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Obituary -- David Phippen
Born by about 1590 (based on estimated date of marriage), son of Robert Phippen of Weymouth, Dorset (in his will of 20 July 1650, "George Fitzpen alias Phippen" included a bequest to "my brother David Phippen in New England;") the 1620 Herald's Visitation for Cornwall includes a pedigree for "Fitzpen alias Phippen of Truro" signed by the same George Fitzpen alias Phippen who was the testator of 1650 and showing that George and David were sons of Robert of Weymouth, Dorset.
Aa artisan from Weymouth, Dorset who came to Massachusetts Bay in 1634 on the "Recovery" (on 31 March 1634, "Davide Phippen" appears on the passenger list of the Recovery, preparing to sail for New England from Weymouth, Dorset).
First settled in Hingham; moved to Boston in 1641. Died between 7 Feb 1649[/50?] (date of deed) and 31 Oct 1650 (probate of will).
Married by about 1615, Sarah _____. She married (2) after 11 Jul 1654 GEORGE HULL {1632, Dorchester}. She died shortly before 25 Aug 1659 (date of inventory).
On 13 Sep 1642, six men witnessed a deed made in New England by JOHN SIBLEY {1634, Salem} regarding land he had held in Bradpole, Dorset [Aspinwall 162-63]. The last three of these witnesses were "Raph Sprage [of] Forington, David Phippeni of Weymouth, Nicholas Upsall of Dorchester." RALPH SPRAGUE {1629, Charlestown} was from Fordington St. George, Dorset. NICHOLAS UPSALL {1630, Dorchester} was from Dorchester, Dorset. In the act of witnessing, David Phippen was identifying his English parish of origin. | Phippen, David (I12243)
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Obituary -- Dayton Luther O'Dell, Sr.
QUINWOOD -- Dayton Luther O'Dell, Sr., 69, of Quinwood, Greenbrier County, died Tuesday in Montgomery General Hospital.
Member of Quinwood United Methodist Church, retired 33-year postmaster at Quinwood.
Surviving: widow, Carrie Smith O'Dell; sister, Mrs. Ada Poling of Richwood; brothers, the Rev. W. A. O'Dell of Quinwood, Loren O'Dell of Intercession City, Fla.; three grandchildren.
Service 2 p.m. Thursday , Quinwood United Methodist Church, the Rev. Houston Boothe and the Rev. Charles Rogers,
End of the Trail Cemetery at Clintonville. | O'Dell, Dayton Luther Sr. (I2830)
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Obituary -- Deanna Hawkins Bennett
Clintonville--- Deanna Hawkins Bennett, 72, of Clintonville, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Charleston.
Born on April 27, 1942 at Pax, Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Duward and Mildred "Bootz" McCoy Hawkins.
She was a homemaker and associated with the James Chapel United Methodist church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 brothers; Charles "Duke" Hawkins and Greg Hawkins.
Those left to cherish her memory are 2 sons; Wayne Bennett of Midlothian, VA and Kevin Bennett of Frankford; 1 brother, Steve Hawkins and wife Shirley of Crawley. She is also survived by 1 grandson; Justin Bennett of Richmond, VA; several nieces and nephews, a special friend Missy Carter and a special young gentleman Tommy VonDohlen.
Services will be 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel of Rainelle, WV with Rev. Mike McCoy officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the chapel one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at the Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. | Hawkins, Deanna Belle (I2667)
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Obituary -- Debra Mae Sanford Robertson
Born March 30, 1960, at Hinton, she was the daughter of the late George and Delma Wooldridge Sanford.
Debra worked for 35 years at Hill’s, Ames, and Magic Mart Department Stores in Beckley, until their closings. She could fill a room with light! Debra loved nature, especially waterfalls. Her sisters thought she was the best sister ever!
Debra attended the Lester First Church of God.
Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years, Jerry Robertson; sons Thomas Robertson (Lisa) of Daytona Beach, Florida and Jeff Harrah of Scarbro; one brother George Sanford of Bellwood; two sisters Doris Blankenship of Lester and Delena Sanford (Candice) of Charlotte, North Carolina; two grandsons Kaleb Trevor Robertson; and a host of extended family and friends.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, at Smathers Fune3ral Chapel, with Pastor Dale Birchfield officiating.
Burial will follow in the Dolan Cemetery, Dawson. | Sanford, Debra Mae (I13869)
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Obituary -- Dennis Doyle Dean
Dennis D. Dean of Charmco, passed away at his home on Monday, May 4, 2020.
Born on November 23, 1940 in Braxton Co., WV, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Vina J. Houghton Dean.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Hager, Charlotte Barbe, Jack Dean and Homer Dean.
Dennis was a member of the Gordon Freewill Baptist Church of Charmco. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling in his younger days. He most recently worked as a custodian.
Survivors are his wife, Peggy Sue Dean of Charmco; 2 daughters, Tammy (Richard) Crane of Rupert, Debra (Jamie) Frame of Canvas; 4 grandchildren, Dennis Crane, Kayla Cash, Michael Crane and Brian Dean; 6 great grandchildren, Layla Denise Parker, Paislee Dean, Jackson Stanley, Sutter Crane, Peyton Frame and Emma Frame; sister, Carolyn (Richard) Hinkle of Clintonville; brothers, Joe (Diane) Dean of FL, Delbert (Connie) Dean of FL; several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to his sisters-in-law, Ida Mae Christy and Holly, Sandra Roach and his sister Carolyn Hinkle for being there and his granddaughter, Kayla Cash for caring for him during his last illness.
Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Gordon Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jack Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. | Dean, Dennis Doyle (I13506)
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Obituary -- Dennis Gail McClanahan
September 19, 1943 - October 08, 2017
Dennis Gail McClanahan, 74 of Bluefield, VA, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017, at his home with his family by his side.
Born in Tazewell, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Virgil and Electra Arnett Harmon McClanahan.
A graduate of Graham High School, Dennis was active in their sports program, playing football, basketball and running track. He loved bass fishing. He had worked in the mining motor business for 40 years.
Dennis was a good friend and neighbor to all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Virgil McClanahan, Jr, Bill, Jack and Doris McClanahan, Betty Smith and JoAnn King.
He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 52 years, Delma Rosemary Roland McClanahan; his daughter: Robin Adkins; special neighbors and friends: Patti and Gary Wilkinson, Ulysses and Martha Cundiff, Brian Sizemore, JoAnn Atkins, Karen Shott and Donnie Gott; numerous nieces and nephews; his fur baby: Brandi.
A service to celebrate Dennis’ life will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Dudley Memorial Chapel with Rev Hugh Cole officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens. | McLanahan, Dennis Gail (I12300)
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Obituary -- Donald Edward Smith
Donald Edward Smith, 81, of Rainelle, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Born February 13, 1937, in Rainelle, he was the son of the late Carl and Lena Callison Smith.
Don was a graduate of Rainelle High School and Concord College. He was a beloved teacher at Rainelle Junior High and High Schools. He was a 50-year member of the Rainelle United Methodist Church where he has served on many committees, as well as serving as a former chairman of the Trustees. Don was an Honorary Member of the Rainelle Medical Center Board of Directors and served as the chairman of the board for many years. He was active in the WVEA as a member of the Executive Committee and served as president of the GCEA. Don was a licensed financial planner for educators and attended Bascom United Methodist Church in Rupert.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers Keith and Billy Ray Smith.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Kay McConnel Smith; 3 daughters Suzzan Maddy of Old Fields, Candy Smith of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Shelley Smith of Buford, Georgia.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, in the Rainelle United Methodist Church with Pastor Jonathan Dierdorff officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville. | Smith, Donald Edward (I11772)
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Obituary -- Donald Richard Nutter
Donald R. Nutter, 85, of Quinwood, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Hidden Valley Center , Oak Hill, WV, following a short illness.
Born April 11, 1929, at Quinwood, WV, he was the son of the late Pascal D. and Rebecca M. Trout Nutter.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Lee Nutter in 1999, one stepson, Jerry Nutter, and one brother, P. D. Nutter.
Survivors include his wife: Cora Lea Belcher Nutter of Quinwood, WV; 2 daughters, Dianna Bower (Terry) of Knightdale, NC and Johnna Lee West (John) of Four Oaks, NC; 1 step-daughter, Ivana Maceyak (Donnie) of Kent, Ohio
and one step- daughter-in-law: Janice Wood of Colonial Heights, VA; 2 sons, Donald "Dusty" Nutter (Drema) of Sinks Grove, WV and Darrell V. Nutter (Jean) of Catawba, VA; 2 stepsons:,Joe Nutter (Donna) of Farmville, VA and
Larry Nutter (Patty) of Oak Hill, WV; 1 sister, Zelda Groves of Nettie, WV
Services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, WV. | Nutter, Donald Richard (I9961)
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Obituary -- Donald Wayne Shawver
Donald W. Shawver, 71, of Asbury, WV formerly of Covington, VA and Charmco, WV passed on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs, VA.
He was the son of James Clyde and Katherine Virginia Keeny Shawver.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Sonny Shawver.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Arrington Shawver of Asbury; daughter, Katherine and Husband James Williams of Asbury; son, Victor Bealsey of Hot Springs , VA; brothers: James Shawver of Charmco and Ronald Shawver of Meadow Bridge; grandchildren: Afton, Brooke, Victor, Jr., James, Jr., Samantha, Phoenyx, and Jackson; 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Thursday, December 27 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel in Rainelle, WV at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kermit Hunter officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery. | Shawver, Donald Wayne (I1424)
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Obituary -- Donna Ninetta McClung
LEWISBURG -- Donna N. McClung, 58, passed away Aug. 7, 2003, at home following a short illness.
Born Dec. 19, 1944, at Orient Hill, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and June McClung.
Miss McClung was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Frnaces Nutter.
Survivors include three sisters, Norma Hellems of Quinwood, Juanita O'Dell of Rupert, and Shelva Boothe of Quinwood.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with the Rev. Houston Boothe officiating. Burial will following the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville. | McClung, Donna Ninetta (I9967)
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Obituary -- Dora Erskin Bradley McClung
Dora Bradley McClung, 92, of Regency Place, Scott Depot formerly of #7 Sunnydale Drive Hurricane, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center, Hurricane. She was born on February 6, 1920 at Spruce, West Virginia to the late Pat and Nettie Loudermilk Bradley.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers Dixon, Charlie and Beryl; sisters, Anne Simms and Freda Simms.
Dora was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hurricane and retired in 1981 from Kroger Co. During World War II, she worked as a welder in the ship yards in Norfolk, VA.
Surviving is her loving husband of 66 years William Harold McClung; sister, Pearl Moore of Hurricane; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane with the Rev. Lee White officiating. Burial in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
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Obituary -- Dorothy Carolyn Cales Swogger King
WINCHESTER, Va. -- Dorothy Swogger King, 67, of Winchester, died on Saturday, June 19, 2010, in Fairfax Station, Va.
Mrs, King was boern September 8, 1942 in Reupert, W. Va., a daughter of Eugene and Frances McClung Cales of Winchester, Va.
She retired as a Realtor, owning her own brokerage firm, Remax Elite, in Burke, Va. Mrs. King was a member of Fellowship Bibnle Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Richard Wesley Andrew Swogger and her second husband Larry King.
Surviving along with her parents are three children and their spouses Angelique Swogger and husband Mike Myers of Smithfield, Va., Wes and Lynn Swogger of Fairfax Station, Va. and Doug and Sheila Swogger of Dumfries, Va.; one sister, Deborah Wright of Winchester, Va.; seven grandchildren , Richard and Rachel MyersJamie, Melanie and Jake Swogger and Josh and Joe Swogger; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2 p. m. on Wednesday June 23, 2010 at Maddox Funeral Homeconducted by Rev. Moody Roberts. Entombment will follow at Panorama Memorail Gardens, Front Royal, Va. | Cales, Dorothy Carolyn (I9363)
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Obituary -- Dorothy Jane Bostic Coleman
Dorothy Jane (Bostic) Coleman, 80 of White Sulphur Springs, WV passed peacefully on July 25, 2019 at the Genesis Nursing facility in White Sulphur Springs after a short illness.
Mrs. Coleman was born August 14, 1938 in Pickaway, WV the daughter of the late Lonnie and Georgia (White) Bostic.
Mrs. Coleman is proceeded in death by her father Lonnie Bostic, mother Georgia (White) Bostic, a brother Fred Bostic of Rainelle, and a sister Myrtle Ralston of Ronceverte.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years Eddie J. Coleman, a daughter Beverly Crane (J.R.) of Clintonville, WV, a daughter Linda Coleman of White Sulphur Springs, a grandson Joseph Wickline (Caron) of Unionville, NC, three great grandchildren Jorja, Cadon, and Carli Wickline all of Unionville, NC., a twin sister Dolores Carter of White Sulphur Springs, and a brother Ronald Bostic (Evidene) of White Sulphur Springs. Also numerous brothers and sisters in law and several nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved people and found the good in everyone she met. Dorothy was a member of the James Chapel United Methodist Church in Clintonville, WV. Along with her husband Eddie, they were part of multiple singing groups, most notably ‘Gloryland Road’, that enjoyed singing the Gospel throughout the Greenbrier Valley. For more than 20 years she worked as a seamstress in the upholstery shop at the Greenbrier Hotel.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29 at the James Chapel United Methodist Church in Clintonville WV with Pastor Jesse Pope and Pastor Buck Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at the New Lebanon Cemetery in Pickaway, WV. | Bostic, Dorothy Jane (I7885)
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Obituary -- Dorrine Meadows Goddard
Dorrine Meadows Goddard, 80, of Rainelle, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 11, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Born October 6, 1938, on Big Mountain, Rupert, she was the seventh child of the late John William and Verona Cadle Meadows.
Dorrine was a member of the Sewell Valley Baptist Church, Rainelle. She was a homemaker and supported her late husband’s ministry through her work with the church and with the Bearing Precious Seed Missionary Outreach. Dorrine lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee for 30 years. She will be remembered for her kindness; her generosity; her love of building things; and studying her family’s genealogy.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Rev. Eddie Ray Goddard on June 11, 2014; 2 brothers John Edward and Frank Norris Meadows; and 2 sisters Claudine McClung and Eulene Wykle.
She now awaits the homecoming of her children Linda Wise and husband Dean of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Jonathan Goddard and wife Lafaye of Chattanooga, Tenessee, and Joshua Goddard of Rainelle; her grandchildren Stacy Norkin and husband Ian of Bradenton, Florida, Jennifer Trembath of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Joel Wise of Tarpon Springs, Florida, and Jalen, Jonah, and Jakobe Goddard, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her great-grandchildren Jackson Trembath of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Jordan Wise of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Ava Rae Norkin of Bradenton, Florida; her brothers Garland Meadows and wife Jeanette of Rupert, Charles Meadows and wife Betty of Rainelle, and Monroe Meadows and wife Diane of Green Sulphur; and a host of extended family and friends.
Dorrine’s life will be remembered 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, in the Sewell Valley Baptist Church, Rainelle.
Burial will be in the church cemetery beside her beloved Eddie. | Meadows, Clala Dorrine (I5830)
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Obituary -- Douglas Hale Arbuckle
Douglas Hale Arbuckle, 60, of Lewisburg passed away Thursday March 18, 2021, at Charleston Area Medical Center.
Doug was born November 26,1960, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, to Geraldine Lewis Arbuckle and the late Hale Houston Arbuckle, Jr.
Doug was a graduate of Greenbrier East High School, West Virginia University, and the WVU College of Law. He maintained a law office in Lewisburg for 30 years. Doug was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, and in various other capacities. A past member of the Maxwelton Ruritan Club, he also served on the Steve Baldwin scholarship committee.
Doug was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed coaching his daughter’s softball team and when not coaching, keeping the stats for the team. He supported and encouraged his daughter in any sport that she was participating in, including her years of playing volleyball, beginning in middle school and continuing through her college years at Glenville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hale Houston Arbuckle, Jr., who passed away on October 3, 2020.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Louvonne Legg Arbuckle, a daughter, Kerri Grace Arbuckle of Lewisburg, mother Geraldine Lewis Arbuckle, sister Celia E. Moore of Lewisburg, and niece Elana Roseberry and husband Tedd of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:00 pm March 23, 2021, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church at Dawson, West Virginia, with Pastors Billy Pate and Leslie Mullens officiating. Burial will follow at the Wallace Memorial Cemetery.
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Obituary -- Dr. Elizabeth Woodin Matthews
July 30, 1927 - August 17, 2019
Elizabeth W. Matthews, age 92, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Reflections Memory Care, Carterville, where she was a resident since 2014. Prior to that, she had lived in Carbondale since 1964.
She was born July 30, 1927 in Ashland, Virginia to Edwin Clifton and Elizabeth L. Woodin. She married Sidney E. Matthews on December 20, 1947 at her parent’s home in Ashland and they shared 70 years of marriage until his death on October 29, 2018.
She graduated with a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA in 1948; MS degree in Library Science from University of Illinois in 1952; a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1989; and an Honorary LLD from Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA in 1989.
Her library career began at the Virginia State Library in Richmond, VA in 1948, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ohio State University, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA; and in 1964 she accepted a position at Morris Library, SIU-Carbondale. She was a catalog librarian and instructor and became an Assistant Professor in 1972. From 1974 until 1990, Dr. Matthews continued as a catalog librarian and Assistant Professor at the Lesar Law School Library, SIU-C. She retired in 1992 as Preservation and Special Projects Librarian and Professor.
Dr. Matthews was active in many professional associations including American Library Association, American Association of Law Libraries, and the Post-Doctoral Academy of Higher Education. She was involved locally with American Association of University Women and Rotary Club of Carbondale-Breakfast.
She published several books and numerous articles with topics ranging from technical cataloging to genealogy and short stores. She was recognized in several Who’s Who publications and received the Delta Award from Morris Library for “Notable Work and Publication in the Field of Library Science” in 1990.
Her other interests included astronomy, genealogy, piano, organ and travel; having traveled to all 50 states and 56 international countries. She had been a member of First United Methodist Church, Carbondale since 1964.
Dr. Matthews is survived by her daughter, Sarah E. (Sam ) of North Fort Myers, FL; two grandsons; and a host of friends.
She is predeceased by her parents and husband.
Visitation will be Friday, August 23, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Dr. Elizabeth Matthews will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 am in Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home with Pastor Howard White. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. | Woodfin, Elizabeth Luck (I13331)
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Obituary -- Dr. Hugh Alfred Farris
Hemingway March 7 Special -- Dr. Hugh Alfred Farris, 80 years old, doctor of dental surgery, died in the Johnson Memorial hospital today.
Funeral services will be held at the chapel of the Morris Funeral Home Thursday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Leroy Calder officiating assisted by the Rev. H.B. Jones and the Rev. L.H. Carter both of Hemingway. Burial will follow in the family plot of Elmwood Cemetery in Georgetown.
Active pallbearers will be Joe D. Chinnes, Roy Southern, Joe Cox, Cecil Racliffe, Clarence P. Snowden Jr. and Edward Chinnes.
Dr. Farris was a son of the late Thomas Decatur and Nancy Anne Criner Farris of Tennessee. He attended high school in Sweetwater, Texas and went to medical school in Nashville. He was graduated from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
After practicing in Baltimore for two years he moved to Georgetown where he spent the greater part of his life.
During his practice he was dental surgeon for Bernard Baruch and Grover Cleveland.
Dr. Farris was awarded a citation and congressional medal for his five years continuous service in the United State selective service. He was a member of the South Carolina, Texas, and Maryland Dental Associations past sectary treasurer of the Knights of Pythias in Georgetown and member of the Masonic Lodge of Georgetown.
Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Louise Fowler of Lake City; four sons, Bethel R. Farris of Charleston, Chester C. Farris of Mount Pleasant, Amos K. Farris of Key West, Fla. and Charlie L. Farris of New Orleans; three daughters. Mrs. Geneva Williams of Charleston, Mrs. John W. White of Morgantown, W. Va., Mrs. Harvey D. Scott of Moorehead, NC; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grand children. | Farris, Hugh Alfred (I13241)
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Obituary -- Dr. Vivian Frances Crane
Dr. Vivian Frances Crane, age 88 of Rupert, went to “be with Jesus” on July 19, 2019 at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. A resident of Rupert, WV she was a graduate of Rupert High School, Concord College and The University of Virginia..
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, James Allen and Winona McClung Crane and her nephew James Hardy Crane.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law James McClung and Hilda Crane, niece, Brenda and husband Hubie Brooks and their daughter Melissa Brooks, MD and son Scott Brooks and his children Hannah and Jared and another great-niece, Stephanie and husband Wallace Kunin. She will also be remembered by numerous friends, co-workers and previous students.
Vivian held a Doctorate of Education Administration degree and was a veteran educator with teaching experience in Virginia and West Virginia Schools as well as graduate extension classes for WVU. Vivian had experience as a high school math and physical education teacher, principal and later Administrator of the Greenbrier Community College Center in Lewisburg, forerunner of the now New River Community and Technical College. She had also been involved with continuing education training for Appalachian Regional Hospital nursing department. After her retirement from the education realm, she became active with the American Red Cross in Disaster Relief work and Disaster Preparedness Training.
Vivian was an active member of the Bascom United Methodist Church in Rupert, WV, where she served as a lay speaker and in previous years was involved in various committees and areas of the United Methodist Association.
She was also active on the Board of Directors of such organizations as Shepherds Center of Greenbrier County and Committee on Aging.
Recipient of numerous education and community service awards Vivian will be remembered for her generous and encouraging nature as she loved nothing more than to give to others or to be involved in encouraging a student to reach for his/her goal. While a resident at the Seasons Place she took great pleasure in being involved with Osteopathic students as a “practice patient” helping them to develop their interview and questioning skills.
Visitation will be held at Smathers Funeral Chapel on Monday July 22, 2019 from 5 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be at the Rainelle United Methodist Church Tuesday July 23, 2019 at 1pm with Reverend Ron Gamble and Pastor Delmas Beavers officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Wallace and Wallace Mausoleum.
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Obituary -- Dr. William Starr Myers
William S. Myers Dies, Republican Historian
SPECIAL TO THE INQUIRER - PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 28 - William Starr Myers, emeritus professor of politics at Princeton University and often referred to as the historian of the Republican Party, died today following a heart attack in a restaurant near the campus. He was 78.
Prof. Myers was a member of the university faculty from 1906 until he retired in 1943. He came to Princeton as one of the 'preceptor guys" who were put on the faculty by the late President Woodrow Wilson who was then head of the school.
Among his writings were "The American Government of Today," "The Republican Party: A History" and "American Democracy Today." Another book, "The Hoover Administration" was written in collaboration with Walter Newton. Prof. Myers was the editor of the "State Papers of Herbert Hoover" and just recently completed the three volume work "The Story of New Jersey."
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minot C. Morgan, Jr., of Princeton, and Mrs. John H. McLean, of Kingston, N.C., and a brother, John N. Myers, of Summerville, N.C. | Myers, William Starr (I1714)
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Obituary -- Drema Dare Deem Helmick
Drema (Deem) Helmick, 79, of Dawson, WV passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg.
Drema was born on August 15, 1943 to the late Samuel F. and Mary A. Deem.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Murrell L. Helmick and a brother, Richard Deem.
Drema was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church for 63 years where she was the treasurer of 30 years. She loved her church family and enjoyed working in the kitchen preparing food for all of the events. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves behind her loving son, Carl L. Helmick of Dawson; sister, Phyllis Helmick of Dawson and a brother Delvin (Bonnie) Deem of St. Charles, MO; extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Wallace Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Billy Pate officiating.
A memorial celebration of life dinner for Drema and her late husband, Murrell will follow immediately after the graveside service at Meadow Grove Baptist Church, Dawson. | Deem, Drema Dare (I2553)
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Obituary -- Earl Kruger Kirby, Jr.
WAYNESBORO -- Earl Kruger Kirby, Jr., 58, of 455 Cherry Ave. died Thursday morning (Jan. 30, 1986) in Waynesboro Community Hospital.
He was born Sept. 9, 1927. in Staunton, a son of Earl Kruger and Edna (Bosserman) Kirby.
He was educated at Robert E. Lee High School and Bridgewater College. He served in the Army in Korea where he received a battlefield commission and was discharged as a second lieutenant. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving, in addition to his mother who resides in Staunton, are his widow, Lucie (Acord) Ludwig Kirby; a son, Earl K. Kirby, III of Staunton; three stepchildren, Graham G. Ludwig, Jr. of Big Stone Gap, Mrs. Jacquelyn Luwig Speck of Waynesboro and Mrs. Lucie Lloyd Ludwig Jeffreys of Francis Bottom, W. Va.; a brother, Frances E. Kirby of Staunton, and two granddaughters.
A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Hamrick Funeral Home by the Revs. Wade D. Mumford and Richard A. Koster, with burial in Thornrose Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Harry M. Ludwig, W. Holmes Yeakley, Clifford E. gregory, Adrian E. Dabney, A. W. Jeffreys, Percy Willson and Sam Tyndall. | Kirby, Earl Kruger (I13342)
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Obituary -- Earl Kruger Kirby, Sr.
Earl Kruger Kirby, 82, of 419 DuPont Ave., died Thursday morning (Feb. 18, 1962) at his residence.
He was born Jan. 16, 1900 ar Cambridge, Md., son of Joseph G. and Gertrude (Moore) Kirby.
He was associated with Virginia Electric and Power Co. for 42 years, retiring in 1965, and was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Edna O. (Bosserman) Kirby; two sons, Earl K. Jr. of Waynesboro and Francis E. Kirby of Staunton; a brother, Joseph Gordon Kirby of Cambridge, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Sidney E. Matthews of Naples, Fla.; one grandson, and three step-grandchildren.
A service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Hamrick Funeral Home by Dr. Havey W. Ashby. Burial will be in Thornrose Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be R. L. Masincup, R. G. Phillips, F. L. Hamilton, Jack Rhodes, Fred R. Lucas, A. Clay Franklin, Allen L. Persinger, and Preston Campbell. | Kirby, Earl Kruger (I13324)
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Obituary -- Edith R. Bacon Deitz
GOUVERNEUR -- The funeral for Edith R. Deitz, 83, Gouverneur, was held Tuesday, at French Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ronald E. Sampson, pastor of Harrisville Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in East Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs. Deitz died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt.
Mrs. Deitz worked at Natural Dam Paper Mill for a short time many years ago. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed fishing, bowling, camping and traveling.
Born Jan. 29, 1922 in Macomb, she was the daughter of Claude and Beulah Heath Bacon, she attended school at Briar Hill and at a one-room schoolhouse in Balmat.
She married Wallace H. Deitz, Jr., on Feb 21, 1952, at the Methodist Parsonage in Evansville, Ind. The couple lived throughout the United States, for three years in Germany and for four years in Italy while Mr. deitz served in the Army. After he retired, the couple moved in 1976 to Sylvia Lake.
Surviving besides her husband are a son and his wife, Randy L. and Terri, Apopka, Fla., two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia L. Beckerman, Goldboro, N.C., and Gloria L. and Scott Weldon, Gouverneur; three sisters, Keitha Woodall, Alice Cole and Vera Ray, all of gouverneur; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, | Bacon, Edith R. (I9347)
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Obituary -- Edna Irene Shafer Roland
Mrs. Okey (Edna Irene) Roland,m 65, of Clintonville, died Thursday in a Bluefield hospital afer a long illness.
Born in Rupert, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert [sic] and Xerdia Shafer. She had been a resident of Clintonville for the past 25 years, was a member of the Sinking Creek Baptist Church at Williamsburg, and was a homemaker.
Surviving in addition to her husband include one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Rosemary) McClanahan of Bluefield, Va.; one son, Donald Roland of Lacey, Wash.; three sisters, Mary Ethel Masters of Cladwell, Anna Belle Cook of Peterstown and Lenora Mae Fleshman of Clintonville; one brother, Lon Shafer of Gassaway; and three grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at the Sinking Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselwan Memorial Gardens in Princeton. | Shafer, Edna Irene (I4952)
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Obituary -- Edna Mae Walkup Withrow
MRS. EDNA MAE WITHROW, 57, OF CRAWLEY, Greenbrier County, died Monday in Humana Hospital Greenbrier Valley, Fairlea, after a long illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Crawley and a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Kieffer.
Surviving: husband, Ronald Withrow; sons, Lonnie Nicely of Charleston, Dwight Nicely of Lewisburg; mother, Evelyn Walkup of Crawley; sisters, Hazel McIntyre of Alexandria, Va., Ruby Jones and Bernice Mace, of Crawley, Georgia Scruggs of Hines; brother, Delford Walkup of Kessler.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, with the Rev. Roger Williams officiating. Burial will be in End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville.
The Charleston Daily Mail, 19 January 1988 | Walkup, Edna Mae (I10012)
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Obituary -- Edward Clinton Smith
Final rites for Edward Clinton Smith, 82, Crawley, will be conducted a 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in East Rainelle with the Rev. J. H. Quesenberry and the Rev. Lee White in charge. Burial will be in End of the Trail Cemetery near Clintonville.
Smith died Thursday morning in a Ronceverte hospital after a long illness.
Smith owned and operated a store at Crawley from 1905 until his retirement in 1949, and served as postmaster from 1913 until 1949.
Born Sept. 1, 1879 at Crawley, he was a son of the late Robert and Leah McClung Smith.
Among his survivors is a son John Smith. | Smith, Edward Clinton (I2814)
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Obituary -- Edward E. Crane
Mr. Edward E. Crane, who was taken sick last November, took in addition the dangerous cough and cold so prevalent here in February, and died on the 23rd ult., in the 77th year of his age. He leaves a wife, two sons, six daughters and twenty-four grandchildren.
Greenbrier Independent, Volume XXI, Number 50, May 19, 1887: | Crane, Edward Ebbets (I26)
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Obituary -- Edward Ebbets Crane
Edward Ebbets Crane, 48, of Rupert, died Tuesday, January 15, at home of an apparant heart attack.
Born April 20, 1931, in Alderson, he was a son of the late John and Ileta Selvey Crane.
Mr. Crane was a bulldozer operator.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Smith Crane; a daughter, Mrs. Pamela Bowes of Rupert, four sisters, Mrs. Gene Zopp of Rupert, Mrs. Mary Snuffer of Crawley, Mrs. Amy Mann of Germantown, Ohio and Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders of Barnwell, S.C., and one grandchild.
Services will be Frday at 2 p.m. at the Smathers Funeral Home chapel in Rainelle with the Rev. Ernest Marting officiating. Burial will be in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville. | Crane, Edward Ebbets (I430)
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Obituary -- Edward Varden Starr
On January 23, Edward V. Starr, in the 55th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Sunnyside, on the Monday, January 25 at 11 A.M. Interment at Greenmount Cemetery at 2:45 P.M. | Starr, Edward Varden (I1720)
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Obituary -- Elizabeth Ann (Libby) Crane Cardoza
Elizabeth Ann Crane Cardoza, 87, formerly of Rupert, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, in the Stonerise Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Linside, following a long illness.
Born December 4, 1933, at Crawley, she was the daughter of the late John and Ileta Selvey Crane.
She was a 1952 graduate of Rupert High School. Following graduation, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Following graduation from Control Tower Operators School as the only female in a class of 25, Elizabeth transferred to Donaldson Air Force Base in Greenville, South Carolina, where she married and lived for most of the next 55 years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Robert L. Sanders, Jr.; an infant daughter Cynthia Ann Sanders; her husbands Robert L. Sanders, Sr. and Manuel C. Cardoza; two brothers Edward E. Crane and John L. Crane; and three sisters Jean Zopp, Mary Snuffer, and Amy Mann.
Survivors include her daughter Cheryll Nelson and husband Richard of Princeton; six grandchildren Stina Tayloe (Mark), Myles Nelson (Ashley), Michelle Lancaster (Travis), Bobby Sanders (Lindsey), Keely Horrell (Carr), and William Sanders; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 28, in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, with Pastor Ron Lilly officiating. | Crane, Elizabeth Ann (I431)
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Obituary -- Elizabeth Ann Adkins Webb
God whispered Elizabeth Adkins "Libby" Webb's name on Monday, May 18, 2020, at age 81.
Libby was born on Oct. 7, 1938 to Walter & Norma Dee Adkins.
She was an integral part of St. Albans, WV, working at St. Albans High School for many years. By volunteering for various causes throughout the county, she touched many lives.
Libby & her husband of 60 years, Quinton (Pete) Webb, eventually left St. Albans, WV, and moved to Dayton to retire near their children. Libby taught and volunteered during her time in Dayton.
God called Pete's name on Feb. 4, 2018, and her daughter, Tamra Fore on Nov. 23, 2018.
Libby is survived by her daughter, Tina Stone, of Dayton; and son, Tim Webb, of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Ramona "Monie" Adkins, of St. Albans, WV, and Sue Nash, of North Carolina; and brother, James "Dubby" Adkins, of St. Albans, WV. Libby's grandchildren are Meghan Stone, Beth Fore, JT Stone, Michael Fore, Colby Webb and Quincy Webb. Libby has five great-grandchildren.
Libby touched so many lives but none more than her family's. The loving daughter, sister and mother was and is the rock of the entire family.
Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus, the family had to have a private service in Tennessee before her final resting place. | Adkins, Elizabeth Ann (I10665)
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Obituary -- Elizabeth Sheets Morrison
UPPER MARLBORO, MD. -- Mrs. Elizabeth Sheets Morrison, 77, formerly of Hillsboro, died Friday, May 4. at a Chevely, Md. hospital following a short illness.
Born Oct. 17, 1912, at Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lucy Ernestine Hull Sheets. Mrs. Morrison was a retired school teacher, a member of the Maryland State Teachers Association, the Prince George's County Retired Teachers Association, and was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Keith Morrison, a daughter, Carolyn Lee Morrison , and two sisters.
Survivors include a son, Sam Morrison of Ohio; a sister, Alice Gibson of Marlinton, and five grandchildren.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the VanReenan Funeral Home in Marlinton with the Revs. Ted Sprigg and Richard Newkirk officiating. Burial will be at the End of the Trail Cemetery in Clintonville. | Sheets, Elizabeth Carolyn (I9678)
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Obituary -- Elizabeth Wheeler Crane McClung
Published in the Greenbrier Independent, Volume XXV, Issue 35, 29 Jan 1891:
On Thursday, January 22nd, 1891, at her home, on Big Clear Creek mountain, this county, Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler McClung, wife of Wm. Reese McClung, and fourth daughter of the late Edward S. Crane [sic], aged 43 years. She was a Christian woman and was beloved by all who knew her. | Crane, Elizabeth Wheeler (I31)
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Obituary -- Ella Janet Cochran Walkup
Ella Janet Cochran Walkup, 77, of Hines passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at LewisGale Hospital in Salem, Virginia following a short illness.
Born on November 20, 1943 in Rupert, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Emma Cochran.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kenney; brothers, Clyde Cochran and Carl Cochran; brother-in-law, Delmas Childers.
Janet was a member of the Beaver Creek Baptist Church and a former beautician.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Walkup; son, Kevin (Tina) Robinson of Keller, TX; grandsons, Aaron of Keller, TX, Chris (Becky) ; great grandson, Carter of Idaho Falls, Idaho; step sons, Steven Walkup of Caldwell, Darren Walkup and his wife and daughters of Michigan and William Miller of Virginia; step daughters, Angela Moody and Jackie Rickman; step grandson, Tony Walkup of Conway, SC; sister, Jeanie Childers of Navarre, OH; brothers, James Cochran of Bradenton, FL, Ray Cochran of Rupert and Fred (Jill) Cochran of Lewisburg. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held at a later date. | Cochran, Ella Janet (I9510)
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Obituary -- Elmer Earl Johnson
EAST RAINELLE. Sept. 25 -- Elmer Earl Johnson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Haskle Johnson of East Rainelle died in a Ronceverte hospital this morning.
Surviving are two brothers, Garland and James and one sister, Pauline, all at home.
Graveside rites will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday from the McClung Cemetery at Rupert with the Rev. Joe E. Smith officiating. The body is at the Nickell Funeral Home. | Johnson, Elmer Earl (I2883)
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Obituary -- Elmer Luddy Hedrick
Elmer Hedrick, Jr., 98 of Williamsburg passed away Monday June 20, 2022 at his home after a long illness.
Born June 2, 1924, he was the son of Elmer Hedrick and Jessie Arbaugh Hedrick of Cornstalk, WV.
Elmer (Jr.) was a lifetime farmer, farming mainly in dairy and beef. For many years, his neighbors witnessed him going up and down the road on his John Deere tractor, often with grandkids on board. He drove a Greenbrier County school bus for 28 years, missing only one day of work. He also spent twelve years working for the State Road.
Elmer (Jr.) was very community minded. He served on several county Boards and was a 50 year member of the Williamsburg Ruritan. In 2003, the Elmer Hedrick Jr. family received the Heritage Agriculture Achievement Award, which was presented to him at the 2003 WV State Fair. He was a lifelong active member of the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Williamsburg.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Mabel McMillion Hedrick; a brother Donald N. Hedrick; a sister Thelma Hedrick Poe and his grandson Brian Keith Hedrick.
Elmer is survived by seven sons, David (Stella) of Cornstalk, Rodger (Debbie) of Williamsburg, Steve of Williamsburg, Barry (Drema of Lewisburg, Bill (Connie) of Frankford, Gary (Laurie) of Williamsburg and Rick (Tina) of Williamsburg; 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, (one great great grandchild on the way).
Visitation will be at the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Williamsburg on Sunday June 26, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be Monday June 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the church with Pastor Denver Tiller officiating. Entombment will follow at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum at Clintonville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church at P. O. Box 110, Williams, WV 24991 or to the Williamsburg Ruritan Club at 5426 Shoestring Trail, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Much love and appreciation to all of Elmer's caregivers; Sarah Atwell, Ruby Shaffer, T C Holler, Alice Coff, Trenda Hanson, Kim Huffman, Shirley Winfrey, Juanita Dozier and HospiceCare of Greenbrier Valley.
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Obituary -- Elmer Rockford Hawkins
CRAWLEY -- Elmer Rockford Hawkins, 70, died Wednesday, June 21 in a Rainelle care center following a long illness.
Born May 6, 1919, at Crawley, he was the son of Gertrude Crane Hawkins of Crawley and the late Edward Rockford Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was a 35 year resident of Baltimore, Md., was of the Baptist faith and was retired from the A&P store.
Other survivors include four daughters, Sandra Hawkins, Barbara Ally, Dena Martinez and Linda Vill, all of Baltimore; a son, Rocky Hawkins of Baltimore; a brother, David Hawkins of Mauldin, S.C., and three grandsons.
Service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in Rainelle with the Rev. Leroy Crane officiating. Burial will be in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville. | Hawkins, Elmer Rockford Jr. (I1199)
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Obituary -- Elsie Lucille Osborne Pillow
Elsie L. Pillow, 94 of Beckley, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with her Lord whom she thanked for her blessed life on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a long illness.
Born June 13, 1925, in Rainelle, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Nora Osbourne Gillespie.
Elsie loved gardening, embroidering, beach trip, bowling, family reunions. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the First Friendship Life Group in Roanoke, Va. She was a loving and giving sister, aunt and friend who was dearly loved by all.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Richard Pillow, four sisters Letha Gillespie, Zelda Turner, Pansy Tincher, Fern Osborne; four brothers Holbert, Don, Clifford and Robert Gillespie.
She will be sadly missed by her sisters Violet Aldridge of Lewisburg, Lillian Kincaid of Perrysburg, Ohio, Lenora Highlander of Rainelle, and much loved nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, at Smathers Funeral Chapel with Pastor Wayne Peters officiating.
Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.
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Obituary -- Elverson Earl Stevens
Earl Stevens, age 84, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Earl was born February 1, 1937 in Grassy Meadows, West Virginia. He married Comella "Cam" Crane on December 5, 1960 in Covington, VA. It was no secret Cam was the love of his life. The pair were a charismatic duo. She was a strong-willed woman with a charming sense of humor. He was a driven independent man with a clever mind.
At that time jobs were hard to come by in West Virginia, but Earl was determined to provide a better life for Cam and their children. He took a chance and sent a letter to the owner of Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling, IL asking for a job. Not long after, he moved his family to Illinois. He worked for Northwestern Steel and Wire for over 30 years and retired in 1992.
Even though he relocated his family to the Midwest, his heart always belonged to the mountains of West Virginia. He was a true Mountain Man, through and through. Every chance he had, he would pack the family up and drive through the night just to spend the weekend in the mountains. He was very close to his family in West Virginia, especially his mother. After his retirement, he would spend as much time as Cam would allow at his cabin in West Virginia.
Although Earl was most comfortable among the rugged mountains and all its wildlife, he was a genuine compassionate man who would not hesitate to offer a hand up to anyone in need. He had a heart for those down on their luck and always wanted to help the underdog.
Earl Stevens was a unique man who is impossible to capture in words. If you were ever lucky enough to share a seat next to him, you know how quickly he could mesmerize you with tales of his extraordinary life. He was a Marine, a farmer, a football coach, a hunter, a storyteller, a master mason, a beekeeper, a loyal Chicago Bears fan, a mastermind with animals, a collector of unique items with history, an estate auction enthusiast, a landlord, a writer, and above all else, a family man.
The man never met a stranger and was always eager to offer his life-taught wisdom along with a story or two.
He is survived by his two daughters, Marilyn (Richard) Mickelson and Sharon (Curt) House both of Sterling; one son Ray McMillen of Sterling; two sisters, Audrey Forren of Pineville W.V., and June (Jennings) Morton of Covington, VA; two brothers, John (Donette) Stevens of Roxboro, N.C., and Al (Marlene) Stevens of Sun City West, AZ; nine grandchildren, Tara, Travis, Michael, Victoria, Jessica, Priscilla, Christie, Ryan, and Ashley; and eleven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Cam, parents, two sisters, Elva and Sharon Sue in childhood; and two brothers-in-law, Fred Forren and William "Bill" Ferguson.
A brief service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Clintonville. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until time of service. Celebration Of life servcie will follow from 3:00 until 5:00 at Patterson Creek School. | Stevens, Elverson Earl (I3202)
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Obituary -- Elwood O'Dell
RUPERT -- Elwood O'Dell, 75, passed away Friday, June 6, 2003 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a long illness.
Born Aug. t, 1927, in Nicholas County, he was the son of the late Harvey Hubert and Lovie Jane Hellems O'Dell.
Mr. O'Dell was a member of First Baptist Church of Quinwood, a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Dwight O'Dell.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Glendalene McClung O'Dell, a daughter, Sue Ann McGrew and husband Jack of Thomasville, N.C.; a son, Roger Dean O'Delland wife Ann of Rainelle; two brothers, Ernie O'Dell of Quinwood and Woody O'Dell of Fayeteville; four grandchildren, Joshua Dean O'Dell and wife Sheila, of Beaver, Kendra Lewis and and husband Keith of Jacksonville, N.C., Laura McGrew of Thomasville, N.C., and Jacklyn McGrew of Thomasville; and a greatgrandchild, Dylan Tyler O'Dell of Beaver.
Service will be 11 a. m. Monday at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle, with the Revs. Troy George and Houston Boothe officiating. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. | O'Dell, Elwood (I9960)
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Obituary -- Emma Faye Amick Hines
Emma Faye Hines, 78, of Canvas died Feb. 27, 1996, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Summersville.
Surviving: husband, Fred R. Hines; sons, Fred Russell Jr. of Manassas, Va., Johnny L. of Culpeper, Va., Roger D., James W., Jerry A., and Charles D., all of Canvas; daughters, Barbara A. Bayless and Sharon L. Smith, both of Huntington, Frances E. Spinks and Karen F. McCutcheon, both of Summersville, Janet L. Hines of Charleston; brothers, Vernon Amick of Summersville, Arless Amick of Victor, Johnny Amick of Waco, Texas; sisters, Olinee Rader and Marie Amick, both of Canvas, Golda Shanahan of Bowie, Md., Opal Kiser of Sarasota, Fla., Annie Mundy of Charleston; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Summersville, with the Rev. Bud Truman and the Rev. Johnny L. Hines officiating. Burial will be in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home, Summersville | Amick, Emma Faye (I2790)
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Obituary -- Ernest Lester Osborne Sr.
RAINELLE — Ernest Lester Osborne Sr., 75, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a long illness.
Born Jan. 10, 1932, at Rainelle, he was the son of the late Andrew McVey and Daisy Neff Osborne.
Mr. Osborne was a retired miner and farmer and a member of the Little Sewell Baptist Church in Crag.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, three sons, and two daughters.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Little Sewell Baptist Church at Crag. Burial will follow in the Puckett Cemetery at Vale. | Osborne, Ernest Lester Sr. (I8638)
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Obituary -- Ervin Clark Dorsey
"Death Claims Ervin Dorsey, 71"; Raleigh Register
NETTIE -- Ervin Clark Dorsey, 71, Nettie, died Saturday Morning at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Richwood, after a short illness.
Survivors include his wife, Golda Dorsey, Nettie; three daughters, Mrs. Mamie Bond, and Mrs. Dana Chapman, both of Nettie, Miss Alma Dorsey, Pheonix, Ariz.; one son, Maynard, Nettie;....
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Nettie. | Dorsey, Ervin Clark (I10083)
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Obituary -- Ethel Mae Grimes Dorsey
HOLLINS, Va. -- Ethel Mae (Grimes) Dorsey, 57, of Hollins, died Sunday, June 19, 1994, at the Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem, Va.
Born March 14, 1937, in Clifton Forge, Va., she was the daughter of Ezzie (West) Grimes and the late Frances J. Grimes, formerly of Midland.
Mrs. Dorsey as a graduate of Clifton Forge High School and the C&O School of Nursing. She was a frequent visitor to Midland where her late grandparents resided, Mr. & Mrs. John Grimes.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband David E. Dorsey; one sister, Catherine G. Simpson, Selma, Va.; two brothers, Dr. John W. Grimes, Lafayette, La.; Frances J. Grimes, Sparks, Nev., and a cousin, Frances (Grimes) Kalbaugh, Westernport.
Mrs. Dorsey's body was donated to science.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 23 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Clifton Forge. | Grimes, Ethel Mae (I10107)
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Obituary -- Etta Madeline Burdette Williams
Etta Madeline Williams, 93, of Meadow Bridge passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital.
Madeline was born on August 24, 1927 in Beelick Knob, WV; she was the daughter of the late Charles Ashley Burdette and Rosie Garnet Lilly Burdette.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John David Williams; son, David Lee Williams: daughter, Mary Williams Bragg and son-in-law, Bobby Bragg.
Those left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Stephanie (John) Yates, Whitley (Dale) Legg; great grandchildren, Addison Legg and Trey Yates; host of extended family and friends.
Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robby Shorter, Mr. Ronnie Patterson and Pastor Andrew Boley officiating. Burial will follow at the Wickline Cemetery, Meadow Bridge. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until time of service at the funeral home. | Burdette, Etta Madeline (I4820)
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Obituary -- Eugene Harold Cales
WINCHESTER, Va. — Eugene H. Cales, 88, of Winchester, formerly of Greenbrier County, died at home, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at 2:45 a.m.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy S. King of Linden, Va.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Frances M. Cales; a daughter, Deborah C. Wright of Winchester, Va.; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren, all living in Virginia. He is also survived by two brothers in West Virginia and a sister in Virginia and one sister in Mississippi.
Gene was a man who was truly gifted with his hands. He worked both as an electrician and welder in the coal mines of West Virginia and as a master welder, building ships in the early stages of WW II. He also taught welding at Greenbrier West High School from 1968 to 1974. Gene was devoted to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his wife, family, and country. He will be extremely missed by family and friends.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg.
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Obituary -- Eugene Lawrence Cohenour
Eugene L. Cohenour, 75 of Milford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 19, 2020 surrounded by family.
Gene was born December 19, 1944 in Rupert, WV. At the age of 16 while attending a church picnic, he met the love of his life Eleanor whom he married at the age of 17. Their love and devotion to each other has grown ever since.
Gene proudly served in the United States Army and continued his service as a Fairfax City Police Officer, retired 1983 after being injured in the line of duty.
Along with being an active and devoted member with Salem Baptist Church, Gene continued to serve his community volunteering with Glory Outreach in Milford and surrounding area.
Gene loved camping, cruising, four wheeling and family outings riding on his Indian motorcycle trike.
Gene is survived by his loving and devoted family. Gene is preceded in death by the love of his life and best friend Eleanor C. Cohenour, May 2015.
Gene looked forward to meeting his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and being reunited with his wife, Eleanor. In the words of Gene: “Don’t cry for me, Walk it off.”
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Storke Funeral Home in Bowling Green, Virginia are handling the arrangements.
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Obituary -- Eugene Woodrow Conn
Eugene was a former schoolteacher at Poca High School and Wahama High School, worked for Manpower and was a Barber at B Street Barber Shop, St. Albans.
He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tornado, and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anita "Polly" Conn; daughters and sons-in-law, Dreama and Larry Queen of Columbus, Ohio, and Gigi and Dallas Hinchcliffe of Culloden; sister, Opal Warden of Delbarton.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Joe, Katie and Kris Queen and Preston Hinchcliffe; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Eugene was 78 years old. | Conn, Eugene Woodrow (I8985)
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Obituary -- Florence Elizabeth Dosier Scudder
Florence Elizabeth Scudder, 93, of Rainelle, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in the Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg, following a short illness.
Born June 20, 1925, at Blaker’s Mill, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Myrtle Falls Dosier.
Florence was a homemaker and a member of the Sewell Valley Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Ira Scudder; 1 daughter Mary Jane Scudder; 4 brothers Clarence, Emmett, Denny, and Ernest Dosier; and 4 sisters Bridget Monroe, Mabel Osborne, Eva Kirby, and Flora Dimascio.
Survivors include her son James “Jimmy” Scudder of Rainelle; her daughter Janet Martin and husband Frankie of Grassy Meadows; 3 brothers Frank Dosier of Rupert, Robert Dosier of Augusta, Georgia, and Kenneth Dosier and wife Brenda of Ft. Myer, Florida; 2 sisters Ruth Bennett and Phyllis Collins, both of Rainelle; her sister-in-law Wilma Dosier of Mississippi; 2 grandchildren Joshua Martin and wife Trish of Grassy Meadows and Sheena Williams and husband Jason of Meadow Bridge; and soon to arrive great-grandson Chase Ryker Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in the Sewell Valley Baptist Church, Rainelle, with Pastor Fred Fryar officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. | Dosier, Florence Elizabeth (I7841)
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Obituary -- Forman Taylor McLean
ONANCOCK -- Forman Taylor McLean, retired associate professorof biology at Old Dominion College, died at his home on Onancock Sunday morning.
Services were conducted from the Williams Funeral Home, Onancock, yesterday.
McLean was a native of Colt's Neck, N.J., son of the late John Hull and Ledia T. McLean, and was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Chesapeake Masonic Lodge, both in Onancock.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Morford McLean, a son, John Hull McLean of Kinston, N.C., a sister, Mrs. T. N. Parmlyof Runston, N.J., and a brother, A. C. McLean of Melfa. | McLean, Forman Taylor (I3962)
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