce Mae Davis of Athens, Ga.; two nieces and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Jack Price, Kermit Threet, Dr. William Canon, Paul Clark, Joe Ables, Andrew Cotton and Albert Haynes. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Capps, Danny Finn, Marty Griffin, Rev. Don Bishop, Dr. Baker Nagle, Dr. James Poche, Dr. Frank Dailey, Tom Lewis, Terry Hinton, John Dale, Virgil Spears and Herbert Caston. Memorials may be sent to The American Cancer Society. [Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, Miss.]

Anthony Lewis "Tony" Moncada, 50, of 509 Temple Street., Beckley, died Tuesday, October 29, 1996, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born Sept. 17, 1946, at Beckley, he was the son of Mary Fares Moncada of Beckley and the late Louis Moncada. Mr. Moncada was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and was a lifelong resident of Beckley. Survivors include a brother, Thomas Moncada and his wife, Shirley, of Des Plains, Ill.: and three sisters, Mrs. Everette, (Mary Rose) Tomlin of Chesapeake, Ohio, Mrs. Steve (Leah) Snyder of Shady Spring and Mrs. Tom (Patty) Coker of Beckley. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Pastor Edward Garten officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call one hour before the services Friday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Goins, 38, of Piney View, died Sunday May 26, 1985 in a Beckley hospital after a short Illness. Born Sept. 25, 1946, at Piney View, she was a daughter of Arlie R. and Lois Williamson Smith of Piney View. Mrs. Goins was assistant head checker at Kroger’s in the Raleigh Mall and a member of the God Tabernacle at Lanark. She was a 1964 Graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Other survivors include her husband, Steve A. Goins: a son, Pvt. Stephan Dale Goins of Fort Gordon, Ga: a brother Charles R. Smith of Prince and maternal grandmother, Maxie Williamson of Piney View. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Funeral Home chapel in Prosperity with the Revs. David Smith and Gene Hall officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Charles Dillon, Gary Shumate, Wyman Boblett, Arlie Goins Jr., Lewis Goins and Paul Redden.

Funeral services for Ms. Betty Jean Bowling, 32 of 120 Sandstone Drive, Beckley, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Dr. Ross Evans officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Ms. Bowling was pronounced dead on arrival at a Beckley hospital at 9:15 a. m. Saturday following an automobile accident on the West Virginia Turnpike. The accident occurred near milepost 49 in Fayette County. Born Nov. 12, 1945 at Wyco, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Nora Lewis Dunn. Ms. Bowling was a front desk clerk at the Laurel Lodge on Harper Road. Survivors include two daughters, Beronda Lynn and Deana Jean Bowling, both of Mount Hope. Two brothers John A. Dunn of Dayton, Ohio and Phil Lee Dunn, serving with the Navy in San Diego, Calif. Five sisters, Mrs. Catherine Reid of Beckley, Mrs. Patsene Boyd of Grissom AFB Bunker Hill, Ind., Mrs. Ina Shuck of Flint, Mich. Mrs. Opal Hodges of Coal City and Mrs. Okie DeHart of St. Albans. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday. [Raleigh Register, November 7, 1978]

Bonnie Marie Bennett Linville. Linville, Bonnie Marie Bennett 57, of Piney View, died Sunday, August 24, 2003, in a Charleston Hospital, following a sudden illness. She is the daughter of Thelma C. Bennett of Piney View and the late Paul Bennett. Born February 23, 1946, in Piney View, she was formerly employed with Panalarm in Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore J. Linville in 1992, a son, Wayne T. Linville in 2000 and a sister, Florence K. Jones, in 1983. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Shannon Linville and friend, George Pauley, two brothers, James R. Bennett and wife, Emogene of Piney View, Lloyd P. Bennett of Jumping Branch, five sisters, Margaret Wheeler and husband, Ronnie of Trezevant, TN, Pauline McGregor and husband, Lowell of Fridley, MN, Sue Bourgord of Glen Jean, WV and Becky Farley and husband, Roy, of Cool Ridge, WV, Ina Hill and husband, James of Oak Hill, WV, one daughter-in-law, Susan Linville, five grandchildren, Samantha Joboco, Christine Daz, Jennifer Linville, Bonnie Linville, Ashley Linville and also one great-grandson, Dave Daz Jr. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Services were held on Thursday, August 28, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, WV, with the Rev. Robert Barley officiating. Burial will follow at Stanford Cemetery, Stanford, WV. Visitation was held Wednesday, August 27, at the funeral home. Condolences may be mailed to Shannon Linville at P.O. Box 63, Piney View, WV, 25906 or phoned to Susan Linville at 847-546-4258. Arrangements by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, WV. [Chicago Sun Times, Sept. 14, 2003]

Carol Lane Christian Klick died at home on September 22, 1991 at the age of 44 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Carol Lane was born on January 12, 1947, in Beckley, West Virginia, where she lived until she left to attend college at West Virginia Wesleyan. There she met her husband of 25 years, Paul S. Klick III. After a several years in the U.S. Air Force, Carol Lane and Paul settled in Matawan, New Jersey, where they began raising their three children, Kristen, Paul and Jeffrey. The family moved to Plano, Texas in 1982, where Carol Lane was active in her church, Custer Road United Methodist, teaching Sunday school, volunteering with the youth groups and participating in many other church activities. Later, in 1989, the family relocated again to Roswell, Georgia. Carol Lane was survived by her husband; three children; a sister, Marcee Christian Walker of Fairfax, Virginia (married to James F. Walker, formerly of Beckley); her father-in-law, Paul Klick of Basking Ridge, New Jersey; and many, many members of her extended family and friends. She has six grandchildren: Kristen and her husband Robert White, of University Park, Maryland, have two boys, George Eli and John Edwin. Paul and his wife Ashley, of Alexandria, Virginia, have two children, Ellis Carmichael and Paul Stanley V (“Chappie”). Jeffrey and his wife Elizabeth, of Havertown, Pennsylvania, have two children, Avery Lane and Noel Shepherd. Carol Lane had a strong spirit and love for others that continues to live on through her memory, children and grandchildren. The funeral will be held in the Roswell United Methodist Church chapel with Rev. Mark Craig, formerly of Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano, TX. Burial will be in the family plot in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. [Atlanta Journal, Sept. 23, 1991, and information from daughter, Kristen Klick White]

Funeral services for Charles Frank Monarchy, 24, of MacArthur will be conducted at 11 am Monday in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, MacArthur, with the Rev. Otis Clyburn in charge. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He died Thursday at 10:30 a m of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Born July 11, 1946, at Pemberton, he was the son of Mrs. Nina Mae Monarchy, MacArthur and the late Frank Monarchy. He was employed as a draftsman for EMCO Manufacturing Co. Mabscott and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Additional survivors include three brothers, Robert E. Mabscott, James A. Beckley and Samuel Joseph Monarchy at home. Three sisters, Mrs. Don (Mary) Taylor, Midway and Catherine and Nancy Monarchy, both of Lynchburg, Va. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6pm to 9pm Sunday. Pallbearers will be Sam and Nick Sanna, James Trovato, David Demming, Roger Plumley, Charles Keller, Marcus Brooks and John Hedrick. [Raleigh Register, April 9, 1971]

Deloris Sue Smallwood, age 61, of Sophia, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at her home following a long illness. Born at Beckley on April 6, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Albert Stump and Violet Stump. Deloris was a former beautician, having been the co-owner of D’s Beauty Salon and was a former beautician for Harvey’s Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by sisters, Margaret, Mildred, Vicky, Rhelda, and a brother, Carl. Survivors include sons, Jay Smallwood and wife, Michelle, of Beckley, Thomas Smallwood and companion, Susan, of Sophia, and Cecil Smallwood and fiancée, Susie, of Sophia; two sisters, Geneva McCleary of Crab Orchard, and Patricia Goss and husband, David, of Crab Orchard; grandchildren, Ashley Smallwood, Zach Smallwood, Michael Hodge, Felicia Smallwood, Jessica Smallwood, Hope Domingues, Brad Domingues, Jayleigh Domingues, Laura Bowles, Christina Bowles, Ciera Hopkins, Jonathan Snow, Serena Snow, special thanks to Deloris’s friend, Margaret Wilson of Crab Orchard. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Cleve Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the services. Pallbearers will be George Sweetser, Brad Domingues, Richard Heath, Mark Smallwood, Aaron McCleary, Eric Wood, Frank Prince, and Timmy Canady. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, Beckley.

Douglas V. Cooper, 713 Garfield, Husband of Araceli R. "Sally" Cooper, Rosary service tonight, 7:30 pm. at Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home. Interment Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Co. [The Reporter Herald, Location: Loveland, Colorado, March 11, 1981]

Douglas Leonard Gray Sr., 62, of Mount Hope passed away Friday, March 2, 2007. Born Feb. 9, 1945, he is the son of the late Clarence Gray and Mildred Reynolds Gray. Douglas enjoyed hunting and fishing and was employed as an electrician in the coal mines. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. In addition to his parents, Douglas is preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Harper, Laura Lee Tweedie, and first wife, Irene Lugar Gray. Those left to cherish his memory include wife, Geraldine M. Gray of N. Sand Branch Road: Sons, Bryan Gray and wife, Rhonda, of Covington, VA: Douglas L. Gray Jr. and wife LeeAnn, of Covington, VA: daughters Catherine LeeAnn Gray of N. Sand Branch Road: Mildred Alice Berger and husband, William, of Goosecreed, SC: stepsons Shawn McKinney and wife, Tina of Belews Creek, N. C. Stephen Meadows and wife, Lorna of Jumping Branch, WV,: Thomas Meadows and wife, Kristy of Navarro, Fla.: stepdaughter, Angela Meadows and husband John, of Wesley Chapel FL,: brother Earnest Gray of N. Sand Branch Road: 20 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with the Rev. Junior Plumley officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers will be: Darren Gray, Travis Hicks, Douglas Hicks, Kermitt Lugar, Donnie Lugar, and Larry Howerton. Friends may gather with the family noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr., Beckley W. Va.

Joint Funeral services for Harry Raymond (Buddy) Ellison and Howard Edwin Lambert Jr., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, Sunday who died at 12:20 a.m. Friday in an automobile mishap at Price Hill in Raleigh County. Ellison and Lambert were passengers in a 1970 model foreign car which was struck head on by John Toney. Ellison 25, of 211 Holley Court, Barboursville, was born at Beckley Sept. 24, 1946, the son of Harry Raymond and Opal Walsh Ellison of 103 Edward Street., Beckley. He was employed as the office manager of Lambert Transfer Co. in Beckley. A graduate of Marshall University, he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the First Baptist Church of Beckley, and the Huntington Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was married to the former Patricia Lambert on August 26, 1966. She survives him at home. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one daughter, Shannon Rhea and one son, Daniel Bud, both at home; One brother, Danny Ellison of Beckley; one sister, Mrs. Leah Jane Sinozich of Belle; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. L. B. Ellison of Hinton, and maternal grandmother of Mrs. Lloyd Wash of Ashland, Ky. The bodies will remain at Melton Mortuary where friends may call from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight. Dr. Kenneth L. Swank and the Rev. W. L. Gates will officiate at the services Sunday. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Eddie Michaels, Ron Lilly, Mike Morgan, Larry Frazier, Dave Burns and Eddie Sinozich. [Beckley Post-Herald and Raleigh Register, Sept. 25, 1971]

Funeral services for Navy H. M. 2 William Eugene Smith, 21, of Bradley, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Bradley First Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Logan in charge. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. He was killed Jan. 31, 1968 at Quang Nam, Vietnam. He was a hospital corpsman attached to a Marine Battalion. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, in Beckley and attended Beckley Junior College. The body will remain at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope where friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Gary Bowling, Samuel Starr, Darrell and David Lafferty, Clyde Massey and Danny Wurst. [Beckley Post-Herald, February 1968]

George A. Metz, 58, 136 Fantasy Pvt. Dr., Elizabethton, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Beckley, W.Va., he was a son of the late John William and Francis Agnes Ligocki Metz. He worked in the construction industry as a designer. Mr. Metz was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and U.S.E.T. Mr. Metz served in the U.S. Army. Survivors are his wife Alice Metz; two sons, George Anthony Metz, Jr.; Timothy Aaron Metz, both of West Virginia; four brothers, John Metz, Hawaii; Stanley Metz, Michael Metz, both of West Virginia; Victor Metz, Bristol, Va.; one sister, Mary Chapman, West Virginia, and special friend, Gunga Lewis. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 in the Tetrick Funeral Home. Burial will be held in Tri-City Memory Gardens at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2004. Everyone is requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Saturday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 at the Tetrick Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the Tetrick Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements. 423-542-2232. [Elizabethton Star Online Edition, Elizabethton, Tenn., Oct. 29, 2004; Bristol Herald Courier]

Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria June Stanley, 27, of Stanaford will be held Friday at 1:30 pm in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. She died at 1:50 am Wednesday after an unexpected illness. An Autopsy was preformed to determine the cause of death, but results are not yet available. Born August 18, 1946 at Piney View, Mrs. Stanley was the daughter of Carlos F. and Lucille Bobbett McMillion of Piney View. Other survivors include her husband David K. a son David and a daughter Pamela, both at home. Two brothers, Carlos D. and Charles D. both of Piney View. Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMillion and Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bobbett, all of Piney View. Friends may call at the Funeral home after 6 pm today. Pallbearers will be David McMillion, Grant Bailey, Manual Domingues, Michael Burdette, Teddy and Eddy Ewing. [Raleigh Register, Sept. 13, 1973]

Hinton: Helen "Carol" Allen, 53 of 312 Seventh Ave., died Sunday, October 24, 1999 at a Beckley hospital, following injuries received in an automobile accident. Born, Jan. 14, 1946, at Cirtsville, she was the daughter of Kathleen Lafferty Piotrowski of Maple Fork and the late Carlos Lively. Mrs. Allen was a LPN at Greystone Inn, was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and received her LPN training in Summers County. She had been a resident of Hinton for the past 10 years and attended Cooks Chapel at Pipestem. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Wayne Lively and Lee Lively. Other survivors include her husband of 36 years, Richard Lewis Allen: three sons, Richard and Jon Allen, both of Beckley and David Allen of Hinton: a daughter, Tina Ellison and her husband, John, of Maple Fork; a brother, Larry Lively of Cirtsville; four sisters, Nancy Roles and her husband, James of Fayetteville, Linda Brooks of Page, Kathy Phillips and her husband, Robert, of Maple Fork and Delores Pennington of Beckley; and six grandchildren, Crystal, Karen, John and Richard Ellison, Brooke Allen and Megan Lilly. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with the Rev. Bob Doan officiating. Burial will follow in the Lively Cemetery at Cirtsville. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.

Joint Funeral Services for Howard Edwin Lambert Jr., and Harry Raymond (Buddy) Ellison, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, Sunday, who died at 12:20 a.m. on Friday, in an automobile mishap at Price Hill, in Raleigh County. Ellison and Lambert were passengers in a 1970 model foreign car which was struck head on by John Toney. Lambert 25, of Midway, was born in Beckley, April 21, 1946. He was the son of Howard E. and Jessie Dunbar Lambert of 312 Witherspoon Street. He was employed as office manager for the Roberts Shafer Co. at Affinity. He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College and a member of the First Baptist Church in Beckley, the Beckley Investment Club and the Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA. He was married to the former Pamela Kay Shrewsbury, November 1, 1969. She survives him at home. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one daughter, Linda Kay at home; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Patricia Ellison of Barboursville and Miss Sue Ann Lambert of Beckley; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lena Lambert of Beckley, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dunbar of Washington, DC. The bodies will remain at Melton Mortuary where friends may call from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight. Dr. Kenneth L. Swank and the Rev. W. L. Gates will officiate at the services Sunday. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers for will be: David Cook, Andy Apple, Benny Jones, Gary Flowers, Haven Davis and Chuck Halsey. [Beckley Post-Herald Register, Sept. 25, 1971]

Jerome Harold Saks. An ecumenical memorial service for Jerry Saks will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the New River Unitarian Fellowship Church at 911 S. Kanawha St. in Beckley. Saks, 49, of Beckley was found dead Feb. 1. The state medical examiner’s office has ruled that Saks died of natural causes. The Revs. Bev. Kinraide and George Exoo will officiate at the service. Kinraide also said the Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead, will be read. Saks, was a silversmith who made earrings, pendants and other jewelry, some of which went on sale at Tamarack in December. For many years, his family operated Saks Jewelers in downtown Beckley. [Register-Herald, Feb. 12, 1997]

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

Dr. John D. Lodmell, Hospital District Board Chairman Community Leader, dies at 50. John D. Lodmell, 50, of 9056 Clifton Road, Woodford County, one of this community’s most active and respected leaders, died Friday, February 28, 1997, at his residence. Born in Beckley, W. Va. he was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a Ph. D. in Chemistry. Dr. Lodmell was chairman of the Woodford County Hospital District Board, a member of the Versailles Woodford County Parks and Recreation Board, past Vice-Chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Woodford Hospital, was active with the Boy Scouts, and was a past president and active with the Woodford County 4-H Council. He was the associate vice president of operations for LabCorp of Louisville, was a member of the Association of Clinical Chemists, the American Chemical Society, and the Clinical Laboratory Management Association. He was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church. Dr. Lodmell is survived by his wife, Donita Neff Lodmell, Woodford County: his Mother, Virginia Lodmell, Piney View, W. Va,: his Father and Stepmother, Rullell and Hazel Lodmell, Moundsville, W. Va,: three daughters, Carlene, Darlene, and Marianne Lodmell, Versailles: four sons, Second Lt. John Robert Lodmell, USAF, Los Angeles, California, and David, James and Matthew Lodmell, Versailles: two brothers, James Lodmell, Versailles, and Joe Lodmell, Woodbine, Ga, and a half-sister, Carla Lodmell, Moundsville. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Versailles United Methodist Church by Dr. Ben Hahn. Interment was on the family farm at Millville. Casket bearers were Jim Lodmell, Joe Lodmell, John Lodmell, David Lodmell, James Lodmell, Matthew Lodmell, Donald Neff, and Don Neff. The Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, Versailles, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the John D. Lodmell Memorial Fund at the Woodford Hospital or Versailles Woodford County Parks and Recreation. [Woodford Sun, Versailles, Ky., March 6, 1997]

Monty Dwight "Buck" Johnson, 61 of Rising Sun, MD, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. Born in Maben, WV, on September 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Earl and the late Effie Faye (Basham) Johnson. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy A. Johnson of Rising Sun, MD. Mr. Johnson served during the Vietnam War in the Army from 1968-1969, a member of C-Troop 1st Squadron 1st Calvary. He was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star V-Device recipient. He worked for Chrysler, retiring after 35 years of service. He was an avid WV Mountaineers fan, a Dallas Cowboys fan and loved hunting. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids. Mr. Johnson was a member of Union Lodge No. 48, First Regiment of Dragoons, 1st Squadron 1st Calvary Association and the Tall Cedars In addition to his loving wife, survivors include: his children: Montica D. Johnson, Monty D. Johnson, John B. Mars all of Rising Sun, MD, and Albert R. Mars of Bel Air, MD; his siblings: Zivia Powers of Newark, DE, Sheila Hubert of Shady Springs, WV, Dreama Pack of Beckley, WV, Gerald Johnson of Jumping Branch, WV; and also five grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Crouch Funeral Home, 127 South Main Street, North East, MD 21901, with visitation for family and friends held Tuesday evening, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Interment will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 9:00 AM in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project, in care of the funeral home. [Crouch Funeral Home and Memorials, Rising Sun, MD]

Pallbearers Named For Bowles Family. Pallbearers have been announced for the joint funeral services for a Stanaford couple, their two daughters and a granddaughter, who were killed instantly in a grinding tractor-trailer car collision, 15 miles Northeast of Springfield, Ohio at 4:14 pm Friday. They are Charles Browles, 57, his wife Mary 54, a daughter Brenda [Bowles] 17, also of Stanaford, another daughter, Mrs. Delores Scott 23, and her daughter Patrica Ann 3, both of Chicago, Illinois. Services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Tuesday in the Stanaford Baptist Church with the Rev. Dowell Stover in charge. A minister from New Jersey will also assist with the services. Burial will be in the Stanaford Cemetery. Survivors not previously announced are, Mrs. Scotts Mother and Father in law, Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Scott of Beckley. Pallbearers will be as follows. For Patrica Ann Scott: Douglas Cooper, George Warden, Jerry Gill and Millard Brogan. For Brenda Bowles: Butch Smith, Gary Campbell, Bane Davis, David Bower, James Rogar, and Larry Rogar. For Mrs. Delores Scott: Hershall Scott, L. Wood Scott, Kelly Scott, William Spiers, Dewey Browning and Alex Smith. For Mary Bowles: Pete Bair, Richard Speirs, William Grimm, Grover Meadows, Lewis Meadows, and Rubert Smith. For Mr. Bowles: Robert Scott, John Scott, Bill Scott, Thomas Scott, Joseph Zebrosky, and Gene Hall. [Raleigh Register, July 8, 1963. Brenda Bowles would have graduated with the WWHS Class of 1964]

Patricia Norris Swarthout Ferrell, 62, of Huntington, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. A celebration of her life will be 1 pm Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Watters, Rev. Ray Miller and Pastor Fred Anderson officiating. Pat was born June 13, 1946 in Beckley, WV a daughter of the late Elmer Norris and Bell Daugherty Swarthout. She and her husband of 36 years, the late Terry E. Ferrell, were co-owners of Ferrell Mortuary for more than 21 years. She was a member of Marcum Chapter 8 Order of The Eastern Star and a Sunshine Girl. Survivors include two loving daughters, Terri Lyn Fullerton-Clark (Timothy) of Milton, WV and Pamela LaDawn Adams (Chris Watts) of Barboursville, WV; one sister, Dr. Clara S. Boland (Bob) of Missouri; eight grandchildren, Peyton, Daniel, Joshua, Jacob, Noah & Seth, Jessica and Carson Timothy; two nieces, Patricia Boland Blake (Ted) of North Carolina and Valarie Boland Blevins (Jake) of Colorado; special friends, Nettie Jackson, Gary, Mildred and Denise Beheler & family; four special adopted daughters and grandbabies she claimed as her own. She is also survived by a host of loving friends who will miss that playful greeting of “Hi Sunshine”. She was a loved and respected member of the community and had touched the lives of many throughout the years. Friends may gather to honor her memory from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com [Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington]

Phyllis Joyce Prunest, 58, of MacArthur, was taken to Heaven on Thursday, April 1, 2004, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Phyllis was born Feb. 19, 1946, at Fitzpatrick, the daughter of the late John Swanson Stump and Carrie Smith Stump. Mrs. Prunest was an employee of Hill’s Department Store for over 15 years and Ames Department Store until going out of business. She was a lifelong resident of the Fitzpatrick-MacArthur area and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed being at the river on weekends with her family and enjoyed cooking dinner for them. Family was the most important thing to her. Her strong will and determination kept her fighting her illness. She was loved and respected by all those who knew her and those left here to remember her. During her illness, she had strong faith and fought her battle to the very end with solemn grace. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Stump, Gary Stump and Claude Stump Sr. A sister, Virginia Parsons, and her father-in-law, Frank Prunest, whom she loved very much. Those left to love her and cherish her memory include her loving husband of 37 years, Frank Prunest, two daughters, Melissa Martin and husband, David of MacArthur and Deborah McKinney and husband Patrick, of Beckley. A son, Frank Prunest Jr. And wife, Kristi, of Fitzpatrick. Four adored grandchildren, Travis Martin, Janzen McKinney, Carson Lynn McKinney and Alexis Prunest. Two brothers, William “ Bud” Stump and Ted Stump. Two sisters Ina Lee Milam and Louise Pitzer and her Mother-in-law, Mildred Prunest, whom she loved very much. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, with the Pastor Cleve Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Beckley Church Of God for the Rev. Danny James Acord, 30 of 120 Brown Street. The Rev. Gerald Church will be in charge with burial to be in Sunset Memorial Park. He died Monday at 5:30 am in a local hospital after a short illness. An autopsy will be preformed. He was born in Beckley on November 23, 1946, the son of James J. and Mavis Sutton Acord of Beckley, who survive him. Acord was manager of the Mr. Clean Car Wash at the Beckley Plaza. A lifelong resident of Beckley, he was a member of the Beckley Church Of God, once serving as its Associate Pastor. He was a 1968 graduate of Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee and was a member of CONTACT and of the Beckley Beltway Association. Also surviving are his wife, Linda Clark Acord, one daughter Dannagale Renee Acord at home. One sister Penny (Mrs. Vernon) Clark of Beckley. Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Olinger of Edgewater Fla. and Paternal grandmother, Mrs. Della Acord of Beckley. Pallbearers will be Darrell Lilly, Ronald Lockhart, Bill Manning, Calvin Thornton, & Donald Webb. The body is at Melton Mortuary where friends may call between 5 pm and 9 pm today. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. [Raleigh Register, March 22, 1977]

Funeral Services for Roy Rodney Green will be held Wednesday at 1 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel in Beckley with Elder Arvil Neebry and Elder Owen Harvey officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Born at Pemberton February 5, 1946, he was the son of Roy William and Belva Faye Harvey Green of Skelton. He had been a resident of Raleigh County for a number of years and was a employee of Gray-Green Service Station in Fayetteville. He was also a member of the Raleigh County National Guard. Other survivors are a brother, Larry at home, two sisters, Mrs. Dretha Miller of Sandbranch and Gay Green at home. Paternal grandparents are, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roles of Fayetteville. Friends may call at the Funeral home after 5 pm today. Pallbearers will be Roger Radford, Johnson Wood Jr., Bobby Johnson, Gray Webb, Raymond Cox Jr. and Danny Johnson. Members of the 107th Armored Cavalry of the West Virginia National Guard will conduct graveside rites. [Beckley Post-Herald, May 26, 1970]

Miss Kathleen Eleanor Fink, 40, of Beckley, died Monday, June 22, at 6:30 a.m. at a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Dec. 5, 1946, at Rainelle, she was the daughter of Everette D. and Elizabeth E. Quick Fink of Beckley. Miss Fink was an employee of the Black Knight Country Club and a member of the Morris Harvey Alumni Association. Other survivors include a brother, Everette R. Fink of Beckley; two sisters, Margaret E. Hancock of Seminole, Fla., and Patricia Cannon of Beckley; and maternal grandmother, Edith Quick of Rainelle. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the end of the Trail Cemetery at Clintonville with the Rev. James R. Wooddell officiating. Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to services at the cemetery. The Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home in Beckley is in charge of arrangements. Any donations of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.

DANIELS - Dennis Clifford Sanger, 51, of Daniels died March 15, 1998, of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, a National Guard veteran, a district sales manager for Beckley Newspapers, and founder, publisher and editor of The Harvest Times, a monthly Christian publication. He attended Wesleyan Chapel, Beckley. Surviving: wife, Patricia "Patty" Ridgeway Sanger; son, Jeffrey Lee Sanger of Charlotte, N.C.; stepson, Andy Wykle of Daniels; stepdaughters, Jackie Wykle of Daniels, Karla Workman of Frankford; father and stepmother, Clifford Preston and Shirley Sanger of Crab Orchard; mother, Hilda Rea Worley Sanger of Crab Orchard. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Victor Reasoner officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

RAINELLE - Ronald Edward Phillips, 55, passed away May 22 in Los Angeles following a long illness. Born May 27, 1946, in Washington, D.C., he was raised by his late grandparents, Dan and Kathleen Bosworth Phillips. Mr. Phillips graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tenn., and was a Vietnam Army veteran. He was manager of a local furniture mart and attended the Church of Christ in Rainelle. Surviving are his son, Dan Phillips of Rainelle. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Rainelle VFW Post No. 4484 with the Rev. Keith Shumaker officiating. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

Betty Lou Thompson, 55, of 224 Beckley Ave., Beckley, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at 3:15 p.m. She died at her home after an extended illness. Betty was born at Crab Orchard, Feb. 20, 1946, and was the daughter of Lessie Shrewsbury Thompson of Beckley and the late Samuel Owen Thompson. Betty was a Christian and a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1964. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sisters, Frances L. Thompson of Beckley and Joyce A. Liskey and her husband, Winston, of Harrisonburg, Va.; two nieces, Windria Wenger and her husband, Charles, of Lancaster, Pa., and Winona Scott and her husband, Tyrone, of Harrisonburg; a nephew, Winston Liskey II and his wife, Jan, of Harrisonburg; a great-niece, Katlyn Rebecca Liskey of Harrisonburg; two aunts, Lora M. Oxley of Georgetown, Texas, and Brookie McCary of Goldsboro, N.C.; an uncle, Bill Shrewsbury of Wickliffe, Ohio; and numerous cousins. She also had a host of special friends whom she dearly loved. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Calfee Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, with Pastor Phil Shields and Pastor Bill Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Visitation will be at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church today from 6 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Gary Cooper, Richard "Pete" Graham, P. Allan Hill, Ken Jennings, Randall Vest, David Martin, Michael H. Hunt, Dr. Michael T. Webb and John Hutchison. Honorary pallbearers will be Winston Liskey II, Charles Wenger, and Tyrone Scott. The family asks that donations of sympathy be made to the Deacon Fund, Crab Orchard Baptist Church, P.O. Box 446, Crab Orchard, WV 25827. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Edward Kenny. No obituary is available.

Janet Lee Vass Rakes, 56 of MacArthur, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, at a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Oct. 30, 1945 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth M. and Frances Lee Bolt Vass. Mrs. Rakes was a waitress and a member of Grace Primitive Baptist Church, Shady Spring. She was formerly employed by Beckley Hotel and was a life-long resident of Raleigh County. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ellsworth M. Vass, Jr..; a grandson, Roger Lee Stables, III; paternal grandparents, Price and Leslie Evelyn Toney Vass; maternal grandparents, Charles Edward and Rebecca Jane Sarver Bolt; and her first husband, Bobby Lane. Survivors include her husband, Elder Louie C. Rakes, Jr.; two sons, Kevin Wayne McVey of Los Angeles, Calif., and Bobby Lee Lane II and wife, Beth of Shady Spring; a daughter, Sherry Yvonne Stables and husband, Roger of Sophia; three stepchildren, Johnny Rakes and wife, Rhonda, of Beckley, Donny Rakes and wife, Shawn, of Johnstown, Penn., and Michael Rakes and wife, Kim, of Beckley; four grandchildren, Brian Lane, Ashley Nicole Lane and Christopher and Brandon Stables; four step-grandchildren, Derrick Rakes, John Michael and Joshua Rakes and Kaytlin Rakes; a sister, Jenny Lee Lyons and husband, Larry, of Maxwell Hill; a niece, Kimberly Lyons of Maxwell Hill; a nephew, Larry Lyons, Jr. of Mount Hope; and a great-niece, Brianna Lyons of Maxwell Hill. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, with Elder Dempsey Rakes, Elder Joe Blevins and Pastor Mark Schrade officiating. Burial will follow in Blue ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Larry Lyons, Jr., Tommy Rakes, Donny Rakes, Jeff Bowling, Roger Stables, and Jimmy Lane. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Primitive Baptist Church, Shady Spring. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.

Janet Lou Neal Foreman, 56, of Beckley, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, following a short illness. Born Feb. 17, 1946, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Irene Harvey Neal. She will be lovingly remembered by two daughters, Kelli L. Alpaugh and husband Jeff of Beckley and Kristi D. Collins of Beckley; a great-aunt with whom she resided, Inez Harvey of Beckley; friend and companion, James M. Smith of Daniels; special friend and father of her daughters, George A. Foreman of Rainelle; stepmother, Opal Neal of Beckley; two brothers, Harry H. Neal and wife Pip of Yorktown, Va., and Steve Neal and wife Barbara of Maple Fork; three sisters, Linda K. Allen and husband Bob of Prosperity, Diane Anderson and husband Ben of Prosperity and Cheryl A. Barker and husband Lonnie of Beckley; two grandchildren, Sarah Renee and Autumn Marie Collins, both of Beckley; and a host of family, friends and co-workers. Ms. Foreman was the general manager of Beckley Plaza Bob Evans. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Prosperity. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, with Rev. Ken Pritt officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bobby Allen, Michael Allen, Stuart Anderson, Andy Neal, Jeffrey Neal and Jason Hackworth. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.

PARKERSBURG - Robert Fortner "Rob" Knapp, 56, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born in Morgantown on Dec. 3, 1946, a son of Francis Robertson Knapp of West End, N.C., and the late Norman Knapp. Rob was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley and West Virginia Tech and had worked for EDS of Belpre and the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. In addition to his mother, Rob is survived by his wife of 35 years, Martha Surbaugh Knapp; three sons, Andy Knapp of Beckley, John Knapp of Fredericksburg, Va., and Thomas Knapp of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Breanne Knapp, Brady Knapp and Bryce Knapp; two brothers, James Knapp of Durham, N.C., and William "Bill" Knapp of Sasebo, Japan; a sister, Marybeth Cecil of Durham, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Knapp. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Bill Matheny as celebrant. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green St., Parkersburg with a Christian Wake Service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, 622 S. Oakwood, Beckley, WV 25801 or Parkersburg Catholic Elementary, 801 Juliana St., Parkersburg, WV. Arrangements by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

George Theodore "Ted" Starr Jr., 59, of Johnstown Road, Beckley, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. He was born on July 1, 1946, at Beckley, the son of Onida Munsey Starr of Beckley, and the late George T. Starr Sr. Survivors include his children: Ted Starr Jr. of Tennessee, Shannon Starr of Oregon, Jamie Cole of Florida, Stacie Lacy and Sally Massey, both of Beckley; his grandchildren, Ashley, Amber, Amanda, Jonathan, Kourtney, Shelby, Ainsley, Sebastian, Jamie Michelle, Zachary, Carlie and Travis and by a sister, Donna Elkins of Beckley. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley. Friends may call one hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

John Robert Lawson, 60, of Beckley, passed away Friday, March 23, 2007, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., following a short illness. Born Jan. 28, 1947, in Welch, he was the son of Helen Serge Lawson and the late John H. Lawson. John was a postal employee for the U.S. Postal Service in Beckley, retiring in 2002 as Postmaster of the East Beckley Station with 33 years of service. Mr. Lawson was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, an avid bowler and fondly known as “Awesome Lawson” at Leisure Lanes, and a member of ACS, since 1968. His love of his children, his family and music was well known and shared with all of his close friends. Survivors include his mother, Helen S. Lawson of Beckley; children, Sean R. Lawson of Beckley and Natalie J. Lawson of Baltimore, Md.; and brothers, Michael V. Lawson and Lawrence J. Lawson, both of Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 27, at Melton Mortuary, where a Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., conducted by Deacon Don Wise. A Funeral Liturgy will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Fr. Samuel S. Sacus as celebrant. Mr. Lawson chose to be cremated and a celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of John Robert Lawson can be sent to the University of Virginia Cancer Center, P.O. Box 800773, Charlottesville, Va. 22908-0773. Honorary pallbearers will be: David Keese, Dwight Smith, Jerry Stanley, Bert Sansone, Ted Almond, Mike Rizzi, Nick Jarrell and Marco Serge. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

Herman Eugene “Gene” Leeber of Stevensville, MD died Sunday May 13, 2007 at Spa Creek Center in Annapolis, MD. He was 60. Born on October 4, 1946 in Beckley, W.Va. the son of the late Herman Leeber and Thelma Gouge. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1964. He married Linda J. Mann on June 11, 1966. They would later reside in Prince Georges County, MD and for 25 years in Lothian, MD. In the mid 1990’s they moved to the Eastern Shore to Stevensville, MD. Mr. Leeber’s career was in Coffee sales and was the owner & operator of Heavenly Brew Coffee Service. He enjoyed watching Star Trek movies and reading. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda J. Leeber of Stevensville, MD Two sons Michael E. Leeber and Rodney S. Leeber both of Dunkirk, MD. A brother Robert T. Leeber of Beckley, W.Va. A sister Sandra L. Pittman of Sophia, W.VA. A brother James E. Leeber predeceased him. A funeral service will be held 11AM on Thursday May 17, 2007 at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A. in Chester, MD. Burial will be in Stevensville Cemetery, Stevensville, MD. Family and friends may call on Wednesday May 16, 2007 from 2PM to 4PM & 6Pm to 8PM at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A. 106 Shamrock Road Chester, MD 21619. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society Eastern Shore Chapter 1358 Parsons Road Salisbury, MD 21801.

On Thursday, May 8, 2008, Jienell Gilkerson Wall, of Jasper Drive, died at her home. She was 62 years of age. Born on March 12, 1946, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Homer Wilmer and Dotsie Gertrude Cole Riffe. Jienell was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She attended Morris Harvey College and was a graduate of West Virginia Institute of Technology. Jienell retired from the Central Office of the Raleigh County Board of Education in June of 2007 after 39 years of service. An accomplished musician, she was of the Christian faith. Jienell is survived by her beloved husband, Hubert H. Hall. In keeping with her wishes, Jienell’s services will be private. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

VIRGINIA BEACH — Retired advertising executive, Albert Palmer Farley Jr., 62, died June 18, 2008, at his home in Virginia Beach. A non-smoker for 30 years, he lived seven months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Palmer co-founded Barker, Campbell & Farley Advertising in 1980 and later served as its president and chairman. The company (now BCF) became a leading regional advertising agency with a reputation for supporting community endeavors. Palmer and his co-workers gave their talent generously to area organizations and causes. Through internships they helped dozens of young people launch careers in communications. Throughout his life, Palmer was appreciated and loved for his wit and sense of humor. Born in Beckley, W.Va., he was the son of a newspaperman and worked as a “go-fer” at Beckley’s newspaper before attending West Virginia University where he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism and advertising. Prior to opening BC&F, Palmer was director of new business at Lawler Ballard Advertising in Norfolk. Among his community involvements, Palmer greatly enjoyed serving on the Virginia Aquarium Foundation board and on the vestry of Galilee Episcopal Church in the 1990’s. Palmer’s purest pleasure was his family. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 40 years; daughters, Alison Farley and Laura Ogden; grandson, Dayton Palmer Ogden; son-in-law Dayton Ogden; and close family friend, Marie Ferrarini. Services will be held at Galilee Church at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. A reception will follow at the Princess Anne Country Club. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road chapel is handling arrangements.

ELKTON, Va. — Gary Wayne Bowling, 61, of Elkton, Va., formerly of Beckley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He was the son of the late Clifford and Betty Wilson Bowling. Gary was a lifelong resident of Beckley, before moving to Elkton in 1987. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968 and was a Vietnam veteran. Gary was a coal miner for Westmoreland Coal Company for 17 years and worked for New River Coal as a mine foreman and fire boss. When he moved to Elkton, he was employed by Nielsen Construction. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diana Prince Bowling; sons, Eddie Bowling of Charleston, S.C., and Melvin Bowling and his wife Jennifer of Shenandoah, Va.; two grandsons, Logan and Dalton Bowling; brothers, Ronnie Bowling and his wife Carla of Miami, Fla., Mark Bowling and his wife Renee of Shady Spring; sisters, Nancy Prince of Charlotte, N.C., Connie Paugh and her husband Ralph; Judy Williams and her husband Terry all of Shady Spring; and Kim Brown and her husband Tim of Morristown, Tenn. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Robert Barley officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the funeral home chapel and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Oak Hill Post 3110 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites at the grave. Condolences can be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

CHARLESTON — Wilda Jean Tippner, 63, of Charleston, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at the Memorial Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness. Born July 30, 1945, at Beckley, she was a native of Raleigh County and lived in Charleston the past 29 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Grace Gunther, and a sister, Fran Rejonas. Survivors include her husband, Fred Tippner; sons, John Steven Tippner of Charleston and David Michael Tippner of Gainesville, Fla.; brothers, Ira “Jim” Gunther of Charleston, Jack Gunther of Dunkirk, Md., and Michael Gunther of Beckley; sisters, Peggy Sue Zaccheo and Iris Sweeney, both of Beckley, and Ann Anderson of Vincennes, Ind.; and grandchildren, Jennifer and Alyssa Tippner. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Mt. Tabor Road, next to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Beckley Church of God, 2211 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, with Pastor F.D. Sexton officiating. A gathering will be held in the fellowship hall, following the service. Arrangements by Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle.

Presque Isle — Joan D. Donnelly, "The Little Bunky", 53, died Thursday, September 16, 1999, at a Presque Isle hospital. She is going to be missed by all those who knew her. The only thing she ever did in excess was caring and loving. No one was ever turned away from her door or table. She brought joy to all those around her. This world will be a little darker now that this "lighter of candles" has left us. She is survived by a daughter, Amy Kay of Niantic, Conn,; a son Joseph Donnelly of Missouri; a brother, Ricky Bainbridge of Dry Creek, W. Va; and a close and very special friend, Jerry Marsland of Presque Isle. At Joan’s request, there are no calling hours or services. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. [Her name in the yearbook is Joan Deanna Bainbridge.]