James Everett Armentrout
He was a former coal miner and pastor of Holy City Church at Swiss. Bro. Jim, as he was also known, conducted a radio ministry and a prison ministry and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, are four sons, Glen (Audrey) Armentrout and Ricky Armentrout, both of Asheboro, N.C., Jim Armentrout of Huntington, and Phil Armentrout of Upperglade; siblings, Odie Armentrout, Steve Armentrout, Dean Armentrout, Dorothy Lewis, Vivian Crites, and Rose Cogar; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen, with the Rev. Paul Young officiating. Burial with military honors by VFW Post 3738 of Webster Springs will be in Harrison Cochran Cemetery, Webster Springs.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Lionel C. Bennett
Lionel C. Bennett, 79, a Navy veteran, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, after a short illness. Born December 22, 1932, in St. Albans, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ray C. Bennett and Opal White Bennett.Lionel is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Ray Bennett; son, Monty and his wife, Valorie; daughter, Lesli, and her husband, Terry Manis; and five grandchildren, all of Chesterfield County, Va.; one sister, Barbara Bennett; one brother, Frank Bennett and his wife, Jean, all of Winchester, Ky.; special caregivers, brother-in-law, Ted Ray and wife, Carolyn, of Charleston, W.Va.
Lionel was a past member of Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, where he was a deacon, treasurer and youth leader. He loved sports, particularly his beloved WVU Mountaineers. He was a high school track official for several years and also worked as a volunteer in high school football. He retired after thirty-five years of service at Union Carbide Corp in West Virginia and Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, at Swift Creek Presbyterian Church, 5900 Woolridge Rd., Moseley, Va., with Thomas Coye of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Kilmarnock, Va., where Lionel was a member, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 8000 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 100 Richmond, Va., 23229 or the charity of choice.
A memorial service will be held in West Virginia at a later date to be announced.
Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the Bennett family.
Hazel Brenneman
Opal Triplett Burns
Lawrence George Carr
Lawrence George Carr, 84, of Madison passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at home after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lamb Carr; parents, Forrest and Bessie Carr of Calhoun County; sister, Betty Jo Carr Hoskins; and brother, Hobert Carr.
He is survived by sister, Helen Brown, and her husband, Rec, of Winchester, Va.; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and caregiver and friend, Linda Almond of Concord, N.C.
George was a member of West Madison Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon emeritus. He was retired from Columbia Natural Gas, formerly Hope Natural Gas, with 41 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II.
George was an avid fiddle player who some considered the best in the state. He had emceed at Renfro Valley, Ky. He played bluegrass in the bands, Low Gap and Accord Family.
George wanted to be known as an avid fiddler, a good welder and a good Christian.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 6, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Pastor Fred Connery and Pastor James Browning officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1113 Lee Street East, Charleston, W.Va., 25301.
You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.
Frances Coburn
Latefia Hamrick
David W. Hatch
David W. Hatch, 77, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012, at home after a long illness.He was the son of the late Jack and Evelyn Hatch, and was also preceded in death by brothers, Wayne Florence and Jack Hatch.
David was a 1954 graduate of Charleston High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960, and retired from the United States Postal Service with 36 years of service. He was a faithful member and trustee of Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.
Those surviving are his wife of 52 years, Ilene Hatch; daughter, Renee (Eric) Smith of Tornado; and grandchildren, Shantel, Dakota, Kiana and Taegan.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Independent Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 65, Alum Creek, W.Va., 25003 or to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, W.Va., 25387-2536.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.curryfuneralhome.org.
Glen N. Jones
Glen N. Jones, 76, of Lewisburg passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, at his home in Lewisburg.Born March 11, 1935, at Buckhannon, he was a son of the late James Russell and Margarete Georgia Morrison Jones.
Glen was an active member of Lewisburg United Methodist Church in Lewisburg and was owner of Federated Department Store for over 40 years. He was a Ham operator, member of the American Legion, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Shirley Jean Duckworth Jones; daughter, Judy Jones Mick and husband, Bob Mick Jr., of Roanoke, Va.; sisters, Anna Lee Edgell of Buckhannon, Elizabeth McCutchan of Louisville, Ohio; brother, Jim Jones and wife, Nancy, of Buckhannon; aunt, Genevieve Taylor of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg with the Rev. Joseph Kenaston officiating. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at the funeral home in Lewisburg.
Donations of sympathy may be made to Lewisburg United Methodist Church.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
Please send condolences by vsiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Paul Dickinson McCorkle
Paul Dickinson McCorkle, 65, of Ithaca, N.Y., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., went with God peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2012, Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, N.Y.Paul was the son of the late Samuel Comstock and Elizabeth Dickinson McCorkle of Charleston, W.Va. Paul graduated from The Blue Ridge School, Va. in 1965, then went on to own and operate the family business of Property Protection Company in Charleston for many years. During this time, he enjoyed volunteering with the Make a Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. Paul was also pilot of the Hot Air Balloon 'Celtic Thunder' and frequently flew in the Sternwheel Regatta and other events. After retirement, he moved to Max Meadows, Va., where he enjoyed ballooning, antique cars, and carpentry. Paul had a wonderful zest for life and lived life to the fullest.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Kristin McCorkle, and her boyfriend, Adam Wolcott; his two brothers, Samuel McCorkle and wife, Ann, and David McCorkle and wife, Nancy; his sister, Sara Matheney and husband, Jim; along with seven nieces; and former wife, Connie Williams.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston over Memorial Day weekend with further details to be announced in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Paul McCorkle to Beechtree Care Center, 318 South Albany Street, Ithaca, N.Y., 14850.
Jeanetta Arzene McDonald
Elizabeth Elaine Miller
Elizabeth was born May 21, 1932, in Ripley, daughter of the late Charles Shinn and Lessie Fisher Elliott. She retired as a receptionist and accounts clerk at Jackson General Hospital, and was a lifelong homemaker.
Surviving are her son, Dana Lee Miller of Charleston; grandchildren, Linsay C. Stephens (Shannon) of Charleston and Meredith E. Miller of Charleston; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Sloan Stephens of Charleston.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Delbert Charles Miller, in 1996.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 4 p.m. for Fairplain Cemetery, where a graveside service will be officiated by her son, Dana.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
Donald Lee Morris
Donald Lee Morris of Gauley Bridge died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 3, 2012, after a very courageous nine-year battle with cancer. He was a devoted son and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Born on February 18, 1931, in Glen Ferris, he was the son of the late Edgar C. Morris and Evelyn Fugate Morris. He later moved to Scrabble Creek with his parents in 1938.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Ezelle Ramsey Morris; brother, William Hansford Morris; infant granddaughter, Morris; and his great-grandson, Alexander Thomas Mitchell.
Donald strongly believed in the value of hard work and had his first job at the Gauley Bridge Texaco station while he was still a student at Gauley Bridge High School. After his high school graduation in 1949, he went to work for the Union Carbide Alloy Plant. In 1951 he married Mary Helen Cogar and then in 1954, he purchased land on Scrabble Creek, where he built a home for his growing family. In 1963, he joined the Food Machinery Corporation as a certified welder. In 1964, he went on to study industrial arts and teaching at West Virginia Institute of Technology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968 and taught briefly for Columbus Public Schools and then returned to Gauley Bridge, where he served his community as an industrial arts teacher at Gauley Bridge High School until his retirement in 1989. After retirement, he continued to enjoy woodworking, gardening, blue grass music, and spending time in the garage fixing anything and everything.
In August of 1949 he became an active member of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church. For many years, he taught the Men's Fellowship Sunday school class and served as chairman of the board of trustees and chairman of the board of deacons. He was also a member of the pulpit committee and helped his wife coordinate vacation Bible school for twenty years.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Mary Helen Morris; children, Edgar (Rebecca) Morris of Gauley Bridge, Robert (Dee Ann) Morris of Simpsonville, S.C., James (Tamera) Morris of Conway, S.C., and Mary (Robert) Scott of Gauley Bridge; grandchildren, Ashley (John) Sagona, Jennifer (Nathan) Mitchell, Edgar (Terri) Morris, Elizabeth (Nathan) Ball, Bradley Morris, Matthew (Cody) Morris and Logan Scott; great-grandchildren, Jacob Sagona, Maylee Morris and Nicholas Cooper Ball; in-laws, Norma Morris of Ashland, Ky., JoAnn Vance of Sanford, N.C., Marie (Don)Walker of Ravenswood and Gerald Cogar of Ravenswood; many nieces and nephews.
Donald's family would like to thank Pat Elswick, RN, and the Hospice staff, and daytime caregivers, Debbie Elswick and Gladys Kauff for the exceptional loving care they gave to him during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, he requested that memorial donations be made to the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church or Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
Funeral service will be held at noon Monday, February 6, 2012, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Ron George and the Rev. Craig Gee officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Morris family.
Jean Hill Naylor
Jean Hill Naylor, 86, of Sweetbriar Assisted Living, Dunbar, formerly of St. Albans, passed away from this life on Friday, February 3, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, with her daughters by her side.She was born on April 4, 1925, in Charleston to the late Francis and Lucille Rectenwald. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orville O. "Sandy" Hill; and her second husband, just two weeks ago, Joe Naylor. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra J. Hill; sisters, Nancy and Frances; and a brother, Bill.
She had been employed by Union Carbide, Sandra's Sewing Center, Center Hardware and McClung and Morgan's Department Store. The job she loved the most was caring for others, which she did with love.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Bill Donohew of Wheeling, and Diane and Raymond Blake of Nitro; and stepson, Michael Naylor and his wife, Denise, of Midland, Texas. Also surviving are her loving grandchildren, Scott Donohew (Laura) of Wheeling, Kelli Kozusnik (Mark) of Wheeling, Ray Blake II (Jessica) of Nitro, and Nick Blake (Stephanie) of South Charleston; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Brett, Bethany and Kayleigh; cousin, June Ann Lindner of Carnesville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. Gail Medley, her nephew, officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Sweetbriar for all the loving care they gave.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to HospiceCare 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, W.Va., 25312.
You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
Jason Price
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth Paul and Sonia Arlene Price of Foster; maternal grandmother, Juanita Lee Stiles of Uneeda; and uncle, Douglas Mark Price of Foster.
He attended the Church of Christ.
He was the loving son of Kenneth and Debbie Price of Foster. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Shawnda; niece, Kendal; brother-in-law, Aaron Cooper of Washington Heights; uncles, Michael Price of Foster, Larry Stiles also of Foster, Ricky Stiles of Columbus, Ga., John Stiles of Alabama and Billy Stiles of Nitro; cousins, Shandee Price of Foster, Travis Price of Camp Creek, Dustin Price of Danville, Derick Price of Foster, Travis Stiles, Jessica Stiles and Nacole Stiles all of Columbus and Matthew Stiles of Alabama.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 6, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Chuck Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Foster.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.
Lenora F. Renzulli
Angela Ann Robinson
Robert Ray Shamblen
Bob was a U.S. Air Force veteran, former owner of Alert 1 Security Company and member of First United Methodist Church in South Charleston.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Shamblen of South Charleston; son, Shawn Shamblen and wife, Michelle, of St. Albans; daughter, Dawn Hinkle and husband, Bryan, of Dunbar; and grandchildren, Savanah Shamblen, Taylor Bowman, Cailey Hinkle, Cassidy Hinkle and James "Jay" Childres III.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
David F. Show
David F. Show, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2012, after a long illness. David enjoyed his family, and was a good friend to them, including his extended family.He worked for Union Carbide for over 34 years. In retirement, he was a jack-of-all trades and master of many. He could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He unselfishly devoted much of his time and energy to taking on many home renovations, and building projects for his families. He asked very little for himself but he did enjoy traveling, going to "Camp" and playing cards once a week with his buddies. He will be greatly missed by those fortunate to call him friend.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Maggie Poling; his sons, Steven and Greg (Kelli) Show; brother, Gene Show of Florida; stepdaughter, Sherrie Bennington; six grandchildren, Ryan, Toby, Larissa, Kara Lee, Beth and Annie; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Simon and Joshua.
In death, he will be joining his mother Madelynne Lillie; father, Charles Show; his devoted wife, JoAnn; and his son, David II.
It was David's wishes for his body to be cremated and his ashes shared with his family. In death, as in his life, his thoughts were to share himself with his families.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert Lacy Smith
Robert Lacy Smith, 77, of Charleston passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, at home after a long illness.Bob retired from True Temper Corporation. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Smith is survived by his sons, Aaron L. Smith and Isaac D. Smith, both of Charleston; brother, Cecil C. Smith Jr. of Charleston; sister, Barbara R. McDermott of Bowles Ridge; grandchildren, Amber N. Smith, Logan A. Smith, Sarah A Smith, and Tehya D. Smith; and great-grandson, Chayton A. March.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Pete Rhodes officiating.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 6, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Patricia Ann Tawney
Born on June 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Roy and Stella Mae Roush of Clendenin. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Clovie Larch, Hope Foreman, and Doris White; son, Steven Tawney; grandsons, Samuel Craddock, and Joel Tawney; and daughter-in-law, Karen Tawney.
Family members left to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, James E. Tawney of Newton; brother, Bill Allen; sons, Dave and Gary Tawney; daughters, Barbara Smith, Karen Tawney, Debbie Craddock, and Teresa Allen; grandchildren, April Mendoza, Crissy Smith, Chad Rogers, Kelly Sword, Josh Craddock, Jasper Tawney, Brandy Portillo, Arnie Tawney, AJ and Brett Allen, Cole and Wade Tawney; and great-grandchildren, Jack and Maddie Mendoza, Ainsley and Stevie Battista, Jayden Rogers, Hayden Stone, Ava Craddock, Jobe Portillo, and Lakyn and Presley Allen.
A tribute to the life of Patricia will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastors Tim Warden of Church of God and Dick Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Tawney Cemetery, Newton.
Visitation for family and friends will be held two hours prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive Charleston, W.Va., 25311, 304-926-2200.
Brandon Vannatter
Pearl F. Walker
Pearl F. Walker, 70, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2012, after a long illness.Pearl was educated in Charleston, and employed by Union Carbide for 28 years. She started as an entry-level clerk and later became the manager of the graphic art and printing department. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Pearl volunteered at Elk Community Center, where she established a monthly newsletter and was instrumental in obtaining funds for her organization.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving her are her husband of 50 years, Marion Walker; daughters, Debra Sullivan of Charleston, and Sara Walker of Sissonvile; brother, Jimmy Nunley and wife, Edith, of Livonia, Mich.; brother, Ralph Nunley and wife, Delores, of Pinch; granddaughter, Madison Ray and husband, Staff Sgt. Richard, stationed at Dover, Del.; and two great-grandchildren, Brooke Pearl Ray and Owen Ray, both of Dover, Del.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Maranatha Baptist Church with Pastor Kevan Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Charleston.
Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to service, also at the church.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks for the care and support from Hospice Care and Hubbard Hospice House.
The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Walker family.
Hugh W. Woods
Rev. Travis Arthur Woody
Funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012, in Leavitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Goudelock officiating. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 6, in the Cantley family cemetery, Rock Creek.
Travis was born in Dorothy, W.Va., on February 4, 1925, a son of the late Frederick Arthur and Lucy Jane Fisher Woody. He was a retired pastor serving a number of Independent Baptist churches for more than forty years.
Travis was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine; and a son, Larry Travis Woody.
Survivors include his wife, Nezzie Williams Woody, of the home; one son, Alan Woody of Charleston; one daughter, Karen (Steve) Carrick of Gastonia, N.C.; one stepson, Ray (Pam) Newton Jr. of Kingsport, Tenn.; and one stepdaughter, Diane (Jack) Moore of McFarlan.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Kristopher (Felicia) Woody, Brett (Tara) Rubin, Katie Carrick, Will Carrick, Travis Woody, Tyler Woody, Alison Woody, James (Monica) Moore, Jerry (Traci) Moore, Melissa (Aaron) Taylor, and Andrea Self; and 16 great-grandchildren, Ethan Woody, Kimberly Rubin, Fiona Rubin, Sava Rubin, Leo Rubin, Aleksandrya Woody, Kristopher Woody Jr., Jaclyn Moore, Janice Moore, Dylan Moore, Delana Moore, Nathan Self, Megan Self, Colin Self, Matthew Taylor, and Andrew Taylor.
Memorials may be made to the West Raleigh Baptist Church, P.O. Box 212, Raleigh, W.Va., 25911.
Leavitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com.
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