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Mrs. Ruby Louvinia Mowery, 88, of Petersburg, died June 7, at Garrett Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md. She was born July 10, 1912 in Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Mowery, June 13, 1988. She is survived by three stepdaughters, Marguerite Flores of Hagerstown, Md., Mary Lockwood of White Plains, Md. and Juanita Mowery of Dallas, Texas; one stepson, Donald Mowery of San Diego, Calif.; and a number of stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services were June 23, at the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home, Franklin. (6/26) |
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Charles Dasher Alt, 72, of Moorefield, died June 19, at Hampshire Health Care, Romney. Born Jan. 7, 1929, in Old Fields, he was the son of the late Christian Dasher and Clara (Schartiger) Alt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Iva Alt, in March 2001. He is survived by two sons, Charles Daniel Alt and Michael Alt, both of Moorefield; four daughters, Kitty Lou Spreeman of Reno, Nev., Pamela Ann Alt of Winfield, Lisa Colleen Crites of New Market, Va. and Joyce Lynn Wolfe of Moorefield; one brother, Chris J. Alt of Moorefield; one sister, Clara Mae Ross of Calfax, N.C.; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were June 23, at the Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield. (6/26) |
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William Orlando Shirk, 71, of Mount Airy, Md., died June 23, at his home. Born March 31, 1930, in West Virginia, he was the son of Sarah Margaret Vanmeter Shirk Iman of Glen Burnie, Md., and formerly of Petersburg, and the late George Roscoe Shirk. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Shirk; two sons, William O. Shirk Jr. of Damascus, Md., and Michael Eugene Shirk of Mount Airy; three daughters, Carolyn Virginia Mos-ner of Mount Airy, Sharon Ann Long of Thurmont, Md., and Pamela Lynn Hahn of Lake Linganore, Md.; three sisters, Darla Jeanette Hyre, Joyce Elaine Collins and Brenda Jean Cerka; nine grandchildren, Christopher Allen Shirk, Shawn Matthew Shirk, Melinda Mae Gipe, James Bradford Ward Jr., Melissa Lynn Long, Richard Charles Long Jr., Jenny Lee Watring, Katie Michele Shirk and Timothy Charles Hahn; and four great-grandchildren, Joseph Allen Shirk, Morgan Elizabeth Gipe, Dillon Austin Watring and Alissa Hughs Shirk. Funeral services were June 27, at the Olin L. Molesworth P.A. Funeral Home chapel, Damascus, with interment in Providence Methodist Cemetery, Kemptown, Md. (6/26) |
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Mrs. Lucy Irene Barger, 87, of Maysville, died June 24, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg, where she had resided since May 30, 1997. Born March 21, 1914, in Jordan Run, she was the daughter of the late Aaron C. and Lura (Barger) Goldizen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur G. Barger, Dec. 2, 1994. She is survived by five sons, Harlan Barger of Keyser, Donald Barger, Verlin Barger and Roger Lee Barger, all of Maysville, and Wendell Barger of Dorcas; two daughters, Florina Vance and Rosa Lee Mongold, both of Maysville; two sisters, Rose Feaster of Maysville, and Rhoda Mae Warner of Petersburg; two brothers, Arthur Goldizen of Cabins, and Robert "Chuck" Goldizen of Maysville; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandson. Funeral services were June 27, at the Jordan Run Church of the Brethren, with interment in Maysville Cemetery, Maysville. Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (6/26 & 7/3) |
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Brooke Lyle Rohrbaugh, 81, of Petersburg, died June 11, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg, where he had resided since August 1998. Born July 8, 1919, in Arthur, he was the son of the late Homer and Willa (McDonald) Rohrbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Catherine (Trinkle) Rohrbaugh in 1953. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Hamstead) Oates Rohrbaugh; two daughters, Darlene H. Rohrbaugh and Beverly Ann Pethtal, both of Petersburg; one stepson, Arthur R. Oates of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Robert Garnett Rohrbaugh of Blairstown, N.J.; six grandchildren, Bobbi Kraus of Kansas City, Mo., John Paul Hott II of Scherr, Tevya Vance of Dorcas, Charlotte Franz of Maysville and Danielle Oates and Cameron Oates, both of Petersburg; and eight great-grandchildren. There was a full-honor U.S. military burial at sea, out of the Atlantic Port of Norfolk, Va., performed on a Navy vessel while deployed on official maneuvers. Memorial services were conducted at a later date in Petersburg. Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (6/19) |
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Clement Hogbin Clower, of Salem and formerly of Petersburg, died June 12. Born April 1, 1920 in Petersburg,he was the son of the late Albert Newton and Mable (Hogbin) Clower. He also was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane (Pritchard) Clower, on July 1, 1947; his second wife, Hester (Casey) Underwood Clower, on October 3, 2000. He is survived by two stepsons, William W. Underwood and Brad Underwood, both of Clarksburg; two sisters, Mabel C. Sarver and Anna Lee Van Dyne; two grandsons, William Douglas Underwood and Seth Michael Underwood; two great-grandsons, William Tyler Underwood and Alex James Underwood; and 15 nieces and nephews. Services were conducted June 15, at the Salem United Methodist Church, with interment in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Salem. (6/19) |
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George Keister Lambert, 80, Mount Crawford, Va., died June 13, at his home. Born Feb. 1, 1921, in Pendleton County, he was the son of the late George Ira and Sudie (Arbogast) Lambert. He is survived by his wife, Syvil (Rexrode) Lambert, whom he married Jan. 3, 1946; two daughters, Janet L. Campbell, Mount Crawford and Angela Renee Lambert, Dayton, Va.; one sister, Erma Nuckols, Mount Crawford; three brothers, Hancel Lambert, Mount Crawford, Varley Lambert Sr., Riverton and Ira O. "Bill" Lambert, Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Hoy Lambert, Petersburg. A Celebration of Life was conducted June 15, at the Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren. The body was donated to the Virginia State Anatomical Board. (6/19) |
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William Luther Ours, 69, Keyser, died June 15, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born June 24, 1931, in Petersburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Mernie (Thorne) Ours. He is survived by his wife, Maxine D. (Cosner) Ours; four sons, David Whetzel and William Dale Ours, both of Keyser, Junior Whetzel of Mercersburg, Pa. and Gary Whetzel of Missouri; two daughters, Georgianna Baugher of Baltimore and Wanda Lee Matthews of Merritt Island, Fla.; nine brothers, Leon Ours of South Fork, Galen Ours, Glen Ours, Bobby Ours, Dale Ours, Ralph Ours and Olin Ours, all of Dorcas, Paul Ours of Durgon and Delmas Ours of Petersburg; three sisters, Janie Sites and Mernie Kimble, both of Dorcas and Arvella Zimmerer of Petersburg; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 19, at Christ Memorial Baptist Church, Westernport, with interment in the Mount Storm Cemetery, Mount Storm. Graveside military honors were accorded. Arrangements were under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser. (6/19) |
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Arno Branson Goldizen, 85, Everett, Pa. died June 13, at home. He was born July 16, 1915, in Jordan Run, a son of the late Gabriel B. and Bertha (Barger) Goldizen. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Delphia Odessa Watts, March 25, 1987. They were married Jan. 16, 1934, in Petersburg. He is survived by his wife, Celia E. "Donna" Hedrick, whom he married Nov. 9, 1987; four daughters, Wilda Clark and Georgia Kagarise, both of Clearville, Pa., Frankie Weicht of Tatesville, Pa. and Beverly Hill of Everett; two sons, Ted Goldizen of Clearville and Rocky Goldizen of Bedford, Pa.; three sisters, Arbutus Daniels of Petersburg, Nadine Jordan of Baltimore and Norma Smith of Waynesburg, Pa.; one brother, Paul M. Goldizen of Maysville; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 16, at the Everett Church of God, with interment at the Clearville Union Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Dalla Valle Funeral Service, Everett. (6/19) |
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Jimmie H. "Jim" Cosner, 66, of Fairmont, died Feb. 10, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Born Feb. 7, 1935, in Gormania, he was the son of the late Carl and Lottie (Parker) Cosner. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Cosner) Cosner; one son, Richard Cosner of Fairmont; one brother, Clyde W. Cosner of Elkins; two sisters, Elva Nardi of Fairmont, and Mary Louise Layton of Bayard; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 13, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Monongah. Memorial services were June 16, at the Bayard Cemetery. (6/12) |
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Craig Neil Ice, 44, of Fairmont, died June 2, in Fairmont. Born Nov. 9, 1956, in Braxton County, he was the son of Bert and Jean Ice of Mannington and the late Wanda Jo Ice. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Ice and Ashley Ice, both of Missouri; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Paul Ice of Mannington, Jody Ice of Washingtonville, Ohio, Shane and Jean Ice of Newell and Robbie and Rene Ice of Mannington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Clifford Price of Leetonia, Ohio and Kathy and Roger Locke of Petersburg; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and his caregiver for several years, Jean Munza of Fairmont. Funeral services were conducted June 7, at the Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, with interment in the Ice Cemetery. (6/12) |
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Mrs. Mary Veronica Weiksner, 98, of Petersburg and formerly of Cheverly, Md., died June 5, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. She was born Oct. 27, 1902, in Pakuonis, Lithuania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Weiksner Sr., Jan. 27, 1975. She is survived by one daughter, Harriett W. Redmiles of Petersburg; one son, Charles F. Weiksner Jr. of Evans, Ga.; one goddaughter, Shirley E. Woodall of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, David Baldwin, Alfred F. Redmiles III, Janet Lee Redmiles, Gregory Garrett, Cheryl Garrett, Wanda Garrett, John Michael Weiksner and Mary L. Hummel; 22 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 6, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md. (6/12) |
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Eula Virginia Bensenhaver, 92, of Rig, died June 6, at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg. Born Oct. 27, 1908, in Hardy County, she was the daughter of the late Price and Elizabeth (Eisenhour) Halterman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. "Todd" Bensenhaver in November 2000 and one son. She is survived by four sons, Charles B. Bensenhaver II of Louisville, Ky., Donnie Lee Bensenhaver of Wheeling, Clyde D. "Gus" Bensenhaver of Rig and Dr. Dewey F. Bensenhaver of Petersburg; five daughters, Elizabeth Barr and Patsy Riggleman, both of Rig, Mary Hines of Moorefield, Nancy Breecher of Exelsoir Springs, Mo. and Helen Rohrbaugh of Maysville; one brother, Clyde Halterman of Petersburg; one sister, Lila Carioscia of Martinsburg; and 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 9, at the Moorefield Presbyterian Church with interment at the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield. (6/12) |
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Opal Blanche Moreland, 72, of Mount Storm, died June 6, at her home. Born July 14, 1928, in Keyser, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Frank Cosner and Gertrude May (Mackley) Cosner. She is survived by her husband Loyal Austin "Bing" Moreland, whom she married Feb. 15, 1946; one son, Jonathan Dale Moreland and his wife, Ann of Mount Storm; one daughter, Sandra Ann Cosner and her husband, Eddie of Mount Storm; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Moreland Jr. and Shannon Moreland, both of Mount Storm. Funeral services were June 9, at the Mount Storm Presbyterian Church, Mount Storm, with interment in the Idleman Cemetery, Mount Storm. Arrangements were under the direction of Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (6/12) |
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Mabel Edith (Reed) Whetzel, 86, of Petersburg, died June 8, at the E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center, Baker, where she had resided since Jan. 20, 1997. Born April 21, 1915, in Jordan Run, she was the daughter of the late John William and Daisy Ann (Pennington) Reed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Whetzel, Nov. 23, 1991. She is survived by three stepsons, Darmon E. Whetzel and Billy Joe Whetzel of Petersburg and Donald R. Whetzel of Augusta; five stepdaughters, Eva Jean Thorne, Bonnie Lou Kimble and Anna Lee Whetzel, all of Petersburg, Paula Mae Swick of Arthur and Mary Nelson of Cabins; one brother, Henry Sylvenus Reed of Antioch; a number of stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted June 11, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with interment in the North Mill Creek Cemetery, Dorcas.(6/12) |
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Walter Byrd Homan, D.V.M., 68, of Moorefield, died June 8. Born Oct. 15, 1932 in Sugar Grove, he was the son of the late Dr. Virgil R. and Leafy (Mitchell) Homan. He is survived by four sons, Thomas Reid Homan, D.V.M. of Charleston, Kyle Richard W. Homan and Andrew Todd Homan, both of Winchester, Va. and Dale Byrd Homan of Shepherdstown; one daughter, Jenni Lynn Fenton of Fayetteville; four brothers, James Reid Homan and Virgil R. Homan Jr., both of Sugar Grove, Richard Homan of Franklin and John F. Homan of Shepherdstown; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted June 11, at the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church, with interment at the Sugar Grove Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield. (6/12) |
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Harding "Dee" DeWitt Ketterman, 80, of Petersburg, died May 31, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. Born May 21, 1921, at Masonville in Grant County, he was the son of the late George Benjamin and Sallie Virginia Belle (Parker) Ketterman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine (Reel) Ketterman, Nov. 23, 1990. He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Jean Kimble of Upper Tract, and Wanda Lee Ketterman of Petersburg; two sons, Don Williams Ketterman of Petersburg, and James Dee Ketterman of Maysville; one sister, Fannie Whetzel of Thomas; two brothers, Virgil Ketterman of Maysville, and Keith Monroe Ketterman of Petersburg; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 3, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Brake Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Dorcas. (6/5) |
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Virgil Eston Alt, 78, of Petersburg, died May 29, at Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney. Born Nov. 18, 1922, in Pansy, he was the son of the late Jacob P. and Mary Ellen (VanMeter) Alt. He is survived by two sisters, Stella Jane Alt of Petersburg, and Tressie Turner of Winchester, Va.; one niece, Jean Henshaw; and three nephews, Paul Turner, James Turner and Dewey Turner. Funeral services were June 2, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Interment was in Alt Family Cemetery, Brushy Run. (6/5) |
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Mrs. Catherine "Kate" Taylor McDonald, 71, of Petersburg, died May 25, at her residence. Born Jan. 28, 1930, at Coalton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Oda M. (McBee) Keyes. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Lester Ford McDonald, and Edwin Mackado Taylor, in 1971. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Herron of Moorefield; nine sons, Robert E. Taylor of Dorcas, Larry F. McDonald of Dundalk, Md., Leonard F. McDonald and Robert Russell McDonald, both of Moorefield, Albert T. McDonald and Frankie W. McDonald, both of Petersburg, Edwin Mack Taylor of Augusta, Jerry Paul Taylor of Maysville, and Charles Ray McDonald, address unknown; one sister, Nellie Sullivan of North Carolina; 23 grandchildren; 7 stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were May 29, at the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church. Interment was in the Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville. Arrangements were under the direction of the F.E. Runner Funeral Home, Elkins. (6/5) |
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Mitchell Bonner, 76, of Burlington, died June 2, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born Aug. 9, 1924, in Dry Fork, he was the son of the late Sauel and Laurie (Day) Bonner. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Katherine (Flanagan) Bonner; two daughters, Juanita Heavener of Petersburg, and JoAnn Quick of Lahmansville; one sister, Toy Ethel White of Hambleton; three grandchildren, Anette Heavener and Christopher and Becky Quick; and one great-grandchild, Ashley Quick. Funeral services were June 5, at the Hinkle Funeral Home chapel, Davis. Interment was in Flanagan Memorial Cemetery, Lanesville. (6/5) |
Mrs. Ruby Marie Feaster
Brotherton, 82, of Maysville, died May 21, at Grant
County Nursing Home, Petersburg, where she had resided since
Feb. 2, 1997. Born Feb. 14, 1919, at Jordan Run, she
was the daughter of the late Adam H. and Diana (Goldizen)
Evans. She was also preceded in death by her first husband,
Glenvil Charles Feaster in 1977. She is survived by her husband, Roscoe
R. Brotherton; one son, Tommie A. Feaster of Petersburg;
three grandchildren, Debra K. Cunningham and Rickie A.
Feaster, both of Petersburg, and Vickie Lambert of
Maysville; six great-grandchildren, Nicole L. Watts, Matthew
W. Cunningham, Jeff A. Feaster, Thomas Lee Rohrbaugh, J.R.
Lambert and Jessica Lambert; and three
great-great-grandchildren, Codie Rohrbaugh, Samantha
Rohrbaugh and Blake D. Watts. Funeral services were May 23, at
Cabins Assembly of God, Cabins, with interment in South
Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (5/29) Jimmie Blaine Harman, 79, of
Petersburg, died May 23, at Martinsburg City Hospital,
Martinsburg. He had been a resident of the Care Haven Center
Inc., Martinsburg, since Nov. 11, 2000. Born June 20, 1921, in Petersburg, he
was the son of the late Preston V. and Rebecca (Yokum)
Harman. He was the last member of his immediate
family. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Hazel A. (Jordan) Harman of Martinsburg; three
daughters, Janet Weese of Warrenton, Anne Harman of Upper
Tract, and Martha Ours of Dorcas; six grandchildren, Randy
Weese Jr., Scotty Weese, Jeremiah Ours, Holly Ours,
Stephanie Kimble and Stephen Kimble; and one great-grandson,
Alexander Weese. Funeral services were May 26, at the
Lighthouse Community Church, with interment in Lahmansville
Cemetery, Lahmansville. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (5/29) Mrs. Emma (Getz) Brown, 100, of
Morgantown, died May 24, in Morgantown. Born Jan. 25, 1901, in Pansy, she was
the daughter of the late Jacob and Ida Susan (Shreve) Getz.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl William
Brown. She is survived by four sons, Robert
Carl Brown of Moundsville, Donald Lee Brown of Birmingham,
Ala., Delmar Keith Brown of Wichita, Kan., and Gerald Ray
Brown of Old Town, Fla.; one daughter, Helen Frum of
Morgantown; three brothers, Ray Getz of Ridgeley, Harry Getz
of Petersburg, and Olie Getz of Keyser; one sister, Bessie
Hedricks of Cavins; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, including three grandchildren who live
in Morgantown, Robert Frum, Michael Frum and Ellen
Shafer. Funeral services were May 27, at the
Hastings Funeral Home chapel, Morgantown, with interment in
Mount Union Cemetery. (5/29) Denver Clay Dolly, 99, of
Burlington, died May 27, at the Moran Manor Nursing Home,
Westernport, Md. Born March 20, 1902, in Pendleton
County, he was the son of the late Alfred Frederick and
Melissa (Mallow) Dolly. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Rachel Susan (Dolly) Dolly. He is survived by four sons, Clay
William Dolly of Elkton, Va., James Frederick Dolly and
Virgil Allen Dolly, both of Burlington, and Ray Junior Dolly
of Okahumpka, Fla.; two daughters, Paulie Mae Dolly of
Romney and Cressie Virginia Melia of Burlington; one
brother, James A. Dolly of Burlington; 22 grandchildren; 42
great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were May 30 at the
Smith Funeral Home, Burlington chapel, with interment in
Dolly Family Cemetery, Burlington. (5/29) Arthur D. "Bubby" Reel, 83, of
Moorefield, died May 13, at his home. Born Feb. 11, 1918, in Petersburg, he
was the son of the late Roy and Cora (Conrad) Reel. He was
also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Bessie
(Myers) Reel in March 1995. He is survived by one sister, Mary
Ruddle of Franklin; one brother, William Ruddle of
Arlington; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were May 17, at the
Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in
Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. (5/22) Mrs. Georgia Elberta Rohrbaugh,
92, of Arthur, died May 13, at her residence. Born June 14, 1909, in Lahmansville,
she was the daughter of the late George W. and Minnie
(McDonald) Kessel. She is survived by her husband, Lester
Rohrbaugh, whom she married Jan . 3, 1991; one sister, Lydia
Brennan of Arthur; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were May 16, at the
Potomac Valley Baptist Church, with interment in the
Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (5/22) Mrs. Edna M. Ellifritz, 90, of
Ridgeville, died May 14, at the home of her son, Samuel D.
Ellifritz. Born Oct. 19, 1910, at Martinsburg,
she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Mary
Annabelle (Shade) Catlett. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Harry B. Ellifritz, July 5, 1973. She is survived by four sons, Robert
H. Ellifritz of Clayton, N.C., Harold B. "Pete" Ellifritz of
Antioch, Frederick W. Ellifritz of Purgitsville and Samuel
D. Ellifritz of Keyser; seven daughters, Juanita M.
Whittaker of Petersburg, Betty L. Couch of Ocala, Fla.,
Shelby Jean Heckert of Romney, Bonnie L. Jenkins and Lois E.
Rohrbaugh, both of Keyser, Mary E. Canan of Antioch and
Patsy S. High of Purgitsville; one sister, Elsie Wade of
Kingwood; 52 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; nine
great-great-grandchildren; and a large number of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were May 17, at the
Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek, with interment
in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington chapel.
(5/22) Guy W. Paugh, 80, of Mt. Storm,
died May 15, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Aug. 25, 1920, in Gorman, Md., he
was the son of the late Oliver C. and Lucy V. (Bosley)
Paugh. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie
A. (Eicher) Paugh in 1988. He is survived by two daughters,
Aileen M. Magelitz of Silver Spring, Md. and Mary Ann Stitly
of Waynesboro, Pa.; four sons, Leo W. Paugh of Waldorf, Md.,
William D. Paugh of Beltsville, Md. Stephen V. Paugh of
Jacksonville, Fla. and Michael T. Paugh of Mount Storm; one
sister, Emily Gillaspie of Mount Storm; three half sisters,
Virginia Gates of Keyser, Louise Pennington of Oakland, Md.
and Mary C. Sollars of Morgantown; 14 grandchildren; and
several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were May 19, at the
Stewart Funeral Home chapel, Oakland, with interment in the
Mount Storm Cemetery, Mount Storm. (5/22) Mrs. Madeline H. Bland, 77 of
Riverton, died May 16, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born May 11, 1924, in Circleville, she
was the daughter of the late Ray and Mary (Bennett)
Sponaugle. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Jack Bland, Jan 22. She is survived by two sons, Bobby
Jack Bland and Denny Bland, both of Riverton; one daughter,
Debbie Burns of Riverton; two brothers, Bradford Teter of
Muncy, Pa. and LeeRoy Warner of Arthur; two granddaughters,
Sarah Burns and Elizabeth Bland, both of Riverton; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were May 19, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel , Franklin, with interment in
Burns Cemetery, Riverton. (5/22) Mrs. Maggie Belle Bible, 93, of
Onego, died May 20, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born April 26, 1908, in Clarksburg,
she was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Elizabeth
Virginia (Metheny) Casto. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Fred Bible, June 8, 1972. She is survived by one daughter,
Evelyn Thompson of Petersburg; one son, the Rev. Earl Bible
of Seneca Rocks; two sisters, Madeline Gregg of Wolf Summit
and Mary White of Clarksburg; one brother, Robert Casto of
California; one grandchild, Amanda Heavener; and two
great-grandchildren, Ben and Hannah Heavener. Funeral services were May 23, at
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in the
Bible Family Cemetery, Onego. (5/22) Paul David Ruddle, 90, of
Franklin, died May 20, at the Pendleton Nursing Home,
Franklin. Born Dec. 9, 1910, in Ruddle, he was
the son of the late George Lawson and Delia Frances
(Hedrick) Ruddle. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Thelma (Crigler) Ruddle, Aug. 7, 1996. He is survived by one sister, Mary
Ruddle of Franklin; one brother, William Ruddle of
Arlington, Va.; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were May 23, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin. Masonic graveside services
were performed by the Pendleton Lodge #144 A.F.&A.M.
Military graveside services were performed by veteran
organizations of Grant County. (5/22) Melvin Edward Waldron, 73, of
Cabins, died May 7, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Nov. 3, 1927, in Cabins, he was
the son of the late Charles E. Waldron and Amanda Jane
(VanMeter) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his
stepmother, Zernie M. (Heavner) Waldron. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Ruby B. (Ours) Waldron; one son, George E. Waldron of
Cabins; one daughter, Linda S. Keplinger of Cabins; five
half sisters, Nellie Kimble, Mary Largen and Nancy Dove, all
of Cabins, Ruth Daniels of Trinity, Texas and Betty Martin
of Nokesville, Va.; three half brothers, Brosie A. Waldron
of Cabins, Charles E. Waldron Jr. of Maysville and Roscoe V.
Waldron of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Mike Keplinger,
Amy Waldron and Beth McCaslin; and three
great-grandchildren, Dylan Keplinger, Kaleb Keplinger and
Sierra McCaslin. Funeral services were May 10, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville. (5/15) Ellis "Eli" Arlen DeWeese, 55,
of Moorefield, died May 11, at his residence, after a long
illness. Born Jan. 15, 1946, in Princeton, he
was the son of the late Everett Sandy Wilson and Edrie
Louise DeWeese. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy
Jean (Greening) DeWeese; one daughter, Sabrina Leah DeWeese,
at home; and one son, Ellis Arlen DeWeese Jr. of
Moorefield. Funeral services were May 13, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment May
14, in Woodall Cemetery, Princeton. (5/15) Howard Brooks Hall, 83, of
Fairmont, died April 21, at Monongalia General Hospital,
Fairmont. Born Nov. 16, 1917, in Fairmont, he
was the son of the late Charles and Goldie (Shackleford)
Hall. He is survived by his wife of 61
years, Edith (Getz) Hall, formerly of Grant County; one
daughter, Carole Carter of Parkersburg; three sisters,
Dortha Hall of Pittsboro, N.C., Catherine Christy of
Fairmont, and Delores Riley of Bradentown, Fla.; one
granddaughter, Ashley Carter; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were April 24, at
Grace Lutheran Church, with interment in Beverly Hills
Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Ford Funeral Home, Fairmont. (5/8) Mrs. Marie Pauline (Landes)
VanMeter, 81, of Cabins, died May 2, at Grant Memorial
Hospital, Petersburg. Born May 25, 1919, in Smoke Hole, she
was the daughter of the late Albert and Cora Alice (Alt)
Landes. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Kermit H. VanMeter, April 30, 1976. She is survived by two sons, Darrel A.
VanMeter of Cabins, and Gary K. VanMeter of Berryville, Va.;
five daughters, Gloria Goldizen, Nancy VanMeter and Wanda
VanMeter, all of Cabins, Sandra V. Adams of Winchester, Va.,
and Linda V. Feigenbaum of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters,
Pearl Judy of Petersburg, and Gail Parker of Arthur; 12
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were May 4, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. (5/8) Michael Thomas Koneful, 52, of
Petersburg, died April 23, at Seneca Rocks, as a result of
an accidental fall from Seneca Rocks. Born Jan. 22, 1949, at Camden, N.J.,
he was the son of Chester and Cecilia (Vickers) Koneful of
Maysville. Besides his parents, he is survived by
his wife, Joan (Acker) Koneful; three sons, Jeremy
Stallsmith of Alabama, and Michael Koneful and Angelo
Stallsmith, both of New Jersey; three brothers, Robert
Koneful of Indiana and Chester Koneful and Thomas Koneful,
both of New Jersey. Graveside services were April 27, at
South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. Military
rites were accorded by the veterans organizations of Grant
County. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. (5/1) Harley Galen Cosner, 77, of
Mount Storm, died April 26, at his residence. Born April 16, 1924, at Bismarck, he
was the son of the late Aaron Basil and Flossie Marie
(Moore) Cosner. He is survived by his wife of 54
years, Doris P. "Sally" (Amtower) Cosner; one son, Gary G.
Cosner of Mount Storm; one daughter, Karen "Susie" Merritt
of Mount Storm; three brothers, A. Blaine Cosner and Wardney
L. Cosner, both of Mount Storm, and Ronald Lynn Cosner of
Elk Garden; one sister, Norma Hanlin of Mount Storm; two
grandsons, Jeff and Jason Heath of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and
three granddaughters, Rebecca Davenport and Julie Cosner,
both of Raleigh, N.C., and Paula Merritt of Mount
Storm. Funeral services were April 29, at the
Smith Funeral Home chapel, Keyser, with interment in the
Mount Storm Cemetery, Mount Storm. (5/1) Mrs. Bonnie Lee Crites, 68, of
Rig, died Friday, April 27, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born April 23, 1933, in Petersburg,
she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Moyer)
Shreve. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
"Harvey" Crites in January 1997. She is survived by six sons, Johnny
Crites and Loring J. Crites Jr., both of Petersburg, Lemuel
S. Crites, Mackie Crites, Scottie Crites and Fred Crites,
all of Moorefield; five daughters, Sue Hines and Peggy
Thorne, both of Moorefield, Rose Armentrout and Christina
Crites, both of Rig, and Jeanette Ours of Petersburg; two
sisters, Shirley Crites of Rig, and Betty Moyers-Devine of
Erie, Pa.; 19 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were April 30, at the
Rig Assembly of God Church, with interment in the Clara
Crites Cemetery, Critestown. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield. (5/1) Albert Roosevelt Mongold, 74,
of Moorefield, died April 28, at the E.A. Hawse Continuous
Care Center, Baker. Born May 16, 1926, in Mathias, he was
the son of the late Harry R. and Clara Jane (Shipe)
Mongold. Mr. Mongold was a retired construction
laborer and was Methodist by faith. He is survived by one sister, Una
Sager of Cora, Pa.; two brothers, Lloyd Mongold of
Moorefield, and Alston Mongold of Old Fields; and two half
sisters, Mamie Puffenbarger of Arthur, and Nita Robinson of
Silver Spring, Md. Funeral services were April 30, at the
Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with
interment in the Jenkins Chapel Church Cemetery.
(5/1) Mrs. Mildred L. Moreland, 82,
of Gormania, died Saturday, April 28, at Garrett County
Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md. Born Aug. 2, 1918, in Bismarck, she
was the daughter of the late John C. and Fannie (Helmick)
Moreland. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Homer Moreland in 1980. She is survived by several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services were May 1, at the
Stewart Funeral Home chapel, Oakland, with interment in the
Locust Grove Cemetery, Mount Storm. (5/1) Mrs. Beulah Virginia Shaffer,
96, of Petersburg, died April 28, at Grant Memorial
Hospital, Petersburg. Born Dec. 15, 1904, in Masonville, she
was the daughter of the late Israel and Martha Jane (Sites)
Getz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward
L. Shaffer, Jan. 22, 1995. She is survived by one son, Ralph W.
Shaffer of Sykesville, Md.; two daughters, Anna Lee Snyder
of Rockville, Md., and Jessie M. Shaffer of Petersburg; four
grandchildren, Gregory Shaffer of Sykesville, Denise
(Shaffer) Mathias of Westminster, Md., Carolyn (Snyder)
Mason of Elkridge, Md., and Mary Ann (Snyder) Richmond of
Ellicott City, Md.; two great-grandchildren, Jenna Lyn
Richmond and Kyle Dalton Mathias; and number of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were April 30, at the
Petersburg Presbyterian Church, with interment in South
Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (5/1) James Edward Rutledge, 76, of
Manchester, Tenn., died April 13, at Harton Regional Medical
Center, Manchester. He was born April 18, 1924, at
Bridgesport, Ala. Surviving are his wife, Hallie
Rutledge; two sons, James A. Rutledge of Monroe, Wis. and
Lee Rutledge of Oklahoma City, Okla., one daughter, Mary
Lynn Landis of Spring Grove, Pa.; one sister, Ruby Hoffman
of Greutly Laugger, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Kristine
Shippy, Jeremy Rutledge and Tracey Merrick; and two
great-grandchildren, Lauryn Shippy and Morgan
Shippy. Funeral services were April 17, at the
Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, with interment in
Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens, Jasper, Tenn.
(4/24) Mrs. Louella G. Cosner, 90, of
Mount Storm, died April 15, at her home. Born May 6, 1910, in Keyser, she was
the daughter of the late Wright and Blanche J. (Jewell)
Davy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis
H. Cosner in 1949. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. She is survived by four daughters,
Maxine Ours of Fountain, and Janet Jones of Oakland, Md.,
Irene Hawk and Loretta Fishel, both of Mount Storm; three
sons, Rex Cosner and Eddie Cosner, both of Mount Storm, and
Robert Cosner of Baltimore; 25 grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were April 18, at the
Mount Storm Presbyterian Church, Mount Storm, with interment
in the Idleman Cemetery, Mount Storm. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland. (4/24) John Walter Selsek, 59, of
Bayard, died April 17, at Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown. Born March 12, 1942, in Henry, he was
the son of the late John F. and Willia (Rotruck)
Selsek. He is survived by his wife, Sharon
(Witt) Selsek, whom he married June 18, 1983; one brother,
James A. Collette of Mount Storm; one nephew, Scott A.
Collette of Mount Storm; one niece, Kelly S. Collette of
Mount Storm; one great-nephew; and two
great-nieces. Funeral services were April 20, at the
Durst Funeral Home chapel, with interment in the Bayard
Cemetery, Bayard. (4/24) Mrs. Elsie Elizabeth Mills, 93,
of Morgantown, died April 20, at the residence of her
daughter, Shirley Herstine of Morgantown. Born March 6, 1908, in Monongalia
County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Annie
Schiffbauer. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Stewart H. Mills, May 1942. Besides her daughter Shirley, she is
survived by one son, Raymond E. Mills of Laurel Point;
daughter, Phyllis Hawk of Petersburg; five grandchildren,
Robert L. Mills Jr. of Morgantown, Terry L. Hawk, Rodney E.
Hawk and Rhonda K. Auville, all of Petersburg, and Kevin S.
Hawk of Frederick, Md.; eight great-grandchildren, Jenna
Mills, Kolten Hawk, Kristopher Auville, Chase Hawk, Chance
Hawk, Cody Hawk, Payton Hawk and Alyssa Orem; two nephews,
William L. Miller and Fred I. Mills; and one niece, Belinda
Simpson. Funeral services were April 23, at the
Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home chapel, Morgantown, with
interment in the East Oak Grove Cemetery. (4/24) Helen L. Hanlin, 77, of Bayard,
died April 10, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland,
Md. Born Nov. 3, 1923, in Popetown, Md.,
she was the daughter of the late William F. "Frank" and
Bertha S. (Miller) Cline. She is survived by her husband, Edward
W. Hanlin; five daughters, Sherry L. Daniel of Westminster,
Md., Doris B. Weasenforth of Mount Storm, Donna L. Kuhn of
Killeen, Texas, Beatrice V. Ford of Bayard, and Diana J.
Martin of Scherr; two sons, Rocky W. Hanlin of Radcliff,
Ky., and Stoney A. Hanlin of Oakland; one sister, Ada Pratt
of Mustang, Okla.; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were April 14, at the
Fairview Church of the Brethren, Oakland, with interment in
the Mount Storm Cemetery, Mount Storm. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland. (4/17) Paul Vernon Iman Sr., 80, of
Petersburg, died April 11, at his residence. Born June 7, 1920, in Petersburg, he
was the son of the late Henry and Lucy (Borror) Iman. He was
the last member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife of 58
years, Irene "Polly" (Sites) Iman; two sons, Paul V. "Sonny"
Iman Jr. and William G. "Bill" Iman, both of Petersburg; two
daughters, Betty I. Haslacker of Penn Laird, Va., and Donna
S. Vetter of Petersburg; 16 grandchildren; five
stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one
stepgreat-granddaughter. Funeral services were April 14, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
North Mill Creek Cemetery, Dorcas. (4/17) Mrs. Mernie (Alt) Eskridge, 80,
of Winston-Salem, N.C., died April 13, in the Brian Center
at Winston-Salem. Born Nov. 11, 1920, in Petersburg, she
was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Daisy (Judy)
Alt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil
Hector Eskridge in 1993. She is survived by two sisters, Virgie
Bell of Winchester, Va., and Rose McGuiness of Keyser; and
one brother, Glenn Alt of Winchester. Funeral services were April 16, at
Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, Winchester, with interment
in Shenandoah Memorial Park. (4/17) Ocie Eugene Sherman, 91, of
Rig, died April 1, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney.
Born Dec. 2, 1909, in Hardy County, he
was the son of the late Eugene C. and Annie (Kessel)
Sherman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67
years, Nellie (Crites) Sherman in May 1998. He is survived by six sons, Ray
Sherman of Columbus, Ga., Eugene Sherman of Moorefield,
Wendell Sherman and Woodrow Sherman, both of Rig, Charl
Sherman of Durgon, and Neil Sherman of Mathias; five
daughters, Mary A. Ganoe of Baltimore, Josephine Ours and
Carol Crites, both of Rig, Karen Kyle of Moorefield, and
Libby Martin of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Lemuel Sherman of
Petersburg; one sister, Ellen Barr of Rig; 30 grandchildren;
36 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandson. Funeral services were April 4, at the
Rig Assembly of God Church, with interment in Kessel
Cemetery, Kessel. Military graveside rites were accorded by
the U.S. Navy and the Moorefield Veteran's Honor
Guard. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield. (4/10) Dayton Lysle Delawder, 67, of
Moorefield, died April 5, at the University of Virginia
Hospital, Charlottesville, Va. Born April 4, 1934, in Moorefield, he
was the son of the late James F. and Thelma J. (Riggleman)
Delawder. He is survived by his wife, Freda E.
(Baldwin) Delawder; two sons, Bradley Delawder and Laird
Michael Delawder, both of Moorefield; one daughter, Donna D.
Delawder of Moorefield; three brothers, Doil Delawder of
Moorefield, Kenneth Delawder of Purgitsville and Randall W.
Delawder of Mary Ester, Fla.; and three sisters, Donna Jean
Schell of Petersburg and Carmelita Shoemaker and Fanny Belle
Parker, both of Moorefield. Funeral services were April 8, at the
Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in
the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig. Military graveside rites were
accorded by the U.S. Navy and the Moorefield Veteran's Honor
Guard. (4/10) Chester Lee Vance, 70, of
Wadsworth, Ohio, and formerly of Findley, Ohio, died in
November 2000. Born Sept. 21, 1930, in Holden, he was
the son of the late Rev. James W. and Etta (Bryant)
Vance. Surviving are his wife, Winnie Mae
Shanholtz of Florida; one son, Timothy Vance of Crystal
Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Belinda Detweiler of Uniontown,
Ohio; four brothers, Charles Vance and Roy Vance, both of
Florida, and Clyde Vance and James Vance, both of Arizona;
one sister, Lucille Elliott of Hawaii; and five
grandchildren. Burial with military honors was Nov.
27, 2000, in Western Reserve National Cemetery,
Ohio. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Hilliard & Mullaney Funeral Home Inc., Wadsworth,
Ohio. (4/3) John William Rohrbaugh, 25, of
Moorefield, died March 19. Born Sept. 20, 1975 in Winchester,
Va., he was the son of Billy D. and Thelma Rohrbaugh of
Petersburg and Vicki (Sparks) and Gary Lynn of Winchester,
Va. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Alice
(Gillaspie) Rohrbaugh; one son, Tyler Jason Rohrbaugh, at
home; two sisters, Laurie Eddy of Winchester and Lisa Reel
of Fisher; one half sister, Jennifer Rohrbaugh of
Petersburg; one half brother, Justin See of Winchester; two
stepbrothers, Adam Lynn of Winchester and Jason Symonette of
Summerville, S.C.; one grandfather, John Sparks of Naples,
Fla. and one grandmother, Della Shreve of
Moorefield. Funeral services were March 22, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. (4/3) Gregory Lawrence Ganoe, 47, of
Moorefield, died March 20, at his residence. Born July 9, 1953, in Grant County, he
was the son of the late Lawrence P. Ganoe and Betty Ann
(Evans) Smith. He is survived by two daughters,
Elisha M. Ganoe of Charlotte, N.C., and Morgan Ganoe of
Petersburg; one son, Gregory Ganoe Jr. of Petersburg; three
half sisters, Jill Hose of Old Fields, Christy Shirk of
Moorefield, and Sherry Ganoe of Baltimore; two half
brothers, Jeff Smith of Moorefield and Mark Smith of Rig;
and one stepbrother, Randy Orndorff of Maryland. Memorial services were April 1, at the
Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield.
(4/3) Mrs. Elva Catherine (Turner)
Flynn, 90, of Harrisonburg, Va., died March 26, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg. Born July 4, 1910 at Onego, she was
the daughter of the late Charles and Pearlie (Helmick)
Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary
Flynn, Feb. 12, 1947. Surviving are three sons, Jack Harper
of Montrose, Dick Flynn of Dayton, Va. and Gary Flynn Jr. of
Harrisonburg; three daughters, Eyvonne Cook of Dayton, Betty
R. Nelson of Riverton and Junette J. Flynn of Harrisonburg;
one brother, Charles Turner Jr. of Seneca Rocks; one sister,
Lora Turner Long of Maysville; 18 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 29, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in
North Fork Memorial Cemetery, Riverton. (4/3) Claude Mowery, 75, of Upper
Tract, died March 26, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Feb. 2, 1926, in Upper Tract, he
was the son of the late Chester Claude and Annie V. (Lough)
Mowery. He is survived by his wife of 52
years, JoAnne "Tootle" Hill Mowery; one son, Raymond C.
Mowery of Petersburg; one daughter, Claudia Ann Kilpatrick
of Crestview, Fla.; two sisters, Macie VanSlyke of Upper
Tract, and Hester Williams of Dayton, Va.; three brothers,
Warnie Mowery and Connie Mowery, both of Upper Tract, and
Virgil Mowery of Oak Ridge, Mo.; three grandchildren, Karen
Will of York, Pa., Amy Budney of Brookpark, Ohio, and Sgt.
Shannon Mowery of Hinesville, Ga.; two stepgrandchildren,
Michael Swick of Fairmont, and Chad Swick of Shepherdstown;
four great-grandchildren, Tashia Will, Jack Will, Jerica
Will and Trista Mowery; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were March 29, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
Lough Cemetery, Mozer. (4/3) Robert Virgil "Bobby" Hedrick,
84, of Upper Tract, died March 31, at the Pendleton Nursing
Home, Franklin, where he had resided the past 3 1/2
months. Born July 26, 1916, in Upper Tract, he
was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Phoebe Ann (Yokum)
Hedrick. He is survived by one brother, Melvin
H. Hedrick of Winchester, Va., and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were April 2, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. (4/3) Mrs. Ethel M. Ruddle, 82, of
Franklin, died March 31, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Aug. 12, 1918, in Whitmer, she
was the daughter of the late Clarence H. and Flodie E.
(Raines) Hartman. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Alvin M. Ruddle, whom she married Oct. 11, 1941,
and preceded her in death, May 16, 1970. She is survived by three sons, Gerald
E. Ruddle, Sheldon L. Ruddle and James A. Ruddle, all of
Franklin; two daughters, Josephine L. Hedrick of Petersburg,
and Violet L. Thompson of Brandywine; eight grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren; and three
stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were April 4, at the
Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin. Interment was in the
Ruddle Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pendleton
County Rescue Squad. (4/3) George Robert Yokum, 84, of
Landes, died April 1, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Feb. 11, 1917, in Landes, he was
the son of the late George Washington and Ina Frances (Judy)
Yokum. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie
(McUlty) Yokum, March 12, 1983. He is survived by two sons, J. Darwin
Yokum of Kensington, Md., and Robert D. Yokum of Landes; two
grandchildren, Chris Mallow of Upper Tract, and James Yokum
of Landes; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were April 3, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
the Yokum Family Cemetery, Landes. (4/3) Mrs. Elva Mae Fultz, 65, of
Petersburg, died April 2, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Oct. 13, 1935, in Staunton, Va.,
she was the daughter of the late Amos and Ella Mae (Davis)
Short. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dallas
Wayne Fultz, Nov. 30, 1989. She is survived by five daughters,
Barbara Conner, Natalie Bolyard, Beverly Reyes and Linda
Mehl, all of Baltimore, and Debra Kimble of Moorefield; one
sister, Charlotte Davis of Virginia; one brother, Franklyn
Short of Moorefield; eight grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were April 5, at the
funeral home chapel. Interment was in Fultz Cemetery,
Kessel. (4/3)
Claude Eugene Haines, 73, of
Maysville, died March 21, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born April 16, 1927 in Romney, he was
the son of the late Claude E. Haines Sr. and Annie (Davis)
Haines. He is survived by his wife, Juanita
(Hartley) Haines; one daughter, Barbara A. Landis and her
husband, the Rev. Steve Landis of Maysville; two sisters,
Emma Synder and Virginia Folk, both of Cresaptown, Md.; four
grandchildren, Stephen Landis, Mark Landis, Philip "P.J."
Landis and Lori Berg; 6 great-grandchildren; and a number of
nieces and nephews, including Vauda Lee Bennett of Richmond,
Va. Funeral services were conducted March
24, at the Springfield Assembly of God Church, with
interment in the Salem Cemetery, Slanesville. Military
graveside services were conducted by combined veteran
organizations of Hampshire County. Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg,
was in charge of the arrangements. (3/27) Mrs. A. Lucille Lyons, 75, of
Hollywood, Md., and formerly of Upper Tract, died March 21,
at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington,
D.C. Born March 1, 1926, in Martin, she was
the daughter of the late John and Anna R. (Michael) Lyons.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E.
Lyons, Jan. 27, 1985. She is survived by two daughters,
Patti Anderson of Hollywood, and Melissa Mae Thompson of
Mechanicsville, Va.; one brother, Glenn Lyons of Martin; two
sisters, Janet Marion Bishop of Utica, Mich., and Mae E.
Lyons of Antioch; six grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer,
Andy, Lee, Briscoe and Layne; and two great-grandchildren,
Taylor and Brooke. Funeral services were March 25, at the
Smith Funeral Home's Keyser chapel. (3/27) Mrs. Velma Jesse (Berg)
Goldizen, 81, of Maysville, died March 22, at Grant
Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. Born July 21, 1919, in Jordan Run, she
was the daughter of the late Walter Samuel and Laura
(Barger) Berg. She is survived by her husband of 61
years, Paul M. Goldizen; two sons, the Rev. Paul Goldizen of
Petersburg and Eugene Berg of Maysville, who was raised by
the Goldizen family; two daughters, Orpha Pennington of Dry
Fork and Naomi Keplinger of Petersburg; one sister, Hazel
Heavner of Maysville; two brothers, Austin Berg of Maysville
and Foster Berg of Petersburg; 15 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 25, at the
Cabins Assembly of God Church, with interment in the
Maysville cemetery, Mayville. Schaeffer Funeral Home of Petersburg
was in charge of arrangements. (3/27) Forest "Hoby" Riggleman, 73, of
Winchester, Va., died March 23, at Winchester Medical
Center, Winchester. Born Jan. 11, 1928, in Hardy County,
he was the son of the late Roy Gipson and Mary Susan
(Simmons) Riggleman. He is survived by his wife, Mildred
(Lewis) Riggleman, whom he married July 31, 1948, in
Franconia, Va.; one daughter, Professor Lisa Riggleman of
Springfield, Va.; three brothers, Glen Riggleman of
Westernport, Md., and Elvin Riggleman and Roy Riggleman Jr.,
both of Petersburg; and five sisters, Nellie Weatherholtz of
Moorefield, Mary Ellen Mauzy and Irene Iman, both of
Petersburg, Vista Eskridge of Winchester, and Dixie Mauzy of
Springfield, Va. Funeral services were March 26, at the
Rosedale Baptist Church. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Enders and Shirley Funeral Homes & Crematory.
(3/27) David Lee Holloway, 48, of
Upper Tract, died March 15, at Grant Memorial Hospital in
Petersburg. He was born June 27, 1952, at
Harrisonburg, Va., and was the son of Susie (Bowers)
Holloway of Upper Tract and the late James M.
Holloway. He is survived by one sister, Kimberly
Sue Keplinger of Upper Tract; two brothers, James W.
Holloway and Rickie L. Holloway, both of Upper Tract; one
cousin, Betty Simmons of Franklin; and a number of nieces
and nephews. Graveside services were March 18, at
the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract. Funeral arrangements were under the
direction of the Kimble Funeral Home, Franklin. (3/20)
Mrs. Jessie Eloise (Ketterman)
Sayre, 82, of Salisbury, Md., and formerly of
Petersburg, died March 2, at Salisbury Center: Genesis Elder
Care, Salisbury. Born Aug. 14, 1918, in Petersburg, she
was the daughter of the late Floyd Gilbert and Daisy
Elizabeth (Gum) Ketterman. She is survived by one daughter, Judy
Ann (Sayre) Gracey and granddaughter, Megan Gracey of
Salisbury; two other grandchildren, Todd Richard Ketterman
and Wendy Constance Ketterman; three great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Mary A. Mongold of Petersburg, and Norma G.
Ketterman of Harrisonburg, Va.; two nieces, Lana J.
(Ketterman) Barnes of Petersburg, and Barbara K. (Ketterman)
McDonald of Harrisonburg; two great-nieces, Tammy D.
(Mongold) Reed of Cabins, W.Va., and Lisa L. (McDonald)
Lantz of Harrisonburg; one great-nephew, Mark P. McDonald of
Harrisonburg; and one cousin, Ann C. Kline of Waynesboro,
Va. Memorial services were March 10, at
St. Aban's Episcopal Church, Salisbury. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Holloway Funeral Home. (3/20) Donald Edwin Alexander, 53, of
Harrisonburg, Va., died March 13, at the Augusta Medical
Center in Fishersville, Va., after becoming ill at
work. Born Feb. 9, 1948, in Baltimore, Md.,
he was the son of Mary Hedrick Alexander of Harrisonburg and
Edwin G. Alexander of Davis, Calif. He is also survived by his wife,
Margaret A. Alexander, whom he married June 6, 1980; three
sons, Ronald P. Alexander, Jeffrey S. Alexander and Douglas
A. Jones, all of Harrisonburg. He was the nephew of Martha
and Arthur Alt and Elsie Hedrick, all of Petersburg and the
late Lemont Hedrick. Funeral services were March 17, at the
Faith Bible Church in Harrisonburg, with interment at Rest
Haven Cemetery, Harrisonburg. Funeral arrangements were under the
direction of the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home,
Harrisonburg. (3/20) Ebert Samuel Berg, 78, of
Maysville, died March 13, at his home. Born June 21, 1922, in Jordan Run, he
was the son of the late Walter Samuel and Laura (Barger)
Berg. He is survived by his wife of 60
years, Irene G. (Alt) Berg; five sons, Jack Berg and Delmer
R. Berg, both of Petersburg, and the Rev. Lyle W. Berg Sr.,
Rusty Berg and Danny Berg, all of Maysville; two sisters,
Velma Goldizen and Hazel Heavner, both of Maysville; two
brothers, Austin Berg of Maysville, and Foster Berg of
Petersburg; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 17, at the
Cabins Assembly of God Church, Cabins, because of renovation
at his home church, with interment in the Berg Family
Cemetery, Jordan Run. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3/20) Ronald Lester Borror, 78, of
Petersburg, died March 13, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Aug. 20, 1922, at Landes, he was
the son of the late James Harrison and Ada Belle (Judy)
Borror. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margie A.
(Nesselrodt) Borror, Oct. 24, 1990. Surviving are five daughters, Mary
Jane Borror of Moorefield, Dessie Westfall of Maysville,
Edna Mae Borror of Washington, D.C., Shirley Anderson of
Franklin and Barbara Wimer of Petersburg; two brothers,
Richard Borror and Calvin Borror, both of Upper Tract; 13
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 15, at
Faith Assembly of God, Petersburg, with interment in
Nesselrodt Cemetery, Landes. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3/20) Earl Alston Groves, 83, of
Petersburg, died March 13, at his home. Born May 27, 1917, in Maysville, he
was the son of the late Roy and Gracie May (Judy) Groves. He
was also preceded in death by his wife, Neva E. (Ours)
Groves, May 25, 2000. He is survived by three daughters,
Betty L. Groves, Ellen I. Kirby and Helen L. Hedrick, all of
Petersburg; one sister, Kathleen Kile of Cabins; two
grandsons, Roy A. Hedrick and Edward E. Kirby; three
great-grandsons, Ryan Ashford Hedrick, Marc Bauer Hedrick
and Taylor Nicholas Kirby; and a number of nieces and
nephews, including Conway C. Ours Jr., who lived with the
Groves family. Funeral services were March 16, at the
Grove Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg, with
interment in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3/20) Evelyn (Kesner) Cornell, 70, of
Pocomoke City, Md., died March 15, at Peninsula Regional
Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Born July 31, 1930, in Mozer, she was
the daughter of the late John William and Mary (Smith)
Kesner. Her husband of 47 years, Wayne R. Cornell, preceded
her in death, Oct. 24, 1999. She is survived by two daughters,
Debra Scott of Pocomoke City and Dena Daniels of Columbia,
Md.; one son, David Cornell of Ellicott City, Md.; seven
grandchildren, John Scott, Kristen Parsons, Matthew Cornell,
Patrick Cornell, Anthony Daniels, Jessica Daniels and
Catherine Daniels; two sisters, Blanche Harman of Upper
Tract and Arletta Sears of Petersburg; a brother, Roy E.
"Jake" Kesner of Hopwood, Pa.; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were March 18, at the
Holloway Melson Funeral Home in Pocomoke City, with
interment in the First Baptist Cemetery, Pocomoke City.
(3/20) Sandra Eileen (Price)
Grandison, 63, of Bridgeport, Conn. and formerly of
Petersburg, died March 17, at St. Vincent's
Hospital. She was born June 7, 1937, the
daughter of the late Margaret (Beckwith) and James
Price. She is survived by her husband of 45
years, Marion Grandison; two daughters, Lorrie Brooks and
Gina Grandison, both of Bridgeport; three sisters, Leslie
Wilson of New Milford, Conn., Valerie Sterns of Dumfries,
Va. and Donna Price of Stratford, Conn.; one grandson,
Roszel Bradley Grandison; two granddaughters, Jessica Brooks
and Taylor Jean-Gulliam; and one great-granddaughter, Elyssa
Brooks; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 21, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with. interment
in the Maple Hill Cemetery. (3/20) Ruth Mae (Heavner) Reed, 74, of
Lahmansville, died March 18, at the Grant County Nursing
Home, Petersburg, where she had resided for the past 11
years. Born Aug. 26, 1926, in Lahmansville,
she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Sylvia (Turner)
Heavner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar
Parker Reed, Dec. 4, 1979; one daughter, Eva June
Reed. She is survived by one son, Paul J.
Reed of Burlington; five daughters, Josephine Rohrbaugh of
Maysville, Mary L. Powell of Frederick, Md., Margie Saville
of Kirby, June D. Huffman of Seneca Rocks and Linda K. Ours
of Cabins; one stepson, Robert Reed of Cabins; two sisters,
Retta Dolly of Lahmansville and Joy Keplinger of Arthur; 12
grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 20, at
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville. (3/20) Mrs. Opal Kessel Smith, 88, of
Petersburg, died March 5, at the Grant County Nursing Home,
Petersburg, where she had resided since Jan. 8. Born Jan. 2, 1913, in Scherr, she was
the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Patch)
Kessel. Surviving are two brothers, Robert T.
Kessel of Scherr and Ohley C. Kessel of Maysville and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 9, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
the Kessel Family Cemetery,Scherr. (3/13) Mrs. Myrtle Gray (Hodge)
Graham, 94, of Petersburg, died March 11, at her
home. Born Feb. 26, 1907, in McDowell, Va.,
she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Hodge Graham. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, John G. Graham,
June 26, 1992. She is survived by one sister-in-law,
Mary Graham of Petersburg; one nephew, Dick Graham of
Prosper, Texas; and special friends, Frank Kiester and
Sherril and Carolyn Shuman. Funeral services were March 13, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with Interment in
Shobe Family Cemetery, Petersburg. (3/13) Lloyd Joseph Hinkle, 69, of
Azle, Texas, died Feb. 12, in Azle. Born Feb. 4, 1932, in Hardy County, he
was the son of the late Otha M. and Carrie (Smith)
Hinkle. Surviving are his wife of 48 years,
Barbara Hinkle; two sons Michael Hinkle of Azle and Larry
Hinkle of Mesa, Arizona; two daughters Katie Renfro of Azle
and Carrie Cooley of Early, Texas; four sisters, Kathryn Alt
and Emma Runions, both of Petersburg, Sandra Coby of
Moorefield, and Judy Eye of Harrisonburg, Va.; and nine
grandchildren, Russell Jones, Chris Cooley, Eric Hinkle,
Tanner Cook, Shelby Renfro, Paige Cook, Layton Hinkle,
Kelsee Harp and Ryder Renfro; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 14, at
White's Funeral Home chapel in Azle. Interment was Azleland
Cemetery, Azle. (3/6) Mrs. Iva Arvella Alt, 72, of
Moorefield, died March 1, at her residence. Born May 12, 1928, in Smoke Hole, she
was the daughter of the late Vernon J. & Glona L. (Alt)
Kimble. Surviving are her husband, Charles
Alt; two sons, Charles Daniel Alt and Michael Lee Alt, both
of Moorefield; four daughters, Kitty Lou Spreeman of Reno,
Nev., Pamela Ann Alt of Winfield, Lisa Colleen Crites of New
Market, Va. and Joyce Lynn Wolfe of Moorefield; three
brothers, Ira V. Kimble of Lexington, Va., Loyen Kimble of
Augusta and Luther Kimble of Hyattsville, Md.; one sister,
Loris Shreve of Smoke Hole; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were March 4, at the
Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in
Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield. (3/6) The Rev. Laurean Rufus Smith,
78, of Moorefield, died March 1, at his
residence. Born Aug. 12, 1922, in Waynesboro,
Pa., he was the son of the late Rufus E. and Ella Mae
(Eigenbrode) Smith. Surviving are his wife of 59 years,
Janet (Benedict) Smith; one daughter, Patricia Elaine
Shoemaker of Old Fields; one brother, Sanford Smith of
Waynesboro; one sister, Amy Royer of Waynesboro; two
grandchildren, Sandra and Kenneth; and four
great-grandchildren, Laci, Laiken, Samantha and
Jake. Funeral services were March 4, at the
Moorefield Church of the Brethren, with interment in Olivet
Cemetery, Moorefield. Funeral arrangements were under the
directon of the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home, Moorefield.
(3/6) Mrs. Belle Evans, 95, of Rig,
died March 3, at the E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center,
Baker. Born Oct. 13, 1905, in Rig, she was
the daughter of the late Connie and Mary S. (Eye) Crites.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert S.
Evans, April 1976. She is survived by one brother, Glenn
Crites of Rig; one sister, Eva Snyder of Rig; and several
nieces and nephews, one of which is Wendell Sherman of
Rig. Funeral services were March 6, at the
Rig Assembly of God Church, with interment in Critestown
Cemetery, Rig. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield. (3/6) Mrs. Anna Lee Ours, 60, of
Rough Run, died March 3, at the University of Virginia
Hospital, Charlottesville, Va. Born July 31, 1940, in Hardy County,
she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Clara (Crites)
Haire. She is survived by her husband of 42
years, Bobby L. Ours, whom she married Nov. 19, 1958; two
sons, Lee Ours of Arthur, and Melvin Ours of Petersburg; two
sisters, Norma Bowman Cleaver of Arthur, and Louise Steffey
of Oakmont, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Nicole Ours,
Rebecca Ours, Ethan Ours and Allison Ours. Funeral services were March 5, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
Ours Family Cemetery, Rough Run. (3/6) Glenn Richard Thorne, 83, of
Dorcas, died March 4, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Nov. 15, 1917, in Dorcas, he was
the son of the late Jacob and Hannah Rebecca (Wratchford)
Thorne. He is survived by his wife of 62
years, Rosella G. (Vance) Thorne; two daughters, Glenna Judy
and Debbie Heare, both of Petersburg; one sister, Vernie
Vance of Dorcas; four grandchildren, Richard Judy, Stephanie
Greenwalt, Felicity Heare and Todd Heare; and six
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 7, at the
Brake Church of the Brethren, Dorcas, with interment in
Brake Cemetery, Dorcas. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (3/6)
Thoburn E. Cassady, 80, of Pen
Argyl, Pa., died Feb. 19, in Easton Hospital. Born May 29, 1920, in Williamsport, he
was the son of the late David L. and Kathleen R. (Michael)
Cassady. He is survived by his wife of 56
years, Elwanda (Head) Cassady; two sons, Charles Cassady of
Willow Grove, Pa., and Donald Cassady of Northampton, Pa.;
one brother, Melvin Cassady of Waverly, Ohio; and nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 22, at the
Faith United Presbyterian Church, Pen Argyl, with interment
in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. Arrangements were under the direction
of the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Pen Argyl.
(2/27) Adam Fisher Landes, 94, of
Purgitsville, died Feb. 19, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born April 10, 1906, in Upper Tract,
he was the son of the late Elmer and Hadie Alice (Helmick)
Landes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha
(Boswell) Landes, July 20, 1971. He is survived by one son, Harlan
Landes of Lahmansville; two daughters, Loretta Malcolm of
Marlinton, and Eulda Mayle of Franklin; one sister, Edna
Kimble of Arthur; one stepson, Charlie Boswell of Romney;
one half brother, Billy Landes of Puerto Rico; 22
grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; numerous great- and
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and
companion, Phyllis High of Purgitsville. Funeral services were Feb. 21, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
Springfield Hill Cemetery, Springfield. (2/27) Paul Wendell Hawk, 59, of
Frederick, Md., died Feb. 20, at Frederick Memorial
Hospital. Born April 18, 1941, in Maysville, he
was the son of the late Paul Granville and Mae Elva (Taylor)
Hawk. He is survived by his wife of 42
years, Mary Jane (Spicer) Hawk; two daughters, Stephanie
Hawk of Wheaton, Md., and Susan Hawk of Frederick; two
stepdaughters, Debroah Fuller of Harpers Ferry, and Cheryl
Kerns of Frederick; 12 brothers and sisters, Oline Terrence
Hawk, Eileen Virginia Foley, Lovell Marie Goldizen, Norma
Jean Reel, Ronald Dale Hawk, William Edwin Hawk, Ramona June
Cook, Phyllis Elaine Treadway, Frances Park, Carolyn Sue
Conners, Richard Allen Hawk and Patricia Sue Parks; and one
granddaughter, Meghan Fuller of Harpers Ferry. Funeral services were Feb. 23, at the
Stauffer Funeral Home chapel, Frederick, with interment in
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick. (2/27) Mrs. Clarice Marguerite Martin,
82, of Petersburg, died Feb. 20, at Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown. Born Aug. 20, 1918, in Petersburg, she
was the daughter of the late Claude Allen and Luna (Taylor)
Bergdoll. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Charles Johnson Martin, July 30, 1969. She was the last
member of her immediate family. She is survived by two sons, James J.
Martin of Chambersburg, Pa., and Charles William Martin of
Wheaton, Md.; two daughters, Laura M. Perry of Ocean City,
Md., and Margaret Ann Deneault of Charleston; and four
grandchildren, Karen E. Flynn of Elkridge, Md., J.D.
Harrison of Miramar, Fla., Larry A. Martin of Chambersburg,
and John T. Deneault of Charleston. Funeral services were Feb. 23, at the
Grove Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg, with
interment in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens,
Petersburg. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2/27) Robert Van Meter Hill, 71, of
Clinton, Tenn., died Feb. 22, at Methodist Medical Center,
in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He was born Sept. 18, 1929, in
Bayard. He is survived by his wife, Anna Rae
(Elliott) Hill; one son, Charles Van Meter Hill of Powell,
Tenn.; two daughters, Rebecca Lynn Baldus of Powell, and
Kathryn (Hill) Taylor of Clinton; two sisters, Joy Biggs of
Keyser, and Betty Wilson of Petersburg; two brothers, Bill
Hill of Moorefield, and Alan Wilson of Louisville, Ky.; five
grandchildren, Whitney Hill, Russell Hill, Robbie Baldus,
Abbey Taylor and Katie Taylor; and several nieces and
nephews. Memorial services were Feb. 24, at the
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home chapel, Clinton.
(2/27) Mrs. Anna Josephine Maschefzky,
75, of Petersburg, and formerly of Kearny, N.J., died Feb.
23, at Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg, where she had
resided since Nov. 30, 1998. Born Feb. 1, 1926, in Newark, N.J.,
she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Anna
(McEnroe) Dowd. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Francis J. Maschefzky Sr. She is survived by one son, Francis J.
Maschefzky Jr. of Toms River, N.J.; one brother, Joseph Dowd
Jr.; four sisters, Peggy Avagnauo of Waldwick, N.J., Kitty
Monohan of Orlando, Fla., Eilene Metz of Olympia, Wash., and
Joanne Lundy of Toms River; two grandchildren, Lynn Shockey
of Petersburg, and Christopher Maschefzky of Toms River; and
two great-grandchildren, Crystal Maschefzky and Matthew
Shockey, both of Petersburg. Funeral services were Feb.
27. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Buyus Funeral Home, Newark. (2/27) Julian E. "Bud" Riggleman Jr.,
44, of Moorefield, died Feb. 23, in Moorefield. Born Sept. 4, 1956, in Petersburg, he
was the son of Margie (Moyers) Riggleman of Rig, and the
late Julian E. Riggleman Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sandra
(Miller) Riggleman; three sons, Jay Riggleman and Ricky
Riggleman, both of Keyser, and Joe Kesner of Moorefield; one
daughter, Amber Riggleman of Keyser; five brothers, John
Riggleman and Elisha Riggleman, both of Rig, and Steve
Riggleman, Jerry Riggleman and Robert Lucas, all of
Moorefield; five sisters, twin sister Jo Eva Bean and Sunja
Salyers, both of Moorefield, Ramona Fatkin of Tallahassee,
Fla., Tomiko Crites of Petersburg, and Rita Walker of Old
Fields; two grandsons, Dylin and William Kesner; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 27, at the
Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in
Newhouse Cemetery, Rig. (2/27) Samuel Hugh "Sam" Rodgers, 57,
of Falls Church, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Feb.
12, at his residence. Born Sept. 18, 1943, in Petersburg, he
was the son of Ethel V. (Pratt) Rodgers Sherman of
Moorefield and the late Edwin N. Rodgers. Besides his mother, he is survived by
one daughter, Tina Renee Rodgers of Waldorf, Md.; four
sisters, Patricia Slifer of Spavinaw, Okla., Laura Kemp and
Mary Hedrick, both of Maysville, and Martha Alt of Upper
Tract; seven brothers, Dallas Rodgers of Washington, D.C.,
Clayton Rodgers of Arthur, Forrest Rodgers of Upper Tract,
Robert Rodgers of Baltimore, Richard Rodgers of Petersburg,
Dawn Rodgers of Moorefield, and Douglas Rodgers of Augusta;
one granddaughter, Aniko Pearson; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 16, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with interment in Maple
Hill Cemetery, Petersburg. (2/20) Mrs. Vivian Lorraine Huffman,
93, of Onego, died Feb. 15, at Grant County Nursing Home,
Petersburg, where she had resided since Oct. 15,
1993. Born Nov. 12, 1907, in Elkins, she was
the daughter of the late Grover Arbaugh and Zenie
Cunningham. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
the Rev. Henry Brian "Doc" Huffman, Feb. 1, 1980. She is survived by one son, Johnnie J.
Huffman of Mobile, Ala.; one half sister, Ardith White of
Riverton; four grandchildren, Tammy Linaburg of Franklin,
Tommie Divine of Houston, Texas, and April Henson and John
Eric Huffman, both of Mobile; and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 18, at the
Bible Missionary Church, Onego, with interment in North Fork
Memorial Cemetery, Riverton. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2/20) Ray Franklin Strawderman, 78,
of Moorefield, died Feb. 16, in Petersburg. Born June 18, 1922, in Hardy County,
he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Bernie E.
(Helmick) Strawderman. Mr. Strawderman is survived by his
wife, Rada Mae (Crites) Strawderman; two sons, James
Strawderman of Moorefield and Less J. Crites of Timberville,
Va.; one foster son, Tommy Thompson of Moorefield; one
daughter, Maxine L. Miller of Cortland, Ohio; three sisters,
Rose Hardy and Stella Wratchford, both of Moorefield, and
Evelyn Dawson of Winchester, Va.; six grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. Funeral services were Feb. 19, at the
Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in
the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield. (2/20) James Theo Ours Sr., 71, of
Richmond Hill, Ga., and formerly of Petersburg, died Feb. 4,
at his home. Born Jan. 20, 1930, in Petersburg, he
was the son of the late John W. and Edna (Ours) Ours. He was
also in death by his wife, Dorothy Marietta (Mitchell) Ours,
whom he married Sept. 23, 1950, and died Nov. 19,
1997. He is survived by two sons, James T.
Ours of Kimball Road, Mich., and Terry L. Ours of Richmond
Hill; three daughters, Patricia K. Sanders of Brookesville,
Fla., and Wanda Davis and Christy G. Zugg, both of
Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, John M. "Skip" Ours of
Petersburg; two sisters, Georgianna Patch of Petersburg, and
Addie Bowser of Clarkesvile, Pa.; three grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Feb. 10, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Military
graveside rites were accorded by the combined veteran
organizations of Grant County. Interment was in Sites
Cemetery, Dorcas. (2/13) Earl Lee Conrad, 55, of Charles
Town and formerly of Petersburg, died Feb. 5, at Winchester
Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born May 5, 1945, at Petersburg, he
was the son of the late Glen Pickney and Rhoda Mae (Nelson)
Conrad. He is survived by his wife, Mary
(Longerbeam) Conrad; two daughters, Marsha Conrad and Stacie
Conrad, both at home; one son, Glen Conrad of Charles Town;
two brothers, William "June" Conrad of Cabins, and Charles
"Tubby" Conrad of Augusta; three sisters, Maxine Layton of
Cumberland, Md., Rosella Thorpe of Baltimore, and Mary Sue
Mairino of Middle River, Md.; one granddaughter, Savannah
Conrad of Charles Town; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 7, at the
Eackles-Spencer Funeral Home chapel, Harpers Ferry, with
interment in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery, Bolivar.
(2/13) Kenneth Foster Heavener, 64, of
Cabins, died Feb. 5, at Davis Memorial Hospital,
Elkins. Born March 21, 1936, at Cabins, he was
the son of the late Mason and Ella Mae (Moyers) Heavener.
He is survived by his wife of 38
years, Alice "Katty" (Vance) Heavener; one son, Timmy
Heavener of Cabins; six brothers, Willie Heavener and Paul
Heavener, both of Dunn Loring, Va., Mason Heavener of
Manassas, Va., Ernest Heavener of Keyser, Luther Heavener
and Larry Heavener, both of Cabins; and four sisters,
Noralena Berg, Rosetta Berg and Shirley Goldizen, all of
Maysville, and Betty Dolly of Cabins. Funeral services were Feb. 8, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
the Heavener Family Cemetery, Cabins. (2/13) Mrs. Cleo Will, 79, of Tampa,
Fla., died Feb. 6, in Maysville, at the home of her son,
John K. Will Sr. She was the daughter of the late Henry
and Etta Viola (Leasure) Schwalbauch. She is survived by her husband, Paul
R. Will Sr.; six sons, Paul R. Will Jr. of Urbana, Ohio,
Harold M. Will of Indian Lake, Ohio, Ronald E. Will of
London, Ohio, John K. Will Sr. of Maysville, Henry M. Will
of Zephyrhill, Fla., and Robert W. Will of Springfield,
Ohio; one daughter, Sondra Dean of Tampa; one brother, Wayne
Schwalbauch of Wilmington, Del.; 21 grandchildren; and 40
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 10, at the
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Brandon, Fla.
(2/13) Mrs. Velma Mae (Simmons) Evans,
80, of Petersburg, died Feb. 7, at Winchester Medical
Center, Winchester, Va. Born Oct. 15, 1920, in Rig, she was
the daughter of the late John S. and Mabel Virginia (Barr)
Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Vincent D. Evans, Aug. 17, 1998. She is survived by two sons, Delegate
Allen V. Evans of Dorcas, and Bruce S. Evans of Beverly; one
sister, Elva See of Ridgeley; two brothers, Rolland "Dump"
Simmons of Durgon, and Elmo "Joby" Simmons of Old Fields;
two granddaughters, Allison L. (Evans) Wood of Wheeling, and
R. Dawn Hale of Elkins; one foster grandson, Ricky Cooper of
Purgitsville; and a special friend, Hazel Haenftling of
Ridgeley. Funeral services were Feb. 11, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg.
(2/13) Mrs. Emma Vernelle (Jacobs)
Fortner, 83, of Petersburg, died Feb. 7, at Grant
Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. Born July 26, 1917, in Marmet, she was
the daughter of the late John R. and Ida Mae (Woodrum)
Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
William T. Fortner, Sept. 14, 1999. She is survived by two sons, Michael
T. Fortner of Rocky Mount, Va., and Alan L. Custer of
Newport News, Va.; one daughter, Rebecca Dodd of Petersburg;
six grandchildren, Michael T. Fortner Jr., Allison Moser,
Tim W. Custer, Stephanie Custer, Susan Secrist and Roger A.
Dodd; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 10, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
Lahmanville Cemetery, Lahmansville. (2/13) Mrs. Mary C. Reindollar, 86, of
Petersburg, died Feb. 7, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born March 5, 1914, in Fairfield, Pa.,
she was the daughter of the late Howard B. and Rose J.
(Dick) Riley. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
J. Howard Reindollar in 1957. She is survived by two sons, Thomas H.
Reindollar of Shermans Dale, Pa., and P. Michael Reindollar
of Ocala, Fla.; two daughters, Patricia M. Reynolds of
Littleton, Colo., and Carol J. Kemp of Petersburg; two
granddaughters; one great-grandson; eight stepgrandchildren;
three stepgreat-grandchildren; and one
stepgreat-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Feb. 9, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Fairfield, with interment in Fairfield Union Cemetery,
Fairfield. (2/13) Fred Wesley Davis, 88, of
Scherr, died Feb. 10, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born June 10, 1912, in Scherr, he was
the son of the late Wilbur and Edith (McDonald)
Davis. He is survived by his wife of 62
years, Lula B. (Rohrbaugh) Davis, whom he married Oct. 7,
1938; one son, Robert Lee Davis of Bowie, Md.; one daughter,
Shirley A. Matthews of Webster, Fla.; one brother, Vincent
Coolidge Davis of New Albany, Ohio; two grandchildren,
Robert L. Davis Jr. of Myersville, Md., and Tamara (Davis)
Kells of Annapolis, Md.; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 13, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with interment in
Maysville Cemetery, Maysville. (2/13) Mrs. Merna E. (Sites) Beaty,
87, died Jan. 17, in her daughter's home in Keokuk,
Iowa. Born Nov. 22, 1913, in Petersburg, she
was the daughter of the late Rev. Isaac William and Blanch
(Inman) Sites. She was also preceded in death by two
husbands, John Wilson Van Curen, whom she married Dec. 24,
1936 and died in 1972, and Wilferd Wall Beaty whom she
married in May 1973 in Keokuk and died in 1995. Mrs. Beaty is survived by one
daughter, Connie Van Curen of Keokuk; one brother, Verlon
Sites of Roann, Ind.; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; several stepchildren and
stepgrandchildren; and other relatives, including Paul Iman,
Gene and Imogene Brake, all of Petersburg. Memorial services were Jan. 22, at
Titus Funeral Home chapel, Warsaw, Ind. (2/6) Lonnie Ray Wright Sr., 85, of
Baker, died Jan. 25, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born May 2, 1915, in Oregon Hollow, he
was the son of the late Calvin Wesley and Susan (Thornhill)
Wright. He is survived by nine daughters, Nina
L. Strucko of Westminister, Md., Lonetta R. McCormack of
Wilmington, N.C., Cassie N. Saunders of Topeka, Kan.,
Patricia R. Palumbo of Baltimore, Marcella K. Alder of
Flintstone, Md., Mitzie A. Alder of Hanover, Pa., Debra F.
Faggelli of Petersburg, Jessica Crane of White Sulphurs, and
Crystal Wright of Charleston; three sons, Lonnie R. Wright
Jr. of New Windsor, Md., Earl Randall Wright of Maryland,
and Kenneth Edward Wright of Woodbine, Md.; one sister,
Lillie Ball of Geneva, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; and 23
great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Jan. 30, at
Old Greenbrier Memorial Cemetery, Alderson. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg, and the Labban
Funeral Home, Alderson. (2/6) Leroy Clifford Sowers, 61, of
Petersburg, died Jan. 31, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Oct. 4, 1939, in Oakland, Md., he
was the son of the late Frederick A. and Rebecca Rose
(Bevans) Sowers. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Shirley (Pennington) Likens Sowers, Nov. 12,
1999. He is survived by four sisters, Margie
Bell of Oakland, Md., Rosella Shugars of Bridgeport, Effie
McNemar of Keyser, and Mary Paugh of Frostburg, Md.; two two
brothers, Frederick A. Sowers Jr. and Robert Sowers, both of
Three Churches; two stepsons, William Champ of Howe, Ind.,
and Roger Champ of Harpers Ferry; three stepdaughters, Diana
Bierman of Brighton, Mich., Geneva Weirich of Mesa, Ariz.,
and Rose Champ of Goshen, Ind.; 11 stepgrandchildren; one
stepgreat-granddaughter; and a number of nieces and
nephews. The body has been cremated. Memorial
services were Feb. 4, at the Lightstone Community Church,
with private interment in Maysville Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg. (2/6) Eston Douglas Yankey, 90, of
Mount Solon, Va., died Feb. 1, at Camelot Health and
Rehabilitation Center, Harrisonburg, Va., where he had been
a patient since Jan. 26. Born March 28, 1910, in Nokesville,
Va., he was the son of the late John and Nannie (Bean)
Yankey. He is survived by his wife, Ressie
Dove Yankey, whom he married June 25, 1947; one son, Allen
Jack Yankey of Mount Solon; three daughters, Mary Ellen
Foster of Bridgewater, Va., and Carol Getz and Lennis
Ritchie, both of Broadway, Va.; two sisters, Emma Hedrick of
Petersburg, and Bertie Radar of Cumberland, Md.; 13
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were private. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Johnson Funeral Service, Bridgewater.
(2/6) Richard "Dick" Plaugher, 75, of
Moorefield, died Feb. 2, at the E.A. Hawse Continuous Care
Center, Baker. Born Aug. 5, 1925, in Bayard, he was
the son of the late James E. and Mary (Bonner)
Plaugher. He is survived by his wife, Eula
(Weese) Plaugher; one son, James R. Plaugher of Winchester,
Va.; two daughters, Brenda Harvey of Moorefield, and Debbie
Hibbard of Fisher; three sisters, Juanita Hawk of
Petersburg, Carolyn Tasker of Mountain Lake Park, Md., and
Clarett Hawk of North Carolina; one half brother, Robert
Helmick of Horseshoe Run; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 4, at the
Fraley Funeral Home chapel, Moorefield, with interment in
Newhouse Cemetery, Rig. (2/6)
Willard Kenny Kimble Jr., 49,
of Glen Burnie, Md., and formerly of Maysville, died Jan.
20, at North Arundel Hospital, Glen Burnie. Born July 4, 1951, in West Virginia,
he was the son of the late Willard K. Kimble Sr. and Elwanda
Lee (McDonald) Kimble. He was raised by his maternal
grandmother, Ada McDonald, Maysville. He is survived by his wife of 28
years, Mary Ellen (Robinette) Kimble; four daughters,
Samantha George, Dawn Griffith, Melinda Kimble and Shannon
Kimble, all of Glen Burnie; one sister, Debbie Kimble of
Brooklyn Park, Md.; and six grandsons. Funeral services were Jan. 27, at the
Singleton Funeral Home, PA, chapel, Glen Burnie, with
interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Brooklyn Park.
(1/30) Jack Bland, 84, of Riverton,
died Jan. 22, at Grant Memorial Hospital,
Petersburg. Born Oct. 13, 1916, in Riverton, he
was the son of the late Seymour and Lara (Burns)
Bland. He is survived by his wife, Madeline
Hazel (Sponaugle) Bland; one daughter, Debbie Burns of
Riverton; three sons, Bobby Jack Bland and Denny Bland, both
of Riverton, and Wayne Bland of Baltimore; three
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Jan. 26, at the
Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with interment in
Burns Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted
by VFW Elkins Post 3647 and Seneca Post #6862.
(1/30) Archie W. Alt, 87, of
Cumberland, Md., died Jan. 24, at Sacred Heart Hospital,
Cumberland. Born March 3, 1913, at Landes, he was
the son of the late David and Virginia (Kimble)
Alt. He is survived by his wife, Ruth E.
(Borror) Alt, one son, C. Maynard Alt of Bedford, Pa.; two
daughters, Judy Bird of Cumberland, and Kay Cline of
Flintstone, Md.; one brother, Raymond C. Alt of Landes; two
sisters, Dora Yokum and Nina Sabo, both of Landes; six
grandchildren, Christopher Bird, Darrell Alt, Darla Semanek,
Michelle Saeler, Kimberlee Beal and Shannon Cline; and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 27, at the
Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, with interment
in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland. (1/30) Mrs. Geneva Josie "Jenny"
McVey, 74, of Petersburg, died Jan. 24, at Grant
Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. Born Oct. 18, 1926, in Lillybrook, she
was the daughter of the late Grover C. and Frances
(Underwood) Hollins. She is survived by her husband of 48
years, Denna R. "Mac" McVey; two sons, Billy Ray Harvey of
Sturgis, Ky., and Grover "Mac" McVey of Alamo, Nev.; three
daughters, Susan McVey of Elkton, Md., Mary "Sandy" Goldizen
of Maysville, and Donna Marie Berg of Walterboro, S.C.; one
brother,Stanton Hollins of Baltimore; one sister, Fern Milam
of Sullivan; 11 grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 27, at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. (1/30) Samuel David Knick, 64, of
Danville, Va., died Jan. 26, at Danville Memorial
Hospital.