RECENT OBITUARIES

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DENISE GILLESPIE (close friend of Kevin and Mary)

SHINNSTON — Denise Loy Gillespie, 46, of Rt. 2 Bristol, went to be with her Lord at 10:17 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.
She was born at Clarksburg, February 22, 1963, a daughter of Barbara Martin Loy of Bristol and the late Charles John Loy, who preceded her in death November 29, 2002.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Parrish Gillespie, whom she married September 6, 1986; 3 sons, Jordan Gillespie and his fianc/, Kara Noss, Corey Gillespie and Logan Gillespie, all at home; 1 brother, Mark Loy and his wife Janet, Bristol; 2 sisters, Karen Fairfax and her husband Richard, Hiram, GA, and Carol Ann Tollman and her husband David, Dallas, GA; her father-in-law, Edward Gillespie, Wilmington, NC; her mother-in-law, Caroline Woods, Buxton, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
Denise was the owner and operator of Advanced Satellite Entertainment at Bristol. She formerly worked as a legal secretary. She was a 1981 graduate of Liberty High School and attended Salem College. She was a member of the Reynoldsville Baptist Church.
She was a great sports mom and was active in all aspects of her sons’ schooling and school activities. She was a giving and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
Friends may call at the Perine Funeral Home, Rt. 19 South, Shinnston from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at the Reynoldsville Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009, with Pastor Jon Hayes and Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating. Denise will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Plant Cemetery at Sardis.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Liberty High School Athletic Boosters, 1 Mountaineer Dr., Clarksburg WV 26301.
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gillespie/Loy family.

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HELEN HAWKINBERRY (MARK'S MOTHER)

Helen Boyce Hawkinberry, 81, of Fairmont died on Thursday (Oct. 15, 2009) at the Arbors at Fairmont Nursing Center. She was born on Feb. 1, 1928, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Clarence and Maggie Cunningham Boyce.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert E. Hawkinberry, who passed away Aug. 14, 1972.
Helen was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. She retired with 30 years of service from Owens-Illinois, where she worked in the selecting department. She was an active member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary No. 2373 and held several offices, including president. Helen was very active after her retirement, doing volunteer work and continuing to work several jobs.
She is survived by her sons Mark Hawkinberry and his wife Linda of Grafton and John Hawkinberry of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene F. Boyce.
Friends and family may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Monday with Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, 1111 Lee St. East, Charleston, WV 25301.

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SAM BORD (Friend of our Grafton Students)

Sam Bord, 9, of Fairmont, passed away Monday (Oct. 12, 2009) at his residence following a lengthy battle with leukemia.He was born Jan. 16, 2000, in Fairmont, a son of Richard Bush Bord Jr. and Amy Michele (Brown) Bord of Fairmont.
He is survived by twin brothers, Benjamin Lee Bord and Daniel Lee Bord, both at home; maternal grandparents, Jerry Lee and Mary Kay Brown of Fairmont; maternal great-grandparents, Jack and Pauline Brown of Farrell, Pa.; two uncles, U.S. Marine Warrant Officer Justin Lee Brown and wife Maria of Lawton, Okla., and prosecuting attorney John L. Bord and wife Jeanie of Grafton; and one aunt, Jessica Bee of Grafton.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard Bush Bord Sr. and wife Mildred Louise Bord.
Sam was the water boy for the Grafton High School football team. He loved his Grafton Bearcats, WVU Mountaineers and his Cleveland Browns. He was also a fourth-grade honor student at Anna Jarvis Elementary School in Grafton.He was very interested in World War II history, enjoyed model airplanes and also enjoyed playing college football on his PlayStation.Sam attended First Baptist Church in Grafton.
The family will receive friends at Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton on Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Grafton on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastors Orville G. Wright and Mike Stottlemyer officiating. Interment will follow at Bluemont Cemetery in Grafton. Sam will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the Sam "The Waterman" Scholarship Fund. Please contact Grafton High School at 304-265-3046 for making donations.

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JOSHUA SCHOOLEY (Sandi's husband)

Joshua D. Schooley, 35, of Grafton, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 30, 2009) at the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born Jan. 13, 1974, in Fairmont, a son of Donald M. Schooley of Grafton and Susie Moore and stepfather Toby Moore of Simpson.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra R. (Gull) Schooley of Grafton; one son, Trace Donovan Schooley at home; one sister, Jaclyn Moats and husband, Clint Moats of Germany (formerly of Grafton); one brother, Jeremiah Schooley of Grafton; six nieces and nephews, Seth, Gracie and Hailey Moats, Alexa Curry, Kayla Robinson and Megan Robinson; one great-nephew, Hayden Robinson; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Schooley; two sisters-in-law, Michell Curry and husband Yannick Curry and Melissa Robinson and husband Gene Robinson, all of Grafton; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Edith Gall of Grafton; also survived by several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by one son, Cage Donovan Schooley.
Joshua served in the U.S. Army from 1992-1995 with the 10th Mountain Division of Ft. Drum, N.Y., and served in the Army National Guard from 1995-2000 with the 2nd /19th Special Forces Unit at Kingwood. He was an IT specialist at the Monongalia General Hospital for 11 years. He was a soccer coach and referee with the Taylor County Soccer Association. He also coached baseball and basketball for the Taylor County Youth, volunteered to help with the sideline markers for the Pee Wee Pop Warner football league, and also volunteered at West Taylor Elementary School.He was a Christian by faith.
The family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Evangelist Jeff Johnson officiating.Interment will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown.Military graveside services will be conducted by the VFW Memorial City Post No. 3081, Taylor County Post No. 12 American Legion and the D.A.V. Chapter No. 24 and their auxiliaries.

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MADELINE ROWE PASSED AWAY (Member and Sister of Bob Hall)

Selma Madeline Rowe, 84, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday (July 14, 2009) at Fairmont General Hospital.She was born in Fairmont on Feb. 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Wade and Lacy Vincent Hall.
Madeline was preceded by her husband who passed away Aug. 2, 1986.
She was a homemaker, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Madeline was employed as a cook for 32 years with the Marion County Board of Education, for 21 years at the White Hall School. She was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School.Madeline was an active member of the White Hall Church of Christ. She enjoyed going to church, reading and studying the Bible. Among her many interests were gardening and canning, baking and quilting. She was an 11-year cancer survivor. Madeline especially loved her grandchildren and will be missed by her large, loving family.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Rowe and his wife Vivian of Fairmont, Thomas Rowe and his wife Mary Pat of Fairmont and John Rowe and his wife Sherry of Fairmont; her daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Knight and her husband Ronald of Fairmont; her brother, Robert "Bob" Hall and his wife JoAnn of Fairmont; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and her special friend, Brenda Hunt Brock.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Madeline was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Yates, Freda Kirby and Dorothy Hall, who died in infancy.
Friends and family may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, today from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the White Hall Church of Christ. Services will be held at the church at 2 p.m. with Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating. Interment services will immediately follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

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"JO" DEWITT (Judy Compton's mother)

Mary Josephine "Jo" Shaffer DeWitt, 91, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday (June 28, 2009) at her home.She was born in Oakland, Md., on Dec. 19, 1917, a daughter of the late Jay Camden Shaffer and Dora Selders Shaffer.Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edward DeWitt, who died July 21, 1999.
Jo was a homemaker and a mother. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church/Gateway United Methodist Church. Jo loved her home and especially loved spending time with her children and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her five children, Joyce Young and her husband Bob of Fairmont, Judy Compton and her husband Warren of Fairmont, Pat Conaway and her husband John of Pleasant Valley, Kathy Mooney and her husband Gregg of Suwanee, Ga., and Thomas "Tom" DeWitt and his wife Sharon of Morgantown; her brother, Bob Shaffer and his wife Sarah of Cumberland, Md.; her 18 grandchildren, Robin Frame and her husband David, Michelle Dyer and her husband Ray, Michael Young and his wife Lisa, Shannon Murphy and her husband Brent, Becky Neel and her husband Greg, Lisa Estel and her husband Mark, Brian McDougal and his wife Angie, Jeff Conaway and his wife Maggie, Jo Marie Bowers and her husband Duane, LeAnne Conaway, Jay Conaway and his wife Danelle, Mark DeWitt and his wife Christine, Jason DeWitt, Lauren DeWitt, Britt Mooney and his wife Becca, Derek Mooney and his wife Amy, Gina Deaton and her husband Ben and Shane Ardell and her husband Jason; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Jo was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Shaffer, Glenn Shaffer and Dale Shaffer; and her sisters, Marion Rice, Helen Hauser and Lois Shaffer.
Mrs. DeWitt's family would like to thank all their special friends, family and Hospice Care for the help, concern and support during the last 15 years.Family and friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with Jeff Conaway, her grandson, officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.Memorial contributions may be made in Jo DeWitt's name to Hospice Care, 1408 Country Club Road, Fairmont, WV 26554.

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JEAN HULLDERMAN

LAFAYETTE - Dorothy Jean Hullderman, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, surrounded with love, in Lafayette, LA with her family after a long illness.
Dorothy was born outside of Fairmont, WV in Gypsy at home. She was the younger of two children born to Arlie and Carrie (Ice) Heldreth.
She was preceeded in death by her mother; father; sister, Betty Lockhart; and husband, Ernest Floyd Hullderman.
She graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1946. She worked at the 5&10, sold war bonds, baby sat, Sears and White Hall Nursery School for thirty years, where she made a big impact on teachers and students. She was admired for her loving heart, kindness and a friendly smile. She was an active member of the White Hall Church of Christ in Fairmont, WV and Riverside Church of Christ in Lafayette. She and her husband of 61 years raised two daughters; Nancy Lee Johnson and her husband Harry, of Oceanside, Calif., and Shirley Jean Blakemore and her husband, Bruce William, of Broussard. She has three grandchildren, Jeanne Ann Horner and her husband, Andrew, of Katy, Texas, Jason Bruce Blakemore and his wife, Karen, of Keller, Texas, and Amanda Lee Johnson, of Hershey, Penn. She has three great grandchildren, Hannah Jean Horner, of Katy, Texas, Andrew Bruce Horner, of Katy, Texas, and Emily Marie Blakemore Keller, Texas. She resided at Route 250 until her health forced her to move in with her daughter and son in law where she resided for the last four and a half years. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Celebration of life will be held at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on June 13, 2009, for her many friends and family. Services will be conducted by Mr. Bruce Blakemore.
Her love of people is reminiscent of these words: Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever, the same. Her greatest joys were her family and the people she met, none of whom were strangers.
Visitation for Ms. Jean (Hulderman) is from 9 until 11 at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home on Merchant St., Memorial Service is at 11:00 AM, and burial is at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens (toward Morgantown).
David Funeral Home of Lafayette, 316 Youngsville Hwy. (337) 837-9887 is in charge of arrangements.

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WANDA "ANN" MERRIFIELD - Rodney Merrifield's Mother

Wanda "Ann" Merrifield, 86, of Fairmont died on Thursday (May 21, 2009) at Pleasant Acres Christian Haven in Fairmont.She was born on Feb. 4, 1923, at Gypsy in Harrison County, the only daughter of the late Clarence McCartney and Lulu Gorby McCartney.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Carl "Bud" Merrifield on Feb. 4, 2008. The couple was married on June 29, 1941. Ann grew up on a farm in Rivesville with her brothers who also preceded her in death, Lawrence McCartney, Brooks McCartney, Clarence McCartney, Jr. and Harry Lee McCartney who died at birth.
After finding employment at Westinghouse in Fairmont, she met and married her beloved husband, Bud.
They became to parents of three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Ann was a member of the Central United Methodist Church. She was very active in the Fairmont community. She was a member of the Silver Haired Legislature, the League of Women Voters, the Woman's Club of Fairmont, the Penovalan Club, the Lioness Club, the United Methodist Women and the Marion County Senior Citizens, serving as a board member for many years. In October of 1980 she was recognized as a " West Virginia Ambassador of Good Will Among All People" by the West Virginia secretary of state for her dedication to and good work in Marion County.
Survivors include her three sons, Carl M. Merrifield and his wife Linda Chrislip Merrifield of Dover, Del., Edwin "Buddy" Merrifield and his wife, Sandra J. Moore Merrifield of Fairmont, and Rodney Merrifield and his wife, Nancy Boyles Merrifield of Fairmont; seven grandchildren, Carl "Chip" Merrifield III and his wife Becky Merrifield, Donna Jo Mickley, Melissa Jo Brown and her husband Brad Brown, Shaula Eckles and her husband David Eckles, Jennifer L. Merrifield, Jonathan M. Merrifield and his wife Brielle Merrifield, and Angela Merrifield; and three great-grandchildren, George Tripp-Mickley, Jessica Merrifield and Alexander Merrifield.
Friends and family may call at the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St. on Monday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Services will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mary Ellen Finegan officiating. In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, her body will be cremated following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Acres Christian Haven, RR No. 9, Box 212, Fairmont, WV 26554.

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VIRGINIA CARPENTER

Virginia Helen Kostoff Carpenter, 85, of White Hall, died on Tuesday (April 7, 2009) at Fairmont General Hospital. She was born on May 28, 1923, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Frank D. and Helen J. Taliaferro Kostoff.
Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the White Hall Church of Christ. She attended Miller Jr. High and Fairmont Senior High School. Virginia was first employed at Owens Illinois glass plant. She later worked as a secretary at the Fairmont Building and Loan and retired from First Federal Savings and Loan.Friends and family will remember Virginia as a dedicated wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and worker in her church. She will also be remembered as a mentor and second mother to many. She enjoyed her home, growing flowers and quilting.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Louis Carpenter, the couple would have been married for 64 years this July; her son, Robert L. Carpenter Jr. of Belington; her daughter, Patricia Lynn Carpenter of Virginia Beach, Va.; her brother, James Kostoff of Maryland; her sister, Helen Hasapas of Philadelphia, Pa.; two grandchildren, Jeffery Carpenter and his wife Roberta of Belington and Cristin Dusenbury and her husband Rhett of Mooresville, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Jorey and Jaxon Carpenter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Irene Ann Kostoff.
Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, today from 4-9 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the White Hall Church of Christ on Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Services will be held at the White Hall Church of Christ on Friday at 1 p.m. with Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating.Interment will immediately follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

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HOWARD KISNER (Bernard's brother)

Howard A. Kisner, 94, of Fairmont, died Wednesday (March 25, 2009) at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1915, in Fairmont, a son of the late Squire Monroe Kisner and Stella Elizabeth Moran Kisner.
Mr. Kisner was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Reva Gay Marteney Kisner, who passed away in October 2005.
Howard graduated from East Fairmont High School. He was employed with his father's business, SM Kisner and Sons, for 50 years until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Knights of the Pythian. He enjoyed spending time at his river camp in Buckhannon. Howard loved talking and visiting with people. He will be remembered for the book he wrote when he was 91 years old and had published, "Everyone Needs a Guardian Angel," which chronicled the many interesting things that happened during his life.
Howard is survived by his son, Ronald Kisner and his wife Toni of Fairmont; his daughter, Shirley Morris and her husband Sidney of Fairmont; two brothers, James Kisner of Fairmont and Bernard Kisner and his wife Virginia of Fairmont; his three sisters, Kathryn Newbrough of Fairmont, Virginia Short of Fairmont and Joyce Watkins of Hawaii; his sisters-in-law, Marie Kisner of Fairmont, Wanda Kisner of Florida, Ada Kisner of Georgia and Virginia Kisner of Fairmont; his grandchildren, Tammy Jackson and her husband Frank of Fairmont, Tonye Hurd and her husband Stewart of Bridgeport, Scott Kisner and his wife Cindy of Raleigh, N.C., and Jeffrey Kisner and his wife Angela of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; his great-grandchildren, Andrea Rea Kisner, Christopher Kisner, Rachel Kisner, Josh Jackson, Jennifer Jackson, Meranda Hurd, Robbie Wilmoth and Betsy Wilmoth; his great-great-grandchildren, Andrew Rea and Christine Rea; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Howard was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Kisner, Odbert Kisner, Max D. Kisner Sr., W. Fred Kisner, Rex Monroe Kisner and John Kisner; his sister, Dora Kisner; and his stepmother, Belle Keller Kisner.
Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 1-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday with Pastor James Saunders officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

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EVERETT SMITH (Randy Pheasant's Uncle)

Everett Emmil Smith, 90, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday (Feb. 4, 2009) at Fairmont General Hospital.He was born on Poplar Island in Marion County, the last surviving child of the late Harry Smith and Lillian P. Riley Smith.
He was preceded in death in July of 2003 by his beloved wife of 64 years, Virginia Ellen Bunner Smith. The couple was married on June 28, 1941.
Mr. Smith graduated from East Fairmont High School and Fairmont State College. While in school, he worked as a cook at Fairmont State College to help pay his tuition.He retired from the Marion County Board of Education after teaching for many years in several schools in Marion County, including Eureka, Layman, Mt. Nebo and East Park, and served as principal at Winfield. In addition, he was a farmer and also worked as a carpenter during the summer months. Everett was a member of the Marion County Retired Teachers Association.He was a more than 60-year faithful member of the Mt. Nebo Church of Christ. Another important part of his life was music. He played with and helped organize the Silver Strings. He played the guitar and harmonica, and loved to sing. Until very recently, Everett had played music at the Sagebrush Round-Up with his band or any others that needed backup.
Mr. Smith is survived by several caring nieces and nephews.In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters, Beulah A. Stevens, Gladys M. Davis, Wilbur Smith, Robert Smith, Lawrence V. Smith, Claude E. Smith and Earl L. Smith.
Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. today, 1-8 p.m. Saturday and 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the funeral home with Evangelist Earl P. Stevens officiating. Interment services will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
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BOBBY CASTO (Bob Casto's father)

CLARKSBURG — Bobby L. Casto, 80, of Maple Avenue, Stonewood, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009, in the United Hospital Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Casto was a retired glass worker with PPG Industries and AFG/Jerry Run Division with 35 years combined service.
He was born in Wyatt on March 23, 1928, a son of the late Harry and Jessie Weaver Casto.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruby E. Mathews Casto, whom he married May 8, 1953. Also surviving are two sons, Robert Casto and his wife Holly, White Hall, and Gary Taylor and his wife Suella, Jane Lew; five grandchildren, Travis Casto, Bobbi Jean Casto, Trent Casto, Kevin Taylor, and Rebekah Taylor; and one sister, Eleanor Poluck and her husband Louis, Hutchinson.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Mike Casto; and one sister. Jean Casto Tucker. Mr. Casto was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of the Stonewall United Methodist Church where he taught the Crusaders Bible Class for 35 years, and was also a member of the Harrison County Genealogical Society.
Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Wednesday from 2-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22nd at noon. Interment will be in the Stonewall Park Cemetery, where military gravesite rites will be conducted.
Davis Funeral Home.
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DEBRA LYNN MADIA (June Durrett's sister-in-law)

Debra Lynn Madia, 50, of Shinnston, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Wishing Well Health Center in Fairmont. She was born October 5, 1958 in Marion County, West Virginia, a daughter of Julia Pearl Cozloff and the late Travis V. Durrett, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her husband Marc Dean Madia.
She was a Christian by Faith. She worked for several years as a Department Clerk at Big Lots Department Store. She also worked at Caldwell Banker in North Carolina.
In addition to her mother, she is also survived by:
(1) Son and his spouse: Christopher D. Lilley and Nicoline of Leesburg, VA
(2) Daughters: Johnna N. Sevilla and Samantha C. Sevilla of Shinnston
(2) Brothers: David Durrett and his wife June of Fairmont
Dennis Durrett and his wife Glenda of South Carolina
(1) Sisters: Dana Wright and her husband Doug of Ohio
(1) Grandchild: Jackson Christopher Lilley of Leesburg, VA
She is also survived by her three previous husband, Dave Lilley, Tim Collins and John Sevilla.
Friends may call the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM with Pastor Greg Lilley officiating. In keeping with the wishes of Debra, cremation will follow the funeral services.

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CHELSEY HOISEK (Vicky Bucy's neice)

Chelsey Hoisek was the 20 year old neice of Vicky Bucy. This past week, Chelsey passed away. Chelsey was the only child of Vicky’s sister. ________________________________________________________________

Ansel D. “Dowdy” Kisner (Bob Kisner's father)

Ansel D. “Dowdy” Kisner, 81, of Rt. 2 Harmony Grove Community, Grafton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (Nov. 12, 2008) after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 31, 1927, in Morgantown, the son of the late Ansel Guy Kisner and Edith Gertrude (Marsh) Kisner.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jean (Martin) Kisner. He is also survived by four sons, Ansel “Skip” Kisner Jr. and wife Dottie, of Grafton, Michael Kisner and wife Kathy, of Grafton, Damon Kisner and wife Ronda, of Williamson, Ga., and Robert “Bob” Kisner and wife Shelia, of Fairmont; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Barbara Kester, of Grafton, Betty Hibbs and husband Sonny, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Trina Vallorani and her husband Gene, of Beaumont, Texas, Dina Cathell and husband Harry, of Grafton, and Debbie Opyoke and husband Andy of Grafton; two brothers, Ronald Kisner and wife Jean, of Bridgeport, and Terry Kisner and wife Nadine, of Grafton; four sisters-in-law, Deanna Helm Kisner, of Flemington, Margaret Martin Burgreen and husband Joe, of Grafton, Joann Martin Maxwell, of Grafton, and Marion Martin Ohler of Buford, Ga.; two brothers-in-law Albert Moore, of Grafton, and Keith Martin, of Fairmont. Mr. Kisner was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Moore; three brothers, Donley Kisner, Jack Kisner and Guy Kisner. Mr. Kisner loved each of his family members dearly.
Mr. Kisner served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II in German. After working at the Fairmont Box Factory for a few years, he began his own home construction company and worked in that field until his retirement. Mr. Kisner was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Before becoming ill, Mr. Kisner received a great amount of pleasure from gardening, hunting, collecting knives and guns, attending the annual “Kisner” hunting trip and searching out the local flea markets.
His family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton today from 7 to 9 p.m. An additional viewing will be held at the Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Taylor County on Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at the Harmony Grove Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Pastors Jim Baker and Joe West officiating.
Internment in Harmony Grove Cemetery with military graveside rites to be accorded by the VFW Memorial City Post No. 3081, American Legion Taylor County Post No. 12 and the D.A.V. Chapter No. 24 of Grafton.

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Harley Shields (Louise Stevens' brother)

Harley Shields passed away at 1:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2008. At his request, he will be cremated and there will be no obituary and no memorial service.

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MARK HEASTER (a friend of a friend of Cliff Titchenell)

was in a cabin fire and was burned over 70% of his body. He was in the Western Pennsylvania Burn Center, but passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was married and has two children.

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Ilene Cottrell (Sister-in-law of Kenny and Barbara)

Elizabeth Ilene Cottrell, 66, of Robinson Run, Rt. 1, Rivesville passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.

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Genalee M. ‘Ginny’ Giaquinto (Seanna Pugh's Grandmother)

CLARKSBURG — Genalee M. “Ginny” Giaquinto, 75, of N. 21st Street, Clarksburg, is now out of our embrace into Heaven’s peace and grace, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 19, 2008, following an extended illness.
She was born in Rosemont, WV, on October 28, 1932, the only daughter of the late Harry and Rita Hamilton Stackpole.
She is survived by her husband, Pete, whom she married on October 28, 1951; three daughters, Rose Sterling and her husband Steve of Sun Valley, Mary Ann Straley and her husband Vince of North View, and Jeanie Taylor and her companion Jeff Cuppett of Bridgeport; four grandchildren and their spouses who were the apples of her eyes, Seanna Pugh and her husband Rob, Matt Straley and his wife Amy, Sarah Yoos and her husband Tim, and Lydia Taylor; six great-grandchildren, her precious little ones, Emilee, Cassie, Travis and Leah Pugh, Tanner Straley, and Isabella Yoos; three brothers and their wives, George and Violet Stackpole, Harry and Ruth Stackpole and Jerry and Joan Stackpole; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Richard Stackpole.
Mrs. Giaquinto lived her life with great faith and an amazing love of the Lord. She was a devoted member of the North View United Methodist Church. “Ginny” as she was lovingly called by friends, retired as a cook from North View Elementary School, where she thoroughly enjoyed serving the children for 19 years.
Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Wednesday from 2-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Thursday, October 23, 2008, at noon. Reverend David Fisher and Reverend Kenny Kendall will officiate. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the memorial contributions be made to United Methodist Children’s Ministry, 1924 Goff Avenue, Clarksburg, WV, 26301, or to the Giaquinto family.

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MARY STERLING (Seanna Pugh's Grandmother)

Mrs. Mary L. Marshall Sterling of Sun Valley, Clarksburg, WV, went to be with Jesus and Papa on August 16, 2008 and they are going to take good care of her, as quoted by her five year old granddaughter, Abbey. Mary was born on August 5,1932 in Clarksburg, WV a daughter of the late George W. Marshall and Blanche Shreve Marshall, who had lived on Lamberts Run, Clarksburg.
She married the love of her life on September 30, 1950, H. J. “Jack” Sterling, who preceded her in death on August 5, 2002.
Mary is survived by, her son, Stephen J. Sterling and his wife, Rose & by her daughter, Kimberley L. Sterling Clark & husband, Ron, all of Clarksburg, her brother, Paul “P.W.” Marshall, Clarksburg. She is “MomMom” to Seanna Sterling Pugh & husband Rob, Meaghan, Danika & Abbey Clark her grandchildren, all of Clarksburg. Mary was known as “Nana” to Emilee, Cassie, Travis & Leah Pugh, her great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Mrs. Sterling was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles & Kenneth Marshall and a sister, Dorothy Kellison.
Mrs. Sterling was a charter member of the Oak Mound Evangelical Congregational Church in Clarksburg (now the Oak Mound Evangelical Church). She was a retired 21 year employee (Safety Deposit Box Supervisor) of Chase Bank in Clarksburg. She was a devoted wife, mother, MomMom & Nana. She loved working around the house and would always let you know that “her and Jack built this house”. P.S. She always loved Victory High School Football, especially number “77". She loved the Liberty High School Marching Band, she always said they were the best, just ask Kim, Seanna, Meaghan and Danika. She also dearly loved WVU Football “Go Mountaineers”.
Friends may call at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main Street, Clarksburg from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P. M. on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Oak Mound Evangelical Church, with the Rev. O. D. Harman & Rev. David Fisher presiding. Mrs. Sterling will lie-in-state at the church on Thursday from 12:00 Noon till 1:00 P.M. Interment will be in Greenlawn Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Development Office, P.O. Box 9300, Morgantown, WV 26506.

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DENNIS THOMAS (Jo Thomas' brother-in-law)

Dennis L. Thomas, 66, of Wadestown, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) in Ruby Memorial Hospital, from injuries sustained in an accident earlier in the day.He was born May 6, 1942, at Jollytown, Pa., a son of the late Ralph J. Thomas and Burnette Liming Thomas.
Mr. Thomas retired with 35 years of service with the Monongalia County School System. He served as principal of Clay-Battelle High School on two different occasions, served as the county coordinator at the Vo-Tech Center in Morgantown, as a shop teacher at Clay-Battelle High School, and as vice-principal at University High School.Dennis was a Clay-Battelle FFA Honorary Member. He was an avid farmer who will be buried on the farm that has been in his family for six generations.
He was a active member of the Liming Ridge Church of Christ.
Dennis was a devoted husband and a proud and supportive father and grandfather. All who knew him, knew him to be quiet, even-tempered, humorous and a helper to all who asked, even if it meant putting aside his own work.
As a part of his funeral service, the family would like anyone in attendance to share any story about Dennis that they would like, whether it be serious or humorous.
Surviving are his wife, Rose Hardway Thomas; one son and his wife, Curt and Beth Thomas of Wadestown; one daughter and her husband, Denise and Eddie Casino of Wana; one brother, Garold Thomas of Lake Ridge, Va.; two sisters, Linda Tennant of Wadestown and Bernice Crihfield of Hundred; and five grandchildren, Jackie Thomas, Josie Thomas, Ashley Casino, Katlyn Casino, and Seth Casino.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Wayne Thomas.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred from 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Evangelist Steve Stevens, Evangelist Steve Snider, and Evangelist Dick Bartrug officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Family Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dennis Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Huntington National Bank, PO Box 65, Blacksville, WV 26521.

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TOM FREEMAN (Doris Freeman's brother-in-law)

Thomas “Tom” Clyde Freeman, 79, of Montana Mines Community, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Preston County, West Virginia. He was born December 23, 1928 in Marion County, West Virginia, a son of the late Herman and Nina Hayhurst Freeman.
Mr. Freeman was baptized and was a Christian by faith. He was a graduate of East Fairmont High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired as a coal miner from #93 Jordan Mine. He loved his granddaughter and his cat “Baby Blue.”
Survivors include one son, Gerald “Jerry” Freeman and his wife Barbara of Fairmont; one brother, Darrell Freeman and his wife Doris of Fairmont; one granddaughter, Ashley Freeman of Zelienople, Pennsylvania; one uncle, Delmar Freeman and his wife Thelma of Pittsburgh.
Graveside services will be held at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 15, 2008 with Reverend Steve Meadows officiating. Family will receive friends at the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, at 10:15 AM on Friday to proceed in procession to the cemetery. Full military funeral honors will be conducted at graveside by the Taylor County Military Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Freeman’s honor to Gateway United Methodist Church, 301 Diamond Street, Fairmont.

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LUCY COX (Lisa Toothman's Grandmother)

Lucille Loretta Cox, 82, of Booth Creek Community, Shinnston, died on Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2008) at the Pleasant Acres Christian Haven Private Care Home. She was born on Sept. 21, 1925, in Marion County, a daughter of the late Albert and Gladys Ghould Bennington.
Lucille worked for Muriale’s Restaurant as a prep cook for 25 years. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene on Morgantown Avenue. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 7048.
She is survived by her son, Emery Cox, and his wife, Doris, of Fairmont; her daughters, Barbara Torjak and her husband, William, of Clarksburg, Lois McDaniel of Shinnston, Debra Pyles and her husband, Richard, of Fairmont, Catherine Davidson of Gypsy and Ruth Austin of North Carolina; her sister, Beatrice Payton of Mannington; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Cox; her sister, Geraldine Pavalock; and her sons-in-law, Woodrow Davidson and Dale McDaniel.
Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont from 1-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday with Pastor Waitman Hager officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Indian Camp Cemetery in Buchanan. Lucille’s family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Pleasant Acres Christian Haven Private Care Home for their excellent care and compassion.

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ARCHIE GENE KEMP (father of Lori and Keith Kemp)

Archie Gene Kemp, 78, of Vincent, OH, died July 24, 2008 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born July 9, 1930 in Pennsboro, WV, a son of the late Archie B. and Anna Feeney Kemp.
He retired as an Office Supervisor, after serving over 39 years with Hope Natural Gas, currently Dominion Gas. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Class of 1949, and also from Mountain State College in 1951. He was a member of the Belpre Church of Christ, where he enjoyed planting and taking care of the flowers. He supported various missionaries, was known as an avid prayer warrior who operated a 24 hour prayer line. He was also a host for the Young at Heart Senior group for the past eleven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, geneology, and decorating his home for special occasions like Christmas and Halloween. Spending time with his two cats, Punky and Simba and spending time with his family and friends, brought him the most enjoyment in life.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores Rea Kemp; two children, Keith Quentin Kemp and Lori Ann Kemp, both of Fairmont; one sister, Betty Courtney of Norfolk, VA; and nephew, Carl Courtney, Jr., of Norfolk, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Quentin Kemp; two sisters, Ava and Ruth Kemp; and one brother-in-law Carl Courtney, Sr.
Services will be Monday 11:00 AM at the Belpre Church of Christ with Evangelist Ron Laughery officiating.
Burial will follow at Willow Island Cemetery, Belmont, WV.
Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre and Monday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Belpre Church of Christ, c/o Missions, 2932 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714.

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DANIEL BESEDICH, SR. (Holly Casto's father)

Daniel Besedich Sr. 79, of Oakhurst Community, Farmington went to be with the Lord Wednesday (June 25, 2008) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.He was born July 29, 1928, at Monongah, a son of Serbian immigrants, the late Joseph and Katie Yunkovich Besedich.

He is survived by three sons, Daniel Wayne Besedich and wife Anita, Michael Joe Besedich, and Matt William Besedich and his fiancé, Erica Rhodes of Kellytown, all of Farmington; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Cale Thomas of Fairmont, Holly and Robert Casto of White Hall, and Tina and Scott Mohr of Fairmont; 11 grandchildren, Derek and Janet Besedich, Ryan and Anna Besedich, Joshua Cale, Aaron Cale, Travis Casto, Bobbi Jean Casto, Trent Casto, Sean Mohr, Cory Mohr, Bregan Besedich and Colby Besedich; three great-grandchildren, Devon, Conner and Mia Besedich, a step-granddaughter, Ashley Wilson; sisters and brothers-in-law Helen and Richard Lockwood of Pleasant Valley, Malava Blanton of Texas, Mildred Hughes of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Richard Davis of Midland, Texas; a brother-in-law, Max Bouillet of Farmington; sister-in-law, Dorothy and husband Clair Fisher of Maude Texas; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dan was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Jean Scritchfield Besedich; an infant brother, Jovan Besedich; four sisters and their husbands, Olga and Keith Myers, Kay and Lon Stache, Mary and Nick Chickrell, Josephine and Ben Flannery; two additional brothers-in-law, Or “Tex” Blanton, Elmer Hughes; a sister-in-law, Betty Bouillet; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Aaron and Emma Rush Scritchfield.

Dan was a longwall mechanic for Consolidated Coal Company’s Loveridge Mine, having retired with 52 years in the mining industry. He began his career with Consolidated Coal Company’s No. 9 Mine at the age of 14, then later worked at Bethlehem Steel Company’s Carolina Mine, proceeding to their Idamay Mine, then moving to Consol’s Four States Mine and Grant Town Mine, before spending his last 30 years at Loveridge.He was a member of the UMWA Local 9909, where he served on the safety committee, as chairman of the mine committee, and also elected as the doorman of the Union Hall.Prior to his mining employment, he worked as a roughnecker in the oil fields of Texas and New Mexico.Dan was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Susan B. Anthony and USS Manning. He was the recipient of the Victory Medal.

Christened as a child in the Serbian Orthodox Church in Philadelphia, Pa., Dan was later baptized into the Church of Christ at Farmington. He was proud of his Serbian heritage and along with his wife continued a time-honored family tradition of celebrating Serbian Christmas (Jan. 7), opening their home to family as passed on to them by Dan’s parents. As is Serbian custom, Dan was the proud patriarch of his family and extended family, a role he cherished. He was devoted to his wife, his children and his entire family.

Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington from 6-9 p.m. today, 1-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with Evangelist Randy Cook officiating. Mr. Besedich will be laid to rest beside his wife in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Farmington. Marion County Veterans Council will conduct full military graveside honors.

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Carol Thomas (Margaret Kisner's Sister)

Carol S. Dillon Thomas, 62, of Fairmont, died Monday (June 16, 2008) at Heartland of Clarksburg. Carol was born Oct. 6, 1946 in Fairmont the daughter of the late Elmer Dillon and Virginia Ross Blumline.
Carol was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, a nurse’s aid and a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.
Carol is survived by three sons: Charles Thomas Jr. and Jermaine Thomas and his fiancé Debbie Adkins, all of Hyattsville, Md. and Michael Thomas of Jessup, Md.; one brother, Mark Blumline of Fairmont; and one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Randy Kisner of Fairmont; four grandchildren, Charles Thomas II, Malik, Kiara and Logan Thomas; two sisters-in-law; Betty Goldson and Carrie Yancey both of Carolina; mother-in-law, Othalean Thomas of Carolina; an uncle, Willie Borden of Barrackville; two aunts, Joyce Ross of Monongah and Nancy Fleming of Ohio; and a dear friend, Sam Tawiah of Maryland.
In addition to her parents Carol is preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Dillon.
Friends and Family may call at Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Deacon David Lester officiating.

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WAYNE ADAMS (Jackie Jenkins' grandfather)

ADAMS, Wayne D., 83, of Wileyville, W.Va., passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 25, 2008.
He was born February 23, 1925 in Wileyville, the youngest of nine.
Wayne was a faithful member for many years of the Wileyville Church of Christ. He held the offices of Treasurer, Deacon and lastly of Elder. He was a charter member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Wileyville and has been an honorary member for the last twenty years. He is very proud of the fact that his footsteps are being followed by his granddaughter, Serena as she is now a member of the VFD. Wayne played baseball as a young man and was a pitcher for many leagues: Ravenna Elks (Ohio), VFW (Ohio), Hastings for the Hope Gas Company, Pepsi in Moundsville, Windsor Heights in Wheeling, Reader and the Army all for the time of 1944-1956. He had the opportunity to try out for the Cincinnati Reds but chose not to. He was a 1944 graduate of Magnolia High School. He served in the U.S. Army as an MP at Fort Knox, Kentucky from June 1945 through 1947, where he met and married his beautiful wife. Wayne worked at White Rubber in Ravenna, Ohio and retired from Consolidated Natural Gas (Hope), Pine Grove, West Virginia, after 37 years service.
He was predeacesed by his parents, John and Bessie Adams of Wileyville; his loving, faithful wife of 58 years, Lee Adams on August 4, 2004, whom he met while in the Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky; four brothers, Shearl, Harry, Norman and Jearl; four sisters, Vera, Cora, Nora and Gay; and a granddaughter, Laura Ann Dakar in 1969.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald (Carla) Adams of Reedsville and J.B. (Joanne) Adams of Crofton, Maryland; and two daughters, Connie (Jack) Dakar of Reader and Judy (Jerry) Cecil of Wileyville, with whom Wayne resided. He is also survived by an ex-daughter-in-law, Jeri Adams; 11 grandchildren, Jackie (Andy) Jenkins of Texas, Stephanie (Travis) Knotts of New Mexico, Jeremy (Robin) Dakan of Morgantown, John Adams of Cameron, Bill Adams of Fairmont, Serena (Jeremy) Huggins of Wileyville, Barbara (Roland) Day of New Martinsville, Laura and Natalie Adams of Crofton, Maryland and Louryn and Mary Harper of Reedsville; 12 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kody Jenkins of Texas, Kayla and Gunner Knotts of New Mexico, Mercedez Goff of Hundred, Jason Day of New Martinsville, Bryan Day (Leslie White) of Warwood, Katlyn Huggins of Wileyville, Dakota and Hunter Dakan and Tyler and Ashley Murphy of Morgantown; and one great-great grandson, Cody Steele of Warwood. Wayne also is survived by Bobby Gene Adams of Pine Grove, a nephew, that was raised as a brother to him; and a niece, Shelby Cain of Wileyville. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Friends may call at Palmer Funeral Home in Pine Grove on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 1 p.m. with Evangelist Charles Pugh officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kirkland Cemetery on Fairview Ridge, Wileyville, with Fireman’s Services provided by his fellow firefighters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Wileyville Church of Christ or Journey Hospice of Sistersville in his name.
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Elizabeth A. "Libby" McDaniel (Joan McDaniel's mother-in-law)

Elizabeth A. “Libby” McDaniel, 70, of Grafton, went to be with our Lord and Savior with her family by her side on Sunday (May 18, 2008) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown after a lengthy illness. She was born in Philippi on May 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Albert L. Moats and Anna V. Moats.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Curtis D. “Tony” McDaniel, whom she married on Nov. 30, 1957. She is also survived by one daughter, Shelia A. Spino and husband John Spino of Grafton; one son, Curtis L. McDaniel and wife Joan McDaniel of Fairmont; three grandchildren, Gina and Andrea Spino, and Ashley McDaniel; one half brother, Gerald Zirkle and wife Naomi Zirkle of Elkins; two brothers-in-law, Leonard and Lydia McDaniel, of Lowellville, Ohio, and Richard and Crystal McDaniel, of Lutz, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Jane Robison, and Dottie and Bill McFarland, both of Grafton. She is also survived by one aunt and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Sonny L. Moats, who died in infancy.
Mrs. McDaniel retired from quality control with the Philips Lighting Co. in Fairmont with 37 years of service.
She was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church in Grafton. Previously, she was a member of the First Grace Brethren Church for 25 years, where she was Sunday school secretary, sang in the choir, and assisted with the Bible school program.
The family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The funeral service will be held at the Beulah Baptist Church Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard McDonald and Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating. Interment will be at Bluemont Cemetery in Grafton. Mrs. McDaniel will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at 11 a.m. on Friday.

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Paul E. “Gene” Luzadder (Joann Hall's brother)

Paul E. “Gene” Luzadder, 74, of Prickett’s Creek Rd., Fairmont, died Friday, April 18, 2008 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born January 4, 1934 in White Hall, West Virginia, a son of the late Harold and Margaret Phillips Luzadder. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia Croce Luzadder.
Mr. Luzadder was a Christian by faith. He has formerly been employed by Pitrolo’s Market, Meadow Gold Milk Company, as a Deputy Sheriff in MarionCounty, a Teamster, and was the owner and operator of Boron Service Station and Union 76 in White Hall and Westover respectively. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing gardening and traveling. He formerly enjoyed bowling in numerous local leagues. Most especially, Mr. Luzadder loved to spend time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: Four Children: Paul and Dawn Luzadder Jr. of Katy Michael and Cindy Luzadder of Fairmont Donny and Sharon Luzadder of Mannington Gina and Ian Roach of Las Vegas, Nevada
Three siblings: Joann and Bob Hall of White Hall Robert and Claudia Luzadder of Lordstown, Ohio Nancy Ashby of White Hall
Eight Grandchildren: Justin Luzadder and Sarah of Rivesville Jeremy and Briana Luzadder of Katy Crystal and Ryan Johnson of Fairmont Michael Luzadder and fiancé Cori Bilotta of Fairmont Heather Luzadder of Fairmont Sarah and Jason Riggs of Mannington Anthony Luzadder of Mannington Emma Roach of Las Vegas, Nevada
Four Great Grandchildren: Caleb Luzadder of Katy Haley, Destiny and Jayden Johnson of Fairmont He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is survived by many friends, including Mark and Debby McKinzie. He is also survived by caregiver and friends, Betty Friend and Donna Boyce.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his mother and father in law, Kathleen and Louie Croce.
The family would like to thank Kim, Michelle, Melissa and Olanda from Hospice Care for all of their love and support.
Friends may call the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, on Sunday from 7-9, Monday from 1-4 and 7-9 and on Tuesday from 10-11. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Stemple officiating. Interment will follow at the GrandviewMemorialGardens in Fairmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care, 201 Merchant Street, Fairmont.

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Ernest Floyd Hullderman (Member of White Hall)

Ernest Floyd Hullderman, 83, of Broussard, La., formerly of Fairmont, died on Monday (March 31, 2008) in Louisiana. He was born on Jan. 28, 1925, in Taylor County, a son of the late Charles W. and Blanche Limming Hullderman.
A native of Curry Ridge, Taylor County, Mr. Hullderman was a welder by trade and worked for Hinkle Brothers until his retirement, after 30 plus years with the company.
He attended Whitehall Church of Christ and he loved gardening, especially his fruit trees and his grapevines. He resided in Fairmont until just a few years ago when he and his wife relocated to Louisiana to live with his daughter.
Mr. Hullderman is survived by his loving wife of 62 years this June, Dorothy Jean Heldreth Hullderman of Broussard; his daughters, Nancy Lee Johnson and her husband Harry of Apple Valley, Calif., Shirley Jean Blakemore and her husband Bruce William of Broussard, La.; his granddaughters, Jeanne Ann Horner and her husband Andrew of Youngsville, La. and Dr. Amanda Lee Johnson of Hershey, Pa.; his grandson, Jason Bruce Blakemore and his wife Karen of Keller, Texas; great-granddaughters, Hannah Jean Horner of Youngsville, La. and Emily Marie Blakemore of Keller, Texas; great-grandson Andrew Bruce Horner of Youngsville, La.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Flavil Hullderman; and a sister, Elizabeth Jane Coogle.
Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday with Bruce Blakemore, son-in-law of the deceased, officiating. During the service, Dr. John Lockhart, nephew of the deceased, will sing a melody of songs. Interment will be at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Fairmont.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Bruce Blakemore (grandson), Andrew Horner (grandson-in-law), Jody Cougar (neighbor), Dennis Hullderman (nephew), Gary Kelley (nephew-in-law) and Matthew Tonkery (friend).

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Julia Ross (Benita DePriest's Aunt)

Julia Ross, 85, of Fairmont, died Thursday (April 3, 2008) at Wishing Well Health Center. Julia was born June 19, 1922, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Genoucse.
Julia was retired from Westinghouse Electric and a Catholic by faith.
Julia is survived by one son and daughter in-law, Robert and Linda Ross of Gulfport, Miss.; Sarah Stritch of Gulfport, Miss; step-grandchildren, Colleen and Robert Stritch, Susan Cannon and her husband Anthony; and three great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers in-law, Beatrice and Ross Falbo of Indianapolis, Ind., Josephine Kopasz of Altaloma, Calif., Rose Gardi of Fairmont, Madeline and Sam Oliverio of Fairmont; four nephews, E.J.Kopasz, Richard Julian, James Gardi and his wife Patty and James Ross; four nieces, Sharon Minor and her husband Richard, Mary Catherine Hoylman and her husband Steve, Benita DePriest and her husband Don and Carol Slate Bock; sisters-in-law; Lily and Susan Julian; great-nephews, Aaron and Brian Minor, Christopher and Nathan Depriest; and great-nieces, Conda Takanabe and Nancy Michael.
In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Ross; two half-brothers, William and Sam Julian; and half-sister, Teresa Helen Pacciocco.
Friends and family may call at Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and from 1-8 p.m. Sunday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Fr. John Mulcahy officiating. Burial will follow at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery.
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Aldine Thomas (member of White Hall)

ALDINE THOMAS, 85, of Fairmont died Monday, March 31, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1923 in Plum Run Community, Marion County, West Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Glen Edward Toothman and Pearl Jackson Toothman. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Montgomery “Buster” Thomas who died in 1980.

She is survived by two step daughters: Shirley Yost and her husband Bob of Clearbrook, VA. Frances Skinner and her husband Robert of Fairmont, WV.

She is survived by 8 Step Grandchildren: Barbara Kittlewell, Genene Peko, Gregory Thomas, Kimberley Jones, Monty DeWitt, Shelly Thomas, Jeff Thomas, and Rob Yost.

She is survived by 10 Step Great Grandchildren and 4 Step Great – Great Grandchildren.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker and a member of the Whitehall Church Of Christ.

She was a graduate of Farmington High School and attended the West Virginia Business College.

She enjoyed traveling, quilting and making afghans for her family and friends.

The Family would like to thank Eugene Menez, M.D., and his staff, MVA Hospice, Hospice Care Corp., Crissy Laswell, C.J. Fazio, Debra Martin, Sharron Criado, Kathy Taylor, Vicky Murphy, Holly Wilson, and Robin Willis for their professional care and support.

The Family will receive friends at the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, West Virginia Wednesday from 6 – 9 p.m. and Thursday from Noon – 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating. The committal service will be held in the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover, West Virginia.

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Elizabeth W. DeMoss - (Life-long member of White Hall)

Elizabeth W. DeMoss, 91, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday (March 16, 2008) at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke.Mrs. DeMoss was born Oct. 31, 1916, in Grafton, a daughter of the late Ray V. And Stella Booth Whisler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harry F. DeMoss in 2003.
Elizabeth was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her younger years, she had worked at Hartley’s Department Store and G.C. Murphy’s in Fairmont. She was a graduate of East Fairmont High School.
She lived most of her life in Fairmont and was a life-long member of the Whitehall Church of Christ.
Elizabeth is survived by her son, James C. DeMoss and his wife Susan L. of Blue Ridge, Va.; three grandchildren, Joshua A. DeMoss and his wife Andrea of Blacksburg, Va., Zachary S. DeMoss and his wife Elise of Roanoke, Va. and Alicia DeMoss Furrow and her husband David of Roanoke, Va.; and two nieces, Jolinda Linn and Pamela Cox and her husband Don. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles W. Whisler and Kenneth Whisler; and her sister, Mary Sparks.
Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont. Services will be held at 2: p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Evangelist Kevin Lough officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Rest Haven Cemetery.

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Mary Cool (Melissa Arnett's grandmother)

Mary Eleanor Cool, 71, of Everson, passed away Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at her residence.She was born April 27, 1936, in Kingwood, a daughter of the late William Gay and Bertha Olive Bolyard Johnson.Mrs. Cool was a longtime nurse’s aide, a position she took great pride in, working in the Kingwood Hospital, St. Barbara’s Nursing Home and also Wishing Well. She was also a homemaker, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who guided and directed her family’s lives. She was known to be a strong, independent, “little” woman who was generous, hardworking and also a peacemaker. She gave much of herself to so many throughout the years, and she will be missed.Survivors include a son and his wife, Ross Michael and Donna J. Cool Sr., Keyser; a daughter, Sharron Lou Cool, Morgantown; five grandchildren, Melissa Renee Arnett and husband, Marshall, with whom she made her home, Reginna Leigh Wagoner and husband Jonathan, Morgantown, Susan Ann White, Morgantown, Ross Michael Cool Jr. and wife Tanicca, Mannington, Heather Nichole Cool, who resides with her mother, Candace Kellar in Monongah; 10 great-grandchildren, Johnny Arnett, Mary and Jacob Costello, Chandler and Madison Wagoner, Katelyn Keener, Annalyse White, Colby, Aidan and Gavin Cool; two sisters, Bertha Olive Hinerman and Catherine Fields, both of Monongah; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Ann White, Mannington.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ross Lincoln Cool, who died Aug. 9, 1991; four brothers; one sister; a grandson, David Leroy Wilfong Jr., who died Dec. 13, 1980; and a great-granddaughter, Sophia Mahala White, who died April 4, 2003.Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington on Thursday from 2-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Clifford Morgan officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Preston County. ________________________________________________________________

Geraldine Beha (Linda Huber's Aunt)

Geraldine Beha, 96, of Fairmont, W.Va., passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the home of her niece, Linda Huber of Fairmont.
She was born on Aug. 17, 1911, in Walker, a daughter of the late Edward and Carrie Curran Beha.
Geraldine worked hard on the family farm until her mother’s death in 1953. She then began working for various meat packing companies. She retired from Cloverdale Packing in Parkersburg in 1973.
She will always be fondly remembered for her love of animals and the outdoors. She never turned away a stray, always making room for one more.
Geraldine is survived by two nieces, Linda Huber of Fairmont and Patsy Roberts of Elkins; one great-niece, Carrie Grose-Phares of Elkins; a stepgreat-nephew, Donald and his wife, Jennifer, of Elkins; and seven great-great-nieces and nephews, Joel, Aidan, Bella, Phoenix, Kaylene, Nathan and Hannah, all of Elkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sister, Nellie Kathryn Huber of Fairmont.
On Feb. 14, Geraldine made the decision to be immersed in baptism and now is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, her body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Whitehall Church of Christ.

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Carl "Bud" Merrifield (Rodney Merrifield's Father)

Carl E. “Bud” Merrifield, 87, of Benton’s Ferry, Fairmont, died on Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at his home. He was born on March 10, 1920, in Marion County, a son of the late William and Myrtle M. Decker Merrifield.

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Mora McDaniels - (grandmother of Curtis McDaniels)
Mora passed away on Monday morning, January 21.

Mora Mae (Shaffer) McDaniel, age 95, of West St. Charles Street, went to be with the Lord on Monday (Jan. 21, 2008) at Rosewood Health Center in Grafton.She was born on April 4, 1912, in Clemtown, Barbour County, the daughter of the late Laverna Shaffer Streets.

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Charles W. Rager - (husband of Delores, father of Nancy Tonkery)

Charles W. Rager, 82, of Colfax Community passed away Friday (Oct. 12, 2007) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

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Shannon Nesselrotte (friend of Dave & Cindy Perkins)

Shannon Kae Clemens Nesselrotte, 34, of Fairmont, Bunner Ridge Community, died on Thursday (Sept. 20, 2007) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown as the result of an automobile accident.
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Roger Lee Cottrill (Kevin's former coworker)

SALEM — Roger Lee Cottrill, 52, of Salem, died Friday morning, September 21, 2007, at his residence following a long illness.

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Kaine D’Angelo Godfrey (Grandson of Gerald and Bonnie Kerns)

Kaine D’Angelo Godfrey, 3 year old son of Melissa Kerns and Aaron Godfrey of Shinnston, WV passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 19, 2007 at the UHC Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born October 10, 2003 in Morgantown.
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Ronnie Croy (Mary Titchenell's brother)

Ronnie passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Thelma Lemasters - She came to church with Aldine Thomas.

Thelma Genevieve Barker Lemasters, 96, of Pleasant Valley, Fairmont, died Tuesday (Aug. 7, 2007) at Wishing Well Health Center.
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Betty Stanley (One of the Pleasant Acres Ladies)

Betty May Stanley, 83, passed away on Monday (Aug. 6, 2007) at Pleasant Acres Christian Haven Association. Betty was born in Ohio on Sept. 26, 1923, the daughter of the late Nathan Goff and Gladys Lloyd Stanley.
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George B. Summers - (long time friend and co-worker of Tom Little)

George B. Summers of Vienna passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
George was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Weston, W.Va. He spent most of is early childhood in Glenville, W.Va., where he met his wife of 40 years, Mary Jane Coon.
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Clarence Postlethwait Jr. (Father of Kim Osborne)

Clarence “Glenn” Postlethwait Jr., 65, of Grant Town died Monday (July 23, 2007) at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.

Glenn was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Littleton, the son of the late Clarence G. and Mary Ann Woods Postlethwait.

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John A. Wilson (Joan McDaniels' father)

John A. Wilson, 70, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Friday (June 29, 2007) in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

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Sheila Kay Patterson Lee (Relative of Leah Earle)
45, of Monongah, and formerly of Mannington, died unexpectedly Saturday (May 26, 2007) at Fairmont General Hospital.

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James Walter “Pitter” Patterson Sr. (Relative of Leah Earle)
79, of Mannington died Friday (May 25, 2007) at his residence.

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Dana Newbraugh (Bill McCoy's uncle)
Dana Lane Newbraugh, 79, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday (April 24, 2007) in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

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Will Sullivan's father
died Friday, April 20, 2007 in Kentucky. Ralph C. Sullivan, 77, of Latonia, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday at his home.

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Dare Oates (PJ Oates' grandmother)
Dare Oates, 95, of Browns Run Road, Littleton, died Saturday (April 21, 2007) in the Wishing Well Health Care Center in Fairmont where she had been a resident since June 23, 1999.

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Helen Cutlip (Donna McCoy's great aunt)
Helen Cutlip passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007.

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Ralph Davis (Member of the White Hall Church and neighbor of Rick & Leah Earle)
Ralph R. Davis Jr. Ralph Richard Davis Jr., 63, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday (April 9, 2007) at his residence after an extended illness.

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Walter M. “Kayo” Brown (Leah Earle's Uncle)
Walter M. “Kayo” Brown, 86, of Fairmont died Saturday (April 7, 2007) at Wishing Well Health Center.

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Ralph Hayes (grandfather of Jeff Hayes)
HAYES, Ralph O., 78, of Jacksonburg, departed this life Wednesday April 4, 2007, at his home.

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Janice M. Pigott (friend of Dale and Ramola Lee)
CLARKSBURG — Janice M. Pigott, 43, of Liberty Ave. Clarksburg, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in Bridgeport following an extended illness.

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Elizabeth Coogle (Becky Kelley's Mother)
Elizabeth Hullderman Coogle, 87, of Fairmont, passed away Friday (March 23, 2007) at Fairmont General Hospital.

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Emma Jean Collins (Judy Seccuro's Aunt)
Emma Jean Austin Collins, 76, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (March 15, 2007) at Fairmont General Hospital.

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Sarah E. Peffer (Friend of Dale and Ramola Lee)
PEFFER Sarah E. Peffer, 27, of Colonial Heights, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

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Norman K. Nicholson
SHINNSTON — Norman K. Nicholson, 50, of Rt. 4, Clarksburg, Gregory’s Run Community, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2007, at his residence under the loving care of People’s Hospice.

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Helen Virginia Kester Kerns (Jennifer Summers' Grandmother)
Helen Virginia Kester Kerns, 88, of Meadowdale, Fairmont died at the Wishing Well Health Center Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, after a battle with Pancreatic cancer.

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Travis Durrett Jr. (June Durrett's Father-in-law)
Travis Vincent Durrett Jr. , 70, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday (Jan. 22, 2007) in his residence.

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Jacob Jay Jackson Jr. (Tim Jackson's Father)
CLARKSBURG — Jacob Jay Jackson Jr., 85, of Route 1, Mount Clare, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006, at his residence.

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