Herbert “Ray” Adkins Jr., 41, of Chesapeake went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2010, at home.

He was an employee of the Kanawha City Burger King, a member of Winifrede Chapel Church and a 1988 graduate of East Bank High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Ray Adkins Sr.; paternal grandfather, Edward Ray Adkins; and maternal grandparents, George and Mabel Caldwell.

Surviving are his mother, Frances Caldwell Adkins of Chelyan; sister, Kay (Mark) Butcher of Chesapeake; grandmother, Bernadine Adkins of Chesapeake; nephews, Jeremy, Joshua and Jordan Butcher, who were the joys of his life; aunt, Kay Adkins; uncles, Harley (Christine) Adkins, Paul (Wanda) Caldwell and David (Evelyn) Caldwell; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday March 19, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Donald Lanham and the Rev. Dee Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.

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

Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Ms. Filomino Alicie, 93, of Bluefield, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Westwood Center in Bluefield, Virginia.

She was born in Tazewell County and was the daughter of the late Patsy and Victoria Whitt Alicie.

She had made her home in the Charleston, West Virginia, area most of her life and was a former secretary to the president of the IBM Corporation in Charleston, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Richlands High School with the class of 1936 and Bluefield Business College. She was of the Presbyterian faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Rose Alicie White; six brothers, Marvin, Joe, Milburn, Charlie, Archie, and Carl Alicie; and 13 nieces and nephews.

Survivors are one sister, Ida Doris Alicie Bowling of Tampa, Florida; two brothers, Clarence Alicie of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, and James Alicie and wife, Shelba, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia; and 43 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Filomino Alicie will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel, Richlands, Virginia, with the Rev. Carl Tegler and Steve Tegler officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Virginia.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home, Richlands.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home, Richlands, is in charge of arrangements.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Joan Ashworth, 71, of Beckley died March 15, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Beckley Prebyterian Church, Beckley. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the church. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Beattie, 94, of Leon passed away March 16, 2010, at her home.

She was born November 6, 1915, in Teays Valley, Putnam County, and was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Clara Ethel (Call) Estes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Beattie; brother, Clarence Darrell Estes; and sister, Marie Casto.

She was a personal caregiver and a former clerk at Minnie Casto's store in the Gunville Community. She was a homemaker, a member of the Creston Ladies Aid, and she enjoyed cooking, canning, and flower gardening.

Survivors include her sons, Andrew Carlton Beattie and Royall Estes Beattie, both of Point Pleasant; daughters, Mary Margaret Durst and Lillian Velmeda Dunn, both of Leon; brothers, Carl Estes of St. Albans and James Paul “Dick” Estes of Scott Depot; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, with the Rev. Gerald B. Sayre officiating. Burial will follow in Creston Cemetery, Evans.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

E-mail condolences may be sent to castofuneralhome@citynet.net.

Randall Lee Bentley, 62, of Scott Depot passed away March 16, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard P. and Juliaetta Bentley; wife, Louise Duncan Bentley; and brothers, Howard S. Bentley, Howard A. “Sonny” Bentley, and Denny Bentley.

Randall is survived by his brother, John (Joy) Bentley of Syracuse, Ohio; seven aunts and one uncle; several nieces and nephews; and one sister-in-law.

He worked in General Services for the state of West Virginia. Randall loved fishing, hunting, and his dogs.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, at Bartlett- Burdette-Cox Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Hurst officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service.

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

Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of the arrangements.

Adele Marie Bobinger, 26, of Charleston passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

She was the records clerk for Charleston Catholic High School and a member of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Basilica, Charleston. Adele was a spokesperson and fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. She was a Charleston Catholic High School graduate and attended the University of Charleston, where she was a member of the KTE Sorority. In her free time, Adele loved watching movies, shopping and going out to eat.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William and Verna Bobinger Sr.

She is survived by her parents, William and Linda Bobinger Jr. of Charleston; brothers, Scott and his fiancée, Ashley, and Alex Bobinger of Charleston; maternal grandparents, Ed and Jean Klug of Cincinnati, Ohio; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Basilica, Charleston, with Monsignor P. Edward Sadie officiating.

Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral at the church.

A second Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, on Monday, March 22. Burial will follow that service in Arlington Memorial Gardens, Cincinnati.

Paul Young Funeral Home in Cincinnati is in charge of the services in Cincinnati.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made, in honor of Adele Marie Bobinger, to the Great Strides/Adele Bobinger Cystic Fibrosis Foundation KY/WV, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 108, Louisville, KY 40218, Make-a-Wish of Southern WV, 1031 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301, and/or Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106-4709.

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

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

Shawn D. Bosold, 31, of Maplewood died March 15, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Mount Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, Pool.

Frances Ann Ciccarello, 91, of Charleston passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was retired from the U.S. Office of Surface Mining. Frances was a lifelong resident of Charleston and a member of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Basilica.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Carmela L. Ciccarello and Dorothy C. Heldreth; and one brother, Joseph A. Ciccarello.

She is survived by her brother, Vincent E. "Jimmy" Ciccarello; nephews, John Heldreth and Tom Heldreth; niece, Stephanie Ciccarello Kettendorf; nephew, Vincent Ciccarello; great-nephew, Kristopher Kettendorf; and many close friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Basilica, Charleston, with Monsignor P. Edward Sadie officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sacred Heart Needy Student Fund, Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Basilica, 1032 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301.

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

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

Sherry Ann Cooper, 60, of Pliny passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane.

Born September 6, 1949, in Cabin Creek, Sherry was a daughter of the late Paskal Ward and Jocelyn Harlan Akers.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Cooper; daughter, Jennifer Ann Cooper of Pliny; son, Charles Stacy Cooper of Pliny; grandchildren, Josie Madison Cooper and Evan Lane Smalley; sister, Shelly Kay Adkins of Fraziers Bottom; brothers, Russell Akers of Pliny and Dewey Akers of Delaware, Ohio; and many other family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3624 Winfield Road, Winfield, with Pastor Gary Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pliny.

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

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

Thomas F. Craggs Jr., 89, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, after a brief illness.

A veteran of WWII, he served as a U.S. Navy Seabee in the Pacific Theatre. Both before and after his military service, he was employed by E.I. DuPont. Upon his retirement as an employee relations manager after 50 years of service, the employees at the Belle DuPont Plant presented him with a plaque, which stated “He cared, and he made a difference.”

He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Naomi Rea Craggs, in 1985; and his daughter, Karen Lea Bennett, in 2009.

He is survived by his son, Thomas F. Craggs III; and five grandchildren; Beth and James Bennett, Jr., Christin Ellis, Reagan Morgan and Nicholas Craggs.

Per his request, there will be no visitation or memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301.

A kind and gracious gentleman, he will be missed by all who knew him.

You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.

Eugenia "Sally" Dabney, 76, passed away on March 16, 2010, while home with family, after a long illness.

She was a graduate of Dupont High School and a homemaker. Sally was a member of Coal Fork United Methodist Church, Campbells Creek.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Merlie Wills.

Sally is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 54 years, Eugene "Cotton" Dabney; her two children, whom she devoted her life to, Sandy Dabney (Gary Pittman) of Charleston and Susan (Scott) Ledsome of St. Albans; and her sisters, Ellen Riley, Kitty Robinson, Alice "Faye" Shaffer and Nancy Wills, all of Charleston. She was the grandmother of three granddaughters who she adored, Nicole (Michael) Jarrett of Charleston, Destiny Ledsome of Florida, and Harley Ledsome of St. Albans; and was also a proud great-grandmother of one, Ada Jarrett of Charleston.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Samuel Bounds officiating. The entombment will follow the service in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Her family and friends will gather for the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to HospiceCare for all their support, dedication and love during such a difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Sally's memory to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

The online guestbook for Mrs. Dabney may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.

Joseph Austin Driggs, 87, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday March 16, 2010, his 64th wedding anniversary, as well as his birthday, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, with his family at his bedside.

Born March 16, 1923, in Spring Hill, he was a son of the late Francis Marion “Frank” and Myrtle Price Driggs. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond, Harry and John P. Driggs; and sisters, Sybil Driggs and Lois Parsons.

He retired with 41 years of service from C&P Telephone Company and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed in England during WWII.

Joseph was known as a man of high moral character; he was honest, dependable and had strong devotion to his family, friends and community.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Alice Bibb Driggs; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Beverly Driggs of Culloden and Michael and Kathi Driggs of Arlington, Va.; sister, Nell Driggs of St. Albans; and brother, James Lawrence Driggs of St. Albans. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Terry (Meghan) Driggs of Lexington, Ky., Cathryn Driggs of Culloden and Victoria Driggs of Arlington, Va.; and stepgrandchildren, Jennifer (Todd) White of Milton and Todd (Emily) Sweet of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.

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

Charles E. Egnor, 68, of Chapmanville died March 16, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Chambers Cemetery, Chapmanville.

Mary Madelyn Elswick, 90, of Amma went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

Madelyn was a life member of both the Amma Methodist Church and VFW Post 8516 Ladies Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin William Elswick; parents, William Madison and Leslie (Statts) Lowe; and daughter, Donna Lynn Vineyard.

Survivors include her sons, Bill Elswick and wife, Lorraine, of Charleston, Ed Elswick and wife, Barbara, of Charleston, and Ron Elswick and wife, Vanessa, of Arlington, Texas; daughters, Sandra Morris and husband, Jim, of Tampa, Fla., and Toni Parmelee and husband, Lee, of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Bill Lowe of Spencer; sisters, Bettye Elswick Grady of Hurricane and Wanda Elswick of Sandyville; grandchildren, Cheryl, Carla, Loren, Greg, Kelly, LeighAnn, Samuel, Alicia, Trae, Daniel, Ryan, Erika, Clay, Spencer, Jesse, Emily; 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Pastor Kenny Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Amma Cemetery, Amma.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in her honor to the Amma Senior Citizens Center.

Additionally, condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.

Arnett W. Hall, 73, of Orgas went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2010, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He retired from the Boone County Board of Education where he served as a school bus driver for many years. He was a former coal miner at Cedar Creek Coal Company and was a former employee of Pineview Cemetery. He was a member of White Oak Church, Orgas, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, L.C. “Speedy” and Bessie Pettry Hall; and granddaughter, Jennefer Sprouse.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Dickens Hall of Orgas; son and his wife, Arnett and Angela Hall; daughters and their husbands, Janet and David Sprouse and Donna and James Gray; sister, Naoma Smith; brothers and their wives, Ray and Clara Hall and Sam and Ella Hall; grandchildren, Steven, Adusta and Thomas; and great-grandchildren, Zack and Alayna.

Graveside service and burial will be noon Thursday, March 18, in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, with the Rev. Ronnie Santonio officiating.

Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the cemetery chapel.

Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bill Sunday Hanshew Jr., 75, of Pinch entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, after his courageous battle with cancer for the last two years.

Born January 11, 1935, in Martinsburg, to Bill and Mildred Hanshew, he graduated from Martinsburg High School in 1952. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Engineering in 1958, beginning his career as a district engineer with the West Virginia Division of Highways, until he retired in 1988. He then worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency until 2007.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles B. Hanshew of Martinsburg.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sara Field Hanshew; daughter, Marsha Erskine and husband, Butch, of Huntsville, Ala.; son, Doug Hanshew and wife, Terri, of Elkview; daughter, Christy Page and husband, John, of Johannesburg, South Africa; and sister, Victoria Hughes and husband, Walter, of Martinsburg. He was “Pap” to eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was a faithful member of Bible Center Church, Charleston, for over 40 years.

In lieu of flowers and to honor his commitment to his faith, donations may be made to the Benevolent Fund of the Bible Center Church, Word of Life South Africa, or the Union Mission. Donation envelopes will be available at both visitations.

The service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, at the Southridge Campus of Bible Center Church, located off Corridor G, with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.

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

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

Thomas Edgar Hensley, 77, of St. Albans passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born March 9, 1933, in Charleston and was a son of the late Okey and Mae Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hensley; infant daughter, Caroline Hensley; and two sisters.

Tom never officially retired from working. He will be remembered for his love of trains, drive-in theaters, Andy Griffith and westerns, as well as his innate ability to take apart and repair anything he could find.

He is survived by his daughters, Susan Murphy and her husband, Scott, of Charleston and Jennifer Martinez and her husband, Felix, of Catlettsburg, Ky.; companion, Jennie Brooks of Huntington; four grandchildren; brothers, Clifford Hensley of Parkersburg and Kenneth Hensley of St. Albans; sisters, Shirley Hensley and Jean Baire, both of St. Albans; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Thomas's life will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 2601 Forrestal Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. Gregory Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

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

Howard Emil Hill, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Hidden Valley Center, Oak Hill.

Born on June 19, 1918, in Vaughan, he was the son of the late Hazel and Nettie Fox Hill.

Mr. Hill was a member of Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene. He graduated from Gauley Bridge High School. It was the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor that he enlisted in the U.S. Army to proudly serve his country during WWII. He was a retired foreman from Union Carbide. Mr. Hill enjoyed carpentry, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marguerite V. “Midge” Hill, on June 8, 2002; one granddaughter, Cindy Hall; one son, Waitman Noel Bush; and three brothers, Tom Hill, Ed Hill, and Gene Hill.

Those left with many wonderful memories to cherish include his son, Howard E. Hill Jr. of Teays Valley; two daughters, Kathryn L. Hall of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Shirley P. Davis of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren, Paul David Hall, Debbie Trevarrow, Beth Pennington, Ricky Pennington, Lisa Critchley, Andrea Thornton, Patrick Bush, Phillip Bush, and Katrin Bush; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jerry Bush and Pastor Justin Seay officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 149, following the committal.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

Online condolences and other information are available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Ave., Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.

Roy Eugene “Junebug” Hitt, 63, of Kimberly passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at home, with his family by his side.

Roy was born December 15, 1946, in Clarksburg, Harrison County.

He was a coal truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy E. Hitt Sr. and Marguerite (Heckert) Witt; brothers, Donnie and Ronald Hitt; and sisters, Linda Hitt, Margaret Ann Allman and Patsy Hollen.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of many years, Susan Hager Hitt of Kimberly; daughters, Elizabeth S. Perdue Barber of Cannelton and Wendy Perdue of Kimberly; son, Dustin Perdue of Cannelton; two brothers, Gerald (Alma) Heckert and Bradley (Bonnie) Hitt of Buckhannon; four sisters, Sharon (Robert) Perrine of Weston, Barbara (Herman) Watson of Jane Lew, Nancy Hitt of Buckhannon, and Elizabeth Morgan of Inwood; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove, with Pastor Jo Darlington officiating. Burial will follow the services in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Cedar Grove.

Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cedar Grove, is in charge of arrangements.

Carrie Beverly Franklin Jenkins, 99, of Hilltop entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Fayette Nursing and Rehab Center, Fayetteville.

Born on April 13, 1910, in Gladstone, Va., she was the daughter of the late Taylor and Lillian Beverly.

She joined Galilee Baptist Church at an early age. After relocating to Oak Hill in 1992, she joined the First Baptist Church of Greentown, then later joined the Church of God of Prophecy, Oak Hill, where she remained a faithful member until her health failed. She then moved in with her youngest son, Felix, and his wife for four years, after which she made Fayette Nursing Home her home.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, McKinley Jenkins; and two brothers, Richard and Alonzo Beverly.

She leaves not to mourn, but to celebrate and cherish her life: three sons, Richard Jenkins (friend Sally Cotton) of Conneaut, Ohio, Clarence (Clementine) Franklin of Amherst, Va., and Felix (Christine) Jenkins of Oak Hill; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two foster children, Pricilla (the Rev. Craig) Dorsey and their two children of Beckley and John Brown of Oak Hill.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Fayette Nursing Home for their dedication in caring for our mother.

A celebration of Carrie's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at First Baptist Church of Greentown, 29 Wilborne Road, with graveside services following in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Pea Ridge Road, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Essie Ford Jr. officiating.

Condolences may be e-ailed to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Stacey Lee Keeney departed this life on March 15, 2010.

He was born Oct. 5, 1943, in East Bank to Sidney Keeney and Frances (Kirk) Keeney. His father preceded him in death.

He is survived by his mother, Frances of Diamond; one brother, Charlie of Madison; and three sisters, Donna Frye of Diamond, Rose Gallagher of Cleveland, Ohio, and Delores of Iron Station, N.C.

There will be no services.

Bryan D. Lambert, 37, of Lesage died March 16, 2010. There will be no service. The body will be cremated. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at James Funeral Home, Logan.

Jane Ennis Long, beloved wife of the late Norman Long, loving mother of Judy (Curt) Apgar and Susan (Tom) Gallo, cherished grandmother of Curt (Lori) Apgar, Jeff (Lisa) Apgar, Joe (Sarah) Gallo, Mike Gallo and Gina Gallo; and great-grandmother of Eric, Jack, Andrew and Steven Apgar, died March 12, 2010, in Palos Heights, Illinois.

She was born on August 13,1922, in Hemlock Hollow, Fayette County, and graduated from Kingston High School in 1939 and Beckley College in 1940. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a realtor in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for many years.

In addition to the family members listed above, Jane is survived by her brothers James Ennis of Hansford and Andrew Ennis of Hamilton, Ohio; and sisters, Dorothy Ennis Facinoli of Adamstown, Maryland, and sister, Mary Ennis Davenport of Pratt.

Visitation was Sunday, March 14, in Palos Heights, Ill.

A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18, in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.

Online condolences may be left for the family through Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Mildred K. Miller, 84, of Looneyville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was a Baptist and her faith had sustained her as a 73-year member of Epling Chapel Baptist Church, Looneyville. She was a Christian first, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and former cook at Man Junior High School, Man.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Della R. Atkins Sr. and Lona E. Monroe Atkins; husband, Brooks E. Miller; son, Raymond B.; daughter, Sue Ellen Erwin; grandson, Timothy C. Erwin; sisters, Juanita Edgell and Bettie Lou Gandee; and brother, Della R. Atkins Jr.

Left to cherish her life and memories are a daughter, Judy K. Miller of Charleston, with whom she resided; son-in-law, Charles E. Erwin; and granddaughter, Pamela S. Erwin of Man; brother and sister-in-law, Harold L. and Phyllis Atkins of Belle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Epling Chapel Baptist Church, Looneyville, with the Rev. Justin Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Epling Chapel Cemetery, Looneyville.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer.

The family extends a special word of thanks to caregiver, Brenda, for all the tender love and care she gave to their mother. Also, a special thanks go to the Home Hospice team: Jo, Karen, Hollie, and Sharon, along with the wonderful carding staff of Hubbard Hospice House.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mildred's memory to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311-1824.

Condolences may be sent online at taylorfuneralhomeinc..com.

Jimmy Webster Nicholas, 67, of Flatwoods passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, after a long illness.

He was born in Widen on August 30, 1942, and was a son of the late Daniel and Martha Casto Nicholas.

Jim was retired from the U.S. Military, having served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1967 and the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1969. He then served in the West Virginia National Guard from 1972 to 1994, retiring a sergeant first class. He attended Heaters United Methodist Church and was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge, Gassaway.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Russell, Pete, Ted, Tom and Spud; and two sisters, Edith and Ethel.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Patricia. Also surviving are one daughter, Pam and her husband, Rusty, of Cranberry Township, Pa.; one son, Steve Nicholas and his wife, Lisa, of Gassaway; and one stepson, Shawn Bosley of Heaters. Jimmy's surviving siblings include brother, Tony Nicholas and wife, Dottie, of Seattle, Washington, and sister, Louise Somerville of Niceville, Florida. His grandchildren include Monchelle, Cassandra, Ristie, Tyler, Cayla and Jake; and great-grandchild, Kaden.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home, Flatwoods, with the Rev. Rodney England officiating. Burial will be in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens, Heaters, with military honors by American Legion Post 33, Gassaway.

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

Online condolences may be sent at www.stockertgibson.com.

Noah Oxley, 79, of Sissonville passed away March 16, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the former owner/operator of Noah Oxley Heating and Cooling and member of Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Oxley; and his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Oxley of Charleston; daughters, Sharon Oxley at home and Pam Withrow and her husband, Glenn, of Liberty; grandchildren, Jason Withrow and wife, Cindy, of Eleanor and Melissa Dillard of Liberty; great-grandchildren, Ivory, Katie and Nicholas Dillard; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Legg and the Rev. Fairley McCormick officiating. Burial with military graveside rites provided by American Legion Post 61, Clendenin, will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services, also on Friday.

The family will accept online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.

Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Oxley family

Esta M. Parsons, 93, of Murraysville died March 16, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. Friends may call two hours prior to service. Burial will be in White Pine Cemetery.

James S. “Jim” Roberts, 81, of St. Albans died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

Jim was retired from Union Carbide as a civil engineer with over 38 years of service. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, where he served the Lord in many capacities, such as Boy Scout leader, working with youth and was a member of the choir. He also was a member of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and greatly enjoyed listening to and singing gospel music.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; son, Ken Roberts; daughter, Kathy Comuzie; stepdaughters, Terry Thomas and Kimberly Richard; and six grandchildren.

Funeral service and burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, South Charleston, with Pastor Kevin Norvell.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

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

Glenness Rollyson, 89, of St. Albans, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away March 15, 2010, at home.

Born Oct. 2, 1920, in Braxton County, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah Fitzwater Rollyson. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Claude, Arlie “Bud”, and Kenneth Rollyson; two nephews; and one great-nephew.

Glenness was a caregiver and a Protestant.

She is survived by her sister, Macel Rollyson of St. Albans; nephews and their wives, Ed and Ruby Rollyson and Dorsel and Carol Rollyson; nieces and their husbands, Elladean Lyons, Annetta and Cam Marks, Sarah and Rick Gibson and Sharon and Roger Dollison; and sisters-in-law, Nellie Rollyson and Marion Rollyson.

Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Pastor Joseph Truman officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.

Friends may call 90 minutes prior to service at the funeral home.

Beverly C. Sattler, 54, of Summersville died March 16, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville. Friends may call two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Sattler Cemetery, Clay.

William Earl “Wink” Sattler, 63, of Longs, S.C., died Monday, March 15, 2010 at his home.

Born on March 16, 1946, in Harrison, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Walden and Fonda Olive Hamrick Sattler.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.

Wink is survived by his children, Jay W. Sattler, Billy Sattler, Joe Grose, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Fonda Houghland, Kathy Hatcher and Kitty Long; brothers, James “Rowdy” Lantz, Johnny Sattler, Paul Sattler, Silas Sattler and Jeff Sattler; sister, JoAnn Fleming; and 17 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Trinity Baptist Church, Birch River, W.Va.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.leefhc.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory, Little River/North Myrtle Beach, is serving the family.

Bennie R. Schmidt, 79, of Eskdale died March 16, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, in Montgomery Memorial Park Chapel, London. Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, is in charge of arrangements.

Susan G. Sigmond, 61, of Sissonville died March 17, 2010. Burial will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville. Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, is in charge of arrangements.

Gary William “Patric” Sines, 58, of Route 2, Salem, died Monday, March 15, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, following an extended illness.

Patric had lived in St. Albans prior to moving to the Salem area, and had been an employee of Pierceson Lumber Company, Clay County, for approximately 10 years.

Born Oct. 4, 1951, he was a son of Betty Lou Fearer Sines of Confluence, Pa., and the late James Sines.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Theresa Ann Swiger-Burgess Sines of Salem; five sons, Jason and Jeremie Sines of Confluence, Pa., and Eleazar (Sarah) Burgess, Uriah (Whitley) Burgess and Josiah Burgess of St. Albans; one daughter, Janelle Sines of Confluence; two brothers, Roger Sines, address unknown, and Ronnie Sines of Confluence; and four grandchildren, Ellianah and Aidan Burgess and Sierra and Justin Sines.

Patric was a member of Maranatha Fellowship, St. Albans, where he was part of their 100 member choir. Recently he attended Elk Lick Church of God, near Centerpoint. He enjoyed restoring furniture, was very adept at working jigsaw puzzles and was an excellent auto mechanic in his younger years. He was a very selfless and giving person, devoted to helping others.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem, with the Rev. Kenneth Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Centerpoint Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to greathousesalem@gmail.com.

This is a Greathouse service.

Jackalee Smith, 65, of Poca, formerly of Cross Lanes and Ritchie County, passed away March 17, 2010, at a Charleston Area Medical Center hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born September 6, 1944 in Pennsboro and was a daughter of the late Sonny and Susie (Jones) Freeland.

Jackie worked in Customer Service for Tri-State Greyhound Park and was a member of the All Nations Revival Centre. Family was important to her and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving is a son, Barry (Shari) Kincaid; three daughters, Wendy (Paul) Holstine of Charleston, Tina (Todd) Watson of St. Albans and Staci Smith and her fiancé, Jason Quillen, of Poca; four brothers, “ Beaver” Freeland of Charleston, S.C., Terry A. “TW” Freeland of Milton, Daniel Freeland of Dart, Ohio, and Smokey Collins of New Martinsville; 12 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton “Butch” Smith, in 1988; and brother, Roger Freeland.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Pastor James Butt Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Online guests may send condolences to the family by visiting www.McCulloughRogersFuneralHome.com.

Mary Jane Spinks, 87, of St. Albans passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.

Born April 21, 1922, in Grafton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Phoebe Pearl Delancey Poling. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Spinks; son, John R. Spinks; and brothers, Arthur, Robert and Bill Poling.

She was a retired nurse from CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, St. Albans, Circle of Joy and Homemakers.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law; Mary Ann and Tom Wooten of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pat Legg of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Matt Waldorf, Chris (Kelly) Legg, and John Shannon (Tania) Legg; great-grandchildren, Lydia, Jack Ryan, Kameron, Emma, Kimberly and John; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans with the Rev. Ron Lee officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Specail thanks go to caregivers, Nora Lea Ann, Valerie and Becky.

Pastor Theodore “Ted” Alvin Tawney, 75, of Elkview went to sleep in Christ and is awaiting the resurrection on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at his residence on Blue Creek.

Ted was a member of the Elk Valley Advent Christian Church, a member and past chaplain of DAV Post 27 and a past president of 2nd District Advent Christian Conference. He was an Advent Christian minister for 44 years and he pastored numerous Advent Christian churches in Kanawha and Roane counties. Ted was also a member of Teamster Local 175. He was a truck driver for Leaseway Transportation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Omar W. and Roxie S. Falls Tawney; brothers, John and Donald Tawney; and a sister, Glenda Tawney.

Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Anna V. Melton Tawney; daughters, Judy Wanner and husband, John, of Looneyville and Genia Jarrett and husband, Mike, of Elkview; brothers, Darrell Tawney of Elkview and Douglas Tawney and wife, Carolyn, of Point Pleasant; sisters, Vivian Jarrett of Elkview and Arlene Phillips and husband, Basil, of Elkview; grandchildren, Chastity Good, Chad James, Tracie Moles, Chris Wanner, Camron Jarrett and Clay Jarrett; and great-grandchild, Lennon Hickman.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Blue Creek Advent Christian Church with Pastor Nahum Balser and Pastor Roy Boyd officiating. Entombment will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Mausoleum, Big Chimney, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 61, Clendenin.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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

Arabella Dawn Thomas was born to Billy Thomas and Monica Smith of Nitro, on March 5, 2010. On March 15, 2010, Arabella ascended into heaven to rest in the arms of Jesus.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Erik and Andrew; sisters, Hailey and Abygail; her maternal grandparents, Brenda Smith of St. Albans and Phillip Russell of Tennessee; and paternal grandparents, Wm. “Bill” Thomas and Betty Frye, both of Nitro. She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Service will be held at noon, Thursday, March 18, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. A private burial in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, will be at a later time.

An account has been established at The Huntington National Bank, 1st Avenue, Nitro, under Arabella D Thomas.

Lonnie R. Treadway, 87, of Dawson died March 16, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Grassy Meadows Gospel Lighthouse. Friends may call fro 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence Herbert White, 81, of Elizabeth passed away March 16, 2010.

He was born January 2, 1929, in Kettle and was a son of the late Romie H. and Lessie Moore White.

Clarence worked for Wirt County schools as a bus driver and custodian for 22 years. He enjoyed hunting and camping.

Clarence is survived by five sons, Clarence B. White and his wife, Trudi, of Mineral Wells, Robert A. White of Elizabeth, Charles A. White and his wife, Joyce, of Glenville, James W. White of Elizabeth, and Stacy H. White and his wife, Angie, of Parkersburg; four daughters, Deanna Smith and her husband, Gary, of Rockport, Patricia Batten and her husband, Roger, of Doddridge, Brenda Canterbury and her husband, Tom, of Gandeeville and Robin Tichnell and her husband, Lee, of Elizabeth; three brothers, Rex White and Sidney White of Mason and Elton White of Cottageville; a sister, Shirley Lewis of Mason; 20 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Craft White; two daughters, Joyce White and Juanita Good; a son, Daniel White; two sisters, Doris Hurlow and Sybil White; and two grandchildren, Tammy Good and William Dorsey.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, at Busch-Kimes Funeral Home, 836 Washington St., Elizabeth, with the Pastor Joe Law officiating. Burial will follow in the Richard C. Canterbury family cemetery, Elizabeth.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and two hours prior to the time of service on Friday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.busch-kimesfuneralhome.com.

Violet Melissa Whytsell of Manning, S.C., beloved wife of Jim Whytsell, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Palmetto Richland Heart Hospital, Columbia, S.C.

Born in Dille, W.Va., on February 21, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Dessie and Levi Martin.

She lived with her husband and their two children in Charleston, W.Va., where she also worked as a legal secretary. In 1996, she and her husband retired to the Wyboo Plantation community in Manning, S.C. An avid golfer and gardener, she cherished her family and her many neighbors and friends. She was a member of the Women's Circle of The Presbyterian Church in Manning and was actively involved in serving her church and the surrounding area.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Eric Whytsell and his wife, Ginger, of Chevy Chase, Md.; her daughter, Melissa Hodges and her husband, Jon, of Raleigh, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Thomas Hodges and Mary Blair Whytsell. Additionally, she is survived by her siblings, Maxine Ellison, Lorene Campbell, Grace Cavender, Betty Price, Phyllis Graham, Loretta Keener, and Joe Martin.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Stephens Funeral Home in Manning.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at The Presbyterian Church at Manning.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to The Presbyterian Church at Manning, P.O. Box 207, Manning, SC 29102.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179

www.stephensfuneralhome.org

Mary Jane (Clark) Woods, 88, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Anchor Lodge, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Charleston on August 15, 1921, and had been a resident of Lorain for the past seven years. Mary was homemaker who attended Midway Baptist Church in Elyria, Ohio. She enjoyed singing in church, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Charles (Donna) Woods of Sheffield Township, Ohio, David (Debra) Woods of Sheffield Township, Ohio, and Robert Woods of Lorain, Ohio; daughters, Connie Johnson of Garland, Texas, Jennifer Berger of Palo Alto, California, and Bertha (Jim) McDougal of Irving, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Clark of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Cecil Woods; sons, Willard Woods and William Woods; and her parents, Ed and Merle Clark.

Friends may call Friday evening, March 19, at the family home (the last house on the left before entering Kanawha State Forest) Route 2 Box 283, Loudendale.

Arrangements in Ohio were handled by Wyers Funeral Chapel, Sheffield Township, with local arrangements being handled by Harding Funerals and Cremations, Kanawha City.

Condolences may be made to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.