Shannon L. Alexander, 26, of Hurricane passed away at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. She was born May 8, 1986.

She was a 4.0 student from Hurricane High School, and graduated cum laude from Marshall University in 2008. She was employed at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Shannon had the gift of touching every person whose life she entered. She was a wonderful, loyal friend to so many people. We were all blessed to have her in our lives during her short time on this earth.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Alexander; grandfather, Donald Alexander; and uncle, Rick Vannatter Jr.

She is survived, and will be missed, by her loving mother, Mary-Beth Alexander-Copeland; stepfather, Steven Copeland; brothers, Colin Copeland and Ethan Copeland; great-grandmother, Ruby Withrow; grandparents, Barbara and Richard Vannatter; grandmother, Janet Alexander; grandparents, Larry and Jean Tucker; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and many close friends.

There will be a celebration of Shannon's life from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 19, for family and friends at Allen Funeral Home, located at 2837 Main Ave., Hurricane, WV 25526. There will be an open podium for those of you who would like to share your thoughts or stories of how Shannon enriched your life.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be sent to Little Victories Animal Rescue Shelter, 3589 County Road 60/11, Ona, WV 25545.

Condolences and memories may be sent at allenfuneralhomewv.com.

Ruth S. Barton, 92, of Charleston died May 17, 2012. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.

Barbara L. Beard, 71, widow of the late Rev. Lee Beard of Charleston, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at her home in Wilson, N.C. She was born in Elkins on July 8, 1940, to the late W.G. and Wreatha Currence.

She married Rev. Beard on December 22, 1957. She and Rev. Beard made Charleston their home for three decades, where her loving support aided Rev. Beard in the spiritual leadership he provided to the surrounding community as minister of several Presbyterian churches in the Kanawha Valley.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Linda Smith and husband, Jack, of Palm Bay, Fla., and Lisa Galperin and husband, Greg, of Wilson; son, D. Lee Beard and wife, Andi, of Penn Laird, Va.; brother, Paul Currence of Akron, Ohio; grandchildren, Christina Sharpe and husband, Michael, Matthew Smith, Samantha Galperin, Sarah Galperin, Casey Beard and Lee Beard; great-grandchildren, Isabel Sharpe and Michael Sharpe; and nephew, Donnie Day of North Canton, Ohio.

Barbara will be laid to rest next to her husband at 3 p.m. Friday, May 18, in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

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

Arrangements entrusted to Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2704 Nash St. N., Wilson, NC 27896.

Arlene Dayle White Bollinger, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 77, of Scott Depot died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, St. Albans, and was a retired personnel secretary from Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Arlene had served on various deaconess boards over the years, and had previously served as a Sunday school teacher at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Charleston. For 18 years, she and her husband, Jerry, enjoyed volunteering at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, where she had formerly served as president of the Auxiliary. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Camella White.

Surviving are her loving husband, F.G. "Jerry" Bollinger; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Patricia Bollinger of St. Louis, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie and Buddy Douglas of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Gary White of Okeechobee, Fla., and James L. White of Charleston; sister, Mitzi Orcutt of Charleston; grandchildren, Kristin and husband, Dan Nahirniak, Ryan and wife, Heather Douglas, John Bollinger and Rachel Bollinger; and great-grandchildren, Jackson Nahirniak and Reid Douglas.

Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, St. Albans with Pastor Joel Harpold officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, 335 Fifth Ave., South Charleston.

The family would like to thank the staff of Arden Courts of Kenwood in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dr. Park and the staff at River Park Hospital in Huntington for the wonderful care and compassion that was given to Arlene and her family during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church of St. Albans, 523 2nd St., St. Albans, WV 25177; or to HCR Manor Care, Inc., 333 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH 43604.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.goodshepherdmortuary.net.

David Allen Caldwell, 56, of Beckley died May 15, 2012. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may gather from noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Daniel "Danny" Dewayne Cash, 61, of Charleston passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Danny was a graduate of Charleston Catholic High School, and attended Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston). He was born to the late Louis Edward Murrell Cash and Johnnie Mae Cash. He is survived by his siblings, Yolanda Cash-Cuthbertson (husband, Lynn), Murrell D. Cash and Dallas Cash; his children, Sean Cash (wife, Seeta), Danielle Cash, Tyler Cash and stepdaughter, April Cox; a special niece, Kem Cash-Pope and family; a special cousin, Marcella Watkins and family; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 504 Stockton St., Charleston, WV 25312.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.

Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Coburn Chandler, 92, of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Born January 12, 1920, in Blair, Maxine was a daughter of the late James Gordon and Millie Elizabeth Ratcliff Coburn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred H. Chandler.

Mrs. Chandler was a gifted homemaker, seamstress and cook who greatly enjoyed taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren. A lifelong resident of St. Albans, Mrs. Chandler was very active with her church, Grace Baptist Temple, where she had been a member since 1950 and where she sang in the choir, something that she dearly loved.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dan and Sue Chandler of Hurricane, Michael and Pamela Chandler of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Gail and David Wechsler of Lake Jackson, Texas; grandchildren, Timothy Chandler, Gregory Chandler, Kara Adkins, Rebecca Wilson, Sara Arose and Lindsay Wagenhofer; great-grandchildren, Holly Morgan Chandler, Kiersten Hope Chandler, Jessie Kate Adkins, Caitlin Elizabeth Chandler and Samuel Luke Adkins; and sister, Bessie Rogers of St. Albans.

Funeral service for Maxine Coburn Chandler will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with Pastor David Pence officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Special thanks to the staff of Sweetbriar Assisted Living for the kindness and compassion shown to our mother during her stay.

Memorial contributions in memory of Maxine Coburn Chandler may be made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.

Visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or to express condolences.

Allie Marie Cook, 67, was the daughter of the late James and Evva Shelton. She was born in Slatyfork on December 15, 1944, and passed away May 15, 2012, after longtime residency and a full, happy life in Summersville.

Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, Thomas Grant Cook; and a sister, Regina Rhea.

Allie was a retired partner in business with her husband at Anglers Roost Sport Shop, Inc., and subsequently enjoyed employment at Lowe's, where she had great affection for her co-workers. She was a member of Summersville Baptist Church, and had been active in the community for many years. She is remembered proudly by her family and friends as being an accomplished homemaker who was skilled in the arts of cooking and various kinds of needlework. Allie was exceptionally kind and generous to others, who were the happy recipients of these gifts. Allie was a good friend, and a mother to many!

Her legacy of adoring family members who have survived her include her twin sister and best friend, Aileen (Leanie) Vass and husband, Edward, of West Virginia; daughter, Diana Paige Skaggs and husband, Doug, of South Carolina; two sons, Lt. Col. Thomas Grant Cook II and wife, Tammy, of West Virginia and David Wray Vernon Cook and wife, Melissa, of West Virginia; her third son, her nephew, Christopher Michael Cook and wife, Sherry, also of West Virginia; grandchildren include Zachary Michael Skaggs, Rachael Allison Skaggs, Sydney Grace Wiley, Virginia Marie Cook, Morgan Noelle Cook, Spencer Wray Hillsman Cook; and great-grandchild, Ethan Brock Skaggs. Also, grandchildren and great-nephews and great-niece, Jaymeson Michael Cook, Hayden Alexander Cook and BrookJynn May Cook.

Allie was our devoted family matriarch who believed in the power of love and in Christ. One of her favorite Bible verses was Psalms 121: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help; my help cometh from the Lord, which made Heaven and Earth."

Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville with Pastor Dana Gatewood officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Denmar Road, Hillsboro.

Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening.

E-condolences: watersfuneralchapel@frontier.com.

Otis Clarmont Cutright, 91, of Grantsville died May 16, 2012, following a brief illness. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Friends may call two hours prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Virginia Mae Browning Hager, 84, of Robinette died May 15, 2012, after a long illness. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Crown Freewill Baptist Church, Crown. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church. Arrangements by Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man.

Mary Jean Keller, born September 25, 1926, in Braxton County, died May 16, 2012, at Nicholas County Health and Rehab Center in Richwood.

She was a retired nurse. She graduated from Kanawha Valley Nursing School, Charleston, and worked as an operating room nurse for two renowned cardiac surgeons, Adrian Kantrowitz, who performed the first pediatric heart transplant in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Leonard Bailey in Loma Linda, Calif. She retired in San Bernardino, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Harry Keller.

She is survived by three sisters, Hope Ballengee of Duck, Evelyn Schiavone of Berlin, Md., and Betty Starr; two nieces, Mary Anne Daly of Mill Valley, Calif., and Sharon Lynch of Manassas Park, Va.; and one nephew, Mark Schiavone of Harpers Ferry.

Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with the Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Interment will be in Jack Point Cemetery, Servia.

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

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Farrell Legg, 87, of Ravenswood died May 16, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the funeral home.

Verlin R. McClellan, 49, of Holiday, Fla., formerly of West Virginia, died May 14, 2012. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Brenda J. McCloud, 71, of Cleveland, Ohio, died May 14, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the funeral home.

Dennie "Ted" McCourt, 67, of Webster Springs died May 15, 2012. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 18, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Eleanor B. McGrew, 92, of Hometown died May 17, 2012, at the Teays Valley Center. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca is serving the McGrew family.

Kayleigh Mae Miller, daughter of Joshua Ian and Amanda Rose Kincaid Miller of Oak Hill, was stillborn on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Graveside rites and committal service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Pennington Cemetery, Oak Hill. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Mary Mildred Fisher Pence, 89, of Greenville died May 16, 2012, following an extended illness. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Groves Funeral Home Chapel, Union. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

James Frederick Brown Peyton, 88, co-owner and manager of Bonnie Brae Farm in Lewisburg, died May 8 at his home after a brief illness.

Jim Peyton was born in Charleston, the son of Briscoe Woodward Peyton and Ruth Brown Peyton. He attended the Fessenden School in West Newton, Mass., and was a 1943 graduate of the Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. He attended Washington and Lee University, and was drafted during World War II. He served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps in the Pacific from 1943 to 1945, and later completed studies at the Hotel School of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. He moved to Lewisburg in 1952 to assume the management of Bonnie Brae Farm for his maternal aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald. He also had residences in Beckley and Melbourne, Fla.

He was a member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Lewisburg for more than 50 years, and a member of the Elks Club of Lewisburg. He was a supporter of many Greenbrier County institutions.

Survivors include his sister, Katherine Peyton Forbes of Huntington; stepson, Ronald H. Giles and daughter-in-law, Ellen, of Scaggsville, Md.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Briscoe Woodward Peyton Jr. and Angus Eugene Peyton; his daughter, Elizabeth MacDonald Peyton; his first wife, Betty Ann Satterfield Peyton; and his second wife, Juanita Akers Peyton. Also left to cherish his memory are his nieces, Katherine Forbes Welford, Jane Forbes Harris, Lisa Peyton Morin and Ruth Morgan Peyton; and nephews, Murray I. Forbes IV, Peyton Briscoe Forbes and Angus M. Peyton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregiver and friend, Mary Jane Hamilton.

Private family burial will be held on Saturday, May 19. A celebration of life will be held in Lewisburg at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Lewisburg.

Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Suzanne Pleska, 67, of Charleston passed away May 15, 2012, after a brief battle with ovarian cancer.

Suzanne was born in Carbondale, Pa., on December 28, 1944, to Cecelia and Paul Pleska, formerly of Charleston. She graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1962, and obtained her bachelor of arts degree from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1966. She and her husband, Stuart Rush, were married on July 17, 1988.

Suzanne was employed by the Kanawha County school system for 33 years, primarily as an art teacher. She taught at Marmet Junior High School for 23 years, and continued teaching for an additional 10 years at Andrew Jackson Middle School. As part of that community, she served as a judge for the Kanawha County Schools Secondary Art Exhibition for many years.

Suzanne was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a dear friend to many. She dedicated much of her life to the care of others, including her mother, Cecelia, for 16 years, and her father-in-law, Jack Rush, for three years. She will certainly be remembered for her positive influence on the lives of others and for her understanding, patient and kind nature.

She is survived by her loving husband, Stuart Rush of Charleston; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Michael Robinson; granddaughter, Alexis Lauren Robinson, and grandsons, Hunter and Jacob Robinson, all of Charleston; daughter, Lisa Rush and fiance, Sam Scholten, of Louisville, Ky.; brother, P. Michael Pleska of Charleston; sister, Mary Catherine Pleska and husband, John McIsaac, of Grants, N.M.; sister, Anne Marie Pleska and husband, Luc Cayet, of San Diego, Calif.; nieces, Christine Pleska of Charleston, Denise Pleska and partner, Gretchen Sutton, of Columbus, Ohio, Theresa Leist and husband, Darrin, of Columbus, Ohio, and Victoria Verduzco and husband, Oscar, of Pullman, Wash.; nephew, Michael L. Pleska of Indianapolis, Ind.; and grand-nephews, Aidan and Colin Leist and Miguel Verduzco.

Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston with the Rev. Carlos L. Melocoton Jr. officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty Sue Porter of Danville died May 16, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Handley Funeral Home, Danville is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Tabitha Heinbockel Quillen, 83, of Scott Depot passed away at her home after a long illness.

She was born August 11, 1928, daughter of the late Carl and Eta Hienbockel of Brooklyn, N.Y. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Paulson.

Carol graduated from Wagner College as a registered nurse. She and her husband, Dr. O. L. Quillen, moved to St. Albans in 1952. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Carol loved reading, and served terms on the St. Albans Public Library Board. She was active in the St. Albans Women's Club and Historical Society. After moving to Scott Depot, she maintained her friendships in St. Albans, often transporting her friends to appointments and activities. Carol enjoyed making quilts, knitting, tatting and sewing. She was an active member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, and studied the Bible intensely through group Bible studies and personal daily devotions.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. O.L. Quillen; children and their spouses, Claudia and Tom Tull of Scott Depot, Dr. Eric and Paige Quillen of Lexington, Ky., Janet Quillen and Guy Burnham of Lexington, Ky., Evelyn Quillen and Phillip Kenkel of Stillwater, Okla., Patricia and Les Hardin of Hughesville, Md., and Linda and Bruce Wollaber of Scott Depot; by grandchildren and spouses, Erika Tull and David Stader, Dr. Travis and Rebecca Tull, Vanessa Quillen, Megan Quillen, Audrey and Greg Ray, Alex and Lindsey Hardin, Nicholas Hardin, Carolyn Hardin, Chad Kenkel, Rose Kenkel, Jared Wollaber, Stuart Quillen and Tony Kahn; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Marjorie Groppe; and numerous nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387. The family would like to thank Hospice, and especially Hospice nurse, Lori Carter.

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

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William D. "Bill" Shamblin Jr. was born May 1, 1929, in Charleston.

Bill was the oldest of 11 children: Arnold, Ken, Bob, Dallas, Raymond, Harry, Emma Jean, Betty, Marzetta and Wanda. He had five children: Randy Shamblin, Vickie Harris, Brenda Whittaker, Deidra Starcher and Sandra Greer; and two stepchildren, Andy Thomas and Annette Stopar. He had 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was married to Jean. Together they built houses, a trade he and his brothers learned from their dad. It was Bill's joy to work and build. He fulfilled another dream: a cattle farm in west Tennessee with over 100 beef cows. He called it retirement. After retiring from the cattle farm he moved to Sevierville, Tenn., in the Great Smoky Mountains, where he passed away on May 15, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Dori's scholarship (a special caregiver to Bill).

A tribute to the life of Bill will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Warren Shamblin and Andrew Shamblin officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Shamblin family.

Everett "Brett" Roy Tabor, 77, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Myra, died April 14, 2012. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin.

Edgell S. "Coach" Turley of Dunbar passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at home after a long illness and diabetes. He was born May 26, 1939, in South Charleston, and was the son of the late Boyd and Zylpha Turley. His brother, Wendall, also preceded him in death.

Edgell was a 1957 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and was retired from the South Charleston Fire Department. He grew up and spent most of his life on Charleston's west side. Edgell wrote a book titled "Reflections of a Native Son," which is a book about his life and memories.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; or to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Opal Hughart Tyler, 83, of Charleston went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at CAMC General Hospital. She was a member of the Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Tyler; brothers, Noble, Glenn and Lowell; sisters, Edith West, Helen Jones, Maxine Hughart and Beatrice Hughart; and by her parents, John and Erna Hughart.

Surviving are her son, Michael Tyler and his wife, Angie, of Charleston; daughter, Patricia Tyler of Charleston; brother, Ira Hughart and his wife, Darlis, of Charleston; sister, Gale Harrison and her husband, Gary, of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Michelle Moore and husband, Eddie, and Candace Taylor and husband, Jeff; and great-grandchildren, Tanner, Payton and Deacon Moore and Austin and Makenzie Lanham. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle with Pastor Robert Legg officiating. Burial will follow in Hughart Family Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Opal was a very loving and caring person who never met a stranger. She loved everyone and will be sadly missed.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.