Elfa McNeil Boggs

Elfa Boggs, 84, of Beckley, W.Va., died Friday, June 27, 2009, in Washington, Mo.

She was born January 2, 1925, in Glen White, Raleigh County, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late Wilber and Violet (née Wood) McNeil.

Elfa worked at Columbia Gas Co. and owned and operated Boggs Tackle Shop with her husband Russell in Beckley, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband Russell, and one daughter, Linda Cornelison of Topeka, Kan.

A gathering will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the home of George James, 1489 C&O; Dam Road, Daniels, W.Va.

Remains will be at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum #3.

Submitted by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, Mo.





Gary Hugh Butcher

Gary Hugh Butcher, 61, of Widen, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in the Waters Funeral Chapel at Summersville with the Rev. David James officiating. Burial will follow in the Cox Cemetery at Birch River. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

E-Condolences at watersfuneralchapel@verizon.net.

Arrangements by Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville.





Mary Pauline Evans

Mary Pauline Evans, 93, of Umatilla, Fla., formerly of Nickelville Road, Fayetteville, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at her Florida home.

Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill.





Teddy Marshall Ewing

Teddy Marshall Ewing of Piney View, W.Va., born February 23, 1937, passed away on July 3, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in early April.

He was a proud member of the United States Army having served in Germany. Upon his return to the USA, he opened a gas station at Layland, West Virginia. He then went on to work as a coal miner and later at Industrial Brake, Inc., before opening his own brake business with his twin brother, Eddie Ewing, and nephew, Dennis Ewing. He retired in 1985 and enjoyed a life of farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his precious grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend Earl Ewing, his loving mother, Mrs. Bertha Ewing, and his identical twin brother, Eddie Ewing.

Those left to cherish his memory include his former wife, Jackie Avis Ewing Day of Atlanta, Georgia; sons, Kevin Ewing and wife Sherri of Hilltop, W.Va., and Dr. Gregory Ewing of Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Johnny Ewing of Highland, W.Va.; sisters, Helen Ewing of Pennsylvania, Erma Ewing of Texas, Janie Ewing of California, Jenny Duncan and Alfreda Ewing of West Virginia; his grandchildren: Lorenzo, Sarah, Tohnny, Teddy Marshall II; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all.

Services will be held Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Bill Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Military Rites will be conducted by VFW Post #3110.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may gather with the family Monday, July 6, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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





Lou Ellen Smith Feazell

BECKWITH — Lou Ellen Smith Feazell, 55, of Beckwith, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2009, with her family by her side, at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.

Born on May 12, 1954, at Beckwith, she was the daughter of Jim “Sang” Smith of Ingram Branch and the late Stella Mae Hobbs Smith.

Lou attended Gum Springs Baptist Church, Chimney Corner. She was a former owner/operator of The Pines before becoming a certified nursing assistant at Kate Boone Nursing Home and Central WV Aging. She was a people person, never meeting a stranger. She loved and supported her grandchildren, spending time with her family and friends, and being there when someone needed her. Lou will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Feazell; two sisters, Carolyn Sue Fish and Edith Virginia Smith; and her brother, Robert Dennis “Denny” Smith.

Left with many wonderful memories are her children, Randall Stewart Feazell, II, of Fayetteville, and Virginia Peters and her husband, Vernon, III, of Kincaid; father, Jim “Sang” Smith of W.Va.; four brothers, Sidney “Buck” Smith of Pa., Donnie Wayne Smith of Iowa, Darrell Lee Smith of W.Va., and Gene Smith of W.Va.; five sisters, Della Johnson of W.Va., Charlotte Patterson of W.Va., Lisa Smith of W.Va., Cathy Carlson of Va., and Yvonne Manley of Pa.; and six grandchildren, Avery Davis, Mark Feazell, Nathan Peters, Cody Peters, Ayden Peters, and Shannon Davis.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, July 6, 2009, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Rev. Mack Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow at Adkins-Pate Cemetery, Crow Hollow Road, Beckwith, W.Va.

The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, at the funeral home on Monday, July 6, 2009.

Memorial may be made in Lou Feazell’s name to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Road, Beckley, WV 25801.

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.





Nellie Josephine Fondale

Nellie Josephine Fondale, 90, of Mabscott, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Hilltop Center following a long illness.

Born March 18, 1919, in Mabscott, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Dominica Gugolotta Fondale.

Nellie worked for Q.B. Bakery, Sunbeam bakery and Quality Bakery before retiring from the Drive In Bakery. She was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and a former member of the church choir.

Beside her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Tony, Sam, Joe and John Fondale; and by her sister, Mary Interdonato. She is survived by a brother, Phillip Fondale, Jr., and his wife Shirley of Beckley, sister, Ann Cody of Rock Hill, S.C., and by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral liturgy will be recited at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009, at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church with Monsignor Samuel S. Sacus the celebrant. A rite of committal will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service on Monday. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, 626 S. Oakwood Ave., Beckley, WV 25801.

Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home Beckley.





Floyd M. Gum Jr.

Floyd M. Gum, Jr., 81, of Rupert, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, at The Springs Nursing Center in Warm Springs, Va., following a long illness.

Born January 18, 1928, in Hughart, W.Va., he was the son of the late Gracie Clowser and Floyd Mitchell Gum, Sr.

Floyd was a retired barber.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Joe Gum, and three sisters, Edith Tingler, Frances Nancy Dancy and Verdie Brackenridge.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Gum; two sons, William Ray “Bill” Gum of Smoot and Gary Gum of Elkview; two stepdaughters, Ladonna Adkins of Ronceverte and Kathy McClung of Lindside; three stepsons, William Davis Adkins of Frankford, Marshall Lee Adkins of Union and Alan Adkins of Union; four sisters, Madeline Jones of Lewisburg, Bertha Brackenrich of Detroit, Mich., Ora Barnes of Detroit, Mich., Genevieve Kirby of Detroit, Mich.; and a brother, Cecil Curtis Gum, also of Michigan; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and eight stepgrandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Tim Hart officiating. Burial will follow at the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1111 Lee Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of The Springs Nursing Center of Warm Springs, Va., for their loving care.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc., of Rainelle.





Teresa Lynn Blevins Harold

Teresa Lynn Blevins Harold, 51, of Mount Airy, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, following a short illness. Her family was by her side surrounding her with love.

Born June 18, 1958, in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of Ruby Mills Blevins Rupe of Beckley and the late William “Bill” Blevins and Marvin “Boogie” Rupe.

Teresa was of the Christian faith. She spent most of her life in Beckley where she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed genealogy and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Besides her father, Teresa was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace “Bo” Blevins; two sisters, Kathy M. Blevins and Gloria J. Blevins Gambrell; maternal grandparents, Lundy and Peggy Milam Mills; and paternal grandparents, William and Maude Blevins.

Survivors include her husband, Rickey Harold, and two sons, William “Billy” Bolen and companion Tammy and Matthew “Chip” Bolen and wife Patricia Trish,” all of Mount Airy, N.C.; mom, Ruby Rupe of Beckley; loving sister, Goldie Blevins Meadows and husband Gary of Glen Daniel; sister-in-law Elena Blevins of Phoenix, Ariz.; granddaughter, Kaylee Bolen; nieces, Ashley Meadows, Tosha Meadows, Santana Frazier Blevins, and Kristina Schenkel; nephews, Davy Gambrell and Willie Blevins. Teresa is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved her dearly and will miss her terribly.

As per Teresa’s request, there will be no services. She will be cremated and buried at a later date in the Mills family cemetery in Soak Creek, W.Va.

For those wishing to honor Teresa’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to your local Hospice. The family also wishes to express their gratitude for the special care that Hospice provided to Teresa and her family during her illness.

You were a special person in every way

You will be missed each and every day

Your little laugh, your sweet smile

Will be with us all the while



You’re in Heaven now with your family to share

So often you talked of wanting to be there

God sent his angels to bring you to him

Can you hear the voices of the sweet seraphim?



One day we will be united, oh how sweet

The celebration in Heaven when we meet

But until then, your memories we’ll hold close

Never forgetting all the love you showed



And on your football night, when the Steelers play

Each touchdown made, we will call your name

We will hear your voice rising and see pom poms waving

And we will know that you are with us

Written by sister Goldie





Shelby Hayworth

Shelby Hayworth, 70, of Stephenson, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley following a long illness.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley.





Franklin D. Hylton

Franklin D. Hylton, 63, of Coal City, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at his home.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley.





Thomas L. Johnson

PETERSTOWN — Thomas L. Johnson, 72, of Peterstown, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Va.

Arrangements are incomplete at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown.





Sheldon Kuhn

BECKWITH — Sheldon Kuhn, 93, of Beckwith, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following an extended illness.

Born on September 5, 1915, at Rocksdale, he was the son of the late Harry Harrison and Cora A. Metz Kuhn.

Mr. Kuhn was a member of Cotton Hill Baptist Church, Beckwith. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW. He was a retired ball mill operator at Union Carbide, Alloy.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie M. Kuhn, on April 18, 1994; one brother, Carl E. Kuhn; and one sister, Ocie Ingram.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, James P. Kuhn of Fayetteville, Ga., Harold E. Kuhn of Channahon, Ill., and David L. Kuhn of Cannelton, W.Va.; one sister, Marjorie Johnson of St. Albans, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009, in the mausoleum chapel of Restlawn Memory Gardens, Ansted, with Pastor Danny Sears officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 149 and VFW Post 3110, with burial following.

The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral in the mausoleum chapel of Restlawn Memory Gardens, Ansted.

Memorials may be made, in his memory, to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Road, Beckley, WV 25801.

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.





Harold B. Lilly

Harold B. Lilly, 76, of Daniels, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at his home.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Shady Spring.





Jonathan D. Miller

KOPPERSTON — Jonathan D. Miller, 27, departed this life Saturday, July 4, 2009.

Arrangements are incomplete. Services entrusted to Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home, Oceana.





Nettie A. Schick

LEWISBURG — Nettie A. Schick, 96, died of natural causes July 3, 2009, at the Greenbrier Manor in Lewisburg.

A memorial service will be held for the family in Greensboro, N.C., at a future date.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Pinelands Reformed Church, Toms River, N.J., to Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg, W.Va., or to charities of one’s choice.

Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.





Bessie Marie St.Clair

Bessie Marie St.Clair, 93, of Rainelle, formerly of the Meadow Bridge area, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in the Heartland of Rainelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, in the Dequasie Cemetery at Lockbridge. There is no visitation.

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.





Roy Clinton Stover

Roy Clinton Stover, 77, of South Charleston died July 2, 2009, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

Roy was the owner of Absolutely the Best Painting and Wallpapering. He was a former State Policeman serving various detachments in Southern West Virginia and was a United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from Double Envelope Corporation, and was an avid outdoorsman, spending time hunting, fishing and boating.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Stover, and brothers Eugene and Charles.

Roy is survived by his son, Roy C. “Clint” Stover, II; brothers, Hueston, Hillard, and Hayden, Jr., and his sister Carol Hambrick.

A service to honor the life of Roy Clinton Stover will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Burial with military rites will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Family and friends will visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through the Honoring Life Condolence Center at snodgrassfuneral.com.

Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.





John S. Walker

John S. Walker, 52, of Charleston, went home to be with his Savior on July 2, 2009, in his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was most known as a Disciple of Christ and devoted father and husband. He was a member of Brown United Methodist Church.

He was the son of Doris L. Walker and the late Fermine Walker of Shady Spring.

He is survived by his wife, Susan A. Walker; his children: Michael J. and Catherine T. Walker, residing at home; other survivors include his mother, Doris; his brothers: Richard and wife Phillis, Gary (Mickey) and wife Jada; sisters: Annette, Diane and husband Lonnie, Susan and fiancé Eric, Cathy and husband Steve; a multitude of nephews, nieces and cousins whom all had their special place in his heart.

John is employed by the Department of Transportation with 24 years in his career. He is currently the Deputy State Highway Engineer over Maintenance Operations for the Department of Highways. He held licenses as a Professional Engineer and Surveyor.

He was most proud of his role as an Assistant Scout Master for BSA Troop 46 of Dunbar.

He served his God and his church as Treasurer, Teen Sunday School Teacher and served on the Board of Trustees.

A special thanks to Dr. Khalid and Emily at David Lee Cancer Center and Kim and Tony from the Hospice Team.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the college education fund that has been established for his children. Donations may be mailed to: The State Credit Union, 2200 Washington St. E., Charleston, WV 25305, care of: John S. Walker Fund.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, July 5, 2009, at Brown United Methodist Church, 4314 Woodrum Lane, Charleston.

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009, at Brown United Methodist Church, Charleston, with Pastor Corbet N. May officiating and music by The Church Choir. Interment will be 4 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, 1925 Harper Road, Beckley, W.Va.

Pallbearers will be members of BSA Troop 46.

Armstrong Funeral Home in Whitesville is in charge of the arrangements.





Judy Ann Wells

Judy Ann Wells, 69, of Mount Hope, W.Va., died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Bowers Hospice House, Cranberry, W.Va., after a long illness.

She was born Sept. 7, 1939, at Mount Hope, W.Va., daughter of the late Edward Wells and Evelyn Young Wells of Mount Hope.

She was a teacher of 43 years, 36 years at Oak Hill High School. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, NAACP, Links, Delta Sigma Theta, founding sponsor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, West Virginia Teachers Association, founder of the Express Yourself Club, counselor for the Upward Bound program, and a public speaker.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers Tyler Wells and James Wells; three sisters Helen Wells, Catherine Wells, and Betty Jo Wells Jones; sister-in-law Ollie Wells; special friend Ethelbert Scott.

Survivors include brothers William Wells and wife Nancy Wells of Beckley, Stanford Wells of Long Island, N.Y., Carl Wells and wife Annie Ruth Wells of Lexington, N.C.; sisters Mary Evelyn Riddick Wells of Montgomery and Shirley Wells of Beckley; sister-in-law Song Wells of Trenton Falls, N.J.; niece Helen V. Riddick Lewis and husband Ronnie D. Lewis of Oak Hill; great-nieces Dr. Catherine D. Lewis of Raleigh, N.C., and Danielle R. Lewis of Oak Hill; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, good friend Cora Miller of Oak Hill, and special K-9 friend Bama “Pookie” Lewis of Oak Hill.

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Richie & Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeremiah Jasper and Pastor Harry Shelton officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial garden.

Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 5, at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.





Myron D. Yoho

Myron D. Yoho, 69, of 14 Park St., Moundsville, W.Va., passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice, Wheeling, W.Va.

He was born July 23, 1939, in Moundsville, W.Va., the son of Harlan Yoho and the late Opal Ruckman Yoho.

He retired from Ormet Corp. after 30 years of faithful service. As a W.Va. State Trooper he was featured in True Detective Magazine for his crime-solving abilities. He was a member and sponsor in the AA Fellowship. He was an active member of the Moss Bluff Baptist Church in Florida, where he participated in many programs and sang in the choir. Locally he was a member of the New Covenant Church 2300 Seventh St., Moundsville. Myron enjoyed playing cards in his free time.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Norman.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 15 years, Barbara Yoho; two daughters, Terri (Dave) Williamson of Sardis, Ohio, and Lisa Teufel of Clarksburg, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Brenna Williamson and Breonna Teufel; and a niece, Cari Jo (Gary) Littleton of Moundsville, W.Va.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, July 6, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at CARE Funeral & Cremation Service, 1500 Second St., Moundsville, W.Va. Services will be Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the CARE chapel with Pastor Donald S. Hyer and Pastor Larry Richards officiating.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.carechapel.com.

Arrangements by CARE Funeral & Cremation Service, Moundsville.