November '05

James Edward Alt, 58, of Summit Drive, Moorefield, died Oct. 29, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born July 5, 1947, in Petersburg, he was the son of Norma Jean (Puffenbarger) Alt Moog of Baltimore and the late Earl Edward Alt. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sara Alt.

Besides his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Norma Carol (Mister) Alt of Moorefield; two sons, James Edward Alt Jr. of Upper Tract and Kevin Edward Alt of Bel Air, Md; two daughters, Jessica Alt and Ashley Alt, both of Moorefield; one stepson, Michael Wilson of Baltimore; one stepdaughter, Mary Sherba of Bel Air; two sisters, Sharon Sites of Upper Tract and Brenda Alt of Moorefield; two brothers, Terry Alt of Arthur and Gary Alt of Maysville; three stepsisters, Linda Kootnz of Petersburg, Sandra Davidson of Baltimore and Vickie Williamson of Salisbury, Md.; a half brother, Jake Moog of Arthur; and eight grandchildren, Brittney Nicole Wilson, whom they raised, and Lauren Alt, Sarah Sherba, Kyle Lutz, Angel Alt, Kevin Alt, Gabriel Alt and Michael Wilson.

Funeral services were Nov. 11., at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with interment in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract, with military graveside service by the combined veteran organizations of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to Believer's Victory Center, Moorefield, WV 26836. (11-1)

Evelyn L. Bonner, 95, Bayard, died Oct. 28, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland, Md.

Born July 24, 1910, in Gorman, Md., she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Bessie (Ridder) Eger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer L. Bonner, in 1956, and by a son, Kenneth E. Bonner in 1985.

She is survived by one grandson, Clarence L. Bonner, Bayard.

At her request, her body was cremated. An interment service was held at the Bayard Cemetery at a later date.

The Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, was in charge of arrangements. (11-1

Wayne E. "Keppie" Keplinger, 75, of Keyser, died Oct. 30, of cancer, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

Born June 28, 1930, in Mays-ville, he was the son of the late Jeff L. and Evelyn (Clark) Keplinger.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy "Dotty" (Lewis) Keplinger; one son, Todd Keplinger of Keyser; one daughter, Julie Hess of Morgantown; five grandchildren, Kendra Keplinger, Kendall Keplinger, Ryan Hess, Cory Hess and Kyle Hess; one brother, Wendall Keplinger; one sister, Phylis Cosner of Petersburg; and eight nieces and three nephews.

Funral services were Nov. 11. at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser. interment was in the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Condolences may be sent to the family after Mr. Keplinger's obituary at www.markwoodfu neralhome.com. (11-1)

Wilma E. Markle, 68, of Keyser died Oct. 28, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser.

Born June 7, 1937, at Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Nora V. (Gabriel) Day. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Markle, Sept. 18, 1999; a son, Donald Kim Markle; a grandson, Shawn Robinson; two brothers, Kenneth Day and Harold Day; and three sisters, Anna Rounds, Dorothy Livengood and Virginia Smith.

She is survived by two sons, Steven B. Markle of McCoole, Md. and Randolph S. Markle of Keyser; two daughters, Deborah D. Jessie of Keyser and Connie S. Tolefree of Kenosha, Wis.; three brothers, Robert E. Day of Keyser, Donald R. Day of Spotsylvania, Va. and Larry H. Day of Baltimore; three sisters, Ruth McDonald of Moorefield and Ruby Agnew and Wilda Agnew, both of Mount Storm; and 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 2, at the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Keyser, with interment was in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mrs. Markle's obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (11-1)

Beulah M. (Blackburn) Martin, 90, of Indianapolis, Ind., and formerly of Burlington and Mount Storm, died Thursday, Oct. 27.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Martin and a sister, Juanita McCarty.

She is survived by one son, Andrew Martin of Granite City, Ill.; one daughter, Regina Fox of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Brenda Arthur, Donna Mullin, Gina Brewster, DeAnna Bruner, Lori Zadotka and Derek Martin; 13 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Oct. 29, at the Little & Sons Beech Grove Chapel, Beech Grove, Ind. At her request, she will be cremated.

A memorial and burial for Mr. and Mrs. Martin will be held in the spring at the Brethren Church, Knobley. (11-1)

William Lowndes McLaughlin, 77, Lexington, Va. died Oct. 26, at his home, from pancreatic cancer.

He was born March 30, 1928, in Stoney Point, Tenn., the son of the Rev. John Calvin Brown and Fanny (McCaa) McLaughlin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Shepherd in 1996.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Scott) McLaughlin of Lexington; two sons, Peter McLaughlin of Tucson, Ariz. and David McLaughlin of Winchester, Va.; two stepsons, Theodore Kiesselbach of Minneapolis and Frederick Anderson of San Diego; two sisters, Margaret Grove of Charlottesville , Va. and Addie Noble Ours of Petersburg; and six grandchildren.

A funeral service was held at the Maury River Friends Meeting House near Lexington, Nov.. The Harrison Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice or to a cause of charity of your choice. (11-1)

Angie Irene (Kline) Moreland, 88, of Mount Storm, died Oct. 28, at her residence.

Born June 28, 1917, in Scherr, she was the daughter of the late Charlie H. Kline and Etta Mae (Hanlin) Kline. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Moreland, Oct. 5, 2004; two infant sons; an infant daughter; four infant great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ralph Kline.

Mrs. Moreland was a member of Gorman Church of God and attended Calvary Temple Church, Mount Storm.

She is survived by two sons, Earl Allen Moreland and Wesley Mark Moreland, both of Mount Storm; one daughter, Norma I. Black of Cascade, Md.; and eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services wereOct. 31, at the Calvary Temple Church, Mount Storm with interment was at the Alkire Cemetery, Mount Storm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Moreland Family, c/o Wesley Mark Moreland, HC 76, Box 646, Mount Storm, WV 26739. (11-1)

Mrs. Ettie Marie (Mongold) Strawderman, 91, of Mathias, died Oct. 24, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va.

Born Sept. 10, 1914, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sarah Frances (Delawder) Mongold. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Waldo Strawderman, whom she married June 1, 1932 and died June 14, 1980; and four grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family.

She is survived by five daughters, Vietta G. Cline and Winona P. Cline, both of New Market, Va., Norma J. Reynolds of Cameron, N.C., and Donna K. Dove and Nancy L. Moyer, both of Mathias; two sons, Paul J. Strawderman and Kenneth A. Strawderman, both of Maysville; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Oct. 29, at the Mathias Church of the Brethren, with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mathias.

Memorials may be made to the Mathias Baker Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 89, Mathias, WV 26812.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home, Broadway, Va.
(11-1)

Frances Magdalene Wright, 68, of Franklin, died Friday, Nov. 4, at her residence.

Born June 17, 1937, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late George Sherman Wright and Margie Anna (Moats) Wright. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, George Wright, Paul Wright and Lee Wright; two sisters, Shirley Wright and Charlotte Redman; and one great-grandson, Malakai Wright.

She was a seamstress, retired from Connie Sportswear in Franklin. She was a member of Emmanuel Chapel AME Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Anna Elizabeth Wright of Franklin and Valerie Annette Jacobs of Shepherdstown; one son, Charles Craig Wright of Harrisonburg, Va.; one sister, Dorothy Guy of Franklin; three brothers, Sterlin Wright of Buckhannon, DeWayne Wright of Morgantown and Harry Wright of Franklin; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 8., at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with the Rev. Jackie Dorsey officiating. Interment will be in Entry Mountain Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Chapel AME Church, Franklin. (11-8)

Mrs. Evelyn S. Shrader, 95, of Thomas, died Nov. 1, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Feb. 2, 1910, in Philippi, she was the daughter of the late Dellett Monroe Gainer and Molly Matilda (Burley) Gainer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Vernon Shrader, Dec. 21, 1970; five brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Charles R. Shrader of Detroit and Terry L. Shrader of Petersburg; one daughter, Joanne V. Hart of Petersburg; two brothers, Bill Picard and Jim Picard, both of Bethel Park, Pa.; four sisters, Mary V. Stilley of Chapman, Betty E. Shultz and Margaret V. Yonish, both of Bethel Park, and Helen L. Trelnick of Library, Pa.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.

Funeral services were Nov. 5, at the Thomas United Methodist Church, with interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Hinkle Funeral Home, Davis. (11-8)

Henry C. VanMeter Jr., 74, of Arthur, died Nov. 4, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born June 8, 1931, in Landes, he was the son of the late Henry C. VanMeter and Zella Jane (VanMeter) VanMeter. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda VanMeter; one infant sister; and one brother, Clinton VanMeter.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary M. (Alt) VanMeter; four sons, Ronnie L. VanMeter of Maysville, Gerald E. VanMeter of Petersburg, H. Charles VanMeter of Burlington and Bobby W. VanMeter of Cabins; two daughters, Linda S. Crites of Arthur, and Virginia "Jenny" Dayton of Maysville; 18 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 7, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Arthur.

Memorials may be made to the VanMeter family, c/o Mrs. Mary VanMeter, HC 84, Box 8, Arthur, WV 26847. (11-8)

Paul Elmer "Popeye" Weese, 67, of Moorefield, died Sunday, Nov. 13, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Jan. 7, 1938, in Moorefield, he was the son of the late George William Weese Sr. and Ethel Virginia (Hardy) Weese.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Jean (Kile) Weese, whom he married Dec. 9, 1961; two daughters, Bobbi Jean Wolfe of Dorcas and Paula Jo Combs of Durgon; four sisters, Elva Louise Black, JoAnn R. Shook and Norma Jean Arnold, all of Moorefield, and Linda Lou Gwaltney of Grand Colee, Wash.; three brothers, George William Weese Jr. and Carl Alan Weese, both of Moorefield, and Clyde Frederick Weese of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Kyle Allan George of Morgantown, and Matthew Hunter Combs and Shannon Paige Combs, both of Durgon; and two stepgrandchildren, Nicholas Wolfe and Sabrina Wolfe, both of Dorcas.

Funeral serviceswere Nov. 16., at the funeral home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Scott Cemetery, Durgon.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. (11-15)

Mrs. Frances Elaine (Bobo) Sirbaugh, 91, of Winchester, Va. and formerly of Mount Storm and Romney, died Nov. 13, at Winchester Medical Center.

Born Sept. 2, 1914, in Gormania, she was the daughter of the late Harry Baker and Minnie (Bosley) Bobo. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin A. Sirbaugh, whom she married Dec. 19, 1942, in Winchester, and died Nov. 19, 1994; two sisters, Lillian Winter and Wynonna Patterson; and one brother, Harry Bobo.

She is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Sue Sirbaugh of Winchester; one brother, Wendell Bobo of Mount Storm; two sisters, Carolyn Rinker of Smyrna, Del., and Elinor Field of Fullerton, Calif; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 15, at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Montague Avenue United Methodist Church, 102 Montague Ave., Winchester, VA 22601. (11-15)

Bernard W. Minshall Jr., 83, of Keyser and formerly of Cabins, died Nov. 10, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

Born June 16, 1922, at McCoole, Md., he was the son of the late Bernard W. Minshall Sr. and Mary Mae (Studenwalt) Minshall Kesner. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, William H. Kesner; and one daughter, Barbara M. Morse.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Mae (Davis) Minshall; one son, Bernard W. "Skip" Minshall III of Keyser; two daughters, Mary Lou Slocum of Spring Hill, Fla., and Susan Daskal of LaVale, Md.; one niece and nephew whom he reared, Cynthia Wilkins of Keyser and Richard W. "Bill" Grimsley of Virginia; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 24, at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser chapel, with interment in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Romney. Graveside military rites were accorded.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after his obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (11-15)

Carrie Belle (VanMeter) Ratcliff, 86, of Winchester, Va., died Nov. 16, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester.

Born July 29, 1919, in Pansy, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Moore and Rebecca Jane (Shirk) VanMeter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James A. Ratcliff, whom she married in September 1945, in Winchester and died Dec. 29, 2004; and five brothers, Ralph VanMeter, Glenn VanMeter, Lester VanMeter, Scot VanMeter and Clyde "Pate" VanMeter.

She is survived by one sister, Bertha Alice Borror of Stephens City.

Funeral services wereNov. 18, at Jones Funeral Home chapel, Winchester, with interment in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Church of Brethren, 578 Front Royal Rd., Winchester, VA 22602. (11-22)

Margaret Louise "Lois" Wendricks, 71, of Darlington, Md. and formerly of Petersburg, died Nov. 13, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson, Md.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Clifford Wendricks II, Darlington; three sons, Clifford Wendricks III of Petersburg and Tony Wendricks and John Wendricks, both of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Mary Dale and Annette Wendricks, both of Baltimore; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted Nov. 28,., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Petersburg.
(11-22)

Virgil Dean Bruce, 85, formerly of Philadelphia and Keyser, died Nov. 16, at Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, Md. after a long illness.

Born May 22, 1920, at Williamsport, he was the son of the late Isaiah and Mary Frances Bruce. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Geraldine (Hollingsworth) Bruce in 1986; his second wife, Barbara Oree in 2004; one sister, Evelyn (Bruce) Thomas; and one brother, Ashton Leon Bruce.

Surviving are one son, Lester Hollingsworth; six brothers, Henry Bruce, Milford Bruce, Marvin Bruce, Ernest Bruce, Jim Bruce and Thomas Bruce; two sisters, Rose Hollingsworth and Frances Mabin; one granddaughter, Leslie Hollingsworth; one great-granddaughter, Eryka; stepson, Robert Byers; niece Amina Davis; and stepgranddaughter Barbara Byers.

Funeral services were held at the Smith funeral home, Nov. 26.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Bruce's obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (11-22)

Mrs. Wilma R. (Mongold) Rodgers, 85, of Petersburg, died Monday, Nov. 14, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born June 20, 1920, in Dorcas, she was the daughter of the late Hubert C. and Myrtle (Riggleman) Mongold. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George S. Rodgers, Aug. 27, 1994; one brother, John Adam Mongold; and two sisters, Sue (Mongold) Schmuck and Evelyn (Mongold) Shobe.

She is survived by one son, Frank N. Rodgers of Petersburg; two daughters, Ann Sites of Winchester, Va., and Myra Yokum of Petersburg; twin brother, William R. Mongold of Petersburg; one sister, Garnet Burley of Van Wert, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 17, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to charity of choice. (11-22)

Marissa Kalí Dunkirk, infant, died Nov. 19, at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore.

Born Nov. 19, she was the daughter of Sean P. and Stephanie (Musser) Dunkirk of Martinsburg.

She is also survived by one sister, Rhianna Lynn Cenci; grandparents, Duffy and Sherry Musser of Maysville and Patricia Dunkirk of Allentown, Pa.; great-grandparents, Roy and Lois Musser of Petersburg, Joe and Donna Carson of Springfield, Mo., and Dorothy Barry of Memphis, Tenn.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services and interment were private.

Memorials may be made the Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Rd., Martinsburg, WV 25401.

Arrangements were under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. (11-29)

Mrs. Margie (Delawder) Mallow, 61, of Stafford, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Nov. 18, at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va.

Born Jan. 25, 1944, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Cora (Zirk) Delawder.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Joe Mallow; two daughters, Betsy Mallow and Cindy Mallow, both of Stafford; five sisters, Nancy Hogbin, Patricia Nesselrodte, Sue Iman and Janet Berg, all of Petersburg, and Linda Adamson of Maysville; four brothers, Thomas Delawder of Washington, Pa., Raymond Delawder and Jerry Delawder, both of Petersburg, and Joe Delawder of New Orleans; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Josh.

Funeral services Nov. 30., at Mullin and Thompson Funeral Home, Stafford.interment was Dec. 2, at South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. (11-29)

Mrs. Hilda (Riley) Porter, 94, of Petersburg, died Thursday, Nov. 24, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas.

Born July 29, 1911, in Richwood, she was the daughter of the late Harry Riley and Rebecca (Hymes) Riley. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Virginia (Riley) Elswick; two brothers, George Riley and Clovis Riley; one granddaughter, Janie (Porter) Woolverton; and one great-granddaughter, Heather Ann Hammers. She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by two sons, Harry M. Porter of Pasadena, Texas, and R. Allen Porter of Lahmansville; four grandchildren, Joyce Porter-Ott, Jeannie Hollenbacher, Robert A. Porter II and Delphia "Dee Dee" Shrader; seven great-grandchildren, Jennifer Peterson, Amber Hammers, Forest Woolverton, Johnelle Woolverton, Owen Porter, Luke Evans and Louise Evans; and one great-great-grandson, Kade Peterson.

Funeral services were Nov. 27, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 1111 Lee St., East, Charleston, WV 25301. (11-29)

Michael Dominick Dabate, 75, of Rivesville and formerly of Petersburg, died Nov. 25, at his residence, after a lengthy illness.

Born Dec. 22, 1929, in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Ann (Prioletti) Dabate. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lucille (Dabate) Beafore.

Mr. Dabate was a night club owner and cabinet maker. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Elks #294, VFW and American Legion. He graduated in 1948 from East Fairmont High School and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by three daughters, Marie A. McVicker and Rose M. Walters, both of Fairmont, and Candice L. Cain of Mannington; one son, Michael J. Dabate of Fairmont; eight grandchildren, Lisa M. Banker, Lawrence Allen McVicker, Misty D. Dabate, Micki Jo Dabate, Kenneth E. Walters III, John Michael Walters, Justin R. Cain and Matthew T. Cain; six great-grandchildren; two nephews, Anthony J. Beafore and Thomas L. Beafore; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Nov. 28,, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Ross Funeral Home, Fairmont. (11-29)

December '05

Mrs. Goldie Ethel (Whetzel) Wratchford, 87, of Moorefield, died Nov. 30, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born Aug. 23, 1918, in Landes, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Monroe Whetzel and Sadie (Alexander) Whetzel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Wratchford, Nov. 4, 1984; one sister, Dorcie Callis; and five brothers, Roy Whetzel, Raymond Whetzel, Emmitt Whetzel, Luther Whetzel and Donnie Whetzel.

She is survived by three sons, Gary E. Wratchford of Mechanicsville, Va., Johnny L. Wratchford of Stafford, Va., and Warren W. Wratchford of Petersburg; two daughters, Helen M. Humphries of Fisher and Linda S. Michael of Moorefield; three sisters, Cathern Kuhn of Bayard, Betty Rowland of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Ula Jane Chapman of Elkins; two brothers, Walter Whetzel of Petersburg and Forest Whetzel of Stafford; seven grandchildren; one stepgrandson; six great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-granddaughters.

Funeral services were Dec. 3, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to Potomac Valley Baptist Church, P.O. Box 439, Maysville, WV 26833. (12-6)

Raymond J. Steward, 84, Keyser, died Dec. 1.

Born Jan. 26, 1921, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Simon Henry and Cora Melissa (Hartman) Steward. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Steward; a sister, Francis Steward; and a grandson, Aaron Keplinger.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laura Jean (Shay) Steward; three daughters, Connie Keplinger of Petersburg, Bonnie Barr of Burlington and Joyce Miller of Keyser; one brother, Robert Steward of Williamsport, Md.; grandchildren, Ray Barr of Clermont, Fla., Jay Barr of Springfield, Va., Adam Keplinger of Centreville, Va., Amanda Faulk, Jennifer Miller and Daniel Miller, all of Keyser, and Melinda Cooper of Morgantown; and two great-grandchildren, Aaron Barr and Connor Barr of Springfield, Va.

Funeral services were Dec. 3, at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Keyser, with interment in Restlawn Cemetery, LaVale, Md.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church Sunday School, P.O. Box 297, Keyser, WV 26726.

Funeral directions were under the direction of Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser.

Condolences may be sent to the family after Mr. Steward's obituary at www.markwoodfuneralhome.com. (12-6)

Mrs. Louise (Painter) Smelser, 82, of Winchester, Va., died Nov. 28, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester.

Born Sept. 16, 1923, in Luray, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Cave) Painter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Roosevelt Smelser, Sept. 14, 1999; one daughter, Patricia "Pat" Lee; one brother, Ray Painter; and one sister, Pauline Mauck.

She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Harsh of Martinsburg, Darlene Jones of Winchester and Phyllis Strawderman of Maysville; one sister, Frances Aleshire of Luray; one brother, Albert Painter of Winchester; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 2, at Omps Funeral Home chapel, Winchester, with interment in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601. (12-6-05)

Carl Ray "Bub" Riggleman, 44, of Rig, died Dec. 1, at the Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser.

He was born Oct. 6, 1961, in Grant County, the son of Elmer Ray and Patsy (Bensenhaver) Riggleman of Rig.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie Lee (Charlton) Riggleman, whom he married June 19, 1982; one daughter, Elizabeth Riggleman, at home; one son, Nathan Riggleman, also at home; two sisters, Rhonda Mullenax of Petersburg and Carla Van Curen of Millsboro, Del.; two nieces, Sarabeth Mullenax and Rebecca Van Curen; and two nephews, Abraham Van Curen and Isaac Van Curen.

Funeral services were Dec. 5.at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Moorefield, with interment was at the Newhouse cemetery, Rig.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore Funeral Home, Moorefield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Moorefield Little League and Softball Association and the Moorefield High School softball league. (12-6)

Mrs. Verna Blanch Propst, 83, of Franklin, died Dec. 1, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg, where she had resided since March 1998.

Born Oct. 10, 1922, at Ruddle, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Hammer and Verna Blanch (Byrd) Hammer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Burton Propst, whom she married April 15, 1939 and died Aug. 24, 1994; five brothers, one sister; and one grandson.

She is survived by three daughters, Stanna Smith of Upper Tract, Alma Propst of Baltimore, and Velda J. Gilkeson of Dayton, Va.; one son, Max S. Propst of Franklin; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 3, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin.

Memorials may be made to the Grant County Nursing Home, 27 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847 or to a charity of the donor's choice. (12-6-05)

Larkin Bond Ours, age 88,  of Dorcas, W.Va., died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at his home.  Death was attributed to cancer.

He is survived by one daughter, Sally Ann Dunkle, and husband Ralph of Franklin, W.Va.;  two grandchildren, Sandra Jean Smith and husband Brad of Dorcas, W.Va. and Larkin Paul Dunkle and wife Melinda, of Franklin;  six great grandchildren, Justin Wade Smith and Trisha Marie Smith of Dorcas and Bethany Danielle Dunkle, Dylan Paul Dunkle, Lindsay Brooke Dunkle and Dalton Levi Dunkle of Franklin. Also surviving a special farm assistant, Zyndal Thorne and family; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Ann Keller Heishman, a resident of the Grant County Nursing Home.

Funeral services were Dec. 6,withwith interment in the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, W.Va.  The Petersburg Masonic Lodge No. 145 AF & AM will conduct graveside rites.

Memorial donations may be made to Larkin B. Ours Scholarship Fund, c/o Grant County Nursing Home, the Dorcas Baptist Church or the Grant Memorial Hospital Hospice. (12-6)

Delmer W. Conrad, 64, of Burnsville, died Dec. 3, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, after a short illness.

He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Sue Conrad of Keyser and Loretta Michelle Conrad of Moorefield; one son, Anthony "Tony" Conrad of Glenville; one brother, Dana Conrad of Vienna; and four grandchildren, Brittany Conrad, Katie Conrad, Anthony Conrad and Blake Conrad.

Funeral services were Dec. 6., at the Camden Flats Baptist Church, Glenville, with interment in the Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens at Heaters.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home, Flatwoods. (12-6)

Aldah Cordelia (Lambert) Judy, 85, of  Upper Tract, died Dec. 4, at her home.

She was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Franklin, the daughter of the late Luther H. Lambert and Ivory (Propst) Lambert.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Biser "Buck" Judy in 1996; and one brother, Carl Lambert.

She is survived by four sons:  George Harvey "Buddy" Judy of Lancing, N.C., Stephen Mitchel Judy of Anaheim Hills, Calif., Biser Eldon "Joe" Judy of Cabins and Richard Scott Judy, Petersburg; one daughter: Cordelia Sue Kimble of Upper Tract; two brothers:  Col. Eldon Lambert of Williamsburg, Va. and Jerry Lambert of Franklin; nine  grandchildren  and two stepgrandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren; two stepgreatgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Dec. 8, at   Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, with interment in Bowers Cemetery, Upper Tract.

Memorials may be made to Upper Tract Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 41, c/o Mike Alt, Upper Tract, WV  26866 or Mountain Hospice, 605 N. Main Street, Franklin, WV  26807. (12-6)

Mrs. Norma (Michael) Combs, 80, of Cabins, died Dec. 4, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born June 16, 1925, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late David S. Michael and Virgie (Borror) Michael. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall F. Combs, Jan. 5; three sisters, infant twin sisters and Maxine Michael; and five brothers, Merle Michael, David Michael, William Michael, Woodrow Michael and Vernon Michael. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by two sons, Charles M. Combs of Romney and Marshall F. "Chip" Combs II of Moorefield; two daughters, Marcia C. Warner of Franklin and Paula A. Hott of Upper Tract; nine grandchildren, Andra W. Keister, Michael E. Warner, Brent M. Combs, Ryan D. Combs, Kimbra A. Day, John Marshall Hott, Megan R. Combs, Monica L. Combs and Carter Marshall Combs; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services wereDec. 7, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to the Grant County Nursing Home or Burlington Children's Home.(12-13)

Bessie Jane (Getz) Hedrick, 95, of Cabins, died Dec. 11, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

Born March 8, 1910, in Pansy, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Getz and Ida Susan (Shreve) Getz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Hedrick in 1969;  two sons:  William K. Hedrick and Don A. Hedrick; two daughters,  Delores J. Hedrick and Nila J. Hedrick; four grandchildren, infant twin grandsons, Ronnie  W. Hedrick and Linda Jean Cook VanMeter; one infant great-great grandson,  Edward Glenn Hall;  four sisters, infant Mabel Getz, Dora Belle Mortzfeldt, Emma Brown and Rosa Alt; three brothers, Charles Getz, Glenn Getz and Olie Getz;  three half brothers, Moses Getz, George Getz and Jacob Getz; and three half sisters:  Minnie Getz, Myrtle Yokum and Delia Hesse.

She is survived by one son,  Robert W. Hedrick of Montrose; four daughters,  Joyce Day of Riverton, Nancy Pint of Grass Lake, Mich., Patricia Judy of Lahmansville and Naomi  Phares Goldizen of Cabins; two brothers,  Ray Getz of Ridgeley and Harry Getz of Petersburg; 26   grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; and 11  great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral is was Dec. 14, at 11 a.m., at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, with interment in the Burgess Cemetery, Maysville.

Memorials may be made to the Hedrick Family,  c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home. (12-13)

Mrs. Hazel Kling Whetzel, 85, of Stafford, Va., died Dec. 6, at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va.

Born in Landis, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Daisy (Sites) Borror. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Whetzel Sr.; two sons, Roger and D. Ralph Whetzel; a daughter; four sisters, Carrie Thorne, Wilma Hinkle, Icie Borror and Freeda Michael; and three brothers, Luther, Charles and Arthur Borror.

She is survived by three daughters, Dottie Cook, Sue Abel and Wanda Moseley, all of Stafford; two sons, Roy Whetzel Jr. of Stafford and Gary Whetzel of Fredericksburg; one sister Nellie Turner of Petersburg; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 10, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel. Interment was in Stafford Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Ebenezer UMC Building Fund, 161 Embry Mill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 or the Aquia Harbor Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1294, Stafford. (12-13-05)

Mrs. Dorothy Grace (Riggleman) Shobe, 77, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born Nov. 17, 1928, at Brushy Run, she was the daughter of the late Arlie O. Riggleman and Verna Lee (Calhoun) Riggleman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Fred Greenawalt, May 27, 1963 and her second husband, William Lester Shobe, Feb. 15, 1999; one brother, Herman Riggleman; and one sister, Annie Evelyn Kimble.

She is survived by one daughter, Sandra M. Barr and husband Lawrence of Petersburg; one sister, Ruth A. Kline of Arthur; two grandsons, James Minnich II and wife Heather of Petersburg and SSG Gary L. Minnich, serving in Iraq and wife Johna of Georgia; and three great-grandchildren, Patience Minnich, Kymberly Minnich and Hannah Secrist.

Funeral services were Dec. 9,at Main Street United Methodist Church with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorial may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church or charity of the donor's choice.

Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg, was in charge of arrangements. (12-13)

Eleanor Frances Redman, 79, of Cumberland, Md., died on Nov. 28, at New Hope Assisted Living Center.

Born June 27, 1926, in Keyser, she was the daughter of the late Edward Thaddeus Hollingsworth and Mary Susan (Smith) Hollingsworth. Mrs. Redman was also preceded in death her first husband, James M. Stewart, Sr.; her second husband, Charles M. Redman; four brothers, Mike Hollingsworth, Robert Hollingsworth, Edward Hollingsworth, Jr., and Hugh Hollingsworth; two sisters, Geraldine Bruce and Marion Hollingsworth; and two grandchildren, Corey Shane Bartlett and Jeremy Lock Allen.

Mrs. Redman is survived by her children from her first marriage with the late James M. Stewart, Sr., Patricia Ann Bartlett Cumberland; and, James Marshall Stewart, Washington, DC; and, her children from her second marriage with the late Charles M. Redman, Nancy Cheryl Redman, Ettrick, VA; and Rhonda Shannon Hughes , Rantoul, IL. Mrs. Redman is also survived by her sisters, Wanda Woods, Toledo, OH; Emma Jean Daniels, Detroit, MI; and her brothers, her twin brother, Elwood Hollingsworth, Keyser, WV; Joseph Hollingsworth, Keyser, WV; James Hollingsworth, Toledo, OH; Donald K. Hollingsworth, Houston, TX; and, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At Mrs. Redman's request, her body will be cremated.

A memorial service was held at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD, (www.adamsfamilyfuneralhome.com) on Dec. 17.(12-13)

George Isiah Phares, 75, of Maysville, died Dec. 5, at his home. 

Born Jan. 17, 1930, in Maysville, he was the son of the late Otis M. Phares and Fannie (Kisamore) Phares. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carrie Phares; four brothers, Boyd Phares, Carl Phares, James Phares and Dawes Phares; and four sisters, Glossie Phares, Macie Kile, Sylvia Keplinger and Clarice Evans.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pauline (Miller) Phares; one son,  Lannie Phares of Maysville; two daughters:  Linda M. Alt of Maysville and Karen Nesslerodt of Ranson; one sister: Clela Lyon of Lahmansville; one brother, the Rev. Kenneth Phares of Cabins; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 9, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment was at Mt Hebron Cemetery, Maysville.

Military graveside services were accorded by the combined veteran organizations of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to Mt Hebron United Methodist Church. (12-13-05)

Gordon Dayton "Trig" Mowery, 70, of Petersburg and formerly of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 9, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va.

Born June 30, 1935, in Reeds Creek, he was the son of the late Dayton Mowery and Edith (Streets) Mowery.

He is survived by his former wife, Janet (Bennett) Mowery of Akron; two daughters, Becky (Mowery) Helms of Haymarket, Va. and Beth (Mowery) Dunn of Tysons Corner, Va.; one stepdaughter, Crystal Ballentyne of Elkins; three sons, Todd Mowery and Karl Mowery, both of Circleville and Tracy Mowery of Manassas, Va.; two stepsons, Michael Davis of Elkins and Jamie Davis of Akron; four sisters, Mabel Flanagan of Newark, Ohio, Viola "Toots" Shreve of Petersburg, Thelma Hedrick of Franklin and Nancy Sites of Upper Tract; three brothers, Orville Mowery and Delbert Mowery, both of Upper Tract, and Maurice "Tom" Mowery of Petersburg; five grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 13, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by combined veterans' organizations of Grant County and the JROTC.

Memorials may be made to charity of choice. (12-13)

Mrs. Martha (Burt) Kunkel, 98, died Nov. 10, at her home in Gloversville, NY, following a long illness.

She was born Feb. 11, 1907 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (McLain) Burt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert S. Kunkel in 1993 and a daughter, Dorothy Lee Kunkel, in 1944.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret K. Ploss of New Canaan, Conn.; three sons, Dr. Robert S. Kunkel Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Allan B. Kunkel of Scherr and Dr. Frederick W. Kunkel of Fort Myers, Fla; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Dec. 10, at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, N.Y. with the Rev. Carson O. Mouser officiating. A Girl Scout Flag Ceremony took place to honor Mrs. Kunkel. Cremation was at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to Girl Scouts, Mohawk Pathways Council, Inc; 1040 State St; Schenectady, NY 12307, or to the charity of your choice. (12-13)

Evelyn Rebecca Griffith, 80, of Winchester, Va., died Monday, Dec. 12, at Berryville.

Born Aug. 28, 1925, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Zella (Hartman) Keplinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Griffith, whom she married Feb. 7, 1945; one sister, Sarah Keplinger; and one brother, Ray Keplinger.

She is survived by one daughter, Diana Davis of Winchester; one son, Danny Griffith of Stephens City, Va.; one brother, Harry Keplinger of Broadway, Va.; and 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 15, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel, Winchester, with interment in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn R. Griffith Burial Fund, c/o Jones Funeral Home, 228 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester, VA 22601. (12-20)

Arlyn S. Arnold, 75, of Petersburg, died Dec. 16, at his residence.

Born Oct. 18, 1930, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Jesse E. and Gladys (Kelley) Arnold. He was also preceded in death by two sisters.

Mr. Arnold was the owner and operator of Arnold Funeral Home, Petersburg, for 25 years. He was a member of Petersburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. He was also a member of the Petersburg Fire Company for 30 years, where he served as president and vice president. He served as mayor of Petersburg for eight years.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Helen (Click) Arnold; two daughters, Becky Buchanan of Gig Harbor, Wash. and Margaret Arnold of Harrisonburg, Va..; one son, Joseph Arnold of Petersburg; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 12,, at Petersburg Memorial Church of the Brethren, with the interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to Petersburg Memorial Church of the Brethren, Burlington Children's Home or Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mckeefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of the McKee Funeral Home, Baker. (12-20)

Lee Roy Warner, 76, of Arthur, died Dec. 17, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Jan. 16, 1929, in Cherry Grove, he was the son of the late Elmer Warner and Mary (Bennett) Warner Goldizen. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Delton Warner; one sister, Madaline Bland; and one grandson, Michael.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Wratchford) Warner; four daughters, Brenda Lamb of Pamplin, Va., and preceding him in death, husband William, Pamela Smith and husband, Richard, of Capon Bridge, Catherine Ours and husband, Rickie, of Moorefield, and Carol Meade and husband, Jeff, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four sons, Terry Warner and wife, Leanne, of Burlington, and Gary Warner and wife, Kathy, Randy Warner and wife, Donna, and Roger Warner and wife, Shirley, all of Arthur; one sister, Betty Watts of Franklin; one brother, Brad Teter of Muncy, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 20, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin. Graveside rites will be accorded by combined veterans organizations of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to any volunteer fire company or rescue squad. (12-20)

Larry Coniglio Jr., 79, of Cabins, died Dec. 15, at the home of his daughter, Louise Amodio, in Fairmont.

Born Feb. 20, 1926, in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Lire Coniglio and Daisy Mae (Phillips) Coniglio. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Mae Smith and two grandchildren, Larry Slepesky and Laura (Smith) Marlowe.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mildred (Corley) Coniglio; one son, Louie A. Coniglio of Wilmington, N.C.; two daughters, Joretta K. Slepesky and Louise A. Amodio, both of Fairmont; two sisters, Mary Wilson and Virginia Prickett, both of Fairmont; two brothers, Louie Coniglio of Charleston and Guy Coniglio of Fairmont; seven grandchildren, Jeanette Riggs, Brent, Bryan, Louie and Bart Coniglio, Dee Dee Kriston and Kathy Miller; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 19, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veteran organizations of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Care, 201 Merchant St., Fairmont, WV 26554. (12-20)

Pauline Jane Cunningham Frye, age 91, of Fairmont, died in Wishing Well Health Center on Dec. 14, following a long illness. Born in Clover Lick, WV, Jan. 17, 1914, Mrs. Frye was a retired Marion and Grant County teacher and the widow of A. Neil Frye, retired Fairmont State professor and former Grant County Superintendent of Schools. She was the fourth of five daughters born to Mary Virginia and John Cunningham.

She is survived by her four children, Judge Andrew N. Frye Jr. of Petersburg, Dr. John Frye of Fairmont, Ms. Mary Frye of Charlton Heights and Dr. Paul Frye of Pittsburgh, Pa. Other survivors include one granddaughter Barbara Beto and six grandsons, John Frye Jr., Andrew N. Frye III, Mark Frye, Christopher Frye, Neil E. Frye and Wyatt Frye, as well as five great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters, her daughters-in-law, a son-in-law and her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Neil Frye, her parents, John and Mary Virginia Cunningham, her four sisters, Ruth Cunningham, Ethel Wamsley, Mildred Wolfe, Mary Virginia Hutson and one grandson, Ernest Weimer Frye.

Funeral services were at Main Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg, Dec, 17. She was interred in the Lahmansville, WV cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant County Library, East Fairmont High School Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.

Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, was in charge of arrangements. (12-20)

Virgil Wayne Kimble, 53, of Petersburg, died Dec. 16, at his home.

Born Nov. 16, 1952, he was the son of Nellie G. (Wilfong) Kimble of Petersburg and the late Virgil Jacob Kimble.

He is survived by four sisters, Betty Jo VanMeter of Lexington Park, Md., Polly Vance of Lake Milton, Ohio, Barbara Roberson of Upper Tract and Nancy Cosco of Burke, Va.; one brother, Bruce Kimble of Petersburg; three nephews; seven nieces; five great-nephews; and five great-nieces.

Funeral services were Dec. 21., at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Gregory Rotruck officiating. Interment will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. (12-20)

Mrs. Pearl Esther (Cosner) McDowell, 84, of Mount Storm, died Friday, Dec. 23, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born March 26, 1921, in Bismarck, she was the daughter of the late Zina G. Cosner and Ida E. (Cosner) Cosner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. McDowell Jr., July 23, 2001; and one brother, Alva Cosner.

She is survived by one son, Larry W. McDowell and wife, Alyce C., of Mount Storm; one sister, Elsie Kitzmiller of Mount Storm; and one granddaughter, Candice L. McDowell of Mount Storm.

Funeral services were Jan. 29,, at Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, with interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Mount Storm.

Memorials may be made to the old Allegheny Church of the Brethren on Grassy Ridge Road, c/o Elsie Kitzmiller, HC 76, Box 400, Mount Storm, WV 26739.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (12-27)

January

Mrs. Goldie Arlena (Whetzel) Sites, 81, of Petersburg, died Dec. 26, at her residence.

Born Aug. 14, 1924, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late Jackson Whetzel and Virginia Alice (Mongold) Whetzel. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Koontz; two sons, David R. Koontz and Chester "Duke" Koontz; four brothers, Noah Whetzel, Johnie Whetzel, Jesse Whetzel and Tony Whetzel; and five sisters, Rebecca Kesner, Virgie Simmons, Viola Whetzel, Hazel Whetzel and Pauline Nelson.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Floyd "Jim" Sites; two sons, Johnnie Koontz and Ralph "Bub" Sites, both of Petersburg; one sister, Nellie M. Ours of Petersburg; one brother, Ira C. Whetzel of South Fork; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Dec. 29, at the Lighthouse Community Church, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Community Church or charity of choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (1-3)

Hobert M. Rohrbaugh, 86, of Baker, formerly of New Creek, died Dec. 26, at E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center, Baker.

Born Sept. 23, 1919, at Maysville, he was the son of the late George and Gertrude (Keplinger) Rohrbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June M. (Propst) Rohrbaugh, April 4, 1998; one stepdaughter, Mildred Junkins; two sisters, Bessie Leatherman and Sudie Harrison; and five brothers, Burley Rohrbaugh, John Rohrbaugh, Eston Rohrbaugh, Alvin Rohrbaugh and Virgil Rohrbaugh.

He is survived by two sisters, Mae Roberts of Burlington and Carrie Domenic of McCoole, Md.; three stepgrandchildren, Sharon, Theresa and Glenn; five stepgreat-grandchildren, Jason, Kimberly, Andy, Tyler and Derek; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Dec. 28 at the Knobley Church of the Brethren, with interment in Thrush Cemetery, Antioch. Graveside military honors were accorded.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Rohrbaugh's obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington chapel. (1-3)

James A. "Jay" Olinger Jr., 37, of Saltville, Va., died Dec. 28, at Radford Memorial Hospital, Radford, Va.

Born Feb. 1, 1968, in Abingdon, Va., he was the son of Colleen (Minton) Ramsey of Tampa, Fla., and the late James A. Olinger Sr. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandfather, James Coy Minton Sr.; paternal grandparents, Frank and Lilly Olinger; and maternal stepgrandparents, Trixie and Junior Parsons.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his stepmother, Esther (Parsons) Olinger of Petersburg; maternal grandmother, Lois Minton of Saltville; one son, Jimmy Dale Olinger of Saltville; one sister, Robyn Galliher of Saltville; one stepsister, Candy Wolfe of Petersburg; one stepbrother, Samuel "Jay" Knick of Petersburg.

Funeral services were Dec. 31, at the Henderson Funeral Home chapel, Saltville. Interment was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. (1-3)

Mrs. Ina Rea (Cleaver) Hepner, 89, of Moorefield, died Dec. 25, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Dec. 3, 1916, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Annie (Southerly) Cleaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis L. Hepner, Feb. 19, 2002; one brother; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.

She is survived by three daughters, Judith Judy and Wilda Hogbin, both of Petersburg, and Greta Lehman of Moorefield; two sons, Curtis L. Hepner Jr. of Enfield, Conn., and John Michael Hepner of Yorktown, Va.; six brothers; one sister; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Jan. 29, at the Elmore Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield.

Memorials may be made to the Baker's Chapel United Methodist Church in Durgon, Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg, or to the charity of your choice. (1-3)

Rodney Lane Armstrong, 40, of Petersburg and formerly of Elkins, died Dec. 22, on North Fork Mountain Trail.

Born March 6, 1965, he was the son of Reta M. Armstrong of Elkins and the late Gerald F. Armstrong.

Besides his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Leah Armstrong and Alexis Armstrong; four brothers, Randal D. "Randy" Armstrong of Barrington, N.H., David A. Armstrong of Belington, Daniel A. "Danny" Yokum of Coalton and Charles D. "Wayne" Armstrong of Hickory, N.C.; and two sisters, Deana F. "Dee" Armstrong of Fairmont and Lisa M. Armstrong of Abingdon, Md.

Funeral services were Dec. 30, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home chapel, Elkins, with the interment in Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Gilman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leah and Alexis Armstrong Education Trust Fund, c/o Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 1519, Elkins, WV 26241.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. (1-3)

Harvey C. Whetzel, 80, of Franklin, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, at his home.

Born June 30, 1925, at Dumpling Run, Hardy County, he was the son of the late Silas Whetzel and Dora Alice (Mongold) Whetzel. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ersley (Ratliff) Whetzel, Jan. 27, 2005. They were married Sept. 30, 1946. He was also preceded in death by 10 sisters and two brothers.

Mr. Whetzel had worked for the Grant County Department of Highways and had retired from Hanover Shoe Company, after 17 years of service. He was a member of the Friends Run Church of the Brethren. He was an honorary member of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by one daughter, Janet E. Thompson of Franklin; one son, Austen C. Whetzel of Franklin; one sister, Faye Ratliff of Timberville, Va.; one brother, Acie Whetzel of Broadway, Va.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandson.

Funeral services wereJan. 6, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract.

Memorials may be made to Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 902, Franklin, WV 26807 or Mountain Hospice Inc., 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, WV 26250. (1-10)

William Blaine Likins Sr., 89, of Burlington, died Jan. 4, at Dawn View Center, Fort Ashby.

Born March 22, 1916, at Williamsport, he was the son of the late Hiram Dall and Nannie Lee (Smith) Likins. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faye (Reed) Likins, May 6, 1997; and two sisters, Arbutus Harris and Cora Shirril.

Mr. Likins was retired as an electrical welder at the Celanese Amcelle Plant, with 19 years of service. He also worked in the shipyards in Baltimore, for a number of years. He was a 1941 graduate of Petersburg High School and was a member of the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek.

He is survived by one son, William Blaine Likins Jr. of Bunker Hill; three daughters, Dianne F. Westrom of Burlington, Kathy G. Brant of Crespatown, Md., and Nancy L. Moore of Durham, N.C.; and five grandchildren, William Blaine Likins III, Micaela Bowers, Renee Gordon, Rachel Westrom and Gavin Brant.

Funeral services wereJan. 6, at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser chapel, with interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, HC 75, Box 16, New Creek, WV 26743.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after his obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (1-10)

Paul V. George, 69, of Garrettsville, Ohio, died Dec. 20, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.

Born March 25, 1936, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Eddy and Bessie (Hall) George. He was also preceded in death by his eldest infant son, Paul Jr.

He is survived by his first wife, Ollie Catherine (Woods) George of Glen Allen, Va.; two other children, Barbara George of Glen Allen and Bruce George of Bowling Green, Va.; two grandchildren. his second wife, Diana L. (Meloy) George of Garrettsville, whom he married Oct. 7, 1978; mother-in-law, Eileen (Snyder) Meloy of Garrettsville; brothers and sisters, Wayne (Eva) George of Buckhannon, Margie (Loran) Self of Winchester, Va., Shirley (Elree) Ebarb of Petersburg, Nancy (Archy) Self of New Creek, Dixie (Dennis) Shirk of Baltimore, and Rocky (Judy) George of Petersburg; plus countless acquaintances across the United States.

Memorial and military honor services were Jan. 7, at the Faith Evangelical Free Church, 10585 Windham-Parkman Rd., Garrettsville, OH 44231, followed with a memorial dinner. Pastor Peter T. King officiated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's honor to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com (1-10)

Ray Joe Forte, 84, of Maysville, died Jan. 2, at Hanover Hospital, Hanover, Pa.

Born June 15, 1921, in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Henry and Myrtle (Beafore) Forte. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beulah M. (Rexrode) Forte, Dec. 29, 2003; his stepfather, Nick Pinn; and one brother, Virgil "Pete" Forte.

He is survived by three sons, Joseph A. Forte and wife, Pat, of Hanover, Pa., Michael C. Forte and wife, Mary Jo, of Baltimore, and Barry N. Forte, of Charlottesville, Va.; one granddaughter and husband, Penny and Walter Barrueto of Hampstead, Md.; and one great-granddaughter, Eva Maeria Barrueto.

Funeral services were Jan. 6, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville. Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veteran organizations of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice. (1-10)

Mrs. Irene Grace Berg, 83, of Maysville, died Sunday, Jan. 1, at her home.

Born June 24, 1922, in Smoke Hole, she was the daughter of the late Lottie (Alt) Reel Hockman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ebert S. Berg, March 13, 2001; two sons, Raymond Ebert Berg and Roger Lee Berg Sr.; one daughter, Thera Mae "Sudie" Berg; two brothers, Ralph "Dick" Alt Sr. and Charles "June" Reel Jr.; and two grandsons, Roger Lee Berg Jr. and Roger Wayne Berg.

She is survived by five sons, Jack D. Berg and Delmer R. Berg, both of Petersburg and the Rev. Lyle W. Berg Sr., Rusty A. Berg and Danny W. Berg, all of Maysville; two sisters, Ann Hesse of Maysville and Louella Rodgers of Annandale, Va.; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services wereJan. 4, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Berg Family Cemetery, Maysville.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 291, Petersburg, WV 26847. (1-10)

Mrs. Wanda (Shobe) Barger, 76, of Petersburg, died Jan. 1, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Nov. 3, 1929, in Moorefield, she was the daughter of the late Eugene L. "Gene" Shobe and Bessie K. (Weese) Shobe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John J. Barger Jr., April 2, 1994; and one brother, Kenneth L. Shobe. She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by one daughter, Martha (Barger) Magana and husband, Joseph, of Clayton, Calif.; one grandson, Geoffrey Sturms and wife, Shannon, of Manteca, Calif; two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Ashleigh Sturms; one nephew and family, Kenneth R. Shobe and wife, Julie, of Fisher, their son, Ethan Shobe and their daughter, JuliAnn (Shobe) Branson and husband, Brian, of Lost City; and one niece and family, Jeanne Knotts and husband, Don, of Ridgeley and their son, Michael Knotts and wife, Crystal, and daughter, Kaitlyn, of Ridgeley.

Funeral services wereJan. 5, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg, Oak Dale Christian Church, Rig or American Heart Association. (1-10)

Otha Dwayne Turner, 64, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 14, at his residence.

Born Oct. 6, 1941, in Petersburg, he was the son of Nellie (Borror) Turner of Petersburg and the late Otha Turner. He was also preceded in death by one brother, David Turner.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Darlene V. (Hesse) Turner; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Foote of Lonaconing, Md.; one son, Craig M. Turner of Morgantown; six sisters, Shelby Alt of Beverly, Brenda Brewer and Blondie Turner, both of Petersburg, Sandy Wille of Oak Hill, Va., Margie Judy of Upper Tract, and Marsha Lahman of Lahmansville; three brothers, Randall Turner and Kelly Turner, both of Petersburg, and Greg Turner of Sterling, Va.; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were Jan. 16, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Turner Family Cemetery, Petersburg. Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veterans organizations of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may made to the donor's choice. (1-17)

Mrs. Mary M. Bennett-Michael, 79, of Mount Storm, died Jan. 15, at Hopemont Hospital, Hopemont.

Born Feb. 16, 1926, at Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Charlie A. and Dove M. (Knotts) Snyder. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Bennett in 1964 and Raymond Michael in 1985.

She is survived by four sons, Frank Bennett of Keyser, Jack Bennett of Aurora, Calvin Bennett Sr. of Mount Storm and Gerry Bennett of Elk Garden; one sister, Irene Rinehart of Aurora; two brothers, Floyd Snyder of Horse Shoe Run and Melvin Snyder of Gormania; seven grandchildren, Rick, Paula, Joann, Calvin Jr., Nancy, Henry and Marcus; and one great-grandson, Alexander.

Funeral services werre Jan. 18,. with interment in Accident Cemetery, Horse Shoe Run.
(1-17)

Loy Martin Dolly, 93, of Burlington, died Jan. 12, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born June 17, 1912, at Dolly Sods, he was the son of the late Martin E. and Effie Jane (Rohrbaugh) Dolly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Emily (Rohrbaugh) Dolly Sept. 26, 1963; two grandchildren, Russell Cosner and infant boy Michael; two step-grandchildren, Justin McKenzie and Amber Dolly; and three brothers, Emory, Cletus and Carl Denver Dolly.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Roxie M. (Dolly) Dolly; five daughters, Mary Mallow of Petersburg, Betty Olson of Denver, Colo., Arvella Smith and Deloris Dolly, both of Burlington, and Geneva Michael of Bridgewater, Va.; one stepdaughter, Debra Mallow of Seneca Rocks; one stepson, Dwayne Dolly of Burlington; 10 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Jan. 26, at the Knobley Church of the Brethren, New Creek, with interment in Maysville Cemetery, Maysville.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser.

Condolences and personal reflections may be left after Mr. Dolly's obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (1-17)

Mrs. Elva M. (Benner) Champ, 81, of Hegins, Pa., and formerly of Petersburg, died Jan. 10, at Select Speciality Hospital, Camp Hill, Pa.

Born July 18, 1924, in Onego, she was the daughter of the late Rhine W. Benner and Anna (Stoudt) Benner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl H. Champ, Jan. 24, 2005; one son, Paul Champ; one daughter, Ardella Horst; two brothers, Timothy Benner and James Benner; and one sister, Rhoda Hertzler.

She is survived by two daughters, Viola Champ of Petersburg and Shirley Mast of Amelia, Va.; two sons, Stanley Champ of Hegins and Larry Champ of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; one sister, Evelyn Swartzentruber of Delaware; two brothers, Millard Benner of Delaware and Dan Benner of Virginia; 24 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services were Jan. 14, at the North Fork Mennonite Church, with interment in North Fork Mennonite Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to North Fork Mennonite Church, Petersburg, WV 26847.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (1-17)

Mrs. M. Aldene Brake, 79, of Petersburg, died Jan. 12, at her home.

Born Nov. 4, 1926, at Rough Run, Grant County, she was the daughter of the late Evers Bergdoll and Esta (Weese) Bergdoll. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul E. Bergdoll and Harold G. Bergdoll.

She is survived by her husband, Norris C. Brake, whom she married April 5, 1950, by Ida M. Judy; three sons, Lenwood Brake and wife, Joan, and Angus Brake and girlfriend, Sally, all of Petersburg, and Hilton Brake and wife, Marcia, of Woodbine, Md.; three sisters, Maxine (Bergdoll) Roby and Wanda (Bergdoll) Curl, both of Petersburg, and Barbara (Bergdoll) Ours of Manassas, Va.; one grandson, Briton Brake; two granddaughters, Joy Hinkle and Tracy Hammond; and two great-granddaughters, Lillian Hinkle and Regan Hammond.

Funeral services wereJan. 14, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the North Mill Creek Cemetery, Petersburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Mill Creek Cemetery, HC 33, Box 3710, Petersburg, WV 26847, or Grant Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 1019, Petersburg, WV 26847. (1-17)

James Allen McLaughlin, 48, of Cabins, died Jan. 17, at Cabins.

Born July 16, 1957, in Petersburg, he was the son of Margarette McLaughlin of Franklin and the late Lawrence McLaughlin.

Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Brenda Turner of Cabins and Peggy Davis of Franklin; three brothers, David McLaughlin of Durham, N.C., and Richard McLaughlin and Robert McLaughlin, both of Franklin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Jan. 21, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Margarette McLaughlin, P.O. Box 835, Franklin, WV 26807. (1-24)

Grover Long, 94, of Onego, died Jan. 20, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

Born Sept. 26, 1911, in Onego, he was the son of the late Sheridan Long and Mary Jane (Vance) Long. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Jean (Turner) Long, Jan. 7, 1991; three sons, Ray Michael Long, Randy J. Long and Ronnie Dale Long; one daughter, Ronna Thompson; three brothers, Warren Long, Earl Long and Fred Long; and three sisters, Beulah Cook, Hazel Mallow and Bertie Heavener.

He is survived by five daughters, Ruby Ann Kisamore, Rebecca Teter and Rheba Helmick, all of Onego, and Rosemary Hofecker and Ruthalene "Susie" Hess, both of Franklin; two sons, Richard Conrad of Rivesville and Robert Lee Long of Maysville; three brothers, Milton Long of Onego, Kermit Long of Trout Run, Pa., and John Long of Seneca Rocks; 34 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; and a large number of great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Sunday afternoon, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with the Rev. Rebecca Bennett and Pastor Harold Mullenax officiating. Interment was in the Turner Family Cemetery, Onego.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, Franklin, WV 26807. (1-24)

Mrs. Marian Kay (Schaeffer) Kitzmiller, 62, of Petersburg, died Jan. 19, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Maysville.

Born Nov. 18, 1943, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of J. Blaine Schaeffer of Petersburg and the late Kathern (Hanlin) Schaeffer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Kitzmiller, March 20, 2003.

Besides her father, she is survived by her stepmother, Nancy Schaeffer of Petersburg; one son, R. Steven Kitzmiller and wife, Vicki, of Maysville; two daughters, Melissa Evans and husband, Jack, of Petersburg, and Cheryl Sites and husband, Steven, of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sisters, Renee S. Schaeffer of Petersburg and Donna M. Dickenson and husband, Larry, of Broadway, Va.; one brother, Thomas H. Schaeffer of Harrisonburg; and five grandchildren, Nicholas Jack Evans, Joshua Tyler Evans, Colby Blake Kitzmiller, Callie Elizabeth Kitzmiller and Tristan Noah Sites; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Jan. 22, at Rig Assembly of God Church, Rig, with interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to the granddaughter, Callie E. Kitzmiller Trust Fund, c/o Steve and Vicki Kitzmiller, HC 30, Box 210, Maysville, WV 26833.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (1-24)

Lona A. Hawk, 83, of Westernport, Md. and formerly of Rawlings, Md. and Scherr, died Jan. 15, at the Moran Manor Health Care Center, Westernport.

Born Oct. 22, 1922, at Scherr, she was the daughter of the late Frank M. and Erma A. (Hanlin) Hawk. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ira and Arlo Hawk; and three sisters, Lucy Hipp, Mary Watrous and Janet Thompson.

She is survived by one sister Bonnie Layton of Rawlings, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services were Jan. 18, at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser. (1-24)

Dr. Sheila McCabe Harmison, 56, of Silver Spring, Md., died Dec. 24, from complications of pancreatic cancer, at Montgomery Hospice's Casey House, Rockville, Md.

She was born in Morgantown. Dr. Harmison received her bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College in Fairmont, her master's degree in social work from West Virginia University and her doctor of social work from the Catholic University of America.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, George G. Harmison; two sons, George M. Harmison and Jonathan B. Harmison, both of Silver Spring; two brothers, John McCabe and Dennis McCabe, both of Morgantown; and her mother-in-law, Nalda Harmison of Petersburg. (1-24)

Mrs. Doris Maxine (Carbaugh) Stevens Calhoun, 87, of Petersburg, died Jan. 17, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Aug. 9, 1918, in Thomas, she was the daughter of the late George F. Carbaugh and Mary Catherine (Swartz) Carbaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis F. Calhoun Jan. 26, 2002; one granddaughter, Debra Ann Reedy;  two sisters, Phyllis Barnes and Norma J. Constable; and two brothers, Bruce and Fred Carbaugh.

She is survived by one daughter, Judith A. (Stevens) Reedy and husband, Hurley of Moorefield; one grandson, Jeffrey B. Reedy and wife, Zondra  of Moorefield; three great-grandchildren, Garrette Peck, Caitlyn and Kyle Reedy, all of Moorefield.

Funeral services were Jan. 20, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg with interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Thomas.

Memorials may be made to charity of choice. (1-24)

Mimsi Marr Sions, 56, of Old Fields, died Jan. 20, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va.

Born Nov. 11, 1949, in Greenbelt, Md., she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Georgia (Scherlies) Schrom. She was also preceded in death by one brother.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin Sions; one step-son, Christopher R. Sions of Baker; two sisters, Sandra Sneberger of Smoke Hole, and Debbie Schrom of Petersburg; four step-grandchildren; three nieces, Tricia Cullen of Cary, N.C., Christina Sherman of Fisher, Jennifer Brow of San Angelo, Texas; four great-nieces and two great-nephews.

Funeral services were Jan. 28, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in the Bethel Cemetery, Old Fields.

Memorials may be directed to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, 4600 East West Highway, Suite 525, Bethesda, MD 20814. Condolences to the family may be left at her obituary at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com. (1-31)

Junior Lee Sites, 66, of Burlington, died Jan. 25, at his residence.

Born March 13, 1939, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Lula Bell Sites. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Ashley Steward.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet I. (Weasenforth) Sites; two sons, Roy Sites and Troy Sites, both of Burlington; four daughters, Cindy Dolly, Susie Marple and Patty Marple, all of Burlington, and Sandy Eichelberg of New Creek; one brother, Earl Sites of Burlington; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Jan. 30, at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington chapel, with interment in Knobley Memorial Gardens, New Creek.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after his obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (1-31)

Foster Daniels, 90, of Petersburg and formerly of Westernport, Md., died Jan. 22, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser.

Born Sept. 16, 1915, in Cross, he was the son of the late Frank and Flossie (Ours) Daniels. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, infant Christine Daniels, Bernadine Francis and Wilma Francis; two stepsons, infant Leroy Riggleman and Randy Riggleman; and one stepgranddaughter, Melissa Ann Cherry.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Arbutus (Goldizen) Riggleman Daniels; one son, David Daniels of Keyser; two daughters, Cynthia Welch of Swanton, Md., and Diane DeMacio of Virginia Beach, Va.; one stepson, Gary Riggleman of Mathias; two stepdaughters, Sandra Shook of Petersburg and Brenda Mason of Sterling, Va.; one sister, Doris Daddyman of Westernport; two brothers, John F. Daniels of Westernport and Charles Daniels of Lonaconing, Md.; two grandsons; nine stepgrandchildren; one great-granddaughter and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Jan. 25, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Goldizen Family Cemetery, Jordan Run. Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veteran organization of Grant County and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home. (1-31)

February 2006

Eddie R. Grandison, 72, of Strasburg, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Feb. 1, at Tandem Health Care, Woodstock, Va.

Born July 7, 1933, in Wardensville, he was the son of the late Homer Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Grandison. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta (Beckwith) Grandison; two daughters, Debra Johnson and Crystal Merit; one brother, Marion Grandison; and one infant sister, Nancy Rose Grandison.

He is survived by four daughters, Eddie Rochelle Paige of Martinsburg, Cathy Sloan of Wellsville, Ohio, Sheila Clinedinst of Strasburg and Tonya Shawn Grandison of Woodstock; two brothers, Maynard Grandison of Winchester and Norman Grandison of Wardensville; one sister, Hazel Redman of Petersburg; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Feb. 5, at the Strasburg United Methodist Church, with interment in Mount Zion Cemetery, Strasburg.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg. (2-7)

Mrs. Mary Ruth Kimble, 67, of Upper Tract, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, at her home.

Born May 7, 1938, in Upper Tract, she was the daughter of the late Albert Nelson Sr. and Lillie Florence (Kimble) Nelson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her husband, Fred C. "J.R." Kimble, whom she married June 12, 1965; one daughter, Joyce Dayton of Lahmansville; one sister, Betty Mays of Upper Tract; one brother, Albert Nelson Jr. of Hinesville, Ga.; and one granddaughter, Megan Dayton.

Funeral services were Feb.4, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. (2-7)

Donald Gene "Ridge Runner" Legg, 58, of Frankford, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, from injuries sustained in a tractor trailer accident on Route 33, near Seneca Rocks.

Born Dec. 27, 1947, in Frankford, he was the son of Louise (Spence) Legg of Renick and the late George Thomas Legg. He was also preceded in death by one brother, William Dwain Legg; one niece, Tammy; and one nephew, Eric.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his former wife of 25 years, Donna (Johnston) Legg of Lewisburg; one daughter, Shaundra Renee Legg of Columbia, Md.; one son, Thomas Gene Legg of Ronceverte; one sister, Rebecca Johnson of Renick; three brothers, Eddie Legg of Asbury, Thomas Legg of Frankford and Robert Legg of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren, Gaven and Brodie Legg; nephews, Remington, Dalton, Dakota, Tony and Chris; and nieces, Laura, Alanna and Madeline.

Funeral services were Feb. 4, at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home chapel, Lewisburg, with interment in Morningside Cemetery, Renick.

Online condolences may be sent to wwfh.ourcondolences. com. (2-7)

Audrey V. Wilkins, 84, of Bayard, died Feb. 4, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born April 27, 1921, in Bayard, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Gladys (Weasenforth) Cosner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Wilkins in 1996; one brother, Ray Cosner; and one grandson, Brian Cosner.

Mrs. Wilkins was a member of Bayard United Methodist Church.nd Doris J. Wilkins, all of Fairmont; one sister, Jessie Arnold of Woodstock, Va.; three grandchildren, Eric Hines, Anna Hines and Richard "Rick" Cosner; six nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Feb. 7, at the Bayard United Methodist Church, with interment in the Bayard Cemetery. (2-7)

Mrs. Frances Hope Wilson, 85, of Cumberland, Md., and formerly of Petersburg, died Jan. 31, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

Born June 30, 1920, near Kingwood, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Bertha Myrtle (Harrison) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur J. "Honey" Wilson and Robert Ellsworth Wilson.

She is survived by her husband, Julian A. Wilson of Cumberland and formerly of Baltimore; two nieces, Colleen K. Brill of Keyser and Dixie Lee Groves of Maysville; and one nephew, Ronald E. Wilson of High Point, N.C.

At her request, her body was cremated.

Graveside services were Feb. 3, at the Lahmansville Cemetery, with the Rev. Gregory A. Rotruck officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2-7)

Elwood L. "Sheepy" Sears, 74, of Petersburg, died Feb. 7, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born April 1, 1931, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Charles Oscar Sears and Bessie Catherine (Layton) Sears. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, William Sears, Charles O. Sears Jr., Ray Sears and Melvin Sears; and two sisters, Ethel Crites and Catherine Michael.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Tim L. Hall of Petersburg.

Funeral services were Feb. 13, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to charity of choice. (2-14)

James William "Bill" Rodgers, 76, of Annandale, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Feb. 6, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va.

Born Sept. 11, 1929, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Rex A. Rodgers and Norene E. (Bodkins) Rodgers. He was also preceded in death by one infant brother, Curwood Lee Rodgers and two infant sisters Genevieve Mae and Velva Jean Rodgers.

He is survived by his wife, Louella (Reel) Rodgers; one son, John A. Rodgers of Augusta; four daughters, Elva Smith of Fredericksburg, Va., Pamela deNiord of Fallbrook, Calif., Carolyn Haslacker and Wanda Stump, both of Woodbridge, Va.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two aunts, Reva Hevener of Franklin and Ethel Sherman of Maysville.

Funeral services were Feb. 9, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. Military graveside rites were accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6454 of Grant County and the JROTC.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 291, Petersburg, WV 26847, Capital Hospice, Fairfax Office, 9300 Lee Highway, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22031 or Inova Health System Foundation, 8110 Gatehouse Rd., Suite 200E, Acct. 350 AAC, Falls Church, VA 22042. (2-14)

George William "Bill" Murphy, 84, of Moorefield, died Feb. 6, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born Dec. 17, 1921, in Frostburg, Md., he was the son of the late Ray Murphy and Alice (Arnold) Murphy Caseykemp. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Edward Caseykemp and one sister, Mildred Bender.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, June (Cornell) Murphy; three daughters, Pam Shobe of Petersburg, Millie Murphy of Winchester, Va., and Melissa Violett of Hilton Head, S.C.; and two grandsons, Ryan Lewis of Morgantown and Briton Shobe of Petersburg.

Mr. Murphy's body has been donated to the West Virginia University Human Gift Registry, Morgantown.

Memorial services were Feb. 10, at the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church, Moorefield.

Memorials may be made to Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue, c/o Linda Scott, 5640 Howards Lick Rd., Mathias, WV 26812.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2-14)

Mrs. Betty Lou (Durst) Junkins, 74, of Mount Storm, died Feb. 9, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born June 15, 1931, in Emoryville, Mineral County, she was the daughter of the late Troxel Ernest Durst and Delphia Blanche (Iman) Durst. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Junkins in 1982 and one infant daughter, Pamela Lou Junkins.

She is survived by one son, Harold D. Junkins and wife, Mary Rose, of Arthur; one sister, Lucille Binkley of Elk Garden; and one granddaughter, Abigail R. Hill and husband, Michael, of Martinsburg.

Funeral services werefeb. 11, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Nethken Hill Cemetery, Elk Garden. (2-14)

Mildred A. Bergdoll, 94, of Dorcas, died Feb. 9, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born May 27, 1911, in Pendleton County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene R. and Odessa Mae (Judy) Alt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Bergdoll, Sept. 15, 1987; one son, Darwin Keith Bergdoll, June 15, 1970; infant twin sisters, Mary C. Alt and Leona A. Alt; and seven brothers, infant Stanley E. Alt, William K. Alt, Grover M. Alt, Steward D. Alt, Eugene R. Alt, Samuel E. Alt and Norris O. Alt.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharee M. Bergdoll of Dorcas and Nancy B. Goldizen and husband, Reggie, of Lahmansville; one daughter-in-law, Irma B. Garber of Dorcas; one sister, Edna M. Sites of Dorcas; one brother, Dewey Broaddus Alt of Palmyra, Pa.; six grandchildren, Gayann (Goldizen) Veach and husband, Jerry Veach, of Lahmansville, Yvonne (Bergdoll) Lantz and husband, Lester "Skip" Lantz of Martinsburg, Sonja (Bergdoll) Harper and husband, Dr. Terry S. Harper, of Franklin, Michelle (Bergdoll) Hedrick and husband, Roy A. Hedrick and Darwin Keith Bergdoll II and wife, Cheryl Bergdoll, all of Dorcas, and Germaine (Bergdoll) Hawkins of Danville, Ind., and her husband, James R. Hawkins, who died July 18, 2005; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services were Feb. 13, at the Grove Street U.M. Church, with interment in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to Grove Street United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Grant Memorial Hospital Chapel fund.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2-14)

Alma Virginia (Hanlin) Neel, 92, of Cumberland, Md. died Feb. 20, at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland.

Born Nov. 8, 1913, in Scherr, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Hanlin and Bertha Susan (Becker) Hanlin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Collins Neel in 1989; two sisters, her twin, Alta Duling Newcomer and Kathern Schaeffer; and one brother, Virgil Hanlin.

She is survived by one sister, Fay Etta Windle of Cumberland; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Feb. 24, at Grace Memorial Community Church. Interment was in Bayard Cemetery, Bayard.

Memorials may be made to Grace Memorial Community Church, 1005 Bishop Walsh Rd., Cumberland, MD 21502. (2-21)

Judy Elaine Vandernoot, 56, of Petersburg, died Feb. 18, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Jan. 4, 1950, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of Reba E. (Harper) Sheaffer of Petersburg and the late William B. Sheaffer.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard Vandernoot, who she married Oct. 16, 1971; one son, Eric Vandernoot of Woodbridge, Va.; two sisters, Barbara J. Soule of Swanton, Vt. and Diane C. Allen of Petersburg; one brother, William A. Sheaffer and special friend, Carol Sweeney of Micanopy, Fla.; one half-sister, Betty Ann Leonard of Sherman; three nieces, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were Feb. 22, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to The Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave., 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or Grant County Nursing Home, 27 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847. (2-21)

Mary C. Cosner, 83, of Bayard, died Feb. 17, at her residence.

Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Bayard, she was the daughter of the late Samuel T. and Sadie (Shears) Gay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Cosner in 1984; one daughter, Elizabeth Catherine Reall; eight brothers, Albert Gay, John Gay, Edward Gay, James Gay, George Gay, Clifford Gay, Walter Gay and Glen Gay; and one sister, Rose Bosley.

She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Harvey of Oakland, Md., and Rita Kosanic and Della Robinson, both of Bayard; four sons, Ronald R. Cosner of Mount Storm, B. Lee Cosner of Bayard, Harold L. "Larry" Cosner of Gormania and James R. Cosner of Powell, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Feb. 19, at the Stewart Funeral Home chapel, Oakland, Md. Interment was in the Bayard Cemetery.

(2-21)

Lester William Rohrbaugh, 88, of Arthur, died Feb. 16, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Sept. 9, 1917, in Jordan Run, he was the son of the late Ollie Oca Rohrbaugh and Bette Amanda (Reel) Rohrbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Elberta (Kessel) Rohrbaugh, May 13, 2001; five brothers, Charles E. Rohrbaugh, Ocie Adam Rohrbaugh, Jesse Arbel Rohrbaugh, Herman Hester Rohrbaugh and Chester Lee Rohrbaugh; and six sisters, Clara Dovie Rohrbaugh, Anna F. Rohrbaugh, Eva H. Rohrbaugh, Emma J. Rohrbaugh, Goldie I. Rohrbaugh and Mildred Virginia Rohrbaugh.

He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Lydia Brennan of Arthur and Eunice Rohrbaugh of Virginia; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; special friends and hunting buddies; and his pets, Lassie and Yeller.

Funeral services were Feb. 19, at the Potomac Valley Baptist Church. Interment was in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the "Burial Fund," c/o Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2-21)

Donald P. Illig, 93, of Petersburg and formerly of Altoona, Pa., died Feb. 15, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Aug. 16, 1912, in Ebensburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Herman and Bernadette (Shenk) Illig. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Anita Julian Illig in 1976, and his second wife, Rae Bailor Illig, in 1994; and two brothers, Gerald Illig and Thomas Illig.

He is survived by three sons, Robert Illig of Petersburg, Donald P. Illig of Johnstown and Richard Illig of Harrisburg, Pa.; one daughter, Carolyn Sindy of Petersburg, with whom he resided; one brother, James P. Illig of Country Club Hills, Ill.; three stepsons, David Bailor, Harry Bailor and Stephen Bailor, all of Altoona; two stepdaughters, Constance Fox of Altoona and Kathleen Makin of Summerhill, Pa.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Feb. 18, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Altoona. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home, Altoona. (2-21)

Treva Mae Helmick, 69, of St. Augustine, Fla. and formerly of northern Virginia and Petersburg, died Feb. 15, at her home.

Born March 23, 1936, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Pauline (Sirbaugh) Weatherholt. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Molly Sirbaugh.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ray E. "Buck" Helmick; one son, Ray E. (R.J.) Helmick Jr. of Spotsylvania, Va.; three daughters, Sandra K. Collier of St. Augustine, Darlene F. Houston of Locust Grove, Va. and Carol Jean (C.J.) Dove of Martinsburg; one sister, Janet Y. Weatherholt of Petersburg; one brother, Rev. Otis S. "Buzz" Weatherholt of Fisher; four grandchildren, Dionna Mae Houston, Nicole Lynn Helmick, Chelsea Michelle Collier and William Kevin Shawn Houston; two great-granddaughters, Celina Renee Houston and Kay Lee Grace Houston; one aunt, Beulah I. Simmons of Clinton, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Feb. 19, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greater St. Augustine and Jacksonville Area. (2-21)

Anna Mae (Judy) Martin, 73, of Petersburg, died Feb. 14, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Nov. 25, 1932, in Pansy, she was the daughter of the late Eston Judy and Delphia (Kesner) Judy. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Harry Judy and two sisters, infant Mary Virginia Judy and Juanita Crites.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Virgil E. Martin; one son, Roy E. Martin of Petersburg; three daughters, Clara Mae Watts and Brenda Sue Alexander, both of Petersburg, and Donna J. Mowery of Augusta; three sisters, Arvella Sites Lovetta Alt and Betty Greenawalt, all of Petersburg; one brother, Donald R. Judy of Petersburg; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Feb. 16, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 1111 Lee St. East, Charleston, WV 25301. (2-21)

James Andrew Alt, 79, of Canton, Ohio, died Feb. 14, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton.

Born April 9, 1926, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Joseph K. Alt and Rosetta (VanMeter) Alt. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph Alt Jr., Walter Alt, Robert Alt and Daniel Alt; and three sisters, Abbey Alt, Nellie Keplinger and Mary Catherine Moyers.

He is survived by two daughters, Carol Alt of Canton and Robin Masi of Louisiana; one sister, Anna J. Vance of Dorcas; one brother, Charles H. Alt of Petersburg; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Feb. 17, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in the South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. Military graveside rites were accorded by the combined veteran organizations of Grant County and the JROTC.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2-21)

James Leroy Cook, 62, formerly of Petersburg, died Feb. 13, in Jacksonsville, Fla., after a battle with liver cancer.

Born June 21, 1943, he was the son of Mary Catherine (Kimble) Cook of Maysville and the late James Otis Cook.

He is survived by his second wife, Onie Cook; one daughter, Relenee (Cook) Vencill and husband, Charles "Chuck,' of Churchville, Va.; one son, Scott Timothy Cook and wife, Teresa, of Moorefield; one brother, Roger Cook and wife, Shirley, of Maysville; and one sister, Linda Lambert and husband, Russ, of Maysville.

Memorial services were Sunday afternoon, at the Mount Hebron United Methodist Church, Maysville, with Pastor Briana Richardson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Petersburg High School Future Farmers of America Scholarship Fund, c/o Jack Yokum, HC 32 Box 410, Petersburg, WV 26847 or the American Cancer Society through the local Relay for Life, c/o Becky Bishoff, 121 S. Main St., Moorefield, WV 26836. (2-21)

Charles E. Secrist, 74, of Laurel, Md., died Feb. 19, at Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, Md.

Born April 28, 1931, in Maysville, he was the son of the late Raymond D. Secrist and Dorothy (Clauze) Secrist. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Townshend and one brother, Frank R. Secrist.

He is survived by his wife, Louisa Secrist; one daughter, Karen Lewithwaite of Ellicott City, Md.; one sister, Margaret Donovan of Petersburg; two grandsons, Tristan and Armus Lewithwaite of Ellicott City; one niece and four nephews.

Memorial services were March 4, at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be made to the Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund. (2-28)

Mrs. Nola Maxine Bennett Cosner, 83, of Petersburg, died Feb. 20, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Feb. 3, 1923, in New Boston, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dewey E. Skaggs and Rose Anna (Pack) Skaggs. She was also preceded in death by three husbands, Finley Lee in 1943, Robert Lee Bennett in 1966 and Melvin E. Cosner in 1992; one infant son, Nolan Ernest Lee; one infant daughter, Anna Elizabeth Lee; two brothers, Dewey E. Skaggs Jr. and Clyde H. Skaggs; two sisters, infant Louise Skaggs and Jean Payne; one grandson, Bobby Dean Pratt; and four stepchildren.

She is survived by four sons, Michael Lee Bennett of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Franklin Eugene Bennett, David H. Bennett and Jimmy Gary Bennett, all of Maysville; four daughters, Rose Mary Bennett of Wilsonville, Ore., Judy Ann Shultz of Hedgesville, Dinah Sue Bennett of Port Orange, Fla., and Nola Maxine Lawrence of Middletown, Conn.; one sister, Garnet Brickey of Grovetown, Ga.; four stepchildren, including the Rev. Manuel "Buddy" Bennett of Milton, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Feb. 23, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in the Riggleman Cemetery, Cabins.

Memorials may be made to the Grant County Nursing Home, Safe Harbor program, 27 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847. (2-28)

Warnie L. Mowery, 85, of Upper Tract, died Feb. 20, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born Jan. 22, 1921, in Kline, he was the son of the late Chester and Annie (Lough) Mowery. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Newton Mowery and Claude Mowery.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie (Hedrick) Mowery, whom he married Oct. 16, 1948; one daughter, Marsha Shenk of Harrisonburg, Va.; three sons, Dennis Mowery of Augusta, Jerry Mowery of Upper Tract and J.P. Mowery of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Virgil Mowery of Oak Ridge, Mo. and Connie Mowery of Upper Tract; two sisters, Macie Van Slyke of Upper Tract and Hester Williams of Harrrisonburg; and four grandchildren, Brian Mowery, Jared Shenk, Luke Mowery and Grace Mowery.

Funeral services were Feb. 23, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin. Interment was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract.

Military graveside rites were accorded by members of the Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the Upper Tract Rescue Squad, c/o Delbert Mowery, P.O. Box 6, Upper Tract, WV 26866 or Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, c/o Tony Calhoun, HC 62 Box 37, Upper Tract, WV 26866. (2-28)

Verda (Smith) Judy, 98, of Maysville, died Feb. 22, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Sept. 17, 1907, in Arthur, she was the daughter of the late William L. Smith and Anna (Goldizen) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond I. Judy, Jan. 31, 1974; six brothers, Howard Grove Smith, twin brothers William Carl Smith and LaFayette Earl Smith, Bushrod Haven "John" Smith, Theodore Hazen "George" Smith and Homer Carr Smith; five sisters, Claudia Merlin Harman, Nellie Ruth Deadrick, twin sisters Fannie Lenora Smith and Lena Leigh "Rose" Dolly and Margie B. Roby. She was the last member of her immediate family.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Feb. 26, at the Mount Hebron United Methodist Church. Interment was in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to Mount Hebron United Methodist Church, HC 30 Box 108, Maysville, WV 26833.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2-28)

March

Mrs. Esther Mae Jones, 85, of Elk Garden, died March 5, at her daughter's residence, after an extended illness.

Born Dec. 26, 1920, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Naomi (Berg) Nesselrodt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd H. Jones; one brother, Paul Nesselrodt; and one sister, Evelene Ray.

She is survived by one son, Roy Jones and wife, Tillie, of Elk Garden; two daughters, Irene Hartman and husband, William, of Manteo, N.C., and Barbara Kitzmiller and husband, Donald, of Mount Storm, with whom she resided for several years; four brothers, John Nesselrodt and Robert Nesselrodt, both of Keyser; Ray Nesselrodt of Mount Storm and Roger Nesselrodt of Maysville; four sisters, Pauline Marple of Oakland, Md., Betty Feaster and Saundra Kay Mauzy, both of Petersburg and Maxine Nelson of Maysville; sister-in-law, Rose Nesselrodt of Kearneysville; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were March 8, at the Elk Garden Assembly of God Church, Elk Garden. Interment was in the Kalbaugh Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of David A. Burdock Funeral Home, Kitzmiller, Md. (3-7)

Mrs. Anna June Mallow, 77, of Cabins, died March 2, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Born May 26, 1928, in Cabins, she was the daughter of the late Victor Keplinger and Margie (Huffman) Keplinger. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, infant Kathleen Cora Mallow and Karen Sue Mallow.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Loy Joseph Mallow; two sons, Leonard M. Mallow of Petersburg and Stevie A. Mallow of Cabins; one daughter, Linda M. Lewis of Middle River, Md.; one half brother, Evers Keplinger of New Oxford, Pa.; four grandchildren, Gregory Lewis of Perry Hall, Md., Melissa N. Dell of White Marsh, Md., Bradley J. Lewis of Churchville, Md., and Kathy S. Hedrick of Scherr; and seven great-grandchildren, Anastoshia Lewis, Nicole Dell, Shannon Hedrick, Austin Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Zachary Dell and Hanna Lewis.

Funeral services were March 4, at the Petersburg Church of God. Interment was in the Mount Hebron Cemetery, Maysville.

Memorials may be made to the Petersburg Church of God Building Fund, 13 Myrtle Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3-7)

Carl Dallas Conrad, 82, of Petersburg, died Feb. 28, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Oct. 16, 1923, in Landes, he was the son of the late Gabriel Conrad and Cora (Landis) Conrad. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Bryson Conrad, Lester Conrad, Glenn Conrad, Phillip Conrad, Charles Conrad, Emmett Conrad and Denver Conrad; and five sisters, an infant sister, Minnie Kimble, Annie Nelson, Laura Shreve and Nellie Bergdoll. He was the last member of his immediate family.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Alice (Mauzy) Conrad; two daughters, Louise Alice Helmick and Alisa Melanie Weatherholt, both of Petersburg; three sons, Curtis Dallas Conrad and Allen Jeffery Conrad, both of Petersburg and Lester Lynn Conrad of Germantown, Md.; and two grandsons, Jon Paul Nichols and Erik John Schwandt.

Funeral services were March 2, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.

Military graveside rites were accorded by the VFW Post 6454 and JROTC of Petersburg.

Memorials may be made to the Conrad family, 8-D East Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847.
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William Gerald Bosley Sr., 86, of Maysville, died Feb. 28, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Martinsburg.

Born Feb. 11, 1920, in Mount Storm, he was the son of the late Gerald Vausie Bosley and Utha Marion (Idleman) Bosley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edith (Kimble) Bosley, April 28, 1998; one son, William Gerald "Gerry" Bosley Jr., May 9, 2004; one infant brother; and one sister.

He is survived by one daughter-in-law, Patricia (Vance) Bosley of Maysville; one sister, Wilda Root of Berlin, Md.; two half brothers, Ronnie Bosley and Donnie Bosley; three half sisters, Bonnie Kisamore, Sandra Sutton and Teresa Cosner; one grandson, Dr. William Gerald "Bill" Bosley III and wife, Dr. Emily Bosley, of Maysville; one granddaughter, Michelle (Bosley) Nesslerodt and husband, Chuck, of Berryville, Va.; and five great-grandchildren, Matthew Nesslerodt, Dylan Nesslerodt, Ryan Nesslerodt, Cassidy Bosley and Rachel Bosley.

Memorial services were March 5, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, Military graveside services were at the Maysville Cemetery, with rites accorded by the VFW Post 6454 and JROTC.

Memorials may be made to Maysville Cemetery, c/o Robert Parks, HC 72 Box 7024, Scherr, WV 26726 or Maysville Volunteer Fire Company, Maysville, WV 26833. (3-7)

Dennis W. Rohrbaugh, 86, of Mount Storm, died Feb. 27, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born June 28, 1919, in New Creek, he was the son of the late Wick Rohrbaugh and Carrie (Feaster) Rohrbaugh Braithwaite. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilda M. (Braithwaite) Rohrbaugh, Nov. 1, 1992; two brothers; and one sister.

He is survived by one son, Dale W. Rohrbaugh of Mount Storm; one brother, Samson Rohrbaugh of New Jersey; one sister, Catherine Dolly of Petersburg; and one granddaughter, Kortni Marie Rohrbaugh.

Funeral services were March 3, at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser chapel. Interment was in the Mount Storm Cemetery.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after his obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (3-7)

Clyde Franklin Hardy, 83, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Feb. 27, at his home.

Born June 28, 1922, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Orie and Annie (Eye) Hardy. He was also preceded in death by one son, two sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann (Bennett) Hardy, whom he married Feb. 10, 1978; five daughters, Annie Borden and Lori Hornick, both of Timberville, Va., Peggy Springer and April McDanniel, both of Harrisonburg, and Betty Dolly of Rig; one son, John Warner of Cabins; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were March 2, at the Johnson Funeral Service chapel, Bridgewater, Va. (3-7)

Joseph Lee Feaster, 20, of Burlington, died March 11, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Patterson Creek Road, south of Burlington.

Born Dec. 16, 1985, at Winchester, Va., he was the son of Dale R. and Rebecca Lynn (Rotruck) Feaster of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert "Talley" and Nina L. Feaster.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Natasha Burns and Sarah Browning, both of Burlington; maternal grandparents, Gary and L. Yvonne Rotruck of Burlington; nieces and nephews, Hunter Xavier Burns, Elizabeth Marie Browning, Emily Danielle Browning and Blake Willington Browning II; and numerous aunts, uncles, great-aunts and uncles and cousins.

The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department conducted a memorial service at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington chapel, March 15.

Funeral services were March 16, at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington chapel. Interment was in the Knobley Memorial Gardens, New Creek.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 97, Burlington, WV 26710.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after his obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net. (3-14)

Christian Lee Slater, 8, of Petersburg, died March 9, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Richard and Jacqueline Slater of Petersburg; mother, April Duvall of Oklahoma; one brother, Timothy Slater; two stepbrothers, Jimmy and Jason Esque; three stepsisters, Natasha Esque, Lora Egnor and Tiffany Egnor; grandmother, Nina Slater of Petersburg; grandparents, Patrick and Susan Brown of Portland, Ore., and Wesley and Christina Duvall of Oklahoma; aunt and uncle, Mark and Pam Bowe of Charleston; and cousins, Jeremy and Robert of Charleston.

Graveside services were March 14, at Younger Cemetery, Charleston, with the Rev. Curtis Mack officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. (3-14)

James E. Rogers, 71, of Keyser, died March 9, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

Born Jan. 18, 1935, at Ridgeville, he was the son of the late Holmes Rogers and Nannie (Bane) Rogers Canan. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Aretta J. (Canan) Rogers, Feb. 8, 1996; and two sons, James Rogers and John Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of nearly five years, Marilyn G. (Kesner) Alt Rogers; two daughters, Kimberly A. Artz of Hagerstown, Md., and Yvonne Laurence of Raymond, N.H.; one stepson, Michael R. Alt of McCoole, Md.; three brothers, Charles William Rogers and Marvin R. Rogers, both of Keyser and Dale Rogers of Florida; one sister, Ilena N. Craun of Mount Sidney, Va.; two grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

At his request, there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the donor's local Toys for Tots program.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after his obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements were under the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel. (3-14)

Harold "Flipper" Vossler, 62, of Boulder, Colo. and formerly of Petersburg, died March 8, at Mesa Vista Nursing Center, Boulder.

Born April 28, 1943, in Kansas City, Kan., he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Anderson) Vossler.

He is survived by his brother, Dick, sister-in-law Kathy, nephew Rich and wife Angie, niece Heather, husband Mike and great-nephew Benjamin, all of Colorado; as well as his brother David, sister-in-law Carol, niece Kelli, and nephews Jeffrey and Thomas, all of upstate New York. He also left behind dear friends in Petersburg, including Dottie and Gordon Riggleman and family, Icky and Mary Cay Hyre and family and the Larry Berg family and many others. To the end of his life, he enjoyed looking at photographs of his years in Petersburg and corresponded with many of his friends.

It was his wish to be cremated and have his ashes scattered atop the Rocky Mountains. A small private memorial service with his family will take place at a later date in Colorado.

Memorials may be made to Petersburg High School Athletic Boosters, 11 N. Main St., Petersburg, WV 26847.

Courtesy of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3-14)

Dennis Dale Miller Sr., 59, of Maysville, died March 8, at Petersburg.

Born March 24, 1946, in Keyser, he was the son of James R. Miller of Keyser and the late Mildred Maude "Millie" (Mongold) Alexander. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Olin Edwin Alexander.

Besides his father, he is survived by his stepmother, Alma Miller of Keyser; his wife, Matilda Faye (Carr) Miller; three sons, Dennis Dale Miller Jr. of Petersburg, Bradley Steven Miller of Maysville and Timothy Allen Miller of Cabins; two brothers, Arthur Olin Alexander of Mozer and Jimmy Miller of Keyser; three sisters, Ressie Frances Chavis and Carol Crites, both of Cherry Valley, Calif., and Linda Slack of Baltimore; and six grandchildren, Dennis Andrew Miller, Tiffany Renee Miller, Bradley Steven Miller II, Michelle Elizabeth Miller, Rebecca Lynn Miller and Rodger Andrew Miller.

Memorial services were March 11, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Private interment was in the Maysville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Miller family, c/o Faye Miller, HC 80 Box 2480, Maysville, WV 26833 or Maysville Volunteer Fire Company. (3-14)

Mrs. Mary Ann (Patch) Alt Hobson, 68, of Baltimore and formerly of Petersburg, died March 7, at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore.

Born Dec. 24, 1937, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Patch and Eva Lena (Harper) Patch. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Galen Alt and Fritz Hobson; one daughter, Doris Alt; and three brothers, Marvin Patch, Frederick "Bucky" Patch and Cecil Patch.

She is survived by three sons, Galen D. Alt Jr., Ricky A. Alt and Randall S. Alt and wife, Kellie, all of Baltimore; one sister, Edith Patch of Georgia; two brothers, Richard Patch of Petersburg and James "Pete" Patch and wife, Mary Helene, of Maysville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were March 10, at the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home chapel, Baltimore. Interment was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore. (3-14)

Robert Funk, 62, of Moorefield, died March 7, at his residence.

Born April 3, 1943, in Mathias, he was the son of Elmer L. Funk of Baker and the late Ruby May (Teets) Funk. He was also preceded in death by one nephew, Michael.

Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Alice Virginia (Funk) Funk; one son, Bobby Funk of Arthur; one daughter, Crystal D. Funk of Moorefield; three brothers, Pete Funk, Gary L. Funk and Larry W. Funk, all of Baker; one sister, Linda Conrad of Petersburg; one half brother, Donald "Oss" Teets of Tulsa, Okla.; one half sister, Carol Yankey of Criders, Va.; and two grandchildren, Makayla and Brandon.

Funeral services were March 10, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield. Interment was in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Baker.

Condolences to the family may be left at his obituary at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.
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Larry Alan Roach, 54, of Petersburg, died March 6, at his residence.

Born Sept. 28, 1951, in Bethesda, Md., he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Roach and Connie Marie (Ruddle) Roach.

He is survived by one sister, JoAnn Teter of Circleville; one brother, Joseph E. Roach Jr. of Hagerstown, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to any volunteer fire company or rescue squad.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home, Franklin. (3/14)

Dolin Dale Ratliff, 68, died March 5, at McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden, Utah.

Born Feb. 21, 1938, in Mozer, he was the son of the late Chaney W. and Neva (Hartman) Ratliff.

He is survived by his wife, Connie (Nebeker) Ratliff, whom he married March 25, 1960; one daughter, Dawn A. Ratliff of Clinton, Utah; one brother, Leland C. Ratliff of LaVerkin, Utah; one sister, Velma Nesselrodt of Mount Sidney, Va.; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were March 9, at Linquists Mortuary, Ogden. Interment was in the Linquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Military graveside rites were accorded.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Condolences to the family may be e-mailed to lom@linquistmortuary.com. (3-14)

Ray J. Nesselrodt, 74, of HC 76, Mount Storm, died March 5, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md., after a battle with cancer.

Born Jan. 6, 1932, in Arthur, he was the son of the late John A. and Naomi (Berg) Nesselrodt. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Paul Nesselrodt; and two sisters, Eveline Ray and Esther M. Jones, who passed away earlier the same day.

He is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 45 years, Delores (Cosner) Nesselrodt; three daughters who adored him, Tamela Raye Kitzmiller and husband, Gary, of Elk Garden, Gina Marie Smith and husband, Phil, of McHenry, Md., and Lori Ann Ellison and husband, Joe, of Middletown, Va.; four sisters, Pauline Marple of Oakland, Md., Betty Feaster and Saundra Kay Mauzy, both of Petersburg, and Maxine Nelson of Maysville; three brothers, John Nesselrodt and Robert Nesselrodt, both of Keyser, and Roger Nesselrodt of Maysville; six very special grandchildren, Logan Ray Kitzmiller, Amanda Kitzmiller, Joshua Smith, Sarah Beth Smith, Robert Ellison and Matthew Ray Ellison; one brother-in-law, James Ray of Cleveland, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Rose Nesselrodt of Kearneysville; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were March 9, at the Mount Storm United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Military rites were accorded by members of the various veterans' organizations in southern Garrett County, Md.

The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the WMHS Regional Cancer Center, Attn.: Julie Fraley, c/o Ray Nesselrodt Memorial, 902 Seton Dr., Suite 102, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland. (3-14)

Daniel Eugene Knotts, 70, of Oakland, Md., died March 5, at the Florida Hospital of Lake Placid.

Born Nov. 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Daniel A. and Viola (Butts) Knotts.

He is survived by his wife, Kathern Knotts; three sons, Daniel F. Knotts of Moyock, N.C., Douglas F. Knotts and Dennis E. Knotts, both of Oakland; one sister, Sara Jane Kuhn of Oakland; and two grandchildren, Janell and Michelle Knotts.

Funeral services were March 10, at the Burdock-Durst Funeral Home chapel, Oakland. Interment was in the Garrett Memorial Gardens.

Military graveside rites were accorded. (3-14)

Harry Glenn "Mick" Redman, 66, of Staunton, Va., died March 3, in the Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville, Va.

Born Aug. 5, 1939, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Charles Jake and Anna Elizabeth (Redman) Redman. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Paul Redman, Richard Redman, Tommy Redman, Charles Redman and Neil Redman.

He is survived by his wife, Mamie (Moats) Redman; two sons, Matthew C. Redman of Staunton and Harry Redman Jr. of Petersburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie V. and Timothy Reed of Burtonsville, Md.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Charlotte and Jose Grande of Fishersville and Vera Moats; two brothers-in-law; nine sisters-in-law; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by a special cousin and close friend, William Redman Jr.

Funeral services were March 8, at the Henry Funeral Home chapel. Interment was in the Oaklawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. (3-14)

Mrs. Alice (Keller) Martin, 94, of Charlottesville, Va., died March 18, at Winterhaven Assisted Care where she had resided since September 1998.

Born Sept. 7, 1911 in Romney, she was the daughter of the late Kate Poling and Floyd Harmison Keller. She was preceded in death by her husband, George I. Martin, Jr. in November 1972, and one sister, Joan Keller Chillemi.

She is survived by one sister, Jane Cresap Keller of Petersburg.

At her request the body has been cremated.

A graveside service was conducted March 24, at Indian Mound Cemetery in Romney. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Shaffer-Warnick Funeral Home, Romney.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, Va. 22903 or a charity of your choice. (3-21)

Lemuel Paul Yokum, 83, of Clearville, Pa., died March 16, at the WMHS Sacred Heart Campus Hospital, Cumberland, Md.

Born July 23, 1922, in Chaneysville, Pa., he was the son of the late John William Yokum and Lettie Rebecca (Judy) Yokum. He was also preceded in death by his wife, V. Maxine (Imes) Yokum, July 10, 1993; and a sister, Nellie Kight- Phillips.

He is survived by three brothers, John S. Yokum of Beans Cove, Pa., Richard D. Yokum and Denver C. Yokum, of Clearville; one sister, Rachel I. Leasure of Boonsboro, Pa.; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were conducted March 19, at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland. Interment was at Bennett Cemetery, Clearville. ( 3-21)

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hickman, 84, of Cabins, died March 14, at her home.

Born Oct. 16, 1921 in Cabins, she was the daughter of the late William Hewey Kile and Mary Belle (Johnson) Kile Sites. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Hickman, Jan. 31, 1991; one son, Harold "Bucky" Hickman; and five brothers, an infant brother, Glenn Kile, Brooke Kile, Forrest Kile and Emmett Kile.

She is survived by one son, Brice M. Hickman of Cabins; one sister, Grace Simmons of Petersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were March 17, at Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was at Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to Corner United Methodist Church, c/o Bernice Kesner, P.O. Box 553, Petersburg. (3-21)

Mrs. Linda (Swick) Cartee, 64, of Severn, Md., formerly of Petersburg, died March 14, at a hospital in Glen Burnie, Md.

Born March 19, 1941 in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Joe D. Swick and Treva (Ours) Swick Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry R. Cartee Sr. of Severn, Md.; one son,Larry R. Cartee, Jr. of Sykesville, Md.; one daughter, Cindy Henneman of Middle River, Md.; four grandchildren; five brothers and sisters; 13 stepbrothers and sisters; and her stepmother, Myrtle Swick of Petersburg.

Funeral services were March 18, at the Hardesty Funeral Home, Gambrills, Md. Interment was in the Meadowridge Memorial Park. (3-21)

Donnie Edward "Boonie" Whetzel, 34, of Maysville, died March 12, at his residence.

Born June 20, 1971, in Petersburg, he was the son of Wendy (Whetzel) VanMeter and Larry VanMeter of Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Virginia and Harry Whetzel.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Crystal (Merritt) Whetzel; one daughter, Ashlyn Whetzel of Maysville; two sons, Scott Whetzel and Dalton Long, both of Maysville; two sisters, Teresa Myers of Fisher and Barbie Shook of Maysville; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were March 16, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville.

Memorials may be made to the Whetzel family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home. (3-21)

Mrs. Georgia O. Shook, 81, died March 12, at Cumberland, Md.

Born Feb. 9, 1925, in Petersburg, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Vina A. Simons, Elsie M. Mongold and Virginia W. Mowery; and two brothers, Fred D. Shook and Neil R. Shook.

She is survived by one sister, Mary D. (Fador) Lemon of Harman, Md.

Funeral services were March 17, at Singleton Funeral Home, PA. Interment was in Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Md.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Md. Chapter, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, Md. 21093. (3-21)

Mrs. Erma Ora (James) Byrd, died March 25.

Born in 1917, in Floyd County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary James. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Minton; and one grandson, Jon Michael Moore.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Sen. Robert C. Byrd, whom she married May 29, 1937; two daughters, Mona Carole Byrd Fatemi and Marjorie Ellen Byrd Moore; three grandsons, Erik Fatemi, Darius Fatemi and Fredrik Fatemi; two granddaughters, Mona Byrd Moore Pearson and Mary Anne Moore Clarkson; great-granddaughters, Caroline Byrd Fatemi, Kathryn James Fatemi, Anna Cristina Honora Fatemi, Emma James Clarkson and Hannah Byrd Clarkson; and great-grandson Michael Yoo Fatemi.

In lieu of flowers, the Byrd family requests that donations be made to the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center at West Virginia University. (WVU Health Sciences Center, Development Office G-106, P.O. Box 9008, Morgantown, WV 26506. The fund number is 2V186.). (3-28)

Mrs. Irene Mae "Renie" (Lantz) Tanner, 76, of Petersburg, died March 24, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

Born Aug. 21, 1929, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Stanley Lantz and Lena Beatrice (Propst) Lantz. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles William Lantz; and two sisters, Margaret Lantz and Rosabelle Patch.

She is survived by a special friend, Chester Mackereth of Cumberland, Md.; two nieces, Cynthia Hinkle of Petersburg and Sherry Cain of Palm Coast, Fla.; three great-nieces, Rebecca Hinkle, Jessica Hinkle and Ashley Cain; three great-nephews, William Wesley Hinkle, Nathan Lee Hinkle and Dylan Thomas Cain; and one great-great-niece, Hailey Cain.

At her request, she was cremated.

Memorial services were March 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Petersburg. Private interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin.

Memorials may be made to Potomac Valley Pet Society, c/o Connie Deadrick, 14 Water St., Petersburg, WV 26847.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3-28)

Lossie Orlando "Shorty" VanMeter, 87, of Upper Tract, died March 19, at the home of his son, Gary VanMeter, in Woodsfield, Ohio.

Born Sept. 25, 1918, in Grant County, he was the son of the late Guy and Liddie VanMeter. He was also preceded in death by one son, John VanMeter.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Helmick) VanMeter of Petersburg; three sons, Gary VanMeter of Woodsfield, Jim VanMeter of Ohio and Warnie VanMeter of Franklin; two daughters, Bonnie Knight and JoAnn VanMeter, both of Akron, Ohio; six stepsons, Donnie VanMeter, Ronnie VanMeter, David VanMeter, Lester VanMeter, Mike VanMeter and Michael Lynn VanMeter, all of Upper Tract; three sisters, Joy "Micky" Whetzel of Virginia, Telbie VanMeter of Petersburg and Belle Dye of Akron; one brother, Russell "Curley" VanMeter of Upper Tract; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were March 25, at the Brushy Run Church of God, Upper Tract.

Memorials may be made to his wife, Dorothy VanMeter, 27 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847. (3-28)

Wanda Foley, 62, of Stafford, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died March 19, at her residence.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Roy Whetzel Sr. and Hazel Whetzel; one son, Randy Whetzel Surface; and two brothers, Ralph Whetzel and Roger Whetzel.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Baltzell and Lisa Haney, both of Stafford County, Va.; two sisters, Sue Abel and Dottie Cook, both of Stafford County; two brothers, Roy Whetzel Jr. of Stafford County and Gary Whetzel of Fredericksburg, Va.; and four grandchildren, Nathan Decatur, Rachel Baltzell, Travis Decatur and Megan Baltzell, all of Stafford County.

Funeral services were March 22, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel. Interment was in Stafford Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church Building Fund, 161 Embrey Mill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554. (3-28)