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| 4651 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 15 Apr 2011 LEWISBURG — Rev. C. L. "Leroy" Crane, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at his home, after a long illness. Born October 27, 1920, at Esty, W.Va., he was a son of the late Charles Oakley and Ada Hume Crane of Renick, W.Va. Mr. Crane was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Steven Crane; sisters, Ruth Crane Hanna, Mary Hester Crane, and an infant sister; and brothers, William Leslie "Bill" Crane, Joe H. Crane and L. Marshall Crane. He attended Renick High School, was a member of Zion's Light Baptist Church, was a World War II Veteran, having served in the "Normandy Beach Invasion", was a member of the VFW, was a charter member of the Clintonville Ruritan Club, and was a member of the American Legion. He hauled coal for 17 1/2 years for various strip mining companies in Western Greenbrier County. Along with his wife, Mr. Crane built, owned, and operated "Cranes Super Market & Texaco Station" in Clintonville. Mr. Crane accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 11 at the Band of Hope Church near Friars Hill. He was ordained as a Missionary Baptist Minister in the early sixties, and for nearly 50 years, pastored many churches throughout Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Nicholas Counties. He also, was a well-known Evangelist in West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other areas. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ruby F. Crane of Lewisburg; daughter, Joyce Crane Burke and husband Charlie of Lewisburg; three step-grandsons, Michael Wayne Burke (Kim) and Seth Adam Burke (Alison), both of Leslie, W.Va., and Paul Brian Burke (Marsha) of Rainelle; seven great-grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, Madison, Lauren, Rebekah, Avery, Jayne, and Mikah Faith Burke, all of Leslie and Rainelle, and a special nephew, Robert C. "Carroll" Crane and wife Frances of Lewisburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg, with Rev. Jim Anderson and Rev. Gary Baker officiating. Burial and Military Rites will be conducted at Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville, followed by the release of "White Flights". Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Carroll Crane, Reese Grimmett, Lonnie Faulkner, Michael Burke, Paul Burke and Seth Burke. Please send online condolences by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg, is in charge of arrangements. | Crane, Rev. Conrad Leroy (I15775)
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| 4652 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 15 Aug 2010 Rondalene Walker, 87, of 412 Ohio Ave., Rainelle, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010, at her home of an apparent heart attack. Born in Crawley, WV, on Dec. 30, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Beitz) Walkup. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (Wally) Walker, a sister, Audrey Christiansen, and three brothers, Larry, Clyde, and Carroll Walkup. Rondalene is survived by her daughter, Doris Walker Cobb, her husband, Ronald, and their son, Scott. She has two remaining brothers, Dennis and his wife, Bobbie, of Apache Junction, AZ, and Bill of Baltimore, MD. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Ladies Auxiliary of VFW. She was a former restaurant worker and postmistress of Leslie. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Ronald Cobb officiating. Burial will follow at the Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville. Friends may call from 1 until 2 p.m., before the service. There will be no evening visitation. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc., of Rainelle. | Walkup, Rondolene (I15098)
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| 4653 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 15 January 2009 LEWISBURG ? Patricia ?Patty? McClung Nemitz, age 53, of Lewisburg passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Nemitz was born Sept. 2, 1955, in Charleston, W.Va., and was the daughter of Earnestine Hedrick McClung of Lewisburg and the late Dr. Eugene McClung. Patty was a lifelong resident of Lewisburg and was a graduate of Greenbrier East High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Virginia. She was a member of St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in Beckley, a former dental hygienist and a consultant with Mary Kay. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood, Chapter V; a former Girl Scout leader and a former Sunday School teacher. Patty was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. She courageously battled illness with dignity and grace. She lived her life fully in spite of numerous challenges and is an inspirational example of God?s love and faith. She will be missed by all who knew her ? May her memory be eternal! Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, David McClung, D.D.S.; paternal grandparents, the Rev. Ross and Glenna Trout McClung; and maternal grandparents, Lacy Gordon and Ada O. Burdette Hedrick. Survivors include her husband, James ?Jim? W. Nemitz, Ph.D.; her mother, Earnestine Hedrick McClung of Lewisburg; a daughter, Julianna (Christopher Ryan) Nemitz Quick of Harrisonburg, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard (Ann) McClung, D.D.S. of Lewisburg, Debra McClung of Lewisburg, George (Janine) Nemitz of Pennington, N.J. and Lorraine (Bob) Ciarfella of Kinnelon, N.J.; three nieces and four nephews; and caregivers, Brenda Zimmerman and Sue Wilson Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 211 S. Heber Street, Beckley, W.Va., with the Rev. Samual Haddad officiating. Internment will follow 1:30 p.m. at the Rosewood Cemetery in Lewisburg. Friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, and 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home, where a short Prayer Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Donations can be made in Patty?s Honor to the Family Refuge Center 117 E. Washington, Lewisburg, WV 24901 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society WV Chapter, 2 Players Club Drive Suite 104, Charleston, WV 25311 or to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 211 S. Heber Street, Beckley, WV 25801 Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg. | McClung, Patricia "Patty" (I32432)
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| 4654 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 15 March 2010 RAINELLE — Jeffery Owen Osborne, 44, of Rainelle, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Fairlea following a short illness. Born on March 28, 1965, in Ronceverte, he was the son of Dorothy "Tiny" Pozzie Osborne of Rainelle and the late Ernest Osborne. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Pamela Shrewsberry Osborne; 1 son, Randall Osborne of Union; 1 daughter, Amanda Osborne of Rainelle; 2 brothers, Ernest L. Osborne, Jr., and wife Cindy of Meadow Bridge and Norman Larry Osborne and wife Sandy of Princeton; and 2 sisters, Tina Osborne and Wanda Osborne, both of Rainelle. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, in the Little Sewell Baptist Church at Crag with Pastor Joe Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Puckett Cemetery, Crag. Friends may call one hour before the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the funeral home, 1109 Main Street, Rainelle, WV 25962. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. | Osborne, Jeffery Owen (I36294)
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| 4655 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 15 May 2010 WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Anava Mae Hunter MacKay died Feb. 5, 2010, at her home in Woodbridge, Va. Mrs. MacKay was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Anna Hunter; a brother, Curtis Hunter; and a stepson, Rodney MacKay. Mrs. MacKay is survived by her husband, John MacKay Sr.; a son, John MacKay Jr. and wife, Dawn, of Wake Forest, N.C.; son, William MacKay and wife, Pam, of Manassas, Va.; grandsons, Collin and Christopher of Wake Forest, N.C.; stepdaughter, Allison Campbell of Toronto, Ontario; brother, Ronald Hunter and wife, Doris, of Dublin, Va.; sister-in-law, Janice Dodd and husband, John, of Lewisburg; nephew, Dennis Hunter and wife, Lana, of Westminster, Md.; niece, Sara Hunter of Dublin, Va.; cousins, Jonna Fran Taylor, Mike Remley, Patsy McClung, Ernie Hunter and Anna Hagy, all of Rupert, W.Va., and Barbara Tharp of Keifer, W.Va. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville, W.Va. The family asks that should friends desire to make an expression of sympathy, please contribute a memorial donation in Mrs. MacKay's name to the charity of your choice. Submitted by Wallace & Wallace of Lewisburg. | Hunter, Anava Mae (I8566)
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| 4656 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 15 November 2009 RAINELLE — Wanda Jean Lambert Simms, 74, of Rainelle, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 14, 2009, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Ronceverte, following a short illness. Born Dec. 19, 1934, at Neola, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late J.B. "Ben" and Flodie Louise Johnson Lambert. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arby Clinton Simms, in 1995; two sisters, Nancy Jo Lambert and Shirley Mae Fuller; two brothers, James and Melvin Lambert; and one grandson, J.D. Simms. Survivors include three daughters: Christine A. Simms of Rainelle, Maxine McGuire and husband Rodney of Corliss, W.Va., and Connie Jean Burr and husband Daniel of Russellville, W.Va.; one son: Charles Clinton Simms and wife Janet of Morganton, N.C.; two sisters: Gloria Lee Lance and husband J.R. of Rainelle and Barbara Ann Zimmerman of Eugene, Ore.; seven grandchildren: Robert Simms, Tonya Brown, Sheena Brown, Adrianna Brown, Easton McGuire, Jeramey and James Burr; five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Mike Tincher officiating. Entombment will follow immediately. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle. The family would like to thank the staff of ICU at Med. Surg. and the Emergency room staff of Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Fairlea for their loving care and kindness. Arrangements entrusted to Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Lambert, Wanda Jean (I35387)
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| 4657 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 Feb 2010 HINES — Curtis James McClung, 56, formerly of Rupert, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at his home, following a short illness. Born March 8, 1953, at Smoot, W.Va., he was the son of the late Houston "Huse" and Mazie Bennett McClung. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Lina Harper Mines, and a nephew, Richard "Richie" Tincher. Curtis enjoyed Greenbrier West basketball and was an assistant scorekeeper for the team for several years. He enjoyed reading, watching TV, and spending time with his dog, Princess. Survivors include two sisters, Jean McClung Morris of Taneytown, Md., and Helen Osborne and husband, Don, of Covington, Va.; two nephews, Keith Tincher and John Harper; and four nieces, Wendy Halsey, Kathy Thomas, Angela Maurer and Cyrena Bennett. Private services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cruse officiating. Friends and extended family may call one hour prior to the service at the Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Special "Thanks" goes to his dear neighbors, Howard and Georgia Scruggs, who were his caretakers. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to The Union Mission Church of Hines, WV 25958. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | McClung, Curtis James (I27600)
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| 4658 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 Feb 2010 STEPHENSON — Mr. Richard Wayne Cook, 76, of Stephenson, died Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the VA Medical center in Beckley. Born December 7, 1933, at Corinne, he was the son of the late Raymond Marion and Margaret Phipps Cook. Richard retired as a Diesel Mechanic working for Carter Machinery. He was a member of the Basin Freewill Baptist Church at Basin and was the lead singer for the Home Quartet for approximately 25 years. He was a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Survivors wife of 44 years, Astor McKinney Cook of New Richmond; sons, Mark Anthony Cook and wife Lesia of Basin, Larry Shane Cook and wife Brucina of Stephenson; grandsons, Mark Anthony Cook II, Tanner Shane Cook; brothers, Byron Cook and wife Sandy of Belleview, Ky., Ray Cook and wife Sharon of Nicholasville, Ky., Kenneth Cook of Summerville, Va.; sisters, Marian Bell of Pickerington, Ohio, Rachel Perdue and husband Paul of Stephenson; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, from Basin Freewill Baptist Church in Basin with Pastor Grant Prince and Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Willie Mills Cemetery at Basin. Friends may visit with the family 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Church. Family and friends may share online condolence via www.memorialfd.com. Serving as pallbearers will be Marvin, Scott and Alan Mills, Adam and Justin Perdue and Harlan McKinney. The Cook Family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. | Cook, Richard Wayne (I33589)
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| 4659 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 Jul 2010 MEADOW BLUFF — Julia Price Judy, 97, of Meadow Bluff, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in the Brier Rehab Center at Fairlea following a long illness. Born on November 4, 1912, at Caldwell, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ida Scruggs Price. Mrs. Judy was a homemaker and a member of the Soule United Methodist Church at Meadow Bluff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Allen W. Riffey and Ross Albert Judy; 4 brothers, Samuel, Elmer, Emmett and Ira Price; and 4 sisters, Mary Price, Goldie Castle, Dora Price and Alice Jones; and stepchildren Arvella and Ralph Bennett, Sis and Cleo Clemmons, Mae and Melvin Bennett, Millard (Punch) and Pansy Judy and Lawrence Judy. Those left to cherish her memory are her son David Riffey and wife Janet Dale of Meadow Bluff; her daughter Cindy Backus and husband Dwight of Rainelle; 2 sisters, Jane Persinger of Tennessee and Margaret Price of Caldwell; 4 grandchildren, Sherri Baker, Gregory Riffey, Vivian Davies (Sean) and Jonathan Riffey (Ashley Underwood); great-grandchildren Adam Roberts, Amanda and Autumn Canfield, Justin, Aaron and Ryan Riffey, Taylor, Nicholas and Mikayla Davies and Nathan Blankenship; stepgreat-grandchildren Matt and Chad Underwood, Mike Judy, Jerry Bennett and others; and great-great-grandchildren Mirissa Underwood, Syler Means and Ayden Blankenship. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Smathers Funeral Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Larry Walker and Pastor Roy Gwinn officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery at Lewisburg. Friends may call one hour before the service from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. | Price, Julia (I18836)
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| 4660 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 June 2009 Beulah Mae Britt, 88, of Danese, passed away Friday, June 13, 2009. Born April 2, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Jackson and Anna Cadle. Beulah was a homemaker who loved to work crossword puzzles and read her Bible daily. She was a registered foster parent for years and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, Beulah is preceded in death by her first husband James R. Hart and second husband Ralph H. Britt; four brothers and two sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, James Hart and wife Carol of Danese, Warren Hart and wife Gerri of Sand Fork, Jackson Hart of Danese; daughters, Sylvia Matheny of Price Hill, Katie Britt of Danese; sister, Nora Heath and lifelong friend Jean Mounts; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Robert Barley officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may gather with the family 6 to 8 p.m. today, 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 Drive, Beckley. | Cadle, Beulah Mae (I23948)
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| 4661 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 March 2010 SCARBRO — Betty June Justice Coleman, 85, of Scarbro, died on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Hilltop Center in Hilltop. Born February 23, 1925, at Ironton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John W. Justice and Parma Ann McClung Justice. Mrs. Coleman was a member of the Mountain View Church of God and was a homemaker. Her husband, William Shrader Coleman, and a brother, Bennie Justice, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Myers of Columbus, Ohio, and Harold Myers of Columbus; two daughters, Gloria Poff of Scarbro and Joyce Ann Showalter of Davis, W.Va.; one brother, Elmer Lee Justice of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Febey Jennings of Tulsa, Okla.; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Services will be 2:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Rev. Rudell Bloomfield officiating. Entombment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Prosperity. Friends may call one hour prior to the service today at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill. | Justice, Betty June (I39980)
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| 4662 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 May 2008 Tresea M. Hutchens, 79, of Crab Orchard, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at a Glasgow nursing home following a long illness. Born at Rainelle on Oct. 1, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Judson Sims and Alice Shawver Sims. Mrs. Hutchens was a former cashier for Carolina Food Store in Sophia and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Hutchens. Surviving are a son, Charles T. Hutchens Jr. of Crab Orchard; a daughter, Serena Albright of Ohio; brothers, Ernest Sims of New Orleans, La., and Ralph Sims of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Helen Sims of Alpoca, Fla.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry. net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. | Sims, Tresea M. (I38090)
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| 4663 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 16 September 2008 OAK HILL - Doris M. McClung, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday Sept. 14, 2008. Doris was a resident of the Hill Top Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 4, 1919, at Wyco, in Wyoming County, the daughter of the late Henry Haire and Mary Jane Hooten. Doris was a devoted Christian and loved her church and church family dearly; she was a member of the First Brethren Church of Oak Hill; prior to her death she had the distinction of being the oldest living member of her church. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, William F. McClung; three sisters, Pauline Crouch, Cora Wimbish and Leslie Decker; and a son-in-law, Ron Surbaugh. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Keith D. McClung and wife, Sharon, of Raleigh, N.C.; Frances "Frankie" Surbaugh of Oak Hill, Richard D. McClung of Charleston, and Mark W. McClung and wife, Donna, of Oak Hill; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1435 E. Main St., Oak Hill, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday). The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Brethren Church of Oak Hill with the Rev. William Skeldon officiating. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill. | Haire, Doris Mabel (I40415)
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| 4664 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 Aug 2010 MOUNT LOOKOUT — Florence Evelyn Faye McClung, 80, of Mount Lookout (Nicholas County) died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today, Aug. 17, at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery at Mount Lookout with the Rev. Paul Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery at Mt. Lookout. In keeping with her wishes there will be no visitation. Arrangements by White Funeral Home in Summersville. | Skaggs, Florence Evelyn Faye (I41189)
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| 4665 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 Jan 2000 RENICK - John David Simmons, 89, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at home after a short illness. Born Dec. 6, 1910, near Renick, he was the son of the late Samuel and Nonie Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a farmer, avid hunter and fisherman, last surviving member of the original Beaver Lick Hunt Club and retired from C and O Railroad after 18 years of service. He was preceded in death by a sister, Stella Dunbar, and a daughter, Nancy Simmons Loudermilk. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Clara Lewis Simmons of Renick; son, Eugene and his wife Linda of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Mellisa Walker of Lewisburg, Jennifer Conkey of Spartanburg, S.C., Teresa LaValley of Frankford, David Loudermilk of Frankford, Amy Widney, David Simmons, Dustin Simmons and Daniel Simmons of Hillsboro; great-grandchildren, Michele Ramsey, Misty Brewer and Tyler Conkey; and great-great-grandchildren, Courtney and Alex Brewer. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg with the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery at Renick. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Home. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg. | Simmons, John David (I47161)
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| 4666 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 July 2008 NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Betty Hartmann McClung, formerly of 1114 Johnstown Road, Beckley, died on July 14, 2008, while living with her daughter in North Augusta, S.C. Born Dec. 23, 1920, in Rothenbach, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Maria Strigel Hartmann. She came to the United States on June 8, 1955, and was proprietor of the Hofbrau Haus on Johnstown Road in the 1960's-1970's. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Benno Hartmann; and by four sisters, Elisabeth Hartmann, Therese Rotzer, Franziska Ludwig and Kunigunde Theierl, all of Germany. Betty is survived by her son and his wife, Michael and Joyce McClung of Mooresville, N.C.; her daughter, Susan Evans of North Augusta, S.C., and her daughter's friend, Virginia Wilson; four grandchildren, Amy Bales of North Augusta, S.C., Robert Evans of Cheyenne, WY, Brandon McClung and Kara McClung, both of Mooresville, N.C. She is also survived by her great-granddaughter, Katie Bales of North Augusta, S.C.; and by four nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in Germany. At the request of the deceased, there will be a graveside service only, held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, at 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Heartland Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, Ga. 30909. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. blueridgefuneralhome.com Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in charge of the arrangements. | Hartmann, Betty (I40404)
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| 4667 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 Jun 2011 VICTOR — Don Wallace Walkup, 86, of Walkup Hollow, Victor, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence, following a long illness. Don was born November 18, 1924, in Victor. He was the son of the late Don V. and Vessie Crist Walkup. He was also preceded in death by two sisters. He was a World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran, a lifetime member of Ansted VFW, retired from Alloy and a member of Mt. Eary United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Ella Kincaid Walkup; a daughter, Kathy Smith; two sons, George Walkup and his wife Beverly and Edward Walkup, all of Victor; a sister, Flo Pauley of Ansted; grandchildren, Donald and Becky Walkup of Victor, Jonathan Walkup of Mt. Hope, Hollie Adkins and James of Jamestown, Ohio, Tracy Walkup of Rock Hill, S.C., Aaron Walkup and Renee of Vero Beach, Fla., Stephanie and Randall McGraw of Victor, Brian and Kelly Smith of Ansted, Heather Fewless and Missy Fewless of Ohio, and a special care giver, Jackie Carnifax. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Liberty Baptist Church in Ramsey, with Pastor Danny Legg officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, with Military rites. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in Ansted. Wallace & Wallace of Ansted is in charge of the arrangements. | Walkup, Don Wallace (I41375)
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| 4668 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 Jun 2012 NETTIE '97 Glen Allen McClung, 57, of Nettie, formerly of Rupert, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his home following a long battle with cancer. Born March 4, 1955, in Rainelle, he was the son of Harold Glen McClung of Big Mountain and Mary Helen Blankenship of Crawley. Glen was a miner with Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Company. He attended Victory Chapel of Leivasy. He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Dallas Elmore and Clyde Blenden; a niece Michelle Goins, and a really special friend, Paul Belcher and Kelcie Strader. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving fiancée, Pauline Riffle of Nettie; one daughter, Kimberly and Jamie Nichols of Rainelle; three sons, Brian McClung of Rupert, Doodle and Bridgett McClung of Rupert, Michael and Kim McClung of Lewisburg; six sisters, Shelby Goins, Debbie Elmore, Creta and Jim Meadows, Cathy Blenden, Crystal and David Deitz, and Melody and Bill Garner; a brother Kirby and George Ann Blankenship, and six grandchildren, Alex, Taylor, Ashtyn, Raven, Remington and Mahaley; Special stepchildren, Thelma and Kenny Baldwin of Maryland, and Randall and Mindy Riffle of Nettie, and Trelvie Riffle of Craigsville; and stepgrandchildren, Austin and Alisha Riffle. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the Wallace & Wallace chapel in Rainelle with Rev. Bradley Boyce officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Nettie. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to wallaceandwallacefh.com. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | McClung, Glen Allen (I42431)
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| 4669 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 May 2011 INEZ, Ky. — Roy Edgar Wiseman of Inez, formerly Hinton, W.Va., went to be with the Lord May 15, 2011 at Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Ky. Born Feb. 25, 1944 in Hinton, he was the youngest child of the late Clarence and Opal Keffer Wiseman. He was preceded in death by a sister, Una Kathleen Wiseman. Roy was a graduate of Hinton High School, class of 1962, where he played football. After graduating from WV Tech in Montgomery, W.Va., he taught for a short time then started in the mining business. He retired from Laurel Creek Coal Mine, Dingess, W.Va., where he had worked for several years. He is survived by his dear wife and caregiver, Billie Hatfield Wiseman of Inez; sons, Todd (Krista) Wiseman of Montgomery, W.Va., and Bobby (Missy) Hatfield of Sidney, Ky.; daughter, Amy (Mark) Cook of Forest Hills, Ky.; grandchildren, Jarret and Jacie Wiseman of Montgomery, W.Va., Courtney and Kaylee Hatfield of Sidney, Ky., and Taylor and Grayson Cook of Forest Hills, Ky.; brothers, Ashby Wiseman and Bud Wiseman of Hinton; sisters, June Wiseman and Geneva (Bill) Willey, all of Hinton, and Ruby Pearl (Phil) Young of Milton, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield, Ky. and on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, with Reverend Ronnie Cobb, a school friend, officiating. Burial will follow at The Wiseman Family Cemetary in Hinton. Arrangements by Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, P.O. Box 388, Inez, KY 41224. 606-298-3501. | Wiseman, Roy Edgar (I41330)
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| 4670 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 17 November 2009 QUINWOOD — Mary Ann Frances McClung, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 15, 2009, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, following a short illness. Born July 12, 1924, in Atlantic City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Louise Majane Mizrahi. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Alexander McClung Sr., in 2002, and a brother, Ralph Mizrahi. Mary Ann had helped her family at The Hilltop Restaurant in Quinwood, and was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Raymond A. McClung Jr. of Quinwood; several sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel in Clintonville, with Father Thomas Daigle officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the mausoleum chapel. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Mizrahi, Mary Ann Frances (I25563)
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| 4671 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 19 Aug 2011 Harry Delano Jones, 65, a retired coal miner died August 17, 2011 at home following a long illness. Born September 10, 1945 at Lawton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harry Robert and Olive Louise Burnette Jones. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Gladys Jones Fitzpatrick. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sue Ella Morton Jones; two sons, Robert Marshall Jones and Jeffery Dalton Jones of Fairdale; his daughter, Clarissa Sunshine Jones of Saint Albans; one grandson, Jason Wolfgang Honaker of Arnett and one brother, Loran David Jones Sr. and wife Cynthia of Maplewood. He is also survived by three aunts, Belle Jones of Maplewood, Edna Morris of Meadow Bridge and Verta Pomroy of Manor Nursing Home at Lewisburg, and one very special cousin, Cathy Jones of Maplewood. Loved ones and friends may attend graveside services at 1 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2011 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneral home.com Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr., Beckley. | Jones, Harry Delano (I32579)
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| 4672 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 19 Feb 2010 GARWOOD - Robert Clair "Bob" Byars Sr., 76, of Garwood, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness. Born September 21, 1933 at Itmann, he was the son of the late Pink Byars Jr. and Cora Mae Tolliver Byars. Robert was raised on Bud Mountain and then at the age of eighteen he joined the US Marine Corps and served from April 1951 until April 1954, having served during the Korean Conflict. During his working career, Bob was a retired coal miner and former truck driver, which he really loved to do. He was also a member of UMWA. He was the oldest living member of the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Mickey Byars; several other infant brothers and sisters; a son-in-law, Bennie Raye; and a nephew, Dale Byars. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Norma Jean Shaw Byars, whom he married on May 5, 1954, and who still resides at Garwood; his children, Robert (Bucky) Byars, Jr. of Salisbury, N.C., Debbie Raye of Bud, Kathi Elliott and husband, Estil, and Michael Byars and wife, Teresa, all of Bud Mtn., Kevin Byars and wife, Donna, of Princeton, and Angel Downing and husband, Jason, of Garwood; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Freeman Byars and his wife, Patty of Crown Point, Ind., Benny Byars and his wife, Lora, of Plymouth, Ind.; sisters, Etta Byars of El Cajon, Calif., and Betty Wesley and her husband, Acie, of Ravencliff; and numerous friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Herndon Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. William O. Tolliver and Rev. Ricky Shrewsbury officiating. Burial will follow in the Moran Cemetery, Bud Mtn. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be Elmer (Fudge) Ramsey, Michael Byars, Brian Raye, Kenny Raye, Noel Bishop, Preston Jenkins, Kevin Byars, and Jason Downing. On line condolences may be expressed at www.tankersleyfh.com Arrangements by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens. | Byars, Robert Clair "Bob" Sr. (I39817)
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| 4673 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 19 February 2009 SMOOT ? William Murrill ?Bill? Miller, 77, of Meadow Bluff, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, 2009, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born July 6, 1931, at Meadow Bluff, he was the son of the late Roy H. and Mary Sharp Miller. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Miller; a sister, Irene Heaster Legg; and his first wife, Shelvie Jean Miller. Bill was an accomplished farmer, and had received several awards for his farming. He had previously held offices in the Farm Bureau, Southern Soil Conservation, the USDA and the FSA. He was known for his love of farming and was a former Hoffman seed salesman. Although he had no biological children of his own, he helped and inspired many young men in the area. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Diana M. Hunter Miller of Meadow Bluff; her children who dearly loved him, Claudette M. Smith and husband, Vince, of Brandywine, Dorothea M. Wickline of Meadow Bluff, and William Roy M. Wickline and companion, Tena, of Meadow Bluff. He had a special granddaughter, Carla M. Dempsey; twin grandsons, Vince II and Brandon Smith; also his stepchildren of his first wife, Janie Bostic of Rainelle, Kevin Pitsenbarger of Elkview, and their children, Garrett, Dakota and Katlyn Bostic of Rainelle, and Kevin II and Colby Pitsenbarger of Elkview. He has three sisters, Sue Cruse of Arizona, Mary Lou (Gene) Hutsenpiller of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Helen (Jesse) Hutsenpiller of Smoot. He had many nieces and nephews; and his special cattle dogs, Duke, Little Man, Lad and Rebel. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with Pastor Les Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at Old Amwell Cemetery, Meadow Bluff, W.Va. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Rainelle. | Miller, William Merrill "Bill" (I12967)
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| 4674 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 2 August 2008 CRAWLEY - Paul Richard Boggs Sr., 84, died early Thursday morning, July 31, 2008, at his home following a long illness. Born July 9, 1924, at Rainelle, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Boggs. Paul was the owner of Paul's Auto Sales and Rainelle Real Estate of Rainelle, and enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Simms Boggs of Crawley; two daughters, Barbara Patterson and husband, Larry, of Alpharetta, Ga., and Debra McClung of Lewisburg; a son, Paul Richard "Dickie" Boggs Jr. and wife, Donna, of Crawley; two sisters, Gladys Hanson of Baltimore, Md., and Laura Darby of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Scott Patterson (Terri) of Fairfax, Va., Melanie Pasternak (Eric) of Schuylerville, N.Y., Mandy Kopp (Chris) of Fairfax, Va., Brittany Boggs of Crawley, Paul Richard "Ricky" Boggs III (Kristin) of Athens, Ga., Justin McClung of Lewisburg, and Christopher McClung (Angie) of Alpharetta, Ga.; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel in Clintonville. Entombment will follow immediately after the service in Wallace Memorial Mausoleum. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Sunday at the mausoleum chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations of sympathy be made to: WV Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 1111 Lee St., Charleston, WV 25301. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Boggs, Paul Richard Sr. (I37704)
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| 4675 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 2 Jan 2011 On Wednesday, December 29th, 2010, after a long and good life, our mother, Ruth Naomi Martin Harper of the Cranberry Community, passed away at home. A longtime resident of Upper Sandlick, she was in her 98th year. Ruth was born on July 28th, 1912, at Hinton. Her parents were the late Granville A. Martin and Martha Daniel Martin Daniel. Her father died when she was 3 years old. Ruth's mother would marry Robert C. Daniel. The blended families would create a family of 14 children, several dying in infancy. Her siblings that lived to adulthood were brothers, Merritt and Manther Martin, Herb and George Daniel, and sisters, Panzy Tocado, Essie Dillon, and Josie Haley. They have preceded Ruth in death. Ruth Harper was an interesting woman. The era of time when she was born and growing up prevented many people from receiving a formal education. Ruth was a "self-educated woman." An accomplished writer, she studied and read the classics and wrote numerous poems. Ruth always read her Bible. Several years ago, the late Bev Davis, writer and editor for The Register-Herald, published one of Ruth's essays in the local paper. She kept an open mind on life and was always reading and staying on top of current events that took place during her long life. Up to the month before her death, she still worked her daily crossword puzzle and her mind was keen until the end. She loved to sew. Ruth will be buried in one of her own dresses. Ruth was married to James Mason Harper, who has preceded her in death. To this union were born three sons, Paul Harper of Mt. Hope, Roy Lee Harper and his wife Judy of Cranberry and Glen Harper and his wife Julie of Daniels. "Granny Ruth" was blessed to have many grandchildren; they are Connie Martin and her husband Tommy, David Harper, Sirena Harper, Danny Harper and his wife, Susan, Ruth Sofield and her husband Daryl, Robert Harper, Anthony Harper and his wife, Tracey, and James Harper; she was the proud great-grandmother of Roy Brandon Harper and his wife, Jackie, Amanda Harper, Troy Lewis, Ryan Harper, Kaylyn Harper, Keith Dillon, Sydney Harper, Chase Harper, and Tristen Harper; she was the dear great-great-grandmother of Maverick Harper, and Kolton Harper. A brother, Paul Daniel, survives as well as a large extended family. On Monday, January 3rd, at 3 p.m. we will remember the life of this great lady with a Service of Remembrance at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Gary Walker will be officiating. Ruth will then be laid to rest at the Daniel Cemetery at Upper Sandlick. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Her Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. "And so grow along with me, the best is yet to be.'' For Ruth Harper, "The best was saved for last." Hers was a life well lived. Condolences may be sent to the family's guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, WV. | Martin, Ruth Naomi (I36897)
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| 4676 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 2 Jul 2012 RAINELLE — Robert Edward Elliott, 89, of Rainelle, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at his home following a long illness. Born March 7, 1923, in Greenbrier County, he was the son of the late Harold and Lola Scudder Elliott. Bob was retired from the transportation industry. He served in the United States Marines during WWII, an opportunity he was very proud of. He was a member of the Sewell Valley Baptist Church in Rainelle. On moving back to Rainelle after retirement, he became active in the community, helping with the Greenbrier Hills Golf Club and working diligently on the city park that was named Bob Elliott City Park in honor of his efforts to improve the park. He was a member and former commander of the Rainelle V.F.W. Post #4484. Bob loved his family and serving others. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years in March of this year, Shirley Jordan Elliott; one daughter Theresa Joyce Clark and his sister Maxine Heaster. Survivors include 1 son James Rodger Elliott of Rainelle; 3 daughters Janet Elliott of Virginia, Sheila Shifflett of Maryland and Cynthia White of Mt. Hope; 4 grandchildren Michael Sill of Mt. Hope, Brandi Arthur of Arizona, Justin and Jordan; and two great-granddaughters Kaitlyn Sill and Leah Arthur. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Smathers Funeral Chapel, with Kenneth Brackman officiating. Burial will follow in the Sewell Valley Cemetery at Rainelle. Friends may call one hour before the service from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations of sympathy may be made to Kanawha HospiceCare, Inc., 223 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smathersfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. | Elliott, Robert Edward "Bob" (I36980)
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| 4677 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 2 Mar 2012 CLINTONVILLE - Murrell Oran Hanna, 81, of Clintonville, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at his home following a short illness. Born September 19, 1930, at Clintonville, he was the son of the late Oran D. and Bessie M. Hundley Hanna. Murrell worked in the coal mines, at Meadow River Lumber Company, cut timber and enjoyed farming. He was a great turkey hunter. He was a life-long member of the Clintonville Church of Christ and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son Keith Hanna; one brother Melvin Hanna and one sister Marcelle Boggs. Survivors include his wife of over 63 years, Nellie Price Hanna; three sons Murlin Hanna and wife Sheila of Clintonville, Richard Hanna of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kenneth Hanna of Clintonville; three daughters Sharon Hanna of Clintonville, Kathy McClanahan of Fairlea and Debra Haynes and husband Douglas of Clintonville; three brothers Max Hanna and wife Thelma of New Mexico, Maynard Hanna and wife Judith of Clintonville and Millard Hanna and wife Shirley of Rockville, Maryland; two sisters Meredith Lee of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mona Buffington of Rainelle; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Smathers Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Church of Christ Cemetery at Clintonville. Friends may call one hour before the service from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. | Hanna, Murrell Oran (I36711)
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| 4678 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 Aug 2010 RUPERT — James Garlon McClung, 72, of Rupert, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at his home on Apple Street, following a long illness. Born March 5, 1938, in Greenbrier County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Lue and Mary Ann Lukas McClung. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara F. Lowe McClung. James was a retired electrician from the West Virginia coal mines, and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a daughter, Shari Sias and husband, Anthony Noel of Greenville, N.C.; a son, Steven McClung of Warner Robins, Ga.; a sister, Judy Gail McClung of Summersville; and a brother, Ray McClung of Proctorville, Ohio. Services will be 2 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with the Rev. Stanley Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call one hour (1 to 2 p.m.) prior to the service today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a memorial donation to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | McClung, James Garlon (I32336)
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| 4679 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 August 2009 CLINTONVILLE - L. Prudence Piercy, 102, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the home of her caregiver in Smoot after a long illness. Born Nov. 25, 1906, at Rupert, she was the youngest of five daughters born to the late William Starr and Mary Young Crane. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse J. Piercy; four sisters, Lou, Margie, Amy and Carmie; and a brother, Herb. Mrs. Piercy was educated in Greenbrier County schools, graduating from Rainelle High School and the only one of her family to do so. In her early years, she was a member of Amwell Baptist Church, where her parents were members and many of her family members belonged. In later years, she joined James Chapel United Methodist Church, Clintonville, where she belonged until her death. Prue was the primary breadwinner for the family as Jesse was hurt in the mines. Jesse kept the family farm going while Prue worked outside of the home to provide for the family. In earlier years, she sold produce in Rainelle, later worked as a waitress, clerk for Shafer’s hardware in Rupert and spent 15 years as a correctional officer at the federal women’s prison in Alderson. Prue was a wonderful mother and her entire life was wrapped around her children. She was always there for her children’s activities for support. She was also a well known crafter, having made many quilts which she gave to her children and grandchildren. She was also well known for her homemade soap which she gave to everyone who would accept it. She gave a sample of her cucumber soap to Barbara Mandrell, a performer at the state fair. She was very community-minded and was usually first in a home where there was a death or serious illness with offer of food, money or just a presence. Prue’s final years were spent with Barbara, who was her primary caregiver. She and Jesse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1979 and they were married a total of 61 years until Jesse passed away in 1990. Prue had a hugh number of friends - she was very well known throughout Greenbrier County. She took great joy in participating in community activities - especially the Shanghai Parade in Lewisburg on New Year’s Day. Prue loved to crochet, canning, loved her vegetable garden and took great pride in sharing with neighbors. Her home was filled with cloth bolts from her many craft activities. She was very proud of her age and took great pride that she was self-sufficient and could still drive well past her 95th birthday. Mrs. Piercy leaves a host of family and friends and the world has been blessed to have her for almost 103 years. Prue married Jesse J. Piercy, Nov. 29, 1929, at Rupert, and soon after they established a home in Clintonville, four children were born at the family home in Clintonville. Surviving her are James W. (Jim) and wife, Leona, of Elkview, Barbara Stone and husband, Frank, of Clintonville, Janet McNeel and husband, Lanty, of Hillsboro and Carl Curtis (Pete) and wife, Judy, of Clintonville; 13 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the James Chapel United Methodist Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Von Sadler officiating. Burial will follow in the James Chapel Cemetery, beside her deceased husband, Jesse Piercy. Friends may call 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the James Chapel United Methodist Church, Clintonville, and at the church one hour prior to the service Saturday. The family acknowledges and appreciates the loving care given by the Parrish family, Larry, Glenna, Jodie and Justin, to our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the James Chapel Building Fund, c/o the Rev. Von Sadler, Clintonville, W.Va., or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea. | Crane, Lubia Prudence "Prue" (I6381)
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| 4680 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 December 2008 Bobbie Lee McClung, 71, of Charmco, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. There will be no services. The body is to be cremated. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Inc. of Rainelle. | McClung, Bobbie Lee (I39356)
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| 4681 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, Wv, Online Edition, 20 December 2008 Oather Hobson "Mac" McClung Jr., 81, of Newark, Ohio, formerly of Rupert, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in the Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Newark, Ohio. Born July 29, 1927, in Rupert, he was the son of the late Oather H. and Nina I. Bennett McClung Sr. Mac was a retired mechanic for Matlack Trucking and served as a Photographer Mate 3rd Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Dennis; a sister, Dorothy; a grandson, Ryan Lee; and a daughter-in-law, Dottie Church McClung. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Ruth McClung; seven children, Marilyn (Mark) Caniff, Gary (Carol) McClung, Roger (Evelyn) McClung, Glen McClung, Sherri (Jon) Hatfield, Lori (Tom) Vogelmeier, and Casey (Joe) Wright; 11 grandchildren, Jeffrey Bryant, Michael Caniff, Gary W. McClung Jr., Bridget (Ben) Baker, Kyle McClung, Benjamin McClung, Jack Brady Hatfield, Tanner Vogelmeier, Taylor Vogelmeier, Kody Wright, and Kellan (Brittani) Wright; six great-grandchildren, Erin Bryant, Joel Caniff, Nicole McClung, Ryan Baker, Haid-en Wright, and Elijah Wright; four brothers, Don (Deanna) McClung, David (Terri) McClung, Delmas (June) McClung, and Larry (Janey) McClung; five sisters, Frances (Eugene) Cales, Florence Anderson, Frankie Meadows, Naomi (William) Pittsenbarger, and Martha McClung; 20 nieces and nephews; 38 great-nieces and nephews; and 20 great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, in the Fairview Cemetery at Nettie. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy by made to The National Kidney Foundation, 1373 Grandview Ave., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43212. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. | McClung, Oather Hobson "Mac" Jr. (I27550)
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| 4682 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 Feb 2010 On Thursday evening, February 18, 2010, our cherished Raymond Daniel passed away at his home in Bolt surrounded by his family. He had been in declining health for a number of years. Raymond was in his 88th year. Born at Saxon on April 30, 1921, he was the third of 11 children born to the late Thurman and Eliza Pettry Daniel. Brothers, Carl, Clyde, Arthur, Winford and Quinford Daniel; sisters, Arizona Daniel and Marie Henry preceded him in death. "Sarge" as he was affectionately known all his life spent his childhood at Saxon where he lived for many years. He was a decorated veteran of the US Army serving in WWII. A coal miner, Raymond began his career at Montcoal retiring from the Raleigh Wyoming Coal Company. He had 26 years in the mining industry. After leaving the mines, Raymond worked for the West Virginia Dept. of Highways for ten years. A resident of Bolt since 1977, he was member of the Cove Creek Community Church and VFW Post 11307 at Bolt. At the end of the day when we remember Raymond we recall his great love for outdoors. He loved to ginseng. Way into his eighties, before his health began to fail, he would walk the mountains and woods near his childhood home. And so, it is only fitting that this is where he will sleep now, near his parents and other family members that have gone on before him. On October 7, 1950, Raymond married his soulmate, the former Anna Laura Cook. To this union was born eight children. He was the precious "Daddy" to Rick Daniel and his wife Carla of Fairdale, Mark Daniel and his wife Pam of Crab Orchard, Gary Daniel and his wife Alice of Beckley, Wilma Noel and Peggy Hall and her husband, the Rev. Garry Hall all of Bolt, Reta Harvey and her husband, Danny of Saxon, Sharon Milligan and her husband Bob of Spartansburg, N.C. and Lois Dewese and her Shawn of Beckley; the doting " Pa Paw" to Daniel Hall and his wife, Andrea, Jonathan Hall and his wife, Rebecca, Michael, Matthew and Anthony Harvey, Lindsay Acord and her husband Cody, Tara Vass and her husband, Charles, Ashley Daniel, Julia Milligan, Allison Daniel, Ce Ce Milligan, Branson and Carson Dewese, Mykal and Solomon Daniel; great grandchildren, Landon Hall, Samantha Milligan and Chase Acord;the fond brother of Kyle Daniel of Glen Daniel, Georgia Daniel and Elsie Vanetta both of Beckley; a large extended family and many old friends and neighbors. On Sunday, February 21, at 3 p.m. we will remember the life of Raymond Daniel with a service at Melton Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service time. Raymond will then be taken to Saxon to this family burying ground where he will be laid to rest. Due to the inclement weather, the burial will be private. The family suggests donations of sympathy can be made to the Building Fund of the Cove Creek community Church, c/o Danny Harvey, 1285 Pine Branch Road, Saxon, WV 25180., So "Go Rest High on the Mountain" dear Raymond and know that you are loved. Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. | Daniel, Raymond (I39778)
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| 4683 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 Jan 2012 CLINTONVILLE — Joe Simms, 67, of Hundley Road, passed away early Wednesday morning, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Ronceverte, following a short illness. Born March 15, 1944, at Springdale, W.Va., he was the son of the late Joseph Ray and Althea L. Ford Simms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Simms; two sisters, Cheryl Sparks and Patricia Simms; and two grandchildren, Jennifer Michelle Sims and Joseph Murphy Sims. Joe loved all animals, but especially birds and chickens. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joe had served in the National Guard, and was a former auto mechanic at a Chevrolet factory in Michigan. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Connie Lee Neil Simms of Clintonville, who would have been married 46 years on February 5th; three daughters, Tamala Gipson (Timothy) of Meadow Bridge, Amy Bennett (William) of Nettie, and Johanna Simms of Rupert; four sons, Scott Sims (Connie) of Lewisburg, Jason Simms of Quinwood, Joshua Simms (Kim) of Clintonville, and Gerald Simms of Quinwood; four sisters, Sharon Lepley of Daniels, Kathy Cales (Otis) of Smoot, Judi Feazell of Fayetteville, and Betty Plumley (Richard) of Meadow Bridge; three brothers, Forrest "Doogie" Simms (Cindy) of Woodbridge, Va., Kevin Simms (Lucinda) of Rainelle, and Tony Simms of Beckley; two brothers-in-law, Roger Sparks of Clintonville, and Homer Neil of Lewisburg; 18 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly... Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Wallace and Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Otis Cales officiating. Burial will follow at Wickline Cemetery of Meadow Bridge. Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. (or two hours prior to the service) at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Simms, Joe (I42051)
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| 4684 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 Jun 2011 Retired Sgt. Major Paul O. Burdette, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Beckley Saturday morning, June 18, 2011. Born July 22, 1918, at Wolf Creek, WV, in Monroe County, he was a son of the late Robert Owen and Grace Jones Burdette. He was a member of the United Methodist Temple in Beckley where he was a greeter and an usher. He was also a member of the Fred Hill Sunday School class and the Methodist Men. He was official time keeper for boxing events and was a volunteer at Pinecrest. He was a member of the Beckley Lions Club, The Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club, Member of the Board of Directors of the Raleigh County Sheltered Workshop and the Beckley Art Group. He loved to sing old hymns. The night before his passing he sang "Oh, How I Love Jesus!" He often witnessed this truth in song. His hobbies included horseback riding, swimming, camping, gardening, and skiing. He loved hard work. He was a WWII and Korean War Veteran, serving 25 years in the military and retired at the rank of Sgt. Major from the U.S. Army Infantry. His assignments included Iceland, Austria, Japan, Germany and Fort Hood, Texas. His military career culminated in serving as Army Recruiter in Beckley. He went on to serve as the state manager of Modern Woodman of America Life Insurance Company. His accolades include National Top Salesman of the Year for two consecutive years. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Ralph, Norman, Alvin, Fred, Herbert, and Jesse, and a daughter-in-law, Sallie Price Burdette. Survivors: wife of 63 years, Jeri Lipps Burdette; children, Larry Burdette and wife Susan of Beckley, WV, Danny Burdette and wife Laura of Beckley, WV, Christy Columbo of Charlotte, NC, Rob Burdette and wife Jennifer of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Brooks and Ashley Columbo and Allie and Macy Burdette; stepgrandsons, Zachary Cook and Rob Leeber; sisters, Lorene House of Wolf Creek, WV, Margaret Lipps of Florida, Ruth Olive of Texas. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Temple in Beckley, WV. The Service of Death and Resurrection will follow at 3 p.m. at the same location, with Pastors Chuck Pullins and Dan Johnson officiating. Graveside service with full military honors will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Richlands, WV, Greenbrier County. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of WV or to the United Methodist Temple in Beckley. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com. | Burdette, Paul O. (I33011)
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| 4685 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 Jun 2012 Jonathan Thomas of Rainelle went to walk with loving grandpa, H (Harry Dixon) in heaven on June 15, 2012. Born on Oct. 25, 1981, Jonathan was a 2000 graduate of Rainelle Christian Academy and was a member of Sewell Valley Baptist Church. He was also a proud employee of UPS the "Boys in Brown". Jonathan is preceded in death by his maternal grandpa, H.E.; paternal grandmother, Carroll (Mimie) Gibson; great paternal grandparents, Charles and Gladys Hedrick, and great maternal grandparents, Bill and Sylvia Avancini, and Harry and Gladys Dixon. He is survived by his father and mother, Junie and Darla Thomas; his grandmother, Patsy Dixon; sister, Shena Thomas and fiancé, Jimmy Adkins; brother, Christopher M. Wright and his wife, Cindy and daughter, Keira "Monkey" Wright; fiancé, Angela Gilkerson and her daughter, Micah Gilkerson; aunts and uncles, Robert and Robin Thomas, Cindy Thomas, Buddy and Teresa Hedrick, Jeff and Lorrie Thomas, Mike and Kim Thomas, Rhonda and Wayne Pennington, along with many cousins and friends. The easiest way to describe Jonathan is that he was simply the best at everything. He was the best kind of son, the best kind of brother, the best kind of family, and the best kind of friend. Jonathan truly loved his family and his friends, and in his eyes there was no difference between the two. If you were lucky enough to be part of Jonathan's family, there was no limit to what he would do for you, and he never expected anything in return. He had a huge heart and freely gave to others, but his generosity was unknown to most, because he always kept his giving private. He truly knew how to make the most out of life, he lived it to the fullest and enjoyed every minute of it. Whether it was four-wheeling with his buddies, going to WVU football games in the fall, bear hunting with his uncle Bob, or just giving his mawmaw, mom, dad, and sister a hard time, there was absolutely never a dull moment with Jonathan. He was always the life of the party and yet the tenderest of hearts. With that one-of-a-kind smile, mischievous laugh, and crazy sense of humor, he would make anyone laugh, even on their worst day. When you were around him you just couldn't be anything else but happy. Friday evening heaven got a little brighter while our world got a little darker. Jonathan did not leave this world alone, because when he left us, he took all of our hearts with him. Heaven truly gained a precious angel, and even though he is busy enjoying heaven with his Grandpa H, we will never stop missing him or loving him. While trying to follow the extraordinary life that Jonathan led, we live with the promise and await the day that we can see that beautiful smile, sparkling eyes and hear that precious laugh once again. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be: Lee Dixon, Chad Burdette, Josh Workman, Dr. Chris Martin, Stephen Howard, Kip Howard, Chris Rudd and Laramie Myers. Come join us to celebrate his life at the Sewell Valley Baptist Church on June 21, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 1 p.m. Please wear WVU attire in honor of his love for the Mountaineers. In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to Rainelle Christian Academy, P.O. Box 784, Rainelle, WV 25962. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Thomas, Jonathan Matthew Dixon (I14989)
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| 4686 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 June 2008 LAYLAND - William "Bill" Blagg, 70, of Chestnut Knob Road, Layland, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2008, at Veteran?s Medical Center, Beckley, with his family by his side. Born Dec. 11, 1937, at Mt. Nebo, he was the son of the late William I. Blagg Sr. and Martha Sarah King Blagg. Bill was a U. S. Army veteran, a long time volunteer for the Danese Ambulance Service, a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA and a timber cutter. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Fox and Mae Blagg; and three brothers, Jim, Lee and Herb Blagg. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Drema Mae Graham Blagg of Layland; three daughters, Sherry Hodakowski (Freeman) of Ft. Campbell, Ky., Megan Blagg of Ft. Campbell, Ky., and Elizabeth Hill (Kevin) of Beckley; two sons, William E. Blagg of Beckley and Michael Blagg (Stephanie) of Layland; a daughter-in-law, Lorie Brown of Martinsburg; five sisters, Connie Garten of Danese, Kay Hunter of Meadow Bluff, Kendall Lane of Greensboro, N.C., Juanita Self of Louisville, Ky., and Betty Stump of Rainelle; two brothers, Carl Blagg of Danese and Dennis Blagg of Big Stone Gap, Va.; 10 grandchildren, Samantha Cushard, Sabrina Arevalo, Jason Cushard, Christopher Brown, Dylan Hodakowski, Becky Blagg, Josh Hodakowski, Hayden Blagg, Bethany Turner and Haley Turner; two great-grandchildren, Jazmine and Dominic Arevalo; several nieces and nephews; and many long time friends in the Danese and Layland area. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with the Rev. William Lilly officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Blagg, William Ivan "Bill" Jr. (I16517)
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| 4687 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 March 2009 LEWISBURG ? Earnestine Hedrick McClung, 83, died March 19, 2009, on her birthday at her home. Earnestine was the daughter of the late Lacy Gordon and Ada Burdette Hedrick and was born March 19, 1926, in Monroe County, W.Va. Earnestine was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Eugene McClung; son, Dr. David McClung; daughter, Patty Nemitz; and brother, Lacy Gordon Hedrick Jr. Survivors include her sister, Nancy H. Arbaugh of Ronceverte; son, Dr. Richard McClung and wife, Ann, of Lewisburg; son-in-law, Dr. James Nemitz of Lewisburg; daughter-in-law, Debra McClung of Lewisburg. Grandchildren, Mark McClung, Christopher McClung and wife, Angie, Jennifer McClung, Justin McClung and Julianna Nemitz Quick and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren include Bethany McClung, Merritt McClung, and Rowan McClung. Special caregivers were Sue Wilson, Brenda Zimmerman, Jennifer Feury, Louise Highlander and Ruthie Highlander. Earnestine was a graduate of Greenbrier High School and earned a degree in Mathematics from Concord College. She taught school in Durham, N.C., was co-owner and operator of Camp Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca, and was office manager of her husband?s medical practice. She was a member of Lewisburg United Methodist Church and served as Treasurer of the Lewisburg United Methodist Women. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lewisburg United Methodist Women, Box 69, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Private family burial will be at Rosewood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the Lewisburg United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009, with Dr. Joseph Kenaston and the Rev. Jeffery Kanode officiating. Immediately following the memorial service, the family will receive friends at a reception hosted by the United Methodist Women. Please send online condolences by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg, is in charge of arrangements. | Hedrick, Ella Earnestine (I31041)
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| 4688 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 20 May 2010 ORIENT HILL — Gerald Z. "Jerry" Walkup, 78, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at CAMC, (Memorial Division), Charleston, following a short illness. Born March 24, 1932, at Crawley, he was the son of the late Mamie Alice Walkup Jones. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a half brother, Larry R. Jones. Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a disabled laborer from a steel mill. Survivors include two half brothers, Clarence C. Jones of Wyandotte, Mich. and Robert W. Jones of Meadow Bridge. Funeral services will be 21 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Rainelle, with Pastor Les Mullens officiating. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will be one hour prior (1 to 2 p.m.) to the service. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle. | Walkup, Gerald Zane "Jerry" (I15709)
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| 4689 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 Aug 2010 RUPERT '97 Louise Walkup, 69, of Rupert, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, in Heartland of Rainelle Nursing Home, Rainelle, following a long illness. Born Jan. 8, 1941, in Van, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Pearl Gunnoe Harper. She was a homemaker and a member of the Beaver Creek Baptist Church of Kieffer. Survivors include three sons, Robert G. Walkup and his wife, Janice, of Rainelle, William F. Walkup of Rupert, and Richard W. Walkup and his wife, Martha, of Concord, N.C.; a sister, Anne Dickens of Dalton, Ga.; a brother, Curtis Harper of Seth; one half brother, James Cummings of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Becky, and Anna; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Chelsea, Conner and Adah; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, with Pastor Jim Groves officiating. There will be no evening visitation. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Harper, Phyllis Louise (I7978)
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| 4690 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 Feb 2010 Arthur Clinton "Pappy" Bennett, 81, of Winona, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2010, at his home, following a long illness. Born August 16, 1928, at Mount Lookout, W.Va. He was a son of the late Charles Ernest Bennett and Gladys Lilly McClung Bennett. Arthur was a veteran of the Korean war and was retired from Tucumseh Products and Ford Motor Co. in Michigan. He was a member of The Keeney's Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Winona. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Freda, and four brothers, Burton, Floyd, Lawrence and John Bennett. Survivors include his wife, Doris Hypes Bennett; two sons, Kenneth and his wife Linda of Alto, Michigan, Kelvin and his wife Cindy of Coldwater, Michigan; two daughters, Sandy McKeever and her husband Merle of Tipton, Michigan, Susan Weyher and her husband Ron of Iron River, Michigan; two stepsons, Charles Bennett and his wife Rhonda of Oak Hill, John Bennett and wife Deborah of Winona; two stepdaughters, Nancy Horrocks and husband Tommy of Winona and Margaret Bennett of Winona; three sisters, May Bennett Noble of Mentor, Ohio, Lucille Bennett Walker of Richwood and Ollie Bennett Kalthegener of Loundonville, Ohio. He was richly blessed with fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Keeney's Creek Baptist Church in Winona, with Pastor Joe Shaffer and Pastor Ronald Sears officiating. Burial will follow in Highlawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in Ansted. Wallace & Wallace of Ansted is in charge of the arrangements. | Bennett, Arthur Clinton "Pappy" (I39847)
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| 4691 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 June 2008 RUPERT - Stella Mae Pittsenbarger, 93, of Rupert, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 22, at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel in Clintonville. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before the service. There will be no evening visitation. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle. | Lewis, Stella Mae (I40038)
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| 4692 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 March 2010 Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." And so on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, our most loved Dovie Mae Phipps went to her eternal rest after a long illness at her home in Fairdale. She was in her 78th year. Dovie Mae Tiano was born at Harper on March 22, 1931, the 4th of six children born to the late Frank and Mattie Mae Turner Tiano. A brother, Albert, and sisters, Ethel McClure, Virginia Williams, and Betty Surratt, preceded her in death. Dovie spent her childhood at Paint Creek. She has been a resident of Fairdale since 1994, coming from Glen Daniel. Dovie enjoyed the outdoors. She loved to camp and fish. In addition to her family, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover "Bub" Phipps; a niece, Wilma Miller; and a nephew, Charles McClure. Left to cherish her memories is her good friend and companion for the past 18 years, John Combs; she was the fond sister of Norman Tiano of Beckley and a sister Laurie Godbey of Harper Heights; she was the dear aunt to several nieces and nephews; a large extended family also survives. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Cantley officiating. Jerry baptized Dovie at Lake Stephens and she held him in very high esteem. Burial will follow in the Wiseman Cemetery at Sandlick. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family's guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley, W.Va. | Tiano, Dovie Mae (I40005)
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| 4693 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 November 2008 ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Champe Clark Mitchell, 86, formerly of Crawley, passed away in the Lynn Care Center at Front Royal following a short illness. Born on Jan. 18, 1922, at Springdale, he was the son of the late John William and Martha Callison Mitchell. Champe proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a farmer on the family farm as well as in the coal mines before moving to Virginia in 1962 where he was a carpenter for Rich Marr Construction. He was a member of the Meadow Grove Baptist Church at Dawson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife to whom he was married for over 65 years, Myrtle Cadle Mitchell on March 31, 2008 and a daughter, Doris Ann Mitchell; a brother, Isaac L. Mitchell; twin sisters, Evyline Jeffries and Ernestine Mitchell. Survivors include a son, Donald Mitchell and wife, Sharon of Fredericksburg, Va.; a daughter, Linda Mitchell Lambert and husband, Danny of Front Royal, Va.; two step granddaughters, Sheila Scotto di Clemente and husband, Sal and Jessica Lambert; and one step great-grandson, Mason Gorgan. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Smathers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ron Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Maude Chapel Cemetery, at Grassy Meadows. Friends may call one hour before the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. | Mitchell, Champe Clark (I5664)
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| 4694 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 November 2008 On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, Cody F. Daniel of Fairdale died at the Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. He was in his 77th year. Born Cody Filmore Daniel on Aug. 11, 1931, at Clear Creek, he was the fifth of 12 children born to the late Jesse Edward and Beulah Ellen Jessup Daniel. His brother, Edward Lindbergh Daniel, and sisters, Cynthia and Nancy Daniel, Mary Manning and Julia Honaker, also preceded him in death. Cody spent his childhood at Saxon. A resident of Fairdale since 1950, he attended the Glen Daniel Worship Center. He ran Daniel's Esso Station at Fairdale for 23 years. Cody worked on various mine construction sites in the surrounding area, which led to a career with Maple Meadow Mining as a tipple operator. He retired with 19 years in the mining industry. When Cody's children recall their father, they think of one expression, "A hard worker." An outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, fish, work on the farm and garden. He had a deep abiding love for his grandchildren. Cody's life was not always easy. He endured the tragic loss of two sons, Gary and Jonathan Cody Daniel. In September of last year, he faced his greatest challenge, the loss of his beloved wife of 56 years, Dolores "Dodie" Daniel. They would both pass away in the same room at the Bowers Hospice House, fourteen months and six days apart. And now, "Oh, Glad Reunion." He was the precious father of Cheryl Bailey and her husband, Mike, Kathryn "Kathy" Daniel, Mary Ellen Vest and her husband, Walter, and Dewey Neal Daniel, all of Fairdale; the dear grandfather of Austin, Hayleigh, and Seth Daniel, Steven Vest and Aarin Bailey; great-grandfather of Braxton and Gage Vest; the fond brother of Nellie Anderson of Fairdale, Winona "Kitty" Quesenberry of Beckley, George and Dennis Daniel of Saxon, Terry Daniel of Fairdale and Leslie Daniel of Glen Daniel; numerous nieces and nephews, among them, a special nephew, Carlos Manning; many cousins, and one in particular, Ersil Laverty. Cody was blessed to have in his life William Rollins of Mabscott, whom his children think of as their brother. They would like to acknowledge his caregiver for the past month, David Mills. At the end of the day, Cody Daniel was a friend to many people. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Cantley officiating. Cody will then be laid to rest beside his two boys and his faithful Dolores at the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Friends may call 1 p.m. until the hour of the service on Saturday. Pallbearers will be Ronald Goodwin, Carlos Manning, Kevin Honaker, Buster Carter, Ricky Davis, Craig Daniel, Stanley and Troy Cole. Honorary pallbearer will be Roger Ryan. The family suggests donations of sympathy can be made to the Bowers Hospice House, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. | Daniel, Cody Filmore (I40451)
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| 4695 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 21 November 2008 RUPERT - Bill Shafer, 82, of Rupert, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea following a long illness. Born March 23, 1926 in Rupert, he was the son of the late William Elvin and Kathryn Amanda Zopp Shafer. Bill worked as a car dealer and proprietor. He was employed by Exxon and Jeep. He was co-owner of Shafer Hardware. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II and was a past member and president of the Rupert Rotary Club and the Elks Club of Lewisburg and a member of the Big Clear Creek Baptist Church of Rupert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Shafer. Survivors include his wife, Mina T. Shafer of Rupert; three daughters, Wyon Wheatley of Richmond, Va., Jill Mayer and husband, Mike of Virginia, and Billie Jean Shafer of Rupert. Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Glen Kuhn officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call one hour before the service from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be no evening visitation. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimers Association, 1111 Lee St., E, Charleston, WV 25301 or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle. | Shafer, William Clyde "Bill" (I23415)
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| 4696 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 22 January 2009 Ed Wygal, 90, of Beaver, W.Va., formerly of Oak Hill, W.Va., died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Beckley, W.Va. Born Aug. 8, 1918, at Fayetteville, W.Va., he was the son of the late Creed T. and Frances Walkup Wygal. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, and received a Bronze Star. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer after 30 years of service. Ed attended the First Brethren Church in Oak Hill. His wife, Vivian Cumbow Wygal, and two sisters, Irene Treadwell and Thelma Hamblin, preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Setzer and husband, David, of Barboursville and Jane Campbell of Gallipolis, Ohio, and by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Milton Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, W.Va., with military graveside rites by VFW Post #3110 of Oak Hill. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Tyree Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, W.Va. | Wygal, Ed (I39296)
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| 4697 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 22 Jun 2010 MAPLEWOOD — Thelma D. "Granny" Fox, 99, of Maplewood went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2010, following a long illness. Born October 20, 1910, at Carl, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Pitsenbarger and Sadie Meadows Pitsenbarger. Known as Granny Fox, she was a homemaker and prayer warrior who dedicated her life to serving God, family, and friends. She may not have been able to attend church for the last few years, but she never failed to witness to anyone who visited her. To her 163 direct descendants she leaves behind a legacy of her unfailing faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her favorite passage of scripture was Acts chapter 10. Her desire was for everyone to make it to Heaven, and she did not mince words when it came to the plan of salvation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Earl Fox Sr.; daughters, Sadie Eleanor, Freda Wanda, and Deloris Ann Maynard; son, Joseph Curtis Fox Sr.; sisters, Ethel Cross, Berthel Pitsenbarger, Bethel Amick, Mabel Carter, Zelma Gunnoe; brothers, Johnny Pitsenbarger, George Pitsenbarger, and Joseph Pitsenbarger; and three great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Andrew "Bob" Fox and wife Marie of Maplewood and John Fox and wife Anna of Beckley; four daughters, Juanita Donelow and Cynthia Smith of Maplewood, Lena Ward and husband Todd of Lexington, Ky., and Ruth Fleshman and husband Roger of Beckley; one sister, Dorothy Campbell Fitzwater; 33 grandchildren, Thelma Shumate and husband Joel of Shady Spring, Cynthia "Lanie" Jones and husband Loran of Maplewood, Lynda Chrisman and husband David of Sam Black, David Fox and Mary of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Leonard Fox and wife Ann of Mich., Charles Fox and wife Debra of Asbury, William Fox of Mich., Karen Stover and husband Dale of Maplewood, Cecilia Crist and husband G.G. of Maplewood, Brenda Fox of Beckley, Patricia Acord and husband Mark of Nortonville, Ky., Johnny Fox Jr. and wife Malinda of Rainelle, Vivian Meadows and husband Howard of Beckley, Monica Nutter and husband Roland "Buzz" of Rainelle, Glenda Dilley and Curt of Charlestown, Dianna Critchley and husband Joe of Layland, Tim Fox and wife Amy of Mt. Hope, Heather Fox of Charleston, Cassandra Fox of Beckley, Dwayne Ward and wife Reneé of Cynthiana, Ky., Angela Cole and husband Hughie of Cynthiana, Ky., Jeremy Ward of Paris, Ky., Johnathan Ward and wife Elizabeth of Lexington, Ky., Arnie Maynard and wife Jennifer of Mt. Hope, Terri Vandall and husband Scott of Jane Lew, George Fox of Beckley, Roger Fleshman Jr. and Taunya of Victor, Rebecca Elswick and husband Keith of Scarbro, Michael Fleshman of Crab Orchard, Sheryl Harris and husband Donnie of Fayetteville, Beverly Evans and husband Josh of Oak Hill, Melissa Fleshman of Beckley; 64 great-grandchildren; 56 great-great-grandchildren; a special friend, Gladys Hoffman; and a host of extended family and friends. A celebration of "Granny's" life will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Beckwith Apostolic Church with Rev. Richard Barker, Rev. David Chrisman, and Rev. Tim Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Layland Cemetery, Layland. Visitation will be held today at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted. | Pitsenbarger, Thelma D. (I27997)
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| 4698 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 22 Jun 2010 WINCHESTER, Va. — Dorothy Swogger King, 67, of Winchester, died on Saturday, June 19, 2010, in Fairfax Station, Va. Mrs. King was born September 8, 1942, in Rupert, 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 Bible 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 Myers, Jamie, 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 Home conducted by Rev. Moody Roberts. Entombment will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens, Front Royal, Va. The family will receive friends 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maddox Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be family members. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons, Front Royal Camp, P.O. Box 206, Front Royal, VA 22630. Arrangements by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Va. | Cales, Dorothy Carolyn "Dottie" (I40885)
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| 4699 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 22 Jun 2011 SMOOT — Freddie "Freda" Sparks, 72, of Smoot, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at her home, following a short illness. Born April 18, 1939, in Vale, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Fox Houchins. She had worked at The Greenbrier and the Kellwood Plant, but was a homemaker most of her life. Freda was a member of the Smoot Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Cecil Robert Sparks in January of 2011, and a son-in-law, Kerry Holliday whom she loved as a son. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sherry Ann Holliday of Smoot, and Sharon Lee Bradley and husband, Jeff of Crawley; six grandchildren, Robert Holliday and Crisey of Smoot, Steve Osborne and Shannon of Hines, Heath Holliday and Tarra of Smoot, Patrick Holliday and Kelly of Smoot, Kerrie Ann Weikle and Ben of Union, Tara Lachele Holliday and Madison of Smoot; eight great-grandchildren, Haley, Karli, Alexa, Kerry, Abigail, Seamus, Lindsey and Cameron; two sisters, Glenna Queen and Charles of Lexington, N.C. and Nancy Craft of Lexington, N.C.; four brothers, Isaac Houchins and Doralea of Dawson, Arthur Houchins and Barbara of Lexington, N.C. Charles Ward of Smoot and Chester Houchins and Callie of Winston-Salem, N.C., numerous nieces and nephews, and her special furry friend, Pebbles. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with the Rev. Jim Luchsinger officiating. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, June 22, 2011, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle. | Houchins, Freddie "Freda" (I41414)
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| 4700 | The Beckley Register-Herald, Beckley, WV, Online Edition, 22 November 2008 SUMMERSVILLE - Lloyd "Benny" McClung, 63, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville. Friends may call one hour before the service Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville. | McClung, Lloyd Benjamin "Benny" (I40495)
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