Audrey Farley Ammons

Audrey Farley Ammons, 74, of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.

Arrangements are pending completion at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley.

Nancy S. Arbaugh

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

Arrangements by Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson.

Lynette Barron

On Thursday, March 11, 2010, our most cherished, Lynette Barron of Lester, died at the Charleston Area Medical Center following a sudden illness. She was 49 years of age.

The first of five children, Lynette Josephine Arnold was born on February 12, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, the loving daughter of Marilyn Mahan Arnold of Cary, North Carolina, and the late Bert Franklin Arnold. Her sister, Dawn Arnold, preceded Lynette in death.

Lynette spent her childhood at Indian Mills, New Jersey, and Standard, West Virginia. A graduate of Shawnee High School at Indian Mills, Lynette attended Wake Tech College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was currently studying for her master’s in education at West Virginia University. A bright and articulate woman, Lynette loved to teach and was always studying. She was employed by the Raleigh County Board of Education as a substitute teacher. A member of the First Baptist Church at Standard, she taught at the School for the Deaf and Blind at Romney.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband, William Michael Barron; she was the precious mother of Mark Anthony Pell and Samantha Josephine Pell both of Clayton, N.C., and Eric Paul Pell of Raleigh, N.C.; the dear grandmother of Trinity Denise Pell of Puyallup, Wash.; the fond sister of John Arnold of Apex, N.C., Joseph Arnold and Loretta Durgett both of Cary.

In keeping with her wishes Lynette has been cremated. A memorial service will be Sunday, March 14th, at 2 p.m. at the overlook at Lake Stephens with the Rev. Danny Kincaid officiating.

Lynette’s philosophy on life, “I love what I do, and I do what I love.”

Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net.

Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley, W.Va.

Dorothy Lou Stover Blake

FAYETTEVILLE — Dorothy Lou Stover Blake, 84, of Rt. 1, Fayetteville, formerly of Mossy, died Friday, march 12, 2010, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.

Arrangements are incomplete at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Jacqueline Carr

Jacqueline Carr, 62, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Beckley, died March 7, 2010, at New York Methodist Hospital after a long illness.

Born July 15, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Viola and Henry Lee Carr. After she was born, she resided in Beckley for approximately one year while in elementary school.

After graduating from high school in Brooklyn, she did clerical work until she retired in September 2009. She was not an active member of a church, but knew the Lord as her Savior. She loved learning new information about various subjects.

Jacqueline was the granddaughter of the late Rev. Henry Dubois, former pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Beckley.

Left to cherish memories are her son Jason Carr who is an active duty sergeant at Fort Riley, Kansas, a sister Gwendolyn Carr who resides in New York, several uncles and cousins who reside in New Jersey, New York, and San Antonio, Texas.

Graveside rites will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley, with the Rev. Walter Leach.

Arrangements by Durgan Funeral Home, Beckley.

Nettie Ann Clemens

KEITH — Nettie Ann Clemens of Keith died March 12, 2010.

Armstrong Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lynn Clere

Mary Lynn Clere, 24, of Glen Morgan, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, following a sudden illness.

Born December 23, 1985, in Beckley, she was the daughter of Elmer Plumley and Wanda Ballangee, both of Shady Spring. She was preceded in death by her stepmother who raised her, Kathy Plumley, and one niece, Cierrra Williams.

She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God at Midway, enjoyed life to the fullest, loved to play Scrabble and put other people’s need ahead of her own.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband William Dale Clere of Glen Morgan; paternal grandmother, Rendia Plumley of Shady Spring; two brothers, Elmer O. Plumley, Moses Shelton; three sisters, Michelle Plumley, Sharon Bryson, and Katrina Lilly; and nieces and nephews, Alexis Williams, Alex Williams, Michael Plumley and Austin Bryson.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring with Rev. Toni Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service.

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

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

Danny Lee Collins

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Danny Lee Collins, 48, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Naugatuck, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Rev. Oza Mullins Jr. officiating. Danny will be laid to rest in Johnson Cemetery, Lenore. Friends may gather with the family from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.

The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.

Freia E. Davis

Freia E. Davis, 78, of Daniels (formerly of West View), passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.

Born on January 24, 1932, in Mainz, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Anna Zimmerman.

Some fifty-plus years ago, she met a hillbilly from West Virginia by the name of Harry Davis, who was stationed in Germany with the military. They would eventually marry and he was forever grateful for the sacrifices she made (leaving her native land and a wonderful caring family) and gambling on him. Her decision was validated by fifty years of blissful marriage.

He knew things would work out for he informed her she would make all the minor decisions and he would make the major ones. Fifty-some years later there was no major decision made.

The most enjoyable years of her marriage were the thirty-plus years spent on a farm in West View. Here she enjoyed caring for her pets, and preparing wonderful meals for family and friends on special occasions.

They were as “Green” as could be in regard to farm life, and many humorous stories surfaced as a result. She called him at work one day and said she had seen the ugliest little dog she had ever seen. A short time later a neighbor came and asked if she had seen any lost piglets. He would always tell this on her until the day he cut a limb from a tree that he was standing on.

They were fortunate to live in a neighborhood with wonderful supporting friends. Winifred and Modly Shrewsbury, Frank and Ellen Mills, Roger and Shirley Ingole, and Jack and Vivian Farley. She thought the world of Mrs. Farley. There are just too many wonderful friends to mention.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband Harry Davis, her family in Germany, sister Silka, brothers, Eric and Olaf, stepmother Henriette, whom she loved dearly; brother Karl and family in Canada, sister-in-law June Coffey of Charleston and brother-in-law James Davis of Beckley.

If it is true that love conquers all, then their “rendezvous with destiny” has no perils.

There will be no visitation or funeral. At her request, she will be cremated.

“She Lived, and brought unto this earth a bit of joy, happiness and love.

And Now, will live forever in our hearts.”

I’m so proud that she was my wife.

Special thank you to Lou Kintsler of Beckley, for caring and standing by her. It reflected a lot of class.

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

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV 25918.

Gordon Lee ‘Sarge’ Dodd

Gordon Lee “Sarge” Dodd, age 81, of Nimitz, W.Va., died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the Beckley VA Medical Center following a long illness.

Born on February 13, 1929, at Huntington, W.Va., he was the son of the late Eugene Earl Dodd and Emma Elizabeth Landers Dodd.

Mr. Dodd served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. His service included being an instructor of ROTC and participating in military marksmanship competitions. Mr. Dodd also served in the West Virginia National Guard.

Mr. Dodd was employed as a nurse in the emergency department at the Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley Hospital, and the Plateau Medical Center. After his retirement from the medical field, he and his wife Imogene owned and operated the House of Grandview Bed and Breakfast. He had made Grandview his home for 20 years.

Mr. Dodd was a past member of the Shady Spring Ruritan Club, and was an active member of Perry Memorial United Methodist Church in Shady Spring. Mr. Dodd served on the Administrative Council, sang in the Chancel Choir, participated in the Methodist Men, and was very active with the Easter Egg Ministry. Mr. Dodd played a role as one of Christ’s Disciples in the Living Last Supper Drama.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Gene Dale.

Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Imogene Mary Farmer Dodd; three daughters, Vicky Lynn Hunt of Millington, Tenn., Brenda Lee Helms of Porterville, Calif., and Kathleen Olivia Ingram of Merritt Island, Fla.; six stepchildren, Tommy Miller of Beckley, Elaine Miller of Merritt Island, Fla., Cathy Chadwell of Nimitz, Lynn Hartsog of Cross Lanes, Tim Hartsog and wife Rhonda of Daniels, and Tom Hartsog and wife Cindy of Poway, Calif.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. And special friends Joyce Maynor of Beckley, Greg Lilly of Nimitz, Jack Harvey of Nimitz, and cousin Jane Mitchell of Kenova, W.Va.

A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Perry Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Milam officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perry Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 1264, Shady Spring, W.Va., in memory of Mr. Dodd.

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

Gary Wayne Dorsey

Gary Wayne Dorsey, 58, of Daniels, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in a Beckley hospital following a sudden illness.

Born March 21, 1951, in Beckley, W.Va., he was the cherished son of Fred and Etheline Pate Dorsey of Daniels, W.Va.

Gary was a doting father to his two children, a loving son to his parents and a cherished sibling to his sister. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, fish, garden and work in wood crafting. He was a member of the young Thundering Herd Marshall University Football Team in 1970, he was inducted in the Woodrow Wilson High School’s Football Hall of Fame in 1991, attended the Crow Missionary Baptist Church, and had worked as a heavy equipment operator.

Gary is now with his two loving brothers, Freddy Lee and Mark Stephen Dorsey who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him were his maternal grandparents, John and Ethel Pate, and paternal grandparents, Ralph and Ada Belle Dorsey.

Those left to cherish his memory other than his parents, Fred and Etheline Dorsey, are his son, Chris Fotos and his wife, Susan Fotos, of Bentleyville, Pa.; a daughter, Chelsea Ann Dorsey of Beckley; a sister, Melodie Lynn Spencer and her husband Timothy of Grandview, and their son Scott Harris of Grandview, and a daughter, Jessica Severino and her husband Joey, and the twins, Marca and Myra of Beckley.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel in Beckley with Pastor Dennis Burks officiating.

Entombment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Beckley, W.Va.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday.

It was Gary’s wishes to be an organ donor.

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

Pallbearers will be Scott Harris, Donald Chambers, Johnny Lee Pate, Richard Pate, Daniel Foley, Chris Foley and Jay Pate.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Hicks, David McCallister, Sam McCallister, Glen O’Neil and Ronnie Johnson.

Bennett Eugene Edmonds

NEW RICHMOND — Bennett Eugene Edmonds, age 71, of New Richmond, West Virginia, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his home following a long illness.

Born on February 11, 1939, at Pikeville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Garnie and Magdaline Edmonds.

Mr. Edmonds was a machinist for an airplane parts manufacturing company. He had lived at New Richmond in the most recent years, having lived most of his adult life in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Herman and Roger Edmonds.

Surviving are 4 children: Reginald Edmonds of Southaven, Mississippi; Bennett Edmonds Jr. of Naples, Florida; Aleeaha Appleby of Key West, Florida; Yvetta Redpath of Pasco, Florida. Extended children: Billie Jo Perdue of Pax, W.Va.; Virginia Ann Basham of Itmann, W.Va.; Evvie Wright of Paintsville, Ky.; George Basham of Pineville, W.Va.; Jonathan Basham of New Richmond, W.Va.; Aaron Basham of Itmann, W.Va. Companion and best friend for 22 years, Yvonne Basham Collins of New Richmond, W.Va. 3 brothers: Andrew Edmonds of Michigan; James Edmonds of Pikeville, Ky.; Larry Edmonds of Shelbiana, Ky. 3 sisters: Deloris Sword of Lexington, Ky.; BonnieSue Edmonds of Pikeville, Ky.; Rebecca Edmonds of Pikeville, Ky. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and Mr. Edmonds’ best friend, Dave Smith of Beckley, W.Va., also survive.

Memorial services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, West Virginia, on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Terry Hatcher officiating. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, West Virginia.

Mary W. Elkins

CYCLONE — Mary W. Elkins, 78, departed this life Thursday, March 11, 2010, following a long illness.

Born November 11, 1931, in Dunlow, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Millard F. and Sena Jane Maynard.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by first husband, Forest H. Sams; second husband, Charles P. Elkins; a son, Forest E. Sams, Jr.; four brothers, Roy, Jennings, Floyd and Millard F. Maynard, Jr.; five sisters, Anna Brannon, Lizzie Hundley, Hazel Crum, Lois Maynard and Elsie Whitt.

Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Leonard Elkins and wife Jo; five daughters, Jeanie Elkins Casamento, Sue Goode and husband, Mike, Linda Sams Peake, Vicky Elkins and Teresa Browning and husband, Brad; a sister, Ida Maynard Lester of Ohio; grandchildren, Phillip Casamento, Greg Casamento, Tara Casamento, Christopher Goode, Shannon Sabrina Elkins, Terri Sams, Tina Sams Parsons, and Ethans Peake; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of Mrs. Elkins’ life will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Clyde Robertson officiating. Mrs. Elkins will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, W.Va.

Casketbearers will be Brad Browning, Ethan Peake, Christopher Goode, Glen Browning, Louis Peake and Michael Goode.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the funeral home.

A video tribute, guestbook and condolences at www.adamtolermemorialfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers donations of sympathy may be made in Mrs. Elkins’ memory to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 1101 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV 25701.

Services entrusted to Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home, Oceana, W.Va.

Rhonda Lynne Gilkerson

Our dearest Rhonda Lynne Gilkerson, 39, of Bradley passed away from the loving arms of her family Thursday March 11, 2010, at Raleigh General Hospital following a short battle with cancer and is now in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.

Born December, 8, 1970, in Beckley, she was the daughter of Rev. Ron and Libby Browning of Beckley, W.Va. Rhonda was employed at Gotta Party by Vickys in Beckley, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Robert H. and Virginia Lowe, paternal grandparents Theodore and Nina Browning, father-in-law Franklin Gilkerson Sr., brother-in-law James Gilkerson, uncles Robert P. Lowe, Eugene Browning and many other family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory included her husband Franklin D. Gilkerson Jr., of Bradley, her daughter: Ayla Gilkerson Bratcher of Bradley, one stepdaughter: Courtney Gilkerson Terzec and husband Mersad of Beckley, her brother Bryan Browning and wife Sherry of Daniels, mother-in-law Mary Gilkerson of Danese, sisters-in-law: Maggie Gunnoe of Peterstown and Robin Gunnoe Gilkerson of Shady Spring. She is also survived by her three grandchildren whom she adored, Jordan and Peyton Bratcher and Eli Terzec all of Beckley. Rhonda was the loving aunt of Amanda, Cory, Erika, Angel and Morgan Browning, Aaron and Jamie Gilkerson, Michaela, Gabriel Dixon Gunnoe and Danielle Gunnoe. Rhonda also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends to cherish her memory.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley, with Rev. Carl Sellards officiating. Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

In lieu of flowers donations of sympathy may be sent to her father Ronald Browning, 118 Odessa Ave., Beckley, WV 25801.

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

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, 1901 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801.

Susan Hall

Susan Hall, 58, of Maple Fork, passed away March 13, 2010.

Arrangements pending completion at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel in Beckley.

Bertha Ann Jordan

FRANKLIN — Bertha Ann Jordan, 79, of Franklin, formerly of Richwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, in Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, with Pastor Dwayne Walker officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 14, in the funeral home. Interment will be in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood.

Arrangements by Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood.

Virginia McGhee

Ms. Virginia McGhee, 67, of Greentown died Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Raleigh General Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Jeffery Owen Osborne

RAINELLE — Jeffery Owen Osborne, 44, of Rainelle passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Little Sewell Baptist Church. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the funeral home to help with the cost of the funeral.

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

Josephine Sigmon

HUNTINGTON — Josephine Sigmon, 89, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Honaker Funeral Home of Logan is in charge of arrangements.

CSM (retired) Hugh H. ‘Smokey’ Stover

Hugh H. Stover, 90, of Shady Spring died March 12, 2010, at Raleigh General Hospital. Smokey was born at Clear Creek Sept. 30, 1919. He was the son of the late Huey H. and Nora Clay Stover.

He was a retired command sergeant major in the Army with more than 27 years of service. Smokey entered the Army in 1940 as the United States began its military buildup for World War II. During WWII he spent 35 months in the Pacific, including the New Guinea campaign, and earned the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service. In addition to the Bronze Star, he earned the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal with eight clasps, the National Defense Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the American Defense Service Medal, the Pacific Campaign Medal and the Army Occupation Medal (Germany).

In addition to his parents, Smokey was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Christine Stover; brothers Glen, Wade, Tracy, Gerald Wayne “Jim,” Sheldon, Nelson; sisters Ora Dunbar, Farris Buzzard, Sally Scarbro and Vicky Stover.

Those left to cherish his memories include daughter Karen and her husband Danny Wood, son Stephen and wife Evangeline; grandchildren Eric Wood and his wife Amy, Adam Wood and wife Angela, Ryan Wood, Matthew Stover, Megan and husband Chris Genge, Zach Stover and his wife Tiffany. Great-grandchildren Amanda and Lacie Wood, Brett Wood, Payton and Gavin Stover and Jonas Genge. Sisters Wanda Craddock, Ruby and husband Chuck Gloch, Susie and husband Harvey Atkins; brothers Elbert and wife Kitty Stover, Doff and wife Dorlene Kincaid.

Upon his retirement from the Army he was a truck driver working for Raleigh Ready Mix. He helped in the construction of the New River Gorge Bridge.

Smokey was an avid baseball fan and played for the Raleigh County League “B” Division in Ameagle. He continued playing baseball and ran track while in the military. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shady Spring.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Raleigh General Hospital ED and SICU staffs, family and friends who helped care for Smokey at home over the past three years, and Dr. Thomas.

Friends may call 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Delvin Elwell officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, W.Va., is in charge of the arrangements.