Laura Stacy Amos, 35, from Charleston went home to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on August 29, 2010. She has joined her mother, Erma Charlene Amos, and her grandfather, Patrick McCune, in heaven.She is survived by her daughter, Shealyn Mackenzie Parsons; her sister, Jessica Bradford; her nieces, Tabitha, Anna and Elizabeth Bradford; her father, Michael Amos; her stepmother, Patti; her stepsisters, Ashley Coffey and Lauren Allen; her aunt, Dorothy Sumner; her grandmother, Florence McCune; her aunt and uncle, Janet and Wayne Ord; and her cousins, Karen Sumner Matson, Trish Sumner and Donna Holstine.
Laura had a loving, giving heart and she loved to read. In a perfect world, she would have been living on farm, caring for horses, and raising her daughter, whom she dearly loved and adored. She spent much of her childhood on a farm with her grandparents in Poca and always had fond memories of those years. She had a magnetic personality and always thought of others, no matter how difficult her life became. She was dearly loved by her family and friends, and all who knew her were blessed. Laura's wish would be for others to learn from her life story, so they would choose a different path and live a fulfilling life, following their dreams. She attended Maranatha Fellowship in St. Albans and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
Her father is taking her to Tennessee where a memorial service will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Laura would want to help others through donations to the Starlena Pratt Foundation, which will help fund the Kanawha Valley Victims Services Center, a new facility that unites in one location services available to victims of domestic violence. Donations can be mailed to Kanawha County Prosecutors Office, Attention: Starlena Pratt Foundation, 301 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301.
Condolences may be sent to InMemoryofLaura@hotmail.com.
Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born July 6, 1935, in Mallory, Logan County, and moved to Texas with her mother, brothers and sister in the early 1950s. She moved back to West Virginia in 1999 when she retired, and lived in the Charleston metro area until 2009, and then moved to Denver, Colo., so family could support health issues.
Miss Juretta Mae Bradley is survived by both of her sons, Joey Parsons of Colquitt, Ga., and Donald Uzelac of Commerce City, Colo.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her two younger brothers and a sister, Peter Toler of Nevada, Texas, Paul Toler of Dallas, Texas, and Judith Toler of Pendergrass, Ga.
It was Mrs. Bradley's wishes to have her ashes spread over her the grave of her father, Simon Pete Toler of Huntington and the grave of her husband, Franklin Delano Bradley of Logan. Her son, Joey Parsons, will do the honors.
Bonnah Hypes Brockman was born in Buffalo to George and Laura Hypes on September 28, 1918. She was the ninth of 12 siblings and was the sole survivor of this large family.She grew up on Smith Creek, near Charleston. She graduated from Washington District High in 1938. She attended the Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing and graduated at the top of her class in 1942. One of her greatest accomplishments was achieving the second highest score on the West Virginia State Board of Nursing exam. In the 1950s she traveled to the Panama Canal Zone to work at Gorgas Hospital. There, she met and married Don Brockman from Quemado, Texas. They returned to Texas several months later. Bonnah worked in several Texas hospitals and spent the final 10 years of her career at Fort Sam Houston's Brooke Army Medical Center from 1970 to 1980.
On August 21, 2010, she passed away gently, with her daughter by her side.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Don Brockman Sr. of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Emily Moreno and her husband, Mario, of Von Ormy, Texas, and Laura Murray and her husband, Dean, of San Antonio, Texas; son, Don Brockman Jr. of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Diane Ventresca and husband Zach, of Austin, Texas, Stephanie Richards and husband, Tim, of Flagstaff, Ariz., Rebecca Beall of Kyle, Texas, and David Beall of Columbus, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Mariah Caribardi of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews of West Virginia.
Memorial services were held Saturday, August 29, at MacArthur Park Church of Christ. A private burial was held in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 31.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Byrd; and daughter, Berniece Spears.
She was pastor of the Church of God in Sod for 44 years.
She is survived by three sons, Calvin Byrd of Sod, Herman Byrd of Baton Rouge, La., and Freeman Byrd of Yawkey; daughter, Bertie Gearheart of Shelby Ohio; 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Brian Haber officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.
Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Richard “Rick” Ray Carnefix, 54, of Elkview departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2010.Rick was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School in 1974, where he was a member of the football and baseball teams. He was employed by Elk Refinery of Clendenin and AES of Charleston before becoming a longtime employee of Union Carbide/Dow Chemical.
He was a strong man. He worked hard and complained none. Within him beat a caring, generous heart, full of love for the family and friends surrounding him. He was loved by many and his absence on this earth will bring pain and sorrow for those he left behind, but a hopeful joy and reunion for him and the loved ones awaiting his arrival beyond us. He was a loving father, brother and son, devoted friend, and a blessing to all of those who knew him.
May you experience the peace and rest you deserve. You will forever be loved and missed.
Rick was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Carnefix; his mother and father; Wilda and Denver Carnefix; and his sister, Connie Tanner.
Surviving: daughters, Amber (Brian) Carnefix-Barth of Elkview and Tarah Carnefix of Lexington, Ky.; grandson, Nicholas Carnefix; brother, Dale (Jackie) Carnefix of Elkview; sister, Trena (Brian) Jones of Clendenin; girlfriend, Darlene Hayes; and nieces and nephews, Jason, Heather, James, Joshua, Zach, Olivia, Samantha, Cameron and Isaiah.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 2, at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darris Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel.
Online condolences may be sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements.
Heather Marlene Coleman, born March 14, 1987, was called home to be with the Lord on Aug. 28, 2010.Preceding her in death were her brother, Henri L. Coleman; and her grandmother.
She leaves to mourn: her mother, Yalonda P. Coleman; father, Kevin M. (Audra) Crider; daughters, Treleice, Tekhiya and Tamierika Coleman; son, Tysaan Coleman; brothers, Derek, Zion and Zachary Crider; stepsisters, Megan, Amanda and Brooke; and grandparents, Henry L. (Willie Mae) Coleman, Bonita Crider, Dornelius (Cookie) Burnette and Pop-Pop Albert Redman Jr.
Service will be noon Saturday, Sept. 4, at Preston Funeral Home, 812 Donnally St., Charleston.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
She was born on March 3, 1920, in Braxton County and was the daughter of the late Winfield Scott Facemire and Ersa Crites Facemire Martin.
Estelle was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Church and a homemaker. She was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. Estelle loved and cherished her family and friends, West Virginia, her flowers and her Pepsi-Cola.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ora Green, Maude Elizabeth Newcomer, Mae Brown and Lela Snopps; and her brothers, Mason, Junior, Osburn, Frelon, Delbert and Eugene Facemire.
Surviving her are son, Jon "J.D." and wife, Carolyn Hoover, of Sutton; sister-in-law, Mae Facemire; three stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend, Lynn Clifton.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2, in the Greene-Robertson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Demastus officiating. Burial will follow the service in Sutton Cemetery.
The family suggests donations to Hospice Care Corporation, Route 1 Box 323, Burnsville, WV 26335.
Online condolences can be sent at greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com.
Carolyn Lou Harman, 73, of St. Albans passed away Monday, August 30, 2010, at her home.Born August 21, 1937, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Thomas Jr. and Lenora Louise Browder Bullington.
She was retired after 40 years of service from Kanawha County schools, teaching at St. Albans High School and beginning her career at Lincoln Junior High. While at St. Albans High School, she served as junior class sponsor for many years and was also a member of the prom committee. She graduated from Morris Harvey College with a BS degree in education and was a member of Alpha Mu sorority and Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators.
She is survived by her aunt and uncle, Clarence and Helen Pauley of St. Albans; a host of cousins and friends, including her main caregivers, Gary and Lori Nichols; and her beloved animals.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 3, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. James A. Nichols Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank HospiceCare, for the special care and attention given to Carolyn, and Valeria Clark, for going above and beyond what was asked of her.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to St. Albans High School, 2100 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311-1091.
You may visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences.
Robert Love Jr., 49, of Charleston died on Monday, August 30, 2010.He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Love Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Alberta Love; sisters, Colleen Isaac, Nansh Ellen Ballard, Karen Love, Cynthia (Zackary) Lyle, and Deborah Love; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, September 4, at Grace Bible Church, 600 Kanawha Blvd., W., with Pastor Matthew Watts officiating.
Friends may call 30 minutes prior to the service.
Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born September 12, 1928, in Orgas and was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Belcher Halstead.
She was a member of Healing Stream Baptist Church, Seth.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cledith “Boots” Nelson; a daughter, Kimberly Ann Isaacs; and brothers, Felix Halstead and Cledith Halstead.
She is survived by two granddaughters, Heather and Kristina Isaacs; son-in-law, Frank Isaacs and wife, Ronda; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 4, at Healing Stream Baptist Church, Seth, with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Healing Stream Baptist Church in memory of Betty Nelson.
Born in Jerrysville on Jan. 5, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Esta B. O'Brien Hamrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Avery S., Ralph Edward and Jimmie Hamrick; and sisters, Mary Ellen Baldridge and Beulah E. Lewis.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Jimmie Short of Rupert; sons, Leslie E. and Marvin L. Ray, both of Rupert; daughters, Pamela Sue Lilly of Newport News, Va., Tana Marie Moskowitz of Renick and Charlene B. Ray of Rupert; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and stepsons, Michael Short of Erbacon and Jimmie Thompson of Nettie.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen, with the Rev. Larry Cochran officiating. Burial will be in the Alex Williams Cemetery, Camden-on-Gauley.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Paul H. Stewart, formerly of Summersville, passed away on August 30, 2010, at Victoria Manor Assisted Living in Buckhannon.He was a retired coal mining trucker in Nicholas County for many years.
He was born September 27, 1921, in Lost Creek and was a son of the late Frank Herman and Frankie O'Dell Stewart. He married Roberta Tinney, who preceded him in death. Also predeceasing Paul were brothers, Robert Stanford, Val Clifford and Daniel Lee Stewart (in infancy).
A 1940 graduate of Clear Fork High School in Raleigh County, Paul was a proud member of the football team. He served our country during World War II as a supply trucker in the 142nd Antiaircraft Battalion in England, France and Germany, and also drove a truck on the Red Ball Express, following basic training in Fort Bliss, Texas.
Surviving are brothers, John D. Stewart and wife, Mary, of Fairplain and Douglas M. Stewart and wife, Yvonne, of Buckhannon; and sister, Vera Stewart Neal of Buckhannon. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
There will be no funeral service. A private family interment is planned at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.polingstclair.com.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born and raised in Chelyan and a lifelong member of the Chelyan United Methodist Church.
She graduated from East Bank High School and Morris Harvey College. She served in the Women's Army Corp (WACs) in Korea, Germany and Japan, returning stateside to attend nursing school and then serve as a nurse at Walter Reed Hospital. Her military awards include the Army Good Conduct Medal with three bronze knots, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany and Japan), National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal (Korea) and Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Upon discharge, she returned to Charleston and worked as a surgical nurse at CAMC and then assisted in setting up the health unit for the US Postal Service in Charleston office. She retired from the Postal Service and kept busy in her community and with the veterans. As a member of VFW Post 8366, she coordinated the poppy sales, flags at the cemeteries on Memorial Day, flags for the various communities, gifts for the Veterans Home in Huntington, presentations to schools on the flag and many other projects. She was the first woman VFW Post Commander in West Virginia and also served as the state VFW Chaplain.
She was born November 14, 1930, to Ellis “E.P.” and Edna Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harry Edward Young and Paul Eugene Young.
She is survived by her loving dog, Annie; a niece, Deborah Kay Young; nephews, Mike Young and Paul David Young; and many friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 2, at Chelyan United Methodist Church with Pastor David Biondi officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, with full military honors.
Friends may call two hours prior to service at the church.
O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chelyan United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 367, Cabin Creek, WV 25035, HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312, or West Virginia Veterans Home, 512 Water St., Barboursville, WV 25504.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
She was a caregiver for SunBridge of Dunbar Nursing Home.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Zink; children, Johnny Zink, James Zink and Debbie McCardo; six sisters; one brother; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Bonnie June Zink will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 4, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bron R. Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium, Red House.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Zink family.
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