Lelia Eloise Winters Faulkner, 82, of Culloden, WV, passed peacefully to her Lord after a long illness, January 18, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1922, in Huntington, daughter of the late Elbert and Ola Cooper Winters. Eloise was a lifelong resident of the area, was a 1939 graduate of Huntington High School, and was married April 24, 1942, to Marshall L. Faulkner. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Marshall; daughter, Brenda Robertson of Milton; a son-in-law, Reuben Robertson of Huntington; a son, Bruce C. Faulkner and his wife, Nancy, of Hurricane; five granchildren, Tyler Robertson of Lake Oswego, Ore., Holly Robertson Slayton and her husband, Dan, of Collierville, Tenn., Erin Bliss Robertson of Barboursville, W.Va., Adrianna Faulkner Muster and her husband, Will, of Calhoun, Ky., and Matthew Faulkner of Hurricane, and two special great-grandchildren, Caden Joseph Blake and Quinn Marshall Robertson of Barboursville, W.Va. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Jean Winters Meadows and her husband, Roy, of Lesage; a nephew, James B. Harbour of Houston, Texas ; three nieces, Sherre Harbour Chapman of Houston, Texas , Kathy Meadows Webb and Lisa Meadows Reynolds both of Lesage, W.Va.; and a sister-in-law, Helen Faulkner Winters of Cincinnati, Ohio. Her sister, Mildred Lucille Winters Harbour and her husband, James A. Harbour, preceded her in death. Eloise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who devoted her life to enriching her family, leaving them with special comfort and memories.
She was a 40-year member of Highlawn Baptist Church, where she enjoyed her friends in the Koinonia Class and the Sanctuary Choir. For many years, Eloise and Marshall traveled extensively with the Kanawha Valley Ramblers RV Club. Eloise left the world a little brighter with her beautiful paintings, strong soprano voice and the sweet, sweet spirit of her soul. Eloise and her family were blessed with loving care provided by D.J. Maynard, Andria Pannell, Sherry Phillips, Janice Clark, Kathlee Miller, Maxine Holstein and Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services were held Friday, January 21, 2005 at Beard Mortuary in Huntington with the Rev. Paul Meadows officiating. Interment in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
Virginia I. Roach
Virginia I. Roach, 81, of Lesage, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 18, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were held Friday, January 21, 2005 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Rev. Ray Knapp and the Rev. Fred Kitchen officiating. Burial in Caldwell Cemetery, Lesage. She was born March 4, 1923 in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edgar and Donna Scarberry Pinkerman. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Bobby Joe and Randy Eugene Roach and one sister, Vada Benedict. She was a member of the Barboursville Apostolic Church. She is survived by her husband, Carl Roach; one son, Carl Roach Jr. and his wife, Sharon; two sisters, Faye Long of Barboursville and Katie Kenney of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Alva Pinkerman of Lesage and Delano Pinkerman of Chiser, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
Harold Allen Shank
Harold Allen Shank, 45, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005. Funeral service were conducted Friday, January 21, 2005, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by the Rev. Larry Bailey and Tommy Bloss. Burial in the Bloss Cemetery at Lavalette. He was born March 6, 1959, in Huntington a son of Ernest and Nettie Bloss Shank of Barboursville. Also surviving are one daughter, Crissy Williams and two grandchildren, Brandon Leiper and Isaac Williams, all of Chesapeake, Ohio; three sisters, Anna Lee Hagenberger, Jenia Adkins and Pamela Bailey; one brother, Dennis Shanks and Allen's companion, Marlene Ardier of Huntington; several nieces and nephews, and cousins.
William Ray Simmons Jr.
William Ray Simmons, Jr., 57, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 20, 2005 at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by the Rev. Timothy A. Jones, the Rev. William S. Simmons, and the Rev. Robert E. Simmons. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born September 27, 1947 in Gallaghar, WV, a son of William Ray Simmons Sr. of West Palm Beach, Fla., and the late Leona Jennings Simmons. He was a veteran of U.S. Navy. Survivors include four daughters, Lisa Dye Simmons of Parkersburg, Angie Simmons of Huntington, Mary Simmons and Martha Simmons both of Melbourne, Fla.; two sons, Shawn Simmons of Wellston, Ohio and Eric Simmons, Chillicothe, Ohio; one sister, Mary Mills of Eleanor, WV; six grandchildren; two nieces, Robin Mills and Rachel Martin; one nephew, Ryan Martin; and two former wives, Marilyn Simmons Dodd of Parkersburg and Sharon Wood of Melbourne, Fla. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements. He was a man with a golden heart, who is now walking along the streets of gold; He is gone from our presence but not from our hearts.
Richard Joseph Watts
Richard Joseph Watts, 51, of Huntington, passed away Monday, January 17, 2005, at his home. He was born March 31, 1953, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, the oldest son of Robert J. and Ruth E. Watts of Huntington. He was a self-employed auto-body technician, and he attended the Prichard Church of God. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard Scott (stationed in Iraq with the Army, Unit 463 Charlie Company) and his wife, Amanda (Spence), Brian Stephen (who served in the Marine Corps) and Erin Stapleton of Huntington; one brother Michael A. and his wife, Vickie; one sister, V. Gail Whitley, and her husband, Terry; five nephews and four nieces, Michael Joe and Jessica, Christopher and Samantha Watts and Phillip and Erica, and Tim, Rob and Jaclyn Whitley. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 21, 2005 at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by the Rev. Fred Ferguson. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.
William J. Blake
William J. Blake, 76, died on January 9, 2005 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the beloved husband of Genevieve (Stover); loving father of Wayne (Karin) Blake. Devoted grandfather of Jesse (Katie) and great grandfather of Logan. He is the loving son of Lucy Blake (Casto) and the late Rev. James F. Blake. Dear brother of Patricia Lyons, Theodore, Thomas, Charlie and the late Arnett and Nile Blake. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions suggested to the American Heart Assoc. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com.
Paul A. Balshaw
Paul A. Balshaw, 66, of Ona, died Friday, January 14, 2005 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Memorial Eucharist on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Huntington. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, St. Albans was in charge of arrangements.
Verl Clagg
Verl Clagg, 73, of Lesage, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 17, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 20, 2005, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Lue Wroten officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was born July 30, 1931 in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Laban and Eva Clagg. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton Clagg and Billy Clagg. He worked for Ross Sawmill, and was a member of Cremeans Chapel Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Ferguson of Milton, Leona “Annie” Christian, with whom he made his home of Lesage and Dolly Mae Walls of Lesage; three brothers, Claude “Tom” Clagg and Earl Clagg both of Lesage, and James Clagg of Baltimore, Md.; and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington or to the Gideons International.
Lelia Eloise Faulkner
Lelia Eloise Faulkner, 82, of Culloden wife of Marshall Faulkner, died Tuesday, January 18, 2005 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 21, 2005 at Beard Mortuary, Huntington; burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.
Bertha Louise Lunsford
Bertha Louise Lunsford, 89, of Milton went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 17, 2005, in Sunbridge Care and Rehab of Putnam. Funeral services were January 20, 2005, at Heck Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial in Milton Cemetery. She was born September 6, 1915, Cabell County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Clark and Alma Ball Neal. She was also preceded death by her husband, Clovis Lunsford, and one son Gail Lunsford. She was a member of Milton Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenny Lucas of Milton; one son an daughter-in-law, Fred and Mary Lunsford of Ona; four grandchildren, Abby and her husband, Mike Boyes, Melanie and her husband, Bill Spencer, David Reeves and Crystal Lunsford; three great grandchildren, Anthony Boyes, Nicholas Meadows and Jordan Reeves and two special friends, Lillian Peck and Jim McDonnie.
Lois Hinkle Scarberry
Lois Hinkle Scarberry, 75, of Culloden, wife of Nelson Scarberry, died Monday, January 17, 2005 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She retired from Jones Processing. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane; burial in Sycamore Cemetery, Hurricane.
Helen Mae Cremeans
Helen Mae Cremeans, 87, of Culloden, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, January 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Jackie Walker. Burial in Forest Memorial Park. She was born June 5, 1917, in Omar, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Anson and Ollie Ethel Beckett Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Cremeans; one grandson, Mark Cremeans; and three brothers, John, Jim and Lee Ross. She attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Sayre of Culloden; one son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Carolyn Woodard Cremeans of Culloden; one grandson, Jay Sayre; and one granddaughter, Charity Cole and her husband James. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
Betty Joan Chinn Sawyers
Betty Joan Chinn Sawyers, 66, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away in St. Mary's Medical Center Sunday, January 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. John Terry. Burial in Baylous Cemetery, Salt Rock. She was born on October 6, 1938, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Marvin T. and Edith Mae Wall Chinn. She retired from Corbin's and was Vice President of Service Electric, Inc. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Franklin S. Sawyers; three daughters and sons-in-law, Terry and Michael Mealey of Chesapeake, Ohio, Karen and Rusty Johnson and Kelly and Lester Chaffin, all of Barboursville; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and William Tatum of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Judy and Gary Hicks of Salem, Ohio, Doralee and Charles Henry, Margaret and Larry Neace and Sherry and Ken Zimmerman, all of Huntington; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons and Brian Vickers.
20, 2005
Tony Lee Jeffrey
Tony Lee Jeffrey, 49, of Huntington passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted at I p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by Minister Wayne Carter. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born June 23, 1955, in Huntington, a son of Thomas M. Jeffrey of Barboursville and the late Dorothy Duke Jeffrey. He was an employee of Bayer Corporation for 30 years. He retired from the West Virginia National Guard Reserves 1257th Transportation Division, was a member of Beverly Hills Church of Christ and a past member of the Barboursville Jaycees. He is also survived by his .wife, Loretta Miller Jeffrey; one daughter and son-in-law, Kirsten and David Budd of Huntington; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann and Marty Merritt of Barboursville; brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Thomas J. and Mary Jeffrey of Salt Rock, two grandchildren, Austin and Ericka Budd; three nephews, Jason and John Jeffrey and Matthew Merritt; two nieces, Nicki Gross and Heather Merritt; father-in-law, Frank Miller of Ohio; stepfather-in-law, Ralph Hage of Barboursville; and brother-in-law, Ray Miller of Columbus, Ohio. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Lee Lucas
Hazel Lee Lucas, 57, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away January 12, 2005, at Teays Valley Center. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home,
by Rev Lloyd Mayes. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. She was born October 7, 1947, in Logan, W.Va, a daughter of the late Drewie and Dorothy Allen Adkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Lucas. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Jeffrey Spurlock of Huntington and Janet and Michael Guinn of Scott Depot; one sister, Joyce Howard of Marmet, W.Va.; three brothers, James Adkins and Claude Adkins, both of Huntington, and Jessie Adkins of Wheeling; five grandchildren, Charles “Robby”, Terrence and Isaac Spurlock and Justin and Brittney Guinn. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
James Paul Ball
James Paul Ball, 63, of Huntington, passed away at his January 11, 2005 were conducted Friday, January 14, 2005, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Bob Virginia. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born September 27, 1941, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of the late Samuel Richard Ball and Isabell Vanden Ball Adkins. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Ball. He was a retired employee of the Cabell County Board of Education with 27 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay Ball; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jamie and Mary Ball of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Jeffery and Angela Ball of Barboursville; one sister, Janice Nenni of Findlay, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Joshua, Anna and Jacob.
Linda Ellen “Genie” Bills
Linda Ellen “Genie” Bills, 46, of Huntington peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 14, 2005, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with the Rev. James Gilkerson officiating. Burial in Gill Cemetery, Salt Rock. She was born April 1, 1958, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Gill Bills. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters-in-law, John and Cindy Bills, Roger Bills and James and Tina Bills. She also leaves behind seven nieces and nephews she dearly loved, David, Noah, Amy, Christy, James, Joshua “Caleb” and Matthew Bills; four step-nephews, several aunts, uncles, a host of cousins and a special little buddy, J.D. A special thanks to Timothy and Mollie Maynard for their loving care.
Virgil H. Wetherholt
On Tuesday, January 11, 2005, Virgil H. Wetherholt quietly slipped away at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a resident of Milton, WV, all of his 90 plus years. Virgil was born January 14, 1914, on the farm where he lived most of his life. He was the son of the Rev. Lemuel Bert and Lola Bell Carter Wetherholt. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Joy Mannon, his parents and 12 brothers and sisters. Virgil was the last of his siblings to join their parents in their heavenly home. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna Caldwell Wetherholt; a daughter, Gail of Milton; and a son, Virgil Gary and his wife, Shelley, of Ashland, Ky. He had loved and been loved by his nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren that will miss him very much. There are numerous nieces, nephews, and many old friends that will miss this very special man that we had the privilege of calling Dad. Virgil retired from Gould Battery and Kinney Shoes. He and his father had owned the L.B. Wetherholt and Son Dairy for many years. He spent many years singing in gospel quartets and as choir director at Susannah Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 14, 2005, at Susannah Baptist Church by Pastor Paul Meadows. Burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Carter
Patricia Carter, 69 of Barboursville, W.Va., died Friday, January 7, 2005, in Kettering Memorial Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Beard Mortuary with the Rev. Sue Jarrett officiating. Burial in Montgomery Memorial Park, W.Va. She was born June 2, 1935, in Fayetteville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Samuel Saunders and Freda Platte Reaney. She retired from the Cabell County Board of Education after a remarkable career as a teacher for terminally and seriously ill children, a homebound teacher and a Crisis Intervention Specialist for children. She was a nationally certified Counselor. She was a member of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. Pat was also the owner of Two Old Crows Antique Store. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Dr. Joe Carter, and her longtime companion, Donald Kelly. She is survived by two sons, Kenny Carter and Kelli Phelps of Barboursville and Chris Carter and his wife, Pam, of Dayton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Lauren Carter of Dayton and Blake Carter of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; a stepdaughter, Susan Kelly of Boynton Beach, Fla.; several cousins and a host of friends. Beard Mortuary, Huntington, was in charge of arrangements.
Jasper Paul Ferguson
Jasper Paul Ferguson, 51, of Barboursville, died January 6, 2005 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 12, 2005, with burial in Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va. Arrangements by Henson Mortuary.
Gladys Ruth Neil
Gladys Ruth Neil, 85, of Barboursville, widow of Jesse Neil died Sunday, January 9, 2005 in Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 12, 2005 in Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville; burial Thursday, January 13, 2005 in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby.
13, 2005
Dan F. Armstrong & Norma F. Armstrong
Daniel Franklin Armstrong, 84, of Winfield died January 1, 2005, following a long illness. Norma Francis Miller Armstrong, his wife of 64 years, joined him on January 3, 2005, after a short illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were lifelong Nazarenes and members of the Winfield Church of the Nazarene. They served the church in many ways with Mr. Armstrong as choir director and minister of music and Mrs. Armstrong as Missionary Society president.
He was a graduate of South Charleston High School. He was a supervisor for Union Carbide for 21 years and the founder of Chem Valley Machine, Inc., Nitro.
She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and attended Nazarene Bible College and West Virginia State College. She was a member of Mount Vernon Nazarene College Foundation Board.
They were preceded in death by a son, Gene Allen Armstrong; his parents, George and Lydia Armstrong of South Charleston; her parents, Samuel and Frona Miller of Charleston; his sister, Kathleen Childers of Kenova; his brother, Charles, formerly of Kanawha City; her brother, Samuel Miller Jr. of Charleston; and her foster sister, Vickie McDonald of Fontana, California.
Surviving: son and daughter-in-law, George and Merlene Armstrong of Winfield; granddaughters, Jennifer Stevens and husband, Tim, of Winfield and Emily Keefer of Winfield; grandson, Jeffrey Armstrong and wife, Stefanie, of Winfield; their beloved great-grandchildren, Nathan and Grace Embree, Nathan Stevens, Garrett and Abbey Keefer, and Parker Armstrong; sister, Neva Haynes of South Charleston; and loved nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, January 7, 2005, at the Winfield Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. John Hayes officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, was in charge of arrangements.
The family requests memorials be made to the Winfield Church of the Nazarene, 2924 Winfield Road, Winfield WV 25213; or to Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc., 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064
