Joan Ashworth

Joan Ashworth, age 71, of Beckley, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2010.

Arrangements are pending completion at Rose and Quesenberry, Beckley.

Clinard Bernard Bowles

ANSTED — Clinard Bernard Bowles, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2010, following a long illness.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted.

Dorsey L. Clark

LEWISBURG — Dorsey L. Clark, 75, died Sunday, March 14, 2010.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, with the Rev. Ron Miller officiating.

Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg.

Karen Sue Clinebell

COVINGTON, Va. — Karen Sue Clinebell, 51, of 547 Brentwood Drive, Covington, passed away on March 13, 2010.

Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in the chapel of Shanklin Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Price officiating. Interment will follow in Mapledale Cemetery, Rt. 92, White Sulphur Springs.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the: MS Society,One Morton Drive, Suite 106, Charlottesville, Va. 22903

Arrangements by Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs is serving the family.

Roger Perry Gandy

Roger Perry Gandy, 65, of Flat Top Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., following an extended illness.

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

Okey Groves Jr.

SUMMERSVILLE — Okey Groves Jr.,  86, died Monday March 15, 2010.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday March 18, 2010, in the Waters Funeral Chapel at Summersville with Rev. Sam Groves and Rev. Steve Hamrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Glade Creek. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening.

E-Condolences: watersfuneralchapel@verizon.net

Arrangements by Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville.

Howard Emil Hill

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

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. 

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. 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.

Jane Ennis Long

Jane Ennis Long, beloved wife of the late Norman Long; loving mother of Judy (Curt) Apgar and Susan (Tom) Gallo; cherished grandmother of Curt (Lori) Apgar, Jeff (Lisa) Apgar, Joe (Sarah) Gallo, Mike Gallo and Gina Gallo; great-grandmother of Eric, Jack, Andrew and Steven Apgar, died Friday, March 12, 2010, in Palos Heights, Illinois.

She was born on August 13,1922, in Hemlock Hollow, Fayette County, W.Va., and graduated from Kingston High School in 1939 and Beckley College in 1940. 

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a realtor in Oak Lawn, Ill., for many years.

In addition to the family members listed above, Jane is also survived by her brother James Ennis, of Hansford, W.Va.; brother Andrew Ennis, of Hamilton, Ohio; sister Dorothy Ennis Facinoli of Adamstown, Md.; and sister Mary Ennis Davenport of Pratt, W.Va. 

Following a visitation in Palos Heights on Sunday, graveside rites and committal service will take place at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill, W.Va., at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010. 

On-line condolences may be left for the family through Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, www.tyreefuneralhome. com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

Lorene Lusk

CYCLONE — Lorene Lusk, 66, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 15, 2010, at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness.

Born May 31, 1944, in Logan County she was the daughter of the late Rush and Alvie Brown Workman.

Lorene was a homemaker, home health worker, a member of Cyclone Church of God, she enjoyed watching Christian programs but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by several broters and sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Leslie Lusk of Cyclone; a son, Michael Lusk and wife Judy of Cyclone; two daughters, Teresa Harrison and husband, Junior and Lisa Price and companion, Gary Barrett, all of Boone County; a sister, Zelphia Marcus of Cyclone; four grandchildren, Christopher Lusk of Cyclone, Ashley Workman and husband, John of Boone County, Manda Hilling and husband, Michael of Oceana and Janetta Lusk of Cyclone; stepgrandson, Matthew Harrison; great-granddaughter, Kaleigh Workman; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of Lorene's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Firg Profitt officiating. Lorene will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the funeral home.

Family and friends may sign guestbook at www.adamtolermemorialfuneralhome.com

Services entrusted to Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home, Oceana.

Fred A. Marrow Jr.

BALTIMORE, Md. — Fred A. Marrow Jr., 75, formerly of McAlpine, W.Va., died Feb. 25, 2010.

Services were held Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Israel Baptist Church in Baltimore City.

Information submitted by Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Carolyn J. McClung

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Carolyn J. McClung, formerly of Nettie, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010. 

Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Nettie. Interment will follow in the Field’s Cemetery in Nettie. 

Visitation will be held at White Funeral Home in Summersville on Friday, March 19, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made in Carolyn’s name to Olive Branch Baptist Church, PO Box 254 Nettie, WV 26681 or to the American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Boulevard, Suites 6 & 7 Charleston, WV 25309.

Arrangements by White Funeral Home, Summersville.

Wanda Ruth  Phillips Miller

Wanda Ruth Phillips Miller went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010, after a sudden illness. Dying one day before her 90th birthday, Wanda was born on March 16, 1920, at Keyrock, the daughter of the late John and Martha Stewart Phillips. Wanda will be celebrating her birthday with her loved ones that preceded her in death.

Those that knew Wanda Miller would describe her as a meek, kind, sweet, loving person who could be strong and determined when she needed to be.  Her youngest son, affectionately nicknamed her the “Baby Bull” many years ago, because of her ability to deal with life’s tragedies and setbacks with strength. Her smile, gentle touch, and loving ways gave comfort to others that were dealing with personal difficulties.  Wanda took pride in her personal appearance and looked much younger than her age. She loved to cook, talk to her sisters on the phone, and take extremely good care of her loved ones. Her family and their well being, especially her grandchildren, was her life. Wanda gave unconditional love. Her daughter-in-law recently described her as, “the nearest thing to a saint on earth.” The world was a better place because of Wanda Miller. She will be remembered and loved in the hearts of her loved ones left behind. “Earth’s loss is heaven’s gain.”

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Cook and her former husband, Frank “Woody” Miller; a son, James A. “Jim” Cook; her six brothers, Alton, Leonard, Claude, Ralph, Seth and Jack, her four sisters, Neva Lafferty, Mae Thios, Carrie Pettry Napier and Jane Peters.

Those left to honor and cherish her life are a son, Frank Wood Miller Jr., and his wife Trima Chamberlain Miller; granddaughter, Tracy Beth Cook Baust and her husband Jeff, grandson, Jason Frank Miller; great grandchildren, Alex Brook Miller, and Payton Baust; two sisters, Bonnie Lamb and Betty McKinght Phillips; a large extended family also survives.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 18, at 1 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Terry Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service.

Condolences may be sent to the family’s guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com

Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

James W. Nickell

UNION — James W. Nickell, 69, of Union, passed away Monday evening, March 15, 2010, at the Allegheny Regional Hospital at Lowmoor, Va.

Service will be held 12 noon, Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Groves Funeral Home Chapel in Union with Rev. Donnie Elmore officiating. Burial will follow at the New Lebanon Cemetery at Pickaway.

Friends may call at the Groves Funeral Home in Union from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

The family request that Memorial Donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.

Groves Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine Sigmon

LOGAN — Mrs. Josephine Sigmon, passed away Saturday March 13, 2010.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 19th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Logan. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. with a requiem mass following. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at Bluewell, W.Va. after 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Church Building Fund, 561 Main Street Logan, WV 25601.

For email condolences go to www.honakerfuneralhome.org

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

Jimmie Pat Swift II

Jimmie Pat Swift II, of Fairview Avenue, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at his home following a long illness. He was 56 years of age,

Condolences may be sent to the family’s guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com

Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

Catherine Lynn Tardiff

PRINCETON — Catherine Lynn Tardiff, 45, of Colonial Hills, Princeton, formerly of Fayetteville, died early Monday morning, March 15, 2010, at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born January 8, 1965, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Edna L. Thomas Settle of Fayetteville and the late John L. Settle.

Catherine was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, attended West Virginia University and received her bachelor’s degree from Beckley College in Beckley.

Catherine was currently serving as Director of the Respiratory Department for Choice Respiratory & Medical, Green Valley.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Lee Settle and her grandparents.

Survivors include her mother Edna L. Settle of Fayetteville; husband Richard M. Tardiff of Princeton; two children, Joshua Lee Zickafoose and Brooke A. Hopkins; step son, Jakob M. Tardiff; one grandson, Brady L. Zickafoose.

Services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Fred Farley officiating.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, today from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Huse Memorial Park Cemetery in Fayetteville.

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

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

Eugene Edward Traynham

DORCHESTER, Mass. — Eugene Edward Traynham, 71, formerly of Whipple, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Brookline Health Care Center.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Information submitted by Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Bud E. Wheeler Jr.

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

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with the Rev. Carl Buckner officiating.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle.