Nancy Hedrick Arbaugh

RONCEVERTE — Nancy Hedrick Arbaugh, age 79, of Ronceverte, died Friday, March 12, 2010, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, following a short illness.

Nancy was born August 8, 1930 in Monroe County, W.Va., she was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Ada Hedrick; her husband, John W. Arbaugh; her sisters, Earnestine McClung, Margaret Rowan, and Jo Ann McCarthy; and her brothers, Gordon Hedrick, Robert Burdette and W.R. Burdette.

Nancy graduated in 1949 from Greenbrier High School, Ronceverte, and was retired from the H. Frazier Co. at Fort Spring. Nancy was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Ronceverte.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Diamond of Ronceverte; a brother-in-law, William Rowan of Charleston; a sister-in-law, Mary Burdette of Ronceverte; nephews, Dr. Richard McClung and wife, Ann, of Lewisburg, and Dr. James Nemitz of Lewisburg; a cousin, Mary Alice Weikle of Ronceverte, as well as other family members. Nancy’s longtime friends include Gaye Sizemore of Sinks Grove, Janet Dyche of Lewisburg, and Sue Wilson of White Sulphur Springs.

A graveside service will be 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the New Lebanon Cemetery, Pickaway, W.Va, with the Rev. Mike Estep officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Ronceverte, W.Va.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations of sympathy be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 707 Pocahontas Avenue, Ronceverte, WV 24970.

Arrangements by Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson.

Shawn David Bosold

MAPLEWOOD — Shawn David Bosold, 31, passed away early Monday morning, March 15, 2010, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, following a sudden illness.

Born March 31, 1978, at Wheeling, W.Va., he was the son of Clarence Alden Taylor and his companion, Deanna Yost of Burnsville, W.Va. and Shelia Ruth Beaver Taylor of Meadow Bridge.

Shawn was an underground coal miner by profession, and a certified electrician. In his spare time he loved spending time with his family and helping others. His favorite hobby was collecting other people’s trash and turning it into his own treasure. Shawn was always the peace maker and wanted everyone to “bond” and enjoy each other.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Woody and Phil Beaver, and his grandmother, Goldie Taylor.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tammy Lynn Brandstetter Bosold; special child, Sophie (his dog); mother, Shelia Taylor of Meadow Bridge; father, Clarence Taylor and his companion, Deanna Yost of Burnsville, W.Va.; sister, Stephanie Gill of Meadow Bridge; brother, Jason Bosold and wife, Goldie of Danese; grandparents, Alden and Veronica Taylor of Ansted. He was Special uncle to Marcus, Ian and Madalynn and guardian angel to Victoria. Also many aunts and uncles, including, Hope, Judy, Tommy and Charlie.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home of Rainelle, with  Pastor Tawny Boggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery at Pool.

Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.

Marguerite Coleman

PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Marguerite Coleman, 63, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains.

Born in Charleston, W.Va., she lived in West Virginia before moving to Plainfield 33 years ago.

Mrs. Coleman was a 1967 graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., having received her B.S. in Medical Technology She was employed as a consultant with B&H Consultants in Somerville.

Mrs. Coleman was an active member of Evangel Church in Scotch Plains where she served as a deacon from 2006 to 2009. She was also a member and former president of the Plainfield Symphony Board of Directors.

She is survived by her husband, The Honorable Rudy B. Coleman, Superior Court of NJ, Appellate Div.,; her son, Matthew Coleman; her mother, Ruby Hairston; two brothers, Thomas and Michael Hairston; her sister, Linda Diggs; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bishop Thomas M. Hairston.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Evangel Church, Terrill Rd., Scotch Plains. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Ave., Fanwood on Friday, March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions o the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 185, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 or Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

For additional information or to express condolences, please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com

Submitted by Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Margaret St.Clair Dove

LERONA — Margaret St.Clair Dove, 78, of Browns Ridge Road, Lerona, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010, CAMC General Division, Charleston.

Born June 3, 1931, at Elgood, she was the daughter of the late William St.Clair and Louemma Clyburn St.Clair.

Margaret loved her Lord, and was faithful to her church, the Lerona Church of Christ. She was devoted, loving and caring for her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Powhatan W. Dove Jr., along with three children; Johnny Ray Dove, Glen Herndon Dove and an infant daughter, and many of her siblings.

Survivors include four children, Carl Wilson Dove of Princeton, Clarence W. Dove of Athens, Margaret Dove Ramsey of Hinton, Mary E. Dove Houchins and husband Boone of Lerona; six grandchildren, Autum Ann Ramsey, Frederick Powhatan Dove and wife Melinda, Randall Aaron Burdette, Kelsey Jo Burdette, Daniel “Hunter” Houchins, Hannah Marie Houchins, and a great grandchild arriving in June, 2010.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Danny Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Dove Family Cemetery, Browns Ridge Road, Lerona.

A time of sharing will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday at the funeral home.

Family and friends may share online condolence via www.memorialfd.com or P.O. Box 135, Hinton, WV 25951.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and friends of the family.

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

Elizabeth Taylor Dwiggins

Elizabeth Taylor Dwiggins, 75, of Beckley, passed away at Bowers Hospice House,  Friday, March 12, 2010 after a short illness.

She was born July 31, 1934 to Dorsey and China Taylor at McAlpin, W.Va.

Other than her parents, her husband James Dwiggins and a sister Mary Frances Smith preceded her in death. 

Left to cherish her memory are two brothers, Raymond E. Taylor and his wife Rosemary of Charlton Heights, W.Va. and William R. Taylor and his wife Sue of Oak Hill, W.Va. and a sister Phyllis Jackson of Beckley, along with several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dwiggins donated her body to the Human Gift Registry at Marshall University.

Memorial services may be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to Bowers Hospice House 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801. 

Submitted by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 S. Kanawha Street, Beckley.

Madge Lea Willis Evans

OAK HILL — Madge Lea Willis Evans, 87, of Oak Hill, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Eric Clinton ‘Bud’ George Jr.

KANSAS City, Mo. — Eric Clinton “Bud” George Jr., 82, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center.

 Mr. George was born April 25, 1927, in Mt. Hope, W.Va., the son of Eric C. Sr. and Vivian (Hagee) George.

He was a World War II United States Navy veteran.

Mr. George moved to Kansas City in 1951, and he retired as KCATA Superintendent. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Ararat Shrine, Scottish Rite, the Eastgate Lodge and a lifetime member of the American Legion.

 Mr. George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte; sons, Bill, Steve and David; sisters, Pat and Marie; and six grandchildren, Jason, Heather, Jesselle, Amber, Ashley and Sara.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City. 816-942-2004

Howard Emil Hill

FAYETTEVILLE — Howard Emil Hill, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Hidden Valley Center, Oak Hill.

Born on June 19, 1918, at Vaughan, he was the son of the late Hazel and Nettie Fox Hill.

Mr. Hill was a member of Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene. He graduated from Gauley Bridge High School. It was the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, that he enlisted in the US Army to proudly service his country during WWII. He was a retired foreman from Union Carbide. Mr. Hill enjoyed carpentry, hunting, and spending time with his family.  

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marguerite V. “Midge” Hill on June 8, 2002; one granddaughter, Cindy Hall; one son, Waitman Noel Bush; and three brothers, Tom Hill, Ed Hill, and Gene Hill.

Left with many wonderful memories to cherish include his son, Howard E. Hill Jr. of Teays Valley; two daughters, Kathryn L. Hall of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Shirley P. Davis of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren, Paul David Hall, Debbie Trevarrow, Beth Pennington, Ricky Pennington, Lisa Critchley, Andrea Thornton, Patrick Bush, Phillip Bush, and Katrin Bush; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Oak Hill Church of The Nazarene with Pastor Jerry Bush and Pastor Justin Seay officiating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. Military rites to be conducted by the American Legion Post 149 following the committal.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

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.

Bryan Dwight Lambert

LESAGE — Bryan Dwight Lambert, 37, formerly of Logan, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 16, 2010.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at James Funeral Home Chapel. There will be no funeral service the body will be cremated.

Online condolences may be sent to www.jamesfh.com

James Funeral Home of Aracoma is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael T. Perrine

RED SULPHUR SPRINGS — Michael T. Perrine, 59, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Family and friends are invited to join the family at a memorial service 5 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 at his home, Mt. Abraham Road, Red Sulphur Springs.

Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Perrine family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com

Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown.

Burgess Redden

Burgess Redden, 88, of Blue Jay, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Sunbridge Pinelodge Care and  Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.

Beverly Cleo Sattler

SUMMERSVILLE — Beverly Cleo Sattler, 54 years of age of Summersville, died Tuesday March 16, 2010 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 in the Waters Funeral Chapel at Summersville with Rev. Freddie Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in the Sattler Cemetery at Clay.

Friends may call at the funeral chapel from noon until service time on Friday.       

William Earl ‘Wink’ Sattler

LONGS, S.C. — William Earl “Wink” Sattler, 63, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at his home.

Born on March 16, 1946 in Harrison, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Walden and Fonda Olive Hamrick Sattler.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.

Wink is survived by his children, Jay W. Sattler, Billy Sattler, Joe Grose, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Fonda Houghland, Kathy Hatcher, Kitty Long; brothers, James “Rowdy” Lantz, Johnny Sattler, Paul Sattler, Silas Sattler, Jeff Sattler; sister, JoAnn Fleming and 17 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at Trinity Baptist Church, Birch River.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.leefhc.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Lonnie Ralph Treadway

DAWSON — Lonnie Ralph Treadway, age 87, of Dawson, died March 16, 2010, at home. Ralph was born April 25, 1922, in Artie, W.Va., the third child of the late Homer Lee Treadway and Nancy Alice Buzzard Treadway. He married Vivian Hatfield in 1940.

Ralph was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marion Kathlean, in 1943 and an infant son, Ralph Eugene, in 1945; sister Myrtle Pozzie; brothers David, Leroy, Lindon, and Glendon Mick; infant brother Emmett; infant sisters Henrietta, Loretta, Vonnie and Thelma; and cousin Sheldon Buzzard.

Ralph is survived by wife Vivian of 70 years and 10 children: Vonda Thomas (David) of Brownstown, Mich.; Ruth Cadle (Dan) of Newton Falls, Ohio; David Treadway (Julie) of Newberry, Fla.; Daniel Treadway (Alice) of Providence, Ky.; Lonnie Treadway (Marcia) of Rainelle; Barbara Slaughter (Elliott) of Dublin, Va.; Timmy Treadway (Cindy) of Christiansburg, Va.; Rita McClanahan (Blain) of Meadow Bridge; Patricia Hutsenpiller (Danny) of Dawson; and Steve Treadway (Teresa) of Christiansburg, Va.; sisters, Joyce Heater of Salisbury, N.C.; and Carol Gillespie of Waynesville, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Ralph and Vivian made their first home in Ameagle, Raleigh County, then moved to Greenbrier County in 1947. There they carved a mountain farm out of the wilderness, and Ralph built, with his own hands, the house in which most of his 12 children were born.  News commentator Tom Brokaw called his “the Greatest Generation,” and that it may have been. After passing his physical for the military during World War II, officials told him he would be more valuable to the country while supplying energy from the coal mines where he then worked. He later retired from that occupation after laboring there for more than 30 years.

No tribute is long enough to do justice to the skills and contributions Ralph made to the community and to his family. He never discarded anything that he thought might someday be useful for tasks yet unimagined. He could repair anything. For verification, one need only look around the farm at his handiwork or just ask his neighbors. He was always willing to share: his time, when it was to repair or build something for someone who could not do it themselves; his crops, when the Lord blessed him with more than he and his family could use; his tools, when they would help a neighbor do a job easier or better; his music, in church or home; his flowers, of which he was so proud; his apples, during a good year; his sons and daughters, when they could help a friend in his absence; even his opinion, when he thought the other person was willing to accept it – and a few times even if they weren’t. It would be no exaggeration to say all who knew him were better off for having done so. He was a giant among men and will be sorely missed.

Many words could be used to describe Ralph Treadway. He was honest, trustworthy, dedicated, hard working, kind and gentle. Lacking a formal education, he taught himself many skills that served him well. At various times he was a hunter, farmer, coal miner, mechanic, musician, inventor, teacher, barber, repairman, carpenter, mason, and gardener – sometimes a perfectionist. He was always a husband, father, brother, friend and a Christian who loved to read God’s Word.

His contributions to the work of God were many. He taught Sunday School to different age groups, played music with several instruments, and made repairs to a number of church buildings, the latest of which was the original church at Grassy Meadows. But perhaps his greatest contribution to the work of God was his extensive musical talents which he used in church or at home to play only gospel music. The memories he created for friends and family will last a lifetime.

A Celebration of Ralph’s life, for family and friends, will be held at the Grassy Meadows Gospel Lighthouse on Friday March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 20th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Butch LeGrand officiating with burial following at the Puckett Cemetery, Crag.

In lieu of flowers please send donations of sympathy to the  Grassy Meadows Gospel Lighthouse Building Fund, P.O. Box 218, Mabscott, WV 25871

Online condolences may be sent to: www.christianmemorials.com/tributes/lonnie-treadway.

Sons-in-laws David (honorary), Dan, Elliott, Blain and Danny will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to express a heartfelt gratitude to his Physician, Dr. Connie Anderson, and nurses; Kim Winfrey, Jenny Weikle, Paula Browning and Tina Midkiff, for the love and care they provided.

Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle is in charge of arrangements.

Bud E. Wheeler Jr.

MEADOW BRIDGE — Bud E. Wheeler Jr. 77, of Lilly Mountain Road, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at the Veterans Medical Center in Beckley, following a long illness.

Born May 1, 1932, at Boomer, W.Va., he was the son of Bud E. Wheeler and Emma Jane Canterbury Wheeler.

Bud was a 25 year retired military veteran, who obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer  4 (CW4) as a helicopter pilot and also retired from the coal mines.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Coon and two brothers, Corbett Holstine and Jack R. Wheeler.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nellie D. Brown Wheeler of Meadow Bridge; his daughter, Jackie Sturgeon, husband Ricky and their children Adam and Catherine of Simpsonville, S.C.; his three sons, Bud Edgar Wheeler III, wife Kathy, son, Bud Edgar Wheeler IV and his granddaughter Kaley Wheeler of Fredericksburg, Va., George Allen Wheeler, wife Heather and daughter Brandi of Raleigh, N.C. and Lewis Wheeler, wife Genia and children Mackenzie and Grayson of Fountain Inn, S.C.; two sisters, Betty Buckner of Fairmont, W.Va. and Janet Lee Westman of Farmington, New Mexico; one brother, James R. Wheeler of El Paso, Texas.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel of Rainelle, with Rev. Carl Buckner officiating. There will be no visitation. He is to be cremated.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.