July

Mrs. Annie Mae Kimble, 60, of Maysville, died July 10, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born Sept. 12, 1943, in Seneca Rocks, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Clinton Hartman and Sarah Ellen (Dolly) Hartman. She was also preceded in death by one brother, William Clinton Hartman.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James W. Kimble; one daughter, Pamela L. Taylor of Arthur; one son, William Allan Kimble of Arthur; two sisters, Mary Kimble of Arthur and Viola Kessel of Maysville; one brother, Howard Hartman of Petersburg; and three grandchildren, Shaina Wichael, Kaelyn Taylor and Bryson Kimble.

Funeral services were conducted July 14, at the funeral home chapel, interment was in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville. (7-13)

Helen Arbutus Keplinger, 90, of Petersburg, died July 10, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born July 1, 1914, in Scherr, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Secrist and Bertha (Evans) Amtower. She was the last member of her immediate family.

Surviving are three sons, Ralph Keplinger, Roger Kep-linger and Richard Keplinger, all of Maysville; two daughters, Mary Amtower of New Creek and Irene Smith of Maysville; eight grandchildren, Vernon Amtower, Margaret "Maggie" Judy, Richard Amtower, Brenda High, Lori Crites, Eugene Keplinger, Teresa Smith and Vicki Hudgins; six great-grandchildren, Melissa Cook, Colton McLane, Cody McLane, Jeremy Crites, Ashley Kesner and Parker Hudgins; and four great-great-grandchildren, Sonya, Brett and twins Troy and Trey Cook.

Funeral services were conducted July 12, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery. (7-13)

Ronald Edward Mauzy, 82, of Dorcas, died July 9, at Veterans Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Born June 5, 1922, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Orva J. Mauzy and Lena Leota (Feaster) Mauzy.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Elizabeth (Cox) Mauzy; three daughters, Norma Jean Dean of Charlottesville, Va., Barbara Lou Kesner of Dorcas and Debra Sue Hill of Clearbrook, Va.; two sisters, Mary Alice Conrad of Petersburg and Carrie Bergdoll of Augusta; three brothers, Marvin Mauzy of Winchester, Va., Raymond Mauzy and Glenn Mauzy, both of Dorcas; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held July 13 at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in North Mill Creek Cemetery, Dorcas. (7-13)

Andrew L. "Andy" Walker, 59, of Newark, N.J., and formerly of Petersburg, died July 5, at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark.

Born Sept. 21, 1944, in Cumberland, Md, he was the son of the late Emmitt Walker and Catherine (Willis) Walker.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Walker; one son, Andrew Walker Jr.; one daughter, Teresa L. Adjangba; one brother, Sanford Walker of Franklin; and two grandchildren, Theodora R. Adjangba and Tesia L.M. Adjangba.

Funeral services were conducted July 10 at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery. (7-13)

Mrs. Janet Miriam (Benedict) Smith, 81, of Moorefield, died July 5, at her residence.

Born Aug. 7, 1922, in Waynesboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Abram Russell Benedict and Mary (Stamy) Benedict. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Laurean R. Smith.

She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Elaine Shoemaker of Old Fields; one brother, Leroy Robert Benedict of Sebring, Fla.; one sister, Thelma Hawbaker of State College, Pa.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held July 7 at the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, Moorefield, with interment in Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home, Moorefield. (7-13)

Steven M. Cosner, 42, of Edgewood, Md., and formerly of Mt. Storm, died July 5, at his residence.

Born July 28, 1961, in Parsons, he was the son of the late Effinger D. and Edith M. (Nelson) Cosner.

He is survived by six brothers, Roger C. Cosner of Abilene, Texas, Delmas H. Cosner of Buffalo, N.Y., James M. Cosner and Merle B. Cosner, both of Baltimore, Christian R. Cosner and George R. A. Cosner, both of Edgewood; five sisters, Betty P. Lawrence of Loyalhanna, Pa., Edna Bothe and Catheryne H. Robusto, both of Glen Burnie, Md., Nancy Mobberly and Bonnie S. Cosner, both of Baltimore; and 28 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted July 9, at the Stewart Funeral Home chapel, Oakland, Md., with interment in the Mount Storm Cemetery. (7-13)

Mrs. Anna Ruby Cook, 84, of Moorefield, died July 5, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born March 12, 1920, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Elizabeth (Crites) Cook.

She is survived by three daughters, Mary May of Fisher, Barbara Davidson of Moorefield and Lisa VanMeter of Maysville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were conducted July 8, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield. (7-13)

Reginald Harrison "Butch" Iman, 54, of Baltimore, died June 18, at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.

Born Feb. 7, 1950, in Petersburg, he was the son of Jessie (Crites) Iman of Baltimore and the late James Iman.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Harold Iman of Baltimore, and one sister, Patricia Wyman of Old Fields.

Funeral services were conducted June 23, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery. (7-13)

Mrs. Ina Leota Thorne, 79, of Dorcas, died July 18, 2004, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born April 29, 1925, in Grant County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Wellington "Willie" Riggleman and Bertha Rachel (Goldizen) Riggleman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Z. Alt, June 30, 1960; her second husband, J. Cletus Thorne, Jan. 7, 2003.

She is survived by one son, Leon L. Alt and wife Phyllis of Dorcas; one daughter, Yvonne Hinkle and husband Sam of Moorefield; two stepdaughters, Carolyn P. Sites and husband Estel, and Geraldine Alt, all of Petersburg; one sister, Darlene Crites of Fisher; one brother, Paul L. Riggleman of Wooster, Ohio; four grandchildren, Robin Smith, David Alt, Kelly Hinkle and Wade Rohrbaugh; six stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted July 20, at the Brake Church of the Brethren, Dorcas, with interment in the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (7-20)

Jonathan "Duke" Wayne Davidson, 22, of Fort Ashby, died July 16.

Born April 25, 1982, in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Vernon Wayne Davidson of Fort Ashby and Elizabeth Ann "Cindy" (Crites) Monroe and husband "Spock" of Springfield.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Carrie Elizabeth Hewitt of Hagerstown, Md.; two grandparents, Victor and Leona Cain of Petersburg; one nephew, Logan Hewitt of Hagerstown; 21 aunts and uncles, Keith and Donna Davidson, Karen and Dave Fertig, Bonnie and Bubby Crites, Victor Cain, Danny and Anita Haggerty, Galen and Sherry Cain, Shirley Helmick, Mike and Vicky Crites, Joey Crites, Kenny and Lisa Crites, Salli and Rob Ganoe, and Will and Patty Hedrick; and several cousins.

Funeral services were conducted July 20, at the Upchurch Funeral Home chapel, Fort Ashby, with interment in the Potomac Memorial Gardens. (7-20 )

Harlan Roosevelt Kuykendall, 70, of Milam, died July 13.

Born March 19, 1934, in Hardy County, he was the son of the late Calvin and Arletta (Bodkin) Kuykendall. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha (Riggleman) Kuykendall, Dec. 5, 2001

He is survived by one son, Mark Kuykendall of Milam; one daughter, Jackie Arbaugh of Seneca Rocks; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted July 16, at the Elmore Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in the Kuykendall family cemetery. Military graveside rites were accorded by the Moorefield Veterans Honor Guard. (7-20 )

Mrs. Ruth (Miller) Barr, 91, of Fisher, died July 20, at her daughter's residence.

Born May 12, 1913, in Lost City, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Lillian (Marshall) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Victor Barr.

She is survived by one daughter, Bette Weatherholt of Fisher; two sisters, Evelyn Shipe of Petersburg and Lois Kennedy of Laurel, Del.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted July 23, at the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, with interment in the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield. (7-27 )

Willard Lee Whetzel, 70, of Keyser, died July 27, at the Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 13, 1933, in New Creek, he was the son of the late Melvin R. and Prudy Alice (Burns) Whetzel.

He is survived by one son, Willard Scott Whetzel of Keyser; two daughters, Valerie Mongold of Keyser and Stacy Kuykendall of Maysville; one brother, Melvin R. "Boog" Whetzel of Fort Ashby; five sisters, Etta Dolly, Neva Lark and Wilda Reeves, all of Keyser, and Hazel Coffman and Janet Fike, both of New Creek; 10 grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley Whetzel, Terry and Alicia Mongold, Michael Mongold, Jessica and Jacob Wagoner, and Kimberly, Derek and Ashley Kuykendall.

Funeral services were conducted July 30, at the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Keyser, with interment in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. (8-3)

Mrs. Bernice E. Gaither, 102, of Bayard, died July 31, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland, Md.

Born March 29, 1902, in Bayard, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Sypolt) Funk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Gaither, in 1952.

She is survived by two daughters, Elsie M. Meredith of Bayard and Velma M. Halterman of Huchuca City, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 3, at the Stewart Funeral Home chapel, Oakland, with interment in the Bayard Cemetery. (8-3)

Henry Keith Alt, 76, of Arthur, died July 25, at his home.

Born May 1, 1928, in Forman, he was the son of the late Theodore "Ted" Alt and Clarice (Frye) Alt.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irene (Turley) Alt; one son, Wayne Keith Alt of Chesterfield, Va.; one daughter, Tammy Alt Judy of Arthur; and two granddaughters, Kendra Judy and Melissa Judy.

Funeral services were conducted July 28, at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville. (8-3)

Kristen Leah Hooker, age 20, of Gilbert, Ariz., was taken suddenly from her family on July 10, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Superior, Ariz.

Born July 2, 1984, in Salisbury, Md., she was the daughter of Kenneth and Ramona (Self) Hooker.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Sherman Hooker; and maternal great-grandparents, Vernis and Clara (Hanlin) Hipp and Olie and Annie (Kimble) Self.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Shelby Morgan Hooker; two brothers, Jason Douglas and wife Carmen, and Garrett Daniel Hooker, all of Gilbert.

Also surviving are her maternal grandparents, Ernest Cleo and Darlene (Hipp) Self of Maysville; paternal grandmother, Grace Hooker of Baltimore; and two nieces, Addie and Coriana Hooker of Arizona.

Funeral services were July 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gilbert, with interment in the Mountain View Cemetery, Mesa, Ariz.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Brandon Skinner, Tempe Mortuary, Tempe, Ariz. (8-3)

AUGUST

Paul Allen Redman, 59, of Petersburg, died Aug. 5.

Born April 4, 1945, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Redman. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Tom Redman, Charles Redman, Richard Redman and Neil Redman.

He is survived by one son, Ronnie Redman of Washington D.C., one daughter, Nancy Davis of Waynesboro, Va.; one brother, Harry G. Redman of Staunton, Va.; two sisters, Vera Moats of Staunton and Charlotte Moats of Fishersville, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were August 6,at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. (8-10)

Mrs. Amia (Murphy) Daniels, 93, of Dorcas, died Aug. 2, at her home.

Born Dec. 31, 1910, in Louisa, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Murphy and Malinda (McPeak) Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Daniels Sr. on April 13, 1986; and three sons, Carl William Daniels Jr., Thomas Eugene Daniels and Jerry Roger Daniels.

Surviving are four sons, David Daniels and Jim Daniels, both of Sterling, Va., Douglas Daniels of Dorcas and Charles Daniels of Manassas, Va.; one daughter, Betty Lois Delgado of Maysville; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were August 4, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Daniels Family Cemetery, Dorcas. (8-10)

Mrs. Regina Cheryl Jecko, 56, of Grottoes, Va., died Aug. 16, at her residence.

Born Feb. 24, 1948, in Frank, she was the daughter of Thelma Ruth Mallow of Circleville and the late Wade H. Mallow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald James Jecko, who died in January 1969; and one nephew, Joshua Wade Mallow.

She is survived by three sons, Tony William Sites Jr. of Riverton, Jamie William Sites of Circleville and Anthony Shane Sites of Harrisonburg, Va.; one daughter, Deanna Lea Jecko of Petersburg; one brother, David Wade Mallow of Franklin; one sister, Darlene Ruth Cooper of Circleville; and two grandchildren.

Graveside memorial services were Aug. 19, at the North Fork Memorial Cemetery, Riverton.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Basagic Funeral Home, Franklin. (8-17)

Olie McKinley Getz, 86, of Fort Ashby, died Aug. 11, at his residence.

Born Nov. 11, 1917, in Pansy, he was the son of the late Jacob and Ida Susan (Shreve) Getz.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lee (Anderson) Getz; four sons, Herbert Getz of Burlington, Olie Getz Jr. of Waukegan, Ill., Wayne Getz of Capon Bridge and Keith Getz of Fort Ashby; two daughters, Irene Willis of Channelview, Texas, and Rebecca Creswell of Junction, Va.; two brothers, Ray Getz of Ridgeley and Harry Getz of Petersburg; one sister, Bessie Hedrick of Belington; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 14,at the Upchurch Funeral Home chapel, Fort Ashby, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery. (8-17)

Mrs. Virginia Katherine "Ginnie" Pennington, 46, of Petersburg, died Aug. 11, at her residence.

Born Dec. 15, 1957, in Rough Run, she was the daughter of the late Ivan W. Whetzel and Vernie Vivian (Alt) Whetzel.

She is survived by her husband, Russell L. Pennington Sr.; one son, Scott Self of Petersburg; three stepsons, Robert Pennington of Upper Tract, Russell L. "Rusty" Pennington Jr. of Circleville and Rodney Pennington of Maysville; one stepdaughter, Rachel Pennington of Martinsburg; two stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Alt of Old Fields and Douglas Alt; one sister, Josephine Hyatt of Washington, Ind.; and one half sister, Nettie Carter of Parsons.

Graveside services were conducted Aug. 13, at the Maysville Cemetery, .

Memorial services were conducted Aug. 15, at the Lighhouse Community Church, Maysville.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home. (8-17)

Jack Douglas Smith, 77, of Bunker Hill and formerly of Grant County, died Aug. 7, at City Hospital, Martinsburg.

Born Oct. 4, 1926, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Ross Smith and Irene (Cornell) Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathryn Black Smith; one brother, Ronald L. Smith of Joppa, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. (817)

Mrs. Cecile Marie Burkhart, 58, of Martinsburg, died Aug. 5.

Born Nov. 25, 1945, in Montreal, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Germaine Beaudry Legault.

She is survived by her husband, Ken W. Burkhart; one son, Daniel A. Burkhart; one sister, Denise L. Evans of Brighton, Mich.; and two brothers, Raymond Legault of Atlanta and Jean C. Legault of York, Pa.

A memorial service was held Aug. 9, at the Independent Bible Church.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.(8-17)

Gene V. Wolford, 74, of Cleveland, Tenn., died Aug. 13, from injuries he received in an accident on the family farm.

He was born in Cabins and was the son of late Oscar Obed Wolford and Effie Moyers Wolford.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Johnnie Wolford of Cleveland; three children, David Wolford of Georgetown, Tenn; Sharon Toll of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Larry Smalley of Cleveland; three grandchildren, Nichelle Toll, Shawn Toll and Richard Wolford; three great grandchildren: Joshua Anderson, Shalynn Toll and Cameron Toll; two brothers, Byron G. Wolford of Richmond, Va., and James B. Wolford of King and Queen, Va.; two sisters, Grace Atkins of Chuckatuck, Va. and Joann Dale of Franklin, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Aug. 16, in the Ralph Buckner Funeral Home chapel, Cleveland. Interment was in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. (8-04)

Mrs. Mary Ellen Moyers, 72, of Petersburg, died Aug. 21, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born March 21, 1932, in Smoke Hole, she was the daughter of Nina (Alt) Helmick of Petersburg and the late Hughie Helmick. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Denny A. Moyers and Otho O. "Scoop" Moyers Jr.; one granddaughter, Stephanie E. Moyers; and three brothers, Berkley "Buck" Helmick and infants Stanley and Lloyd Helmick.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 54 years, Otho O. "Shotgun" Moyers Sr.; one son, Roger D. Moyers of Petersburg; three daughters, Debra Hendrickson, Barbara Hinkle and Melody White, all of Petersburg; one brother, James Helmick of Petersburg; four sisters, Dorothy VanMeter of Upper Tract, Kathleen VanMeter of Burlington, Wanda Brill and Rose Hines, both of Petersburg; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 23, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in the Sites Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to the Petersburg High School wrestling team. (8-24 )

Carroll G. Smith, 63, of Franklin, died Aug. 18, at his residence.

Born May 18, 1941, at Ruddle, he was the son of Lacy Smith of Franklin and the late Ethel (Ruddle) Smith. He was also preceded death by his first wife, Thelma (Mitchell) Smith, Jan. 15, 1989, whom he had married on June 29, 1963.

He is survived by his wife, Gail (Gregory) Smith, whom he married on Aug. 28, 1997; one son, Randal Smith of Franklin; one daughter, Louise Landis of Petersburg; two brothers, Shyrl Smith of Franklin and Gail Smith of Upper Tract; and two grandchildren, Brittany and Kevin Smith of Franklin.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 21,at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin. Interment was in Nettie Memorial Cemetery, Reeds Creek Road, near Franklin. (8-24)

Jesse William Kuykendall, 82, of Arthur, died Aug. 22, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Aug. 12, 1922, in Hardy County, he was the son of the late George W. Kuykendall and Ida Mae (Sites) Kuykendall. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Benjamin Kuykendall, George Kuykendall, James Kuykendall and Oscar Kuykendall; and three sisters, Nellie Kuykendall, Minnie Fitzwater and Mary Landes.

He is survived by his special companion, Mernie VanMeter, with whom he resided; her two daughters, Barbara VanMeter of Arthur and Liz Kimble of Maysville; one son, Jesse W. Kuykendall Jr. of Gaithersburg, Md.; one daughter, Barbara L. Rosen of Millersburg, Md.; one sister, Vina Hines of Dorcas; three grandchildren, Patrick Schneider, Kurt Schneider and Christina Kuykendall; three great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 24, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in the Lahmansville Cemetery. (8-24)

Mrs. Thelma Marie Kesner, 82, of Burlington, died Aug. 24, at the home of her daughter, Debbie Inskeep, in Maysville.

Born Dec. 10, 1921, in Gormania, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mattie (Minnich) Lloyd. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Harry Lloyd; and one sister, Marge Evans.

In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Kesner; two sons, Robert Lee Kesner Jr. of Keyser and Terry Lynn Kesner of Burlington; one brother, Glenn Lloyd of Bismarck; one sister, Claretta Ridder of Oakland, Md.; two grandsons, Brent Kesner of Keyser and Sheldon Dantzic of Fisher; three granddaughters, Michelle Taylor of Fountain, Bridget Kesner of Keyser and Nicole Kesner of Romney; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Hott, Alexis Taylor, Blake Dantzic and Justin Shillingburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 27, at the Shaffer-Warnick Funeral Home chapel, Romney, with interment in Elijah High Cemetery, Purgitsville.

Memorials may be made to either Grant County Hospice, Petersburg, WV 26847 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. (8-31)

Mrs. Shirley Mae Moyers, 65, of Dorcas, died Aug. 26, at her home.

Born March 30, 1939, in Grant County, she was the daughter of the late John Harvey Caplinger and Hattie Mae (Whetzel) Caplinger. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Conway Caplinger and Fred Caplinger; and one sister, Daisy Hipshman.

She is survived by her husband, Alvin Moyers; one son, Clayton Laub Jr. of Petersburg; two daughters, Yvonne Tristan of Dorcas and Debra Kile of Maysville; one sister, Darlene Brunelle of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Wesley Ketterman, Michelle Moreno and Valerie Laub; two stepgrandchildren, Josh Kile and Tomma Combs; nine great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 28, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Whetzel Family Cemetery, Dumpling Run. (8-31)

Coolidge Thurman Mace, 79, of Petersburg, died Aug. 27, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Nov. 6, 1924, in Cabins, he was the son of the late Ida (Mace) Nelson and late stepfather Benjamin Nelson. He was also preceded in death by one infant daughter, JoAnn Mace, and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Viola M. (Keplinger) Mace; one son, Thurman Mace and wife Dora of Moorefield; five daughters, Bonnie Shoemaker and husband Jim of Romney, Reva Kile and husband Allan of Petersburg; Maxine Foor and husband Terry of Romney; Judy Kordbacheh and husband Shahrokh of Greensboro, N.C., and Tammy Cheraghi and husband Ali of Germantown, Md.; one sister, Zella Blewitt of China Grove, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, Allan Kile II of Purgitsville, Michael Shoemaker of Greensboro, Michelle Mace of Pittsburgh, Jesse Mace of Fairmont, Jacque Mace of Moorefield, Sara and Seama Kordbacheh of Greensboro, and Arash, Armon and Shayda Cheraghi of Germantown.

Funeral services were conducted Aug.29, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. (8-31)

Mrs. Nellie Marie Hawk, 101, of Mount Storm, died Aug. 30, at her home.

Born Aug. 15, 1903, in Grassy Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Irena (Hanlin) Cosner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey R. Hawk, in 1983; one infant daughter, Arvella Hawk; one brother, Arlie Cosner; one sister, Amy Kitzmiller; and five grandchildren.

She is survived by five sons, Harold "Gene" Hawk of Kitzmiller, Md., DeWayne "Jake" Hawk and Jerry Hawk, both of Mount Storm, Loran Hawk of Fayetteville, N.C., and Larry Hawk of Grafton; three daughters, Ruth Janoske of Oakland, Md., Sylvia Fulayter of Barrackville, and Sandra Cosner, with whom Mrs. Hawk lived, of Mount Storm; one sister, Dorothy Hoeck of Fort Washington, Md.; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2, at the Locust Grove Church of the Brethren with interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland. (9-7)

SEPTEMBER

Mrs. Nellie Bernice (Cain) Thomas, 87, of Moorefield, died Sept. 1, at E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center, Baker.

Born May 18, 1917, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late Price J. and Bertie (Malcolm) Cain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Gainer Thomas Jr., May 1968; one son, Donald B. Thomas; one brother, Blair Cain; three sisters, Ruth Bean, Mabel Cain and Lola Connolly; and infant twins, Jack and Jill Cain. She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by one son, John L. Thomas of Petersburg; two daughters, Eleanor Orndorff and Janet Bean, both of Moorefield; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Septembet 4, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in Olivet Cemetery. (9-7)

Quinten Arthur Champ, 85, of Old Fields, died Sept. 2, at his residence.

Born Oct. 15, 1918, in Pendleton County, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Ethel (Alt) Champ. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Florence (Layton) Champ, March 1968; four brothers; four sisters; and one grandson.

He is survived by seven sons, Roger Champ of Moorefield, and Charles Champ Sr., with whom Mr. Champ resided, Carl Champ, Gary Champ, Jim Champ, John Champ and Andrew Champ, all of Purgitsville; one daughter, Judy Pratt of Moorefield; four brothers, Earl Champ of Cabins, Harlan Champ of Baltimore, Darryl Champ of Petersburg and Dayton Champ of Lahmansville; three sisters, Thelma Rohrbaugh and Virginia Vance, both of Petersburg, and Ruby Dolly of Medley; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 5, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery. (9-7)

Lawrence F. Kemp, 77, of South Park Township, Pa., died Sept. 3.

Born July 13, 1927, he was the son of the late William H. and Nina (Dugger) Kemp.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Garuti) Kemp; one son, Larry E. Kemp of Castle Shannon, Pa.; one daughter, Nancy J. Craft of Mars, Pa.; four brothers, Robert "Bob" Kemp of Petersburg, Gordon Kemp, Raymond Kemp and Richard Kemp; three sisters, Wilda Smith, Dorothea Raskin and Kathleen Welch; and five grandchildren, Dennis, Andrew, Lauren, Joanna and Margaret.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Brentwood, Pa. (9-14)

John Worth Hedrick, 74, of Upper Tract, died Sept. 4, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Franklin, he was the son of the late John Hedrick and Frances Gertrude "Fannie" (Thompson) Hedrick. He was also preceded in death by one son, John Wayne Hedrick; one grandson, John Eric Hedrick; one brother, Alton P. Hedrick; and two sisters, Ina Hartman and Nellie Galippo.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rohrbaugh; five sons, John Paul Hedrick of Seneca Rocks, Kenneth Hedrick and William P. Hedrick, both of Upper Tract, Michael W. Hedrick of Petersburg and Charles F. Hedrick of Franklin; five sisters, Icie Clark of Pennsylvania; Eula Kimble and Madeline Whitecotton, both of Upper Tract; and Pauline Waggy and Mary Thompson, both of Franklin; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 7,at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. (9-14)

Lysle Trenton Veach, M.D., 87, of Petersburg, died Sept. 5, at Grant Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born in Maysville on Feb. 20, 1917, he was the son of the late Wardnie A. and Blanche (Trenton) Veach.

He is survived by three sons, Trent of Petersburg, John of Beverly and Greg of Shepherdstown; one daughter, Barbara Semerjian of Lincoln, Mass.; six granddaughters; and his cousin, Peggy (Tucker) Turley of Petersburg.

A memorial service was held Sept. 9, at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church. (9-14)

Henry Robert "Bobby" Miller Jr., 62, of Petersburg, died Sept. 10, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.

Born Aug. 1, 1942, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Henry Robert Miller Sr. and Mae (Dunithan) Miller. He was also preceded in death by one son, John Daniel Ross; one brother, Floyd W. Miller; and one infant sister, Hilda Marie Miller.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Rexroad) Sites Miller; two brothers, James Robert Miller and Thomas Andrew Miller, both of Keyser; four sisters, Beatrice Eversole of McKeesport, Pa., and Naomi Nelson, Evelyn Mae Wines and Mary Ellen Baker, all of Keyser; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. (9-14)

Mrs. Annabelle Lee (Smith) Bergdall, 81, of South Fork area, Moorefield, died Sept. 10, at the Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, Harrisonburg, Va.

Born Sept. 23, 1922, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late Edwin W. Smith and Gladys (Sites) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Bergdall, Oct. 8, 1986; one brother, Edwin W. Smith Jr.; and two infant sisters, Lillian Geraldine Smith and Katherine Mae Smith.

She is survived by three daughters, Phyllis B. Cook of Moorefield, Carla Brown and husband Vernon of Harrisonburg and Joanne B. Haggerty and husband Charles of New Market, Va.; four grandchildren, Eric Hedrick and Relenee Cook, both of Harrisonburg, Scott Cook of South Fork and Christopher Haggerty of Glen Allen, Va.; two great-greatgrandchildren, Eddie Hedrick and Julie Hedrick; two stepgreat-grandchildren; one uncle, David Luther Smith of Nottingham, Md.; and beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield. (9-14)

Mrs. Audrey "Dolly" Kile, 72, of Upper Tract, died Sept. 11, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born May 9, 1932, at Smoke Hole, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Zadie (Kisamore) Kimble. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Jimmie Kile and Ricky Kile, both of Upper Tract; one daughter, Wanda Kessel of Upper Tract; two brothers, Carl Kimble of Petersburg and Harlan Kimble of Upper Tract; three sisters, Arvella Coby and Thelma Mullenax, both of Petersburg, and Joy Lambert of Upper Tract; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 14, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, with interment in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. (9-14)

Henry Everett Kisamore, 86, of Riverton, and formerly of Petersburg and Akron, Ohio, died Sept. 17, at Akron City Hospital, Akron.

Born Aug. 11, 1918, at Mouth of Seneca, he was the son of the late Philip H. Kisamore and Cordelia (Nelson) Kisamore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Opal Bell (Wyant) Kisamore, whom he married Dec. 6, 1937, and who died Sept. 13, 2002; one son, Lewis Dean Kisamore, 1942; one daughter, Lue Anna Moskas, 1986; and six brothers, Jason Kisamore, Robert Kisamore, Mack Kisamore, Clen Kisamore, Emery Kisamore and Mason Kisamore.

He is survived by two sons, Danny Kisamore of Riverton and Lorenzo Kisamore of Akron; one sister, Mabel McDonald of Franklin; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, Sept. 20. Interment was in the Kisamore Family Cemetery, Riverton. (9-21)

Mrs. Mary Ann (Arbogast) Sites, 58, of New Baltimore, Va., died Sept. 25, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va.

Born Nov. 23, 1945, in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel J. Arbogast and M. Ellen (Townsend) Arbogast. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Jack R. Arbogast.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Glenwood Dale Sites; one son, Gregory Dale Sites of New Baltimore; one daughter, Sandra Kay Sites of Warrenton, Va.; One brother, Edward P. Arbogast of Camp Springs, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Sept. 29, at South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg.

Local funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (10-5)

Shannon Maureen McFarland, 34, of New Creek, died Sept. 21, at the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born April 5, 1970, at Mount Holly, N.J., she was the daughter of Harry R. McFarland of New Creek and the late Maryanne (Milligan) McFarland.

In addition to her father, she is survived by one daughter, McKenna McFarland; one brother, Keegan McFarland of New Creek; and one sister, Kelly McFarland of Chambersburg, Pa.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 25, at the Knobley Church of the Brethren, with interment in Knobley Memorial Gardens, New Creek.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Keyser. (9-28)

Mrs. Ruth Violet Champ, 83, of Seneca Rocks, died Sept. 19, at her residence.

Born Sept. 14, 1921, at Mouth of Seneca, she was the daughter of the late Scott Day Miller Sr. and Martha (Wolford) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Champ, whom she married Nov. 25, 1941, and who died Dec. 12, 2000.

She is survived by three sons, Randall Blake Champ of Arthur, and Daniel Lee Champ and Myron Lyle Champ, both of Seneca Rocks; two daughters, Aretha June Kees of Fairmont and Darlene Kay Tustin of Lusby, Md.; one brother, H. Hoover Miller of Seneca Rocks; and four sisters, Bonnie Turner of Franklin; Betty Jowers of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Chloe Turner of Maysville and Shirley Tanko of St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22, at the Pleasant View U.M. Church, with interment in the Boggs Cemetery, Seneca Rocks.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (9-28)

Mrs. Martha Rebecca Smith, 84, of Fisher, died Sept. 15, at the E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center, Baker.

Born Sept. 10, 1919, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Amanda (Shockey) Reel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Smith, October 1989 She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by five daughters, Helen Crites and Hiawatha Smith, both of Moorefield; and Judy Suder, Eva Paugh and Lisha Runions, all of Fisher; five stepsons, Marshall Smith and Ken Smith, both of Winchester, Va., Hieskell Smith of Fisher, Evers Smith of Petersburg and James Smith of Sistersville; five stepdaughters, Dorothy Harman of Maysville, Dora Watts of Augusta, Orpha Cowgill of Petersburg, Juanita Trichel of Shreveport, La. and Carmelita Kreiser of Fairbanks, Alaska; two grandsons, whom she raised, Robert "Beany" Cook and Jeremy Jay Smith, and 10 additional grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 18, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in the Woerner Family Cemetery, Fisher.(9-21)

October

John Claude "Bud" Harman, 71, of Maysville, died Oct. 3, at his residence.

Born April 29, 1933, in Pansy, he was the son of the late Charles Harman and Minnie (Alt) Harman Ramsey. He was the last member of his immediate family.

He is survived by his wife, Hope (Borror) Harman; two sons, Charles "Bucky" Harman of Columbia, S.C. and Cole Harman of Maysville; and one granddaughter, Samantha Kuykendall of Petersburg.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 6, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville.

Military graveside rites were accorded by the Moorefield veteran honor guard and combined veteran organizations of Grant County and the JROTC. (10-12)

Mrs. Flossie L. Likins, 98, of Mountain Lake Park, Md., died Oct. 4, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md.

Born March 20, 1906, in Bayard, she was the daughter of the late Jesse H. and Mary M. (McRobie) Brooks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Likins, in 1956.

She is survived by one son, William "Bill" Likins of Oakland; two daughters, Betty L. Fulk of Bayard and Mary L. Evans of Grantsville, Md.; one brother, Thomas D. Brooks of Greensburg, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 8, at the Stewart Funeral Home chapel, Oakland, with interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Oakland. (10-12)

Carl Wesley Moreland, 86, of Mount Storm, died Oct. 5, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

Born Oct. 16, 1917, in Bismarck, he was the son of the late Oliver Roswell Moreland and Edith Myrtle (Cosner) Moreland. He was the last member of his immediate family.

 He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Angie I. (Kline) Moreland; two sons, Earl Allen Moreland and Wesley Mark Moreland, both of Mount Storm; one daughter, Norma I. Black of Cascade, Md.; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Oct 7, at Calvary Temple with interment in Alkire Cemetery, Mount Storm.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (10-12)

Mrs. Margaret Merle Dawson, 92, of Cabins, died Oct. 5, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Jan. 10, 1912, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Sarah (Shobe) Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Dawson, Oct. 26, 1976. She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by one son, Thomas M. Dawson and wife Leona Dawson of Cabins; one daughter, Sue Hultman and husband Norman Hultman of Jamestown, N.Y.; one daughter-in-law, Eleanor Dawson of Petersburg; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 8, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Arthur.

Memorials may be made to the Otterbein United Methodist Church or charity of choice. (10-12)

Floyd Adam Helmick, 74, of Maysville, died Oct. 9, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Oct. 16, 1929, in Smoke Hole, he was the son of the late Amby Curtis Helmick and Mary Ellen (Kimble) Helmick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Mae (Keplinger) Helmick, in 1980;.

He is survived by one son, James William Helmick of Maysville; two sisters, Tressie Perchalski and Edith Anderson, both of Upper Marlboro, Md.; and two grandsons, James Duane Helmick and Bryson William Helmick.

Funeral services were conducted Oct.13, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, with interment in Maysville Cemetery, Maysville. (10-12)

Oliver Cranston Stump, 93, of Petersburg, died Oct. 11, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Dec. 25, 1910, in Pansy, he was the son of the late George W. and Elizabeth (Judy) Stump. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina G. (Lyon) Stump, May 26, 1981; one son, Thomas William Stump, Dec. 26, 1971; three brothers, Clement Stump, Lavurl "Bud" Stump and Arlie Stump; and two sisters, Leola Kinitzer and Nida Judy.

He is survived by his daughter, Margaret S. Shrewsbury of Harrisonburg, Va.; three grandchildren, Kristen Shrewsbury of Newark, Del., Melissa Sikes and husband J.D. Sikes of Oklahoma City, Ok., and Michael Shrewsbury of Norman, Ok.; three sisters Vernice Stansbury of Baltimore, Pauline Alt of Charles Town and Rhoda Riggleman of Burlington; and three brothers, Ralph Stump of St. Albans, and Rudolph Stump and Jesse Stump, both of Baltimore.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 14 at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Stump Family Cemetery, Landes. (10-19)

Carl D. Hawk, 37, of Thomson, Md., formerly of Mount Storm, died Oct. 15, as the result of an automobile accident near Thomson.

Born Sept. 9, 1967, he was the son of DeWayne and Rebecca Hawk, Mount Storm.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Penny Hawk; six children; one brother; and two sisters.

Funeral services were Oct. 18, at the Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson. Interment was in Thomson.

A memorial service was conducted Oct. 24, at the Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, Mount Storm. (10-19)

Mrs. Audra Estella (Sites) Alt, 89, of Petersburg, died Oct. 15, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born January 22, 1915, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late John R. Sites and Martha E. "Mattie" (Yokum) Sites. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer A. Alt, in 1981; and two brothers, Paul Sites and John M. Sites.

She is survived by two stepsons, William A. Alt and wife, Linda, of Danbury, Conn. and David W. Alt and wife, Sandra, of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Grace Kittleberger and Ruth Sites, both of Petersburg; seven stepgrandchildren; 18 stepgreat-grandchildren; one niece, Dr. Suzanne Cockley of Harrisonburg, Va.; one nephew, Dr. William C. Kittleberger III of Petersburg; one greatnephew, Robert Kittleberger; and four great-nieces, Erin Kittleberger, Jacquline Kittleberger, Miriam Cockley and Katie Cockley.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 18, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. (10-19)

November

Mrs. Myrtle Mae (High) Smith, 74, of Petersburg, and formerly of Moorefield, died Nov. 6, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born March 6, 1930, in Purgitsville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence U. High and Effie P. (Miller) High. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, infant Mabel Catherine High and Ruby High Dent.

She is survived by two brothers, Clarence Maxwell High and Theodore L. High, both of Franklin; two sisters, Nellie Ryan of Purgitsville and Dorothy Marie Sherman of Petersburg; three nephews; and three nieces.

At Mrs. Smith's request, her body was donated to the West Virginia Human Gift Registry, Morgantown. (11-23)

Linda Lucille Alsip, 52, of Petersburg, died Nov. 17, at her residence.

Born July 31, 1952, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Edna Fitzwater Uphole of Moorefield and the late Daniel Lloyd Alsip. She was also preceded in death by one brother, David Alsip.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by one niece, Danielle Mason of Baltimore; and one nephew, Michael Alsip of Baltimore.

Memorial services were conducted Nov. 19, at the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren, Moorefield. Interment was private.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of McKee Funeral Home, Baker. (11-23)

Mrs. Ethel Pauline Lewis, 95, of Petersburg, died Nov. 19, at Grant County Nursing Home.

Born July 10, 1909, at Hiser, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Riggleman and Rose (Shaffer) Riggleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon "Pop" Lewis, Aug. 1, 1993.

She is survived by one son, Wayne Lewis of Petersburg; two grandchildren, Tim Lewis of Moorefield and Kathleen Pirando of Petersburg; and two great-grandsons, Ryan Lewis of Morgantown and John Mongold of Harrisonburg, Va.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 22, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. (11-23)

John A. Kimble, 90, of Franklin, died Nov. 8, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va.

Born Aug. 4, 1914, in Smoke Hole, he was the son of the late Adam Albert Kimble and Lucinda Ellen (Self) Kimble. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilda (Ruddle) Kimble, whom he married July 14, 1940, and who died Feb. 13, 1985.

He is survived by one son, Keith A. Kimble of Franklin; two daughters, Charlotte M. Cole of Harrisonburg and Virginia A. Flatgaard of Alexandria, Va.; two half sisters, Alice Ketterman of Maysville and Zola Swick of Petersburg; one grandson, Michael Cole of Richmond, Va.; one granddaughter, Pam Cole of Bristow, Va.; and two great-grandsons, Ryan Cole and Sean Cole, both of Richmond.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 12, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in the Ruddle Presbyterian Church Cemetery. (11-16)

Born July 11, 1930, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Daniel Wood Hope Sr. and Martha Kathleen (Hudnall) Hope. He was also preceded in death by one son, Daniel "Duke" Hope III; one daughter, Diana Hope; and three brothers, Robert Hope, Ned Hope and Samuel Hope.

He is survived by his wife, Donnalie (Markwood) Hope; one daughter, Dawn Lorraine Hope of Roanoke, Va.; one stepdaughter, Tina Liong of Stephens City, Va.; one grandson, Scott Kaylor Trichel; and one stepgrandson, Ryan Liong.

Memorial services were conducted Nov. 11, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Mount Storm Cemetery, Nov. 12..

Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veterans organizations of Grant County, JROTC and representatives of the U.S. Army, Fort Belvoir, Va. (11-16)

Mrs. Virginia Mae Smith, 79, of Maysville, died Nov. 9, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born May 9, 1925, in Cabins, she was the daughter of the late Page Smith and Zella (Self) Smith. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl D. Smith and Marvin S. Smith; and one great-nephew, Devin Alt.

She is survived by three brothers, Ray W. Smith of Summit Point, Herman R. Smith of Maysville and Dayton R. Smith of Petersburg; two sisters, Goldie E. Smith of Mount Clare and Carmen M. Borror of Stephenson, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 12, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery.(11-16)

Mrs. Helen Virginia (Keplinger) Ayers, 79, of Petersburg, died Nov. 9, at her residence.

Born March 13, 1925, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Loss Keplinger and Lena (Judy) Keplinger. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Geraldine (Mongold) Keplinger; three brothers, Harry W. Keplinger, John Keplinger and Lester Keplinger; one sister, Mary E. Stonestreet; and three half brothers, Charles William Keplinger, Richard W. Keplinger and William "Clint" Keplinger.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Warney R. Ayers; six half sisters, Gladys Vance of Dorcas, Maxine Cordell and Betty Kottmeyer, both of York, Pa., Sally Davis of Cabins, Vista Flemming of Broadway, Va., and Norma Maupin of Stuarts Draft, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Nov. 11, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.(11-16)

Mrs. Ora Catherine (Bergdoll) Bible, 83, of Maysville, died Nov. 23, at her residence.

Born Nov. 28, 1920, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late George Bergdoll and Hattie (Shoemaker) Bergdoll. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otha A. Bible, Jan. 28, 2004; one son, infant Gregory Lee Bible; two daughters, infant Bernice Fay Bible and Reva J. Bible; one great-grandson, infant Johnny Sperling; three brothers, George Bergdoll, Freeman Bergdoll and Carman Bergdoll; and two sisters, Edrie Mullenax and Cornelia Garrett.

She is survived by one son, Harold A. Bible of Maysville; two daughters, Carol E. Mauzy of Maysville and Donna McCullough of Fairmont; two brothers, Scott Bergdoll of Durgon and Ray Bergdoll of Moorefield; two sisters, Arvella Jones and Ester Simmons, both of Hagerstown, Md.; five grandchildren, Mark Mauzy, Eric Mauzy, Jeremy Sperling, Stephanie Goldizen and Shane McCullough; five great-grandchildren, Colby Sperling, Shayla Sperling, Jakob Mauzy, Anna Goldizen and Jeremiah Sperling; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with Pastor Craig Howard officiating. Interment was in Maysville Cemetery, Maysville.

Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, American Cancer Society or charity of choice. (11-30)

Mrs. Denisa L. "Boots" Alt, 79, of Petersburg, died Nov. 28, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Dec. 21, 1924, in Upper Tract, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Judy and Eula (Sears) Judy Parker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Berkley Snowden Alt, Aug. 13, 1965; one son, Charles Lee "Butch" Alt, Oct. 29, 1965; and one brother, Paul Judy.

She is survived by one son, Dr. D. Benjamin Alt of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Rebecca A. Hammer of Petersburg; one grandson, Dr. Jeff Allen of Louisville; one granddaughter, Jessica D. Alt of Louisville; and two sisters, Eleanor Dawson of Petersburg and Martha Runions of Lahmansville.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 30, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund, 18 N. Main St., Petersburg, WV 26847. (11-30)

David V. Cline Sr., 87, of Keyser, died Nov. 22, at the Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home, Keyser.

Born Feb. 28, 1917, at Wiley Ford, he was the son of the late David Clinton and Grace Pauline (Poorbaugh) Cline. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tina E. (Cowgill) Cline, Jan. 25, 1986; and one sister, Vivian Shriver.

He is survived by one son, David V. Cline Jr. of Marietta, Ga.; three daughters, Samantha L. "Nancy" Phillips, Ellie Cline and Samantha Lutman, all of Keyser; one sister, Mae Smith of Cumberland; five grandchildren, Tink Phillips of Keyser, Missy Roderick of Burlington, and Rebecca, Elizabeth and Jessica Cline, all of Marietta; three great-grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer and Bennett Roderick; and one great-great-grandson, Braydon Allen Roderick.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 27 at the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Keyser, with interment in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.

Graveside military honors were accorded.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Clines obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (11-30)

December

Virgil "Mac" M. Mathias, 72, of Petersburg, died Dec. 4, at home after a brief illness.

Born Jan. 1, 1932, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Virgil Mathias and Anne (Dixon) Mathias. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert A. Mathias.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Casto) Mathias, formerly of Logan; son Stephen M. Mathias and daughter-in-law Jeanette (Parsons) Mathias and grandchildren Stephanie and Eric, all of Martinsburg; son Richard A. Mathias of Las Vegas; son Virgil M. Mathias Jr. and daughter-in-law Amy (Stuve) Mathias and grandchildren Hanna and Evan, all of Parker, Colo.; sister Barbara Markwood and brother-in-law Dawn Markwood, both of Old Fields; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were conducted Dec. 9, at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. G. Richard Cardot officiating. Private interment will be in the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund, the Petersburg Presbyterian Church or the West Virginia University Foundation. (12-7)

Mrs. Charlotte (Keplinger) Rexroad, 81, of Petersburg, died Nov. 30, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Sept. 2, 1923, in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Keplinger and Charlotte (Patch) Keplinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emory J. Rexroad, May 6, 1989; one brother, Stanley Keplinger; and one stepgrandson, John Ross.

She is survived by three sons, Earl E. Rexroad of Plymouth, Mass., Richard L. Rexroad of Petersburg and Ray S. Rexroad of Talcott; two daughters, Mary Ellen Sites Miller of Petersburg and Carolyn A. Weatherholtz of Lahmansville; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with Interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Community Church. (12-7)

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Parks) Kitzmiller, 93, of Mount Storm, died Dec. 9, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born March 11, 1911, in Scherr, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Manson Parks and Elizabeth Florence (Muntzing) Parks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Kitzmiller, Jan. 16, 1993; one son, Owen P. Kitzmiller, Feb. 15, 2000; and five brothers, Lester Parks, Stanley Parks, Merle Parks, Orland Parks and Dillon Parks. She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by one son, Gary D. Kitzmiller, and wife, Linda Kitzmiller, of Mount Storm; one daughter, Shirley K. Whitmer, and husband, Albert Whitmer, of Oakland, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Karen B. Kitzmiller of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Michael Whitmer, Jason Kitzmiller and Tamara Western; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Maysville Cemetery, Maysville.

Memorials may be made to the Mount Storm Vol. Fire Dept. or Burlington Family Services. (12-14)

Evelyn Marie (Fout) Keplinger, 87, of Petersburg, died Dec. 6, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

She was born Aug. 14, 1917, in Petersburg, and was the daughter of the late Robert E. Fout and Mae Marie (Dermer) Fout. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Keplinger, July 9, 1998; one daughter, Cleta Keplinger Bittorf; two brothers, Jesse James Fout and Cecil Fout; and one half sister, Florence Rinker.

She is survived by three daughters, Anna Fisher and Naomi Poston, both of Petersburg; and Martha "Marti" Kite of Dorcas; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 8, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company or Grant County Nursing Home 100 Wing. (12-14)

Isaac Heiskell "Ike" Smith, 75, of Maysville, died Monday, Dec. 6, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born Oct. 11, 1929, in Cabins, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. Smith and Floda (Nelson) Dolly Smith. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth H. Smith; and three sisters, Leona Meadows, Elsie Morrison and Mernie Hall.

He is survived by three sons, Danny H. Hubbard of Thorsby, Ala., Isaac R. Smith and Charles W. Smith, both of Shanks; four daughters, Eleanor Warner of Riverton, Phyllis Sweeney of Stafford, Va., Donna Bucklew of Moorefield and Debra Delgado of Romney; two sisters, Eleanor Painter of Maysville, with whom he resided, and Margaret Mullenax of Ranson; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10, at the Maysville Bible Brethren Church, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veterans organizations of Grant County, JROTC, and Air Force Honor Guard, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.,

Memorials may be made to the Maysville Bible Brethren Church building fund, P.O. box 334, Maysville, WV 26833.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (12-14)

James Wilkie Kimble, 62, of Petersburg, died Dec. 7, at his residence.

Born Oct. 8, 1942, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Miles Perry Kimble and Cora Louise (Hise) Kimble. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donald Kimble; two half brothers, Chester Kimble and Kenneth Kimble; and five sisters, Lilly Kimble, Catherine Ayers, Delphia Champ, Icie Ours and Ruby Borror.

He is survived by four brothers, Roger L. Kimble of Rig, Robert A. Kimble of Petersburg, Freddie W. Kimble of Moorefield and Carl Kimble of Lockport, N.Y.; four sisters, Pauline Keplinger of Petersburg, Rosalee Thorne of Dorcas, Frances Crites of Petersburg and Wilma Lee Haggerty of Keyser; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Dec. 12, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (12-14)

James Wilkie Kimble, 62, of Petersburg, died Dec. 7, at his residence.

Born Oct. 8, 1942, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Miles Perry Kimble and Cora Louise (Hise) Kimble. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donald Kimble; two half brothers, Chester Kimble and Kenneth Kimble; and five sisters, Lilly Kimble, Catherine Ayers, Delphia Champ, Icie Ours and Ruby Borror.

He is survived by four brothers, Roger L. Kimble of Rig, Robert A. Kimble of Petersburg, Freddie W. Kimble of Moorefield and Carl Kimble of Lockport, N.Y.; four sisters, Pauline Keplinger of Petersburg, Rosalee Thorne of Dorcas, Frances Crites of Petersburg and Wilma Lee Haggerty of Keyser; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Dec. 12, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (12-14)

Debbie Kay Kimble, 46, of Brooklyn, Md., died Dec. 5, at her residence.

Born June 26, 1958, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Willard K. Kimble Sr. and Elwanda Lee (McDonald) Kimble. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Willard Kimble Jr.

She is survived by her grandmother, Ada Lahman McDonald of Maysville.

Graveside services were Dec 11, at the Maysville Cemetery.

The Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg, was in charge of arrangements. (12-14)

Mrs. Connie (Kimble) Warrenfeltz, 49, of Inwood, died Dec. 21, at her residence.

Born May 3, 1955, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Kermit B. Kimble and Agnes (Nelson) Kimble.

She is survived by her husband, Walter L. Warrenfeltz, whom she married on July 19, 2002; one son, Robbie D. Shanholtz of Harpers Ferry; three brothers, Larry Kimble, Roger Kimble and William Kimble, all of Charles Town; two sisters, Donna McCormick of Charleston and Paula Peck of Petersburg; one grandson, Ashton Shanholtz; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Dec.28, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin,.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25401, or to the National Cancer Institute, RE: Melanoma Research, ATTN: Dr. Steven Rosenberg, 10 Center Drive, Building CRC, Room 433940, Bethesda, MD 20892. (12-28)

Mrs. Betty Jane (Cook) Whetzel, 72, of Arthur, died Dec. 22, near Maysville, as a result of an auto accident.

Born April 10, 1932, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Hasper D. Cook and Elizabeth Virginia (Mongold) Cook VanMeter. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Garfield VanMeter; and one infant sister, Virginia Lee Cook.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, E. Wayne Whetzel; one son, E. Wayne Whetzel Jr. of Arthur; seven sisters, Catherine Phares and Elizabeth A. Judy, both of Petersburg, Lucy Mae Calhoun of Upper Tract, Bonnie K. Baldwin of Fisher, Linda Ritchie of Harrisonburg, Va., Sharon J. Crites of Dorcas and Karen J. Whetzel of Moorefield; and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Whetzel and Zachary Whetzel.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 26, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Wayne Whetzel, HC 30, Box 1480, Arthur, WV 26847. (12-28)

James "Jim Boy" Kuhn, 59, of Maysville, and formerly of Mount Storm, died Dec. 22, at his residence.

Born April 22, 1945, in Petersburg, he was the son of Bettie Jane Cummings Riggleman of Mount Storm and the late Alvin Ray Kuhn.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lisa Ann (Umbleby) Kuhn; two sons, James Scott Kuhn of New Creek and Harold James "H.J." Kuhn of Maysville; four daughters, Katrina Miller and Renae Kuhn Ford, both of South Carolina, Lacy Ann Ball of Wheeling and Whitney Ann Kuhn of Maysville; one brother, Gary Kuhn of Elk Garden; two sisters, Connie Simmons of Mount Airey, Md., and Linda Kitzmiller of Mount Storm; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27, at the Rig Assembly of God with interment in Mount Storm Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Maysville Vol. Fire Company.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (12/28)

Ray Dayton Dove, 77, of Petersburg, died Dec. 20, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born April 13, 1927, in Riverton, he was the son of the late Robert Dove and Kitty (Teter) Dove. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Dick Alden Dove; and two brothers, Bruce "Chip" Dove and Danny Dove.

He is survived by his wife, Regina (Turner) Dove; one son, Ray Dayton Dove Jr. of Petersburg; three daughters, Mitzi Groves and husband Jim, of Cumberland, Md., Gina Hart and husband Steve, of Richmond, Va. and Teresa McLaughlin and husband Bob, of Fairmont; three brothers, Gus Dove of Dover, Del., Worth Dove of San Diego, Calif. and Alton Dove of San Demis, Calif.; five sisters, Lillian Teets of Riverton, Jeanne Bland of Circleville, Molly Tidwell of Dacatur, Ga., Patricia Dickenson of Olney, Md. and Olive Armentrout of Harrisonburg, Va.; four grandchildren, James Brian Groves, Turner Hart, Melissa Curtis and Tara Curtis.

Funeral services were Dec. 23, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment was in North Fork Memorial Cemetery, Riverton.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Grant Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 1019, Petersburg, WV 26847 or charity of choice. (12-28)