Antonietta Amato

Antonietta Amato, born August 24, 1913, the oldest daughter of the late Patsy and Gerlando Amato of Aragona, Sicily went home to be with the Lord whom she loved very much March 9th. 2010. She died in her MacArthur home, the fort that had secured her life for the past 70 years. With her were her daughter and son-in law, Carol and Thomas Aaron, both who had cared for her since the death of her son Sam Amato in Nov. 2006. During her illness, she was surrounded by her family and friends. She was called, visited, received cards from, prayed for, and thought about by all who knew her and loved her. She will be reunited with her husband of 53 years, Joe Amato, who owned and operated a long time icon in MacArthur, the Amato Shoe Shop, and an infant son Emanuel who died during infancy. Her son Sam Amato, her grandson Stephen Joe Dheel, her daughter Zena and husband Rollen Sansom, her daughter Madeline and husband Steve Ledahawsky, were awaiting her arrival. Her deceased brother and sister, Emanuel Amato and Rosie Amato, will also be waiting for her.

Her only living relative, sister Nellie Amato of Beckley, both share a lifelong membership with St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Her six surviving children and their families will cherish her memory as they think on all the love she gave them throughout her life. They are Emanuel Amato, children Robert, Anthony, Michael, Richard, Peggy, Penny, Betty Jo; Patsy Amato and wife Dorothy, daughter Karen; Jewell Dheel and husband Frank, children Stephen Joe (deceased), David, Franklin, Grace, and Cathy. Rosemary Chase and husband Ralph, children Melissa, Leslie, Jonathan; Teresa Chase-Bujak, children Laura, Richard, Joe, and her husband Charles Bujak; Carol Aaron and husband Tom, children, Tina, Thomas.

Steve, Frank, Johnnie, Barbara, Susan and Libby are the children of Madeline and Steve Ledahawsky (both deceased). Mary, Ruth and Catherine are the children of Zena and Rollen Sansom (both deceased).

Antonietta and Joe Amato were blessed with the privilege of bringing over 80 lives into this world. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. The air in their MacArthur home was always permeated with the aroma of Italian cooking, especially Mrs. Amato’s homemade bread and her spaghetti sauce. Hours were spent knitting afghans of all sizes and colors for family members from her daughters and sons in-law to her great-great grandchildren, a gift for every special occasion. Until the age of 94, gardening was her gift to the world as she shared the delicious fruits of her labor with family and friends.

A funeral liturgy will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church with Monsignor Samuel Sacus officiating. A rite of committal will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday where a rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. led by Rev. Mr. Don Wise.

On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask you to send a donation to a church or charity close to your heart in Antonietta Amato’s name.

Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

James Boone

LAURINBURG, N.C. — James Boone, 86, formerly of Quinwood, W.Va., died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Morrison Manor, Laurinburg, N.C.

Born March 28, 1923, at Layland, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charlie and Effie Grimmett Boone.

During World War II, he served with the US Army Corps of Engineers in Germany. Afterwards, he was a Federal Mine Health and Safety inspector for the US Dept. of Labor.

James enjoyed the outdoors, trout fishing, traveling, woodworking, and his electric train collection. He was an active member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurinburg, a Mason for 62 years, and a member of the McDonald’s Breakfast Club.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jenny Nutter Boone; a daughter, Shari Hudson and husband, Tom of Laurinburg, N.C.; a son, Ed Boone and wife, Joann of Laurinburg; two sisters, Anna Mae McClean of Massillon, Ohio and Goldie Zickafoose of Waldorf, Md.; three grandchildren, Whitney Allen and husband, Bradley of Charlotte, N.C., Grady Boone and wife, Bianca of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Casey Cook of Laurinburg; and five great-grandchildren, Parker Allen, Abigail Allen, McKenzie Boone, Reilly Boone and Andrew Cook.

Visitation was held Feb. 3, 2010 at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium in Laurinburg. A memorial service was held Feb. 4, 2010 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, with the Rev. Dr. Tom Dendy officiating. A memorial and committal service will be held at a later date in West Virginia.

Memorials are requested for Trinity Presbyterian Church, 13000 Blue’s Farm Rd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 or Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.

Information submitted by Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

Virginia Kathleen Sweet Bragg

VICTOR — Virginia Kathleen Sweet Bragg, 82, of Victor, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Born on March 8, 1928, at Elmo, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Dora Bickford Sweet.

Mrs. Bragg was a homemaker and she attended Good Hope Baptist Church off of Milroy Grose Road.

Besides her parent, she was preceded in death by her two sons, Vernon Stanley Workman and Roy Harrison Workman; one grandson, “Butch” Workman; one brother, Roger Sweet; and two sisters, Josephine Cannon and Naomi “Billy” Meadows.

Left to cherish her memory are include her husband, Boyd Bragg of Victor; daughter, Linda Hughes of Franklinville, N.C.; three sisters, Gail Skaggs, Helen Shortridge, and Jean Sweet; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Good Hope Baptist Church, Milroy-Grose Road off US 19 with Pastor Mike Skaggs officiating. Entombment to follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens and Mausoleums, Victor.

The family will receive friends before the funeral from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.   

Online condolences and other information may be located on our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com

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

Sadie Frances Bryant

VERDUNVILLE — Sadie Frances Bryant, 84 of Verdunville, passed away at her residences surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday March 12, 2010 at Honaker Funeral Home in Logan. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, WV.

 Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

For email condolences go to: www.honakerfuneralhome.org.

Honaker Funeral Home of Logan has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Clarence ‘Crockett’ Carey

Clarence “Crockett” Carey, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 after an extended illness.

Born November 1, 1915 in Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Richard Carey and Birdie Turner.

Mr. Carey after 30 years retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Reginald and Keith; brother, Richard “Buster” Carey; sister, Inez Carey Keys and grandson, Keith Carey.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Virginia Wilson Carey of Bronx, N.Y.; daughter, Risé Ashe and son-in–law, Eugene Ashe of Beckley; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel with Evangelist Regina Carter officiating.

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

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

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Jacqueline Carr

BROOKLYN, N.Y.  — Jacqueline Carr, 63, formerly of Beckley, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Methodist Hospital in New York after a short illness.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be provided by Durgan Funeral Service, Beckley.

Mary Clere

Mary Clere, 24, of Beaver, passed away Tuesday March 9, 2010 at home.

Arrangements are pending completion at Rose and Quesenberry, Shady Spring.

Freia Davis

Freia Davis, age 78 of Daniels, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring.

Mary Emeline Moye Dorsey

Mary Emeline Moye Dorsey, 82 of Ghent, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Raleigh General Hospital.

Born the sixth of 12 children, on November 19th, 1927 in Ellison Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Wills Okes.  

She was a faithful member of Ghent Missionary Baptist Church.

Mary loved her vegetable and flower garden and enjoyed watching the birds feast on the food she so generously provided. She loved spending time with family, church and visiting with friends at the senior center.  

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband Willie Moye as well as her second spouse, James Dorsey. During her lifetime she was also deeply affected by the passing of two grandchildren, Jeremy David Simmons and Nicholas Tyler Simmons plus that of five brothers, one sister and one step-son.

She is survived by four daughters, Willa Ellison and husband Don of Daniels, Melba Lilly and husband Ivan of Ghent, Judy Bruce of Burgaw, N.C., Nancy Simmons and husband David of Shady Spring; one son, Russell Moye and wife Victoria of Ligonier, Pa.; four step-daughters, Donna Hicks of Cabot, Ark., Patty Hootman of Delaware, Ohio, Paula Volpe of Gahana, Ohio, and Pam Smith of Beckley; one step-son, Charles Dorsey of Shady Spring; five sisters, Monnie Lilly of Cool Ridge, Kathryn Dameron of Piney View, Pansy Ellison and husband William of Hopewell, Va., Estelle Thompson and husband Bill of Nimitz, and Lula Belle Okes of Nimitz; two granddaughters, Erin Moye of Hubert, N.C. and Carrie Lilly of Charlotte, N.C.; six grandsons, Paul Ellison and wife Serena of Beckley, Jason Ellison of Daniels, James Ellison of Daniels, Philip Lilly and wife Danielle of Ghent, Michael Cummings and wife Devin of Latrobe, Pa. and Benjamin Moye of Ligonier, Pa.; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Randy, Jesse, Alanna, Rileigh and Brynn. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Katey Buckland for being an exceptional friend and caregiver during the last year of Mary’s illness.

Friends may say their goodbyes and pay their respects between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., today, Thursday, March 11th at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Shady Spring.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Walls officiating. Burial will follow at the Lilly Cemetery at Flat Top.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Online thoughts, comments and condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net

Flowers are beautiful and always appreciated. In addition, we would like to do all we can to assist others with the debilitating disease which was beginning to challenge Mary’s daily routine.

“You held our hands for a while, but will hold our hearts forever…”  We will never forget you.

In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer organization at either www.alz.org/WV or The Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter 1111 Lee St. East Charleston, WV 25301.

The family is being served by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring.

John Leland Fairlie

John Leland Fairlie, age 71 of Beckley, died Tuesday March 9, 2010 at the Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division.

Born on April 24, 1938 in Athens, Pa., Mr. Fairlie was the son of the late John and Gertrude Howe Fairlie.

Mr. Fairlie was a 20 year mine engineer, and retired as a real estate agent for Century 21 in 2001. He was a member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church, and was a 32nd. Degree Mason with the AF&AM Lodge number 138 in Pineville, W.Va. John enjoyed gardening, reading, square and round dancing, being with his family, traveling, and attending the new senior center in Beckley.

Mr. Fairlie was a graduate of the Athens High School in Pennsylvania and held a BS Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was employed by Eastern Associated Coal Corp. for 20 years as a mining engineer at Kopperston and Stotesbury.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Fairlie

Survivors include his loving wife Marcia Ray Fairlie of 50 years; three sons, Michael and his wife Rene of Jacksonville, N.C., Stephen and his wife Lynne of Monroe, N.C. and David and his wife Virginia of Reston, Va. A granddaughter, Christina Fairlie Knight and her husband Ryan of San Jose, Calif.; a nephew, Eric Nute of Sacramento, Calif. and his family, as well as an aunt, Barbara Fairlie of Barton, N.Y., and various cousins.

Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, with The Rev. Dr. William A. dePrater officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers and conduct Masonic graveside rites.

Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801. 

Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha St., Beckley.

 

Amy Diane Farley

Amy Diane Farley, age 29 of Blue Jay, died Tuesday March 9, 2010 at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring.

Daniel Allen   Fitzwater Jr.

SINKS GROVE — Daniel Allen Fitzwater Jr., 65 of Sinks Grove, passed away Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010 at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Beckley following a short illness.

 Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Groves Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Walker officiating. At Daniel’s request his body was cremated and there will be no visitation.

  Groves Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements.

Eben ‘Bob’ Hill

WILMINGTON, Del. — Eben Robert “Bob” Hill, age 76, died Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Service will be 12 noon Friday, March 12, 2010. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, 7 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803. Burial will be on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill, W.Va.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Brandywine Valley Baptist Church or to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472 (www.braintumor.org/donate/).

Honaker Funeral Home in Logan is in charge of local arrangements.

William F. Hinds (Ret.)

After a long illness, CMSGT William F.  Hinds, (USAF Retired) 96, of Beckley, went to be with his beloved wife, Caroline on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Beckley where he had been a long-time resident.

Born November 26, 1913 at Plattsburg, N.Y. he was the son of the late William F. and Ellen Montville Hinds.

Mr. Hinds retired from the US Air Force having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a Life Member of the DAV.

He was also retired from the Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C

He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Allen Hinds and his son-in-law, Robert F. Bryant Sr.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna Lee Bryant of Oak Hill; two grandchildren, Michelle R. Scarbro and husband, Kenneth of Beckley and MSGT Robert F. Bryant Jr. (USAF Retired) of Maryland; two great grandchildren, Joshua D. Scarbro of Beckley and Dawn M. Dick and husband, Jimmy of Chesapeake, Va.; four great-great grandsons, Joshua Ring, C.J. Dick, Jake Feldman and Jameson Dick, all of Chesapeake and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Oak Grove Christian Church in Beckley with Rick Absher officiating. Members of the Oak Hill VFW Post #3110 will serve as pallbearers. 

Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

Burial with full military honors will be at the Branford Center Cemetery in Branford, CT at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 16, 2010Clancey-Sisk Funeral Home in East Haven, CT will conduct the services there.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Jean Marie Lewis

FAYETTEVILLE — Jean Marie Lewis, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away at home on March 8, 2010.

Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Rev. Larry Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow at P.A. Shuck Cemetery on Rt. 41, near Danese, W.Va.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the funeral home.

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

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

Lolitia Bayne Morris

Lolitia Bayne Morris, 52, of 201 3rd Ave., Beckley, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Pinelodge Care & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be provided by Durgan Funeral Services, Beckley.

Venon L. ‘Red Fox’ Richmond

MEADOW CREEK — Vernon L. “Red Fox” Richmond, 56, of Meadow Creek, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 8, 2010 at his home following an apparent heart attack.

Born May 27, 1953 at Claypool he was a son of the late Erville and Dorothy Marie Runyan Richmond. Vernon was of the Baptist faith, he retired from CSX Corp. where he worked on the Maintenance of Way Dept. at Rainelle, enjoyed talking on his CB radio, watching stock car racing, avid mountaineer fan and he loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

Preceded in death by two sisters, Reva Gail Richmond Goodson and Linda Bragg.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Bragg Richmond of Meadow Creek; one son, Tracy Richmond and wife Mistie of Meadow Bridge, one daughter, Amy Lambert and husband David of Rainelle; four grandchildren, Alivia Lambert,  Dustin, Peyton and Caleb Richmond; one brother, Dover Richmond and wife Dreama of Flint, Mich.; one sister, Clara Richmond of Meadow Bridge; special uncle, Robert Plumley of Abraham and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Jim Toler officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery at Sandstone. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

Arrangements are by the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors of Hinton.

           

Brian Monroe Scarbro

Brian Monroe Scarbro, 29, of Beckley, passed away March 6, 2010.

Born February 6, 1981 at Beckley, he was the son of Terry Z. Scarbro and Linda C. Shelton Scarbro.

Brian graduated from Independence High School in 2000. He was a Correctional officer at Mount Olive Correctional Complex.

Brian loved playing his guitar, playing with his nieces and nephews, living life to the fullest, and putting smiles on everyone’s faces.

Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Shelton and his paternal grandfather, Bradford M. Scarbro.

Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Terry Z. Scarbro of Crab Orchard; his mother, Linda C. Scarbro of Crab Orchard; a brother, Dwayne Scarbro and wife, Karen of Crab Orchard; two sisters, Lisa Hernandez and husband, Henry of Strasburg, Va. and Christina Eastridge and husband, Scott of Crab Orchard; maternal grandmother Ruby Shelton, of Crab Orchard; several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 1st Street, Sophia with Rev. Billy Waddell officiating. The Mt. Olive Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers. Brian will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com

Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 1st Street, Sophia is in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Skaggs

ANSTED — Margaret Louise “Peggy” Stanley Skaggs, 69, of Ansted, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Beckley, following a long illness.

Born October 9, 1940, in Cabin Creek, W.Va., Peggy was the daughter of Francis Stanley of Ansted, and the late Delmar Stanley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Skaggs, and two grandchildren, Stefan Wayne Skaggs II and Travis Wayne Skaggs.

Peggy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a cook at Ansted Middle School for many years and a member of the Fayette County Cooks Association as well as the SNA Cooks Association. She attended Ansted Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include four sons and their wives, Robert Everette and Patricia Skaggs Jr. of Hughes Springs, Texas, Floyd Allen and Debra Skaggs of Hughes Springs, Texas, Stefan Wayne and Daryl Ann Skaggs of Oak Hill, Delmar Shawn and Tammy R. Skaggs of Victor; a sister, Francis Irene Bean of Jane Lew; a brother, Delmar Ray Stanley of Enterprise, Oreg.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in Ansted with Pastor Joe Cuthbertson, Pastor Danny Legg, and Pastor Greg Morris officiating. Entombment will follow at the Chapel of Rest Mausoleum in Victor. 

Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Wallace & Wallace of Ansted is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert ‘Bob’ Alden Skaggs

OAK HILL — Robert "Bob" Alden Skaggs, 78, of Oak Hill, died on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill with Willie Marshall officiating. 

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Timothy Samuel Stone

Dellslow W.Va. — Timothy Samuel Stone, 42, of Dellslow, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at his residence.

Born July 13, 1967, at Bluefield, he is the son of Phillip Samuel Stone Jr. of Princeton and the late Vickie Louise Perdue Stone.

Tim was a graduate of Shady Spring High School and received his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. Tim had spent most of his time working in the hospitality industry. He recently developed a passion for golf, was an avid WVU sports fan, liked to grow vegetables, enjoyed going to the beach, very giving, and had a great love affair with is dog Snoopy. Tim remained in Morgantown after graduation and will be sadly missed by the multitudes of friends he has made.

Survivors include his father, Phillip Samuel Stone of Princeton; a sister, Leah D. Dawson and husband Brad of Flatwoods Ky., and a nephew, Nicholas Allen Dawson and niece, Lauren Dawson; aunt and uncle, Kathy and Fred Stepp and their children Kristin and Megan; a very special relative and friend, Jean Sinicrope of Princeton, and close friends, Kelly Kernes, Wanda Maury, Brent Thompson, Mark Burgess, Mark Ellenbogan, Brad Hunt, and Matt McLaughlin.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Bobby Sylvia speaking.  Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.    

Friends may visit with the family 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Family and friends may share online condolence via www.memorialfd.com

Serving as pallbearers will be Fred Stepp, Doug Thomas, Arlie Thomas, Matt McLaughlin, Brent Thompson and Mark Ellenbogan.

The Stone Family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.

Gary Wayne Vance

SECOND CREEK — Gary Wayne Vance, 44, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte. Friends may call one hour prior to the services Friday at the funeral home.

Please send online condolences by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte.

Mabel J. Washington

Mrs. Mabel J. Washington, 75, of 6 Yellowwood Way, Beckley, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Randolph Radford Webb

HANOVER — Randolph Radford Webb, 73, formerly of Gilbert, died Monday, March 8, 2010.

Service will be 1 p.m. today at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, Gilbert.

Online at www.mountsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert.

 

Shirley Ann Wells

MOUNT HOPE — Ms. Shirley Ann Wells, 75, of Cranberry Woods, Mt. Hope, died March 7, 2010, at 2:15a.m., at Hilltop Nursing Center after a long illness.

Born June 20, 1934 in Mt. Hope, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wells and Evelyn Young Wells of Mt. Hope.

Ms. Wells was a retired school teacher and a member of United Apostolic Faith Church. She was also a member since 1956 of Delta Sigma Theta.

Ms. Wells graduated from Dubois High School, Mt. Hope, and then went on to obtain a degree in education at Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W.Va., taught in Martinsville, Va., and then moved to Dover, Del., where she got her Masters in teaching special needs children and kindergarten. She taught 31 years or more there.

Ms. Wells loved to sing, laugh, listen to gospel music, and was talented in art and she loved the Lord!

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Tyler and James Wells, sisters, Helen, Catherine, and Judy Wells and Betty-Jo Wells Jones and sister-in-law, Ollie Wells.

Left to cherish precious memories are: brothers, William (Nancy) Wells of Beckley, Stanford Wells of New York and Carl (Ruth) Wells of North Carolina; sister, Mary Wells Riddick of Montgomery, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Song Wells of New Jersey; niece, Helen V. (Ronnie) Lewis of Oak Hill; great-nieces, Danielle R. Lewis of Oak Hill; and Dr. Catherine D. Lewis of North Carolina and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.

Services will be 12 noon, Friday, March 12, 2010, at Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel, 748 S. Fayette Street, Beckley, with District Elder Timothy Schofield officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral parlor.

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

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

 

Shirley J. Wright

ITMANN  — Shirley Jean Whitt Wright, 74, of Itmann, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in a Beckley hospital, following a long illness.

Born May 19, 1935 at Letcher County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Marcus Whitt Sr. and Mae Clara (Austin) Whitt.

Mrs. Wright was a homemaker, and Pentecostal by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Wright; a daughter, Debra Adams; a son, James Wright; a grandson, Roy Hefner Jr. and a brother, Lloyd Whitt.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Glenda Hefner and her husband, Roy of Itmann and Sharon Fleming and her husband, Michael of Whitesburg, Ky.; a sister Sue Caldwell of Mullens; three brothers, Paul Whitt of Yucaipa, Calif., Darrell Whitt of Fontanta, Calif. and Marcus Whitt Jr. of Itmann; nine grandchildren, Shelly Cook, Michael Wayne Fleming, Brian Keith Fleming, Kelly Brown, Jessica Wright, Melissa Grant, Amber Cook, Tiffani Adams, and Jodi Adams; four great grandchildren, Stephanie Cook, Samantha Cook, Nicholas Fleming, and Morgan Brown; and one great grandchild expected in June.

Committal services and entombment will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at Rest Haven Memorial Park Mausoleum, Princeton with Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating.

Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.tankersleyfh.com 

Arrangements by Tankersley Funereal Home, Mullens.