Uncle John has won the battle. No longer does he need to use the crutches that, since the age of 5 when he was stricken by polio, he had used to walk. No longer does he need the power wheelchair to get him up the hill to his apple orchard and he no longer needs to wait on anyone for anything. You see, today John walks with his Lord Jesus. We know this because the Bible teaches us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

John was born in Sharon, on Cabin Creek, to John and Edith Basham on May 12, 1935.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Basham; daughter, Connie Ann Bragg and husband, Jaime; his sister, Sue Atkins; and brothers, Jack (Barbara) and Tommy (Carolyn) Basham.

Along life's way, he lost his sister, Nina “Bobbie” Thompson; and brothers, Ray “Joe” Basham and Orville “Bussy” Basham.

He is survived by a bushel of nieces and nephews. John had made it to the lofty status of great-great-great-uncle this past fall. However, he was just plain great to the rest of us.

John and Phyllis lived in Walton WV for the past 20 years. They moved from Chelyan, where John worked as a shoe cobbler. He attended the Nazarene Church in Chelyan for many years and loved driving the church bus up Cabin Creek to pick up his bus kids. He moved to his farm in Walton because it reminded him of where he grew up on top of Sharon Mountain. The only difference for John was that he could drive to his home in Walton and not ride a mule up the side of the hill. John had always wanted to go home and spend a night at the old home place before he left this world, so a couple of years ago his nephews, Butch and Chuck, helped him with his endeavor. I joined in the next morning as we spent the day listening to Uncle John tell us what it was like growing up on top of the hill. It was a very special day.

Uncle John was a man's man. I remember going places with him and asking him why he never parked in the handicapped parking spots. He told me that those spots were reserved for people that had a handicap. We planted peach and apple trees for Uncle John. He didn't grow the fruit for monetary gain. He donated the fruit to church and civic groups every year, keeping just enough for Phyllis to make those apple pies he loved. If you knew John Basham, you knew a great man, devoted husband, caring father and one wonderful uncle!

The family would like to thank Joe Schilling and Richard Billo for all the help over the years.

The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 12, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel.

The service will follow with the Rev. Franklin Goff and the Rev. Charles Larue officiating. Burial will follow in Marmet Cemetery, Marmet.

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

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements.

Nora J. Blevins, 66, of Madison died March 9, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery, Spurlockville.

James Boone, 86, formerly of Quinwood, died Feb. 1, 2010. Memorial service will be at a later date in West Virginia. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia K. Bragg, 82, of Victor died March 9, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Good Hope Baptist Church. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, is in charge of arrangements.

Marvine Breedlove, 80, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 8, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Breedlove; parents, Dora Tabor Egnor and William Egnor; children, Harlan Wilbert, Teddy Lane, Benjamin Scott, Rose Jane and Dottie Evelyn Breedlove; brother, James “Cecil” Breedlove; sisters, Pauline Adkins and Dottie Louise Egnor; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Adkins.

She is survived by a son, James William (Leola Gay) Breedlove; daughter, Betty Jo Pitts; sister, Izola Egnor; brothers, Russell, Jesse L. and Junior Egnor; grandchildren, Nina Pitts, Dora Searls (Jerry) Egnor, Joseph (Maggie) Breedlove and Carolyn (Tommy) Egnor; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kevin and Ashley Egnor; Katie, Kelly and Breanna Breedlove, Brooklyn Searls, Austin Adkins, Caleb Linville and Randy C. Adkins; and very special friends, Patty Adkins and Lloyd Pitts.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Sand Fork Baptist Church, Griffithsville, with Pastors Oshel Bell and David Vickers officiating. Burial will be in Sand Fork Cemetery.

Family and friends may gather one hour prior to service at the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Sadie F. Bryant, 84, of Verdunville died March 10, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Honaker Funeral Home, Logan. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby.

James Lee Burgess Sr., 70, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Charleston after a very long and extensive illness.

He was a son of the late Vernon and Hazel Burgess and grew up in Handley, Kanawha County.

He attended East Bank High School and later became an Army veteran, enlisting at age 16 and was discharged in 1957.

James retired from Hartley Manufacturing in 1998, after being diagnosed with emphysema. He spent the remainder of his days enjoying his family and farm on Shatto Road, near Ripley, where he and his wife, Betty, continued raising their two children, James Lee Burgess Jr. and April Ann Burgess Mellinger. James was a strong worker who believed in truly earning everything one gets and being appreciative of the same. He was an accomplished and dedicated farmer on Shatto Road, where he aided in the family cattle and hay business until the time of his death.

In addition to his farming, James enjoyed tinkering around the home and being outside. He was a fan of sports in general and scratch-off lottery tickets.

James was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and helped give all that he had in making everyone else a better person. Additionally, James was a genuine good person who would do most anything for most anyone. He was a Christian and attended Shatto Road Tabernacle, near Ripley.

James was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings: brothers, Clarence and Charles Burgess; and sisters, Margaret Bennett and Marjory May.

In addition to his wife, Betty (Wright) Burgess, James is survived by his sister and her husband, Maxine and Frank Brown of Montgomery; a brother and his wife, Michael and Robin Burgess of Spencer; son and his wife, James Jr. and Amanda Burgess of Ripley; and daughter and her husband, April and Ross Mellinger of Ravenswood. Additionally, he is survived by numerous grandchildren including, Jade Burgess of Cottageville, Kodi and Levi Burgess of Ripley, and Peyton, Ashley, Katie and Logan Mellinger, all of Ravenswood.

Services for James Burgess will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with Pastor Joe Keefer presiding. Burial will be in Jackson County Memorial Gardens, Cottageville.

Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Lucille Collins, 90, of Glenville died March 9, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at the First Baptist Church of Glenville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Burial will be in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville.

Mr. Curtis L. Conn, 67, of Fraziers Bottom went home to be with the Lord March 10, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was retired from U.S. Equipment and attended Community Chapel Church of Teays Valley.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Ann Conn.

Mr. Conn is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mrs. Ruth Conn; children, Phillip and wife, Dawnell Conn, Karen and husband, Mark Music, Matthew and wife, Anna Conn, Elisha and wife, Angie Conn, Lester and wife, Holli Conn, and Naphtali Conn; brothers and sisters, Danny Conn, Margie Jordan, Roger Conn, Larry Conn, Donna Conn, Timmy Conn and Janet Conn; and 10 grandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Mr. Curtis L. Conn will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Community Chapel Church with Pastor David Bess officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Chapel Church.

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

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

John Henry Cook, 54, of Clendenin passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital after a long illness.

He was born in Clay County on August 27, 1955.

John enjoyed building model cars, helping around the house, cooking and doing word-search puzzles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Wayne Cook; and maternal grandparents, Lewis and Anna Harper.

Surviving: mother, Laura Bell Harper Cook; and sisters, Barbara E. Sheaks and Addie Sheppard, both of Canton, Ohio.

Service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Harper family cemetery, Corton.

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

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

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements.

Bennett E. Edmonds, 71, of New Richmond died March 8, 2010. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. There will be no visitation.

John L. Fairlie, 71, of Beckley died March 9, 2010. Service will be noon Saturday, March 13, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call two hours prior to service. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.

Daniel A. Fitzwater Jr., 65, of Sinks Grove died March 9, 2010. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Groves Funeral Home, Union. There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.

Mary L. Garten, 85, formerly of South Charleston, died March 8, 2010. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Haines, 69, of Ovapa died March 10, 2010. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

Eben R. Hill, 76, of Wilmington, Del., died March 7, 2010. Service will be noon Friday, March 12, at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, Wilmington. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of local arrangements.

William F. Hinds, 96, of Beckley died March 8, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Oak Grove Christian Church, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Branford Center Cemetery, Branford, Conn. Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

Deborah L. Hurlow, 33, of Mason died March 8, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Eggleston “Junior” Davis Huston Jr., 87, of St. Albans died peacefully at home on March 9, 2010.

He was born October 1, 1922, in Sissonville and was a son of the late Beatrice and Eggleston “Bud” Huston.

He married Deloris “Bonnie” Fike on April 12, 1952.

Junior was a former employee of Vergil Fike Housing Moving and Nu-Sash Windows. He loved Lionel toy trains, gardening and going to flea markets.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gene of Lakeland, Florida.

Junior is survived by his wife of 57 years, Deloris “Bonnie” Huston; daughter, Kim Huston of St. Albans; sisters, Norma Holland and husband, Claris, of Atlanta, Ga., and Betty Lynn of Sarasota, Fla.; sister-in-law, Chris Huston of Lakeland, Fla.; and nieces and nephews, Cheryl and Corey Lee and K. E. Huston of Lakeland and Kenny Lynn, Michael and Jason of Sarasota.

Family and friends may call from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans.

A graveside service will follow at 2:45 p.m. in Cunningham Memorial Park Upper Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans.

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

The Rev. Billy Jackson Jr., 73, of Charleston passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was retired from Cummings Diesel Company and was also a retired pastor with the Gospel Tabernacle Association. He pastored many churches in the area, but most recently served the Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle for many years. The Rev. Jackson was also a licensed realtor and appraiser.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Presley and Georgia Jackson; and by his brother, Tom Jackson.

Surviving are his loving wife, Elberta Jackson; daughters, Carol Mace and her husband, Steve, of Florida, Jeanne Hunt and her husband, Jimmy, of Charleston, Kelly Rider of Charleston and Billie Jo Smith and her husband, Don, of Florida; son, James Richard “JR” Jackson and his wife, Michelle, of Hurricane; sisters, Janet Williams, Betty Dickens and Reba Skidmore, all of Charleston. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Lillian King, 90, of Deltona, Fla., died February 24, 2010. She is survived by her son, Larry E. Mathews; three other children; six grandchildren; and sisters, Dorothy Russell and Judy Nix. Service was 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Brevard Memorial Funeral Chapel. Friends called on Tuesday. Burial was in Brevard Memorial Park.

Felix C. Krasyk, 83, of Kanawha City died March 3, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Kanawha City. Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City, is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Kemp Landis, 61, of Kenna passed away as a result of injuries received in an accident at work.

He was born August 5, 1948, in Ripley and was the son of Eurada Skeen Landis of Kenna and the late Kemp Landis.

He was a graduate with the class of 1967 of Ripley High School, where he was a vital part of the football and baseball teams. He was first team All State Football in 1966. He still enjoyed watching both sports at Ripley and had a passion for riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles. He was know as a great supporter of the youth of the community through various activities including 4H, FFA, the Ripley High Athletic Boosters, and coaching Little League sports. When help and support was needed for the youth in the community, you could count on Gary to be there to help in all ways. He was a self-employed truck driver and operator for over 30 years of Landis LLC, formerly known as G.K. Landis Trucking. He was a member of Grasslick Baptist Church, Kenna. He loved spending time with children, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Dottie “Darlena” Stover Landis; his children, Brandon Landis, Clifton Landis and his wife, Carissa, and Jason Landis and his wife, Ashley, all of Kenna; his grandchildren, Reid Landis, Gage and Madyson Landis, and Kelsey Shamblin; and sisters, Zelma Boggess and her husband, Frank, of Ripley, Mary Sayre and her husband, Dencil, of Kenna, Carolyn Landis of Kenna and Shannon Foutches and her husband, Charles, of Charleston.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Grasslick Baptist Church, Kenna, with Pastor Jim Compton officiating. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery, Kentuck.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Grasslick Baptist Church and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, is serving the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ripley High School Athletic Department in memory of Gary.

Jean M. Lewis, 74, of Fayetteville died March 8, 2010. Service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the P.A. Shuck Cemetery, near Danese.

Gilmer C. Litton Jr., 66, of Hurricane died Jan. 29, 2010. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane.

Kenneth Waldo Mace, 84, died unexpectedly on Jan. 28, 2010, in Bullhead City, Ariz.

He was born in Webster Springs on Oct. 18, 1925, and was a resident of Guadalajara, Mexico.

He is survived by his wife, Irma Ligia Ponce de Mace; daughter, Kenna Marie Mace Ponce (Ricardo) de Guevara; and grandsons, Richard Clay, Christopher Daniel and Kenneth Waldo de Guevara, all of Guadalajara. He is also survived by sisters, Mrs. Betty (Joe) Morton of Rockville, Md., and Mrs. Alta Vaughn of Whittier, Calif.; brother, William Mace of Amherst, Ohio; and 23 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parent, H. Clay and Maude Rose Mace; sisters, Ruth Mace Marsh, Rosemary Mace Phares Ralston and Patricia Mace Shelton; and brothers, Willard, Virgil and Elmer Mace.

He was a veteran of WWII, serving four years with the United States Navy as a radioman on a flagship in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, he was employed several years as a contract electrician for several international companies in the following countries, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Venezuela, Jamaica and Vietnam.

He was a Christian and a dedicated family man who loved his Webster County heritage and returned annually to the United States to visit his brothers and sisters and to attend family reunions in West Virginia.

He will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who made his acquaintance.

A family service and burial were held in Guadalajara.

William L. Marcum Sr., 41, of Greenview died March 8, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Marcum-Adkins Cemetery, Greenview.

Michael D. Rush, 54, of Austell, Ga., formerly of Charleston, died March 4, 2010.

Michael was born on March 17, 1956, and was a son of Nancy Rush Hunter and the late George Henry Rush Jr. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Prince Hunter Sr.; a sister-in-law, Diane Rush; two brothers, Larry Edward and Pierre Levard Rush

He attended Charleston High School, later became a prestigious boxer for the Golden Gloves, and later served in the United States Army.

In 1989, Michael relocated to Atlanta, Ga., and pursued his passion for food as a caterer for “Proof of the Pudding” a highly recognized event planning company. However, he was a salesperson at heart and received numerous accolades as a top producer car salesperson. Michael received Christ at an early age and was attending Faith Christian Academy in Smyrna, Ga.

Michael loved nothing more than being surrounded by his loving family and friends. He lives on through those he left behind: two sons, Michael Rush Jr. and Malik Rush of Dallas, Ga.; a daughter, Kimora Missouri of Pittsburgh, Pa.; stepdaughter, Dionne Beverly; godson, Tommy Mitchel; his loving mother, Nancy Rush Hunter; Michael's longtime companion, Yvonne Swails; one brother, Kenneth Rush; seven caring sisters, Disaree Rush of Charleston, Sharon Green of Dallas, Texas, Diana (Donald) Crim of Columbus, Ohio, Sherry (Charles) Taylor of Douglasville, Ga., Orline Swan of Atlanta, Ga., Angeler Susong of Jacksonville, Fla., and Tiffany (Yancy) Green of Phoenix, Ariz.; one aunt, Ella Jean Martin; and one uncle, Emmanuel (Jackie) Robinson, both of Parkersburg; two stepbrothers, Prince A. Hunter Jr. of Charleston and Robert C. Hunter of Columbus, Ohio; and four stepsisters, Anna Kitty Jones of Charleston, Cynthia Draghton, and Mary Susie E. Gwinn and Betty J. Hairston of Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Charleston.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn Scalf, 59, of Uneeda passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington.

She was born March 25, 1950, and was a daughter of the late Willie and Sadie Price. She was also preceded in death by sister, Juanita Stiles; and brother, Larry Price.

She is survived by two daughters, Vickie (Bobby) Hunt of Thomasville, N.C., and Marian Harris of Uneeda; one son, Rex Buckner of Uneeda; two brothers, Bobby Price of Oceana and Jerry Price of Danville; two sisters, Wilma Alderfer of Bridgeport, Pa., and Donna Loftus of Uneeda; and five grandchildren, Justin Buckner, Shawn Buckner, Jeremiah Harris, Brittany Buckner and Joseph Harris.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Ray Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Price Cemetery, Uneeda.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Judy B. Sears, 72, of Gassaway died March 10, 2010. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, in Cutlip Cemetery, Exchange. There will be no visitation. Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Stanley Skaggs, 69, of Ansted went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Beckley following a long illness.

Born October 9, 1940, in Cabin Creek, Peggy was the daughter of Francis Stanley of Ansted and the late Delmar Stanley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Skaggs; and two grandchildren, Stefan Wayne Skaggs II and Travis Wayne Skaggs.

Peggy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a cook at Ansted Middle School for many years and a member of the Fayette County Cooks Association, as well as the SNA Cooks Association. She attended Ansted Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include four sons and their wives, Robert Everette and Patricia Skaggs Jr. of Hughes Springs, Texas, Floyd Allen and Debra Skaggs of Hughes Springs, Texas, Stefan Wayne and Daryl Ann Skaggs of Oak Hill, and Delmar Shawn and Tammy R. Skaggs of Victor; a sister, Francis Irene Bean of Jane Lew; a brother, Delmar Ray Stanley of Enterprise, Oregon; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, Ansted, with Pastor Joe Cuthbertson, Pastor Danny Legg, and Pastor Greg Morris officiating. Entombment will follow at the Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor.

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

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

Robert A. Skaggs, 78, of Oak Hill died Feb. 20, 2010. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Hill. Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred “Marie” Smith, 71, of Charleston went to be with the Lord March 9, 2010 at home.

Marie was a member of Greenlee United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of the Canaan Methodist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are sons, Aaron Smith of Charleston and Isaac Smith and his wife, Sherry, of Sissonville; grandchildren, Amber Smith, Logan Smith, Sarah Smith and Tehya Smith; niece, Sandy Kiger and her husband, Bill, of Nashville, Tenn.; nephews, Mike Campbell and his wife, Joann, of Cross Lanes, Earl “Blackie” Cobb and his wife, Kathy, of Tazewell, Va., and David Campbell and his wife, Keith, of Sissonville; five great-nieces, two great-nephews and one great-grandniece.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with the Rev. Johnna Wheaton officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Kenna.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.

Gary W. Vance, 44, of Second Creek died March 9, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

Darrell B. “DJ” Wattie Jr., born June 6, 1983, went home to be with the Lord March 6, 2010.

Darrell was born in Hahn, Germany, and was raised in Charleston. A graduate of Capital High School, he attended Marshall University as well as West Virginia State University.

He is survived by his mother, Trina R. Duncan of Charleston; father, Darrell B. Wattie of Montgomery; and stepfather, Charles King of Charleston. DJ will forever be remembered by his devoted brothers, Christopher LeMarc (Deanna) Wattie from Charlotte, N.C., and Dominique Wattie from Cross Lanes; and his loving grandmother, Geraldine Bratchet.

His grandparents, Virgil and Dorothy Wattie, and his aunt, Beverly Wattie, predeceased him.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, with the funeral immediately following at Grace Bible Church, 600 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

Walton & Breckenridge Chapel of Faith Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dora E. Witt, 47, of Cross Lanes passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at home.

She was an employee of Wal-Mart in Nitro. She was a Christian and a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dayton Witt.

She is survived by her son, James A. “Tony” Witt of Nitro; companion, Stephan Bird of Cross Lanes; special friend, Stephanie Coche of Poca; mother, Donna Witt of Hurricane; brothers; Richard (Denise) Witt of Charleston, Jeffrey (Betty) Witt of Buffalo, and Charlie (Angie) Witt of Red House; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 2002 20th Street, Nitro, with the Rev. Paul Bailey officiating.

Friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.

Condolences may be sent to the family via our Web site: www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.