Charles J. Hefner
Charles J. Hefner, 76, of 115 Hurlbut Street in Pasadena, CA, died Wednesday, Novembe 16, 2005 as a result of a massive stroke and heart attack.
Born June 2, 1929, in Troy, WV, to the late Hayward L. and Glenna Butcher Hefner, he graduated from Troy High School and furthered his education at various other schools. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was employed from 1956 to 1990 by the Worldwide Church of God at Ambassador College in Pasadena.
Mr. Hefner is survived by one nephew, Kent Gangwer of Harrisonburg, VA; two nieces: Valerie Gangwer of Staunton, VA and Denise Gangwer Avelenda of Weyers Cave, VA; two aunts: Genevieve B. Brack of Jane Lew, WV and Ruby Butcher of Glenville; a brother-in-law James H. Gangwer of Dayton, VA.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Hefner Gangwer and an infant brother Lyda Hefner.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. of Glenville with Rev. Bob Nicholas officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Troy IOOF cemetery. Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2005 at the Ellyson Mortuary in Glenville.
Cora Louise Morgan
Cora Louise Morgan, 72, of 903 Kelley Lane, Jane Lew died November 17, 2005 at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
She was born August 12, 1933 in Lewis County a daughter of the late Wesley William and Ora Hazel Nicholas Kelley.
She is survived by her former husband Ray Morgan of Clarksburg, one son and his wife: John W. and Megan Morgan of Kelley Lane, Jane Lew and grandson Nicholas Morgan; three sisters: Ruth Bowen of Clarksburg, Virginia Ring of Pine Grove, and Lois Willey of Fayetteville, NC.
She was preceded in death by one sister Patricia Boyle.
A graduate of Pine Grove High School, Mrs. Morgan had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass and loved spending time at the Jane Lew Senior Center. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a Protestant by faith.
Friends were received at the Morris Funeral Home of Jane Lew on Sunday. Funeral services were held Monday from the Morris Funeral Home with Rev. O.D. Harman officiating. Burial followed in the Good Hope Masonic cemetery.
Joetta Sue Parker
Joetta Sue (Cox) Parker, 54, of 910 cemetery Street, Weston went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born in Weston on February 25, 1951: daughter of the late Paul Cox and Mary Goldsmith Cox.
On May 29, 1982 she married Johnny Parker, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Johanna Parker of Weston; three brothers Paul Cox, Jr. of Clarksburg, Mark Cox of Horner, and Randy Cox of Kerneysville, WV; two sisters: Judy O. Ferrol of Nashville, TN and Norma Robertson of Sutton; three aunts, one uncle and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Parker enjoyed taking care of the elderly. She was a member of the Weston Church of God.
Friends were received at the Weston Church of God on Tuesday, November 22. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Weston Church of God with Rev. Leslie Benedum and Rev. Randall Hughes officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from noon until 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Relda Lee Taylor
Relda Lee Taylor, 80, of 321 Valley Chapel Road, Weston died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2005 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg following an extended illness.
She was born May 19, 1925 in Cameron, WV, a daughter of the late Hobert and Ocie Yocum Williams.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law: Robert R. Taylor II and wife Shirley of Weston, Terry Lee Taylor and wife Diane of Strasburg, VA, and Bradley R. (Randy) Taylor and wife Rebecca of Jane Lew; one brother Hobert Edward Williams of Barberton, OH; one sister Norma June Williams of Tampa, FL; nine grandchildren, five great-granchildren and two very special friends: Carlene Alfred and Virginia Monroe.
Mrs. Taylor was a custodian at the Norris School at Jackson's Mill and later worked at the Weston City Hospital and retired from the Weston State Hospital in the Dietary Department.
She was a 50 year member of the Chapter #40 Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Jackson Mill Baptist Church where she and her husband were the first couple married.
Friends were received Saturday at the Floyd Funeral Home of Weston. Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifford West and Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment followed in the Weston Masonic cemetery.
Nina Margaret Alkire
Nine Margaret Alkire, 98, formerly of Criss Manor, Weston died on Saturday, December 10, 2005 in Malakoff, Texas following a brief illness.
She was born in Gilmer County on June 4, 1907: daughter of the late Joseph T. Barton and Catherine (Dooley) Barton.
In March 17, 1930, she married Roy Alkire, who preceded her in death on February 26, 1960.
Mrs. Alkire is survived by one daughter, Nancy Moore and husband Charles of Mabank, Texas; one son, Larry Alkire and wife Susie of McGary Addition in Weston; and one daughter-in-law, Shirley Alkire. She is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Wayne Alkire, three sisters and five brothers.
Mrs. Alkire was a founding member of the Shadybrook Assembly of God. She attended Lakeview Assembly of God in Seven Points, Texas, while living with her daughter.
Friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston on Wednesday, December 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Victory Assembly of God of Weston with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill cemetery of Kincheloe in Harrison County.
Marie Clevenger
Marie Clevenger, 86, of 1384 McCanns Run Road, Jane Lew died Wednesday December 7, 2005 at 12:56 p.m. in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital of Weston.
She was born on January 28, 1919 in Clay County, a daughter of the late Dorsey A. and Ezzie Rose Clevenger.
She is survived by three brothers, Kester Clevenger and wife Mae of Jane Lew, Seth Clevenger and wife Ruby of Waverly, and Richard Clevenger and wife Marguerite of Salem; two sisters, Ruby Pollitt of Indiana, and Betty Galibreath of Waverly; several nieces and nephews, one of whom she raised, James Clevenger of Lewisburg, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Kessell Clevenger, Ervin Clevenger, Lory Clevenger and Paul Clevenger.
Friends were received Friday afternoon at the Morris Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev. Jeffrey Zickefoose officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mary Catherine Gissy
Mary Catherine Gissy, 88, formerly of Olive Street, Weston died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2005 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston following an extended illness.
She was born June 19, 1917 in Weston; a daughter of the late Michael E. and Mary Moran McDonald.
On October 4, 1941 she married Matthew J. Gissy who died July 11, 1985.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. Gissy and wife Nancy of Bendale; one daughter and son-in-law, Shelia Rexroad and husband Stephen of Simpson Run; four grandchildren, Michelle Rexroad, Adam and Matthew Gissy and Courtney Moore; one brother, James McDonald of Virginia Beach, VA; three sisters-in-law, Irene Gissy of Weston, Regina Droppleman of Charleston, and Alice McDonald of Jane Lew; two special family friends, Waitman and Sandra Rutherford.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tracy Rexroad; two sons, Phillip and Stephen Gissy; four brothers, Robert William McDonald, John Raymond McDonald, Charles McDonald, and Fr. Edward McDonald.
Mrs. Gissy was employed at Webers Dairy later Kanes Hardware and retired from the WV Dept. of Highways with several years of service.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America Court Victory #379.
Friends may call at the Boyle Funeral Home of Weston on Wednesday, December 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday from the St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Reverend Fr. Jeremiah McSweeney as celebrant.
Interment will follow in the Machpelah cemetery.
A Rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday from the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel.
John William Gum
John William Gum died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27m 2005 in Chandler, AZ.
He was born December 3, 1921 in Weston, WV to Okey Worthington and Lillie Taylor Gum.
John served overseas in the U.S. Army as a medic during World War II.
He married Bessie Gum in 1946 and raised two step-children, Joe and Barbara. Bessie died in 1964, and in November 1965, he married Marlene Kail and raised four more step-children, Stephanie, Glenda, Garland and Celeste.
John retired in 1984 and traveled in his RV for ten years, and spent many of his retirement years as a volunteer for the Red Cross and the Senior Center, where he drove to pick up the disabled and the elderly. He was also an active member of the VFW Post 7401, Cooties #9, American Legion Post 91, Elks Lodge #2429, and a past member of the Eagles. He was proud to be a veteran and spent his time as an Honor Guard for VFW Post 7401.
He also received numerous awards and recognition for his volunteer services.
John is survived by his wife, Marlene; step-children: Joe Butcher, Barbara Nicoloff, Stephanie Crawford, Glenda Kail, Garland Kail, Celeste Hendrickson; and siblings, Barbara Romito, Arloff Gum and Andrew Gum. Also surviving are cousins, nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Bueler Mortuary in Chandler, AZ on September 30. Interment followed in the National Memorial cemetery of Arizona in Pheonix, AZ.
Gertrude V. Heater
Gertrude V. Heater, 93, died Sunday, December 4, 2005, in Crestview Manor, Jane Lew.
She was born August 24, 1912, a daughter of the late Edward and Eliza Riffle. She was a homemaker and a member of the Salem Church of Christ.
Gertrude is survived by one brother, Gilbert Riffle of Elkins; two grandchildren, Jenna Heater and Keythan Heater, both of Buckhannon; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elias Herbert "Roller" Heater on Jan. 12, 1989;one son, Gary "Buddy" Heater, one grandson, Joshua Heater, three sisters and one brother.
Friends were received at the Boyle Funeral Home of Weston on Thursday, December 8. Funeral services were held following the visitation with Albert Farley officiating. Interment followed in the Peterson cemetery.
Hobert Ray Mick
Hobert Ray Mick, 84, of 1054 Brookside Drive, Fairmont died at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2005, in the Wishing Well Center in Fairmont following an extended illness.
He was born June 26, 1921 in Copley, a son of the late Ollie and May Ballard Mick.
Surviving are one brother, Ralph L. Mick of Mentor, Ohio; one sister, Ressie WIlson of Fairmont; one sister-in-law, Loena Mick of Weston; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; two special great nephews, Marc Anthony and Ryan Wilson.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harley and Howard Mick and three sisters, Tressie Nolan, Ruby Polachek, and Ruth Paugh.
Mr. Mick was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in the medic field on duty in Alaska from 1943 to 1946.
He retired from Owen-Illinois in June of 1978 with several years of service.
He attended Bealls Mill United Methodist Church. Mr. Mick was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting.
Friends may call at the Boyle Funeral Home of Weston on Sunday, December 18, 2005 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19 from the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Clifford West officiating. Interment will follow in the WV National cemetery in Grafton with full military honors.
Michael G. Mick
Michael G. Mick, 48, of 355 George Street, Weston, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2005 as a result of an auto accident on US Highway 19 North.
He was born February 22, 1957 in Weston a son of Clifford Mick and Maxine Crook Mick.
Also surviving are one sister LeAnn Weaver of Jacksonville, Florida; one nephew Thomas Weaver and several aunts and uncles.
Mike was an electrician and attended the First Baptist Church of Weston.
Friends were received at the Boyle Funeral Home of Weston on Monday. Funeral services were held on Tuesday from the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Crouch officiating. Interment followed in the Peterson cemetery.
