Delana M. Ball Taylor Fugate, 96 formerly of Milton, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in Harborside Healthcare, Toledo, Ohio, where she had been a resident for two years. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Joseph Jarrett officiating. Burial in Milton Cemetery. Delana was born April 5,1908, in Milton. a daughter of the late John and Mary Alice Nicholas Ball. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fugate; one son, John Taylor, one step-son Maynard Taylor; one brother, Louis Ball; and three sisters, Glenna Sweet, Mary Jo Clagg, and Helen Bias. She was a member of the Milton United Methodist Church. Delana retired after 25 years of service with Richmond Clinic. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Taylor and her husband Charles of Toledo, Ohio; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Milton United Methodist Church or may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Rosa Lee Pack Parsons
Mrs. Rosa Lee Pack Parsons, 73, of Branchland, W.Va., went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, June 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Lincoln Church of God by Rev. Lonnie E. Wilson. Burial in Dial Prichard Cemetery, Branchland. She was born May 16, 1931, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Thomas and Izettie Copley Pack of Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Woodrow Parsons, two brothers and one sister. She was a member of Lincoln Church of God and was a homemaker, loving mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her best friend and very special sister, Emma Parsons; her children, Lee Collins, Donna Toler, Frances Collins, Brenda Goodman, Ray Parsons, Betty Lucas, Dreama Wilson, Eddie Parsons, Connie McComas, and Dennis Parsons; 34 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington.
Loryane Ward
Loryane Ward, 91, died June 22, 2004, at the home of her son, James D. Ward, and daughter-in-law, Marsha C. Ward in Columbia, S.C. Mrs. Ward had been a resident of Barboursville, W.Va., since 1932. She was the daughter of the late William and Ella Pack. Mrs. Ward and her husband, the late Ezra J. Ward, were in business in Barboursville for almost 40 years. Mrs. Ward was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barboursville for over 70 years where she had been a member of the Dorcas Circle. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Edward Ward and six of her siblings. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Marsha Ward of Columbia, SC; daughter-in-law Lottie Ward of Brooksville, Fla.; brother Donald Pack of Melbourne, Fla.; seven grandchildren: Charles Ward of Floral City, Fla., Teresa Baumgartner of Sylvania, Ohio, Shelia Krementz of Ottawa Lake, Mich., Kimberly Drake of Toledo, Ohio, and Christopher, Marshall and Courtney Ward of Columbia, SC. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and many loving nephews and nieces. Services were held Saturday, June 26 at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, by Rev. Judy Fisher. Burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Main and Water Streets, Barboursville, WV 25504.
Lucy Elizabeth Prichard
Lucy Elizabeth Prichard, 68, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Monday, June 21, 2004, at her home. Memorial services were conducted Thursday, June 24, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by the Rev. Jim Franklin. She was born July 5, 1935, in Huntington, W.Va. She was a retired employee of Huntington State Hospital and was a member and deacon at Milton Presbyterian Church. She was raised at the Prichard School in Ona and Milton by Kathleen Kennedy and Louise Ash from 1935 until the late 1950s. She is survived by several close “family members” with whom she made her home while at the Prichard School.
Lillian F. Janey Chapman Edmonds
Lillian F. Janey Chapman Edmonds, 84, of Culloden passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 25, 2004, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Jason Black officiating. She was born November 23, 1919, to the late Bill M. and Mattie Lewis Janey. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Cecil Chapman and Oak Edmonds; son, Darrell Chapman; two daughters, Fay Schneider and Ruth Hutchinson; one granddaughter, Teresa Racer; her sister, Lula Willis passed away a few hours later. Lillian is survived by four sons and five daughters-in-law, Ray and Maggie Chapman of Hackleburg, Ala., Harold and Linda Chapman of Austin, Texas , Melvin and Norma Chapman of Franklin, Ky., Daniel and Dreema Chapman of Hurricane and Opal Chapman of Milton; five daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry Bird of Hurricane, Bonnie and Jerry Breedlove of Monroe, N.C., Shirley and Dana Elkins, Betty and Ward Racer, Marie and Alvin Hedrick, all of Culloden; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; one brother, Edgar Janey of Fort Myers, Fla. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or church or charity of one's choice in memory of her son, Darrell Chapman, who recently passed away from cancer.
Jewell M. Gue
Jewell M. Gue, 75, of Lesage, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 25, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, by Rev. Lou Wroten and Rev. Phillip Bowen. Burial in Green Valley Cemetery. She was born April 16, 1929, a daughter of the late Hurston and Gertie Kirk Vannatter. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Darlene Gue; one brother, Cline Vannatter. She is survived by her husband, Willis Gue; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nellie and Irvin Scarberry of Huntington, Molly and Marty Lewis of Ironton; two sisters, Dorothy Cremeans of Huntington and Janice Smith of South Point; two grandsons, Christopher Scarberry and Nathan Simpkins.
Thomas H. Snider
Thomas H. Snider, 78, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Graveside services were conducted Friday, June 25, 2004, at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Barboursville, with Dr. T.J. DuBose officiating. He was born August 31, 1925, in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Virgil L. and Pauline Perry Snider. Mr. Snider served in the United States Coast Guard during the Okinawa Invasion. He is survived by one sister, Hilda Snider Cain and her husband James of Milton; one niece, Sharon “Bootie” Lambert and her husband Robert E. of Milton; two great-nieces, Lisa Beckett and her husband John of Ona and Cathy Conrad and her husband Lee of Milton; great-great nephews, McKinley Robert Conrad and Sawyer Lambert Beckett; great-great niece, Savannah Paige Beckett; two aunts, Bessie Heck and Helen Smith, both of Milton; and three special friends, Tommy Harbor, Joe Webster and Paul McCallister. The family would like to thank Morris Memorial Nursing Home and St. Mary's Hospital for taking such good care of him. Heck Funeral Home, Milton was in charge of arrangements.
Stevenson Ray Bays
Stevenson Ray Bays, 50, of Culloden, son of Erma and Kelson Bays of Culloden, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. He was employed at Estes Trucking, Charleston terminal. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane; burial in Lawson Cemetery, Big Creek.
Hazel Frances Lyons
Hazel Frances Lyons, 66 of Barboursville, W.Va., died June 21, 2004, at home after a short illness. She was born March 24, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Walter and Susan Rose Lawhon. She was also preceded in death by her brother Leon Lawhon. She was co-founder of Tire Shop Inc. in Barboursville, where she also served as an officer. She is survived by her husband, Dale Lyons of Barboursville; son Dale Clayton Lyons of Barboursville and Thomas Walter Lyons of North Carolina; sisters, Ann Wood of Kenova, W.Va., and Betty Knight of Cottageville, W.Va., Evelyn Adkins of Wurtland, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Burial in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.
Mary Frances Johnson Vititoe
Mary Frances Johnson Vititoe, 91, of Barboursville, widow of Lee Vititoe died Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at the home of her daughter. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Rev. Winford Curry officiating. Burial in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock. She was born July 15, 1912, the daughter of the late Ishmael and Ella Johnson. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Johnson; two brothers, Clinton and Ishmael Jr. Johnson; three great grandchildren, Jeffrey Meadows, Charlie Allen and Ryan Vititoe. She was a long time member of the Susannah Missionary Baptist Church where she served as choir director and Sunday School teacher for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Chapman of Salt Rock, and one son and daughter-in-law, Harold David and Marlene Vititoe of Barboursville; five grandchildren, Judy Meadows, Daniel and Jack Chapman, Deborah Allen and Mark Vititoe; six great grandchildren, Mary, James, Emily and Laura Chapman, Duncan and Cameran Allen; four sisters, Hattie Vititoe of Ona, Halsy Payton and Clodene Stratton both of Milton and Opal Ellis of Huntington; two foster daughters, Leslie Chapman and Teresa Thompson. The family wants to thank Hospice of Huntington and Dr. Timothy Saxe for their care. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
William R. Harris Sr.
William R. Harris Sr., 79, of Scott Depot died August 16, 2004, in Putnam General Hospital after a short illness.
Born October 24, 1924 in Charleston, he was a son of the late George Benson and Lena Withrow Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth F. Stevens Harris, sister, Rachael McKeny, and brother, George L. Harris.
He was retired from Genuine Parts, Kanawha City, and was a 44-year resident of Putnam County.
Surviving: sons, William Robert Harris Jr., John Edward Harris and his wife, Marcia, and Kenneth Ray Harris, all of Scott Depot; sister, Sarah Campbell of St. Albans; grandchildren, Elizabeth Crawford, Brian White side, Harry R. Harris, Timothy Harris, John E. “Dusty” Harris, Christy Moses Rivers, Darren “Bo” Moses; 10 great-grandchildren.
Service was held Thursday, August 19, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Robert W. Kelly officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Joseph Patrick Togger
Joseph Patrick Togger, 24, of Scott Depot died August 16, 2004.
He was a graduate of Winfield High School and currently an honor student at Marshall University, where he was working toward a degree in business. He was also a member of Catholic Church of the Ascension, Hurricane, and a member of the National Honor Society. He excelled in basketball, baseball and golf. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Surviving: father and mother, Joseph Phillip and Sharon Togger of Scott Depot; brother, Matthew Togger at Marshall University; sisters, Elizabeth Togger of Roanoke, Virginia, Catherine and Rebekah Togger at home; paternal grandparents, Alfred J. and Barbara H. Togger of Prince George, Virginia; maternal grandparents, Lewis D. and Patricia A. Jessie of Forest Hills, Kentucky; several aunts, uncles and a host of cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the Catholic Church of the Ascension with the Rev. Father Neil Buchlein as celebrant. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.
Barbara A. Warner
Barbara A. Warner, 71, of Nitro died August 17, 2004, in CAMC General Hospital.
She was a former nurse's aide for St. Francis Hospital, Thomas Memorial Hospital and Riverside Nursing Home.
Surviving: husband, Owens Cleo Warner; sisters, Patsy King of Rock Branch, Rowena Pickens and Virginia Deal, both of Nitro; brother, James Goodwin of Nitro; a host of nieces and nephews.
Service was held Thursday, August 19, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with Curtis Bauske officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House.
David W. Mosley
David Wayne Mosley, 45, of Buffalo died Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at home following a short illness.
He was a construction contractor and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oakley “John” and Edith Chambliss Mosley.
Survivors: wife, Robin Mosley; daughters, Brandy Mosley of Buffalo, Rose Robinson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , and Rachelle Woods of Pasadena, Maryland; sister, Cathy Mosley of Parkers Lake, Kentucky; brothers, Joe and John Mosley, both of Bowling Green, Kentucky; aunts and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements. The body was cremated.
Leona Laura Miller
Leona Laura Miller, 71, of Hurricane died Tuesday, August 17, 2004, after a long illness.
She was a member of the Laywell Church of Christ and was co-founder and charter member of the Hurricane Civic Chorus.
She was preceded in death by her paretns, Carl and jewell Burdette, and brothers, Robert, Billy and Gerald.
Surviving: husband, Hubert; children, Irma Ruby Abshire and husband, Mike, of South Charleston, Steve Miller and wife, Sherry, of Hurricane, Russell Miller of Tornado, and Kenneth Miller and wife, Dawneda of Culloden; seven grandchildren, Jeramie Childress, Crystal Mahon, Brandon Booker, Chalen Patterson, Lindsay Pierce, Kyle Abshire and Ryan Abshire; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Davy Burdette of Culloden, Phil Burdette of West Salem, Ohio, Boyd Burdette fo Culloden, Max Burdette of Columbus, Ohi, and Gene Burdette of Huntington.
Service was held Friday, August 20, 2004, at Laywell Church of Christ with Evangelist Darrell Bledsoe officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
Sydna Mae McClung
Sydna Mae McClung, 88, of Hurricane died August 18, 2004 at Broadmore Assisted Living, Hurricane, after a long illness.
Born may 21, 1916 in Alcott, she was the daughter of the late L.B. “Bun” and Surilda Hudson. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Richard “Rick” Duff.
She was a retired retail manager from Buddy Dale hat Shop. She was a Christian and attended Freewill Baptist Church, Ruth.
Surviving: daughter, Shirley Ann Pruden Duff of Hurricane; sisters, Barbara Dean-Parsons of South Charleston, Louise Caruthers of Hurricane, and Juanita Williams of Marmet; brother, Raymond Hudson of Ruth; grandchildren, Tina Renee Crawford of Valrico, Florida, Randall Duff of Cary, North Carolina, and Kevin Duff of Protcorville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Christina Crawford, Brandon Crawford and Dalton Duff, her many friends at Broadmore Assisted Living.
Service was held Saturday, August 21, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Morton Estep officating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Denver Searls
Denver Searls, 68, of Hurricane died August 19, 2004, at home.
He was born July 19, 1936 on the same property he died on.
He had worked for the South Putnam PSD for 23 years when had had to take a medical retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Madge King Searls.
Surviving: son and daughter-in-law, Denver Lee and Cheryl Searls of Hurricane; three grandchildren, Justin, Brittany and Meghan; sisters, Elizabeth Jordan of Hurricane, Pauline Davis of Pocaand Belle Bird of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; brothers, Melvin Searls of Hamlin and Mickey Searls of Hurricane.
Service was held Sunday, August 22, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with Pastor Ron Brewer officiating. Burial was in the Searls family Cemetery, Hurricane.
Nathaniel Lee Spears
Nathaniel Lee Spears, 9, of Barboursville, son of Jamey and Betty Collins Spears, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 21, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville by Pastor Carl Merritt, Pastor James Jobe, Pastor Brad Toney and Rev. Richard Black. Burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born on May 31, 1995 in Huntington. He was a third grade student at Davis Creek Elementary School. He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandfather, Oscar Harden; maternal great-grandfather, Estel McCoy, maternal great-grandparents, Arthur Collins and Lucy Vaughn. He is also survived by one sister, Lydia Spears and one brother, Issac Spears, both at home; paternal grandparents, Mark and Monica Spears of Barboursville; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Dorothy Collins of North Port, Fla.; paternal great-grandparents, Lonnie and Eva Mae Spears of Barboursville; paternal great grandmother, Josephine Harden of Culloden; maternal great-grandmother, Sarah McCoy of North Port, Fla.; and a host of family and friends.
William Sanford Bryant
William Sanford Bryant, 59 of Barboursville, W.Va., died Monday, August 16, 2004, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service were held Thursday, August 19, 2004 at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Jack Borders officiating. Burial in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born January 4, 1945, in Miami, Fla., a son of the late Sanford Benjamin Bryant. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired machinist with American Electric Power. He is survived by two daughters, Misty Woodell of Culloden, W.Va., and Kristy Keiffer of St. Albans, W.Va.; a son, William Benjamin Bryant of Barboursville, W.Va.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Susan Miller of Chesapeake, Ohio. Beard Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
