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Zoey Sue Banker
Zoey Sue Banker was ushered safe and secure back into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Women and Children's Hospital.

She is survived by her father, Brandon Banker and mother, Erin Sue Vance; paternal grandparents, Harold and Linda Banker of Pinch; maternal grandparents, Harvey and Sue Vance of Big Chimney; paternal great-grandparent, Miriam Mason of Ohio; maternal great-grandparent, Ella Marie Higgons and Chuck of Charleston; and paternal great-great-grandparent, Mildred McPhee of Windsor. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Elk Hills Memorial Park with Pastor Dean Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery.

Family and friends may gather with the family at the cemetery at 3 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is assisting the Banker family.

Roberta Cunningham
Roberta "Berky" Cunningham of Henlawson departed this world on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Logan. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Logan.
Robert L. Dickerson Sr.
Robert L. Dickerson Sr., 67, of Charleston, passed away May 16, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Thomas Wayne Dye
Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Dye, 50, of Maiden, N.C., formerly of Newton, W.Va., died May 16, 2013. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer.
Robert L. Elliott Jr.
Robert L. Elliott Jr., 84, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away May 19, 2013, at Worthington Christian Village. Bob was born October 30, 1928, in Huntington, to the late Robert L. and Alma (Combs) Elliott Sr. Bob faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from State Farm as a district manager after over 30 years of service. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking, photography and traveling. After his retirement, Bob and his wife, Pat, moved to Pinehurst, N.C., to enjoy their retirement years.

Bob is survived by his three daughters, Robin Elliott, Bobbie (Mark) Million and Kelly (Gary) Cooper; daughter-in-law, Karen Elliott; and grandchildren, Matthew Million, Carly Million, Austin Cooper and Bailey Cooper.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Elliott; and son, Michael Elliott.

There will be no visitation or service at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Worthington Christian Village, 165 High Bluffs Blvd., Columbus, OH 43235.

Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington, Ohio, is assisting the family with the arrangements. To send an online condolence please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

Nancy Louise Hedrick
Nancy Louise Hedrick, 79, of Organ Cave, died May 18, 2013. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Salem Presbyterian Church, Organ Cave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte, is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Jane Hudson
Linda Jane Hudson, 75, of Nitro, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, after a long illness.

Born September 27, 1937, she was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Mayford Moulder and husband, Austin Hudson.

She is survived by her sister, Ellen Buskirk (Dave) of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter, Patty of Scott Depot; son, Mike of Poca and son, Duke (Debbie) of Knoxville, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Linda was a 1955 graduate of South Charleston High School. She retired from Union Carbide/Bayer Chemical in 1999. She also served as secretary of the First Baptist Church, Nitro, of which she was a member.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro.

Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at First Baptist Church, Nitro, by Pastor Lawrence Hoptry and Pastor David Bess. Entombment will follow the service at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Dolan Wade Irvine
Mr. Dolan Wade Irvine, 65, of Marlinton, departed this life on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at his home.

He was born September 24, 1947, and was the son of the late Verlin Adam Irvine and Elsie Grace Shinaberry.

Dolan was a 1966 graduate of Marlinton High School and received a B.S. degree in agriculture from West Virginia University in 1970.

He taught vocational agriculture at Pocahontas County High School for 10 years before being elected as assessor of Pocahontas County. During his 32 years as assessor, he served as president of the West Virginia Assessor's Association and received the State Tax Department award for Outstanding West Virginia Assessor, as well as being awarded Assessor of the Year by his fellow West Virginia county assessors. He was also appointed by the governor to serve on the West Virginia Property Valuation Committee.

After retiring from the Assessor's Office, he was elected to the Pocahontas County Commission, where he served as president.

He was also a certified real estate appraiser, lifelong farmer and owner of Huntersville Grocery, which he operated for 16 years.

Dolan served on the board of directors for the Pocahontas Farm Bureau, Pocahontas Producers, Southern States Co-op, Pendleton Community Bank and the Public Defender's Board.

He was also a member of the Pocahontas Promenaders Western Square Dance Club and the Huntersville Masonic Lodge No. 65.

Dolan is survived by his wife, Alice Rebecca Kelly Irvine; and children, Kevin Lee Irvine and his wife, Pamela Irvine, of Poca and Kenneth Eugene Irvine of Marlinton. He has five grandchildren, Clayton Cole Irvine, Adam Wesley Irvine, Ryan Patrick Irvine, Kelly Renee Irvine and Jamie Lee Irvine.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Riger Howe Irvine.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Kimble Funeral Home, 18942 Seneca Trail, Marlinton, WV 24954 with the Revs. Jason and Jess Felici officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be in White Cemetery, Minnehaha Springs.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Kimble Funeral Home, Marlinton.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.

William Elmer Kisner
William "Bill" Elmer Kisner, 90, of Bartow, died May 14, 2013, at home. Service was held Sunday, May 19, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Arbovale. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to either Mountain Hospice or the Senior Center.
Edward "Scutter" Landers
Edward "Scutter" Landers, 69, of Handley, moved to his eternal home on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his father, B.J. Landers.

He was a graduate of Cedar Grove High School.

He was retired from Montgomery General Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Betty (Brown) Landers of Handley, brother; James (Carolyn) Landers of Campbells Creek; and niece, Jamie (Michael) Ogle of Knoxville, Tenn.

Service will be l:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove, with Pastor Bonita Jedlicka officiating. Burial will follow the service at Montgomery Memorial Park, London.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, will be in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Kay Lewis
Brenda Kay Lewis, 62, of Hines, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at her home following a short battle with cancer.

Born December 6, 1950, at Leslie, she was the daughter of Charles O. "C.O." Lewis of Hines and the late Mabel Louise Loudermilk Lewis.

Brenda worked as a certified nursing assistant at Heartland of Rainelle for 16 years. She was a hard worker and a born caregiver. She helped care for her grandmother, mother and her father. Brenda was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her mother, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Wayne "Buck" Lewis and an infant baby brother.

Along with her father, C.O. Lewis, she is survived by her daughter, Constance Louise Reynolds and husband, John "J.T.," of Rainelle; her grandson and light of her life, Zachary Charles Ivey of Rainelle; her brother, Edward O. "Pete" Lewis and wife, Frances Jarvis Lewis, of Charmco; one niece; two nephews; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle, with Pastor Steve Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 20, at the funeral home.

Online condolences at www.smathersfuneralchapelinc.com.

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Inc., Rainelle.

Billie D. Mullins Sr.
Billie D. "Bill" Mullins Sr., 85, of 845 Georges Creek Drive, Malden, went home to be with Jesus on May 17, 2013.

He was born February 14, 1928, in Charleston, to the late George Robert and Orpha Quinn Mullins.

Billie was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anice E. "Sissy" Mullins; daughter, Shelia A. Mullins; son, Robert Lee Mullins; sisters, Ruby Campbell, Alice Lucille Robinette; and brothers, Cecil Ray Mullins, Robert E. Mullins Sr. and Robert Glen Mullins.

Bill was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of United Christian Church, Simmons Creek, Belle; retired life member of Laborers Union Local No. 1353; member of Malden Salinas Lodge No. 128, AF&AM; and a former member of the Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies.

Billie loved attending church and was one of the original members of the Hardee's Gang (Big Chimney) music players as a guitarist.

He is survived by his loving family, sons, Billie D. (Charlene) Mullins Jr. and Larry D. (the late Faye) Mullins Sr.; sisters, Phyllis Hunt of Belle, Mary Malcolm and Dolly Pittman, both of Charleston, and Patty Kay of Sissonville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his caregivers at his residence, staff of Dunbar Center, staff of the E.R. at CAMC Memorial Hospital and 4th, 3rd and 2nd floors, Kanawha Co. Ambulance and the staff at Elk Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at United Christian Church, Simmons Creek Road, with Evangalist David Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, with military rites by American Legion Post No. 61, Clendenin.

Family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Elk Funeral Home, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

Frank Junior Mullins
Frank Junior "Buck" Mullins, 91, of Ansted, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2013, after a short illness.

Buck was born June 8, 1921, at Glen, Clay County. He was the son of the late Newton Mullins and Margaret Ruth Williams Mullins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack, Ovie, Brady, Sebert and Adam; sisters, Nell, Zelma and Minnie; and one grandson, Scott Allen Hunt.

Frank was a World War II veteran, a member of Ansted Baptist Church and was retired from Elkem Metals of Alloy.

Buck is survived by his wife of 67 years, Leona Dempsey Mullins, whom he visited every single day at Ansted Healthcare Center; two daughters, Judith Minter and husband, Buzz, of Ansted and Linda Kious and husband, Bill, of Ansted; one son, Dennis Mullins and wife, Theresa, of Ansted; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Ansted Baptist Church with the Revs. Jack Eades and Douglas Eades officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, Ansted.

The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the staff of Ansted Healthcare Center, Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill and Dr. Scott Keffer during Buck's illness.

Online condolences may be sent to wallaceandwallacefh.com.

Wallace and Wallace of Ansted is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Lou Petry
Mary Lou Petry (nee Brown), 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, formerly of Vermilion, Ohio, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at her home.

Mary Lou was born March 18, 1940, in Otsego, W.Va. She had lived in Vermilion most of her life, but had lived in Norwalk the last 10 years.

She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Blair) Chandler of Vermilion; sons, Michael Petry, Stephen (MaryAnn) Petry and Donald Petry Jr., all of Norwalk; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Bob Brown of Summersville, W.Va. and Roger Brown of Byhalia, Miss.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hazel (nee Cline) Brown; and her husband, Donald S. Petry Sr. in 1998.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 21, from 1 p.m. until the time of a funeral service at 3 p.m. at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion, Ohio.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.

Tina Marietta Price
Tina Marietta Price, 57, of Deep Water, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, with her husband by her side at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

She was born May 6, 1956, in Noblesville, Ind. She lived in many places across the country during her life but the Clinch Mountain area of Virginia was her favorite. She was a retired nurse and loved reading and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Shaffer of Maces Springs, Va.

Tina is survived and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Michael Price of Deep Water; mother, Elizabeth Crawford of Kingsport, Tenn.; daughter, Kirstan (Charlie) Bosquez of Kingsport, Tenn.; son, Adam (Erin) Noe of Stowe, Vt.; grandson, Aiden Noe of Stowe, Vt.; sister, Melissa (Pete) Miraglia of Jamestown, N.Y.; brothers, Derrick Shaffer of Maces Springs, Va. and Darrel Shaffer of Kingsport, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Misty Hurley of Edmond and Rachel Price of Hugheston; stepson, Daniel Price of Boomer; and 10 step-grandchildren.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Memories of Tina may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.

Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.

Ercyl Mae Spurlock
Ercyl Mae Spurlock, 81, of Hurricane, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born July 19, 1932, at Hurricane, to the late Charles L. and Callie D. Harbour Young. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lana Marlene Spurlock; and great-grandson, Roger Cole Spurlock.

Ercyl was a homemaker and a former employee of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. She was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church, Hurricane.

She is survived by her loving sons, Londall C. Spurlock of Milton and Roger C. Spurlock of Hurricane; and sisters, Narnie N. Grant and Eva I. Fisher, both of Hurricane. Also surviving are five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with the Rev. Ray Sovine officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Cordelia Ann Thompson
Cordelia Ann Thompson, 59, of Jamaica, N.Y., formerly of Fayetteville, died May 12, 2013. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Garten. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Final arrangements entrusted to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
Garcie E. "Jim" Trimble
Garcie E. "Jim" Trimble, 80, of Scott Depot, formerly of Alum Creek and Tornado, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Joseph and Goldie Trimble of Tornado. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Robert "Bob" Gullian; his brother, Robert "Bob" Trimble; and brother-in-law, Gary Cobb.

He was retired from Laborers Local 1353 in Charleston and had been a member of the Laborers Union for 51 years. He was a veteran who had served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Dorothy Trimble; daughter, Charlene Eskew and husband, Roger, of Scott Depot; son, John Trimble and wife, Jodie, of Tornado; grandsons, Douglas Hudson and James Eskew, both of Scott Depot; granddaughters, Kaylon Trimble of Tornado and Sarah Eskew of Scott Depot; sister-in-law, Patricia Trimble; brothers-in-law, Sammy Cobb and wife, Vallie, Wilburn Cobb and wife, Linda and Curtis Cobb and wife, Mona; and several nieces and nephews. He loved his grandchildren dearly and referred to them as his angels.

The family would like to thank the staff of Teays Valley Center in Hurricane for their wonderful care and compassion during his stay there.

Honoring his wishes, arrangements are for cremation and no funeral service. Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro, is assisting the Trimble family.

You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com.

James Dallas Ward
James Dallas Ward, 87, of Lake, died May 18, 2013. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Family Gardens, Madison. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.
Funerals
Ball, Reba Evelyn - 11 a.m., Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge
Billings, Robert C. "Gino" - 2 p.m., Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg
Dalton, Eva (Fillinger) - 1 p.m., Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville
Dye, Thomas Wayne - 2 p.m., John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer
Facemyre, Ica Eulah - 1 p.m., Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood
Gritt, Bobbie Jean - 11 a.m., Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston
Holcomb, John Sherman Jr. - 11 a.m., Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes
Hylton, Drema Terry - 1 p.m., Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea
Kees, Harold Dean - 11 a.m., Betts and West Funeral Home, Nicholasville, Ky.
Mays, Jaunita - 2 p.m., Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek
Mays, Jaunita - 2 p.m., Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek
McCormick, Arvil C. - 1 p.m., Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel, Glasgow
McLaughlin, Joseph Steven - 12 p.m., Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar
O'Dell, Phyllis Jean - 2 p.m., Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans
Oiler, Robert J. - 2 p.m., O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery
Robinson, Melvin C. - 12 p.m., Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview
Ryan, Mark Kenneth - 8 p.m., Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek
Ryan, Mark Kenneth - 8 p.m., Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek
Siler, Robert L. - 12 p.m., Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston
Tenney, Linda Karen - 2 p.m., Locust Grove Baptist Church, Craigsville
Workman, Oleta P. - 3 p.m., Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston
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