Delma Davis Beach, 81, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2012, after a long illness at the home of Dreama Lenn, with whom she shared a strong mother-daughter bond. Delma was a Christian and it showed to everyone. She was so loving and kind. She loved to crochet and cross-stitch and give gifts of her work. She was still employed by Putnam Aging until her 81st birthday. She was a great cook and baker and was a hard worker all of her life. Through the years she was active in church, playing piano and singing.Delma was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mamie Davis; her brother, Marlin Davis; her husband, Elwood Beach; and stepsons, Darrel and David Beach.
Surviving are her brother, Elvin (Sybil) Davis of South Charleston; sisters, Jean Turley of Dunbar and Donis (Woody) Martin of Parkersburg; stepsons, James (Peggy) Beach, D. Joe (Diana) Beach of St. Albans; and stepdaughters, Virginia McCallister of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Evelyn Smith of St. Albans. She was a grandmother to 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The family is especially thankful to Dreama, Corey, Nick and Autumn Lenn for their unselfish love and care.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fox Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Pauley officiating.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Dreama Lenn will be accepted on funeral expenses.
Keith was retired from Helicon Cable Company after 24 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Keith Bishop Jr.; and parents, Nacil Eugene and Deloris Jean (Jones) Bishop.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Bishop; son, Bill Bishop of Clendenin; grandchildren, Whitney Marie, Julie Anne, Taylor Gail, Sierra and Shatona; and great-grandchild, Adalyn.
Keith's funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin with Pastor Darris Barker officiating. Burial will be at Clendenin Memorial Gardens in Clendenin.
Keith's family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
He was a clerk for Braxton Motors, Sutton, for 15 years, and worked as a coalminer. Jack was a member of Long Run Baptist Church, Canfield. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a proud member of American Legion Post No. 33 Honor Guard.
Jack is survived by his wife, Helen Frame Davis; sons, Jackie Davis and wife, Regina, of Red House, and Jerry Davis and wife, Sharon, of Jo Bottom Court; brother, C. Don Davis of Sutton; sisters, Shelbie Frame of Frametown, and Connie Ison of Doylestown, Ohio; grandson, Brian Davis; step-grandchildren, Jeff Griffith, Craig Griffith, and Carla Clevenger; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with the Rev. Robey Godfrey officiating. Burial will follow at Davis Memorial Cemetery, Tesla, with military graveside rites from American Legion Post No. 33.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the funeral home.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, is humbled to serve the Davis family.
Online condolences can be sent to greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com.
He was a lifelong member of Seth Church of Christ, a retired coal miner, and a member of the UMWA.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Davis; son, Starlen Joe Davis of Shamokin, Pa.; sisters, Irene Moore and Shirley Price; a brother, Denver Davis; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 13, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Ray Beadnell officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.
Earlin Lewis Frame, 88, of Buffalo passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at his home following a short illness.He was a longtime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a Christian and a member of the Kanawha Valley Lodge No. 36 A.F. & A.M. in Buffalo. Earlin loved to hunt, enjoyed the outdoors, and enjoyed attending flea markets and collecting ball caps.
Born October 22, 1923, he was the son of the late James William Frame and Rachel Harris Frame. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Emma Jane Frame; brothers, Jay Frame, Bill Frame, and an infant brother; and a sister, Virginia Belle Frame.
Survivors include a son, Randy (Marsha) Frame of Point Pleasant; a daughter, Sandra (Terry) Fore of Buffalo; brothers, Joe Frame of Clendenin, George Frame of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mack Frame of Clendenin.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Leon Cemetery, Leon, with Pastor David Panaro Jr. officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will follow.
Online condolences may be sent to the Frame family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
Raynes Funeral Home, 2117 Buffalo Rd., Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald "Ron" E. Givens, 85, of Charleston departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House.He was born November 11, 1926, in Charleston, a son of the late Lanty H. and Minnie M. Gandee Givens. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Givens; and two brothers, John Owen Givens and Shirley Givens.
Ron was retired from Appalachian Power Company with 40 years of service, working in customer service. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his two sons, Ronald R. Givens and wife, Cathi, of Charleston, and Jim O. Givens and wife, Beverly, also of Charleston; two grandchildren, Ronald R. Givens Jr. and Amy L. Wade and husband, Jabo; and three great-grandchildren, Jeremy Blackshire, Emily Givens and Karalyne Wade.
Ron will be greatly missed by family and friends.
There will be no service for Ron, at his request.
Donations of sympathy may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com.
Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of the arrangements.
James C. Harris, 63, of St. Albans passed away on February 7, 2012. He was born July 12, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., and was a son of the late Cleo Lee and Nettie Harris.Jim was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, where he was the recipient of two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Rita Harris; sons, James C. Harris II, Nathan L. Harris, Derek S. Harris, and Eliott D. Harris; four grandchildren; brothers, David Harris and Randy Harris; and sisters, Phyllis Williams, Wanda Proctor, and Rita Rodriguez.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B Street, St. Albans, with Celebrant H.R. Whittington officiating. Military funeral rites will be conducted.
Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
Jeff E. Hildebrand, 51, of Chimney Corner passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012, from a sudden illness.He was preceded in death by his father, Harold "Squack" Hildebrand of Dixie.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Annette of Chimney Corner; sons, Derek (Amanda) of Fayetteville, Matt (Brittany) of Cross Lanes and Cody of Ansted; stepson, Scott Richards of Charleston; mother, Phala; sister, Becky, of Dixie; and grandchildren, Kiersten, Baylee and Kinslee of Fayetteville.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating. Burial will follow in the Craigsville Cemetery at Craigsville.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hildebrand family.
Annabelle Stephens Hoppe, beloved wife and adored Sunday school teacher, 84 years young, passed away February 3 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born December 2, 1927, in Charleston, Annabelle's happy eyes and cheerful laughter spread joy to those around her like silver bells ringing on Christmas morning.Annabelle is survived by her husband, Ray Hoppe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal and Mary Stephens; and her brother, James Stephens.
In 1952, Annabelle married the love of her life, Ray Hoppe. Together, they enjoyed socializing with friends and family, traveling and devoting themselves in God's service. A graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, she earned a B.S. in Education from Morris Harvey (now the University of Charleston) in 1951. She taught third grade at Montrose Elementary School. Annabelle was a great supporter of the Charleston Community Music Association, where she served as president from 1988-1990, and in numerous capacities on the board for over 40 years. Also, she was active in the Woman's Club of South Charleston.
Annabelle is most fondly remembered as an outstanding Sunday School Kindergarten teacher at First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston. For over 40 years, she taught children how to pray and sing joyful songs about Jesus. She received the Honorary Life Member Award from the Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston.
Annabelle was dearly admired by thousands of children who have carried her lessons of virtue forward. Our hearts overflow with gratitude for Annabelle's generous expression of love and compassion throughout her blessed life.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston, with a reception and visitation to follow immediately.
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Annabelle's tremendous dedication to children's learning, memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Sunday School Program, 508 Second Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
She was born on her parent's farm on Lick Fork, Roane County, on March 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Harry Sylvester and Goldie Bly (Reed) Holswade. She was a lifelong resident of the town of Spencer and her family farm.
She attended Leaning Oak Grade School, graduated from Spencer High School in 1943, and attended Virginia Intermont College at Bristol, Va. She late enjoyed working with her sister-in-law, Kitty Hughes Pursley, for C&P Telephone Company in Spencer as a PBX operator in the days before telephones had dials. She was a member of the board of directors of The Poca Valley Bank for many years.
She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She had many interests, including antiques, refinishing furniture, gardening, especially growing flowers, toile painting, and knitting. For many years, she was active in "Stitch and Chatter," a friendship club.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Joseph Kemmner; her children, Darlene Jo Smith and husband, Hunter, of Charleston and Harry Dale Kemmner and wife, Jo Ellen, of Lost Creek; her grandchildren, Grant Joseph Smith and wife, Carrie, Emily Kay Smith and fiancée, Chris Sagedy, Christina Elizabeth Kemmner, and Kaitlyn Grace Kemmner; and her sister, Alice Ruth Ryan of Spencer.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home I Spencer. Burial will follow in Spencer Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is two hours prior tot the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to taylor.vandale@frontier.com.
Kelly Lynn Kerns, 46, of Charleston, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Kelly was a homemaker and a Christian. She was always there to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachael Nicole Junkins.Surviving are her loving husband, Eldon Wayne Kerns; daughters, Sarah Junkins of Charleston, Jessica Hutchings of Fort Polk, GA and Brittany Kerns of West Palm Beach, FL; parents, Joseph and Diana Hanna of Charleston; sister, Kristi Sexton of Charleston and four grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Kelly leaves behind many family and friends who will miss her deeply.
Frank M. Long, 85, of Glasgow passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at home after a short illness.He was born June 5, 1926, and was the last surviving child of Lawrence and Amy (Cobb) Long.
Daddy was a hardworking man, and taught his family to do the same. He and Mom raised 10 children. He worked in the coal mining industry for over 60 years; the last 42 years he was at Bethlehem steel.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Della Mae Bostic Long; son, Johnny A. Long; and infant daughter, Sharon Faye.
He is survived by his sons, Randy (Sharon) Long and Jeff (Amy) Long; daughters, Linda (Charles Jr.) Ford, Karen (Carroll) Collins, Rose (Donald) Feltner, Frankie (Bill) Jones, Debra (Bob) Spires, Cheryl (Tommy) Bibb and Connie (Mike) Armstrong; 30 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; companion, Kathrine Sue Herald, and her children, John, Chuckie, Randy and Lorie, and grandchildren; and his very special pet, Boots.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, at Hughes Creek Community Church, Hugheston with Pastor Gary Tucker officiating. Burial will follow the service in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.
The family would like to thank all of the staff and physicians of the 3rd floor at CAMC Memorial Hospital for the love and care shown to our dad and family.
Condolences may be sent to the family via web site www.cookefuneralhome.com.
Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 4, 1960, at Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Violet Johnston Morton.
Mrs. Long was a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church, where she continued her work with children, making it her career goal to work early childhood development. She enjoyed being on the sidelines of every ball game her children played and was known by everyone as "Aunt Margie."
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, William "Bill" Long of Fayetteville; daughter, Erin Long at home; son, Joshua Long at home; brother, Elbert Morton and his wife, Sally, of Lizemores; two sisters, Ellen Click and her husband, Curtie, of Gauley Bridge, and Nadine Hamilton and her husband, Ron, of Lizemores; one niece, Mary Hamilton; four nephews, Jeff Hamilton, Brian, David and Jamie Click; one great-niece, Ryleigh Click; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Fayetteville Baptist Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Ron George Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Fayetteville Baptist Memorial Scholarship Fund, 104 Ankrom Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at doddpaynehesfuneralhome.com.
David Michael Lovejoy, 8, of St. Albans won his angel wings on February 10, 2012, at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital, Charleston, after a courageous four-year battle with Neuroblastoma cancer.David's life touched many; his loving spirit will live on throughout family and friends who were blessed to know this wonderful young man.
He is survived by his "Nana," Drema Lovejoy, a great-grandma; and loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family members.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Sissonville.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
Jenny, as she was known by all who knew her, was preceded in death by her husband, Grover, in August of 2011. They had been married for more than seventy years, and had devoted their lives to their family. Together they raised six children, Rachelle Marion of Pinch, Jennifer Marion Belcher, Charleston, David Marion (Vicki Harris) of Ripley, Cindy Marion Smith (Buz) of Kanawha City, Barbara Marion Miller (Kenny) of Marmet, Susan Marion Knight (Tony) of St. Albans. Jenny and Grover were also proud of their eight grandchildren, Aaron Smith (Jessica) of Pittsburgh, Laura Beth Marion Dogias (Chris) of Greenfield Center, N.Y., Paige Smith of Wilmington, N.C., Rachel Cooper of St. Albans, Becca Gambrel, also of St. Albans, Luci Harris of Morgantown, Alex Harris of Pittsburgh and Stacy Compston of Pinch. And they had seven great-grandchildren, Lydia and Amelia Compston, Trowa Cooper, Sam Dogias, Aubrey Piper Gambrel, Wyatt Smith and Xavier Mullens. She is also survived by one wonderful sister-in-law, Coe Phillips; and two special nieces, Becky Clark, and Jenny Lynn Bradley.
Jenny was born in Beckley to Mary Ann Robertson Phillips and Gussie Emmett Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her three brothers, David, Joseph and James Phillips. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley. She met Grover at the local roller skating rink and they fell in love and soon married.
Virginia was a remarkable woman. She was an avid gardener and her home and gardens were her palette. She was known for her soft-heartedness and her wicked sense of humor. She loved birds, spring bunnies, stray dogs and most of all children who needed the love and attention of an "extra parent" in their lives. Her home was a safe haven for any living creature that needed love. She once plucked a small hummingbird out of the air to remove plastic that had caught on its leg. She was the neighborhood rescuer and could always stretch what she had in order to share with others.
Jenny taught her children the values that she lived by - generosity, kindness, love of family, resourcefulness, honesty and hard work. She expected those she loved to do well in whatever they took on and it worked. She taught her children that they could do anything if they were willing to work hard.
Jenny also raised her children to be community activists, and to pay back the opportunities they had been given. She was an early environmentalist, joining Green Peace and supporting environmental causes. She was a staunch Democrat and cherished her right to vote. She valued the work of the Humane Society, and in April she adopted a pound puppy, Duncan, who quickly became her constant companion and protector. She supported the Audubon Society and was proud of her contribution to the annual bird count sponsored by Cornell University. She bought birdseed by the drum!
She encouraged her six children, including her only son, to support women's rights, and was always willing to make a phone call or write a letter to secure those rights. She loved to travel and often paired her travel with her activism by attending rallies when on vacation. She was extremely proud of her Scottish heritage, and twice traveled to Scotland to look for distant relatives and enjoy the spectacular scenery, so like her home in the West Virginia hills. She particularly loved a wild place on the northern shore of the Isle of Lewis, called the Butt of Lewis, where she hoped to spot a Puffin.
Throughout her last years she relied on many caregivers, some of whom became like family. A special thanks is extended to Linda King and Jennifer Parker. She loved the Hospice team who cared for her and Grover and made their last months more comfortable: Jo Bailey, their nurse, Jolene Wiseman, their personal care assistant, and Pastor Pete Thompson, who prayed with them and told them corny jokes. They always laughed. There were many others who participated as occasional members of the team.
She will be sorely missed.
A celebration of Jenny's life will be held at noon Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Harding Funerals & Cremations Chapel with Pastor Pete Thompson officiating.
The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday February 13, 2012, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Jenny can be remembered with donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387 or the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association Animal Shelter, 1248 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV 25311.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Harding Funerals & Cremations, 514 50th St. SE, Kanawha City, is serving the Marion family.
Born June 27, 1954, he was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County, and a 1972 graduate of Charleston Catholic High School.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Kathleen Moriarty of Nitro; and grandparents, Michael and Ethel Moriarty and Bartholomew and Frances Twohig, all of Charleston.
He is survived by two sisters, Patricia (Robert) Durgin of Burke, Va., and Mary (Scott) Lipford of Cross Lanes; two brothers, Michael (Tootie) Moriarty of Sissonville and Thomas (Sharon) Moriarty of Charleston; four nephews, Curtis, Nicholas and Eric (Sara) Moriarty of Charleston and Jason (Chelsea) Lipford of Hurricane; four nieces, Christine Durgin of Burke, Va., Colleen (Ian) Dermott of Fayetteville, N.C., Katalyn Moriarty of Huntington and Megan Lipford of Cross Lanes; five precious grand-nieces, Kyla and Ashlyn Dermott, Madison and Emerson Moriarty and Liliana Lipford; and aunt, Marie Sadlowski of Roswell, Ga. John will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
A memorial service to honor the life of John Moriarty will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12, at Snodgrass Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin B. Twohig officiating.
Family and friends will visit one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Samaritan Inn/RCCR, 1526 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25311.
Memories of John may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
William "Bill" O'Field, 68, of Daniels passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Raleigh Center following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer.Born August 10, 1943, in Ashland, Ky., he was the son of Harold and Betty O'Field of Lewisburg.
Bill was a 1961 graduate of Lewisburg High School, and a 1965 graduate of Marshall University, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity.
Bill began his work history as a teacher for Job Corps in Vesuvius, Ohio. He later went to work as a claims adjuster for Nationwide Insurance, where he rose through the ranks to district manager in Columbus, Ohio, covering three states. After Nationwide, Bill worked for Nickerson and Co., later Gay and Taylor Adjusters, in Beckley. In 1996, he opened his own adjusting company, O'Field's Claim Service, which he successfully ran until he retired in 2006.
He was preceded in death by his only daughter, Kelly "Kristy" O'Field Fisher.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 45 years, Mrs. Donna O'Field of Daniels; a son, Steve O'Field of Beckley; sister, Patty Warren and husband, Doug, of Lewisburg; granddaughter, Ashlyn fisher of Ft. Mill, S.C.; grandson, Tyler Cox of Shady Spring; and mother-in-law, Mildred Ong of Charleston.
In keeping with Bill's final wishes, he was cremated, and there will be no service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Carl Larson, Dr. Shimm and Dr. Kabbara for their excellent care; and also the Hospice personnel, who are truly angels in disguise.
In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be sent to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801; or Brian's Safehouse, 368 Dearing Drive, Mt. Hope, WV 25880.
Online condolences and other information available at roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring Chapel, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring.
She was born March 29, 1933, to the late Lester and Florence Mann.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Albert I. Reinfeld; daughter, Susan Reinfeld Zager (Jeff); grandchildren, Jeffrey and Meg Zager; and sister, Nancy Mann Zaplan (David).
She was a loving, mother and grandmother.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at B'nai Israel Cemetery, Charleston, with Rabbi James Cohn officiating. The procession will leave Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston at 1:30 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Carol Ann "Jones" Richard, 37, of Huntington passed away at home on February 9, 2012.She was a very outgoing person who loved life. Her children were the love of her life, and she enjoyed every minute she could spend with them. Carol was of the Catholic faith and was baptized as a baby and followed all the teachings of her faith.
Carol was survived by her parents, Gary and Dorothy Jones of Elkview; daughter, Cassandra " Cassie " Jones, 17, of Huntington; sons, Treyvon, 7, at home, and Jamell, 1, at home; and sister, Kimberly Ann Jones of Hurricane.
There will be a private family burial service on Monday, February 13, 2012.
Friends may call from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday February 12, 2012, at Hafer Funeral Home.
Online Condolences may be made at www.haferfuneralhome.com.
Hafer Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Debs Shafer; and by his two sisters, Anna Maye and Glenna Faye Shafer.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Ann Shafer; mother, Alvie Shafer of Clendenin; brother and wife, Tom and Barbara Shafer of Clendenin; son and wife, Christopher Joe and Nannette Shafer of Winfield; son, Glen Scott Shafer of Clendenin; son and wife, Jamie Madison and Melinda Shafer of Elkins; grandchildren, Anna, Daniel, Olivia, Britani, Megan and Tyler; and great-granddaughter, Jayden.
Larry Joe graduated from Clendenin High School in Kanawha County. He married Carol Ann Hendrixon on June 20, 1964. They began their marriage in Warbutton Hollow, where they had three sons. He resided with his family on Gabes Creek Rd. in Clendenin until 1998. He and his wife then relocated to Glenville until the time of his death. His sons in time gave Larry Joe and Carol Ann grandchildren, Anna, Daniel, Olivia, Britani, Megan and Tyler.
Larry Joe loved to be busy caring for others. He took pride in the maintenance of his home and of his vehicles. He worked for Shafer Pipeline and then joined Columbia Gas Transmission working as a welder and inspector while living in Clendenin. He also worked for Waco Oil and Gas after he came to Glenville. His work ethic transcended his secular career and manifested itself in all aspects of life. He always joked, " I can sleep when I get old." He never did decide that he was old. At 69 years of age, he was still working diligently around his home until the day he died.
He often quoted the Bible verse at 1 Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails." He believed that showing love, compassion, and kindness was the best way to live. He taught his sons this by his daily expression of patient and gentle care for his disabled wife. He was ready with commendation and with forgiveness. One could expect his conversation to be punctuated with old-time, common sense sayings he had collected over the years. His sons say they never heard him raise his voice in anger. He loved to laugh. He consistently put others needs above his own.
He expressed his faith by volunteering his time and energy constructing meeting places for worship to his God, Jehovah. He worked on dozens of these volunteer construction projects around West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. He taught his sons by his actions that God comes first. He demonstrated that caring loyally for one's family, that being helpful to one's friends, and that showing hospitality even to strangers in need, was part of their worship to God. He made the world brighter for having lived. He will be painfully missed.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Glenville. Minister and friend Ben Morgan will be conducting the service.
Janice Rosemarie Mullins Smith, 85, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at her residence.Born March 20, 1926, in Haysi, Va., Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late Dee and Margie Fuller Mullins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Smith; and brother, Claude Mullins.
Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her husband, three daughters, grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with being a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Hurricane. Janice will be remembered as a woman who loved family and friends, and lived life to the fullest. She will be sadly missed by everyone whose heart she touched.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Dave Ferguson of Huntington, Debra and Monte Fisher of Hurricane and Patricia and Larry Kimble of Scott Depot; four grandchildren, Brian Ferguson of Dallas, Texas, Alisha Ferguson of Charlotte, N.C., Heather Miller of Hurricane and Michael Fisher of Hurricane; one great-grandchild, Alex Johnson; and sisters, Carol Baker of Tazwell, Va., and Barbara Schlick of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, with the Rev. Rob Laukoter officiating. Entombment will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
Visitation will be noon, one hour prior to the funeral service Monday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Janice Rosemarie Mullins Smith be made to the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
Mr. Wallace was born in Clifton Forge, Va., on November 2, 1921, to the late Charles William and Roxie Nicely Wallace Sr. Mr. Wallace served in the United States Army during World War II; was a combat veteran of the Battle of the Bulge; and was also a tank commander of the Headquarters Company of the 9th Army Division. Prior to his retirement, he was a small business owner and a salesman for many years, and later became a part-time farmer. His memberships included Lighthouse Global Ministries in Waldo, Fl.; the VFW; and the Post Master's Village. Mr. Wallace enjoyed bluegrass music but, most of all, he loved being a Papaw.
His wife of 68 years, Charlotte Wallace, preceded him in death in November 2011. His siblings, Georgia Vess, Pauline Clark and Genoa Jenkins, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his daughter, Ann Perry and her husband, Ed, of Keystone Heights; and son, David Wallace and his wife, Debra, of Holden. He also leaves behind his grandsons, David Wallace Jr. and his wife, Tracey, John Paul Morrison and his wife, Jenny, and Eddie Morrison and his wife, Cyndi; two step-grandsons, Todd Perry and his wife, Becky, and Eddie Perry II and his wife, Julia; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service for Mr. Wallace will be held a 1 p.m. Monday, February 13, at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel, Keystone Heights with Pastor Joe Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Keystone Heights Cemetery.
Viewing will begin at noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 4510 NW 6th Place, Suite 100 B, Gainesville, FL 32607.
Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 East Walker Drive, FL 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
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